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

[aimeeg]

I finished a few more things today.

 

[tinkerszs]

Aimeeg ~ please tell me how you made the snow white dress? Where did you find the pattern? I love it. I can't sew but my mother in law does.

 

[billwendy]

Sorry if this was already posted, but as I was looking for Carla's Belle Dress mods, I found a tshirt pattern from her! Anyone tried it yet?

http://www.scientificseamstress.com/DollTshirts.pdf

Happy Weekend Everyone!! What'cha doing?

Im working on finishing up 2 shirts for a big give, and then am contemplating outfits for a local school version of beauty and the beast that we are going to with the kids....Elizabeth is almost 9, and at a tough age - right now she just wants to wear her 1 pair of Jeggins and a tshirt - lol...but if I make something for Hannah and Tim, I dont want to hurt her feelings!!!! Ugh!!

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

Thank you so much http://www.polkadotchair.com/2009/03/skirt-tutorial.html



Thank you. We went thru many names but this one stuck because it means Goddess of men's self destruction. Figured that made it a strong name for a girl Just wish people could pronounce it and stop saying ohh after Gilmore girls--Urgh never watched the show

My DD is Loralie I spelled it that way because my name is Lori, my mom is Lora and my grandmother's name was Loretta. But I get the same thing - "Oh like in Gilmore Girls!"... noooo , not like in Gilmore Girls! What's worse is my oldest DS is Jackson (apparently there is a Jackson in that show too) and so people think I am a some kind of Gilmore Girls fanatic! Anyways.... It's a great name!

 

[jeniamt]

These are just AWESOME!! I think they are an excellent thing to include in the big gives as we need to keep these kiddo's hydrated!!!!! Mom and Dad LOVED them!!

I think it is a great idea! By the way, it is not a "little" contribution! Don't sell yourself short!

Thanks for the compliments. I do think it is a great idea to add to the regular line-up. My DD4 loved being able to carry her own water in the parks. She slung it across her chest and wore it all day. And when she would see a water fountain, she would say "better fill up." She likes any little bit of independence she can.

I guess I meant "little" compared to the other Gives the family received that day. Holy cow, I am so impressed by folks that send appliqued t-shirts to the whole family! Amazing!!!

 

[garryhman]

I will open the door by saying that women are wonderful!

Hi, my name is Garry. I noticed this board while trying to get some sewing ideas. Some amazing stuff on here that you ladies (I didn't see any men) have made. I'm not great, maybe not even good, but I enjoy sewing. I made these little bags for my daughter and a friends son for our next trip to WDW.

With all the sewing knowledge evident from the pieces displayed here, I was wondering what anyone might suggestions on fairly easy projects that a fat fingered guy could try to make? Mostly for my DD.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi everybody!

My resort reservations are made (June 19-24, All Star Music, asking for Broadway), we've decided to drive on account of horrendous airfare, plotted the course on Mapquest and even found and booked a place to stay overnight each way.

It's time to get crackin' on those customs DD wants for us! I understand how a stripwork skirt goes together, but I'm unsure how wide I should make the strips. DD is 18, but is really about the size of a slender 12 year old with curves. I'm a slightly podgy 5'4" 50 year old. If you were me, how wide would you make each strip? Are the strips straight up and down and then gathered at the upper edge or are they wider at the bottom than at the top? I'm using different prints in classic Mickey colors. We don't want a ruffled hem. Do you think binding the hem with black bias tape would be cute?

I think I've found a pattern we both like for our bowling-style shirts and our Hobby Lobby has some of the Thomas Kincade Disney fabrics: Bambi for DD and Snow White for me. She also wants loose 80's style shorts with a drawstring waist to go with the shirt. (Mama doesn't do shorts, so I'll have a light weight denim skirt.) Do you suppose the Easy Fit pattern would work for that? I know it sounds a little off-beat, but that's her. Because of her personality, things that would look like a walking argument on anybody else are really cute on her. I'll have her help me post pictures when I finish this stuff so y'all can see Little Miss Individuality for yourselves.

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[GlassSlippers]

I will open the door by saying that women are wonderful!

Hi, my name is Garry. I noticed this board while trying to get some sewing ideas. Some amazing stuff on here that you ladies (I didn't see any men) have made. I'm not great, maybe not even good, but I enjoy sewing. I made these little bags for my daughter and a friends son for our next trip to WDW.

With all the sewing knowledge evident from the pieces displayed here, I was wondering what anyone might suggestions on fairly easy projects that a fat fingered guy could try to make? Mostly for my DD.

Wow! You did a great job! We do have one other dad on the list. His name is Tom, but I've never "met" him myself. He does really nice work, though!

