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

[billwendy]

Too cute!!!



I love Christmas time at Disney!!! Keep enjoying your trip!!!



You are getting great advice. You have a USB port and that can connect to your computer. If you want to combine designs/fonts you will need some type of program for that. I use PE Design (I keep thinking I'll try to actually create something with this program) for that but it is pricey. I think there are so way less expensive programs you can purchase that do the same.

That is so true - right now I use a free version of Stitch Era to put words on things - im not the best at it by far, lol, but at least I can stop bothering other people to do the names for me!!!

 

[jeniamt]

THanks everyone for your advice. That is what I thought but was confused as it said people that looked at the 770 also looked at the Ped basic.

That is so true - right now I use a free version of Stitch Era to put words on things - im not the best at it by far, lol, but at least I can stop bothering other people to do the names for me!!!

So do you have the exact machine? Did you get it from Walmart? One of the reviews on the Walmart page claims that she thinks this machine is inferior to the same machines sold at authorized dealers. Could that be true? My local shop sells the PE770D for $1500. When I mentioned I could get it without the disney designs for half the price, the owner looked at me like I was crazy and changed the subject. I was really hoping to purchase a used Brother PR 620 but it just isn't in the financial cards at this time. I do feel like I am settling with this machine and hope I don't regret the 5x7 hoop. I have to keep reminding myself what I really want the machine for is to embroider names, etc... I got sucked into the idea of the PR machine being able to embroider hats and heavy canvas items.

 

[visitingapril09]

Hey everyone! I missed the move! Life gets in the way sometimes!! LOL!

Here are some Thanksgiving pics!!! I made Isabelle's apron/top, her pants, and Gabriel's pants.

This is our newest family member, Gryffindor!!

Love the Thanksgiving outfits!!......and the puppy!

 

[billwendy]

THanks everyone for your advice. That is what I thought but was confused as it said people that looked at the 770 also looked at the Ped basic.




So do you have the exact machine? Did you get it from Walmart? One of the reviews on the Walmart page claims that she thinks this machine is inferior to the same machines sold at authorized dealers. Could that be true? My local shop sells the PE770D for $1500. When I mentioned I could get it without the disney designs for half the price, the owner looked at me like I was crazy and changed the subject. I was really hoping to purchase a used Brother PR 620 but it just isn't in the financial cards at this time. I do feel like I am settling with this machine and hope I don't regret the 5x7 hoop. I have to keep reminding myself what I really want the machine for is to embroider names, etc... I got sucked into the idea of the PR machine being able to embroider hats and heavy canvas items.

I do have the exact machine - I got mine through HSN so it would be on easypay - made it affordable for me!!! My old brother had preloaded designs, and honestly, I hardly ever use them. I prefer applique to total stitched out designs. My machine came with the brother warrenty and everything, so I dont think its any different than one purchased at a brother shop????

 

[cogero]

THanks everyone for your advice. That is what I thought but was confused as it said people that looked at the 770 also looked at the Ped basic.




So do you have the exact machine? Did you get it from Walmart? One of the reviews on the Walmart page claims that she thinks this machine is inferior to the same machines sold at authorized dealers. Could that be true? My local shop sells the PE770D for $1500. When I mentioned I could get it without the disney designs for half the price, the owner looked at me like I was crazy and changed the subject. I was really hoping to purchase a used Brother PR 620 but it just isn't in the financial cards at this time. I do feel like I am settling with this machine and hope I don't regret the 5x7 hoop. I have to keep reminding myself what I really want the machine for is to embroider names, etc... I got sucked into the idea of the PR machine being able to embroider hats and heavy canvas items.

Right now I would kill for a 5 x 7 hoop but since I am really new to sewing and embroidery I will suck it up for a bit. If I find that by April I am loving it all I will beg DH for an anniversary and early 40th Birthday present and get the biggest hoop straight embroidery machine.

I have a combo SE-400 that I got a pretty good deal from Amazon with.

 

[cogero]

okay I was able to print all my transfers this morning so when I get home from work I will press all of Allison's MAW and Harry Potter shirts.

I may even see if I can get to the post office before 5pm. Going to mail priority to make sure they get there in 2-3 days

 

[clairemolly]

Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a great Thansgiving! Getting home from WDW the Sunday before has made me feel so far behind! I have almost no shopping done, and had to spend the last 2 days swapping out everyone's clothes. It was still getting up in the high 60s/low 70s before we left...but it's only suppsed to be in the 40s most of this week!

