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

[MinnieVanMom]

For those with the Brother PE700II...what materials will I need when Igor finally arrives?

I bought the plastic prewound bobbins, a gross of them. I also ordered the 61 threads with holder and then the Brother Disney colours thread. I need a good pair of little curved scissors to cut close on applique. I go thru a ton of stabilizer and I feel I need different kinds like solvy and some sticky for towels.

Finally a huge amount of patience. Either that or a glass of wine to go with my whine!

Congrats on Igor and that is the perfect name.

 

[Miz Diz]

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

Also - Anyone know what the difference between the Brother 700ii and the 750D? I know the D has Disney - just wondering why so many have opted for the 700ii over that one. I'm looking at embroidery machines now.

 

[emcreative]

I should have also added...is there a good place from which to order the accessories?

 

[Miz Diz]

I have never seen him get dressed quicker in the morning and he even refused to change for soccer practice (though regular shorts are technically a no-no).

So cute!
My ds has been asking me to make him something, but he is 8 and I can't come up with any ideas for him. I made him the pirate mickey applique shirt for our last Disney trip and he loved that.

Please ignore the lines. DS has taken my sewing marker so I used permanent as this was a test.

I think it looks good!
I use crayola washable markers on my fabric.

Here's the Vida I made for my tomboy's first day of school. She'll wear a dress as long as she likes the fabrics.

So cute! My dd also does not like wearing dresses. She is 4. They had pirate week in pre-k last week. She refused to wear her Capt Elizabeth Swann costume and I gave in and let her wear her brothers old pirate costume that has bones on it. It was big on her, but I pinned it a little.

I finally decided to buy the Carla C a-line. I felt guilty doing it, because I have another a-line pattern that is supposed to be so easy. I am so glad I did.

Cute dress! I bought some patterns, but I think I'm going to buy a CarlaC since her instructions are supposed to be so good.

 

[emcreative]

Don't sell yourself short! Digitizing is NOT easy! It really is a developed skill that takes lots and lots of practice and patience to develop. It certainly isn't something that someone can just turn on a computer and do. I've owned digitizing software for well over a year and I still am not confident enough to actually use my designs (except for wording which is autodigitized and a few single layer appliques).



I don't have that machine - but I can tell you that you're going to need stabilizer (cut away and tear away) and embroidery thread. Lots and lots of embroidery thread! Bobbin thread.

Shannon, what software are y'all using? I'm no where near even THINKING about anything like this (and I'm way too comfortable using Heather's pretty designs) I'm just curious!

I have tear away I use right now, what is the cut away for? Or a better question would be why do I need both types?

 

[VBAndrea]

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

Also - Anyone know what the difference between the Brother 700ii and the 750D? I know the D has Disney - just wondering why so many have opted for the 700ii over that one. I'm looking at embroidery machines now.

I just made the portrait peasant shirt and if that's the pattern you are talking about setting the sleeves was a breeze. It went together very quickly as well, and I am far from an expert -- I'm very novice but the YCMT patterns are making me feel like someday I could sell something!

So cute!
My ds has been asking me to make him something, but he is 8 and I can't come up with any ideas for him. I made him the pirate mickey applique shirt for our last Disney trip and he loved that.

I use crayola washable markers on my fabric.

DS kept asking me why I was making dd things and not him. I really tried to make him a pair of flannel Thomas pj pants but the store only has about 1.25 yards left on the bolt and I needed a yard more. My ds is 7.5 years but he still LOVES Thomas. I'm going to purchase some other Thomas material and make him another simple t-shirt. You only need a wee bit of fabric to do what I did. And I found some inexpensive t-s at Walmart that are OK quality and I like a bit better than what you can get at the craft stores.

I never ever thought of using crayola washable markers -- you are brilliant!!!! We have a set that has every color under the sun and dd has proven that they do indeed wash out very well. Excellent idea

And who was it that was looking for the stuck out tongue? There is indeed one

 

[lovesdumbo]

Really cute! I love those fabrics!

Thanks!

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

Also - Anyone know what the difference between the Brother 700ii and the 750D? I know the D has Disney - just wondering why so many have opted for the 700ii over that one. I'm looking at embroidery machines now.

The portrait peasant doesn't have set in sleeves! You sew the sleeves on with simple straight seams then you sew up the sleeve and side seam. VERY easy!!!! Carla's tunic also doesn't have set in sleeves. Her bowling shirt does but her instructions are so good I bet they would be better than a class!

So cute!
My ds has been asking me to make him something, but he is 8 and I can't come up with any ideas for him. I made him the pirate mickey applique shirt for our last Disney trip and he loved that.

