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

[sahm1000]

Is it me, or is this particular thread moving slower than usual?

Anyway I once again have some questions for everyone!

I have the Brother 750D and the store where I bought it from gave me a large tube of fabric stabilizer. I still have a lot left but I am wondering if anyone has a good source for stabilizer? I know some machines are particular about thread and bobbins but I didnt know if that was the case with stabilizer. Any help would be appreciated!




And just to complain a little....the air conditioning unit that cools my bedroom and Lilly's went out Tuesday. Thankfully it was just BARELY under warranty. It had a 5 year warranty and it was installed August 25, 2004 but it comes with a 30 day grace period so we barely squeaked by with it. They came yesterday and fixed it so I am cool again. And in case you were wondering, here in TX it's still pretty hot, both days when it was out it was around 95-96 degrees. So that all ended well! Yeah! But then last night I started my dishwasher and when the cycle ended there was a lot of standing water in the bottom. My DH and I tried to get it to empty but it wouldn't. We ended up emptying it as much as possible with a glass. Then he took the dishwasher out to see if the hose was clogged and it wasn't. So we called this morning to have it fixed. They will be here on Monday. Just that everything goes wrong at once! And I was hot. And now I have to do the dishes by hand (actually I will pobably make everyone eat off of paper plates!). And I wanted to share my annoyance with everyone!

 

[sahm1000]

So here is what Claire and I did yesterday. She is still missing her BFF and best playmate since Grace is in kindergarden and goes to school 5 days a week as opposed to Claire's 3 days a week in Pre-K so we are trying to find things to do. She loves to "help" me with my sewing so this worked for us yesterday!

Grace is trying to show you how loose her teeth are so that is why her mouth is open like that. Claire, of course, is just copying her big sister!

We made shirts with their names on them. Claire pushed all of the buttons on my embroidery machine so that helped amuse her.

Looking for opinions.....I have been making these same t-shirts (well I change the name) for the girls to give as gifts when they go to b-day parties as well as a toy too. Do you think that is okay? I've been able to find the shirts for really cheap (although I haven't been able to find any short sleeve anymore so I am switching to long sleeve now) and thought they turned out cute but I didn't want anyone to think I was crazy for making them or the girls to be embarassed by a homemade gift.


One more questions! I almost forgot! I bought the applique font and the embroidery font online. Since it's not a pre-loaded font I have to do each letter individually. What software program would allow me to do the whole name at once without costing me a fortune?

 

[LisaZoe]

Hmm, maybe this is one of the reasons it takes me so long to complete any sewing...

Oh my, our cats can be irritating when I'm reading or at the computer but they know better than to even get close to the sewing table. LOL

Hi Lisa! Love your work!!! I am not a fan of decoupage jeans - but I LOVE the evil queen!!! I have three questions for you.

1. Are your appliques stiff? In other words what fusible do you use? I use an iron on, and then also an iron on tear away stabilizer. The applique doesn't bend and flow like the rest of the top/dress.

2. What fabric paint do you use?? I am getting ready to do some small Mickey applique "by hand" and think I am going to try paint for the facial features.

3. How is the tutorial for the pretty layered/ruffled skirt coming?? I would love to use this for my daughters Christmas dress for Disney.

Thanks!!

1) I use Heat N Bond Lite and tear away stabilizer (Sulky Totally Stable). The appliques are stiffer than fabric alone but not too bad. Still, I use them where the fabric would normally stay fairly flat.

2) I use DecoArt fabric paint called So Soft. I've been using that brand for several years and have been very satisfied with it. I even painted some sneakers for Zoe and was pleased that they still look good after being washed twice especially since I didn't prewash the sneakers before painting.

3) August was crazy busy so the eBook was put on hold until I get caught up on sewing. I should have more time now that Zoe's back in school. I'm hoping to have it ready to test by the end of the month. I think I'm going to have to eliminate the longest lengths because I can't get my samples to look as I want but the samples I made in other lengths came out as I'd hoped.