I'm still going through the pics from our trip, but if Molly and Gavin can cooperate this afternoon I might be able to get some posted.

Oh, and we're going to WDW in June for a quick trip (only 4 days) and again without kids in October for our 10th anniversary!

 

[froggy33]

So do you have the exact machine? Did you get it from Walmart? One of the reviews on the Walmart page claims that she thinks this machine is inferior to the same machines sold at authorized dealers. Could that be true? My local shop sells the PE770D for $1500. When I mentioned I could get it without the disney designs for half the price, the owner looked at me like I was crazy and changed the subject. I was really hoping to purchase a used Brother PR 620 but it just isn't in the financial cards at this time. I do feel like I am settling with this machine and hope I don't regret the 5x7 hoop. I have to keep reminding myself what I really want the machine for is to embroider names, etc... I got sucked into the idea of the PR machine being able to embroider hats and heavy canvas items.

I have this exact machine as well, from HSN...I think it was about $800. I did the flex pay as well. I sew mainly for a 2 year old, but have also done a ton of stuff for all different ages, up to a size 2XL and the 5x7 has worked great! Maybe someday I'll upgrade, but I've found the 5x7 is just fine for me!

I loved doing applique by hand, but now I use my machine and love it even more. I'll still do one by hand if I want it bigger or can't find exactly what I want (which now I've taught myself to digitize, so the possibilities are endless!)

Have fun with it!!

 

[aksunshine]

Thanks everyone! Gabriel is 6 months old now!

So cute!!!! Gabriel is getting so big! If you don't mind me asking... where did you get his long sleeved onsie? It looks nice and thick.

I actually ordered that on Etsy, turquoisealligator, her name is Brooke. She was SO fast! Anyway, it is a Carter's onesie!

 

[erikawolf2004]

Right now I would kill for a 5 x 7 hoop but since I am really new to sewing and embroidery I will suck it up for a bit. If I find that by April I am loving it all I will beg DH for an anniversary and early 40th Birthday present and get the biggest hoop straight embroidery machine.

I have a combo SE-400 that I got a pretty good deal from Amazon with.

I have this also and really like it, but would love to have a 5x7-one day...probably for the next trip in 2012 I ordered mine from Amazon also, I don't think it is any different from the one at Walmart. I used some of the preloaded lettering this weekend and it puckered really bad, so I have to redo that shirt I won't be using those again! I just attach my machine directly to my laptop to get HeatherSue's files that I have saved on there, it is super easy....the 770 doesn't do that? I really like this feature, because you can open up your etsy acct and see the finished product and open a file with the different stich order.

 

[jeniamt]

Right now I would kill for a 5 x 7 hoop but since I am really new to sewing and embroidery I will suck it up for a bit. If I find that by April I am loving it all I will beg DH for an anniversary and early 40th Birthday present and get the biggest hoop straight embroidery machine.

I have a combo SE-400 that I got a pretty good deal from Amazon with.

I turn 40 soon as well (March) and the machine is my unofficial early B-day gift! I was pulling for a trip to Paris but with 4 kids and a lot of house projects going on its just not going to happen. So, instead I will monogram anything that I can get in that hoop!

Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a great Thansgiving! Getting home from WDW the Sunday before has made me feel so far behind! I have almost no shopping done, and had to spend the last 2 days swapping out everyone's clothes. It was still getting up in the high 60s/low 70s before we left...but it's only suppsed to be in the 40s most of this week!

I'm still going through the pics from our trip, but if Molly and Gavin can cooperate this afternoon I might be able to get some posted.

Oh, and we're going to WDW in June for a quick trip (only 4 days) and again without kids in October for our 10th anniversary!

Welcome back.. and how lucky are you... two more trips in the next year!!!

I have this exact machine as well, from HSN...I think it was about $800. I did the flex pay as well. I sew mainly for a 2 year old, but have also done a ton of stuff for all different ages, up to a size 2XL and the 5x7 has worked great! Maybe someday I'll upgrade, but I've found the 5x7 is just fine for me!

I loved doing applique by hand, but now I use my machine and love it even more. I'll still do one by hand if I want it bigger or can't find exactly what I want (which now I've taught myself to digitize, so the possibilities are endless!)

Have fun with it!!

Thanks for the info. I love your work so I am glad to hear you are doing it in 5x7 hoop!

