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

[Marianne0310]

This does make me feel a little better. Although today I started a top for my daughter's Girl Scout trip to Savannah in May (They have some super cute Girl Scout fabric at Hobby Lobby, btw) and I bet I pinned that stupid pattern 3 or 4 times! I can't wait for that AHH HA! moment comes for me in sewing. I hope I can take some classes this summer. Sometimes reading patterns really makes me feel like it's all in latin (so sad I know)!!!

Has anyone taken sewing classes before? Does anyone recommend the ones at Joann's?


Thank you for sharing!

I love the Girl Scout fabric that I bought from Hobby Lobby. I'm not sure we have the same fabric, but I had to cut my pattern pieces going in one direction.


Take care,
Marianne

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Here is what I stayed up finishing until all hours of the night! I ruined the first shirt so I chopped the arms off of a long-sleeved brown t-shirt for Alexa. The skirt is Aimeeg's tutorial that ellenben kindly reposted!

Not the best pic because I took it with my cell phone. My camera is out of memory!

Thanks to all for the compliments on the Minnie dresses!

 

[Adi12982]

I need my sewing Disney friends to help me out with a personal dilemma I am having. . .

Guess I should preface this, for those that don't know me, with the fact taht I live in Miami. We take a few weekend trips a year to WDW and as of late, take a week long trip in December. So, we already have planned 4 days in October for DD's birthday and a week staying AKLV's Jambo House in December, and will probably do a weekend trip in June.

Now to the "dilemma" - DH will be going out of town for work in May for a week. I was dreading staying home alone all week and decided it would be a great idea to put my annual passes to good use and head up M-F of the week he is gone. Then a couple weeks ago I was in the Viking dealership at the JoAnn's that is further north from me (Not MY Joann's ) admiring the machine's I'll never be able to afford. THEN the guy tells me they have a newer machine that has a hoop bigger than 6x 10 ( like 6.5 x 11-ish) that is $1399 and one that is similar in hoops but has a screen for $2399. They said they'll teach me how to use my machine and if I ever have issues I can bring it in and they'll help me. I've been REALLY wanting a bigger hoop, and I'm over my "starter" machine the Singer Futura 350ce. Anyhow, I cannot justify spending on both. It HAS to be one or the other. Which should I choose? HELP ME! If I get the machine and don't go to Disney I can just spend time with my family - my brother and his wife have offered to come stay with me some nights. UGH - opinions please

 

[teresajoy]

It's flawless! It truely looks perfect! And sick Lydia looks happy which is the most important factor in the equation.

I'm so glad your new machine is working. I am soooo tempted, but I also *need* a new stove and microwave to match our new frig and dishwasher. Decisions, decisions.

Awww thanks! It was fun to be able to make her a little something that made her smile.

I wish I had sent the first one back sooner! I knew something wasn't right, but kept thinking it must be me. (usually it is!)

We need a new stove and the dishwasher hasn't worked in 4 or maybe 5 years now. Come on Andrea, where are your priorities!!!

Oh - she looks like she loves it!
I am so glad your machine is working better for you.

D~

Thanks!

Love the crayon roll up I want to try those some day.

Thanks! This one was really easy, since it was in the hoop. You should try out this pattern.

Coffee milk?!?!? Yum!!! I am a relocated Rhode Islander too. Although I only live about 2 hours from home.

Ok, I have to know, WHAT is coffee milk???

So cute...I have got to get on this in the hoop stuff

It was pretty fun.

Which ones still have fabric?

Three Rivers (let me know if you go there!), Sturgis, and 9th street (off of West Main) in Kalamazoo. I think some in Indiana still do too, but the more gas prices go up, the further away I live from the border!!!

Great! I tried again this morning and still can't upload photos. The site says only a small percentage are affected by whatever maintenance they're doing, but I guess I'm part of the elite few.



Perfect. The day I don't love Minnie dots is the day the music stops!



