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

[LisaZoe]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

Here's a closeup of the designs:

Are the images within the filmstrip fabric squares? That is such a cool idea and a fun way to personalize the 'film' for a child.

 

[PrincessMom4]

Thank you so much. I love those pirate pants.

 

[teresajoy]

Are the images within the filmstrip fabric squares? That is such a cool idea and a fun way to personalize the 'film' for a child.

Yes, they are! Isn't that a cool idea!

 

[livndisney]

That was quite a delivery! I forget, did she EVER go to sleep?

Stupid people, they don't know what "real mom" means!

In my "not so proud mommy momment" yes she did finally sleep. On the filthly floor of the airplane! She would not sit in the seat. The seat belt was so not an option (she has never seen one). She would not let me hold her. She wanted the floor. I did manage to get a jacket under her. She slept for a little. I didn't. I was worried she would roll under the seat. Ahhh memories LOL

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

While I was taking pictures of Tessa, Sawyer put his shirt on and came out, too. I was planning on waiting until I had his shorts made (I'm just going to put some patches of fabric on some denim shorts) to take his picture, but he wanted to get in on the action.

Here's a closeup of the designs:

ETA: I was coerced by Tessa to add the 2 Spongebob panels to the skirt.

I LVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmm, your two are about the size of mine. You made two sets of each, right? I would like a matching set, too, please. Thanks.

 

[princesskayla]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

What a great idea! I love it! Super cute.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

While I was taking pictures of Tessa, Sawyer put his shirt on and came out, too. I was planning on waiting until I had his shorts made (I'm just going to put some patches of fabric on some denim shorts) to take his picture, but he wanted to get in on the action.

Here's a closeup of the designs:

ETA: I was coerced by Tessa to add the 2 Spongebob panels to the skirt.

I LOVE the filmstrip design!! I'm gonna have to have that for our next trip!! Too cool!

Any patterns or places I can buy something for boys. I have three boys and 1 girl (who has TONS of everything) so I think the boys have been unfairly disadvantaged.

I really like Carla C's Raglan pattern Also, I have purchased the bowling shirt, but I'm still trying to find time to make that one!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Not a NICU mommy -had 3 pretty easy labors IMO. But I have to say. I would rather have a painful long labor over all the worry of adoption. I woul dbe beside myself because I would have no control. My DSIL & my DB have been trying for 10 yrs to have a baby, PCOS is a major factor here. They have done everything short of IVF and due to other health concerns they may not be able to do IVF. Adoption seems to be the next step. Working in the Peds ER like I have, I have taken care of a couple kids that are medical fosters for a very nice family - who I have sat and talked with about my DB & DSIL. She gave me her card and said "when they are ready - I can get them a baby" I told my DSIL and she said "keep that card" I have it in a very safe place. The babies that need medical foster have been such sad stories but have been the sweetest babies. I know that it will still take time and a lot of worry when they decide to stop biologically trying and start the adoption route & Iknow this family can't just hand a little one to my DSIL & DB, but somehow it feels a little less scary to know that there is someone that is willing to help them that hasn't even met them yet. Not sure if this makes sense or not, but I always get so sad knowing how wonderful they will be as parents and how they have not been able to be parents yet.

 

[lovesdumbo]

I had a little scrap I found in a sewing grab bag (aka a bunch of junk she wanted to get rid of ) a friend gave me. Maybe starting fresh with a piece the right size would be a good idea. Could that really make it look, um, decent? I was just really excited to try this for the first time, and I didn't want to wait until tomorrow after a trip to the store.

Stabilizer is a must. I often use 2 layers on T's. Ballpoint needles too. Also a thicker T is easier to work with. I like the ones at Target and some at Old Navy (some are too thin). I bet your DS loves it just like it is!

Here's a closeup of the designs:

ETA: I was coerced by Tessa to add the 2 Spongebob panels to the skirt.

WOW! So very cool!!! Wish I had an embroidery machine!

 

[tmh0206]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

While I was taking pictures of Tessa, Sawyer put his shirt on and came out, too. I was planning on waiting until I had his shorts made (I'm just going to put some patches of fabric on some denim shorts) to take his picture, but he wanted to get in on the action.

