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

[100AcrePrincess]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments!

Another question- For those of you who make nightgowns, what kind of fabric do you use? I have made plenty of PJ pants in flannel for the winter, but I want to start making nightgowns for spring and summer and I want something lighter. With 3 little girls you can never have too many nightgowns! I was thinking about trying something like a t-shirt material, but I don't know how difficult it is to sew. I have made little bags out of outgrown t-shirts that my girls could not get rid of, but I have never actually bought it at the fabric store. Thanks in advance!

I usually just use cotton. Sometimes I find a quite satin-y material to use, but it's mostly just cotton around here. I have cut down adult t-shirts to make nightgowns before though. I think there's a link in the bookmarks to some instructions.

 

[wbarkhur]

Good grief, I've been posting again for two days and I'm already super behind! Love the SNOOPY Valentine's day dress, so adorable and love the fabric! Got the stuff to make some burp cloths for part of my friend's baby shower present, so will start on those soon. I know a few of you are my friends on Facebook, but just so I can prove I've been sewing semi-recently, here's a photo of my daughter in her Simply Sweet dress that she wore to the Spirit of Aloha dinner show last month:

I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find this pattern and if it could be made into a shirt for an 11 year old girl.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

What about using it in conjunction w/ another print maybe for a peasant top or dress? Or if it coordinates w/ her vest, maybe a skort? Bless you for not completely freaking out over the pfaff- sounds like it might be time for her own set up though she definitely has a great eye and talent.

Maybe a peasant top will work - I hadn't thought about. Usually she won't wear them because they're 'itchy'. I think she doesn't like the gathered elastic on her arms.

It's hard to freak about the Pfaff when she treats it so well. She can't thread/change the bobbin, but she knows how to turn it on, select her stitch, etc And she calls immediately when something happens she doesn't understand. For the record, she DOES have HER OWN sewing machine and has for the last two years. It's a Bernette (entry-level Bernina) I picked up for a song. She sews on my cutting table, so it's often put away unless we're working on something together. She's made 2 AG quilts/pillows/pillowcases, fulll-sized pillowcases, and a few doll dresses. Not to mention napkins and whatever else she can create out of the scrap bin.

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.
I made the top on #1, the skirt on #2 and the dress on #3.

This is what I do! Mix and match custom pieces with off-the-rack pieces! I also will use removeable appliques so that I can use the same t-shirt for Xmas, Valentines, etc. Then next year I put the appliques on the next size up t-shirt!

Everything posted over the last few days is so adorable!!!! I'm so inspired. Bought some patterns and fabric at Hancock and Hobby Lobby for Kaity last week.

Y'all I am so excited! My sewing cabinet arrived today! I can't wait to get everything set up and start sewing! (I was unable to work on our dining table b/c of our dog.) We have a lot of furniture to rearrange from the guest room to our room and vice versa for the setup to work, so we won't be doing the rearranging and assembly process til next week, but I'm so thrilled! I ended up getting the Arrow 300 cabinet in cherry with free shipping from Sears. So excited! It looks like it will serve double duty for my cardmaking and rubber stamping/scrapbooking also!

http://www.arrowcabinet.com/cabinets.php?id=4

You will so love having a cabinet! Having your machine in a cabinet, giving you a flat surface to sew on, is HUGE!

 

[GrammaBelle]

Ok, it's official--in addition to the trip to WDW in December with the granddaughters, I get to go to Disneyland in July to celebrate the big 5-0!!
My sisters have been wanting to plan a family trip before all the teenagers decide they're too old to vacation with family--there will probably be only one person under 18 on this trip, so no sewing. However, a niece and I are planning to do the tie-dye mickey head shirts for everyone, and possibly one of HeatherSue's embroidery designs on a birthday shirt for me and coordinates for them! I have a few months to figure that out.

Now, can someone tell me where to get the ticker things for the bottom of my signature?

 

[waltfans5]

Ok, it's official--in addition to the trip to WDW in December with the granddaughters, I get to go to Disneyland in July to celebrate the big 5-0!!
My sisters have been wanting to plan a family trip before all the teenagers decide they're too old to vacation with family--there will probably be only one person under 18 on this trip, so no sewing. However, a niece and I are planning to do the tie-dye mickey head shirts for everyone, and possibly one of HeatherSue's embroidery designs on a birthday shirt for me and coordinates for them! I have a few months to figure that out.

Now, can someone tell me where to get the ticker things for the bottom of my signature?

That sounds like so much fun. I love big family vacations! I love the idea of the tie-dyes and embroidered t-shirts! To get the ticker, just click on someone elses ticker and it will take you where you need to go.

