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

[soccermomof3]

I just love your shirt design. It makes me think of my neighbor who lost both Ta Ta's to cancer. I just gave her a quilt in hope to give her comfort.


Very nice shirts, you are so kind to give to others.

I agree! Very inspiring!

 

[NiniMorris]

Can those of you who bought a PE770 tell me if you have had to adjust your tension. I have been trying to get mine adjusted and it seems that no matter what I try I am still seeing bobbin thread. This is a brand new machine and I have been at this since 7:30 this morning and it's now 10 AM. I am so frustrated!!!!! I had such high hopes for making adorable embroidered outfits for Emily for Easter and it's looking more and more like this won't happen.

I ordered the machine online so I can't just take it back to the dealer. I don't think I'll do that again!!!!!! I could just cry but I'm pretty sure that won't help!!!!

I haven't had any problems with my tension...started using it straight out of the box. I have noticed that the amount of bobbin thread that shows on the back (as opposed to the top thread showing) varies a lot. But the tension on the top is perfect, so I haven't bothered to adjust.

I also have the PE770, and have used the heck out of it! I am so glad I was able to get some more thread last weekend. I've already gone through three spools of black thread...I'm doing a lot of Mickey heads!

But, I agree, if you are having tension problems, the first thing I always do (on my sewing or quilting machine) is to take the thread out and re-thread; put a new bobbin in (checking to make sure there are no stray threads hiding anywhere); and then I put in a new needle. At least 99% of the time that will solve my problems. I was given the suggestion of a fresh needle by my quilt machine manufacturer. Sometimes a dull needle can cause the thread to not behave right when it goes through the chase, causing what looks like tension problems.

Hope that helps!


Nini

 

[LisaZoe]

I have one completely finished! I decided to charge $25 each because of how long it takes to make each one and based on the info a few of you have given me. SO I have white & light pink shirts ready to make at home. ANd I was thinking of trying a black shirt too so the embroidery really stands out. WDYT?

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

 

[MermaidTales]

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

IT'S PERFECT!!! I love it! Amazing what an added detail can do! It looks like you said, well thought into the design!

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks guys..I had them check, there is none in at least a 2 hour drive and I don't have the time to go do that in the next few weeks. Thanks though.

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

It's perfect Lisa! Can I assume you'll let us know here when it's a go? Katie wants one for Goofy's Kitchen. And I don't hang out on facebook yet.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Question - we all prewash our fabric before we use it. The T-shirts I am using are 100% cotton, D o you think I should wash them first so that when they are washed by the people who bought them the embroidery will lay flat or do you think it is ok? I can always include washing instructions for cold water washing. I want to make some more today so I was not sure if I should wash the shirts first or not.

 

[MermaidTales]

Question - we all prewash our fabric before we use it. The T-shirts I am using are 100% cotton, D o you think I should wash them first so that when they are washed by the people who bought them the embroidery will lay flat or do you think it is ok? I can always include washing instructions for cold water washing. I want to make some more today so I was not sure if I should wash the shirts first or not.

I would suggest pre washing tees or tanks prior to applique work, otherwise the shrinking of the tee might pull at the applique.

 

[Granna4679]

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

I agree....it is now PERFECT!! Can't wait to get that pattern. Love it!!

 

[LisaZoe]

Question - we all prewash our fabric before we use it. The T-shirts I am using are 100% cotton, D o you think I should wash them first so that when they are washed by the people who bought them the embroidery will lay flat or do you think it is ok? I can always include washing instructions for cold water washing. I want to make some more today so I was not sure if I should wash the shirts first or not.

I would suggest pre washing tees or tanks prior to applique work, otherwise the shrinking of the tee might pull at the applique.

I always pre-wash tees, jeans, etc. because they can shrink more than expected. Also the sizing used to keep them looking nice in the store makes it harder for fusible web to 'stick' as it should.

If you're doing a lot of tees and washing is a major chore to add to the work load, you could try washing one to compare to another of the same size to see if it shrinks. This would be an option if you'll be using tees all from the same source. I'm sure businesses that do embroidery on apparel and other things don't pre-wash their tees or other garments.

 

[snubie]

I think black would look great. You could always do one as a sample to see what you think but I bet the embroidery will 'pop'. I know pink is usually the color associated with this cause but since the embroidery is pink, I think using different colors for the tee is a quick way to expand the options to attract more buyers. Good luck on the fund-raising!

