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

[waltfans5]

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

I cannot wait to see it when it is finished. I have never done any sort of appliqueing yet (too scared I think). You guys really are artists! Is it possible to applique with a regular sewing machine?

 

[pixeegrl]

Love this movie and these are adorable!!!

I know this isn't the original post but this is beautiful!

 

[jham]

okay, here are the tshirts I embroidered. these were from digitalbydesign...I dont know why but the satin stitch doesn't seem to be thick enough to cover the edge of the fabric. I used ballpoint, fusible mesh on back and hooped tear away, even tried a topper.

This purple shirt is the 2nd dog I did, these are for my nieces. (on white shirts, I didnt get photos of those)


Here is my "test" shirt, I switched the outline thread to a neutral off white for the second time and preferred that over the black thread suggested in the design, I also switched the tail thread to a green and the bust thread to a purple. These are my very first Disney designs.

I needed to trim the edge of her arm more

Those are so cute! I love the Dalmations!

I am sooo excited. My girls just told me they have decided to go as Mary, Perla and Suzy for Halloween next year! They like to go as a trio and they decided on the girl mice after seeing the Disboutiquers Big Give "thingie" on someones post. Last year they went as Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson from the movie "Hocus Pocus". I had a lot of fun doing those costumes.

Your DDs are adorable! I can't wait to see them dressed as the mice!

I JUST BOUGHT TICKETS TO FINDING NEMO ON ICE!!!Yay! Now I can get some more use out of my finding nemo dresses I made for Disney! Hmmm....maybe I should applique some jeans though!

Oh! And my thread for my new embroidery machine came in today! Woo-hoo! Now I need to figure out how to use it! The only bad news is that i am not sure my pre-wound bobbins are the right size.

I just bought tickets to Lion King. I'm going to make Lily a vida. Good thing I have until August to applique that lion head!

Slightly dumb question?

When y'all are making pattern pieces from the european patterns, how do you get an even seam allowance? I have looked and looked for something that would allow me to trace 1/4 in bigger, but I can't find anything- except rulers, but they won't help on the curves. I know y'all must have figured this out, and I'm probably missing the obvious here- wouldn't be the first time LOL.

Oh, I made Caitie a Valentine's day shirt today; I'm kinda sad she's getting so big- she still wants "girly" stuff, but I know the kids will tease her even more if she wears it to school, so I tried to keep it pretty simple and tween appropriate: I wanted to do ruffled jeans, but thought it might be OTT for 4th grade:

I know it doesn't look like it; but the sleeves actually are the same size, and it's not wonky, it just looks that way on the floor

cute shirt!

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

wow! That is going to be so cute! You make me feel like an applique whimp.

Another goofy question: Re: Heather's Star Wars designs:

um, which ones are the "good" guys and which ones are the "baddies"?

I asked my DH and got some long drawn out answer about well, in Episode one, ... and it went on from there. Bless him, not particularly helpful.

I bought Heather's designs for the mouse ear republic and rebel symbols, and I have to figure out which design for which shirt- anybody know?

Thanks so much!

I have both those designs and have stitched them out for my boys and I still don't know, but they do! Too bad they're at school or I'd ask.

Jeanne! Oh.... MY!!! I heart this!!! How adorable is Lilly?! The aqua shirt just makes it!!
I guess I better get off of FaceBook once in a while so I can keep up! Too cute!

Thanks Tom! I really love that Valentine's fabric so it was fun to come up with something.

Just finished this simply sweet snow white for my future neice!

Sorry the picture is so crappy, I'll take a better one later!

Cute!

Made a sz 2 Dino Bowling shirt for the grandson of my cleaning lady. She has been asking me to sew so much stuff lately, that I never have to pay for cleaning, we just trade. Gotta love the barter system.



And 3 pairs of easy fits for the same child.

Great job! You reminded me my former cleaning lady wants me to sew some stuff for her in exchange for cleaning. I really should call her back but she wants curtains. I think I'd rather clean than make curtains!

 

[kathyell]

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

Wow, so detailed! That's stunning.

Just finished this simply sweet snow white for my future neice!

Sorry the picture is so crappy, I'll take a better one later!

Oh, very Snow White-like!

That's cute! And my stuff never photographs as symmetrical as it actually is. It always seems something looks like it's hanging funny or sitting funny on whatever I photograph it against. So I believe you that it was just sitting funny in your picture!

A note: in the original Star Wars trilogy, the rebels are the GOOD guys, the empire are the BAD guys. In the prequel trilogy, it is way too complicated to get into. The republic starts out good, and then is taken over by one of the bad guys over the course of the trilogy. (The republic, under that guy, becomes the empire, the bad guys of the original trilogy.) I hope that helps you, though I'm not sure it will!

