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

Love this set!!! This is just beyond adorable! I'm not sure why Minnie's face did that either. Was the whole thing fused down? I'm guessing you embroidered the face details after you had it fused down to the main fabric? I've had that sorta thing happen when machine embroidering too, but it is usually because I didn't fuse the applique fabric down first. I know use this applique wonder stuff, and I love it! Actually it is the OESD brand one and I can't think of what it is called... It is fusible on one side and sticky on the other side, so I can fuse the stuff to the applique fabric and then peel and stick it onto the hooped stuff and I got no puckers. I love it!

Yep, I fused the whole thing down and appliqued the face features after. . . so I'm guessing I just didn't get that part fused as well? I may try and fuse that area again and see how it goes. . .



I totally "heart" Ottobre patterns! :love: That is just about all I will make for dd with the exception of CarlaC patterns. It looks really intimidating at first but once you start it isn't. The pattern you want will have a color and a letter. The letter is the sheet of patterns you will want to use and the color are the color of the the pattern lines you will trace. It will list all the numbered pieces of that color you will need to use and how many of each piece you will need to cut. I use gift wrapping tissue paper to trace so I can see clearly through the paper. Have a good source of overhead light also helps....I typically trace at the kitchen table so the light is directly overhead. The most important thing to remember about Ottobre is that you have to add your own seam allowance! If not it will be too small. I have heard that by taping two sharpened pencils together you can get just about a perfect quarter inch seam allowance. Please PM me if you have any questions. Here are a few Ottobre's patterns I have made...
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Sorry for all the pics...but so few people know about Ottobre and I like to spread the love of their patterns...lol.

They're all so cute! I have yet to try any Ottobre patterns. Not sure why I haven't, maybe I'll have to sometime soonish!
 
I'd rather do satin flowers, but not sure I know how to make them. I did find one tutorial I may try, but if I don't like them then I will go with the covered buttons.

Joanns notions wall is going 50% off over Easter weekend I think, so I won't buy the buttons to cover until they are on sale, so I have some time to try to make the satin flowers first.

Does anyone have a tutorial or pattern for making satin flowers that would look good on Belle's gown?
If you do go with covered buttons I would get some interfacing to go under the satin before you cover the button...I can totally see the grey metal through my yellow satin and it still bugs me I didn't do that. It seems like I have seen a flower pattern on YCMT...but I could be imaging things :confused3
 
If you do go with covered buttons I would get some interfacing to go under the satin before you cover the button...I can totally see the grey metal through my yellow satin and it still bugs me I didn't do that. It seems like I have seen a flower pattern on YCMT...but I could be imaging things :confused3

I always cut 2 layers of satin for each button. It takes care of it quite nicely!:thumbsup2
 

Thanks for all of the compliments on my DDs shirt and the Nautical outfit.
I'll post pics when they actually wear them.

WOW! this is gorgeous! Great job!

What is a basewide garage sale? Is it a garage sale with alot less work?? I jsut throw my stuff away because I'd rather do that than have people in my yard.. lol

Love the top for your DD. The sailor outfit is just adorable though!

Thanks for the compliments on the Bambi dresses and the other outfits.

I think the reference above for the "basewide" garage sale is because they are on a Navy base? Anyway, just wanted to add that my DD and I had a garage sale last Saturday....sold mostly baby items and lots of children's clothes and made $550 in 4 hours. It was well worth all the trouble and people in HER yard...ha! WE were super pleased with the outcome. We have one about every 2 years.

Forgot to post pics yesterday! I haven't finished Caleb's shirt yet (actually am working on 2 for him - a Dash one and a Stitch one.) But I did get pics of Ella's Minnie Cutie vida.

