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

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard I tried, I always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish I could do that! I guess that is why I have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

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[Eyore4Ever149]

leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard i tried, i always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish i could do that! I guess that is why i have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for mallory's maw big give:

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wow!!!!!!

 

[livndisney]

Leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard I tried, I always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish I could do that! I guess that is why I have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

Front:

Back:

Tom, that is awesome!!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

ok - posted on FB too but - I have Rapunzel digitized for part one of Jocelyn's request for her very special Tangled feliz. She choose Rapunzel instead of sleeping beauty because I have called Jocelyn "Rapunzel" forever because of her hair, which is down to her bum.

up next is Flynn Rider. I may have to change some things around like the boat. That part may be hand appliqued as will the water. I will also do some of the lanterns too. I would love to put some line from the movie on it but not sure what to put because we have only seen it once. Any ideas?

Very cool!

Going to try and be a bit productive today. I want to finish Mallory's Big Give. I only have the headbands left and they are already cut out.

I am washing fabric to try my first pair of Easy Fits. We shall see how far I get with that. I have cut out the patterns for DD and DS may start with DS since he is smaller

Need to find some blank shirts for my Godson. My cousin asked if I could make a Birthday Boy shirt for his 1st Birthday and I have been procrastinating but need to get it done by Wednesday so I can mail it. Thinking I may just run to Carter's and pick up a set of long sleeve onsies since he is in 18 month clothing.

You'll LOVE the easy fit pattern!

Hi, everyone!! It's been awhile since I've posted, and I think catching up is a lost cause!!

Here's my latest, not Disney, but still cute (the skirt is Farbenmix's Falda)

Love that skirt!

LOVESDUMBO-
I love going in May, it's my favorite month to go, I feel it's less humid than Fall or Summer, but warmer than Winter. Rain, if any is an afternoon shower typically, sometimes we go and it's overcast- but pleasant, sometimes we go and it's perfect, last time we went it was the last week, and then a couple days into June and it was still tolerable. I LOVE the Flower and Garden Festival!!!! I have a gazillion photos of all the topiaries at Epcot. We have been in Oct, Aug, May and June and so far May is my fave- I don't want to wear long sleeves or jean on vacay and I like to go when the waterparks are open- but not so hot that I melt at the parks, and May wins hands down!
i also ADORE BWV!!!! I like POR too, but now that we are DVC and have kids, a 1 bd rm or 2 is much more comfortable. and it costs too many points to stay at the non DVC resorts.
We should meet up!

Anyone give me ideas for a BWV themed outfit????

Would love to meet up with you!

The theme for this year's Flower & Garden Fest looks so cool!

How about something carousel for an outfit?

I can now share the items I made for one of the Big Gives since the family has received them (please ignore Mickey and Minnie's feet in the pictures):

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And pillowcases:

Those are great. I'm sure they will be well loved!

Leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard I tried, I always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish I could do that! I guess that is why I have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

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Back:

LOVE that outfit!!! Love all the polka dots. Emma hates polka dots. How can you not love polka dots?

 

[ms_mckenna]

Hi, everyone!! It's been awhile since I've posted, and I think catching up is a lost cause!!

Here's my latest, not Disney, but still cute (the skirt is Farbenmix's Falda)

And she's kept it on all day

Love it Leslie! And love it even more that she loves it.

I use a regular pencil most of the time - usually it washes out after I am done. If not, an eraser will do the trick!


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So sweet I bet she loves it! I love the pillowcases too.

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So precious! She is going to LOVE it!

 

[ellenbenny]

Leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard I tried, I always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish I could do that! I guess that is why I have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

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Back:

That is absolutely amazing, love it!

 

[heatherskiba]

Delurking to introduce myself...

I'm Leah and I am just in awe of all of your creations! I consider myself a crafty girl, but I definitely could take some lessons in creativity from you ladies!

