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

[angel23321]

Well the girls dresses are almost done. Just need to make the sash (Carla's Big Beautiful Bow) for the precious dress. I'll try them on the girls tomorrow and get measurements for the bow. I'll post pictures.
Now, I'm going to embroider some shirts for the egg hunt tomorrow (they can't go without something) and then I can do the big give items.

Well back to work.

 

[rie'smom]

I am trying to find out information on this machine. I have made two posts in two different sections so far and have been *transferred* to other areas. Now I am here asking. I *hope* this is the right place.

I am extremely interested in the Disney sewing/embroidery machines. I have been looking at the Brother 2800D. I am not sewing challenged by any means, but it has been about 15 years since I have sewn. I'm not sure I even remember what to do it has been so long! When I was in my early 20's, I would make my own clothes...no patterns needed. I would simply have an idea, design it, sew it and wear it out.

Anyway, I would appreciate your thoughts on the Disney sewing/embroidery machines you use. What is your preference. Likes. Dislikes. Etc.

Thanks so much!

I have a Brother 2500D and a Brother Quattro. Both of these machines are sooo easy to use. If you buy the 2500D, you will not regret it. There is not 1 thing that has given me any trouble.

 

[LisaZoe]

Here are the Zoe skirts - once I got my serger to make a rolled hem, they went together very quickly!! The girls choose their own fabrics - but they love them, and that is what matters!

Those came out so cute! I love how you kept the scallops on the lace. I thought about trying that but never had the time. I'm glad your serger finally cooperated, too.

I'm so excited to get this new skirt!! I already have an outfit in mind for Chef Mickey's! I'm really hoping to go next November, so as long as it is out by then I'm good!! : )

I want it done before the end of April so I'm trying really hard to get it ready for testing. After seeing how well the Zoe skirt is doing on YCMT, I have plenty of incentive to get more patterns written ASAP.

This is slightly off topic, but I know I'll get the best answers from you all!!

We have the GAD free tickets, but I am having trouble getting my DH to agree to a trip (also difficult finding a time). He has a business trip in November and instead of sitting at home I thought I would take my little one. But I'll be at DW alone with a 2.5 year old! I'm looking to go the 2nd weekend of Nov and I had no idea the MVMCP party started that early!!

I would like to stay at a monorail resort, cause I think we are just going to do MK and EPCOT. I want to rent DVC points. Can you still get Magical Express if you do this? Is the whole process pretty simple? How far out should I look for points to rent?

With the free tickets, do you just take your voucher to a ticket window and then have them upgrade to whatever?

Also, do you all think I am crazy!!

Thanks so much!!

Jessica

I can't answer the DVC or GAD questions but I can say that Zoe and I went to WDW when she wasn't yet 3 and we had a blast! Although I would have loved to have more in our party, it didn't work out and I was afraid if I waited that I wouldn't be able to afford it (I was right ). We stayed at AKL for 2 nights (I splurged for Savannah view) and WL for the remainder. I thought the bus service at WL was nice but at AKL it was really good. We never had to wait long at all. I brought an umbrella stroller so it was pretty quick to get us both on and off the bus while carrying that and a tote bag. At WL we took the ferry (boat?) over to MK. We took the monorail from there to other locations on the monorail route and buses everywhere else.

Now I will say that we had a much slower pace than I'd originally planned but since it was just the 2 of us, it worked perfectly. We didn't always go back to the room for an afternoon break since Zoe would often fall asleep in the stroller so I'd just use that time to browse the shops for a little 'quiet' time. Of course if we needed a wardrobe change before a meal, it was pretty simple to go back for a short rest and then get another bus to where we were headed. I realized I overbooked the character meals, though, when poor Zoe was worried someone would sneak up on her at lunch one day when we ate at the WL (don't remember the name of the place but it's a fun and slightly noisy atmosphere but no characters). She just couldn't relax so we canceled the rest of the character meals for that trip.

 

[h518may]

Well I have been done with Ash's Easter dress for a month or two. So tonight I decided she needed a dress for the Easter egg hunt for tomorrow morning. You all are such a bad influence, a year ago I would never have attempted a dress in one evening.

So this is what I put together a portrait peasant.