Make yourself at home. I think you'll like it here!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[VBAndrea]

Thought I would share my little contribution to Kade's give:

Water bottles and holders.

Thanks for looking!

I saw those on the BG and they are fantastic! I bookmarked the tut -- but they look a bit complicated. I agree with Wendy that they are fabulous BG items, especially with the warmer months approaching. we all know how hot and humid it is at Dis in the summer. Awesome job ~ very impressive

I finished a few more things today.

I especially love the Barbie! I think it's the pink and black color combination that wows me. Superb job!

Sorry if this was already posted, but as I was looking for Carla's Belle Dress mods, I found a tshirt pattern from her! Anyone tried it yet?

http://www.scientificseamstress.com/DollTshirts.pdf

Happy Weekend Everyone!! What'cha doing?

Im working on finishing up 2 shirts for a big give, and then am contemplating outfits for a local school version of beauty and the beast that we are going to with the kids....Elizabeth is almost 9, and at a tough age - right now she just wants to wear her 1 pair of Jeggins and a tshirt - lol...but if I make something for Hannah and Tim, I dont want to hurt her feelings!!!! Ugh!!

I haven't even seen that t-shirt pattern from Carla, but thanks to you I now have it printed out! I don't know when I try it, but I will as I think it will be so easy to make skirts and Easy Fits for dd's AG. I'm getting all these patterns now so I hope dd's new found fascination with her AG doll persists.

I am spending the weekend finishing up a BG (just jewelry -- sewing's all done!). I went to both Joann's yesterday and stocked up. They are having a great sale. I got some cute kitty fabrics to make a stripwork for dd and some cute animal print which I'll likely do Easy Fit capris and a SS top for the zoo. I also got a weird clearance print -- it's a cross between ethnic and tropical -- can't quite figure it out -- that I will make a SS with for her and her AG ~ probably just a top for dd and a dress for the doll. The rest of the items I bought were stock fabrics for Bg's like more Minnie Dot -- it was on sale for cheaper than Walmart prices! I think I paid $4.19 a yard and most Walmart fabrics are getting to be closer to $5 a yard. Oh, and ds got some flannel for Easy Fit pjs -- about all I can make him now. Think I'll be a bit busy over the next few weeks???

Sorry Elizabeth is 9. I was just telling the cutter who was doing my kitty print that I can still get away with cute things for my dd who is 7, so I'm taking advantage of it while I can. Maybe Elizabeth would just like another pair of jeggings

I will open the door by saying that women are wonderful!

Hi, my name is Garry. I noticed this board while trying to get some sewing ideas. Some amazing stuff on here that you ladies (I didn't see any men) have made. I'm not great, maybe not even good, but I enjoy sewing. I made these little bags for my daughter and a friends son for our next trip to WDW.

With all the sewing knowledge evident from the pieces displayed here, I was wondering what anyone might suggestions on fairly easy projects that a fat fingered guy could try to make? Mostly for my DD.

Your bags look great! Welcome!!! As far as I know, you are male #2 here. Tom does beautiful work but hardly ever posts anymore

Easy projects??? Start with some of the patterns on YouCanMakeThis.com Carla's Easy Fit pants are great and a good dress pattern to start with is the Portrait Peasant.

Hi everybody!

My resort reservations are made (June 19-24, All Star Music, asking for Broadway), we've decided to drive on account of horrendous airfare, plotted the course on Mapquest and even found and booked a place to stay overnight each way.

It's time to get crackin' on those customs DD wants for us! I understand how a stripwork skirt goes together, but I'm unsure how wide I should make the strips. DD is 18, but is really about the size of a slender 12 year old with curves. I'm a slightly podgy 5'4" 50 year old. If you were me, how wide would you make each strip? Are the strips straight up and down and then gathered at the upper edge or are they wider at the bottom than at the top? I'm using different prints in classic Mickey colors. We don't want a ruffled hem. Do you think binding the hem with black bias tape would be cute?

I think I've found a pattern we both like for our bowling-style shirts and our Hobby Lobby has some of the Thomas Kincade Disney fabrics: Bambi for DD and Snow White for me. She also wants loose 80's style shorts with a drawstring waist to go with the shirt. (Mama doesn't do shorts, so I'll have a light weight denim skirt.) Do you suppose the Easy Fit pattern would work for that? I know it sounds a little off-beat, but that's her. Because of her personality, things that would look like a walking argument on anybody else are really cute on her. I'll have her help me post pictures when I finish this stuff so y'all can see Little Miss Individuality for yourselves.

