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

[1308Miles]

My sister and her family are going to Disney next week so I did some shirts for the kids.

For Anna

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For Jenny

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The back of the girls Cutie shirts

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For Tony.

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And just for fun I made a couple of placemats for my Mom. Any DIY Dish fans out there?

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LOVE them! I think I'm going to ask DH for an embroidery machine for my birthday for no other reason but to make cute shirts for Disney (as if that wan't a good enough reason!)

TMTQ here...Just wanted to stop by, say hello, and post a pic of my afternoon project:

So much easier than I thought! I may even attempt a Simply Sweet tonight!

 

[aboveH20]

What os is your computer running? Mine unzips automatically. No problems. I just click on the top where it says unzip all files and tell it where I want to save it...then copy and paste on my thumb drive.

Nini

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!!!

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

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

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

I have Vista & I do not use Winzip at all. Here is what I do.
-Go to where you have the file saved.
-When you see the zipped file on your computer (ie: if it is in your My Documents folder) Right click onto the zipped folder with the mouse. You should get an window with a few options, choose the option saying Extract All.
-A new window will pop up and you will essentially save the file again, this time you are saving it unzipped. After you do this you then go to where you saved the unizipped file & then you can copy and paste the file onto your thumb drive or memory stick.

I feel you pain...I always have trouble too, and I've been doing this for over a year now. I've got the free version, and it seems like I never do it the same way twice. Not to mention the fact that I never saved them to a single embroidery folder until recently, so they're all over the place. I can't even help you figure out how to do it, even though I've got the same operating system as you. I do remember having to right click, getting the option to extract...and I always choose "extract to here" It's the only way I can find the file after I unzip it...then I send it to my embroidery folder. Also, when you get the files, sometimes all the formats are zipped in there too, so you have to find and move only the PES file and ignore the rest because your machine doesn't use those.

This is how my husband taught me to do it (he is a techie)
It took a bit of doing it before I really started feel comfortable with the process.
I dont know many you have zipped, but if it's say an order of 3 designs that the digitizer zipped to email you could ask if it's possible for her to resend them one at a time- dont know if you have a file size limit or if that would work.
the extract all works great for me.

You don't need winzip if you have Vista or Windows 7. Just right click on the zip file and click extract and watch where it is going to extract it too. http://www.ehow.com/how_4925061_unzip-file-vista.html
here is a link to help you too! Google is your friend.
Don't click on all those ads on that site. You don't need a program to open the file.

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I'm sorry you're having so many problems! You can always e-mail me if you need help! I don't get to check the Disboards very often anymore. So, you're having problems unzipping the files and not just problems getting your machine to read the memory card with the designs? If it's a problem with getting the machine to recognize them, I have some ideas.

The above is how I unzip my files too, on both DH's laptop with Vista and my laptop with Windows 7.

Above H20 - I'm going to send you a pm.

Thank you to all. I FINALLY got it. I figured I'd get it eventually, but the help here is what did it. Operator lack of experience was the main problem. (I know where the icon with the guy smashing the computer is, where's the icon of the guy smashing his own head. That's the one I need.) My first Heathersue design .

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Showing off a bit...this is what I made today...not clothes for me or the kids, clothes for my new toy! Now I can read Disboards in the living room while DH is watching a football game I don't care about, and he won't call me antisocial for hiding out on the computer.

The outside...

And the surprise inside, my new toy!!!

I originally found it when looking for an iPad case on , but decided if it existed as a handmade item, there must be a pattern out there someplace. YCMT had it, of course! I might still purchase something a little more heavy duty, this one doesn't seem to offer as much protection as I had hoped. I borrowed an iPad last weekend from a friend to see if I liked it before buying, and the leather cover she had seemed more durable.

 

[snubie]

And the surprise inside, my new toy!!!

I originally found it when looking for an iPad case on , but decided if it existed as a handmade item, there must be a pattern out there someplace. YCMT had it, of course! I might still purchase something a little more heavy duty, this one doesn't seem to offer as much protection as I had hoped. I borrowed an iPad last weekend from a friend to see if I liked it before buying, and the leather cover she had seemed more durable.[/COLOR][/FONT]

enjoy your toy! I love my iPad. Great case.

 

[teresajoy]

Teresa...sent you a PM...

Nini

Thank you!!!

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 have an 8, going on 8 year old, and she still loves ruffles and frills and dressing up. My 12, going on 12 year old, isn't as much into a lot of ruffles, but she likes to dress up at the parks. Her favorite park outfit is her Drizella dress. So, like others have said, just look through the Photobucket account with your daughter and she what she likes.

