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

[ConnieB]

I swear they put everything on sale when they have a good coupon. I still bought some tink material to make a meaghan for myself! Now, off to sew! 2 days till we leave!

I sooo agree. I don't even bother going to their "coupon commotion" sales because they put everything on sale for 20% so your coupons are virtually useless. I can't remember how many times we went and walked out with nothing.

Same thing with the bias tape machine.....it's always at least $10 off (currently it's $30 off but that's only 30%) so that you can't use the 40% or this week's 50% off. Grrr....oh well, the more I read about the machine the more complaints I'm seeing about it's quality, so maybe it's all for the best. But I do a lot of stained glass quilting and the thought of 60yards in less than a week, lol.....

 

[ConnieB]

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!

Ok, I live on the other side of the country but I called him....it's Saturday and early so he wasn't in, but I left a message.

Since electronics makes a larger profit it doesn't surprise me.

 

[lovesdumbo]

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....

I'll be at BWI 5/5 - 5/12 with my DS(9) for my bday 5/6.

I've had a difficult winter-2 kids with pneumonia, I had whooping cough and I lost my brother who was like a dad. I've been busy lately trying to catch up at work after missing so much time. The past few weeks I've been suffering from the worst allergies I've ever had.

I am finally really looking forward to the trip because I've decided I just am not up for making anything. DS still has 4 bowling shirts and at least 7 applique T's that still fit. I'm sure we'll have a very magical trip without new clothes.



We are taking a family trip in July (gotta get one last trip in on the APs!) so maybe I'll make something for that trip. I really want to make DS a Carousel of Progress T but need to work out a design first.

 

[revrob]

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?

If it were me, I'd take a black fabric marker and just mark over the places where the bobbin thread pulled up. I think you would be thrilled with it then. Then off to the big give it would go!

 

[moparop]

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?

I think the black marker idea is a good one. I also used that fabric on an applique for my son last fall and ended up with similar results. I wonder if it's something to do with the fabric?

 

[mom2rtk]

I sooo agree. I don't even bother going to their "coupon commotion" sales because they put everything on sale for 20% so your coupons are virtually useless. I can't remember how many times we went and walked out with nothing.

Same thing with the bias tape machine.....it's always at least $10 off (currently it's $30 off but that's only 30%) so that you can't use the 40% or this week's 50% off. Grrr....oh well, the more I read about the machine the more complaints I'm seeing about it's quality, so maybe it's all for the best. But I do a lot of stained glass quilting and the thought of 60yards in less than a week, lol.....

Next time you see one of those magazines they sell at JoAnn's (with coupons on the back) buy one. It's $3 and has a couple 50% coupons and a number of 40% coupons. They are good for months, so you can just watch for that ONE week the item you want is not on sale. Kind of a pain.... I hate playing their games, but you are all right. Nearly everything is 30% off when they run their 50% coupons.

What I hate most is trying to buy holiday fabrics there. If you don't buy it with a coupon the moment it comes out, they start it at 25% off, then 30% off, then by the time it hits 40, there's nothing left and they don't reorder. And they want $10 a yard to start on most of it. I find myself buying much less of it than ever before. Online seems to be the only option for that, but it's hit or miss if it's there, and then you have to catch a deal on shipping.

And they wonder why they don't sell as much as they used to.....

 

[ellenbenny]

If it were me, I'd take a black fabric marker and just mark over the places where the bobbin thread pulled up. I think you would be thrilled with it then. Then off to the big give it would go!

Thanks for that idea, I will definitely try it.

In the mean time the machine is going in for a full service. I got it used for a very good price, so I can't be too surprised that it needs some work. I think it will need a new needle plate, bobbin case and I don't know what else, but hopefully that will help. The upper thread is definitely catching on something causing too high of tension, and lowering it doesn't help. Then eventually the thread shreds and breaks every so often. There definitely are scratches around the needle plate opening, so that may be the problem, but I guess I will feel better if I know everything else is checked out and working correctly.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I think either I have been lucky or our JoAnn's doesn't put as much stuff on sale. I went on Monday, with three different 50% off coupons.

I needed three different stabilizers, and some thread, and one of those plastic things to help you pull elastic through the casing.

None of the stabilizers were on sale so I used my coupons on those, and the thread and the plastic thing were on sale so everything was discounted. They let me use the three coupons on the different stabilizers, two were cut by the yard and one was a package of Sulky water soluble stabilizers.

So if you have coupons, and you need stabilizer for embroidery check it out.

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

My dd3 and I at Disney on ice

 

[aboveH20]

Three Weeks!​

invisible dancing banana :

Any post that uses that many smiles has got to be recognized!!!

And going to Disney? Why that's just a bonus!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Ok, I live on the other side of the country but I called him....it's Saturday and early so he wasn't in, but I left a message.

Since electronics makes a larger profit it doesn't surprise me.

electronics isn't a large markup. I think it's 10%. Most likely, they sell more electronics and it's more money. Most retailers look at volume.

My dd3 and I at Disney on ice

Gorgeous little one. Which show did you see?

