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

[billwendy]

I made this skirt for dd for Valentine's Day ~ but it's mainly kitties with some hearts so she wears it all the time. I took photos when I made it but she had on a shirt that was way too big and it made the skirt look awful. It looks much better with this shirt:

I still want to applique a t-shirt with a cut out of the kitty fabric, but not at the top of my priority list right now.

And I made this rag bed for my dog's crate. Didn't pad it nearly enough so I now use it as a throw over their crate bed and it's so thin they just dig in it and scrunch it up. I'm really mad I did not make it thicker

Thanks for looking!

So CUTE!!!! love the doggy bed too - did you put some foam inside or ?????

 

[effervescent]

QUESTION
Does anyone here have the Juno Janome serger 3434D ? Its on sale at Hancock's starting next Wed for $179. Has pretty good reviews online, just hoping maybe someone here might have some input. Is this a good starter serger? User friendly?

That's the one I have. It's my first serger and I've found it to be fairly easy to use. The threading was a PITA at first, but I believe that's pretty common with sergers. I've used it quite a bit without issue.

 

[mphalens]

I hit Hancock Fabrics today (South Blvd in Charlotte in case anyone is wondering) ... I FOUND MICKEY FABRIC!!!!

It's the Mickey with Blue Stars in Squares fabric ... on sale for $4.97 or something like that (licensed fabrics are all 30% off) ...

They also had a Mickey & Friends Christmas print ... it was usually $9 something a yard and wasn't coming up as on sale, but the ad didn't say it WASN'T on sale so they gave me the 30% off ...

There was a Mickey flannel print too, but I didn't get that one ...

I did pick up some Handy Manny, a Pooh & Friends Christmas print ($2.50 a yard!), Cars Christmas print ($3.00 a yard), a new Toy Story print ...

I got enough of the Mickey print to make some easy fit pants for both boys and then some, enough of the Cars print to make some shorts and then some, and smaller pieces of the others ...

They didn't have ANY Minnie Dots :-( I'm just going to have to be brave and go to Mary Jo's soon ... I want to make a peasant Minnie Top ... Minnie Dots for the body and black bust & sleeves ... think it will look as cute as I'm picturing???


Okay ... question: For those that do hand applique, do you still get designs from people? How does that work exactly? I've read the fabulous tutorial, but I'm still sort of lost Can someone explain?

I've got an open bottle of wine and am under strict orders from my chiropractor to relax tonight (I've majorly messed up my neck and don't know how) ... so I can't play with my sewing machine like I'd hoped, but I can have fun playing around online!!!

 

[billwendy]

I've never seen Handy Manny Fabric!!!! I would LOVE that - is it ever at Joann's?

 

[mphalens]

I've never seen Handy Manny Fabric!!!! I would LOVE that - is it ever at Joann's?

I don't know ... but they actually had THREE different Handy Manny ones ... and it's on sale for around $5 a yard ...

I'm looking for Mickey (different Mickey than I found today), Minnie on a non-girly background, or Nemo if you have any and want to trade ... I'd be happy to go buy some Handy Manny to swap
Here are the three they had:

 

[clairemolly]

SEU Question...Help please!

I am trying to add wording underneath a HeatherSue design. I can add the design to SEU and type the wording underneath, but how do I make sure it will fit within my hoop? When I select the right size hoop for the 780D it is the wrong direction and the Tink design doesn't even fit???

Does anyone know how to do this? Am I missing something or do I just have to convert it to PES and check it on my machine? Thanks!!!

 

[billwendy]

SEU Question...Help please!

I am trying to add wording underneath a HeatherSue design. I can add the design to SEU and type the wording underneath, but how do I make sure it will fit within my hoop? When I select the right size hoop for the 780D it is the wrong direction and the Tink design doesn't even fit???

Does anyone know how to do this? Am I missing something or do I just have to convert it to PES and check it on my machine? Thanks!!!

I had to choose a different machine hoop, but one that was the right direction that I needed and then I was able to drag the design right in to make sure it would fit.

 

[clairemolly]

I had to choose a different machine hoop, but one that was the right direction that I needed and then I was able to drag the design right in to make sure it would fit.

