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

[heatherskiba]

Nini - that happens to me too!!! Grrr - that drives me CRAZY!!! lol

Sometimes a needle change helps things for some reason too - did you try changing the bobbin all together?

Yeah changed the bobbin completely, took the thread off and rethreaded... no luck. Guess I'll try the needle next. Thanks for the advice...

 

[billwendy]

This is for all of us NOT at the Dis Meet PJ party tonight!! lol....if you are friends with Marah on FB ask her to add you in!!!

Steph posted a few pictures - looked like they were having FUN!!! HAVE FUN YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!

 

[ItsArmaya]

Aww man I must not have her on my facebook friends...I haven't seen any pictures yet.

 

[woodkins]

She must not be my FB friend either

I think our dis-misser group picture rocks!!!

 

[rtruba]

Ok, I'm in the middle of making an applique design and my machine (the brand new Brother 770) has a problem. I'm literally in tears, I'm so frustrated. The first few designs I've done the top thread has been showing through to the back to the point where I could almost use the back side of the design. I know this is a thread tension issue, but haven't really done enough to fool with it yet. Now all of a sudden, right in the middle of satin stitching over the applique, the bobbin thread is coming up through to the top. It's really bad (more bobbin thread showing than the top thread). I've tried EVERYTHING--adjusted the thread tension on the computer screen, taken the bobbin case out and turned the screw that they tell you to in the book, cleaned all fuzz out (even though there wasn't a lot). Has this happened to anyone. and if so any suggestions?? I ready to throw it out the window!

Sometimes the bobbin being loaded upside down can do that. Sounds silly but that was my problem.

 

[teresajoy]

yeah I finally have something crafty to show again.

These are my first pair of easy fit pants and I made a matching tank.

A close up of the tank

and DD modeling them she is thrilled with them

Of course she is thrilled!!! They are adorable and she looks so cute in them!

Ok Sister, DD9 and I picked out fabric today. My sister is going to make her a tunic type style in Minnie Mouse type fabric (red and white polka dot) and place a Minnie applique on it. I am going to make a matching bow for daughter and for the Minnie on the shirt. Then she is going to wear it with a pair of crop leggings that have BLING on them. DD9 picked it all out so I think she is happy. Thanks for all the suggestions. We are going to do another Minnie shirt with mine and her name that matches and Hubby can wear one of his Mickey Shirts. Lastly we are doing a Mickey head applique made with University of Miami fabric. I will post when we get them done. Hopefully I learn something...

Again YALL are amazing at what you can do with a sewing machine.

kelli

I can't wait to see the finished product!

Just after I first got my machine it did that...I just KNEW I had torn it up. Oddly enough...I took the thread completely off the spool and rethreaded. It worked perfectly. I had no idea what was happening, but later discovered, the spool had a rough spot in it and grabbed the thread...just enough...to mess with the tension. I keep a small piece of fine sandpaper by my machine and will run it over the spools a bit when they start to 'catch'. Just be sure to turn the spool upside down so any little particles don't fall into the thread. Hope that helps...

Nini

good suggestion! I sometimes don't think of things like that!

This is for all of us NOT at the Dis Meet PJ party tonight!! lol....if you are friends with Marah on FB ask her to add you in!!!

Steph posted a few pictures - looked like they were having FUN!!! HAVE FUN YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!

I love that picture! It makes me smile (through my self-pity tears!)

She must not be my FB friend either

I think our dis-misser group picture rocks!!!

It's cool, isn't it!

Sometimes the bobbin being loaded upside down can do that. Sounds silly but that was my problem.

I've done that before too. Sometimes I just completely forget which way my bobbins go (I have several machines, can I be forgiven because of that???) and I have to dig out the manual!

 

[effervescent]

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

You have a petti hook up? I may need to hear more about that....

This is just too cute!!!!! I love it!!! Your daughter is soooo adorable!!!

Thank you! She knows she's adorable too - she's going to be tough to live with here in a few years! She's always trying on outfits or dress up clothes and then saying "Look mama, I'm cute!"

I love this outfit! The colors are great and your right, the butt ruffles are always a winner.

