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

[princessmom29]

QUESTION?????

I'm going to put a ruffle on the bottom of a jean skirt. Can I just sew the ruffle on, flip it down and top stitch it or do I need to cut the thick existing hem off first.

When I add them to jeans I cut the hem off b/c it is too bulky. I have never done a skirt.

 

[karebear1]

for anyone following my coop question: apparently I shouldn't have asked, 'cause I've been pretty unceremoniously kicked out. Are you guys sure you're all ok having such a "black sheep" hang out here?

GOOOOSH!!! You're such a TROUBLEMAKER!!! I think you might have to be my new best friend!!!

I found this forum several months ago while searching for custom Disney clothes. I had only sewn one thing in my life, an apron for home ec that fell apart. But you ladies (and Tom) inspired me. My mil gave me a sewing machine and I have been sewing every since. I love it! I hope one day to be able to do the beautiful work that you all do.
I have a question about a ruffler foot for my machine. I have the Brother Disney se-270d. The brother website does not list a ruffler foot for this machine. It does have a gathering foot, though. Several sewing machine websites list the sa143 ruffler foot as compatible with my machine. Do any of you have this machine or know if there is a ruffler foot that I can use? I am wanting to try a patchwork skirt soon and would love to not have to ruffle everything by hand.
I appreciate any help. I promise to come back and drool over your beautiful creations, and I will try to learn how to upload pics of some of mine. If I can learn to sew, maybe I can learn my way around the computer too. thanks to you all!

WELCOME... we can hardly wait to see what you've done!

Wow you people sure make some beautiful clothes.
I do some sewing for my 8 year old dd with my cheap machine and no serger. I would love to show you some pics but I think I need more posts before I can.

As my dd gets older ~ I'm finding it harder to make things fro her. She's getting picky and sometimes wont wear what I've made her.
Though she's already telling me how to make her Halloween costume

You're at 10 posts kiddo............... NOW LET'S SEE THOSE PICS!

We got a new furbaby!

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but he needs a name! Any ideas? Our other kitty is named Persephone...

No name ideas... but it sure looks like those girls are madly in love with that little kitty!

That's what we have had to do. It's heartbreaking. I hate that my kids don't have aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc like they should.

Well- you're kids have lots of Aunts and even an Uncle now! Once you're in this group- your family! OHANA!!!

I put the little image thingies around it!

That place really looks amazing!

You're such a smart girl! I never woulda thought of that! I'll post more pics tomrrow- I have a SPECIAL ONE FOR HEATHER -so will you make sure she comes out to play tomorrow??? PLEEEEEASE????

Glad to hear (on facebook) that he's home!



Hey, I've met Morgan and I also KNOW she is an angel! Love that girl!



WHAT??? Sorry, just mortified. Seriously. These people that don't get adoption just wow, I just don't know what to say.

Speaking of adoption, I used to work for AT&T. My first baby died at birth and they were trying to tell me that I didn't need maternity leave because I didn't have a newborn at home to take care of. I was a total zombie. My Dr. pretty much straightened that one out for me so I did end up with my leave. A year or so later I'm in the HR office again discussing my options. We were approved for adoption and just waiting for the placement of a baby. They tell me "you can't have maternity leave because you didn't actually give birth." What? Is it for giving birth or taking care of a baby, get your story straight AT&T. I was so mad!

That is one messed up company jeanne.

Hi Friends,
I feel so bad to even but could you, would you, just say a prayer for my mom. It seems so trivial compared to those who are so ill or hurt. But my mom is hurting so bad on the inside.

I looked for about an hour but the fields are so tall right now. I scanned the fields, checked the forests, called, drove, called some more. Finally my mom insisted I leave.

It has been 12 hours since Savannah went missing and it is more than likely too late for a good outcome. She most likely got eaten by a mountain lion or shot.

Mom is devastated. There is no consolation or closure since we can't find anything of her dog. Please I know it is seems so small but if you could pray for peace and comfort for my mom.

Yes, I have the machine. It is nice but so bitter sweet. I do have pictures but i am going back to mom's.

Doggies are family too- saying prayers he's found safely. Try not to worry too much........He's probably off romancing some cute poodle

 

[bentleygirl22]

I'm done with minnie dots outfit..

Sorry for so many photos..... thanks for letting me share..

 

[princessmom29]

I'm done with minnie dots outfit..

Sorry for so many photos..... thanks for letting me share..

Sooo cute!!!!

 

[msumissa]

I said a prayer to St. Anthony and St. Francis for your Mom's Dog. I hope she comes home soon!

 

[momtoprincess A]

I'm done with minnie dots outfit..

Sorry for so many photos..... thanks for letting me share..

Oh my gosh that outfit is adorable!
So is your dd.

