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

[MinnieVanMom]

OOOPPPS! When using directional fabric, the direction matters. Now I started to sew and made upside jammie bottoms. I think we all do that. But I should have known better on this one.

I am using the tube strip quilt method for making the patchwork twirl skirts and some how the pirate heads are in wrong? I just didn't think the entire process out so I sat down and ripped out the serged seams on the pirate part.

Urg! But it is coming along well other than that.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hello there, I am new here. Been lurking for years..... I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling, small etsy shop owner, mom to 4 sweet kids. We are DISNEY FREAKS. lol. Next trip is in 258 days and it's been far too long since we've been.

I adore everyones work and save oodles of pics for inspiration.

I look forward to being an active member now.

Rebekah

Welcome Rebekah, the group is very nice and having new people keeps our family growing. Several people do homeschool here and many have esty shops too. Glad to have you with us and please post a few things you have made.

 

[lovesdumbo]

So many amazing outfits!!!!

Life has been too crazy for me!

As far as the style I would probably do the Easy Fit pants and portrait peasant top (easier and more girly than the bowling shirt).

For the Easy fit pants you would go with the size based on her hip measurement, size the elastic to fit her waist measurement and then measure the length she needs. That is the nice thing about Carla's patterns, you can custom fit the size so you should be fine there.

As far as the fabric, I would probably recommend to her what type of fabrics you are comfortable sewing with, and let her pick the pattern. I have made Easy fits out of a sweatshirt type knit that worked out fine. Not sure about the peasant top out of knit, but it could work. The other top I have used that is made for knits is the raglan tee, and that could work for pjs too! Hope that helps.

Great advice! How big is she? Carla also makes the easy fits in adult size.

I think the raglan T runs a bit slim. The first time I used it I made my oldest DD a polar fleece hoodie. She is very slim and while to shoulders fit great I thought the body was a bit on the slim side. I made just a pullover for my other DD out of polar fleece and made sure to use a bigger size than I would have-especially compared to other Carla patterns. Maybe it wouldn't seem so snug with just a simple knit rather than polar fleece. It is a great pattern-lots of hints on how to handle knits!

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!

Happy Saturday!

Khelsey's mom is looking for tips on finding characters - if you have some ideas would you mind heading over there and just posting? I think she is a little sad cause a lot of people dont visit her thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39741521#post39741521

Getting ready to finishe Tim's jeans!!

 

[heatherskiba]

Hello there, I am new here. Been lurking for years..... I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling, small etsy shop owner, mom to 4 sweet kids. We are DISNEY FREAKS. lol. Next trip is in 258 days and it's been far too long since we've been.

I adore everyones work and save oodles of pics for inspiration.

I look forward to being an active member now.

Rebekah

Welcome!
I'm fairly new myself. Just got my Brother 770 and my husband calls this forum my support group...LOL!

 

[heatherskiba]

Try bowsandclothes.com or divasdoodles.com.

Thank you SO SEW SO much!!!!
I got one and it's perfect!!!!
She is going to LOVE it!!

 

[ms_mckenna]

miprender sorry I missed you last night hun you must have been posting while I was. Thank you

Well I am at 29.5 hours!

I finished up Alison's HS outfit tonight:

I absolutely love the ruffles on that skirt, I will definitely be making more!

I still need to do an applique tshirt for DH and 4 iron on transfer shirts and then I'll be done with the clothes. Yes, I'm a last minute kind of person! And yes, I still need to pack too.

That is precious! Have a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If it's too big, just add smaller elastic. PM me if you need to order any pettis.

Ok I read it as if it was to big lol. I should sleep more ...
Oh and I will be pming you I assure you lol.

A friend of mine wants me to make her dd a pair of jammies... I am really nervous about this because I've never sewn anything life sized.

This is what I know:
1. Her dd is a bit over weight.
2. She plans to pick out the fabric (she wants knit - uh-oh I've never sewn knit)

So, I am thinking (obviously) Easy fit pants for the bottoms - but is there a way to modify them for someone who is a bit bigger?

Easy fits are super easy just go by the size she is and check the length where you want it. It is a super super easy pattern easy to understand etc. I always just do tees with them so I am probably not the best one to ask about tops. Can you go with her to pick out fabric? Or maybe you can give her fabric options. Or give her a choice from several fabrics?

