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

[Diz-Mommy]

Ok, so my husband and parents were very generous this year and gave me an embroidery machine!!! WOOHOO! It's a Brother PE 770 - I think - it hasn't actually arrived yet. However, when it does arrive, I want to be ready!

I need suggestions on what the essentials are - I know good stabilizer and thread, but any recommendations on brand/type? My in-laws gave me a gc to JoAnn, so I figured I'd start there with buying supplies.

One more thing - I've already been oogling all of HeatherSue's designs (I do believe I'm going to need all of the cutie princesses!) - and also a bit of others on etsy and stitch on time. any other designers you use and or recommend?

I'm also going to peruse the bookmarks to see if I can find out anything. But, if you have tips/tricks/suggestions for me, I'd love and appreciate it!!!!!!


Now to go work out! I've lost about 20 lbs so far - still need to lose a whole lot more, but it's a start!

Congrats on the new machine!!

For designs, Heather Sue is by far my favorite, because she keeps things sweet and simple with fabric and color changes. For non-Disney designs I really like Emblibrary, and they have good sales. I also love Bunnycup, but she is pretty pricey so I usually wait till she's got a good sale. For more complicated Disney appliques (if you don't mind lots of fabric and thread changing) Diva's Doodles and Digital by Design are great too.

As far as stabilizers go, I like to have a nice weight cut-away, a thicker solvy and a good tear-away on hand...I like options I'm not real brand loyal at the moment, but I am totally against the sticky stabilizers since I've had MAJOR problems with them...they are just not worth the money in my book. I use Sulky KK2000 as my temporary spray adhesive for appliques.

Have fun stitching!!

 

[AlternateEgo]

I just bought some "flurr" to make baby gifts. http://www.baumtextile.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=38
I'm not sure what it is yet. I just know alot of ladies around here make baby gifts with it. I'm hoping it is less messy than minky. Minky is lovely for baby gifts though. It is oh so soft, and babies love it. You can back it with something silky. http://minkydelight.com/ <3 minky! I like the minky from minky delight because it is the good stuff and not the cheap stuff. Prewash EVERYTHING!
I need to work on baby boy gifts too. Definitely not as fun as pink girlie gifts imo.

Thanks! The Flurr was cute, but so VERY expensive

I really LOVE the Minky

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Ok everyone here are some pictures from Christmas - my first set of feliz dresses for the girls. I have to say the pattern is pretty easy with the tutorial in the bookmarks! I love it!
First is a pic of Joci at her Winter recital.....

and me & Joci

Here is Evangelines Feliz --I used A. Henry fabric for 2 of the dresses I think this is called "Santa's Bag". She was not happy when we told her she was not allowed to have the grown-up punch....

Here is the back....

Jocelyn's dress I still need to put the last ruffle on it - A. Henry's "Babycakes" in green - this is the fabric for the last ruffle also that goes all the way around the skirt. They are not the best pictures.....

The back

Juliet's dress - had to have the Minnie dot in someones!

and the back

And last but not least here is one of me & my grandmom with my cousin who is getting married in April.
I am the one with the big ol' bags under my eyes.

ok - now I am off to the sew&vac to get my machine looked at..talk to you all later! Thanks for looking at the pics and letting me have a few minutes.

 

[AlternateEgo]

Ok everyone here are some pictures from Christmas - my first set of feliz dresses for the girls. I have to say the pattern is pretty easy with the tutorial in the bookmarks! I love it!
First is a pic of Joci at her Winter recital.....

and me & Joci

Here is Evangelines Feliz --I used A. Henry fabric for 2 of the dresses I think this is called "Santa's Bag". She was not happy when we told her she was not allowed to have the grown-up punch....

Here is the back....

Jocelyn's dress I still need to put the last ruffle on it - A. Henry's "Babycakes" in green - this is the fabric for the last ruffle also that goes all the way around the skirt. They are not the best pictures.....

The back

Juliet's dress - had to have the Minnie dot in someones!

and the back

And last but not least here is one of me & my grandmom with my cousin who is getting married in April.
I am the one with the big ol' bags under my eyes.

ok - now I am off to the sew&vac to get my machine looked at..talk to you all later! Thanks for looking at the pics and letting me have a few minutes.

The Feliz's look so wonderful! I had to giggle when I realized you have three girls also. I adore the fabric on Evangeline's dress! I especially love the ruffle with the golden swirls.

