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

[NaeNae]

Figures that Pooh came from Hobby Lobby as we don't have one here. I'm so undecided on what I want to do for CP anyway, but that's the best Pooh fabric I've seen so far (though I haven't researched it to much as CP was a last minute add on).QUOTE]

I have some of that material if you need the info from the selvage. I can check my Hobby Lobby tomorrow to see if they still have any. How much do you need?

 

[teresajoy]

Wow you all have been busy!

fairygoodmother: Cute outfits!
revrob: I love the princess dresses! Great job!
candicenicole19: Great outfits! Love the knits!
jham: I love the outfits you make for your trips - I like the themed stuff for the whole family... FUN!
DisneyKings: Adorable dress! Nice job on the bows too.
100AcrePrincess: Wonderful Caterpillar outfits!
Minnie2: Love all the fleece!
snubie: great outfits! Love the dots!

We took advantage of the long weekend and wandered north to Vancouver. Had fun and the kids did great. Hubby tracked down a fabric store for me to check out, it was very different from my local JoAnn type. And if I had lots of time to sort thru and the family wasn't in the car, I might have spent a wad

DS started Kindergarten today!
And I am starting to plan out some sewing projects again!
I found this fleece on the remnant rack at JoAnn and tried my hand at "winging it" on a a-line type dress for DD. I originally cut it really long and she wanted shorter.... then I thought it was too short and I added the yellow. It has a hoodie type pocket in front (what are those called?) that I tried match the print so it's hidden a bit. But DD wont take it off so that's a good thing.
I cut the neck a bit big. I hope with a shirt under it will be less distracting for me. And I will re-draw my pattern so its smaller next time.

And yes, she was eating Cheetos, right before I took the picture

That really turned out cute!

OOOOH!!!

Hi all. Been admiring all the great projects posted. Dh decided we had to take a short notice trip to D.C. over the weekend so I made the girls dresses for the day at the national zoo.
In action:

Your girls are adorable!!! The dresses look fabulous!

I finished the last item (or at least I'm telling myself it's the last thing I'll make) for our trip in December. I'm soooo wishing I had an embroidery machine so I could do more elaborate outfits. Here are the pics...

Thanks for looking!
Tami

Great job Tami!!! Where is the Kidney shaped Mickey though?

Leiah Mouse!

Then I need to figure out at least 2 more shirts to do for our trip...

nice!

In less than 24 hours, I made 5 dresses (minnie, step sisters,pirates birthday and nemo), 10 hairbows and 2 autograph books. Now I need to make a birthday banner and 1 more dress before I leave at 5 am. I need more hours in the day today.

WOW!!! That's great! I hope you share some pictures when you get back.

Here is my first tink applique on the new embroidery machine.

My take on test rack:

April, these look perfect!

well its that time , we leave for disney tomorrow morning 5:30 am
Alexis can't wait to wear all her new outfits i made..
well I guess i will see you all when I get home in 14 days....

~Amanda

Have fun!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Here is my first tink applique on the new embroidery machine.

My take on test rack:

Great job! Love 'em

I love the Tink, but those Test Track shirts are just awesome! I wish I could get my boy to wear something like that!



I'll have to poke around YCMT. I already picked up one pattern there, for a peasant blouse, and they do look easier to work with than the patterns I've gotten discouraged with in the past. Just not working with that tissue paper is a big plus in my book!

I've searched all sorts of things with no real luck. I found one company that screen prints the design, but they have a minimum order that is WAY more than I need so that's a last resort.

Something neat I did come across were bows made from actual film:

Now I'm thinking about butchering one of the rolls of 35mm film that have been sitting in my desk since I went digital 10 years ago to see if I can put together something similar but in a more hair-clip-friendly style.

Definitely get anything by Carla C; I've gotten a lot of patterns, and hers are consistently the easiest of the ones I've tried. And the directions make sense!

 

[mickimousemama]

I love the Tink, but those Test Track shirts are just awesome! I wish I could get my boy to wear something like that!



I'll have to poke around YCMT. I already picked up one pattern there, for a peasant blouse, and they do look easier to work with than the patterns I've gotten discouraged with in the past. Just not working with that tissue paper is a big plus in my book!

I've searched all sorts of things with no real luck. I found one company that screen prints the design, but they have a minimum order that is WAY more than I need so that's a last resort.