Thanks Wendy! I'll try that!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Okay ... question: For those that do hand applique, do you still get designs from people? How does that work exactly? I've read the fabulous tutorial, but I'm still sort of lost Can someone explain?

Coloring book images are a good source. They are often "simple" enough for me to manage. Sometimes I use clip art images too.

I was about 99% that was you (I'm horrible remembering screen names) and I thought it was crazy that we were going to be there again at the same time!! It was Dec 09 and she was 17 months then. She's just shy of 3 now! I recently heard about the Pixar thing as well. That should be cool. Kenzie's not seen any of the Pixar characters.

It is funny that we'll be there at the same time again. I always go in May for my birthday but I usually go the first week. I'll let you know if I read any more on the Cars weekend at Epcot.

 

[revrob]

Ok, let's see - I've sewn some things in the last few days.

a tank for A's summer wardrobe (waiting for fabric to come in to complete this outfit)

And I started making this countdown banner for our upcoming trip! I have several more links to stitch, but I'm loving how it's coming out!

 

[cogero]

The bibs were a big hit.

I also volunteered to make some easy fits for him since he is such an odd size for his waist and legnth. She is going to get me a pair of pants that fit.

My dad came up to me at the party and told me what a nice thing I did making the bibs and how nice the look. it was so sweet.

I am going to crash since I have a lot of projects for this weekend and Miss C has a dance show on Sunday. It is also a fundraiser.

Have a great night.

 

[dianemom2]

I finished the mermaid costume I was making for my niece. It turned out super cute! I also did one shirt for a Big Give and a Peace, Love, Mickey tank for my DD10. It was a black tank and I used the bright, fluorescent thread. I am going to try to get DD10 to give it back to me so that I can get a picture but she snatched it up as soon as she came home from school and ran upstairs with it! I guess she liked it! LOL! Hopefully I can get a picture of the mermaid costume too. I used the ideas that everybody shared with me a couple of months ago to put the mermaid costume together. I am also going to do a mermaid Vida for her when I get some time.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Here are a couple of things I did a while back for a Big Give. It took a while for the family to receive them because they live in Canada.

A belle twirl scallopini set. It was my first time using this pattern and I just loved it!

A pirate outfit for little brother.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

That is so cute!

Love it! You can never go wrong with Tink!

Love it all but especially the cars bowling shirt! That is just great!

Thanks for looking!

Cute skirt and your daughter is just beautiful! Love her big, brown eyes!

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

Such great items lately!!! All of the cat items are sweet. The rag quilt is great! The sweat skirts! So many things!!

Can anyone tell me where I can find the Hangin with my Peeps design? I love it and would want to make some shirts for an egg hunt this Sunday. I checked Heathers Facebook and Etsy as well as a few other favorites and no luck.

Here is where I got mine from: http://apexembdesigns.com/easter-peeps-embroidery-designs I copied it 2 more times and added my own wording

I found these on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/67371041/three-peeps-machine-embroidery-applique

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71770850/easter-hanging-with-my-peeps-design

http://stitchontime.com/osc/product_info.php?products_id=10306

I just want you all to know you have inspired me. This was my 2nd ever sewing piece. It's not Disney but I am making a Mickey/Minnie inspired one for MK and a top for Epcot as well. I don't have an embroidering machine so nothing like that yet

Just wanted to say Thank you for your INSPIRATION!!!

GREAT job!!! Can't wait to see your next creation!

Would a darning foot work okay for embroidery? My machine doesn't have an embroidery foot and the regular one is very hard to see where I am sewing on an applique. The darning foot is just a round ring and I think I would be able to see where I am sewing better than the one I normally use.

Is it better for me to try and purchase an embroidery foot if one is available?

I agree with the others..Give it a try before you buy another foot. I have a clear plastic foot for zig zag that I use for embroidery on my sewing machine. I can see everything underneath.

 

[MiniGirl]

I would love to see some things when you get sewing again. You are always so creative! On that thought, I need to figure out about Grinch fabric! Christmas is way off to even be thinking about it right now!

