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

AHHHH my skirt is DONE!!! It's a mess, tons of mistakes, but I think I'll keep getting better. I really need a ruffler foot. that's my next purchase before I attempt any other twirly anythings!! here are the pics. my daughter was in the back of our truck. ha ha.

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Thats a fab skirt, your daughter looks very pleased with it. I haven't attempted a twirl skirt yet as I haven't got a ruffler foot either, I'm doing it all by hand.

I have just finished my 3rd dress....yes I am counting because I still can't believe I'm sewing....nor can the rest of my family:laughing:

I am getting better, but still making a few mistakes

I made this dress for our breakfast at Crystal Palace in September...cant wait:banana:

As you can see my DD4 is loving the modeling:rotfl:
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Would you belive it my DS10 is now getting jelous as I have made dressed for my DD. He wants me to make him a My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Supper sluth Tshirt....argghhh...how am I going to do this...I'm just a beginner:laughing:

Sam
 
I bought Carla's precious dress pattern the other day. I am going to attempt to make a Minnie dress for Violette with it and I am scared! Carla's directions are wonderful but I've never made buttonholes before. Has anyone else used this pattern as a first timer on buttons who can reassure me I won't mess up my Minnie Dot fabric!:rotfl:
 
Thats a fab skirt, your daughter looks very pleased with it. I haven't attempted a twirl skirt yet as I haven't got a ruffler foot either, I'm doing it all by hand.

I have just finished my 3rd dress....yes I am counting because I still can't believe I'm sewing....nor can the rest of my family:laughing:

I am getting better, but still making a few mistakes

I made this dress for our breakfast at Crystal Palace in September...cant wait:banana:

As you can see my DD4 is loving the modeling:rotfl:
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Would you belive it my DS10 is now getting jelous as I have made dressed for my DD. He wants me to make him a My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Supper sluth Tshirt....argghhh...how am I going to do this...I'm just a beginner:laughing:

Sam

that is a great dress! she looks like she loves it! a dress is next on my list. I really want a ruffler foot but am not sure I would even understand how to use the thing! how do you get the fabric you are ruffling to match up w/ /the tier you need to sew it to? w/ hand gathering you make it fit.....ruffler foot??? I don't know!! good luck w/ your sons shirt! I'm sure all the wonderful ladies on here would be able to help.
 
We went to see Ponyo today. It was BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Like all Miyazaki films it is a bit odd but the animation is so stunning! The kids all enjoyed it too.

I really want to take the kids to see that. I haven't checked if is playing near here but if it is, I will probably take them to see it this week. I ahd not heard about it beofre Disney emaile dmy the trailer the other day
 

Question-

What are the chances that I can remove an machine embroidered name off an outfit without ruinning it? It is only four letters and then I will hand put the correct name on it.


l love the nemo dresses. I have about 4 yards of that fabric and have been trying to figure out what to make with it.

I have picked monograms off dresses and logos off jackets from my husband's job. Often times the embroidery leaves holes but washing helps.

Just do it carefully, I use a seam ripper to cut the bobbin threads in the back and then pull the threads on the front of the shirt. Good Luck!
 
that is a great dress! she looks like she loves it! a dress is next on my list. I really want a ruffler foot but am not sure I would even understand how to use the thing! how do you get the fabric you are ruffling to match up w/ /the tier you need to sew it to? w/ hand gathering you make it fit.....ruffler foot??? I don't know!! good luck w/ your sons shirt! I'm sure all the wonderful ladies on here would be able to help.


Thanks, She does love it...wouldn't take it off

I'm the same, I'm new at the sewing game and I haven't a clue how a ruffler foot works....mind you, I can only just use the sewing machine:laughing::laughing:
 
I do have a question though. I am in the process of making a simply sweet & I want To have an underskirt with rufle attached and then a hemmed overskirt. How do I attach them to the bodice? Separately or do I attache the underskirt to the overskirt & then attach them together to the bodice?

Thanks for anyones help. I can envision it but am having a hard time thinking through the right way to construct it.

I usually make 2 of the upper skirt. One is for the slip, usually in white, but sometimes other colors. I get either the crinoline net (it's really stiff) or the 6" netting from joannes to ruffle really full. Then I attatch that to the right side of the "slip" so it won't be itchy on the legs. Then I attatch the "slip" to the upper skirt, now think of it as one peice. Now do what ever else the pattern says.

