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

[SallyfromDE]

Complete newbie, non-Disney related sewing question!

Ok, so a year and a bit ago my mom passed away. I have a bag full of her old clothes and I want to make something with it. (I just sorted through it for colours and I have far less than I thought I did. I originally wanted to make something for my dad, my brother, and myself.) Anyway, I know almost nothing about sewing. I have sewn in the past...when I was like 10 maybe?

My problem is this: I have about 80% knit, tshirt-like fabric, and 20% denim. I know denim works well for rag quilts, but I also know knits are a pain to sew with. (My mom made me a quilt with my old clothes a few years back and was constantly cursing the knits!)

What would you all recommend I do? Would the knits be a huge pain to work with? SHould I use some kind of stabilizer? Knits wouldn't make a good rag quilt, right? Please help!

You can get a knit interfacing that is good for tshirt fabric. Then it won't stretch when you sew. I've made a quilt out of my old disney tshirts and I lined them with this when combining it with regular cotton fabric.

When my Dad passed away, I wanted to make each of the grandchildren a small pillow out of a few of the shirts my mother had kept. But she forgot that I wanted to do that and got rid of them.

 

[troijka]

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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WOW!!! I LOVE IT!!! Permissiojn to CASE? Permission to CASE? Can someone please post those drawings? I remeber seeing them earlier in the thread, but I want to save them to my hard drive.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[troijka]

VIDA question;

Did anybody ever find the Vida tute? A couple weeks ago Linette said she had done one and it was in the bookmarks, but I've been looking for it and can't find it- and I really, really, really need one

I need to tute, too...i've been waiting and searching, but NO LUCK. Can someone help...prettyt please with pixie dust on top??????????

 

[minnie2]

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

So cute! I am awful at eyes but I figured it is just a matter of time before I get it. I have Tink ironed ad ready to go but I am dreading her eye! If I mess up maybe I will just get cute buttons !

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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HOLY COW!!!! That is simply fantactic! I love it!

 

[littlepeppers]

Odd OT Question:

Is anyone here a Labor/Delivery or NICU nurse, or related to one?

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Not a nurse but I've had 2 kids in the NICU, so I've had lots of experience w/ their protocol. DS did 16 days in 2002 & DD did 27 days in 2007. DD's Neonatologist kept teasing me & offering me a job there. He called us "repeat offenders".

 

[2cutekidz]

Odd OT Question:

Is anyone here a Labor/Delivery or NICU nurse, or related to one?




Can you believe this is my last day before our trip? I took the pets this morning to be boarded at the vet (sad to go back after recent events). We decided since our flight left at 7am on Monday (we'd have to leave our house at 2:30 am to get there in time to check in, etc) we would drive down tomorrow afternoon and stay at a local hotel. I'm hoping all the swimming there will wear the kids out so they will sleep before we leave! They won't find out until tonight, though. We've been doing a countdown calendar- every day they pull off has a Disney character on the back side. Some of them are "bonus" days- we've had an ice cream trip, dinner out to Bob Evans (the kids' favorite), going to see Harry Potter, Mickey Pedicure day, and now we're to the last too- letting them know they are getting their own spending money, and that we're leaving a day early and staying at a hotel.

Where has all the time gone?!?!

Are you flying out of Metro?!

I need to tute, too...i've been waiting and searching, but NO LUCK. Can someone help...prettyt please with pixie dust on top??????????

I'll post mine tonight. Someone else was going to so I didn't post mine. I'll get it up tonight!!

 

[woodkins]

Here is a Vida tutorial I had bookmarked on my computer....unfortunately it isn't in English, but has pictures:
http://www.farbenmix.de/anleitungen/franzoesisch/vida-photo.pdf

Here is a vida question for those who have made it. There are 4 side panels to cut. When you cut them do you cut the 4 individually (they are all exactly the same) or did you fold your fabric and cut 2x (so there are 2 sets of mirror images)? Not sure if I am explaining what I am asking clearly, but if someone can figure out what I mean, please let me know how to cut the sides out.
Thanks!
-Krysta

 

[LisaZoe]

VIDA question;

Did anybody ever find the Vida tute? A couple weeks ago Linette said she had done one and it was in the bookmarks, but I've been looking for it and can't find it- and I really, really, really need one

I need to tute, too...i've been waiting and searching, but NO LUCK. Can someone help...pretty please with pixie dust on top??????????

I am very surprised there isn't a sew-a-long already online but I can't find one either. I need a Vida 'fix' so I'll get photos the next time I make one. I can't promise it will be soon but at least I'll have photos as a starting point if no one can find an existing tutorial.

