Disboutiquers Part 23 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[shefrn1]

love the nemo twil dress.....and dd is cute too...sorry didn't quote!!!!


and I just wanna say that what you ladies do for 'the big give' is sooooo sweet....I'm practically in tears here in work as i'm reading this....it's all new to me as i'm semi new to the boards!!!!

hopefully i will be able to find some time and improve my skills so I can help you out....i would soooo do it!!

i am a very beginner sewer..if made a couple of quilts in the past but haven't done anything in a while......in fact I haven't used my machine since my kids were born 3 years ago.....but I picked up fabric for a tinkerbell twil skirt for DD and hopefully I'll remember how to thread my machine

if any of you guys have some super easy sewing patterns that i could make for 'the big give' i would certainly try to help you guys out.....I wonder if the bibs you were talking about would be easy IDK!!!!

 

[Granna4679]

Tricia - love the aprons. What a fun dinner theme. What kind of group are you in that does themed dinners? Sounds like a great way to get together.

try bowsandclothes.com I bet she has them and if not, she is always willing to help.
thank you! she had exactly what i was after ( and then some)

Great...I knew she would. I find a lot of things I "need" on her website
Be sure and post what you make!!

WOOHOO!!!! We are booked (again) for Disney World!!!!! I think this one is a keeper!!!

Yay! So happy for you!

as promised, here is the second project i ever did on my pe 770 and 2nd ever embroidery in my life. a heather sue on old navy jeans and tee

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didnt take a pic of her, she was terribly sick.

she is still sick in this pic but much improved. this is my 3rd ever thing done on my pe 770, another heather sue. combined with a double layer striped twirl

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Love the jeans and shirt but this skirt and shirt outfit is adorable! The reds and pinks are just precious. I love how you added the silky to change up the textures too! Your little one is soooo cute (even when she is sick).

Ok I solomnly swear not to flood yall with pictures over the next few months but I am so happy about how this turned out!

I followed Leslie's tute for the twirl skirt I had planned on putting pinky on her shirt but the green spoke to me it needed squirt! This is our first night dinner at the Coral Reef set and going to turtle talk with crush etc.

I was going to show you what it looked like without the petti under and this is what I got lol. Like I said pettis tiaras and dip her in glitter Looks like we will be wearing it with a petti.

And without the toddler

OH my goodness!! This is just soooooo cute! I will add this to my list of to-do's too if/when I get to schedule another Disney trip in the near future.

Reposting if case my post got lost!

Need help! I am making my first ever altered jeans. I am just sewing on pieces of fabric near the bottom of the legs. Some people seem to applique them on with a zig zag, others do a straight stitch or zig zag but leave the edgdes free to fray. Which one is better? Any advice? I have opened the leg to make it easier!

I have made many many overalls and pants outfits. My advise would be to straight stitch around it and then do a zig zag with a tight stitch around or satin stitch. But in order to hold it on long enough to keep it straight, I usually put heat bond on the back and attach. It will keep it from slipping until you can sew and if you decide to reposition before sewing, you have the option there.

I would love to find all of you on FB, as well!
D~

If you go to FB and put in Disboutiquers on the search, there is a FB page. There is a part where everyone listed their name and "also known as" on the site. Mine is Anita Madden Shipman. If you send a friend request, please tell me you are from Disboutiquers as I try not to "friend" anyone that I do not know but will OF COURSE "friend" my Disboutiquer buddies if I know that is where you are from.

 

[T-rox]

Need help! I am making my first ever altered jeans. I am just sewing on pieces of fabric near the bottom of the legs. Some people seem to applique them on with a zig zag, others do a straight stitch or zig zag but leave the edgdes free to fray. Which one is better? Any advice? I have opened the leg to make it easier!


1st of all, the first pair of jeans i did( candy land theme) i did not open the leg!live and learn. in retrospect I did it the difficult way. but i did iron on stablizer on the back of the candyland fabric piece i was going to attach to the jeans.then, i pinned the heck out of the candyland piece to the jeans. then i zigzagged, widest zigzag possible and shortest stich possible. and I "appliqued" quite a few pieces on those jeans. here is a pic

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[T-rox]

Ok I solomnly swear not to flood yall with pictures over the next few months but I am so happy about how this turned out!

I followed Leslie's tute for the twirl skirt I had planned on putting pinky on her shirt but the green spoke to me it needed squirt! This is our first night dinner at the Coral Reef set and going to turtle talk with crush etc.

I was going to show you what it looked like without the petti under and this is what I got lol. Like I said pettis tiaras and dip her in glitter Looks like we will be wearing it with a petti.