Something neat I did come across were bows made from actual film:

Now I'm thinking about butchering one of the rolls of 35mm film that have been sitting in my desk since I went digital 10 years ago to see if I can put together something similar but in a more hair-clip-friendly style.

Ya know if you aren't able to get the look you are going for with real film, if you have a wood burning tool, some wider white ribbon and a bit narrower black ribbon, you could cut slits in the white ribbon and weave the black ribbon through it to look like film. Does that make sense?

I did a "Film Strip ribbon" google shopping search, the third item that came up was something similar on etsy and I think you could make that sort of ribbon quite easily.

Also now I can't recall if it was you also looking for filmstrip fabric? but Robert Kaufman has a fabric out called "heartbun city movie, candy" I am searching for a good deal on it to make my dd an outfit for DHS next november

 

[emcreative]

Thanks everyone for your advice (and patience!) today!


Does anyone know where I can find some Spongebob designs (other than the lego ones)?!?!

 

[*Toadstool*]

I finished the last item (or at least I'm telling myself it's the last thing I'll make) for our trip in December. I'm soooo wishing I had an embroidery machine so I could do more elaborate outfits. Here are the pics...

Tami

Everything is so cute. I really like the ladybug backpack! I love the Christmas stuff. It is beyond me how people are making Christmas stuff already! I'm still working on Halloween.

Leiah Mouse!

So cute! She looks so proud of it. I love Leia.

Hmm...my old brother didn't work with my Mac, but I just upgraded my machine and never did try it with my Mac since the specs didn't list the Mac OS. I am going to try it with my dh's Mac Book Pro and see if it works.

I wish there is a digitizing software for mac because I really would like to get into digitizing one day. if there is, I will be more than happy to say good bye to my vista laptop! LOL.



That turned out great!! Love it..and can't wait to see Darth Goofy.

I'm pretty sure there is Mac specific software out there.. I can't remember what it is... It is one of those professional software though.

I bought an over the door shoe bag with the clear pockets. I just stuff each color in a different pocket.

The bigger scraps are in a plastic tote.

Just had to tell you that after I saw this I went out and got one, and I use it now. Problem is I need about 3 more to fit more scraps.

Here is my first tink applique on the new embroidery machine.

My take on test rack:

I love the tink shirt. She is perfect! Did you get that from Claire at stitchontime?

I've been meaning to show this page to everyone.

http://www.bunnycup.com/viewset.aspx?designset=273

I really only wanted to show you the Minnie and the tshirt at the bottom.

That is so cute. I am a huge bunnycup fan! I used her designs alot before I started digitizing.

Okay I never realized thread was such a hot topic!

For right now I've narrowed it down to either threadart or metro...thoughts? Both seem to be love or hate. I especially would like to hear from those with machines like Igor.

I liked some of the other threads but they were more expensive, and considering the fact I expect my beginning designs to be disasters I didn't want to spend too much.

I hope you pick a good one, and don't have a whole set of thread that doesn't work on your machine like I do. I have the PE700 which is just like yours except I don't have the usb on my machine. I have to use a card reader.

 

[fairygoodmother]

My first Molly Peasant...thanks SisBoom!

One more Lilo to do...
I used fusible interfacing for the leaves...I don't think my hands will do another applique until they've had some rest.
I left the elastic out of the sleeves, and I think on the next one I'll just do elastic in the back of the bodice, leaving the front to hang a little looser to accommodate the leaves. The leaf on the bodice looks a little dorked up.

 

[minnie2]

Thanks for the complements about Minnie!

Here is my first tink applique on the new embroidery machine.

My take on test rack:

Great Job! Love Tink!

I've been meaning to show this page to everyone.

http://www.bunnycup.com/viewset.aspx?designset=273

I really only wanted to show you the Minnie and the tshirt at the bottom.

cute but I will admit I Love Heathers cupcake more...

well its that time , we leave for disney tomorrow morning 5:30 am
Alexis can't wait to wear all her new outfits i made..
well I guess i will see you all when I get home in 14 days....

~Amanda

Have a blast!!!!!!

My first Molly Peasant...thanks SisBoom!

One more Lilo to do...
I used fusible interfacing for the leaves...I don't think my hands will do another applique until they've had some rest.
I left the elastic out of the sleeves, and I think on the next one I'll just do elastic in the back of the bodice, leaving the front to hang a little looser to accommodate the leaves. The leaf on the bodice looks a little dorked up.

That is a perfect Lilo dress! Doesn't Carla make the best patterns

 

[kidneygirl]

Great job Tami!!! Where is the Kidney shaped Mickey though?