I think it looks good!
I use crayola washable markers on my fabric.

So cute! My dd also does not like wearing dresses. She is 4. They had pirate week in pre-k last week. She refused to wear her Capt Elizabeth Swann costume and I gave in and let her wear her brothers old pirate costume that has bones on it. It was big on her, but I pinned it a little.


Cute dress! I bought some patterns, but I think I'm going to buy a CarlaC since her instructions are supposed to be so good.

My DS (8) is more interested in my sewing than my girls. I've made him several bowling shirts, applique T's and PJ's-easy fit pants with applique Ts.

Thanks for the compliments on the dress. My little tomboy was a late talker-her first multi word sentence at 2 years was "no pink pants". When she was 4 she wore mostly black. She's really broadened her clothing and color choices now that she's nearly 7. She'll even wear hot pink now-no light pink still.

You'll love Carla's patterns!

 

[busy mommy]

That is adorable! Is Aurora from a pillowcase? If so, what size did you make the a-line?

Yes, this is a pillowcase. I made a size one. She actually measures size 1/2, but I want to be able to put a shirt underneath if it is cool. And I really am hoping she will grow one day. She fell off the growth chart at her last checkup. I promise I feed her.



ADR's are made. The family is going to Chef Mickey's for breakfast, 1900 Park Fare for dinner, and Mickey's Bakyard BBQ. Maddie and I are also going to Akershus. The others would rather play at the park. That sounded great to me. The rest of our meals will probably be spent at our camper. Crockpot will come in handy that week.

 

[busy mommy]

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

Definitely get the peasant shirt. It was one of the first things I made. I don't think you need a class. Just buy Carla C patterns. She is very thorough.

 

[carrie6466]

I need to go to bed soon. I have to wake up at 5:00 for ADR's. For those of you who have used the website to make ADR's, is it easy?

I tried to use the website on Friday to make them and it wasn't working, I ended up having to call on the phone. It made the first two ressies just fine and then kept telling me I had an invalid name when I tried to make the third one. The CM I spoke to said they had been having some problems that day, so maybe it's fixed by now.

Theresa: My son turned 20 in May. My daughter turned 6 in June.

 

[busy mommy]

PLEASE report back on your ADRs and how it went. Practice tonight making some so you get the hang of the on-line system (just don't follow it through to completion). I make mine Monday morning. Let me know what you get and what kind of luck you have. I am so worried about getting 1900PF on the night I want, but there was availablity the weekend before so I'm semi-hopeful. I just worry about all the people like you who have a day or several days jump on me. Good luck getting everything you want! I'm sure you have some princess meals planned for Miss Maddie [/QUOTE]

ADR's weren't too hard. When I made our reservations, I was told I could make online reservations at 5am central time. The system doesn't update until 6am, or at least it didn't this morning. You shouldn't have any problem with 1900 PF. That was actually the only reservation that I got that was exactly when I wanted it. But we were very flexible with our times and days, so we were able to get everything we wanted. Good luck tomorrow morning!

 

[revrob]

Shannon, what software are y'all using? I'm no where near even THINKING about anything like this (and I'm way too comfortable using Heather's pretty designs) I'm just curious!

I have tear away I use right now, what is the cut away for? Or a better question would be why do I need both types?

I have embird. I bought a tutorial to learn to digitize and it has been helpful, it just seems that to make a design look great, there are a lot of little things that you have to learn the hard way.

You will want to use different types of stabilizers for different types of projects. Let me see if I can find the link to a workbook that explains the different types and when to use them. Off the top of my head - tear away is ok for woven cottons, but isn't the best for knits. For tshirts (or other knits) you need to use a cut away stabilizer because the fabric is not stable enough to support the design after it is stitched without a stabilizer that remains on the fabric. There is a huge list of stabilizer types and uses, but for most general uses, tear away and cut away will cover it.

http://www.rnkdistributing.com/FlorianiWorkbookStabilizer.pdf

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

Also - Anyone know what the difference between the Brother 700ii and the 750D? I know the D has Disney - just wondering why so many have opted for the 700ii over that one. I'm looking at embroidery machines now.

I thought to answer the 2nd part of your question. I didn't get the 700ii because I have 2 sewing machines already. I want just an embroidery machine and nothing else. Both do about the same thing however with the D doing prebuilt in disney. They both can use the USB and the hoop size on both is 5X7. I believe in the future the standard will be 6X10 and wish I had the $ to buy a 6X10 hoop area.

 

[tricia]

Please ignore the lines. DS has taken my sewing marker so I used permanent as this was a test.

