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

[NiniMorris]

I just got back from DS8 therapy and a trip to Joann's to get the much needed regular black thread and some fabric markers. Since they were 50% off I was able to get a pack of the markers and couldn't wait to get home and try it....out of the entire pack...only the BLACK wouldn't work...they were completely DRY!!!


Can it get any better than this? LOL

I think I might just use Lisa's trick of a toothpick and black paint. I got most of the yellow thread out while sitting at therapy, and I will put a bit of fray check on the edges of the black fabric that are no longer attached. I think I can make it almost usable...as long as no one gets too close to me to actually see it!

Shannon, I think you might have hit on something...I did notice that the bobbin is getting a little low. Not at the point where the beep will let me know, but definitely less than 1/4. I know I used to have a regular sewing machine that would not work with less than a quarter bobbin...and my quilter will not stitch worth a penny if I use one that I wind and it gets less than half full. (which is why I use pre-wounds there!)

Funny, it took me a month to use my first bobbin up, and now I go through one in a week! I thought I was embroidering more those first few weeks, but I guess not! Better go buy some more!

The very first thing I tried to embroider was an old tee...I walked away from it for about 2 seconds and put a big hole in it. Now, the next time I even think about walking away...this happens. I have learned my lesson! I WILL stay with Bubba at all times. He doesn't play well when left unattended! (Kinda like my DS8!!)


Nini

 

[ireland_nicole]

I just got back from DS8 therapy and a trip to Joann's to get the much needed regular black thread and some fabric markers. Since they were 50% off I was able to get a pack of the markers and couldn't wait to get home and try it....out of the entire pack...only the BLACK wouldn't work...they were completely DRY!!!


Can it get any better than this? LOL

I think I might just use Lisa's trick of a toothpick and black paint. I got most of the yellow thread out while sitting at therapy, and I will put a bit of fray check on the edges of the black fabric that are no longer attached. I think I can make it almost usable...as long as no one gets too close to me to actually see it!

Shannon, I think you might have hit on something...I did notice that the bobbin is getting a little low. Not at the point where the beep will let me know, but definitely less than 1/4. I know I used to have a regular sewing machine that would not work with less than a quarter bobbin...and my quilter will not stitch worth a penny if I use one that I wind and it gets less than half full. (which is why I use pre-wounds there!)

Funny, it took me a month to use my first bobbin up, and now I go through one in a week! I thought I was embroidering more those first few weeks, but I guess not! Better go buy some more!

The very first thing I tried to embroider was an old tee...I walked away from it for about 2 seconds and put a big hole in it. Now, the next time I even think about walking away...this happens. I have learned my lesson! I WILL stay with Bubba at all times. He doesn't play well when left unattended! (Kinda like my DS8!!)

Nini

Nini, so sorry about the marker thing; ugh. It sounds like you've had a frustrating day. I love your comment about leaving Bubba though- Perla and I are having issues at the minute too. I should totally know better, but I left my machine for a minute last night and disaster ensued. Now I have to place yet another small order with Jiffy shirts; I hate wasting $ on shipping. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that it happens to all of us (or two of us at least lol)

 

[jessica52877]

Tweevil, thanks for checking at Walmart. Oddly enough I swear I happen to see the fabric at a walmart not that long ago. I thought to myself how crazy it was because I hadn't seen it in forever and that is why it stuck out in my mind. There are only two walmarts I ever go to with fabric though and we checked the one the other night, the other I just cannot imagine it was that one because it is the one I go in most often.

Ireland Nicole, LOVE how the vida came out! I love it even more because it looks a bit more grown upish and no so cartoon-y.

If you are sewing on black & white checked fabric -- which color thread do you use? I usually go with black but was wondering what others use.
Thanks,
Carol

Probably black.

