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

[busy mommy]

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 am certainly no expert on appliques, but I am really good at getting material stuck in my machine. Not sure if this is your problem, but whenever I thread my top thread backwards, this always happens to me. Yes, I have done this more than once.

Thanks for the compliments on Maddie's new dress. You all sure know how to make someone's day.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi Heather,

I picked a very complicated tink to start out with and it is kicking my A$$. I use PS4 but it is still coming out poor quality and not picking up the eyes correctly. I am just going to walk away for awhile.

 

[twob4him]

and now, because I love you all so much, I'm sharing with you my latest find!
Here's a hint (and so you know the link is safe to click, lol!:

Enjoy!!
http://www.insidefashion.com/videos/view/3671

Is this not exactly what I was wishing for????????....a backstage pass to Disney's Costuming Dept....and why are those seamstresses not on this thread???hmmmmm????? I sooooo want to walk around and touch all of those dresses......I feel faint

 

[teresajoy]

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!

Well, I figured you could just take a scale into Joann's, and have them unfold it until it reache 1.5 pounds!!! I measured out the bottom tier and ruffle for someone a week or two ago. Unfortunately I didn't write it down, and at the moment I'm being too lazy to find my post again! It was probably in the last thread, if you are feeling ambitious!

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

Seriously, thanks for sharing that!!! I found it fascinating too!

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

Nini

I'm a big fan of useless bits of information!

 

[teresajoy]

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!

I decided to find my measurements. It wasn't too hard to do:

I remeasurd, becasue I knew that last measurement couldn't be right! the bottom layer is 765" (63.75', or probably 64 since my measuring skills could be off a bit) around and a 5" section of the skirt has a 25"double layer of fluff.

Most all of the pettis I get weigh about 1- 1.5 pounds, if that helps at all.

And, can I say that I am in awe of anyone who attempts to make one of these things! It took me forever just to MEASURE it! My arms hurt!

The pettis have two tiers of chiffon attached to a yoke that is about 3" long. The skirts are double layered, and the one I'm holding, which is 15" long measures:

Yoke- 3 1/2" finished length
Tiers- 5.5 " long

fluff-1" long, but it is doubled on each layer, so there are 4 layers of fluff total.

Maybe you can use that to figure out how much yardage you need.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I'm a big fan of useless bits of information!

Did you know, in some cultures, the story Snow White, the dwarves are thieves?

Flamingos can only eat with thier heads upside down?

I read Snapple bottles.

 

[HeatherSue]

Did you know, in some cultures, the story Snow White, the dwarves are thieves?

Flamingos can only eat with thier heads upside down?

I read Snapple bottles.

 

[NiniMorris]

Did you know, in some cultures, the story Snow White, the dwarves are thieves?

Flamingos can only eat with thier heads upside down?

I read Snapple bottles.

I love you!!!!!

Yes, in some cultures the Snow White tale takes a very scary turn...(I somehow managed to remember this in a bit more detail...but did not include the yucky stuff! and believe me some of it is very yucky!) But I had forgotten about the thieves part until I saw your post! One of the useless bits of information I did remember is that Snow White was supposed to be a real princess...can't remember her name, but I think it was her father that banished her, not her evil step mother...

Even when I was a kid I always wondered why did cultures always have Fairy Tales that were scary? I think of Fairy Tales as pleasant, happy ever after stories; but they weren't always that way. They used to be designed to keep kids from roaming away too far from home...so what was wrong with just TELLING them not to go too far?

sorry...back to your regularly scheduled sewing discussions!

Nini

 

[djgeffers1]

I do not know how to sew and after looking at all the beautiful outfits everyone has made makes me wish I did. My daughter is trying her hand at some easy outfits like pillowcase dresses for the girls for our upcoming trip in 3 weeks. One of girls will be dressing as a pirate for MNSSHP , I have seen some really cute pirate costumes on ebay that have corsets. Could one of you wonderful disboutiquers please tell me how to make a corset for her costume ? Is it hard to make ?
Thank you so much for any help you can give a non sewer like myself.

 

[NiniMorris]

Back to sewing...has anyone here tackled a pettiskirt? I've been looking at the instructions. They seem to be involved, but not too difficult. I'm thinking of making a couple for the girls holiday dresses.

Right now, it seems the hardest part will be finding the material....

Ideas or suggestion?

Nini

 

[tadamom]

Could you all please pray for a friend of mine......

