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

[mommy2mrb]

Wow - you guys are QUICK!!!

Who said they could do autograph books last night? Tie dye shirts?

Could really use some disney bibs, bucket hat and taggie blanket for Hannah!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!! this is so fun!!! I can hardly keep up!!!

I'm all packed up and will mail my box tomorrow! so happy everyone is willing to spread some pixie dust so quickly to this sweet little girl and her family

 

[mommy2mrb]

I received a message today from the Gengel family....they have received the blankets that Wendy and her co-workers made....Len will be heading down to Haiti this weekend and we talked regarding the amazing amount of blankets we have already received and thought it would be a wonderful idea to spread a little extra love to a few other kiddo's that are in need right now....

Len will be posting some photos on the orphanage website on Facebook...the webpage is on the Big Give threads since I haven't been allowed to post it here, or you could PM Wendy (billwendy) for it.

I can't thank everyone enough for helping us with our special project "Hugs from Megan"....will keep everyone updated on when we will need somemore blankets, but it will probably be this fall sometime!

 

[weluvdizne]

for those of you who pray, if you wouldnt mind to say a little prayer for peace for my youngest son. He is 18 and at Panama City Beach for spring break. He called me on my way home from work and was crying hysterically, so bad i couldnt understand what he was trying to say, but finally got out of him that a man (about 30 and not someone he knew) was caught in an undertow and was yelling for help, so he swam out and tried to drag him back to shore, while another friend went to the lifeguards who thought it was a joke. so my son got the man out of the current but the guy let go of him (i think he passed out) and my son was too tired to drag him all the way in, so he swam into the shore, grabbed a strangers phone from him and called 911. The ambulance came and was doing CPR but my son thinks he was dead and that he let the man down. We have told him they wouldnt have shocked him if he didnt have a heart beat and that what he did probably saved the man's life, but he is so upset and stressed and I am stressed because he is 900 miles away and there is nothing I can do to fix it.

sorry for the long rant, but sometimes you just need to tell somebody.thx

Prayers sent for you, your son and that man. Your son is my hero. What an amazing act of courage and selflessness. Please keep us posted. When will he be heading home?

I received a message today from the Gengel family....they have received the blankets that Wendy and her co-workers made....Len will be heading down to Haiti this weekend and we talked regarding the amazing amount of blankets we have already received and thought it would be a wonderful idea to spread a little extra love to a few other kiddo's that are in need right now....

Len will be posting some photos on the orphanage website on Facebook...the webpage is on the Big Give threads since I haven't been allowed to post it here, or you could PM Wendy (billwendy) for it.

I can't thank everyone enough for helping us with our special project "Hugs from Megan"....will keep everyone updated on when we will need somemore blankets, but it will probably be this fall sometime!

I still have my box of blankets to send. I'm going to wait until you get back from your trip to send them. I'm so glad to hear they will be able to reach so many more kids. Thanks for helping us to get involved in this special project!

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

 

[GlassSlippers]

Is it possible for a ruffler foot to be worn out or sprung or something? As I have said before, mine is from my grandmother's old Elna. When I was figuring it out, I was only ruffling 12" lengths at a time and it was working fine. I'm now doing a stripwork skirt and no matter what I tried, it would ruffle for a while and then it was as if the little part with the teeth on it was slipping over the fabric instead of catching it to push it into a ruffle. I sewed as slowly as I could so I could watch what was happening. All the parts appeared to be moving as they should. Do I just need a new, decent quality ruffler foot or am I doing something wrong?

One more question: Does a gathering foot do the same thing as a ruffler by a different method, or is it different all together?

Thanks gang!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[GlassSlippers]

for those of you who pray, if you wouldnt mind to say a little prayer for peace for my youngest son. He is 18 and at Panama City Beach for spring break. He called me on my way home from work and was crying hysterically, so bad i couldnt understand what he was trying to say, but finally got out of him that a man (about 30 and not someone he knew) was caught in an undertow and was yelling for help, so he swam out and tried to drag him back to shore, while another friend went to the lifeguards who thought it was a joke. so my son got the man out of the current but the guy let go of him (i think he passed out) and my son was too tired to drag him all the way in, so he swam into the shore, grabbed a strangers phone from him and called 911. The ambulance came and was doing CPR but my son thinks he was dead and that he let the man down. We have told him they wouldnt have shocked him if he didnt have a heart beat and that what he did probably saved the man's life, but he is so upset and stressed and I am stressed because he is 900 miles away and there is nothing I can do to fix it.

sorry for the long rant, but sometimes you just need to tell somebody.thx

I'm asking for comfort for him and for you. He was very brave and I'm sure he did everything humanly possible.

Lori in East Podunk

 

[aimeeg]

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

 

[weluvdizne]

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

Your daughter is soooooo cute! Love the dress and the outfit is cute. Good job on the shirring. I'm too scared to even think about trying it. Good luck on DVC. How exciting! If you go this fall, there is a bunch of us going end of Sept/beginning of Oct and we are hoping to meet up. Keep us posted. I saw that Bambi fabric at HL, and thought it was really cute. Can't justify buying it until I use my stash of other Disney fabrics first.

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

How FUN!

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

I don't think I posted these from Kaleb's Big Give, I did pirate themed t's for the whole family plus skirt and shorts.

Adorable!!!

Here are my projects that I worked in the last 10 days or so.

Bowling shirts and matching tees for my nephews:

I also helped DD make some of these after seeing them on here. DD's teacher is expecting her first baby just after school ends. So my girl was so excited to have a project she could help make! Thanks for the great project ideas!

Then I made these for my sister, her husband and son. Her son is extremely autistic and they have done a couple of autism walks. I thought they'd like these.

