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

[LisaZoe]

Sewing Machine Questions

1. My 1984 Singer still sews just fine. Will I be able to do simple applique with it or will I just end up frustrated? I have never appliqued before, but was a pretty good seamstress some years ago - then I had kids!

2. If Santa were to bring me a new machine - should I be looking at a plain sewing machine or a machine that sews and embroiders? I know that if I want to use digital designs that I will need one with a USB port - but don't want to be overwhelmed with too many bells and whistles!!!!

1) As long as your machine has a zigzag stitch and the stitch length can be adjusted short enough, you're all set. I have an old Kenmore about the same age that I really like although it needs to have some parts replaced to be useful again. It's nothing fancy but it did a decent satin stitch.

2) If a decent embroidery machine is in your budget, I say go for it. I bet between now and Christmas you'll have plenty of time to decide if you are OK just having a sewing machine or if you are ready to make the jump to doing embroidery/machine applique as well.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Sewing Machine Questions

1. My 1984 Singer still sews just fine. Will I be able to do simple applique with it or will I just end up frustrated? I have never appliqued before, but was a pretty good seamstress some years ago - then I had kids!

2. If Santa were to bring me a new machine - should I be looking at a plain sewing machine or a machine that sews and embroiders? I know that if I want to use digital designs that I will need one with a USB port - but don't want to be overwhelmed with too many bells and whistles!!!!

I agree with Lisa...you should be fine appliqueing with your machine. I use a Kenmore from 1990 and it works beautifully. I would love something fancier, but until this one plays out I am good to go.


I have decided my next computer will be a laptop. I am using dd14 right now (she bought it with $ she made walking dogs!). I can sew Carla C's patterns without running back and forth from my bedroom to the computer room and check on disboard every now and then!

I only spent $10 at Mary Jos! a yard of cupcake material and a yard of something coordinating. It was so hard to leave all that material behind!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I almost forgot to tell y'all

I was buying a little tank top yesterday at Old Navy, and I saw they had little pettiskirts.

They were in the Toddler section sizes up to 4t. If you have a little girl and want to add some poof under a skirt you may want to check Old Navy.

Oh, and they were pink.

Macy's has some also. There is Hello Kitty for $30, plus what ever sale is going on. There was white (with silver), pink and blue. They were pretty fluffy to.

I can not keep up with this thread anymore, Im lucky if I am able to find answers to the questions in my posts lol
anyone seen these before? Where can I find them in stores? Joann's? has anyone used them?

You used to be able to get them at Walmart. But they were discontinued about a year ago. I had a few of them. Well, they are still laying around here. I had some on Tshirts, but I'd like to find something more exciting to do with them.

Sewing Machine Questions

1. My 1984 Singer still sews just fine. Will I be able to do simple applique with it or will I just end up frustrated? I have never appliqued before, but was a pretty good seamstress some years ago - then I had kids!

2. If Santa were to bring me a new machine - should I be looking at a plain sewing machine or a machine that sews and embroiders? I know that if I want to use digital designs that I will need one with a USB port - but don't want to be overwhelmed with too many bells and whistles!!!!

I had an old Singer until it croaked. But I used to applique just fine with it. I have both an embroidery machine and a sewing. I prefer to have separate machines. I don't know why.

 

[TinaLala]

Ok I can't wait - in an hour I'm going to Joanne's with a bunch of 40% off coupons, a gift card and no children!! I know you can only use 1 coupon at a time - i just buy something, put it in the car and then go back in!!!

I'm thinking Minnie fabric for a dress for DD7 and maybe animal print for shorts for AK, peace fabric for DD10 skirt and blue and green fabric for shorts. I'm on my way!!!

 

[jessica52877]

I saw the same thing! i thought...what do you need a laptop for the wii fit! Glad i wasn't the only one!

Okay girls and Tom... Off to Mary Jo's! Hopefully I don't spend too much...I really just need some cupcake material....but I only go there 1 or 2 times a year!

Oh! I wish I could have gone. There are a few things I wish I would have picked up now!

Ok I can't wait - in an hour I'm going to Joanne's with a bunch of 40% off coupons, a gift card and no children!! I know you can only use 1 coupon at a time - i just buy something, put it in the car and then go back in!!!

I'm thinking Minnie fabric for a dress for DD7 and maybe animal print for shorts for AK, peace fabric for DD10 skirt and blue and green fabric for shorts. I'm on my way!!!

I thought the same thing and every darn thing was on sale already. It was so annoying! Most was only 25-30% off!

 

[MommyBoo!]

I can not keep up with this thread anymore, Im lucky if I am able to find answers to the questions in my posts lol
anyone seen these before? Where can I find them in stores? Joann's? has anyone used them?

There is a Walmart where I work that still has a bunch of these. They have them clearanced at (I think?) $5.00. I will check this week. If you can't find any, I can see if they have the styles you want.

 

[LisaZoe]

I thought the same thing and every darn thing was on sale already. It was so annoying! Most was only 25-30% off!

Don't you hate that? It seems like they keep certain things on 'sale' most of the time so it's hard to get them with the 40% coupon. I mostly get basic notions and fabric for applique there now. I'm always happy when they have the wall of notions and thread at 50% off so I can restock. I hate paying full price for those and now that our local Wal Mart closed the fabric dept., JoAnns is about the only option locally.

 

[KARAJ]

Oh! I wish I could have gone. There are a few things I wish I would have picked up now!



I thought the same thing and every darn thing was on sale already. It was so annoying! Most was only 25-30% off!

