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

[NiniMorris]

Just a note...I was informed this morning by one of the brother distributors, that since most brothers are made in Japan to expect a price increase as of May 1.

The plants them selves were not damaged, but the price of power and transportation costs within Japan have increased drastically.

Just thought I would share in case someone was thinking of purchasing a Bubba of their own!


Nini

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Just a note...I was informed this morning by one of the brother distributors, that since most brothers are made in Japan to expect a price increase as of May 1.

The plants them selves were not damaged, but the price of power and transportation costs within Japan have increased drastically.

Just thought I would share in case someone was thinking of purchasing a Bubba of their own!


Nini

Wow! I didn't even think of that...I guess all the more reason to keep encouraging my old Singer along That and no money to buy a new machine!

 

[miprender]

That is actually a ribbon trim from Joann's...they also have it in Pink for Minnie Mouse, but I prefer the red and black...I'm old fashioned that way! LOL
Nini

QUESTION for Nini or Dorine

I just purchased some of this trim (in hopes of making this bag someday)

Can you iron the trim on to keep it in place? I noticed the backing has something on it and there were no directions

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Sounds like a fish extender. They use them on the Disney Cruise. I've never been on one, but I hear that outside the room, is a hook that is a fish. So they came up with these pockets so other Dis members can leave cards and notes and such for you.

A Fish extender is used for a gift holder. When u join a cruise FE you make or buy little gifts for the members of the stateroom. My last cruise we had 42 staterooms and over 100 people(adults and kids) in our fish extender exchange. I made personalized bracelets for the girls, sports necklaces for the boys, mickey keychains for the parents and gave tricket stuff and candy to the kids as well. It's very fun and can be costly depending on how much u put into it. BUT we LOVE it!! So neat to see how creative people can be!

 

[VBAndrea]

Just a note...I was informed this morning by one of the brother distributors, that since most brothers are made in Japan to expect a price increase as of May 1.

The plants them selves were not damaged, but the price of power and transportation costs within Japan have increased drastically.

Just thought I would share in case someone was thinking of purchasing a Bubba of their own!


Nini

So your telling me I should order an embroidery machine now even though my dh may not get a paycheck next week (works for the government!)??? Is this really a sign that I need a embroidery machine NOW? I keep trying to talk myself out of one and first Teresa is the enabler extraordinaire and now it's you!

 

[erikawolf2004]

I've loved looking through and getting some ideas for things to make. I've been sewing for years and used to sew for others until I just didn't have time anymore. I'm very excited about making some customs for my kids for our trip coming up next month. Lots of great inspiration here! I hadn't thought about making myself a special tote bag to carry, but that is now on my to do list as well.

This is the latest thing I made for my DD. She is a real girly girl. The twirlier the better. I can't wait to do some applique on a dress for her.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this beautiful dress!!!! Your Cindy outfit is adorable also.

 

[aboveH20]

So your telling me I should order an embroidery machine now even though my dh may not get a paycheck next week (works for the government!)??? Is this really a sign that I need a embroidery machine NOW? I keep trying to talk myself out of one and first Teresa is the enabler extraordinaire and now it's you!

My son will be under water for a few weeks so won't be able to spend any money. His shipmates wilth wives and children counting on the paychecks may be in a more precarious posiiton.

 

[erikawolf2004]

Wow! Everything posted in the last couple days is just stunning!
But I have a good excuse, I was sewing up some notebook-covers for my ds8 's Bday party tomorrow. He's having his party at the movies, we are seeing Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 so I made covers to look like the book and heat-bonded them onto composition notebooks for favors. So rather than candy bags the kiddos will get their own journal / diary. I was thinking of shirts, too but I'm running out of time, typical.

I have to agree with you that everything has been amazing on her lately!!!

Please post a picture of your journals-this is such a great idea....I'm not a big fan of the favors, but I would even want one of these Hope he has a great party!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Speaking of thread . . . Didn't someone mention thread was going to be 50% off at Jo Ann's? Does anyone have the info on that? TIA


I finished up a Cinderella today. (Actually I did two.) My youngest is going to keep one. She picked out the fabric at JA's not long ago.

I LOVE that fabric. I was looking for fabric today at JA and they didn't have any just Cindy fabric. It had all 4 princesses with a blue background. I got it but would gladly get the other if I could find it!! but I did buy it to make a twirl skirt (pattern I got at youcanmakethis.com) I also bought pink with white polka dots(small) and some blue with white stars. I would love to do appliques of the carriage or castle but I don't have embroidery machine. I hope to get one for Xmas if I find that I am ok at sewing. Anywhere I can find the carriage, glass slipper, Cinderella, or anything pertaining to her already made that I could just stitch on??

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

ANOTHER QUESTION....after making the twirl skirt...I would like it to fluff out a bit to show the fabric more....any suggestions for doing that? and how hard is it to work with and do?

 

[aboveH20]

Don't know what it is about reading this board that made me want to make a tote bag but I finally did it so can join the ToBa (Tote Bag) Club.

Mine went through several permutations -- the inside was originally the outside -- and it's bits and pieces of a couple patterns, a couple guesses, and a couple revisions. The Minnie heads are Heathersue designs.

I learned a lot and look forward to Version II.

Now I'll go sit by my mailbox and wait for my official memberhsip card and certificate suitable for framing from the ToBa Club.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Don't know what it is about reading this board that made me want to make a tote bag but I finally did it so can join the ToBa (Tote Bag) Club.