Here's a closeup of the designs:

ETA: I was coerced by Tessa to add the 2 Spongebob panels to the skirt.

this is too cute! is that design available on your et*y page?

 

[teresajoy]

In my "not so proud mommy momment" yes she did finally sleep. On the filthly floor of the airplane! She would not sit in the seat. The seat belt was so not an option (she has never seen one). She would not let me hold her. She wanted the floor. I did manage to get a jacket under her. She slept for a little. I didn't. I was worried she would roll under the seat. Ahhh memories LOL

Poor Mommy. You did what you had to do for your daughter, that's a good Mommy in my book!

Not a NICU mommy -had 3 pretty easy labors IMO. But I have to say. I would rather have a painful long labor over all the worry of adoption. I woul dbe beside myself because I would have no control. My DSIL & my DB have been trying for 10 yrs to have a baby, PCOS is a major factor here. They have done everything short of IVF and due to other health concerns they may not be able to do IVF. Adoption seems to be the next step. Working in the Peds ER like I have, I have taken care of a couple kids that are medical fosters for a very nice family - who I have sat and talked with about my DB & DSIL. She gave me her card and said "when they are ready - I can get them a baby" I told my DSIL and she said "keep that card" I have it in a very safe place. The babies that need medical foster have been such sad stories but have been the sweetest babies. I know that it will still take time and a lot of worry when they decide to stop biologically trying and start the adoption route & Iknow this family can't just hand a little one to my DSIL & DB, but somehow it feels a little less scary to know that there is someone that is willing to help them that hasn't even met them yet. Not sure if this makes sense or not, but I always get so sad knowing how wonderful they will be as parents and how they have not been able to be parents yet.

I understand completely what you mean, and I think you put it beautifully!

 

[mgmsmommy]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

While I was taking pictures of Tessa, Sawyer put his shirt on and came out, too. I was planning on waiting until I had his shorts made (I'm just going to put some patches of fabric on some denim shorts) to take his picture, but he wanted to get in on the action.

Here's a closeup of the designs:

ETA: I was coerced by Tessa to add the 2 Spongebob panels to the skirt.

Ooh I love them! That's a great combo of designs

 

[Granna4679]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

While I was taking pictures of Tessa, Sawyer put his shirt on and came out, too. I was planning on waiting until I had his shorts made (I'm just going to put some patches of fabric on some denim shorts) to take his picture, but he wanted to get in on the action.

ETA: I was coerced by Tessa to add the 2 Spongebob panels to the skirt.

I love this!! You are a genius!!!

 

[DisneyKings]

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

I LOVE this design--I have added it to my wishlist!

 

[karenTX]

All these NICU stories are making this former NICU nurse want to go back! I miss my tiny babies!

NICU nurses are such a blessing!!! In fact, one of my DD's nurses is still a dear dear friend of mine!! Funny enough, she & my dd have the same birthday and her nickname is Tigger! Strange how everything get drawn back to Disney!!

HeatherSue - LOVE LOVE LOVE the filmstrip!!!!! Very Cool!!!!

 

[birdie757]

I've never tried digitizing because I've been so spoiled by all the beautiful designs Heather and a few other designers come up with. Are these programs pretty user friendly, or do you spend the majority of the trial time learning the program?

1.)I am pretty sure there is no such thing as a user friendly digitizing program! But, on a good note, these are NOT trial versions. These are completely free full functioning programs, that do not expire. With Stitch Era, you do have to be connected to the internet to use it. There is a little sidebar with adds. It doesn't bother me at all, I don't even notice it.

Im stumped - any tips to get started?

I wish I could find some online tutorials. I downloaded the software but find it very confusing to use. I've never used Illustrator before so I'm not totally familiar with vectors and such but understand the concept (I think). I tried reading the manual that comes as a PDF but I think I need to accept that it will work easier if I print it... I just hate printing something that is so long!

