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

[aboveH20]

I really like the idea of AboveH2O for a license plate! I think you should have incorporated that into the blanket!

Maybe I will try to sneak it in there someplace!

THANK YOU so much for your detailed instructions and suggestions. I've printed them and I hope to make a "real" skirt next week while my husband is out of town.

I like the idea of increasing the size of the squares in each row, not the number of squares. Also it looks like I need to start with a bigger first row. And, I like the suggestion to serge BEFORE gathering. I can see how that would be helpful.

Two quick follow up questions

1. What gathering method do you use? I was doing floss, which worked great, but my bottom ruffle was so long I was afraid I'd get cross-eyed zig zagging over the floss and did the double row of stitches instead (after trying the tension method which didn't work).

2.I was also wondering about adding the ruffle to each individual square on the bottom row before joining them. Crazy?

These are pics of the patchwork dress I made for dd so you can see how I line up the squares. On this dress I did a plain ruffle (not patchwork) so I'll also post an old pic of a skirt where I lined up a patchwork ruffle.

Dress:

This is what my preserged gathered ruffles appear like from the inside:

This is a skirt I did last year for Disney that has ruffles that are patchwork as well:

Again, this is if you want your squares to line up. I've seen them done both ways and frankly I think it's just a matter of personal preference. I don't think there is really any right or wrong.

Very nice. I love the red, white and blue theme and how you added his ship. It your husband the XO?

Great button storage solution, it looks like something you would find in a home decorating magazine. The blanket is really cute too. Did you make the submarines or were they part of the fabric?
I love your American Grrrrrrrr Doll (and so does my DD). The perect model. The skirt came out really nice. As for finishing the bottom of the skirt I have seen a few people that used folded bias on the bottom of the skirt. As for the elastic, I think you can make it about 3 to 5 inches shorter then the waist measurement (which are usually listed on the Big Give site). Again, nice job on the skirt.

The submarines came on the fabric. It was a remnant, so it's not very big -- perfect for his cat!

Just like dguerts American Girl Dolls, my model didn't complain when the waistband was a little tight, or when I asked him to stand still so I could take a photo.

Thanks for the bias tape idea and the waist measurement tip.

Finally, tell me if I am being a bad mom and don't hold back.

Here's my bad mom story. My husband's going to Israel next week for ten days. Ten days for me to be home alone and do what I want. No cooking, not much cleaning, sleep in, etc.

My older son called yesterday and is coming for the weekend with his girl friend. I know I should be thrilled, but for a long time I've been looking forward to not having to do any cooking, etc. while my husband was away. I know I'm a rotten Mom for thinking this way, but why that weekend?

 

[tricia]

Does anyone know who this fabric is by or something like it??? Love this combination. I haven't sewn anything since returning from our trip and we are having a little remodeling done on our house...but as soon as it is done I have a long list I want to get done

Thanks, Erika

Breath of Avignon Moda


http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/st...tems.asp?Store_id=609&page_id=17&Categ_Id=228

 

[billwendy]

Our house is finally getting back to normal and the holiday behind us. DD got bumped by Delta and stayed an extra 5 days so we had more fun but the house did need attention by the time she left. DH went to Baja for his annual guys trip. He really does deserve a vaca away from family and work. His flight got cancelled today and now won't be home till Sat.

I am so sorry to hear about Bryce yet glad that is with Heavenly Father and in peace. I pray for this family.

I love the quilt! The cute ruffle pants, the stripwork skirt and all things I have seen but haven't had time to comment on.

Finally, tell me if I am being a bad mom and don't hold back. I have asked DD to look at two websites for a spring break vacation to Tulum. I have spoken with her everyday on skype and it is obvious she is chatting with her friends. She is a teenager. But I needed to get the airfare and hotels lined up as we are already behind. I have asked what does she want from her vaca, where does she want to stay, etc. Yet nothing. So today I have decided to just fly her out here and we can snowboard and go to the hot spring. I really needed her input and she put no effort forth. I feel so bad but I can't make reservations without some interest on her part. So flame suit on, let me have, am I bad?

April, you gave her a chance, and she made her choice. That is that - no feeling bad! Hopefully she will learn a lesson. And, what you chose is just fine anyways!! Arent you going to be in WDW together soon too?

Such CUTE things everyone!!!

I am praying for Bryce's family - the next few days are going to be so hard for all of them. Im especially thinking of his big brother, who is still a little guy himself.......

Reminder that the ship date for Chelsea's big give is 1/11/11!!!!!!!

