Disboutiquers Part 18 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Granna4679]

Question for those of you that have embroideried on jeans. I know you have to split the inside seam to get access to the leg. Has anyone ever embroideried across the thick side seam? I'm worried it will be too thick and break the needle.

I haven't embroidered on the jeans but I do overalls all the time and when I satin stitch the appliques I put them over the seam a lot or wrap them around the leg so to speak. I haven't experienced any broken needles. I also sew over pockets, etc. and no problem.

 

[Granna4679]

Thank you very much!

The bonding I used was the ultrahold, even though I have read to use the lite... but the ultrahold was all I had on hand

I made thanksgiving shirts for the girls and we traced hands onto fabric then bonded them to t-shirts... and made turkeys. (I might have a picture somewhere...)

But once I had washed them once, the fingers started peeling down and I figured that I probably should have embroidered them (Was a thanksgiving DAY project, didn't have time). So I guess I am not real sure what ultrabond is good for...

This was before we used puff pain to add the legs, beak, and gobbler

I use Wonder Under (regular) on all of my appliques. I always iron them on with the wonder under, then straight stitch around the very edges of the applique and then satin stitch around that. It is a lot of work but so worth it in the end. I hope this helps.

 

[Granna4679]

Just had to post this. If you have ever been to Texas or have family/friends here, you KNOW, it NEVER SNOWS!! Well, it is snowing today!!!!! Yipee! Can't believe it. Its light to medium flurry's but hey....WE will take it if thats all we can get!!

 

[froggy33]

Oooh!! These are so original! I love them!! The Mary Poppins is probably my favorite!

Thank you!! Thank you!!

Both dresses:

These are soooo cute! I am thinking about getting my little one a bitty baby for Christmas. What size do you make their dresses??

So cute! The fabric is so bright!

 

[HeatherSue]

Thank you very much!

The bonding I used was the ultrahold, even though I have read to use the lite... but the ultrahold was all I had on hand

That's probably why you're having a problem with your thread breaking. If you haven't changed your needle after you sewed through ultrahold, it's probably all gummed up and that's why your thread is breaking. I learned this on one of my first appliques when I tried to sew through ultra hold!

That's a cute idea for a turkey shirt!

These are soooo cute! I am thinking about getting my little one a bitty baby for Christmas. What size do you make their dresses??

Thanks! I used CarlaC's simply sweet pattern for dolls and made the 15" size.

 

[minnie2]

OK...I'm looking at embroidery machines again. Money is tighter than I would like it to be, and with the HSN flex payments I think I MIGHT be able to swing one. But after reading all the reviews etc... (Brother HE 240) I have a question. There is one review that speaks of the ability to only download 12 or so designs... does that mean I can't save them on the computer (or something like that) and use them again later? Or would I have to purchase the designs again if I needed to use them a year or so later?

I know that is probably a strange question, but from reading the reviews...I got a bit confused. I know sometimes people don't really know what they are talking about in the reviews, but I did see this comment several times, so it has me worried.

I know I am probably not going to be happy with only a 4x4 area, but it is one of the sacrifices I may have to make in order to get one sooner.

I know I am jumping the gun a bit on this, because if Santa doesn't bring it, it will probably have to wait until Jan or Feb to come live with me...but hey...I'm out of fabric and can't sew until this afternoon. I have to have SOMETHING to do...besides clean house!

Nini

I have a Brother innovis 900D ad I LOVE it BUT I wish I had a bigger hoops so I would hold out for the biggest hoop you think you may want.
When I upgrade i will most likely get another Brother machine unless I find an AMAZING deal on another brand.
With my machine I can store any designs I want on my computer then transfer them through my usb cord to my machine. Once on the machine I unhook the usb cord and the designs are there. Some machines I think you need to keep the machine hooked to the computer. That wasn't an option for me.
I can only store a certain number of designs on the emb machine at a time. It is very easy to transfer them so it isn't a huge deal for me.

I am also using a Mac and it is said to not be compatible but I havent had a single issue!

 

[Colleen27]

Another tutu, a little different this time, for our last-minute decision to make an appointment at the Pirates' League. The on-the-hanger shot doesn't do it justice, but it shows the fabric. I used 6" organza instead of tulle, and it came out really, really cool. Heat sealing all the edges wasn't the most fun I've ever had, but I think the end result was worth it.

