Disboutiquers Part 20 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[ncmomof2]

Just popping in to let you all know I found out that...

I'm having a GIRL!!

I FINALLY HAVE A LITTLE GIRL TO SEW FOR THAT IS MY OWN!!

Can you tell I'm a tad excited!? So where do I start sewing?? I'm wondering since she's due in late August if I have much time for her to get any use out of those adorable bubble rompers I see you ladies making?? I live in Nebraska where it could start snowing in October or still be nice enough to run in the sprinklers in December! Totally unpredictable!

Congratulations!!

 

[jholbron]

Congratulations!!! I have four children the first is my step son and then mine start: my first was planned he was a Boy. We found out my dh was going to Korea for a year (without us) and one month later to the day we found out we were pregnant again. Girl!!! WooHoo!! I was on birth control pills. I had a boy and a girl and said I was done. The day my husband came back from his year in Korea I got pregnant again. anohter Boy. I had an IUD. The doctor said he had not seen that since medical school 25 years ago. I told him I was soooo happy to be his medical marvel. Not! But, I wouldn't change it now if I had to do it over. So now I have a 20 year old step son (6 weeks from being 21), 6 1/2 year old boy, 4 year old girl (who renamed herself Princess Laney instead of plain Laney), and my baby boy who will be 3 July 27th. So my little kids are 2 1/2 years apart and 18 months apart.


JoEllen

Get to sewing and let me know how your bloomers with butt ruflles come out because I want to make some too.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I am now cutting the pink part of the ears out, only 3 more sets to go.

I found a great link and forwarded it to the teacher for approval. It is on the family fun site and uses hoodies and sweat pants for the base, easy but expensive. So I am making the ears, trunks, tusks and feet parts, then will order the sweats from Jiffy shirts while at WDW and have them arrive about when we get home.

Yeah, costumes for the kids started. No jammies for mom, no butt ruffled diaper covers for the baby that is due in early May, no Disney customs until Thursday. God is going to give me peace and keep me focused. This will all work out fine.

 

[birdie757]

Ok ladies, convince me that I need a serger. I have an itch for one.


Now I just need to finish DS's bug pants and shirt, his earth day outfit, my shorts and top and DD's earth day outfit. I need more hours in the day.

Ok, I debated for quite awhile before getting one and did tons of research. Now that I have one I COULDN"T SURVIVE WITHOUT IT!!!!!

I hope that is convincing...lol. I love how all my dd's outfits have nice finished seams on the inside. I have also never hemmed a ruffle since getting it. I think they have better drape roll hemmed. On things like the side seams of dresses or the legs of pants you do one seam...and bam you are done. I heart my serger. I have the Juki MO-654DE. I have had her for over 2 years now and have never had any problems with her. I also hear good things about the Brother machine. My machine is basically industrial grade and built solid. Good Luck deciding!

 

[froggy33]

I used wool to make my daughter a coat- rule of thumb is to treat the fabric the same way you will once it is made into a garment and needs cleaning- so for wool, dry cleaning, which means it is not necessary to dry clean the fabric.
OR -if you want a "boiled wool" look....wash it and it will become tight, more water tight, and a bit fuzzy (like if you ever accidentally washed a wool sweater)

You could consider (after it is completed) lanolizing it, this is often done for wool diaper covers or sweaters if they need to be water resistant. You get lanolin (easily purchased from cloth diaper selling websites)
there are several types, some you spray on, some you soak, roll in a towel and dry, some you pour on, sudds up, rinse, etc.

HTH

Thanks so much! I pretty much only work with cotton, so I am clueless. It's nice to know that I don't have to wash it first! I am really excited to make this. We have Scottish blood, so I bought our clan tartan for us to wear to a Scottish festival. Hopefully it works out well, cause I paid $50 for a yard of it!!! I hope to really stretch the yard!

 

[jholbron]

I bought a Bernina Bernette 340 !!!! Super excited.