I LOVE the ability to digitize the fonts! I joined the yahoo group when I first got it (last summer, I think?), but I haven't been on there much in quite awhile. Have you been able to find some good tutorials? I would love to be able to do a few things now and then so I don't have to bug Heather! But, so far all I've done is the Elvis Stitch, and some lettering.

SOrry it took me so long to reply about stitchera. I have been trying to finish stuff up for our trip. The tutorials are basically not out there because the company that offers the program prevents that. The yahoo group is basically monitored by people at the software company so not "too" much gets out there. A few times nice people have emailed me off the list to help me. There basic answer lots of times is "buy the software and then you get support". I am still learning so these aren't as nice as Heather's by anymeans but this is what I have been working on this week. I digitized all these this past week with Stitchera.

Here is Chip...Dale is going to be put right next to him once we are home from swim lessons tonight. I got a weird reflection on the mouth...it really isn't that wonky.

Figaro...dd's current favorite character. She has been begging for a Figaro dress.

Minnie...nothing new here...just the same Minnie everyone has done before.

The only custom I have done for our trip next week

Here are it's butt ruffles!

If anyone has any questions you can message me and I can see if I can help with the software...I don't think I can really post a tutorial or anything because of the company not allowing them though.

 

[LisaZoe]

SOrry it took me so long to reply about stitchera. I have been trying to finish stuff up for our trip. The tutorials are basically not out there because the company that offers the program prevents that. The yahoo group is basically monitored by people at the software company so not "too" much gets out there. A few times nice people have emailed me off the list to help me. There basic answer lots of times is "buy the software and then you get support". I am still learning so these aren't as nice as Heather's by anymeans but this is what I have been working on this week. I digitized all these this past week with Stitchera.

Here is Chip...Dale is going to be put right next to him once we are home from swim lessons tonight. I got a weird reflection on the mouth...it really isn't that wonky.

Figaro...dd's current favorite character. She has been begging for a Figaro dress.

Minnie...nothing new here...just the same Minnie everyone has done before.

The only custom I have done for our trip next week

Here are it's butt ruffles!

If anyone has any questions you can message me and I can see if I can help with the software...I don't think I can really post a tutorial or anything because of the company not allowing them though.

I think you did great!

I guess I should join the Yahoo group. It's annoying, though, to think they make a big deal about their 'free' software but make it so many people can't really use it without buying something extra. Now that you say they quash people from handing out too much free advice, it totally explains why I've been unable to find any blogs with hints, tips or tutorials. I don't know why they (the StitchEra company) don't let people use for free a stripped down version of the software they sell and include or allow people to share tutorials. I'd be more inclined to consider buying the upgrade if I had a chance to actually figure out the free version first... and without having to buy tutorials. It kind of smells of a scam to some extent but then I'm feeling cynical today.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

SOrry it took me so long to reply about stitchera. I have been trying to finish stuff up for our trip. The tutorials are basically not out there because the company that offers the program prevents that. The yahoo group is basically monitored by people at the software company so not "too" much gets out there. A few times nice people have emailed me off the list to help me. There basic answer lots of times is "buy the software and then you get support". I am still learning so these aren't as nice as Heather's by anymeans but this is what I have been working on this week. I digitized all these this past week with Stitchera.

Here is Chip...Dale is going to be put right next to him once we are home from swim lessons tonight. I got a weird reflection on the mouth...it really isn't that wonky.

Figaro...dd's current favorite character. She has been begging for a Figaro dress.

Minnie...nothing new here...just the same Minnie everyone has done before.

The only custom I have done for our trip next week

Here are it's butt ruffles!

If anyone has any questions you can message me and I can see if I can help with the software...I don't think I can really post a tutorial or anything because of the company not allowing them though.

Your designs and the dress are GREAT and your little girl is DARLING!!

I might give it a shot, I hate to waste precious sewing time digitizing though I'm about to start a quilt for my bed, and I'd love to digitize some line work of a print I really love. I'm going to use the print with some coordinating solid color fabrics, and I thought it would be neat to have the line work on the solid color blocks...

That's too bad the company doesn't want anyone to share tutorials.