Any easy ideas for my DH and I and possibly my two girls for the MNSSHP? When we went last year it was sweltering hot!!! We were hoping to not spend a lot of money but would like a fun idea!

Alot of people use the Dalmation theme. Or Pirate. With 2 girls, they'd be cute as a pink and blue Aurora. Dad with a tshirt and an iron on of the Prince. Mom with an iron on of the 3 fairies. Or the girls could be the 2 cinderellas, in rags and the mice dress. I never do anything the easy way! :rotfl:

Here we are as Hercules:

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I usually let Kirsta pick the theme.

I really like www.fabricsgalore.com great prices and great service.

Thanks for this. I hadn't seen it before and already ordered something.

AHHHH my skirt is DONE!!! It's a mess, tons of mistakes, but I think I'll keep getting better. I really need a ruffler foot. that's my next purchase before I attempt any other twirly anythings!! here are the pics. my daughter was in the back of our truck. ha ha.
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I think it's great! And your DD shirt says it all. Do you have a slant foot machine? I have a ruffler I've been trying to give to someone. I had no problems, just changed my machine and bought a new foot.

Thats a fab skirt, your daughter looks very pleased with it. I haven't attempted a twirl skirt yet as I haven't got a ruffler foot either, I'm doing it all by hand.

I have just finished my 3rd dress....yes I am counting because I still can't believe I'm sewing....nor can the rest of my family:laughing:

I am getting better, but still making a few mistakes

I made this dress for our breakfast at Crystal Palace in September...cant wait:banana:

As you can see my DD4 is loving the modeling:rotfl:
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Would you belive it my DS10 is now getting jelous as I have made dressed for my DD. He wants me to make him a My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Supper sluth Tshirt....argghhh...how am I going to do this...I'm just a beginner:laughing:

Sam

I think it's adorable! And what a model! princess: Aren't you glad though that your Ds wants something also? I have no clue what a super sluth tshirt is, sometimes that age just like iron ons, so the creative board can help with that. But if he's slim, you might be able to make the bowling shirt from carlc.

I bought Carla's precious dress pattern the other day. I am going to attempt to make a Minnie dress for Violette with it and I am scared! Carla's directions are wonderful but I've never made buttonholes before. Has anyone else used this pattern as a first timer on buttons who can reassure me I won't mess up my Minnie Dot fabric!:rotfl:

Button holes aren't that bad. But sometimes I just use the decorative snaps. They have a little tool that helps to attatch them.

that is a great dress! she looks like she loves it! a dress is next on my list. I really want a ruffler foot but am not sure I would even understand how to use the thing! how do you get the fabric you are ruffling to match up w/ /the tier you need to sew it to? w/ hand gathering you make it fit.....ruffler foot??? I don't know!! good luck w/ your sons shirt! I'm sure all the wonderful ladies on here would be able to help.

YCMT has a tutorial that helps with this. There is also a guide that you can print out.

If anyone needs a Slant foot Ruffler, I have one that I'd be glad to send you!! I don't need it. I think it's just a generic foot.
 
Here is a picture of the kind of thread I got. It is called Tiger by Coats.
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It has 6000 yards of thread on the small and I don't even know on the big. Again, $1 a piece. I am thrilled to finally have a good deal in my small valley:banana:

Now back to the AK bowling shirt. I did post on facebook that I needed to make a dress for AK and got a bunch of funny responses about why I would need a dress for Alaska.
 
These look great together, I have that same Pooh fabric, Im planning to use it with a pink check to make up a Daisy Kingdom pattern that calls for this fabric- have you seen it? Its out of print, but on ebay, etc.
I recognize the yellow plaid from the Pooh quilt I just did (I used the pink version) and I own the same multi dot too! They make a cute combo, I wouldnt have thought to put them together.

So I have grand plans for Hannah's baby dedication gown..hee hee. Im so excited, Kira has been helping me choose- or giving me more ideas to make it harder to choose- whichever way you wanna look at it. ;)

and of course these are NOT inexpensive, so in order to help pay for this dress I plan to list some of my other stash fabrics for sale on etsy. Maybe Ill get them posted by the end of the weekend. Im sure Ill be posting some of my Disney stuff.
 
Help me design a Super Fabulous Custom for American Girl Place!!!!