Well, the inlaws went back home today, so back to normal at our house. Have to unChristmas the house this weekend - how boring!! We are trying hard to do zero dollar days and have had 2 this week. It was kind of hard to do more this week with the wedding and company, so hopefully we will get on TRACK!!!

Has anyone ever done the Homeschooling days at WDW?

Does anyone have an XL embroidery hoop that is repositionable? How does it work? I think I get the idea, but not sure????? They have some online, and Im interested in getting one for my 770....thoughts?

 

[cogero]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

 

[snubie]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

That looks amazing! I love the fabric combination.

 

[MommyBell08]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

I really Love the fabric! Nice JOB!!

 

[MommyBell08]

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

Heres my second attempt by request of my 2 (almost 3) year old DS

Hes having a Phineas and Ferb birthday the end of this month, and I thought this would be great in Hollywood Studios!

 

[erikawolf2004]

Breath of Avignon Moda


http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/st...tems.asp?Store_id=609&page_id=17&Categ_Id=228

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!! I knew I could count on this group!!!!

 

[erikawolf2004]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

I just ordered some of her fabric, but need to get more it is so fun and cheerful!!! The skirt came out great!!!

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

These came out great!!!

 

[weluvdizne]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

This is really pretty. I'd love to wear it!

 

[weluvdizne]

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

Heres my second attempt by request of my 2 (almost 3) year old DS

Hes having a Phineas and Ferb birthday the end of this month, and I thought this would be great in Hollywood Studios!

I'm impressed. Wish I could get the hang of applique. I tried, and it turned out terrible, so I got discouraged. Need to get practicing so I can make some shirts for our trip. My parents, even my ultra conservative father, have agreed to wear matching shirts. Warmed my heart when he actually agreed to it. IT was one of those moments when you know he wanted to say no, but just can't say no to his little girl, even after all these years.

 

[DMGeurts]

These are pics of the patchwork dress I made for dd so you can see how I line up the squares. On this dress I did a plain ruffle (not patchwork) so I'll also post an old pic of a skirt where I lined up a patchwork ruffle.

Dress:

This is what my preserged gathered ruffles appear like from the inside:

This is a skirt I did last year for Disney that has ruffles that are patchwork as well:

And finally, these are the instructions I saved from Denise:
PATCHWORK TWIRL LINING UP ALL SQUARES

Hope that helps!

I love, love, love how these turned out! The first skirt I tried to sew was a patchwork skirt... needless to say - it turned out as a really cute miniature lamp shade - and eventually gave me the idea for a Goofy hat.

Great job on those - and I especially love how you rotated the fabric around the skirt - I am not very good with that.

Maybe I will try to sneak it in there someplace!




Just like dguerts American Girl Dolls, my model didn't complain when the waistband was a little tight, or when I asked him to stand still so I could take a photo.

LOL I do love your American Grrrr doll - very very clever.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

I love how this turned out - I think adding that fabric to the bottom really added a nice element to it. Great job!

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

Heres my second attempt by request of my 2 (almost 3) year old DS

Hes having a Phineas and Ferb birthday the end of this month, and I thought this would be great in Hollywood Studios!

These turned out so nice! You should be so proud of yourself! I don't know if I will ever have the bravery to try doing appliques - they just look so hard! So, for now, I will just admire all of your work.


I had to skip the Daisy outfit I was working on... I didn't feel like ordering one meesly yard of fabric online - so I will hold off on that one until I have more to order. Instead I moved on to my Toy Story line... I am nearly finished with Jessie - I used my own pattern (sort of) - it's actually a cross between 3 different dresses I've seen on here - but didn't have dolly patterns available for them, so I made my own. I must say that my pattern making skills have really turned for the better, because this dress fits and looks fantastic - I can't wait to show it! I am going to wait until I have Woody and Buzz done first though. I have Woody's sketched out (and fabric purchased -I hope to finish it this weekend), and Buzz is still formulating in my head. I really want to do a Bullseye outfit too - but I am not sure how cute an all brown outfit would be? LOL

I love everything that has been posted over the last couple of days! I love coming here to see everyone's creativity - it's also a great place to sit when I am hand gathering ruffles.

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

Maybe I will try to sneak it in there someplace!

THANK YOU so much for your detailed instructions and suggestions. I've printed them and I hope to make a "real" skirt next week while my husband is out of town.

I like the idea of increasing the size of the squares in each row, not the number of squares. Also it looks like I need to start with a bigger first row. And, I like the suggestion to serge BEFORE gathering. I can see how that would be helpful.

