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

[*Toadstool*]

Thanks for the quick reply, unfortunatly it is a bog standard sewing machine.....i'm working on DH to get me an embroidery machine.

I've had a look at heatherSue's applique tutorial and I had a do at putting a mickey head on a tshirt......it didn't go well.......looks pretty bad...i'm realy a novice to this sewing thing and I don't think I have the skills for this yet.....

thanks

It is a fairly easy design. Just look at your basic shapes.
If you can find the right color blue shirt then you'd just have to do the design. Have you thought about using an iron on design? You could just print out the ? design and iron it on maybe? I'm sure the gals here can help you if you are having some specific problems with the appliques though. I would suggest using a ball point needle if you are doing it on a t shirt though.

 

[Rymer]

This is just beautiful and i hope you have a new princess soon.


Wow, this is amazing and you are so nice to share how you did it.


Very very good. You have natural talent.

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OMG that is the nicest compliment ever!! WOW thank you...I feel like I totally suck at sewing and make so many mistakes, but I keep trying so that's a good thing! again, thank you. thanks to all you ladies who commented! It sure does make me feel good!!

 

[twob4him]

Tadamom (Amy) I am very sorry for your loss and am praying for you and your friend's family

FABULOUS new creations! You all are such an inspiration daily!

Amy- I am so sorry for your loss and that families.

Here is a skirt I have been working on for Nikki's 10th bday at WDW. We are going to CRT for Breakfast. I still need to make the shirt but I wanted to show you all the skirt.
The embroidery designs are Heather's I LOVE them! Nikki actually sat watching the machine stitch out all 17 of them! She loved seeing them be created. They stitched out perfect! Heather you ROCK!!!!!
There are 3 castles all in different colors, 3 coaches in different color combos, 2 wands, 6 hearts with different sayings and 3 crowns all different. I think that is it...

Once I finish the top I will have her try the whole thing on...

Amazing! I love how you put this together...very creative and I love all of the fabrics and appliques!!!!

Yay! I finally made something for our rapidly approaching trip! It's a little big but hopefully it will fit next year too. I did the pumpkin "by hand" before Heather had hers digitized but she did come out with the cute Boo! design before I stitched up the bodice and it was perfect! I have Mickey pumpkins cut out to put on black tee shirts for the rest of us. Jayden will probably get a skirt out of the black with orange scroll-type fabric. I need to get busy!

This is sooo pretty and bright and twirly! I noticed she has the perfect shoes to go along with the outfit!!!

I did it this way because I wanted my patches to line up vertically. I enjoyed controlling which blocks would be touching each other! So each tier was 8 blocks. All blocks were cut 5 1/2" tall, (I used 1/4" ish seam allowance) the ruffle was just folded over. First tier blocks were cut 7" wide, second tier were 13" wide (I don't remember now why I didn't do 14" but it all worked out in the end), 3rd tier were 26 1/2" and ruffle were 53" (2 26 1/2 stitched together.) That way each blocked lined up with one block. I used 4 prints so each vertical section had one of each and each tier had 2 of each. clear as mud?

Ahhhhhh, the formula!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!! I would love to do this with cupcake and dot fabric!

 

[Sapper383]

It is a fairly easy design. Just look at your basic shapes.
If you can find the right color blue shirt then you'd just have to do the design. Have you thought about using an iron on design? You could just print out the ? design and iron it on maybe? I'm sure the gals here can help you if you are having some specific problems with the appliques though. I would suggest using a ball point needle if you are doing it on a t shirt though.

Thanks again, see I didn't even know you could get different needles

I've just had another look at the tutorial...maybe I'll have another practive tomorrow....I will keep you posted

The worse thing is I feel underpressure to get it looking good, as my DH has specifically asked for this and up until now it's been all about my dd. I think hes feeling a bit left out

 

[Mirb1214]

I did it this way because I wanted my patches to line up vertically. I enjoyed controlling which blocks would be touching each other! So each tier was 8 blocks. All blocks were cut 5 1/2" tall, (I used 1/4" ish seam allowance) the ruffle was just folded over. First tier blocks were cut 7" wide, second tier were 13" wide (I don't remember now why I didn't do 14" but it all worked out in the end), 3rd tier were 26 1/2" and ruffle were 53" (2 26 1/2 stitched together.) That way each blocked lined up with one block. I used 4 prints so each vertical section had one of each and each tier had 2 of each. clear as mud?

Thanks for the formula! I've saved it for my next patchwork!

I finished Hannah's ballet themed outfit! We didn't do a "photoshoot" like the other day, just grabbed a few pictures in the back yard. This was that $2 panel I posted up the other day, I just made the outfit up as I went along! It doesn't show up too well in these pictures, but the purple section has small white dots.

You did a great job on the outfit! And beautiful photos too. . .Have I read that you are also a photographer or did I just dream that up?

Once I finish the top I will have her try the whole thing on...

WOW ; I can't wait to see the complete outfit. The skirt is amazing.

 

[emcreative]

You did a great job on the outfit! And beautiful photos too. . .Have I read that you are also a photographer or did I just dream that up?

Thanks! I used to do photography work for rock bands and magazines (weird combination I know) but these days...I'm mom to five little house elves!

 

[princessmom29]

Ok, here are the promised pics of the fairy dress, plus a couple others I have managed to finish between betting used to "big school" for DD, cheer practice and dance!

This is for Chef Mickey:

And a Star Wars Set

Sorry, my photo skills aren't the best, and the appliques don't show up the best. they are the lego star wars, and are much cuter in person!

