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

[karamat]

Love the top! It is adorable, and so is your little daughter - if that is a pic from last year, I think she and Emmy may be close in age! Thanks for posting the pic for inspiration - I don't have a hancocks, but sometimes I am able to bribe mainland family to send me stuff from there and Jo Ann's!

Thanks! Megan turned 2 right after Christmas.

Hey Everyone!

I am not new here, but I do not post often. You guys are great! I have made a few things, but I have never posted any pics, so here it goes (If I can even get something to post). I will try to post more pics when my oldest gets home from school. Let me just say that you guys are awesome. I have never sewn before, but you guys really motivated me, and I am having so much fun sewing for my girls! Thanks.

CUTE! I love this fabric!!

Anita - I forgot your quote, but is this the fabric you asked where it can be found? Wal-Mart!! The Wal-Mart in Richmond still has a fabric department and had this fabric the last time I was there (a week or two ago). My Wal-Mart didn't have this fabric for the longest time. A super-sweet person sent me some and my DD immediately took to it (and I still haven't made anything for her with it!)

 

[busy mommy]

Beautiful!!!! I need to visit Heather Sue soon.

 

[Granna4679]

Yep it took a week but its finally done...one Valentine dress...to be shared!

Vida Pattern, Steph's tutorial, Heather's applique designs, Jen Paganelli fabric!....Thanks everyone!



I am now in the midst of making two Read Across America outfits!

How adorable...I love it!

 

[Granna4679]

Thanks! Megan turned 2 right after Christmas.


CUTE! I love this fabric!!

Anita - I forgot your quote, but is this the fabric you asked where it can be found? Wal-Mart!! The Wal-Mart in Richmond still has a fabric department and had this fabric the last time I was there (a week or two ago). My Wal-Mart didn't have this fabric for the longest time. A super-sweet person sent me some and my DD immediately took to it (and I still haven't made anything for her with it!)

Yes, thats the one! I love it. Our Walmart doesn't have fabric but I will be going to my daughters tomorrow across town (in Houston thats an hours drive as you know) and her Walmart (in Cypress) does. I will have to check it out while I am there...thanks for the info.

 

[Haganfam5]

The Birthday picture of Lexi is just beautiful! The Valentines Vida is adorable too!

Here is an outfit I made for Julia with the fabric from Walmart. I didn't use the same one as shown in the previous post but these two prints were from the same line:

It was for her end of the year Kindergarten concert (last school year/June) and I thought it went well with the theme.

Well ladies, school starts for me again on Monday so I will not be able to post too much but I will be checking in. Oh, and I finished my Princess Tiana dress for Julia and as soon as I have time to get some pics I will post it. I'll have to keep you in suspense....

 

[kathyell]

Truly, I wish I could pair fabrics together that well. What a lovely outfit.

This is just so cute. I think I had some of that same eyelet!

 

[Astro Orbiter]

I mean hem stitching like this:

http://www.ihemstitch.com/images/hemstitch_only.jpg

Sorry the pic isnt that great. It makes holes around the edge of the fabric. Thanks so much for your help
Tricia

I have several heirloom (well, to me) pillowcases with that treatment. It never occurred to me that it was made like that.

Anyways, I pulled out my 1963 McCall's Sewing Book and it doesn't have another way to do it by machine. The only way it shows is to create the holes by hand by gathering threads to make a double hemstitch. You can see it here: http://chestofbooks.com/crafts/needlework/School-Needlework/Hem-Stitch.html . I'm sure you'd rather be crocheting!

I'm assuming you've tried monkeying around with needle sizes, spray starch, etc, right? A large stitch length could give you the spacing you want, you just need to find a way to put the holes in and have them stay.

That book cracks me up sometimes - I quote, from the section on Wardrobe Necessities:

"The homemaker often makes the big mistake of thinking she does not have to look her best when doing her daily chores. Actually, ill-fitting clothes lower her morale and make her less able to cope with everyday trials."

