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

[miprender]

Re: sergers; I started with a brother 1034d but it only lasted 5 months and I couldn't find anyone to service it for me because I had bought it on line. I ended up upgrading and I think you definitely get what you pay for; my Elna is heavier, 5 thread with a cover stitch, does a 2 or 3 thread rolled hem (the two thread is for making wired ribbon or on sheer fabric like organza) and will easily go through 5 or 6 layers of fabric like it's nothing. If it were me I would stick with the Janome if it were sold by a local dealer who would service and support it

I think that is the one that I have. I purchased it from HSN and still have it in the box. I said after the holidays were over I would start practicing.

PS. I got some gift cards to Joanne's and a local sewing store so I am excited to start spending again on myself

 

[billwendy]

Need your opionion...

DH got me the gutterman 30 sewing thread on a wooden rack....I have a lot of C and C sewing thread that is fine - should I keep or return the gutterman?

thanks!!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Personally, I would keep the gutterman. My machine shop recommended them over the C&C thread, and that's what I have been using since. When I was using C&C, I always have to clean out my machine every so often. Since I switched to gutterman, I have not had to clean the bobbin area in the last year. Less lint from the thread.

Need your opionion...

DH got me the gutterman 30 sewing thread on a wooden rack....I have a lot of C and C sewing thread that is fine - should I keep or return the gutterman?

thanks!!

 

[NaeNae]

My super hero capes were a big hit with my grandkids and great nieces & nephews! I got the best hugs!!!

 

[jeniamt]

Merry Christmas all!!!! I have been so busy I haven't even been lurking and am still on page 83! Plus I have had a very sick baby boy who has needed a lot of my attention. I rushed him to the Peds last Wednesday with blue lips. Yikes. Very scary. I think he has finally turned the corner to a healthier self today. Anyway, I thought I would post my recent masterpiece!!! Not Disney but who else can I show it off to if not you guys. Pain in the butt Feliz with waaaayyyy too many ruffles!!!! It is really cute if not a little over the top! I bought the Rudolph fabric at Walmart a few months ago and put the Santa/Rudolph applique together from a coloring book. The background fabric is actually white with light blue snowflakes but it doesn't show up in the photos. The pictures aren't the greatest but its hard to get a 4 year old at Christmas to stay still for even a second!!!!

 

[froggy33]

Cool, I'll put it on my to-do list for the new year. I have ideas for designs that I want on outfits, but then I can't find what I'm looking for. I have thought more than once that it would be a lot easier if I could just digitize it myself!

You can do it! I started for the same reason. I wanted a design, really I was too lazy to do it by hand, and I couldn't find it. Instead of paying the extra for a custom design I just taught myself to digitize. And then I just figured since I had taken the time to make them, I'd put the up. I in no way want to or ever will over shadow Heather, just supplement (sp?).

It's also kind of fun. Once you get the hang of it, it doesn't take a ton of brian power, so I can kind of just relax with it. It's a release from sewing now and again. Good luck!!

Happy belated holidays everyone and Happy New Year!!

Jessica

 

[ireland_nicole]

Been lurking since we got back from Disney...haven't even gotten all the pictures and video downloaded--unpacked, did laundry, Christmas shopping, and then jumped right back into sewing mode to get a Christmas Feliz done! This was my first Feliz. I finished it at 4 AM last night/this morning! Tried it on Kaitlyn this morning over her jammies:

And I'm pleased it looks like we'll get at least two Christmases out of it. Fortunately, she can still walk in it as it comes to just the top of her feet--the final ruffle added more length than I thought it would. I may try to tack the straps a bit to shorten it some. This is what comes of burning the midnight oil and then some with the baby sleeping and unavailable to check the length. Overall, I'm very pleased with how it came out!

So cute! I love it- the puppies are adorable!

Merry Christmas to my favorite sewing friends!!! I hope Santa was good to all of you. He was nice to me! Best of all my 13yo DD remembered me showing her the scissors I wanted a long time ago, and she made Daddy go to JoAnn's to buy them! I am now the proud owner of Gingher applique shears. This is the only place I can post that, and have it appreciated.

I have these and I really really really love them- I think you will too- they're awesome!

Im especially keeping you guys in my prayers tonigh! Hugs to you!!

My cousin Sue loved her quilt!

Tim loved his blanket too!

Billy and I have decided to stretch the holiday out! Santa will come to our house tonight! Why rush it!!! We also are expecting snow tomorrow!!

Merry CHristmas to All and to All a GOODNIGHT!

