Disboutiquers Part 15 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[3huskymom]

Gotta catch up here for today. I wanted to share a pic of Hayleigh from today and a pic of the three of us in our customs. My husband is all into having shirts for our next trip.

Does anyone recognize anything new with my signature???

 

[Rebecuberduber]

I am such a sucker for smocking!! It is just so sweet looking. I absolutely love this Peter Pan one!!! Man, I wish I could do that. It looks so nice!
Anyway, I'm a sucker for Peter, too. We love Peter Pan, but there just is not enough of him on the market, right now. Everything is Tinker Belle, Tinker Belle, Tinker Belle. We want more Peter!
Ok, I'm almost done with a blanket I've been sewing for my son. I picked up that world map fabric at Walmart and sewed it to a fleece backing to make a blanket. It came out looking pretty sloppy. I may re-do it someday, but right now I just want to move on to other things. I always have a hard time sewing on fleece. My stitching comes out so wonky. I'll post a picture soon, as soon as it's completely finished.
I bought some stabilizer and printed off HeatherSue's applique tutorial. I'm ready to play around with that, next. It will be my first attempt at appliqueing, so I'm nervous but excited. I'll keep you posted on the results. I'm not gonna do it on fleece, I'll tell you that.
Happy fourth of July!! It's our fiftieth anniversary of Alaska's Statehood, so it's a big celebration up here, this year. It's been fun.

 

[twob4him]

I forgot to say how much I love all the the creations~~~ I think after 15 threads I get lazy to comment on everyones creations....just know I am going "Wow, how beautifu/amazing/cool/cute/neato/etc l!!!" each time! You are all so talented and it fills my heart with joy that we are carrying on the sewing traditions!!!! I know so many of us, myself included, would never be sewing now if it weren't for this thread and all of the talented people on it!! You gals and guy are the best!!!!

I think this is a great idea! I know that with me just getting started, it never fails I get all the way home and I've forgotten something important. . .like thread! And then I have to put off everything (including my excitement) until I go back to HL a week later.

Yup that would be me also! LOL!! Thanks for the feedback!!!

I have bought kits for quilts before, and might be kinda interested in kits for outfits. I know others who definitly would be, I think there is a market for it.

I noticed they had quilt ones too but not usually clothing ones. I did notice a halter top kit at Joannes online that looked cute....kinda like a pillowcase type thing. Thanks for your feedback!

I finished out animal kingdom hats. The boys will wear this side in the morning:

With these shirts explorer:

Then they will switch to these:

With patchwork shorts and a mickey head t-shirt. I made a L and and XL, thinking that Coops could wear the L. I think it is too small- the above photos are the XL, this is the L-

And a few of the boys as I have not posted their pics in a while. I am so bummed this one is blurry. It is so hard to catch a good smile

And Jackson acting crazy

I missed seeing those boys Stac...thanks for updating us on the pics! They look like they are definately enjoying the summer!!! Confession - I have never made a bucket hat...ackk I really gotta get on it cause they are so cute...but we are not a hat wearing family..

LOVE the buttons! If anyone decides to order a gross (144), please let me know if you decide to split up the lot. I'd be interested!


I think it's a great idea! I think it'd be a great way to split up some stash as well - of which I have LOTS!

I loved those mickey buttons too!!! Cuteness all around but I dont think I need a gross...lol...so let me know~

That is another good idea to split up a stash .... great thinkin! Thanks~

 

[jessica52877]

I was just wondering how many of you (especially new sewers who havent developed a big stash), would be interested in sewing kits? You would get a pattern with excellent directions, fabric to make one or two outfits (after that you would have to buy your own), and notions like thread or interfacing or buttons or whatever. You would get the whole thing put together in one kit...no extra shopping or trying to find what you need! What do you all think??? I really value your opinions and thoughts and ideas! Thanks!!!

Cathy, this was discussed on another group I belong to and the idea went over well. Funny enough no one (from the group) ever put it in action. I think it would work best with strip skirts (or patchwork) and I agree, done by size. If you search etsy you'll find some out there. It is a great thing for a beginner or just someone who enjoys having something put together (fabric wise) already for them. Let us know if you do it. I bet they'll be a hit! Also if you were in the mood I am sure people would love to have some strips embroidered/appliqued too!

Oh, and some of the comments I remember were that it was nice to not have to think math wise when doing it and cut all the strips.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I love all the the outfits posted! So cute.