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

Perfect now!

 

[burzynsk]

RE the Ta-Ta shirt:

I agree with having a black tshirt option as well. GREAT job!!!

 

[Steve's Girl]

Question - we all prewash our fabric before we use it. The T-shirts I am using are 100% cotton, D o you think I should wash them first so that when they are washed by the people who bought them the embroidery will lay flat or do you think it is ok? I can always include washing instructions for cold water washing. I want to make some more today so I was not sure if I should wash the shirts first or not.

Definitely wash them first! I was in a hurry the night before Thanksgiving and appliqued turkeys on unwashed t-shirts for my daughters. They looked great for Thanksgiving Day, but did not do well when I washed them. They were 100% cotton Old Navy t-shirts. The shirts shrunk a little, but the fabric I used for the appliques did not and it just looked awful. The turkeys ended up with puckered necks! I won't make that mistake again.

 

[jholbron]

Oh Thank you so much. Even if I could get some by the 29th, I'd be able to finish it. If I can't, I might end up doing a strip skirt. But I really wanted the girls to match.

I have been lurking on ya'lls sight for about a month now. I have not posted anything yet because I do not have a sewing machine yet and do not have that much to contribute to your site. I am an accounant and do not have free time until after April 15th to do anything besides taxes. I have been researching sewing/embrodiery machines and plan on buying one the weekend after the 15th. Ya'll our some very talented ladies!!! I love all your creations, they are inspiring and beautiful. I hope one day I will be able to sew as well as ya'll.

I have a 6 year old boy, 4 year old princess, and a 2 1/2 year old boy. We are going to Disney the third week in July and it will be my first trip since I was six years old. I am so excited!!!

I found something I could contribute to on this board!! I found the fabric you are looking for and would be more than happy to mail it to you today, if you email me your address. (I can not pm because I have never posted)

Thanks,
JoEllen

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

First I want to thank everyone who answered re: if my daughter's prom dress could be hemmed. We found a seamstress who did it for $30.00 and it looks great. She even took in the bust for DD since it was a little big...

So now I have two more questions if you don't mind. While picking up her dress, my DD fell in love with a dress she had on a pattern for her graduation dress. They must wear a full length, pure white dress to graduation. The seamstress said I would have to buy the material and she would do the dress for around $100.00.

Here is the pattern: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2007/02/candy_racks_con.html. She will also have to put straps on because they are not allowed strapless. Now here is my problem. She told me to get a lining - non wrinkle being the best and I believe Chiffon for the outer layer so she can gap the bodice. Do these sound like the correct material, and would you recomment them? If not what would be better? She said to go to Joann's two different weekends to get the 40%off. Is there better deals...

And lastly I need to see if anyone would be willing to do some work for me. I have a paypal account and would pay you upfront. I have a Kindle (amazon e-reader) and would like to get a cover made in a Disney theme. This is the type I am looking for. http://www.ebookreaderguide.com/2009/10/28/top-10-kindle-covers-and-cases/ (the first picture is how I want to secure the Kindle and the outside I would like to close like #7 or #8) If you would like to do this, please PM me the cost and information. Diane.

 

[kelly1218]

Thanks guys for the info on restarting at a certain point in the embroidery - it worked great!

Now --except for the messed-up "h" what do you think of this T-shirt design? This is embroidered on a Hanes 50/50 shirt. How is the placement- should it be higher or lower or is it good where it is?

Can you find light pink shirts? I think the dark pink writing on light pink would look great!!! and the little dash in Ta Ta's seems a little weird(not necessary?) to me. I don't know why.

ETA: maybe it's just not in the right spot to look right? I can't figure it out :lol:

 

[angel23321]

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

LOVE IT!!! I so want this pattern when you have it ready.

 

[NaeNae]

I have one completely finished! I decided to charge $25 each because of how long it takes to make each one and based on the info a few of you have given me. SO I have white & light pink shirts ready to make at home. ANd I was thinking of trying a black shirt too so the embroidery really stands out. WDYT?

Hopefully they will bring in a lot of money for a very good cause because the way I see it -If we can find a cure for breast cancer, a cure for other types of cancer is not far behind. I posted them on my FB page and hev 2 friends who already want them. So we will see. I am going to make hopefully a bunch in advance to sell at craft fairs and such this summer. I plan on adding a few more designs too.

