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

[NaeNae]

Just wanted to pop in to tell everyone I had my stitches removed today and got my lab results....IT WAS BENIGN!!!!!! Thank you all for your prayers and for putting up with me these last few weeks. You are the best group of friends a person could ask for!!!! Now I am so ready to get busy sewing I can't stand it. My head has just not been in it to really do anything.

Now, off to school to go to 3 Easter...er...Spring parties!

Yea!!! That's great news.

 

[ncmomof2]

I am really hating my serger right now! Though it was all user error, not the machine. I just put a huge hole in the dress I am working on! I was not paying attention as well as I should have been because my son was asking a math question. I have to start half of it over. It is one of the dresses I am making for a friend. UGH!

 

[Granna4679]

Wendy - Just wanted to say the dresses look great...pretty fabric. And also wondering how Daniel took the news. I hope he will be okay and find many many things that interest him there.

Just wanted to pop in to tell everyone I had my stitches removed today and got my lab results....IT WAS BENIGN!!!!!! Thank you all for your prayers and for putting up with me these last few weeks. You are the best group of friends a person could ask for!!!! Now I am so ready to get busy sewing I can't stand it. My head has just not been in it to really do anything.

Now, off to school to go to 3 Easter...er...Spring parties!

I am sooooooo happy for you. Fantastic news!!

Hi All:
Let me preface this request by saying I'M LOST WITHOUT MY EMBROIDERY MACHINE!

I'm going to attempt to use my sewing machine to applique some Mickey ears on my parent's shirts for Animal Kingdom. Does anyone have a pattern or template of 2-3 inch Mickey ears (suitable to put on the logo section of a shirt)? It's all so much easier with an embroidery machine!

Thanks so much!

Isn't there one in the bookmarks, you could just reduce the size on a copier?

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I don't recall who mentioned it but I just got my Sewing Clothes Kids Love
Book from Amazon!

I love it.... it has some cute stuff for boys in it, and some of the things are sized for older girls. I know I will be using the IMKE pattern (a hoodie) for both of my kids. Now I just need to find some cute knits

I also got my Peter Pan fabric from fabric.com It is so pretty!

 

[aboveH20]

Last night I was sewing and broke TWO needles, one on each end of the zipper. (Good thing zippers don't have three ends! ) I was rummaging downstairs for new needles and came across the three thingys pictured below. They were with some of my sister's stuff and my guess is they were from her serger, which I don't have. (As I tell people, when she died, my brother got her BMW, and I got the embroidery machine.)

I'm thinking the disks on the right are cutting blades and the other two things maybe are feed plates??? I don't know why there are extras. Are they of any use to anyone? Far be it from me to throw something out, even if it's useless.

If you know what they are and can use them, PM me and I will glady mail them to you FREE.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I need to whine and you all will understand my whine best. I cut my finger last night as I was starting dinner. Not a big cut, but the knife went in about a 1/4 inch. My finger hurts every time I use it or put pressure on my hand. I really don't know if I can sew for a few days. I use both hands so much when I sew. The only good thing is that I cut my finger on my right hand and I am left handed. Luckily I have Ashley's Easter dress done, but I have a twirl skirt I need to be working on.

And on a different note. I need a tiny little prayer for Sunday. I am singing the first ever duet with DH at church for Easter. We have been married 13 years and never has it worked out for us to sing together. So this is very special to us. But he is a better singer then me. I really have to work hart with this song to be as loud as him. I also have to get through this twice Sunday morning with two services.


And I now good with the multi quotes so Wendy I really like the Easter dresses and hope Daniel will still have a great trip without roller coaster.

Candicenicole I love the peter pan vida. And hope everything is OK with the baby.


Thanks

April

Sorry you hurt your hand, there's nothing more annoying than having a sore hand when you want to sew. I burnt one of mine a few weeks ago, so I know where you're coming from- ZERO FUN!

Best Wishes on your duet!! Music is my favorite part of church, I'm sure you and DH will be great!

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

I make my own. I buy the printable fabric from either Joann or an office supply store (which ever is cheaper at the moment). At Joann they are in the quilting section, people use them for quilt labels/tags. I set up the labels using MS Word and print the whole sheet at one time, I cut them apart and then sew them into the garment when I need it. They are cheap and easy to do. Once you have your template set up you just reprint when you need more.

Oh my gosh I need to try that . Thanks so much

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Last night I was sewing and broke TWO needles, one on each end of the zipper. (Good thing zippers don't have three ends! ) I was rummaging downstairs for new needles and came across the three thingys pictured below. They were with some of my sister's stuff and my guess is they were from her serger, which I don't have. (As I tell people, when she died, my brother got her BMW, and I got the embroidery machine.)