And without the toddler

LOVE it. love it enough to case it. Great job

 

[NiniMorris]

love the nemo twil dress.....and dd is cute too...sorry didn't quote!!!!


and I just wanna say that what you ladies do for 'the big give' is sooooo sweet....I'm practically in tears here in work as i'm reading this....it's all new to me as i'm semi new to the boards!!!!

hopefully i will be able to find some time and improve my skills so I can help you out....i would soooo do it!!

i am a very beginner sewer..if made a couple of quilts in the past but haven't done anything in a while......in fact I haven't used my machine since my kids were born 3 years ago.....but I picked up fabric for a tinkerbell twil skirt for DD and hopefully I'll remember how to thread my machine

if any of you guys have some super easy sewing patterns that i could make for 'the big give' i would certainly try to help you guys out.....I wonder if the bibs you were talking about would be easy IDK!!!!

The best easy sewing patterns are from YCMT...hands down! Put CaralC in the search and look at her stuff. She explains things in non sewer terms. They ae the patterns I use for teaching beginning sewing classes! I taught my DD (she was 8 at the time) to sew using the A line dress. She made one for her niece's second birthday party. Super cute...and we finished in less than a half day!

BTW ... YCMT is YouCanMakeThis.com


Have fun!

Nnini

 

[T-rox]

Love the jeans and shirt but this skirt and shirt outfit is adorable! The reds and pinks are just precious. I love how you added the silky to change up the textures too! Your little one is soooo cute (even when she is sick).


Thank you. she may be cute but she was one crabby monster.





If you go to FB and put in Disboutiquers on the search, there is a FB page. There is a part where everyone listed their name and "also known as" on the site. Mine is Anita Madden Shipman. If you send a friend request, please tell me you are from Disboutiquers as I try not to "friend" anyone that I do not know but will OF COURSE "friend" my Disboutiquer buddies if I know that is where you are from. [/QUOTE]

i did this. but Disboutiquers on the search and did not find you guys. I searches people pages and groups...

 

[snubie]

Callie!!!. That squirt set is amazing! Great job!

 

[snubie]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46334585287

Here is th disboutique facebook page. It is not really used much but you should be able to find people there to friend.


LOVE my ticker!

 

[Piper]

I absolutely LOVE the "What are you thinking--no petti!?!?!" look!

 

[NiniMorris]

Evidently I need to hoop better. (of course my hoop may be in need of replacing) It seems no matter how I hoop, or what stabilizer I use, after the stitching is over...with all those perfect satin stitches lining up perfectly, after I remove the stabilizer it starts to pucker. Not a lot, but enough that it drives me crazy!

I first noticed it on some of our Disney shirts with a lot of detail. After the second washing they really started to pucker. Now it seems that everything is puckering a bit after the final 'grooming' (cutting threads etc). Of course, I mainly do applique, but I had no problems on on the embroidery work towels I did for Christmas gifts.

I only use prewashed fabrics...so that isn't what the problem is. The tension on my machine looks about perfect....I am running out of ideas!

It is a relatively new problem, so I am thinking it is my hoop...or my arthritic hands not being able to hoop as well as I used to. Any other ideas?


(Brother PE770)



Nini

 

[snubie]

Evidently I need to hoop better. (of course my hoop may be in need of replacing) It seems no matter how I hoop, or what stabilizer I use, after the stitching is over...with all those perfect satin stitches lining up perfectly, after I remove the stabilizer it starts to pucker. Not a lot, but enough that it drives me

(Brother PE770)



Nini

Nini, I am wondering you if you are using tear away stabilizer only. You might need to use some cut away stabilizer. They would provide a bit more stabilization especially with detailed designs.

 

[cydswipe]

I have an idea to submit to YCMT. Where should I start? Any tips? I just received an email about their new format. I would love to hear your experience with the ebook writing process!

Thanks!

 

[sheridee32]

Evidently I need to hoop better. (of course my hoop may be in need of replacing) It seems no matter how I hoop, or what stabilizer I use, after the stitching is over...with all those perfect satin stitches lining up perfectly, after I remove the stabilizer it starts to pucker. Not a lot, but enough that it drives me crazy!

I first noticed it on some of our Disney shirts with a lot of detail. After the second washing they really started to pucker. Now it seems that everything is puckering a bit after the final 'grooming' (cutting threads etc). Of course, I mainly do applique, but I had no problems on on the embroidery work towels I did for Christmas gifts.

I only use prewashed fabrics...so that isn't what the problem is. The tension on my machine looks about perfect....I am running out of ideas!

It is a relatively new problem, so I am thinking it is my hoop...or my arthritic hands not being able to hoop as well as I used to. Any other ideas?


(Brother PE770)



Nini

I don't hoop my shirts anymore i use a spray adhisve and have pinned them you don't have the marks and you dont have to worry about slippage it has worked pretty good

 

[cogero]

wow I had 4 pages to get thru. I have been dealing with a sick little boy.