DH surprised me this morning by telling me w're going to Chicago for DD's 7th birthday!! Whoohoo!! I've been pestering him for weeks to go. Now I have just 10 days to come up with an AWESOME set for Emily and one of her dolls for when we have lunch at AG Place!! I'm thinking a halter and twirl skirt (like my pink and brown Minnie I did a few weeks ago) but I need fabric suggestions!! I'm thinking pinks black and white!! Help me find some FABULOUS fabrics!!
 
Help me design a Super Fabulous Custom for American Girl Place!!!!

DH surprised me this morning by telling me w're going to Chicago for DD's 7th birthday!! Whoohoo!! I've been pestering him for weeks to go. Now I have just 10 days to come up with an AWESOME set for Emily and one of her dolls for when we have lunch at AG Place!! I'm thinking a halter and twirl skirt (like my pink and brown Minnie I did a few weeks ago) but I need fabric suggestions!! I'm thinking pinks black and white!! Help me find some FABULOUS fabrics!!

I am taking the girls on Wednesday and I have not even started their outfits! :scared1::scared1:

It is not pink and black but it is gorgeous- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_3&listing_id=27830253 I bought it for Hannah BTS yesterday. I will a bit more.
 
They are out in my car but I will get pictures once it warms up so I can go out. There is a hard frost on everything. So fall begins in the mountains.
:scared1:Frost? We just hit 90 for the first time this summer. We hit 90 one day in May but that wasn't summer.

AHHHH my skirt is DONE!!! It's a mess, tons of mistakes, but I think I'll keep getting better. I really need a ruffler foot. that's my next purchase before I attempt any other twirly anythings!! here are the pics. my daughter was in the back of our truck. ha ha.
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That came out great! So cute!

Thats a fab skirt, your daughter looks very pleased with it. I haven't attempted a twirl skirt yet as I haven't got a ruffler foot either, I'm doing it all by hand.

I have just finished my 3rd dress....yes I am counting because I still can't believe I'm sewing....nor can the rest of my family:laughing:

I am getting better, but still making a few mistakes

I made this dress for our breakfast at Crystal Palace in September...cant wait:banana:

As you can see my DD4 is loving the modeling:rotfl:
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Would you belive it my DS10 is now getting jelous as I have made dressed for my DD. He wants me to make him a My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Supper sluth Tshirt....argghhh...how am I going to do this...I'm just a beginner:laughing:

Sam
SO cute!!! We love Pooh and Crystal Palace.
 
I know what you mean about decisions! I have been trying to figure out what to do for Wed. I am taking the girls to see The Little Mermaid because it closes at the end of the month. Hannah wants the wedding scene and Sophee wants the kiss the girls scene. I am stuck though!! I have been busy sewing for back to school that this crept up on me. I think I am not super excited about the day trip because it is going to be a ton of work to take both girls to NYC. It will be worth it in the end and I know Sophee will love the show as much as Hannah did. Plus, my baby starts Kindergarten in a week. We are fitting as much fun into next week as we can!

Hey, when you do your knots how thick do you make your straps?
 
DD3 Started that the min i booked the trip. So after about 4 days i got real tired of it and cut her out 118 mickey heads, wrote the count down numbers on them and put them on a book ring and hung them off the fridge and every night before bed she pulls one off. It has stopped the questions because she can see what a 100 + days looks like.
Sawyer still thinks we're going to Disney World when he wakes up every morning! I showed him the calendar and told him we'd have to eat breakfast this many times before it's time to go. I'm sure he's going to try and eat breakfast 20x a day now just so we can go sooner! :rotfl2:

: Last summer Lady Tremaine grabbed him by the shirt and dragged him back to the table, so he's not very fond of her....
:rotfl2:That is so funny! Lady Tremaine wasn't there when we ate at 1900 Park Fare last time. I hope she is when we go in October!

Lori, isn't Anastasia's skirt a Farbenmix pattern? I thought it was an Insa when I first saw it.

Heather, if it is Insa, it is a German pattern. I have it but haven't made it yet, so I don't know if tutorials are out there or not.
I thought it looked like a Farbenmix pattern! Thank you!

That turned out really cute! Gotta love the flip flops!

WOW!!!! Lady Tremaine is going to flip when she sees that!!!!

