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

[MinnieVanMom]

I have nothing to show for myself as far as sewing. I did the marathon
before our DL trip and haven't done anything but work since.

Sorry all work and no play make me grumpy!

 

[my*2*angels]

LOVE it!

Thank you!

The colors are fantastic. Where did you get the orange flower print? I never thought about that color combo for Tink. I hope you don't mind if I run with it too.

Thank you! I got the fabric at walmart! I had not looked at walmart for fabric in ages, but they really have some cute stuff.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hi girls! I've been away for awhile & really need to catch up on everyone's cute stuff!! It's been really crazy in our house for the last 6 weeks or so - we lost our chocolate lab at the age of 8. It was very unexpected & he was my first baby, so I'm still dealing with it. That was followed with my husband finding out he got cross leveled to another National Guard unit & he is now deploying for a year to the Middle East sometime late this summer. So....we moved our late Sept Disney trip up to early August! I'm SO not ready.....but, I've been sewing like crazy to get ready!! LOL

Here's some of what I've completed so far - Maddie's dress for Chef Mickey's - my first attempt at applique in a very long time:

A dress for Crystal Palace - the fabric has Pooh & Eeyore on it & I love the pink!

A Little Mermaid dress for our DHS day:

And, I finally finished this one yesterday - this McCall's pattern was SUCH a pain after using the great designs on YCMT, but I really wanted to make a few of these onesie/bubble outfits for her since I think they may be cooler in the heat of August. I'm working on another of these now with more Pooh fabric.

Thanks for looking!

Your DD is just too cute!!!! Love all your outfits! Love that Pooh fabric and really love that bubble outfit!

Looks like we might be at the Poly at the same time-I'll be there with my crew-me, DH, DD(10), DS(8), DD(6) 7/29 to 8/5. I haven't made anything yet.

This is a public service announcement for my friends........... (saw it on the budget board and knew some of you would like this info)

For all you American Girl lovers out there in Disboutique land..... Ahemmmm........... this does not need to be read by AG haters (and you all know who you are!)

QVC is having the AG stuff on their show- and from what I've read, the bundles were better priced then what you can by onsight and they go quick!:

http://www.qvc.com/ProgramGuide/ProgramGuideDailyView.aspx?TimeZoneSelect=2&sourcecode=09072600


American Girl - Dolls

Sunday, July 26, 2009
12:00 - 01:00 AM ET

Meet the American Girl dolls and catch an engaging glimpse into some of the most important historical eras of America's past. Since 1986 these dolls and their captivating stories have been educating and entertaining millions of young girls across the country. Their gentle life lessons remind girls of the lasting values and importance of family, friends, responsibility and forgiveness. And now, you can find them here at QVC. So whether you're just starting your collection, you're ready for a new story, or you're ready to accessorize, we have the American Girl dolls and accessories you need.

Upcoming Shows Sun 7/26/2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[eeyore3847]

Thanks for looking!

oh my goodness is she adorable!!!! so cute!!!! and the outfits are awesome too!

Lori

 

[3huskymom]

Do you have to buy software to be able to buy and download designs from the internet or is it ready to go when you buy the machine? I want an embroidery machine so bad and I was looking at the brother one but it is SO expensive!!!! Maybe I need to check this one out!

I have the same machine and it comes with software to install on your computer that you use to get the designs to the sewing machine. It also allows you to resize the designs larger or smaller.

 

[jham]

I found a Singer CE-200 Quantum Futura on craigslist for $500. Is this a good deal? Does anyone have this machine? How do you like it? WOuld I be able to use designs from the internet? Like heather's designs? I want to be able to do simple designs and names and stuff. Please give me advice!

This is the machine I have. I like it pretty well, especially the better I get to know it. You have to hook it up to the computer with a USB cable to use it and it its very easy to use with Heather's designs and any others I buy online. I bought mine brand new from samsclub.com and it cost $458 plus $23.04 shipping and $31.15 tax so I paid $512.19 total for a brand new one.

