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

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Question Alert:If you are putting an applique on a T-shirt but the fabric you are using to make the applique is quilters cotton, do youstill use a ballpoint needle? I mean do you pick the needle based on base material or applique material? How often do you get a new needle? (I feellike such a newbie asking this but I am never sure.) I worked on a Grinch Scrub top yesterday and appliqued on a jumper I bought too. DIdn't put the one material down far enough because I wasn't paying attention. Now I can't sell it but I came up with a good alternative for it. I will post pics later. Getting ready for breakfast and then to ice Evie's Bday cake - I am making a Princess Tiana cake.

 

[coteau_chick]

If I can do buttons, I know you can. Our machine seems to do really well with buttonholes. You can do it!



I made an aline out of a pillowcase. It was very easy. Let me find you a picture.

I have that machine also. I can try to help you. I have probably done everything wrong with it, so I have learned how to fix almost anything.
When will you be leaving Disney? We will be there Monday morning.

OMG! She is sooooooooooooooo cute. I can't wait until my dd's hair is that long. Now I know I am not cutting her hair. I love the dress too. I made my dd Grace an A line out of pillowcases too. Tinkerbell and Ariel.

 

[aksunshine]

Congrats! You're going to have an awesome time! And 6 months????? Try waiting a YEAR! We're plotting for next November or December, but just haven't settled on dates yet. I expect to pick SOMTHING to aim for.

QUESTION: How do you know your Disney trip is a long way off????

ANSWER: When your 180 ADR date is too far away to count!

LMAO!!!! That's how I feel. I finally nailed down dates. My biggest issue was taking Isabelle out of school (she'll be in 3rd grade next year!). So I decided on November 27- Dec1. It's way less than we usually go, but we will be taking a 6 month old and doing our VR. This way I'll only be taking Isabelle out 3 days.

 

[HeatherSue]

Question Alert:If you are putting an applique on a T-shirt but the fabric you are using to make the applique is quilters cotton, do youstill use a ballpoint needle? I mean do you pick the needle based on base material or applique material? How often do you get a new needle? (I feellike such a newbie asking this but I am never sure.) I worked on a Grinch Scrub top yesterday and appliqued on a jumper I bought too. DIdn't put the one material down far enough because I wasn't paying attention. Now I can't sell it but I came up with a good alternative for it. I will post pics later. Getting ready for breakfast and then to ice Evie's Bday cake - I am making a Princess Tiana cake.

Yep, you would still use a ball point needle. I always use a ballpoint needle, even when I'm just embroidering on quilters cotton. I don't know if that's a "no-no" or not, but it works great for me! I change my needle when the thread starts breaking, which is to say, not very often!

Wendy, after looking at the pictures of the precious dress pattern, it's not a very full skirt. So, you might want to just make it as directed. I think most of us that have made it, have added extra fabric to make it fuller. If you made the sleeveless version for her, it might look a little bit "older", if that's the look you were going for.

 

[NiniMorris]

We have only 433 days until we leave again! My husband thinks it is cute to ask me in public how many more days until we go! He is amazed that I know!

But that works out to only a little over 14 months...and we are going for 10 days this time, and I will have a minimum of 20 customs to make...and a minimum of 80 shirts. And...somewhere in all that I have to get TWO Christmases! When you look at it that way...it is way too close!

Nini

 

[cukal6]

Brand new here! I consider myself a crafty person, but I've never been able to sew. Believe me, it's not for a lack of trying. I really need to learn, and quick! My two boys love Disney and have enjoyed several trips there, but we are taking our daughter for her first trip in April. She will be almost 9 months at the time. I really want to make her some really cute outfits to wear! I would love to make a princess dress but I may be dreaming! It would be easier to buy but I can't find them that small. Any way, I need all the tips, encouragement, and inspiration that I can get!!!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Brand new here! I consider myself a crafty person, but I've never been able to sew. Believe me, it's not for a lack of trying. I really need to learn, and quick! My two boys love Disney and have enjoyed several trips there, but we are taking our daughter for her first trip in April. She will be almost 9 months at the time. I really want to make her some really cute outfits to wear! I would love to make a princess dress but I may be dreaming! It would be easier to buy but I can't find them that small. Any way, I need all the tips, encouragement, and inspiration that I can get!!!!!

Most princess costumes can be adapted from a basic dress pattern, which you CAN find in small sizes. I did a tiny Snow White gown and rags costume once and it was SO fun to see them in a tiny size. Give it a go... it will make her first trip even more memorable!