About 5 weeks ago I posted on here about a friend of mine that had a heart attack -- she is 34! (if you are FB friend you have seen it there as well)...well her body is overcome with infection now and they have called in her family and friends to tell them that she may not make it much longer. I am still praying that she pulls through this but please pray for her family. Keri has a little boy 5 years old and a 9 month old baby girl. I have no idea how her husband is handling this but please pray for all of them. Thanks!

 

[mom2rtk]

Could you all please pray for a friend of mine......

About 5 weeks ago I posted on here about a friend of mine that had a heart attack -- she is 34! (if you are FB friend you have seen it there as well)...well her body is overcome with infection now and they have called in her family and friends to tell them that she may not make it much longer. I am still praying that she pulls through this but please pray for her family. Keri has a little boy 5 years old and a 9 month old baby girl. I have no idea how her husband is handling this but please pray for all of them. Thanks!

That is amazingly tragic. I will keep them in my prayers.

 

[MommyBoo!]

Could you all please pray for a friend of mine......

About 5 weeks ago I posted on here about a friend of mine that had a heart attack -- she is 34! (if you are FB friend you have seen it there as well)...well her body is overcome with infection now and they have called in her family and friends to tell them that she may not make it much longer. I am still praying that she pulls through this but please pray for her family. Keri has a little boy 5 years old and a 9 month old baby girl. I have no idea how her husband is handling this but please pray for all of them. Thanks!

Prayers being said.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Back to sewing...has anyone here tackled a pettiskirt? I've been looking at the instructions. They seem to be involved, but not too difficult. I'm thinking of making a couple for the girls holiday dresses.

Right now, it seems the hardest part will be finding the material....

Ideas or suggestion?

Nini

Hi Nini:

I've been doing some pettis. They are really easy, just look tough because of all the gathering. I started with this direction and then just sort of modified it to my liking.

http://www.marthastewart.com/articl...03d370a0aRCRD&rsc=comments_tv&comments_page=1

This is for 18 months. But take the waist, times 2. That would be your satin (or whatever you wish to use), then double that measurement for the first layer, double that for the second. The fluff is double that.

PM me and I can you cutting sizes. I ended up making a chart.

 

[GoofyG]

Could you all please pray for a friend of mine......

About 5 weeks ago I posted on here about a friend of mine that had a heart attack -- she is 34! (if you are FB friend you have seen it there as well)...well her body is overcome with infection now and they have called in her family and friends to tell them that she may not make it much longer. I am still praying that she pulls through this but please pray for her family. Keri has a little boy 5 years old and a 9 month old baby girl. I have no idea how her husband is handling this but please pray for all of them. Thanks!

Prayers Being said!

 

[Adi12982]

Could you all please pray for a friend of mine......

About 5 weeks ago I posted on here about a friend of mine that had a heart attack -- she is 34! (if you are FB friend you have seen it there as well)...well her body is overcome with infection now and they have called in her family and friends to tell them that she may not make it much longer. I am still praying that she pulls through this but please pray for her family. Keri has a little boy 5 years old and a 9 month old baby girl. I have no idea how her husband is handling this but please pray for all of them. Thanks!

Prayers being said, sure puts my "problems" into perspective.

 

[3huskymom]

Sorry I've not been around lately.....things have been crazy around here. I need to find the time to catch up.

Can someone please PM me the address for the Liam big give. I have the outfit ready and want to mail it tomorrow. THanks!

 

[MouseTriper]

Could you all please pray for a friend of mine......

About 5 weeks ago I posted on here about a friend of mine that had a heart attack -- she is 34! (if you are FB friend you have seen it there as well)...well her body is overcome with infection now and they have called in her family and friends to tell them that she may not make it much longer. I am still praying that she pulls through this but please pray for her family. Keri has a little boy 5 years old and a 9 month old baby girl. I have no idea how her husband is handling this but please pray for all of them. Thanks!

Oh my goodness, saying prayers right now for this lady and her family. Hugs to you!

 

[MouseTriper]

I lost the quote...but I am also praying for that little girl who has been so sick!! Does anyone know how she is doing??

 

[revrob]

Hey, all! You guys have been really busy! I just wanted to drive by and show you all my latest skirt. I had seen someone post a long while ago that they had made a skirt from a charm pack of fabrics. When I saw this charm pack in a quilt store, I knew I had to make one! Of course, now I need more fabric to make a top. Didn't think that all the way through! ANYWAY, i love the skirt - and once I get the top made up, I'll be anxious for AbbyGrace to wear it this fall!