Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[ireland_nicole]

I've decided theres no such this as "off topic" here- thats why I love it on this thread, and unless I'm planning a trip, I rarely venture onto the rest of the boards...LOL, I forget they are there! Thank you for this! I just need to count backwards from May 16th and figure out when 180 days is.
I have some fabric to cut and then I will be taking your package of corduroy and patterns to the PO- the patterns were given to me by someone else who had a boy (he is in his 40s now and lives down the street from me) so they are all older patterns, but stuff like jeans and vests are universal and timeless right? Feel free to pass on or throw out whatever you dont want.



Wow- I think thats so sad,heartbreaking really. When did you get him and when was it finalized? In the photo he looks like hes about 1 and half??

I thought I was the only one with wierd, insensitive, tactless in laws.
I will never forget 2 conversations shortly after meeting my husband's step mother... I had been dating him for several months and was pretty sure we would get married. Our first conversation she informed me that her side of hte family wouldnt come to his wedding since he wasn't her son (his mother was an alcoholic, who passed away, he didnt really even know his bio Mom) His step Mom had raised him since he was about 4. He tells me she never hugged him growing up, baked cookies or gave him hot soup after playing in the snow (these are the qualities a Mom should have IMO- )
The second conversation, shortly after that she told me if we were to adopt they wouldnt be her grandchildren and adoptive children are "really" your children anyway.
Nice, huh? Funny thing is he LOVES to hug and play with his girls, he plays with them so much it borders on him not being an adult. (like nap time, feeding them lunch, or appropriate meals, etc, I would think its like living with a favorite Uncle)

Okay, so back to sewing...
Im still trying to decide on what to buy for fabric. I need opinions....

First, here is the pattern.
This is a photo of the kit, showing the gown with fabrics the designer chose.

and here is one made by someone else who used similar fabrics



Should I do it with fabrics like what is above? (I could even buy the kit) or with what I mentioned before- Silk dupioni and organza.
Here is the silk I would use..

I am still waiting to talk to a shop owner who may be able to help me and I noticed when I was there she has embroidery machines in her shop- so maaaaaybe, just maybe she could help me do it on her machine. I would just have to buy the design.

They said she will be in the shop tomorrow.

thank you to the ladies who have bought fabric, it's helping me get closer!

First of all, thank God your DH found you; and what a testament to him that he has chosen joy in his life. As for the dress; wow; Are you doing it with the collar and sleeves? With the ribbon? Oh, it's so precious; I really like in in the batiste, but I think it would be equally lovely in the silk. I have so got to learn heirloom before DD gets married and has kids.

How early was your daughter born? That had to be so frightening.

She was 28 weeks, but stopped developing at 26; apparently, my oven doesn't work right. LOL

I wanted to know about storage for PES designs. If I buy a card can I then copy the designs to my computer? Then pull them from the computer when I want to use them?

How does the brother system work?

I think you bought the 750D right? If you got that or the 700ii, there is both a card reader and a USB cable. If you bought the new one that's just coming out, theres a card reader and a usb port for a thumb drive. If you buy a brother card, you can just put it in the card reader. If you buy a design elsewhere, you can save the file and then just send it to the machine.
HIH

 

[karebear1]

Okay, so back to sewing...
Im still trying to decide on what to buy for fabric. I need opinions....

First, here is the pattern.
This is a photo of the kit, showing the gown with fabrics the designer chose.

and here is one made by someone else who used similar fabrics



Should I do it with fabrics like what is above? (I could even buy the kit) or with what I mentioned before- Silk dupioni and organza.
Here is the silk I would use..

I am still waiting to talk to a shop owner who may be able to help me and I noticed when I was there she has embroidery machines in her shop- so maaaaaybe, just maybe she could help me do it on her machine. I would just have to buy the design.
Otherwise, I dont own an embroidery machine so couldnt do most of what's embroidered on the dress, it's possible I could pick some stitches on my machine that might work- but Im not certain they would.

They said she will be in the shop tomorrow.

thank you to the ladies who have bought fabric, it's helping me get closer!

I don't really have any suggestions- but I did want to say that that is so beautiful! PLEASE make sure we get to see it when it's done!

Well.. maybe I do have one suggestion! Can you hand embroider? That would be so beautiful!

 

[anggye]

well this weekend and today was busy! I was busy doing this dress! wheww it took a while!

sorry for the amount of pics, but wanted to show all the appliques

Lori

Oh, I love this!! I was asking for an embroidery machine for my Bday last week so I could do skirts like this. That is so beautiful!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Thanks ladies for your advice for my friends. I already called her and wished her congratulations, and set up a schedule for meals for the next two weeks and some help with childcare for the babies and her toddler so he doesn't get left out, and mom and dad can get some sleep. I guess for now we'll just focus on the joy of today and try not to fear the possibilities. For once, I'll take Scarlett O'hara's advice and remember: Tomorrow is another day...