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

D~

Thank you!!!! I showed the dress to Lyddie, and she LOVED it!!!

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.

Your flight will not be delayed, you will arrive to Florida on time (if not a little early) and your return home will be uneventful.

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

How wonderful that he has beat this!!! You probably know that this is what the the little Wish Boy, Bryce had. Has your cousin thought of requesting a Wish trip? It sounds like they really deserve it.

I think it is really wonderful that you are helping them out like this. I wish I could help you on the sizing. I do have some garment size charts in the bookmarks, they might help you.

My daughter is a 4T and the size 4's fit her great! The easy fits are very forgiving... maybe just make the elastic a little looser so they can grow with him. It is the length that always get me...mine always turn out to be capri's even when I don't want them too, but I just pretend that was the plan the whole time! The other night, my hubbie said hey are those pajama pants a little short on our daughter and I said, "Oh, no honey those are capri length pajama pants!"

Reading all the posts about your DDs getting too old for customs makes me sad! Luckily the DD7 is still OK with it for the March trip. Wondering how many more times I'll get to do it....

You never know, it could be awhile!

This has probably been answered, but I didn't see the answer anywhere... What pattern is good for a bodice like this? I have to make one for our February trip and not sure which direction to go.

Anyone have tips on the sheer sleeves? Just the thought of that fabric scares me!

Lydia keeps insisting that if I make her one, it will need the long sleeves. I'm trying to talk her out of that though! But, what I figured I would do was use the chiffon that doesn't ravel. Tricot? Chiffon, the stretchy stuff anyway! And use that. I can't wait to see yours when it's done!

I'm leaving for Disney next Saturday!!!

I haven't finished a single outfit for the kids.
But, we'll have fun regardless!

I can't wait!!

You will have fun, but I will miss you!

I hope everyone going to the meet has an awesome time!! Please take lots of pictures for us!!!

I second that! Have fun everyone!

My sister and her family are going to Disney next week so I did some shirts for the kids.

For Anna

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For Jenny

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The back of the girls Cutie shirts

[/IMG]

For Tony.

[/IMG]

And just for fun I made a couple of placemats for my Mom. Any DIY Dish fans out there?

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I love the shirts!!! They are so cute, and what a cute idea to put the heart on the back!!! The placemats look adorable too!

LOVE them! I think I'm going to ask DH for an embroidery machine for my birthday for no other reason but to make cute shirts for Disney (as if that wan't a good enough reason!)

TMTQ here...Just wanted to stop by, say hello, and post a pic of my afternoon project:

So much easier than I thought! I may even attempt a Simply Sweet tonight!

They look great!!! Are you making the SS as a top to match these?

Showing off a bit...this is what I made today...not clothes for me or the kids, clothes for my new toy! Now I can read Disboards in the living room while DH is watching a football game I don't care about, and he won't call me antisocial for hiding out on the computer.

The outside...

And the surprise inside, my new toy!!!

I originally found it when looking for an iPad case on , but decided if it existed as a handmade item, there must be a pattern out there someplace. YCMT had it, of course! I might still purchase something a little more heavy duty, this one doesn't seem to offer as much protection as I had hoped. I borrowed an iPad last weekend from a friend to see if I liked it before buying, and the leather cover she had seemed more durable.

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice!!!!! The case and he Ipad!!

 

[teresajoy]

OOOOH!!!! I almost forgot!!! Arminda's friend who is our next door neighbor, is going on her first trip to Disney next month!!! I'm so excited for her. She's been hoping to go for the last few years. Anyway, she has asked me to make her a few custom outfits for the trip. She wants the ruffley Animal Kingdom dress I make "WITH the ruffles!" a Minnie Dot dress and a Drizella dress. She is 13 years old and wants to dress up at Disney, AND wear ruffles! I'm excited.

Now, I just need to convince them that it could be cold in Florida the middle of February!

 

[woodkins]

Thanks! How long is the code good for? Do you know?

I have no idea, I saw the code on a coupon blog and it didn't have an expiration date. I'm hoping it is good for a while!

 

[teresajoy]

I have no idea, I saw the code on a coupon blog and it didn't have an expiration date. I'm hoping it is good for a while!

I enjoyed your book!

 

[ItsArmaya]

Are we the only family with the "Disney Rule" when it comes to clothing? My kids will wear all kinds of crazy things on vacation because they know it's our "family thing" to go wild- where else in the world can you get away with being crazy and indulging your inner child?

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Are we the only family with the "Disney Rule" when it comes to clothing? My kids will wear all kinds of crazy things on vacation because they know it's our "family thing" to go wild- where else in the world can you get away with being crazy and indulging your inner child?

