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

[Dustykins]

Question for you all about plain red fabric --how many times do you wash it before you use it to prevent bleeding colors?

I usually wash once and put a white rag with it so I can see if it bleeds (and I do this with all bright or dark colors, not just red, I've actually had more trouble with turquoise bleeding than red). If it bleeds, I put it in the sink and soak it in water with about a 1/2 cup of vinegar overnight, do a rinse and spin in the washer and then try again with a white rag (that will take out "loose" dye. If it still bleeds on the second wash I pitch it. I'm not messing with chemicals and I'm not taking any chances on it bleeding on other parts of my project or any other clothes.

 

[ellenbenny]

Someone posted a picture of a knit dress they made on here a while back and I am trying to find the pattern. It was a You Can Make this Pattern. For some reason, I can't find it. It was knit, and like a tank top, but it was a dress. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Was it this? https://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/recycled-t-shirt-haltertie-back-dress.htm

 

[T-rox]

toadstool- i dont know if i "get" the converse craze either. We just like them for my dd. Girls her age seem to be expected to wear lelli kellis ( which i love but are super expensive) or twinkle toes or ed hardy type shoes. It seems so "stick-it-to-them" when I have her all dolled out in customs and then we stick a pair of chucks on her. chucks with knee socks is my fave!! cause dd has lllooonnnggg legs. My DH started her on converse. he thought it was so cool that they made them in her teeny tiny size and ever since she was a wee thing, we tend to keep a pair or 2 for her.

 

[livndisney]

Hmpf -- I had multiquoted you but obviously lost it! Your Cinderella is really cute and the carriage is fabulous, but 4 HOURS!!!!

I should be posting some AG doll outfits within the next week or so (want to finish my Big Give first) as dd has suddenly become interested in AG. She happened to need a magazine pic for an art project at school and I knew the catalogue had horse pics so I gave it to her and then she proceeded to let me know what doll she wanted and what accessories. Fortunately, a couple of years ago my mom bought Samantha for $5 at Goodwill and she is in excellent shape and Samantha looks very similar to the doll Alexa wanted -- phew -- that saved me $95! I'm just going to use Carla's dolly patterns that I already have and have dd help me make some of the clothes. She is very interested in learning to sew so this will give her a start. We surely won't be doing anything as elaborate as your outfits!

AG does not have to elaborate. You can google "Liberty Jane patterns" for Free patterns to fit the AG. DD learned to sew making shorts for the bitties and pillowcase dresses for the 18 inch. She is now moving on to dresses and tees.


DD has a room full of AG stuff and she loves and plays with it all. I hope your DD enjoys her dolls and leanring to sew

 

[jessica52877]

All I would wear for a while when I was a kid were converse. I had several different colors of them and fun funky shoe laces too! Dallas has owned quite a few pairs in his lifetime but he sure doesn't care for them much at all.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I posted this on a hanger- but thought I would give you a modeling shot since she's wearing it today. This is the size 1 (the raspberry batik was the size 2 by Carla C)
This fits much better. i shortened it about an inch and half too.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I posted this on a hanger- but thought I would give you a modeling shot since she's wearing it today. This is the size 1 (the raspberry batik was the size 2 by Carla C)
This fits much better. i shortened it about an inch and half too.

SO CUTE!! She's such a little doll!

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Very cute! Baby and dress!

Question for you all about plain red fabric --how many times do you wash it before you use it to prevent bleeding colors?

My mom used to soak reds in cold water and vinegar to prevent bleeding. I've never tried it but she swore it worked.

I just wanted to stop by real quick and show pictures of my latest outfit... Cinderella.

D~

Beautiful, as always! Someday I will have to make Alexa some AG clothes. She LOVES her AG dolls but it seems the clothes take just as long as things for her.

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Love the bright colors!

Great pictures! I love it that your daughter's name is Wyoming!

 

[mom2rtk]

I posted this on a hanger- but thought I would give you a modeling shot since she's wearing it today. This is the size 1 (the raspberry batik was the size 2 by Carla C)
This fits much better. i shortened it about an inch and half too.

Hi Nicole!