 

[birdie757]

I know a few of you are my friends on Facebook, but just so I can prove I've been sewing semi-recently, here's a photo of my daughter in her Simply Sweet dress that she wore to the Spirit of Aloha dinner show last month:

I love the fabric of this dress. It is so sweet on her.

Thanks everyone for your kind comments!

Another question- For those of you who make nightgowns, what kind of fabric do you use? I have made plenty of PJ pants in flannel for the winter, but I want to start making nightgowns for spring and summer and I want something lighter. With 3 little girls you can never have too many nightgowns! I was thinking about trying something like a t-shirt material, but I don't know how difficult it is to sew. I have made little bags out of outgrown t-shirts that my girls could not get rid of, but I have never actually bought it at the fabric store. Thanks in advance!

It is really hot here almost year round so I don't do flannel...I use seer sucker. It seems kind of stiff when you get it at the store but it is really soft after you wash it and it doesn't wrinkle up as bad as other cottons. The Tutti-frutti line at Joann's is nice and our Walmart carries some too that usually runs around 2 a yard that also has boy prints.

 

[birdie757]

I have a few questions for anyone who has ever traded in a machine before...

My birthday is next week and dh asked if I wanted a new sewing machine. I *should* upgrade my regular machine but I am really tempted to upgrade my embroidery to one that can do 5x7 designs. So here are the questions I want to throw out there...

1. Can you trade in a machine at a store that isn't an authorized dealer for that particular model? I want a Brother but I have a singer Futura that I want to trade in.

2. Would I be better off selling the machine on my own on Craiglist instead of attempting a trade in if that is even possible? I *think* I could at least get $400 off my Futura on my own. Is trading in machines a lot like trading in cars?

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I have a few questions for anyone who has ever traded in a machine before...

My birthday is next week and dh asked if I wanted a new sewing machine. I *should* upgrade my regular machine but I am really tempted to upgrade my embroidery to one that can do 5x7 designs. So here are the questions I want to throw out there...

1. Can you trade in a machine at a store that isn't an authorized dealer for that particular model? I want a Brother but I have a singer Futura that I want to trade in.

2. Would I be better off selling the machine on my own on Craiglist instead of attempting a trade in if that is even possible? I *think* I could at least get $400 off my Futura on my own. Is trading in machines a lot like trading in cars?

I would imagine it depends on the store itself as to what they'll take on trade-ins. My store will take anything it can refurbish and re-sell. I've only done this once on a serger, but it was pretty much toast so trying to sell it myself wasn't an option I wanted to attempt.

 

[CastleCreations]

 

[revrob]

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER! BIG GIVERS! IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED IN ON THE BIG GIVE BOARD, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO SO!
http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=68828&threadid=705639&page=1

THANKS!

 

[waltfans5]

I love the fabric of this dress. It is so sweet on her.

It is really hot here almost year round so I don't do flannel...I use seer sucker. It seems kind of stiff when you get it at the store but it is really soft after you wash it and it doesn't wrinkle up as bad as other cottons. The Tutti-frutti line at Joann's is nice and our Walmart carries some too that usually runs around 2 a yard that also has boy prints.

Great! I will definitely try that.

100AcrePrincess- Thanks. I made my girls nightgowns out of a couple of my husbands t-shirts and they were really easy. Thanks!

 

[ireland_nicole]

My parents came down for the weekend & I got behind again. Thre's been some very cute stuff this week though.

We've moved our trip *again*. Now we're going the week after school is out. We'll be early enough that most everyone will still be in school so the crowds really shouldn't be any worse than spring break would've been. I hate that we've had to move this trip so many times, but I'm hoping that by June we'll be a bit more comfortable financially & I'll be able to relax better. Mom & Dad offered to pay for our tickets, but dh out of work, I'd have felt bad about everything we pent the whole trip. Plus, this way we'll get to be there for Star Wars weekend & that's something I've been wanting dh & I to be able to do for years. Of course, Stacey & Kristine are going the weekend before us.

Also, dh has an interview tomorrow morning. He seems hopeful about this one. If you don't mind, I'd appreciate the extra prayers. The stress of him being out of work is starting to get to me & that makes it harder for him.

You've completely forgotten the most important reason for moving the trip- I think now you're going to overlap mine maybe we can meet! I'll be praying for your DH tomorrow; as far as the trip, I definitely think you're doing the right thing. We were in the same position last year, and although my mom offered to spot us the money, I knew it was something we just couldn't afford at the time; although I cried a couple of tears, I know I wouldn't have been able to enjoy that trip - now that we are finally making inroads into the debt, and actually can afford it- we're all so looking forward to it- and it means a lot more. Trust me, it's worth the wait; I promise.

