Disboutiquers Part 17 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[kidneygirl]

My picture isn't there. let me try again.

I LOVE this!!

 

[VBAndrea]

HELP!!!!!

I am in the process of doing my first applique (on a regular sewing machine). I set everything up according to Heather's instructions. I am appliqueing onto a knit shirt and used the stabilizer as suggested. I am sewing along and it is turning out so well, until...... my machine eats the fabric into the area where the needle goes down and pulls up the bobbin thread. It took a good chunk in so upon wrangling it out (which wasn't easy) it left a hole in the shirt. Not a huge deal as I intentionally used an old shirt with a spot on it as I knew something bad was bound to happen (still a little peeved about all the time I spent setting up the applique though).

So how do I prevent this from happening again?

I am trying to remove the plate that cover the feeders to clean it, but low and behold, the screw won't budge. I even tore off a piece of the metal on the screwdriver tip! I am trying to get my cleaning brush in there and have gotten out a few pieces of lint, but I don't feel I can clean it well without getting that plate off. I'm not sure that lint even caused my machine to eat the fabric in the first place, but I figured a good cleaning wouldn't hurt.

Any advice? I have no other black "practice t-shirts" and may resort to making a peasant top so I can applique on a cotton piece that isn't yet sewn into the shirt. I won't be as angry if that gets ruined.

ETA: I don't think I have a ball point needle in (even though I bought them) -- could that be the problem?

ETA: I just bought Carla's Portrait Peasant pattern b/c I am going to that instead of waste t-shirts (though eventually I want to do t-shirts as well). For cottons do I need to use a ballpoint needle for applique or is that just for knits? Sorry, I am clueless with sewing.

 

[minnie2]

i am so FAR behind it is hopeless to catch up!

 

[Mirb1214]

About a pound and a half worth.

At least that's about what they weigh when I ship them out.

Am I "supposed" to know how much that is? You are too funny! I'm going to look for a tutorial later this evening; it may state it on there. I am hoping there's one in the bookmark. I may just decide to order one from you it it takes too much!

 

[Mirb1214]

i am so FAR behind it is hopeless to catch up!

I know, I was successful with keeping up w/ thread 16 but it's really hard work. My keyboard messed up yesterday and I PANICED (that really doesn't look like it's spelt right, but oh well) b/c if I don't check in a least once a day then I feel like I can't get caught up.

 

[2cutekidz]

HELP!!!!!

I am in the process of doing my first applique (on a regular sewing machine). I set everything up according to Heather's instructions. I am appliqueing onto a knit shirt and used the stabilizer as suggested. I am sewing along and it is turning out so well, until...... my machine eats the fabric into the area where the needle goes down and pulls up the bobbin thread. It took a good chunk in so upon wrangling it out (which wasn't easy) it left a hole in the shirt. Not a huge deal as I intentionally used an old shirt with a spot on it as I knew something bad was bound to happen (still a little peeved about all the time I spent setting up the applique though).

So how do I prevent this from happening again?

I am trying to remove the plate that cover the feeders to clean it, but low and behold, the screw won't budge. I even tore off a piece of the metal on the screwdriver tip! I am trying to get my cleaning brush in there and have gotten out a few pieces of lint, but I don't feel I can clean it well without getting that plate off. I'm not sure that lint even caused my machine to eat the fabric in the first place, but I figured a good cleaning wouldn't hurt.

Any advice? I have no other black "practice t-shirts" and may resort to making a peasant top so I can applique on a cotton piece that isn't yet sewn into the shirt. I won't be as angry if that gets ruined.

ETA: I don't think I have a ball point needle in (even though I bought them) -- could that be the problem?

ETA: I just bought Carla's Portrait Peasant pattern b/c I am going to that instead of waste t-shirts (though eventually I want to do t-shirts as well). For cottons do I need to use a ballpoint needle for applique or is that just for knits? Sorry, I am clueless with sewing.

Try using some compressed air to clean your machine until you can get that screw off. Definately use a ball point neede on knits! It makes a difference. You can use your regular needle on regular quilters cotton. Not sure why your machine ate your tee.

 

[tricia]

My picture isn't there. let me try again.

Miss Maddie is adorable. Cute dress too.

UPDATE:

Bryanna's count is up to 400,000! She will hopefully be moved out of ICU monday.