The sash is just scrap from the girls' Christmas dresses. I started out with the intentions of finishing it and making it all neat, but DD decided she like the little bit of fray so I just put a little fray check around the edges to stop it from unraveling too far and let her tie the raw fabric.

DD modeling:

And twirling:

The top to go with it is in the wash because DD couldn't resist wearing it, but it is just a black tee with a rhinestone skull & crossbones.

And I don't think I shared this one either, a digital design/iron on with trim to match my girls' Tink tutus:

 

[HeatherSue]

I love the organza tutu!! It looks all shiny and pretty!! It also looks very pirate-like!

The iron-on is very nice! They're going to be adorable!

 

[phins_jazy]

You know it's going to be an iffy sewing day when you sew your sleeve on inside out! DOH!!! Now where did I put that seam ripper?

 

[AlternateEgo]

I just stopped by a fabric store (I didn't know existed) and found tons and tons of (expensive) fabric. They were really nice and she even gave my two tubs of patterns to go through and pick what I wanted for free!

I got 3 in perfect sizes for the girls then came across a Disney Princess pattern in size 1-4. I couldn't resist snagging it though. Hopefully I will be able to just upsize to a 5 & 7.

 

[coteau_chick]

I thought I'd post these dresses that I made for the last Big Give. They're for a little girl named Alyssa and her Bitty baby (Salarina).

Here's Alyssa's dress:

Both dresses:

Salarina's dress:

I was so excited to find this fabric at JoAnn! I bought the whole bolt (which was only 4 yards)! It says "make a wish" right on it!

I digitized the Make A Wish logo and I'll give it to anyone who wants to use it for a Big Give, for free of course.

How cute! I love it. I am going to try to buy me an embroidery machine next year. I will be buying some design from you then. I can't wait.

I am so excited to share... that I didn't even bother trying to find my camera this morning and I used my phone

Its not perfect and I have a few more things to learn.

I started this as a dress 3 years ago and never finished... but I really adore the fabric. I found it about a month ago and had it on my finish list. So I worked on it last night and love it.

This picture shows the top unfinished. Last night is when I decided to make the pants. I found the ruffles to be fairly easy to do. I don't have a ruffler attachment but am interested in getting one. I also would have prefered the ruffles to be longer, but was using scrap material. I made the applique and need a lot of learning in this dept. The bonding stuff (cant think of what it is even called) didn't want to stick to the jeans and my embroidering didn't work so well. I figured it would take practice, so I wasn't persistent with it being perfect... but my thread kept breaking. I actually gave up on the star

Here is my model excited to wear it to school. She obviously wasn't going to wear capris with it 10 degrees outside (maybe an exageration) but I thought it looked adorable with the black.

I woke up early this morning thinking she would definitely need a headband to wear with this outfit. I hadn't read anything on how to make headbands, but figured it was pretty simple. I made a "tube" and inserted elastic in the back. Sewed it up and crossed my fingers that it would fit her head and not fall off It worked out wonderfully And she was soooo excited to wear it. And her older sister was very upset with me for having not made her something last night

To finish, I need to add the fishy buttons to the top. I just sewed them together since I am not real sure how to make button holes and then will put the fishy there to make it appear as buttons.

I also have to finish the pants and figure out why my thread keeps breaking. I am not sure if I want to keep adding more scraps to the pants, or just keep them as is.

So cute!

Another tutu, a little different this time, for our last-minute decision to make an appointment at the Pirates' League. The on-the-hanger shot doesn't do it justice, but it shows the fabric. I used 6" organza instead of tulle, and it came out really, really cool. Heat sealing all the edges wasn't the most fun I've ever had, but I think the end result was worth it.

The sash is just scrap from the girls' Christmas dresses. I started out with the intentions of finishing it and making it all neat, but DD decided she like the little bit of fray so I just put a little fray check around the edges to stop it from unraveling too far and let her tie the raw fabric.

DD modeling:

And twirling:

The top to go with it is in the wash because DD couldn't resist wearing it, but it is just a black tee with a rhinestone skull & crossbones.

And I don't think I shared this one either, a digital design/iron on with trim to match my girls' Tink tutus:

I need to make one of those. I like it.

You know it's going to be an iffy sewing day when you sew your sleeve on inside out! DOH!!! Now where did I put that seam ripper?