 

[dogodisney]

We have only 433 days until we leave again! My husband thinks it is cute to ask me in public how many more days until we go! He is amazed that I know!

But that works out to only a little over 14 months...and we are going for 10 days this time, and I will have a minimum of 20 customs to make...and a minimum of 80 shirts. And...somewhere in all that I have to get TWO Christmases! When you look at it that way...it is way too close!

Nini

That's a great attitude to have and smart way to look at it.

Brand new here! I consider myself a crafty person, but I've never been able to sew. Believe me, it's not for a lack of trying. I really need to learn, and quick! My two boys love Disney and have enjoyed several trips there, but we are taking our daughter for her first trip in April. She will be almost 9 months at the time. I really want to make her some really cute outfits to wear! I would love to make a princess dress but I may be dreaming! It would be easier to buy but I can't find them that small. Any way, I need all the tips, encouragement, and inspiration that I can get!!!!!

Welcome to this forum. I fairly new to it too. Stick around and you'll be obsessed and inspired in no time.

Details, details.... it seems like FOREVER ago.... So maybe we got back only 2 months ago.... But I'm in NO MAN'S land..... Trip over... no trip yet planned..... My husband asked what I want for Christmas... hmmmm.... what do you suppose my answer was?????

At least I've been reliving my trip with scrapbooking. That will get me by for a while I suppose!



Isn't it just the BEST feeling?????? Have an AWESOME time!

Thank you!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

If I can do buttons, I know you can. Our machine seems to do really well with buttonholes. You can do it!



I made an aline out of a pillowcase. It was very easy. Let me find you a picture.

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Thanks! That helps! That shirt as well as your daughter are super cute! Now i just need to decide what type of material to put on the back. I think it would look strange to have Tiana on the front and back. I wish there was a fabric store close by! I really need some!

On a different note, all of my flannel is on it's 3rd wash finally! i can't wait to start on that too. I can't believe how much lint I have had to clean out of my drawer each round though!!!!! Wow!

My youngest DD's birthday and party is on Saturday. She's having a minnie mouse party. Any ideas on games and entertainment? Adults are coming too!

I also have 2 Tiana dresses to make by Friday and lots of pj's to make. Not to mention I need to finish shopping for her b-day and Christmas. Oh well.,,it will get done, right?

 

[coteau_chick]

LMAO!!!! That's how I feel. I finally nailed down dates. My biggest issue was taking Isabelle out of school (she'll be in 3rd grade next year!). So I decided on November 27- Dec1. It's way less than we usually go, but we will be taking a 6 month old and doing our VR. This way I'll only be taking Isabelle out 3 days.

Grace was seven months old the first time we took her. I did a trip report on it last year. If you want to read it let me know. I can try to find the link. It will give you some insight on going with a very little one. She did fine but we had a few snags along the way. LOL! Just let me know if you want to read it. I think it was Once upon a time Thibodeaux went to Disney World.

 

[aksunshine]

Grace was seven months old the first time we took her. I did a trip report on it last year. If you want to read it let me know. I can try to find the link. It will give you some insight on going with a very little one. She did fine but we had a few snags along the way. LOL! Just let me know if you want to read it. I think it was Once upon a time Thibodeaux went to Disney World.

That would be great Laura! I was in Thibodeax once! The grocery I went to had a whole aisle of hot sauce, Matt bought about 8 bottles!

 

[aksunshine]

Brand new here! I consider myself a crafty person, but I've never been able to sew. Believe me, it's not for a lack of trying. I really need to learn, and quick! My two boys love Disney and have enjoyed several trips there, but we are taking our daughter for her first trip in April. She will be almost 9 months at the time. I really want to make her some really cute outfits to wear! I would love to make a princess dress but I may be dreaming! It would be easier to buy but I can't find them that small. Any way, I need all the tips, encouragement, and inspiration that I can get!!!!!

Hi there! Do you have a machine? You may be better off making character themed sets, princess dresses can be tricky! I haven't attempted it! LOL.

Did you see the first post? That is a GREAT place to start!!!

 

[aksunshine]

We have only 433 days until we leave again! My husband thinks it is cute to ask me in public how many more days until we go! He is amazed that I know!

But that works out to only a little over 14 months...and we are going for 10 days this time, and I will have a minimum of 20 customs to make...and a minimum of 80 shirts. And...somewhere in all that I have to get TWO Christmases! When you look at it that way...it is way too close!

Nini

Too funny Nini!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Anyone have an easy fool-proof fondant recipe?