That what I thought too. I found this tutorial. Not great but it doesn't really look all that bad. I have the pattern but haven't made it yet.
http://www.farbenmix.de/anleitungen/englisch/insa-photo.pdf
I'd LOVE to see Lady Tremaine flip! :rotfl2:

Thanks for the tutorial! It almost looks like I could do that without the pattern!

Question-

What are the chances that I can remove an machine embroidered name off an outfit without ruinning it? It is only four letters and then I will hand put the correct name on it.
I don't think there's much of a chance that you could do that without it looking really bad. I've thought about doing what several have already suggested. Embroider the correct name on a coordinating fabric and applique it onto the shirt.

This is some neat stuff I heard about at the Walter Floriani workshop I went to today. I'm going to use it to put names on the web handles of the grandkids lunch bags. I can't get the webbing under my machine to embroidery it.:sad2:

Floriani PRESS N BOND®

Use this "no sew" bonding material to adhere patches, appliqués and embroideries to most fabrics without stitching!

Press N Bond withstands laundering and dry cleaning and will create a permanent bond between fabric surfaces when heat is applied. NO sewing is required! Adheres to Vinyl, Polyester, Cotton, Polycotton and most other fabrics

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Oooh!! That sounds great! Most things that are supposed to permanent are NOT! But, I've heard great things about Floriani!

I am trying to finish packing - The car leaves Sunday afternoon - I put the girls pettiskirts in travel space bags - has anyone done this before? Was it ok? I don't know how else to do it neatly & without taking up too much space.
I've never used space bags. But, those pettiskirts will fluff right back up like magic when you take them out of a ziploc bag!

It looks wonderful!! I love the pictures taken in the back of a truck! Adorable!

She's a natural!! That dress is so cute, too!!
It's great that your son wants you to make him something! Try to take advantage of it while you can!
 
I know what you mean about decisions! I have been trying to figure out what to do for Wed. I am taking the girls to see The Little Mermaid because it closes at the end of the month. Hannah wants the wedding scene and Sophee wants the kiss the girls scene. I am stuck though!! I have been busy sewing for back to school that this crept up on me. I think I am not super excited about the day trip because it is going to be a ton of work to take both girls to NYC. It will be worth it in the end and I know Sophee will love the show as much as Hannah did. Plus, my baby starts Kindergarten in a week. We are fitting as much fun into next week as we can!

Hey, when you do your knots how thick do you make your straps?

Good Luck coming up with something for the show. I would love to live close enough to NYC for a day trip!

Hmmm...I don't usually measure whe I make the straps. I'd say they are probably an inch and a half wide. I don't like the straps too wide - KWIM? I probably add 2-3 inches to the length for the knot.
 
He's doing much better. I try to keep in mind he lived more than his first year and a half with absolutely NO rules, especially from a "mommy person", so that's part of his resistence to following thing now. Sometimes it helps my sanity to think this way, sometimes it doesn't!
FWIW, some kids are just really strong willed; and when they hit the twos and threes, feel the need to test every boundary every time they come up against it; even if it's the 300th time that day. (trust me, I know the pain; at 2 my DD stayed in a hallway for over 9 hours because she wouldn't pick up a toy that she threw on the ground) Not saying his first year didn't make it tougher, but it may just be him. Thankfully, he's got parents who give him the consistent boundaries he needs, even when he deoesn't want them. Strong willed (even in the extreme) children become strong leaders, are able to resist peer pressure, etc. Someday this personality trait, if molded well, will serve him and others. Unfortunately, you get the job of molding it.


Here is my second set completed today No modeling yet (I didn't want to press my luck but maybe tomorrow.

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Yeah! Great job!
Would you ladies mind posting your favorite online fabric store? TIA!
I use fabric.com a lot. Very fast shipping, great deals of the day if you sign up for them. I got iridescent silk dupioni for 5.99/yard last month, and it's gorgeous. Plus, free shipping on order over $35, and you can stack discounts.
This is some neat stuff I heard about at the Walter Floriani workshop I went to today. I'm going to use it to put names on the web handles of the grandkids lunch bags. I can't get the webbing under my machine to embroidery it.

Floriani PRESS N BOND®

Use this "no sew" bonding material to adhere patches, appliqués and embroideries to most fabrics without stitching!