 

[teresajoy]

http://www.susanstewartdesigns.com/...D&ID(store)=166&cat=Heirloom Garment Patterns
I think I am allowed to post links to stuff like that huh?
Aren't those dresses adorable??? I have never made a Redondo/twirl skirt because I don't like skirts on Hannah, but I love that little pink sundress! This will be on my list of patterns to buy. It is so sweet!

That is really cute!

Here's the Cinderella Vida I've been working on for Hayleigh. She'll wear this in August to our CRT lunch. Although she was telling me about the prince dancing with her and we're not eating at 1900 PF for dinner this trip I like that she's so smart but when she remembers all the places to eat at WDW she doesn't realize we can't eat at them all every trip. We're trying some different places this trip.

I have another Vida I want to finish (the applique is done) and a simply sweet Belle dress. I also want to try to get a minnie red dot precious dress done, but don't know if that will happen, the first precious dress took me awhile. And if I work really fast I want to try to do a feliz.....

That is fabulous!

GORGEOUS! The piglet outfit was from you too, right? I loved that one as well.

And Livndisney I LOVE the stuff with the new fairies on it!


Those of you with sensory/spectrum kids will understand this:

While my oldest is my diagnosed SPD/Spectrum girl, middle sister Liz has some sensory issues with clothing. Well, Wednesday she decided that all those flip flops she tried on at Joanns and said were "great!" when we got them to craft were horrible horrible and they didn't feel good on her feet and she couldn't stand the idea of wearing them for even a minute. SO, we had to rush to our mall yesterday (remember we live in nowhereville so it was 30 minutes to a hallway of a shopping center) and by some miracle she found some sandals that even fit (she is a big size girls, tiny size womens, ugh) and were acceptable feeling (adidas flip flops that were "pillows" on her feet- watch, first day of disney suddenly they will feel horrible too. OMG though don't even get me started on trying to get her to wear socks. We don't make her most of the time, but softball season almost ENDED for her because of SOCKS!)

Anyway last night we were seeing which outfits needed cami's etc...and she suddenly says the top to her Minnie outfit doesn't "feel" right either! She tried it on two weeks ago and it was great! Last night she's freaking out totally like it's covered in shattered glass. I could not get her to vocalize, either, why the Minnie shirt wasn't right! It wasn't the material, it wasn't too tight, the straps were fine, etc...she just gets this way sometimes! Then, she starts completely falling apart and bawling. Lizzie is my most sensitive kid emotionally- she was crying mostly because she was CRUSHED she would hurt "Miss Missy's" (mommyof3princess) feelings if she didn't wear the shirt. She almost worked herself up to a panic attack that if she didn't wear the shirt Miss Missy would cry, and she'd make her feel bad for all the work she did on it. /sigh. So then I had to write a quick PM to Melissa, who (bless you) of course told her that she would NOT have her feelings hurt if she didn't wear the shirt, she just wanted her to be comfortable and have fun at Disney! (we love you Miss Missy you saved the night!)

So today we had to run out to that same hallway mall we'd scoured just the night before to find a shirt that would fit, feel good, match the Minnie skirt she loves AND, erm...either be appropriate without a training bra or look okay with one, or have one inside it. Yes, at 9 that is an issue, and that's a WHOLE other sensory clothing story. Anyhoo we somehow managed after trying on what feels like about 10000000 shirts. Melissa if you are reading us, Lizzie did say we would have to bring the shirt for her to at least put on at Disney for a picture for you. We'll see what happens.

And then today we had to put my dog down. I'm not able to go into details yet I'm just not ready. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I'm sure some of you are as close to your pets as I am, but this felt like losing my baby. And speaking of babies, this was on top of yesterday getting some startling news from Ferb's OT about his progress, and that his issues may be more serious than we thought.

I really, really, REALLY need it to be vacation time! Forget Calgon, only Disney is gonna help this!

I'm so sorry!

Hi all! I've been lurking here for awhile now, I enjoy looking (and casing ) all the cute outfits. One question...well two really Is Heathers designs on Etsy the same lady as Stitch on Time? And how do you figure out the price of things on Stitch on Time? TIA Breeze

Heather's Etsy ID is Heathersue.

I finally finished the outfit I started back in the spring.. I needed it done so I can start on Disney outfits! So, here is my little ham posing her heart out.

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Once I started sewing it went pretty quick. I learned some new things with this one

I love the outfit! And your daughter is just adorable!

I have that pattern and really like it. I used it for a TInk dress for my DD.

Shameless reposting follows.....

I love that!

I just want to say, THANK YOU JHAM for making an awesome tutorial on the pillowcase dress! It took me less than an hour to make it and it's adorable! It's the quickest project I've ever done! I made more of a long top than a dress which is fine because i'm making some pants to go with it. I didn't realize til I got home that the fabric is the same fabric you used on one of Lily's dresses. I hope you don't mind. Thanks again!