One day I was sewing and my little five year old niece was watching me. She handed my my ripper and said you need this. Sure enough I had sewed the darn thing backwards. LOL! I did need that ripper.

 

[AlternateEgo]

Another tutu, a little different this time, for our last-minute decision to make an appointment at the Pirates' League. The on-the-hanger shot doesn't do it justice, but it shows the fabric. I used 6" organza instead of tulle, and it came out really, really cool. Heat sealing all the edges wasn't the most fun I've ever had, but I think the end result was worth it.

I love this idea! I am thinking organza would make a nice Cinderella tutu.

 

[HeatherSue]

You know it's going to be an iffy sewing day when you sew your sleeve on inside out! DOH!!! Now where did I put that seam ripper?

Hopefully not on the couch, pointy side up, right Teresa?

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi Nini - I made Daniel a lap blanket when he first got sick a year ago - the trick is to not have it too wide or it can get stuck in the wheels, or too long so its not always dragging on the floor, you know? maybe try sitting in a chair yourself, and seeing what would be comfortable. The one I made for Daniel was pretty narrow because he was sitting in a 14 wide wheelchair, and most adult wheelchairs are about 18 wide. Will keep praying for Kristy and her husband too!!

Praying for Grace! Glad she is home and hoping she is starting to feel better!

Prayers for the little preschool boy too - ugh poor kiddo - I cant imagine....

I made these little snowy truck pants for Tim tonight to kinda match this truck shirt I got on clearance last year!!

wendy

Cute!

I thought I'd post these dresses that I made for the last Big Give. They're for a little girl named Alyssa and her Bitty baby (Salarina).

Here's Alyssa's dress:

Both dresses:

Salarina's dress:

I was so excited to find this fabric at JoAnn! I bought the whole bolt (which was only 4 yards)! It says "make a wish" right on it!

I digitized the Make A Wish logo and I'll give it to anyone who wants to use it for a Big Give, for free of course.

Those are just the cutest ever!!!! I love them!

I am so excited to share... that I didn't even bother trying to find my camera this morning and I used my phone

Its not perfect and I have a few more things to learn.

I started this as a dress 3 years ago and never finished... but I really adore the fabric. I found it about a month ago and had it on my finish list. So I worked on it last night and love it.

This picture shows the top unfinished. Last night is when I decided to make the pants. I found the ruffles to be fairly easy to do. I don't have a ruffler attachment but am interested in getting one. I also would have prefered the ruffles to be longer, but was using scrap material. I made the applique and need a lot of learning in this dept. The bonding stuff (cant think of what it is even called) didn't want to stick to the jeans and my embroidering didn't work so well. I figured it would take practice, so I wasn't persistent with it being perfect... but my thread kept breaking. I actually gave up on the star

Here is my model excited to wear it to school. She obviously wasn't going to wear capris with it 10 degrees outside (maybe an exageration) but I thought it looked adorable with the black.

I woke up early this morning thinking she would definitely need a headband to wear with this outfit. I hadn't read anything on how to make headbands, but figured it was pretty simple. I made a "tube" and inserted elastic in the back. Sewed it up and crossed my fingers that it would fit her head and not fall off It worked out wonderfully And she was soooo excited to wear it. And her older sister was very upset with me for having not made her something last night

To finish, I need to add the fishy buttons to the top. I just sewed them together since I am not real sure how to make button holes and then will put the fishy there to make it appear as buttons.

I also have to finish the pants and figure out why my thread keeps breaking. I am not sure if I want to keep adding more scraps to the pants, or just keep them as is.

Great job!!

Just had to post this. If you have ever been to Texas or have family/friends here, you KNOW, it NEVER SNOWS!! Well, it is snowing today!!!!! Yipee! Can't believe it. Its light to medium flurry's but hey....WE will take it if thats all we can get!!

I know, it's snowing in Austin too!!! We all went outside and danced for a few minutes (now that I think about it, we're probably not completely normal... but the other offices were out, too!)

Another tutu, a little different this time, for our last-minute decision to make an appointment at the Pirates' League. The on-the-hanger shot doesn't do it justice, but it shows the fabric. I used 6" organza instead of tulle, and it came out really, really cool. Heat sealing all the edges wasn't the most fun I've ever had, but I think the end result was worth it.