Yeah. I'm excited about the Grinch fabric. Some of it looks really cute. It's due the middle of next month, but it is hard to think about Christmas in May.

So, here are a few things I made for the girls' tutors and the students in my class from our co-op.

For the adults...... I had asked is anyone had a pattern. I ended up just winging it.

And for the kiddos.... A smaller version.....

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

OT: Please pray for the victims for storms in my state -- Arkansas. We had very minor damage - a tree came down in our back yard and hit our neighbor's house. Minor damage to our fence and their gutter pipe. We can clean it up in a day or two be back to normal.

But 3 children were killed last night in our state due to trees falling on their houses. They found a mom holding her 7 year old son in her arms dead from a tree this afternoon - he called her in his room due to being scared so she went to comfort him. Her 18 month old daughter was fine. So so heartbreaking! That happened about just 6 miles from our home. An 18 month old and her dad who she was sleeping with both died and a 6 year died in his home. This just breaks my heart. It puts our lost tree, broken fence and damaged gutter in perspective.

And happier news -- another doll dress for a birthday party.

 

[VBAndrea]

I hit Hancock Fabrics today (South Blvd in Charlotte in case anyone is wondering) ... I FOUND MICKEY FABRIC!!!!

It's the Mickey with Blue Stars in Squares fabric ... on sale for $4.97 or something like that (licensed fabrics are all 30% off) ...

They also had a Mickey & Friends Christmas print ... it was usually $9 something a yard and wasn't coming up as on sale, but the ad didn't say it WASN'T on sale so they gave me the 30% off ...

There was a Mickey flannel print too, but I didn't get that one ...

I did pick up some Handy Manny, a Pooh & Friends Christmas print ($2.50 a yard!), Cars Christmas print ($3.00 a yard), a new Toy Story print ...

I got enough of the Mickey print to make some easy fit pants for both boys and then some, enough of the Cars print to make some shorts and then some, and smaller pieces of the others ...

They didn't have ANY Minnie Dots :-( I'm just going to have to be brave and go to Mary Jo's soon ... I want to make a peasant Minnie Top ... Minnie Dots for the body and black bust & sleeves ... think it will look as cute as I'm picturing???


Okay ... question: For those that do hand applique, do you still get designs from people? How does that work exactly? I've read the fabulous tutorial, but I'm still sort of lost Can someone explain?

I've got an open bottle of wine and am under strict orders from my chiropractor to relax tonight (I've majorly messed up my neck and don't know how) ... so I can't play with my sewing machine like I'd hoped, but I can have fun playing around online!!!

You got some great deals! I went to all three of our Hancock's looking for non-licensed fabric in the past three days, but I always stop to peek at the licensed fabric and none had any Mickey. I did see the blue you got on-line, but it's so close to the blue argyle that I just got at Joann's.

As for Minnie dots, I think most of us get ours at Joann's. I've never seen it at Hancock's.

What I do for hand applique images is do google searches for an image I might want. Coloring book pages are often the easiest because they have simple lines already drawn. Disney pins usually have simple lines as well. Sometimes though I use a real photograph and trace my image from that. If I am doing an image that will fit on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper I just enlarge it to the size I want it and then print it. I trace what I want to applique with a black sharpie and then follow Heather's tut form there. If I want larger than a 8.5 x 11, articularly for Vidas, I do as follows: I make a duplicate Vida apron pattern with tracing paper (I just tape the pages together, trace the apron and cut it out). I put the picture I want in my photo program on the computer and enlarge it so it doesn't all show on the page, but I can move the image all around to trace it. I enlarge and reduce it til I get it the right size to fit and the trace it onto to the extra apron pattern I made and then follow Heather's tut. Does that make sense or did I explain it very poorly?

I've never seen Handy Manny Fabric!!!! I would LOVE that - is it ever at Joann's?

I have only ever seen Handy Manny at Hancock's. They have one print on line and it reflects the sale price but I know I've seen two prints at one of my Hancock's.

I just washed the fabrics I got at Hancock's today and clearly the lady cutting mine doesn't know how to cut a straight line!

