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

[Jaylin]

Oh thanks guys and thanks for the welcome. Believe it or not I'm scared to death of patterns....so many pieces! The twirl skirts are so easy you can't get them wrong.

I'm very excited, I'm going today to get my machine. And it's suppose to snow alot tomorrow and Saturday, so I'll have nowhere to go, so I can spend all weekend trying to figure it out.

Still debating on the serger though, any recommendations out there? I

 

[mom2rtk]

Oh thanks guys and thanks for the welcome. Believe it or not I'm scared to death of patterns....so many pieces! The twirl skirts are so easy you can't get them wrong.

I'm very excited, I'm going today to get my machine. And it's suppose to snow alot tomorrow and Saturday, so I'll have nowhere to go, so I can spend all weekend trying to figure it out.

Still debating on the serger though, any recommendations out there? I

Here's the recommendation from someone who uses the machine and serger all day, most days of the week:

DON'T buy the cheap one at Wal-Mart. Get the most you can afford from a reputable sewing machine dealer in your area, and get the extended warranty. I have spent more replacing blades than it would have cost just to get the good one to start with!

The air threading, and the automatic tension alone will save you TONS of frustration.

Oh yes... and I use the cheap one from Wal-mart, from about 5 or 6 years ago..... wish I had it to do over!

 

[mistymouse5001]

Hello you creative wonderful peeps ! I'm looking for jessica52877. If she's around maybe she could PM me ?

 

[livndisney]

Here's the recommendation from someone who uses the machine and serger all day, most days of the week:

DON'T buy the cheap one at Wal-Mart. Get the most you can afford from a reputable sewing machine dealer in your area, and get the extended warranty. I have spent more replacing blades than it would have cost just to get the good one to start with!

The air threading, and the automatic tension alone will save you TONS of frustration.

Oh yes... and I use the cheap one from Wal-mart, from about 5 or 6 years ago..... wish I had it to do over!

Now see, I have the opposite experience. My cheap serger from Walmart worked well until the reputable dealer "fixed" it. Now it is just not the same.

I do often dream of the air threading.....

 

[HeatherSue]

Hi Guys!!

Daniel is to be discharged tomorrow!! Please keep praying. For some reason he has been holding a lot of fluids - but they put him on meds to help. This "b" round of chemo tends to make his counts terrible and he typicall has to go back in a few days later. His spirits are flying high though!!!

I just found out that he and his brothers have become star wars NUTS since Christmas. Do you guys know how you get chosen for the Jedi training? How about do they still have the make your own lightsaber? I want to make sure each child gets a special souviniere this trip, and maybe I'd try to swing this for the guys. Do you know how much it costs? I know there are some SW lovers out there - HELP!!!!

I gave his dad our digital camera to take home tonight to take some pictures of the other kiddos - hopefully he will remember and bring the camera back to me in the am so I can show you their cute faces!!!!

Loving everything thats been posted!!!

I'm so glad he is being discharged!!! I'll definitely keep praying!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Melissa and I'm totally addicted to this thread! I've spent the last 2 days reading the entire thing! I'm totally inspired by all the amazing creations here.

I'm fairly new to sewing and haven't done much more than the striped twirl skirt and a few tshirt dresses. I'm comfortable making matching skirts for those cute holiday gap shirts.

I'm pretty much chicken to try anything else. I've yet to make anything from an actual pattern. I've bought quite a few already but never opened them. And I've got tons of Carla C's pattern in my shopping cart ready to be purchased.

I've decided to take the plunge and purchase an embroidery machine also. I've spent way to much money over the years on custom disney outfits that I know I can make myself. I just wasn't able to make the applique embroidered shirts without the machine.

So I've decided on the Brother 2800D, kinda scary spending so much on something I've go no clue how to use, but exciting at the same time. Would also love to buy a serger also, I love the look of the rolled hems. I'll probably go cheap on that one and get the Brother 1034D model, hopefully it's okay.

Hopefully soon I'll have some embroidery work to share with all of you. But for right now just working on a valentines day twirl skirt...keeping with what I do best!

Hi Melissa!! !! Wow, you're already a great seamstress! I adore the twirl skirts! Your girls are adorable, too! As for patterns, you can't go wrong with a CarlaC pattern. She'll walk you through every step and you'll have something beautiful before you know it! Yay on the embroidery machine! My advice to you is to get it out of the box right away and start playing with it as soon as you get it. It takes some trial and error to learn how to use the machine, and to find out what works best with your machine. I recommend buying pre-wound bobbins for it because it will make your top thread look nicer, with no gaps. If you need any more advice, ask away!