If you REALLY want to be cheered up I'll post a photo of the first crayon roll up I made. (I have a habit of making things just because I want to see how it's done.) It will give you a good laugh and make you feel even better about the one you made.
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It seems like the Photobucket thing is affecting quite a few accounts!

I love that about the Minnie Dots!!!

I would love to see your first crayon roll up!!! I really don't sew straight lines well, so I waited until I got a 5x7 hoop and had the machine do all the work for me!

Thanks! I stood in the store looking at them together for at least 30 mins...kind of second guessing myself. My line of thought was the black/white dot was a bit to small but it was all our little fabric store had so.... Once I got the front of the dress put together I was in love....



Thanks so much, you guys are doing wonders for motivation. I had to re-do one of the side seams last night. She wore this dress to church last Sunday and so the photo shows a dress fresh out the wash. I noticed one of the side seams (french seams) did not conceal the raw edge properly. I easy fixed it with a second rox of stitching just outside the seam.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Carla C's patterns and have since purchased the Easy Fit Tween- Adult (my son is impatiently waiting on pj pants) Peaseant, Cathy, Marsia, and Simply Sweet - Carla was nice enough to help me figure out how to upsize the Simply Sweet....

I whiped up the Easy Fits in about 2 hours maybe a little less - Sew easy...



Thanks! I want a pillowcase top now too! we have a surprise trip coming up in August hence the minnie dots....maybe I'll make myself a minnie dot pillowcase top.

I am hoping to get several more dresses made in time for that trip.

I had so much fun making this project I am definately going to keep sewing....sounds strange but this was my way of winding down after long days at the office and I look foward to starting the new pillowcase set tonight....this weekend its all about getting some more fabric for DS Pj bottoms and fabric for the Cathy dress /or Simply Sweet can't decide which to do first? Any thoughts?

Carla is a sweetheart, isn't she!!

I have done that many times in Joanns, just holding up fabric and staring at it. I'm sure the ladies in there think I'm nuts half the time. I will have bolts of fabrics draped all over trying to decide! (Don't worry, I roll it all back up nicely and put it back!)

I didn't realize you got your new embroidery machine! No wonder you have been MIA! Love the crayon roll up! I just LOVE making them for some reason! I meant to join that yahoo group the other day too so thanks for reminding me. I wondered if anyone did yahoo groups anymore. That is how I learned so much about my machine way back when!

Lydia is adorable as always!

Yes, my machine came the other day! They delivered it SIDEWAYS! I wasn't happy about that, but it doesn't seem to have affected how it works. I did have to reattach the threader (thankfully I still had my old machine, so I just looked at that to figure out how to do it). I shouldn't have fought with the other one for as long as I did, this one sews really nicely.

Thanks for the Lydia compliment! I think she's pretty cute myself!

... well the machine has arrived.... I am nervously looking at the box, have not opened it yet!

I'm working on a garage sale for this Fri/ Sat. Recently my hair accessories have gone into a local "destination" gift shop @ a restaurant off a gravel road in the middle of nowhere! Wait times on Sat nights are up to 2 hours... high traffic restaurant! ) I need to get things ready for her for the weekend.

I have my supplies from marathon en route!

... so this pushes me opening the box until Sat night, at the earliest.

So here's my question(s)
1. what were your first time mistakes?!?!

2. what is a good first project... I have loads of ribbon for bows and stuff

3. any other thoughts/ suggestions?


Thanks ladies! Another gadget for me to figure out. My husband thinks I am crazy ! I have a cricut I rarely use. I just "had to have" Sure Crops a Lot program for the cricut. Still have NO idea how to use THAT... now an embroidery machine! I better get this up and going before he cuts me off!!!

If it doesn't sew right, send it back! That's my best advice!

When you are changing thread, make sure you lift the presser foot up so the thread slides out instead of breaking in the tension disks. I also have to have it up when I use the auto-threader or it doesn't work right (perhaps that's listed in the manual, but I didn't see it while I was skimming through)

Have fun!