Two quick follow up questions

1. What gathering method do you use? I was doing floss, which worked great, but my bottom ruffle was so long I was afraid I'd get cross-eyed zig zagging over the floss and did the double row of stitches instead (after trying the tension method which didn't work).

2.I was also wondering about adding the ruffle to each individual square on the bottom row before joining them. Crazy?



Very nice. I love the red, white and blue theme and how you added his ship. It your husband the XO?

I never thought of increasing the number of squares. It may work out well and look neat if lots of different fabrics were used. I know RevRob once did a patchwork skirt out of a charm pack and it was adorable. I think the charm packs may have all the same size squares (not really sure though). I am going to have to look at the photobucket account and see if there is a patchwork section to see how others have done things.

1. For gathering I use two rows of stitches, but my bobbin thread is upholstery thread and that is the thread I pull to gather. I think you can change the tension to make it even easier to gather, but I don't b/c I never remember to change it back. I just adjust to a wider stitch length. One row of stitches I put right through the serged thread and the other row I do 1/4 inch from the inner edge of the serged thread. When I sew the ruffle on (or layers together) that stitch goes between the two gathering stitches, and it makes them easier to remove.

I have used the dental floss and zig zag in the past for thicker things and used it on that homecoming dress for the eyelet ruffle b/c it worked way better with the eyelet. Normally I just do the two rows with upholestery bobbin thread.

2. I think it would be more work to add a ruffle to each individual square and then you'd also end up with seams on the back of the ruffle. It surely would be feasible though. One nice thing about patchwork though (if you are lining up your squarea and not doing them randomly) is that's you can kind of gather and pin square by square so it takes some of the guesswork out of gathering so evenly. While I had 15 feet of ruffle to gather I was only working with about 1 foot at a time.

Thanks for the compliments on the dress. I was worried about hand appliqueing the ship because of the small details, but it went well. That dress was a rush job as well b/c dh came home a couple of days early. I actually finished it the morning he came home. The news station attempted to interview my dd (likely b/c of her outfit) but she was crabby and completely uncooperative. Yes, dh is the XO (good eye!) and I am sooooooo ready for this tour to end (he got extended beyond the normal 18 months).

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

I love it! I wouldn't want to give it up either!

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

Heres my second attempt by request of my 2 (almost 3) year old DS

Hes having a Phineas and Ferb birthday the end of this month, and I thought this would be great in Hollywood Studios!

Fabulous work! I adore your Phineas and Ferb. I got some shirts on sale at ON so hopefully I can tackle some appliqueing on knit. I've had trouble in the past, but finally last year got two shirts that turned out well. It still scares me though! Too bad my ds can't wear a Vida!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

I love the colors in that skirt! Very pretty!

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

Heres my second attempt by request of my 2 (almost 3) year old DS

Hes having a Phineas and Ferb birthday the end of this month, and I thought this would be great in Hollywood Studios!

Love the shirts! My dd would love those phineas and ferb shirts. I want to try to make her a ferb one, but I still have not done hand applique other than a square!

 

[MommyBell08]

I love the colors in that skirt! Very pretty!



Love the shirts! My dd would love those phineas and ferb shirts. I want to try to make her a ferb one, but I still have not done hand applique other than a square!

Thanx! I think you could do it! Phineas and Ferb are very basic shapes and I did this picture because it was bigger, and the hands were not in the picture. There heads were very easy to sew being so big and easy shapes! I did a google search and lots of the pics are cut at the waist which is nice for me cuz hands and feet, are hard to make look right. (for me at least) GOOD Luck! Post a pic if you do it!

 

[tricia]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

Good job, I'm sure it will be well received.

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

Heres my second attempt by request of my 2 (almost 3) year old DS

Hes having a Phineas and Ferb birthday the end of this month, and I thought this would be great in Hollywood Studios!

Awesome. Love, love, love the P and F shirt.

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!! I knew I could count on this group!!!!

You're welcome.

 

[tricia]

I never thought of increasing the number of squares. It may work out well and look neat if lots of different fabrics were used. I know RevRob once did a patchwork skirt out of a charm pack and it was adorable. I think the charm packs may have all the same size squares (not really sure though). I am going to have to look at the photobucket account and see if there is a patchwork section to see how others have done things.

I also made one with a charm pack. (well the Tink fabric came in pre-cut squares as a bonus with some other fabric I ordered) I just uploaded it to photobucket, and I see that there are both a patchwork and a twirl skirt section for you to look at also.

