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

[gulf breeze]

I've asked for help on the budget board but I thought I'd ask here also... does anyone have the American girl doll Kirstens quilt? AG is sold out but I can make it if I know the size. I need to know how big it is over all and how big are the little squares and edge. Any help would be great. Thanks!

 

[revrob]

Hey y'all, guess what I found at Hancocks last night- and at 50% off too

it's the first Tiana fabric I've seen, I was so excited! Of course, DD has decided she thinks she's too old for it, but I figure somebody going on a wish trip will love it! Just wanted to let y'all know it's out there!

I see a trip to Hancock's in my very near future!

 

[mom2rtk]

OK, get ready for too many tote bags. I finally got all of these finished.

Three my cleaning lady bought to give as gifts:

Very nice! Can I ask what kind of interfacing you use on the bag itself and the handle?

 

[sweetstitches]

Thinking of you.

Thank you!

Hi guys,
Well, I just played around with my new designs on some dish towels and I have to tell you, I heart Heathers Designs. They are so cute! I wanted to do this instead of the cake (which turned out pretty good -black light was actually pretty neat!).

So, here they are, I don't really know how to use the emb machine, but these turned out really nice.

Please excuse the crappy photo - I have to get a camera - I have been using my Handycam and it's not good at stills. Ugh....

Those are cute. I should practice on some dishtowels; maybe I'd get more comfortable with hooping.

The mood swings and constant drinking really is textbook for Diabetics. The mood swings are due to blood sugar changing rapidly. I had a roomate once who was daibetic and i could catch an oncoming crash b/c she was normally really sweet and sort or retiring, but would get snappy and loud when she was crashing. I would definitely insist on a glucose tolerance test, even if her blood sugar is normal during an office visit. Some people only show up on the 5 hour test.

I really have to say I agree with this. Better to get her checked out and find out it's nothing, than to let it go and wish you had done something sooner. Listen to your instincts.



I STILL can't get the bowling shirt to print. It gets to page 26 and then jams. Even printing pages individually isn't working. I'm going to try hooking a different computer up to the printer today and see if that helps.

 

[tricia]

Very nice! Can I ask what kind of interfacing you use on the bag itself and the handle?

I use the Decor Bond by Pellon on the lining and the fashion fabric. I haven't used anything on the handles, but sometimes I feel I should.

 

[mom2rtk]

I use the Decor Bond by Pellon on the lining and the fashion fabric. I haven't used anything on the handles, but sometimes I feel I should.

I ask because I did a couple of custom Halloween treat bags to match costumes. I don't like anything iron on for things like this, and tried some sew in interfacing for the handles. They had nice body, but probably too much, because it has to be folded over. Maybe I should not fold the handle fabric, but use 2 thicknesses of fabric, so I can use a single thickness of interfacing......

Thanks!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Hey y'all, guess what I found at Hancocks last night- and at 50% off too

it's the first Tiana fabric I've seen, I was so excited! Of course, DD has decided she thinks she's too old for it, but I figure somebody going on a wish trip will love it! Just wanted to let y'all know it's out there!

I have not bought fabric in a long time. I have no time to sew, so I keep making myself walk away from the fabric store. however....this is prretty tempting. I can totally see wearing this to the movie and then for our Disney trip in January.

 

[tvgirlmin]

OK, get ready for too many tote bags. I finally got all of these finished.



Awesome Bags! I love all of them! Great job!

 

[woodkins]

Is that Tiana fabric available online? We don't have Hancock's here and when I search it online I don't see it If someone can post a link I would really appreciate it!

 

[charlinn]

OK, get ready for too many tote bags. I finally got all of these finished.

Three my cleaning lady bought to give as gifts:



Wow! Great job. They all look great!!! I have thought about making myself a bag If you don't mind sharing, What pattern do you use?

 

[tricia]

Awesome Bags! I love all of them! Great job!

Thank you.

Wow! Great job. They all look great!!! I have thought about making myself a bag If you don't mind sharing, What pattern do you use?

Thanks. It is the Aivilo Pocket Handbag from YCMT. http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/The-Aivilo-Pocket-Handbag.htm

It goes together really well, and is easy to create in any size.

