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

[SarahJN]

One more down! We're going to Akershus for lunch and it happens to be Flower and Garden as well, so I designed this to have a botanical look. It's a total frankenpattern and I love the way it turned out!

Thanks for looking! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

So unique - love it!

On a rainy Saturday I was able to complete CarlaC's Sleeping Beauty. Somehow I miscut the sleeves but I think I was able to make it work. It's a little big but she'll only wear it for dinner at Akershus, maybe it will still fit for Halloween.

Sleeping Beauty herself:

This is absolutely adorable! My girls saw your pictures and said, "Look! A baby Princess Aurora!"

 

[tricia]

One more down! We're going to Akershus for lunch and it happens to be Flower and Garden as well, so I designed this to have a botanical look. It's a total frankenpattern and I love the way it turned out!

Thanks for looking! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Great looking, very original.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

That is great April. I haven't been skiing in over 10 years at times I miss it.

I have decided this week I am tackling a skirt with pockets for DD and I am finally going to try the bowling shirt. I have the fabric narrowed down to 2 choices

If you have any questions at all about the bowling shirt just ask. I have made every mistake there is. I can't wait to see what you make.

What a beautiful view! Congrats on a great season. What does JHMR stand for? Sorry I don't know.
I don't think I mentioned it before, but I love the dress you made with the men's shirt. It came out nice!

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. That is at the top of the tram. It is our tradition to make a tram run our last of the season. But we somehow ended up in some chutes! A great day and little DS skied all of it.

Thank you for the comments about the dress/shirt I made from the men's shirt. It was very easy to do. Right now I am making a bowling type shirt using a commercial pattern and taking many pictures so I can explain it better.

 

[froggy33]

this is just gorgeous

This is gorgeous! Perfect for flower and garden and the princess meal. She'll get a lot of attention in this dress, I'm sure! Is your dd getting excited about the trip?

Thanks! I think she is. She's just 2.5, but she's been twice before so she gets it. Plus we're going with granny and grandpa AND going to the beach so she's pretty excited about that!

This is so perfectly cute! I love it!

D~

That is STUNNING!! I love those princess designs too, did you digitize them yourself?

Thanks! I did digitize them myself! I was so happy with how they turned out - they're the first people I have done with actual faces. These are 5x7. I think they'll work really well as 4x4 too. I'll list them eventually.

Just beautiful

That's beautiful and I love how you incorporated the vine in honor of Flower and Garden.

So unique - love it!

Great looking, very original.

Thanks all! I wanted something I could use a lot of appliques on, but that was a little different than the Simply Sweet, since I use that a lot! This one was also really easy to put together! I tried it on my daughter this afternoon and it looks so cute on!

 

[PurpleEars]

Thanks so much for the picture! So you did the large version? It doesn't look as huge as it seems it should be. I am debating if I should try to put a zipper in mine - I really would prefer a zipper... but I've never touched a zipper in my life. I'll have to go in search of some online zipper tuts. I was also thinking of adding a 4th row of ruffles - I love ruffles - but I haven't decided yet. I just know that I love that bag - and I've been itching to make one.

Thanks everyone for your advice.

D~

I actually didn't use any of the sizes from the pattern since it was a frankenpattern bag. I liked the shape of the bag from a commerical pattern so I used that as the base and added the ruffles and a zipper. I should be able to report how well it works as a park bag in a few weeks.

Zippers are very easy to do - I actually didn't realize they were "hard." Just take a deep breath and give it a try!

Also thanks to others for your encouraging words on my bag! I can't wait to test it out!

One more down! We're going to Akershus for lunch and it happens to be Flower and Garden as well, so I designed this to have a botanical look. It's a total frankenpattern and I love the way it turned out!

Thanks for looking! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Beautiful!

Wendy - thanks for the update on Val. I will continue to say prayers for speedy recovery.

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

Looks like a great time. What special memories. The dress looks beautiful in action. What a sweet family!

Thanks!!!


LOVE the dress posted by Froggy!!! Those faces are beautiful!!!

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

I have been making key chains for little gifts this week. Super easy to make and very inexpensive to make!

Here are some of the ones I have done:

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

I have been making key chains for little gifts this week. Super easy to make and very inexpensive to make!

Here are some of the ones I have done:

What a great idea!! I've never done anything like that before, did you follow a tutorial? If so can you point me in that direction? My cousin has a bday in about a week and I'd love to throw one of those into her giftbox!

 

[DMGeurts]

Today was my last day of snowboarding at JHMR It was a great season with a super teacher. Today was all about the black diamonds! And we all rocked it!!! I had only one serious injury and that was a hit to head. So I am calling this a great season.
Top of JHMR

Wow - gorgeous view!

