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

[froggy33]

Totally behind, I am just now on page 121, but I really wanted to comment on these before I forgot!

Also, congrats to T!!! I am sure I am way behind and she's already picked out a name but I LOVE Josephine and Ainsley!!

Get ready for far too many pictures of Taylor, she was loving getting her picture taken today.

I LOVE this!! I have had such a difficult time deciding what I wanted to to for Animal Kingdom!! This is definitely a contender for inspiration!! I'm putting together a Swing top right now, really the applique is done and everything is cut out. The directions aren't the best, but hopefully it will go together as well as yours!!

I also really like the Jungle Book themed dress! Also a very good inspiration for me!

 

[LisaZoe]

Now please spill how on earth did you do the black line drawings on the cat's fur and the Things hair? That is beyond fabulous!!!!

Shh, this is a secret... It's actually something I have experimented with in the past but this is the first time I've used it in a finished product. I did the basic applique as usual. Once it was all stitched in place, I used black thread to do a straight stitch outline and added detail lines to suggest the look of a drawing. The last step was to use just a little bit of black fabric paint to add a few additional 'pen strokes'. It's actually just a small amount of paint but I loved how much it added to the effect of these being 'drawn'.

You are so talented! I'm really digging the Buzz

Thank you! I was very happy with how Buzz came out. I'd only done a smallish version of him before so this was the first one trying to more of his space suit. I need to figure out a good way to make it look like he has his glass dome thingy over his head. I just don't know how to do something that looks transparent.

Great Work! Do you open the sides up in order to go all the way to the side seams?

Great job as always Lisa! Are you making your own t's now? They color coordination is perfect!

Yes, I make the tees myself. I've mostly stopped using purchased tees because I find it easier to applique on the flat fabric. I haven't tried opening the side seams. It seems like that is almost as much work as making the tee 'from scratch'. I like being able to pick colors of knits to compliment the applique plus I don't have to worry about finding the right size/color/style when I need a tee.

 

[Stephres]

Sometimes I need a quick and easy project, so I have been making purses.

A monkey:

Hello Kitty:

Directions are in my blog, link is in my signature.

I have been loving looking at all the new creations! I am getting lots of ideas and it is good thing Megan is not here because she would want me to make it all for her!

 

[pixiefrnd]

Michelle (3huskymom) I think you were the one asking about this software. I have an updated version of this called Fancyworks Studio and I really like it. There is a video on their website if you want to check it out. www.creativeseries.com and I belong to the yahoo group for it through www.auntymdesigns.com, very helpful.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

II was going to say tell her you're making her something for school (but doesn't she wear a uniform?), or an outfit for something else and then so sorry I just got so busy at work I didn't have time to do it yet.....but Piper is way smarter than me!

She does wear a uniform. And yes, Piper IS a genius!!!

Also, congrats to T!!! I am sure I am way behind and she's already picked out a name but I LOVE Josephine and Ainsley!!

Stop the presses....T named the baby??? How did I miss it???

 

[LisaZoe]

First, it is possible to taper the width of the stitches. Though I have done some digitizing, I've not done a lot so I can't particularly tell you exactly how to do it, but I do know that it is possible.

Thanks. I have another question - can I digitize with just Basic Embird or do I also need the Digitizing Tools? It's not terribly clear on their website but I have the impression I need both. If so, I guess I may have to hold off on the purchase for awhile since I can't afford both as well as the PED Basic.

Okay...for the record, it totally freaks me out in amazement that you are doing all of that by hand!!! Your lines are so perfectly straight and don't waver at all.
You Rock!!!
-Krysta

Thank you!

 

[abc123mom]

Here are The Muppets. I am really happy with how these turned out.

Everything looks great. I think those tween outfits are very appropriate. I love the Marie applique. Is that by hand or machine? If machine, do you mind sharing where you found it? I have a daughter obsessed with Marie and she would love it!!

 

[celestebh]

LisaZoe:

Those are so adorable! I better not let DS see the Buzz tee-shirts; he would so want one, and my skills are not there yet!

Aimeeg:
All of those are so cute! I love how you paired the applique of Marie with the Eiffel tower fabric!

 

[aimeeg]

Thanks for all the kind words. It has been fun-challenging- but fun desinging for an older girl.

Everything looks great. I think those tween outfits are very appropriate. I love the Marie applique. Is that by hand or machine? If machine, do you mind sharing where you found it? I have a daughter obsessed with Marie and she would love it!!

The Marie is from stitchontime but digitalbydesign on etsy has a few ones too. Have Fun!!!

 

[NiniMorris]

For those of you with TWEENS!

What do you make for them? I'm making a striped skirt for DD10 and I've made some baby doll shirts, but I just don't know what else to make for her that would be stylish?

Any suggestions??

Good Question!!! Mine is 9 going on 18!! Has decided NO SKIRTS or DRESSES...but well, maybe a twirlly skirt....

I have just made short versions (tops) of the drewsses I'm making for GD2. Then she can pick out a pair of shorts to wear with it. No embellishment on the shorts...although I might try and add something to them...we'll see.

She has agreed to a Pooh top...for Crystal Palace. But nothing pink...she did find a nice Pooh print at Walmart. It is the one in blue where they are catching fireflies...she thought that one was not too babyish and is ALLOWING me to make her a top!

Sheesh...I can hardly wait for her to be a teenager!!!! NOT!!!


Nini

 

[goofyisinphilly]

Going to Mary Jo's is a part of what I plan to do as soon as school starts back...all three will be in school so I will need something to keep me busy! Well that and a trip to IKEA...which I still have not been to...how sad is my life? I am also super cheap...that is why I have not been!

