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

[minnie2]

Thank you Leslie, Carla C., and Heather.

The skirt is from Leslie's stripwork tutorial. The only thing I did different was to leave the under layer longer b/c I wanted some black to show. I am thrilled with it! Only minor problem was I didn't make the eleastic tight enough so after photos I tightened it up and sewed it back shut. After I hand sewed it shut I realized I tightened it with a twist in the elastic -- grrrrrr!!!! Now I have to undo it and fix it again. My dd is just too skinny. I used size 4 elastic measurements as she's almost 6 years old. Oh well.

The top is the portrait peasant and gosh was it easy to sew up -- do love Carla's patterns! I can't wait to make some dresses or more shirts since it was so easy.

And Heather gets credit for teaching me applique -- though by the looks of it I obviously need lots more practice. I am also having problems with some threads loosening even though I backstitched

I also attempted matching ruffled socks --didn't work so the poor girl gets to be barefoot.

And sorry for the crappy photos -- I'm hating this camera more and more and it was really overcast out as well (and nearing dusk). DD would also only try the outfit on providing I would not comb her hair

Guess she didn't like my hairbow and decided to create one of her own:

And with dear brother -- poor kid hasn't gotten a thing made for him yet and he keeps asking.

Great job I love the ruffle!

Hey guys. I have a question. I am making Violette a Minnie outfit and I am using Carla's easyfit to make some bloomers out of eyelet material. Can anyone tell me how to add the elastic to the bottom to create a ruffled hem? They have a scalloped edge on the bottom, so I can't just fold them like I normally would for bloomers. Thanks

Steph and Shannon beat me to it

Marlo, I made Megan an outfit with that butterfly fabric, it is a favorite of mine. I love how you did the bow, my bows always turn out wonky.

SSHH don't look to close I made the bow a little wide and it is a tad wonky but I figure it is hidden under her arms.. Next time I will make it not as wide.
Yeah I LOVE this materiel. I wanna see Megan's outfit with it! My niece told me the other day she wanted something with butterflies and she liked the richer tones so I thought this was perfect. I can't wait to see her in it!

 

[VBAndrea]

A couple of questions:

1. When making knotted ties for a jumper how large do you make the button holes? I want to make a Simply Sweet only use knotted ties instead of elastic straps. I am assuming I would make the straps about the same size as what is recommended for the elastic straps????? I've seen this done for Vidas as well and since I now have my pattern that will be an upcoming venture as well.

2. How do you go about making a peasant top with long sleeves that have elastic above the elbows and hems at the wrist (instead of elastic)? I saw a pattern on YCMT but I would think I should just be able to adapt the portrait peasant.

Thanks in advance for any help/advice!

 

[busy mommy]

Andrea, your halloween outfit is so cute. Sorry I lost my quote.


For those of you who buy Carla C. (i.e. everyone on here) do you prefer going through ycmt or etsy? I've always bought through ycmt because I like the online library. I am afraid I may lose one on my computer. How do etsy patterns work, or should I just ask Carla? I am planning on buying a few new patterns today and just wanted some opinions.

I finished a new outfit for Maddie yesterday. I have a picture and will post soon.

 

[busy mommy]

Maddie will wear this at Mickey's Backyard Barbeque.

 

[revrob]

Andrea, your halloween outfit is so cute. Sorry I lost my quote.


For those of you who buy Carla C. (i.e. everyone on here) do you prefer going through ycmt or etsy? I've always bought through ycmt because I like the online library. I am afraid I may lose one on my computer. How do etsy patterns work, or should I just ask Carla? I am planning on buying a few new patterns today and just wanted some opinions.

I finished a new outfit for Maddie yesterday. I have a picture and will post soon.

I think it's really a matter of personal choice. I have a folder in my documents that has all of my e-patterns in it. I just make sure that I download directly to that folder so that I don't "lose" it. It works well for me. I do understand the value of the library, though.

Maddie will wear this at Mickey's Backyard Barbeque.

That is CUTE!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I finally got my head together a bit and realized how lucky I am to have my job. It doesn't mean that when I want to sew, I resent my work, but I am blessed.

We have a cat at work that I get to pet, the grounds are beautiful, I have windows to look out. I get to go outside and no one really bothers me.