I've been trying to come up with something and haven't figured it out yet. I don't have an embroidery machine so I'd have to do it all by hand. I'm open to suggestions!

 

[ireland_nicole]

My first Molly Peasant...thanks SisBoom!

One more Lilo to do...
I used fusible interfacing for the leaves...I don't think my hands will do another applique until they've had some rest.
I left the elastic out of the sleeves, and I think on the next one I'll just do elastic in the back of the bodice, leaving the front to hang a little looser to accommodate the leaves. The leaf on the bodice looks a little dorked up.

cute! I don't think the bodice looks "dorked up" at all; looks great!!

 

[snubie]

Appliquers...where do you and how do organize all the scraps that you need to save? Like my sewing stuff isn't already a huge mess..

I think that was me, I was too busy admiring Kathy's puppy to actually be helpful. This is pretty much how I organize my scrapbooking scraps too.

This is how I store my scraps too. I like the over the door hanger but I don't have a door in my sewing/office space.

SO my hubby actually took me to Joann's since thread assortments (the multipacks) were 40% off...and my stupid joanns did not have ANY. Just one kind of regular gutermanns.

Now I'm like on overload, and can't figure out where is a good price for a set of an assortment. I'm so scared I'll get the wrong kind Or spend way too much

Just make sure you get polyester thread. I have heard it stands up to ironing better than rayon.
I have Poly-star thread (the same as IrelandNicole - we got our machines and embroidery packages from the same dealer) and it seems to be a good assortment of colors. I also use the prewound bobbins - I think the box of 144 bobbins should last me a while.

My first Molly Peasant...thanks SisBoom!

One more Lilo to do...
I used fusible interfacing for the leaves...I don't think my hands will do another applique until they've had some rest.
I left the elastic out of the sleeves, and I think on the next one I'll just do elastic in the back of the bodice, leaving the front to hang a little looser to accommodate the leaves. The leaf on the bodice looks a little dorked up.

I LOVE IT!!!!!

 

[VBAndrea]

I have some of that material if you need the info from the selvage. I can check my Hobby Lobby tomorrow to see if they still have any. How much do you need?

How kind of you to offer. I'm still not sure though what I'm going to do for CP. I want to practice my appliqueing more and may applique the characters if I get decent at it. I also found the fabric on line so I can order it if need be. And I found another fabric on etsy that I thought was cute as well. I see so many cute things that it's hard to make a decision as to what to do.

My first Molly Peasant...thanks SisBoom!

One more Lilo to do...
I used fusible interfacing for the leaves...I don't think my hands will do another applique until they've had some rest.
I left the elastic out of the sleeves, and I think on the next one I'll just do elastic in the back of the bodice, leaving the front to hang a little looser to accommodate the leaves. The leaf on the bodice looks a little dorked up.

That looks great and what a smart idea for the leaves.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

In less than 24 hours, I made 5 dresses (minnie, step sisters,pirates birthday and nemo), 10 hairbows and 2 autograph books. Now I need to make a birthday banner and 1 more dress before I leave at 5 am. I need more hours in the day today.

Wow! You're fast! It would have taken me a lot longer to do all of that. In fact, I have been working on autograph books for three nights now very late into the evening. This doing everything in secret thing is very hard! I'll be so glad when my kids know!!!! I still have to finish my autograph books and attach all of the bows I have made to the barrettes. Hopefully I can take pics of my outfits to show all of you guys before we leave!

emcreative: Congrats on your new machine!!!!

By the way, thanks Heather for posting your link to your video on using the ruffling foot. It was helpful! I still can't get the gage correct according to Carla C but at least I didn't have to ruffle my patchwork twirl skirt by hand!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

SO my hubby actually took me to Joann's since thread assortments (the multipacks) were 40% off...and my stupid joanns did not have ANY. Just one kind of regular gutermanns.

Now I'm like on overload, and can't figure out where is a good price for a set of an assortment. I'm so scared I'll get the wrong kind Or spend way too much

On ebay there is the 61 piece starter set with free thread stand for $58.00 and free shipping. That is what I ordered and reach for the thread everytime. It is a good set and has the colours you will need.

 

[bear_mom]

Here is my first tink applique on the new embroidery machine.

My take on test rack:

I love the Test Track.

Emily

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I bought an over the door shoe bag with the clear pockets. I just stuff each color in a different pocket.

