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

[2girlsmommy]

I would say do the Portrait Peasant first...your neckline and sleeves will "ruffle" from the elastic casing and if you do a bottom ruffle it will be good practice for the amount of gathering and ruffling on the stripwork jumper (I just finished my first one last night--and I did the double ruffle at the bottom). I don't have a ruffler foot and I always just do the gathering threads because I like the control I have over them doing it by hand. I've only had threads break on me twice and it was my own fault for trying to pull too quickly. I found that if I gather and slide the ruffles down to the midway point as I go on one side and then switch to the other, I can get them pretty even. I gather it up tight first and then adjust outwards to line up my seams.

Good luck to you!!

You can start with either and just not put ruffles on them yet until you are more comfortable ruffling. Both patterns are great and really easy,just follow the steps and Carla will walk you through it.

As for ruffling, it really it not that hard but it can be time consuming. You can do it.

Both are pretty simple. I know you won't have trouble with either. There are lots of ways to ruffle but my favorite is the dental floss method. If you look on the first page of the thread Teresa has a link to a tutorial I did using dental floss!

Thanks everyone...I think I'm going to tackle the Portrait Peasant and then maybe try the simply sweet. I bought a combo pack that had 3 in it and the ones I mentioned were the ones that came together...maybe I'll have to get the the other combo pack from Carla C and then I will be set for a while!
On a side note, my Grandmother made all of my clothes until I was a bratty 8 year old who wouldn't wear them anymore because I thought they weren't cool! She died when I was 16 , but I know she is sooo proud that I'm sewing for my girls! But, I think she is just shaking her head at how I'm getting my patterns. She was literally terrified of computers and never used one! Thanks for all of your inspiration and encouragement, oh and Jennie--I'm a proud navy wife, too!

Erica

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I know you weren't really asking but its 43!!!!!!! Good luck!

I do need to know and to stay out of denial.

 

[GrammaBelle]

My son is getting married in March and I want to get my new DIL a serger for their wedding gift. They will be living in Tucson, and I'd like to make sure she has support and lessons if she needs it, so I was thinking I'd get it from somewhere local to them. Any suggestions?

 

[dancer_mom]

I remember there was someone on here that did their applique details with fabric pens or fabric paint. I am doing a quiet book and wanted to use pens and or paint for face details and drawing scenery. What is the best brand -or which kinds do you guys like that do a good job and don't bleed? THANKS for any help.

 

[ms_mckenna]

Thanks everyone. The Christmas dress is the one I got the most comments one.

The crown is fabric, part of the line that goes with the Eiffel tower print by Micheal miller.
http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabr...ing-fabrics-michael-miller-rouge-et-noir.aspx

Ah ok I have a skirt with the white version of the fabric ... was praying it was ribbon so I could use it for bows lol.

Thanks! It is the Twirl Scallopini by CarlaC. The top is a Portrait Peasant.

thanks I will be buying the skirt soon then

24 hours until we leave for the airport...and I am at work until at least 3.

I have 4 more appliques to do for Claire's dress for CRT, 2 criss-cross halters to sew, 2 round neck tops to sew, Claire's dress (simply sweet) to sew, 3 dresses to sew bias tape to, a skirt and a top to take in (Molly is apparently tinier than I thought) and 10 T-shirts to applique.

Of the T-shirts, I feel like I HAVE to get 5 of them done...the rest would be icing on the cake.

Plus I have to finish the autograph books, although Claire is old enough I can put her on Cricut duty tonight and I can tie the ribbons on the binding at the airport.

And I still have to finish packing! LUckily I have an awesome DH who has been helping me pile things on top of the suitcase all week.

Something tells me I'm not getting any sleep tonight! That's okay though because I'll be at Disney tomorrow!!!!!

I hope you have an awesome trip and a good first nights sleep at Disney

This is what I made for my daughter last Christmas. It's an A-line top with a modified shoulder and my take on LisaZoe's Zoe skirt.

Adorable!

The sewing machine arrived from Amazon.com today. I'm afraid to open it, LOL! Is there a "this works great with the Brother CS6000i machine" thread or blog or something? I did check the bookmarks but nothing jumped out at me. Mama has some shopping to do and our nearest fabric store (Hancock's) is 70 miles away. Yep, no supplies at all*, I'm starting FRESH!

What would YOU buy?


*okay, I do have a few of Carla C's patterns.

I have that machine and love it. I agree good thread!

The are adorable

I also made this, to resemble Belles Christmas dress

I love this if we ever go to Disney in Dec we will have to give it a try.

ok, I wouldnt normally ask, but if you all could throw a prayer my way...it has NOT been a good day! first my mom falls and they think she may have a fractured hip and now I am getting ready to leave work and I have a very flat tire w/no spare in the trunk...then I called my son to help me with it and he apparently is deciding to be a jerk and gripe at me about not having a spare tire! ugh!!! so my daughter is going to pick me up and take me home...hope the rest of the night gets better!