 

[ellenbenny]

Here is what I stayed up finishing until all hours of the night! I ruined the first shirt so I chopped the arms off of a long-sleeved brown t-shirt for Alexa. The skirt is Aimeeg's tutorial that ellenben kindly reposted!

Not the best pic because I took it with my cell phone. My camera is out of memory!

Thanks to all for the compliments on the Minnie dresses!

Love the outfits and the skirt came out great!! Is that design digitized with the wording, or did you have to add it yourself?

I need my sewing Disney friends to help me out with a personal dilemma I am having. . .

Guess I should preface this, for those that don't know me, with the fact taht I live in Miami. We take a few weekend trips a year to WDW and as of late, take a week long trip in December. So, we already have planned 4 days in October for DD's birthday and a week staying AKLV's Jambo House in December, and will probably do a weekend trip in June.

Now to the "dilemma" - DH will be going out of town for work in May for a week. I was dreading staying home alone all week and decided it would be a great idea to put my annual passes to good use and head up M-F of the week he is gone. Then a couple weeks ago I was in the Viking dealership at the JoAnn's that is further north from me (Not MY Joann's ) admiring the machine's I'll never be able to afford. THEN the guy tells me they have a newer machine that has a hoop bigger than 6x 10 ( like 6.5 x 11-ish) that is $1399 and one that is similar in hoops but has a screen for $2399. They said they'll teach me how to use my machine and if I ever have issues I can bring it in and they'll help me. I've been REALLY wanting a bigger hoop, and I'm over my "starter" machine the Singer Futura 350ce. Anyhow, I cannot justify spending on both. It HAS to be one or the other. Which should I choose? HELP ME! If I get the machine and don't go to Disney I can just spend time with my family - my brother and his wife have offered to come stay with me some nights. UGH - opinions please

That is a tough one, that in the end only you can answer.

The machine will last forever (or at least a really long time) and bring you pleasure for years to come.

The trip will also bring you pleasure and memories for years to come.

I suppose since you already have other trips planned this year I would lean towards the machine, but it is a personal decision as to which is more important to you right now.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

I need my sewing Disney friends to help me out with a personal dilemma I am having. . .

Guess I should preface this, for those that don't know me, with the fact taht I live in Miami. We take a few weekend trips a year to WDW and as of late, take a week long trip in December. So, we already have planned 4 days in October for DD's birthday and a week staying AKLV's Jambo House in December, and will probably do a weekend trip in June.

Now to the "dilemma" - DH will be going out of town for work in May for a week. I was dreading staying home alone all week and decided it would be a great idea to put my annual passes to good use and head up M-F of the week he is gone. Then a couple weeks ago I was in the Viking dealership at the JoAnn's that is further north from me (Not MY Joann's ) admiring the machine's I'll never be able to afford. THEN the guy tells me they have a newer machine that has a hoop bigger than 6x 10 ( like 6.5 x 11-ish) that is $1399 and one that is similar in hoops but has a screen for $2399. They said they'll teach me how to use my machine and if I ever have issues I can bring it in and they'll help me. I've been REALLY wanting a bigger hoop, and I'm over my "starter" machine the Singer Futura 350ce. Anyhow, I cannot justify spending on both. It HAS to be one or the other. Which should I choose? HELP ME! If I get the machine and don't go to Disney I can just spend time with my family - my brother and his wife have offered to come stay with me some nights. UGH - opinions please

I think I would go for the machine since you are able to go to WDW several times a year.

... well the machine has arrived.... I am nervously looking at the box, have not opened it yet!

I'm working on a garage sale for this Fri/ Sat. Recently my hair accessories have gone into a local "destination" gift shop @ a restaurant off a gravel road in the middle of nowhere! Wait times on Sat nights are up to 2 hours... high traffic restaurant! ) I need to get things ready for her for the weekend.

I have my supplies from marathon en route!

... so this pushes me opening the box until Sat night, at the earliest.

So here's my question(s)
1. what were your first time mistakes?!?!

2. what is a good first project... I have loads of ribbon for bows and stuff

3. any other thoughts/ suggestions?


