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

[minnie2]

One of my GF is an Esthatician (sp?) and her DH is a cosmetologist. They are in the process of opening a Spa and she wants me to make them custom Aprons. Problem is I need sturdy fabric that can handle the chemicals and all the washing. I am not sure quilters cotton would be right? Any suggestions of a sturdy material?

She said she wants 3 in black and 2 just fun prints but one has to be bright pink

My main dilemma besides the fabric is it would just be so much cheaper to buy aprons and I can embroider what she wants on them. I actually told her that but she said she wants customs and to help get the word out about my stuff. She is a doll! I know bad sales person I am but she is my friend and I don't wat her to be disappointed in them...

 

[2cutekidz]

One of my GF is an Esthatician (sp?) and her DH is a cosmetologist. They are in the process of opening a Spa and she wants me to make them custom Aprons. Problem is I need sturdy fabric that can handle the chemicals and all the washing. I am not sure quilters cotton would be right? Any suggestions of a sturdy material?

She said she wants 3 in black and 2 just fun prints but one has to be bright pink

My main dilemma besides the fabric is it would just be so much cheaper to buy aprons and I can embroider what she wants on them. I actually told her that but she said she wants customs and to help get the word out about my stuff. She is a doll! I know bad sales person I am but she is my friend and I don't wat her to be disappointed in them...

Maybe a decorators weight fabric?

 

[minnie2]

Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone had a picture of hte castle that is good for an applique??? I guess I am thinking of someting somewhat drawn...I'm not sure. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
Christi

Heather has an adorable emb design of the castle!!!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27650631
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27278655

 

[snubie]

One of my GF is an Esthatician (sp?) and her DH is a cosmetologist. They are in the process of opening a Spa and she wants me to make them custom Aprons. Problem is I need sturdy fabric that can handle the chemicals and all the washing. I am not sure quilters cotton would be right? Any suggestions of a sturdy material?

She said she wants 3 in black and 2 just fun prints but one has to be bright pink

My main dilemma besides the fabric is it would just be so much cheaper to buy aprons and I can embroider what she wants on them. I actually told her that but she said she wants customs and to help get the word out about my stuff. She is a doll! I know bad sales person I am but she is my friend and I don't wat her to be disappointed in them...

Maybe a decorators weight fabric?

That was my thought as well. Maybe look in the home dec fabric - there are some really pretty prints available.
You will do a fabulous job whatever you decide to do.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Thanks! I really want to try this because I love the look of the Vida's but I am nervous about it since I have only sewn Carla C things. It just sounds scary when you read that it doesn't have seam allowances and things. Is it pretty self explanatory and easy to use once you receive this pattern?

The instructions on the Vida aren't great but making the Vida is actually pretty easy. The only part I had a bit of trouble with was figuring out which way to put in the side panels but I think it would only work one way. I used a product available in the interfacing section of JoAnns to trace the pattern onto-I think it is called pattern ease. I first used a colored pencil to outline the right size on the actual paper pattern so it would be easier to see when I traced it. Then after I had it all traced onto the pattern ease I used a ruler to add a 1/4 inch seam allowance. You can purchase a special double pencil to do both lines at once or if your Tom you can just tape 2 pencils together.

It really isn't too bad-you should give it a try!!!

and one of all 3 girls...

Beautiful!!!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Yes, it is just another day at work. My PT job is now a FT job and it is all I do.
Sorry no sewing for me.

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

Toadstool- The closest places are in Baton Rouge.

 

[LisaZoe]

Okay, every time I see this fabric I think about my DD. Her DH is in the Navy and he needs to pick new orders. They are seriously thinking of Japan. Is it wrong for me to think about fabric when this decision has to be made?? And I would just have to go visit her and hit the fabric stores. I could send photos back and then just have her ship it to me from the base. NO expensive shipping costs.... don't have to rely on others to order it...
NO, I want them to stay in the US, don't I???? LOL

Yes you want them to stay closer but I think you're just seeing the 'silver lining' if they move to Japan.