 

[tvgirlmin]

I LOVE these tutus. I really want to do a few tutus as Christmas gifts this year... it seems like all of my friends have toddler girls... I downloaded the free filled tutu pattern but I really like these styles as well - they are so cute.
So just wondering where you two got patterns from? Did you make it up? How did you add the embellishments at the bottom and such. If either of you could point me in the right direction I would love it - thanks!!

I can't find the original directions I had for making these, but this gals blog is really similiar:

http://www.sweetnsassygirls.com/2008/11/how-to-make-halter-tutu-dress-version-2.html

The only difference in hers and mine is I use two layers of each color, where she uses one - so each knot is four layers thick, not two.

For the embellishments, I use good old hot glue! Works like a charm. I hand sew things like the bead necklaces to the tutu's, so they are easy to remove if the child doesn't like them.

I highly recommend the one inch no-roll elastic, too! Thick, works great, and gives your tutu a nice look.

Have fun making the tutu's - it is addictive! My daughter wears them for everything. I have the directions for the filled tutu, too - I wanna try it next!

 

[sweetstitches]

Yeah! I hooked another computer up to the printer and I was able to print out the pattern!!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Yeah! I hooked another computer up to the printer and I was able to print out the pattern!!!

Is the printer still broken?

 

[MinnieVanMom]

OK, get ready for too many tote bags. I finally got all of these finished.

Three my cleaning lady bought to give as gifts:









One for a Big Give:



One a coworker bought to give as a gift:

Those are just beyond wonderful. I think people who can make bags have amazing talent.

 

[tricia]

Those are just beyond wonderful. I think people who can make bags have amazing talent.

Thanks April. And that is too funny. I find bags and quilts a bit easier, cause you don't have to worry about fit.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi guys,
Well, I just played around with my new designs on some dish towels and I have to tell you, I heart Heathers Designs. They are so cute! I wanted to do this instead of the cake (which turned out pretty good -black light was actually pretty neat!).

So, here they are, I don't really know how to use the emb machine, but these turned out really nice.

Please excuse the crappy photo - I have to get a camera - I have been using my Handycam and it's not good at stills. Ugh....

Oh please show a picture of the cake too! I love the towels. I plan to buy the water solvy at the JoAnn's sale. Did you use it on the top of the towels? And then sticky under and float? I ask because I get to robes for Christmas and don't have a clue.

Hey y'all, guess what I found at Hancocks last night- and at 50% off too

it's the first Tiana fabric I've seen, I was so excited! Of course, DD has decided she thinks she's too old for it, but I figure somebody going on a wish trip will love it! Just wanted to let y'all know it's out there!

I didn't see that on Saturday but it is cute. Great find.

 

[bear_mom]

OK, get ready for too many tote bags. I finally got all of these finished.

Three my cleaning lady bought to give as gifts:









One for a Big Give:



One a coworker bought to give as a gift:

Those are great!

Emily

 

[dancer_mom]

I've asked for help on the budget board but I thought I'd ask here also... does anyone have the American girl doll Kirstens quilt? AG is sold out but I can make it if I know the size. I need to know how big it is over all and how big are the little squares and edge. Any help would be great. Thanks!

I am not sure but I might. My stuff is in the closet and my baby is sleeping in there right now. I will look as soon as possible. HOpe you find out in the meantime

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QUOTE=tvgirlmin;34263648]I can't find the original directions I had for making these, but this gals blog is really similiar:

http://www.sweetnsassygirls.com/2008/11/how-to-make-halter-tutu-dress-version-2.html

The only difference in hers and mine is I use two layers of each color, where she uses one - so each knot is four layers thick, not two.

For the embellishments, I use good old hot glue! Works like a charm. I hand sew things like the bead necklaces to the tutu's, so they are easy to remove if the child doesn't like them.

I highly recommend the one inch no-roll elastic, too! Thick, works great, and gives your tutu a nice look.

Have fun making the tutu's - it is addictive! My daughter wears them for everything. I have the directions for the filled tutu, too - I wanna try it next!

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THANKS... I am very eager to try this - thanks for the tips

 

[gulf breeze]

I am not sure but I might. My stuff is in the closet and my baby is sleeping in there right now. I will look as soon as possible. HOpe you find out in the meantime

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Oh I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!! I just found some really cool things at the local thrift store this morning, perfect size for the AG dolls. One is a cat planter (think hippo planter in the Julie books) and some small wood candle holders for Kirsten and a small plater (made in Italy no less). Also found some small scale prints to make the quilt with.