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

I can't help you with the fitting for the stripwork, but if you want more fullness make the strips narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. That will mean less to gether, but more twirl factor. If you don't want it as full and twirly then I would go with rectangular strips. I've made my jumpers only with strips narrower at the top and it works well. I've made some stripwork skirts with rectangles and it makes it too bulky (IMO) at the waistline when gathering so much.

I think black bias tape along the hem would look great.

And I think the Easy Fits would be perfect for what you are looking for for dd's shorts. I made myself Easy Fit capri jammies and I did a drawstring and elastic and really like them.

 

[cogero]

Thanks for the compliments. I do think it is a great idea to add to the regular line-up. My DD4 loved being able to carry her own water in the parks. She slung it across her chest and wore it all day. And when she would see a water fountain, she would say "better fill up." She likes any little bit of independence she can.

I guess I meant "little" compared to the other Gives the family received that day. Holy cow, I am so impressed by folks that send appliqued t-shirts to the whole family! Amazing!!!

I love the water bottles. Projects like that still scare me.

I will open the door by saying that women are wonderful!

Hi, my name is Garry. I noticed this board while trying to get some sewing ideas. Some amazing stuff on here that you ladies (I didn't see any men) have made. I'm not great, maybe not even good, but I enjoy sewing. I made these little bags for my daughter and a friends son for our next trip to WDW.

With all the sewing knowledge evident from the pieces displayed here, I was wondering what anyone might suggestions on fairly easy projects that a fat fingered guy could try to make? Mostly for my DD.

Gary welcome. I really like those bags.

Any patterns from You Can Make This are great. I am a big fan of CarlaC's Easy fit pants. I have made 2 pairs so far one for DD and one for Ds and they are great.

I also search for free tutorials now and am in the process of mashing up a few patterns because I like how things are done in one pattern better than the next but for a new sewer Carla explains things the best.

We are off to a dance competition today. I hope to finish up the last give on my desk today but we shall see. I am thinking of bringing my iPad today since the competition is in a hotel.

 

[NiniMorris]

Well, I have money, a list of what I want, a traveling/shopping partner (that would be my DS9...I had to bribe him with a trip to both the Disney store and Bass Pro Shop to get him to go!), my scissors to be sharpened, and a full tank of gas(probably the most expensive piece of the whole short trip!) and are just about ready to head off to the Atlanta Quilt and Sewing Expo.

I am a bit more than a little bummed that Marathon Thread isn't listed to be there this time... I really wanted to get some new thread! But I can see lots of pretties coming home with me today. (and we will be going by Joann's on the way home)

I am expecting a good day...even if all my other shopping companions chickened out!



Nini

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Well, I have money, a list of what I want, a traveling/shopping partner (that would be my DS9...I had to bribe him with a trip to both the Disney store and Bass Pro Shop to get him to go!), my scissors to be sharpened, and a full tank of gas(probably the most expensive piece of the whole short trip!) and are just about ready to head off to the Atlanta Quilt and Sewing Expo.

I am a bit more than a little bummed that Marathon Thread isn't listed to be there this time... I really wanted to get some new thread! But I can see lots of pretties coming home with me today. (and we will be going by Joann's on the way home)

I am expecting a good day...even if all my other shopping companions chickened out!



Nini

I wouldnt have chickened out on you, your day sounds like fun! It will only take me 7ish hours to get to you, but I guess thats too long to wait for me. Enjoy your day.

 

[DMGeurts]

Ok ladies (Tom and Garry too)....

This is my dillema...

The AG clothes are getting the best of me.

I was thinking that my first purchase should be a serger. I hate the fact that my AG clothes are so expensive, but I have zigzagged seams. It really bothers me a lot... I feel that if people are going to buy from me, and they are paying quality prices, they should have serged seams. But over all, considering that my seams are zigzagged - I don't think they look awful. I use french seams wherever I can - so that helps... but sometimes it's difficult and impossible to do french seams on little doll clothes.

So, my latest outfit (Sleeping Beauty) - I spent a whopping 6 hours on hand embroidering this adorable (hand drawn, mind you) set of fairies.

They turned out fantastic - and I feel that they totally completed an, otherwise, boring outfit. However, 6 hours is not cost effective in the least. People do not want to pay $40+ for a doll outfit - and they could care less that I sat there for 6 hours trying to make this outfit unique and special. I will admit that I wasn't sure about this design - I knew it would take a long time - but I couldn't just stop at one fairy, if I did one, I had to do all 3.

Anyways, now I am seriously considering ordering the Brother PE770 - only because everyone here loves it. I am not sure that I need the bigger hoop - but I guess I'd rather get it now, in case I ever do want it. The majority of designs I do will be rather small.