OMG after almost 3 days of tears, frustration and lots of non-Disney language I finally got my embroidery machine sewing again. I have embroidered the Belle cutie on 4 simply sweet bodices so far...no offense to Heather but I am really tired of looking at it. I think I am finally making some progress...too bad this was supposed to be done 3 days ago

Everything went to H-E-double hockey sticks once I needed bobbin thread. (I got a bobbin stuck last week on my winder so I couldn't use my machine to wind a new one) I wound it on my regular sewing machine but doubled around the circle thingie twice...cause that is what I had to do on my old Futura...thinking it would help with the embroidery...wrong! So then I go to three different sewing machine stores to find pre wound bobbins...finally at a Janome dealership I find them. (FYI to Brother users...Janome bobbins are compatible if you have the newer machines). So I come home and think I am all set....wrong. I am still having bobbin issues. The bobbin thread is way too tight. We are talking no bobbin thread on the back and throwing huge loops on the top...like this is the bad example they would show in a book or something...lol. I read the manunal, went online, everything. Finally after using a different cap on the spool holder, spool nets, and lowering the bobbin tension 5 different times or maybe more I have nice embroidery again.

Has anyone else had problems after switching to pre wounds with tension? I had been using it out of the box with no issues before this. I am assuming the prewounds are done much tighter and nicer than what my machine does with me but I never expected to have this much trouble with it. Good news is that I learned A LOT about my machine.....now back to work!

Yes, do not walk away from the machine!!! That would be my fatal error with Bill and Wendy's shirts. I ruined 3 of them and was beyond sick about it.

What is the fusible mesh you keep talking about for the shirts. I had some iron on by solvy in my hand yesterday but when I read the instructions, it seemed just like heat n bond lite so I put it back. I bought over $100 in shirts and need it to go perfect this time.

Glad we are all talking about how to get the perfect T. We all hate it when it goes wrong.

I do use med weight tear away stabilizer and sometimes put a water solvy on the top if it is a thick design so the stitches don't sink in so far. That is my only tip and really need to learn about the mystery mesh. I did look by all the pellon and didn't see anything that ironed on.

I NEVER EVER walk away from the machine. I call it babysitting and it is one reason that I don't do machine embroidery often. I get so annoyed just sitting there. Sometimes I"ll try and clean my sewing room a bit but something still seems to happen. If I really walk away it is horrible! I can sit there for 3 hours, nothing happen, get up for two minutes and the shirt will get eaten in that time!

Wow! It looks awesome. I was impressed before it was a dress and now... Great Job!
And your sewing space looks great!


For me its in the print menu somewhere. Good luck. Your love Carla's stuff

So it would seem I went a bit overboard with the Coffee Cozies this weekend. They are just to darn quick and easy to do I couldn't stop myself. And I was able to make good use of a bunch of scraps.

Here comes to many cozies....

I made the crayon ones with my DD3 preschool teachers in mind... but then I started thinking maybe they would like something a bit more grown up looking? So now I am stumped as to which to give them. I can make copies of most of them, so.... just don't know. I am keeping the one with pink paisley on teal (middle pic, the one on the top) and the kids are claiming the lightning mcqueen and tinkerbell ones Maybe the black with mini dots... one has hot pink fleece inside the other lime green....? any thoughts?
Tomorrow I will sew something larger the kids are tired of watching me make coffee cozies

Those are really cute!

I was just reading their baggage policies - it says that any assitive devices can coem on board the airplane with no charge - I think they mean in the cabin with the passenger not checked. Not sure where they want to have the wheelchair & walker though. I think I would gatecheck the wheelchair and keep the walker at the seat with him. I don't think they charge for any of that.

I cannot imagine that would charge for those. You can gate check (or check through regularly) a carseat and stroller for free.

Life is getting back into some sort of routine for us again and I'm ready to get back to sewing. I knew just where to come on these nights I can't sleep to get motivation


I've done a few projects - Dr Seuss Hats, Pillows, PJ Easy Pants. I'm ready to try something new.

Glad to see you around! I was needing help with Dr Suess hats back in February and wondered where you were! I just ended up not making them!

 

[jessica52877]

I'll have a new big give posted tonight! Just wanted to put out the word. This one we'll need to work quickly on as they leave in May but I know we can all do it together!

 

[LisaZoe]

Yes, do not walk away from the machine!!! That would be my fatal error with Bill and Wendy's shirts. I ruined 3 of them and was beyond sick about it.

Although I haven't used the embroidery part of my machine on a tee, I can definitely relate to the frustration of getting things placed where I want. One thing that occured to me to make things easier is to do the applique on a base fabric instead of the tee and then attach the finished applique to the tee. I did that with these appliques (not machine applique but the basics would still work). For the first 2 I left the edges of the base fabric loose so they'd fray a bit over time but they could just as easily be covered with a satin stitch and made narrower, as I did on the Buttercup applique.