Hopefully I will get a good picture of Ash in the dress tomorrow.

 

[ut*disney]

I have a Brother sewing machine and a Brother embroidery machine and I love them both. My embroidery machine is the 750D which has the Disney designs on it, but honestly, I never use them! I prefer to applique most of my designs and not embroider them so much. If you want a bigger design, the embroidery would be pretty stiff. So personally, I love my Brother machines and would recommend them every time. But honestly, I really don't care about having the Disney designs loaded on them since you can buy applique/embroidery designs that are much better in quality from a designer, like Frou Frou by Heathersue on Etsy. If there is a non Disney version of the machine that is cheaper, that is what I would go with!

What do you mean you prefer to applique your designs? I have no clue how is this done.

I have a Brother 2500D and a Brother Quattro. Both of these machines are sooo easy to use. If you buy the 2500D, you will not regret it. There is not 1 thing that has given me any trouble.

Do you have problems with the things you embroidery being stiff? I can understand what she is saying above if you have a big design with all of that thread sewed so close and tight together. I've never thought about that before.

 

[princesskayla]

This is slightly off topic, but I know I'll get the best answers from you all!!

We have the GAD free tickets, but I am having trouble getting my DH to agree to a trip (also difficult finding a time). He has a business trip in November and instead of sitting at home I thought I would take my little one. But I'll be at DW alone with a 2.5 year old! I'm looking to go the 2nd weekend of Nov and I had no idea the MVMCP party started that early!!

I would like to stay at a monorail resort, cause I think we are just going to do MK and EPCOT. I want to rent DVC points. Can you still get Magical Express if you do this? Is the whole process pretty simple? How far out should I look for points to rent?

With the free tickets, do you just take your voucher to a ticket window and then have them upgrade to whatever?

Also, do you all think I am crazy!!

Thanks so much!!

Jessica

That sounds like fun! GO!!

Here are the Zoe skirts - once I got my serger to make a rolled hem, they went together very quickly!! The girls choose their own fabrics - but they love them, and that is what matters!

Very nice. I like the color combinations


I hate my embroidery machine. I can't get the thing to work right for an entire design since I got it. I spend more time tinkering with it than actually sewing with it. Now the thread keeps breaking!!!!! I have tried all the obvious stuff like,changing the needle, tightening down the needle, cleaning out the bobbin case, ensuring that it is not getting caught at the spool. It is still breaking. I am going to pull all of my hair out. To make matters worse, I have to work a 12 hour shift and I am been up all night trying to get this to work! I have to have this shirt for a friend in the morning, well 3 hours from now. I don't remember having these kind of problems with my brother machine. I hate the singer futura. Rant over.

 

[rie'smom]

This is slightly off topic, but I know I'll get the best answers from you all!!

We have the GAD free tickets, but I am having trouble getting my DH to agree to a trip (also difficult finding a time). He has a business trip in November and instead of sitting at home I thought I would take my little one. But I'll be at DW alone with a 2.5 year old! I'm looking to go the 2nd weekend of Nov and I had no idea the MVMCP party started that early!!

I would like to stay at a monorail resort, cause I think we are just going to do MK and EPCOT. I want to rent DVC points. Can you still get Magical Express if you do this? Is the whole process pretty simple? How far out should I look for points to rent?

With the free tickets, do you just take your voucher to a ticket window and then have them upgrade to whatever?

Also, do you all think I am crazy!!

Thanks so much!!

Jessica

The only DVC resort on the monorail is Bay Lake Towers at the Contemporary.

Yes, you can use Magical Express if you stay at a DVC resort.

You should try to rent the points now because November is a popular month with the Food and Wine Festival and then later Thanksgiving.

I'm not sure about GAD but you can ask on the theme park boards if no one here knows the answer.

No, I don't think you're crazy. I took my daughter on her first trip when she was about your daughter's age.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

We're in the process of a major renovation here, and we got the call that the carpet we ordered is in. DJ wanted to paint first so there wasn't any worries about drips on the new stuff, so that's our project this weekend. Along with packing up everything so moving the furniture for the install will be easy. I hate moving, and anytime I do, which isn't often, I'm glad I didn't marry a military guy and need to do it eery few years...I don't know how you ladies do it, the chaos drives me insane! lol Today I have to box up my sewing room, but I told Jay that I wasn't going to give up my machines or computer until the night before the install, I needed someplace to escape to. He said that was fine because he got to keep the tv.