Not sure why Minnie's face looks a little wrinkled?
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Couple of close-ups of the Cutie fabric - kinda blurry. . . I sort of wish I'd picked a different dress pattern to show off the fabric a bit more, but what can you do? :confused3

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Love the outfit and the fabric. Where did you get the fabric? And the applique...I think it is adorable...I agree, looks like it just didn't bond well....just try ironing over it again.

questions. Here are a few Ottobre's patterns I have made...
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All of the outfits and your DD are very cute. But I just had to say that I love her "shoe" fashion in this picture. That is adorable.
 
Toadstool,

It is one of the first activa's made for quilters. The guy was telling me very few bernina's now are metal. He had a whole section of bernina's in for repair and most of them were the newer ones. It is a twin needle on the sewing machine but as a geek, it is a dual needle to me. This Janome sews through12 layers of denim without a problem.
 
Toadstool,

It is one of the first activa's made for quilters. The guy was telling me very few bernina's now are metal. He had a whole section of bernina's in for repair and most of them were the newer ones. It is a twin needle on the sewing machine but as a geek, it is a dual needle to me. This Janome sews through12 layers of denim without a problem.

I have been seriously considering upgrading my regular brother machine to a janome. My brother is computerized and can barely go through 3 layers of light denim. I really want a mechanical machine next time. I have a Janome CoverPro that I adore that goes through everything...which is what got me thinking about switching to Janome for my regular machine in the first place.
 
If you do go with covered buttons I would get some interfacing to go under the satin before you cover the button...I can totally see the grey metal through my yellow satin and it still bugs me I didn't do that. It seems like I have seen a flower pattern on YCMT...but I could be imaging things :confused3

I always cut 2 layers of satin for each button. It takes care of it quite nicely!:thumbsup2

Thank you both for the advice!! I don't think I would have thought of using 2 layers. I think I will just go with the covered buttons for this dress, as I think it will be easier than flowers. I just need to wait for the sale at Joanns.
 
I have been seriously considering upgrading my regular brother machine to a janome. My brother is computerized and can barely go through 3 layers of light denim. I really want a mechanical machine next time. I have a Janome CoverPro that I adore that goes through everything...which is what got me thinking about switching to Janome for my regular machine in the first place.

The shop had me sewing through leather on this thing and it never hestitated. This thing has a switch to drop the feeder feet to allow up to an inch thick of materal.
 
I have a Bernina Artista and have been very happy with it. There's an Amish guy around here who sells and services them. Very reasonable prices and he has a lot of trade-ins. If anybody is coming to the AQS show in Lancaster this week and want directions to find him, PM me.

(Is anybody coming to AQS Lancaster? I'm trying to figure out how to get out there, as MIL will be in town and our weekend is totally booked. Nobody told me when I had kids that I'd lose half of my weekends -- and discretionary budget -- to birthday parties!)

I have also sewn on Janomes at classes and was impressed. I just started on Berninas because that's what our local shop had available when our quilt club met there and when I worked there for a spell...
 
If your machine is a slant foot, I have a ruffler you can have. It was for my Singer, and I bought a Janome when the Singer died of old age.

Thank you for the offer! I have my mom's old Singer - she got it 30 some years ago to sew beautiful clothes for here little girl -ME! I also have a new brother from walmart that I love. I will PM you ...

I just talked to my mom and her's isn't a slant foot - thanks for the offer, though
 
Nobody told me when I had kids that I'd lose half of my weekends -- and discretionary budget -- to birthday parties!)

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Too Funny!!!

Try having 3 kids, then waiting 18 years and having 2 more.... what happened to our quiet weekend get aways for just the two of us?

I can SO relate!!

Nini
 
Hello all! Love all the beautiful things posted recently! The Minnie Vida is soooo cute!

Quick fly-by question: Does anyone know of anywhere I can get a JoJo and/or Goliath embroidery design (PES)??? Pretty please??? :flower3: One of my DDs (Hayleigh) is a HUGE JoJo fan (yeah - and the show was cancelled before she was even born... LOL). I'd love to make her a JoJo/Goliath outfit for our Hollywood & Vine breakfast day.

Thanks!
 
There is 22 years between my two girls!