Thank you! I pink sparkly heart the ruffles - I'm going to make another one when we get home! Alison loves them too, she kept turning around in circles trying to see them - picture a dog chasing it's tail!

I love this outfit - and I love the fabric you chose - great job!!! And your dd is so cute (reminds me of my dds when they were little)...
D~

Aw, thank you!

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 a homeschooling mom and Disney freak too, but I only have 3 kids and I work outside the home. Can't wait to see some of your creations!

I LOVE this outfit! I really love the audrey skirt style and Monsters inc is one of my favorites. Just made myself some Monsters Inc pjs.

Thank you! I love Monsters too, I'm so glad the kids like it. They don't share my love for Aladdin though. And I can't believe that I put the Audrey off for so long! I really thought that it would be harder than it was!

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

Thank you! I'm very excited!

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?

Thank you! I think it's my favorite of the last couple trips worth of customs. My model, well, she's a handful! I am hoping to meet up with everyone tonight, provided things go as planned. In a perfect world, we'll have rooms ready when we arrive, I'll take the babies to go meet up with everyone while DH and DS1 have some bonding time somewhere and then we're heading to dinner at 1900PF with a stop at the Poly beach to watch Wishes. So so so hopeful that it all works out that way!

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

Thank you, I hope everything goes well this trip. Of course, I think we could be excited just being at a Disney resort! You should try ruffles - they're really not hard, just a little time consuming. I have a ruffler foot but still do all my ruffles by hand. There's something relaxing about gathering for me.

Such a cute outfit (and model too!)

Thank you!

I just love this!!

Thank you!

yeah I finally have something crafty to show again.

These are my first pair of easy fit pants and I made a matching tank.

A close up of the tank

and DD modeling them she is thrilled with them

So cute! I love the bird applique.

This is for all of us NOT at the Dis Meet PJ party tonight!! lol....if you are friends with Marah on FB ask her to add you in!!!

Steph posted a few pictures - looked like they were having FUN!!! HAVE FUN YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!

Love it!



30 MINUTES TO GO!!!!!!! We probably won't get internet access while we're at the resort, so everyone be good, don't be too chatty ( ) and create lots of pretty things! "See" everyone when I get back!

 

[DMGeurts]

This is for all of us NOT at the Dis Meet PJ party tonight!! lol....if you are friends with Marah on FB ask her to add you in!!!

Steph posted a few pictures - looked like they were having FUN!!! HAVE FUN YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!

I don't think I am friends with Mara on FB... but I love this pic - it's hilarious!

D~

 

[rtruba]

Just posting to try to get to 10

 

[rtruba]

I think I am up to 7

 

[rtruba]

OMW- ok 8 now but gotta run and get kids ready for church...and me for that matter. lol

 

[DMGeurts]

Except that I hemmed the curtains... and those curtains are the sole reason I dug my sewing machine out of the closet in the first place.

I hope you all don't mind that I post these...

DH has been working on a project of his own... he's been remodeling the girls' bedrooms... this started last September. Some of you may have seen these on FB - but today he is doing the finishing touches on our oldest dd's bedroom.

Our house is very old - built in 1890. Both dds have VERY long and narrow rooms, with out closets, it has always been such a pain to keep everything clean and organized... so we decided that "built-in" beds were the best way to maximize storage. Everything was built with storage in mind - the beds lift up - and they have cubbies and shelves all over... they also have electricity, so the girls can store their electronics with-in reach by their bed... reading lights, radios, alarm clocks...

Anyways - I thought I'd throw up some pics of his project... because it's been fun watching the transformation.

Oldest dd's "before" pic (taken as we were cleaning out her room) :

Her room taped:

Josh built her a closet (she didn't have one before) and the spot by the window will be her window seat:

Here's the almost finished product:

THis is her completed window seat - the seat lifts up for storage - and the curtains that I hemmed. The cushion was made by grandma - it looks less like a cusion and more like a pillow - but I am truthfully not complaining - I know she worked many hours on it with lots of hand sewing - so we love it because of that:

Josh is finishing up her bed today - so hopefully I can update pics again tomorrow.

Here's youngest dd's progress - her's is pretty much done - except for some trim work.