I have been making key chains for little gifts this week. Super easy to make and very inexpensive to make!

Here are some of the ones I have done:

Awesome idea... I've always wanted to know how to do these, as well.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

I know, you all are probably sick of hearing me lament over which serger I should buy.

All this time, I've been stuck on getting a serger with a cover stitch, and lessons.

Well, last night, I discovered some very nice tutorials online... after watching these tutorials - I actually understood how to thread, what the parts of the serger were, and what all of the buttons and dials did. So much that I decided that I could probably learn how to use this serger with out lessons. The serger they were using was the Brother 1034d.

Another issue I've had, is that it looks so complicated to switch from overlock to coverstitch on the machines - so eventually, I wanted to get two machines - one for overlock, one for coverstitch. If I plan to do that anyway, why spend more money on a machine that does both... why not just get two machines? So, I slept on it. When I woke this morning, I still agreed with myself... so I ordered it. I purchased it on Amazon, but I paid the extra to have it shipped from Ken's... I've heard great things about his store on various sewing forums.

So, I know I am getting one of the cheapest machines out there - but if it lasts me a year or two, I'd really be thrilled. That will give me time to learn how to really use a serger and decide if I need a machine that does more.

So, anyways, I am excited! And I paid cash for it... with $$ I earned myself, selling my AG outfits. I am a happy girl.

D~

 

[dianemom2]

I know, you all are probably sick of hearing me lament over which serger I should buy.

All this time, I've been stuck on getting a serger with a cover stitch, and lessons.

Well, last night, I discovered some very nice tutorials online... after watching these tutorials - I actually understood how to thread, what the parts of the serger were, and what all of the buttons and dials did. So much that I decided that I could probably learn how to use this serger with out lessons. The serger they were using was the Brother 1034d.

Another issue I've had, is that it looks so complicated to switch from overlock to coverstitch on the machines - so eventually, I wanted to get two machines - one for overlock, one for coverstitch. If I plan to do that anyway, why spend more money on a machine that does both... why not just get two machines? So, I slept on it. When I woke this morning, I still agreed with myself... so I ordered it. I purchased it on Amazon, but I paid the extra to have it shipped from Ken's... I've heard great things about his store on various sewing forums.

So, I know I am getting one of the cheapest machines out there - but if it lasts me a year or two, I'd really be thrilled. That will give me time to learn how to really use a serger and decide if I need a machine that does more.

So, anyways, I am excited! And I paid cash for it... with $$ I earned myself, selling my AG outfits. I am a happy girl.

D~

You're going to love having the serger! I use mine so much! You must be so happy with yourself that you earned the money for it with the crafts that you've sold! I know how you feel since I just bought DD10 a cello with my craft money!

 

[Waybuloo]

Yikes why is so expensive?

Most things just are here. It's just something we're used to

MomtoAlexnWilliam - awesome!!

 

[cogero]

I know, you all are probably sick of hearing me lament over which serger I should buy.

All this time, I've been stuck on getting a serger with a cover stitch, and lessons.

Well, last night, I discovered some very nice tutorials online... after watching these tutorials - I actually understood how to thread, what the parts of the serger were, and what all of the buttons and dials did. So much that I decided that I could probably learn how to use this serger with out lessons. The serger they were using was the Brother 1034d.

Another issue I've had, is that it looks so complicated to switch from overlock to coverstitch on the machines - so eventually, I wanted to get two machines - one for overlock, one for coverstitch. If I plan to do that anyway, why spend more money on a machine that does both... why not just get two machines? So, I slept on it. When I woke this morning, I still agreed with myself... so I ordered it. I purchased it on Amazon, but I paid the extra to have it shipped from Ken's... I've heard great things about his store on various sewing forums.

So, I know I am getting one of the cheapest machines out there - but if it lasts me a year or two, I'd really be thrilled. That will give me time to learn how to really use a serger and decide if I need a machine that does more.

So, anyways, I am excited! And I paid cash for it... with $$ I earned myself, selling my AG outfits. I am a happy girl.

D~

Congrats on your serger. I am scared of mine. My serger is just sitting on my table I have yet to use it. I think my goal is to practice with it in the next 2 weeks

 

[aboveH20]

Another issue I've had, is that it looks so complicated to switch from overlock to coverstitch on the machines - so eventually, I wanted to get two machines - one for overlock, one for coverstitch. If I plan to do that anyway, why spend more money on a machine that does both... why not just get two machines? So, I slept on it. When I woke this morning, I still agreed with myself... so I ordered it. I purchased it on Amazon, but I paid the extra to have it shipped from Ken's... I've heard great things about his store on various sewing forums.

So, anyways, I am excited! And I paid cash for it... with $$ I earned myself, selling my AG outfits. I am a happy girl.