BTW - One advantage of doing it this way is that the appliques are more easily removed from the tee and put on a new one later.

 

[staley7580]

Hi everyone!! I have been lurking on your thread forever.. and figured I would finally introduce myself. My name is Megan, and I have four kiddos.. an 8yo DS, 5yo DD.. Today is her birthday!! and boy/girl 13 month twins. I am over on the new moms thread with Adi, and she kept telling my to introduce myself over here.. SO here I am! We are going to WDW for the first time in three weeks. We have been to DL quite a few times. My mom suggested this trip to WDW.. So here we are. I havent sewn for long, I took classes in high school, but that was a while ago. I totally forgot everything! Anyways.. You all have inspired me!!

I have so far made 3 dresses for my oldest dd, 2 for my youngest dd, and I am in the process of making some princess gowns for them. I also have the pattern, and fabric to make bowling shirts for the boys.

Here are pictures of the Minnie dresses I made.

Thanks for looking, and most of all.. Thanks for the inspiration to do this!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I'll have a new big give posted tonight! Just wanted to put out the word. This one we'll need to work quickly on as they leave in May but I know we can all do it together!

I just made the Lady T in a size women's med, if you need it for the give. It is just huge on me and I would like to give it to good home and the give is a perfect place.

 

[squirrel]

I have a nephew! He was born sometime between 3-4am this morning. Jackson Mikelen is 7 lbs 7 oz.

My dad, sister and niece's are heading in to see them in about an hour. They won't wait for me to finish work. I'm going to visit Saturday. I will be able to spend more time then anyway as they will be at home.

 

[LisaZoe]

Oh my goodness! For those, like me, who struggle finding quality knits, I thought I'd share some exciting news... Michael Miller will be introducing a line of knits very soon! Although the ModKid prints are going to be fun to use, I think I'm more excited about the basic knits and stripes!!! Here's a swatch page of the knits they'll be offering.

I really hope these do well so they'll add more of the basics... like the Minnie dots.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I have a nephew! He was born sometime between 3-4am this morning. Jackson Micklen is 7 lbs 7 oz.

My dad, sister and niece's are heading in to see them in about an hour. They won't wait for me to finish work.

Welcome to the world Jackson.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi everyone!! I have been lurking on your thread forever.. and figured I would finally introduce myself. My name is Megan, and I have four kiddos.. an 8yo DS, 5yo DD.. Today is her birthday!! and boy/girl 13 month twins. I am over on the new moms thread with Adi, and she kept telling my to introduce myself over here.. SO here I am! We are going to WDW for the first time in three weeks. We have been to DL quite a few times. My mom suggested this trip to WDW.. So here we are. I havent sewn for long, I took classes in high school, but that was a while ago. I totally forgot everything! Anyways.. You all have inspired me!!

I have so far made 3 dresses for my oldest dd, 2 for my youngest dd, and I am in the process of making some princess gowns for them. I also have the pattern, and fabric to make bowling shirts for the boys.

Here are pictures of the Minnie dresses I made.

Thanks for looking, and most of all.. Thanks for the inspiration to do this!

Megan and glad you introduced yourself. The dresses are beyond cute as are the girls. By the looks of it, you sure can sew well. Happy Birthday to your little one.

You will love WDW and I look forward to seeing what you make for the trip.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Although I haven't used the embroidery part of my machine on a tee, I can definitely relate to the frustration of getting things placed where I want. One thing that occured to me to make things easier is to do the applique on a base fabric instead of the tee and then attach the finished applique to the tee. I did that with these appliques (not machine applique but the basics would still work). For the first 2 I left the edges of the base fabric loose so they'd fray a bit over time but they could just as easily be covered with a satin stitch and made narrower, as I did on the Buttercup applique.

BTW - One advantage of doing it this way is that the appliques are more easily removed from the tee and put on a new one later.

Lisa, thanks for giving me a visual of what you meant, I have read your suggestion before but never understood it. Great idea.

 

[travelbel]

Hello! I'm new to the site and sorta new to sewing! I hope to join in! I've been sewing for about 6 years now. My mom was a seamstress and although I attempted to tackle projects when I was in my teens, I didn't really start to appreciate or enjoy it until recently. My DH spoiled me with a fancy embroidery/sewing machine combo (after hearing my repeatedly swear at my old $150 machine!) and I'll sew anything without a zipper! I love to sew for my children, ages 7 and 4, as well as things around the house - curtains, crafty type projects, etc.