I can understand that!!! I love just looking at my fabric and touching it after I get it. I think it would drive me crazy to have to wait for it too! I wish we had a great fabric store like that around us!

It's awful! When I order online, I hate when it takes more than a couple days for them to send the fabric out. Waiting 2-3 days for Priority is bad enough. Anyone remember when the usual time for delivery of something ordered through the mail was 4-6 weeks!

Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone had a picture of hte castle that is good for an applique??? I guess I am thinking of someting somewhat drawn...I'm not sure. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
Christi

I did this one once. I tried to keep it simple but still look right.

One of my GF is an Esthatician (sp?) and her DH is a cosmetologist. They are in the process of opening a Spa and she wants me to make them custom Aprons. Problem is I need sturdy fabric that can handle the chemicals and all the washing. I am not sure quilters cotton would be right? Any suggestions of a sturdy material?

She said she wants 3 in black and 2 just fun prints but one has to be bright pink

My main dilemma besides the fabric is it would just be so much cheaper to buy aprons and I can embroider what she wants on them. I actually told her that but she said she wants customs and to help get the word out about my stuff. She is a doll! I know bad sales person I am but she is my friend and I don't wat her to be disappointed in them...

Michael Miller makes many of their prints in laminated cotton. I've never seen it so it might be too stiff for an apron. I do think the idea of home dec fabric might be good.

 

[woodkins]

One of my GF is an Esthatician (sp?) and her DH is a cosmetologist. They are in the process of opening a Spa and she wants me to make them custom Aprons. Problem is I need sturdy fabric that can handle the chemicals and all the washing. I am not sure quilters cotton would be right? Any suggestions of a sturdy material?

She said she wants 3 in black and 2 just fun prints but one has to be bright pink

My main dilemma besides the fabric is it would just be so much cheaper to buy aprons and I can embroider what she wants on them. I actually told her that but she said she wants customs and to help get the word out about my stuff. She is a doll! I know bad sales person I am but she is my friend and I don't wat her to be disappointed in them...

I would think a twill would work well (like a denim weight). Maybe even a colored denim?

 

[tricia]

Here is the twirl factor:

Oh, love the twirl factor. Good job.

Awesome. I love it when you guys do the lesser known characters, and especially the villans.

I did it!

Here it is, the final Mulan dress. I know there are a million mistakes and pretty much everyone could do better...but hey, Emilee loves it!!!

Looks good, and she looks very happy with it.

twirling..

Thanks for looking and the advice.
Carol

Another one with awesome twirl factor. great job, and love the pic of the 3 girls. They are all so cute.

 

[InkspressYourself]

ToadStool- Here it is- just for you!







now, obviously this is a large wall hanging, but this book also has twin quilts, it would be easy enough to square it off along the top and bottom and add bigger pieces to make it the size of the top of a bed and then add borders to give yourself however much length on the sides and top you want.

some pictures I took recently, just cause I thought they were cute..



This is from the week before the 4th, she is trying out a sweater my Aunt knit for her (size 6 months)

I love the quilt wall hanging. I'm going to search this thread again to see what book you said it was in. Cute kids too. I love the knit sweater.

I just had to share. My DH bought me a better sewing machine tonite. I got my first one at Christmas and it was the Brother LS-2125i. It is horrible, not to mention you can't adjust the stitch width. We'll I guess I complained one time too many. He told me to go get my stuff we were going to buy a new machine. I ended up with the Brother LS-590. It is still a lower end machine but it sews great compared to the other.

Now I can really do some appliques before our trip!

Congratulations. Have fun with your new machine.

And I'm so excited for myself, this was my first multi quote!

 

[JUJU814]

Taking the plunge!!!!

Well, I've been a lurker for over a year since our last Disney trip. So very envious of all you ladies do. I have long desired to sew some simple sundresses for my dd and as I already mentioned, we're going back in August.

