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

[MinnieVanMom]

This is what I'm leaning toward, especially because I can make payments:

http://crafts-sewing.hsn.com/brothe...ort_p-3650729_xp.aspx?web_id=3650729&ocm=sekw

Brother pe 700ii with USB (5x7 hoop)

This is the one I have and I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

I'm looking at a very similar machine with a very similar price tag, the Brother PE 750D. I am looking at my Brother dealer and they don't have the PE 700 II. This seems to be the same basic machine though. Same hoop size, embroidery only, etc. The only difference seems to be that the 750D comes with the Disney embroideries already on the machine, which I really don't care about since I'm not wild about the ones they have.

Just curious, here is a question for Heathersue! I'm wondering how long does it take you to digitize a face? I cannot afford the software for digitizing anytime soon but I was just curious.

I have been watching youtube videos to learn software and the Brother PE 700ii was shown and looks good. I do like the idea of preloaded Disney characters though. I also read that Sears, Huskavarna and ??? are all really the same machine.

Trying to do my homework and learn before buying. Keep the suggestions coming please. Is anyone also going to get the software? Or has it? What is it like? Is it easy to learn after learning PS4?

I want to buy software first and learn it then get the machine.

 

[kathyell]

Okay, so after two test bodices (I just took measurements off of something that fits my daughter well instead of using a pattern, so I wanted to make sure it was right) and two do-overs on the leaves at the bottom of the shirt (finally decided on a rolled hem because everything else was too bunchy) I have at last finished my daughter's Tinkerbell set for her to wear when we visit the fairies next week. (And I was cutting it close! We fly out on Friday!)

A few pics of my pixie:

Full view:

Closeup of the leaf hem and detail on the shorts hem:

I did that dang rolled hem with an iron, a regular sewing machine, and my two bare hands! I really need a serger!

Obligatory Tinkerbell impression picture:

I am SO glad I got this done and I hope we can run fast at Toontown rope drop in a few days so we don't have to wait too long until my girl can meet Tink! I plan to pick her up and carry her, running, to the Meet-the-Fairies line. If that doesn't get me there with a wait of less than 90 minutes, then I'm not sure what would have!

 

[Floridamomof2]

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Great job!!! I am going to purchase this design and am so glad to see it stitched out. I bought my son some frankie fabric (it is purple with little green frankie heads). I bought several yards and was going to make some shorts for him and some to sell at our Mom2mom sale that we have here in Sept. It is still pretty warm here in Oct so shorts will be great. Also did you stitch it on a piece of fabric then stitch the fabric to the shirt? How did you stitch the piece of fabric to the shirt? It looks a little like it is fraid on the edge of the big piece. I like that look and my have to case it. Thanks for post. Love it!!!!

 

[kathyell]

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

These are cute as the DICKENS!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

traci
here is the autograph book i put in the mail for margaret today.

sorry pics are so big

That is really pretty! I love the castle on the front! I made dd's autograph book last year, and I don't think I will have time to make one this year.

I made this for the little girl Traci posted about:

And this for my sister:

That Hammah dress is cute. And of course I love the tunic...but dh says I have been spending too much lately.

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.

the minnie dress and matching shirts are cute! Love the princess twirl dress. Your dd is growing up so fast!

I finished my first Feliz! I used the Trillium Design tutorial and it was immensely helpful. Couldn't have done the Feliz without it! Get ready for lots of pictures!

I LOVE this dress! You did a great job! I am inspired to finish the Feliz I started back in March!

This came out really cute! Love the fish!

Wow - I am pages behind - but I finished my two patchwork twirl dresses!!! Thanks to Mirandag819 who shared with me how to merge the SImply Sweet halter top and the patchwork twirl skirt!!!

Love the colors in that twirl dress! Very pretty!

Front:

That is amazing and beautiful! I think that would fit dd perfectly!

Front

That is relly pretty. I think I have that pattern sitting around somewhere! Is it a butterick pattern?

Finished DD MNSSHP jumper.