Those turned out cute! I lost my ta-ta's to cancer. My new and improved rebuilt ones are better than my real one's were. Guess there has to be some perk to having cancer.

 

[itsheresomewhere]

Enabler Alert-

My Joann's just got in stuff to make Disney belts. I got some with mickey heads on for purse straps. They have princesses, pooh, mickey heads, and mickey and minnie.

It was very reasonablely priced too.

 

[jessica52877]

I'm so sorry. My grandmother just passed away at age 92 and I think she was ready to "go home" also.

I know I don't post much and I hope I'm not butting in, but I wanted to make a plug for hospice.

They do such a good job of making sure that everyone is comfortable. I've been with 2 people who have passed on in a hospice center. I think they do such a good job there of making sure your loved one is not in pain and their support for the family is fantastic.

I just want to say I'm sorry again. Even though we had my grandmother for 92 years, I still think of things I wish I'd asked her.

Dawn

The hospice place my father went to was a life saver. He didn't even survive 12 hours once getting transferred but it was so wonderful with hot soup for all of us and place the kids could get down and run around, nap if they needed to. Dallas was 2 and so was his cousin. Friendliest people!

Thanks for the input! Any more opinions? Hoop de doo or Mickey's Backyard BBQ? I don't know much about either one. Do they take 1 or 2 TS credits?

Any other dining suggestions? We usually do crystal palace, 1900 park fare, chef mickeys, crt, akershus, ohana, and I am drawing a blank on the rest. We have also done whispering canyon, boma, tusker house, the turning restaurant at epcot (forgetting the name), the coral reef...anything new we should try?

I feel so out of it. I need to make my dining reservations in 6 days and I haven't done research or anything this year. I really want to go, but am just not sure we have the money this year. Do any of you know what time the online dining reservations open up each morning? Sorry for all of the questions. I guess I should go over the dining thread. I just feel like I "know" all of you and value your opinions.

I have never done Hoop or Mick's BBQ and not sure if you wanted just specific character places but we love Liberty Tree Tavern, Teppenedo and Prime Time Diner. The food is excellent at all of the places.

I don't see any of the top thread underneath on any setting. I am using prewound bobbins that I bought from Marathon. I am starting to think my machine is a lemon!!!

Sometimes it will do that if the shirt is not stablized enough. Are you doing an applique or built in embroidery? To me embroidery does it more often. Just wanted to throw that out there although I am sure you are good with that.

 

[babynala]

My tie dyed shirts for the big give.

You did such a nice job on these.

I have one completely finished! I decided to charge $25 each because of how long it takes to make each one and based on the info a few of you have given me. SO I have white & light pink shirts ready to make at home. ANd I was thinking of trying a black shirt too so the embroidery really stands out. WDYT?

Hopefully they will bring in a lot of money for a very good cause because the way I see it -If we can find a cure for breast cancer, a cure for other types of cancer is not far behind. I posted them on my FB page and hev 2 friends who already want them. So we will see. I am going to make hopefully a bunch in advance to sell at craft fairs and such this summer. I plan on adding a few more designs too.

The shirt looks great and I think black would be a good option and I think the lighter colors will proabably sell well among people who will wear them during the walk.

Thanks for all the input on the pocket. I took it off, replaced the brown with the dot from the back ruffles and added white rickrack around the edge. I think this makes the pocket looked planned rather than added as an afterthought.

The adjustments you made on the pocket were spot-on. The skirt just keeps getting better and better.

I have been lurking on ya'lls sight for about a month now. I have not posted anything yet because I do not have a sewing machine yet and do not have that much to contribute to your site. I am an accounant and do not have free time until after April 15th to do anything besides taxes. I have been researching sewing/embrodiery machines and plan on buying one the weekend after the 15th. Ya'll our some very talented ladies!!! I love all your creations, they are inspiring and beautiful. I hope one day I will be able to sew as well as ya'll.

I have a 6 year old boy, 4 year old princess, and a 2 1/2 year old boy. We are going to Disney the third week in July and it will be my first trip since I was six years old. I am so excited!!!

I found something I could contribute to on this board!! I found the fabric you are looking for and would be more than happy to mail it to you today, if you email me your address. (I can not pm because I have never posted)

Thanks,
JoEllen

Hope you and your family have a great trip in July.