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

[itsheresomewhere]

I loved this design but wish I had made the words in a dark colour so they would show up better.

Where did you get that? I need/love the design.

 

[Disneymom1218]

Ladies, I absolutely love everything, but am really sick so need to go to bed- will try to catch up on quotes later. However, APRIL: WOW!!!!!!!

Can you send me that design? Did you digitize it yourself, of buy it from someone? I have to have to have it!

I hope you feel better soon

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Ladies, I absolutely love everything, but am really sick so need to go to bed- will try to catch up on quotes later. However, APRIL: WOW!!!!!!!

Can you send me that design? Did you digitize it yourself, of buy it from someone? I have to have to have it!

I sure do hope you feel better really soon.

Where did you get that? I need/love the design.

I got it from a free embroidery site. I am going to go find it now and post the link.

http://www.sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=95978&hilit=autism

 

[SallyfromDE]

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

I made a cotton one a few years ago. I think I used a costume pattern from Lord of the Rings. I made it short, since at the time I was using a wheel chair. Just getting over a broken foot. Kirsta just had it out and was playing with it. Your satin looks great.

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?

Look for a cheap wig. About a year and a half ago, we went to MNSSHP as Hercules. My nephew and I were pain and panic. He sprayed his hair green, and loved it of course. I bought a cheap wig from one of the Halloween websites.

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

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!

Aw thanks everyone!



Have you gone to Legoland for Halloween? It's practically tradition in my family It's really fun




I agree about it being so much easier to manage than satin! It seems to iron it self when I hem it. And yes it does make make sense! i'll have to try it out



I bought it at the LA fashion district, 2 dollars a yard also

I used a pattern for the top and the sleeves. I used a new look dress pattern for the top and reused the snow white sleeve pattern for the sleeves. The skirt I made without a pattern, I got my hoop skirt and pulled the hoops in the front and sewed them together at the top to get that long look along with a pillow on the bum..I didn't feel like making a pannier and the ones I found online are so expensive
Anyways the skirt is just a long gathered piece of fabric, which is what the skirt looks like it is. The blue bum skirt part I put over the skirt and gathered the top and cut out the shape, and after being confused on how they put that skirt on since it doesn't have a seam in the middle or a zipper my friend over in florida who works at the parks told me it was attached to the bodice so I sewed mine directly on it



Woah, I want to learn to do that!

I guess I'll post my next costume now, hmm let me remember which one I last wore.
That would be my Jasmine dress. I made this last year hoping to wear it to Disney but I ended up making Belle instead. I barely finished it a few months ago..although its still not hemmed
I want to make her two piece outfit she wears at disney but I haven't found the fabric I want to use yet.
That is the third wig I went through with this costume! Long hair is such a pain! It tangles so easily!

To tell you the truth I don't know what fabric it is that I used ^^; I found them both in the clearance section in joanns. I basically used the 5498 Mccall pattern but I used the skirt from Simplicity's 4401. I found out that using my Briar Rose petticoat under helped flare out the bottom like her does.

Heres some pictures, I don't have any of the bottom..apparently the photogs decided to focus on my face! My shoes are so pointy too..

Love your outfits. They are really beautiful. I want to make Kirsta summer Jasmine. But we'll see how far I get with my projects.

 

[mom2OandE]

I am so in awe! I love everything! You ladies have been SEW busy!

 

[Tweevil]

Hi Everybody!

I have a question....
Has anyone seen or sourced that silver lining stuff that they use inside of lunch bags? It is an insulated type material.
I want to make some Disney-fied lunch bags for me...and can't seem to locate it. Possibly because I don't know what it is called. lol

If you know what it is called and where I can get it I would forever be greatful!

Thanks!

 

[teresajoy]

I love how it looks with that ruffle!

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

I need needles, I think I've broken about 5 this week!

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

I'm trying!!!

It's looking really nice!

1.)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.

2.) I would run in for a yard of fabric and come out $200 later.

1.)Good eye!!! I had to go back and look after you posted this!
2.) I KNOW! Don't they get it??? I seriously will go to Meijer if they take out the fabric. Or, maybe even just shop where my husband works! Hmmmm..now there's a thought!