Great job! Everything came out great- I want a mickey blanket now too

Merry Christmas all!!!! I have been so busy I haven't even been lurking and am still on page 83! Plus I have had a very sick baby boy who has needed a lot of my attention. I rushed him to the Peds last Wednesday with blue lips. Yikes. Very scary. I think he has finally turned the corner to a healthier self today. Anyway, I thought I would post my recent masterpiece!!! Not Disney but who else can I show it off to if not you guys. Pain in the butt Feliz with waaaayyyy too many ruffles!!!! It is really cute if not a little over the top! I bought the Rudolph fabric at Walmart a few months ago and put the Santa/Rudolph applique together from a coloring book. The background fabric is actually white with light blue snowflakes but it doesn't show up in the photos. The pictures aren't the greatest but its hard to get a 4 year old at Christmas to stay still for even a second!!!!

Fabulous!

You can do it! I started for the same reason. I wanted a design, really I was too lazy to do it by hand, and I couldn't find it. Instead of paying the extra for a custom design I just taught myself to digitize. And then I just figured since I had taken the time to make them, I'd put the up. I in no way want to or ever will over shadow Heather, just supplement (sp?).

It's also kind of fun. Once you get the hang of it, it doesn't take a ton of brian power, so I can kind of just relax with it. It's a release from sewing now and again. Good luck!!

Happy belated holidays everyone and Happy New Year!!

Jessica

ummm, Jessica- any possibility of creating a tutorial? I would totally buy that, because despite graduating summa cum laude (darn b in spanish- ugg) I can't seem to figure it out. I feel like I must be missing something basic, but I'm completely, totally lost. I plan to still get Heathersues, but there are things I see in my head but can't find anywhere (huh, just read that and it sounds a bit creepy, but hopefully you know what I mean LOL.) and I want to be able to make those ideas come to life. (like you, without spending a fortune on custom designs)

Well Y'all, as a Christmas Present to my family I stayed off the Dis for all of Christmas- so I have to wish y'all merry Christmas now- and Happy New Year!

 

[billwendy]

Im with ya Nicole!! I tried a little today, and I got these huge green lines around everything and had no idea what I was doing!!! lol

So who's got snow??? Poor little Emily's family is supposed to leave tomorrow am!!! They live in the blizzard zone in NJ!!

 

[visitingapril09]

Im especially keeping you guys in my prayers tonigh! Hugs to you!!

Bekah with her footie pajamas!

Mom and Bob with their stockings!
All a GOODNIGHT!

My 16 year old daughter adores this 'onesie' did you make it????

 

[miprender]

Need your opionion...

DH got me the gutterman 30 sewing thread on a wooden rack....I have a lot of C and C sewing thread that is fine - should I keep or return the gutterman?

thanks!!

I agree with the EnchantedPrincess....I would keep the gutterman. I was one of those that had trouble with C&C but have not had an issue with the gutterman.

Merry Christmas all!!!! I have been so busy I haven't even been lurking and am still on page 83! Plus I have had a very sick baby boy who has needed a lot of my attention. I rushed him to the Peds last Wednesday with blue lips. Yikes. Very scary. I think he has finally turned the corner to a healthier self today. Anyway, I thought I would post my recent masterpiece!!! Not Disney but who else can I show it off to if not you guys. Pain in the butt Feliz with waaaayyyy too many ruffles!!!! It is really cute if not a little over the top! I bought the Rudolph fabric at Walmart a few months ago and put the Santa/Rudolph applique together from a coloring book. The background fabric is actually white with light blue snowflakes but it doesn't show up in the photos. The pictures aren't the greatest but its hard to get a 4 year old at Christmas to stay still for even a second!!!!

Yikes that is scary about your DS. Glad he is getting better.
Your dress is just beautiful as is your little girl.

 

[woodkins]

Im with ya Nicole!! I tried a little today, and I got these huge green lines around everything and had no idea what I was doing!!! lol

So who's got snow??? Poor little Emily's family is supposed to leave tomorrow am!!! They live in the blizzard zone in NJ!!

I hope she is able to get out. Here on Long Island we have about a foot of snow and CRAZY winds 50+mph. MacArthur airport on LI has been closed since yesterday afternoon and JFK & LaGuardia are closed as well. Last I heard they are hoping to reopen around 4pm.

My BFF is in WDW right now and said it is VERY busy and VERY cold, last night went down to around 30 degrees and a high of 50 today.

Hope everyone had a safe, healthy and happy Holiday!