Ok, it's official--in addition to the trip to WDW in December with the granddaughters, I get to go to Disneyland in July to celebrate the big 5-0!!
My sisters have been wanting to plan a family trip before all the teenagers decide they're too old to vacation with family--there will probably be only one person under 18 on this trip, so no sewing. However, a niece and I are planning to do the tie-dye mickey head shirts for everyone, and possibly one of HeatherSue's embroidery designs on a birthday shirt for me and coordinates for them! I have a few months to figure that out.

Now, can someone tell me where to get the ticker things for the bottom of my signature?

Congratulations!

Congratulations Lexie!!

 

[waltfans5]

Great picture! She is just beautiful!

 

[h518may]

I need to scream and DH will not get it. I am working on the my third Feliz dress and I sewed the sleeve on crossed in the back. My big problem is that I didn't notice until I had already sewed a top stitch over the top edge. I figured I would leave it for tonight and fix it tomorrow.

 

[PrincessKell]

Hi everyone. Its been a few days since I have logged onto my DISboards! Shame on me. But, my excuse is good enough. I got approved for a new house! YAY!! So Georgia and I will be moving the first of the month across town to a cute little townhouse. AND.....we get to keep all our pets! I was nervous for a bit, but its all just fine now. So excited! Its like a completely fresh start. no ex-husband memories in the house, no room mates to worry about, just the Peach and me! I have tons of plans for this new place.


While looking around, I found these. Super cute. totally gonna case these. Now just to find the fabric or get those flannel sheets.

http://www.disneystore.com/adult-apparel-jack-skellington-pajama-set-for-her/pdo/1238517/72005/

 

[teresajoy]

Good grief, I've been posting again for two days and I'm already super behind! Love the SNOOPY Valentine's day dress, so adorable and love the fabric! Got the stuff to make some burp cloths for part of my friend's baby shower present, so will start on those soon. I know a few of you are my friends on Facebook, but just so I can prove I've been sewing semi-recently, here's a photo of my daughter in her Simply Sweet dress that she wore to the Spirit of Aloha dinner show last month:

I love that!!! I love the white contrasting with the navy blue!
Would you have known it was dark blue without reading the description? It looks so black in the picture.

However, on Monday she realized that she hadn't made any household linens and wanted to contribute to the family. So, while I'm out, she fires up the Pfaff (yup, a 7yo with complete command of a $2500 sewing machine), gets 4 3x4 scraps out of the scrap bin, edge stitches them, puts her company initials on them , then puts her handmade 'napkins' on the table for us to use. She had to stop sewing because the bobbin ran out and she couldn't get it replaced. (She put the replacement bobbin backwards in the bobbin case; everything else was right.)
Deb

Pictures???

My family used to like to HIDE my scissors on rare occasions. Family joke. I have had several mishaps with them and they think they are dangerous for me...ha! Never mind that I sew almost every night. A few years ago, my DH used my BRAND NEW Gingher scissors to open an icey pop for DD and when I came home, saw the sticky stuff on it and proceeded to run my thumb down the blade to remove it....yep...you are right...I sliced it open (what was I thinking). Had to get a couple stitches for that one.

I've had a scissor mishap or two myself. My first thought when she was asking on Facebook was "The couch, between the cushions, point up." ouch

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.

Everything looks wonderful!!!! You need to post more!

Here are my latest completions:

My boys in their lounge pants

My first pair of pants with ruffles on the bottom. (Yes I live in Alabama. That the reason for the houndstooth.)

My youngest in his Pooh shirt

Thanks for the tips on the ruffles. I read the tutorials you suggested and followed some of your expert advice, and I think they turned out pretty good for my first try.

You guys are so cute!!!! I love the outfits!

Thanks everyone for your kind comments!

Another question- For those of you who make nightgowns, what kind of fabric do you use? I have made plenty of PJ pants in flannel for the winter, but I want to start making nightgowns for spring and summer and I want something lighter. With 3 little girls you can never have too many nightgowns! I was thinking about trying something like a t-shirt material, but I don't know how difficult it is to sew. I have made little bags out of outgrown t-shirts that my girls could not get rid of, but I have never actually bought it at the fabric store. Thanks in advance!

You should get CarlaC's from All The Rage Raglans pattern, http://www.youcanmakethis.com I really love it, and she gives you tips for sewing with knits.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find this pattern and if it could be made into a shirt for an 11 year old girl.

It looks like Carla's strip work jumper (from YCMT, link in the post above). I've enlarged the Simply Sweet (similar style), using the scaling chart in the bookmarks, to a dress that fit my 11 year old, so I think you could make it a top.