Pathetic that it took 8 hours to figure out how to do this

Great Job April!!!!

Here's the Vida I made for my tomboy's first day of school. She'll wear a dress as long as she likes the fabrics. She LOVES dogs so she loved the dog fabric that I got from fabricsgalore but I was worried she wouldn't like the floral that I got at JoAnns but she loved that too.

Really cute. Love the colour combination.

I finally decided to buy the Carla C a-line. I felt guilty doing it, because I have another a-line pattern that is supposed to be so easy. I am so glad I did. Cutting out the pattern and making the dress took me about two hours. The other one would take me all day. Here is Maddie in her new dress. Sleeping beauty is her favorite princess.

I need to go to bed soon. I have to wake up at 5:00 for ADR's. For those of you who have used the website to make ADR's, is it easy?

Great Idea, I think I have a Mickey Pillowcase to use for an A-Line for my little cousin.

 

[VBAndrea]

ADR's weren't too hard. When I made our reservations, I was told I could make online reservations at 5am central time. The system doesn't update until 6am, or at least it didn't this morning. You shouldn't have any problem with 1900 PF. That was actually the only reservation that I got that was exactly when I wanted it. But we were very flexible with our times and days, so we were able to get everything we wanted. Good luck tomorrow morning!

I'm really picky on the dates I want things. I want 1900PF our 1st night, but I am not too picky on the time so hopefully that will work. My dd now informed me she wants CP so I'd love to do that for an 8am breakfast, but fear that might be hard to get. Even though it's a last minute add on, I may try for that first. If not I will do a lunch and don't care so much about the time, but do re: dates.

I also want a Tusker breakfast and would love first thing. We're hopefully doing a Coral Reef lunch and I don't think that will be a problem and an Akershus dinner -- not picky on time, but am on date.

I'm also going to do a Boma dinner our last hotel night b/c it sounds good and b/c I need one more TS for the dining plan (we don't qualify for free dining). Haven't decided on our CS meals yet but since ressies aren't required I have time for that.

The crappiest thing is since dd wants CP I will now have to make a Pooh dress. NOT in my original plans Oh well, I have time.

I'm glad you had success and hope for the same for me tomorrow. I have also heard there have been some problems with on-line adrs but it sounds like it's been ironed out.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Oh man! That's much worse! No, this was a pink UF Gators fabric--was all over town the beginning of the summer, then when I was ready for it nowhere to be found. I went to Gainesville & bought all they had.



Where do you buy that? It's certainly worth a try. Thanks!

You should be able to get it at the grocery store. I've seen in JoAnnes and Hancocks in the past. Although I haven't looked lately. You want to look for the "Stain Devils". It even works on old stains.

Here's the link:

http://www.carbona.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=4

You can find the "Sold At" on the left side.

 

[adoptionmomma4]

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

I made my first portrait peasant dress on Monday. It was so much fun and very easy to make. I will admit that sleeves scare me! But these went together so nicely and turned out adorable. I have made 4 more peasant dresses since Monday and I can now make one in a little over an hour. I can't believe I waited 2 years to make this pattern.

 

[Miz Diz]

I just made the portrait peasant shirt and if that's the pattern you are talking about setting the sleeves was a breeze.

I never ever thought of using crayola washable markers -- you are brilliant!!!! We have a set that has every color under the sun and dd has proven that they do indeed wash out very well. Excellent idea

Thanks on the sleeves.
The crayola is not such a brilliant idea as desperate one. My dd kept getting ahold of my marking pencil and the closest thing to me was her washable marker. I figured why not?

My little tomboy was a late talker-her first multi word sentence at 2 years was "no pink pants".

My dd does not like pink. I can get her to wear a dress if it is blue. Our last trip, I managed to convince her to wear an Aurora dress (there may have been some tears involved on my side and hers ) and Tinkerbell. I took as many pics as I could of her in that Aurora dress. She wanted to take it off as soon as our CRT breakfast was over. Same with Tink. As soon as we got a pic with her, she wanted to take the dress off.

I made my first portrait peasant dress on Monday. It was so much fun and very easy to make. I will admit that sleeves scare me! But these went together so nicely and turned out adorable. I have made 4 more peasant dresses since Monday and I can now make one in a little over an hour. I can't believe I waited 2 years to make this pattern.

Thanks! I'm definitely going to get that pattern.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Please ignore the lines. DS has taken my sewing marker so I used permanent as this was a test.

Pathetic that it took 8 hours to figure out how to do this

Great job! Honestly April, I haven't had a TBI, and trust, me, I couldn't have done that even in 20 hours (and I used to be smart)

Enabler Alert!!

