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

[sweetstitches]

Hey!!! I thought you loved ME!!! I feel so alone now.....

Hey, I still love you, Mom!

Well great! Carla gets the adult size easy fits pattern done...and my computer is having issues! My main computer upstairs does not like Adobe...refuses to run it no matter what we do! My laptop has a dead power cord and (not so patiently) waiting for the mail man to deliver my new one ...TOMORROW!!!

None of the kids computers will hook up to the printer (old computers and old OS). I just bought new ink and paper in anticipation of printing out the new pattern,,,UGH!

Can you tell I am inpatient? Maybe just a little?

On a good note, my wonderful SIL, Korey, was given a clean bill of health at his 2 and a half year checkup and PET scan. We have been 2 and a half years cancer free! Six more months and the doctors say they can try and give me a grand child... (they got married three days after his last chemo treatment...had a honeymoon do over this year.)

Please slow down on your posts for the next 2 days...between doctor's appointments and computer issues...I won't be able to keep up!

Nini

Having had my own printer problems this week, I know how frustrating that is.

So many nice things have been posted. And I can't wait to get my hands on the adult easy fit pattern.

Why oh why do I do this to myself? I wait until the last minute (or work forces me to wait) to get my stuff done. I have 3 UFO's and last night I thought I finished an AK shirt. Until I realized I had the design on upside down...sigh. This is why I don't sew tired.

10 days and counting....if I make an outfit a day, I should be good.

ooh sorry. I've done stuff like that myself.

Just received my Feliz pattern and have washed and ironed all of the fabric. Now where to start? I am a little overwhelmed with this pattern. Wow! Does anyone know of a tutorial for this pattern? I haven't ever worked with the european patterns before and I know you have to add the seam allowance. Any other help you can offer or maybe a link to a tutorial?

Thanks.

I haven't made that pattern, but I hope this helps.

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/farbenmix/images/6/60/Feliz.pdf


Is anyone going to Original Sewing at Craft expo tomorrow in Schaumburg?

 

[VanessasMom]

Does anyone know anything about the Brother Disney PE-180D? Someone is trying to sell one for $250 but it doesn't come with a card reader or anything. Is this a good deal or not?

Not a great deal. I am a huge lurker here and sew quite a bit. I have a Brother Disney PE-270D that I have been trying to sell for $300. It has a card reader and I am including a brand new downloading design software with it. So, for $50 more I would think you would want to have the additional designs. It is loaded with the Disney stuff too.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Since I am stuck being sick and not going to city to get my machine from the shop here is a site I found with free downloads of embroidery designs:http://www.bunnycup.com/sets.aspx?status=retired

Join this one for free and then read the daily free designs that digitizers post each day!http://www.sewforum.com/

 

[Granna4679]

I personally have not used it (or even made the Feliz) but there is a tutorial on this blog:
http://trilliumdesign.blogspot.com/

Thanks for responding so quickly. I wasn't able to find it on that site (I am sure I am just not looking in the right place).

I haven't made that pattern, but I hope this helps.

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/farbenmix/images/6/60/Feliz.pdf


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This makes it look much easier than I was anticipating (dreading..ha!). Thank you for taking the time to find it for me. I will now try to get started on it.

 

[snubie]

For those looking to try some Farbenmix patterns:
http://farbenmix.wikia.com/wiki/Farbenwiki

 

[luv2go2disney]

Hi all!!! My youngest son was in the hospital all last week with severe double pneumonia & an H1N1 scare. He is definitely starting to feel better besides the terrible deep cough. It was very scary in the ER when the nurses & Doctors start to panic at the little guys condition!!! So now after 4 days in pediatric intensive care we are home & now I am in a huge time crunch we leave for Atlanta in 14 days for Thanksgiving with family & in 17 days we will be at the world! As of right now my poor two DS's are going to be naked!!! I have all but 2 of my DD's things done & I am now skipping ahead to start making things for the boys...I am making my first Carla C Bowling shirt can anyone tell me if it is necessary to line the shirt. A little direction would be great! Also can anyone give me a guesstimate on how long this shirt should take. I have had this pattern for over a year & have been very intimadated by the sleeves, collar & of course all those dang button holes!!! Thanks & I hope to get pictures up of everything next week.

Christi

 

[tricia]

Hi all!!! My youngest son was in the hospital all last week with severe double pneumonia & an H1N1 scare. He is definitely starting to feel better besides the terrible deep cough. It was very scary in the ER when the nurses & Doctors start to panic at the little guys condition!!! So now after 4 days in pediatric intensive care we are home & now I am in a huge time crunch we leave for Atlanta in 14 days for Thanksgiving with family & in 17 days we will be at the world! As of right now my poor two DS's are going to be naked!!! I have all but 2 of my DD's things done & I am now skipping ahead to start making things for the boys...I am making my first Carla C Bowling shirt can anyone tell me if it is necessary to line the shirt. A little direction would be great! Also can anyone give me a guesstimate on how long this shirt should take. I have had this pattern for over a year & have been very intimadated by the sleeves, collar & of course all those dang button holes!!! Thanks & I hope to get pictures up of everything next week.

