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

[jessica52877]

Welcome to all the lurkers and newbies! I didn't quote since I am not signed in but there was so much cuteness going on!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I have missed ya'll

The last time posted anything was about the last time I had out my sewing machine around christmas

We have had some fun things going on here, DH has thrown himself into our Trucking company and I am happy to say it looks like it is going pick up.
Poor Madi has had Strep Throat since Feb1st, after 4 rounds of antibiotics we are going in on April 15 for a tonsilectomy. We were planning to go to Disney the week of 16-22 for spring break but now we will be home with Madi, so she wont have to miss anymore school.

I have decided that I am going to make her some comfy Pj's for her to lounge in.
I found a steal at our Salvation Army yesterday a Endless Hugs build a bear for Madi for 1.00 she is in perfect condition and says "I love you"

Oh and my WalMart also got rid of their fabric and all that was left was Hannah Montana which my girls are over.

 

[LisaZoe]

Just a quick vent, because I know you will all undertand! I am making Lisa's Zoe skirt (which is an awesome pattern! Great directions and pics!!) and my serger has been acting up all day! It is refusing to make a rolled hem and I have threaded it, re threaded it, put in a new needed, threatened it and prayed over it. I am ready to put it out with the trash! I know it will all work out, and I feel better just telling someone who understands! Now back to dealing with the beast!

I use the rolled hem a lot but I still struggle sometimes for no apparent reason. One thing I suspect is that some thread works better than others and some fabric does better than others as well. Then throw in combining thread and fabric in different ways and it creates even more variables. Now I do have just an inexpensive White brand serger but since I can get very nice rolled hems with it, I know there has to be something else creating the problems. Even different colors of the same brand of thread seems to behave differently sometimes. I can usually tweak the tension a little so I try to keep scraps nearby of the fabric I'm using to test before working on my garment.

FYI - The skirt can be made with a regular sewn hem. In fact the tester from YCMT did one that way and I think it's shown on the pattern page.

BTW - Thanks all on the kind words regarding the pattern and that site. It was very exciting to know it's finally happened.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

New to posting here but have been a lurker. Love what all have you have done. Got some Carla's patterns last year . Finally did some this week on spring break. Then some how my DH broke my SE 270D machine. So he ordered me an Innovis 900D . Can't wait for it to be here ! Mary

Hi Mary and

Don't forget that you must post pictures of your new machine when you get it. I have the Innovis 4000D and just love it. Hope you make some fun things on it.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

...by HeatherSue's designs. I'm still a newbie at machine embroidery, but I know we've got the best digitizer out there, right here! Every one of her designs has stitched out flawless for me, and tonight I appreciate her even more! I've been struggling with something I bought off Etsy, from the designer who made the lollypop covers I gave for Valentines, which was great. This one not so much. It's like there's a step missing, it doesn't mark fabric placement, I have to guess where to put it and then it stitches down with only one stop to cut before going onto the satin outline...even before the rest of the fabrics have been placed. It's weird and different and I don't like it. My wish is for Heather to make every image known into a beautiful embroidery design. In her spare time of course.

Ok, rant over. Thanks for listening, DH thinks I'm nuts, he went to bed an hour ago while I fussed over this stupid butterfly. Pics tomorrow, hopefully!

There is a simple joy when things go right. Having a good digitizer is priceless.

I am so proud of myself...I made a crayon roll up and put some embroidery on it! I actually made 5 and put the initial of the recipient on it of three of them. I don't know why these seemed so hard to me. I only spent a little over an hour doing them, but the satisfaction factor was out of this world!

Sorry, no pictures, because they immediately went into "someone's" Easter Basket.

Now, what can I tackel today? Oh yeah, I know...that thing called grocery shopping...YUCK!


Nini

Nini, great job on getting it done. It does feel good when it comes out right but you can sew most anything, great going.

 

[LisaZoe]

I just got back from the WalMart closest to my house. NO FABRIC!
(well, a couple of bolts of some sort of polyester double knit stuff! ) You know the drill, what they have is half off, but nothing is left. Fabric lady said they just put it on sale yesterday!!!

She said 99% was bought by employees! I guess there will be a flood on that auction site now. I think that should not be allowed....but then again that is just me!

They also had 0 shoes ...well, unless you count the ONE style of ladies dress shoes in only tiny sizes. There were no ladies sneakers, only a few styles of sandals. Kids shoes wasn't much better. One or two styles.

So what is Wally world gonna sell now? In the food section, they only carry a few brands, no real selection! This is a relatively new Wally World.

Our shoe department was changed not long ago and I'm not impressed. It looks prettier but the selection is so much more limited. I don't go to Wal*Mart for pretty displays so IMO they're changing things that didn't need to be changed and messing up what was working. We'd already been having less luck getting shoes for Zoe there once she moved beyond size 13 but we hardly even check anymore because the selection is so limited.