I am having a rough day. DH and I got into an argument.

We made up but now I can't find my dog. She is 12 years old, blind and diabetic and needs her thyroid pill and insulin shot.
She is terrified of fireworks and my neighbors have been firing off fireworks all day. We have searched the house and yard too.

Please say a prayer that she is just hiding somewhere we haven't thought of and I find her soon.

 

[3huskymom]

I love all the the outfits posted! So cute.

I am having a rough day. DH and I got into an argument.

We made up but now I can't find my dog. She is 12 years old, blind and diabetic and needs her thyroid pill and insulin shot.
She is terrified of fireworks and my neighbors have been firing off fireworks all day. We have searched the house and yard too.

Please say a prayer that she is just hiding somewhere we haven't thought of and I find her soon.

Glad you and hubby worked it out and sorry to hear about the fireworks. Our first husky Kelsey who passed last year had a fear of fireworks and thunderstorms, the 4th was always a rough time for her and us. I hope your able to find her soon!

 

[ireland_nicole]

dreamer and wisher; so sorry to hear about your day, sending pixie dust and hoping you find your furbaby soon.

HELP

Sorry to shout, but I really, really need y'alls help. Went to a friends 4th party and found out her sister and family are leaving for their Disneyland Make a Wish trip Wednesday- say what? They are actually active on the disboards, and had been planning the trip for a while, but then their little guy was in the hospital for over a month and it looked like they might have to cancel. Now they've gotten cleared to go, but with no time to spare. So I need ideas, people; I really want to make two or three customs by Tuesday. He also has a big sister, but at this point there's no way I can make her anything I don't think.

His favorite character is Pluto
His favorite ride (and reason for choosing DL over WDW) is Indiana Jones
They are also going to Legoland and he's super excited about that.

Please, please help me figure out what to make him! I don't have any pluto fabric in my stash, and I have an embroidery machine but currently only a 4x4 field. I can download designs, but they have to be in SEW format.

TIA for your help; I really want to do something special, they really deserve it!

 

[emcreative]

dreamer and wisher; so sorry to hear about your day, sending pixie dust and hoping you find your furbaby soon.

HELP

Sorry to shout, but I really, really need y'alls help. Went to a friends 4th party and found out her sister and family are leaving for their Disneyland Make a Wish trip Wednesday- say what? They are actually active on the disboards, and had been planning the trip for a while, but then their little guy was in the hospital for over a month and it looked like they might have to cancel. Now they've gotten cleared to go, but with no time to spare. So I need ideas, people; I really want to make two or three customs by Tuesday. He also has a big sister, but at this point there's no way I can make her anything I don't think.

His favorite character is Pluto
His favorite ride (and reason for choosing DL over WDW) is Indiana Jones
They are also going to Legoland and he's super excited about that.

Please, please help me figure out what to make him! I don't have any pluto fabric in my stash, and I have an embroidery machine but currently only a 4x4 field. I can download designs, but they have to be in SEW format.

TIA for your help; I really want to do something special, they really deserve it!

What about iron on tees for big sis? Can you do "by hand" applique? Or get disney fabric for easy fits for the boy and an iron on shirt to match them?

Either of those I can help you with some art if you'd like!

 

[emcreative]

Question about "cotton sheeting" fabric

Would this work for easy fits?

 

[ireland_nicole]

What about iron on tees for big sis? Can you do "by hand" applique? Or get disney fabric for easy fits for the boy and an iron on shirt to match them?

Either of those I can help you with some art if you'd like!

Yes, I can do "hand" applique, although I don't want really elaborate, but a few layers would be fine. The iron on idea is good to give them a "matching" outfit, but I think I do them wrong, and I'm not sure what... I did transfers last year, prewashed the tshirts, heat set the transfers, but when they got wet, they bled. What did I get wrong; was it the ink? Anyway, maybe I could do one or two appliques and one or two transfers?
I do have red mickey head fabric, so I figured I could always do one outfit just easy fits w/ matching mickey head applique. I just want it to look good kwim? I want him to be proud to wear them, not wondering why I sent something that looks like a hot mess.

 

[emcreative]

What about pirate mickey's for him, then? Not much more than a mickey head but it might look "cooler" to a boy.

What are his favorite characters?

 

[emcreative]

Oh!

