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

[ireland_nicole]

Ok, so I got the book with the Feliz pattern in it and excited flipped through it to the pattern and I was totally shocked that it has no ruffles? Did you guys just start a trend...lol? I don't think I have seen one on this board with out butt ruffles.

I do have an brain storming question though....I want to make a princess dress for dd with the Minnie princesses around the hem of the skirt...but I can't think for the life of me for what embroidery to put on the bodice to tie it all together. I was thinking maybe just a plain princess crown but it seems so un-disney. I also thought of writing "Minnie" but her block letters fit so much better with her polka dot traditional dress. I have been stressing out about this for over a month now and am at a total loss.

in the bookmarks is Trilliums tutorial for the Feliz, trust me- do not try to make this dress without it: it's awesome!
What about a Minnie head with a crown or princess "hat"? I know I've seen a couple

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Hannah took a nice, super long nap yesterday and here's what I did...
It made me realize how much I despise working with minkee. But its cute and she likes it (has satin, flannel, cotton and minkee in it)

Hannah checking it out...

Great job Momma!! Looks like it's baby approved, she's so CUTE!!

Ya'll are making it really hard to stay on task and clean out the boys' closets!! I wanna sew!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Someone asked about ribbon embroidery- here is an article that talks about it, as well as a book.
Sew Beautiful magazine came out with an issue (not the last issue, but the one before that I believe) with oodles of how to's on ribbon embroidery

http://sewbeautifulmag.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaway-time-silk-ribbon-embroidery.html

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

This is beautiful... what gorgeous fabrics! What an adorable baby too! She looks so happy!

What a cute cute blankie and baby

 

[snubie]

Hannah took a nice, super long nap yesterday and here's what I did...
It made me realize how much I despise working with minkee. But its cute and she likes it (has satin, flannel, cotton and minkee in it)

close up of main fabric

Hannah checking it out...

Adorable blanket and baby. Reminds me I need to make Megan some sort of lovey blanket.

On a side note- just cause I know I can talk "mom stuff" here....Hannah moved to her crib after we came home from Florida- so it's been about 2 weeks now and she is sleeping thru most nights. AND yesterday she took a REAL nap (thats how I managed that little quilt in just 3 hours)
But what I hate is that I put her down, I let her cry for for about 10 minutes (not hard crying but, whining, then crying, then quiet, than whining, but as the minutes ticked by- she got worse) so I went it, got her, came out, rocked her- within 2 minutes she was truly out. I put her back down- and that was it.

Today i brought her in (still awake this time, but I knew she needed to nap) put her down, left, she cried steady for 5 min, I went in, got her, rocked her- she was out in a few minutes- put her back down, Shes sleeping now, dont know if it will be like yesterday or shorter, we shall see.

I really hate that she seems to have to go thru this crying thing first.

If I try to just rock her, sometimes that works, but, like today, she just wasnt settling down.....ETA-nevermind, shes awake and crying. sigh...

I feel your pain. Megan WILL NOT go to sleep without some crying. Does not matter if I rock her or not, she cries. And she can get herself all worked up so very easily. We still have to swaddle one arm in because when she gets all crazy, she scratches herself something fierce.

in the bookmarks is Trilliums tutorial for the Feliz, trust me- do not try to make this dress without it: it's awesome!
What about a Minnie head with a crown or princess "hat"? I know I've seen a couple

I have not made the Feliz yet but the Sewing clothes Kids Love book seems to come with better instructions than the individual pattern.

 

[birdie757]

Here's what I might do.....I would email Claire with stitchontime and ask her to digitize something for you...in my mind I see Minne standing in her little eyelet pantaloons and a little camisole and holding a dress in each hand....

just a thought


Do any of you know of a foot that would help keep the minkee in position? I had 2 problems with it
1. It stretched sooo easily that my pieces changed shape just in trying to pin it.
2. It kept creeping out from under the foot as I was sewing.
This is why my corners do not match up.

Oooh, that is a great idea. I digitize too and I think I have a coloring book picture of minnie at a vanity primping....that could be really cool!