This is the daytime view. Thanks Heathersue.

& just flip it over for MNSSHP at night.

That is so cute! I love the reversible for am and pm! What ingenuity!

Trying again since my pics didn't work earlier....Finished another VIDA. This has to be my new favorite pattern and it is soooo easy. I took off the bottom panel and just added the ruffle instead so it was a bit shorter. Can't wait to see this one on Abby. Dot fabric is Amy Butler and the other I picked up at Hancock...

That is really pretty. Love that material!

Ok, I've not shared anything in FOREVER! So, here goes...

My Emma top, which funny enough is for my dd4 Emma

I made these tanks for the girls when we were planning to go to WDW in September. But, they still wear them at home, so not wasted time.

This is a LisaZoe Tshirt resell that I bought and made these capris to match

That zebra outfit is really cute! And the matching tops are great! You did a great jon on the tink shorts to match Lisa's top!

That is really cool! I like the whole attitude too!

 

[Adi12982]

I have seriously considered trying to set up a co-op...I have wholesale accts with a about 5 different distributors. Today I was looking at one of the websites and I found the various colors of Minnie-Dot we have all loved from JoAnn, even the yellow.

Here are the ones I found:

I would love to have a bolt of everyone of them....especially the yellow & the multi color dot. I would order if there was any interest from others.

I'd be interested depending on the cost - because you can get blts of that at Joann's with 40% off coupons. . . so depending on that I would be interested.

 

[tricia]

Oh! Finally baby Hannah fell asleep! So I can post a few photos.

This fabric I picked up when I was checking out a new shop, showed it to DD3 who said she wanted a dress out of it...

cute dress. and great fabrics from the co-op. cant wait to see what you make.

I made my first dress for my baby girl. It took longer than most of the dresses I have made for my 3 year old! It is a little big but I have two months until we go to Disney!

Aw, just adorable. (baby and dress)

Okay, while I was in photobucket I uploaded photos of Lily's revised Hula Hut outfit. I ended up not liking the first top I made to go with these pants so I made the Emma swing top and I like it much better! Like Lisa I'm hoping to figure out how to get the back to overlap a bit and not be so open, unless she wants to make a tutorial for that And I don't know why I keep taking photos by that corner of the wall where Luke crashed into the baseboards with the vacuum and it got put back together but the paint did not get touched up...I know you noticed.

Really cute,

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

Those are great.

I am also going to make one of these for my DD friend whose birthday is next week and is going to Disney for really the first time. The last time she went she was a baby.

Thanks for looking!!!!

Those are great. My little cousin would love the froggy top. So sweet of you to make a dress for DD friend.

Obligatory Tinkerbell impression picture:

Great job. Hopefully the wait won't be too long for you guys to see tink. Sounds like you have a good strategy.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Oh! Finally baby Hannah fell asleep! So I can post a few photos.

This fabric I picked up when I was checking out a new shop, showed it to DD3 who said she wanted a dress out of it...






My first experience with co-ops, my fabric arrived in the mail today!
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That is a very cute cupcake dress! I love that princess material too!

I made my first dress for my baby girl. It took longer than most of the dresses I have made for my 3 year old! It is a little big but I have two months until we go to Disney!

Very cute dress and a very cute baby!

I give up. I resized those photos, I swear.

Very cute! Love that material!

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

What cool outfits! My dd loves them! She said I need to make her one!

this is actually like a skort (it looks like a skirt in the front but shorts in the back). Just can't really tell in the pics.

Thanks for looking!!!!

What a cute froggy outfit! And the minnie AK outfit is really neat!

A few pics of my pixie:

Full view:

You did a great job on that! and yes, you need a serger! I love mine.

Yeesh! I am all caught up now. that took over an hour just to comment! And prayers for Noah.

 

[InkspressYourself]

Everyone is amazing and I want to thank you for giving me the inspiration and motivation to figure out how to sew. I had a working knowledge because my Mother and Grandmother have always sewn. I just never picked it up. I have had a machine in my cabinet for close to 10 yrs that I rarely used.