That is so adorable! Good job.

Okay I didn't get good pictures since she was tired and we were just in her room, but I finished Taylor's dress for breakfast at 1900 Park Fare today. Excuse the sweatyness (is that a word?) So all day today I was burning up and sweating, but I thought that was just the fever from swine flu.... never thought to check the thermostat.....apparently our A/C is broken.... (we have 2 seperate heating and cooling systems for upstairs and downstairs....both of them at set on like 60 right now and it is 85 downstairs and 93 upstairs......grrrrr why didn't I check them earlier I thought it was just me until she came how and was hot too..... now we have to wait until morning for the repair man to come, and I don't get how 2 units go out at the same time when the house is less then 2 years old!

I might try to get better pictures tomorrow because these aren't great and the coloring is a little off.

That is really great!

Where can I find a tutorial for that pillowcase dress style? I have been looking for a tutorial for one like that with the straps!
Thanks!

julie

Jham's tutorial is in the bookmarks.

Well, I don't particularly dislike dolls, I have just always preferred stuffed animals. So does Tessa! She has an AG-like doll named Jayda who almost never comes out of the box. That's right, she lives in a little box . Please don't report me to AGDPS (that's American Girl Doll Protective Services).

That is so sad.

Here is my try at the crayon/coloring book tote bag...hope Abby likes it!!

That is such a clever idea Wendy!

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
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I love it! I don't recall seeing a Philharmagic custom before!

Today was a long day for me. I spent the majority of the day cleaning out Jenna's pig pen. Before I walked in there you could not see the floor. Now it is back to normal. Teresa I found some things that I want to send to you for the BIG GIVES while I was cleaning out Jenna's closet. I will PM you tomorrow. I am too tired to think straight right now.

Funny you would mention my name after describing Jenna's room! I was thinking, "Boy, that sounds like the girls' room!" Then, there was my name!

I have to ask the dreaded question.

HOW DO YOU DO EYES BY HAND OR MACHINE?
You can't just name a stitch, b/c I'm cluelesss. I looked at a video on how to do a satin stitch by hand, but is there a special thicker thread that they use?

I know that you all hate doing eyes, but DD needs (she told me so) a Marie & her most noticable feature is her blue eyes.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

Aww, it's adorable!

Super cute!



I'm not a NICU nurse, but I'm a nurse, and have spent 4 months of my life w/ kids in NICU, does that count? I'm soooo esited about your trip! Take lots, and lots, and lots, and lots, and lots of pics, so you can show us all about it on your gotcha day!!!!

I'm very esited for you! I can't wait to hear all about it!

You guys are crackying me up!

VIDA question;

Did anybody ever find the Vida tute? A couple weeks ago Linette said she had done one and it was in the bookmarks, but I've been looking for it and can't find it- and I really, really, really need one

I need to tute, too...i've been waiting and searching, but NO LUCK. Can someone help...prettyt please with pixie dust on top??????????

Linnette's is in the bookmarks, it's called "Vida Case". The easiest way to find something specific in the bookmarks is to use the Bookmark Search function at the top of the page.

 

[2cutekidz]

Quick Vida Tutorial - I'll add pictures tonight. (Photobucket is giving me fits)

Trace all pattern pieces - don't forget to add for your seam allowance (you can tape 2 pencils together for a quick way to get your extra seam allowance) Itape my pattern pieces to a window and trace them that way onto regular paper - easy and no extra supplies are needed.

The trickiest part for me was cutting out the side panels. I made my side pieces out of 1 fabric. Fold your fabric right sides together and cut out your side panels. You should now have 2 mirror image side panels. Repeat this step for the ramaining 2. If you want to use 2 different fabrics for your side panels, cut them out 1 at a time (or layer your 2 different fabrics) you will need to flip your pattern so you get the mirror image. So cut 2 pieces with the pattern face up and 2 pieces with the pattern face down.

Lets get started sewing!

If you are going to applique, do it before you start putting the Vida together.

Pin the bottom of your front bodice to the (top of) middle front piece right sides together. Stitch and finish your seam, press the seam up and topstitch. (You can add ribbon or ric-rac now if you want it)

Pin the top of your bottom front piece to the bottom of the middle front piece right side together. (If you want to add a ruffle sandwch it between the 2 pieces). Stitch and finish your seam, press the seam up and topstitch. Your front piece is done!

Repeat the above steps for the back.

Take your side panel and pin it to the coordinating front side right sides together. Stitch and finish your seam, press seam to the side and topstitch (don't press it towards the front) Repeat for the remaining 3 side panels.

Even up your hem if needed, and finish the hem using your favorite method - bias tape, ruffle, trim, etc. You're almost done!!