My oldest son requested that I make his teddy bear a Peter Pan costume, and he wants a matching one for his brother's puppy dog that we got at Build A Bear. I have never quite made pants that small before. Any thoughts or suggestions? (He wants this so he can show them to everyone at his Peter Pan birthday party.)

That is so cute that he wants a Peter Pan outfit for his bear! So sweet!

We did lightsabers at DHS in July. SO MUCH FUN! The price varies depending on whether you want the "double lightsaber" (like Darth Maul) or single. The single ones were like $20-$25 if I remember correctly.

They rock!

This used to be a self all of Asian art that matched the rest of our bedroom...but geekery has slowly taken over! The Husband and I got a sword display holder so that we could put our lightsabers on it:

With full geekery including the two of us in a photo as SW characters (That was also fun and they have a ton of choices...but it was VERY pricey!)

I love you and your geekery!

OH MY GOSH! SO cute. Ok, I stalk this thread. I have a bow business, but my sewing skills are subpar- I haven't used a pattern in 15 years. You have all inspired me to take a sewing class!!! I start in March Just in time to make a pillowcase dress for dd for our trip in May. I even got really ambitious and bought the Feliz pattern (for later).

So, what is the name of this skirt pattern? I need to make this!!! THANKS!

I'm pretty sure I saw someone answer you already. But, it's CarlaC's twirl scallopini. I've made 2 of them and they always turn out so cute!

Here is my version of the Simply Sweet dress (looks very close to me). I finally finished it. I bought some fabric on Saturday so I can now make a Stitch dress with the pattern (my niece can wear it year round). I might even try appliquing Stitch on the bodice of the dress.

Very nice, Virginia (did I get your name right? I hope!)! It turned out great! I can't wait to see the Stitch dress!

HSN will have free shipping on Brother machines Feb 26 - March 2

You're such an enabler! How sick is it that I feel the need to check this out even though I already have 3 perfectly good machines (plus Tessa's)?

Can anyone help me with a banner for my e!sty? I'm just getting started and my holdups are all these minor details..

Thanks so much!

What kind of help do you need?

I need some Disboutique advice. We are planning a last minute trip to WDW next weekend. This is my daughter's first trip so I would like to make her maybe a one or two special things to wear. My sewing skills may be intermediate and I work full time. So whatever I made would need to be super easy. Please help me with some suggestions.

I do want to make her a shirt with the Mickey head on it. Where can I find the outline for it? I haven't tried applique yet so I might just add it with the double sided fusible interfacing and outline the edge with fabric paint.

How exciting!! Definitely try CarlaC's portrait peasant dress/top and some easy fit pants from youcanmakethis.com. Those are by far the easiest patterns out there! The outline for the Mickey head is in the photobucket account (link in the first post). I believe it's under "patterns" or "templates". There's a link to my applique tutorial in the first post too, if you'd like to give it a shot! You can do it!

He is SOO cute!!

Hello you creative wonderful peeps ! I'm looking for jessica52877. If she's around maybe she could PM me ?

I just let her know you were looking for her!

 

[mfulk]

I'm not sure if I can ask this here, but I need a bunch of custom outfits for my 2 daughters for our trip to Disney in 3 weeks. If anyone makes and sells customs can you PM me?

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Nini- glad you are feeling better!!

Okay, I forget who said it- but you know, I think I have a bit o Nancy' fabric....hmmm. that could be cute! That scallopini has me inspired!!

I'm not sure if I can ask this here, but I need a bunch of custom outfits for my 2 daughters for our trip to Disney in 3 weeks. If anyone makes and sells customs can you PM me?

Hi! Welcome, and no, we are not allowed to discuss your question here. Please take a look at people's signatures and you are sure to see ebay or etsy IDs
I HIGHLY recommend going over to etsy and doing a search there.
Also, you can join our Facebook page and see all the girls who have joined, ask to befriend some of us and we can give you more info there!


So, I had my class at church today and ate in our cafe afterwards- there was a baby about 9 days older than Hannah there- every moment I was there I just kept wanting to squeeze and kiss Hannah and thank heaven for giving me such a GOOD, SWEET baby! LOL!!!!!! This baby was into everything, cried over everything, etc, Hannah is so laid back she should have been born in Jamaica. I'm so blessed.

Do any of you wish you could just have no kids, husband, or household chores/errands to do and just SEW......for like 1, maybe 2 days???

 

[fairygoodmother]

I just put this on FB, but had to share it with you here...
Madeline drew this this morning...