I have been stalking this thread since the 21st installment trying to work up enough creative courage to try some of the stuff I've seen here. I used to be an avid quilter before I had children but now my sewing machine is buried under baby stuff in the basement! I went to JoAnn's the other day and bought tons o' supplies for my first project - a hand-embroidered Mickey head tie t-shirt (I was inspired by the one posted here - hope you don't mind that I CASEd it)...I was able to complete it in a few hours while we sat cooped up in the house during the blizzard on Tuesday/Wednesday. Here's the finished product:

Anyway, just wanted to hop on board, if that's okay. I have already made autograph books, an Epcot passport/Animal Kingdom journal, and a travel journal for my DS5 for our upcoming trip. Pics are in my PTR (in my signature below) if you're interested.

I'd LOVE to get involved in the Big Gives as well...I could contribute autograph books and/or Epcot passports to begin with until I can rekindle my love affair with my sewing machine.

Seeing this made my day!!!! So cute! I think I like the black outline better than the red. Makes it pop!

 

[cogero]

Leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard I tried, I always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish I could do that! I guess that is why I have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

Front:

Back:

Oh wow I am in total awe.

 

[AnnNan]

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!

Glad you are feeling like sewing!

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.

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That is really cute - with the ruffles or jeggings. - I know jeggings are popular with middleschoolers I know in Texas.

Delurking to introduce myself...

I'm Leah and I am just in awe of all of your creations! I consider myself a crafty girl, but I definitely could take some lessons in creativity from you ladies!

I have been stalking this thread since the 21st installment trying to work up enough creative courage to try some of the stuff I've seen here. I used to be an avid quilter before I had children but now my sewing machine is buried under baby stuff in the basement! I went to JoAnn's the other day and bought tons o' supplies for my first project - a hand-embroidered Mickey head tie t-shirt (I was inspired by the one posted here - hope you don't mind that I CASEd it)...I was able to complete it in a few hours while we sat cooped up in the house during the blizzard on Tuesday/Wednesday. Here's the finished product:

Anyway, just wanted to hop on board, if that's okay. I have already made autograph books, an Epcot passport/Animal Kingdom journal, and a travel journal for my DS5 for our upcoming trip. Pics are in my PTR (in my signature below) if you're interested.

I'd LOVE to get involved in the Big Gives as well...I could contribute autograph books and/or Epcot passports to begin with until I can rekindle my love affair with my sewing machine.

You should probably go ahead and rekindle that love affair! You'll do it eventually!

 

[2cutekidz]

I love this! I am a huge fan of the Saga, but she looks so young to know about Twilight- she has that sweet baby face- boy she's growing up! Wasn't just last year she had that sweet Hungry Caterpiller outfit on!

Thanks everyone!! Emily's only 8, and hasn't read the books or seen the movies (mean mom won't let her ) But she knows that she is Team Edward, thanks to all the posters, tees, notebooks, etc. that she hs seen in the stores And she thinks RP is cute

Leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard I tried, I always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish I could do that! I guess that is why I have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

Front:

Back:

Thanks so much Tom!! This is Gorgeous!! I love the fun bright colors, Mallory is going to love it! Job well done!

 

[heatherskiba]

Ok, the Brother 770 came in!!! I want to play, but need some assistance. I saw heathersue'stutorial for hand applique, but does anyone know where I could find a tutorial for machine applique? Specifically for the 770? There is one directions page in the manual for applique, but it's not real clear. Any help is appreciated.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi, everyone!! It's been awhile since I've posted, and I think catching up is a lost cause!!

Here's my latest, not Disney, but still cute (the skirt is Farbenmix's Falda)

And she's kept it on all day

Beautiful as usual! And I currently in the process of making a double layer twirl skirt for my dd. It won't get done for awhile though -- I work Mon and Tues and won't get to the fabric store for coordinating bias tape until Wed at the earliest (providing I don't have jury duty!).

II can now share the items I made for one of the Big Gives since the family has received them (please ignore Mickey and Minnie's feet in the pictures):

Front:

Back:

And pillowcases:

What a nice set! Those kids are going to love the outfits and the pillow cases.

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

Front:

Back:

Amazing! The detail you put into your outfits is awesome. I'm so glad you participated in Mallory's Big Give since half the outfits Madeline posted pics of were made by you! I love the bright colors too and the ribbon on the pants.

 

[aboveH20]

I can now share the items I made for one of the Big Gives since the family has received them (please ignore Mickey and Minnie's feet in the pictures):

And pillowcases:

Absolutely beautiful. How wonderful that you share your gift of sewing with others.