As for your minky...sometimes if the material is knit the feed dogs will stretch it out. When I have this problem with very thin sheer fabric or really stretchy knits I will put a piece of tissue paper in between the feed dogs and the fabric I am sewing. This keeps it from stretching and you can just tear it off when it is sewn. I use the kind you use for gift wrapping. It also helps sometimes to lengthen your stitch length. Sometimes I use 3 or even 3.5 for a stitch length on stretchy or thing material.

in the bookmarks is Trilliums tutorial for the Feliz, trust me- do not try to make this dress without it: it's awesome!
What about a Minnie head with a crown or princess "hat"? I know I've seen a couple

Thanks for the tips! I have lots of butt ruffle dress patterns so I know how to do it but I just found it amazing how creative the people on this board are with really making patterns amazing.

 

[PrincessKell]

Hannah took a nice, super long nap yesterday and here's what I did...
It made me realize how much I despise working with minkee. But its cute and she likes it (has satin, flannel, cotton and minkee in it)

close up of main fabric

Hannah checking it out...

So sweet. I love the fabric choice. and the softness of colors. and Hello....Miss Hannah is so darn cute!

 

[PrincessKell]

Okay, here is my take on the simply sweet princess sundresses. It's Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel (not THRILLED with that one, but it's hard to interpret a fish) and my little Tinkerbell. Try to check out her shoes. We got the most compliments on those!!!!!

(I had to throw this one in...I love it. My older daughter has waited SO long for a baby!)

Oh my heavens, how sweet is that picture. I really like your Ariel dress. It turned out really nice. They all look so fantabulous!


Well, its been bit since I have been on, I've been sick and trying to focus on Peach and the new house and school. She hasn't totally made the change likable yet. She won't sleep in her room yet and we have been here two months now. Change is so hard on her....ugh. But we are slowly getting things done the way they need to be to feel more homely which makes things a little easier for her. Little by little I guess.

Just when she started to light up and have no problems with school anymore the "other" teacher came back. Georgia has a split teacher class. Three weeks on for one and then switch. One of the teachers is not very nice and is old school and doesn't listen to me, the IEP or anything. I have had soooo many meetings with the school and her and nothing helps. The "Golden" teacher is just AWESOME with Peach. Does everything to help her with out making it easy for Peach to get used to someone doing things for her. She actually watches for Peach's visual signs when things are about to go behavior central and does the correct things for her to help her calm down not wind her up like the "other" teacher... Anyway, Georgia went back to school yesterday from spring break and the "other" teacher is back, and we have had two very HARD mornings of "I don't want to go to school"... wish me luck I can get her going again... its like I need to make a count down chain for when "golden" comes back! oooh say...thats not a bad idea! Thanks! haha


Everything posted lately looks amazing. You ladies are really whipping some grand beauties up!

 

[Granna4679]

I hope you were able to find this already but just in case I took a picture of where mine is so maybe it will help you. As I took this picture though I realized that I have a 780-D instead of the 750-D like I thought so it might be different. Shouldn't be hard to miss in the photo since I have a bright pink USB stick so I don't confuse it with dh's...lol.

Yes, I have discovered that mine does NOT have a USB port. I heard that they made some 750D without USB ports and then started making them with. Even though I just got my machine, it is not BRAND new. The lady I bought it from said she used it about 3 times, I think. Then decided "embroidery" was not her thing. So I am not sure how long she actually had it but it is like BRAND new. I still love it and so far it stitches beautifully (I have only done the pre-loaded designs). I will just download to memory cards and use that way...not a biggie. My computer is in a totally different part of the house anyway so either way it was going to be a hassle to connect them. Thanks for printing the picture though. My card reader is in the same place as yours so if I had one, this picture would have been very helpful!

Ok, so I got the book with the Feliz pattern in it and excited flipped through it to the pattern and I was totally shocked that it has no ruffles? Did you guys just start a trend...lol? I don't think I have seen one on this board with out butt ruffles.

I do have an brain storming question though....I want to make a princess dress for dd with the Minnie princesses around the hem of the skirt...but I can't think for the life of me for what embroidery to put on the bodice to tie it all together. I was thinking maybe just a plain princess crown but it seems so un-disney. I also thought of writing "Minnie" but her block letters fit so much better with her polka dot traditional dress. I have been stressing out about this for over a month now and am at a total loss.