Hello there, I am new here. Been lurking for years..... I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling, small etsy shop owner, mom to 4 sweet kids. We are DISNEY FREAKS. lol. Next trip is in 258 days and it's been far too long since we've been.

I adore everyones work and save oodles of pics for inspiration.

I look forward to being an active member now.

Rebekah

Welcome!!!!

OOOPPPS! When using directional fabric, the direction matters. Now I started to sew and made upside jammie bottoms. I think we all do that. But I should have known better on this one.

I am using the tube strip quilt method for making the patchwork twirl skirts and some how the pirate heads are in wrong? I just didn't think the entire process out so I sat down and ripped out the serged seams on the pirate part.

Urg! But it is coming along well other than that.

AMEN! I have done this several times. The boys have a few pj pants that are upside down.

Hi Everyone!

Happy Saturday!

Khelsey's mom is looking for tips on finding characters - if you have some ideas would you mind heading over there and just posting? I think she is a little sad cause a lot of people dont visit her thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39741521#post39741521

Getting ready to finishe Tim's jeans!!

Ya for Tim's jeans!
I have no idea but I will try and visit more

 

[billwendy]

Well I am at 29.5 hours!

I finished up Alison's HS outfit tonight:

I absolutely love the ruffles on that skirt, I will definitely be making more!

I still need to do an applique tshirt for DH and 4 iron on transfer shirts and then I'll be done with the clothes. Yes, I'm a last minute kind of person! And yes, I still need to pack too.

That outfit totally rocks!!! I LOVE IT!! Not to mention your adorable model!!! Have an AWESOME TRIP!!! are you meeting up with the other Dis'ers at all?

A friend of mine wants me to make her dd a pair of jammies... I am really nervous about this because I've never sewn anything life sized.

This is what I know:
1. Her dd is a bit over weight.
2. She plans to pick out the fabric (she wants knit - uh-oh I've never sewn knit)

So, I am thinking (obviously) Easy fit pants for the bottoms - but is there a way to modify them for someone who is a bit bigger?

And which shirt? The bowling shirt? Or the portrait peasant? Or something else?

Gosh - I am so nervous about this, since I am still learning... I am not so nervous about doing it - it's more her picking out the fabric - since she has never sewn - the odds of her picking a fabric that is impossible to sew is quite good. Should I contact her, and tell her I'd prefer to pick the fabric?

THanks everyone for any insight you can give me.

D~

Hehe - lifesized at last!!! Okay - I think I would ask them to pick a flannel for the first time to do a dry run - its cheaper and still soft and cozy. Carla's patterns run by measurements, so you should be okay. I also think you can add an inch or by sliding the pattern away from the folded edge - at least on the pants. Carla is also a VERY helpful person if the sizing is just way different!! Cant wait to see what you create!!

Oh, and I have been asking the Big Give families if their kiddos have American Girls sized dollies!! Both Khelsey and Taylor's families do!!!!!

Welcome!
I'm fairly new myself. Just got my Brother 770 and my husband calls this forum my support group...LOL!

I just ordered the other hoops for the 770. Im anxious to play with the jumbo one especially for being able to add on a name or something. Has anyone ever seen any embroidery designs that are split? I dont think I have - i guess it would be a long skinny design - lol!!!

 

[cogero]

I stopped by the thread for Khelsey. Hope I helped her.

Finished the first pair of easy fits my daughter loves them once I make a shirt this afternoon I will post a picture. DD is 9 and she didn't want totake them off.

 

[ncmomof2]

Hello there, I am new here. Been lurking for years..... I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling, small etsy shop owner, mom to 4 sweet kids. We are DISNEY FREAKS. lol. Next trip is in 258 days and it's been far too long since we've been.

I adore everyones work and save oodles of pics for inspiration.

I look forward to being an active member now.

Rebekah

Welcome! I am a homeschooling mom of 4 Disney lovers as well. Can't wait to see what you create!

 

[cogero]

Well I am at 29.5 hours!

I finished up Alison's HS outfit tonight:

I absolutely love the ruffles on that skirt, I will definitely be making more!