Christi

I have done a couple of unlined bowling shirts. My DS likes the way they hang better when they are not lined, and he says they will be too hot.

I just leave the sleeves and the bodice pieces a bit longer so that I can fold them over 2 x to hem them. The original pattern only leaves 1/4" seam allowance.

It goes together pretty quickly. It was the first Carla C pattern I bought. I would say that I could put 1 together in about 1 hr. 15min without interruptions (like that would ever happen ) plus cutting time.

Don't be afraid of the collar and sleeves. They are not that hard. Come back and ask if you have anymore questions. I think April and I have a pretty good understanding of it, as we have each made a few.

 

[tricia]

These shirts are not lined:







And the action shot:

 

[luv2go2disney]

These shirts are not lined:







And the action shot:

AWESOME!!! Looks like he can move much better with the unlined shirt! I will go on with my unlined plans then...and I better plan on 3 hours due to the interruptions, my other kids will be off the bus soon...

 

[PrincessMickey]

Hi all!!! My youngest son was in the hospital all last week with severe double pneumonia & an H1N1 scare. He is definitely starting to feel better besides the terrible deep cough. It was very scary in the ER when the nurses & Doctors start to panic at the little guys condition!!! So now after 4 days in pediatric intensive care we are home & now I am in a huge time crunch we leave for Atlanta in 14 days for Thanksgiving with family & in 17 days we will be at the world! As of right now my poor two DS's are going to be naked!!! I have all but 2 of my DD's things done & I am now skipping ahead to start making things for the boys...I am making my first Carla C Bowling shirt can anyone tell me if it is necessary to line the shirt. A little direction would be great! Also can anyone give me a guesstimate on how long this shirt should take. I have had this pattern for over a year & have been very intimadated by the sleeves, collar & of course all those dang button holes!!! Thanks & I hope to get pictures up of everything next week.Christi

Glad DS is feeling better now. I just finished my first 2 bowling shirts. I made mine lined but I don't see why you couldn't do it without. They went together pretty easy and Carla explains everything so well. It took me a few days to get them both done but I only had about a half hour every day to sew. You'll do just fine and you'll be all done before you know it.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Hi all!!! My youngest son was in the hospital all last week with severe double pneumonia & an H1N1 scare. He is definitely starting to feel better besides the terrible deep cough. It was very scary in the ER when the nurses & Doctors start to panic at the little guys condition!!! So now after 4 days in pediatric intensive care we are home

How scary!!! Glad to know that everyone is doing okay now

 

[HLAuburn]

Hi all!!! My youngest son was in the hospital all last week with severe double pneumonia & an H1N1 scare. He is definitely starting to feel better besides the terrible deep cough. It was very scary in the ER when the nurses & Doctors start to panic at the little guys condition!!! So now after 4 days in pediatric intensive care we are home & now I am in a huge time crunch we leave for Atlanta in 14 days for Thanksgiving with family & in 17 days we will be at the world! As of right now my poor two DS's are going to be naked!!! I have all but 2 of my DD's things done & I am now skipping ahead to start making things for the boys...I am making my first Carla C Bowling shirt can anyone tell me if it is necessary to line the shirt. A little direction would be great! Also can anyone give me a guesstimate on how long this shirt should take. I have had this pattern for over a year & have been very intimadated by the sleeves, collar & of course all those dang button holes!!! Thanks & I hope to get pictures up of everything next week.

Christi

How scary! Glad to hear he's doing better!

We'll be at DW the same time you guys are! Where are you staying? We're spending Thanksgiving in Mobile, AL and then leaving for DW the next day...we'll be at POR. So excited, but I still have things to make!

 

[NaeNae]

Thanks for responding so quickly. I wasn't able to find it on that site (I am sure I am just not looking in the right place). http://trilliumdesign.blogspot.com/.

Just scroll down to the bottom and hit view older posts. After that the tutorials are listed along the right side of the blog. She has them broken up into 3 or 4 different posts. I've printed them out and am fixing to attempt my first Feliz.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Not a great deal. I am a huge lurker here and sew quite a bit. I have a Brother Disney PE-270D that I have been trying to sell for $300. It has a card reader and I am including a brand new downloading design software with it. So, for $50 more I would think you would want to have the additional designs. It is loaded with the Disney stuff too.

Thanks! Your machine only has a 4x4 hoop size though, right?

Hi all!!! My youngest son was in the hospital all last week with severe double pneumonia & an H1N1 scare. He is definitely starting to feel better besides the terrible deep cough. It was very scary in the ER when the nurses & Doctors start to panic at the little guys condition!!! So now after 4 days in pediatric intensive care we are home & now
Christi

Wow! That must have been really scary! I am glad to hear he is better now! I hope the rest of your family stays healthy!

