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

I've been wondering about spraying gray. The problem is that I'll be playing another role before this and I don't know that I'll have time to "change" so I think I may skip it for this time.

Good tip about the belt. What do you think I should do? Just a thing tie belt out of the pink? blue?

I just do a strip of the blue to a finished height of around 1 3/4". I make it several inches longer than my actual waist and put a button hole on one end and a couple buttons on the other end. I line it with some medium weight sew in interfacing to give it some body.
 
The FG at Disney does wear white gloves. I don't recall the one in the movie. You gonna spray your hair gray? I have a can of gray hair paint here but never had the guts to use it. I just figure in a year or 2 I won't NEED the spray to be gray!

Also Shannon, if you're putting the crinoline under it for fullness, I add a little belt at the waist to keep it from looking too "tent-like". It defines the shape better. I think the FG at Disney has a fairly fitted top, but a skirt that gathers on.

I agree, I just looked at our picture of the FG and she has a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. here is a pic for reference:
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Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

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and the back:
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I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
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Here is my new machine in it's place:
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And a shot of my whole, very messy right now sewing area.
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I broke a couple of needles and had a few problems, hopefully things I can learn to do better. I had trouble getting it to go over a seam, and it is supposed to have an automatic sensing system to allow smooth sewing over seams. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if it is not working right, but it got hung up and broke the needle.

I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.
 
Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

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and the back:
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I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
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I really really like it now!
 

ok, here it is! I'm gonna need to put a snap or something on the one side of the bow to hole it in place and it doesn't tilt wonky
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Shannon, I love it! You did a fabulous job!

I finally finished the Top and pants for my oldest DD7. Here is her outfit and the first outfit being worn.


FRONT:
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That looks wonderful!!! Your daughter is so cute!

Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

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And a shot of my whole, very messy right now sewing area.
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I broke a couple of needles and had a few problems, hopefully things I can learn to do better. I had trouble getting it to go over a seam, and it is supposed to have an automatic sensing system to allow smooth sewing over seams. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if it is not working right, but it got hung up and broke the needle.

I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The top!!!!!

And, I want a sewing room!!! I've spent the past hour trying to clear all the sewing stuff off of, from under, beside, and all about my kitchen table, chairs, and floor! If I just had a nice little place to keep it all, it would be lovely!
 
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The top!!!!!

And, I want a sewing room!!! I've spent the past hour trying to clear all the sewing stuff off of, from under, beside, and all about my kitchen table, chairs, and floor! If I just had a nice little place to keep it all, it would be lovely!

Thanks!

My sewing area is in the basement. We finished the basement about 15 years ago shortly after we bought the house, and I had the foresight to request a sewing area, even though back then I really wasn't into that much and I didn't use it a whole lot. But it made a nice area for the kids to store toys when they were little. One of the cupboards is still full of legos even though my kids are 21 and 24 now.

I am so happy to have the space now!
 
Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

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and the back:
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I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
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Here is my new machine in it's place:
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And a shot of my whole, very messy right now sewing area.
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I broke a couple of needles and had a few problems, hopefully things I can learn to do better. I had trouble getting it to go over a seam, and it is supposed to have an automatic sensing system to allow smooth sewing over seams. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if it is not working right, but it got hung up and broke the needle.

I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.

Wow you did such a great job. I love your sewing room it is very nice.
 
some of you have seen this on facebook - but I thought I'd share here as well
this is for myself for a presentation that I will be making next weekend
it was very slippery to sew! I love it though!
Next up - a medieval gown!

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Oh my you are so very talented. I am so inspired when i see work such as yours. Great job.
 
So I was making my son a fleece blanket with satin blanket binding, and for the life of me I couldn't figure out how to sew the darn stuff on without it going all wonky and puckering up half way through a side. SO I gave up and just did a blanket stitch around the whole thing instead of using the binding. I wasn't working with a whole lot of time considering the little guy only goes to preschool tuesdays and thursdays and only take 2 hour naps and his party is this saturday. I didn't want him to wake up and bust me making him something that is suppose to be a birthday surprise.

Well anyway, with our new baby on the way I'd really like to make some blankets with the satin binding. Is there a trick to getting it the lay nice? Anyone make such blankets that could help me out? :confused3
How about this-
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/review/readreview.pl?readreview=1&ID=344
Thanks!