Anastasia outfit is done but not sure if I like the top & bottom together.

I think separately these are both really cute! I love the Anastasia down the front of the top! But, I agree, I'm not crazy about this top with that skirt. I would go with a shorter top with this.

Drawing sculpted abs on that blocky body is just wrong.

This just makes me giggle!

As for my serger:
I took the left needle out, made sure the stitch width? was set to "F"( knob on the right side of the machine), and the length? was set to "R"(little switch near the cutter -you have to open the door), increased the tension on threads 3 & 4 to 6/7 - and it works well! I even tried different color threads to try the effect but ill go with straight black for what I am doing today.

that's about what I set mine at too. It's usually 3, 3 1/2 and 5 or 6.

I wasn't going to post until all the shirts were done but this come out so well. Thank you friend for helping me out!

It looks great April! I don't like working with filled designs, mine always get puckery, but yours looks perfect!

I loved this design but wish I had made the words in a dark colour so they would show up better.

It looks really good April! You are on a roll!

That's really pretty.

 

[teresajoy]

Three Weeks!​

invisible dancing banana :

 

[livndisney]

Hi Everybody!

I have a question....
Has anyone seen or sourced that silver lining stuff that they use inside of lunch bags? It is an insulated type material.
I want to make some Disney-fied lunch bags for me...and can't seem to locate it. Possibly because I don't know what it is called. lol

If you know what it is called and where I can get it I would forever be greatful!

Thanks!

I just bought something similar at Joanns. It is called "Insul-bright". It is white on both sides with silver in the middle. It is 6.99 a yard. SKU 753705063107

 

[SallyfromDE]

I just bought something similar at Joanns. It is called "Insul-bright". It is white on both sides with silver in the middle. It is 6.99 a yard. SKU 753705063107

I got the same thing from a quilt store. But mine was prepackaged. Also called Insulbright.

 

[pixiefrnd]

Hi Ladies, hope everyone is doing well. Love all the new stuff that has been posted recently. Trying my best to keep up, haven't been able to be on here very much lately or post anything, having major computer issues, 2 viruses taken care of but still one to deal with, looks like I may have to crash it and start over.

Anyhow--just seeing who all would be in WDW the same time as us.
We will be there 5/9 - 5/14. Lots of sewing left to do and not alot of time left But can't wait....

 

[ConnieB]

I am desperately trying to find this fabric....it's Robert Kaufman (by the Lunn Studio) and called Making Music Multi. I've been able to find it in the beige and green on ebay but not the multi color. I tried calling Kaufman but they don't know who sells which fabric, so all they could do was give me a list of shops in my state....but calling all of them (yes, all of them, that's how badly I want this!)....none have it. But according to Kaufman it is current season so it should be available in stores. I've tried several online places that sell fabric (like fabric.com and etsy). Kaufman requires a resale license and a $750 minimum order for a first purchase to buy directly from them. Any of you ladies happen to have an account with them??? I need at least 5 yards. I'd appreciate anyone's help! Thank you.

Thanks so much to everyone who helped me find this fabric....I received it today and it's beautiful! I also discovered several online fabric resources that I didn't know before, so thanks for that as well! Any others that you love to shop at, please let me know (either on this thread or if you don't think others would be interested, PM is fine).

Now I have about a half dozen outfits (times 2 as I have twins) to get started on...yipee!!

 

[Tweevil]

I just bought something similar at Joanns. It is called "Insul-bright". It is white on both sides with silver in the middle. It is 6.99 a yard. SKU 753705063107

I got the same thing from a quilt store. But mine was prepackaged. Also called Insulbright.

Thanks Guys! I am going to source it now.
Your the bestest!!

 

[jessica52877]

2.) I KNOW! Don't they get it??? I seriously will go to Meijer if they take out the fabric. Or, maybe even just shop where my husband works! Hmmmm..now there's a thought!

I thought I was the only one that didn't shop where hubby works! I have no idea where it even is! I went once when I was somewhat near and my friend knew right where it was and told me how to get there.

If it were closer (and if they doubled coupons) I am sure I would shop there.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Aw thanks everyone!