Last summer, I bought a TON of disney fabric. Oh, I bidded and bidded on ebay for the great minnie dots, got all sorts of dis princess fabric..and never used it!

We have sort of a housekeeper/nanny that helps me three days a week so I can digitize, and she's been away in Brazil almost a month. All my fabric is in storage. Today is her first day back, and she's just so darn good for me! She said "ok julie, let's go get that fabric!" I would have just procrastinated.

I'll try to take a pic of what I have to work with when I get back.

How hard can this be? I can do a few SIMPLE sundresses right??? TIME is the main issue!

Julie

 

[troijka]

Yes you want them to stay closer but I think you're just seeing the 'silver lining' if they move to Japan.



It's awful! When I order online, I hate when it takes more than a couple days for them to send the fabric out. Waiting 2-3 days for Priority is bad enough. Anyone remember when the usual time for delivery of something ordered through the mail was 4-6 weeks!



I did this one once. I tried to keep it simple but still look right.

Michael Miller makes many of their prints in laminated cotton. I've never seen it so it might be too stiff for an apron. I do think the idea of home dec fabric might be good.

THANK YOU FOR THE CASTLE LISA!!! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!!!!!!

 

[troijka]

Hi All,
UGH!!!!! I need a littel pixie dust sprinkled my way! I have been working on four feliz dresses for my daughters and nieces for our upcoming trip. YUCK!!! Let me just say: a) Never did the Feliz before. Time consuming, time consuming, time consuming! B) It is Bor-ing to do the same steps FOUR TIMES!!!! c) I hand appliqued the fron panel (which I have never done before) and that was a killer in and of itself. I am hoping to get these finished today, so I can put them away and do something that is quick and easy and give IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION!!! I feel like I have been looking at them forever!

WHEW! Had to get that off my chest! LOL

 

[Mirb1214]

WOO HOO !!! I AM SO EXCITED !! (Can you tell??) I have to share my excitement w/ ya'll b/c NO ONE I know understands it. I got 1.3 yards of Toy Story fabric on ebay last Friday and now I just got 1 more yard !! I only need a little more (I think) and I will have enough to do my simply sweet and easy fit pants for DD3 for our upcoming trip.

Thanks for letting me share my excitement!!!!

 

[LisaZoe]

Hi All,
UGH!!!!! I need a littel pixie dust sprinkled my way! I have been working on four feliz dresses for my daughters and nieces for our upcoming trip. YUCK!!! Let me just say: a) Never did the Feliz before. Time consuming, time consuming, time consuming! B) It is Bor-ing to do the same steps FOUR TIMES!!!! c) I hand appliqued the fron panel (which I have never done before) and that was a killer in and of itself. I am hoping to get these finished today, so I can put them away and do something that is quick and easy and give IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION!!! I feel like I have been looking at them forever!

WHEW! Had to get that off my chest! LOL

Here's your pixie dust

I can so sympathize about doing multiples of the same thing. I've only done the Feliz one at a time but I've had to do 4-5 of the same applique in the past and it gets so boring. I'm always ready to move on to something totally new once I get a project like that done. Your work will be worth it, though, and the photos of all the girls in their dresses will be priceless.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Hello Ladies!
I am going to try and join the ranks of you amazing sewers! I have made quite a few things for the kids for past trips and special occassions but I am still learning. The outfits on this thread are so beautiful!

I am hoping that someone might be able to help me. I am trying to sew today and my sewing machine seems to be having a problem. I had the bobbin case replaced recently because the old one broke. I am trying to thread the machine and it will not catch the bobbin thread. It is threaded correctly but when you bring the needle down to catch the thread the bobbin doesn't move at all. It is so frustrating! I called the place that replaced the bobbin but they said they can't help me unless I bring it in. I don't really have time for that. Does anyone here have any idea what I can do to fix this? I have a Singer 6038 if that helps. Thank you so much. I really appreciate any help that anyone has.