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I would just get it out and have fun with it! My embroidery machine sat in the box for weeks because I was afraid of it, lol.

Love the outfits and the skirt came out great!! Is that design digitized with the wording, or did you have to add it yourself?

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The design had the wording. I haven't tried to add anything other than simple names yet. Just reading about it on here makes my head hurt!

 

[jessica52877]

I am annoyed with marathon thread and I wanted to shout it out! I am the biggest advertiser for them besides Heathersue maybe! And i love their thread but I am so tired of their website and lack of friendliness (not really my issue) but the shipping annoys me to no end. It doesn't tell you how much it will be then you have to choose UPS or USPS. Well, I ship USPS ALL the time so I know the prices quite well and on smaller packages they tend to be cheaper. They also have all the flat rate boxes which make things even cheaper!! Coming from PA I could ship 13 spools of thread for $5 in a flat rate box (and easily fit more in) or I also could use the next size up box and ship it for about $6 from there to here. Well, they put it in a huge box for $7.90 which YES, annoys me, and had no packing in with it. Their little box inside (adding weight) came open and my thread was just rolling all around! So annoying!!! Okay, vent over! But really, they need to step it up with the business I give them! If I am going to pay that much for shipping I can go to Joann's and get thread half off for the same price! OF course, I don't like it as well, but shhh!, don't tell them that!

I need my sewing Disney friends to help me out with a personal dilemma I am having. . .

Guess I should preface this, for those that don't know me, with the fact taht I live in Miami. We take a few weekend trips a year to WDW and as of late, take a week long trip in December. So, we already have planned 4 days in October for DD's birthday and a week staying AKLV's Jambo House in December, and will probably do a weekend trip in June.

Now to the "dilemma" - DH will be going out of town for work in May for a week. I was dreading staying home alone all week and decided it would be a great idea to put my annual passes to good use and head up M-F of the week he is gone. Then a couple weeks ago I was in the Viking dealership at the JoAnn's that is further north from me (Not MY Joann's ) admiring the machine's I'll never be able to afford. THEN the guy tells me they have a newer machine that has a hoop bigger than 6x 10 ( like 6.5 x 11-ish) that is $1399 and one that is similar in hoops but has a screen for $2399. They said they'll teach me how to use my machine and if I ever have issues I can bring it in and they'll help me. I've been REALLY wanting a bigger hoop, and I'm over my "starter" machine the Singer Futura 350ce. Anyhow, I cannot justify spending on both. It HAS to be one or the other. Which should I choose? HELP ME! If I get the machine and don't go to Disney I can just spend time with my family - my brother and his wife have offered to come stay with me some nights. UGH - opinions please

This one is hard. Were you heading to Disney with a friend or without? Was it around May 20th? I need a friend to hit Disney with, but I really want the friend to drive with me. Makes the time go by faster and flying just is so expensive and takes just as long and I don't get along so well with the buses. With the machine you could make $ to take more trips! What does your machine do? 5x7? If so I wouldn't go the extra for the 6x10 but I am not a 6x10 hoop lover, of course I am not a machine lover either, but since you only get one extra inch width wise you don't get something that much bigger usually. Then again, this is a personal preference and I know most love their bigger hoop. The price is awesome!

 

[livndisney]

I am annoyed with marathon thread and I wanted to shout it out! I am the biggest advertiser for them besides Heathersue maybe! And i love their thread but I am so tired of their website and lack of friendliness (not really my issue) but the shipping annoys me to no end. It doesn't tell you how much it will be then you have to choose UPS or USPS. Well, I ship USPS ALL the time so I know the prices quite well and on smaller packages they tend to be cheaper. They also have all the flat rate boxes which make things even cheaper!! Coming from PA I could ship 13 spools of thread for $5 in a flat rate box (and easily fit more in) or I also could use the next size up box and ship it for about $6 from there to here. Well, they put it in a huge box for $7.90 which YES, annoys me, and had no packing in with it. Their little box inside (adding weight) came open and my thread was just rolling all around! So annoying!!! Okay, vent over! But really, they need to step it up with the business I give them! If I am going to pay that much for shipping I can go to Joann's and get thread half off for the same price! OF course, I don't like it as well, but shhh!, don't tell them that!