It's her new Christmas dress. She even added instructions and arrows for me
to follow while I sew this, just like I do when I'm sketching.
Did I mention that Madeline is 4 years old?
I'm quite impressed!

 

[squirrel]

Yes Heather you remembered my name correctly.

Don't know if I will have much time for sewing this weekend. We have Science World coming to our city on Saturday. The kids get to make and watch them. Then on Sunday we have an Olympic Celebration with torch lighting and then free swim or skate.

I don't know how old the sewing machine I have is. I'm sure it's as old as I am if not older. I know my mom had it when I was little.

 

[babynala]

Hello, I wanted to say hi since I have been lurking on this board for a few months now. I found you guys about a month before our November trip and you inspired me to make a few customs for my kids. I never sewed anythign for my kids to wear before I found you guys. This group is very talented and helpful. I am planning on keeping up with this board and, if I can figure it out, I'll try to post a few pictures of some of the things I made for our trip.

I am hoping to talk my husband into a Cruise in 2011 so I might have some more Disney sewing to do.

Thanks again for all your inspiration and hope you don't mind more questions from a newbie!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I started to cut the strips for the next quilt but my left hand gave out and I will have to wait until tomorrow before I can cut the rest out.

I am excited to do quilt #2 and not make the mistakes of my previous quilt. This is so dang addicting!

 

[tjcrabb]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I give customs for birthdays, too, and they are almost always the very much appreciated by the little recipient!!! But now I get requests from their moms way in advance - typically for light-up tutus!

That sounds interesting, what exactly is a light up tutu and do you have pictures?
Tricia

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Originally Posted by tvgirlmin View Post
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I give customs for birthdays, too, and they are almost always the very much appreciated by the little recipient!!! But now I get requests from their moms way in advance - typically for light-up tutus!

I am intrigued by the thought of a light up tutu. Please do share a picture of this and where we might get a pattern or directions. That sounds like such a fun thing!

 

[NiniMorris]

To those that have embroidery machines...what is the difference between pes and dst? Is one better than the other? When ordering designs, which one should I order?

Just when I thought I had it all figured out!

Nini

 

[NaeNae]

To those that have embroidery machines...what is the difference between pes and dst? Is one better than the other? When ordering designs, which one should I order?

Just when I thought I had it all figured out!

Nini

I don't remember what kind of machine you ordered. I am thinking it is a Brother. If it is then you need PES format.

 

[Miz Diz]

I wanted to share the first twirl skirt that I have ever attempted. I know it isn't perfect, but I am proud of it. I made it for a friend's little girl for her birthday. What kind of shirt do you ladies suggest I get to go with it? Thanks for the advice in advance.

Dawn

I just bought this fabric today. I am going to make dd an apron knot dress with it. I have some other things to make first, though.

Great job! I love the fabric.

 

[RMAMom]

It is the Brother PE 770.

Now I've got to re-look at the budget to see how many designs I can get from Heather...of course I probably should seeif I like to use it first!!Nini

I can't wait to see how you like this machine, it's been on my wish list for a while. I hope your feeling better.

And...so I won't get kicked out of the group....I did some sewing too. I made this purse for Katie....

And these ski mask for our trip to Ohio. Both patterns came from YCMT. The mask I just added the "mohawk" to make it easier to spot the kids and make them a little cooler...cause I'm cool like that!

Girlfriend, you are cool like that! Enjoy the snow!

OFF TOPIC (but really, what is OFF topic here?
Megan was invited to her 4th birthday party later this month....sounds like quite the affair...at a hotel, "come dressed as a princess (or pirate)" and Ariel will be there.

What should I have Megan give her???? Maybe I could do a skirt like this?
I was thinking a Fancy Nancy book.....

Maybe a skirt with princesses, is Ariel her favorite? JoAnn's has some great Ariel fabric right now.

Hi Guys!!

Daniel is to be discharged tomorrow!! Please keep praying. For some reason he has been holding a lot of fluids - but they put him on meds to help. This "b" round of chemo tends to make his counts terrible and he typicall has to go back in a few days later. His spirits are flying high though!!!

I just found out that he and his brothers have become star wars NUTS since Christmas. Do you guys know how you get chosen for the Jedi training? How about do they still have the make your own lightsaber? I want to make sure each child gets a special souviniere this trip, and maybe I'd try to swing this for the guys. Do you know how much it costs? I know there are some SW lovers out there - HELP!!!!