Have you gone to Legoland for Halloween? It's practically tradition in my family It's really fun

I guess I'll post my next costume now, hmm let me remember which one I last wore.
That would be my Jasmine dress. I made this last year hoping to wear it to Disney but I ended up making Belle instead. I barely finished it a few months ago..although its still not hemmed
I want to make her two piece outfit she wears at disney but I haven't found the fabric I want to use yet.
That is the third wig I went through with this costume! Long hair is such a pain! It tangles so easily!

To tell you the truth I don't know what fabric it is that I used ^^; I found them both in the clearance section in joanns. I basically used the 5498 Mccall pattern but I used the skirt from Simplicity's 4401. I found out that using my Briar Rose petticoat under helped flare out the bottom like her does.

Heres some pictures, I don't have any of the bottom..apparently the photogs decided to focus on my face! My shoes are so pointy too..

Legoland at Halloween - did it! Then stop at Trader Joe's for a $2.99 tub of mini peanut butter cups instead of waiting an hour in line for a tiny bag of candy. We do the kid's New Year's Eve as well. See above bribe to avoid waiting in a hour line for a party hat.

I love your pattern creativity! I bet you get lots of attention wearing them in DL!

Deb

 

[Diz-Mommy]

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

You look fabulous darling!! Much too young looking to be a fairy godmother however, you may need to spray in the gray. 11 yards of satin!! There's no way I'd ever attempt that over the fit I had just trying to sew satin binding to a blanket...oh NEVER!!

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


FRONT:

BACK:

FIRST OUTFIT:

Super-ooooper-dooooper-schmoooper 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.

and the back:

I also added the purple ruffle to the minnie vida to lengthen it:

Here is my new machine in it's place:

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

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 think it may just be partly getting to know a new machine. I remember I broke a ton of needles at first too and now I barely ever do. Did they break while embroidering or sewing? If while embroidering, it could be the that the fabric was stretched too tightly in the hoop?

 

[teresajoy]

Anyhow--just seeing who all would be in WDW the same time as us.
We will be there 5/9 - 5/14. Lots of sewing left to do and not alot of time left But can't wait....

I will!

I thought I was the only one that didn't shop where hubby works! I have no idea where it even is! I went once when I was somewhat near and my friend knew right where it was and told me how to get there.

If it were closer (and if they doubled coupons) I am sure I would shop there.

It really never occurs to me to shop there! Brian does pick up things sometimes. But, I DO know where it is! I've even been there a few times! (just, now to shop!)

 

[Diz-Mommy]

How about this-
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/review/readreview.pl?readreview=1&ID=344

Thanks, I'll give this a look see, maybe there's still hope for me yet

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'm with ya there, I'm in between my dinning room and family room too. With 4 and 5 year old boys, it's always best that they are actively supervised. Plus I think I'd feel weird sewing in a room all by myself while the rest of the fam plays in a seperate room, I dunno. However, it would be nice to not have the piles of fabric and such right in the middle of our main living space.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I got it from a free embroidery site. I am going to go find it now and post the link.

http://www.sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=95978&hilit=autism

Thanks for the link...FYI for anyone else going to check it out, you can't see it or download until you sign up on the site. (thought I was blind or something, all I saw were the posts an no pics!) After I got this, I kept looking at some of the other designs, lots of fun stuff there, even an I Spy Bag done in the hoop, and I think she comes from here because her name sounded really familiar, it's Laura Pearce, and it was on her photos. Seems to me she posted here with great outits and photos.

 

[ellenbenny]

I really messed this up, first of all I don't think there is enough contrast between the black applique fabric and the black outlining. Second, I had a very hard time stitiching this out with my new machine. Thread kept breaking, the upper tension definitely wasn't right.

After I finished, I found the bobbin area was extremely full of lint. My own fault for not cleaning it immediately when I got the machine. In my excitement I guess I assumed that they would have cleaned it before selling it. Very bad assumption! Anyway I don't think I have ever seen that much stuff in there. I am assuming that may cause some of the problems I was having, so I will try embroidering again later today (not on a shirt this time) to test it out. If it is ok I could get another shirt and some lighter gray instead of black fabric, or use lighter thread for the outlining to get some contrast.

Would you use this for a big give for a 5 year old given how bad it came out?