ETA: Mine came with autopunch which I think might let you do names, It is a digitizing program, but without it you can do names only on the 2 fonts it comes with or one letter at a time. I still haven't tried to figure out autopunch.

 

[minnie2]

Wendy LOVE the camp promise picture.

That little angel in those dresses are so cute!

WOW you people are BUSY!LOl I can't keep up!

Mirandag819-LOVE LOVE LOVE the dessert outfit! Soo cute!

Pixeegrl- the 3 little pigs dress is ADORABLE!

Jenb1023_ That is sooo cute! Love the matching set! I have that same fabric and am just saving it for something!LOL

Rymer- Love your Cindy work dress! So adorable!

I know there were others, but I just skimmed to try and catch up! I have been working on sets for our trip in October and did almost finished the Tink set. I just need to attach Tink to the tank.

LOVE IT!

No software required! It hooks directly to your computer.

I have the Singer Futura 200 which I think is just about the same as the 150. It has a USB cable that connects your machine to your computer and buying and using designs off the internet is very easy. You don't need to buy anything additional.

Once your design is on the machine can you un hook the usb and then sew the design or does it have to be hooked to your computer to sew the design you down loaded?

I wanted that one but I was told that you needed to have the machine hooked up to the computer to sew a design so that is how I ended up with my brother emb machine with the baby hoop...

 

[jham]

Wendy LOVE the camp promise picture.

That little angel in those dresses are so cute!

LOVE IT!




Once your design is on the machine can you un hook the usb and then sew the design or does it have to be hooked to your computer to sew the design you down loaded?

I wanted that one but I was told that you needed to have the machine hooked up to the computer to sew a design so that is how I ended up with my brother emb machine with the baby hoop...

You do have to have it plugged into the computer the whole time you are stitching out your design. You click to send each step to the machine right on your computer.

 

[minnie2]

You do have to have it plugged into the computer the whole time you are stitching out your design. You click to send each step to the machine right on your computer.

Ah ok I thought maybe I had miss infrmation and was going to be sad I didn't get it! My computer isn't near my machine so that would have been impossible

 

[*Toadstool*]

Thank you to everyone who has complimented the quilt. I was actually really excited about it and proud of my first completed applique project and my stitches came out nicely I thought for a first timer AND having to deal with such a heavy, large project. So having the quilter sew right through my applique stitches really upsets me- plus I paid him $286 to do it! Their home was dimly lit so I didn't notice til I got home. I brought it to the quilt shop and they just sadly shook their heads and said the damage was done.

Yesterday DH and I went to USA Baby to get a toddler bed and ended up buying a twin bed instead. So Megan will be transferring to a Big girl bed! I hope she is okay with this. Now I need to decide what to make for a quilt....
IDEAS-SUGGESTIONS please!
I have contemplated some sort of Sleeping Beauty or princess quilt, but she loves other Disney characters too- but Id like to work with a pattern, I have never tried those detailed appliques of faces and characters I see many of you create...., or something more timeless.....I hand dyed a lot of fat quarters last year (think bright colors of the rainbow) and I could do something with those...maybe Sunbonnet Sue? I already own a pattern book and have these preprinted fusible web blocks for large sized sunbonnet sue...

So like he quilted over Pooh? I don't remember noticing that. How upsetting. You'd think they would have given you a partial refund at least. Goodness!
No clue on the quilt. I want to do a princess/castle themed quilt, and can't find any patterns I like.
Hannah went form a crib into a full size castle bunk bed.. definitely a big transition, but she took it pretty well.

THat is sooo cute!! What did you stitch Tink on? I'm curious how it is see through like that. Is it poly mesh?

please pm me when you use your ped basic stuff. i've had it since last christmas & haven't take it out of the box yet. i've been too busy, but if it is easy then i may be inspired.

I have ped basic. It is super easy to use. Just plug it in, and you'll figure it out. I can come over and give you a live tutorial if necessary.

