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

[billwendy]

We're going to have to agree to disagree on that. I downloaded Winzip, but I STILL can't figure out how to unzip the files. (It reminds me of the OLD days when I was getting a masters degree in technical writing in the EARLY days of computers. I just wanted a little fairy to sit on my shoulder and tell me what the hey I was doing wrong.)

I double click on the zipped file and winzip comes up - then I click unzip and the files open up = then I drop them into the folders I make for them.....Im so sorry you are so frustrated!!!

 

[Adi12982]

We're going to have to agree to disagree on that. I downloaded Winzip, but I STILL can't figure out how to unzip the files. (It reminds me of the OLD days when I was getting a masters degree in technical writing in the EARLY days of computers. I just wanted a little fairy to sit on my shoulder and tell me what the hey I was doing wrong.)

If you go where the zipped folder is, right click it. One of the options should be extract all - do that - it should work!

 

[PurpleEars]

This is adorable! The leaves look perfect! I have been working on leaves for EEs dress for a few days off and on. Yours are great!

THis is so cute!
D~

Very nice.

I love how super clean this is yet sends the message very clear, lilo. You are very creative and I love the out of the box thinking.

LOVE IT!!

This turned out so cute!!!

I love the shape of this dress and the leaves look perfect.

Thanks for the positive feedback on the dress. It was fun to try something different as I haven't sewn anything for a child using a Frankenpattern before.

We're going to have to agree to disagree on that. I downloaded Winzip, but I STILL can't figure out how to unzip the files. (It reminds me of the OLD days when I was getting a masters degree in technical writing in the EARLY days of computers. I just wanted a little fairy to sit on my shoulder and tell me what the hey I was doing wrong.)

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I don't have any suggestions. Just a hug.

 

[miprender]

I saw the epic Mickey file on one of the popular aution sites. Can't remember the"code name", but it wasn't Voldemort ;-)

Thanks... I will have to do some searching

We're going to have to agree to disagree on that. I downloaded Winzip, but I STILL can't figure out how to unzip the files. (It reminds me of the OLD days when I was getting a masters degree in technical writing in the EARLY days of computers. I just wanted a little fairy to sit on my shoulder and tell me what the hey I was doing wrong.)

You said you have Vista because mine downloads automatically too.
Are you trying to save it from your email to your computer? If so I click on download all ( and then click on download again because it probably ran a virus scan) then it asks me what I want to do Open or Save. I click Save and browse which file I want to save it on.

HTH

 

[jessica52877]

I'm taking a brave step and joining you guys- I have 2 questions

1) What are some great outfits for a (mature) 7 year old girl? It's difficult to tell ages in pictures. I'm trying to get a vision for what I can make her for our trip.

2) I have a Brother Serger 1034d. I got it as a birthday gift last year and it scared me so I have never made anything with it. I chose that one because it was supposed to be fairly easy. Any tips or words of wisdom to setting it back up and actually using it???

Thanks!

Can't help much with girl either. Sorry.

As far as the serger goes, just take it out and turn it on. That is what I did! I played with the colored thread for a while and then when it was running low I tied off my other thread and threaded it that way (all 4 actually worked). Now usually when I do that it will work about half the time. Don't be scared and you'll have fun.

I'm going to jump on the SMFTPICQACOTA bandwagon! I haven't checked the thread in a couple days and y'all have just carried on without me!

I finally gave me serger a test run the other day, and other than matching wits with the lower looper threading, I love it! What all do you serge in an outfit? Just side seams and bodice/skirt connections? Or maybe it's better to ask what you don't serge? I hope I get quicker at threading it soon!

Going to finish up the last couple shirts for Mallory's give and start DD's customs for our trip...the one we leave for in a week and a half....the one I haven't done anything for!

I serge the waist and hem of things before ironing and sewing and then the seams.

Thanks again to everyone who complimented me on the shirts. I am glad so many of you recognized the Epic Mickey symbol. Truthfully, I wasn't sure what DS was asking for when he first mentioned it. For all those who would like one, it really couldn't be an easier applique. Its just one piece to cut out and sew!

Actually, I have one all ready to be sewn. Cut out with Heat and Bond lite and all. When DS saw it, he said he wanted it bigger. The unused one is about 4x5 inches, maybe a little bigger. If anyone wants it, they are welcome to it... just pm me with your address. I won't have a chance to mail it until we get back but it would be nice if it didn't go to waste.

BTW, my ticker is FREAKN' me out

LOL! I always say the same when I have a ticker!

 

[jeniamt]

Okay, signing out until my return! Keep an eye out for the occasional mobile upload to FB from the World! In case we aren't friends, please feel free to friend me (just mention the dis in the message). PM me and I'll give you my full name so you can find me... does that seem paranoid or what????