I hope to join in and since we're hoping for our first "stay at Disney" trip (all others have been a one day trip while staying at my grandparents' in Tampa), I'll have lots of fun outfits to make for my daughter especially!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Yes, do not walk away from the machine!!! That would be my fatal error with Bill and Wendy's shirts. I ruined 3 of them and was beyond sick about it.

What is the fusible mesh you keep talking about for the shirts. I had some iron on by solvy in my hand yesterday but when I read the instructions, it seemed just like heat n bond lite so I put it back. I bought over $100 in shirts and need it to go perfect this time.

Glad we are all talking about how to get the perfect T. We all hate it when it goes wrong.

I do use med weight tear away stabilizer and sometimes put a water solvy on the top if it is a thick design so the stitches don't sink in so far. That is my only tip and really need to learn about the mystery mesh. I did look by all the pellon and didn't see anything that ironed on.

Ah,see, I knew you would come along and share your experience, I felt SO BAD for you.
Now....poor Nini.....we are with you in solidarity in sharing in your sewing woes....
An Angry Ode to My Sewing Machine.....
You do not care
that I am trying to share
my gift and talents
But quit on me when I need you most.
You better shape up or I'll make you into toast...er

Okay, I can't write poetry, but I thought I would try to say I share your pain. LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Fusible, soft mesh- find a tshirt in your closet that has embroidery on it- look inside, there should be a soft piece of stabilizer still there- some start to peel after frequent washings....
This is not the same as heat n bond lite (I have that too- different purpose, no breathability or movement to it)
a couple brands
Tender Touch (permenant bond mesh adhesive) by Sulky (I buy it on a small roll in a plastic package that hangs on the wall at a shop that sells embroidery machines)
Floriani brand makes one, I think it's Dream Weave
The mesh which is fused to the back to be used in combination with tear away stabilizer.

I have a nephew! He was born sometime between 3-4am this morning. Jackson Micklen is 7 lbs 7 oz.

My dad, sister and niece's are heading in to see them in about an hour. They won't wait for me to finish work.

Hooray!!!!!!

Am I missing something? Is it common for kids going from 3 to 4 to start being fresh? "fibbing"? or even taking things that aren't theirs?
Or even- get this- she took a toy from another child, the child tried to take it back and she pushed them!!!
This is the same kid who 2 months ago the teachers were trying to teacher her to speak up when she wanted to play with other kids cause she speaks so softly.
Could it be because Hannah is still so needy? (because of her vision issues she doesnt roll over, crawl, doesnt play well independently for long)???
Or is it a 4 thing, and I just have to buck up and find a new parenting style for my new kid?


On a good note- I am very excited, i stitched out 2 applique designs for my "circus" themed dress.

QUESTION- I want to use the ruffle at the top of the strip work dress and the straps, but the bodice is way to little for the designs- But I see lots of other stripworks posted that have embroidery on the bodice- do people typically extend the bodice to whatever length they need it?

If I use the Simply Sweet bodice, than the ruffle isn't going to be the right size....

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I can't say thank you enough. Just having cyber friends that would offer means so much to me. I just got the billing done for Mom, I also rewrote the spreadsheets with formulas. I need one more spread sheet updated and then I am going to strip the beds.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. I am going to go step by step and mom is coming tomorrow to help me out with the little details.

I would never be able to put my sewing stuff away, there is no place to put it.

We're here for you, even if it's only in spirit! I never put my stuff away either...that's why it took me the better part of a Saturday to organize and pack up my sewing room! I no longer have a 2 car garage...it's a 4 bedroom house storage unit! And it's driving me crazy. Poor Rebecca has no toys but the few I managed to rescue. Daddy even packed up all her movies, I don't know what he was thinking, we don't even have an install date yet, though the stuff gets delivered tomorrow. Oh, he did save one movie, Star Trek so he could watch it.

I NEVER EVER walk away from the machine. I call it babysitting and it is one reason that I don't do machine embroidery often. I get so annoyed just sitting there. Sometimes I"ll try and clean my sewing room a bit but something still seems to happen. If I really walk away it is horrible! I can sit there for 3 hours, nothing happen, get up for two minutes and the shirt will get eaten in that time!