 

[coteau_chick]

AKAsunshine here is the link for my older trip report when Grace was seven months old. I hope you enjoy it.
Laura

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1730649

 

[snoopy5386]

Ok PLEASE help out this beginner! I think I am going to try and make DD the pink cinderella dress. I do have a sewing machine, but I have VERY limited experience. So far I have sewed:
beanbags
felt play food
a blanket

My questions are - who makes the simply sweet pattern? Where do I buy it?
Is it really simple? Can I really do this?
How much fabric do I need to sew a dress for a 3.5 yo? (Trying to decide if sewing is cheaper than buying)
How do you sew bows onto a dress?
Thanks so much!!!

 

[*Toadstool*]

She is 7 - how much less full would you suggest - I havent done this pattern before - BUTTONS!!!!!! they skeer me!!!!

You can just use sew in by hand snaps instead. The button placket is hidden, so no one would know you didn't use buttons.

I just finished one that I totally cased from here, it is in DD bedroom and she is asleep but I will get pictures later in the morning and post them.

Please post pictures!!!

Please post me some Grinchy customs!!! I guess I might just end up with using the providing costume.. I just think its ugly. :-o

 

[i12go2wdw]

You asked for it, here are too many Cindy-Lou-Who's

I cased this from a picture I saved from this board from last year, I cannot take any credit for the design. It is a Felize, my first and I have to say it was a bit tricky.
Hope that helps.
Christine

 

[ireland_nicole]

I have a new baby!

Y'all know how I was freaking out about spending 400 for a new serger after mine died? Well, I made the big mistake of checking out the others while I was there and... (drumroll please)

I have added Nellie (Elna 745) to my family! She was, um, a little over the $400 I was planning to spend (ok, a lot) but the dealer actually gave me over $800 off retail,(including my broken machine as trade in) plus all lessons, even advanced, for free. It's a 5 thread, so it does chain stitch at the same time as serging, which was a huge plus for me now that I have so much less time. Plus, it has two different rolled hems, one a two thread for really fine fabrics like batiste, organza, etc. And the most beautiful knit coverstitch you ever saw in your life, I promise you.

I admit, I didn't understand spending $$$ for a serger, but I think I get it now. I also thought about the Babylock w/ jet air threading, but knowing my luck, something would go wrong LOL, plus the dealers a good bit further away and I couldn't get one for what I got this one for. But it feels completely different than my old serger; much quieter, much more tolerant; the diff. feed is awesome; no changing plates or fingers; I'm welling up, she's just so beautiful- I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

As soon as my heartrate goes back down, and I can breathe well again, I'll post pics.

 

[*Toadstool*]

You asked for it, here are too many Cindy-Lou-Who's

I cased this from a picture I saved from this board from last year, I cannot take any credit for the design. It is a Felize, my first and I have to say it was a bit tricky.
Hope that helps.
Christine

Beautiful! I had found the dress you CASED in another thread. I love the real ribbon you used for her bows.. too cute!!!

I have a new baby!

Y'all know how I was freaking out about spending 400 for a new serger after mine died? Well, I made the big mistake of checking out the others while I was there and... (drumroll please)

I have added Nellie (Elna 745) to my family! She was, um, a little over the $400 I was planning to spend (ok, a lot) but the dealer actually gave me over $800 off retail,(including my broken machine as trade in) plus all lessons, even advanced, for free. It's a 5 thread, so it does chain stitch at the same time as serging, which was a huge plus for me now that I have so much less time. Plus, it has two different rolled hems, one a two thread for really fine fabrics like batiste, organza, etc. And the most beautiful knit coverstitch you ever saw in your life, I promise you.

I admit, I didn't understand spending $$$ for a serger, but I think I get it now. I also thought about the Babylock w/ jet air threading, but knowing my luck, something would go wrong LOL, plus the dealers a good bit further away and I couldn't get one for what I got this one for. But it feels completely different than my old serger; much quieter, much more tolerant; the diff. feed is awesome; no changing plates or fingers; I'm welling up, she's just so beautiful- I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

As soon as my heartrate goes back down, and I can breathe well again, I'll post pics.

Congrats! You will love the coverstitch. I use it alot. I have a Babylock Evolve.. trust me there is no something going wrong. Its pretty foolproof. Elnas are great sergers though from what I have heard from users. I have a 2 thread rolled hem, and have never used it. Didn't know I was supposed to use it on finer weight fabrics.. makes sense.. good to know. thanks!