I end up not wanting to go when I have things to do at home. It is a seasonal job and even the owners are in countdown mode.

I will miss my job but enjoy having the time at home once again.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Maddie will wear this at Mickey's Backyard Barbeque.

cute! love the red and white checkered pattern

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

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!

I LOVE this! Great job!

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 directions. I will definitely have to try this! I may even try this for a skirt. Will it work?

Here is a Chip and Dale dress I made for our dinner at the Garden Grill, I love this pattern ( my 3rd dress now) and I am getting faster and better each time...thanks guys

This fabric is so fun!!!

So cute!! DD3 was a pink poodle her first halloween, so that theme is near and dear!! Her's a pic

My DD was a pink poodle for her first halloween. It was a different costume than your DD's but one of my favorites. Sorry, I don't have pics of it on this computer. In fact, i loved it so much that we also had the same pink poodle party for her first birthday.

I used the tween flare skirt pattern (bought it on etsy, but you can get it on youcanmakethis) to make Tessa an Ariel skirt. She wanted an actual tail, but I was hoping to make something that she could wear outside of Disney! I found this fabric a while back on clearance at JoAnn and immediately knew I would be making something Ariel-ish with it.


Here's what I came up with.

I found the sparkly tank top that matched it perfectly at KMart!

I love that ariel fabric!! This is a great outfit!!!!

Well, I have been trying to get some things accomplished but I have not been very successful. I have been reading a blog perhaps you have read it before? It is nieniedialogues.com

Anyways, I love all the latest creations. Very beautiful all of them.

I need some help from Karen, The Queen of the Cricut!

KAREN!

Sorry to summons you so loudly, but I am having difficulty with my Cricut and I need to finish this project and get it cleaned off my Kitchen Table

I was trying to make this

I was using the Cricut and everything was going along quite well I cut out all of the items you see there.

Then it started doing this.

I have tried cutting other numbers, I have changed the blade, I turned the pressure down.

Can you offer me any suggestions?

I am not karen but I have a cricut expression and more carts than I care to admit. Anyhow, this was happening to me and I tried changing my blade, mat, cleaning out my machine, adjusting the dials, etc. It just kept ripping no matter what I did. I finally called cricut and told them my problem. They said it sounds like the black blade housing was broken and sent me a brand new cricut expression no charge! Talk about excellent customer service!!!! My new one works perfectly!!!!


I am getting ready to attempt my first portrait peasant shirts today. Wish me luck! I must admit, I felt a little overwhelmed when I first opened up the pattern because it just looks like a lot of information, but I am encouraged because you all keep saying it is easy. I hope it is for me too. I need them to go together quickly so we leave in a little over a week and I still have to make the shirts plus a cindy outfit and lots of hairbows!!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!

 

[karebear1]

DreamerWisher..... did you get the cricut problem solved???

 

[DisneyAngel83]

I wanted to share this link with you guys:
http://www.disneyventures.com/

It's a new website with finished trip reports. This way, you can go there and search through trip reports by the date of the trip and you will know that they are done (no disappointing 1/2 trip reports. Yeah, I mean you DisUnc).

So far, there are only two trip reports- mine and the person who started the website. But, she wanted me to ask my friends to add theirs, too. So, contact her if you're interested. I think it could be a really neat site!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to thank Heather for agreeing to be one of the first reports on my site and thank her for putting the info about my site on this thread!

I wanted to let anyone know who is interested in putting their finished reports up that you have a few options about how we can put it up. The first is to simply upload your report in a Word format directly to my website (added today). Just click on Report Submissions at the top of the page and upload. The second is to email it to laura@disneyventures.com
The third is to direct me to your already posted, completed report here on the boards and I will insert it myself!

On an nonrelated note: I have been looking at all your wonderful clothes and even though I don't have kids I think they are just amazing! My Mom and Grandmother sew and so I know how much work goes into these things. Please keep up the good work and someday when I have kids I might be coming over here to ask questions!

 

[angel23321]

Need some help!! I'm up north at my MIL's and she has an embroidery machine that she is playing around with. She's having some trouble appliqueing (just an initial) on a tee because of the extra bulk outside the hoop. It's causing the hoop to not lay as flat as it should. Is there any other way to fix that besides opening a side seam? Her designs are puckering a bit too, what kind of stabilizer should she be using? (She's just using adhesive and cut away right now.) Any help would be appreciated!!