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

Ditto what everyone else said.

 

[ellenbenny]

Ok, the Brother 770 came in!!! I want to play, but need some assistance. I saw heathersue'stutorial for hand applique, but does anyone know where I could find a tutorial for machine applique? Specifically for the 770? There is one directions page in the manual for applique, but it's not real clear. Any help is appreciated.

There are a bunch of embroidery tips on swak embroidery website... The applique tutorial is at the bottom:
http://www.swakembroidery.com/swak-101.htm

and here is another tutorial:
http://www.designsbyjuju.com/applique.aspx

 

[RMAMom]

sorry, this is not the greatest pic, but I promise to get a cute one when she wears it at Disney World this MAY!!!

is this better?

Thats adorable!

Well.... This is un-Disney related but I made this shirt for my daughter to wear at the rehearsal for my best friend's (Miami) wedding!! (We will be at the wedding the week before Disney!!) She is the flower girl


What do you guys think? I am thinking to make a skirt with flowers and some tule underneath, any idea's for a skirt???

Cute! Can't wait to see the skirt.

ok - posted on FB too but - I have Rapunzel digitized for part one of Jocelyn's request for her very special Tangled feliz. She choose Rapunzel instead of sleeping beauty because I have called Jocelyn "Rapunzel" forever because of her hair, which is down to her bum.

up next is Flynn Rider. I may have to change some things around like the boat. That part may be hand appliqued as will the water. I will also do some of the lanterns too. I would love to put some line from the movie on it but not sure what to put because we have only seen it once. Any ideas?

This is sooo beautiful and I would be thrilled if you would consider selling it!

Oh SUCH CUTENESS!~!!!!!

Hey everyone - what exactly do you use to mark your fabric - tshirts etc - I was looking at a cool chalk pen from Joann's, but I read the reviews and it people said it didn't wash out!!!! I'd love something that just brushed off, but ???


Thanks!!

I took a quilting class and the instructor said that she always uses a sliver of bar soap to mark her quilts. She said it works great and makes the quilt smell good. I have tried it once or twice and shes right, it works great on darker fabrics. The next time you have a very slim small piece of bar soap, put it in your sewing area.

Hi, everyone!! It's been awhile since I've posted, and I think catching up is a lost cause!!

Here's my latest, not Disney, but still cute (the skirt is Farbenmix's Falda)

And she's kept it on all day

Very cute, your DD is getting so big! I really like the fabric you used for the skirt.

I use a regular pencil most of the time - usually it washes out after I am done. If not, an eraser will do the trick!



Beautiful!

AboveH2O - congrats on your new toys!!

I can now share the items I made for one of the Big Gives since the family has received them (please ignore Mickey and Minnie's feet in the pictures):

Front:

Back:

And pillowcases:

So cute! I have that Mickey fabric and I love the pillow cases.

Leslie, that outfit is amazing! What you can do with hand appliques! No matter how hard I tried, I always messed up when it came to the final details like the face! I wish I could do that! I guess that is why I have an embroidery machine now!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

Front:

Back:

I think you have out done yourself Tom!

 

[heatherskiba]

There are a bunch of embroidery tips on swak embroidery website... The applique tutorial is at the bottom:
http://www.swakembroidery.com/swak-101.htm

and here is another tutorial:
http://www.designsbyjuju.com/applique.aspx

Thanks so much! I'm going to check them out. I just played and think I may have it figured out. I was confused because this machine does it differently than the Memory Craft. Or on second thought, maybe there is just two ways of doing it. I guess if you are appliqueing something simple like a single initial, you can stitch the first line as a guide on the shirt or whatever you are putting the design on, put the fabric in place, stitch it down, cut out, then embroider around the outside--OR--place the fabric in the hoop, stitch the first line, remove from hoop, cut out, stitch second line as a guide, place fabric in place with spray and then embroider. Does that make sense to anyone?????
But if you are doing a detailed disney design, then you would have to hoop the shirt or whatever you are putting the design on and then cut out piece by piece as you add different layers. I also read this is easier with applique scissors. Is this accurate? and if so, any suggestions on what type?