 

[Mirb1214]

You aren't too far from me. *I am on the west side of Atlanta in Douglasville*

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Ok, you've got to tell me where you buy your fabric at. I drive to JoAnn's in Douglasville but is there anywhere else good?

 

[livndisney]

Jham

I am so sorry you had to deal with clueless HR people. I would like to tell you that it has gotten better....I was told that if I went to China, I would be fired by my Manager. I walked out and called a lawyer. FMLA guarantees certain protection (and imposed fines to anyone who violates it)

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

My son's best little girl friend from preschool will be at WDW the week after us, and my sweet son wants me to make her an outfit for Animal Kingdom. I am doing her a pair of zebra skorts with a hot pink tee. On the shirt I am putting an applique Minnie head in the same zebra fabric as the skorts. Here is my question. If the shirt is hot pink and the applique is zebra print, what colors should Minnie's bow be? My son wants me to do it in black with hot pink dots. What do you think ladies? I always sew for boys so I am not sure what looks good for the girls. Does that outfit sound okay to you?

 

[Tweevil]

Hi Friends,
I feel so bad to even but could you, would you, just say a prayer for my mom.

I am sending my blessings and hope you find the puppy safe. I think animals are a meaningful part of the family, sometimes more loving that certain "outlaws", kwim?

 

[busy mommy]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I will play with the tension on my machine tomorrow and try to learn to gather that way. I have learned so much just by reading this thread. I hope to learn my way around here so. I will try to get to ten posts soon and have my dh help me post pictures this weekend.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Question to whoever made the red and black Ohana outfit can I case you??? I just found red and black hibiscus print at hawaiian fabric.com for a reasonable price ($5.95/yrd) and I absolutely LOVED that dress!!!

Miranda made the dress; but they're at WDW now, so I don't think she can answer you. She's always been happy to have people CASE her stuff, though. Just wanted to let you know why she might not answer at the minute.

I'm done with minnie dots outfit..

Sorry for so many photos..... thanks for letting me share..

You are not allowed to apologize for too many photos; it's in the rules. I knew the outfit would be cute, but it looks even better than I expected; it's really, really super cute!

My son's best little girl friend from preschool will be at WDW the week after us, and my sweet son wants me to make her an outfit for Animal Kingdom. I am doing her a pair of zebra skorts with a hot pink tee. On the shirt I am putting an applique Minnie head in the same zebra fabric as the skorts. Here is my question. If the shirt is hot pink and the applique is zebra print, what colors should Minnie's bow be? My son wants me to do it in black with hot pink dots. What do you think ladies? I always sew for boys so I am not sure what looks good for the girls. Does that outfit sound okay to you?

That is sooooooo sweet! And your son has a great sense of color and pattern. Maybe the next Tom? I think it would be adorable!

 

[twob4him]

QUESTION?????

I'm going to put a ruffle on the bottom of a jean skirt. Can I just sew the ruffle on, flip it down and top stitch it or do I need to cut the thick existing hem off first.

Kathy - When I attach a ruffle the seam allowance is about 3/8" for me. I zig zag the raw edge (you could serge it if you have a serger) and I press the seam allowance up towards the skirt (away from the ruffle). I flip the outfit over to the right side, lengthen my stitch length and put in matching thread and top stitch on the skirt 1/8" above the seam. It catches the seam allowance underneath which gives it body and holds the weight of the ruffle!!! Top stitching the seam allowance makes all the difference in my opinion!!! Hope that helps!!!!

 

[Tweevil]

Can I ask you guys a question related to fostering and adoption? If you go the fostering route how do you handle the natural parents? Do the children have them?

I looked into these before because I can't have any more children and came to the determination that I couldn't do it right now.

I have seen first hand how fostering can be a heart breaking process (nat parents come back into the picture and want the child back) and I have (in my mind) thought that I can't go that avenue because the way I am. If a child is in need for whatever reason and I get attached I would be damned if anyone who previously neglected/hurt or did anything to put a child in that place would get them back. Adoption required a large financial retainer that I wasn't able to pay for a variety of reasons (I am single parent right now & taking care of Mom).

I give you guys all the credit in the world for adopting/fostering children. Anyone who denies a child because of their ethnicity or who birthed them are the people who really lose out. I feel bad for them and what they are missing.

Anyhoo... how did you guys connect with your children? Was it fostering or adoption? If this is too personal, forgive me -

 

[princessmom29]

Miranda made the dress; but they're at WDW now, so I don't think she can answer you. She's always been happy to have people CASE her stuff, though. Just wanted to let you know why she might not answer at the minute.


You are not allowed to apologize for too many photos; it's in the rules. I knew the outfit would be cute, but it looks even better than I expected; it's really, really super cute!

That is sooooooo sweet! And your son has a great sense of color and pattern. Maybe the next Tom? I think it would be adorable!