Ahh look at you tempting me withe discount offerings...EVIL I tell you!

Just have to chime in that I love Mary Jo's. It only takes me about 40 min. to get there from Mint Hill and it is right on the way to my parents house. I try to limit myself to 1 or 2 fabrics each time.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Toadstool- i found a castle quilt pattern! i might make it too....it's sort of reminds me of paint by number....
its in a book
Quilt it for Kids by pam bono designs
ill try a take a pic of it since its not on the cover

 

[mgmsmommy]

The designs are from digitalbydesign on etsy. I asked Dena to digitize these for me. She did Piggy, Kermit and Animal. The plan was each girl would be a Muppet. No one wanted to be Kermit! I think I am going to make myself a Kermit tee.

aww dh would love animal. Wonder if I could get a beaker one made. I love him he's so funny! Thanks for the info.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Okay, Ladies and Tom...I need some help. I purchased this fabric on clearance thinking that I wanted to make a simply sweet top out of the one with the 3 princesses and a stripwork skirt out of some pink and purple fabric I have and I would put the pics of the princesses from the other panel on it. Here's my problem....my DD's are 5 yrs. and 2 1/2 yrs old. The panel of the 3 princesses seems to be way to big to make a simply sweet top. Cam anyone help me figure this out or give me some ideas? I'm pretty new to sewing. Thank you so much!!!!

 

[Keurigirl]

Hi Ladies! I haven't been around in a long time (I'm 13 weeks pregnant and have been incredibly sick) but I am hoping to jump back in here.

I am hoping you guys can help me with something. We are going back to Disneyland in Sept. for the last trip before the new baby comes. Among other things, I'd like to make my daughter a tiki room outfit, as the tiki room is my absolute favorite thing about Disney, and so far Abby loves it too (she's 2!).

Want to help me brainstorm? I'm thinking of doing CarlaC's simply sweet pattern, with the main body being some sort of tiki fabric, and pair it with a couple pretty coordinating fabrics for trims and ruffles. Then I'll pair it with some jeans that I will add a ruffle to, and then I was thinking on each leg do a different applique that pertained to the tiki room - perhaps "tiki" on one leg, a tiki man on another, Jose (or a parrot) on another, etc. What do you think? Does anyone have any better creative ideas for me?

In addition, I am having a REALLY tough time finding some appropriate tiki fabric. Anyone have any ideas? I'm tempted to buy a disney tiki room shirt on Disney but they are like $100 and up. I can't just do that for one outfit!

 

[Adi12982]

LisaZoe - you are so talented, it is incredible!! I am always amazed at what you make, but you always seem to top your last projects. WOW! I hope to have just a fraction of your talent one day!

 

[kathyell]

I was looking at these designs and was wondering if they are recommended? Anyone have any issues with ordering?
There are quite a few that are sooo cute.

I bought a 4x4 Wall-E and she did a conversion of a larger Tink embroidery file to 4x4 for me and I bought that...I haven't stitched out either yet as I don't have the fabric for the outfits I want to make with those designs. I'll post again when I have to let you know how they worked out.

You are doing great! I love your girly cars outfit. That tink is adorable. Is it that pattern from a blog? I saw it a while back.. I think it looked similar.

Thanks! (And thanks to all who have weighed in on my little tomboy's outfits.) The jumper for the Tink outfit is a slightly modded version of McCall's M5918. (Got it at Joann's when they were doing those pattern sales from different companies for $2.99 each.) I wish I'd waited to make that until I got my ruffler foot, but I'll deal. The shorts for the Tink and Cars outfit are from a really simple pattern, Simplicity 2910, but I added the ruffles on the one pair and the bottom strip on the Tink shorts to match the jumper.

 

[Jennia]

Sorry nothing is modeled but you get the idea.

These are customs for a 12 year old. I felt I need to be careful about how whimsical I made them.

I do not love the shorts but I am not a fan of deco denim in the first place. She will coordinate with the little girls and I think she will like them.

Here are The Muppets. I am really happy with how these turned out.

Here you can see I have not hung up my curtains!

Those all look great, LOVE the Muppet set (dd wore a Muppet outfit to DHS when we went). The Marie set is absolutely adorable, too!

Here's what I've been working on over the weekend and yesterday.

Amazing, as always!

Sometimes I need a quick and easy project, so I have been making purses.

A monkey:

Hello Kitty:

Directions are in my blog, link is in my signature.

I have been loving looking at all the new creations! I am getting lots of ideas and it is good thing Megan is not here because she would want me to make it all for her!

These are SO cute, the Monkey purse would be adorable on a trip to the zoo!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

I have a question for those who digitize for applique. I think I'm about ready to make the step to buy PED Basic and get an Embird trial. I really want to try digitizing some small applique designs (I have a specific idea that would actually work well with a 4" x 4" design limitation). One thing I've noticed is that most of the applique designs I've seen have a very even width satin stitch around the pieces. I think that looks really nice for many designs but I was wondering if it's possible to have that line vary in width. For example when I do hand guided applique, I have the stitch width taper to a point when I add detail lines such as for 'folds' in clothes.

Thanks!

Yes with most software it is possible to vary your satin stitch width. Good Luck!!!

 

[revrob]

Thanks. I have another question - can I digitize with just Basic Embird or do I also need the Digitizing Tools? It's not terribly clear on their website but I have the impression I need both. If so, I guess I may have to hold off on the purchase for awhile since I can't afford both as well as the PED Basic.



Thank you!

To actually digitize, you have to have digitizing tools (called Studio, I believe). The basic allows you to do minor editing (increase, decrease size, combine designs, thread color changes, splitting, etc). They also have font engine that allows you to auto digitize any TTF.