Have fun on your trip. I love the HS outfit. the colors just scream fun.I may need to attempt ruffles

 

[arizonacolbys]

I've been away for awhile & need to catch up on everyone's great new projects! I got a new Brother embroidery machine for Christmas & have been learning how to use it. So far, I LOVE it!! I've embroidered some bibs for my littlest one & some Toy Story shirts for my older one that has decided that's pretty much all she'll wear these days...lol

I didn't get the PED Basic program, I've just been using designs on my computer/online. Can you ladies tell me what PED basic would do for me? Does it allow me to create my own embroidery designs? I have a birthday coming up & am trying to decide if it would be a good idea to pick this up. Thanks!!

 

[DMGeurts]

As far as the style I would probably do the Easy Fit pants and portrait peasant top (easier and more girly than the bowling shirt).

For the Easy fit pants you would go with the size based on her hip measurement, size the elastic to fit her waist measurement and then measure the length she needs. That is the nice thing about Carla's patterns, you can custom fit the size so you should be fine there.

As far as the fabric, I would probably recommend to her what type of fabrics you are comfortable sewing with, and let her pick the pattern. I have made Easy fits out of a sweatshirt type knit that worked out fine. Not sure about the peasant top out of knit, but it could work. The other top I have used that is made for knits is the raglan tee, and that could work for pjs too! Hope that helps.

My girls love their portrait peasant night gowns so that is a good option for a top. Also since you are working w/ knit (BTW, if you don't have a walking foot GET ONE and pins are your friends) you might want to give the Scientific Seamstress Raglan shirt a try.
http://www.scientificseamstress.com/catalog/Raglans.html

So many amazing outfits!!!!

Life has been too crazy for me!

Great advice! How big is she? Carla also makes the easy fits in adult size.

I think the raglan T runs a bit slim. The first time I used it I made my oldest DD a polar fleece hoodie. She is very slim and while to shoulders fit great I thought the body was a bit on the slim side. I made just a pullover for my other DD out of polar fleece and made sure to use a bigger size than I would have-especially compared to other Carla patterns. Maybe it wouldn't seem so snug with just a simple knit rather than polar fleece. It is a great pattern-lots of hints on how to handle knits!

Hehe - lifesized at last!!! Okay - I think I would ask them to pick a flannel for the first time to do a dry run - its cheaper and still soft and cozy. Carla's patterns run by measurements, so you should be okay. I also think you can add an inch or by sliding the pattern away from the folded edge - at least on the pants. Carla is also a VERY helpful person if the sizing is just way different!! Cant wait to see what you create!!

Thanks for all your helpful hints everyone - I SOOOOO appreciate it! I've copied and pasted all your wonderful suggestions into a Word doc. so I can reference them later when I need them.

Well, I don't know the size of the little girl - the mom plans to send me measurments - she lives in MI and I live in MN - so I don't know if I'll ever see her. I do know that she is 9 y/o... I was hoping to buy the Easy Fit pants pattern so it comes with the dolly version - but I don't think the size I need comes with the dolly version - so I might just have to wing it.

I was also thinking that the PP would be a great top portion because it appears to "swing" out at the bottom - so it looks roomy and comfortable.

As far as I know - neither dolly or girl jammies will be Disney related... but that's OK. I am looking forward to trying something new - I am so nervous though!

Oh, and I have been asking the Big Give families if their kiddos have American Girls sized dollies!! Both Khelsey and Taylor's families do!!!!!

Wendy.... I really (really, Really) want to participate in the big gives, but I am up to my eyeballs in custom orders that I just don't have the time to devote to anything else (every waking hour that I am not working - I am at the sewing machine). As soon as I get caught up - hopefully in the next few weeks - I can get a few dolly outfits made for the big give families. I am bummed that I can't do anything sooner.

On the plus side: I have been able to get on the BG message board the last few times I've tried - so that doesn't seem to be an issue anymore.

D~

 

[teresajoy]

A friend of mine wants me to make her dd a pair of jammies... I am really nervous about this because I've never sewn anything life sized.

This is what I know:
1. Her dd is a bit over weight.
2. She plans to pick out the fabric (she wants knit - uh-oh I've never sewn knit)

So, I am thinking (obviously) Easy fit pants for the bottoms - but is there a way to modify them for someone who is a bit bigger?

And which shirt? The bowling shirt? Or the portrait peasant? Or something else?

Gosh - I am so nervous about this, since I am still learning... I am not so nervous about doing it - it's more her picking out the fabric - since she has never sewn - the odds of her picking a fabric that is impossible to sew is quite good. Should I contact her, and tell her I'd prefer to pick the fabric?

THanks everyone for any insight you can give me.