Here are a couple things that I had taken pics of. I have also made a an outfit for my DD and a couple pillow case shirts that I do not have pics of yet.




this is actually like a skort (it looks like a skirt in the front but shorts in the back). Just can't really tell in the pics.

I am also going to make one of these for my DD friend whose birthday is next week and is going to Disney for really the first time. The last time she went she was a baby.

Thanks for looking!!!!

I love the look on your dd's face in the last picture. So cute. The outfits are cute too.

Okay, so after two test bodices (I just took measurements off of something that fits my daughter well instead of using a pattern, so I wanted to make sure it was right) and two do-overs on the leaves at the bottom of the shirt (finally decided on a rolled hem because everything else was too bunchy) I have at last finished my daughter's Tinkerbell set for her to wear when we visit the fairies next week. (And I was cutting it close! We fly out on Friday!)

A few pics of my pixie:

Full view:

Closeup of the leaf hem and detail on the shorts hem:

I did that dang rolled hem with an iron, a regular sewing machine, and my two bare hands! I really need a serger!

Obligatory Tinkerbell impression picture:

I am SO glad I got this done and I hope we can run fast at Toontown rope drop in a few days so we don't have to wait too long until my girl can meet Tink! I plan to pick her up and carry her, running, to the Meet-the-Fairies line. If that doesn't get me there with a wait of less than 90 minutes, then I'm not sure what would have!

I love the outfit and your dd is gorgeous.

I really want a serger too. But I also want a Mac Airbook and new speakers, the list goes on and on.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I am so glad to see it stitched out. I bought my son some frankie fabric (it is purple with little green frankie heads). I bought several yards and was going to make some shorts for him and some to sell at our Mom2mom sale that we have here in Sept. It is still pretty warm here in Oct so shorts will be great. Also did you stitch it on a piece of fabric then stitch the fabric to the shirt? How did you stitch the piece of fabric to the shirt? It looks a little like it is fraid on the edge of the big piece. I like that look and my have to case it. Thanks for post. Love it!!!!

These are not embroidered I hand drew them and then appliqued them on with my machine. I appliqued frank on the purple and then put it on the shirt. I used a straight stitch about a 1/4 from the edge of the fabric so it will fray when worn and washed. I started the fraying by pulling some threads out but it will look better once it is washed once.

 

[Tink561]

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

and here are some pics I took of just the shirts. I am including these because I love the shots of the kids

Very cute!

 

[jham]

Actually, the ones I have only came in those sizes. I know there are more accurate dress forms for pattern making but those are beyond my means (the ones I've seen are around $600 each). I got mine on for about $60 each plus shipping.



We just got back from swimming so I'm feeling fairly cool. I'll try to get caught up on all my email, PMs and various other messages tonight.



Oh, I love the Hula print with those coordinates. Those colors look great on Lily.

My idea for a revision of the Emma pattern is to make the back all one piece with a small 'keyhole' type opening below the button. The other thought was to make the back and back contrast each one piece rather than two that open in the center. I'd make them longer than the pattern has them. I could then insert elastic into the contrast once it's top stitched so the top still fit the same but could be slipped on over the child's head. Since I've never made the pattern as it's designed, I'd need to do a test to be sure the top could be slipped on fairly easily.

The other idea would be to add a placket to either side of the back main pieces before adding the contrast so the plackets line up with the edge of the contrast. Then I'd put buttons & buttonholes on down the back. The first and last options would keep the silhouette as close as possible to what it is now. The other option might add a bit more flare to the top than it has now.

Love all those ideas!

YES! That's the fabric. Thanks so much.

How much of each fabric did you need to make the stripwork version of that pattern? I have the pattern on order from a co-op, but I'm going to a BIG quilt shop sale Thursday and want to be prepared in case I find something I can't live without (and all I can find on-line is the yardage for the solid top/skirt). TIA!