She is still not out of the woods. They are weaning her off of her platlets they were giving herv in the IV. There is talk of removing her spleen, they still don't know what is causing this!

Glad the count is back up, hope they find what is causing this soon.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I see the difference now. Our outfits are boring black and white, no colour but DH won't wear anything with a WOW factor so at least we match. I would love to put red into the outfits and make them pop.

Lori, please PM me I have what we talked about.

I need help digitizing. I keep taking down JPG's and fixing them in PS4 but the design 8 doesn't like the pictures. What is the best kind of picture to start out with?

 

[lovesdumbo]

UPDATE:

Bryanna's count is up to 400,000! She will hopefully be moved out of ICU monday.



She is still not out of the woods. They are weaning her off of her platlets they were giving herv in the IV. There is talk of removing her spleen, they still don't know what is causing this!

Continued prayers for Bryanna and her family! Nice to hear she's doing better but hope they can figure out what's going on and make her 100% better very soon!!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

2nd try...(computer is acting up!)

To those of you who have been in September, can you please give me some advice? We are going to Akershaus for a princess dinner. Our ADR is 5:30. This will be the last week in September.

Nini

I don't think you'd have a problem. We've even gone through Oct. and it's still hot and humid.

So, my american friends. I have a question to ask. I am making up some cards for the Women of Faith conference next year and have run into a spelling dilemma. Most of the cards are for Canadian friends. There are a few though, who are american. The problem is the quotes on them contain the words color and honor. In Canada (and Britain) we spell that colour and honour. My question is this.... Do Americans know that we spell them this way or will they think I've made an error in having them printed?
I hate to have someone think I can't spell (it's my own little pet peeve) but I don't know if they will be seen as a spelling error or just Canadian.
Help!! Thanks!!

I wouldn't think it was spelled wrong. If your concerned, could you maybe in small print somewhere put, crafted in the UK or something similar?

Here are photos of the AK outfits. DH agrees to wear customs if they are subtle and simple.

They are going to make a huge statement together! Everything looks great.

My cleaned up sewing stuff:

I keep waiting for someone to put their room on "Rate my Space". Mine will never be cleaned up! The cat got locked in last night and pulled the rug up in front of the door trying to get out. She woke everyone up at 6am crying! I never thought we'd get her out.

Here are pics of the girls in their Mickey & Minnie Dot dresses. I rec'd so many compliments on them and a couple moms asking where in WDW I bought them. And even a couple telling me I should sell them. WE even were getting compliments on the plane home! The girls wore the pettis until about 2 hrs after breakfast. We had fast passes from DVC for adding on that we got 3 immediate FP which was great on our last couple hours in the park. We went to Monsters Laugh Floor as the last thing we did in the MK before we left and when Marty came out he wanted to talk to a kiddo - Juliet is who they picked! She was so excited. Then they showed me and said " and you brought the queen!" ( I was wearing Joci's tiara because I didn't want it to get squashed in the luggage)
We had a really great last day! And very little rain that day!
The girls & Aunt Leann with Chef Mickey

Glad that DH told me I can take the girls back in May with my friend from work. Amber is 23? and I have been working with her since she was 17. She is so excited to go - she has always offered to be our "babysitter" on trips and DH said he was ok if just the girls went so we are going! Now if I can just keep the secret! We are going to suprise them!

Your dresses are gorgeous. No wonder everyone commented on them. I am hoping to take Kirsta for a couple of days for her Bday the end of January. Not that I can afford it after Xmas. But I have a credit with Southwest and want to use it before I lose it. I hope I can keep a secret. I couldn't keep the Hannah Montana tickets a secret.

I know I'm probably CRAZY for even thinking this. . .but, does anyone know approximately how many yards it takes to make a pettiskirt? I will probably make it about 12 inches long. My dd is turning 4 and I've been making size 5's in SS and Easy fits, if that makes a difference.

Thanks!!

I think it would be about 4 yards with 2 yards for fluff.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

UPDATE:

Bryanna's count is up to 400,000! She will hopefully be moved out of ICU monday.



She is still not out of the woods. They are weaning her off of her platlets they were giving herv in the IV. There is talk of removing her spleen, they still don't know what is causing this!

How Scary. I hope they figure things out soon. Praying for her to get well.

HELP!!!!!