Mine went through several permutations -- the inside was originally the outside -- and it's bits and pieces of a couple patterns, a couple guesses, and a couple revisions. The Minnie heads are Heathersue designs.

I learned a lot and look forward to Version II.

Now I'll go sit by my mailbox and wait for my official memberhsip card and certificate suitable for framing from the ToBa Club.

I love it!! I am hoping to make one before my sept trip. However today I bought fabric for 3 epcot cris cros tops(me and 2-DD's), 2 MK cris cros tops and one Twirl( 3 panel) long skirt for my Cinderella loving DD(7). Once all that's done I will have my purse project!!!

 

[ColoradoK]

Okay...I just stocked up on some plain sweatshirts and such at Walmart today for $1!!! I want to make my DS something (non Disney). Who out there is a "digitizer" that I can contact? Can someone let me know or PM me about it or something, please? I also don't have an embroidery machine so that's a problem too.

My little guy is in love with Krypto the Superdog...

I would love to applique him on something for my DS4.

 

[DMGeurts]

QUESTION for Nini or Dorine

I just purchased some of this trim (in hopes of making this bag someday)

Can you iron the trim on to keep it in place? I noticed the backing has something on it and there were no directions

Yah - that kind of perplexed me too... I just did the standard "pin it on" method and I left the sticky stuff where it was and stitched on the outside of the ribbon. I didn't want my needle to get gummed up. I'm weird like that. LOL

Don't know what it is about reading this board that made me want to make a tote bag but I finally did it so can join the ToBa (Tote Bag) Club.

Mine went through several permutations -- the inside was originally the outside -- and it's bits and pieces of a couple patterns, a couple guesses, and a couple revisions. The Minnie heads are Heathersue designs.

I learned a lot and look forward to Version II.

Now I'll go sit by my mailbox and wait for my official memberhsip card and certificate suitable for framing from the ToBa Club.

I love how this turned out - those Mickey heads are adorable! Great job!

Let me know when you get your certificate and membership card - I am still waiting for mine... I sent it in weeks ago. I hear they're running slow.

I'm worried about all our soldiers and government workers as well - it's a horrible, horrible situation that everyone is put in. Families who were barely getting by are now forced to wonder if they will make it - while they are employed - no less. Horrible, horrible. I am praying for everyone.

D~

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Okay...I just stocked up on some plain sweatshirts and such at Walmart today for $1!!! I want to make my DS something (non Disney). Who out there is a "digitizer" that I can contact? Can someone let me know or PM me about it or something, please? I also don't have an embroidery machine so that's a problem too.

My little guy is in love with Krypto the Superdog...

I would love to applique him on something for my DS4.

I got some long sleeve shirts at Walmart for $1 today too!!!

TERESA & HEATHER,

If you are headed to BC stop at Walmart and get some. They had black, white, purple, and some red.

 

[kstgelais4]

Speaking of thread . . . Didn't someone mention thread was going to be 50% off at Jo Ann's? Does anyone have the info on that? TIA


I finished up a Cinderella today. (Actually I did two.) My youngest is going to keep one. She picked out the fabric at JA's not long ago.

My dd picked this fabric out at JA's a couple weeks ago too. Except mine hasn't been cut yet Where do you get your tanks?

 

[Fruto76]

I have to agree with you that everything has been amazing on her lately!!!

Please post a picture of your journals-this is such a great idea....I'm not a big fan of the favors, but I would even want one of these Hope he has a great party!

I'm babysitting my dn. Now but as soon as I get home I will snap a pic and post!

 

[dianemom2]

Just came back from DD11's middle school play. The jellyfish and starfish costumes that I made looked great. DD said that all the kids argued over who got to be a starfish! I couldn't get good pictures since they would not let us use flash and of course I forgot to take pictures before I dropped them off at school. The play was extremely cute and very well done for a middle school performance!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

My dd picked this fabric out at JA's a couple weeks ago too. Except mine hasn't been cut yet Where do you get your tanks?

Yeah I found it and ordered it from JA online. I got the 4 princess one today but really just wanted cinderella cause It's for a character dinner at 1900 Park Fare which is Cinderella, Princess charming, etc So only fitting it was a totally Cinderella twirl skirt and not all the princesses.. I will use the other 4 princess fabric to make a cris cros top for her to wear to Akershus Princess breakfast or something....maybe a ruffle 3 layer skirt or something. I am awful ambitious since I am just gonna be learning to sew Monday

 

[jessica52877]

I just booked the Disney Magic for it's maiden voyage out of Galveston Sept 22, 2012!!!

How do I wait that long? Oh well, at least I have a lot of time to get my back and hands better so I can sew!

Woo hoo! What fun! Galveston I think would add too much to our cost, then again, the new ships are out of my cheap price range so maybe it would be cheaper to go that way.

Wendy--I booked single occupancy (which is always more expensive) but it was around $770 per person inside. I also booked an accessible cabin (there are so few--that's why I booked so early!) I will keep a lookout for price drops on my category and hope to get a little (or a lot) refunded!

I am hoping to do a little sewing for me between now and then--surely I will be able to have some good sewing days between now and then.

I hope the price does drop! What does the schedule look like? Are they doing 4, 5 or 7 day cruises or something else. I am kind of lazy and know I could look but I know you guys know the answer!!

I am pretty far behind, needing to get alot of sewing done so been neglecting the thread.