 

[glorib]

Ok everyone here are some pictures from Christmas - my first set of feliz dresses for the girls. I have to say the pattern is pretty easy with the tutorial in the bookmarks! I love it!
First is a pic of Joci at her Winter recital.....

and me & Joci

Here is Evangelines Feliz --I used A. Henry fabric for 2 of the dresses I think this is called "Santa's Bag". She was not happy when we told her she was not allowed to have the grown-up punch....

Here is the back....

Jocelyn's dress I still need to put the last ruffle on it - A. Henry's "Babycakes" in green - this is the fabric for the last ruffle also that goes all the way around the skirt. They are not the best pictures.....

The back

Juliet's dress - had to have the Minnie dot in someones!

and the back

And last but not least here is one of me & my grandmom with my cousin who is getting married in April.
I am the one with the big ol' bags under my eyes.

ok - now I am off to the sew&vac to get my machine looked at..talk to you all later! Thanks for looking at the pics and letting me have a few minutes.

WOW! WOW! WOW! is all I can say! Those feliz dresses are gorgeous, and so are your girls! That sure was a lot of ruffling!

 

[NiniMorris]

I was jus reading Tyler's Wish trip report and got a bit mistied eyed when I saw the girls wearing the dresses my daughter and I made.

It was so nice to see the girls and their dresses 'in action'. This is the first time I have ever made something for someone other than my family, and while it was nothing spectacular, it was nice to see them wearing it at the parks!

...now back to cleaning and planning...and looking for a phone and a Game Boy...where did they go to anyway!!??

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I need suggestions on what the essentials are - I know good stabilizer and thread, but any recommendations on brand/type? My in-laws gave me a gc to JoAnn, so I figured I'd start there with buying supplies.

One more thing - I've already been oogling all of HeatherSue's designs (I do believe I'm going to need all of the cutie princesses!) - and also a bit of others on etsy and stitch on time. any other designers you use and or recommend?

I'm also going to peruse the bookmarks to see if I can find out anything. But, if you have tips/tricks/suggestions for me, I'd love and appreciate it!!!!!!


Now to go work out! I've lost about 20 lbs so far - still need to lose a whole lot more, but it's a start!

Congrats on the weight loss, what is your secret? I need to drop 9 lbs quick!

I have bought from Heather, digital by design and stitch on time. All have stitched out very good. I also have a few sites I check daily for free designs. Set up a folder for your embroidery downloads and then folders inside that for animals, princesses, etc.

I use solvy water for towels and robes on the top and solvy sticky for when I have to float items. I use just generic med tear away for everything else.

Enjoy your new machine and post pictures when you can.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Morning was DHS with Cars outfits:

DS's shirt had a lightning bolt appliqued on the back (I had posted pics of these when I made them). He even refused to pose with Lightning McQueen and Mater It was really hot this morning!

A picture taken earlier in the week at our resort (AKL):

That is a very different take on the AK outfit and I love it. Reminds me of a fairy dress but safari too. Great Cars outfits and super job on the bowling shirt.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Love the petti pic! She will probalby like wearing them more once she goes out in public in one. That was the case for my DD. She wants to wear them all the time because everyone compliments her.. lol

That's what I'm thinking. She loves to be told that she looks cute.

I'm so sorry about your DH's job, but you did an incredible job on everything- I'm amazed at the petti, the skirt is beautiful and the doll, oh the doll, she's just so precious! Way to go, mom!

Thanks! I didn't make the pettis though. I ordered them way back in September & I'm glad I got them when I did 'cause they wouldn't have happened if I had waited.

You were busy!!! You know I love pettis!!! The skirt is adorable!!! And, how sweet that you made your daughter the little doll!!! She is so sweet looking!

Thanks! I really felt like I was working 2 jobs a lot of the time, but it was worth it in the end.

So I haven't shared any pictures lately - mostly because I've been lurking! But I love, love, love seeing all of your kids and creations, so I feel I ought to participate!

A Carla C pattern -

Ella's Christmas dress that she begged me to make for her! -

The skirt I made to match a store-bought top - not sure how I like it - was much cuter in my head! -

The snuggies I made for the kids -

And, finally - just for fun - my girlie with straight hair! It took me forever to do, but she really wanted me to do it and sat so patient and still. . . she looks like a completely different girl!

So cute! That Vida is gorgeous! She looks so grown up with straight hair.