 

[Sandy321]

oh wow Christi

Has anybody been to a sewing expo? They are having one near where I live (in Schaumburg IL) this weekend... just curious if anyone has any opinions- I am a very very newbie to sewing......

I'm a sewing wannabe!!

 

[bclydia]

Hi everyone
I've been away awhile and only lurking now and then. Had some personal problems and now I'm trying to get back in the swing of things.
I know there are a few of "y'all" in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. I am going to be going down there for a Women of Faith retreat in January and while I expect they'll keep me quite busy, I thought if there were time, I might try to find an hour or so (who needs lunch?) where I can zip off and do a little shopping. Are there any fabulous fabric stores that I just can't miss? A scrapbookers paradise? or some touristy sight I just NEED to see? I admit, I know nothing about Texas except everything is bigger there. I'd appreciate any help you can offer!

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi all!!! My youngest son was in the hospital all last week with severe double pneumonia & an H1N1 scare. He is definitely starting to feel better besides the terrible deep cough. It was very scary in the ER when the nurses & Doctors start to panic at the little guys condition!!! So now after 4 days in pediatric intensive care we are home & now I am in a huge time crunch we leave for Atlanta in 14 days for Thanksgiving with family & in 17 days we will be at the world! As of right now my poor two DS's are going to be naked!!! I have all but 2 of my DD's things done & I am now skipping ahead to start making things for the boys...I am making my first Carla C Bowling shirt can anyone tell me if it is necessary to line the shirt. A little direction would be great! Also can anyone give me a guesstimate on how long this shirt should take. I have had this pattern for over a year & have been very intimadated by the sleeves, collar & of course all those dang button holes!!! Thanks & I hope to get pictures up of everything next week.

Christi

I'm so sorry to hear your ds was so sick, but am very pleased to see he's making progress and hopefully will be much better by your upcoming vacation.

I have only made the bowling shirt lined but after reading others have made it unlined I wish i tried that -- my ds gets hot easily and might prefer losing a layer (I only line in muslin though). We are going in Dec anyway so I don't anticipate it being very hot.

OK, Tricia is speedy quick. I timed my last bowling shirt and it took almost 3.5 hours from start to finish. I do have to tell you I sew on a small counter in my laundry room and that makes it more time consuming. Every time I need to use my serger I have move the machines around and plug it in. It also takes me long to do the lining b/c it barely fits on my counter when I spread the shirt out. If I had a proper sewing room I'm sure I could easily cut 30 minutes of my time. I am pretty inexperienced with sewing though, so if you are more experienced hopefully it would go faster.

My kids might be naked a day or two as well

 

[SallyfromDE]

QUESTION
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YooooHoooo Heather
I forgot to answer your question. I have Shih Tzus. They are beyond cute puppies as they are 6 months old and almost fully grown. They are also very beyond cute as they can't grasp that carpeting is not grass. The male is pretty good, but the female whizzes the instant she sees carpeting. The male is much smarter but he bites the kids a lot. And I actually want to bite one of the kids right now too b/c someone is highly annoying me. It's way past bedtime, but no school tomorrow so figured I'd let them stay up late -- my bad.

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We used to have a Shih Tzu. He was so gentle. He was also LARGE. More like a bulldog with long hair then a Shih Tzu. He used to crack me up. Our Chihuahua taught him to bark. He made this funky sound. When the cat had kittens, he took care of them and came to get us when one got out of the box.

Not a great deal. I am a huge lurker here and sew quite a bit. I have a Brother Disney PE-270D that I have been trying to sell for $300. It has a card reader and I am including a brand new downloading design software with it. So, for $50 more I would think you would want to have the additional designs. It is loaded with the Disney stuff too.

I got the 270D for less than that - it didnt come with a card reader either, but came with alot of thread, a CD with the disney font on it and an extra thread cartridge - i got it off craigslist - its downfall is that it only has a 4x4 hoop, but Heather is taking care of us with hoop envy!!

Isn't the 270 SE270, not PE? I think it has the cartridge system, doesn't it? Is this the one Walmart sold? I know Brother had alot of trouble with the cartridge system and for a while there you found dozens of refurbs on Ebay.
The PE180 was origionally sold for $550 on sale. It's a nice sturdy machine. It's also a good starter IMO, it doesn't have that much "tech" to it. I'm having a really hard time converting over to the PE 780.

 

[MouseTriper]

Thought I would share the halloween costume I made for my DD. I had this image in my head on how I wanted it to turn out for the longest time and I was quite excited when I finished it. My DD and I LOVE it. Hahaha. I made the top from CarlaC's new pattern...IT ROCKS!!! (Thanks Carla)!!!! The tulle skirt is really full and took me a bit longer than anticipated but after some adjustments I think it turned out pretty good. The cape was a pattern piece I found at Hancock's and it worked out perfectly!!!! Oh and the back of the corset thingie is shirred...it was actually a lot easier than I thought. Hahaha!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

These shirts are not lined:

I love these shirts! I looked for pillowcases and can't find them anywhere. Glad your DS got picked for the pirate tutorial.