Maybe a peasant top will work - I hadn't thought about. Usually she won't wear them because they're 'itchy'. I think she doesn't like the gathered elastic on her arms.!

My girls don't really like the elastic around their arms on the peasant, so I usually just leave it out. I think it looks cute that way.

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER! BIG GIVERS! IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED IN ON THE BIG GIVE BOARD, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO SO!
http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=68828&threadid=705639&page=1

THANKS!

I was wondering if we'd post this again.

I need to scream and DH will not get it. I am working on the my third Feliz dress and I sewed the sleeve on crossed in the back. My big problem is that I didn't notice until I had already sewed a top stitch over the top edge. I figured I would leave it for tonight and fix it tomorrow.

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate when I do things like that!

Hi everyone. Its been a few days since I have logged onto my DISboards! Shame on me. But, my excuse is good enough. I got approved for a new house! YAY!! So Georgia and I will be moving the first of the month across town to a cute little townhouse. AND.....we get to keep all our pets! I was nervous for a bit, but its all just fine now. So excited! Its like a completely fresh start. no ex-husband memories in the house, no room mates to worry about, just the Peach and me! I have tons of plans for this new place.


While looking around, I found these. Super cute. totally gonna case these. Now just to find the fabric or get those flannel sheets.

http://www.disneystore.com/adult-apparel-jack-skellington-pajama-set-for-her/pdo/1238517/72005/

I'm so excited for you!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!! YIPPPEEE!

 

[Granna4679]

I have a few questions for anyone who has ever traded in a machine before...

My birthday is next week and dh asked if I wanted a new sewing machine. I *should* upgrade my regular machine but I am really tempted to upgrade my embroidery to one that can do 5x7 designs. So here are the questions I want to throw out there...

1. Can you trade in a machine at a store that isn't an authorized dealer for that particular model? I want a Brother but I have a singer Futura that I want to trade in.

2. Would I be better off selling the machine on my own on Craiglist instead of attempting a trade in if that is even possible? I *think* I could at least get $400 off my Futura on my own. Is trading in machines a lot like trading in cars?

I just traded in a 10-yr old sewing machine that was completely broke and non-repairable. They still gave me $100. I would imagine it depends on the store as the pp stated.

I need to scream and DH will not get it. I am working on the my third Feliz dress and I sewed the sleeve on crossed in the back. My big problem is that I didn't notice until I had already sewed a top stitch over the top edge. I figured I would leave it for tonight and fix it tomorrow.

Been there, done that. And I too had done the top stitch before I realized. It is easily fixed...just be careful taking out the top stitches.

Hi everyone. Its been a few days since I have logged onto my DISboards! Shame on me. But, my excuse is good enough. I got approved for a new house! YAY!! So Georgia and I will be moving the first of the month across town to a cute little townhouse. AND.....we get to keep all our pets! I was nervous for a bit, but its all just fine now. So excited! Its like a completely fresh start. no ex-husband memories in the house, no room mates to worry about, just the Peach and me! I have tons of plans for this new place.

Congratulations....post some pictures of the new place...we would love to see them.

 

[aksunshine]

Good morning girls and Tom!

h518may- I am SO glad I am not the only one who does things like that! I hate it!!!


I called GKTW today, they are sending me a paver form. Since I wanted to pay with a check from Levi's Estate, this seemed to be the best way.

Also, if anyone has been following my VR plans, I am having the thread closed. Matt's hours got cut at work and the budget can't handle it. We probably won't do Disney this year. Keep your fingers crossed for me that we can cruise on the Dream in 2011!

 

[NiniMorris]

Good morning girls and Tom!

h518may- I am SO glad I am not the only one who does things like that! I hate it!!!


I called GKTW today, they are sending me a paver form. Since I wanted to pay with a check from Levi's Estate, this seemed to be the best way.

Also, if anyone has been following my VR plans, I am having the thread closed. Matt's hours got cut at work and the budget can't handle it. We probably won't do Disney this year. Keep your fingers crossed for me that we can cruise on the Dream in 2011!

So sorry your plans fell through! I hate it when life gets in the way of our plans. Sometimes we need to just take a step back and remember what is important, and remember the big picture! You WILL make it on the cruise...


Hugs!

Nini

 

[angel23321]

HELP...Emma needs a costume Italy day in two weeks at her school. They are suppose to dress as their favorite character from Pinnochio (not the Disney version, they are reading the book in school). She picked the fairy with turqouise hair (the blue fairy). I think I could just use a simply sweet pattern for it..what do you all think. It wouldn't be as renaissance as it should but I don't think it will matter. Should I go get a renaissance dress pattern or just use the simply sweet..ideas?