Speaking of painted sneakers, I started these to go with the Evil Queen set but had to put them on hold since I can't find more of the plain sneakers. Wal Mart used to have these as well as an Keds' style canvas sneaker but they don't carry either... at least not in the locations I've checked.

 

[froggy33]

1) I use Heat N Bond Lite and tear away stabilizer (Sulky Totally Stable). The appliques are stiffer than fabric alone but not too bad. Still, I use them where the fabric would normally stay fairly flat.

2) I use DecoArt fabric paint called So Soft. I've been using that brand for several years and have been very satisfied with it. I even painted some sneakers for Zoe and was pleased that they still look good after being washed twice especially since I didn't prewash the sneakers before painting.

3) August was crazy busy so the eBook was put on hold until I get caught up on sewing. I should have more time now that Zoe's back in school. I'm hoping to have it ready to test by the end of the month. I think I'm going to have to eliminate the longest lengths because I can't get my samples to look as I want but the samples I made in other lengths came out as I'd hoped.

Speaking of painted sneakers, I started these to go with the Evil Queen set but had to put them on hold since I can't find more of the plain sneakers. Wal Mart used to have these as well as an Keds' style canvas sneaker but they don't carry either... at least not in the locations I've checked.

Those are great!

Thanks for the help. I use the exact same for my appliques, so that makes me feel good!

I am looking forward to the eBook. My little one is only 1, so I'll just need a 10-12" skirt. Good luck on it!

Jessica

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I have also learned not to sew after a busy day at work if you have a TBI. The brain works extremely hard to do what is normal for others, hence I am more tired and my brain doesn't cooperate. I make bad choices, do stupid things and also can't process information. Or I let DS AK shirt get ruined by the embroidery machine

Sewing is best on day when I don't have to go to work in an hour. Tomorrow I plan to have a sew day.

I have DS fabric cut for his new AK shirt and I am ready to get going to fix my dress.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

OMG! I take a size 6, I love them. Lisa you must be the most talented person I know. Is there anything you can't do??? Come out to the ranch and teach me please.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Here are some of the new (or new variations) creations for me:

I did a similar Alice dress in the past but loved the idea of adding the Mad Hatter on the back. The dress for an older sister has the appliques reversed.

Can you believe I hadn't done an Aurora Vida yet?!? I'm really pleased with how this one came out especially the Fairy Godmothers on the back.

I was very happy with how this set came out. Again I did a variation of the Emma top, this time just rounding the back panels. I have been wanting to do decoupage jeans again but not the same as I'd done in the past. I really like how well the Old Witch looks against the patches. I was worried she'd be lost on their but I think it works.

I just love your appliques! The fairies are my favorites. They're so funny.

I've gotta say it...the more I use them, the more I love them! And Carla! I love Carla!

This is the Molly - I added a band to the top of the skirt piece before cutting it on the skirt edges.
And the pants are, of course, Easy Fit.
This is not what I had in mind for Sierra's Animal Kingdom outfit, but as soon as I did the Molly dress, I HAD to do it again! So perfectly simple!!

Cute! I really like pink & zebra.

Love all the new stuff!
Love to see the older girls still wearing princess stuff for WDW! You are never to old to wear princess stuff!

Here is Darth Goofy for my son. Sorry no model he is in school meant to take a picture yesterday but it was a crazy day!

That came out so good!

Hmm, maybe this is one of the reasons it takes me so long to complete any sewing...

The kitty's the wrong color, but that could almost be my cat. She likes to sit right next to the machine while I'm sewing.

Is it me, or is this particular thread moving slower than usual?

SSSSHHHHH!!!!!!! I'm staying caught up this time, let's not jinx it!

Sorry about your air & dishwasher. That would make me crazy too.

So here is what Claire and I did yesterday. She is still missing her BFF and best playmate since Grace is in kindergarden and goes to school 5 days a week as opposed to Claire's 3 days a week in Pre-K so we are trying to find things to do. She loves to "help" me with my sewing so this worked for us yesterday!

Grace is trying to show you how loose her teeth are so that is why her mouth is open like that. Claire, of course, is just copying her big sister!