Thanks everyone! Gabriel is 6 months old now!


I actually ordered that on Etsy, turquoisealligator, her name is Brooke. She was SO fast! Anyway, it is a Carter's onesie!

Thanks for the info, I added her shop to my favorites.



So I have some very exciting news to share... on Thanksgiving I mentioned, in passing, if any of the grandparents would want to watch my 2 little ones for a few days so we could go to WDW in January with the 2 older kids. And... wait for it, wait for it... my mom and dad called me today and said they would! YEA!!!! They are taking DD4 in February by herself and while I wouldn't mind taking DS1, it will make it really nice trip for DD11 and DS9 not to have a toddler tagging along. Now, I just need to get planning!! I think we will take advantage of Free Dining and I really want to stay at Poly or Contemporary. Any advice on either resort is appreciated. Off to plan!

 

[squirrel]

I had to stop working on Christmas gifts to make this for my Niece's Birthday. She was sad as the younger niece got a lot of dresses for WDW and she outgrew all the one's I made her the year before.

 

[jeniamt]

I had to stop working on Christmas gifts to make this for my Niece's Birthday. She was sad as the younger niece got a lot of dresses for WDW and she outgrew all the one's I made her the year before.

Beautiful! What kind of Christmas gifts are you making?

 

[ms_mckenna]

Meant to share this yesterday. This was the applique I did, my first ever.

Pardon how bad I look in the picture my son wanted to pose with me and that doesn't happen often.

How cute is that! I love that he wanted to pose with you

And you all know who this is!!! This morning in Sunday School we were talking about how God made the animals, and we went around and talked about our pets. I took a turn too (in this 4-6year old class) and asked if anyone knew what my doggie's name was. And Tim raised his hand - and it was so cute - instead of just saying Zoey - he said - Zo Zo the PuppyFuzz!!! lol - adorable!!!

Everything is adorable but love the story and the picture such cuteness!

I was talking about the fabric from walmart. I have quite a few yards of the Minnie print left too! LOL! I ordered mine online though. At $2.50 a yard how could I not get a ton.
!

Oh wow that is an awesome prices! I cannot remember what I paid it was probably way to much. Oh well I have it now lol. Now that walmart fabric I am kicking myself in the posterior for not buying more!

It's time for a new Mrs. Claus dress.
My husband and I are Santa and the Mrs. each year for our big Girl Scout Christmas party, and the church's Christmas party...and I think I need a new dress. The one I've been wearing is made from a nightgown pattern, and I made a nightcap and apron to go with it. I made it a few years ago on the day I was supposed to wear it!

Now I don't know what to make. Any suggestions?

You guys make like the most perfect Clause couple! Love it! I love the idea of matchy something especially with fur but you would be super toasty in the south

Hey everyone! I missed the move! Life gets in the way sometimes!! LOL!

Here are some Thanksgiving pics!!! I made Isabelle's apron/top, her pants, and Gabriel's pants.

This is our newest family member, Gryffindor!!

So cute I missed that you got the doggie! Off to go look on FB!

So I have some very exciting news to share... on Thanksgiving I mentioned, in passing, if any of the grandparents would want to watch my 2 little ones for a few days so we could go to WDW in January with the 2 older kids. And... wait for it, wait for it... my mom and dad called me today and said they would! YEA!!!! They are taking DD4 in February by herself and while I wouldn't mind taking DS1, it will make it really nice trip for DD11 and DS9 not to have a toddler tagging along. Now, I just need to get planning!! I think we will take advantage of Free Dining and I really want to stay at Poly or Contemporary. Any advice on either resort is appreciated. Off to plan!

What an awesome thing! I bet that will be an awesome trip for them!

I had to stop working on Christmas gifts to make this for my Niece's Birthday. She was sad as the younger niece got a lot of dresses for WDW and she outgrew all the one's I made her the year before.

This is beautiful!


Curious a bit ot but still crafty. Does anyone dabble in bling? I am really contemplating a small business venture this spring and I have been looking at machines to create rhinestone transfers. I have looked on other boards and I think I have an idea the machine I want to buy but I was wondering if anyone here had any bling experience

 

[jeniamt]

Curious a bit ot but still crafty. Does anyone dabble in bling? I am really contemplating a small business venture this spring and I have been looking at machines to create rhinestone transfers. I have looked on other boards and I think I have an idea the machine I want to buy but I was wondering if anyone here had any bling experience

Sorry, don't know anything about Bling but I have bought some designs off of Etsy. Lots of people have Minnie/Mickey heads (which of course are cute) but I am always looking for ones that are less common. For example, I bought some really cool princess and a Beast silhouette. They were kind of artsy and a little more modern looking. Its what DD11 likes to wear when in WDW. If you enjoy creating the designs, I am sure it would be a great business. Good luck and let us know when you are up and running!