My sewing area is in the basement. We finished the basement about 15 years ago shortly after we bought the house, and I had the foresight to request a sewing area, even though back then I really wasn't into that much and I didn't use it a whole lot. But it made a nice area for the kids to store toys when they were little. One of the cupboards is still full of legos even though my kids are 21 and 24 now.

I am so happy to have the space now!

I tried building my sewing area in our downstairs- we live in a ranch, so no basement, but there arent any windows...I couldnt handle it, so I "live" on the edge of our living room and it looks like a mess all the time. But with 2 kids, I need to be able to have a place right next to where they play. I envy you ladies with gorgeous personal spaces!
 
How about this-
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/review/readreview.pl?readreview=1&ID=344


I tried building my sewing area in our downstairs- we live in a ranch, so no basement, but there arent any windows...I couldnt handle it, so I "live" on the edge of our living room and it looks like a mess all the time. But with 2 kids, I need to be able to have a place right next to where they play. I envy you ladies with gorgeous personal spaces!

We live in a ranch too, but we do have a full basement which is fairly large. At least what we call a ranch is that the main house is all one floor.

There are 2 small windows at each end of the basement, but not in my area. But there is lots of lighting. And if I had small children I would never be able to go down there and work, so I totally understand!
 
I just do a strip of the blue to a finished height of around 1 3/4". I make it several inches longer than my actual waist and put a button hole on one end and a couple buttons on the other end. I line it with some medium weight sew in interfacing to give it some body.

that makes sense! Thanks, that's what I'll do!

I agree, I just looked at our picture of the FG and she has a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. here is a pic for reference:
Picture298-1.jpg

That's great! thanks for sharing the pic!

Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

100_3505.jpg


and the back:
100_3504.jpg


I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
100_3507.jpg


Here is my new machine in it's place:
100_3502.jpg


And a shot of my whole, very messy right now sewing area.
100_3503.jpg


I broke a couple of needles and had a few problems, hopefully things I can learn to do better. I had trouble getting it to go over a seam, and it is supposed to have an automatic sensing system to allow smooth sewing over seams. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if it is not working right, but it got hung up and broke the needle.

I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.

you did a great job! they're going to be greatly loved and appreciated!

Shannon, I love it! You did a fabulous job!

thanks so much!

Oh my you are so very talented. I am so inspired when i see work such as yours. Great job.

Aw, thanks! This is the first time I've sewn with satin, but I love it.
 
I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
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I broke a couple of needles and had a few problems, hopefully things I can learn to do better. I had trouble getting it to go over a seam, and it is supposed to have an automatic sensing system to allow smooth sewing over seams. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if it is not working right, but it got hung up and broke the needle.

I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.

I love how it looks with that ruffle!

JoAnn's has needles on sale 50% this week--I stocked up today!

some of you have seen this on facebook - but I thought I'd share here as well
this is for myself for a presentation that I will be making next weekend
it was very slippery to sew! I love it though!
Next up - a medieval gown!

th_IMG_1894.jpg

LOVE IT!!!!!:love::lovestruc:love:
 
I tried building my sewing area in our downstairs- we live in a ranch, so no basement, but there arent any windows...I couldnt handle it, so I "live" on the edge of our living room and it looks like a mess all the time. But with 2 kids, I need to be able to have a place right next to where they play. I envy you ladies with gorgeous personal spaces!

I "live" in my dinning room or the table and the bookshelf, the buffet and the hutch. And very soon on another little cabinet too.:lmao: this way I am inbetween the playarea and the living room which are the 2 places my kids are the most.

REVROB - if the FG is your second and last part you could always try babypowder in your hair - we would do this for our haunted house ad it works well and is, I think, easier to wash out.
 
I wanted to add that I had a lightbulb go on regarding the organza today.

Because it was rainbow, I tried a few fabric pens, but they wouldnt show up.
I had already cut the strips I needed, so I had to work with what I had. It was a little weird because the manufacturer had this weird, uneven semi-serged edge that was not straight, so, what i remembered from Hannah's gown was first- the organdy was "cut" (thread pulled) straight to start with, AND I never cut it....I did lace shaping on the bottom of it, in lines I had traced on with blue fabric pen.

So, I dug through my stash and lo and behold I found a sheer rainbow ribbon that matched my rainbow organza perfectly, I used my edge joining foot and placed the ribbon over the bottom edge of the organza, and did a small zig zag with rainbow embroidery thread, then I cut the fabric from behind the ribbon.
So- next time, I wont even cut it, I will mark with a pen and sew ribbon on, then cut!
 
