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

[littlepeppers]

I'm scared to try these epatterns.

What are they like?

Do you have to print them?

Approx. how many pages are they?

I'm dying to start sewing again. I finally made that stupid Roman shade DH wanted for the front door, so I'm off the hook again to do what I want.

 

[tmh0206]

I'm scared to try these epatterns.

What are they like?

Do you have to print them?

Approx. how many pages are they?

I'm dying to start sewing again. I finally made that stupid Roman shade DH wanted for the front door, so I'm off the hook again to do what I want.

Do not be scared of the epatterns, they are soooo easy to use. I hate trying to read a regular pattern, they always confuse me so bad i end up giving up, but the epatterns are super easy to read and understand. It is like your best friend is sitting at the table with you talking you through it. I dont want to do it any other way any more! good luck, be brave and be sure to post pictures!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Here are a few new things I've been working on. I did a lot of sewing but not a lot of sleeping along the way. LOL

This is the newest version of that style.

Lisa, as usual, everything looks wonderful. I've ordered the Vida for Kirsta. Even tho' she's 9 now, I think if I made a shorter version of it, so she can wear it with stretch shorts, I can get away with making them. At this for this trip and the summer. I've never been a fan of the butt ruffles in the vida, but they really great on yours. I think you take them all the way around to the front? Is that what's different?

Hi

the t-shirt is Disigned by Milliepie. It says "Daisy loves Donald" I just had to share it.
Sorry for the huge pics. I will learn to edit

Hi Stephanie, welcome to the board. It's busy and can be pretty fast paced. Your daughter is darling. I love her outfits to. How cute she can have that play on words, with Daisy. I'm sure she's a favorite of Donalds.

I second that on the big pictures! I love to see all the details of everyones creations!


Here's the raglans I made for the boys for Disney on Ice...I would of had pictures from Disney on Ice, but being the bubble brain I am, I packed the camera up and then left it to sit on the sofa as I walked out the door This is my first attempt at a Carla C ebook, and I'm hooked! I can't believe how easy these were to make, and to think I was so intimidated by an e-pattern seems silly now. I think I may make some bowling shirts for this summer

Ohhh, and a few have mentioned about where to buy covers for your thread spools. I got hooked on this thread a coupld years ago called Hemingworth. The shine is so shimmery, the thread looks glittery in the sunlight. The best part is they come with built in dust covers and handy little rubber plugs to hold the thread in place so it won't unravel on your shelving. And you don't need to use a thread cap when you're working with it because it just flows perfectly out of the top of the casing while your machine works- you leave the clear plastic sleeve on and just remove the rubber plug when in use.

Anyone else love Hemingworth? Man! I should get an endorsement deal for how much I talk about it!

Your raglans look great. I'm going to have to try that pattern. I've never heard of Hemingworth. I'll have to do an internet search and check it out. I've never seen it around local.

 

[LisaZoe]

I'm scared to try these epatterns.

What are they like?

Do you have to print them?

Approx. how many pages are they?

I'm dying to start sewing again. I finally made that stupid Roman shade DH wanted for the front door, so I'm off the hook again to do what I want.

Personally, these can vary depending on the author. Some authors are great at writing instructions in a way that is clear to others while some have great patterns but their instructions are hard to understand (or at least that's been my experience). I would say start with one recommended by someone you know has used the pattern (of course CarlaC's are at the top of the list ). That way you'll know if they had any problems with the instructions and/or pattern pieces. For example I know that several on this thread have had problems with the pattern pieces of one of the peasant tops (I know it wasn't Carla's but not sure which one it was).

The length can vary quite a lot depending on the style, how many pattern pieces there are, etc. Some, like the Emma top, have multiple sizes that will print together so it doesn't use a lot of paper. You can then cut the size you need or trace it if you want to do more than one size and don't want to use more toner (that's what I do). Others have one size print at a time but you can just select which pages to print so you only print the size(s) you need.

You can also chose to print or not print the instruction pages, too. I really don't think it makes sense to print what you don't actually need to have in printed form so I don't print out the instructions.

BTW - Some 'patterns' don't actually include pattern pieces to print. Instead it will give cutting details for pieces, i.e. length and width of pieces that are otherwise just basically rectangles of fabric. This kind of thing works well for styles like stripwork and patchwork twirl skirts.

Edited to add: I definitely recommend trying an eBook! I don't want any of the above to turn you off to the idea.

Lisa, as usual, everything looks wonderful. I've ordered the Vida for Kirsta. Even tho' she's 9 now, I think if I made a shorter version of it, so she can wear it with stretch shorts, I can get away with making them. At this for this trip and the summer. I've never been a fan of the butt ruffles in the vida, but they really great on yours. I think you take them all the way around to the front? Is that what's different?

Most I've seen have the ruffles only on the back center panel. I think that's really cute but I wanted to do mine a bit differently so I extended them to go all the way to the front. I figure if I'm going to the trouble of making all those ruffles, I want them to show from all angles. LOL That was one of the things I didn't like so much on the Feliz - all those ruffles that pretty much only showed from the back.

