Disboutiquers Part 24 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

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Thanks! I dressed her in a tank top and short shorts, had a bag of 4 outfits and then when we saw a character, we pulled out that dress, through it over her tank & shorts, and jumped in line. I made the Carla C's Simply Sweet so they would be light and sun-dress-like.

I would love to do that too... but with 3 kids they all would want to match the characters and DH already thinks I am off my rocker for trying to make outfits for everyday never mind the characters we want to see.

But he doesn't get it...its all about the awesome pictures we get to take.

Busy, busy day coming up! I have shirts and designs in for half of our shirts for upcoming Disney trip; I have an order for 50 shirts for a t ball league; one order for a dress; 3 or 4 embroidery only jobs; AND I bought the key fob findings and an in the hoop pattern for them!

Feast or Famine! I have had nothing to do for the past few weeks, and now...oh did I forget to mention the kids are out of school and DS has an appointment today with his therapist ...2 hours away!

There have been some really great things posted lately!

Hope that all those who had the wild weather yesterday was safe and wishing safety to all those in harms way today..Looks like Disney may be under the gun today!
Nini

I just saw the Dora dress and those came out really nice. I think you did an excellent job on them.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I use tear away stabilizer but hate the itch of it on my skin. What do you use to stabilize and what can you suggest instead that doesn't itch so bad?

 

[froggy33]

I use tear away stabilizer but hate the itch of it on my skin. What do you use to stabilize and what can you suggest instead that doesn't itch so bad?

I use tear away, mainly cause I'm not a big fan of having the cut away left around the edge. Either way though I use the soft stuff by sulky, I think it's called Tender Touch. You just iron it on over the back of the design and then you can't feel the stabilizer or stitches. It stays on in the wash as well.

 

[dizzydrop]

I need a new sewing machine and I thought this would be the place to ask. I have a brother but it's just a simple machine, only like $100 from walmart but I need a new one. The stitiching has been really messing up and I've had it for like 6 or 7 years. We only have a walmart or a Joann Fabrics around here to buy sewing machines from but I'd like to know any opinions of what to buy. I make quilts and pillow case dresses, purses, and sun dresses, stuff like that. TIA

 

[Granna4679]

Finally caught up again. Let's see how long this lasts

TMTQ again but wanted to say that everyting posted has been great. I love all of the BG items and I will be glad when my life slows down a bit so I can participate again (not sure when that will be)!

Aimee - I love the Rapunzel. Since you made the skirt with no pattern, do you just double waist length or more? I love the fullness!

MyDisneyTrio - the Vida is so pretty. The colors are a great combination.

Tricia - Wow...the table runners are sooooo pretty. I keep saying that I am going to do that every year for all of the holidays. So far....I haven't made a single one! Someday though. I LOVE the idea of the wrist cuffs. When we went to WDW last (way too long ago) we put bracelets on my DGDs with our name/phone # in case they got lost. These would be great for that purpose. You could tuck a piece of paper in the zippered part with that info. Then you could make them in Disney colors/prints and they would have a place to keep those pesky little smashed coins they wanted around every turn!

Vester - your pictures are beautiful. I absolutely love the first one. If that little group of people weren't in the background, it would look like she had Disneyworld all to herself. So cute!

Moonks Mom - so happy your family is doing better. Yay for your NYC trip.
I recommend Ellis Island. We loved it there. Such a history lesson!

labruto4 - Looks like you and DD had a great time on your mommy-daughter weekend. What a special treat. Her outfits are precious.

Andrea - Love you DDs dress and purse combo.

MomtoAlexnWillian - The AG dresses are a great idea. And they turned out so cute. I agree with DD....a monogram would be really cute.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

I've been lurking for a few weeks and I thought I would say, There is some beautiful stuff in this place!! I'm sooo inspired! I've been sewing on and off for a while, but now I want to try more

I thought that I would share...I ran to Hancock's today, so I could help keep them in business and found some great deals! They were having a "spring cleaning" sale, so lots of different fabrics at $1, $2, $3, and $5 a yard!!

Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations!!

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks, the wrist cuffs are from a tutorial here: http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/2010/09/lunch-money-cuff-tutorial.html

My DS uses it when he has to take a little money to school, like for a bake sale or something. Rocks used to be a problem in my house too, but I think we have grown past that a bit. (whew)

Thanks for the link -- I bookmarked it. I think those would be great to make for Big Gives especially for older boys as I have a hard time coming up with ideas for them. Now to get over my zipper fear -- though it looks really easy in the tutorial (well except for the part about possibly having to shorten a zipper).

Very nice. I like the way it turned out. Thank you for recommending the pattern to me. I made one last week, and love it. I will definately make more. I need to take pictures of everything I've made so far and post them. Thanks again. I will have to try the patchwork next time. Love that look.

