Disboutiquers Part 19 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[tmh0206]

sorry i cant quote yet, still trying to get to my 10th post...anywhoo your daughter and her new dress are ADORABLE! good luck and let us know how she does!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Okay, I guess I didn't know these were e-patterns...DUH! Do you buy pattern paper to make your patterns, or is there another trick?

 

[livndisney]

Okay, I guess I didn't know these were e-patterns...DUH! Do you buy pattern paper to make your patterns, or is there another trick?

I trace my patterns onto butcher paper. It is thicker and to me more "durable". I had ordered some books or something and it came shipped with this wonderful paper as "packing". I folded it up and saved it to use for patterns.

I know the teacher supply stores have the big rolls of it and you can buy what you need.


Joann's also sells pattern ease or pattern trace (I forget which) that can be used for patterns. I have not used it, but saw it the other day when I was buying wonder under.

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Please pray today for my friend, Kristy Gray. She will be going home today to recover for a month or so and then back to Shepherd's Spinal Center for more therapy. I ask each one of you to pray for her and her husband Brian. This will be the first time Kristy will be home since the awful accident that took their beautiful 2 yo daughters life and her ability to walk, almost three months ago. PLEASE remember them in your prayers.

Nini

Saying a prayer for your precious friends Nini! God has carried her thus far, and I believe he will continue to carry her.

Dawn

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I trace my patterns onto butcher paper. It is thicker and to me more "durable". I had ordered some books or something and it came shipped with this wonderful paper as "packing". I folded it up and saved it to use for patterns.

I know the teacher supply stores have the big rolls of it and you can buy what you need.


Joann's also sells pattern ease or pattern trace (I forget which) that can be used for patterns. I have not used it, but saw it the other day when I was buying wonder under.

Thanks!

 

[CastleCreations]

Okay, I guess I didn't know these were e-patterns...DUH! Do you buy pattern paper to make your patterns, or is there another trick?

I just print it out on printer paper. I trim the pattern about 1/4 of an inch away from the line I will be cutting on, and use it to cut out the pattern. Then when I'm done, I stick the pieces in a gallon size zip lock, or if it's a one time thing, I just throw it away.

 

[Granna4679]

Okay, I guess I didn't know these were e-patterns...DUH! Do you buy pattern paper to make your patterns, or is there another trick?

I just print it out on printer paper. I trim the pattern about 1/4 of an inch away from the line I will be cutting on, and use it to cut out the pattern. Then when I'm done, I stick the pieces in a gallon size zip lock, or if it's a one time thing, I just throw it away.

I print mine out on computer paper as well. The good thing about the e-books are that they stay in your file (library) on YCMT and you can also download them to your computer and keep them that way. You can always go back and print out whatever you need again.

 

[teresajoy]

Hey Disboutique Crew,
Just doing a little drive by howdy!! Hope all is well with everyone!!

Hey girl!!!! Don't be such a stranger around here!!!

Please pray today for my friend, Kristy Gray. She will be going home today to recover for a month or so and then back to Shepherd's Spinal Center for more therapy. I ask each one of you to pray for her and her husband Brian. This will be the first time Kristy will be home since the awful accident that took their beautiful 2 yo daughters life and her ability to walk, almost three months ago. PLEASE remember them in your prayers.

Nini

Prayers being said.

Update:Samuel only woke up once last night and as soon as he touched Biscuit, he went right back to sleep. We had a night with no night terrors! After 8 in a row, that is AWESOME!

Biscuit is bonding well with the boys, and she is responding well to all their love and attention. Thanks for all the support, advice, and prayers.

Dawn

I'm so glad!!!!

Okay, I guess I didn't know these were e-patterns...DUH! Do you buy pattern paper to make your patterns, or is there another trick?

Like everyone else is saying, just print it out on printer paper. I love it. It's heavy enough that I don't even need to pin the pattern in place. I usually just put a hand on it and cut around it.

 

[BBGirl]

Okay, I guess I didn't know these were e-patterns...DUH! Do you buy pattern paper to make your patterns, or is there another trick?

i just use printer paper and tape it together where it says. I have never got one that wasn't set up print on your printer.