Good grief! I thought you were a new person at first. DUH! Thank goodness for your siggy LOL!

I finished the 3rd yellow dragonfly dress-I posted Hannah's. But with pink ribbon and Pooh, and the second is like Hannah's but with different ribbon and tie straps, no character.

I have now started on a new sundress with a new pattern from Kari Mecca. Megan selected Hello Kitty Valentine fabric- so that's what I'm bound to finish.
I went to my sewing class today and the quilt shop had the whole line of Cat In the Hat, so I had to pick up enough for a dress and then some cool tropical fish fabric (I was thinking it would work nicely for Epcot's Aquarium and Nemo rides) AND I still have a half finished Nemo/Dory dress.

 

[cogero]

Showing off a bit...this is what I made today...not clothes for me or the kids, clothes for my new toy! Now I can read Disboards in the living room while DH is watching a football game I don't care about, and he won't call me antisocial for hiding out on the computer.

The outside...

And the surprise inside, my new toy!!!

I originally found it when looking for an iPad case on , but decided if it existed as a handmade item, there must be a pattern out there someplace. YCMT had it, of course! I might still purchase something a little more heavy duty, this one doesn't seem to offer as much protection as I had hoped. I borrowed an iPad last weekend from a friend to see if I liked it before buying, and the leather cover she had seemed more durable.

I simply love this. I may need to try it

 

[billwendy]

Hey Guys, I was just talking to Khelseys mom - they want a dinner reservation at Askerhus, but dont have the money right now so they arent making the reservation - do you have to put money down on a ressie? I havent made any for a while, but didnt think you did....They want it for March 6th which is the first Sunday of the Garden Festival - do you think they'll be able to get in??????

THanks so much, Wendy

 

[ms_mckenna]

And just for fun I made a couple of placemats for my Mom. Any DIY Dish fans out there?

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Everything looks great but the dish towels are really cool! I have never thought of making those. Very cool!

LOVE them! I think I'm going to ask DH for an embroidery machine for my birthday for no other reason but to make cute shirts for Disney (as if that wan't a good enough reason!)

TMTQ here...Just wanted to stop by, say hello, and post a pic of my afternoon project:

So much easier than I thought! I may even attempt a Simply Sweet tonight!

I think tht is a great idea! Love the pants! I did simply sweet for the first time today. Just a top though made it longer and added ruffles. It was not as bad as I was thinking lol. I did the Jumper Bodice, with Ruffled Elastic Straps. Took me a minute to figure out what I was doing but only because I was deviating from the actual pattern. It really isn't bad and this is coming from someone who sewed their first pair of easy fits just a few months ago.

Showing off a bit...this is what I made today...not clothes for me or the kids, clothes for my new toy! Now I can read Disboards in the living room while DH is watching a football game I don't care about, and he won't call me antisocial for hiding out on the computer.

The outside...

Cool!

OOOOH!!!! I almost forgot!!! Arminda's friend who is our next door neighbor, is going on her first trip to Disney next month!!! I'm so excited for her. She's been hoping to go for the last few years. Anyway, she has asked me to make her a few custom outfits for the trip. She wants the ruffley Animal Kingdom dress I make "WITH the ruffles!" a Minnie Dot dress and a Drizella dress. She is 13 years old and wants to dress up at Disney, AND wear ruffles! I'm excited.

Now, I just need to convince them that it could be cold in Florida the middle of February!

Ya for first Disney trips! Teresa try googling average weather for Orlando in Feb just so they can see. It can get chilly especially at night.

Hey Guys, I was just talking to Khelseys mom - they want a dinner reservation at Askerhus, but dont have the money right now so they arent making the reservation - do you have to put money down on a ressie? I havent made any for a while, but didnt think you did....They want it for March 6th which is the first Sunday of the Garden Festival - do you think they'll be able to get in??????

THanks so much, Wendy

No idea if they will be able to get in or not. I have found it fairly easy this trip to score Akerhus ressies for a party of 8 but we are not going till June. You do have to pay upfront credit card or disney gift card if you are not on the dining plan in order to book. :-(

 

[ms_mckenna]

Hey Guys, I was just talking to Khelseys mom - they want a dinner reservation at Askerhus, but dont have the money right now so they arent making the reservation - do you have to put money down on a ressie? I havent made any for a while, but didnt think you did....They want it for March 6th which is the first Sunday of the Garden Festival - do you think they'll be able to get in??????

THanks so much, Wendy

Wendy if it matters Breakfast would be about 30 cheaper than dinner would be...