One other thing I do with the Aivilo (can't recall if I already mentioned this or not) is to pull the lining up so it peeks out the top of the fashion fabric by maybe a cm or so. It looks nice if you use a pretty lining fabric.

I love the bag. Like someone else posted, I love red, white and back together. I'm working on my first tote. Not that I'm thinking about selling it, but as I make things I wonder how anyone makes money on etsy. Anything "homegrown" is sooooo time consuming. Okay, that's my editorial comment. My question is, how long did you make the straps?

Normally I make the straps whatever the pattern recommends which off the top of my head I think its 36 inches. For this bag I made them the width of the fabric (44 inches) for two reasons. One is that Mom had a bag with a longer strap length that she used and I was originally thinking of trying something with a messenger bag style strap but canned that idea -- but Mom's t-shirt size was a bit larger so I figured a longer strap might work better for her anyway. The second reason was that it would be easier to hang the handles on a stroller and still have easy access to the bag.

I need a new sewing machine and I thought this would be the place to ask. I have a brother but it's just a simple machine, only like $100 from walmart but I need a new one. The stitiching has been really messing up and I've had it for like 6 or 7 years. We only have a walmart or a Joann Fabrics around here to buy sewing machines from but I'd like to know any opinions of what to buy. I make quilts and pillow case dresses, purses, and sun dresses, stuff like that. TIA

I can't really give you any advice b/c I have a cheapy Singer form Walmart, but for now it gets the job done. I did overhear a saleslady at Joann's talking to another customer about machines though and she highly recommended to spend $150 minimum and to have a drop in bobbin.

 

[aboveH20]

AboveH20 Thank you for the book tute. You make it look so easy. I think your bear is cute.

You're welcome and thanks.

Normally I make the straps whatever the pattern recommends which off the top of my head I think its 36 inches. For this bag I made them the width of the fabric (44 inches) for two reasons. One is that Mom had a bag with a longer strap length that she used and I was originally thinking of trying something with a messenger bag style strap but canned that idea -- but Mom's t-shirt size was a bit larger so I figured a longer strap might work better for her anyway. The second reason was that it would be easier to hang the handles on a stroller and still have easy access to the bag.

I can't really give you any advice b/c I have a cheapy Singer form Walmart, but for now it gets the job done. I did overhear a saleslady at Joann's talking to another customer about machines though and she highly recommended to spend $150 minimum and to have a drop in bobbin.

Thanks for the strap info and insights.

I'm considering a new machine, as well. Mine has the annoying habit of stretching the top fabric. I assume it needs a minor adjustment, but I also assume by the time I pay the "bench" fee (minimum) I may as well put it toward a new machine. I'm thinking about the Brother CS 6000i, which I think is what cogero has. The primary sewing I do is for Big Gives, and since I just bought a serger and embroidery machine (and yards and yards of fabric) it's hard to justify spending more than I need to on a machine.

 

[MWGreene]

I need help sizing this pattern down. It's for a twirly skirt that supposedly fits a 5-6 yo. My DD is 4 her waist is 20 inches and I don't want it any longer than 9 inches! Help! I hate math!


STEP 1

1st band: 6"x 13.5"
1st ruffle: 7.25" x 25"

2nd band: 4.25" x 13.5"
2nd ruffle: 5.75" x 25"

here's a link to the actual pattern
http://grandrevivaldesign.typepad.com/photos/ruffled_skirts_tutorial/step1.html

 

[cogero]

You're welcome and thanks.



Thanks for the strap info and insights.

I'm considering a new machine, as well. Mine has the annoying habit of stretching the top fabric. I assume it needs a minor adjustment, but I also assume by the time I pay the "bench" fee (minimum) I may as well put it toward a new machine. I'm thinking about the Brother CS 6000i, which I think is what cogero has. The primary sewing I do is for Big Gives, and since I just bought a serger and embroidery machine (and yards and yards of fabric) it's hard to justify spending more than I need to on a machine.

I have an SE-400 from brother it is a sewing/embroidery machine. I haven't used the embroidery part since I upgraded to a PE770 which I love.

I wasn't sure I was going to love sewing and embroidery when I bought the machine but wanted to try it. I love it now and since my DH doesn't mind me spending money on things like this. The machine is a great little machine.

 

[Colleen27]

http://www.joann.com/joann/search/s...////UserSearch1=cow fabric&_requestid=1619929


3.49 online at Joanns.

Thank you! I didn't even think to look online for some reason, and our local stores never seem to have it when I'm in there (which admittedly isn't often - the closest stores are both 30 miles from here, in opposite directions).

 

[2girlsmommy]

Chiara, I have a Brother SE 350 and I'm guessing ours are similar...does yours have a satin stitch? I don't think mine does, unless I'm actually doing an embroidery design that is loaded. But, if I hand embroider something I want a satin stitch. Anyways...just curious if maybe you or someone else knows....
Thanks! :O)
Erica

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

They look great. (I'm not frugal, I'm just plain cheap.)