I'm thinking the disks on the right are cutting blades and the other two things maybe are feed plates??? I don't know why there are extras. Are they of any use to anyone? Far be it from me to throw something out, even if it's useless.

If you know what they are and can use them, PM me and I will glady mail them to you FREE.

You may want to hold on to your extra face plates...those can get scratched up pretty badly if you have a needle break...a scratched up face plate can cause MAJOR problems. And the disc like thingy is probably a blade for a rotary cutter, also a pretty usefull tool especially if you like to quilt. It might be worth seeing if you can find one cheap somewhere

 

[NiniMorris]

You may want to hold on to your extra face plates...those can get scratched up pretty badly if you have a needle break...a scratched up face plate can cause MAJOR problems. And the disc like thingy is probably a blade for a rotary cutter, also a pretty usefull tool especially if you like to quilt. It might be worth seeing if you can find one cheap somewhere

On a rotary cutter...the blades are the most expensive part! I sometimes will buy a new one just because they are on sale, and come with new blades, and it is sometimes cheaper than buying a new blade! LOL!

Nini

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

AboveH2O-

I dont need it- but the item on the left is a rotary blade-for straight

http://www.amazon.com/Rotary-Cutting-Straight-Simplicity-Machine/dp/B002N2EFO0

 

[ncmomof2]

I don't recall who mentioned it but I just got my Sewing Clothes Kids Love
Book from Amazon!

I love it.... it has some cute stuff for boys in it, and some of the things are sized for older girls. I know I will be using the IMKE pattern (a hoodie) for both of my kids. Now I just need to find some cute knits

I also got my Peter Pan fabric from fabric.com It is so pretty!

I just got mine today as well. I am enjoying reading how to sew stuff since I was never taught and just wing it!

 

[teresajoy]

Thanks so much for the compliments on DS's PC outfit!! I was really proud of it (even though I had to do a couple...or several...on-site repairs). He loves it, and wore it to a couple Halloween parties, too. Yeah, no one but the Disney elite knew who he was.

Here's our 1900 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEzz4EkkSb8

I'm really surprised that most people didn't know who he was!

I LOVE your video!!!!

I know how you feel! My DD was born at 32 weeks and little under 4 pounds and 16inches, and now she is almost 2.5 and 35inches and 27 pounds. She spent 24 days in the NICU, but now you would never know it! She is a happy and advanced, Disney loving little girl! My fingers are crossed that you can hang in a few more weeks and everything will be just fine w/ you and your little one!
Here is a pic of her from our trip last September

She's so cute!

Teresa/Heather- what size hoop did you use for Lady Tremaine?

I'm not sure, Heather made it.

THey are fluffier and prettier colors in real life - lol!!

Wendy, these are so pretty!

You need a serger, then you could just do rolled hems!

Alright I finished it! These are not good pics so I will try and get some better ones but you get the idea. I really love it, though after trying it on I know I will be flaring the base more next time for sure.

I would love to see this modeled! It looks so pretty!

Just a warning, beware of the movers. It was great to have someone else do all of the packing of the boxes and physical parts of it but they literally pack everything.....like my trash cans with trash still in it, and a butter dish with butter still in it...great finds after weeks in storage during the summer!

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just everything, stressful time right now! I did have steriods so his lungs should be ok according to the Dr. Tonight the contractions have decided to start hurting where before they were more of a tight feeling and they were already making things move along fastier Drs appt nright and early in the AM and keeping my fingers crossed the Procardia (Blood pressure pills to stop preterm labor not really for high blood pressure) will prevent him from making an early appearence!

Thanks again! You are all wonderful!

...yes rolled hem...

Now, does anyone have any suggestions on the rolled hem? I've had my serger since October and cannot believe how I managed without it! But I cannot get it to make a rolled hem to save my life.

I did do a rolled hem when I first got it, but have not worried about it since. Now I want to do the Zoe skirt and have been working on my rolled hem for TWO WEEKS!!! After last night I decided to quit. I had that poor baby so messed up it took me over an hour to get it set back for 'regular' serging!

Is there a trick? I'm sure it is something simple I am missing. I have a Singer something or other...guess I need to check that...although I know most of you have a much better serger...It really shouldn't be this hard!

Nini

Mine is pretty easy, just a few adjustments with the tension.What model do you have?

I need to whine and you all will understand my whine best. I cut my finger last night as I was starting dinner. Not a big cut, but the knife went in about a 1/4 inch. My finger hurts every time I use it or put pressure on my hand. I really don't know if I can sew for a few days. I use both hands so much when I sew. The only good thing is that I cut my finger on my right hand and I am left handed. Luckily I have Ashley's Easter dress done, but I have a twirl skirt I need to be working on.