 

[Disneymom1218]

My dd3 and I at Disney on ice

She is so very pretty, Those BIG blue eyes WOW.

 

[teresajoy]

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.

yes, Larua posts here sometimes. It's been awhile though.

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?

I think it looks fine, I would send it. If you do the black marker trick, no one will be the wiser!

Ok, I live on the other side of the country but I called him....it's Saturday and early so he wasn't in, but I left a message.

Since electronics makes a larger profit it doesn't surprise me.

Thank you!!! I'm going to have to try calling again myself. He wasn't there yesterday when I called, and they wouldn't give me a clue when he would be back in!

I'll be at BWI 5/5 - 5/12 with my DS(9) for my bday 5/6.

I've had a difficult winter-2 kids with pneumonia, I had whooping cough and I lost my brother who was like a dad. I've been busy lately trying to catch up at work after missing so much time. The past few weeks I've been suffering from the worst allergies I've ever had.

I am finally really looking forward to the trip because I've decided I just am not up for making anything. DS still has 4 bowling shirts and at least 7 applique T's that still fit. I'm sure we'll have a very magical trip without new clothes.



We are taking a family trip in July (gotta get one last trip in on the APs!) so maybe I'll make something for that trip. I really want to make DS a Carousel of Progress T but need to work out a design first.

I'm so sorry you had such a hard winter.

I'm not planning on making any outfits for our trip this time either. We really aren't doing Disney this time around, so I figure what the kids have will have to do! And, it's a nice break!

My dd3 and I at Disney on ice

How cute!!! Both of you!

Any post that uses that many smiles has got to be recognized!!!

And going to Disney? Why that's just a bonus!

Thank you!!! I'm a little excited! It's just starting to hit me!

 

[ellenbenny]

I think it looks fine, I would send it. If you do the black marker trick, no one will be the wiser!

Thanks! I did the black marker trick and it does look much better. I will go ahead and send it. I posted my final pics on the big give board.

 

[ellenbenny]

My dd3 and I at Disney on ice

So adorable, both of you!

 

[LisaZoe]

Shannon, love the FGM costume. I hate working with satin so sit back and admire those who have conquered the slippery stuff.

LKD - Those are amazing costumes!

Ellenbenny - I love the messenger bags. I really need to make something like that for myself since I can't find a bag I like to buy. I also really like the upcycled knit halter. I should see if Zoe would like something like that for summer.

Mommy2JulietJocelyn - I think the Anastasia set looks so cute.

I know there were more but the quotes weren't saved and I only had time to skim the last 10 pages.

I've been trying to keep up but haven't had much time to post. Here's one of the reasons I haven't had much time for the computer. I can't believe how much time I spent on this set! I think it came out well but it was definitely a bigger project than I'd expected.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

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

What is that mickey ear thing hanging in the background?

Love that picture in the background of Mickey and Walt!!!!
The top seems so big for a size 1-2. Maybe it is just me......

Ok, I live on the other side of the country but I called him....it's Saturday and early so he wasn't in, but I left a message.

Since electronics makes a larger profit it doesn't surprise me.

Thank you so much! It doesn't matter where you live....just please call. Maybe we will get to keep our fabric department if you would all call and bother him.
Here's the phone number again:
Here's the number: (269) 979-1628 ask for Troy.

Whew! I'm exhausted...I threw my dd a tinkerbell party with her friends today. It was so much fun though. the little girls even had fairy makeovers! they all seemed to have a good time.
Heather, thank you so much for posting that fondant recipe video link! It was awesome and by far the easiest and best one I have found for making fondant. It actually turned out! Hopefully I can post pics later!

 

[revrob]

Shannon, love the FGM costume. I hate working with satin so sit back and admire those who have conquered the slippery stuff.

LKD - Those are amazing costumes!

Ellenbenny - I love the messenger bags. I really need to make something like that for myself since I can't find a bag I like to buy. I also really like the upcycled knit halter. I should see if Zoe would like something like that for summer.

Mommy2JulietJocelyn - I think the Anastasia set looks so cute.

I know there were more but the quotes weren't saved and I only had time to skim the last 10 pages.

I've been trying to keep up but haven't had much time to post. Here's one of the reasons I haven't had much time for the computer. I can't believe how much time I spent on this set! I think it came out well but it was definitely a bigger project than I'd expected.

Thanks, Lisa!

and WOW! That set is AMAZING! As always!
I can see why it was time consuming - what amazing detail!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Lisa, those are amazin!!
I'm curious, do you use Carla's raglan shirt pattern for your Ts?
I have had that pattern for a looong time now and never used it- and my next question is, do you think that pattern would work with knit for the torso and regular "quilter's cotton" for the sleeves?

 

[ellenbenny]

Ellenbenny - I love the messenger bags. I really need to make something like that for myself since I can't find a bag I like to buy. I also really like the upcycled knit halter. I should see if Zoe would like something like that for summer.

I've been trying to keep up but haven't had much time to post. Here's one of the reasons I haven't had much time for the computer. I can't believe how much time I spent on this set! I think it came out well but it was definitely a bigger project than I'd expected.

Thanks! Love your toy story sets, your work is awesome!