Yes, I was in the same boat. When I got the pattern, I was shocked it didn't include the ruffle instructions but like pp said...just use the trillium tutorial and you will be fine. The ruffles are not hard at all, just time consuming.

As for the "Minnie" idea....I think Minnie in front of the castle? Or what about a picture of her "thinking" about what to wear ...sort of like this...
http://disney-stationary.com/coloring-book/Minnie-Mouse/Minnie-Mouse-Color-Page5.jpg
(maybe someone could digitize that for you)?

 

[ut*disney]

Has anyone ever bought from american-sewing.com? I found them doing a search for the Brother Innov-is 2800D. They have a 2500D $500 cheaper than the *sticker price* of the 2800D at our local dealer. Then add $247.50 on top of that for tax, which totals a difference of $652.49. Brother is offering a $200 rebate if you buy between April 9-April 19.

I'm leary of buying something like this online. Would it be better to buy through a local dealer? Even if it was almost $700 more?

NOTE: I had to make a correction here. I am getting SO confused with all of these model numbers. UGH! I have been looking at the 2800D. American-Sewing has a 2500D for $500 less than the 2800D. This will NOT qualify for the rebate. In any event, it is $500 less than the 2800D. I am trying to figure out what the differences are in the machines. I'll make a separate post in case this gets lost in all of this.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Has anyone ever bought from american-sewing.com? I found them doing a search for the Brother Innov-is 2800D. They have the machine $500 cheaper than the *sticker price* our local dealer quoted us. Then add $247.50 on top of that for tax, which totals a difference of $652.49. Brother is offering a $200 rebate if you buy between April 9-April 19.

I'm leary of buying something like this online. Would it be better to buy through a local dealer? Even if it was almost $700 more?

OOOOhhh, that's a tuffy!! I'm not sure. Maybe do a search on the BBB to make sure it's a reputable business?? $700 is quite a savings and would be hard to pass up in my opinion. The only thing I'm thinking of is a dealer is usually helpful with showing you how to use your machine (although, I took my machine class about 2 or 3 months after I played around with mine, so she really didn't show me much I hadn't figured out on my own already) But the other thing is service and/or maintanance plans are probably going to run you more money when you need to bring the machine in for work.

Oh, and does the site offer a return policy? How much is shipping going to be? AND, what do they do for you if the machine arrives broken? Those are the only things that come to mind for me. I think I'd be nervous buying something so fragile online...sort of the way I always admire lovely pottery on Etsy, but I never buy it fearing it would come to me in a million pieces.

 

[itsheresomewhere]

Has anyone ever bought from american-sewing.com? I found them doing a search for the Brother Innov-is 2800D. They have the machine $500 cheaper than the *sticker price* our local dealer quoted us. Then add $247.50 on top of that for tax, which totals a difference of $652.49. Brother is offering a $200 rebate if you buy between April 9-April 19.

I'm leary of buying something like this online. Would it be better to buy through a local dealer? Even if it was almost $700 more?

Thats my shop. They repair my machines and I buy from them. I don't know if your local or not but the shop sure has a lot in a tiny area. Mark is very knowledgable and can tell you anything about every machine in the shop. The old guy who owns it is a little testy but still a great guy. I travel to them but the close one is the pits.

By the way, I will be going there tomorrow if you need any answers or anything.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi everybody,

I don't post often, but I'm hoping someone can give me some sewing advice.

My daughter is in an ice show next month and needs a skating dress in a specific color. It's proving to be difficult to find. Skate dress patterns don't seem to be much different from swimwear patterns so I was wondering how difficult it was to sew with that sort of fabric and how hard it is to make that type of garment. I think I've passed the beginner stage in my ability level so I have some sewing experience, but not like most of you do.

Just about any help you could offer would be appreciated!

Thanks so much!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[ut*disney]

OOOOhhh, that's a tuffy!! I'm not sure. Maybe do a search on the BBB to make sure it's a reputable business?? $700 is quite a savings and would be hard to pass up in my opinion. The only thing I'm thinking of is a dealer is usually helpful with showing you how to use your machine (although, I took my machine class about 2 or 3 months after I played around with mine, so she really didn't show me much I hadn't figured out on my own already) But the other thing is service and/or maintanance plans are probably going to run you more money when you need to bring the machine in for work.