Her empty room (yes we put new windows in our house - that's why you can see inside the walls here) :

Painting - the accent wall is actually brown:

Taping:

Accent wall finished - and how it will look with her bedding - I taped all the diamonds, dd painted the initial coat so I knew which color she wanted - then I did the second and third coats, where necessary:

Her new closet (she didn't have one either) :

Getting ready to build her bed:

Framework for her bed (everything under the bed is storage) :

My youngest dd - thrilled with her new bed:

We have since added more shelves and cubbies.

 

[Loodlow]

Wow those remodels are awesome!

 

[NiniMorris]

Except that I hemmed the curtains... and those curtains are the sole reason I dug my sewing machine out of the closet in the first place.

I hope you all don't mind that I post these...

DH has been working on a project of his own... he's been remodeling the girls' bedrooms... this started last September. Some of you may have seen these on FB - but today he is doing the finishing touches on our oldest dd's bedroom.

Our house is very old - built in 1890. Both dds have VERY long and narrow rooms, with out closets, it has always been such a pain to keep everything clean and organized... so we decided that "built-in" beds were the best way to maximize storage. Everything was built with storage in mind - the beds lift up - and they have cubbies and shelves all over... they also have electricity, so the girls can store their electronics with-in reach by their bed... reading lights, radios, alarm clocks...

Anyways - I thought I'd throw up some pics of his project... because it's been fun watching the transformation.

Oldest dd's "before" pic (taken as we were cleaning out her room) :

Her room taped:

Josh built her a closet (she didn't have one before) and the spot by the window will be her window seat:

Here's the almost finished product:

THis is her completed window seat - the seat lifts up for storage - and the curtains that I hemmed. The cushion was made by grandma - it looks less like a cusion and more like a pillow - but I am truthfully not complaining - I know she worked many hours on it with lots of hand sewing - so we love it because of that:

Josh is finishing up her bed today - so hopefully I can update pics again tomorrow.

Here's youngest dd's progress - her's is pretty much done - except for some trim work.

Her empty room (yes we put new windows in our house - that's why you can see inside the walls here) :

Painting - the accent wall is actually brown:

Taping:

Accent wall finished - and how it will look with her bedding - I taped all the diamonds, dd painted the initial coat so I knew which color she wanted - then I did the second and third coats, where necessary:

Her new closet (she didn't have one either) :

Getting ready to build her bed:

Framework for her bed (everything under the bed is storage) :

My youngest dd - thrilled with her new bed:

We have since added more shelves and cubbies.

I don't know which one to be more in awe of...the painting, the construction, the design....(spoken as a mom in the middle of a much less ambitious redo of her two kiddies rooms')

Fantastic!


Nini

 

[cogero]

Except that I hemmed the curtains... and those curtains are the sole reason I dug my sewing machine out of the closet in the first place.

I hope you all don't mind that I post these...

DH has been working on a project of his own... he's been remodeling the girls' bedrooms... this started last September. Some of you may have seen these on FB - but today he is doing the finishing touches on our oldest dd's bedroom.

Our house is very old - built in 1890. Both dds have VERY long and narrow rooms, with out closets, it has always been such a pain to keep everything clean and organized... so we decided that "built-in" beds were the best way to maximize storage. Everything was built with storage in mind - the beds lift up - and they have cubbies and shelves all over... they also have electricity, so the girls can store their electronics with-in reach by their bed... reading lights, radios, alarm clocks...

Anyways - I thought I'd throw up some pics of his project... because it's been fun watching the transformation.

Oldest dd's "before" pic (taken as we were cleaning out her room) :

Her room taped:

Josh built her a closet (she didn't have one before) and the spot by the window will be her window seat:

Here's the almost finished product:

THis is her completed window seat - the seat lifts up for storage - and the curtains that I hemmed. The cushion was made by grandma - it looks less like a cusion and more like a pillow - but I am truthfully not complaining - I know she worked many hours on it with lots of hand sewing - so we love it because of that:

Josh is finishing up her bed today - so hopefully I can update pics again tomorrow.

Here's youngest dd's progress - her's is pretty much done - except for some trim work.