 

[TinaLala]

Julie - WELCOME! I understand where you're coming from, two years ago I lurked and then I jumped in and made princess dresses for my girls and it has dominoed since then. I'm not as AMAZING as these ladies are and I don't applique or digitize, but I think it's all in how it makes you feel after an outfit is done. The sense of accomplishment and pride you feel when you child is wearing something you made!!

Eyore/Toadstool - that castle is awesome!! What a great idea!

Ncmomof2 - SWEET! I love the twirl factor! You're right about that last row. I made Christmas skirts for the girls last year and the last row for DD10 was like 125 of endless red/green/white squares. Then I added lace to the bottom and I thought I was going to have to kill myself.

Aimeeg - I LOVE Alice in Wonderland so the Queen of Hearts is super cute!

emcreative - that outfit came out wonderfully! At least she still lets you make outfits like that for her. DD10 won't even let me do anything this year.

So I went to Joanne's the other day to get fabric for DD10 to make a stripe skirt - she could pick whatever she wanted (I had a GC so I wasn't paying for it) So guess what she picks - Pink camoflage with SKULLS!!! - I'm like WHAT?? First she hates pink and second when did the skulls come into fashion - "Mom, you are so out of fashion," she says to me of course with one hand on her hip. So we compromised on the fabric - pink camoflage with skulls, pink sparkles, hot pink skulls and pink with black dots and I apologize for hot having pictures, I can't find my camera. Oh did I mention it was $25 in fabric - hello I could have bought the skirt for that much. So I cut out the stripes, pinned it all together and asked her about a ruffle, but she 'has to see it' in order to 'feel' if it will look right. HELLO? Who the heck is this kid? I understand I'm the parent, but I wasn trying to let her pick it out herself - trust me this fabric wasn't the original skulls she wanted what we picked was a compromise so you can imagine. I'll post pictures when we're done and I can find my camera. I think I'm going to make a matching headband to complete the outfit.

 

[Adi12982]

Okay I can't confirm or deny that I "know" who this baby is...

...BUT...

I KNOW this is the cutest and messiest baby in this contest, and his disboutiquer Momma would be FOREVER GREATFUL if you voted for him in this contest as she very very badly could use photo printing/a new camera!!!!

http://family.go.com/messy-baby-contest/messy-baby-boys/you-say-messy-like-it-s-a-bad-thing--8857/

That is the cutest messy baby I've ever seen!!! That baby got my vote

 

[Rebecuberduber]

I went to my WM today and they totally changed it all around. There is NO more fabric to speak of - just fat quarters. It is a bummer because the next one is about an hour away...

HTH

I'm so afraid of this happening, here. Ours is pretty new, and we are a small town. The fabric department is always deserted when I go. I hope that there are enough people like me coming in to purchase every once and a while, but I'm no big spender and I can't single-handedly buy enough fabric to keep them afloat.

I was just looking at my patterns and saw this. I guess it would show you how to do the scallop flouncy thing. Is that what you are talking about?
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25772615This pattern is actually a top and a skirt, so without the skirt it is just the green part that is connected to the top.

That is an adorable pattern!

Hi All,
UGH!!!!! I need a littel pixie dust sprinkled my way! I have been working on four feliz dresses for my daughters and nieces for our upcoming trip. YUCK!!! Let me just say: a) Never did the Feliz before. Time consuming, time consuming, time consuming! B) It is Bor-ing to do the same steps FOUR TIMES!!!! c) I hand appliqued the fron panel (which I have never done before) and that was a killer in and of itself. I am hoping to get these finished today, so I can put them away and do something that is quick and easy and give IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION!!! I feel like I have been looking at them forever!

WHEW! Had to get that off my chest! LOL

Wow! That's a big undertaking, indeed! They will be so beautiful when you're done, though. Just keep imagining those sweet little girls walking around the park in their pretty ruffly dresses. It will be worth it, I promise you.