Thanks so much. I have been MIA for a while with school starting, but I did drive by and see it, but icouldn't for the life of me remeber who had done it or find it!

 

[Rymer]

Ladies, I think you have all created a monster in me! LOL.....we are taking our kids to the Boston Aquarium this weekend and I looked at the website today and saw that Sponge Bob will be there doing meet and greets. My daughter loves Sponge bob. so what do you think I do? I ran to walmart during my lunch break, picked up some sponge bob fabric, went home threw it in the wash & went back to work. my husband put it in the dryer while I was at work. came home and busted out a custom sponge bob 3 teir twirl skirt for our trip!! my co workers think I'm NUTS! But I'm so pleased with myself. I haven't finished the waist so when I do, I'll post a pic. just thought you'd get a kick out of the story! oh and BIG THANKS to Teresajoy who totally rocked w/ the tension technique for ruffling. it worked and made the skirt 100 times easier to make!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Ladies, I think you have all created a monster in me! LOL.....we are taking our kids to the Boston Aquarium this weekend and I looked at the website today and saw that Sponge Bob will be there doing meet and greets. My daughter loves Sponge bob. so what do you think I do? I ran to walmart during my lunch break, picked up some sponge bob fabric, went home threw it in the wash & went back to work. my husband put it in the dryer while I was at work. came home and busted out a custom sponge bob 3 teir twirl skirt for our trip!! my co workers think I'm NUTS! But I'm so pleased with myself. I haven't finished the waist so when I do, I'll post a pic. just thought you'd get a kick out of the story! oh and BIG THANKS to Teresajoy who totally rocked w/ the tension technique for ruffling. it worked and made the skirt 100 times easier to make!!

Can't wait to see pics!!

 

[bclydia]

for anyone following my coop question: apparently I shouldn't have asked, 'cause I've been pretty unceremoniously kicked out. Are you guys sure you're all ok having such a "black sheep" hang out here?

Oh no! That's terrible. It should always be okay to ask questions. You certainly weren't disrespectful of the coop, I didn't think.
Hope it's not the one I am a part of!!

We got a new furbaby!

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but he needs a name! Any ideas? Our other kitty is named Persephone...

Archimedes -it's the name of the owl from the Sword in the Stone. I just think it would be a great name for a cat.

Hi Friends,
I feel so bad to even but could you, would you, just say a prayer for my mom. It seems so trivial compared to those who are so ill or hurt. But my mom is hurting so bad on the inside.

I looked for about an hour but the fields are so tall right now. I scanned the fields, checked the forests, called, drove, called some more. Finally my mom insisted I leave.

It has been 12 hours since Savannah went missing and it is more than likely too late for a good outcome. She most likely got eaten by a mountain lion or shot.

Mom is devastated. There is no consolation or closure since we can't find anything of her dog. Please I know it is seems so small but if you could pray for peace and comfort for my mom.

Yes, I have the machine. It is nice but so bitter sweet. I do have pictures but i am going back to mom's.

Of course we'll pray for your Mom. Losing a pet is heartbreaking.

I'm done with minnie dots outfit..

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This is really cute! Love it!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Ladies, I think you have all created a monster in me! LOL.....we are taking our kids to the Boston Aquarium this weekend and I looked at the website today and saw that Sponge Bob will be there doing meet and greets. My daughter loves Sponge bob. so what do you think I do? I ran to walmart during my lunch break, picked up some sponge bob fabric, went home threw it in the wash & went back to work. my husband put it in the dryer while I was at work. came home and busted out a custom sponge bob 3 teir twirl skirt for our trip!! my co workers think I'm NUTS! But I'm so pleased with myself. I haven't finished the waist so when I do, I'll post a pic. just thought you'd get a kick out of the story! oh and BIG THANKS to Teresajoy who totally rocked w/ the tension technique for ruffling. it worked and made the skirt 100 times easier to make!!

Have you been to the Aquarium before???

 

[Stephres]

My son's best little girl friend from preschool will be at WDW the week after us, and my sweet son wants me to make her an outfit for Animal Kingdom. I am doing her a pair of zebra skorts with a hot pink tee. On the shirt I am putting an applique Minnie head in the same zebra fabric as the skorts. Here is my question. If the shirt is hot pink and the applique is zebra print, what colors should Minnie's bow be? My son wants me to do it in black with hot pink dots. What do you think ladies? I always sew for boys so I am not sure what looks good for the girls. Does that outfit sound okay to you?

I used black with hot pink dots for the bow so I have good taste according to your son, yay!

Praying that the dog is found, how heartbreaking.

This little minnie outfit came out great! Your daughter is so cute posing, like her showing off the butt.

When I do ruffles I cut off the hem of jeans because I think it might break my cheap old machine, lol!