My doggy throw just has batting between the layers. I thought it would be a little sturdier. It's just like a soft blanket In the picture I have it placed over the normal crate bed I keep in there, which looks good until a doggie comes along and makes their own bed out of it and then it ends up rumpled up in a corner.

Ok, let's see - I've sewn some things in the last few days.

a tank for A's summer wardrobe (waiting for fabric to come in to complete this outfit)

And I started making this countdown banner for our upcoming trip! I have several more links to stitch, but I'm loving how it's coming out!

I can't beleive the work you are putting into your countdown banner! That means you must plan lots of trips so your time is worht the effort!

Here are a couple of things I did a while back for a Big Give. It took a while for the family to receive them because they live in Canada.

A belle twirl scallopini set. It was my first time using this pattern and I just loved it!

A pirate outfit for little brother.

I saw Peanut modeling on the PTR and clearly she adores the outfit and the hearts! It looks super on her too!

And I know you probably put hours and hours into the Belle outfit, but I have to say I am more in love with the pirate set! That is one of the cutest boy's sets I have ever seen! It's so perfect!

Cute skirt and your daughter is just beautiful! Love her big, brown eyes!

Thank you! She's a cutie and she knows it and tries to use it to her advantage! My eyes used to look like that but when I was in my teens they lost pigment and became hazel I hope hers stay brown but I fear they won't.

Yeah. I'm excited about the Grinch fabric. Some of it looks really cute. It's due the middle of next month, but it is hard to think about Christmas in May.

So, here are a few things I made for the girls' tutors and the students in my class from our co-op.

For the adults...... I had asked is anyone had a pattern. I ended up just winging it.

And for the kiddos.... A smaller version.....

Oh I particularly love what you did for the tutors! Awesome job!!! Fabulous for winging it! I am making our teacher and tutor totes and I want to put little goodies in them ~ like bookmarks, luggage tags, key chains. I love the notebook covers too! Eeeks! I'm not sure I will have time. I'm working on a BG that is due around the same time as teacher's day plus I work the entire first week of May (normally I work about 3 days a month so that is a big skew in my normal activities). I'm defintiely keeping those in mind though. Need to look up when teacher's day actually is!

OT: Please pray for the victims for storms in my state -- Arkansas. We had very minor damage - a tree came down in our back yard and hit our neighbor's house. Minor damage to our fence and their gutter pipe. We can clean it up in a day or two be back to normal.

But 3 children were killed last night in our state due to trees falling on their houses. They found a mom holding her 7 year old son in her arms dead from a tree this afternoon - he called her in his room due to being scared so she went to comfort him. Her 18 month old daughter was fine. So so heartbreaking! That happened about just 6 miles from our home. An 18 month old and her dad who she was sleeping with both died and a 6 year died in his home. This just breaks my heart. It puts our lost tree, broken fence and damaged gutter in perspective.

And happier news -- another doll dress for a birthday party.

So sad about the lost lives in the storm. The storms are headed our way this afternoon and we have five very tall trees in our yard that I always worry about with hurricanes. We rarely get tornandoes, but today they are anticipating the possibilty along with high winds. Heartbreaking to say the least.

But in happier news I lvoe your latest doll dress

 

[VBAndrea]

QUESTION

What can be done with panel fabric? Our Hancock's has Wall-E panels on sale for $1 yard. I bought two yards at one store but another has way more. Would they work for pillow cases for BG's? Any other ideas? Are they too big for the pillows for the GKTW project (I think those are smaller than regular pillows but not really sure as I haven't made any yet). I just feel compelled to buy more of the fabric at that price, but if it has limited uses I hate to hoard something that I won't use much. I bought Tink panels at Walmart on clearance ($3 panel) but figured I could make totes for the ladies with those. Tink is also more popular than Wall-E. I could see myself using those for Vida's as well, but doubt I'd ever have the need to make a Wall-E Vida.

 

[MikellaCinderella]

Here are a couple of things I did a while back for a Big Give. It took a while for the family to receive them because they live in Canada.

A belle twirl scallopini set. It was my first time using this pattern and I just loved it!

GORGEOUS!! Love that set!!