So THAT'S why I get upset when no one but me can eat dinner without wearing it! I'm underdressed!

 

[revrob]

I mean hem stitching like this:

http://www.ihemstitch.com/images/hemstitch_only.jpg

Sorry the pic isnt that great. It makes holes around the edge of the fabric. Thanks so much for your help
Tricia

Ok, I know this. Or, I should say, KNEW this. I sat in a session at Marth Pullen market last year that talked about, in part, how to make this stitch. Let me see if I can find my notes, or remember what she said. I think it had something to do with a certain kind of needle - maybe a wing tipped needle?

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Yep it took a week but its finally done...one Valentine dress...to be shared!

Vida Pattern, Steph's tutorial, Heather's applique designs, Jen Paganelli fabric!....Thanks everyone!



I am now in the midst of making two Read Across America outfits!

Cathy, this dress is gorgeous! I love it! I might have to venture out and try the vida and feliz!


Candicenichole~I also adore the Snow White! It's funny that you would post this yesterday, I was just asking my sis what my future neice's favorite princess was, and you guessed it ... She loves Snow white! Now there is no way that I will be able to pull something like your Snow White off, but it has inspired me to try!

 

[WDWAtLast]

Yes, thats the one! I love it. Our Walmart doesn't have fabric but I will be going to my daughters tomorrow across town (in Houston thats an hours drive as you know) and her Walmart (in Cypress) does. I will have to check it out while I am there...thanks for the info.

I didn't know there where any Wal Mart's near me with fabric! Do you mind telling me which WM it is? I am the CyFair/Jersey Village area. Have fun at your daughters!

 

[revrob]

I mean hem stitching like this:

http://www.ihemstitch.com/images/hemstitch_only.jpg

Sorry the pic isnt that great. It makes holes around the edge of the fabric. Thanks so much for your help
Tricia

Ok, I know this. Or, I should say, KNEW this. I sat in a session at Marth Pullen market last year that talked about, in part, how to make this stitch. Let me see if I can find my notes, or remember what she said. I think it had something to do with a certain kind of needle - maybe a wing tipped needle?

It looks like this look is obtained by using a wing needle. My machine manual says "use a 130/750H 110/16 wing needle"

The specific look obtained is somewhat determined by the stitch selected.

I found this link:
http://www.berninausablog.com/read/hemstitching-wing-needles

My bet is that the Martha Pullen forum probably could help a lot with this topic. I'm sorry I couldn't give you more specifics, but I haven't done heirloom sewing, so I'm at a loss for much more than I've found.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Thanks for letting me share! Off to start Cinderella!

This is incredible! I LOVE it!!!! That is my DD's favorite princess!

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Ok, I know this. Or, I should say, KNEW this. I sat in a session at Marth Pullen market last year that talked about, in part, how to make this stitch. Let me see if I can find my notes, or remember what she said. I think it had something to do with a certain kind of needle - maybe a wing tipped needle?

As usual, I'm late in reading this, but yes, it's a wing tipped needle that will do this. That and fiddling with the tension a bit sometimes if the fabric is heavier. I've done this on heirloom sewing before too, but haven't been lucky enough to have a class with Martha. tjcrabb, if you still need help, I've got a lot of Martha's books here, my mom was a big fan and collected most of them.

 

[tvgirlmin]

Yep it took a week but its finally done...one Valentine dress...to be shared!

Adorable Valentine's outfit! I love all of it!

Thanks! Megan turned 2 right after Christmas.

Emily was 2 August 1, so they are fairly close in age! They grow up too fast. Your Megan is just a doll!

It was for her end of the year Kindergarten concert (last school year/June) and I thought it went well with the theme.

Well ladies, school starts for me again on Monday so I will not be able to post too much but I will be checking in. Oh, and I finished my Princess Tiana dress for Julia and as soon as I have time to get some pics I will post it. I'll have to keep you in suspense....

Love the dress - especially the bow (it just makes it all POP!)! Good luck with school...