 

[McDuck]

Mcduck...love the puppy dress. DS2 is obsessed with puppies and points them out everywhere we go.

Kaitlyn is into puppies, too. Her face lit up when I showed her the dress and she started saying "Arf! Arf! Arf!"

Im especially keeping you guys in my prayers tonigh! Hugs to you!!

My cousin Sue loved her quilt!

Tim loved his blanket too!

Love these!!!

That is really sweet! I love the puppies too...lol. One of these days I'm going to conquer the Feliz, I swear! Do you have a ruffler foot or did you do it all by hand?

Thanks! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, though I did have to rip out and redo a couple of sections. I do not have a ruffler foot, all my ruffles are by hand.

Merry Christmas all!!!! I have been so busy I haven't even been lurking and am still on page 83! Plus I have had a very sick baby boy who has needed a lot of my attention. I rushed him to the Peds last Wednesday with blue lips. Yikes. Very scary. I think he has finally turned the corner to a healthier self today. Anyway, I thought I would post my recent masterpiece!!! Not Disney but who else can I show it off to if not you guys. Pain in the butt Feliz with waaaayyyy too many ruffles!!!! It is really cute if not a little over the top! I bought the Rudolph fabric at Walmart a few months ago and put the Santa/Rudolph applique together from a coloring book. The background fabric is actually white with light blue snowflakes but it doesn't show up in the photos. The pictures aren't the greatest but its hard to get a 4 year old at Christmas to stay still for even a second!!!!

That is marvelous!!! I hope your son is feeling better now.

So cute! I love it- the puppies are adorable!

Thanks!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Sewing related gifts--my mom and dad gave me a larger cutting mat -- full yard on one side, and my hubby gave me $100 to blow at Hancock Fabrics.

 

[visitingapril09]

I use Gutterman threads all the time and quite like them. Never had problems. They have a great variety of colors.

Question: My daughter has seen handmade hairbows that are made of ribbon and shaped like the princess' (hope that makes sense) Does anyone know if there is a pattern out there for them?? She would like to make some for our March trip.

 

[ms_mckenna]

I have been seriously slacking again. The boys are sick and I just have not had time.

Question: My daughter has seen handmade hairbows that are made of ribbon and shaped like the princess' (hope that makes sense) Does anyone know if there is a pattern out there for them?? She would like to make some for our March trip.

Do you mean like these? They are sculptured bows.

I hope it is kosher to link to other message boards this is the forum I found the majority of the princess how tos. Some are easier than others lol.
http://hipgirlclips.com/forums/

 

[visitingapril09]

Yup! Those are just like them! Thanks so much.

 

[h518may]

been sick since before Christmas so haven't done much. I also have a DD that takes off with my camera. I did make one of the ruffle purses for MIL. This is a medium purse.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Been quite busy and sick but I finally got some pics uploaded to photobucket! Yeah
Here is a potrait peasant I made for Sara beth.

And the matching ones for her AG dolls!

As well as the crib set for the little cradle!

I made my MIL a shirt..she loved it!

And Ashley, who is almost 16, has been wanting one of those Ugly Dolls...so I tried and made her one.

Most of the things I made in the past 2 weeks while I had been sick. So glad to finally be feeling better![/COLOR]

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

Been quite busy and sick but I finally got some pics uploaded to photobucket! Yeah
Here is a potrait peasant I made for Sara beth.

And the matching ones for her AG dolls!

As well as the crib set for the little cradle!

I made my MIL a shirt..she loved it!

And Ashley, who is almost 16, has been wanting one of those Ugly Dolls...so I tried and made her one.

Most of the things I made in the past 2 weeks while I had been sick. So glad to finally be feeling better![/COLOR]

Love that shirt you made your MIL!!!! Which pattern is that?

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Been quite busy and sick but I finally got some pics uploaded to photobucket! Yeah
Here is a potrait peasant I made for Sara beth.

[COLOR]

Everything looks great but I had to say WOW that child has grown! She is looking so grown up! Hope you are feeling better!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Yay! I got one too and I'm also too scared to open the box! You go first!

Glad I'm not the only one!! My husband got tierd of me asking him if he really wanted to buy me that big of a Christmas gift and he opened the box once I went upstairs with the baby the other night. So I guess that's my answer I don't have much sewing room, so I had to pack up the embroidery machine to move the serger to my desk. So, it's plugged in, and I'm on about page 20 of the owners manual. I've been up the last two nights with a sick baby though, so I'm gonna take a nap before I attempt to thread and play.

Have you gotten yours out yet? Do you love it?