Saying prayers

I have seen some advertised on a craft site and I didn't really realize it was possible. Has anyone ever just ironed on the appliques instead of ironing and sewing? If it works, I might do a few last minute Mickey Head cut outs this weekend. Anyone have any advice?

I did that with our mickey heads from our last trip they just did not hold up in the dryer. I outlined them with slick paint.

Thanks everyone for your compliment on the quilt! I am blushing as I read them! (I hope I got all of them on the multi-quote).

In terms of the specifics of the signatures - I didn't go the "bring fabric for characters to sign" route because I don't want to bring a kitchen sick into the parks. I used a 6x9 binder with heavy white paper to collect signatures. I picked through them when I got home to get the best ones for the quilt. I then scanned, resized, digitized, and embroidered them (I have a SE-270D). The Mickey heads were based on a cookie cutter that I bought a few trips back (again, the design was digitized because I wasn’t sure if I would be up for doing those “by hand”).

The quilt top was placed on a queen sized bed when I took the picture. I am sure I will be wishing for a long-arm machine when I start quilting!

I will send positive sewing vibes to the ones who are trying to finish sewing for their trips!

Very cool! I hope I cna figure out digitizing when the time comes!

And because I feel like posting a new picture, here is Special Agent Oso.

Copied from facebook so it won't shrink. Sorry.

I am procrastinating right now, as usual. I did make me a cub scout shirt tonight. I was going to write Wolf Mom on it but then thought it didn't quite sound right, so now it just says Wolf. Hope people get it. I'll mainly wear it to scouting events, but still.

Cute idea!

I owe Tim a shirt as it is! I think I was going to make him and Dallas Mario a long time ago and never made either. Not even sure that is the character I was thinking of.

Because I am in the mood to post pictures, look how little Dallas was.
And look, customs before I made customs every trip! I remember loving making these shirts. I used to have the time to just sit and watch the machine sew. What happen to the good ole days?

How cute was he!

Hi everyone...I have purchased Carla C's easy fits and I can do those great. I can also make a pillowcase dress easily. I have the Stripwork Jumper and the Portrait Peasant patterns. They both make me SUPER nervous. Which would you suggest I try next? I'm afraid of making the gathers or ruffles on both of them. I don't have a ruffler foot and don't know how to do them. I'm up for the challenge but I don't want to get discouraged! You guys are so encouraging and supportive...thanks!
Erica

Try the stripwork jumper it is really not that bad it was one of the first things I did.

 

[jas0202]

I thought I was so smart buying cheap fleece hoodies from "that" major retailer. Anyway, my brilliant idea was to make up a few rhinestone transfers and put them on there to disney-fy them. Well, the rhinestone mickey heads look GREAT, but, my iron left marks and smooshed the fleece. Is there any way to fluff it back up? I tried running it through the washer again and it didn't work, so I am guessing we're just out of luck. Hoping it won't be so obvious in pictures if we are cold and in jackets...

 

[h518may]

Oh! I wish someone would ask me some time! I don't think anyone has ever said a word to me. Of course I have only asked once and sent Dallas to talk to a kid once!

Actually when she asked I was so stunned I almost said no. Took me second to realize what she was asking me.

 

[Keurigirl]

I thought I was so smart buying cheap fleece hoodies from "that" major retailer. Anyway, my brilliant idea was to make up a few rhinestone transfers and put them on there to disney-fy them. Well, the rhinestone mickey heads look GREAT, but, my iron left marks and smooshed the fleece. Is there any way to fluff it back up? I tried running it through the washer again and it didn't work, so I am guessing we're just out of luck. Hoping it won't be so obvious in pictures if we are cold and in jackets...

What about if you iron the rest of the fleece so it's all smooshed?

 

[woodkins]

I thought I was so smart buying cheap fleece hoodies from "that" major retailer. Anyway, my brilliant idea was to make up a few rhinestone transfers and put them on there to disney-fy them. Well, the rhinestone mickey heads look GREAT, but, my iron left marks and smooshed the fleece. Is there any way to fluff it back up? I tried running it through the washer again and it didn't work, so I am guessing we're just out of luck. Hoping it won't be so obvious in pictures if we are cold and in jackets...

It's not smooshed it's probably melted. I don't think you can use heat like an iron for fleece, it is synthetic and will melt. If you want to do hot fix rhinestones you can do it, but you need to use something like a hot fix wand or wood burning tool to heat up the back of the rhinestones and set them individually.

 

[jas0202]

It's not smooshed it's probably melted. I don't think you can use heat like an iron for fleece, it is synthetic and will melt. If you want to do hot fix rhinestones you can do it, but you need to use something like a hot fix wand or wood burning tool to heat up the back of the rhinestones and set them individually.