Yup...I think my oldest was 25 when my second bunch came along...he is 7 years older than his younger sister. Hard to remember since he wasn't living at home any more. I know since youngest daughter was almost 2 when she came to live with us, I get a bit confused on the ages of the older kids.

(I really confused my doctor when I went in for my one year check up after my hysterectomy. They asked about major changes since the surgery, and I told them I had 2 new kids, ages 18 months and 10 months! )

But at least my Grand daughter has built in play mates!
Nini
 
I am planning on doing my first simply sweet for my niece. She is quite petite and lives in Denver so I can't really measure her. I was thinking that I should put the elastic under the arms. What is the best method for doing this?
TIA
 
Just checking out to see if my countdown banner works. I've been lurking lately and everything I've seen has been great! As you can see (maybe - if I did it right) I, or course, have waited until the last minute to get started on outfits for our trip!

I have done t-shirts for all of the kids (my three girls, my two nephews and one niece - what was I thinking sewing for them all??????) and I just finished up skirts last night for the four girls. I kind of cheated and bought tie-dye Mickey Head tees for the boys and tie-dyed halter dresses for the girls. So I have two outfits done for our 8 day trip! And truthfully, I am planning on them wearing some of the outfits more than once. We'll see how much I get done!!!! Now I'm working on A-lines for the girls for Animal Kingdom. I need to sew non-stop between now and the trip date!
OMHeck, I may finally be able to meet another disboutiquer. Wendy is leaving just a few days before we arrive and we can't get the price on airfare. I hope we can meet, even for just a moment to say a quick Hi. Please do PM. Congrats on the trip! Where are you staying? Are you doing Fantasmic? What are your ADR's? Just happy for you and hope to see you there.

Whew!! What a day!!! Finally got 3 projects finished today....plus.....BIG (TOTALLY UNEXPECTED) NEWS (no, I'n not pregnant :lmao:)!!!

1. The Mia

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I fought the pattern and the pattern won! :lmao:I love it though so I will try again. I think it will go together better next time because I will understand why I am doing things. I am not a good follower of directions for the sake of following directions.


3. Easter Feliz

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I started this this ages ago but just fininshed today because....

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So! Sewing table is all cleared off & I can start new projects!!
You have been so busy and the clothing is all just wonderful. I love the dress! Congrats on the new foot. Weird how we get excited over the little things in life. And Wow, what an honour to speak at the White house! Please take pictures and write about your adventures.
Where do you get the LisaZoe skirt pattern? I absolutely love that skirt, and even though I only have boys, they like for me to make their special friends gifts for birthdays. I think that skirt would make an awesome gift for any girl!

Thanks!

Dawn
Right there with ya Dawn, only boys and DS BFF doesn't want fancy dresses anymore. Oh well, more time to quilt. You may want to consider quilting, it is fun and functional.

So here is my mostly finished Belle dress...

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I still have to add embellishments at the collar and at each of the drape peaks.
You can see what I mean that it needs a lot of poof. I have ordered a hoop skirt, so I will post another picture when it is finished and has the hoop skirt underneath. I think it will look good once I get that though.

DGD tried it on last night and fell in love with it, and didn't want to take it off. It was too long on her, but I am hoping the hoops will hold it out enough that she will be able to wear it in December for BBB and CRT. She should also be an inch or 2 taller by then. We will be going for her 4th b-day.
Wow! That is just amazing. Truly I don't know how the mom's of girls make this wonderful dresses. Super job and I can't wait to see her model.
 
Hi... still mostly lurking... still learning a ton... AND still VOTING for Teresa!!

I saw the post on the narrow hem foot. How do you use it?
I think I have one. But not sure how to use it.

BTW.. my machine is a $100 garage sale find (thanks to my mom!) It's a Viking. The seller was upgrading because HER mom was upgrading. The mother works at the sewing shop my mom gets her machine serviced at a hour away.... whew, that's confusing!