My new dryer is now working so I am going to be washing some fabric.

So glad that Khelsey's family is the next give.

 

[vester]

So I'm new to the world of applique, and I want to do some mickey heads on t-shirts. I'm reading the previous posts and I dont want mine to pucker. What is this I'm reading about cut away stabalizer? Is it better? How does it work....sorry but I'm a newbie sewer and have taught myself everything along the way haha!

Vester

 

[Piper]

I am going to start sewing again. I just signed up for Minnie outfits for all 3 girls on Khelsey's give. Off to Walmart to look for some size 14 jeans to add ruffles to!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Ok I solomnly swear not to flood yall with pictures over the next few months but I am so happy about how this turned out!

I followed Leslie's tute for the twirl skirt I had planned on putting pinky on her shirt but the green spoke to me it needed squirt! This is our first night dinner at the Coral Reef set and going to turtle talk with crush etc.

I was going to show you what it looked like without the petti under and this is what I got lol. Like I said pettis tiaras and dip her in glitter Looks like we will be wearing it with a petti.

And without the toddler

FLOOD AWAY!! Your little girl is darling and that Nemo outfit is perfect...I've been looking for some Nemo inspiration! Thanks!

This is a Vida I made for my dd that she wore as a tunic/dress with leggings. We went in Dec so I made it long enough that she could wear it as a dress, but also with leggings if it was chilly (which it was). She wore it again in Sept. as a sundress, so it got double duty.

I love it!! I truley admire those of you that can do those huge appliques by hand!

Evidently I need to hoop better. (of course my hoop may be in need of replacing) It seems no matter how I hoop, or what stabilizer I use, after the stitching is over...with all those perfect satin stitches lining up perfectly, after I remove the stabilizer it starts to pucker. Not a lot, but enough that it drives me crazy!

I first noticed it on some of our Disney shirts with a lot of detail. After the second washing they really started to pucker. Now it seems that everything is puckering a bit after the final 'grooming' (cutting threads etc). Of course, I mainly do applique, but I had no problems on on the embroidery work towels I did for Christmas gifts.

I only use prewashed fabrics...so that isn't what the problem is. The tension on my machine looks about perfect....I am running out of ideas!

It is a relatively new problem, so I am thinking it is my hoop...or my arthritic hands not being able to hoop as well as I used to. Any other ideas?


(Brother PE770)



Nini

I fight with pucker a lot too! Some say it's stabilizer which is probably somewhat true, but I think sometimes its just a matter of wrong fabric for the design. I never seem to get past some amount of puckering when working on quilters cotton no matter what I seem to do. Especially if its a fill design.

 

[ms_mckenna]

I would love to friend more of you on facebook as well, search for me under Ellen Bennett and then look for the one with extra names in the middle and "Eastman Kodak Company" under my name. Thanks!

I sent you a friend request. I am not searchable over there but I am Callie Cameron if you are friends with any disboutiquers I might be on their friends list.

love the nemo twil dress.....and dd is cute too...sorry didn't quote!!!!

Thank you Try the YCMT CarlaC easy fits they are a great starting point.
Granna4679 I have no clue what ahppened to your post only part of it was there lol but Thank you

OH my goodness!! This is just soooooo cute! I will add this to my list of to-do's too if/when I get to schedule another Disney trip in the near future.

thanks

LOVE it. love it enough to case it. Great job

CASE it away I am happy to be someone's inspiration think that is pretty stinking cool lol.

Callie!!!. That squirt set is amazing! Great job!

Thank you Stacey

I absolutely LOVE the "What are you thinking--no petti!?!?!" look!

wow I had 4 pages to get thru. I have been dealing with a sick little boy.

My new dryer is now working so I am going to be washing some fabric.

So glad that Khelsey's family is the next give.

I hope he is feeling better!!!

So I'm new to the world of applique, and I want to do some mickey heads on t-shirts. I'm reading the previous posts and I dont want mine to pucker. What is this I'm reading about cut away stabalizer? Is it better? How does it work....sorry but I'm a newbie sewer and have taught myself everything along the way haha!

Vester

I use cut away stabilizer. I get it at hobby lobby they have it all on bolts on the same shelf.

FLOOD AWAY!! Your little girl is darling and that Nemo outfit is perfect...I've been looking for some Nemo inspiration! Thanks!

Thank you I am working on the boys tees this weekend. My plan is Brucie Peach and Nemo we will see how it goes

 

[erikawolf2004]

If you go to FB and put in Disboutiquers on the search, there is a FB page. There is a part where everyone listed their name and "also known as" on the site. Mine is Anita Madden Shipman. If you send a friend request, please tell me you are from Disboutiquers as I try not to "friend" anyone that I do not know but will OF COURSE "friend" my Disboutiquer buddies if I know that is where you are from.