What about if you iron the rest of the fleece so it's all smooshed?

Yup...just what I was thinking. Probably ruined it. i'm a doorknob some days. Jeez. So, would you try to use the iron to "ruin" the rest of it, or just leave it as it is?

 

[Kimberly Hill]

Does anyone know of a good BEGINNER pattern for a soon-to-be-8-year-old child's cape/cloak? I'd like one with a hood, kind of the droopy style like the Fairy Godmother wears, and it's got to be simple since it's one of the first things I'll be sewing.

 

[Granna4679]

I am so excited. I bought tickets today to take my DGDs to the Nutcracker Ballet in December. Anyone have any inspiration for me for customs because you know they HAVE to have some.

 

[NiniMorris]

I officially feel like I might get everything finished on time. Maybe!

I got the wonderful Pettiskirts in today. I can not tell you how impressed I was...the quick Christmas Twirl Skirt that I made and wasn't all that happy with looks AMAZING with a petti skirt under it! I am so excited to get the girls to try on the rest of the dresses...but they are busy watching movies...it is our normal pizza and movie night as part of our countdown.

I managed to get 5 shirts done today, so I am down to 25 more shirts to do. Of course, my DIL gets sick today so I 'have' to watch the grand daughter tonight for her, so no more sewing tonight.



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Nutcracker...I am so jealous!!!! My GD3 started taking ballet last month, and she has watched that ballet on video almost as much as I have! "Our" dream is for her to dance in the Atlanta ballet's production some year...I have no ideas about customs for that though...maybe a petti skirt and a top with sugar plum fairies??


Nini

 

[jessica52877]

Actually when she asked I was so stunned I almost said no. Took me second to realize what she was asking me.

LOL! I always enjoy seeing others with customs on, whether I ask them or not.

I thought I was so smart buying cheap fleece hoodies from "that" major retailer. Anyway, my brilliant idea was to make up a few rhinestone transfers and put them on there to disney-fy them. Well, the rhinestone mickey heads look GREAT, but, my iron left marks and smooshed the fleece. Is there any way to fluff it back up? I tried running it through the washer again and it didn't work, so I am guessing we're just out of luck. Hoping it won't be so obvious in pictures if we are cold and in jackets...

I think they still look cute.

My son is getting married in March and I want to get my new DIL a serger for their wedding gift. They will be living in Tucson, and I'd like to make sure she has support and lessons if she needs it, so I was thinking I'd get it from somewhere local to them. Any suggestions?

What a nice gift. Wish I could help you out where to buy one, but don't think Atlanta is near Tucson last time I looked.

You can do it Jessica! It gets easier everytime! If they are a Disboutiquer, everyone's excited and if they aren't, well, you will probably never see them again anyway!

I forgot, I sent Lin once to ask too! And it was totally exciting! I think if I was with you I could do it but no one ever wants to walk with me over to the person. Jeanne and I saw someone from behind and I kind of ran up to check out the outfits but they were moving fast and probably would have thought I was REALLY weird if they weren't! I had to run to catch a glimpse.

 

[billwendy]

Hey Friends!!

Well, Im all packed and ready to go to Disneyland!!!

Just a reminder if you could go check out Emily's Big Give to fill it out a little bit more it would be AWESOME!!!! Things would be AWESOME would be maybe a tote/toiletry bag for mom, 1 more shirt special for Dad, maybe 1 outfit for the boys? any kind of patchwork skirt for the girls (mom was WOW'd by these on our photobucket account). The only other thing that would be totally awesome would be some Bib's for Emily so she doesnt chew on her pretty clothes. If you could make her a bib, mom asked that it be a bit bigger at the neck (she is the size of a 3 year old) and a few inches longer.

Thank you all soooo much!! Im thrilled by the creativity and the thoughtfullness for this give. And as always, Pixie dust is Always WELCOME!!!!

I'll try to check in at night time to see if anyone needs her address or has any questions!!! Thanks soooooooo Much!!! love you all!!!

Wendy

 

[erikawolf2004]

I found this adorable dress on Etsy, it is made from a mens dress shirt and buttons up the back...anyone know how to do this? I was thinking maybe I could play with the Portrait Peasant pattern to get this...but I haven't used that pattern yet. Any ideas or tips would be great.

Thanks, Erika

 

[Tweevil]

Here are a couple of tuts for converting mens shirts into dress/tops.
This one has a peasant type top - and a lot of cool links:
http://www.madebylex.com/2009/07/peasant-blouse-refashion-tutorial.html

This one makes a nice strapped dress for little ones -
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=170402.0

Here's another one with shorter sleeves...
http://craftyladylindsay.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html


Hope this helps

 

[teresajoy]

I thought I was so smart buying cheap fleece hoodies from "that" major retailer. Anyway, my brilliant idea was to make up a few rhinestone transfers and put them on there to disney-fy them. Well, the rhinestone mickey heads look GREAT, but, my iron left marks and smooshed the fleece. Is there any way to fluff it back up? I tried running it through the washer again and it didn't work, so I am guessing we're just out of luck. Hoping it won't be so obvious in pictures if we are cold and in jackets...