I am in the process of doing my first applique (on a regular sewing machine). I set everything up according to Heather's instructions. I am appliqueing onto a knit shirt and used the stabilizer as suggested. I am sewing along and it is turning out so well, until...... my machine eats the fabric into the area where the needle goes down and pulls up the bobbin thread. It took a good chunk in so upon wrangling it out (which wasn't easy) it left a hole in the shirt. Not a huge deal as I intentionally used an old shirt with a spot on it as I knew something bad was bound to happen (still a little peeved about all the time I spent setting up the applique though).

So how do I prevent this from happening again?

I am trying to remove the plate that cover the feeders to clean it, but low and behold, the screw won't budge. I even tore off a piece of the metal on the screwdriver tip! I am trying to get my cleaning brush in there and have gotten out a few pieces of lint, but I don't feel I can clean it well without getting that plate off. I'm not sure that lint even caused my machine to eat the fabric in the first place, but I figured a good cleaning wouldn't hurt.

Any advice? I have no other black "practice t-shirts" and may resort to making a peasant top so I can applique on a cotton piece that isn't yet sewn into the shirt. I won't be as angry if that gets ruined.

ETA: I don't think I have a ball point needle in (even though I bought them) -- could that be the problem?

ETA: I just bought Carla's Portrait Peasant pattern b/c I am going to that instead of waste t-shirts (though eventually I want to do t-shirts as well). For cottons do I need to use a ballpoint needle for applique or is that just for knits? Sorry, I am clueless with sewing.

I think if it is a thin shirt and your needle is dull it will push the shirt down instead of piercing the fabric.

You need to get ball point needles for the t-shirts and a mulitpack of regular point needles for other fabrics. They come in sizes.

Size 9 is for very sheer fabrics, like batiste or chiffon
Size 11 is for lightweight woven fabrics like broadcloth or taffeta
Size 14 is for medium weight fabrics like linen or heavier quilting cottons I also use this one for Denim that feels thin.
Size 16 is recommended for heavy weight fabrics like denim or canvas


Good Luck with your next project!

 

[tanyaandallie]

You aren't suppose to post links right to Etsy or Ebay. Could you describe it real well?

Thanks!!! The listing describes it as beautiful slate blue and back damask print. It's really really pretty! A beautiful blue. I searched a few of the etsy fabric stores and ebay and couldn't find it. The seller makes some beautiful clothes and has amazing pics!

I would love help finding it if anyone knows where I can find it!

Oh wait - nevermind! I just found it! YAY! It's JenniferPaganelli Pretty Please. So pretty!

 

[NaeNae]

Here are some of the things I learned at the Floriani workshop.

The letter I will always stitch out narrower than shown because of the "pull" of the stitches pulling the material inward.

Digitize outside the edges of the artwork to compensate for the natural pull.

Satin stitches should never be narrower than 1.4-1.6mm.

When digitizing there are 6 possible combination of stitches:
Fill stitch - Fill stitch the stitches should overlap at the edge by a minimum of 1mm. If your design doesn't overlap by that then you can compensate for the pull by floating another sheet of stabilizer under your hoop and slow your machine down.
Fill stitch - Satin stitch You should have a 1mm minimum overlap. Widen the fill stitch to go under the satin.
Fill stitch - Running stitch Fill stitch should overlap by .5mm.
Satin stitch - Satin stitch Stitches should overlap by 1mm or more.
Satin stitch - Running stitch Stitches should overlap by .2-.3mm.
Running stitch - Running stitch Is a spacing issue and should not overlap.

He said you can always compensate for the pull in a design by floating another sheet of stabilizer under your hoop and slowing your machine down.

 

[sheridee32]

Isn't Snow White German? She is usually in Germany at Epcot, or does that really mean anything?

I love that my daughter has Mulan to look up to but she is way more interested in Aurora. I think it is her pink dress.

Snow white orginated in germany her castle is based on the german castles each prince is based on a country

 

[momtoprincess A]

Man you guys have been doing a lot of postings.
Sorry I don't have time right now to go through them all. Weekends are crazy around here.

Anyway I've been sewing the strip twirl skirt that Leslie has on her blog (Thanks Leslie)
I got it all finished last night and am very disappointed. It doesn't look as nice as Leslie's (I didn't really expect it to) but I just looks bulky on Abigail.
I don't know if I did it wrong or if my dd is just too skinny for that style.
Too bad because I got more material to make another.