DS's shirt had a lightning bolt appliqued on the back (I had posted pics of these when I made them). He even refused to pose with Lightning McQueen and Mater It was really hot this morning!

In the evening we went to AK. There wasn't alot open for the EMHs but the kids played in Dinoland a bit and we saw the Lion King show. I also rode Everest Expedition (by myself) with no wait.

DD's dress has stuffed Mickey heads on the tie, and I made them removeable so it will be a good dress for her to wear to the zoo. DS is a train freak. His shirt is painted from a photo I got on line.

Both sets of outfits are great, but I just love the AK dress. The hem is so pretty!

Here is Evangelines Feliz --I used A. Henry fabric for 2 of the dresses I think this is called "Santa's Bag". She was not happy when we told her she was not allowed to have the grown-up punch....

Here is the back....

Jocelyn's dress I still need to put the last ruffle on it - A. Henry's "Babycakes" in green - this is the fabric for the last ruffle also that goes all the way around the skirt. They are not the best pictures.....

The back

Juliet's dress - had to have the Minnie dot in someones!

and the back

Really. All of them. I just love those fabrics & all the ruffles. I also love how we can work Minnie dot into any out fit for any occasion.

 

[glorib]

Congrats on the weight loss, what is your secret? I need to drop 9 lbs quick!

I have bought from Heather, digital by design and stitch on time. All have stitched out very good. I also have a few sites I check daily for free designs. Set up a folder for your embroidery downloads and then folders inside that for animals, princesses, etc.

I use solvy water for towels and robes on the top and solvy sticky for when I have to float items. I use just generic med tear away for everything else.

Enjoy your new machine and post pictures when you can.

LOTS of hard work and eating better! I usually work out for 60-80 minutes 6 days/week and have been trying very hard to make better food choices. So far, so good, though the weight isn't coming off as quickly as I'd hoped!

The folders are a great idea - thank you! And, thanks everyone for the embroidery suggestions! I'm itching to go buy supplies now!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Morning was DHS with Cars outfits:

DS's shirt had a lightning bolt appliqued on the back (I had posted pics of these when I made them). He even refused to pose with Lightning McQueen and Mater It was really hot this morning!

In the evening we went to AK. There wasn't alot open for the EMHs but the kids played in Dinoland a bit and we saw the Lion King show. I also rode Everest Expedition (by myself) with no wait.

DD's dress has stuffed Mickey heads on the tie, and I made them removeable so it will be a good dress for her to wear to the zoo. DS is a train freak. His shirt is painted from a photo I got on line.

A picture taken earlier in the week at our resort (AKL):

Love these, especially the AK dress

Ok, so my husband and parents were very generous this year and gave me an embroidery machine!!! WOOHOO! It's a Brother PE 770 - I think - it hasn't actually arrived yet. However, when it does arrive, I want to be ready!

I need suggestions on what the essentials are - I know good stabilizer and thread, but any recommendations on brand/type? My in-laws gave me a gc to JoAnn, so I figured I'd start there with buying supplies.

One more thing - I've already been oogling all of HeatherSue's designs (I do believe I'm going to need all of the cutie princesses!) - and also a bit of others on etsy and stitch on time. any other designers you use and or recommend?

I'm also going to peruse the bookmarks to see if I can find out anything. But, if you have tips/tricks/suggestions for me, I'd love and appreciate it!!!!!!


Now to go work out! I've lost about 20 lbs so far - still need to lose a whole lot more, but it's a start!

Congratulations! I agree w/ what everyone has told you, but will add the following "necessities"
1. applique/machine embroidery scissors
2. I love sulky iron on tear away stabilizer under knits
3. sharp( or denim) and ball point needles

Ok everyone here are some pictures from Christmas - my first set of feliz dresses for the girls. I have to say the pattern is pretty easy with the tutorial in the bookmarks! I love it!
First is a pic of Joci at her Winter recital.....

and me & Joci

Here is Evangelines Feliz --I used A. Henry fabric for 2 of the dresses I think this is called "Santa's Bag". She was not happy when we told her she was not allowed to have the grown-up punch....

Here is the back....

Jocelyn's dress I still need to put the last ruffle on it - A. Henry's "Babycakes" in green - this is the fabric for the last ruffle also that goes all the way around the skirt. They are not the best pictures.....