April

EWWWW OUCH!

I am looking for sew in labels to put in my items I am selling. Does anyone know where I can find some reasonable priced labels? Thank you very much. You can PM me if you would rather.

I ordered mine from Misslabel. They were pretty cheap, and I've been happy with them.
http://www.misslabel.com/label/pages/home.cfm

Just wanted to pop in to tell everyone I had my stitches removed today and got my lab results....IT WAS BENIGN!!!!!! Thank you all for your prayers and for putting up with me these last few weeks. You are the best group of friends a person could ask for!!!! Now I am so ready to get busy sewing I can't stand it. My head has just not been in it to really do anything.

Now, off to school to go to 3 Easter...er...Spring parties!

KIM!!!! I am SOOO happy and relieved!!! I've been so worried about you!

Hi All:
Let me preface this request by saying I'M LOST WITHOUT MY EMBROIDERY MACHINE!

I'm going to attempt to use my sewing machine to applique some Mickey ears on my parent's shirts for Animal Kingdom. Does anyone have a pattern or template of 2-3 inch Mickey ears (suitable to put on the logo section of a shirt)? It's all so much easier with an embroidery machine!

Thanks so much!

There is one in the group Photobucket account under the graphics tag.

I've considered doing a sort of a trip report - but haven't started yet. I'll let you all know if I decide to take the plunge!



I'll be praying all goes well! What are you guys singing?
I could use the same prayer! I'm soloing this Sunday and haven't soloed in YEARS. I'm singing "They Could Not" - an oldie but goodie!

You sing TOO!?? What don't you do Shannon?? You are amazing!

I am really hating my serger right now! Though it was all user error, not the machine. I just put a huge hole in the dress I am working on! I was not paying attention as well as I should have been because my son was asking a math question. I have to start half of it over. It is one of the dresses I am making for a friend. UGH!

Oh no!!! Is there anyway you could add some embelishment to cover it up?

Isn't there one in the bookmarks, you could just reduce the size on a copier?

It's in the group Photobucket account.

 

[revrob]

You sing TOO!?? What don't you do Shannon?? You are amazing!

ummm... I try not to admit to too many things that I don't do!
I do sing - though in most recent years, I much prefer to sing in the role of worship leader than soloist. I just haven't kept my soloist voice in shape as I should. But, in try fashion, I'm pushing myself to make this happen.
Let's see - I sing, I play piano (though I don't admit it because I'm too much of a perfectionist to play in public), I play cornet (trumpet) - does that about cover it?
thanks so much for your encouragement!

 

[revrob]

ummm... I try not to admit to too many things that I don't do!
I do sing - though in most recent years, I much prefer to sing in the role of worship leader than soloist. I just haven't kept my soloist voice in shape as I should. But, in try fashion, I'm pushing myself to make this happen.
Let's see - I sing, I play piano (though I don't admit it because I'm too much of a perfectionist to play in public), I play cornet (trumpet) - does that about cover it?
thanks so much for your encouragement!

YES! I just quoted myself! I forgot to mention - there IS one thing I don't do - EXERCISE!

 

[glorib]

I need hair help! I've recently been trying to grow my hair out. But I think I may be changing my mind? My hair is naturally slightly curly/wavy (it used to be super curly, like Ella's, but after I had her, not so much! That's ok though, because they look better on her!)

Anyway, I used to wear it in a short bob, stacked up a little in the back. Then I grew it out a little and started wearing it somewhat curly, but I didn't really care for it much, so I always pulled back the front, but left my bangs down. Today, I straightened it and I think I like it better, but still not sure if it's the right "style" for me - if you know what I mean!

Anyone here good with hair or have suggestions on what I should do?

Pics!
Me with the short bob:

Me with curly hair, front pulled back (also about 40 pounds lighter than the previous pic):

Me today, with straight hair:

The pics aren't the greatest, but hopefully you get the idea!

 

[sahm1000]

I need hair help! I've recently been trying to grow my hair out. But I think I may be changing my mind? My hair is naturally slightly curly/wavy (it used to be super curly, like Ella's, but after I had her, not so much! That's ok though, because they look better on her!)

Anyway, I used to wear it in a short bob, stacked up a little in the back. Then I grew it out a little and started wearing it somewhat curly, but I didn't really care for it much, so I always pulled back the front, but left my bangs down. Today, I straightened it and I think I like it better, but still not sure if it's the right "style" for me - if you know what I mean!

Anyone here good with hair or have suggestions on what I should do?

Pics!
Me with the short bob:

Me with curly hair, front pulled back (also about 40 pounds lighter than the previous pic):

Me today, with straight hair:

The pics aren't the greatest, but hopefully you get the idea!