This one is hard. Were you heading to Disney with a friend or without? Was it around May 20th? I need a friend to hit Disney with, but I really want the friend to drive with me. Makes the time go by faster and flying just is so expensive and takes just as long and I don't get along so well with the buses. With the machine you could make $ to take more trips! What does your machine do? 5x7? If so I wouldn't go the extra for the 6x10 but I am not a 6x10 hoop lover, of course I am not a machine lover either, but since you only get one extra inch width wise you don't get something that much bigger usually. Then again, this is a personal preference and I know most love their bigger hoop. The price is awesome!

Ummm excuse me? May 20? ?????

 

[jessica52877]

Ummm excuse me? May 20? ?????

That's just when I want to come! I need someone to come with me! Don't worry!

 

[cogero]

Where did you get this flower applique?


Which ones still have fabric?


For those of you who order from jiffy shirts:
I have a customer that wants a more fitted shirt for her 8 year old. which fitted shirts do you guys order from jiffy shirts or do you get them from somewhere else? The one I was thinking about from jiffy said they can be short and run small so I am nervous about it. This mom wants a size 7 (M).

for these I have been stocking up at Target with the Cherokee brand when they are $4

 

[cogero]

I was on Marathon's sight last night it was giving me a headache so I just left with nothing in my cart

Above H20

I went to Sagamore about 12 years ago it was really nice. My parents go to Montauk every year it is really beautiful in the summer.

IF i remember right though Sagamore is on the Northshore and Montauk is all the way out east on the south shore. so you will need to cross the Island at some point.

 

[livndisney]

That's just when I want to come! I need someone to come with me! Don't worry!

Not worried, I was just scheduling some days off of school

 

[mphalens]

Ok, I have to know, WHAT is coffee milk???

Coffee milk is just like Chocolate Milk or Strawberry Milk but made with Coffee Syrup instead of Chocolate or Strawberry

It's the "State Drink" of Rhode Island according to the Autocrat syrup bottle And there used to be a time when you could get COFFEE shakes at Burger King or McDonalds in RI ... but most of them don't anymore (much to my Dad's dismay ) ...

It tastes like a REALLY milky iced coffee without the ice (coffee milk that is)


Okay - I'm off to Walmart for fabric ... wish me luck!!!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

We are not going to make the jump before I leave and I will so behind when I come back on Easter

I might bring my laptop with me and see if I can surf while sitting at the beach.

 

[Adi12982]

I am annoyed with marathon thread and I wanted to shout it out! I am the biggest advertiser for them besides Heathersue maybe! And i love their thread but I am so tired of their website and lack of friendliness (not really my issue) but the shipping annoys me to no end. It doesn't tell you how much it will be then you have to choose UPS or USPS. Well, I ship USPS ALL the time so I know the prices quite well and on smaller packages they tend to be cheaper. They also have all the flat rate boxes which make things even cheaper!! Coming from PA I could ship 13 spools of thread for $5 in a flat rate box (and easily fit more in) or I also could use the next size up box and ship it for about $6 from there to here. Well, they put it in a huge box for $7.90 which YES, annoys me, and had no packing in with it. Their little box inside (adding weight) came open and my thread was just rolling all around! So annoying!!! Okay, vent over! But really, they need to step it up with the business I give them! If I am going to pay that much for shipping I can go to Joann's and get thread half off for the same price! OF course, I don't like it as well, but shhh!, don't tell them that!




This one is hard. Were you heading to Disney with a friend or without? Was it around May 20th? I need a friend to hit Disney with, but I really want the friend to drive with me. Makes the time go by faster and flying just is so expensive and takes just as long and I don't get along so well with the buses. With the machine you could make $ to take more trips! What does your machine do? 5x7? If so I wouldn't go the extra for the 6x10 but I am not a 6x10 hoop lover, of course I am not a machine lover either, but since you only get one extra inch width wise you don't get something that much bigger usually. Then again, this is a personal preference and I know most love their bigger hoop. The price is awesome!