I think it was the store on 9th street that got rid of their fabric, then got it back again, so it does work! They weren't going to put a fabric dept. into our store in Three Rivers when they built it until people started calling to complain! Then, at the last minute they added it! I will be calling the store. Poor Troy.....;) Come on everyone, let's call!!! You help us, we'll help you. :thumbsup2

Here's the number: (269) 979-1628 ask for Troy.

It makes me MAD when they expand the electronics department and get rid of our fabric!!!! Grr.... it just tells me that they are only interested in the people that can make big purchases. Guess what, Walmart? Meijer sells electronics too, and it's right across the street!

GO TERESA!!!!
Ladies, I am begging you. Please call! I NEED this fabric department to stay!!! Let's bombard Troy with phone calls!!!!:cool1: I would be forever grateful! :love:

ok, here it is! I'm gonna need to put a snap or something on the one side of the bow to hole it in place and it doesn't tilt wonky
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This is great! Good job!

I finally finished the Top and pants for my oldest DD7. Here is her outfit and the first outfit being worn.


FRONT:
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BACK:
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FIRST OUTFIT:
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These turned out really cute! :thumbsup2
 
some of you have seen this on facebook - but I thought I'd share here as well
this is for myself for a presentation that I will be making next weekend
it was very slippery to sew! I love it though!
Next up - a medieval gown!

th_IMG_1894.jpg

ok, here it is! I'm gonna need to put a snap or something on the one side of the bow to hole it in place and it doesn't tilt wonky
th_IMG_1896.jpg


Wow! Great job Shannon! Eleven yards is a lot of fabric! You really did a fantastic job! You look really cute in it too!

The biggest challenge I have when making the adult FG is working with ALL THAT FABRIC! It's hard to lay it all out to cut without anything shifting. I use tissue lame for mine and it's so thin I have to fully line the whole thing, so even MORE ultra long seams to sew. It's a HUGE project (both literally and figuratively!) and you did great!!

I can't wait to see the 2 of you together either! I"m covered in blue satin right now, so it won't be long!

Do you have a little wand yet?

Is that satin hood staying on your head OK? Mine used to slip off all the time until the Fairy Godmother at Disney told me to sew a little comb into the hood. And BIBBIDI... BOBBIDI....BOO! It was all better!

Janet

Now you are making me dread doing curtains some day! I keep putting it off for that reason - don't want to deal with all of the fabric.

Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

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and the back:
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I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
th_100_3507.jpg


Here is my new machine in it's place:
th_100_3502.jpg


And a shot of my whole, very messy right now sewing area.
th_100_3503.jpg


I broke a couple of needles and had a few problems, hopefully things I can learn to do better. I had trouble getting it to go over a seam, and it is supposed to have an automatic sensing system to allow smooth sewing over seams. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if it is not working right, but it got hung up and broke the needle.

I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.

So jealous of your sewing area!

Love the shirt for the Big Give! I wish I had more time before my trip, I'd love to get that design on a shirt for me!

The Minnie Vida looks great too!

Hope you figure out the deal with the machine!
 
ok, here it is! I'm gonna need to put a snap or something on the one side of the bow to hole it in place and it doesn't tilt wonky
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Ooooo you look great ^^ Instead of dying your hair grey why don't you find a short white wig? They aren't that expensive :)
Wow 11 yards?! My Belle gown was just 5!

I finally finished the Top and pants for my oldest DD7. Here is her outfit and the first outfit being worn.


FRONT:
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BACK:
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FIRST OUTFIT:
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Aww she looks so cute in it! I love it!

Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

100_3505.jpg


and the back:
100_3504.jpg


I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
100_3507.jpg


Here is my new machine in it's place:
100_3502.jpg


And a shot of my whole, very messy right now sewing area.
100_3503.jpg


I broke a couple of needles and had a few problems, hopefully things I can learn to do better. I had trouble getting it to go over a seam, and it is supposed to have an automatic sensing system to allow smooth sewing over seams. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if it is not working right, but it got hung up and broke the needle.

I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.

I want a sewing room too D: I have a long foldable rollable table my mom bought me when our Joanns was going out of business so it was on sale. It's a mess and is stacked with fabric and patterns!

I wanted to add that I had a lightbulb go on regarding the organza today.