 

[SallyfromDE]

THanks everyone for your advice. That is what I thought but was confused as it said people that looked at the 770 also looked at the Ped basic.




So do you have the exact machine? Did you get it from Walmart? One of the reviews on the Walmart page claims that she thinks this machine is inferior to the same machines sold at authorized dealers. Could that be true? My local shop sells the PE770D for $1500. When I mentioned I could get it without the disney designs for half the price, the owner looked at me like I was crazy and changed the subject. I was really hoping to purchase a used Brother PR 620 but it just isn't in the financial cards at this time. I do feel like I am settling with this machine and hope I don't regret the 5x7 hoop. I have to keep reminding myself what I really want the machine for is to embroider names, etc... I got sucked into the idea of the PR machine being able to embroider hats and heavy canvas items.

They do make the models cheaper for Walmart. I had a Brother rep tell me that. But I think when that is the case, they have to change the model #. Like the serger 1034 is Walmart and other places you'll find the 3034. But since it's the same model #, I wouldn't think it would different.

$1500 is sort of pricey IMO. I bought the 780D for $900 and it had a $200 rebate, I've had it since last Nov. Perhaps she has sales? That's what my local shop does.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone - Just a reminder that the ship date for Emily's Big Give is 12/7!!! If anyone wanted to do an iron on Mickey Mouse Eagles shirt for Dad, or any easy fits for Carter (the very tiny 3 year old who cant find pants that fit too well - lol) or a tote bag for mom, just let me know!! I've got the shipping address for those who need it!!

For those who are following Juliana, they leave in 2 days!!! They are beside themselves with excitement!!~ Dad has been so gracious in thanking all of us!!! Thanks everyone!!!

 

[ms_mckenna]

Sorry, don't know anything about Bling but I have bought some designs off of Etsy. Lots of people have Minnie/Mickey heads (which of course are cute) but I am always looking for ones that are less common. For example, I bought some really cool princess and a Beast silhouette. They were kind of artsy and a little more modern looking. Its what DD11 likes to wear when in WDW. If you enjoy creating the designs, I am sure it would be a great business. Good luck and let us know when you are up and running!

That is kind of my plan something less typical and limited. Not looking to flood the market. The main machine I am looking at would make than easier than the shake method or the entirely by hand one which would never happen at least not here. I think I have a business name (came to me in the middle of the night) and I have been doing research pretty much exclusively for the last week. I have DH on board now I just hope I am not calling it wrong and there really is a market for it.

 

[cogero]

okay finally finished the shirts for Allison

MAW shirts

Harry Potter Shirts (luckily I found one in the Design Forum and just added the names)

Wendy if you send me the address I will get these out via priority tomorrow morning.

 

[woodkins]

Curious a bit ot but still crafty. Does anyone dabble in bling? I am really contemplating a small business venture this spring and I have been looking at machines to create rhinestone transfers. I have looked on other boards and I think I have an idea the machine I want to buy but I was wondering if anyone here had any bling experience

That is kind of my plan something less typical and limited. Not looking to flood the market. The main machine I am looking at would make than easier than the shake method or the entirely by hand one which would never happen at least not here. I think I have a business name (came to me in the middle of the night) and I have been doing research pretty much exclusively for the last week. I have DH on board now I just hope I am not calling it wrong and there really is a market for it.

I have done some bling items for dd and sold a few on Ebay/etsy, all done by hand though. I would suggest if you are going to do a business to market yourself including cheer teams. My dd is an all star cheerleader (competition only-we don't cheer for sports teams only competition) and all of their warm ups, sweats, etc are blinged out. In the past 2 months alone I have bought bling tees, sweatshirts, sweatpants and even a bling cheer bow. Our competition bows have the gym's initials on it in bling! It is a HUGE market, that many people don't know about. If you can bling cheer items and get table space at competition events you will make tons of cash. Our last competition the vendors were selling out by lunchtime.

Good luck with it & if you need a cheerleader model, I have a sassy 8 year old for you