D~

I know you've been answered, but I'll say I agree with what everyone else it telling you! Easy Fits and the Portrait Peasant or the Raglan. I really like the raglan, it's very similar to the Portrait Peasant as far as construction goes. Funny, I thought it ran on the large size, but I was using a rather stretchy knit.
And, I wouldn't do knit for the pants if you have never sewn with it before.

Hello there, I am new here. Been lurking for years..... I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling, small etsy shop owner, mom to 4 sweet kids. We are DISNEY FREAKS. lol. Next trip is in 258 days and it's been far too long since we've been.

I adore everyones work and save oodles of pics for inspiration.

I look forward to being an active member now.

Rebekah

Hi Rebekah!!! So nice to have you here!!!! If you cahnge your description to 3 kids, that describes me pretty well too!!! I homeschool my two girls, and we are loving it.

OOOPPPS! When using directional fabric, the direction matters. Now I started to sew and made upside jammie bottoms. I think we all do that. But I should have known better on this one.

I am using the tube strip quilt method for making the patchwork twirl skirts and some how the pirate heads are in wrong? I just didn't think the entire process out so I sat down and ripped out the serged seams on the pirate part.

Urg! But it is coming along well other than that.

Now April, you KNOW you sewed them that way on purpose so that the wearer would be able to see the design better!

What is the tube strip Quilt method?

Welcome!
I'm fairly new myself. Just got my Brother 770 and my husband calls this forum my support group...LOL!

So true, so true!!!

I just ordered the other hoops for the 770. Im anxious to play with the jumbo one especially for being able to add on a name or something. Has anyone ever seen any embroidery designs that are split? I dont think I have - i guess it would be a long skinny design - lol!!!

I've only seen a few designs that were split, and I don't even remember where that was! I do know you can buy software that is suppose to split the deisgn for you (not Embird, but something else).

I've been away for awhile & need to catch up on everyone's great new projects! I got a new Brother embroidery machine for Christmas & have been learning how to use it. So far, I LOVE it!! I've embroidered some bibs for my littlest one & some Toy Story shirts for my older one that has decided that's pretty much all she'll wear these days...lol

I didn't get the PED Basic program, I've just been using designs on my computer/online. Can you ladies tell me what PED basic would do for me? Does it allow me to create my own embroidery designs? I have a birthday coming up & am trying to decide if it would be a good idea to pick this up. Thanks!!

The PED Basic is a box that you hook to your computer. A card reader actually. You use it to transfer designs from you computer, onto the Brother Memory cards and then onto your machine.From what you are saying, it sounds like you don't need it if you are already using designs from the internet on your machine. You can't create designs with it. For that you would want something like Embird or Stitch Era Universal (this one's free). Neither one is easy to use though!

 

[teresajoy]

We have a

NEW BIG GIVE!!!​

Korissa's Big Give
http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/70543/792031

Korissa's Magical Make a Wish PTR:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=37545203

This is a wonderful family with five kids. Only 4 of their kids are going, but they are also bringing Korissa's best friend along, so we still have 5 kids to spoil!!!

Most of the kids, including, Korissa are teens that only want custom t-shirts (Korissa and her best friend love Thing 1 and Thing 2, anyone want to make shirts???) so, I KNOW we can do this!

There is one sweet little 7 year old, that we have to spoil with custom outfits though, so there is something here for everyone!!!

I know a lot of people are gone this week, but hopefully we can get a bunch of people helping out this wonderful family!!!​

 

[billwendy]

I've been away for awhile & need to catch up on everyone's great new projects! I got a new Brother embroidery machine for Christmas & have been learning how to use it. So far, I LOVE it!! I've embroidered some bibs for my littlest one & some Toy Story shirts for my older one that has decided that's pretty much all she'll wear these days...lol

I didn't get the PED Basic program, I've just been using designs on my computer/online. Can you ladies tell me what PED basic would do for me? Does it allow me to create my own embroidery designs? I have a birthday coming up & am trying to decide if it would be a good idea to pick this up. Thanks!!

ooh, which model did you get? If you got a 770, you dont need PED Basic at all (just like Teresa said) its a card reader, not a digitizing program.

 

[PurpleEars]

One more outfit down for our trip. This is for HS. Sorry again for the crappy pics, I never seem to have my camera and memory card in the same place!

I really like this outfit. Good job!