"The homemaker often makes the big mistake of thinking she does not have to look her best when doing her daily chores. Actually, ill-fitting clothes lower her morale and make her less able to cope with everyday trials."

So THAT'S why I get upset when no one but me can eat dinner without wearing it! I'm underdressed!

It's funny, but some of us gals try to dress up for our MOPs meeting just for the morale boost. It does make you feel good to diva it up a bit after a bad week! Can't imagine dressing fancy to clean my toilets or prepare chicken nuggets, though. How did women do it all those years?

 

[twob4him]

Great! I love how all the fabrics work together!

Beautiful!!!! I need to visit Heather Sue soon.

How adorable...I love it!

Truly, I wish I could pair fabrics together that well. What a lovely outfit.

Adorable Valentine's outfit! I love all of it!

Thank you all so very much for your kind complements!!!!! Kathy, that's why I love Jennifer Paganelli's lines of fabric...they all seem to work together so well!!!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi guys! I am home again...from Ohio! We had a great time...we actually got back on Monday, but DH has been on vacation all week and we have been doing some early spring cleaning and painting and decorationg. I am so glad he was in the mood to do all of that as I feel like we got a lot done. For the first time, the kid's playroom looks nice!

I do have some pictures to share from our trip and I will do as soon as I relocate my camera. I have had it since we arrived home, but now I can't find it!

Love all of the stuff you guys have been up to...I know several of you need prayers...count them as said. I would post a multi quote, but with a week gone by...it would be waaaay long with everything!

 

[Tweevil]

Hi guys!
Just doing a quick fly by - ALL of the outfits everyone has posted are UBER FANTASTIC!!! Love them all -

I am going to try to get my machines back into one room today so I can start sewing again. We were supposed to do it last night but we went to see The Book of Eli instead (fantastic movie BTW!).

wish me luck because this little house can't fit all of my stuff so it's a major moving around project to get this done

 

[angel23321]

Use Simply Sweet. This is for school! I have no idea what the Blue Fairy is supposed to look like, but to me Renaissance is rich colors and braided trim. If you are comfortable with it, I'd modify the bodice so that it looks like it's corseted then add trim in a few other places.
Deb

Thanks...that's what I thought. I was going to modify it a little (I hope it works) but I think as long as it's blue and sparkly my daughter will like it. LOL. We just went and got the fabric.

 

[ZanyToes]

Hey.. did I just put in a huge order for shirts to any of you guys? LOL.. I always wonder. Anyway.. I decided I'm only making skirts for the upcoming trip. Was going to make dresses for all 6 days.. for 2 girls.. and a camp shirt for the man for each day. UGH. I so will NOT get that done by april (I know.. that's pathetic) So, I found a seller on etsy who does adorable work at a price I can afford for applique shirts. I'm getting her to make applique shirts to go with all the fabrics I have picked out so all I have to do is make skirts! yeah!!!! skirts are easy. I still need to make one dress for Monday since that's BBB day (wanted to make one of the simply sweet princess variations) but that pattern always comes together VERY easily so it should be a breaze!

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Yep it took a week but its finally done...one Valentine dress...to be shared!

Vida Pattern, Steph's tutorial, Heather's applique designs, Jen Paganelli fabric!....Thanks everyone!

I am now in the midst of making two Read Across America outfits!

Soooo pretty!

The Birthday picture of Lexi is just beautiful! The Valentines Vida is adorable too!

Here is an outfit I made for Julia with the fabric from Walmart. I didn't use the same one as shown in the previous post but these two prints were from the same line:

It was for her end of the year Kindergarten concert (last school year/June) and I thought it went well with the theme.

Well ladies, school starts for me again on Monday so I will not be able to post too much but I will be checking in. Oh, and I finished my Princess Tiana dress for Julia and as soon as I have time to get some pics I will post it. I'll have to keep you in suspense....

Cute. I keep thinking I should get some of that fabric before it's all gone. My dd's kindergarten concert was nursery rhymes too. She dressed up as Mary Had a Little Lamb. She even took her lamb.