I can't find the FB page, can you post a like? I'm Erika Nichol Borman.
Thanks

Never mind-After I posted this I found the post with the link....looking forward to being freinds with you on FB too. You are all such a great group of ladies!

 

[jeniamt]

Really good job but dumb question here...what do you use a Fish Extender on a cruise for?

Not a dumb question at all... on the outside of your stateroom is a metal fish clip that DCL uses to clip messages/mail etc. Although, usually your room steward just puts anything official in your room. But in theory that is what it is for. BUT... Disboarders have gotten creative and ban together for Fish Extender (FE) gift exchanges. You hang your FE to the clip and fellow disers deposit small gifts into the pockets. It was a lot of fun and some people give amazing handmade things. I made Mickey headbands for the girls, glow bracelets with a Jack Sparrow theme for the boys and gave highlighters (with a cut little personal sticker) to the adults. The highlighters were for going through the packet you got each evening that lists the next day's activities. Hope that makes sense.

Here is the whole enchilada! Could have sworn I had a picture of it hanging from the actual FE but I can't seem to find it.

By the way, if anyone had the inclination to make these and sell them... there is quite a market for it. I had a bunch of requests from others to make them but just didn't have the time. Having an embroidery machine would help a lot since it would make doing the names much simpler. Search ebay and you will see them for sale but the market is not yet flooded with makers. Just a thought for those that have an existing business or someone looking to start one!

Ok, I am ready to purchase my Brother 770! I wanted to get some opinions though. On the web there is one for $679 and then a package for $898. The package includes the 15,000 designs grand slam CD, cap hoop and sock hoop. I'm pretty sure I would use the cap and sock hoop, but was really planning on purchasing individual designs on the interet. I had a Janome MC prior to this and that is what I did. I found that most of the package software had designs that I probably wouldn't use. I think I may be answering my own quesiton as I type this! Any opinions are GREATLY appreciated though. Also, any suggestions for additional accessories while I'm making the initial purchase?
I'm so excited to get this to finish the outfits for our upcoming trip and then to be able to do the Big Give!!!

Congrats on your pending purchase! Just wanted to point out, you can do the Big Gives without an embroidery machine. I don't have one and have made a bunch of Disney themed clothing for the Gives. Plus, some don't even sew and participate in the Gives. All sorts of ways to contribute!

Hi ladies, I'm hoping someone can help! I'm working a few different projects right now! I'm having an issue with my zig zag stiches on my appliques unraveling. I had read somewhere that I didn't need to backstick. Then I read on one of the tutorials that I did. So, I have been. But, when I clip the threads it starts to unravel! Help! How do I prevent this! I must be doing something wrong. I'm trying to finish this outfit for my niece for her 1st bday!

Not sure why? I always backstitch and don't seem to have a problem. Maybe its something else.

Has anybody done a vida or Feliz with all those great ruffles as a top with some sort of leggings? Would that even work? It seems like it would look really cute!

DD was 10 in this picture. I made it for our cruise. She plans to take it with us next week but now thinks the ruffled bottom jeans looks babyish. She plans to either wear them with jeggings or black leggings.

Speaking of jeggings... they are the hottest thing since sliced bread around these parts. It is what all the tween girls are talking about. Meanwhile my friend in Florida didn't even know what I was talking about and she has a 12 yo. Just curious if they have hit other parts of the country.

This is a Vida I made for my dd that she wore as a tunic/dress with leggings. We went in Dec so I made it long enough that she could wear it as a dress, but also with leggings if it was chilly (which it was). She wore it again in Sept. as a sundress, so it got double duty.

This is so cute! I made the same applique!! Great minds think alike!

Thank You - It is so far one of my favorites. Then again I keep saying that of all of them.....


Just to let you all know if you don't already - since I recently got an iPhone I have been playing and Joanns has an app. You can keep digital coupons in it and show them to the cashier. SHe basically types in the coupon code and that's it. No more - "darn it, I forgot it at home!" I just used one yesterday with no problem.

Thanks for the info... I am heading to the App store!

So I'm new to the world of applique, and I want to do some mickey heads on t-shirts. I'm reading the previous posts and I dont want mine to pucker. What is this I'm reading about cut away stabalizer? Is it better? How does it work....sorry but I'm a newbie sewer and have taught myself everything along the way haha!

Vester

Did you read HeatherSue's applique tutorial? It is very helpful and how I do my appliques. I use tear-away and sometimes 2 layers (especially if there is a lot of detail, like a princess face). The advantage of doing hand appliques is you can make them as big as you want and use whatever design you fancy.