What I miss most about the loss of the fabric section isn't the fabric as much as the things like thread, elastic, rickrack and buttons. It was so nice to be able to get some of those when I had to run to WM anyway for other things.

 

[dizn4mk]

Our shoe department was changed not long ago and I'm not impressed. It looks prettier but the selection is so much more limited. I don't go to Wal*Mart for pretty displays so IMO they're changing things that didn't need to be changed and messing up what was working. We'd already been having less luck getting shoes for Zoe there once she moved beyond size 13 but we hardly even check anymore because the selection is so limited.

What I miss most about the loss of the fabric section isn't the fabric as much as the things like thread, elastic, rickrack and buttons. It was so nice to be able to get some of those when I had to run to WM anyway for other things.

I agree . What I also don't like is no 1/2 sizes for shoes. What is up with that . It's either too smallor too big .

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

I use the rolled hem a lot but I still struggle sometimes for no apparent reason. One thing I suspect is that some thread works better than others and some fabric does better than others as well. Then throw in combining thread and fabric in different ways and it creates even more variables. Now I do have just an inexpensive White brand serger but since I can get very nice rolled hems with it, I know there has to be something else creating the problems. Even different colors of the same brand of thread seems to behave differently sometimes. I can usually tweak the tension a little so I try to keep scraps nearby of the fabric I'm using to test before working on my garment.

FYI - The skirt can be made with a regular sewn hem. In fact the tester from YCMT did one that way and I think it's shown on the pattern page.

BTW - Thanks all on the kind words regarding the pattern and that site. It was very exciting to know it's finally happened.

Hi Lisa
I wanted to show off my first vida dress i made. All becuase of your wonderful tutorial. You made it so much easier. Now i did not add any fru fru's to the dress because i was afraid i could not do it but the next one will be decked out. Thanks so much for your tutorial. Now all i need is the Feliz dress tutorial and i will be in heaven.

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

Ok trying to post photos.

Molly Dress worm while Clearing out the old toys. I don;t know why the hat but she did not want her picture taken.

Raggie Bow I made to match the below Cathy Dress for a friend who could not find anythong Tiana

THe next 2 are the simply sweet I made for Christmas. The one with the portrait peasant under is Christmas morning the other is just a regular day.

Twirl worn to meet Santa at Boyds Bear Country.

I have more pictures I just have to get them loaded. It took alot to show my work to the pros LOL

I love the matching doll dress how cute is that.

 

[LisaZoe]

I agree . What I also don't like is no 1/2 sizes for shoes. What is up with that . It's either too small or too big .

You'd think those sizes would be more readily available in cute styles since girls wearing those sizes are usually becoming so much more fashion conscious. I used to be able to get Zoe really cute sandals and flip flops but now it seems like we can only find the cheap basic ones. Those are fine for play but I'd like to have something nicer for summer when we go shopping or to concerts at the zoo. Even sneakers are very limited in selection. I've given up trying to find anything dressy there, too.

I wanted to show off my first vida dress i made. All because of your wonderful tutorial. You made it so much easier. Now i did not add any fru fru's to the dress because i was afraid i could not do it but the next one will be decked out. Thanks so much for your tutorial. Now all i need is the Feliz dress tutorial and I will be in heaven.

That came out so cute! I'm glad you found the tutorial and that it helped. What I love most about the pattern is that even without any extra embellishment the dress comes out so cute. I think the one you made looks practical, too, since it would be so much easier to iron without ruffles.

 

[LisaZoe]

A couple new things I've made.

This was made to coordinate a furry friend with the above set. I also used this as a chance to do the Audrey skirt in a doll/furry size.

Just one more - another layered ruffle Vida.

 

[princesskayla]

Ok so lets see if i can post a picture of a set i maid for my daughter for Disney on Ice

Uhmmm, is that paint?? WOW!!!!!!

Twirl worn to meet Santa at Boyds Bear Country.

I have more pictures I just have to get them loaded. It took alot to show my work to the pros LOL

Love all the outfits. I like the patchwork twirl the best.

AHHHH, my hoop has not come in yet. (Yes, I am the one who broke her hoop into millions of pieces) I am starting to get worried. I need it for EASTER!!!!!! I had better come tomorrow, or I am going to cry!!!!

On a horrible note- A little boy, age 10, was killed at Fort Wilderness in a bus accident. He was riding his bike and was hit by the bus. My heart goes out to that family. I could not imagine losing a child, especially at Disneyworld. Disneyworld is supposed to be safe.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

A couple new things I've made.

This was made to coordinate a furry friend with the above set. I also used this as a chance to do the Audrey skirt in a doll/furry size.

Just one more - another layered ruffle Vida.

I Love the Olivia Vida!!!

 

[scarlet_ibis]

for the men

I LOVE THESE! Now I want to make these for DH.

 

[teresajoy]

Got logged out while posting and this posted without all my comments!