Oh and my machine died in the middle and I had to dig out my old one. The old one only does straight stitching (no zigzag) and I was going to try an applique on her shirt to match.

 

[HeatherSue]

Thanks!!

OK, I'm on a roll...

Here's an applique shirt (I decided not to ruin it by trying to stitch around the tie) and some shorts. The legs look too skinny for a boy, I think, so I may have to give them to my little cousin. She's a year younger than DS, but pretty much the same size. I cut them the exact same size as I did the Cars shorts, but I must have allowed more on the seam. Oh, well, live and learn.

Love the tie applique! So cute!

This was the design I came up with using a costume pattern for Tink as a base:

I just love that, Marah!

Awwww shucks........... Thanks! I'm not sure my boys would feel that way about it though!

Come on, you know they want a fancy Prince Charming costume!

I just pulled out Sawyer's old Prince Charming costume and the jacket still fits! Yay! The pants are about 4" too short. So, I'll have to make some new ones. He's excited to be Prince Charming at 1900 Park Fare. I better take advantage of it because this may be the last trip where he's willing to wear an outfit like this!

I was there before Katrina and I looooved my visit (well, all except the episode with John Cusack's butt ).

I don't believe I've heard about the episode with John Cusack's butt! I'd love to hear it, though!

At least she gets a pretty outfit!!

Half of me is an ugly fringe dress (and a heroine who abandons her people and dies) and the other half wears a red muumuu (and her only friend is an alien).

How about a brown finged muumuu? It could be GORGEOUS!

I got this:

I've always loved Esmerelda's dress! I've never seen her in the parks, but I'd love to. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my all-time favorites!

I heard rumours that they had stopped having Esmeralda in the parks when they found male guests being too forward with her. She was apparently too sexy! Same rumour says that's why they stopped having Jack Sparrow out there too. Too many Moms making passes at him!!

Heather - I love those new designs you've added for Halloween. I really do need to plan a Halloween trip one of these days!!

So, my american friends. I have a question to ask. I am making up some cards for the Women of Faith conference next year and have run into a spelling dilemma. Most of the cards are for Canadian friends. There are a few though, who are american. The problem is the quotes on them contain the words color and honor. In Canada (and Britain) we spell that colour and honour. My question is this.... Do Americans know that we spell them this way or will they think I've made an error in having them printed?
I hate to have someone think I can't spell (it's my own little pet peeve) but I don't know if they will be seen as a spelling error or just Canadian.
Help!! Thanks!!

Seriously, Esmerelda was too sexy? Have they taken a look at Jasmine lately? She's practically nekkid!

Thanks for the compliments ont he Halloween designs. Marah helped me with them!

You are all going to look awesome together in those outfits! I love them!

HELP me before I jump out the window...

I have a Futura Emb Machine and it uses the .fut extension for designs. I have been trying to use .pes designs on it but there is a marked difference in the quality of the designs - trailing stitches and stuff like that.

Anyone have the Futura or experience using other file types that could help me understand which ones I can use with this machine? Usually the ones I download have .hus or .p something else but they don't want to work so well. I have never found a .fut file for sale.

Can you help me understand this? I have googled my ears off and I still don't have a clue and the book that came with this doesn't tell me what I can use and what I can't use.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

I haven't made it to the end of the thread, so this might have been answered already. But, I've had several people tell me that DST works best for the Futura. If you need me to resend any of the designs you've bought in DST, just let me know!

Glad that DH told me I can take the girls back in May with my friend from work. Amber is 23? and I have been working with her since she was 17. She is so excited to go - she has always offered to be our "babysitter" on trips and DH said he was ok if just the girls went so we are going! Now if I can just keep the secret! We are going to suprise them!

No making excuses for your crown wearing! Embrace your crown! I LOVE those Minnie dot dresses. I can believe they got a lot of attention in those. Just gorgeous!

 

[NiniMorris]

Snow white orginated in germany her castle is based on the german castles each prince is based on a country

There is a section of Bavaria that was once heavy into mining. There are seven hills (I call them mountains!) that were primarily used. They used short people 'dwarfs' in the mines because that way they didn't have to dig the shafts so deep.

I can't remember the historical significance of the mirror, except there was a large gilded mirror that once hung in King Ludwig's Castle (which the Disney people used as their inspiration of the castle in WDW). And there was something about the apple...but that one is lost on me as well.