I hate that!! My Joann's used to let you still use the coupon it was just off the regular price. They stopped about a year ago. Did anyone else have a Joann's that did that?? The clerks said they were one of the last ones that did it.

 

[revrob]

I have my serger all fixed, fabric pre washed and chosen for outfits. I'm actually starting on outfits tonight. I had to post a pic of Emily in an outfit I just purchased for animal kingdom. It's so cute!

Then, these are what I have picked out for Snow White using CarlaC Simply Sweet:

And a patchwork twirl dress...there is some tink fabrics and a minnie mouse one...not sure if I'll embroider on it or not. Right now I'll just be happy to make something:

And of course a Minnie Mouse simple simple simple sundress:

And last but not least, and not a bit Disney but that's ok because I love the fabrics, a little pillowcase dress using Jham's tutorial:

Wish me LUCK! Do you think I can get all these done in less than 5 weeks?? Please, if you've gone on marathons or sewn several dresses in a short time, I'd love to know as I find it encouraging.

That's really cute! Emily is PRECIOUS! It sounds like you're ready to start sewing!

 

[princessmom29]

Nope I can't digitize. I had the idea for all them a little while before Heather started digitizing, so I had asked Claire from Stitch on Time if she could make them. She made the movie ticket, mickey's director chair, film reel and take 2 clapper, but couldn't come up with Mickey's Hollywood Star for me.... I had the designs for a little while, but really wanted Mickey's Hollywood star on the dress. When Heather started digitizing, I asked her if she could do Mickey's Hollywood star, and voila.... Heather saved the day! She is soooo awesome! I always love Heather's designs, and she always has a way of coming up with great looking designs that I need. Just wait until you all see her new Birthday designs! They are to die for!

So anyhow the designs came from Stitchontime.com (search movies to find them) and Etsy.com search seller HeatherSue.

Thank you, thank you!!!!!!

 

[bean]

Anyone ever been here? www.maryjos.com ?
Over 32,000 sq ft of fabric? It's about a half hour from my house but I'm new to sewing so I've never been there. How do you plan for a trip to a place with this much fabric??!

 

[WDWAtLast]

1) As long as your machine has a zigzag stitch and the stitch length can be adjusted short enough, you're all set. I have an old Kenmore about the same age that I really like although it needs to have some parts replaced to be useful again. It's nothing fancy but it did a decent satin stitch.

2) If a decent embroidery machine is in your budget, I say go for it. I bet between now and Christmas you'll have plenty of time to decide if you are OK just having a sewing machine or if you are ready to make the jump to doing embroidery/machine applique as well.

Yes, it does! And you are right about me knowing by Christmas whether or not I really need a dual machine or a plain sewing machine! Thanks!!!

I hope to try a basic design this week - before I attempt the simple princess pattern I want on my next set of dresses!!!

 

[bean]

I need to start working on some customs but here's an apron skirt I just made. My DD helped pick out the fabrics

 

[Disney Pal]

I've been to Mary Jo's Fabric and I think it is fabric Heaven!
What a great place! Too bad I don't live closer. Maybe that's a good thing. LOL!

 

[JUJU814]

Anyone ever been here? www.maryjos.com ?
Over 32,000 sq ft of fabric? It's about a half hour from my house but I'm new to sewing so I've never been there. How do you plan for a trip to a place with this much fabric??!

OMG YES!!! I went down to NC to visit my best friend and she took me there. I thought I died and went to heaven. Had I known it existed, I would have brought an extra suitcase!!!!!!!

You are sooooooo lucky!

Julie

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Anyone ever been here? www.maryjos.com ?
Over 32,000 sq ft of fabric? It's about a half hour from my house but I'm new to sewing so I've never been there. How do you plan for a trip to a place with this much fabric??!

I actually went this afternoon to find some cupcake material. I have never been to a place with that much fabric. It has everything you could possible think of. The only problem is it is not a discount store. You will pay for what you need. But there prices aren't bad.

I live about 25 minutes from there, so if I really need something I will drive up there. They don't have mcuh disney material but they have a ton of stuff!

 

[jenb1023]

You know you're killing me, right???????? That penguin looks like he's just hanging around waiting for us to get there......

I AM thinking that after the late Septemeber heat at Disney World this year I will be in the mood for a CHristmas trip to Disneyland next year...... We were last there in 07, and I'm dying to get back.....

We should meet up with the girls all in costume!!

You can find Mr. Penguin at WDW! Here is a photo of DD with them last year. You can usually find him and Mary hanging out in the UK in the afternoons. They rotate with Alice and Pooh characters usually. Just ask the CM when you get there and they should know when to show up.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I need to start working on some customs but here's an apron skirt I just made. My DD helped pick out the fabrics

Cute!

 

[3huskymom]

We found Mr. Penguin in EPCOT when we were there in May.

 

[karebear1]

Thanks karebear!! Oh yes, I was definitely in a what some might call a small panic. Head wounds sure do bleed a lot and until I could tell exactly where he was bleeding from, I was in quite a panic. We are both doing great now. He really is a sweet and easy baby!!

I can't wait for you to become a grandma and are taking your little sweetie's to WDW. And oh my oh my...the scrapbooks those grandkids will have will be to die for!!! I just know it!!!!!

I am a grandma! And I do love being a grandma. As a matter of fact, I get to go see Henry in a couple of weeks and I can hardly wait! henry will be 18 months old at the end of the month! I have made a few books for him, but no Disney ones YET. Those are waiting for our family trip next Thanksgiving- when he gets to take his first trip to WDW! You bet we're gonna have fun!