Sooo cute! Girls & shirts.

I have a big sister copycat too. She really missed dd6 last year when school started. DD3 had never had to play by herself before.

3) August was crazy busy so the eBook was put on hold until I get caught up on sewing. I should have more time now that Zoe's back in school. I'm hoping to have it ready to test by the end of the month. I think I'm going to have to eliminate the longest lengths because I can't get my samples to look as I want but the samples I made in other lengths came out as I'd hoped.

I'm really looking forward to that pattern. I'm thinking Christmas skirts this year.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Here are some of the new (or new variations) creations for me:

WOW!!!! Love all your creations-Love those fairies! Your shoes are to die for too!!!!

I've gotta say it...the more I use them, the more I love them! And Carla! I love Carla!

This is the Molly - I added a band to the top of the skirt piece before cutting it on the skirt edges.
And the pants are, of course, Easy Fit.
This is not what I had in mind for Sierra's Animal Kingdom outfit, but as soon as I did the Molly dress, I HAD to do it again! So perfectly simple!!

So cute! I have to get that pattern.

Love all the new stuff!
Love to see the older girls still wearing princess stuff for WDW! You are never to old to wear princess stuff!

Here is Darth Goofy for my son. Sorry no model he is in school meant to take a picture yesterday but it was a crazy day!

So cool!

hehe! Love it!

Mental note don't sew when you are sick! ACK oh well
here are some pants I made for my nephew..Mickey isn't exactly placed where I want him.

completed Cindy outfit for my niece. I already am not happy with the applique but I couldn't find a toddler plane shirt to redo it. I posted Cindy a few days ago.

Those are adorable and your nephew and niece are going to LOVE them!!!

So here is what Claire and I did yesterday. She is still missing her BFF and best playmate since Grace is in kindergarden and goes to school 5 days a week as opposed to Claire's 3 days a week in Pre-K so we are trying to find things to do. She loves to "help" me with my sewing so this worked for us yesterday!

Grace is trying to show you how loose her teeth are so that is why her mouth is open like that. Claire, of course, is just copying her big sister!

We made shirts with their names on them. Claire pushed all of the buttons on my embroidery machine so that helped amuse her.

Looking for opinions.....I have been making these same t-shirts (well I change the name) for the girls to give as gifts when they go to b-day parties as well as a toy too. Do you think that is okay? I've been able to find the shirts for really cheap (although I haven't been able to find any short sleeve anymore so I am switching to long sleeve now) and thought they turned out cute but I didn't want anyone to think I was crazy for making them or the girls to be embarassed by a homemade gift.


One more questions! I almost forgot! I bought the applique font and the embroidery font online. Since it's not a pre-loaded font I have to do each letter individually. What software program would allow me to do the whole name at once without costing me a fortune?

I am sure the girls that get the shirts LOVE them!!!! Don't you get thank yous?

 

[MinnieVanMom]

My bosses just gave me another gift. I now only have 5 days of work. I wanted to work next Monday the 21st to make the time go by faster for the trip by they said there is nothing for me to do. That is very true. Today I sat out in the sun petting the cat.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Is it me, or is this particular thread moving slower than usual?

And just to complain a little....the air conditioning unit that cools my bedroom and Lilly's went out Tuesday. Thankfully it was just BARELY under warranty. It had a 5 year warranty and it was installed August 25, 2004 but it comes with a 30 day grace period so we barely squeaked by with it. They came yesterday and fixed it so I am cool again. And in case you were wondering, here in TX it's still pretty hot, both days when it was out it was around 95-96 degrees. So that all ended well! Yeah! But then last night I started my dishwasher and when the cycle ended there was a lot of standing water in the bottom. My DH and I tried to get it to empty but it wouldn't. We ended up emptying it as much as possible with a glass. Then he took the dishwasher out to see if the hose was clogged and it wasn't. So we called this morning to have it fixed. They will be here on Monday. Just that everything goes wrong at once! And I was hot. And now I have to do the dishes by hand (actually I will pobably make everyone eat off of paper plates!). And I wanted to share my annoyance with everyone!