 

[AlternateEgo]

Ok ladies, this may have been covered a time or two... But I am going to be making my sister some maternity pants with the adult easy fits pattern... Is there any thing I need to do differently? I was considering a drawstring instead of elastic...

I am measuring her right now, if there is a way to change it, I would love if you could email me the directions or link at sixofnine@live.com

Thanks!!!

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Decopauge with fabric glue?

Has anyone ever tried decopauging jeans with fabric glue? I have a pair of jeans that I don't want to take apart. They have a hole in the knee so I figured I'd decorate them for cookie selling.

For all those who've weighed in on what to do with my GS fabric, I was ready to start sewing a peasant top...then was told that we can get Girl Scout cookie shirts from Old Navy. Probably go that route instead. DD is now asking why I never make her pants (probably because she never wore them!)

Whew - you guys move faster than ever! Going back to catch up now!

Thanks!

Deb

 

[CastleCreations]

I cannot wait to see it when it is finished. I have never done any sort of appliqueing yet (too scared I think). You guys really are artists! Is it possible to applique with a regular sewing machine?

I applique with a regular sewing machine. I use a zig zag stitch that is very close together. Play around with a zig zag stitch until you find one that looks like it would be the right with, and one that is close enough that the stitches lie right against each other and make a solid line. Then once you figure out your settings, write them down if you won't remember and you're all set.

 

[Granna4679]

Slightly dumb question?

When y'all are making pattern pieces from the european patterns, how do you get an even seam allowance? I have looked and looked for something that would allow me to trace 1/4 in bigger, but I can't find anything- except rulers, but they won't help on the curves. I know y'all must have figured this out, and I'm probably missing the obvious here- wouldn't be the first time LOL.

I was just at JoAnn's during my lunch hour and was browsing the notions aisle (I think I have a notions fettish). Anyway, I found a thing called a super seamer (made by Dritz and in the quilting notions). It is 1/4" wide by 1/4" thick by 12" long and it is clear. It says on the package that this is what the purpose of it is (to add 1/4" seam allowances to templates and patterns). So, of course, I had to buy one ($3.50). Of course it wouldn't help you on the curves, but I figure it doesn't hurt to try it out.

Just finished this simply sweet snow white for my future neice!

Sorry the picture is so crappy, I'll take a better one later!

Cute idea using the simply sweet.

Made a sz 2 Dino Bowling shirt for the grandson of my cleaning lady. She has been asking me to sew so much stuff lately, that I never have to pay for cleaning, we just trade. Gotta love the barter system.



And 3 pairs of easy fits for the same child.

I cannot wait to see it when it is finished. I have never done any sort of appliqueing yet (too scared I think). You guys really are artists! Is it possible to applique with a regular sewing machine?

Wow...I need a cleaning lady to sew for. Ha! I AM the cleaning lady at my house. The outfits are very cute. I especially like the tractor one.

Great job! You reminded me my former cleaning lady wants me to sew some stuff for her in exchange for cleaning. I really should call her back but she wants curtains. I think I'd rather clean than make curtains!

I agree. I would much rather clean than make curtains.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Just a quick post.. .

Someone asked about embroidering a Chalice on a tie for First Communion.

I just wanted to suggest she look at youcanmakethis.com for the pattern for a tie and then
emblibrary.com has some appropriate embroidery designs like bread, a chalice with grapes, and some crosses.


Love all the outfits!! I really want to buy some of that adorable Valentine's day fabric Jeanne used. And I need to come to a decision about the Project Linus blankets. Thank you to all who responded to my questions about it.

I need to go do my workout now and later this afternoon I am going to take a test to try and get a job as a census worker. Keep me in your prayers.

I did make two bowling shirts for the kids 100 Day HoeDown for school. Maybe I can post pictures later this evening.

 

[waltfans5]

I applique with a regular sewing machine. I use a zig zag stitch that is very close together. Play around with a zig zag stitch until you find one that looks like it would be the right with, and one that is close enough that the stitches lie right against each other and make a solid line. Then once you figure out your settings, write them down if you won't remember and you're all set.

I think I am going to attempt it. I think I will just start with initials on a t-shirt. My oldest is "L" so that should be easy, I guess. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for your nice compliments about my girls too. As if they don't get enough!

 

[snubie]

Ok ladies, this may have been covered a time or two... But I am going to be making my sister some maternity pants with the adult easy fits pattern... Is there any thing I need to do differently? I was considering a drawstring instead of elastic...

I am measuring her right now, if there is a way to change it, I would love if you could email me the directions or link at sixofnine@live.com

Thanks!!!

I made some maternity Easy fits for myself this past Fall.

I used a drawstring closing. I made two button holes within the casing prior to sewing up the casing. After I did sew the casing closed, I ran ribbon through and ta da.