The sash is just scrap from the girls' Christmas dresses. I started out with the intentions of finishing it and making it all neat, but DD decided she like the little bit of fray so I just put a little fray check around the edges to stop it from unraveling too far and let her tie the raw fabric.

DD modeling:

And twirling:

The top to go with it is in the wash because DD couldn't resist wearing it, but it is just a black tee with a rhinestone skull & crossbones.

And I don't think I shared this one either, a digital design/iron on with trim to match my girls' Tink tutus:

Awesome! I love the organza tutu!!

 

[tvgirlmin]

Another tutu, a little different this time, for our last-minute decision to make an appointment at the Pirates' League. The on-the-hanger shot doesn't do it justice, but it shows the fabric. I used 6" organza instead of tulle, and it came out really, really cool. Heat sealing all the edges wasn't the most fun I've ever had, but I think the end result was worth it.

The sash is just scrap from the girls' Christmas dresses. I started out with the intentions of finishing it and making it all neat, but DD decided she like the little bit of fray so I just put a little fray check around the edges to stop it from unraveling too far and let her tie the raw fabric.

DD modeling:

And twirling:

The top to go with it is in the wash because DD couldn't resist wearing it, but it is just a black tee with a rhinestone skull & crossbones.

And I don't think I shared this one either, a digital design/iron on with trim to match my girls' Tink tutus:

Love the pirate tutu! I mix Organza in with tulle a lot in my tutu's, and it always works out fine (and gives it a little whimsy!)! Enjoy Pirates League!!!

 

[celerystalker]

Hello all!
I used to post on the boutique thread years ago - but I need help finding someone.
Her first name is Amy and her last name starts with a G. I can't remember her username. She used to make Christmas houses.
My friend collects them and I'd like to give him her web address - but I can't remember.
Can someone help me out?
Thanks!

 

[livndisney]

Who posted the red Mickey christmas dress with red and white ruffle?

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I made these little snowy truck pants for Tim tonight to kinda match this truck shirt I got on clearance last year!!

My serger is really being a pain!! I will be sewing along, and then all of the sudden the threads dont hook together anymore. I checked the threading, and a few times 1 of the threads wasnt right - so I fixed it, but then it all happens again? Its the Singer from Walmart - any ideas???? I have a LOT of sewing to do this weekend!!!!

wendy

I love the Snowy Truck Pants!! They are adorable. Where did you find the fabric? My nephew would love them.

Sorry about you serger. I hope you figure out what is wrong. I don't have one so I don't know what to tell you.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Serger Question: Help Please:worship:


OK, y'all. My serger just decided to die; poof, no warning, just like
that. Took my baby (less than a year old) to the sewing repair, and it's going to cost more in labor to try to fix than I paid for it. So, bad news is, I need to buy a new serger - immediately. The stuff I have piled up on my worktable is like Silver lining- I need to buy a new serger. This time, I'm going to spend a little more and buy it at a local dealer who will really be there for me if something happens. I'm thinking about the entry level Elna. (ETA, apparently not total entry level, the 654) The reviews I've seen so far in the hour or so I've been looking are positive; it's a real workhorse, and it has a 2 year parts/labor warranty (which, trust me, looks pretty good from where I"m standing). Does anyone have this? The dealer sells brother,babylock, husquavarna viking (sp), and Elna. They really don't recommend the brother sergers (say they do a lot of things really well, but they get more brothers in for servicing than the other brands they sell.) They'll give me a credit of about $70 for my dead serger (not bad, since I only paid $190 and it has a major problem, so they're using it for parts). Anyway, I'm really hoping not to be buying a serger in the next several years at least. What am I going to regret not getting? Or what bells and whistles really aren't necessary? I'm past the total entry level, but still plan to use it primarily for seams, rolled hems, occasionally adding piping or beading, nothing too extravagant (although, who knows, if the machine can do it, I might expand LOL.)
Thanks in advance for any help. I need to buy this thing tomorrow. Oh, I also have a Bernina dealer close by, so if anyone thinks that's a better way to go, let me know.

Thanks!

 

[billwendy]

I love the Snowy Truck Pants!! They are adorable. Where did you find the fabric? My nephew would love them.

Sorry about you serger. I hope you figure out what is wrong. I don't have one so I don't know what to tell you.

Hi - I got it on clearance after Christmas last year at a Handcock fabrics when I was in TX......