I am so sorry about the dishwasher and a/c. I hope all gets fixed and you can have clean dishes by machine and cool air. Things seem to break in 3's for me.

 

[emcreative]

***IF YOU LIVE NEAR NYC OR LOS ANGELES YOU"VE GOTTA CHECK THIS OUT!!***

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessfrogtickets/index.html?cmp=dmov_dpic_frogtickets_emc_gen

It's a "Disney Experience" after the showing of The Princess and the Frog"...and one of the things after is a showing of costumes from the Disney archives!!!

 

[Adi12982]

I have also learned not to sew after a busy day at work if you have a TBI. The brain works extremely hard to do what is normal for others, hence I am more tired and my brain doesn't cooperate. I make bad choices, do stupid things and also can't process information. Or I let DS AK shirt get ruined by the embroidery machine

Sewing is best on day when I don't have to go to work in an hour. Tomorrow I plan to have a sew day.

I have DS fabric cut for his new AK shirt and I am ready to get going to fix my dress.

Sorry you had a bad sewing day - I'm sure tomorrow will be better when you are refreshed

 

[jcwishes]

I am just blown away by these creations. I was wondering about the opinions out there for the brother-disney embroidery machines? I have always wanted one but haved mixed reviews about brother machines.

 

[mom2rtk]

***IF YOU LIVE NEAR NYC OR LOS ANGELES YOU"VE GOTTA CHECK THIS OUT!!***

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessfrogtickets/index.html?cmp=dmov_dpic_frogtickets_emc_gen

It's a "Disney Experience" after the showing of The Princess and the Frog"...and one of the things after is a showing of costumes from the Disney archives!!!

What a tease! Man, I wish I lived closer and could do a road trip...... But here in Missouri, we're about as far from BOTH coasts as you can get..... Not so bad in generall, but not so great when Disney is involved!

 

[NaeNae]

What a tease! Man, I wish I lived closer and could do a road trip...... But here in Missouri, we're about as far from BOTH coasts as you can get..... Not so bad in generall, but not so great when Disney is involved!

I know what you mean. I'm in Oklahoma.

 

[emcreative]

What a tease! Man, I wish I lived closer and could do a road trip...... But here in Missouri, we're about as far from BOTH coasts as you can get..... Not so bad in generall, but not so great when Disney is involved!

I priced it from Michigan to NYC...HAHAHAHA!

 

[revrob]

What a tease! Man, I wish I lived closer and could do a road trip...... But here in Missouri, we're about as far from BOTH coasts as you can get..... Not so bad in generall, but not so great when Disney is involved!

I know what you mean. I'm in Oklahoma.

I priced it from Michigan to NYC...HAHAHAHA!

I'm in Texas, so I guess it's out of the question for me, too!

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm in Texas, so I guess it's out of the question for me, too!

ROAD TRIP!!!! Our minivan has been to the west coast 3 times and the east coast twice in the past 4 years, so maybe I could just circle around the midwest and load everybody up!

 

[danicaw]

disneygirlsanddrew - WOW! You have been busy!
Everything is great! Love it!
Minnie and Tusker House ones might be my favs
Although DD3 commented on the Nemo stuff - apparently I need to find some nemo fabric

Very Cute!

***IF YOU LIVE NEAR NYC OR LOS ANGELES YOU"VE GOTTA CHECK THIS OUT!!***

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessfrogtickets/index.html?cmp=dmov_dpic_frogtickets_emc_gen

It's a "Disney Experience" after the showing of The Princess and the Frog"...and one of the things after is a showing of costumes from the Disney archives!!!

Hey! We will be in LA some of those dates!
Now to talk Hubby into it
Thanks for posting! That would be fun!

 

[fairygoodmother]

Kate (my dd) tells me that sister outfits shouldn't always match, but should COORIDINATE. She's 20 - what does she know?

At any rate, I coordinated these AK outfits. The pants set you've already seen. Here it is again, with little sister's dress:

This is KINDA a Simply Sweet, and KINDA a stripwork jumper. Once again, love ya' Carla!