We were stationed in Bavaria, Germany for three years about 25 years ago. The Armed Forces Network had a special on the historical significance of various fairy tales that had German backgrounds. Unfortunately I can't remember all the details, but the one thing that stood out was that the Snow White we have come to know and love as Disney was put together from several different tales. But that almost all the parts had basis in historical fact.

That is my trivia contribution for the day!

Nini

 

[HeatherSue]

I would think that if that were true about Esmerelda, then we wouldn't have Jasmine walking around the parks or Pocahontas! I'm only baseing that on my husband's reaction though!

So true! I forgot that Henry really likes Pocahontas, too.

My picture isn't there. let me try again.

That is absolutely adorable!! So is your DD!!

Can't wait for that! Will you go see the Toy Story 1 & 2 double feature in 3D that is coming out I think around the holidays?

I really want to take Sawyer to that! He LOVES Toy Story! So do I!

UPDATE:

Bryanna's count is up to 400,000! She will hopefully be moved out of ICU monday.



She is still not out of the woods. They are weaning her off of her platlets they were giving herv in the IV. There is talk of removing her spleen, they still don't know what is causing this!

I'm so glad it's looking better. I'll keep praying that she gets better and they find some answers soon.

Am I "supposed" to know how much that is? You are too funny! I'm going to look for a tutorial later this evening; it may state it on there. I am hoping there's one in the bookmark. I may just decide to order one from you it it takes too much!

Just go to JoAnn and when you get to the cutting table say "I'd like 1 1/2 pounds, please." I'm sure they'll know just how much that is! I know the "friendly" ladies at our JoAnn would be more than happy if you did that (most of them are SO not friendly)!

I see the difference now. Our outfits are boring black and white, no colour but DH won't wear anything with a WOW factor so at least we match. I would love to put red into the outfits and make them pop.

Lori, please PM me I have what we talked about.

I need help digitizing. I keep taking down JPG's and fixing them in PS4 but the design 8 doesn't like the pictures. What is the best kind of picture to start out with?

The difference in what? I think your outfits look great!

I use Paint Shop Pro XI to fix my images before I digitize. I haven't noticed that any file type works any better than others.

Here are some of the things I learned at the Floriani workshop.

The letter I will always stitch out narrower than shown because of the "pull" of the stitches pulling the material inward.

Digitize outside the edges of the artwork to compensate for the natural pull.

Satin stitches should never be narrower than 1.4-1.6mm.

When digitizing there are 6 possible combination of stitches:
Fill stitch - Fill stitch the stitches should overlap at the edge by a minimum of 1mm. If your design doesn't overlap by that then you can compensate for the pull by floating another sheet of stabilizer under your hoop and slow your machine down.
Fill stitch - Satin stitch You should have a 1mm minimum overlap. Widen the fill stitch to go under the satin.
Fill stitch - Running stitch Fill stitch should overlap by .5mm.
Satin stitch - Satin stitch Stitches should overlap by 1mm or more.
Satin stitch - Running stitch Stitches should overlap by .2-.3mm.
Running stitch - Running stitch Is a spacing issue and should not overlap.

He said you can always compensate for the pull in a design by floating another sheet of stabilizer under your hoop and slowing your machine down.

Thank you! I never realized that speed would change the pull compensation! Very interesting!

 

[HeatherSue]

There is a section of Bavaria that was once heavy into mining. There are seven hills (I call them mountains!) that were primarily used. They used short people 'dwarfs' in the mines because that way they didn't have to dig the shafts so deep.

I can't remember the historical significance of the mirror, except there was a large gilded mirror that once hung in King Ludwig's Castle (which the Disney people used as their inspiration of the castle in WDW). And there was something about the apple...but that one is lost on me as well.

We were stationed in Bavaria, Germany for three years about 25 years ago. The Armed Forces Network had a special on the historical significance of various fairy tales that had German backgrounds. Unfortunately I can't remember all the details, but the one thing that stood out was that the Snow White we have come to know and love as Disney was put together from several different tales. But that almost all the parts had basis in historical fact.

That is my trivia contribution for the day!

Nini

How interesting! I never know that!

 

[NiniMorris]

How interesting! I never know that!

Yeah, I full of useless bits of information like that!

Nini