 

[billwendy]

Good morning everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew of a simple tote bag/wheelchair bag pattern out there (free if possible). On facebook, the Camp Director's wife mentioned that we could use some new bags for the campers to carry their stuff in while at camp. She wants them to be plain so maybe we could iron on the camp logo.....any ideas out there???

Thanks Friends!! Wendy

 

[ireland_nicole]

I think you are smart...I took my dd on a solo trip when she was 4 and 7 and we had the BEST time! We usually stay at the Poly and love it there. I have never rented DVC points but I did find lots of info on the DVC board here on the disboards. I believe you can upgrade the tix at any guest services window, I'm sure they would be able to give you that info when you are checking in. I upgraded standard tix right at my resort consierge desk. Happy Planning!

You have to use the ticket first, so you go to guest services, then through the turnstiles, then you can upgrade to whatever you want. It's a bit of a pain, but a lot of money saved.

I am trying to find out information on this machine. I have made two posts in two different sections so far and have been *transferred* to other areas. Now I am here asking. I *hope* this is the right place.

I am extremely interested in the Disney sewing/embroidery machines. I have been looking at the Brother 2800D. I am not sewing challenged by any means, but it has been about 15 years since I have sewn. I'm not sure I even remember what to do it has been so long! When I was in my early 20's, I would make my own clothes...no patterns needed. I would simply have an idea, design it, sew it and wear it out.

Anyway, I would appreciate your thoughts on the Disney sewing/embroidery machines you use. What is your preference. Likes. Dislikes. Etc.

Thanks so much!

You're definitely in the right place. I love my brother embroidery machine. My only complaints are 1. the embroidery field is a little smaller than I would like (that's fixed w/ your machine though- mines 5x7, but the 2800D is either 6x10 or 7x12, so not a problem.) The second tiny thing is that I can't open the machine around the thread path, so if the thread breaks, I have to fish it out with tweezers (unless there's another way I don't know about.) On my janome sewing machine, the machine opens, so I can get to it easily. I really don't think you'll regret going with a brother machine- I've got well over a million stitches on mine, and it's a dream!

I want it done before the end of April so I'm trying really hard to get it ready for testing. After seeing how well the Zoe skirt is doing on YCMT, I have plenty of incentive to get more patterns written ASAP.

Yeah! I'mso happy to hear it will be ready soon- Caitie is dying to have mommy make her one- and I can't wait to do it- I have some gorgeous Sisboom St. Croix crying out to be turned into this (woohoo!)

Well I have been done with Ash's Easter dress for a month or two. So tonight I decided she needed a dress for the Easter egg hunt for tomorrow morning. You all are such a bad influence, a year ago I would never have attempted a dress in one evening.

So this is what I put together a portrait peasant.

Hopefully I will get a good picture of Ash in the dress tomorrow.

Cute!

What do you mean you prefer to applique your designs? I have no clue how is this done.

Do you have problems with the things you embroidery being stiff? I can understand what she is saying above if you have a big design with all of that thread sewed so close and tight together. I've never thought about that before.

applique with the emboirdery machine is super easy. basically, the machine will stitch each section 3 times- it stops in between, so you don't need to figure it out while you're doing it.) It will basically chain stitch an outline, then you lay your piece of fabric over that, then it tacks it down. You cut your fabric just outside the stitches, then it will cover that, usually with a satin stitch. Great results! With a "fill" design (all embroidery), especially once it gets big, all those stitches tight together make that area "stiff". I usually use the applique designs- they're quicker, softer, and offer more opportunities to be creative with fabric choice. It sounds intimidating, but I promise it's not really. Go ahead and dive in, it's the only way to learn.- and we'll all be here if you have any questions- I know the girls (and Tom) have taught me sooo much! There's always someone who knows how to do what you're learning and is happy to help.

 

[NiniMorris]

I am trying to find out information on this machine. I have made two posts in two different sections so far and have been *transferred* to other areas. Now I am here asking. I *hope* this is the right place.