I told my mom not to buy a sewing machine at a garage sale. 20 min later I called my mom back, asking her to go back for it. She bought it without me knowing.

That was 4 years ago. I have learned a TON and come so far... all for $100!
Wow, $100 that is the real deal, funny how sewing becomes addictive.

Went to WallyWorld today to check if they were clearancing the fabric dept yet. Yes they were and someone beat me to it and bought almost all the Disney fabric. All I could find was 2 yds of Pooh toile and 33" of Cars. :headache:

Update on Lilo and Stitchie dress: DD didn't receive it too enthusiastically and refused to wear it today. :confused: I thought she was so excited about it. When I asked her what was wrong, she said she didn't like the Lilo on it. Just wanted Stitchie. Sigh. I put it away for our trip. I think once we're at the Polynesian (the "Lilo and Stitch Hotel"), she'll probably want to wear it.

Also, I called Disney Travel today to see if I possibly had a pin code attached to my name other than summer free QS dining, and was told curtly "If we wanted you to have another offer, we would have sent it to you." Oh well, still hoping for a great discount to apply to our November ressie.
Sorry about all the fabric being gone. Ours is down to just 2 rows and got so small now. Also, Disney doesn't need to be cheecky about the pin code, just call back and get a new CM, one that is nice.
Love the Belle dress posted earlier! I can't wait to see it on your princess!

Forgot to post pics yesterday! I haven't finished Caleb's shirt yet (actually am working on 2 for him - a Dash one and a Stitch one.) But I did get pics of Ella's Minnie Cutie vida.

Not sure why Minnie's face looks a little wrinkled?
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Couple of close-ups of the Cutie fabric - kinda blurry. . . I sort of wish I'd picked a different dress pattern to show off the fabric a bit more, but what can you do? :confused3

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It look so very cute, don't be so harsh on yourself. Super job and the fabric is very nice together.

A while back, I showed y'all a pic of this fabric I planned to use to combine the precious dress with the scallopini skirt:
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Well, it was a good theory, but my execution was BAD! It was a pain to gather since there's so much fabric & the top wound up being too wide for dd. I'm ready to just scrap it out of frustration. It doesn't look good... (it's not hemmed yet, just basted up in a few spots, so that's why that part looks odd)
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I hate when things don't go as planned but I don't see any problems in your outfit. IT looks very sweet.

Too Funny!!!

Try having 3 kids, then waiting 18 years and having 2 more.... what happened to our quiet weekend get aways for just the two of us?

I can SO relate!!

Nini
I have a 31 year old and a 7 year old:scared1::scared1::scared1: Last night I heard DS say he wishes he had a brother. Lucky for me he was playing with Bioniciles and it was a toy speaking. I told him how lucky he is to get everything he wants because I am old and he doesn't have any brothers or sisters. lol
 
4 Blue Ray combo packs for $33.65:cool1: SCORE!!!
I got 2 Toy Story and 2 Toy Story 2. Now to register for the free movie tickets!

On a side note, I was gone a total of 30 minutes. DH came home to watch DGS22mos & DGD21mos while I went to buy them. I walked in the door and he says " Boy, you have your hands full with those two".:rotfl2: I keep DGD on M,T,W and DGS on T also. Now he has an idea what I do everyday.
 
4 Blue Ray combo packs for $33.65:cool1: SCORE!!!
I got 2 Toy Story and 2 Toy Story 2. Now to register for the free movie tickets!

On a side note, I was gone a total of 30 minutes. DH came home to watch DGS22mos & DGD21mos while I went to buy them. I walked in the door and he says " Boy, you have your hands full with those two".:rotfl2: I keep DGD on M,T,W and DGS on T also. Now he has an idea what I do everyday.

:woohoo:It is pouring here today so I think I might wait to get them til tomorrow.

I think you would need 4 different disneymovierewards accounts to get all 4 free tickets. The way it is worded it sounds like you'll only get one ticket even if you buy both toy story & toy story 2.:confused:
 


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