 

[froggy33]

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

LOVE this!! I was designing an outfit for someone and was thinking about using this same design! I love the way they spell out EPCOT. This is going to look sooo good!

 

[froggy33]

Hey ladies. The very intricate design of Castlecreations reminded me to ask this....I use heat bond lite to stick down my applique pieces before doing the actual sewing. (I do "by hand" applique) The stuff I have is getting old (over 2 years maybe), and it has been out of the plastic sleeve for a little while now. Anyway, it's not really working. The pieces don't stick anymore and it's a pain! Could it just be that it is old/been exposed to the "elements". I didn't have trouble with it before, but is there anything else you all use. I love intricate applique, but it is much better for me if the pieces stick.

Thanks!!

Jessica

 

[NiniMorris]

OK, I'll try this again!

To those on FB, I'm sorry for the duplication, but I just needed to talk...Found out today that my GD2 is going to have to have another surgery in the next few weeks. She was born with club foot and has had reconstructive surgery twice already.

When she was born, her heel was on the top of her foot. She now has her heel in the right place, but her tendons are still too tight, and the bone still isn't in a good spot. They are going to cut her tendons to lengthen them, and will have to cut the bone to stretch it. She will be in a cast from her toes to her bottom for 6 to 8 weeks, and then in a walking cast for another 6 to 8 weeks.

She is a VERY active 2 year old. It is not going to be fun dealing with a very headstrong little girl that is not allowed to move! We no longer have the wheelchair we used when Damien was 3 before he started walking again, so we will just use a stroller...

At least she should be back to normal by the time we go to Disney in 10 months! I'm really going to be looking forward to that trip now!!!!


Thanks for letting me vent a bit. It is really hard on me...because we aren't sure if this could have been prevented by making her wear her brace after the last surgery...doctor said there is no real way to know. This sometimes happens in 5% of the cases like this.


OK...Happy thoughts, Happy Thoughts, Happy Thoughts!

Nini

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I'm sorry to hear you granddaughter has to go through this Nini. Well wishes and fast healing prayers being sent her way.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

I think I am going to attempt it. I think I will just start with initials on a t-shirt. My oldest is "L" so that should be easy, I guess. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for your nice compliments about my girls too. As if they don't get enough!

I do most of my applique with a zigzag stitch as well - go slow and have patience. A t-shirt may not the best thing to start with because they're so stretchy, so if you do make sure that you put some kind of stabilizer or interfacing behind it. My favorite fusible is steam-a-seam Lite, though I don't fuse on t-shirts so someone else may have a different recommendation.

Deb

 

[glorib]

Just finished this simply sweet snow white for my future neice!

Sorry the picture is so crappy, I'll take a better one later!

Cute - I love the red band at the bottom.

Made a sz 2 Dino Bowling shirt for the grandson of my cleaning lady. She has been asking me to sew so much stuff lately, that I never have to pay for cleaning, we just trade. Gotta love the barter system.



And 3 pairs of easy fits for the same child.

Those all look great - I wonder if I could find a cleaning lady who was willing to get paid in clothes????

OK, I'll try this again!

To those on FB, I'm sorry for the duplication, but I just needed to talk...Found out today that my GD2 is going to have to have another surgery in the next few weeks. She was born with club foot and has had reconstructive surgery twice already.

When she was born, her heel was on the top of her foot. She now has her heel in the right place, but her tendons are still too tight, and the bone still isn't in a good spot. They are going to cut her tendons to lengthen them, and will have to cut the bone to stretch it. She will be in a cast from her toes to her bottom for 6 to 8 weeks, and then in a walking cast for another 6 to 8 weeks.

She is a VERY active 2 year old. It is not going to be fun dealing with a very headstrong little girl that is not allowed to move! We no longer have the wheelchair we used when Damien was 3 before he started walking again, so we will just use a stroller...

At least she should be back to normal by the time we go to Disney in 10 months! I'm really going to be looking forward to that trip now!!!!


Thanks for letting me vent a bit. It is really hard on me...because we aren't sure if this could have been prevented by making her wear her brace after the last surgery...doctor said there is no real way to know. This sometimes happens in 5% of the cases like this.


OK...Happy thoughts, Happy Thoughts, Happy Thoughts!

Nini

Poor kiddo - I hope the surgery goes well and that the weeks she has to be in a cast go smoothly (for her and for you)!

 

[AlternateEgo]

I made some maternity Easy fits for myself this past Fall.

I used a drawstring closing. I made two button holes within the casing prior to sewing up the casing. After I did sew the casing closed, I ran ribbon through and ta da.

Ohh! That is just the photo I remembered seeing... Which led me to believe I could make easy fits for her.