I was just in JoAnn Fabrics, they have a new collection of belt webbing, ribbon, trims and a new trim with cutouts hanging from it, in the Disney designs. I'd love to come up with something to use the trims on.

They also have some great new appliques!!

Sally

These are gorgeous, although very pricey; but what bummed me out is that the label says they are intended for garment embellishment, but then gives absolutely NO care instructions; what's with that???????

Applique question:

When doing T's by "hand" using a satin stitch do you use Solvy on top of the design? If so what do you use? Solvy, Super Solvy, or Ultra Solvy?

Thanks!!!!

I don't use the solvy on t's; just on towels and stuff

Well, the girls did a half decent job cleaning their room yesterday, and since we had to go out today to do school shopping I surprised them with this:

Yes, she finally got to see the movie! I told her I was just having her wear the tunic because it was new and she hadn't gotten to wear it yet. They were all surprised when we pulled up and it was "Ponyo!" finally showing in our town. They did really like the movie. It was adorable, though "Spirited Away" is still my favorite!

A few more random shots...thought y'all might get a kick out of how my diva dressed herself today, complete with matching purse, clip in pink and black hair streak and and sparkling shoes:

In case you missed it before, here's almost a shot of the back (and I just think it's cute how Emmy and Hannah were walking):

Woohoo! The girls all look adorable; glad y'all had a great time!

Here's the Vida I made for my tomboy's first day of school. She'll wear a dress as long as she likes the fabrics. She LOVES dogs so she loved the dog fabric that I got from fabricsgalore but I was worried she wouldn't like the floral that I got at JoAnns but she loved that too.

Love this; really like the different buttons, it's all super cute!

I finally decided to buy the Carla C a-line. I felt guilty doing it, because I have another a-line pattern that is supposed to be so easy. I am so glad I did. Cutting out the pattern and making the dress took me about two hours. The other one would take me all day. Here is Maddie in her new dress. Sleeping beauty is her favorite princess.

I need to go to bed soon. I have to wake up at 5:00 for ADR's. For those of you who have used the website to make ADR's, is it easy?

Love it!

For those with the Brother PE700II...what materials will I need when Igor finally arrives?

I would add to the list both ballpoint and sharp or denim needles (I use ballpoint of knits and sharp on everything else); also spray starch for cotton fabrics (not knit). If you spray starch at the ironing board before you hoop it, it really helps to keep the fabric stable and stiff. if you want to do towels, you need a water soluble stabilizer for on top like sulky super solvy. All the regular stufff though you can use the others. Personally, for t shirtsI like having a stabilizer like sulky's iron on tear away and then under that I use a thicker non fusible cut away. for cotton, I just use the cheap stuff under the starched cotton and it seems to work fine.

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

Also - Anyone know what the difference between the Brother 700ii and the 750D? I know the D has Disney - just wondering why so many have opted for the 700ii over that one. I'm looking at embroidery machines now.

April's right, they're almost the same machine. They have the same factory loaded designs (except the Disney, those are only on the D machines), same fonts, same connectivity, same size. For me, it came down to price; a couple of people have reported dealers giving really good deals of around $800 for the 750D; I would have gone with the Disney enabled one at that price, but my dealer wouldn't go below $1040, and I was able to find the 700ii between 640-700 online. There is a new machine coming out which will use a flash drive/usb stick instead of the connecting cable; that will probably up the price a little, but might be worth it for you. For me, it didn't matter because I tend to hang out on the disboards or sew while I'm babysitting my machine anyway and I have room for my laptop right between my machines.

I should have also added...is there a good place from which to order the accessories?

I don't know about "good" but I have gotten some stuff at Mr.Vac and Mrs. Sew; I actually bought my machine from them and purchased a package that came with prewound bobbins and thread and stuff. It's not officially brother, but it's cheap and it works well.

So cute!
My ds has been asking me to make him something, but he is 8 and I can't come up with any ideas for him. I made him the pirate mickey applique shirt for our last Disney trip and he loved that.

I think it looks good!
I use crayola washable markers on my fabric.

So cute! My dd also does not like wearing dresses. She is 4. They had pirate week in pre-k last week. She refused to wear her Capt Elizabeth Swann costume and I gave in and let her wear her brothers old pirate costume that has bones on it. It was big on her, but I pinned it a little.


Cute dress! I bought some patterns, but I think I'm going to buy a CarlaC since her instructions are supposed to be so good.

I love, love, love Carla C's patterns; I promise you'll be thrilled with them.