Press N Bond withstands laundering and dry cleaning and will create a permanent bond between fabric surfaces when heat is applied. NO sewing is required! Adheres to Vinyl, Polyester, Cotton, Polycotton and most other fabrics
Oh, I hope this works, I can definitely think of uses for it; if you try it let us know, especially after washing.
AHHHH my skirt is DONE!!! It's a mess, tons of mistakes, but I think I'll keep getting better. I really need a ruffler foot. that's my next purchase before I attempt any other twirly anythings!! here are the pics. my daughter was in the back of our truck. ha ha.
IMG_6018.jpg

IMG_6017.jpg
This is great!
Thats a fab skirt, your daughter looks very pleased with it. I haven't attempted a twirl skirt yet as I haven't got a ruffler foot either, I'm doing it all by hand.

I have just finished my 3rd dress....yes I am counting because I still can't believe I'm sewing....nor can the rest of my family

I am getting better, but still making a few mistakes

I made this dress for our breakfast at Crystal Palace in September...cant wait

As you can see my DD4 is loving the modeling
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Would you belive it my DS10 is now getting jelous as I have made dressed for my DD. He wants me to make him a My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Supper sluth Tshirt....argghhh...how am I going to do this...I'm just a beginner

Sam
If you use Heather's applique tute, you could definitely do the super sleuth logo, or the idea for checking out the other board for an iron on version is good, too. Love the outfit, and so well modeled!
that is a great dress! she looks like she loves it! a dress is next on my list. I really want a ruffler foot but am not sure I would even understand how to use the thing! how do you get the fabric you are ruffling to match up w/ /the tier you need to sew it to? w/ hand gathering you make it fit.....ruffler foot??? I don't know!! good luck w/ your sons shirt! I'm sure all the wonderful ladies on here would be able to help.
OK, I do the whole ruffler foot thing using the slow, overrepetitive version. Using Carla's free tute, I learned how to set my foot and machine to get different amounts of ruffling. Then I make sure to leave a pretty long tail of thread on each end and I can always shift a bit if I need to. Also, if it's a simple ruffle, I often do it a bit long and then just cut off the extra. You can ruffle and attach to a base fabric in one step, but I've been too chicken to try it. I'll have to now, though because I just got my fabric to make a petti, and there's no way I'm doing each row of that twice.
Here is a picture of the kind of thread I got. It is called Tiger by Coats.
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It has 6000 yards of thread on the small and I don't even know on the big. Again, $1 a piece. I am thrilled to finally have a good deal in my small valley:banana

Now back to the AK bowling shirt. I did post on facebook that I needed to make a dress for AK and got a bunch of funny responses about why I would need a dress for Alaska.
pretty pretty thread. I love that AK thing; I'd do a smilie, but I'm over the limit on this post.
These look great together, I have that same Pooh fabric, Im planning to use it with a pink check to make up a Daisy Kingdom pattern that calls for this fabric- have you seen it? Its out of print, but on ebay, etc.
I recognize the yellow plaid from the Pooh quilt I just did (I used the pink version) and I own the same multi dot too! They make a cute combo, I wouldnt have thought to put them together.

So I have grand plans for Hannah's baby dedication gown..hee hee. Im so excited, Kira has been helping me choose- or giving me more ideas to make it harder to choose- whichever way you wanna look at it. ;)

and of course these are NOT inexpensive, so in order to help pay for this dress I plan to list some of my other stash fabrics for sale on etsy. Maybe Ill get them posted by the end of the weekend. Im sure Ill be posting some of my Disney stuff.
Um, you'll let us know first, right? right?????????????
Help me design a Super Fabulous Custom for American Girl Place!!!!

DH surprised me this morning by telling me w're going to Chicago for DD's 7th birthday!! Whoohoo!! I've been pestering him for weeks to go. Now I have just 10 days to come up with an AWESOME set for Emily and one of her dolls for when we have lunch at AG Place!! I'm thinking a halter and twirl skirt (like my pink and brown Minnie I did a few weeks ago) but I need fabric suggestions!! I'm thinking pinks black and white!! Help me find some FABULOUS fabrics!!

I would humbly (since you are so way better at this then me) suggest using black and white as the primary. That way if your pinks aren't a perfect match to the pinks there, it won't clash in the photos. Personally, I love MM's ironworks as a black and white print; but you probably have that already.
 


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