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

[mom2rtk]

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.

Hey, if I had ducky socks like that, I wouldn't take them off either!

NIce job on the outfit! If it's a little loose, can you add some elastic?

 

[RMAMom]

Jaylin, that is one beautiful machine!!! To make it even better there is a $400 rebate on that machine. You have to mail it by the 25th and make sure you make copies of everything before you send it. You can print the rebate form here

http://www.brother-usa.com/Homesewing/Campaigns/EmbroideryMonth/pdf/Embroiderymth_sellsheetrebate_lr.pdf

Enjoy your new machine,
Mary

 

[h518may]

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

Since I just went looking for the same information, this is one I found http://www.allstitch.net/media/pdf/AllStitch_Machine_Embroidery_Bobbin_Size_Chart.pdf

If you don't find the model number under brother, then match the parts number at the top. A lot of things I found would say things like "most brothers can use style L", but I was pretty sure that mine took style A( I was right). And If you find a good source of prewound color bobbins in style A let me know.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Since I just went looking for the same information, this is one I found http://www.allstitch.net/media/pdf/AllStitch_Machine_Embroidery_Bobbin_Size_Chart.pdf

If you don't find the model number under brother, then match the parts number at the top. A lot of things I found would say things like "most brothers can use style L", but I was pretty sure that mine took style A( I was right). And If you find a good source of prewound color bobbins in style A let me know.

Do you have the brother pe770?

nini, let me know what size it takes when you get yours. I think I have my DH talked into that machine and I have a bunch of prewound L size for the machine I will be returning. i am so hoping it isn't the wrong size!!!

 

[GrammaBelle]

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!



What? Tutus that light up?!! How did I miss this?

 

[h518may]

Do you have the brother pe770?

nini, let me know what size it takes when you get yours. I think I have my DH talked into that machine and I have a bunch of prewound L size for the machine I will be returning. i am so hoping it isn't the wrong size!!!

No, mine is the SE 270D, but they both have the same part number for the bobbins. The advantage to the A style is they hold more thread.

 

[PrincessMickey]

The shirts look great!!!! Your boys are adorable!
And I'd like to know why your son isn't wearing a helmet too!

Well because you asked it it's because I'm a very bad mama. When we signed him up they said the only equipment we needed were skates and a stick. They gave him a free pair of skates because it was his first year so all I bought was a stick. They did not put a limit on how many kids could sign up so they had over 100 kids show up with only 3 instuctors. Not very thrilled about that by the way. Anyway, I showed up 25 minutes before practice started and there was already so many kids in there that they ran out of helmets and gloves. So I think mama's gonna have to go ahead and buy stuff so I know he'll have it every week.

 

[NiniMorris]

Since I just went looking for the same information, this is one I found http://www.allstitch.net/media/pdf/AllStitch_Machine_Embroidery_Bobbin_Size_Chart.pdf

If you don't find the model number under brother, then match the parts number at the top. A lot of things I found would say things like "most brothers can use style L", but I was pretty sure that mine took style A( I was right). And If you find a good source of prewound color bobbins in style A let me know.

Do you have the brother pe770?

nini, let me know what size it takes when you get yours. I think I have my DH talked into that machine and I have a bunch of prewound L size for the machine I will be returning. i am so hoping it isn't the wrong size!!!

No, mine is the SE 270D, but they both have the same part number for the bobbins. The advantage to the A style is they hold more thread.

Thanks for the chart! Mine (PE 770) takes the A. For a supplier of size A, try Marathon Thread, they only have the plastic sided (I like the paper sided for my quilter) but they have them available by the gross at 34.95 in polyester. I'll be ordering mine in a bit.


Nini

 

[babynala]

I have seen this style dress posted a few times and was wondering if anyone could tell me what pattern is used to do the cross over on the bodice?

Thanks
Liz

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I have seen this style dress posted a few times and was wondering if anyone could tell me what pattern is used to do the cross over on the bodice?

Thanks
Liz

Its this one
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Adorable-Criss-Cross-Top-or-Dress.htm

 

[MinnieVanMom]

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.....

I also own the Innovis and just the ease and stitch quality of this machine. It is easy to learn, has built in designs and very functional! Don't you just love the suitcase the hoops come in? Did you get the 12X7 hoop also? I also got the thread but from ebay.

Congrats

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Thanks for the chart! Mine (PE 770) takes the A. For a supplier of size A, try Marathon Thread, they only have the plastic sided (I like the paper sided for my quilter) but they have them available by the gross at 34.95 in polyester. I'll be ordering mine in a bit.


Nini

Thanks! But now i need to see if marathon will return all of my size L's from my other machine!

 

[tvgirlmin]

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

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!

What? Tutus that light up?!! How did I miss this?

We call them "light-up" tutu's, but the name is a little deceiving - they are really just tutu's with lights. You just make a regular "knot" tutu, but make sure to make it at least double thick (I like four layers of tulle - two on each piece of the knot cross, if that makes sense). I get the light strand necklaces at Pricebusters or some of our local craft stores - they are tiny strands of led lights in holiday designs (tiny pumpkins, shamrocks, etc) so they still look pretty (and not like lights) when they are turned off. Then I stitch the necklaces onto the tutu, a couple inches down from the waistband - if you are going to wrap the waist with ribbon, make sure you do that first or it will get all tangled up. Actually, I always do the sewing on last after all the other decorating is done. I baste every few inches and voila! Light up tutus that you can turn on and off.

Just make sure to NEVER leave a child unattended in one of the light up tutu's! The battery compartment is pretty well sealed, but it contains those little button batteries that could really burn a child's throat if they swallowed it.

Here is one I made for a Halloween birthday. I don't have any pics of it lit up, though - as soon as I finish it, I will post my daughter in her shamrock one all lit up!