I am extremely interested in the Disney sewing/embroidery machines. I have been looking at the Brother 2800D. I am not sewing challenged by any means, but it has been about 15 years since I have sewn. I'm not sure I even remember what to do it has been so long! When I was in my early 20's, I would make my own clothes...no patterns needed. I would simply have an idea, design it, sew it and wear it out.

Anyway, I would appreciate your thoughts on the Disney sewing/embroidery machines you use. What is your preference. Likes. Dislikes. Etc.

Thanks so much!

I have a Brother PE770. I LOVE IT!!!! Mine did not come with any pre-filled Disney designs, but I just got mine from HS. I agree, I use it more for applique than for embroidery. So simple and easy, and the result is almost fool proof! (for a quick tutorial on applique with your embroidery machine check out SWAKembroidery.com In their SWAK 101 they have a good tute on it along with a lot of other things. Gives you an idea of the basics.)

Good morning everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew of a simple tote bag/wheelchair bag pattern out there (free if possible). On facebook, the Camp Director's wife mentioned that we could use some new bags for the campers to carry their stuff in while at camp. She wants them to be plain so maybe we could iron on the camp logo.....any ideas out there???

Thanks Friends!! Wendy

When my little one was in a wheelchair in rehab, I couldn't find anything that would work, so I just used a rectangle of fabric sewed two sides, and used ribbon for the handles. (my daughter actually made it for me I think she was 18 at the time...). Of course he was just 3 at the time and his wheelchair was rather small...

If you have some bags now, couldn't you just use them for a pattern?

Sorry, no help what so ever!



I missed Shannon's de-stash. Had my GD2 for an unexpected overnighter, and she didn't want me to get on the computer...this morning I saw that everything I wanted was already gone....I'll have to look at it after she goes home and do some serious shopping!!!


Nini

 

[jholbron]

Good morning everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew of a simple tote bag/wheelchair bag pattern out there (free if possible). On facebook, the Camp Director's wife mentioned that we could use some new bags for the campers to carry their stuff in while at camp. She wants them to be plain so maybe we could iron on the camp logo.....any ideas out there???

Thanks Friends!! Wendy

*****I can not post websites because I do not have ten post. I can't pm you for the same reason. If you send me an email address or a message I will send you the links or if anybody sends me a message I will send it to the to post.

Try searching for a stroller bag that fits over the handles on the back. I would think that you could modify this to make it wider to fit. I know I saw a bunch of neat ideas a couple of years ago but, I didn't have a sewing machine so I had to buy one.


Here is a pattern to one: search for Jan Andrea at home on the web. That is where I found the directions. Web address was here.

I think this is what she is talking about the mesh bag. This is at TRU Web address was here.

This is similar to the one I bought (purchsed 2006). The back part that looks like mesh is actually a closed storage section that you can't see in. I like the velcro instead of the ties. Seems like it would be sturdier. This was on the maclaren baby stoller site under accesories. Web address was here.


I have also seen some really cute ones made out of a pair of blean jeans and they used the belt loops as the hooks to hook it to the stroller. They cut the blue jeans off and sewed the bottom up and had that part as a bag part and the back pockets as drink/pocket holders and they appliqued the pockets. If you used it for a wheelchair they would have to be some pretty big blue jeans but, they are not too plain.

JoEllen

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Wendy...check Teresa's bookmarks under bags. I was in there last night looking for a different type of bag pattern and saw one listed for wheelchair bags.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Good morning everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew of a simple tote bag/wheelchair bag pattern out there (free if possible). On facebook, the Camp Director's wife mentioned that we could use some new bags for the campers to carry their stuff in while at camp. She wants them to be plain so maybe we could iron on the camp logo.....any ideas out there???

Thanks Friends!! Wendy

Wendy, I have a commercial pattern for a wheelchair, I think McCalls, please PM on any sites and I will send it to you if you need it.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I am trying to find out information on this machine. I have made two posts in two different sections so far and have been *transferred* to other areas. Now I am here asking. I *hope* this is the right place.

I am extremely interested in the Disney sewing/embroidery machines. I have been looking at the Brother 2800D. I am not sewing challenged by any means, but it has been about 15 years since I have sewn. I'm not sure I even remember what to do it has been so long! When I was in my early 20's, I would make my own clothes...no patterns needed. I would simply have an idea, design it, sew it and wear it out.

