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

[Adi12982]

You are probably right! My ideas always outreach my skills, lol! If you could only see what I have in my head for some dresses.

If you cut the letters out of fabric you could then go over them with the machine, but it would be a lot of work. . . . but since you are starting now Or maybe you can find someone willing to do the shirts for you or the lettering for you. It wouldn't be too hard of a design to do on an embroidery machine. Though I think Jessica and/or LisaZoe have done them free hand on a machine.

 

[emcreative]

I love all those ideas. We are still in the "planning it out" stages...we saw the shirts in the Universal Store at the airport in Orlando and got all excited...only to discover when we went back through to buy them that they only went up to 4. NO FAIR!

I will have to search back to see what Lisa's done, I love her stuff... speaking of which someone BIN me on "someone's" auction yesterday on right before I was about bid...is it okay that I'm still pouting (even though I'm a grown woman)?

BillWendy..oh my...are those nieces and nephews I see who are NOT in customs!!!!

 

[billwendy]

BillWendy..oh my...are those nieces and nephews I see who are NOT in customs!!!!

Marah, I know!!! I have tried with these guys, but they just arent receptive - I've made each girl a twirl skirt and some shorts, and some PJ pants for the boys - but I didnt get a rousing response - I hardly ever see these guys, so dont know them all that well - oh well - Hopefully Elizabeth and Hannah will let me sew ruffles for a while!!!

 

[glorib]

Hey everyone!!! So, I've been off of the DIS for a LONG time! I'll be shocked if anyone remembers me! I've been keeping up with lots of you on facebook, but it's not the same! Hopefully, one of these days, I'll have time to properly catch up and hang out here more often! I just got a new job as a school nurse in a nearby school district, so I'm excited about that and hope it will allow me more DIS time and more importantly, more sewing time!! Plus, summers off sound kinda nice!

So the real reason I'm posting, though, is because I'm seriously wanting to take the plunge and possibly get an embroidery machine! Between the new job and my upcoming b-day, I feel the need to splurge! (Really, I feel the need to have my husband splurge! ) So, I need your recommendations! I would like something that I can purchase files for (all those designs of HeatherSue's are calling to me!) so that I can do applique. Plus, I know I said I'd like to splurge, but I do not want to sell all of my internal organs on the black market for this thing! So something reasonable in price! So, any recommendations and an approximate price would be SO MUCH appreciated!

 

[emcreative]

My dd didn't like the one they have for silvermist. We want one that looks more like what she wears at the park.

Just to be certain, this is what we're on the search for, correct?

 

[revrob]

This one?? Someone had posted this saying they were doing it freehand. I don't think I've seen the design anywhere.

I bet this is what I remember!

Here's what I've found:

at:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28430003

OOH! That's GREAT! Thanks so much!

I think orange or golden yellow would be perfect! Great fabrics.



I think it might be this one.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28430003

Reposting, just in case it was missed:

Has anyone done "Thing" number shirts (not their faces, just the numbers?) I'm going to have to applique by hand I'm guessing...

I'm gonna send you a PM.

I saw your post. Someone here made some Thing shirts. I think it was jeniamt.
I don't remember if they had thing on it. I think they did.

I like this one. I realize it is Minnie, but isn't she so cute??
I pm'd it to revrob. I thought we weren't supposed to post stuff like that here. I get so confused about all these "rules". This one is on

That is SO CUTE!

I've considered it...but I'm thinking of doing 1-5 for our Christmas card this year, and since it's our first with the WHOLE family I really want them to look polished (and I may "Christmas" them out a bit!)

THAT is a cute idea!

I love all those ideas. We are still in the "planning it out" stages...we saw the shirts in the Universal Store at the airport in Orlando and got all excited...only to discover when we went back through to buy them that they only went up to 4. NO FAIR!

I will have to search back to see what Lisa's done, I love her stuff... speaking of which someone BIN me on "someone's" auction yesterday on right before I was about bid...is it okay that I'm still pouting (even though I'm a grown woman)?

BillWendy..oh my...are those nieces and nephews I see who are NOT in customs!!!!

UM... you may want to send the seller a message. Often times they'll work with you on a private listing.

 

[emcreative]

UM... you may want to send the seller a message. Often times they'll work with you on a private listing.

Yes I am planning to...but I just wanted to vent about my pouting. I figure y'all were the only ones who would understand pouting about a dress!

 

[InkspressYourself]

Just to be certain, this is what we're on the search for, correct?