I like the short bob! You're so cute!

 

[NiniMorris]

Please send prayers for Mya Rose, this is from her Caring Bridge recent post:


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010 5:11 PM, CDT

Mya woke up this morning in extreme pain untill her feeds were turned off. When I came from school, the attendent Dr. Maris came and discussed some changes about Mya's care. Mya is not getting any quality from her life right now. Her days are filled with pain and her nights filled with even more pain. Her tumor is to the point where it is obstructing her bowels and she is not using the bathroom as she used to. So giving her feeds is like putting wastes on type of wastes so we decided to not give her any feeds or fluids. She won't be getting regular blood work or any antibiotics if she has a fever , just tylenol. So Mya is getting close to the end and I am so saddened and hurt to have to write this.

 

[WDWAtLast]

...yes rolled hem...

Now, does anyone have any suggestions on the rolled hem? I've had my serger since October and cannot believe how I managed without it! But I cannot get it to make a rolled hem to save my life.

I did do a rolled hem when I first got it, but have not worried about it since. Now I want to do the Zoe skirt and have been working on my rolled hem for TWO WEEKS!!! After last night I decided to quit. I had that poor baby so messed up it took me over an hour to get it set back for 'regular' serging!

Is there a trick? I'm sure it is something simple I am missing. I have a Singer something or other...guess I need to check that...although I know most of you have a much better serger...It really shouldn't be this hard!

Nini

I finally got my serger working - and I am almost too embarrassed to admit what was wrong with it - but in case your problem is just as easy - here goes! All I needed to do was to straighten my tall metal thread guide!!! My thread kept breaking and the manual told me to check tension, new needle, re thread, etc, which I did all of those things but noticed that when the thread unwound from the spool, it would make kind of a "ker-chunk" noise right before the thread broke. I just moved the thread guide about 1/2 inch to line up the thread and it is sewing perfectly! (I hope I don't jinx it!) It sewed just fine with the wonky thread guide for regular serging, but not for rolled hems. i hope yours is as simple of a fix!

Also - Prayers going out for Mya Rose and her family!!

 

[teresajoy]

ummm... I try not to admit to too many things that I don't do!
I do sing - though in most recent years, I much prefer to sing in the role of worship leader than soloist. I just haven't kept my soloist voice in shape as I should. But, in try fashion, I'm pushing myself to make this happen.
Let's see - I sing, I play piano (though I don't admit it because I'm too much of a perfectionist to play in public), I play cornet (trumpet) - does that about cover it?
thanks so much for your encouragement!

And, you create beautiful outfits!

YES! I just quoted myself! I forgot to mention - there IS one thing I don't do - EXERCISE!

LOL!! Me either!

I need hair help! I've recently been trying to grow my hair out. But I think I may be changing my mind? My hair is naturally slightly curly/wavy (it used to be super curly, like Ella's, but after I had her, not so much! That's ok though, because they look better on her!)

Anyway, I used to wear it in a short bob, stacked up a little in the back. Then I grew it out a little and started wearing it somewhat curly, but I didn't really care for it much, so I always pulled back the front, but left my bangs down. Today, I straightened it and I think I like it better, but still not sure if it's the right "style" for me - if you know what I mean!

Anyone here good with hair or have suggestions on what I should do?

Pics!
Me today, with straight hair:

The pics aren't the greatest, but hopefully you get the idea!

I love the way you have it now best. You are so cute!

I finally got my serger working - and I am almost too embarrassed to admit what was wrong with it - but in case your problem is just as easy - here goes! All I needed to do was to straighten my tall metal thread guide!!! My thread kept breaking and the manual told me to check tension, new needle, re thread, etc, which I did all of those things but noticed that when the thread unwound from the spool, it would make kind of a "ker-chunk" noise right before the thread broke. I just moved the thread guide about 1/2 inch to line up the thread and it is sewing perfectly! (I hope I don't jinx it!) It sewed just fine with the wonky thread guide for regular serging, but not for rolled hems. i hope yours is as simple of a fix!

Also - Prayers going out for Mya Rose and her family!!

I'm glad you got it working!


I'm praying for little Mya.

 

[aboveH20]

You may want to hold on to your extra face plates...those can get scratched up pretty badly if you have a needle break...a scratched up face plate can cause MAJOR problems. And the disc like thingy is probably a blade for a rotary cutter, also a pretty usefull tool especially if you like to quilt. It might be worth seeing if you can find one cheap somewhere

Now I know more than I did.

I have a rotary cutter, but it didn't occur to me that the disks were replaceable. Do you think the face plates go to a serger? I don't have a serger, so I'm still willing to send them off to someone who does.

Thanks for the replies.

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