The back

Juliet's dress - had to have the Minnie dot in someones!

and the back

And last but not least here is one of me & my grandmom with my cousin who is getting married in April.
I am the one with the big ol' bags under my eyes.

ok - now I am off to the sew&vac to get my machine looked at..talk to you all later! Thanks for looking at the pics and letting me have a few minutes.

These are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome!!!!! Fabulous job!!


Thanks for the snuggle pattern - I'm gonna buy some fleece tomorrow when I have a day off (woohoo!)

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hi Girls!
Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

DH had some financial meetings today and we have decided to give up our trip to Disney. It's with mixed emotions- I had just started thinking of customs for the girls and had envisioned a Tinkerbell feliz in this cool fabric I have. But at the same time, I have been the one pushing to cancel this trip for a very long time.

I will be looking to either rent the vacation I currently have booked, or rent the points.

(I had to delete info, I read that it's violation to post a ressie you are looking to rent thats not within 30 days and I dont want to break any rules)

I'll eventually get around to posting in the FROT board....

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi Girls!
Our current vacation is booked for May 16-22 for 311 points. It would have been over Hannah's 1st Birthday...
If I recall the rules correctly I can book a trip of the same points value before or 30 days after the date of our current booked vacation.
If you are interested please PM or visit me on Facebook.

I'll eventually get around to posting in the FROT board....

You could cancel and put them into a holding account. Sorry about having to cancel but Disney will always be there and wanting you to come back. I admire your choices as hard as they are.

 

[MinnieForMe]

Would someone mind PMing me a link to Heather's embroidery site?

My favorite place to buy designs is Lynnie Pinnie. I stock up when she has a 75% off sale. Her designs stitch like a dream!

 

[jham]

How in the world do you shrink the designs?!

There is a little option at the top of your window that says something about design size or edit design or something. Sorry, machine's not hooked up on this computer or I'd find out for sure. It lets you rotate or resize the design. Sometimes I can just click the box next to the % symbol and it will automatically adjust it to the largest possible size. Sometimes I have to just change the numbers in the box. I just go down a few numbers at a time until the window no longer pops up telling me that my design is too large for the hoop.

Now for the really exciting part!! I need to find a ticker as we are thinking of Tokyo Disney for July, 2011!!!

At least you found a positive side to the move!

.

I hope I can get some more pics taken & up in a few days. My machine & I would like to take a break now.

so cute! I especially love the doll's shoes!

So I haven't shared any pictures lately - mostly because I've been lurking! But I love, love, love seeing all of your kids and creations, so I feel I ought to participate!

A Carla C pattern -

Ella's Christmas dress that she begged me to make for her! -

my favorite part -

The skirt I made to match a store-bought top - not sure how I like it - was much cuter in my head! -

The snuggies I made for the kids -

And, finally - just for fun - my girlie with straight hair! It took me forever to do, but she really wanted me to do it and sat so patient and still. . . she looks like a completely different girl!

Wow Ella is growing up fast! She looks a lot like Caleb with her hair straightened! I recently straightened both of my girls' hair. They really do look different!

I let the kids pick out some fish tonight. Corey found a platy that he was pretty sure was pregnant. Well, he was right! We put her in a breeder net when we got home and about an hour later there were about 6 babies swimming around in there with her! They are so much bigger than I remember any of our other baby fish being!

Just thought I'd share!!!

That poor mama was probably worried about giving birth in the plastic baggie! That is if fish had big enough brains to actually worry about such things. But you got a deal! 9 fish for the price of 1!

Morning was DHS with Cars outfits:

In the evening we went to AK. There wasn't alot open for the EMHs but the kids played in Dinoland a bit and we saw the Lion King show. I also rode Everest Expedition (by myself) with no wait.

DD's dress has stuffed Mickey heads on the tie, and I made them removeable so it will be a good dress for her to wear to the zoo. DS is a train freak. His shirt is painted from a photo I got on line.

A picture taken earlier in the week at our resort (AKL):

great outfits!

Ok everyone here are some pictures from Christmas - my first set of feliz dresses for the girls. I have to say the pattern is pretty easy with the tutorial in the bookmarks! I love it!
First is a pic of Joci at her Winter recital.....

and me & Joci

Here is Evangelines Feliz --I used A. Henry fabric for 2 of the dresses I think this is called "Santa's Bag". She was not happy when we told her she was not allowed to have the grown-up punch....

Here is the back....

Jocelyn's dress I still need to put the last ruffle on it - A. Henry's "Babycakes" in green - this is the fabric for the last ruffle also that goes all the way around the skirt. They are not the best pictures.....