Speaking of ruffles, does anyone here have the Brother 'Project Runway' model sewing machine (CE5000PRW)? I have this machine as my back-up and kept my ruffle foot on it because I didn't want to use it on my more expensive machine. Unfortunately, my old ruffle foot broke before Christmas and the 3 new ones I've tried don't work. It does OK for awhile but then I have problems. I've tried 2 that have the screw to adjust the depth of the gather/pleat but after stitching a couple feet, the screw loosens to the point where it won't do much at all. I tried adjusting it every so often but same loose too easily so I gave up. In addition, something would 'shift' on the foot as I used it and ended up breaking machine needles every time. The other one I tried was an older model like I had before. It did OK for awhile but when I tried to adjust the depth setting, my sewing machine wouldn't even work. I tried a couple different settings but eventually gave up on it because I didn't want to ruin my machine in the process. For now, I'm back to gathering the old way with 2 lines of basting stitches. It's much slower but it's reliable.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I'm scared to try these epatterns.

What are they like?

Do you have to print them?

Approx. how many pages are they?

I'm dying to start sewing again. I finally made that stupid Roman shade DH wanted for the front door, so I'm off the hook again to do what I want.

I like these patterns. You print them on your copy paper. The size depends on the pattern. But you don't need to print the whole pattern, just the pages you need.

 

[cydswipe]

I'm scared to try these epatterns.

What are they like?

Do you have to print them?

Approx. how many pages are they?

I'm dying to start sewing again. I finally made that stupid Roman shade DH wanted for the front door, so I'm off the hook again to do what I want.

Please try them.... you will really love them. Tons of pics and details to help you along...

I have numerous patterns and I keep going back for more!

 

[littlepeppers]

Going to WDW abound Nov. 9th or 10th. We haven't pinned down the day yet.

I have 3 girls to dress (2 that just turned 3yrs old & a huge 12mos old) this time & a 8yr old DS. I tihnk I wil make the 12mos. old's dresses last. She is 4mos old right now & 18lbs 26in.

Ideas: (I'm trying to keep them casual, so they aren't in the way.)
Alice dresses
Minnie Mouse Clubhouse dresses
AK dresses
Grinch/Ciindy Lou dresses
Some kind of Fall Mickey Mouse theme dress


It looks like a 8 day trip so I need some more thoughts for a trio. I know DS wants some Phennius & Ferb stuff.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. We had a successful surgery. The anesthesia worked perfectly. We are home. The hard part will be tonight. I am praying for a restful night for both GD2 and her Mommy!

Nini

So good to hear!! Best wishes for a restful night!!

Hi
My name is Stephanie and I am in awe of finding a board that combines two of my favorite things. SEWING and DISNEY.

Welcome aboard!

Neato!! Going to Google it now...

Front:

Back:

BEAUTIFUL! These 2 are my favorites! I wish I had your patience to embelish like you did on the Bambi. The 3D elements MAKE that dress.

 

[weluvdizne]

Ive been a longggggg time lurker. I just have to say that every one of you does such amazing work. I hope to some day be 1/2 as good as you. I made a strip twirl skirt for my daughter about 2 months ago. What a mess. I think I'll do much better with the CarlaC patterns I got from YCMT because the directions that I used for that skirt were not hers and they were so unclear. Anyway, I am now finishing up my pillowcases for my Give A Day volunteer/donation. Then, I hope to start some projects for my kids. We currently do not have a trip planned, but I figure I can practice and they can just wear the creations as everyday clothes.

 

[dogodisney]

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. We had a successful surgery. The anesthesia worked perfectly. We are home. The hard part will be tonight. I am praying for a restful night for both GD2 and her Mommy!

Nini

So happy to hear everything went well. Here's to a restful night and sppedy recovery.

 

[Tracie]

umm, can I "borrow" this? I happen to have a jedi obsessed Daniel...

Of course you can! Thats one of my fav. designs.

Tracie

 

[vester]

Ok I'm still new here so I have a couple of questions!

That Bambi dress is jawdroppingly gorgeous! What pattern is that? And can you make that dress with that pattern without the large "patch" of Bambi in the front, i.e. can you make it just twirls all around?

Next - I have material to make a Cinderella dress. I took some of your advice and looked at the CindyC pattern, but its not EXACTLY what I"m looking for. I''m looking for a bit more twirls or tutu type with not tulle, and more I dont know....twirly haha. My daughter is almost 4, so I want, I guess very fresh, young, and twirly haha!

I do like the Cindy C pattern, I was just hoping for something else if anyone has ANY IDEAS or pics for Cinderella (or snow white for that matter) I"ll take it!!!

HELP ME!

Vester

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

I was waiting to post the trio of outfits when I am done but I need opinions - do you like the ties in a bow or just tied and short? I am leaning toward just tied and short.

 

[NaeNae]

I was waiting to post the trio of outfits when I am done but I need opinions - do you like the ties in a bow or just tied and short? I am leaning toward just tied and short.

That turned out CUTE.................I think I like tied and short.

 

[mom2rtk]

Ok I'm still new here so I have a couple of questions!