Did you make the top section any larger or longer than the pattern calls for?

 

[pitterpat]

Decopauge with fabric glue?

Has anyone ever tried decopauging jeans with fabric glue? I have a pair of jeans that I don't want to take apart. They have a hole in the knee so I figured I'd decorate them for cookie selling.

For all those who've weighed in on what to do with my GS fabric, I was ready to start sewing a peasant top...then was told that we can get Girl Scout cookie shirts from Old Navy. Probably go that route instead. DD is now asking why I never make her pants (probably because she never wore them!)

Whew - you guys move faster than ever! Going back to catch up now!

Thanks!

Deb

I like that idea though I have no idea if the glue will work. I, too, have a nice piece of GS fabric waiting for inspiration before cookie booth time I didn't know Old Navy had shirts though....I may have to take a peek. Please post your pants if you do them. I will share what I do IF I can ever decide!

I think I am going to attempt it. I think I will just start with initials on a t-shirt. My oldest is "L" so that should be easy, I guess. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for your nice compliments about my girls too. As if they don't get enough!

I don't have an embroidery machine either. I started on a woven fabric because knits are just too "wiggly" at first. I just made a little shirt that had buttons up the back and a nice clear front and I did a heart shape. It turned out very nice. When you tackle that T-shirt, I think someone else already said to use stabilizer, but I wanted to tell you that I have been using Sulky stabilizer - the tear away kind. You can stack as many layers and you think you need, iron it on, and then tear it off after you are finished. (I hope that is a good enough description for you to know what I'm talking about --- I don't know the real name!)

OK, I'll try this again!

To those on FB, I'm sorry for the duplication, but I just needed to talk...Found out today that my GD2 is going to have to have another surgery in the next few weeks. She was born with club foot and has had reconstructive surgery twice already.

When she was born, her heel was on the top of her foot. She now has her heel in the right place, but her tendons are still too tight, and the bone still isn't in a good spot. They are going to cut her tendons to lengthen them, and will have to cut the bone to stretch it. She will be in a cast from her toes to her bottom for 6 to 8 weeks, and then in a walking cast for another 6 to 8 weeks.

She is a VERY active 2 year old. It is not going to be fun dealing with a very headstrong little girl that is not allowed to move! We no longer have the wheelchair we used when Damien was 3 before he started walking again, so we will just use a stroller...

At least she should be back to normal by the time we go to Disney in 10 months! I'm really going to be looking forward to that trip now!!!!


Thanks for letting me vent a bit. It is really hard on me...because we aren't sure if this could have been prevented by making her wear her brace after the last surgery...doctor said there is no real way to know. This sometimes happens in 5% of the cases like this.


OK...Happy thoughts, Happy Thoughts, Happy Thoughts!

Nini

I'm sorry your granddaughter has to endure so much. Is she nearby? I hope she can come through easily --- sometimes kids can be so resilient that we have more troubles than they do. I pray this is the case!



Ok, off to the sewing room!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Just finished this simply sweet snow white for my future neice!

Sorry the picture is so crappy, I'll take a better one later!

Super cute!

Made a sz 2 Dino Bowling shirt for the grandson of my cleaning lady. She has been asking me to sew so much stuff lately, that I never have to pay for cleaning, we just trade. Gotta love the barter system.



And 3 pairs of easy fits for the same child.

Great job! I especially love the bowling shirt! I really like your fabric combo

OK, I'll try this again!

To those on FB, I'm sorry for the duplication, but I just needed to talk...Found out today that my GD2 is going to have to have another surgery in the next few weeks. She was born with club foot and has had reconstructive surgery twice already.

When she was born, her heel was on the top of her foot. She now has her heel in the right place, but her tendons are still too tight, and the bone still isn't in a good spot. They are going to cut her tendons to lengthen them, and will have to cut the bone to stretch it. She will be in a cast from her toes to her bottom for 6 to 8 weeks, and then in a walking cast for another 6 to 8 weeks.

She is a VERY active 2 year old. It is not going to be fun dealing with a very headstrong little girl that is not allowed to move! We no longer have the wheelchair we used when Damien was 3 before he started walking again, so we will just use a stroller...

At least she should be back to normal by the time we go to Disney in 10 months! I'm really going to be looking forward to that trip now!!!!


Thanks for letting me vent a bit. It is really hard on me...because we aren't sure if this could have been prevented by making her wear her brace after the last surgery...doctor said there is no real way to know. This sometimes happens in 5% of the cases like this.


OK...Happy thoughts, Happy Thoughts, Happy Thoughts!

Nini

Oh, honey, I'll be praying for all of you. I know how hard it is to see a child you love in pain and frustrated- not to mention your granddaughter! I hope she is able to recover quickly and that this surgery will provide permanent help.