 

[woodkins]

****for those of you who go to mlb games****

Other than the teams website, do you have a ticketing site you like to use and trust?

Thanks!

My brother buys NY Yankees tix off of stubhub all the time and gets amazing seats at great prices.
-Krysta

 

[emcreative]

Ok, here are the promised pics of the fairy dress, plus a couple others I have managed to finish between betting used to "big school" for DD, cheer practice and dance!

This is for Chef Mickey:

And a Star Wars Set

Sorry, my photo skills aren't the best, and the appliques don't show up the best. they are the lego star wars, and are much cuter in person!

These are amazing. I love the Star Wars set!!!!

My brother buys NY Yankees tix off of stubhub all the time and gets amazing seats at great prices.
-Krysta

I will go check that out, thank you!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Need help with machine applique. i bought some designs from u know who! on etsy and I have never done anything like this before. Mom printed out the picture on the grid for the applique so I can cut out the pieces of fabric. How exactly do I do that? Do i just cut out the pieces from the print out as a pattern? Trace it and then cut out? So confused here and I need to be ready for Thursday so we can tackle the outfit!

 

[jenb1023]

I finished Hannah's ballet themed outfit! We didn't do a "photoshoot" like the other day, just grabbed a few pictures in the back yard. This was that $2 panel I posted up the other day, I just made the outfit up as I went along! It doesn't show up too well in these pictures, but the purple section has small white dots.

Great use of that panel! I wondered what you would come up with.

Ok, here are the promised pics of the fairy dress, plus a couple others I have managed to finish between betting used to "big school" for DD, cheer practice and dance!

This is for Chef Mickey:

And a Star Wars Set

Sorry, my photo skills aren't the best, and the appliques don't show up the best. they are the lego star wars, and are much cuter in person!

They all look great but I really love the Chef Mickeys set!

 

[princessmom29]

Need help with machine applique. i bought some designs from u know who! on etsy and I have never done anything like this before. Mom printed out the picture on the grid for the applique so I can cut out the pieces of fabric. How exactly do I do that? Do i just cut out the pieces from the print out as a pattern? Trace it and then cut out? So confused here and I need to be ready for Thursday so we can tackle the outfit!

You don't precut the piecs like a hand applique. You lay an uncut piec of fabric on top and allow the machine to stitch the outline. Then take the hoop off the machine and trip really close to the stitching. Put it back and it will zig zag arount the edges in the next step. You do all the fabric pieces like that and then the satin stitching is last. I suggest getting some of the duck bill applique scissors. They have made a huge difference in how close I can trim.

 

[princessmom29]

These are amazing. I love the Star Wars set!!!!



I will go check that out, thank you!

Great use of that panel! I wondered what you would come up with.



They all look great but I really love the Chef Mickeys set!

Thanks guys!!! The Star Wars is the first applique heavy set I have done so I was worried about it!

 

[jenb1023]

Newbie Question!

Do I really need to wash all of my fabric before sewing? It seems to me it would be easier to sew with unwashed fabric because it is unwrinkled and the edges are not frayed so it is easier to measure, cut and match up. However everyone including Carla says to wash it first. What do you pros think?

 

[CastleCreations]

Ok, here are the promised pics of the fairy dress, plus a couple others I have managed to finish between betting used to "big school" for DD, cheer practice and dance!

This is for Chef Mickey:

And a Star Wars Set

Sorry, my photo skills aren't the best, and the appliques don't show up the best. they are the lego star wars, and are much cuter in person!

I bought the same apron fabric...LOL

 

[princessmom29]

I bought the same apron fabric...LOL

I got it at hobby lobby. I find some of my best stuff there!! I didn't even know they had fabric until about 6 months ago!

 

[NaeNae]

Newbie Question!

Do I really need to wash all of my fabric before sewing? It seems to me it would be easier to sew with unwashed fabric because it is unwrinkled and the edges are not frayed so it is easier to measure, cut and match up. However everyone including Carla says to wash it first. What do you pros think?

WASH IT FIRST Always wash your fabric first. That way if it's going to fade or bleed it won't do it on any accompaning fabric. Also if it is going to shrink it's better to do it before than after the garment is sewn and then it's too little.

 

[princessmom29]

WASH IT FIRST Always wash your fabric first. That way if it's going to fade or bleed it won't do it on any accompaning fabric. Also if it is going to shrink it's better to do it before than after the garment is sewn and then it's too little.

I second this!! i learned this lesson the hard way. We had an aline that only got worn once b/c it shrunk. Never again!!

 

[Adi12982]

****for those of you who go to mlb games****

Other than the teams website, do you have a ticketing site you like to use and trust?

Thanks!

Stub Hub - they have a guarantee that all tickets are legit or your money back (or they bring you legit tickets). Anyhow they are good and safe

 

[ireland_nicole]

Ok, here are the promised pics of the fairy dress, plus a couple others I have managed to finish between betting used to "big school" for DD, cheer practice and dance!

This is for Chef Mickey:

And a Star Wars Set

Sorry, my photo skills aren't the best, and the appliques don't show up the best. they are the lego star wars, and are much cuter in person!

Love these! and I have the same apron fabric too- isn't it awesome?

Newbie Question!

Do I really need to wash all of my fabric before sewing? It seems to me it would be easier to sew with unwashed fabric because it is unwrinkled and the edges are not frayed so it is easier to measure, cut and match up. However everyone including Carla says to wash it first. What do you pros think?

I'm in full agreement with the other posters. Yes, always, always wash (washable) fabric first. I usually just wash fabric as soon as I bring it into the house. And I always buy a few inches over what I need as "insurance" against any shrinkage/fraying.