Most of the reason my costs to make these outfits are so high, is because of my time spent embroidering.

So, my first question - If you were paying good money for a doll outfit - are serged seams important to you? Or are you equally as happy with a zigzagged/french seams - as long as the seam is finished?

Then my next question... If I decide to buy the Brother - what kind of thread do you use for it and where do you get it from? To start off, I think I'd want a bundle pack of some sort, they sell one with it on Amazon - is that the way to go?

I can't afford to get both machines right away. I can only afford one or the other. Eventually, I plan to get both. I truly value your opinions.

Oh, and here's the rest of the Sleeping Beauty outfit - don't you agree that the embroidery totally finishes off the outfit?

D~

 

[ellenbenny]

Sorry if this was already posted, but as I was looking for Carla's Belle Dress mods, I found a tshirt pattern from her! Anyone tried it yet?

http://www.scientificseamstress.com/DollTshirts.pdf

Happy Weekend Everyone!! What'cha doing?

Im working on finishing up 2 shirts for a big give, and then am contemplating outfits for a local school version of beauty and the beast that we are going to with the kids....Elizabeth is almost 9, and at a tough age - right now she just wants to wear her 1 pair of Jeggins and a tshirt - lol...but if I make something for Hannah and Tim, I dont want to hurt her feelings!!!! Ugh!!

Wendy, what about some sort of coordinating bag? Would she carry a purse or bag?

 

[DMGeurts]

I have had a bunch of projects that I have been working on. I finally finished a bunch of them today. Now I need to dive into a few more projects. Here are a few pictures:

I love all of these - you did a fabulous job!

This is the new pattern that is coming out from Sis Boom and CarlaC. I can't even TELL you how much I love this!!! It looks difficult (to me anyway) but it goes together SO smoothly and quickly. Do NOT fear the zipper!

This is Lydia in the Marissa (not the best pictures of Lydia, she's making a really weird face, but a good shot of the dress):

and, this is me in the adult version, the Jamie:

These are awesome!

Hey Ladies! It's been forever and a day since I posted. It's a rainy afternoon and I am procrastinating. What better to help me with my procrastination than the DIS.

Here are a few from last Christmas at Disney-

WOW!!! I love the colors and the fabrics you used!

Thanks, TJ! It's funny you mentioned that dress because Hannah found a Christmas Belle costume by accident. It's a good think because I swore I would never make another!

Here are the girls before MVMCP.

Really, really amazing!

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

And here is her Easter Dress and hair bow

I love these - so bright and springy!

Good morning everyone. Just wanted to post a quick picture of a skirt I finished for Lorelei. I sure cant wait to be able to do pieces like y'all do.

This is so cute! It looks like she loves it too!

Finished my Jessie inspired stripwork in time for our trip to Toy Story on ice. Actually made a few of these for customers and have a few orders to finish still. Lots of interest on the Jessie's.

Adorable - I love the TS theme - it's one of my favs!

Thought I would share my little contribution to Kade's give:

Water bottles and holders.

Thanks for looking!

Brilliant! They turned out awesome!

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

Phew... I made it - now I am caught up!

I finished a few more things today.

I love these - I especially love Dopey - he's so cute!

I will open the door by saying that women are wonderful!

Hi, my name is Garry. I noticed this board while trying to get some sewing ideas. Some amazing stuff on here that you ladies (I didn't see any men) have made. I'm not great, maybe not even good, but I enjoy sewing. I made these little bags for my daughter and a friends son for our next trip to WDW.

With all the sewing knowledge evident from the pieces displayed here, I was wondering what anyone might suggestions on fairly easy projects that a fat fingered guy could try to make? Mostly for my DD.

First - Welcome Garry!!!! There is one other male person who posts occasionaly (Tom, I'll admit, I thought was a fictional character - until he magically appeared one day with something stunning). Anyways - I'll second everyone's opinions on the Carla C patterns... I helped DD make a pair of Easy fits last weekend (which I have yet to post pics of) and they were super easy for her to make. You can find them here: Carla C. Patterns
So, Welcome - you will learn a lot and these ladies are fabulous at answering questions!

D~

 

[NiniMorris]

Ok ladies (Tom and Garry too)....

This is my dillema...

The AG clothes are getting the best of me.

I was thinking that my first purchase should be a serger. I hate the fact that my AG clothes are so expensive, but I have zigzagged seams. It really bothers me a lot... I feel that if people are going to buy from me, and they are paying quality prices, they should have serged seams. But over all, considering that my seams are zigzagged - I don't think they look awful. I use french seams wherever I can - so that helps... but sometimes it's difficult and impossible to do french seams on little doll clothes.