This is a public service announcement for my friends........... (saw it on the budget board and knew some of you would like this info)

For all you American Girl lovers out there in Disboutique land..... Ahemmmm........... this does not need to be read by AG haters (and you all know who you are!)

QVC is having the AG stuff on their show- and from what I've read, the bundles were better priced then what you can by onsight and they go quick!:

http://www.qvc.com/ProgramGuide/ProgramGuideDailyView.aspx?TimeZoneSelect=2&sourcecode=09072600


American Girl - Dolls

Sunday, July 26, 2009
12:00 - 01:00 AM ET

Meet the American Girl dolls and catch an engaging glimpse into some of the most important historical eras of America's past. Since 1986 these dolls and their captivating stories have been educating and entertaining millions of young girls across the country. Their gentle life lessons remind girls of the lasting values and importance of family, friends, responsibility and forgiveness. And now, you can find them here at QVC. So whether you're just starting your collection, you're ready for a new story, or you're ready to accessorize, we have the American Girl dolls and accessories you need.

Upcoming Shows Sun 7/26/2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

How old does Hannah have to be to have one?

A dress for Crystal Palace - the fabric has Pooh & Eeyore on it & I love the pink!

A Little Mermaid dress for our DHS day:

And, I finally finished this one yesterday - this McCall's pattern was SUCH a pain after using the great designs on YCMT, but I really wanted to make a few of these onesie/bubble outfits for her since I think they may be cooler in the heat of August. I'm working on another of these now with more Pooh fabric.

Thanks for looking!

Love the dresses! The bubble is my favorite. You should look at Children's Corner Taylor pattern. It is a bubble and is VERY easy to put together. It isn't quite as poofy as that one is though. I like the poof.

I found a Singer CE-200 Quantum Futura on craigslist for $500. Is this a good deal? Does anyone have this machine? How do you like it? WOuld I be able to use designs from the internet? Like heather's designs? I want to be able to do simple designs and names and stuff. Please give me advice!

Hopefully someone will come along, but I know that is a great machine. I wouldn't think that is a great deal because I think someone posted a few months back saying you could buy those for 500 dollars. I think it is the one where the hoop size is just a tad bit smaller than 5 by 7. I know a couple people on here have Futuras.
You could definitely use designs from the internet. Google the name of it and see if it has a usb stick or if a card reader is necessary.

 

[3huskymom]

Does anyone have the embroidery magic 2 software for digitizing? I was looking at it as a cheaper alternative to embird to get my feet wet. Any pros/cons???? Thanks!

 

[pixeegrl]

WOW you people are BUSY!LOl I can't keep up!

Mirandag819-LOVE LOVE LOVE the dessert outfit! Soo cute!

Pixeegrl- the 3 little pigs dress is ADORABLE!

Jenb1023_ That is sooo cute! Love the matching set! I have that same fabric and am just saving it for something!LOL

Rymer- Love your Cindy work dress! So adorable!

I know there were others, but I just skimmed to try and catch up! I have been working on sets for our trip in October and did almost finished the Tink set. I just need to attach Tink to the tank.

First off thanks, and second...That is the cutest Tink outfit ever! Where can I find her designs? Is it in her sig?

 

[jham]

First off thanks, and second...That is the cutest Tink outfit ever! Where can I find her designs? Is it in her sig?

www.heathersue.etsy.com

 

[pixeegrl]

And, I finally finished this one yesterday - this McCall's pattern was SUCH a pain after using the great designs on YCMT, but I really wanted to make a few of these onesie/bubble outfits for her since I think they may be cooler in the heat of August. I'm working on another of these now with more Pooh fabric.

Thanks for looking!

ABSOULTELY ADORABLE! The outfits are pretty cute too!

 

[*Toadstool*]

I noticed alot of you joined CutFromtheSameCloth yahoo group. Are you all looking for that castle amusement partk fabric? It isn't there. I asked Judy about getting it, and she couldn't find it.
Are you guys interested in the Cinderella(or whichever princess it is) japanese that she has posted in the photos? We could get a second bolt if so. I think the first bolt is full.