She's adorable, and so is the dress!

 

[mom2rtk]

Someone has been posting AG dresses their child made. Was there a tutorial or online pattern? I have been very delinquent getting my daughter sewing, and I want to get started with something simple she can understand. I use commercial doll patterns, but want something simpler for her.

 

[revrob]

Someone has been posting AG dresses their child made. Was there a tutorial or online pattern? I have been very delinquent getting my daughter sewing, and I want to get started with something simple she can understand. I use commercial doll patterns, but want something simpler for her.

Carla C has doll patterns - and they are just as easy to understand as her life size patterns. She sells them in bundle packs on www.youcanmakethis.com. I'd start there!

 

[weluvdizne]

MinnieVanMom - and anyone else who is interested.

I found this tute to make a sundress out of a men's shirt.
http://www.howjoyful.com/2010/08/joyful-upcycled-summer-dress-tutorial/

 

[DMGeurts]

Someone has been posting AG dresses their child made. Was there a tutorial or online pattern? I have been very delinquent getting my daughter sewing, and I want to get started with something simple she can understand. I use commercial doll patterns, but want something simpler for her.

My dd made a dress from a sewalong on an AG message board... I am not sure if that is what you are talking about. You can PM me for the link to the board, if you'd like. Here's the dress:

D~

 

[GlassSlippers]

Question for you all about plain red fabric --how many times do you wash it before you use it to prevent bleeding colors?

My mom used to soak brightly colored fabrics in salt water to set the dye. Worked like a charm!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[Blyssfull]

I'm extremely!! new to sewing. I was just wondering about appliques. Is that something that can be done with a regular machine? I received a brother cs6000i for Christmas and have no idea what I'm doing or what it's capable of. Hoping to have some time in the summer to take classes but just curious about appliques and if they can be done with any type of machine?

 

[tinkerbell3747]

The dress pattern is McCall's M6271. I altered it just a bit. It's a balloon type skirt, so I adjusted it to have a hem band, instead. But it was fairly simple to follow.
The skirt was an online tutorial I found. I will be happy to send you a link, not sure if I can post it here? my email is fruto76@yahoo.com. It's super easy and fairly quick. I am actually finishing up one now, that I started tonight after dinner.
The Tink fabric I picked up at JoAnn's a week or 2 ago, and they said they had just recently got it in. I also got the REd dots at JoAnn's. I went to my WalMart today and they had some Cars and Toy Story fabric that JoAnn's didnt. I have to get going on my boys shirts!

Thank you so much, I am off to send you an email. Cant wait to see the shirts!

 

[clairemolly]

I'm extremely!! new to sewing. I was just wondering about appliques. Is that something that can be done with a regular machine? I received a brother cs6000i for Christmas and have no idea what I'm doing or what it's capable of. Hoping to have some time in the summer to take classes but just curious about appliques and if they can be done with any type of machine?

Welcome! Appliques can be done "by hand" on a regular sewing machine. There is a link to an awesome tutorial on the 1st page of the thread that will show you what you need and how to do it.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

MinnieVanMom - and anyone else who is interested.

I found this tute to make a sundress out of a men's shirt.
http://www.howjoyful.com/2010/08/joyful-upcycled-summer-dress-tutorial/

I just can't say how perfect this is and how bad I needed it right this minute. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

 

[weluvdizne]

I just can't say how perfect this is and how bad I needed it right this minute. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

You are welcome. I am SO glad I could help. I stumbled upon it while looking for a diaper changing pad tute. You all give me so much help with everything since I am new and learning. I sometimes feel like I just mooch off this board and have so little to give. I'm glad this works for you. Hope you are having a good day! Can't wait to see what you are making.

 

[tinkerbell3747]

[QUOTE You all give me so much help with everything since I am new and learning. I sometimes feel like I just mooch off this board and have so little to give. [/QUOTE]

My thoughts and feelings exactly. I could not have said it better. I can not wait until I can give back even just a fraction of what I have learned here already.

Thank you all for posting your projects they are inspiring and encouraging, for all the tips and tricks of the trade, and for just being so welcoming and open