 

[woodkins]

I'm taking a brave step and joining you guys- I have 2 questions

1) What are some great outfits for a (mature) 7 year old girl? It's difficult to tell ages in pictures. I'm trying to get a vision for what I can make her for our trip.

2) I have a Brother Serger 1034d. I got it as a birthday gift last year and it scared me so I have never made anything with it. I chose that one because it was supposed to be fairly easy. Any tips or words of wisdom to setting it back up and actually using it???

Thanks!

My dd is 8 and has put her foot down on the custom wearing (I will preface this by saying we live on Long Island, where boutique clothes are very rare & all the girls her age are wearing Abercrombie & Justice). She will wear embroidered/applique tees or tanks with cotton shorts (she doesn't like to wear skirts for going on the rides because on rides like Soarin', RnRC etc it was a pain). On our last trip I did manage to get her to wear a simply sweet style top (empire waist with thigh length skirt) with coordinating shorts underneath.

I think it really depends on the girl and her current style. We will be traveling to WDW in October when Gianna is 9 and she already told me she will be wearing "normal" clothes

I also have the Brother 1034D serger and it was soooo easy to set up and use. You literally just take it out of the box and to thread it I take the easy way & tie the new thread onto the colored thread that comes pre-threaded on it and slowly pull it through the serger (turn the tension really low prior to doing this). Then you pretty much just plug in the pedal and go. I only use my serger for serging seams and rolled hems, but the rolled hems are super easy to do as well. Just jump on into it and give it a shot.

 

[DMGeurts]

These are wonderful!!! I especially love Buzz!! He has been one of Lydia's favorite characters since she was very tiny! Do you mind if I attempt to CASE this in a child's size?

Sure - I'd love to see it in child size!

The came out great and my little DS pointed to the Buzz AG dress and said look Buzz

Thank you & Yay... I am glad that they are all recognizable!

I'm taking a brave step and joining you guys- I have 2 questions

1) What are some great outfits for a (mature) 7 year old girl? It's difficult to tell ages in pictures. I'm trying to get a vision for what I can make her for our trip.

2) I have a Brother Serger 1034d. I got it as a birthday gift last year and it scared me so I have never made anything with it. I chose that one because it was supposed to be fairly easy. Any tips or words of wisdom to setting it back up and actually using it???

Thanks!

I just wanted to say WELCOME!!! I don't have any answers to your questions though... sorry.

Okay, signing out until my return! Keep an eye out for the occasional mobile upload to FB from the World! In case we aren't friends, please feel free to friend me (just mention the dis in the message). PM me and I'll give you my full name so you can find me... does that seem paranoid or what????

Have a great trip!

D~

 

[miprender]

I'm taking a brave step and joining you guys- I have 2 questions

1) What are some great outfits for a (mature) 7 year old girl? It's difficult to tell ages in pictures. I'm trying to get a vision for what I can make her for our trip.

2) I have a Brother Serger 1034d. I got it as a birthday gift last year and it scared me so I have never made anything with it. I chose that one because it was supposed to be fairly easy. Any tips or words of wisdom to setting it back up and actually using it???

Thanks!

I took mine out of the box the other day. Two words of advice my mom said was before you start serging make sure the telescope is all the way up and make sure you put the presser foot down when you start serging.

The only thing that is scaring me is the threading but I might do what Jessica said and tie the old thread to the new thread and pull it through.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I'm taking a brave step and joining you guys- I have 2 questions

1) What are some great outfits for a (mature) 7 year old girl? It's difficult to tell ages in pictures. I'm trying to get a vision for what I can make her for our trip.

2) I have a Brother Serger 1034d. I got it as a birthday gift last year and it scared me so I have never made anything with it. I chose that one because it was supposed to be fairly easy. Any tips or words of wisdom to setting it back up and actually using it???

Thanks!

My dd is 7 but she still loves me to make dresses for her. For this trip I made 2 Feliz dresses, 1 Vida, a simply sweet top with jeans that I appliqued, a simply sweet dress and a patchwork dress. My older dd likes shirts so she is getting a tye dye mickey shirt and a mickey head peace shirt that has been embroidered.
The 1034d is realy not to bad. Like a previous poster said, I tied my white thread to the color threads, turned the tension way done and pulled the threads through. Now, I did have one thread break on my last move and it had to be the one that needs to be threaded first, but the book and the dirctions were simple enough that I was able to rethread the whole thing. Just try! If you have a hard time, Joanns sells the machines...maybe you can take it there and they can help you!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I have another project to share now that another Big Give package has arrived at the destination: a Lilo-inspired dress!