FWIW, she was laughing and crying (happy tears, I think) on the phone. I'm pretty sure she was pleasantly surprised and not just extremely sleep deprived
now, to start planning the shower

 

[ncmomof2]

Embroidery machine question: What do I need to look for in a machine to be able to purchase emboridery designs online like the ones on Stitch On Time? I told my hubby that I wanted one eventually and he seemed ok with it. So I want to do some research to find out how much it is going to cost for what I need. I am hoping for Christmas maybe. Thanks for the info!

 

[karebear1]

Thanks ladies for your advice for my friends. I already called her and wished her congratulations, and set up a schedule for meals for the next two weeks and some help with childcare for the babies and her toddler so he doesn't get left out, and mom and dad can get some sleep. I guess for now we'll just focus on the joy of today and try not to fear the possibilities. For once, I'll take Scarlett O'hara's advice and remember: Tomorrow is another day...

FWIW, she was laughing and crying (happy tears, I think) on the phone. I'm pretty sure she was pleasantly surprised and not just extremely sleep deprived
now, to start planning the shower

What a good friend you are! SHe's a lucky girl.

 

[eeyore3847]

Lori, this is darling! I also agree the flower fabric is fab!

Thank you, I love the quilt shop!

Cute, Lori! I really like those woven headbands you've been doing too.

oh I wish I did those... santa last year sent a ton for Anastasia and now jojo gets to wear them too!

Lori if you don't adopt me and make me clothes I will get so mad. Kidding. You have mad skilz and once again leave me with my jaw hanging down. These are beautiful!

oh if I win the lottery someday I will adopt you all! Thank you so much I really love this dress.

 

[ireland_nicole]

So... you'll never guess!!* I'm gonna start sewing again- and my 1st project is a red and white quilt for the guest bedroom. I'm doing red, white and a pale yellow in the room. these are the fabrics for the quilt- what do you think? Are* they ok? I hope so- they cost a fortune! Today I cut the strips- tomorrow I cut the squares. I do it in steps so I don't overwhelm myself trying to get it all done in one day!

And..... I've been organizing again! Last time you saw my desk in my craft room, it looked like this:

And now that I have (inadvertantly) accumulated too many things, it now looks like this:* Is it any better then before?* Any suggestions? Inside the little silver boxes are embellishments for scrapping. I have 2 more of the black cubby things ordered- when those get here, I'll have plenty of space. Looking at the new pic, I think I want to do something else with those cricut cartridges- they look a little funky stretching all the way across the wall like that - don't they?

And I just KNOW you guys didn't notice the cords under the desk STILL look the same!

Great job I love those reds together, it's going to look awesome; and I love that you'll have all your scrapping supplies close to hand. I think the cricut cartridges look organized, not funky... and cords? What cords?

Embroidery machine question:* What do I need to look for in a machine to be able to purchase emboridery designs online like the ones on Stitch On Time?* I told my hubby that I wanted one eventually and he seemed ok with it.* So I want to do some research to find out how much it is going to cost for what I need. I am hoping for Christmas maybe.* Thanks for the info!

I think as far as basic things;
at least 5x7 embroidery field
some kind of computer connectivity; USB port or cable.

A lot of people here have brother machines; the 700ii (which I have) or the 750D (which is about to be replaced by the new version which will have a USB port unstead of the cable.) These tend to be pretty cost effective considering. They are embroidery only machines, which I like; because I can embroider and sew on my other machine at the same time. All the big brands have embroidery machines; part of the fun is researching which will be the best machine for you. If cost isn't a huge factor, there are some amazing machines with huge embroidery fields (like the Husq. Diamond series, if I only had $3800 available). Another factor to consider is if you have any local dealers. One of the reasons I chose the Brother machine is because I had two local dealers (brother and Janome) and I really didn't like the Janome dealer much. The brother dealer was much nicer and more helpful. I figured, I'm going to be seeing these people again, I might was well enjoy the process as much as possible. In the end, I was able to find my machine online much cheaper than the dealer could provide, but I went and talked to her about it. I have since purchased notions and classes from her, and they have agreed they will be happy to service my machine when I need it. They even looked at it for free when I um, forgot to change the needle and was suddenly having problems with it.