D~

Congrats on getting the serger and what a great feeling of accomplishment to have earned it. I got one right before Christmas and finished the edge of a tablecloth and made cloth napkins. And I love serging hems and seams.

I started saving the skinny little pieces of fabric that are trimmed and fall off -- they're so cute. Don't know if anyone else saves them. When you start using yours you'll see what I mean.

 

[abfight]

I posted pics a couple of weeks ago of little mermaid and tinker bell simply sweets, for for 3yo niece and daughter, but my 6yo thinks that she is too big for all the ruffles. So her is my big girl outfit for her to wear to Disney on Ice

And a close up of the front

I was so excited about the back of the skirt, since the rose is enchanted I decided to use metallic thread to give it some xtra sparkle (WHAT WAS I THINKING) I finally gave up with the silver for the dome over the rose, when on the 6th attempt I accidently unhoped the skirt I hope that by leaving that off the rose doesn't lose something

And last a closer look at the rose cause with all the trouble I still think it looks great

Thanks for looking. And if anyone has any advice I'd love to know how to make my 6yo think like a 6yo and not a 13 yo

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I know, you all are probably sick of hearing me lament over which serger I should buy.

All this time, I've been stuck on getting a serger with a cover stitch, and lessons.

Well, last night, I discovered some very nice tutorials online... after watching these tutorials - I actually understood how to thread, what the parts of the serger were, and what all of the buttons and dials did. So much that I decided that I could probably learn how to use this serger with out lessons. The serger they were using was the Brother 1034d.

Another issue I've had, is that it looks so complicated to switch from overlock to coverstitch on the machines - so eventually, I wanted to get two machines - one for overlock, one for coverstitch. If I plan to do that anyway, why spend more money on a machine that does both... why not just get two machines? So, I slept on it. When I woke this morning, I still agreed with myself... so I ordered it. I purchased it on Amazon, but I paid the extra to have it shipped from Ken's... I've heard great things about his store on various sewing forums.

So, I know I am getting one of the cheapest machines out there - but if it lasts me a year or two, I'd really be thrilled. That will give me time to learn how to really use a serger and decide if I need a machine that does more.

So, anyways, I am excited! And I paid cash for it... with $$ I earned myself, selling my AG outfits. I am a happy girl.

D~

I got that one for my birthday. I really like it. I have no idea what all it does though b/c I only use it for rolled hems and finishing edges inside of things I make. It is so much faster than using a zig zag stitch. Eventually I would love to learn how to ruffle with it. I still ruffle everything by hand which takes up a lot of time with 2 girls. Congrats!

 

[dianemom2]

I posted pics a couple of weeks ago of little mermaid and tinker bell simply sweets, for for 3yo niece and daughter, but my 6yo thinks that she is too big for all the ruffles. So her is my big girl outfit for her to wear to Disney on Ice

And a close up of the front

I was so excited about the back of the skirt, since the rose is enchanted I decided to use metallic thread to give it some xtra sparkle (WHAT WAS I THINKING) I finally gave up with the silver for the dome over the rose, when on the 6th attempt I accidently unhoped the skirt I hope that by leaving that off the rose doesn't lose something

And last a closer look at the rose cause with all the trouble I still think it looks great

Thanks for looking. And if anyone has any advice I'd love to know how to make my 6yo think like a 6yo and not a 13 yo

It think that the rose looks great, even without the dome. The denims is really hard to hoop. Next time you might try pinning it to stabilizer which you've hooped instead of hooping the denim. The outfit turned out great!

As for daughters, I think they just come that way. Some are ready to grow up young and some want to stay little for longer. My older DD would still play with dolls (at almost 12) if she had somebody to play with, while my younger daughter has wanted to play with a doll in years.

 

[aimeeg]

I know, you all are probably sick of hearing me lament over which serger I should buy.

All this time, I've been stuck on getting a serger with a cover stitch, and lessons.

Well, last night, I discovered some very nice tutorials online... after watching these tutorials - I actually understood how to thread, what the parts of the serger were, and what all of the buttons and dials did. So much that I decided that I could probably learn how to use this serger with out lessons. The serger they were using was the Brother 1034d.

Another issue I've had, is that it looks so complicated to switch from overlock to coverstitch on the machines - so eventually, I wanted to get two machines - one for overlock, one for coverstitch. If I plan to do that anyway, why spend more money on a machine that does both... why not just get two machines? So, I slept on it. When I woke this morning, I still agreed with myself... so I ordered it. I purchased it on Amazon, but I paid the extra to have it shipped from Ken's... I've heard great things about his store on various sewing forums.