 

[aboveH20]

Just want to share. This is the skirt I made for Wendy for her Give. I love this skirt. I don't want to give it up. I miscalculated on the green fabric I didn't have enough for a hem band so I added it to the skirt to contrast the extra Heather Bailey Fabric I had.

Considering this is only about the 5th skirt I have made I am proud of myself for figuring out a solution to my problem.

That says Florida sunshine! (I'm upstate and we're supposed to get 4-8" of snow over the next 48 hours, what about you?)

I posted some pics of some "Small world Guys" I made a while back.. it was my first attempt at hand applique. Heres the shirt...

Hes having a Phineas and Ferb birthday the end of this month, and I thought this would be great in Hollywood Studios!

I like both sets of shirts, but Small World will always be one of my favorite rides.

LOL I do love your American Grrrr doll - very very clever.

I love everything that has been posted over the last couple of days! I love coming here to see everyone's creativity - it's also a great place to sit when I am hand gathering ruffles.

D~

Whoops, I butchered your name, DMGeurts it is!

I agree about being inspired by the creativity here. I went to a church group that is making patchwork blankets for kids, and while I admire the intent, as I was sewing together 36 squares I kept thinking that - no offense - with the time and money it will cost to make these small blankets, they could purchase nice ones. The clothing on this board seems more personal, more creative, and couldn't just be purchased at JCPenney. (I'll be watching out for lightning bolts the rest of the day.)

1. For gathering I use two rows of stitches, but my bobbin thread is upholstery thread and that is the thread I pull to gather. I think you can change the tension to make it even easier to gather, but I don't b/c I never remember to change it back. I just adjust to a wider stitch length. One row of stitches I put right through the serged thread and the other row I do 1/4 inch from the inner edge of the serged thread. When I sew the ruffle on (or layers together) that stitch goes between the two gathering stitches, and it makes them easier to remove.

2. I think it would be more work to add a ruffle to each individual square and then you'd also end up with seams on the back of the ruffle. It surely would be feasible though. One nice thing about patchwork though (if you are lining up your squarea and not doing them randomly) is that's you can kind of gather and pin square by square so it takes some of the guesswork out of gathering so evenly. While I had 15 feet of ruffle to gather I was only working with about 1 foot at a time.

Thanks for the compliments on the dress. I was worried about hand appliqueing the ship because of the small details, but it went well. That dress was a rush job as well b/c dh came home a couple of days early. I actually finished it the morning he came home. The news station attempted to interview my dd (likely b/c of her outfit) but she was crabby and completely uncooperative. Yes, dh is the XO (good eye!) and I am sooooooo ready for this tour to end (he got extended beyond the normal 18 months).

Good idea about the upholstery thread.

I know not everyone even puts a ruffle along the bottom, it just seems like a nice way to finish off the edge.

I'm excited to try again next week.

Congrats to your husband on being XO.

I love it. Thanks for posting the photo.

P.S. 30 days until my trip to Disney World.

 

[cogero]

That says Florida sunshine! (I'm upstate and we're supposed to get 4-8" of snow over the next 48 hours, what about you?)




P.S. 30 days until my trip to Disney World.

We are supposed to get about 3" I am not a huge snow person.

Jealous about your trip in 30 days we are not going back until August now. My daughters competition dance schedule got in the way of our April trip.

 

[weluvdizne]

Due to having a baby, sewing for Christmas gifts, having house guests and gall bladder attacks, I have not yet uploaded my pix, including Halloween. I made my dd a Jessie patchwork twirl with what seemed like a million patches. It turned out realllllllllllly full. Need to buy a petti for it.
Anyway, the reason for my post, is to tell yet another way that I did it. I used Jessica's AWESOME tute for dental floss method for gathering/ruffles and it worked so well. That part had scared me, but it was so easy when I followed her tute. I'm so comfortable and happy with that method that I'm not even going to bother trying the other options. (Jessica, thanks so much for the tute!!!)
Also, I doubled the number of squares from the top, to the middle to the bottom row. I think it was 15, 30, and 60 squares respectively. When I gathered, it was so simple. I gathered it so that two squares on the middle row equalled the same length as one square on the top row, and this way, it fit and it also made it foolproof for me. I gathered and pinned it 2 to 1 and then stitched it. Does this make any sense?
The bottom row was obviously really long, so I divided it up into 3 smaller sections so it would be easier to manage.

If this doesn't make any sense, let me know, I'll try to find a better way to explain it. None the less, I love patchwork skirts and plan to make more for dd, but I just wouldn't make them as full.