 

[Adi12982]

Embroidery machine question: What do I need to look for in a machine to be able to purchase emboridery designs online like the ones on Stitch On Time? I told my hubby that I wanted one eventually and he seemed ok with it. So I want to do some research to find out how much it is going to cost for what I need. I am hoping for Christmas maybe. Thanks for the info!

I'm not sure where you would have to start to get more research done, but I know that Singer Futura's (I have one) all can use downloaded designs. You connect a computer to the machine via a USB cable, and that is why you can do it. I got a CE-350 (was a gift from my in-laws but I know it was from http://www.sewvacdirect.com for $850, the other models are less but come with less software usually).

 

[mommyof3princess]

Was it this one?

Oh I loved that one but it is not what I was talking about.

This is actually what I was looking for I think I remember someone doing it. I just wanted to get an Idea of what they did. I am talking about the ones with pink skirts and hats.

thank you for the help.

 

[eeyore3847]

I Love all the Minnie's! Your fabric combo's are great!

Thank you

Lori, I really love this dress; it's awesome!! I've been wanting those applique designs, but couldn't figure out how to make them work on something suitable for a slightly older girl; this is absolutely perfect! (can I CASE it? although I'm pretty sure mine won't look as good)

go for it.. I think these appliques can look amazing on any fabric combo for sure

Awesome as usual Lori. Love the flower fabric.

Thank you

Love this!!

Thanks

That's pretty cute Lori!

Thanks

 

[Mirb1214]

So... you'll never guess!! I'm gonna start sewing again- and my 1st project is a red and white quilt for the guest bedroom. I'm doing red, white and a pale yellow in the room.

these are the fabrics for the quilt- what do you think? Are they ok? I hope so- they cost a fortune! Today I cut the strips- tomorrow I cut the squares. I do it in steps so I don't overwhelm myself trying to get it all done in one day!

And..... I've been organizing again! Last time you saw my desk in my craft room, it looked like this:

And now that I have (inadvertantly) accumulated too many things, it now looks like this: Is it any better then before? Any suggestions? Inside the little silver boxes are embellishments for scrapping. I have 2 more of the black cubby things ordered- when those get here, I'll have plenty of space. Looking at the new pic, I think I want to do something else with those cricut cartridges- they look a little funky stretching all the way across the wall like that - don't they?

And I just KNOW you guys didn't notice the cords under the desk STILL look the same!

WOW! Look at all those cartridges! Those put my 4 to shame . NOW I understand why you are the QUEEN of Cricut!

 

[angel23321]

Did you go by her measurments? I'm surprised it is too tight if you did. Is it measuring what Carla says it should measure?

:

Actually, I sized it up from her chest measurement! She is very thin and I was very unsure when it said a size 4 for her measurement (she wears 5's normally) so I went with a size 5. I should've gone with a 6 I guess. Oh well.

 

[karebear1]

WOW! Look at all those cartridges! Those put my 4 to shame . NOW I understand why you are the QUEEN of Cricut!

I started with 4... and thought that was all I'd EVER need! Do you see what is in your future here?? FYI.......... I bought all my cartidges CHEAP. That's my story, and I'm REALLY sticking with it if my DH reads this!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Embroidery machine question: What do I need to look for in a machine to be able to purchase emboridery designs online like the ones on Stitch On Time? I told my hubby that I wanted one eventually and he seemed ok with it. So I want to do some research to find out how much it is going to cost for what I need. I am hoping for Christmas maybe. Thanks for the info!

I was going to write a tutorial because of the time I spent trying to figure out what machine to buy. This is JMO and yours may be different.

Things to consider when buying:
Cost, how much money do you want to spend?
vs how much you can really spend. I wanted the Innovis 6000 and it cost about that also $6K! I had to think reality of the situation.

How much machine do you want?
I wanted the 6 head brother super machine so I didn't have to change the threads. I wanted the Innovis 6000 because it is shiney! Oh so pretty. But what are your real needs? What functions do you want in a machine?

What is the maximum hoop size or embroidery area?
The industry standard seems to be 5X7 with 4X4 being very acceptable. Most designs that are bought online are 5X7 or bigger and many are 4X4. Again the big Innovis has a 6X10 area!!! Ohhh! I want that but do I need it as first learning machine? No, not at 6K. Look online at the designs you want to buy and see what size they are.

Do you need an easy machine to learn on?
I need a very easy machine to build my confidence and not problems learning how to use it. Are you a machine master and go into a more functional machine? Look at the manuals for the machines you would consider online and see if it is easy for you to follow.

Connectivity:
Does your machine connect to a computer? Does it have a card reader? What format does it work in? I wanted a direct USB from my computer to my machine. Some have card readers, some take memory cards. What kind of connectivity do you need to make you happy with transfers?