Because it was rainbow, I tried a few fabric pens, but they wouldnt show up.
I had already cut the strips I needed, so I had to work with what I had. It was a little weird because the manufacturer had this weird, uneven semi-serged edge that was not straight, so, what i remembered from Hannah's gown was first- the organdy was "cut" (thread pulled) straight to start with, AND I never cut it....I did lace shaping on the bottom of it, in lines I had traced on with blue fabric pen.

So, I dug through my stash and lo and behold I found a sheer rainbow ribbon that matched my rainbow organza perfectly, I used my edge joining foot and placed the ribbon over the bottom edge of the organza, and did a small zig zag with rainbow embroidery thread, then I cut the fabric from behind the ribbon.
So- next time, I wont even cut it, I will mark with a pen and sew ribbon on, then cut!

Wow neat tip! I'll think I'll try that! I'm making Drizella based on the park's version and there is a lot of organza in there.

Oh speaking of which I guess I'll show this one first.
I'm finishing it up right up and all I have left is the blue over skirt to finish..it's just cut and pinned right now.

Of course when I saw I'm finishing it I'm just saying its going to be wearable for saturday (I'm going to a comic convention which is going to be across from Disneyland so I figured it would be fitting to wear something Disney). Its far from being finished! I am going to eventually add the organza layers and I'm going to remake that bloody hem that came out so horrible (first time making a blind-hem). Also I still need the under blue skirt (or maybe I'll do that tomorrow) and her funky striped bloomers. I'm going to wear this to Disney this halloween also. I promised Drizella and she got so happy xD

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The top is just pinned onto the form o.< It won't fit over the form even thought its a S on the smallest setting!

It's made of taffeta o.< I didn't want to use satin because I don't like how shiny it looks in pictures but this one is so shiny in pictures! It's not like that in person thank god

Edit- I finished the poof, I find it funny that the top is like a separate dress now!
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Finished my first project on my new machine.. I showed the embroidery last night. Tonight I completed a top for a big give with it. This top is made from cut up t-shirts, lil blue boo's recycled t-shirt halter dress pattern. I shortened it to a top, and then I plan to make bermuda shorts to go with it.

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I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:
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Here is my new machine in it's place:
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I will have to give it more time before I decide if it needs any service.

I really like the way you did the t-shirt makeover and the applique looks great.
The Vida looks even prettier with the ruffle. They are going to love these.

And I am sooooooo envious of your sewing area, especially all of the cabinets.
I have a decent place to sew but NO place to store any fabric. It just sits in piles on the floor and I mean a lot of piles! My hubby is out of town for the next 9 days so I envision myself getting it all straightened up. He is a neat freak and that would be a great surprise for when he returns.:rotfl: We'll see!
Clean or sew:confused3.......ok, maybe I will just sew all week!!

I wanted to add that I had a lightbulb go on regarding the organza today.

Because it was rainbow, I tried a few fabric pens, but they wouldnt show up.
I had already cut the strips I needed, so I had to work with what I had. It was a little weird because the manufacturer had this weird, uneven semi-serged edge that was not straight, so, what i remembered from Hannah's gown was first- the organdy was "cut" (thread pulled) straight to start with, AND I never cut it....I did lace shaping on the bottom of it, in lines I had traced on with blue fabric pen.

So, I dug through my stash and lo and behold I found a sheer rainbow ribbon that matched my rainbow organza perfectly, I used my edge joining foot and placed the ribbon over the bottom edge of the organza, and did a small zig zag with rainbow embroidery thread, then I cut the fabric from behind the ribbon.
So- next time, I wont even cut it, I will mark with a pen and sew ribbon on, then cut!

SMART!!! Great idea!:)
 
Ellen, I LOVE the sewing room! I love all the cabinets and countertops. Do find it hard to sit so high and sew? I assume you foot pedal sits on that little piece of wood.

I too asked for a sewing room when we finished the basement. Well, since I decided how we were finishing it, guess I made me a sewing room! LOL! It was the perfect place and even had a window. Then DH got changed to the nightshift and decided he needed to sleep down there during the day so I switched out my guest room and sewing room. I love now that it is upstairs and I can look right out into the front yard. Of course, it is a little smaller but it fits!

And in 15 years when Dallas is 22 I am sure I'll still have legos although mine probably won't be put away!

Shannon, love the Fairy Godmother!

I am tired of walmart! They keep cutting back on what they carry having more aisle space and less selection! I don't have much of a need to go in one anymore (especially now that the short sleeve girls shirts are gone!!!) and don't spend nearly as much $ as I used to in there (on non fabric items). I would run in for a yard of fabric and come out $200 later.
 


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