The little pumpkins are the lights! They glowed a really cool orange and just gave the whole tutu a cool look!

And thanks for the comments on my cutie Jack! He was so serious fighting vader! He is going to have a cow when Darth Vader brings in his birthday cake (my hubby is a total star wars nerd and has wanted a vader costume for years - he already has an authentic storm trooper one - so I finally broke over and told him he could get it if he would be willing to serve as birthday party entertainment). We aren't telling him, so it will be a total surprise for the little guy! My hubby has had to miss so many of Jack's birthdays, we are really making 5 a special party!

 

[Jaylin]

Sorry to ask this, I know I saw it somewhere here in the thread...who has good applique designs? I forget her name. Thanks!

 

[teresajoy]

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.....

NICE!!!! Oh, you are going to have so much fun!!! Don't let it scare you, just jump right in and try it out!

That's not a very good price on thread. We (my sister, Heathersue and I) get ours from Marathon thread. http://www.marathonthread.com/collection.shtml
They sell a set of 50 for $91. It is great thread, I've never had any problems with it. If you call them, you can pick what colors you want or you can just take the 50 that comes in the set if you order online.

I finally downloaded my pics, mainly because I wanted to share what Katie made for Piper's Give. It is a small pillow, only about 8 inches, but she wanted to make a pillow to just lay her head on if she wanted to nap while traveling. (She is making one for herself next). We used the pattern from YCMT. I love the way of doing this! Katie loved the way it came out. I was very proud of her for doing this. (I made a crayon roll up...you all know what they look like!)

Well...thankfully we are in full melt today and the kids should go back to school tomorrow...only to get more yucky weather on Friday....UGH!

Tell Katie the pillow is adorable!!! She should be proud!
I love those ski masks with the mohawks!!! How cool is that!

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.

Cute! It turned out nice.

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.....

I love my cheap Singer from Walmart too. I've had it about 2 years now and haven't had any trouble with it at all.

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!

That is so cute!

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!

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.

I love the socks!!! What a cutie!!! The outfit looks great! You could put some yellow on the bottom, but I think it looks good as it is.
Like Janet said, some elastic in the back should snug it right up.

Since I just went looking for the same information, this is one I found http://www.allstitch.net/media/pdf/AllStitch_Machine_Embroidery_Bobbin_Size_Chart.pdf

If you don't find the model number under brother, then match the parts number at the top. A lot of things I found would say things like "most brothers can use style L", but I was pretty sure that mine took style A( I was right). And If you find a good source of prewound color bobbins in style A let me know.

Thanks for that!!

Well because you asked it it's because I'm a very bad mama. When we signed him up they said the only equipment we needed were skates and a stick. They gave him a free pair of skates because it was his first year so all I bought was a stick. They did not put a limit on how many kids could sign up so they had over 100 kids show up with only 3 instuctors. Not very thrilled about that by the way. Anyway, I showed up 25 minutes before practice started and there was already so many kids in there that they ran out of helmets and gloves. So I think mama's gonna have to go ahead and buy stuff so I know he'll have it every week.

I highly doubt you are a very bad Momma! I'm surpised they didn't have enough equipment for all the kids that signed up. I'm glad you are thinking of getting him his own though!

Sorry to ask this, I know I saw it somewhere here in the thread...who has good applique designs? I forget her name. Thanks!

Oh, what is her name???? I should know...hmmm.... what it is???

Oh! I remember, it's Heathersue.

 

[Jaylin]

oh well I'll try to not let it bother me that I didn't get a bargain on the thread....thanks for letting me know, I'll keep that info for next time. I'm excited because I'm pretty sure I got a good deal on the machine.

And how/where do I find HeatherSue?

 

[WDWAtLast]

oh well I'll try to not let it bother me that I didn't get a bargain on the thread....thanks for letting me know, I'll keep that info for next time. I'm excited because I'm pretty sure I got a good deal on the machine.

And how/where do I find HeatherSue?

She is on Etsy - just search for her name under Sellers. Can't wait to see what you create!

 

[CastleCreations]

I've been busy sewing lately... Almost finished with a Disney cruise outfit. Made a little dress with bloomers for Ireland's music teachers daugher and a Fancy Nancy outfit with necklace. I really wish my machine will embroider on t shirts but no matter what I do, it just won't . I've ruined several shirts trying to do it, and no luck. The bobbin on the machine is wonky and I'm lucky it embroiders normally on cotton. I guess I'll just have to be happy with that.

 

[Granna4679]

I've been busy sewing lately... Almost finished with a Disney cruise outfit. Made a little dress with bloomers for Ireland's music teachers daugher and a Fancy Nancy outfit with necklace. I really wish my machine will embroider on t shirts but no matter what I do, it just won't . I've ruined several shirts trying to do it, and no luck. The bobbin on the machine is wonky and I'm lucky it embroiders normally on cotton. I guess I'll just have to be happy with that.

The Fancy Nancy outfit is adorable but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the music outfit. Her music teacher is going to adore that!!!! Very, very cute. I have seen that fabric and wondered what you would use it for. Now I know.

 

[tmh0206]

Hi all! I am new here, been reading and learning and becoming greatly inspired by seeing all of your beautiful creations. I cant wait to be able to share some of my own creations shortly.

i was wondering if anyone would be share with me what kind of embroidery machines you are using. I want to by one, but don't know if I should save up my money to buy a more expensive one or will I be ok with a less expensive one to begin with. I have never embroidered before but I have been looking at the Brother machines, so do I start off with a 270D or hold out for a more expensive model? and can the 270D use the software to get designs off the internet with?

thank you in advance for any information you can give.you all are GREAT!!!