Software:
What kind of software comes with your machine? Do you need any additional software to make your machine to work to it's full capabilities? I bought a brother and then spend the same amount on PE Design. I like to design and in Photoshop and wanted to bring my designs to the embroidery machine.

I was looking at a CE-350 and a Brother 750D. They were the same price and ease of use but I picked the brother because it has Disney preloaded. It is my first machine and when I learn it and want more, I plan to save for the next machine with the bigger work area.

Good luck.

 

[CastleCreations]

Oh I loved that one but it is not what I was talking about.

This is actually what I was looking for I think I remember someone doing it. I just wanted to get an Idea of what they did. I am talking about the ones with pink skirts and hats.

thank you for the help.

I made this one for Ireland for halloween. I made the shirt white, black and white checkerboard shirt and trim and the hat. And on the back of the shirt, I put Pop's Malt shop.

 

[itsheresomewhere]

Question:

I am doing a mini give for the DS of a wonderful family. Their DD3 has cancer is undering a treatment that will keep her and her mom at the hospital for 9-12 months. Their DS is starting school and he misses his mom and sister so much. I know his having a little difficultly with so much attention on the sister and is feeling very left out. So I decided to send him so stuff to let him know that he is still very special. He is truely a wonderful , caring boy.I have run out of ideas on what to send him. So far I have crayon rolls and coloring books. Any ideas on what else? They already had their make a wish trip. Thanks

 

[mommyof3princess]

I made this one for Ireland for halloween. I made the shirt white, black and white checkerboard shirt and trim and the hat. And on the back of the shirt, I put Pop's Malt shop.

See I knew someone here had done it. I aske dfor help before I found that pattern. thank you.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

First CONGRATULATIONS to your friends on their new twins!!! I have been thru the legal foster/adopt process twice now. We never knew whether we would get to keep our babies. For our son, it took 19 months of pure terror and fear that we might not get to keep him. (His case and the situation is also beyond description and very sad). We loved him from the moment we held him the very first time. Our hearts melted and he was OURS no matter how long he stayed in our home physically. He was our son and we rejoyced to that.

However, that was not the case with all our family and our friends. In the beginning, they all said things like well he is not "really" your son. Which really made me angry, as you might imagine! Our son never got a baby shower, he never even got a baby card from any of these relatives. It was not like I was expecting a ton of gifts but a card from his grandparents even, might have been nice. I have to admit that even after we finally were able to adopt him, NONE of my relatives or my husbands relatives sent a single card welcoming him to family. I hope I don't sound like an awful person here, but it really hurt my feelings, it still does actually when I think about it. They treat my children differently than they treat the bio children in our family and that IS JUST WRONG AND MEAN to me. I refuse to submit my beautiful, loving children to any of that! My babies are gifts from God and I will treasure them. I could NOT love them anymore than if I had given birth to them. They were meant to be mine and they are perfect.

So I say....if you can, treat your friend as if those babies are hers NOW and FOREVER. Do not wait....because their love for those children is real and they are here now. I know it would have made me feel so wonderful if someone had done something special for my kids when we brought them home.

This just made me cry. I am so sorry they treated you that way and shame on them for treating your children differently. You have risked so much to love those children knowing you could have lost them and now that they are forever yours they should have thrown you a party. These kind of things just tick me off. Families are the most important thing in the world you gave these children the most wonderful thing in the world by giving them a home. I just don't understand why people have to be so mean. . .

I've decided theres no such this as "off topic" here- thats why I love it on this thread, and unless I'm planning a trip, I rarely venture onto the rest of the boards...LOL, I forget they are there! Thank you for this! I just need to count backwards from May 16th and figure out when 180 days is.
I have some fabric to cut and then I will be taking your package of corduroy and patterns to the PO- the patterns were given to me by someone else who had a boy (he is in his 40s now and lives down the street from me) so they are all older patterns, but stuff like jeans and vests are universal and timeless right? Feel free to pass on or throw out whatever you dont want.



Wow- I think thats so sad,heartbreaking really. When did you get him and when was it finalized? In the photo he looks like hes about 1 and half??

I thought I was the only one with wierd, insensitive, tactless in laws.
I will never forget 2 conversations shortly after meeting my husband's step mother... I had been dating him for several months and was pretty sure we would get married. Our first conversation she informed me that her side of hte family wouldnt come to his wedding since he wasn't her son (his mother was an alcoholic, who passed away, he didnt really even know his bio Mom) His step Mom had raised him since he was about 4. He tells me she never hugged him growing up, baked cookies or gave him hot soup after playing in the snow (these are the qualities a Mom should have IMO- )
The second conversation, shortly after that she told me if we were to adopt they wouldnt be her grandchildren and adoptive children are "really" your children anyway.
Nice, huh? Funny thing is he LOVES to hug and play with his girls, he plays with them so much it borders on him not being an adult. (like nap time, feeding them lunch, or appropriate meals, etc, I would think its like living with a favorite Uncle)

Okay, so back to sewing...
Im still trying to decide on what to buy for fabric. I need opinions....

