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

[Diz-Mommy]

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

 

[SallyfromDE]

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

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LOVE everything!!

 

[vester]

Okay, so you first have to go to a site and purchase a design. Good ones are found on etsy I think (I've started selling some -plug plug ). Like Teresa said FrouFrou by HeatherSue rocks! I started by using hers, still do and love them! When you buy them, the designer gets an email and then will respond to that email, sending you the design. Usually its a zip file off all the different file types. You'll get each design in a variety of sizes. You open that and then use the file you need (Brother PE770 uses .PES and 4x4 and 5x7). You'll copy this to a memory stick, put that into the machine and then the design will appear on the screen and you begin stitching.

The designer usually will send the files, a jpeg of the design, and a jpeg of some sort of directions. This will tell you step by step what the machine will do. For most designs it goes as follows:

Applique placement stitch: this is a running stitch put down on the fabric you wish to applique on. It tells you where that part of the design will go. Then you place the applique fabric over this.

Applique tackdown stitch: this is usually a longer zigzag stitch that tacks down the applique fabric. It follows the same lines as the placement stitch, only it's on top of the applique fabric. Then you have to cut around this stitch on the outside as close as you can.

Satin stitch: This is a wide, tight zigzag stitch that goes over the tackdown stitch, making the out line of the design.

Then you're done! Most designs have multiples of each step, making up the whole look. Some also have fills and lines details as well, and these will be in the directions.

There are places online you can go to see some of this in pictures to give you a better idea: http://www.swakembroidery.com/swak-101-multi-appliquetutorial.htm

Good luck! Jessica

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Personally... I love the Rosetta! But I must add - it's the only bag I've ever made. So you probably shouldn't use my (limited) experience as a guage. But it is so much fun to make!

Here's my latest... a large Rosetta. My regular fabric store didn't have any Disney fabric at all. So, I had to improvise - and I think this turned out better than what I had originally planned.

Here's the front... I did an adjustable cross-body strap - this is as short as she goes:

Close-up:

And the inside - of course - I added a zipper.

The large bag isn't nearly as large as I imagined it would be... but I think I might do a medium next. I've been carrying the small on a daily basis - and the size is perfect for me - but I can see myself wanting a bigger bag on occasion.

D~

I love that bag!!

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

for Cape May
for little brother

That Minnie dress is amazing!!

 

[aimeeg]

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

for Cape May
for little brother

Great Job!! Those princesses are a lot of work!

Where did you get your Cape May designs? I really like those!

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

Seriously!!!! Just Precious!!!!

 

[cogero]

okay I have somewhat of a dumb question.

I have the PE-770

can I do 4 x 4 designs with the regular hoop?

 

[NiniMorris]

okay I have somewhat of a dumb question.

I have the PE-770

can I do 4 x 4 designs with the regular hoop?

Yup....just nothing larger than a 5 x 7. Only problem is you waste a lot of stabilizer...


Nini

 

[snubie]

okay I have somewhat of a dumb question.

I have the PE-770

can I do 4 x 4 designs with the regular hoop?

Yes. You can do any size below a 5x7 in the regular size hoop.

 

[tmh0206]

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

for Cape May
for little brother

soo BEAUTIFUL!!! is the back shirred? I am so scared of shirring!!! but the dress is AmAzinG!

 

[sheridee32]

soo BEAUTIFUL!!! is the back shirred? I am so scared of shirring!!! but the dress is AmAzinG!

no its elastic you could do it shirred the pattern is from you can make it

 

[DMGeurts]

I am so far behind! I only went back a few pages - I had everything multiquoted - and I lost it. I know I am missing many awesome things - everything was awesome!

didn't get a chance to read back but wanted to jump on and post my first twirl skirt and my first attempt at a carla pattern

it's not the best pic cause it was taken with my phone....and i think it's hanging a lil crooked on the hanger

the pattern was pretty easy although i kept screwing up the gathering....ended up having to use the 'dental floss' technique instead cause i couldn't get my gathering stitches right....but i'll keep working on it

but thank you ladies for inspiring me too!!!!!!


it's for DD birthday...gonna heat bond her a '3' shirt for her party too

made a shirt too

Great job! I love how the outfit coordinates!

On my recent visit to WDW I took the backstage magic tour which brought us to locations in all four parks. This was my favorite!

there were no pictures allowed but Steve, the master cutter, allowed me a picture with him and then he took me on my own tour with him of costuming.

What an awesome and amazing opportunity! So, did you get all your questions answered? Did they sell you any fabric for that Ariel dress??? I know you were trying to match it for the longest time, and you finally did... but if you're anything like me - you'd make another if you found a better fabric. LOL I'd love to hear more about the tour.