It is an upsized Portrait Peasant, elongated bodice with an A-line dress hem. I digitized the leaf applique after studying pictures of Lilo. The back of the dress looks the same except it has 5 leaves instead of 6 (so I can keep track of which side is which!) The hoop marks seen in the picture came out in the wash, so they are not there when the dress got in the mail.

Now back to working on the next Give!

This is so cute! I love the idea of more leaves to determine which is front and which is back! The only way I can tell on the peasant is the overlapping of stitchses on the collar where I added the elastic in!

 

[T-rox]

1) I am so sorry for all of you in the Northeast. YOu have got to be over all this snow so far.
2) thank you to whoever posted about the Walgreens shirt for $1, i got some this am

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I'm taking a brave step and joining you guys- I have 2 questions

1) What are some great outfits for a (mature) 7 year old girl? It's difficult to tell ages in pictures. I'm trying to get a vision for what I can make her for our trip.


Thanks!

I will agree with everyone...it depends on the kid. My DD11 (12 in April) still wants customs full out crazy when we go to WDW. As for home, I have to dial it back a little. But she loves to still dress up when we hit the World.

Maybe show her some of the pictures in the photobucket account and let her tell you what she likes, it may surprise you!

 

[mommy2mrb]

My DD will be 11 on our first WDW day, she's not into the "costumes" anymore but luckily she still loves her Disney T-shirts!!! she only wore a costume in 2008 to BBB & breakfast at the castle and for the Pirate Princess party...I miss those days...but on the bright side, one less suitcase to pack!!!

 

[vester]

My DD will be 11 on our first WDW day, she's not into the "costumes" anymore but luckily she still loves her Disney T-shirts!!! she only wore a costume in 2008 to BBB & breakfast at the castle and for the Pirate Princess party...I miss those days...but on the bright side, one less suitcase to pack!!!

What ever happened to the Pirate and Princess Party?

 

[snubie]

1) I am so sorry for all of you in the Northeast. YOu have got to be over all this snow so far.
2) thank you to whoever posted about the Walgreens shirt for $1, i got some this am

Why yes, I am done with all this snow. Third snow day on 2 weeks time plus 2 delayed start days. If someone can promise me that my flight next Saturday will take off on time, i will be ok.

 

[tricia]

Love this! You did such a great job on the daisy.

I lost so many of my quotes. I have been trying to catch up for awhile. So please forgive me b/c I can't remember everything but I did want to say, I love, love, LOVE the nemo/squirt outfits! They are great and you are going to get so much attention with those!!!! And boy! you seem to work so fast. Wish I worked that fast!

Tom, yay!!! I am so glad you are posting on here again! I really love your Dumbo dress! What a lucky little girl to receive one of your outfits! I bet you are going to make some amazing stuff with that embroidery machine.

I also have the 770 and I know awhile ago you were all mentioning purchasing other hoop sizes. My DH got me the 4x4 hoop for mine for christmas and I just used it. I think I am going to like having something smaller for doing appliques on jeans and things.

Okay, now I think this is probably a stupid question but I am still going to ask it b/c I just don't know. I am working on my dd's autograph quilt. I almost have all of rows sewn together so the front is almost done. So, for the back part I don't have a piece of fabric big enough. Do I sew the fabric together horizontally or vertically to make it look better? What is the proper way? And once i put the front, "padding", and back together, do I do the "quiliting"/stitching before I put the blanket binding around the edges? Thanks, I know I am probably over thinking it.

I think Nini answered you already, but there is a great tutorial here:

http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2010/04/first-quilt-ever.html

It is start to finish of a quilt, and you already have the big part done, so you can just scroll down to the quilting and binding lessons.

 

[vester]

I think Nini answered you already, but there is a great tutorial here:

http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2010/04/first-quilt-ever.html

It is start to finish of a quilt, and you already have the big part done, so you can just scroll down to the quilting and binding lessons.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THAT TUTORIAL - IT ROCKS!!!!!!!

Vester

 

[tricia]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THAT TUTORIAL - IT ROCKS!!!!!!!

Vester

NO problem. I refer all beginner quilters to this. I still check it out sometimes if I am stuck, or am not sure that what I am doing is working.

 

[T-rox]

short story- was size easy fits pattern should i make if the mom says the boy is a 4t?

long story- my cousins child was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer when he was 2 almost 3. so he spent from age 3 to 4 doing 40 something chemo treatments. they live in MS but travelled back and forth to st judes in memphis constantly. good news, even though the mortality rate for this cancer is absurd, like 70%, my cousins little angel beat the cancer. so my family is sending her family to disney for some happy times, after the hell they went thru last year. we've taken care of everything for her, even gas cards for the drive. i asked her what size her child is in and she said he is a 4t. so i am making him some stuff, shorts and tees. and i was going to err on the side of too big so he can wear the stuff thru the summer at least but im stalled at what size easy fits to make. tia for any advice