I am glad to hear that Daniel's spirits are up. I think staying positive goes a long way in the healing process. I bought the light sabers for my DS and his wife on our trip in Oct. I bought them in the gift shop where ST lets out. they were $25.00 a piece and are very cool. They light up and make noise etc. It can get pricey though because you pick what you want to include so keep an eye on the kiddos if you let them design their own, you may have to mortgage the house to get them out of there.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Melissa and I'm totally addicted to this thread! I've spent the last 2 days reading the entire thing! I'm totally inspired by all the amazing creations here.
Hopefully soon I'll have some embroidery work to share with all of you. But for right now just working on a valentines day twirl skirt...keeping with what I do best!

Your customs and you girls are adorable. I just finished my first simply sweet and easy fit. Both are Carlas and I can tell you they are VERY easy. They don't have a ton of pattern pieces like a typical pattern. Really, give it a try, you'll do great.

Here is my version of the Simply Sweet dress (looks very close to me). I finally finished it. I bought some fabric on Saturday so I can now make a Stitch dress with the pattern (my niece can wear it year round). I might even try appliquing Stitch on the bodice of the dress.

Nice job, I would never attempt it without a pattern.

Gorgeous!!!! I have this pattern but have not attempted it yet! Seems like it needs to be on my list soon!





From what I have read, you just put the design (download) onto a USB thumb drive and plug it in. Give me 10 days and I'll let you know! LOL


OK...is there a chart somewhere that tells which machines use which size bobbins? Trying to get my thread purchased and I can't find this anywhere!

I know my quilter takes different size bobbins than most, and I need to know before I purchase the wrong size. I want to be ready to go once it comes in. I've already read the manual about 5 times online!

Nini

Nini, is there an 800 number for Brother that you could call and ask?

Hello, I wanted to say hi since I have been lurking on this board for a few months now. I found you guys about a month before our November trip and you inspired me to make a few customs for my kids. I never sewed anythign for my kids to wear before I found you guys. This group is very talented and helpful. I am planning on keeping up with this board and, if I can figure it out, I'll try to post a few pictures of some of the things I made for our trip.

I am hoping to talk my husband into a Cruise in 2011 so I might have some more Disney sewing to do.

Thanks again for all your inspiration and hope you don't mind more questions from a newbie!

Welcome and please post some pictures, we would love to see what you've made.

That sounds interesting, what exactly is a light up tutu and do you have pictures?
Tricia

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[dogodisney]

I just put this on FB, but had to share it with you here...
Madeline drew this this morning...

It's her new Christmas dress. She even added instructions and arrows for me
to follow while I sew this, just like I do when I'm sketching.
Did I mention that Madeline is 4 years old?
I'm quite impressed!

WOW! She did a great job!

Hello, I wanted to say hi since I have been lurking on this board for a few months now. I found you guys about a month before our November trip and you inspired me to make a few customs for my kids. I never sewed anythign for my kids to wear before I found you guys. This group is very talented and helpful. I am planning on keeping up with this board and, if I can figure it out, I'll try to post a few pictures of some of the things I made for our trip.

I am hoping to talk my husband into a Cruise in 2011 so I might have some more Disney sewing to do.

Thanks again for all your inspiration and hope you don't mind more questions from a newbie!

I am also trying to talk my DH into taking a cruise next year.

 

[Jaylin]

Ok, can you say scared to death!
Here it is, I had it sitting on my kitchen island when my DH came home. He couldn't even see me sitting behind it. Oh where to start!

I bought the ginormus box of threads too, it was $150, all the ladies at the store were telling me that it was such an awesome deal, and I just had to get it. I have no clue what thread costs.....is that an ok price?

I ended up not getting a serger. The nice lady who was helping me actually talked me out of it. Instead of getting the cheapest model they had she said it would be worth it to wait until I can afford the better model. It had the swoosh feel instead of manual. Plus I figured I'm going to be busy enough trying to figure the sewing machine out. So I guess I'll wait a few months for the serger.....

Plus they sent me home with stabilizer, some sticky spray stuff and scissors.....

 

[Cloudwatcher]

Well today I took a much needed ME day. The kids both spend the night at my moms so she was in charge of getting them to their spots this morning. DH had to work so I got to sleep late and just relax. So after some much needed rest and tons of cloths washed I got to sew some.

Forgive the child in ducky socks she refused to take them off. I haven't put a bottem hem in the top yet, I am trying to figure out if I need to put a trim on it or just a hem. It is alittle loose, but I did a size 5 the other day in a different fabric and she said it was tight.
I might need to twick it some but I hope she will wear this for our April trip.