 

[cassiez76]

*waves*

hi everybody, i'm jumping in! i'm a new sewer. was taking free classes at our rec. dept., but my teacher decided to leave. (director was harassing her. ) i'm actually not too bad at sewing! lol surprised myself. it's the math of things that get me. sooo math challenged!

i'm pretty crafty otherwise. i'm an (unemployed) graphic designer, so that's pretty crafty. also do scrapbooks, but sometimes i'm so overwhelmed with ideas i just put the pics and a few stickers on the page. i'm hoping i can get my disney trip from last sept done soon. i've given up on the album from '03! it's sorta done too.

also make jewelry. worked at a bead shop and learned a lot. of course i have no pictures of all the really nice pieces i did. and i have a bunch of disney jewelry i've done. i really miss the beads disney use to have. i picked up a few (ok, i think i left 2) of the little ceramic mickey heads on our fall trip.

everybody's work on here amazes me and i love it all! i'm always sharing links to this thread with a crafty friend of mine and we drool. i have a 14 month old son and i'm going to attempt to make him some pants and shirt for a party next month. i told hubby we HAD TO have a girl so i could attempt these cute girly things.

oh...and i hate that our walmart got rid of the fabric. the other walmart about 20 minutes away has fabric, but it's not that great. i hate the "new" walmart. i also don't like our hancocks. it's always a mess and the workers are slow/unfriendly. our nearest hobby lobby and joann's is 35 minutes away or so. fabric choices in new orleans suck.

my next 2 projects are a few new toys for our dog using scraps that i can't do anything with. she won't eat the stuffed ones if it doesn't have a squeaker in it and the outfit for my son.

so here's my little starter projects...
1st ever...halloween pillow

my son with the gianormous stocking i made him...

1st banner i made...i thought the happy birthday ones were so cute online, so i made 2 for our saints (SUPERBOWL CHAMPS!!) party. the fleur de lis were a PITA to cut out and then when i went to sew them on, the fabric pulled, so i did it the easy way....glue.

and the 2nd banner...i had so much left overs...the who dat letters are martha stewarts pattern. they're for fabric (i guess felt) and were a PITA to cut out too!

so i may not post a lot, but i'm always lurking and enjoying!!

cassie

 

[2cutekidz]

FIGURES! Ugh - I finally get the motivation to sew, and I'm all out of flesh tone fabric for my applique!! I have to make a quick run to Hobby Lobby before to nights hockey game so I can sew when we get home!! At least I got to piece together some of the applique so I kinda know how it's going to look. Sorry - had to vent to my peeps that know the feeling!

 

[dogodisney]

Please pray today for my friend, Kristy Gray. She will be going home today to recover for a month or so and then back to Shepherd's Spinal Center for more therapy. I ask each one of you to pray for her and her husband Brian. This will be the first time Kristy will be home since the awful accident that took their beautiful 2 yo daughters life and her ability to walk, almost three months ago. PLEASE remember them in your prayers.

Nini

Prayers said.

Update:Samuel only woke up once last night and as soon as he touched Biscuit, he went right back to sleep. We had a night with no night terrors! After 8 in a row, that is AWESOME!

Biscuit is bonding well with the boys, and she is responding well to all their love and attention. Thanks for all the support, advice, and prayers.

Dawn

That's wonderful!

I am sooo glad she is getting to go home but I know how hard it is. My sister lost a 2 yr old in an accident (many yrs ago) too and I remember the pain like it was yesterday. I will be praying for her. ONLY God can give her the strength to do this....AND HE WILL.



Have you ironed the hem in place first? Maybe that would work. Usually it does for me. I have had this problem also and find that the ironing does the trick.



Yay! I am so glad Biscuit is helping with the night tremors.