Okay, not sure what size you are making but here are the fabric requirements for the stripwork/long sleeved version.

2T: 1/2 yds. main fabric, 2/3 yds contrast fabric, 1/8 yd fusible interfacing
3T, 4T, 5T and 6: 2/3 yds main fabric, 2/3 yds contrast fabric, 1/8 yd fusible interfacing
7: 2/3 yds main fabric, 3/4 yds contrast fabric, 1/8 yd fusible interfacing

On the strips it calls for 10 strips so that may help you figure your fabric better.

Here are the strip sizes in inches:

2T: 6x12
3T: 6x13
4T: 6x14
5T: 8x15
6: 8x16
7: 8x17

We will be staying at the Fairfield Inn by McDonalds. We normally stay at Ramada Maingate, but Fairfield had a better deal. In all the times we have been to DL, we have never sayed onsite, unless you count the time I went with my family and we all camped out at the campgrounds where California Adventure is now!!

Where are you both staying? I know that 2 of you will be there at the same time we are.

Cool! We usually stay at the Fairfield. This year we are trying Hojos so we'll be next door neighbors! I also have 4 kids similar ages to yours but I have 2 boys and 2 girls. (DDwillbe12, DS10, DS6 and DDwillbe4). Now get posting photos!

Ok, I'm officially back "in" (and I would love to do a fabric co-op, I've signed up for a few and never ordered anything)

My best friend and her husband (both disney obsessed) had a baby boy 3 months ago. I'll have to get pictures of everything I've made.

We are planning the baby's first Disney trip for October (my birthday weekend!) and I HAVE to make some cute outfits of course. It's just hard to find baby boy stuff!

Now that I'm going to be making more clothes, I want a serger- do most/many of you have the brother 1034D from walmart? do you miss the coverstitch option that the more expensive machines have? I want to potentially sell my creations, would the Brother be enough?

I love my walmart brother and it is definitely enough to create a professional looking seam that is sell-worthy.

I have always LOVED this fabric, and I really like what you've done with it. Like ya'll, I don't care for it being so open in the back. I know. I'm a bit prudish and prefer a bit more structure and guaranteed coverage. I was going to make a it into a wrap top. My plans are to extend both back pieces (and bodice strip) all the way across the back and have them overlap. I was thinking of snap strips to attach the 2 pieces or maybe even a long piece of velcro. LOL!!! It would still be nice and flowy and look a lot like the original but with more coverage.

Thanks, that is kind of what I was thinking in my mind. Doing it however is another story...

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

That is just adorable! Your kids are the best little models.

Everyone is amazing and I want to thank you for giving me the inspiration and motivation to figure out how to sew. I had a working knowledge because my Mother and Grandmother have always sewn. I just never picked it up. I have had a machine in my cabinet for close to 10 yrs that I rarely used.

Here are a couple things that I had taken pics of. I have also made a an outfit for my DD and a couple pillow case shirts that I do not have pics of yet.


this is actually like a skort (it looks like a skirt in the front but shorts in the back). Just can't really tell in the pics.

I am also going to make one of these for my DD friend whose birthday is next week and is going to Disney for really the first time. The last time she went she was a baby.

Thanks for looking!!!!

Very cute! I love the mickey ribbon on the pillowcase dress!

Okay, so after two test bodices (I just took measurements off of something that fits my daughter well instead of using a pattern, so I wanted to make sure it was right) and two do-overs on the leaves at the bottom of the shirt (finally decided on a rolled hem because everything else was too bunchy) I have at last finished my daughter's Tinkerbell set for her to wear when we visit the fairies next week. (And I was cutting it close! We fly out on Friday!)

A few pics of my pixie:

Full view:

Obligatory Tinkerbell impression picture:

I am SO glad I got this done and I hope we can run fast at Toontown rope drop in a few days so we don't have to wait too long until my girl can meet Tink! I plan to pick her up and carry her, running, to the Meet-the-Fairies line. If that doesn't get me there with a wait of less than 90 minutes, then I'm not sure what would have!