The trip would be May 8 - 13th. My Brother and SIL MIGHT come for some of it if we go, or I could shorten it so they could come the whole time (they start summer classes that week). I'm a bit nervous about Disney by myself with a very active Toddler - Dennis and I are a great team!

My Machine does slightly smaller than a 5 x 7 - I'd guess 4.5 by 6.5-ish. It doesn't do as smooth and nice as other machine's I've seen wither - though it does the job. My hope is to open a boutique one day, and I was thinking this might help, if I got it. And I was thinking 6x10 on adult shirt probably looks great. I'm so torn. I SO want to go to Disney, but I so want this machine too.

I was thinking about selling my current machine after I got this one - though I wouldn't know where to, lol.

Decisions, decisions. . .

 

[tricia]

Thank you so much for this I feel alot better. I just spent 2 evenings cutting out my next set of fabrics for the next pillowcase dress set.

Here are some pictures of my first project! A pillowcase dress with fabric ties, easy fit "shorts" (Carla C's easy fits - shortened) and a reverseable headband.

Love it with the mini dots.

Lydia woke up sick this morning, so I thought I'd make her a little something to try to cheer her up.

So, here you go, my VERY FIRST crayon roll up!!! (get ready for way too many pictures of a crayon roll up!!!)

The Front:

Too cool. I haven't tried an in the hoop one yet.

 

[kidneygirl]

If you're flying in and out of CLT the Belmont Walmart is only a couple of miles away ... and Mary Jo's not too much further

I was just at Mary Jo's this morning! I noticed they had moved some of their bolts around and I couldn't find any Disney fabric. I didn't have time to ask anyone since I was really only there for thread. (but managed to buy a couple yards of fabric...happens every time! lol)

And, are you the same mphalens on CM in Charlotte?

 

[branmuffin]

Hi everyone! I have been lurking for a little while and have been in awe of all the wonderful things you all make. I haven't posted because I didn't really have anything to contribute. Thanks to you all and your inspiration, I bought CarlaC's simply sweet pattern and made my first dress for my dd5. Hopefully, I can post a picture soon. Thanks for inspiring me!

 

[Adi12982]

I was just at Mary Jo's this morning! I noticed they had moved some of their bolts around and I couldn't find any Disney fabric. I didn't have time to ask anyone since I was really only there for thread. (but managed to buy a couple yards of fabric...happens every time! lol)

And, are you the same mphalens on CM in Charlotte?

Fabric in NC? We will be there at the end of May for a wedding - Flying in and out of RDU - driving down to Charlotte for the wedding (be there two days) and then a day in the RDU area (Gotta go by my alma matter) and make usre to have some Bojangles and Cookout, lol. Any good fabric places? Walmart still with fabric? I'd LOVE the details!

 

[woodkins]

Here's my "travel agent" question for you. First, I know Long Island is thus named because it is long (120+ miles) so I know you haven't been every where there is to go, but have you ever been to Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay? Theodore Roosevelt's home? I want to see it and then continue on to Montauk. I'm trying to figure out if it's worthwhile and if I can do it all in just one overnight.

I live pretty much right in between Sagamore Hill & Montauk, in fact I am planning on taking my dd to Sagamore Hill next week when she is off from school. Check out their website because the home is only open like Wed-Sunday and you can only enter the house on a guided tour, but you can only buy tour tickets the day of. It is an interesting place to visit but would probably at most be a half day between the home, orchards and Roosevelt Museum.

The drive from Oyster Bay to Montauk is at about 2.5 hours give or take depending on the route you take. Just a heads up regarding Montauk. Many of the high school kids head there for their prom weekends, so if you are heading there around Memorial Day or after I would check with where you are planning to stay and make sure you aren't stuck with a bunch of partying teenagers