What is it with this? It's like that quiet, happy toddler playing nicely as you go to the bathroom, and when you come out they've completely destroyed the place!?

Ah,see, I knew you would come along and share your experience, I felt SO BAD for you.
Now....poor Nini.....we are with you in solidarity in sharing in your sewing woes....
An Angry Ode to My Sewing Machine.....
You do not care
that I am trying to share
my gift and talents
But quit on me when I need you most.
You better shape up or I'll make you into toast...er

Okay, I can't write poetry, but I thought I would try to say I share your pain. LOL!!!!!!!!!!



You can write poetry, this is great!!! And so true.
QUESTION- I want to use the ruffle at the top of the strip work dress and the straps, but the bodice is way to little for the designs- But I see lots of other stripworks posted that have embroidery on the bodice- do people typically extend the bodice to whatever length they need it?

If I use the Simply Sweet bodice, than the ruffle isn't going to be the right size....[/COLOR]

I fudge it sometimes to make it work what I've got planned. I never cut out if I'm doing embroidery, I just use a piece big enough to hoop the design and then center and cut out the piece later, adding to the bottom is easy as it's a straight line, just be sure to do it the same for all the pieces, not just the top layer you've embroidered. The ruffle is easy to fix too...measure the original bodice and ruffle pattern pieces to see what the gathered ratio is...a ruffle usually 1.5-2x the length of the bodice, and just make your ruffle piece the needed length, it will end up looking the same.

 

[littlepeppers]

I'll sew anything without a zipper!
!

When I shop for at patterns, I put it back if it has a zipper in the notions. I can't do them either & the clothes looks more boutique w/o them too.

Welcom to the bad habit!

 

[jessica52877]

The next BIG GIVE is up!

This is for Catherine.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2428301

Here is the link to the Big Give board!
http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/68885/616862

This family travels May 17th so we don't have as much time as usual!

Thanks for the help and the support!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Good news the surprise guest that I have cleaned house for all day....surprised have now cancelled. I have mostly a clean house.

If anyone has a child on the spectrum with a storm coming in, you know my pain today. I think I will have to medicate myself just to make it to bedtime.

DS is so on the spectrum today

even my faces are on the spectrum today.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hello! I'm new to the site and sorta new to sewing! I hope to join in! I've been sewing for about 6 years now. My mom was a seamstress and although I attempted to tackle projects when I was in my teens, I didn't really start to appreciate or enjoy it until recently. My DH spoiled me with a fancy embroidery/sewing machine combo (after hearing my repeatedly swear at my old $150 machine!) and I'll sew anything without a zipper! I love to sew for my children, ages 7 and 4, as well as things around the house - curtains, crafty type projects, etc.

I hope to join in and since we're hoping for our first "stay at Disney" trip (all others have been a one day trip while staying at my grandparents' in Tampa), I'll have lots of fun outfits to make for my daughter especially!

to the disboutique and glad you joined the group, What kind of machine do you have? Congrats on your upcoming trip to WDW. Tampa also has busch gardens.

Don't be afraid of zippers they are like anything else, just practice on scraps until you feel confident. I love zippers and they are not as bad as you think.

Please post pictures of the clothes you make.

 

[billwendy]

Good news the surprise guest that I have cleaned house for all day....surprised have now cancelled. I have mostly a clean house.

If anyone has a child on the spectrum with a storm coming in, you know my pain today. I think I will have to medicate myself just to make it to bedtime.

DS is so on the spectrum today

even my faces are on the spectrum today.

Bummer bout your guest cancelling, but, now your house is clean before your trip!!!

Will H do some sensory diet activities? maybe go in the pool or ride a horse? get some heavy work/rhythmical movement in him and see if he can reorganize!!! Hugs to you girl!!! Did I tell you there is a new little boy in my Sunday School class with Autism? His parents were so happy to hear that I was an OT. He was doing great - until his little sister moved up into our class - he announced in the middle of class - "This is AIDAN's sunday school class - Julia LEAVE!" - lol....Im thinking he doesnt like her in his class???? lol!!! I love him to pieces, but its a bit tricky at times with so many other kids in the class and just us 2 teachers.....