 

[froggy33]

Ok, the Brother 770 came in!!! I want to play, but need some assistance. I saw heathersue'stutorial for hand applique, but does anyone know where I could find a tutorial for machine applique? Specifically for the 770? There is one directions page in the manual for applique, but it's not real clear. Any help is appreciated.

Congratulations!! I LOVE my 770, as many of us do. I use a lot of Heathers designs, and got so into it, that I started digitizing my own too!

This tutorial will help a lot: http://www.swakembroidery.com/swak-101-multi-appliquetutorial.htm

And I'll give you a quick step-by-step so you can get started!

First of all when you purchase a design, you will receive it in PES format. You have to put this on a usb to get it on the machine, then open it up. You can, of course only do 4x4 and 5x7 on the 770.
Once the design is open you can adjust the size/orientation/tension on the screen. Or just start embroidering!

I know Heather, myself, and many others do it this way:
Placement stitch. This is just a running stitch to tell you where to place the fabric. I iron my fabric really well and then put just a bit of spray adhesive on back and place it on my main fabric over the running stitch.
Tackdown stitch. This is a wide zig zag that tacksdown the applique fabric. After this you will cut as close as you can around the outside.
Then you will repeat this for each applique fabric.

Now, on Heathers (and my) designs, the colors alternate for these stitches. That's because we have to tell the program this so the machine will stop. You DO NOT have to change the color. I usually just pick a light color and use it for all these stitches, and then change for the satin/embroidery stitches.

So the last stitches are the satin and the embroidery. The machine will stop when you need to change and there will be a jpeg file that will tell you what colors you can use. There will be jump stitches you'll have to cut. Then you'll be done and can iron it all out nicely!

Hope that helps! I think the toughest part is hooping, as many others will tell you. I actually hoop stabilizer and then spray adhesive the fabric on top of this and use a loose running stitch I got on swak embroidery for free to keep my fabric in place.

Okay enough typing. Good luck!!!

 

[DisneyKings]

WHEW! I'm finally caught up. I was waaaay behind. There have been a ton of cute outfits! I lost some quotes.

No answer yet - but maybe no one has one????lol Im so tempted though!!!

I have the repositionable hoop, but have never used it. I bought the 4 hoop combo when I first got my machine. I don't put names on my things b/c I don't want everyone knowing their names & b/c I like to get the most & hand them down to my youngest!

A couple of pics of the outfit for Mallory's MAW Big give:

Front:

Back:

Man! This is AWESOME!!!!

 

[ellenbenny]

Thanks so much! I'm going to check them out. I just played and think I may have it figured out. I was confused because this machine does it differently than the Memory Craft. Or on second thought, maybe there is just two ways of doing it. I guess if you are appliqueing something simple like a single initial, you can stitch the first line as a guide on the shirt or whatever you are putting the design on, put the fabric in place, stitch it down, cut out, then embroider around the outside--OR--place the fabric in the hoop, stitch the first line, remove from hoop, cut out, stitch second line as a guide, place fabric in place with spray and then embroider. Does that make sense to anyone?????
But if you are doing a detailed disney design, then you would have to hoop the shirt or whatever you are putting the design on and then cut out piece by piece as you add different layers. I also read this is easier with applique scissors. Is this accurate? and if so, any suggestions on what type?

I will share my experience with scissors.

The ones I use are these:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Se...sors/Detail-Scissors/Curved-Detail-Scissors-4

I tried these because they are labelled as applique scissors, but I find that I much prefer the small curved fiskars for cutting around each fabric after it is tacked down, I had trouble getting used to using these and now they just sit on the shelf:
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat3194&PRODID=prd5522

I think froggy33 answered your other questions, but feel free to ask for more help if needed.

 

[cogero]

I will share my experience with scissors.

The ones I use are these:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Se...sors/Detail-Scissors/Curved-Detail-Scissors-4

I tried these because they are labelled as applique scissors, but I find that I much prefer the small curved fiskars for cutting around each fabric after it is tacked down, I had trouble getting used to using these and now they just sit on the shelf:
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat3194&PRODID=prd5522

I think froggy33 answered your other questions, but feel free to ask for more help if needed.

Ha Ha Ha.... I use those fiskar scissors more than the applique scissors they fit much better in my hands.