I think they still look pretty cute. I only notice it on the pink one.

I officially feel like I might get everything finished on time. Maybe!

I got the wonderful Pettiskirts in today. I can not tell you how impressed I was...the quick Christmas Twirl Skirt that I made and wasn't all that happy with looks AMAZING with a petti skirt under it! I am so excited to get the girls to try on the rest of the dresses...but they are busy watching movies...it is our normal pizza and movie night as part of our countdown.

I managed to get 5 shirts done today, so I am down to 25 more shirts to do. Of course, my DIL gets sick today so I 'have' to watch the grand daughter tonight for her, so no more sewing tonight.



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Nutcracker...I am so jealous!!!! My GD3 started taking ballet last month, and she has watched that ballet on video almost as much as I have! "Our" dream is for her to dance in the Atlanta ballet's production some year...I have no ideas about customs for that though...maybe a petti skirt and a top with sugar plum fairies??


Nini

I loved the picture you put on Facebook of the girls!!! They looked so adorable twirling around!! It's amazing how a petti can completely change an outfit, isn't it!

I forgot, I sent Lin once to ask too! And it was totally exciting! I think if I was with you I could do it but no one ever wants to walk with me over to the person. Jeanne and I saw someone from behind and I kind of ran up to check out the outfits but they were moving fast and probably would have thought I was REALLY weird if they weren't! I had to run to catch a glimpse.

I'm way shyer than you though! So, I know you could do it! Maybe we just need to go on vacation together!

 

[GlassSlippers]

Has anyone seen mitten clips yet this season? I've been checking Target, but no luck yet :-( I assume you'll get them back east before we do here...so are they there yet?

When my daughter was little I tried the mitten clips from Target, etc. but they always broke and they weren't strong enough. I finally found a brand that really worked and held up. They're called Glove Cats and you have to get them at a sporting goods store. REI has them on their web site. They're $8 per pair, but I was buying several pairs of the Target kind per year, so I actually saved money in the long run, especially since we never lost the gloves or mittens again.

Hope this helps!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[*Toadstool*]

I really want an embroidery machine.

I did find two used ones on Craigslist-Janome350E for $500, I know most like brother on here. The other one doesn't say what brand it is but has 3 hoops, clothsetter (?), 20 memory cards with at least 14 designs on each for $900.

I also found a Brother Serger Lock 929D for $50. I don't have a serger.

What things do I need to know when buying second hand? How do I know if it's a good deal, if I can't find a model similar in a store or online?

I just don't know if I can justify the cost of one at this time.

My advice would be..
Don't buy a used embroidery machine!
I paid over 2k for a used embroidery machine, and it was fine and then I had lots of trouble with it. I mean major trouble! You just never know what a machine has gone through. If people leave their machines in hot places they can rust on the insides... soo many different things.
I know some people here on the boards have gotten lucky with buying used. I just wouldn't do it after my experience. I'd wait however more months to save up more to buy new! This experience with the used machine was a nightmare. I can't believe how much money I wasted on that machine and how much time I spent trying to get it to work.

Love the costumes!! That is so neat!!
Your bowling shirts look great. They will love them.

Sorry you are having so much trouble with your machine.

Thanks. It really is a mess!
Thanks to all you other gals who offered up condolences to my whines about my machine. I'm too lazy tonight to go back and multiquote the ones I lost. hehe

The shirts look great!
Love that dress. So simple, but it is really pretty!!!

They look great! I love your pillow.

They look adorable! Great pirates!

Question....we are going to our first MVMCP this year...what do you think about us all wearing Santa Hats with bells? Too corny?


Nini

I'm sure everyone will have Santa hats.. I just assumed. lol
This will be our first year too.

Love Remy! Great job!

This is inspired by the following "quilt" at Mickey's tent:

Looks great! I love that you made it match Mickey's quilt!

That is beautiful!! You need to post a bigger picture.
I'd love to know where you got the image from if you don't mind me using it. I need to make a Christmas dress for the party!!

Adorable!

Too cute!!!

I also made this, to resemble Belles Christmas dress

Love Belle's dress!

Love Oso! His colors are so pretty.
I am procrastinating too.. a month till our trip and I won't tell you how many dresses I have finished.

Haha.. I sit and watch my machine stitch. Am I not supposed to do that? I'm too paranoid to walk away.
You guys are too cute!

Next time try using a pressing cloth so you don't burn the fibers.
I hate irons.. they ruin way too many things.

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I have news.. I need to take a picture first, so I won't say just yet!!