Your DD is beautiful and she really does look exactly like a baby Tink!

 

[tnmom25]

I agree, she does look like a baby Tink!!! I LOVE this dress!

 

[tadamom]

Hey Ladies & Tom.....

I was wondering if I could ask all of you to say a prayer for a friend of mine. If you've seen me on Facebook, you may have seen my status already.

Anyways.....her name is Keri Cain and a couple of days ago she had a heart attack and had to have quadruple bypass surgery. They were having trouble with her blood pressure yesterday and I received word this morning that she had taken a turn for the worse and she was going into another surgery today. They are preparing her for an artificial heart. She is only 34 years old and has two small children -- a boy 4 years old and an 8 month old baby girl. This girl was in good shape and is a nurse. I just cannot believe that this is happening to someone so young.

Please, please pray for my friend!

Thanks!

 

[my*2*angels]

Hey Ladies & Tom.....

I was wondering if I could ask all of you to say a prayer for a friend of mine. If you've seen me on Facebook, you may have seen my status already.

Anyways.....her name is Keri Cain and a couple of days ago she had a heart attack and had to have quadruple bypass surgery. They were having trouble with her blood pressure yesterday and I received word this morning that she had taken a turn for the worse and she was going into another surgery today. They are preparing her for an artificial heart. She is only 34 years old and has two small children -- a boy 4 years old and an 8 month old baby girl. This girl was in good shape and is a nurse. I just cannot believe that this is happening to someone so young.

Please, please pray for my friend!

Thanks!

Prayers said!

LOVE the tink! Your daughter looks just like her! Soo cute!

 

[revrob]

Hey Ladies & Tom.....

I was wondering if I could ask all of you to say a prayer for a friend of mine. If you've seen me on Facebook, you may have seen my status already.

Anyways.....her name is Keri Cain and a couple of days ago she had a heart attack and had to have quadruple bypass surgery. They were having trouble with her blood pressure yesterday and I received word this morning that she had taken a turn for the worse and she was going into another surgery today. They are preparing her for an artificial heart. She is only 34 years old and has two small children -- a boy 4 years old and an 8 month old baby girl. This girl was in good shape and is a nurse. I just cannot believe that this is happening to someone so young.

Please, please pray for my friend!

Thanks!

I'll be praying!

 

[Mirb1214]

I was just emailing the district salesperson to find out about the size of the dots. I also requested an updated price list. So when I find out all the particulars on this line I will let you know.

I do have an acct with Westminster~Amy Butler. I have not made an intial order with them yet. I really wanted to order some things a few months ago and then they stopped printing that line!

Aimeeg...I will keep you posted.

Put me down for being interested too! I've never participated in a coop before but my nearest JoAnnes is over an hour away and then they never have what I'm looking for!

 

[mom2rtk]

Well, I've been working away at my first pink/blue Aurora. It's almost done. It's not grabbing me, but I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun at the park. I guess I'm just thinking it's a bit too "court jester-ish"......

Of course it doesn't help that I chose to use Simplicity 9384. I've only done that one 3 or 4 times before, and I forgot how much I hate that pattern.....

Anyway, here's how it looks:

 

[jenb1023]

just to let everyone know...noah ( wish trip) is back in the hospital and needs lots of prayers. thanks everyone

Prayers being said!

I'm glad to see this was posted earlier and that some of you saw it. I just wanted to repost because this family really needs all of the prayers and good thoughts we have to send.

Noah is very sick and according to the family's blog they weren't sure if he would make it through the night last night. There have not been any updates yet today.

They were recipients of the Big Give earlier this year and their DIS name is ndloewen. Below is a link to their blog.

http://www.noahgrantjohn.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

 

[Mirb1214]

Ok- this is simply JUST TOO CUTE!!! Such an imagination- and I love the color combos. GREAT JOB! And cute kids too! All those pics are darling!

SO CUTE!! And your kids really like each other too!! I don't think I could pay my kids and have them love on each other for a picture