I am ordering a set of rayon threads from Marathon. (getting ready for my machine) I want to go ahead and get my other supplies I will need, so when I pick up my machine I will be ready to go. Does anybody order the stabilizer from Marathon? Which ones do I need to start out? If not from Marathon what kind do I need. I bought a Bernina 340 deco!!!! Super excited.

What other supplies will I need to start Embroidery?

The lady at the dealer said the Isacord thread is the best but it is very expensive. (this is the thread they sale) Is the Marathon rayon comparable?

TIA,

JoEllen

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Okay...Katie wanted a petti...I said okay....lots of chiffon later...I have to say it is not as bad as I thought it would be. I am a little...well, let's be honest, a LOT slow, but it is coming along very well. I may be sick of pink by the time this is over, but not too bad so far. I hope to have it done by tonight...maybe not since the kids come home in an hour and tomorrow DH is off so I rarely sew on his days off, oh and then Thursday is trip to the zoo day...soooo...I may be looking at Friday...better get back to the machine!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I bought a Bernina Bernette 340 !!!! Super excited.


I am ordering a set of rayon threads from Marathon. (getting ready for my machine) I want to go ahead and get my other supplies I will need, so when I pick up my machine I will be ready to go. Does anybody order the stabilizer from Marathon? Which ones do I need to start out? If not from Marathon what kind do I need. I bought a Bernina 340 deco!!!! Super excited.

What other supplies will I need to start Embroidery?

The lady at the dealer said the Isacord thread is the best but it is very expensive. (this is the thread they sale) Is the Marathon rayon comparable?

TIA,

JoEllen

Congrats...no advice as mine is still making a nice paperweight at this point! But good luck with it!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Okay...Katie wanted a petti...I said okay....lots of chiffon later...I have to say it is not as bad as I thought it would be. I am a little...well, let's be honest, a LOT slow, but it is coming along very well. I may be sick of pink by the time this is over, but not too bad so far. I hope to have it done by tonight...maybe not since the kids come home in an hour and tomorrow DH is off so I rarely sew on his days off, oh and then Thursday is trip to the zoo day...soooo...I may be looking at Friday...better get back to the machine!

I was in JCPenny's and they had little girls pettis, and they looked pretty nice. About $10 and the second one was 88cents.

 

[LisaZoe]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

 

[mom2rtk]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

Oh my Lisa!!! Each one is better than the last!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Allright TIANA fans..........

I'm closing in on the end of my Tiana gown and will need to do that waist flower soon. I can handle the flower part, but what have you guys been using for that curly trail of stem/vine/whatever????????

I appreciate any help on this one!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can we see the butt ruffles too?

 

[revrob]

Allright TIANA fans..........

I'm closing in on the end of my Tiana gown and will need to do that waist flower soon. I can handle the flower part, but what have you guys been using for that curly trail of stem/vine/whatever????????

I appreciate any help on this one!

what about doing a very tight rolled edge hem with crochet thread over a couple of pieces of wire?

 

[jholbron]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.



That is so beautiful. I am in awe my little girl loves it. All the princess fairies are there she said.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I was in JCPenny's and they had little girls pettis, and they looked pretty nice. About $10 and the second one was 88cents.

I wonder how big they are...Katie is 11...I doubt my JCP has them as it is so small...they rarely have much of anything in it.


ETA - went on the JCP website...they only go to 6x. But that is a heck of a deal for that one if she was that small.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

Katie said to tell you....OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOSH! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!

I have to agree! Always beautiful Lisa!

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

oh wow how do you get that detailed with the face ... you akwats di a spectacular job.

 

[ncmomof2]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

Beautiful!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

I wonder how big they are...Katie is 11...I doubt my JCP has them as it is so small...they rarely have much of anything in it.


ETA - went on the JCP website...they only go to 6x. But that is a heck of a deal for that one if she was that small.

My guess is whether you could use it would depend on the type of petti it was. If it was a half skirt, and tea length, it would probably work for an older girl. Also, if it's not full enough, you can "stack" a couple of them for more fullness.