Here is what I have been working on this week...
a Beauty and the Beast Vida

Thanks for looking!

This dress is absolutely GORGEOUS! Wow!

Well I am at 29.5 hours!

I finished up Alison's HS outfit tonight:

I absolutely love the ruffles on that skirt, I will definitely be making more!

I still need to do an applique tshirt for DH and 4 iron on transfer shirts and then I'll be done with the clothes. Yes, I'm a last minute kind of person! And yes, I still need to pack too.

Such a cute outfit (and model too!)

A friend of mine wants me to make her dd a pair of jammies... I am really nervous about this because I've never sewn anything life sized.

This is what I know:
1. Her dd is a bit over weight.
2. She plans to pick out the fabric (she wants knit - uh-oh I've never sewn knit)

So, I am thinking (obviously) Easy fit pants for the bottoms - but is there a way to modify them for someone who is a bit bigger?

And which shirt? The bowling shirt? Or the portrait peasant? Or something else?

Gosh - I am so nervous about this, since I am still learning... I am not so nervous about doing it - it's more her picking out the fabric - since she has never sewn - the odds of her picking a fabric that is impossible to sew is quite good. Should I contact her, and tell her I'd prefer to pick the fabric?

THanks everyone for any insight you can give me.

D~

I think a number of people answered you question already. Perhaps you can ask your friend to pick a flannel? It will be much easier to work with than knits.

Hello there, I am new here. Been lurking for years..... I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling, small etsy shop owner, mom to 4 sweet kids. We are DISNEY FREAKS. lol. Next trip is in 258 days and it's been far too long since we've been.

I adore everyones work and save oodles of pics for inspiration.

I look forward to being an active member now.

Rebekah

Just want to say

I've been away for awhile & need to catch up on everyone's great new projects! I got a new Brother embroidery machine for Christmas & have been learning how to use it. So far, I LOVE it!! I've embroidered some bibs for my littlest one & some Toy Story shirts for my older one that has decided that's pretty much all she'll wear these days...lol

I didn't get the PED Basic program, I've just been using designs on my computer/online. Can you ladies tell me what PED basic would do for me? Does it allow me to create my own embroidery designs? I have a birthday coming up & am trying to decide if it would be a good idea to pick this up. Thanks!!

PED Basic is only good for transfering designs from the computer to the embroidery machine (for those of us who have a machine from the pre-USB port era). My understanding is that you need at least the PED Light to create designs. I use Stitch Era which is free and it works well for me.

 

[jeniamt]

Thanks for all your helpful hints everyone - I SOOOOO appreciate it! I've copied and pasted all your wonderful suggestions into a Word doc. so I can reference them later when I need them.

Well, I don't know the size of the little girl - the mom plans to send me measurments - she lives in MI and I live in MN - so I don't know if I'll ever see her. I do know that she is 9 y/o... I was hoping to buy the Easy Fit pants pattern so it comes with the dolly version - but I don't think the size I need comes with the dolly version - so I might just have to wing it.

I was also thinking that the PP would be a great top portion because it appears to "swing" out at the bottom - so it looks roomy and comfortable.

As far as I know - neither dolly or girl jammies will be Disney related... but that's OK. I am looking forward to trying something new - I am so nervous though!

Personally, I have never been successful at sewing knits. If it is new to you, perhaps you could suggest a flannel. Super cute fabric options and soft and cozy. Just a thought.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I was going to try hooping a shirt using a basting stitch Heather gave me, but I am having a hard time. How do you get the shirt layed out on the hoop right? Does this only work using spray adhesive? I was so excited to try it b/c everyone seems to think this is an easier method, but I am just not having any luck. Any advice?

 

[clairemolly]

I was going to try hooping a shirt using a basting stitch Heather gave me, but I am having a hard time. How do you get the shirt layed out on the hoop right? Does this only work using spray adhesive? I was so excited to try it b/c everyone seems to think this is an easier method, but I am just not having any luck. Any advice?

I don't use a tack down stitch, but I use pins along the far edge of my hoop. I use sticky + tear away stabilizer. I put a layer of iron on cut away on the T-shirt, then put the t-shirt on the hooped sticky stabilizer. Then I pin around the edges, but this is where you would use the tack down stitch. I then float more tear away stabilizer under the hoop (2 layers of sew on, not iron on) so I have lots of stabilization. Since I started doing it this way I haven't had any problems.

Hope that helps!