Cute story to add to this: My daughter has been going through a divorce for several months now. My DGDs (2 & 5) were having trouble sleeping through the night and ended up in bed with her every night. About 5 months ago, DGD5 asked for a cat. My daughter told her, "no, we can't get a cat because you know I am allergic to them." She replied, "well, I will just pray and ask God to give me one." My daughter just laughed. That afternoon, they came home and a full grown beautiful cat (although very malnourished) was sitting on the driveway. Mia immediately exclaimed "God sent me the cat I prayed for!" (WOW...God works fast, huh?). My daughter tried to explain that the cat must belong to someone else and just wandered up. DGD5 wasn't having anything to do with that explanation. In her eyes, God sent it. Well, despite the fact that my DD knew she would swell up in a matter of minutes, she brought the cat in, checked it for tags, gave it some milk and food, and the kids were in love. The cat spent the night in the house (DD never swelled up), the cat stayed the 2nd night (still no side effects). It was also discovered that the cat was house broken and declawed already. After a visit to the vet (the cat had no microchip and to date no one has been looking for it or posted signs or anything), the cat still sleeps with them (usually my DD) and still no allergic reactions (you have to know that my DD has swollen up everytime she has come in contact with a cat her whole life). We have decided that the cat really MUST have come from God. And on a side note, when the girls are sick, the cat stays right by their side all day and watches over them. Any other time, she is off playing or "hiding" from them.

I love stories like this. Your DGD was right all along! GOD did send that cat to them.

Eyore4Ever149



Sure, here it is...the blind hem stitch on these pants isn't too pretty (thread issues), but you'll at least get the idea.

I find it happens a lot when I'm tailoring my husband's work pants, because there's a small tapper. I've also noticed with silky or stretchy (like jersy knit) this ripple can happen. It's probably due to all sorts of things- poor pinning, thread tension, fabric shifting/stretching. As long I've turned the edge under, I haven't had any problems with just popping that inner seam a little and then the hem sits smooth and ripple free

Thankjs for posting that tip. I've had it happen and I always thought it was me. It make me happy to know that I'm not alone.

TVgirlmin.... Your DD's dress turned out really nice. Good Luck tonight.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Update:Samuel only woke up once last night and as soon as he touched Biscuit, he went right back to sleep. We had a night with no night terrors! After 8 in a row, that is AWESOME!

Biscuit is bonding well with the boys, and she is responding well to all their love and attention. Thanks for all the support, advice, and prayers.

Dawn

 

[SallyfromDE]

*waves*

also make jewelry. worked at a bead shop and learned a lot. of course i have no pictures of all the really nice pieces i did. and i have a bunch of disney jewelry i've done. i really miss the beads disney use to have. i picked up a few (ok, i think i left 2) of the little ceramic mickey heads on our fall trip.

cassie

Do you have pictures of your jewelry to share? I'd love to see them!

 

[desparatelydisney]

If this is "passable", my work belongs in the trash heap! I think it looks fabulous

 

[karebear1]

I have the original (basic) Cricut. Are the newer cartridges made for the expression compatible w/ the older version? I don't want to bid on something that won't work w/ my machine.

THANKS!!

Yes siree! The new cartridges certainly are compatible with the all of the cricut machines! Good luck bidding!

 

[lauralong81]

Anyone have a good Online source for Disney Fabric??? Looking specifically for princesses, Nemo, Buzz/Toy Story... and I know it's a long shot, but Figment?

Joann's has so little to choose from.... going to try Hancock tomorrow but not holding my breath.... anyone have any good (cheap) sources? Is it worth it after you pay shipping??

TIA!!!

 

[itsheresomewhere]

Anyone have a good Online source for Disney Fabric??? Looking specifically for princesses, Nemo, Buzz/Toy Story... and I know it's a long shot, but Figment?

Joann's has so little to choose from.... going to try Hancock tomorrow but not holding my breath.... anyone have any good (cheap) sources? Is it worth it after you pay shipping??

TIA!!!

I order mine from J and O Fabrics. They are cheap and shipping is fast. Nicest people own them and work there.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks for the info, itstheresomewhere. I googled it and here's a link:
http://www.jandofabrics.com

 

[billwendy]

Does anyone know what type of prewound bobbins I'd get for a Brother 270D??? I think I want to try them!!

TGIF!!!Whats everyone doing this weekend?????