I typed cheap then changed it to frugal!!!

Good job. Isn't it great when they really like the stuff you make? Too cute about wanting to add to it, guess she has her own sense of style too.

It is! She screamed when she saw them!!!

They turned out very nice. Good thrifty idea for a gift.

Thanks! I just used scraps from other projects! Great way not to have to spend more money!

MomtoAlexnWillian - The AG dresses are a great idea. And they turned out so cute. I agree with DD....a monogram would be really cute.

THANKS!

Those look great. I only made outfit thus far for my dd's AG as her interest in it lasted for no more than a week

Thanks!! After what you pay for one, I would have been so sad if she hadn't wanted to play with them some more!!

Those came out great. That will be great gifts. I know of one DD that would love outfits for her AG dolls.

Hehe! Thanks! They were super easy to whip up.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

CUTE shirt and ever cute-er little boy!

Thanks for the front of the shirt - it is adorable. I love that red Mickey fabric!

D~

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It wasn't me that asked but I just wanted to comment that your children are so beautiful. Love that smile on your DS

Thanks everyone for the compliments on the bowling shirt AND for saying my son is cute, lol. What Mom doesn't like to hear that?

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Question...

I've been searching and searching for a picture I'm pretty sure I saw on this thread somewhere in thread numbers' past. It's an ADORABLE Sleeping Beauty dress, I can somewhat still see it in my head. It was half pink and half blue. I believe it was made for a birthday dress for a little girl possibly 4 years old or younger, she was a cute little blonde and even the hair bows in each piggy tail coordinated with one blue and one pink. Anyhow, I swore at the time if I ever was blessed with a little girl of my own that I'd CASE it to the T. Fortunately, I have that little girl to sew for now! Unfortunately, I didn't save the pic or bookmark Help, please

I don't know if anyone has answered this yet but didn't Wendy do one for a Big Give? I know it's been quite a while but I remember it also. I believe it was a simply sweet dress.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I don't know if anyone has answered this yet but didn't Wendy do one for a Big Give? I know it's been quite a while but I remember it also. I believe it was a simply sweet dress.

I think the one I saw was a simply sweet too, but I just wish I remembered the little details more. I looked through every picture on the photobucket. There was one dress half and half, but it was the front pink and the back blue. It was very cute, but the one I'm looking for was split down the middle front to back more like left side pink and right side blue. I remember the little girl had piggy tails and adorable bows to match. I'm not sure if it was for a Big Give or not, but I think the little girl wore it for her birthday, because it seemed as though I remember seeing pics of a half blue half pink cake too.

 

[aboveH20]

I have an SE-400 from brother it is a sewing/embroidery machine. I haven't used the embroidery part since I upgraded to a PE770 which I love.

I wasn't sure I was going to love sewing and embroidery when I bought the machine but wanted to try it. I love it now and since my DH doesn't mind me spending money on things like this. The machine is a great little machine.

Thanks for correcting me. I'm trying not to be pennywise and pound foolish, because as you'll see below, I'm cheap. I only need basics, but I don't want to have to buy another macine next year beacuse I didn't spend enough this year.

I typed cheap then changed it to frugal!!!

Yesterday when I called myself cheap (boy, that doesn't sound right) my mother interjected and said thrifty, but I really meant cheap!

 

[VBAndrea]

Aurora Blue/Pink:
I can't recall who was looking for the dress, but Mom2rtk made one (not that any of us sew like her). If you want an idea here is a link to her photostream:
Mom2RTK's FLICKR Photostream

I hope the link works -- dress in on the bottom of page 6. I know there have been other simpler versions posted though.

OK, the link doesn't work but here's a link to a page she has posted on and you can look in her sig for the link to her photos:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2314908&highlight=aurora&page=119

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Suggestions for fix?

So Im working on a cindrella dress, which is a big deal for me because I'm afraid of satin LOL.
So Im done with the bodice, and sewed the 3 skirt pieces together. My fabric had these cuts in it- like from a machine, it runs along the length of 3-4 yards, so I'm guessing it happened prior to being wrapped on the bolt. anyway
I thought I avoided all the cuts- I even had to recut a bodice peice.
So now I find one in the middle of the side piece- I used stitch witchery with a swatch of satin for the back, but I'm pretty sure it can still fray in the front.
The only way to protect is to put an applique or something over it, right?

 

[ttfn0205]

[SIZE="6"[COLOR="Red"]]Question[[/COLOR]/SIZE]
Where is the best place to sell fabric that I decided I can part with? None of it is Disney. Mostly odds and ends, some kids prints, some holidays, some back to school. I don't know if I should use ebay or etsy. I have only listed a princess pattern on etsy and it never sold. I do regularly sell on ebay, just never sold any fabric. Any other suggestions?
Thanks for the advice.

Destashing divas is a page on facebook where you can sell your fabric extras
check it out, it looks easy enough