 

[aksunshine]

I'm talking about Beth. When she was going through the adoption with her baby boy, and things just kept going wrong, it literally made me sick with worry for her. I can't even imagine what Beth and her husband were going through. I still get teary thinking about all Beth went through to be able to keep their son.



Wow. Thank you for sharing.

If we are talking about the same Beth, I know EXACTLY how you felt. Beth and I are best friends now and have talked about this many times. Beth contacted me about loosng Levi b/c it reached out to her in a way that only a mommy with the possibility of loosing their child could grasp. At that time (it was about March 2008), she had had Loggie since he was a newborn, she picked him up from the hospital when he was born. He was hers, she had watched all of his milestones and developements. When his first birthday came and went, and the adoption didn't go through (numerous reasons), she was so terrified. For a while, it was a good possibility of loosing him to his "birth" family. I know she was scared. I was so scared for her. I understand what it would have been like. She is his mommy, then and always. I understood if he went to a member of his birth family it would have been like me loosing Levi.

It's because of her situation that I can really appreciate adoption. My husbands 3 sisters and one brother are adopted, but it was pretty much a given, not going to be any problems for it to go through adoption. Watching Beth struggle really opened my eyes. So I can say to EVERY mommy on here, love is what matters...... No one can stop you from being a mommy, the love is whole-heartedly there!

I didn't get the greatest pictures of the outfits I made last week, but I thought I'd share anyway. I CASED Glorib's skirt (with her permission) and digitized a new film strip design for the shirt. This is for our Disneyland trip. I can't believe how fast it's coming up!

While I was taking pictures of Tessa, Sawyer put his shirt on and came out, too. I was planning on waiting until I had his shorts made (I'm just going to put some patches of fabric on some denim shorts) to take his picture, but he wanted to get in on the action.

Here's a closeup of the designs:

ETA: I was coerced by Tessa to add the 2 Spongebob panels to the skirt.

Love it Heather! Sawyer is SUCH a cutie!!!

Any patterns or places I can buy something for boys. I have three boys and 1 girl (who has TONS of everything) so I think the boys have been unfairly disadvantaged.

SOrry it took me so long to reply about stitchera. I have been trying to finish stuff up for our trip. The tutorials are basically not out there because the company that offers the program prevents that. The yahoo group is basically monitored by people at the software company so not "too" much gets out there. A few times nice people have emailed me off the list to help me. There basic answer lots of times is "buy the software and then you get support". I am still learning so these aren't as nice as Heather's by anymeans but this is what I have been working on this week. I digitized all these this past week with Stitchera.

Here is Chip...Dale is going to be put right next to him once we are home from swim lessons tonight. I got a weird reflection on the mouth...it really isn't that wonky.

Figaro...dd's current favorite character. She has been begging for a Figaro dress.

Minnie...nothing new here...just the same Minnie everyone has done before.

The only custom I have done for our trip next week

Here are it's butt ruffles!

If anyone has any questions you can message me and I can see if I can help with the software...I don't think I can really post a tutorial or anything because of the company not allowing them though.

Very cute! Isabelle really likes Figaro!

 

[DisneyKings]

SOrry it took me so long to reply about stitchera. I have been trying to finish stuff up for our trip. The tutorials are basically not out there because the company that offers the program prevents that. The yahoo group is basically monitored by people at the software company so not "too" much gets out there. A few times nice people have emailed me off the list to help me. There basic answer lots of times is "buy the software and then you get support". I am still learning so these aren't as nice as Heather's by anymeans but this is what I have been working on this week. I digitized all these this past week with Stitchera.

Here is Chip...Dale is going to be put right next to him once we are home from swim lessons tonight. I got a weird reflection on the mouth...it really isn't that wonky.

Figaro...dd's current favorite character. She has been begging for a Figaro dress.

Minnie...nothing new here...just the same Minnie everyone has done before.

The only custom I have done for our trip next week

Here are it's butt ruffles!

If anyone has any questions you can message me and I can see if I can help with the software...I don't think I can really post a tutorial or anything because of the company not allowing them though.

I think these are great! If you ever type up any tips to pm to people about stitch era, I would love that too!