 

[mom2rtk]

Hey Guys, I was just talking to Khelseys mom - they want a dinner reservation at Askerhus, but dont have the money right now so they arent making the reservation - do you have to put money down on a ressie? I havent made any for a while, but didnt think you did....They want it for March 6th which is the first Sunday of the Garden Festival - do you think they'll be able to get in??????

THanks so much, Wendy

Unless it's changed just recently.......

CRT is payment in full unless you have the dining plan.

Akershus is just a CC guarantee.

Have fun!

 

[billwendy]

Unless it's changed just recently.......

CRT is payment in full unless you have the dining plan.

Akershus is just a CC guarantee.

Have fun!

Mom is gonna think Im crazy - I emailed her both things - lol - anyone book it recently and know for sure????? lol

 

[ms_mckenna]

Unless it's changed just recently.......

CRT is payment in full unless you have the dining plan.

Akershus is just a CC guarantee.

Have fun!

Oh you know she is completely right lol. I should sleep more. I went back and looked and I made a ressie before I booked so she is most def right

 

[cogero]

Yep Akerhaus is a credit card guarantee. We were just there at the end of December.

CRT is payment in full unless on the dining plan

 

[cogero]

okay here is what I did today

This is the onsie that gave me fits. DH and DD say it is fine.

and my cousin asked me to make a birthday boy shirt for my godson's first birthday.

Tomorrow I want to finish the dump truck shirt and I will be done and can mail it out.

 

[effervescent]

There are no built in tack down stitches...but here are some free ones that I sometimes use...


http://www.swakembroidery.com/info/free/SWAK_FREE_ame_freebastingstitches.htm


Nini

Thank you for sharing! I'm going to try that method with our family tshirts.

My sister and her family are going to Disney next week so I did some shirts for the kids.

For Anna

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Everything is cute! I adore the Marie shirt.

LOVE them! I think I'm going to ask DH for an embroidery machine for my birthday for no other reason but to make cute shirts for Disney (as if that wan't a good enough reason!)

TMTQ here...Just wanted to stop by, say hello, and post a pic of my afternoon project:

So much easier than I thought! I may even attempt a Simply Sweet tonight!

I got my embroidery machine for the sole purpose of doing Disney shirts. DH realized that me buying shirts at $20-$30 a pop would add up really quick!

Love your afternoon project - I just love ruffle jeans. I did a pair for DD for our Christmas trip with yellow fringe and the little booger managed to tear up the fringe the second time she wore them. I wish you better luck with yours....lol!

Thank you to all. I FINALLY got it. I figured I'd get it eventually, but the help here is what did it. Operator lack of experience was the main problem. (I know where the icon with the guy smashing the computer is, where's the icon of the guy smashing his own head. That's the one I need.) My first Heathersue design .

Showing off a bit...this is what I made today...not clothes for me or the kids, clothes for my new toy! Now I can read Disboards in the living room while DH is watching a football game I don't care about, and he won't call me antisocial for hiding out on the computer.

The outside...

And the surprise inside, my new toy!!!

I originally found it when looking for an iPad case on , but decided if it existed as a handmade item, there must be a pattern out there someplace. YCMT had it, of course! I might still purchase something a little more heavy duty, this one doesn't seem to offer as much protection as I had hoped. I borrowed an iPad last weekend from a friend to see if I liked it before buying, and the leather cover she had seemed more durable.

Love it, both the toy and the cover!

Are we the only family with the "Disney Rule" when it comes to clothing? My kids will wear all kinds of crazy things on vacation because they know it's our "family thing" to go wild- where else in the world can you get away with being crazy and indulging your inner child?

Well my kids tend to dress crazy at all times, but I know DH and I will wear crazier things than normal when we're at Disney!

Hey Guys, I was just talking to Khelseys mom - they want a dinner reservation at Askerhus, but dont have the money right now so they arent making the reservation - do you have to put money down on a ressie? I havent made any for a while, but didnt think you did....They want it for March 6th which is the first Sunday of the Garden Festival - do you think they'll be able to get in??????

THanks so much, Wendy

CC guarantee. Of course the year we booked it, it was the only ressie we canceled! But it was for a good cause - a walk up at CRT! But anyway, they shouldn't have to pay the entire thing up front, just provide a CC number.

okay here is what I did today

and my cousin asked me to make a birthday boy shirt for my godson's first birthday.

Tomorrow I want to finish the dump truck shirt and I will be done and can mail it out.

Love them all, but I really like the birthday boy one.


I didn't get nearly as much accomplished last night as I had hoped. Okay, really I got nothing accomplished. I slept in and then the kids wanted me to come with them and DH on their errand run, so that effectively took up all available time before work. I have to get something done today, I'm running out of time!