Yep. That's what we want. I think I'm going to try to make my own pattern. I'm kind of excited about it. I used to love to sketch out dress ideas when I was little. Hopefully I can make something that we are all happy with.

I'll probably end up making all 5 costumes. My dd's friends want to be the other fairies.

 

[pixeegrl]

It's actually just a scrub from Walmart but I think there's enough for an outfit or two!

 

[revrob]

Yes I am planning to...but I just wanted to vent about my pouting. I figure y'all were the only ones who would understand pouting about a dress!

Absolutely, we understand! This is important stuff!

 

[3huskymom]

You rock!
I've heard her designs stitch out really well. That particular design is going to have a super high stitch count.

I have a few of hers and they do stitch out well.

Hey everyone!!! So, I've been off of the DIS for a LONG time! I'll be shocked if anyone remembers me! I've been keeping up with lots of you on facebook, but it's not the same! Hopefully, one of these days, I'll have time to properly catch up and hang out here more often! I just got a new job as a school nurse in a nearby school district, so I'm excited about that and hope it will allow me more DIS time and more importantly, more sewing time!! Plus, summers off sound kinda nice!

So the real reason I'm posting, though, is because I'm seriously wanting to take the plunge and possibly get an embroidery machine! Between the new job and my upcoming b-day, I feel the need to splurge! (Really, I feel the need to have my husband splurge! ) So, I need your recommendations! I would like something that I can purchase files for (all those designs of HeatherSue's are calling to me!) so that I can do applique. Plus, I know I said I'd like to splurge, but I do not want to sell all of my internal organs on the black market for this thing! So something reasonable in price! So, any recommendations and an approximate price would be SO MUCH appreciated!

I have a singer futura 150 and it has 2 hoop sizes. I bought it from a DISer who was ungrading their machine. I think the new cost is around $550.

It's actually just a scrub from Walmart but I think there's enough for an outfit or two!

Very cute! I might have to start looking at the scrubs there for unique fabrics!

Update: I wanted to let everyone know we got our camcorder back today. I had it shipped to my mom so it's still there but Canon received it last Tuesday and had it done and shipped back by today. I would say that's awesome customer service. So we'll have it for our trip!

Finished the feliz and will post pics after dinner.

Woohoo! I accomplished my first multi-quote!

 

[ncmomof2]

Wow you all have been moving fast! I have been sewing away. I made several mickey head applique shirts. The ones below I made for the boys and all four adults. And since my parents are coming this year, I made them each shirts zebra and red mickey shirts that we have from last year.

Here is the princess dress I finished today.

 

[Tink561]

Wow you all have been moving fast! I have been sewing away. I made several mickey head applique shirts. The ones below I made for the boys and all four adults. And since my parents are coming this year, I made them each shirts zebra and red mickey shirts that we have from last year.

Here is the princess dress I finished today.

Cute!

 

[karebear1]

Karen-I have forgotten how old/what size Henry is. The designs on that Buzz fabric are pretty big but I guess you would know that if you already have the fabric. If I were going to use it for a bowling shirt I would probably pick a solid for the placket and collar and do all the rest in the Buzz fabric. I would take the Buzz fabric to a fabric store and see what solid you can match to-I would think you could use blue, orange, yellow, red or black-which ever you could get that matches best. I thought the turquoise bias binding on the dress added a touch of feminine style without being too objectionable to for my tomboy. She'll wear a dress as long as it isn't too girly-no pinks, easy on the ruffles, and no girly polka dots.




Have you guys seen my ticker????? I need to finish packing!!!!

And just to add to the stress my Nikon dSLR is giving me trouble. I thought it was a battery issue but I did a google search and it is either a problem with the memory card or with the camera body itself. I hope it is just a memory card (but I thought it happened with more than 1) and I don't have problems with it on my trip. If I do I'll have to deal with Nikon when I get home as it is still under waranty. I have a point and shoot but I really hope my dSLR works for me on the trip!!!!!

My little Henry is 18 months old in a few days. I will take the fabric when I go looking for matches- taht's a good idea= thanks!

This one?? Someone had posted this saying they were doing it freehand. I don't think I've seen the design anywhere.

that's really cute- I LIKE IT!

Karen-I just thought I would mention that when I did my son's Mickey bowling shirt and used black for the placket I had trouble seeing what I was doing. My vision is much worse now than it was when I was sewing 20 years ago. I never even thought that it would be an issue.