The bigger scraps are in a plastic tote.

Great idea for after I get back. I will have to find the over the door hanger in the city.

Hi puppy! Sorry, I couldn't resist!

She is a cute puppy, how is scrappy?

I think that was me, I was too busy admiring Kathy's puppy to actually be helpful. This is pretty much how I organize my scrapbooking scraps too.

Another great idea for scraps.

I've been meaning to show this page to everyone.

http://www.bunnycup.com/viewset.aspx?designset=273

I really only wanted to show you the Minnie and the tshirt at the bottom.

The birthday shirt is so cute.

well its that time , we leave for disney tomorrow morning 5:30 am
Alexis can't wait to wear all her new outfits i made..
well I guess i will see you all when I get home in 14 days....

~Amanda

Amanda, Have a wonderful time.

I love them!!! Did you get the Brother Embroidery machine with Disney Designs on it or another machine?

Yes, I did buy the 750D. I am having a terrible problem attaching the hoop to the machine and nearly broke my wrist. Any suggestions. The tink is from Stitch in Time.

 

[poohnpigletCA]

My first Molly Peasant...thanks SisBoom!

One more Lilo to do...
I used fusible interfacing for the leaves...I don't think my hands will do another applique until they've had some rest.
I left the elastic out of the sleeves, and I think on the next one I'll just do elastic in the back of the bodice, leaving the front to hang a little looser to accommodate the leaves. The leaf on the bodice looks a little dorked up.

They love it! Olivia says that it looks short so it must be hers.

Sierra wants to call you but I said you would be asleep after your late night sewing so here she is.

"So, it is Jadyn's birthday party on the 19th me and Olivia need to wear rock star clothes. So can you sew some for us? "

Oh good grief I did not know that is what she wanted to say. just asked why she did not say anything about Lilo and she said that it was because that one was sisters but she wants one just like it, please.

Well I am off to have my "girls Auntie really is not a superhero talk."
Auntie is a person who needs to eat and sleep and rest her arm and finish sewing the gazillion outfits you already requested for Disney World.

 

[ireland_nicole]

question for any auction site selling type people. (especially the one with the T in the name)...

I've been getting some local people asking me to make them boys outfits like the ones I do for DS; so I'm thinking about branching out onto the site... dumb question: is it complicated? Is it doeable? Is it reasonable to do with just a few items at first?

THanks for any feedback. I've been looking around the site, and I dont' think I'd be in competition with anyone I know... i'm thinking simple boys embroidered/appliqued t shirts and matching shorts for now, maybe offer some matching sibling outfits as a custom listing, price point around $25; maybe a little less?

If this goes beyond what we're allowed to say, just let me know and I'll edit it out. I hope because I'm not currently selling anything, just asking general advice, that it's ok, but if not I'm sorry and will fix it.

 

[NiniMorris]

OK...I have 8 and a half days until we leave...5 doll dresses and three t shirts to finish. So what do I do? I come up with another project of course!!

We always get the autographs of the characters and they just sit there in that stupid book. We never look at them again, and we generally loose them after a few years. (sad I know) I thought about making one of those nice home made autograph books, but was afraid it would suffer the same fate!

I had a small flash of brilliance. Very small.

I'm going to make an autograph quilt. I first saw this idea on the Dis Boards a few months ago and quickly forgot about it. After an hour of searching, I found the original post, and have now firmed up my plans.

I'm getting 4 or 5 different tone on tone white prints. (I figure I will need about 2 yards per kid) I will cut 8 or 10 inch squares and iron them to freezer paper to stabilize them. Get some fabric markers and have the characters sign them.

After we get home, I'll take the freezer paper off, trim to my final size plus seam allowance, and make a quilt. For the girls I think I might use some of the scraps from their dresses. For the boys, maybe a cute Cars fabric thrown in. (they both have Cars in their bedrooms)

At this point, the possibilities are endless.

I figure I can do the prep work in just a few hours. A good iron and a new sharp rotary cutting blade should make this part go fast. I'll just pop all the fabrics into a plastic zip loc bag (and have another one for the ones that are signed) and maybe find a small clipboard to aid in the signing.

I'm actually getting excited about this little project!

Nini

 

[emcreative]

I'm going to make an autograph quilt. I first saw this idea on the Dis Boards a few months ago and quickly forgot about it. After an hour of searching, I found the original post, and have now firmed up my plans.

Nini

I think that sounds amazing and I can't wait to see it!!!