That Bambi dress is jawdroppingly gorgeous! What pattern is that? And can you make that dress with that pattern without the large "patch" of Bambi in the front, i.e. can you make it just twirls all around?

Next - I have material to make a Cinderella dress. I took some of your advice and looked at the CindyC pattern, but its not EXACTLY what I"m looking for. I''m looking for a bit more twirls or tutu type with not tulle, and more I dont know....twirly haha. My daughter is almost 4, so I want, I guess very fresh, young, and twirly haha!

I do like the Cindy C pattern, I was just hoping for something else if anyone has ANY IDEAS or pics for Cinderella (or snow white for that matter) I"ll take it!!!



HELP ME!

Vester

I know I've seen patterns in the traditional pattern books that could be adapted for a different sort of Cinderella. All you really need to do is look for the style skirt and peplums you like. I've seen some that look more "ballerina" like, but have peplums, so it should be simple to do as Cinderella.....

 

[vester]

Oh.My.Goodness.

NaeNae- that is simply adorable. My daughter is having a Jesse party this summer for her birthday - What pattern is that dress? How do you do that Jesse on the front (can you tell I"m new to all this!?!?!?!?!)

OK - on to a snow white question (I"m all over the map, I know, tonight haha!)

Does anyone know this pattern??? I found it on a website and I would love to do something like this for my daughter for snow white instead of a dress, etc. Thanks!

 

[BBGirl]

I believe you can make this shirt with the Carla C portrait peasant shirt. Make the red and blue fabric for the sleeves do the top in blue and the bottom and ruffle yellow. It would mean putting together your fabric before you cut it out but I don;t believe it would be too hard.

Oh.My.Goodness.

NaeNae- that is simply adorable. My daughter is having a Jesse party this summer for her birthday - What pattern is that dress? How do you do that Jesse on the front (can you tell I"m new to all this!?!?!?!?!)

OK - on to a snow white question (I"m all over the map, I know, tonight haha!)

Does anyone know this pattern??? I found it on a website and I would love to do something like this for my daughter for snow white instead of a dress, etc. Thanks!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Ok - I am ready for bed so I will post what I have finished over the past couple days
I made Woody & Jesse out of A-lines with a ruffle around the bottom and the Giselle outfit was my own pattern from a top my daughter had but it is very similar to the swing top.
I still have a Bullseye dress to make for the youngest and I was going to cut out the fabric tonight but I need more before I can cut anything out.

I need to get a bigger dressform - putting a size 6 dress on a 2 form just does not fit - I had to lay a petti under thebotom ruffle to make it so you can see the whole thing.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Oh.My.Goodness.

OK - on to a snow white question (I"m all over the map, I know, tonight haha!)

Does anyone know this pattern??? I found it on a website and I would love to do something like this for my daughter for snow white instead of a dress, etc. Thanks!

I also think the Carla C molly peasant would work really well; it's already set up so you can use different fabrics for those pieces; there's a michael miller plain jane 2 by 2 fabric that could work well for the sleeves, and of course easy fits for the shorts?

Ok - I am ready for bed so I will post what I have finished over the past couple days
I made Woody & Jesse out of A-lines with a ruffle around the bottom and the Giselle outfit was my own pattern from a top my daughter had but it is very similar to the swing top.
I still have a Bullseye dress to make for the youngest and I was going to cut out the fabric tonight but I need more before I can cut anything out.

I need to get a bigger dressform - putting a size 6 dress on a 2 form just does not fit - I had to lay a petti under thebotom ruffle to make it so you can see the whole thing.

So, so, so cute!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Does anyone know this pattern??? I found it on a website and I would love to do something like this for my daughter for snow white instead of a dress, etc. Thanks!

Looks like the Portrait peasant from YouCanMakeThis.com I've made the pattern once. I used an old tshirt to convert a dress for DN. It came out adorable and was super easy.

Ok - I am ready for bed so I will post what I have finished over the past couple days
I made Woody & Jesse out of A-lines with a ruffle around the bottom and the Giselle outfit was my own pattern from a top my daughter had but it is very similar to the swing top.
I still have a Bullseye dress to make for the youngest and I was going to cut out the fabric tonight but I need more before I can cut anything out.

I need to get a bigger dressform - putting a size 6 dress on a 2 form just does not fit - I had to lay a petti under thebotom ruffle to make it so you can see the whole thing.

Everything is just gorgeous. I like the shorter ties, it doesn't hide Jessie.

Ive been a longggggg time lurker. I just have to say that every one of you does such amazing work. I hope to some day be 1/2 as good as you. I made a strip twirl skirt for my daughter about 2 months ago. What a mess. I think I'll do much better with the CarlaC patterns I got from YCMT because the directions that I used for that skirt were not hers and they were so unclear. Anyway, I am now finishing up my pillowcases for my Give A Day volunteer/donation. Then, I hope to start some projects for my kids. We currently do not have a trip planned, but I figure I can practice and they can just wear the creations as everyday clothes.

Welcome out of lurkdom. How old are your kids? Are you going to post picturs of your Pillowcases? Would love to see how your work grows from Pillowcase to twirlskirts.