Her empty room (yes we put new windows in our house - that's why you can see inside the walls here) :

Painting - the accent wall is actually brown:

Taping:

Accent wall finished - and how it will look with her bedding - I taped all the diamonds, dd painted the initial coat so I knew which color she wanted - then I did the second and third coats, where necessary:

Her new closet (she didn't have one either) :

Getting ready to build her bed:

Framework for her bed (everything under the bed is storage) :

My youngest dd - thrilled with her new bed:

We have since added more shelves and cubbies.

They are gorgeous. The amount of painting is great so detailed.

Gee and I was getting tired thinking about repainting dds room one color. Actually once the taxes are done we are getting her a new bed with lots of storage.

 

[heatherskiba]

Sometimes the bobbin being loaded upside down can do that. Sounds silly but that was my problem.

Upside down? I checked to make sure the thread was going in the right direction, and it is. Is that what you mean? I'm still so frustrated! Is it possible that it is the pattern? I'm pulling at straws now!

 

[heatherskiba]

Except that I hemmed the curtains... and those curtains are the sole reason I dug my sewing machine out of the closet in the first place.

I hope you all don't mind that I post these...

DH has been working on a project of his own... he's been remodeling the girls' bedrooms... this started last September. Some of you may have seen these on FB - but today he is doing the finishing touches on our oldest dd's bedroom.

Our house is very old - built in 1890. Both dds have VERY long and narrow rooms, with out closets, it has always been such a pain to keep everything clean and organized... so we decided that "built-in" beds were the best way to maximize storage. Everything was built with storage in mind - the beds lift up - and they have cubbies and shelves all over... they also have electricity, so the girls can store their electronics with-in reach by their bed... reading lights, radios, alarm clocks...

Anyways - I thought I'd throw up some pics of his project... because it's been fun watching the transformation.

Oldest dd's "before" pic (taken as we were cleaning out her room) :

Her room taped:

Josh built her a closet (she didn't have one before) and the spot by the window will be her window seat:

Here's the almost finished product:

THis is her completed window seat - the seat lifts up for storage - and the curtains that I hemmed. The cushion was made by grandma - it looks less like a cusion and more like a pillow - but I am truthfully not complaining - I know she worked many hours on it with lots of hand sewing - so we love it because of that:

Josh is finishing up her bed today - so hopefully I can update pics again tomorrow.

Here's youngest dd's progress - her's is pretty much done - except for some trim work.

Her empty room (yes we put new windows in our house - that's why you can see inside the walls here) :

Painting - the accent wall is actually brown:

Taping:

Accent wall finished - and how it will look with her bedding - I taped all the diamonds, dd painted the initial coat so I knew which color she wanted - then I did the second and third coats, where necessary:

Her new closet (she didn't have one either) :

Getting ready to build her bed:

Framework for her bed (everything under the bed is storage) :

My youngest dd - thrilled with her new bed:

We have since added more shelves and cubbies.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the stripes and diamonds. Just had to call DH to the computer to see the construction. He's been itching to make something. Think I need to save some of these pics.
GREAT JOB!!!!
Questions though, how did you make sure the tape for the stripes were straight? I have a friend who wants stripes in her nursery, and I told her I would help....

 

[ncmomof2]

Here's the almost finished product:

THis is her completed window seat - the seat lifts up for storage - and the curtains that I hemmed. The cushion was made by grandma - it looks less like a cusion and more like a pillow - but I am truthfully not complaining - I know she worked many hours on it with lots of hand sewing - so we love it because of that:

My youngest dd - thrilled with her new bed:

We have since added more shelves and cubbies.

Those are amazing! We have lived in our house for 4 years and have not painted a single room

 

[Diz-Mommy]

The feliz consists of an overdress and an underdress. The overdress is open in the back, thus showing off the optional ruffles which if used are added to the back of the underdress.

The vida is a single layer and the optional ruffles can be added to the back panel.

Either can be made with ruffles or hems at the bottom, and with addiitonal embellishments as desired.

Here is the feliz: (the underdress of this one is barely showing from the front, it has the red polka dot ruffle barely showing)

and the back side of the feliz w/ruffles:

And here is a vida:

and the backside of the vida w/ruffles:

ETA: Forgot to say that I don't think the patterns go that small, but I have seen someone make the vida as a dolly dress, so you could probably alter it by shrinking it on a copier.