So, my latest outfit (Sleeping Beauty) - I spent a whopping 6 hours on hand embroidering this adorable (hand drawn, mind you) set of fairies.

They turned out fantastic - and I feel that they totally completed an, otherwise, boring outfit. However, 6 hours is not cost effective in the least. People do not want to pay $40+ for a doll outfit - and they could care less that I sat there for 6 hours trying to make this outfit unique and special. I will admit that I wasn't sure about this design - I knew it would take a long time - but I couldn't just stop at one fairy, if I did one, I had to do all 3.

Anyways, now I am seriously considering ordering the Brother PE770 - only because everyone here loves it. I am not sure that I need the bigger hoop - but I guess I'd rather get it now, in case I ever do want it. The majority of designs I do will be rather small.

Most of the reason my costs to make these outfits are so high, is because of my time spent embroidering.

So, my first question - If you were paying good money for a doll outfit - are serged seams important to you? Or are you equally as happy with a zigzagged/french seams - as long as the seam is finished?

Then my next question... If I decide to buy the Brother - what kind of thread do you use for it and where do you get it from? To start off, I think I'd want a bundle pack of some sort, they sell one with it on Amazon - is that the way to go?

I can't afford to get both machines right away. I can only afford one or the other. Eventually, I plan to get both. I truly value your opinions.

Oh, and here's the rest of the Sleeping Beauty outfit - don't you agree that the embroidery totally finishes off the outfit?

D~

First of all...stop selling yourself short! They are worth way more than 40 right now... and second...are you only going to be finishing seams with a serger? If you aren't going to use the bells and whistles, maybe you don't need an expensive serger. And if you are only going to do doll clothes, you NEED a smaller hoop. I was able to get a pack of hoops on Ebay relatively cheap. I love that small one!

However.....I bought a cheap serger without some of the bells and whistles and now wish I had gotten the more expensive one. I still only use it for seaming, but sometimes when I am doing something else, I really wish I had the ability to do it on the serger.

I personally like the look of the hand embroidery...and finding items small enough for the embroidery machine...might ...be a bit difficult. But, having said that I LOVE my 770 and wouldn't trade it in for anything...well maybe a few things but we won't go there now! LOL

And, while you say you would only use it for the doll clothes...I'm sorry. But it is so addicting, that within a few weeks you will be seeing things you can make for gifts, for yourself...well you get the idea.


How is that for a whole lot of rambling and NO HELP!!!


Nini

 

[DMGeurts]

First of all...stop selling yourself short! They are worth way more than 40 right now... and second...are you only going to be finishing seams with a serger? If you aren't going to use the bells and whistles, maybe you don't need an expensive serger. And if you are only going to do doll clothes, you NEED a smaller hoop. I was able to get a pack of hoops on Ebay relatively cheap. I love that small one!

Well, I would finish seams with a serger, mainly. However - a lot of my outfits come with leggings (leggings are impossible to sew on my regular machine... I have to attach water soluable stabilizer to each and every seam, so my machine doesn't eat it). So, I would also use the serger to do cover stitches (which brings me into the expensive category)

However.....I bought a cheap serger without some of the bells and whistles and now wish I had gotten the more expensive one. I still only use it for seaming, but sometimes when I am doing something else, I really wish I had the ability to do it on the serger.

Which serger do you have? Does it do a cover stitch?

I personally like the look of the hand embroidery...and finding items small enough for the embroidery machine...might ...be a bit difficult. But, having said that I LOVE my 770 and wouldn't trade it in for anything...well maybe a few things but we won't go there now! LOL

I like the hand embroidery too - I feel that it gives my creations a whimsical and OOAK feeling. I enjoy doing it, but it is just so time consuming... just this last week alone, I spent no less than 10 hours hand embroidering 3 outfits... that is a lot of time that I could have been doing other things.

So, if I got the 770, I wouldn't be able to do smaller designs? Is there a different Brother embroidery machine that does smaller designs with a USB connection?

And, while you say you would only use it for the doll clothes...I'm sorry. But it is so addicting, that within a few weeks you will be seeing things you can make for gifts, for yourself...well you get the idea.


How is that for a whole lot of rambling and NO HELP!!!


Nini

I know I would use it to make other things - but the main thing would be doll clothes, so I would like the ability to be able to do larger items if I wanted, but it would be necessary to do small things too.

Thanks for your insight Nini!

D~

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hi D ---

since we are the proud owners of two of your creations, I love how you finished them, they are very professional looking to me....

my friend was over the other night and she LOVED the outfits too!

the time you take to add all the little details are not missed, people will appreciate all your hard work and time you put into these beautiful little outfits!!!