Dang.. I was thinking black- but I'm grateful for the warning becasue these eyes aren't getting any younger!

I saw your post. Someone here made some Thing shirts. I think it was jeniamt.
I don't remember if they had thing on it. I think they did.

I like this one. I realize it is Minnie, but isn't she so cute??
I pm'd it to revrob. I thought we weren't supposed to post stuff like that here. I get so confused about all these "rules". This one is on

OH!!! That's cute too!! the two together would be quite the family matchy matchy thing!

Hey everyone!!! So, I've been off of the DIS for a LONG time! I'll be shocked if anyone remembers me! I've been keeping up with lots of you on facebook, but it's not the same! Hopefully, one of these days, I'll have time to properly catch up and hang out here more often! I just got a new job as a school nurse in a nearby school district, so I'm excited about that and hope it will allow me more DIS time and more importantly, more sewing time!! Plus, summers off sound kinda nice!

So the real reason I'm posting, though, is because I'm seriously wanting to take the plunge and possibly get an embroidery machine! Between the new job and my upcoming b-day, I feel the need to splurge! (Really, I feel the need to have my husband splurge! ) So, I need your recommendations! I would like something that I can purchase files for (all those designs of HeatherSue's are calling to me!) so that I can do applique. Plus, I know I said I'd like to splurge, but I do not want to sell all of my internal organs on the black market for this thing! So something reasonable in price! So, any recommendations and an approximate price would be SO MUCH appreciated!

Of course we remember you! And...... we've missed hearing from you too! Glad you're back!

 

[Tink561]

I will have to search back to see what Lisa's done, I love her stuff... speaking of which someone BIN me on "someone's" auction yesterday on right before I was about bid...is it okay that I'm still pouting (even though I'm a grown woman)?

I get really nasty & pouty if I get outbid on something I really want. I also get into trouble sometimes making sure I win what I want. I tell you, it is a sickness!

 

[emcreative]

I get really nasty & pouty if I get outbid on something I really want. I also get into trouble sometimes making sure I win what I want. I tell you, it is a sickness!

LOL It really was my own fault (which I think makes it worse!) I knew i was going to bid on it but first wanted to make sure the crafter was okay with Hannah's idea (it was a dress for her- lol the funniest part, I'm pouting over a dress not even for me!). I wanted to make sure it was okay with hubby even though I KNEW he'd be okay with it- took the time to ask, explain,etc. Went to bid and poof!

These days, though, if that's the worst that ever happens I'm in the clear!

 

[Tink561]

LOL It really was my own fault (which I think makes it worse!) I knew i was going to bid on it but first wanted to make sure the crafter was okay with Hannah's idea (it was a dress for her- lol the funniest part, I'm pouting over a dress not even for me!). I wanted to make sure it was okay with hubby even though I KNEW he'd be okay with it- took the time to ask, explain,etc. Went to bid and poof!

These days, though, if that's the worst that ever happens I'm in the clear!

You're right about that! If you want it, contact the seller. A lot of times they will do a private sale for you.

 

[revrob]

I get really nasty & pouty if I get outbid on something I really want. I also get into trouble sometimes making sure I win what I want. I tell you, it is a sickness!

I hear you!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I LOVE this thread!

Thank you!!

Help Please

I started working on an Emma Swing Top (from YCMT) today and I'm having problems with the pattern pieces for size 1-2. I know some others have made this top... did anyone else have problems?

For the Front and Back Contrast piece: the two pieces that seam together are not the same size. Is it supposed to be this way? There is about 1/8" difference.

The Front and Back Lining piece did match up, but once sewn do not match up with the bodice pieces... the seam lines will not match up.

I've checked and rechecked (and reprinted) my pattern pieces; I've checked and rechecked my seam allowance and everything looks good.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!

I don't have this pattern, but have you tried to match it at the bottom? If you leave it as it is, then flip it out, you'll probably find it's too high because the other peice has a low curve to the arm hole. Are you following me? Just a suggestion.

Hello Disboutiquers!!! I am lurking in case you are looking for me! Awesome stuff ladies (and Tom)!!

Please come back often!!

I've been lurking here for MONTHS and never commented. All of you are so talented!! I could never make anything like what you do. I don't sew @ all but would love 2. My parents, me, my brother and his wife r planning on going 2 the world in 2011. My neice will be 4 when we go and they r expecting another baby in February. It will also be my sis-in-laws 1st trip 2 disney. So we cannot wait!! I would LOVE to have some custom things 4 the kids 2 wear 2 the parks. I love 2 spoil them So mayb by then I will have taken up sewing. Anyways sorry for rambling lol just wanted 2 let u ladies know what a great job ya'll r doin. Can't wait to see what u will come up with next!