Oh, and does the site offer a return policy? How much is shipping going to be? AND, what do they do for you if the machine arrives broken? Those are the only things that come to mind for me. I think I'd be nervous buying something so fragile online...sort of the way I always admire lovely pottery on Etsy, but I never buy it fearing it would come to me in a million pieces.

That's just it! NO tax. NO shipping. It is a straight price for the machine, which is $500 cheaper than our local dealer!

Thats my shop. They repair my machines and I buy from them. I don't know if your local or not but the shop sure has a lot in a tiny area. Mark is very knowledgable and can tell you anything about every machine in the shop. The old guy who owns it is a little testy but still a great guy. I travel to them but the close one is the pits.

By the way, I will be going there tomorrow if you need any answers or anything.

I'm in Texas. The store is located in New Jersey. I found them online with a search for Brother Innov-Is 2500D. I'll have to call them and see what their policy is on returned items if they are damaged in shipping.

 

[ut*disney]

I just spoke with Mark. They offer a 2 year warranty in addition to the Brother warranty. Their 2 year warranty includes 2 years free parts and labor AND 2 years free pick up and delivery through UPS (if you need to return your machine for repairs).

I asked if the machine arrives broken or damaged, what happens. He said the machine is insured (shipped through UPS) and they (American-Sewing) take care of everything.

 

[itsheresomewhere]

I'm in Texas. The store is located in New Jersey. I found them online with a search for Brother Innov-Is 2800D. I'll have to call them and see what their policy is on returned items if they are damaged in shipping.[/QUOTE]

If they pack it anything like they packed my machine when they picked it up to fix it, you could throw it off a building and be ok. If your ever in the area, I take you to it. Right next to it is the cutest little pet food store. As I said, if you need anything let me know.

 

[ellenbenny]

Has anyone ever bought from american-sewing.com? I found them doing a search for the Brother Innov-is 2800D. They have the machine $500 cheaper than the *sticker price* our local dealer quoted us. Then add $247.50 on top of that for tax, which totals a difference of $652.49. Brother is offering a $200 rebate if you buy between April 9-April 19.

I'm leary of buying something like this online. Would it be better to buy through a local dealer? Even if it was almost $700 more?

That sounds very tempting. I looked up their website, and they do advertise good prices for the brother machines. The one concern I have is that I thought that Brother does not allow advertising prices online or selling outside of the store's sales territory. So it would seem they are going against Brother's policies. Not sure if there is any ramifications other than to the store if they get caught? I will be very interested to hear what you decide because I am having serious new machine envy right now and am looking for where I can get the best price.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

That sounds very tempting. I looked up their website, and they do advertise good prices for the brother machines. The one concern I have is that I thought that Brother does not allow advertising prices online or selling outside of the store's sales territory. So it would seem they are going against Brother's policies. Not sure if there is any ramifications other than to the store if they get caught? I will be very interested to hear what you decide because I am having serious new machine envy right now and am looking for where I can get the best price.

just to throw it in there, the shop I bought mine (Viking Designer SE) sells used machines and I think she would be willing to ship. Its Yankee Quilter in Oxford CT. I think they have a Saphire and a Designer SE there now and Im sure after the Martha Pullen retreat there will be more since people tend to trade up to the Diamond after being at those.

 

[ut*disney]

The *ONLY* drawback I have to purchasing the Innov-is 2500D is the fact it is not MAC compatible. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my MAC. I guess I could always go to the library and download designs to put on my machine.

 

[ellenbenny]

That sounds very tempting. I looked up their website, and they do advertise good prices for the brother machines. The one concern I have is that I thought that Brother does not allow advertising prices online or selling outside of the store's sales territory. So it would seem they are going against Brother's policies. Not sure if there is any ramifications other than to the store if they get caught? I will be very interested to hear what you decide because I am having serious new machine envy right now and am looking for where I can get the best price.

To follow up on my own post, I went to the Brother website and looked for authorized dealers in the Princeton, NJ area and this store does not come up. Do you know if they have another location? I don't know if Brother will honor the rebate if you purchase from a non-authorized dealer?