Is there a Joann by you? They have these:

http://www.joann.com/joann/shop/sho...p://www.joann.com/images/37/04/4/370442_p.jpg

http://www.joann.com/joann/shop/sho...p://www.joann.com/images/14/06/2/140628_p.jpg

and I bet some fabric that would match for easy fits! (if not at Joann I know at least my Walmart has some cars fabric)

There are also a bunch of smaller applique iron-ons that would look good on shorts:
http://www.joann.com/joann/search/s...1110&keywords=cars+iron-on&_requestid=1089398
Maybe if you did them with the cuff at the bottom you could put a smaller iron-on on the cuff?

 

[ireland_nicole]

What about pirate mickey's for him, then? Not much more than a mickey head but it might look "cooler" to a boy.

What are his favorite characters?

His fave is Pluto (and I think I found some clip art that I could hopefully not massacre to applique) but he's really really excited about the Indiana Jones ride and I can't find anything to work with- although you'll probably have something perfect (I really wish I had like a 1/10 of your talent)

Ideally, I'd also find something for legoland that is still cool and boyish, but custom (he's almost 7)

And super ideally, if you could tell me how to not get the shirts to bleed, maybe a transfer for a t-shirt for him and his sis.

Thanks for all your help; I really , really appreciate it!

 

[jeniamt]

Smocking pics- please feel free to breeze right past this post.

My favorite project- please ignore the red stain (I mean, really, who gives a toddler RED powerade when they are wearing a custom smocked outfit!!! not that I am still bitter or anything)

And one more. I am so sad that my boys are too big for smocking now

This one never got finished- so it hasn't even been worn! It has fine wale courdory green pants to match

OK, close ups- don't laugh!
This is back smocking- the white stitches that run across the piece. the green pleating threads are still in the piece as well. That is usually the very last thing that I do- remove them- as in, I removed the peter pan ones while I was in our room before going to the park!!

And the front. You can see a bit of my backsmocking on the front (well, you can see that it holds it all together.

Oh my goodness, those are amazing! Thanks for sharing the smockings, makes me want to get back to it! Problem is, I HATE backsmocking!!! It is torture for me.

I finished out animal kingdom hats. The boys will wear this side in the morning:

With these shirts explorer:

Then they will switch to these:

With patchwork shorts and a mickey head t-shirt. I made a L and and XL, thinking that Coops could wear the L. I think it is too small- the above photos are the XL, this is the L-

And a few of the boys as I have not posted their pics in a while. I am so bummed this one is blurry. It is so hard to catch a good smile

And Jackson acting crazy

Great outfits and hats! I could eat those boys up they are soooo cute!

Gotta catch up here for today. I wanted to share a pic of Hayleigh from today and a pic of the three of us in our customs. My husband is all into having shirts for our next trip.

Does anyone recognize anything new with my signature???

Love 'um!

I love all the the outfits posted! So cute.

I am having a rough day. DH and I got into an argument.

We made up but now I can't find my dog. She is 12 years old, blind and diabetic and needs her thyroid pill and insulin shot.
She is terrified of fireworks and my neighbors have been firing off fireworks all day. We have searched the house and yard too.

Please say a prayer that she is just hiding somewhere we haven't thought of and I find her soon.

Sorry about your day Hope you find your dog soon. Its a terrible feeling to not know where your pet is. Please post as soon as you find him so I can stop worrying.

Question about "cotton sheeting" fabric

Would this work for easy fits?

I think anything would work for that pattern. I have to say, the shorts I made DD9 for today looked a little like men's boxers. Even DD9 said it. The fabric was boxer weight and the pattern looked like something you would see in a man's boxer. Hence, the red rickrack we added to try to make them look less boxerish.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Oh!

Is there a Joann by you? They have these:

http://www.joann.com/joann/shop/sho...p://www.joann.com/images/37/04/4/370442_p.jpg

http://www.joann.com/joann/shop/sho...p://www.joann.com/images/14/06/2/140628_p.jpg

and I bet some fabric that would match for easy fits! (if not at Joann I know at least my Walmart has some cars fabric)

There are also a bunch of smaller applique iron-ons that would look good on shorts:
http://www.joann.com/joann/search/s...1110&keywords=cars+iron-on&_requestid=1089398
Maybe if you did them with the cuff at the bottom you could put a smaller iron-on on the cuff?

That would be cute! I don't think he's into cars, though... Great idea!