Yes, this is a pillowcase. I made a size one. She actually measures size 1/2, but I want to be able to put a shirt underneath if it is cool. And I really am hoping she will grow one day. She fell off the growth chart at her last checkup. I promise I feed her.



ADR's are made. The family is going to Chef Mickey's for breakfast, 1900 Park Fare for dinner, and Mickey's Bakyard BBQ. Maddie and I are also going to Akershus. The others would rather play at the park. That sounded great to me. The rest of our meals will probably be spent at our camper. Crockpot will come in handy that week.

If it makes you feel any better, DD is on the negative 5th percentile.

 

[Jennia]

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We saw aksunshine briefly at the Fireworks dessert party and another disboutiquer at Chef Mickey's. Sorry, don;t know her name, but she has 3 children a daughter and 2 boys named Tristan and Logan I think. That was all I saw all week for customs!

Looks like you had a fantastic time, I especially love her photo with Anastasia, you should totally frame that one!

I tried to talk to my Dad about it and he said Her husband talked to a Attorney and he told them to not contact me, even though I told her flat out the day after I fell that we wouldnt do anything like that, and that my health insurance is covering most of it. It really stinks because I feel like I have done somthing wrong, and I have no one to talk to since she was my best friend too.

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that your sister is being completely unreasonable. =( Is there anyway your parents could intervene somehow and let her know that you have no intentions of suing?

Seriously...my computer DOES NOT LIKE ME!!!!


2nd try at a post...


I am in the process of washing three Cabbage Patch dolls! My DD9 just let me know she is slightly jealous of my GD2. I made her CP doll matching outfits for our trip IN TWO WEEKS!! So I now have to make another set of matching outfits for DD9's doll. Did I mention I am leaving in TWO WEEKS!? After the washing, she will have to make the decision which one gets to make their first (and probably ONLY) trip to Disney!

Seriously I figure this will be the last time DD9 wants to take a doll with her on a trip, so I guess I'm ok with it. Just wished she had made this decision a couple weeks ago when I was making the first set!

Now, only 13 more Tshirts, 2 Princess dresses and a whole doll wardrobe to go and I will be finished sewing for this trip...did I mention I am leaving in TWO WEEKS?!

Not stressed MUCH??!!

Nini

PS...did I mention I leave in TWO WEEKS??!!

Yikes, that's a lot to get done! I agree with everyone else, just focus on what's most important and work your way down from that.

I want to thank everyone here for the amazing amount of talent and inspiration. I don't think I would have ever made these outfits without you.

I'm not thrilled with Vidia. I may add a ruffle to the top. If my little one would pull her pants up to where they should be, so much of her belly wouldn't show. I think it's kind of cute, but dh hasn't seen it yet and I think he wont like it.

Neither girl has wings yet. That will be this weekends project. We leave for Disney next Saturday!

These are SO cute, I love the Minnie set with the apron!

Please ignore the lines. DS has taken my sewing marker so I used permanent as this was a test.

Pathetic that it took 8 hours to figure out how to do this

Wow, this looks great!

Well, the girls did a half decent job cleaning their room yesterday, and since we had to go out today to do school shopping I surprised them with this:

Yes, she finally got to see the movie! I told her I was just having her wear the tunic because it was new and she hadn't gotten to wear it yet. They were all surprised when we pulled up and it was "Ponyo!" finally showing in our town. They did really like the movie. It was adorable, though "Spirited Away" is still my favorite!




In case you missed it before, here's almost a shot of the back (and I just think it's cute how Emmy and Hannah were walking):

Your girls are so lovely, and the outfit looks great on her too!

Here's the Vida I made for my tomboy's first day of school. She'll wear a dress as long as she likes the fabrics. She LOVES dogs so she loved the dog fabric that I got from fabricsgalore but I was worried she wouldn't like the floral that I got at JoAnns but she loved that too.

Cute!

I finally decided to buy the Carla C a-line. I felt guilty doing it, because I have another a-line pattern that is supposed to be so easy. I am so glad I did. Cutting out the pattern and making the dress took me about two hours. The other one would take me all day. Here is Maddie in her new dress. Sleeping beauty is her favorite princess.

I need to go to bed soon. I have to wake up at 5:00 for ADR's. For those of you who have used the website to make ADR's, is it easy?

It turned out well, good job. =)

All of our ADR's are done, yay! We upgraded a couple of weeks ago to club level at the Poly, and I'm starting to think it's worth it just to have someone else make all of your ressies for you! Otherwise, I'd have to be up at something like 3 am and who knows how long it would all take. I'm going to update my Pre Trip Report right now with what we got and when.