 

[my*2*angels]

LOVE IT!

Thanks Marlo!

THat is sooo cute!! What did you stitch Tink on? I'm curious how it is see through like that. Is it poly mesh?

Thank you!!! I haven't actually attachd tink to the shirt yet!LOL I just stitched it onto regular cotton fabric that is the same color as the tank.

First off thanks, and second...That is the cutest Tink outfit ever! Where can I find her designs? Is it in her sig?

Thank you so much! I see Jeanne already answered but it is www.heathersue.etsy.com.

 

[*Toadstool*]

Does anyone have the embroidery magic 2 software for digitizing? I was looking at it as a cheaper alternative to embird to get my feet wet. Any pros/cons???? Thanks!

I would hop on over to sewforum.com and search for that software to find reviews. I'm sure they have all tried it out.
I love Embird though.

 

[princessmom29]

This is the machine I have. I like it pretty well, especially the better I get to know it. You have to hook it up to the computer with a USB cable to use it and it its very easy to use with Heather's designs and any others I buy online. I bought mine brand new from samsclub.com and it cost $458 plus $23.04 shipping and $31.15 tax so I paid $512.19 total for a brand new one.

ETA: Mine came with autopunch which I think might let you do names, It is a digitizing program, but without it you can do names only on the 2 fonts it comes with or one letter at a time. I still haven't tried to figure out autopunch.

I have a CE-150 and so far I really like it. I payed $800 for mine, but got all the software. Autopunch imports clip art to use as embroidery designs. Hyperfont is the one that lets you do names in lots of different fonts, basically anything you have on your compouter. I alos have pohotpunch. I haven't used it yet, but it imports photos. I also have auto cross stitch which I hav been told is good for machine smocking? I also got an 8 hour tutorial DVD that talks about stablizers, hooping, and using the software ect.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

This is the machine I have. I like it pretty well, especially the better I get to know it. You have to hook it up to the computer with a USB cable to use it and it its very easy to use with Heather's designs and any others I buy online. I bought mine brand new from samsclub.com and it cost $458 plus $23.04 shipping and $31.15 tax so I paid $512.19 total for a brand new one.

ETA: Mine came with autopunch which I think might let you do names, It is a digitizing program, but without it you can do names only on the 2 fonts it comes with or one letter at a time. I still haven't tried to figure out autopunch.

I just checked sams and they don't have them anymore I guess. There were only 5 machines and this wasn't one ad there wasn't anything comperable. When did you get it? The cheapest I can find it online for is $640.

Does it stitch out nice? Any complications? I am so nervous to buy one but the guy that does my embroidery is closing his buisness and I need a way to do names and such for my customers. I would also love to do some of heather's designs. I just LOVE them!

 

[kathyell]

I cannot love on the things you are all posting enough! I really really liked the cutie Tink tank and the Wishes dessert outfits. (Not that I didn't love everything else, but I'd love to CASE those two if I thought I was up to it.)

I made something semi-girly for my Cars-loving girl for her to wear when we go to DHS and she gets to see Lightning and Mater again.

(Woah, the red contrast fabric matches the red in the firetruck and Lightning McQueen much better in person than in the pictures! It does match, trust me!)

I also made a pretty simple Tink outfit for one of our visits to MK on the upcoming trip, one in which we will hopefully make it through the line to meet the fairies at Pixie Hollow!

It's much simpler stuff than a lot of you are making, but I hope my girl loves it anyway!

I also just got myself a Brother 900D with some gift money and I'm so excited now that I've started using it. All the bobbin issues I had to contend with on my old machine are GONE, and I'm starting to gather some embroidery files to use once I get to the fabric store to buy some solid-color fabric so the designs are more visible. It's only a 4x4 hoop but it's exciting nonetheless!

(I must really be excited. Look how I'm abusing the exclamation point.)

Have a great day, all! <-- See, there I go again.