 

[emcreative]

His fave is Pluto (and I think I found some clip art that I could hopefully not massacre to applique) but he's really really excited about the Indiana Jones ride and I can't find anything to work with- although you'll probably have something perfect (I really wish I had like a 1/10 of your talent)

Ideally, I'd also find something for legoland that is still cool and boyish, but custom (he's almost 7)

And super ideally, if you could tell me how to not get the shirts to bleed, maybe a transfer for a t-shirt for him and his sis.

Thanks for all your help; I really , really appreciate it!

I haven't found the trick yet of not getting them to bleed. This is what happened to us last trip:

I ended up throwing the shirts away before we packed to go home, it wasn't worth keeping them! I did a quick search for non-bleed transfers at a fairly common store but didn't find anything. I'm sure on the Dissigns board they probably have it figured out!

For Indiana Jones/lego land, what about an applique of the lego indiana jones?

I'm still trying to find it in 4x4 though, smallest I've found is 5x7. Are there any disbotiquers near you would could maybe stitch it out for you to iron on?

 

[NaeNae]

ireland_nicole I sent you a pm about pluto.

 

[eyor44]

HELP

Sorry to shout, but I really, really need y'alls help. Went to a friends 4th party and found out her sister and family are leaving for their Disneyland Make a Wish trip Wednesday- say what? They are actually active on the disboards, and had been planning the trip for a while, but then their little guy was in the hospital for over a month and it looked like they might have to cancel. Now they've gotten cleared to go, but with no time to spare. So I need ideas, people; I really want to make two or three customs by Tuesday. He also has a big sister, but at this point there's no way I can make her anything I don't think.

His favorite character is Pluto
His favorite ride (and reason for choosing DL over WDW) is Indiana Jones
They are also going to Legoland and he's super excited about that.

Please, please help me figure out what to make him! I don't have any pluto fabric in my stash, and I have an embroidery machine but currently only a 4x4 field. I can download designs, but they have to be in SEW format.

TIA for your help; I really want to do something special, they really deserve it!

What about doing the easy fit pants and then applique a Mickey Head of the same material on a tshirt? I am a novice, but just did some for our kids and they loved them. Plus I did a couple bucket hats to match.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I haven't found the trick yet of not getting them to bleed. This is what happened to us last trip:

I ended up throwing the shirts away before we packed to go home, it wasn't worth keeping them! I did a quick search for non-bleed transfers at a fairly common store but didn't find anything. I'm sure on the Dissigns board they probably have it figured out!

For Indiana Jones/lego land, what about an applique of the lego indiana jones?

I'm still trying to find it in 4x4 though, smallest I've found is 5x7. Are there any disbotiquers near you would could maybe stitch it out for you to iron on?

OMG that is awesome! I don't know anyone in Austin w/ a 5x7 hoop, though. I'll keep looking, cause that would be perfect for legoland!! I am glad that it's not just me that had the problem w/ the t-s; I feel like such a doofenschmirtz sometimes...

ireland_nicole I sent you a pm about pluto.

Thank you!

What about doing the easy fit pants and then applique a Mickey Head of the same material on a tshirt? I am a novice, but just did some for our kids and they loved them. Plus I did a couple bucket hats to match.

Good idea; I have some mickey head fabric, and could use that for a set- Thanks!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

dreamer and wisher; so sorry to hear about your day, sending pixie dust and hoping you find your furbaby soon.

HELP

Sorry to shout, but I really, really need y'alls help. Went to a friends 4th party and found out her sister and family are leaving for their Disneyland Make a Wish trip Wednesday- say what? They are actually active on the disboards, and had been planning the trip for a while, but then their little guy was in the hospital for over a month and it looked like they might have to cancel. Now they've gotten cleared to go, but with no time to spare. So I need ideas, people; I really want to make two or three customs by Tuesday. He also has a big sister, but at this point there's no way I can make her anything I don't think.

His favorite character is Pluto
His favorite ride (and reason for choosing DL over WDW) is Indiana Jones
They are also going to Legoland and he's super excited about that.

Please, please help me figure out what to make him! I don't have any pluto fabric in my stash, and I have an embroidery machine but currently only a 4x4 field. I can download designs, but they have to be in SEW format.

TIA for your help; I really want to do something special, they really deserve it!

How about one of the Lego Indiana Jones from Stitch on Time? That on a tshirt would be quick and easy.