The back

Juliet's dress - had to have the Minnie dot in someones!

and the back

And last but not least here is one of me & my grandmom with my cousin who is getting married in April.
I am the one with the big ol' bags under my eyes.

ok - now I am off to the sew&vac to get my machine looked at..talk to you all later! Thanks for looking at the pics and letting me have a few minutes.

gorgeous felizes! Hmm...is that how you pluralize felize? I still haven't used my pattern!

I LOVE all the AG talk! I'm hoping to get Lanie for Jayden this year. She looks more like Jayden than any of the other AG dolls.

 

[pitterpat]

Hi! Time to introduce myself after lurking for .... years? I'm Patty and the mother of 2 Princesses and I love to sew for them!

I love your creations, but am not generally too chatty. I need a little help though, if you don't mind. I want to applique a giant Ariel (it is a panel that is made to be a wall hanging or little quilt) onto Carla's A-line. I've done small applique successfully, but this one takes up most of the front of my size 8 dress. Am I going to need to stitch some in the middle?

I may have to figure out how to post a picture as I am not describing this very well.

I feel like you are all my friends so I will try to join in.....I feel like a "Peeping Tom," you know?!

Thanks!

 

[twob4him]

Hi! Time to introduce myself after lurking for .... years? I'm Patty and the mother of 2 Princesses and I love to sew for them!

I love your creations, but am not generally too chatty. I need a little help though, if you don't mind. I want to applique a giant Ariel (it is a panel that is made to be a wall hanging or little quilt) onto Carla's A-line. I've done small applique successfully, but this one takes up most of the front of my size 8 dress. Am I going to need to stitch some in the middle?

I may have to figure out how to post a picture as I am not describing this very well.

I feel like you are all my friends so I will try to join in.....I feel like a "Peeping Tom," you know?!

Thanks!

Hi Patty!!! Nice to finally meet ya!!! I did a tinkerbell and ariel applique on an a-line too for my dd. I did end up zig-zagging around the edges and parts of the applique. (I had cut it out of a pillow case). I also used heat and bond lite to secure it to the fabric. If you do that I think you only need to do the outer edges. The heat and bond should hold it in the middle. Here are some pics so you can see what I mean.... hope this helps!!!

Sorry I couldnt resist putting this one in of all of us....

And if anyone is completely bored...I updated my trip report!!!

 

[twob4him]

Ok everyone here are some pictures from Christmas - my first set of feliz dresses for the girls. I have to say the pattern is pretty easy with the tutorial in the bookmarks! I love it!
First is a pic of Joci at her Winter recital.....

and me & Joci

Here is Evangelines Feliz --I used A. Henry fabric for 2 of the dresses I think this is called "Santa's Bag". She was not happy when we told her she was not allowed to have the grown-up punch....

Here is the back....

Jocelyn's dress I still need to put the last ruffle on it - A. Henry's "Babycakes" in green - this is the fabric for the last ruffle also that goes all the way around the skirt. They are not the best pictures.....

The back

Juliet's dress - had to have the Minnie dot in someones!

and the back

And last but not least here is one of me & my grandmom with my cousin who is getting married in April.
I am the one with the big ol' bags under my eyes.

ok - now I am off to the sew&vac to get my machine looked at..talk to you all later! Thanks for looking at the pics and letting me have a few minutes.

The dresses are gorgeous and so are your girls...I especially love the "no punch" face.....lol! Don't you just love that pattern...it is one of my favorite!

Would someone mind PMing me a link to Heather's embroidery site?

My favorite place to buy designs is Lynnie Pinnie. I stock up when she has a 75% off sale. Her designs stitch like a dream!

Heather's designs are my favorite! I will pm you the link!

 

[pitterpat]

Thanks Cathy! That is exactly what I'm looking for as far as size! My Ariel is just so awesome I don't want to mess her up, but you've given me confidence!

Off to sew!

 

[karamat]

For more complicated Disney appliques (if you don't mind lots of fabric and thread changing) Diva's Doodles and Digital by Design are great too.

I have a bunch of Diva's Doodles designs and finally got around to stitching one out. It stitched out nice, but boy did it take a while! If I remember correctly, the stitch time was 62 minutes and it had 50 - 60 stop/starts. Took me about 2 hours to finish (of course I shouldn't have started it at 9:30pm on a week night )