Thank you so much! I love your dresses and I know I have that Mickey Feliz in my CASE file, I drool over it every time I open that folder of pictures!

In my humble opinion... I think the Feliz is too much dress for a baby. The Vida would be perfect. I almost think the Feliz, since I make it with so many ruffles is a bit much for my 4yo! So much dress!!! It is cute though. You could even make the vida as more of a tunic top for her and pair it with a pair of leggings. That would be adorable.

Yeah, I think you're right. I think a Feliz would swallow her up, and to be honest, I don't think my sewing skills are of the level to even attempt it just yet I may try my hand at a Vida though, I just love the idea of ruffles on ruffles!

Re: Vida/Feliz for 12-18mo size:

I have made a Vida for a baby that size; here's what I did- I made the 2y/o size but did not add seam allowance; I used knots in the straps instead of buttons and I made the elastic a little tighter under the arms. It seemed to work well. HIH.

Cool, good to know! I think that is the pattern inside the book I have...not sure, maybe it's the Feliz?? If not, I'll be back asking where to buy the pattern.

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.

Very cute, and she's a doll! Ahhh, last minute sewing, I can relate! I had a dream the other night that DH surprised us with a trip and already had the bags packed...I was sad because the only one I'd made customs for was DD

Ok, I'm in the middle of making an applique design and my machine (the brand new Brother 770) has a problem. I'm literally in tears, I'm so frustrated. The first few designs I've done the top thread has been showing through to the back to the point where I could almost use the back side of the design. I know this is a thread tension issue, but haven't really done enough to fool with it yet. Now all of a sudden, right in the middle of satin stitching over the applique, the bobbin thread is coming up through to the top. It's really bad (more bobbin thread showing than the top thread). I've tried EVERYTHING--adjusted the thread tension on the computer screen, taken the bobbin case out and turned the screw that they tell you to in the book, cleaned all fuzz out (even though there wasn't a lot). Has this happened to anyone. and if so any suggestions?? I ready to throw it out the window!

I can relate to the frustration, I remember when I was getting to know my machine also. I know it's not comforting now, but someday you'll look back on these days with appreciation. I've found my embroidery machine to be my biggest learning tool I've ever owned. My husband doesn't understand why a sewing project can drive me to tears, so I'm glad I have you gals to relate.

Make sure your bobbin thread is going in the right direction as per the diagram on either your machine or in your users manual. Also, what bobbin thread are you using? I have found only ONE thread to work really well for me, and unfortunately it's the expensive bobbin thread sold exclusively by Brother. If your thread is too thick or linty, it can show on the top of your design like you're describing.

Here's the thread

Except that I hemmed the curtains... and those curtains are the sole reason I dug my sewing machine out of the closet in the first place.

Here's the almost finished product:

THis is her completed window seat - the seat lifts up for storage - and the curtains that I hemmed. The cushion was made by grandma - it looks less like a cusion and more like a pillow - but I am truthfully not complaining - I know she worked many hours on it with lots of hand sewing - so we love it because of that:

Here's youngest dd's progress - her's is pretty much done - except for some trim work.

My youngest dd - thrilled with her new bed:

We have since added more shelves and cubbies.

Your rooms are AMAZING!! I would have loved to have either growing up! You all must be very patient people to do all that taping and painting of different colors. My sister use to live in an older house with narrow rooms also, and she always had trouble maximizing space and the lack of closets was such a pain for her too. You've done a wonderful job with maximizing your space, and the colors are so bright and cheery. Beautiful!

 

[heatherskiba]

So....
Thanks to everyone who has offered suggestions. I went back to the machine this morning, did nothing different. It was exactly the same as it was when I walked away last night, but now it works. I have no idea why, I am just thankful. The only thing I can think is maybe it was overheated??? I don't even know if that happens. I know I had done 5 or 6 things before it, so who knows.
However, I think the project was just doomed from the beginning. I was putting the MM Clubhouse on a shirt for DS9 months and when it finished this morning, I took it out of the machine and saw that I sewed part of the back of the shirt to the design. Had to cut it out the hoop. Oh well, at least it was only a $2.99 shirt from Hobby Lobby. Guess it happened because I took it out and put it back in so many times yesterday.