Anyway, I would appreciate your thoughts on the Disney sewing/embroidery machines you use. What is your preference. Likes. Dislikes. Etc.

Thanks so much!

I had a Brother 750D for about 2 weeks and hated how the hoop attached. I had nothing but trouble. Then I bought the Innovis 4000D and love it!

UPDATE: FINALLY came in today. I can't wait to use it. It looks like it is BRAND NEW...still has everything intact in the box. I have my little ones here for the weekend so I don't dare take it out until Monday but then I am on it!!

You know there is a mandatory rule about posting pictures of the new machine. Ok, JK but I would love to see it.

 

[LisaZoe]

Yeah! I'mso happy to hear it will be ready soon- Caitie is dying to have mommy make her one- and I can't wait to do it- I have some gorgeous Sisboom St. Croix crying out to be turned into this (woohoo!)

I need to make an apron skirt so I can photograph the steps for the pocket and apron and then do one with the wrap front. That's what I get for adding so many variations. LOL

For a quick tutorial on applique with your embroidery machine check out SWAKembroidery.com In their SWAK 101 they have a good tute on it along with a lot of other things. Gives you an idea of the basics.

Thanks for that information! I can finally get new designs from the computer to my machine (Thanks Teresa!!!) and want to try some applique designs soon. I also downloaded a free digitizing software to experiment a bit.

 

[sahm1000]

What do you mean you prefer to applique your designs? I have no clue how is this done.



Do you have problems with the things you embroidery being stiff? I can understand what she is saying above if you have a big design with all of that thread sewed so close and tight together. I've never thought about that before.

Sorry! Should've explained it better! Your embroidery machine can applique a design onto a shirt or fabric (or whatever). Basically it will satin stitch a piece of fabric onto whatever you are sewing on. SO instead of red thread filling in an apple on a design, you would use red fabric for most of the apple and it would use a satin stitch on the outline. Here is a picture of an appliqued design I did....

The zebra print on the shirts is fabric.

And on this dress, the little girl's dress is made of fabric.

It's really simple to do as long as you have a great applique designer! HeatherSue is the best!

 

[teresajoy]

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[teresajoy]

Here are the Zoe skirts - once I got my serger to make a rolled hem, they went together very quickly!! The girls choose their own fabrics - but they love them, and that is what matters!

These are beautiful!!!!

I am trying to find out information on this machine. I have made two posts in two different sections so far and have been *transferred* to other areas. Now I am here asking. I *hope* this is the right place.

I am extremely interested in the Disney sewing/embroidery machines. I have been looking at the Brother 2800D. I am not sewing challenged by any means, but it has been about 15 years since I have sewn. I'm not sure I even remember what to do it has been so long! When I was in my early 20's, I would make my own clothes...no patterns needed. I would simply have an idea, design it, sew it and wear it out.

Anyway, I would appreciate your thoughts on the Disney sewing/embroidery machines you use. What is your preference. Likes. Dislikes. Etc.

Thanks so much!

I can't offer any more advice than you've gotten, but I wanted to you! I do have a Brother Disney machine (250D, I think) I like it, but as others have said, dont' spend extra for the Disney part, the designs on the machine are not very good. I never use them.

UPDATE: FINALLY came in today. I can't wait to use it. It looks like it is BRAND NEW...still has everything intact in the box. I have my little ones here for the weekend so I don't dare take it out until Monday but then I am on it!!

WOO HOO!!!

Thanks for that information! I can finally get new designs from the computer to my machine (Thanks Teresa!!!) and want to try some applique designs soon. I also downloaded a free digitizing software to experiment a bit.

You are welcome!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

To Jenny, Thomas, Kirsten, and Peyton Nishino

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most wonderfully thoughtful Easter box! My Dad and boys have had a blast with everything in it. They have hidden the eggs a bunch of times in my parents' house, and they really enjoyed eating the Mickey krispie treats for their snacks. The tattoos were a hit too. The boys were covered and so was Pop. (A sight I never thought I'd see.) It amazes me what wonderful people are on this board! Thanks so much for giving my Dad and my boys some wonderful memories!

Dawn