Hoop the shirt and then pull the fabric up and around on top. There will be a lot of fabric depending on the size of the shirt. What I do is take hair clips and clip the fabric together around the hoop so it stays out of the way. You will still need to watch it closely though so it doesn't get sewed to the shirt (done that before).

 

[ireland_nicole]

I finally got my head together a bit and realized how lucky I am to have my job. It doesn't mean that when I want to sew, I resent my work, but I am blessed.

We have a cat at work that I get to pet, the grounds are beautiful, I have windows to look out. I get to go outside and no one really bothers me.

I end up not wanting to go when I have things to do at home. It is a seasonal job and even the owners are in countdown mode.

I will miss my job but enjoy having the time at home once again.

Hey Y'all, I'm trying to come up with a design for Disney's new Christmas Carol movie; it comes out in early November, and between that and Princess and the Frog I gotta get crackin'. I've seen some of y'alls great ideas for Tiana (esp. Lisa's holy cow if I only had 1/10 the talent) but I'm wondering if anybody has any thoughts about Christmas Carol. I'm sitting around obsessing about a job, I figure I might as well get some sewing done LOL.

 

[midatlanticpower]

Hi all

Hubby agreed to let me get the machine from HSN yay....but does anyone have a discount code? LOL He gave me a limit and that will help!!!!

Thanks in advance!
Missy

 

[Marianne0310]

Hi,

I have used www.naughtycodes.com C56574 and saved $75. first time buyer of HSN. Naughty Codes has many codes for HSN discounts if this is not your first purchase.

Hope this helps,
Marianne

 

[Adi12982]

I have been lurking the last few weeks, just wait for school to start so I have time to sew We start next Tuesday, so I am excited
Anyway! I love all the fun stuff you guys are posting and I am see a ton of patterns I need to add to my wish list.
My question tonight is... anyone have a good (easy) pattern for a fleece jumper? In the last JoAnn flyer I got I saw a pic of a New Look pattern (6639)

its a cute, basic looking fleece jumper and I want to make something along those lines. I was wondering if you think I could get close with the A-line? Would that work in fleece and what modifications would I want to make? I love the e-patterns and am a bit afraid of trying a traditional pattern, but maybe I am ready. I love the idea of some fleece dress jumpers for DD.
Thanks.

I think you could use the A-line OR modify the skirt part of the simply sweet (or stripwork if that is what you have) - I think you could do the SS/SWJ bodice, and then make an A-line type skirt piece

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

DreamerWisher..... did you get the cricut problem solved???

I had to work this morning and I just finished my Salad. I am going to try some different paper right now and see if that paper tears.

I am also going to turn down the pressure.

Hope I didn't break it! Mine is a Little Bug and I have had it for 2 years now and so it isn't under warranty.

 

[minnie2]

Maddie will wear this at Mickey's Backyard Barbeque.

Super cute!!!!!


HELP PLEASE!!!!

I am looking for a god Indiana Jones Mickey image to applique on a shirt for my son. I can't find a good one. Any help would be VERY appreciated.

If it helps it is my birthday

 

[Mirb1214]

A couple of questions:

1. When making knotted ties for a jumper how large do you make the button holes? I want to make a Simply Sweet only use knotted ties instead of elastic straps. I am assuming I would make the straps about the same size as what is recommended for the elastic straps????? I've seen this done for Vidas as well and since I now have my pattern that will be an upcoming venture as well.

2. How do you go about making a peasant top with long sleeves that have elastic above the elbows and hems at the wrist (instead of elastic)? I saw a pattern on YCMT but I would think I should just be able to adapt the portrait peasant.

Thanks in advance for any help/advice!

2. I am in the process of doing this exact same thing. I've only got the material cut at the moment but am planning on getting it completed this weekend. I hope it turns out like I want in my head.

Maddie will wear this at Mickey's Backyard Barbeque.

This is absolutely precious. Your daughter is too!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Thank you to everyone who offered suggestions for my Cricut problem. I turned down the pressure and it isn't tearing the paper now.

 

[Adi12982]

Thank you to everyone who offered suggestions for my Cricut problem. I turned down the pressure and it isn't tearing the paper now.

YEAY - my suggestion worked It was what worked when I had the same problem