Ok trying to post photos.

Twirl worn to meet Santa at Boyds Bear Country.

I have more pictures I just have to get them loaded. It took alot to show my work to the pros LOL

These are really cute! Thanks so much for sharing. I just love the blue one with the matching dolly dress!

OK do I wash poly satin before I make her easter dress with it?? Talk about leaving it till the last minute. I made her Christmas dress Christmas eve and she got it Christmas morning. Easter MIGHT be the same LOL

I never do, and haven't had any problems yet.

New to posting here but have been a lurker. Love what all have you have done. Got some Carla's patterns last year . Finally did some this week on spring break. Then some how my DH broke my SE 270D machine. So he ordered me an Innovis 900D . Can't wait for it to be here ! Mary

Now, how did he do that! At least he got you a new one!!!

I have missed ya'll

The last time posted anything was about the last time I had out my sewing machine around christmas

We have had some fun things going on here, DH has thrown himself into our Trucking company and I am happy to say it looks like it is going pick up.
Poor Madi has had Strep Throat since Feb1st, after 4 rounds of antibiotics we are going in on April 15 for a tonsilectomy. We were planning to go to Disney the week of 16-22 for spring break but now we will be home with Madi, so she wont have to miss anymore school.

I have decided that I am going to make her some comfy Pj's for her to lounge in.
I found a steal at our Salvation Army yesterday a Endless Hugs build a bear for Madi for 1.00 she is in perfect condition and says "I love you"

Oh and my WalMart also got rid of their fabric and all that was left was Hannah Montana which my girls are over.

I hope everything goes well with the operation. I'm sorry she's been so sick.

Hi Lisa
I wanted to show off my first vida dress i made. All becuase of your wonderful tutorial. You made it so much easier. Now i did not add any fru fru's to the dress because i was afraid i could not do it but the next one will be decked out. Thanks so much for your tutorial. Now all i need is the Feliz dress tutorial and i will be in heaven.

That is really cute!
There is a Feliz tutorial in the bookmarks.

A couple new things I've made.

This was made to coordinate a furry friend with the above set. I also used this as a chance to do the Audrey skirt in a doll/furry size.

Just one more - another layered ruffle Vida.

Gorgeous Lisa! I love the little Audrey!

Uhmmm, is that paint?? WOW!!!!!!

Love all the outfits. I like the patchwork twirl the best.

AHHHH, my hoop has not come in yet. (Yes, I am the one who broke her hoop into millions of pieces) I am starting to get worried. I need it for EASTER!!!!!! I had better come tomorrow, or I am going to cry!!!!

On a horrible note- A little boy, age 10, was killed at Fort Wilderness in a bus accident. He was riding his bike and was hit by the bus. My heart goes out to that family. I could not imagine losing a child, especially at Disneyworld. Disneyworld is supposed to be safe.

I hope the hoop comes soon!

That is so sad about the little boy.

 

[ncmomof2]

A couple new things I've made.

This was made to coordinate a furry friend with the above set. I also used this as a chance to do the Audrey skirt in a doll/furry size.

Just one more - another layered ruffle Vida.

Beautiful! Will the Audrey skirt pattern be available eventually? I love it!

 

[camelotcats]

I just popped in for the first time in about a month, and of course, Lisa's is the first post I see. This Vida is GORGEOUS!! Now I have the Olivia song going in my head.

My sewing machines still haven't even been plugged in since we moved here in august. Coming here gives me a serious sewing itch....

 

[camelotcats]

Also, since I am not used to having a Walmart nearby, I thought I would mention that Target carries cute shoes sometimes. Brianna has been growing like a weed, and went from an 11.5 to a 1.5 in the past 8 months, so I am always on the look out for inexpensive, cute shoes. I have also been known to take her to the sketcher's store to try on shoes and find her size, then order some from Voldemort at a third of the price, including shipping....

 

[LisaZoe]

Beautiful! Will the Audrey skirt pattern be available eventually? I love it!

Thank you! I have the directions mostly written for the Audrey so I need to get photos of one in progress to use as illustrations of the steps. I'll also add some digital drawings since I find it easier to show construction steps that way. I'd hoped to have it ready for test drivers by the end of March but it looks like it's not too far behind that date. Right now I've tested all of the sizes except the 10/12 so that's next.

BTW - I got to see one of the skirts modeled on a live girl and not just a dress form. It was so fun to see it in action.

I just popped in for the first time in about a month, and of course, Lisa's is the first post I see. This Vida is GORGEOUS!! Now I have the Olivia song going in my head.

I've never seen the Olivia show. I really only know of this character from the fabric although I've learned more since then. LOL

 

[ncmomof2]

I was wondering if anyone has bought a pettiskirt on ? The prices don't seem to bad but I don't want to be disappointed. I am too afraid to make on on my own and else where they are too much $$$. Thanks!