Press the strap piece right sides together, stitch down the length and one end. Trim the corner, and turn the strap rightside out - repeat for the other strap. Press both straps and topstitch if desired. Set aside.

Pin your bodice lining pieces together at the sides - right sides together. Stitch and finish the seam, press open. Eithe hem or used a rolled hem on the bottom of the lining. Here comes the fun part!

Iron on a little bit of interfacing at the V in on the back of the bodice and whereve your buttonholes will be. Pin your straps to your bodice - depending on where you want your buttons - front or back. Make sure you raw edgs meet up. The straps will hang down between your bodice and the lining. Pin your bodice lining to the bodice - right sides together. Stitch all the way around the bodice. Snip your corners, (I like to make small snips around the curve too. Be careful not to cut through your stitches.) Turn the bodice right side out and press.

Create a casing by stitching an inch down (or less depending on your elastic) from the topstitching of your middle panel. (From side seam to side seam) Insert your elastic and secure at the side seams - repeat on the other side. Make your buttonholes and add your buttons to the straps. TADA!! Your Vida is done!!

The side panel, lining and casing will make more sense after I add the pictures!

 

[bean]

Hi! I'm Shelley..I love looking at all of your beautiful clothes. After reading this thread and buying some other great clothes off of esty I decided to try to teach myself to sew Before Wednesday I think I'd only sewed on a button maybe once so this is all new to me. So here's my second project! My first is a dress but I still need to put on the buttons and am afraid to do button holes This one I was able to do this morning and I was happy with how it turned out. I got it from a tutorial I found here:
http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2008/03/pillow-case-dress-tutorial.html

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

 

[Mirb1214]

THANK YOU to whomever posted this link earlier! I just read through all the posts and FINALLY understand how to ruffle (I think). I can't WAIT to get home this evening and try to ruffle by pulling threads!! I always just fold and tuck and then sew it down but pulling threads sounds like what I'm been wanting to do I just didn't know how to! Thanks again!! I am getting such great sewing advice from you all!

 

[revrob]

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

 

[littlepeppers]

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

Wow, I love it. I can't wait until DD gets older and likes the princesses. I'm going to need lots of help when I get to things like that.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I have to ask the dreaded question.

I finished my 1st multi-level applique, but I cheated on the eyes. This is her AK outfit. DH didn't want her to be to grown up w/ jungle prints.

this is too cute! I love the bottons for the eyes. It so works with this!

This is sooo cute and your daughter is ADORABLE!

Thanks!

I love the outfit! And your daughter is just adorable!

e.

Thanks! She really is a ham when I take out the camera!

Hi!

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

I love it! You did a great job on your second project! I like the idea of the yellow buttons.

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

I love it! where are you getting your patterns for the dresses you have been making. I love how they are princessy but still sundresses!

 

[revrob]

I love it! where are you getting your patterns for the dresses you have been making. I love how they are princessy but still sundresses!

They all start with the Simply Sweet pattern and I modify them to make them princessy.
Thanks! I'm glad you like it! It was lots of fun to make.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Hi! I'm Shelley..I love looking at all of your beautiful clothes. After reading this thread and buying some other great clothes off of esty I decided to try to teach myself to sew Before Wednesday I think I'd only sewed on a button maybe once so this is all new to me. So here's my second project! My first is a dress but I still need to put on the buttons and am afraid to do button holes This one I was able to do this morning and I was happy with how it turned out. I got it from a tutorial I found here:
http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2008/03/pillow-case-dress-tutorial.html

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

I think your dress came out great! A little yellow would Disneyize it.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi! I'm Shelley..I love looking at all of your beautiful clothes. After reading this thread and buying some other great clothes off of esty I decided to try to teach myself to sew Before Wednesday I think I'd only sewed on a button maybe once so this is all new to me. So here's my second project! My first is a dress but I still need to put on the buttons and am afraid to do button holes This one I was able to do this morning and I was happy with how it turned out. I got it from a tutorial I found here:
http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2008/03/pillow-case-dress-tutorial.html

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

Adorable! I was just looking at pillowcase instructions from a google search because I think that might be a nice simple project to get me back into sewing (it's been a good couple of years and my only background is high school home ec, oh, I'd say maybe 30 years ago!). I like it with just the red and black.

 

[JUJU814]

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

OH MY GOSH!!!! I just woke up from a LONG nap and saw this. This is breathtaking! I think I'm going to cry. Emily is going to go wild!!!! I seriously am crying now. (I cry over mcdonalds commercials, sorry..LOL)

How do you DO this so FAST??? I thought I was doing well today getting all my fabrics washed, dried, and pressed and figuring out last night how to make a ruffle on my serger. LOL

You are so talented!!

Julie