First, here is the pattern.
This is a photo of the kit, showing the gown with fabrics the designer chose.

and here is one made by someone else who used similar fabrics



Should I do it with fabrics like what is above? (I could even buy the kit) or with what I mentioned before- Silk dupioni and organza.
Here is the silk I would use..

I am still waiting to talk to a shop owner who may be able to help me and I noticed when I was there she has embroidery machines in her shop- so maaaaaybe, just maybe she could help me do it on her machine. I would just have to buy the design.
Otherwise, I dont own an embroidery machine so couldnt do most of what's embroidered on the dress, it's possible I could pick some stitches on my machine that might work- but Im not certain they would.

They said she will be in the shop tomorrow.

thank you to the ladies who have bought fabric, it's helping me get closer!

She never hugged him? I can't imagine what a sad childhood he would have had. Poor little boy. It sounds like he is a wonderful Daddy though.

The christening dress is beautiful. I love the idea of using a kit but it sounds like you know exactly what you need to achieve the look you want so I think either way you will end up with a beautiful dress. If you go with the kit do you have to embroider the designs or does the fabric come already embroidered?

Thanks ladies for your advice for my friends. I already called her and wished her congratulations, and set up a schedule for meals for the next two weeks and some help with childcare for the babies and her toddler so he doesn't get left out, and mom and dad can get some sleep. I guess for now we'll just focus on the joy of today and try not to fear the possibilities. For once, I'll take Scarlett O'hara's advice and remember: Tomorrow is another day...

FWIW, she was laughing and crying (happy tears, I think) on the phone. I'm pretty sure she was pleasantly surprised and not just extremely sleep deprived
now, to start planning the shower

I love Baby Showers!! Sounds like you are a great friend. Twin babies are a lot of work and making meals is a great start to help out!

Embroidery machine question: What do I need to look for in a machine to be able to purchase emboridery designs online like the ones on Stitch On Time? I told my hubby that I wanted one eventually and he seemed ok with it. So I want to do some research to find out how much it is going to cost for what I need. I am hoping for Christmas maybe. Thanks for the info!

I have a basic model Singer Futura CE 150 and I love it.
It was easy to learn. I hook it up directly to a PC no worrying about cards or card readers. It comes with two hoops a 5x7 and a 4x4.

For right now it meets my needs. I didn't want to get into the digitizing so I didn't buy that software. So it was about $550.00

Good Luck with your decision.

 

[emcreative]

Also, for current or former foster families;

a friend of mine has fostered one child that they knew would go into a different forever family (and they are wonderful), and they have one child through foster adoption (finalized).* Well, they got the twins they have been praying for last night.* Right now, it is just a foster situation, but looks likely to become a foster/adopt (I don't want to go into details, but the situation was beyond description).My question is, how do I best support them right now w/ two babies?* Obviously, I'll arrange meals for them, but should I get them a gift?* Or do I wait until it looks more plausible for a long term placement. Everything's so up in the air; I want to rejoice with them, and help them, but I don't want to encourage them in bonding even more with these kids if they're going to lose them soon.* Sorry, I'm not writing this well... Im just wondering the best way to "talk" to them;
You know the rules; no apologizing for messy hair super super cute outfits btw; can't wait to see the second one finished!

That is so incredibly sweet and thoughtful of you. It will mean the world to them that you treat this event like the wonderful celebration it is, whether or not the children stay forever in their home.

One item I might suggest is a "handprint" frame that they can put each child's hand in, no matter how old they are now. It's one of the things you "miss out" on when you don't have them from day one. Since this is their "day one" they can now have their own (and it may be an even more precious item for them if the twins leave).

I applaud you on the way you are thinking about all this and handling it. I wish I had people like you in my family. The totality of what was done for our adoption of the boys? An ecard. Yep, that's it. One person sent an ecard. We got much more love, support, and celebration from the people online than from anyone in our "real" life. We didn't expect a party, heck, or even presents- but a handwritten card or something would have been nice as a keepsake for the boys, y'know? (of course, I've also been told things like simply because of their biofamily my boys are destined to grow up and murder us in our sleep-SERIOUSLY!-, that they aren't "really" ours, etc).

Oy vey.