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

for Cape May
for little brother

Totally and completely amazing! That dress is just adorable!

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

These are so cute! Did you do matching jammies too?

D~

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Thank you all for the Spongebob compliments!!! Shhhhhh . . . I do not like Spongebob. It's 3 against 1 in this house and my DH is the ringleader! This set was so much fun because the lady who asked me to make gave me the green light to do whatever. It was a lot of fun!

I was able to finish one more thing today. It's my 2011 version of Steamboat Willie.

Too cute!! Is the back black and white too?

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Where do you ladies find your favorite disney fabrics? I want to start shopping for the fabrics I plan to use on Disney autograph quilts, but I'm so afraid to buy something, and then have buyers remorse if I find something cuter somewhere else. Is there a fabric store at WDW? I would love to find WDW fabric.
I'm almost finished with my first ever quilt, and as soon as it's done I will post a picture here.
Thanks for any suggestions.

I buy mine everywhere...and thanks to this website, I'm finding new places to buy! I have such a stock pile already!

 

[erikawolf2004]

Here's the front... I did an adjustable cross-body strap - this is as short as she goes:

D~

Now that is a great bag!!!!

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

These are beyond cute!!!

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

SO SO Adorable!!!

made a shirt too

This is very cute!


Love the info on the behind the scenes tour-what a great way to get a peak at what they are up to

 

[MaeB]

I'm not trying to sound smart, but I think the nicest thing you can do is not make her fix dinner! Bring take-out or something that you have made that can be heated. A mommy of three doesn't have much time between nursing constantly and trying to make sure the older two are paid enough attention. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Oh my gosh believe me I know! The only reason I agreed to dinner is because I work 1-4 that day and she has a freezer full of dishes that her mom left her. I plan to bring muffins or something cause I feel awful about the dinner thing.

Thanks for the tip about the burp cloths! I got some flannel to make some tomorrow night and I've finished 1 crayon roll for one of the older girls. I'm also bringing along a rag quilt that I made ages ago. I made it such an awkward size/shape that you can cover you legs or up to your neck but not both. She's the only person I know with people under 4 feet tall so I figure she could use it! It's more winter themed, but oh well... I'll post pictures of everything when I'm done.

Thanks for the sweet comments on the little backpack! You all sure do know how to make someone feel good! Here's the tutorial I used: http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2009/10/toddler-backpack-pattern.html

 

[micksmoma]

Thanks for the answers about my tshirt problem with the embroidery machine. I am going to buy some of the spray adhesive and see if that works. Do they sell it at Walmart, since I am 45 miles from a craft or sewing store?

 

[micksmoma]

Thank you all for the Spongebob compliments!!! Shhhhhh . . . I do not like Spongebob. It's 3 against 1 in this house and my DH is the ringleader! This set was so much fun because the lady who asked me to make gave me the green light to do whatever. It was a lot of fun!

I was able to finish one more thing today. It's my 2011 version of Steamboat Willie.

This paisley fabric is beautiful. Where did you find it? I never find anything that pretty.

 

[SarahJN]

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

for Cape May
for little brother

These are all great - that Minnie dress is amazing.

 

[billwendy]

Personally... I love the Rosetta! But I must add - it's the only bag I've ever made. So you probably shouldn't use my (limited) experience as a guage. But it is so much fun to make!

Here's my latest... a large Rosetta. My regular fabric store didn't have any Disney fabric at all. So, I had to improvise - and I think this turned out better than what I had originally planned.

Here's the front... I did an adjustable cross-body strap - this is as short as she goes:

Close-up:

And the inside - of course - I added a zipper.

The large bag isn't nearly as large as I imagined it would be... but I think I might do a medium next. I've been carrying the small on a daily basis - and the size is perfect for me - but I can see myself wanting a bigger bag on occasion.

D~

So CUTE D!!!!!

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

for Cape May
for little brother

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

Sheri - that is just AMAZING!!! Are you going to wdw tomorrow? still lovin the RV?

okay I have somewhat of a dumb question.

I have the PE-770

can I do 4 x 4 designs with the regular hoop?

Yes, you just end up using extra stabilizer. I ended up getting a 4x4 hoop for it.

APRIL -- I would love to hear more about your tour!!!

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

QUESTION:

So I have been lurking through this thread and several of the old threads and noticed a fabric pocket wall hanging. These have names embroidered on them. What are they for? I've scanned through trying to find info, but haven't found anything.....Thanks!!!