So, I know I am getting one of the cheapest machines out there - but if it lasts me a year or two, I'd really be thrilled. That will give me time to learn how to really use a serger and decide if I need a machine that does more.

So, anyways, I am excited! And I paid cash for it... with $$ I earned myself, selling my AG outfits. I am a happy girl.

D~

Congratulations!!! I think you will love your serger and have a lot of fun using it!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I posted pics a couple of weeks ago of little mermaid and tinker bell simply sweets, for for 3yo niece and daughter, but my 6yo thinks that she is too big for all the ruffles. So her is my big girl outfit for her to wear to Disney on Ice

And a close up of the front

I was so excited about the back of the skirt, since the rose is enchanted I decided to use metallic thread to give it some xtra sparkle (WHAT WAS I THINKING) I finally gave up with the silver for the dome over the rose, when on the 6th attempt I accidently unhoped the skirt I hope that by leaving that off the rose doesn't lose something

And last a closer look at the rose cause with all the trouble I still think it looks great

Thanks for looking. And if anyone has any advice I'd love to know how to make my 6yo think like a 6yo and not a 13 yo

It is a very pretty outfit. I like the rose and perhaps just a standard applique stitch to create the glass would work? It looks great the way it is though.

I have been making key chains for little gifts this week. Super easy to make and very inexpensive to make!

Here are some of the ones I have done:

Those are so cute! Do you have a tutorial?

I know, you all are probably sick of hearing me lament over which serger I should buy.

All this time, I've been stuck on getting a serger with a cover stitch, and lessons.

Well, last night, I discovered some very nice tutorials online... after watching these tutorials - I actually understood how to thread, what the parts of the serger were, and what all of the buttons and dials did. So much that I decided that I could probably learn how to use this serger with out lessons. The serger they were using was the Brother 1034d.

Another issue I've had, is that it looks so complicated to switch from overlock to coverstitch on the machines - so eventually, I wanted to get two machines - one for overlock, one for coverstitch. If I plan to do that anyway, why spend more money on a machine that does both... why not just get two machines? So, I slept on it. When I woke this morning, I still agreed with myself... so I ordered it. I purchased it on Amazon, but I paid the extra to have it shipped from Ken's... I've heard great things about his store on various sewing forums.

So, I know I am getting one of the cheapest machines out there - but if it lasts me a year or two, I'd really be thrilled. That will give me time to learn how to really use a serger and decide if I need a machine that does more.

So, anyways, I am excited! And I paid cash for it... with $$ I earned myself, selling my AG outfits. I am a happy girl.

D~

YEAH! I am so happy for you! Don't forget pictures of new machines are a must.

 

[DMGeurts]

I posted pics a couple of weeks ago of little mermaid and tinker bell simply sweets, for for 3yo niece and daughter, but my 6yo thinks that she is too big for all the ruffles. So her is my big girl outfit for her to wear to Disney on Ice

And a close up of the front

I was so excited about the back of the skirt, since the rose is enchanted I decided to use metallic thread to give it some xtra sparkle (WHAT WAS I THINKING) I finally gave up with the silver for the dome over the rose, when on the 6th attempt I accidently unhoped the skirt I hope that by leaving that off the rose doesn't lose something

And last a closer look at the rose cause with all the trouble I still think it looks great

Thanks for looking. And if anyone has any advice I'd love to know how to make my 6yo think like a 6yo and not a 13 yo

I think this turned out great - and totally adorable! And I think the rose looks fantastic!

You're going to love having the serger! I use mine so much! You must be so happy with yourself that you earned the money for it with the crafts that you've sold! I know how you feel since I just bought DD10 a cello with my craft money!

Congrats on your serger. I am scared of mine. My serger is just sitting on my table I have yet to use it. I think my goal is to practice with it in the next 2 weeks

Congrats on getting the serger and what a great feeling of accomplishment to have earned it. I got one right before Christmas and finished the edge of a tablecloth and made cloth napkins. And I love serging hems and seams.

I started saving the skinny little pieces of fabric that are trimmed and fall off -- they're so cute. Don't know if anyone else saves them. When you start using yours you'll see what I mean.

I got that one for my birthday. I really like it. I have no idea what all it does though b/c I only use it for rolled hems and finishing edges inside of things I make. It is so much faster than using a zig zag stitch. Eventually I would love to learn how to ruffle with it. I still ruffle everything by hand which takes up a lot of time with 2 girls. Congrats!

Congratulations!!! I think you will love your serger and have a lot of fun using it!

Thanks everyone. I am super excited!

So my next question: I'd like to order some thread cones, in basic colors that I used a lot... white and black for sure. So, do I need to order 4 of each color? Also, what kind of thread? The description says it takes regular thread... anyone that has this machine - are there certain threads that work better than others?
D~