You will find that there are many "newbies" here that have done just that!!

 

[LisaZoe]

Woohooo! I'm so excited! I just won a vintage Peter Pan sheet on (voldemort?) It is in pristine condition, the lady says, and I cannot believe I actually got it! Those things usually get quite competitive. Now, with the Vida tutorials being made, I think it will be perfect to make some vidas from for the girls. Have I mentioned I'm excited?? I can't wait until it arrives.

Congratulations! I put things like that on my Watch list every so often and then forget to go back and actually bid! I look forward to seeing what you make with the sheets.

Well, I have ordered my Vida and Feliz pattern. Hopefully they will be here in time for me to sew something for my DD's first day of school. I have to ask where you all get such fantastic fabrics??? I don't see them at my local JoAnn's! Any tips would be helpful!

I think most of the ladies here have so many online sources that it would be hard to list them all (I know I do). I believe TeresaJoy's bookmarks does have a list of sources that have been shared over the course of 15+ threads. In addition, many of the 'fabrics' may not have been purchased as yardage. For example pillowcases, sheets, curtains, shower curtains, nurses' scrubs, etc. are just some of the items that have been sacrificed in the pursuit of creating for kids.

Quick question:

I have to make Mickey/Minnie face projects for a big give. I've never made the faces before, is there a particular shade of cotton that works well for the face? I looked through my stash, but everything is either too peach, or too ivory I think.

I use Kaufman's Kona Cotton in Flesh for mine. It's the best color I've found for this.

Hey everyone!!! So, I've been off of the DIS for a LONG time! I'll be shocked if anyone remembers me! I've been keeping up with lots of you on facebook, but it's not the same! Hopefully, one of these days, I'll have time to properly catch up and hang out here more often! I just got a new job as a school nurse in a nearby school district, so I'm excited about that and hope it will allow me more DIS time and more importantly, more sewing time!! Plus, summers off sound kinda nice!

So the real reason I'm posting, though, is because I'm seriously wanting to take the plunge and possibly get an embroidery machine! Between the new job and my upcoming b-day, I feel the need to splurge! (Really, I feel the need to have my husband splurge! ) So, I need your recommendations! I would like something that I can purchase files for (all those designs of HeatherSue's are calling to me!) so that I can do applique. Plus, I know I said I'd like to splurge, but I do not want to sell all of my internal organs on the black market for this thing! So something reasonable in price! So, any recommendations and an approximate price would be SO MUCH appreciated!

My advice is to make sure you can connect with a USB (assuming your PC can be kept close to your sewing machine while you stitch) and that the machine will do designs at least 5"x7" or larger.

BTW - I definitely remember you.

It's actually just a scrub from Walmart but I think there's enough for an outfit or two!

Oh that is cute! I've checked out scrubs from time to time thinking about what I could make with them as 'fabric'. The scrubs I've seen at Wal Mart are made with fabric that is heavier than most quilter's cotton so I've been hesitant to try any. I do think it would work well for the bodice or center panels of a Vida.

I will have to search back to see what Lisa's done, I love her stuff... speaking of which someone BIN me on "someone's" auction yesterday on right before I was about bid...is it okay that I'm still pouting (even though I'm a grown woman)?

I mostly avoid letters when I can but I have done some 'by hand' on the machine as long as the letters don't need to be perfect. I think the "Thing" lettering would be OK to do that way since the original version is hand written and 'imperfect' as a result.

BTW - I won't say I'm sorry for the BIN since I'm sure that seller needs the money. However, if I were you I wouldn't give up on the idea of the dress. Oh, and it's OK to pout from time to time. Just don't tell Zoe I said that.

I get really nasty & pouty if I get outbid on something I really want. I also get into trouble sometimes making sure I win what I want. I tell you, it is a sickness!

Can you infect a few more people with that 'sickness'? I was pretty much 'cured' early in my experience of bidding. I spent too much for Disney Pins that now just sit in bags. After I got caught up in the adrenaline rush of bidding at the last second (and too often more than I should have), I learned to place my bid for the maximum I was comfortable spending and then leaving the computer until after the end so I wasn't tempted to bid again.