It was funny that there were a couple of Dumbo dresses posted yesterday because I was working on completing this one last night:

Sorry that this post is so long. I have done a lot of sewing this week!

Great work!!!

This is what I did today. I really really really want to keep it for my daughter. I need to convince myself that I can make another one! LOL

Beautiful!!!

for those of you who pray, if you wouldnt mind to say a little prayer for peace for my youngest son. He is 18 and at Panama City Beach for spring break. He called me on my way home from work and was crying hysterically, so bad i couldnt understand what he was trying to say, but finally got out of him that a man (about 30 and not someone he knew) was caught in an undertow and was yelling for help, so he swam out and tried to drag him back to shore, while another friend went to the lifeguards who thought it was a joke. so my son got the man out of the current but the guy let go of him (i think he passed out) and my son was too tired to drag him all the way in, so he swam into the shore, grabbed a strangers phone from him and called 911. The ambulance came and was doing CPR but my son thinks he was dead and that he let the man down. We have told him they wouldnt have shocked him if he didnt have a heart beat and that what he did probably saved the man's life, but he is so upset and stressed and I am stressed because he is 900 miles away and there is nothing I can do to fix it.

sorry for the long rant, but sometimes you just need to tell somebody.thx

Your poor boy!! I've heard being a hero is very very difficult! That is what he is -- a hero!! I am praying the man survived.

 

[DMGeurts]

for those of you who pray, if you wouldnt mind to say a little prayer for peace for my youngest son. He is 18 and at Panama City Beach for spring break. He called me on my way home from work and was crying hysterically, so bad i couldnt understand what he was trying to say, but finally got out of him that a man (about 30 and not someone he knew) was caught in an undertow and was yelling for help, so he swam out and tried to drag him back to shore, while another friend went to the lifeguards who thought it was a joke. so my son got the man out of the current but the guy let go of him (i think he passed out) and my son was too tired to drag him all the way in, so he swam into the shore, grabbed a strangers phone from him and called 911. The ambulance came and was doing CPR but my son thinks he was dead and that he let the man down. We have told him they wouldnt have shocked him if he didnt have a heart beat and that what he did probably saved the man's life, but he is so upset and stressed and I am stressed because he is 900 miles away and there is nothing I can do to fix it.

sorry for the long rant, but sometimes you just need to tell somebody.thx

I am praying for peace for your son. What he did was a truly heroic act, and no matter what the outcome is for the man he tried to save, I hope that your son is able to understand that he did what he could.

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

Your DD is adorable and the outfits are adorable too!! I hope everything goes through with your DVC... I wish I could talk DH into it... but I am lucky that I can squeeze a "once every 5 years" trip out of him - I can't believe how much he dislikes going...

Please let me know how your classes go with your new serger. I just ordered the same one - it's supposed to be delivered TODAY... I am so excited. I've never touched a serger in my life either - but after I watched so many online tutorials about this specific machine - I think I was threading it in my sleep last night. I am confident I can figure it out... otherwise I'll be seeking out classes myself.

Is it possible for a ruffler foot to be worn out or sprung or something? As I have said before, mine is from my grandmother's old Elna. When I was figuring it out, I was only ruffling 12" lengths at a time and it was working fine. I'm now doing a stripwork skirt and no matter what I tried, it would ruffle for a while and then it was as if the little part with the teeth on it was slipping over the fabric instead of catching it to push it into a ruffle. I sewed as slowly as I could so I could watch what was happening. All the parts appeared to be moving as they should. Do I just need a new, decent quality ruffler foot or am I doing something wrong?

One more question: Does a gathering foot do the same thing as a ruffler by a different method, or is it different all together?

Thanks gang!

Lori in East Podunk

I wish I had an answer for you... but I am hoping to read some replies. I am debating on purchasing a ruffler myself. I happen to have two identical sewing machines... one that I sew on all the time, and one that dd uses when she sews... I would love to find a 3rd identical machine and set it up with a ruffler foot - and leave it. I've heard of other people doing that here, because it's sometimes hard to get them calibrated in - so people just prefer to leave it. Anyways - I hope you get a few replies, so I can eavesdrop.

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

Love it! So, what is "Matilda Jane"? Is it a brand of fabric? Sorry for being clueless.

And, just in case you didn't read it above... My Brother 1034d is supposed to be delivered today!!!! I have to work all day, but I'll give you one guess as to what I am going to be doing tonight... a lady at work gave me bunches of her old fabric stash - so I have TONS of practice material!

I really need to get over to the BG board too... I'd love to sneak in something little for Hannah and her sister.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

I just re-registered for the BG board... I didn't realize it had moved... my bad.

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

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Andrea - please feel free to use this idea for future BG. I can't remember now - do you have an embroidery machine? I am happy to send the file to you if you do (though it needs some work still, there is a weird part in the stitching). I think the flower design was another one of those ideas that I came up with during my commute.

Thank you so much for offering to send the file, but I don't have an embroidery machine (though my mind keeps thinking I might NEED one). I would just use your idea of the Mickey head flower to paint on either luggage tags or a square for patchwork skirts. I hand applique large items, but this would require fabric paint. On some patchwork skirts I've done I mix some hand applique with some painting and I think they turn out pretty cute. Thanks again

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

Your shirring looks great! I saw a couple of patterns I really like that use it, but I'd truly have to practice first and see if I could figure it out before purchasing the patterns. Love the dress and love the portrait peasant and pants. I continually become more fond of the various things that can be done with the pp.

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

Adorable! Love the colors. And geesh, you've been keeping busy. I need to get my act together and do what you're doing!

 

[cogero]

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

Love the outfits and good luck on your DVC we love ours.

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

Super cute and fun

And, just in case you didn't read it above... My Brother 1034d is supposed to be delivered today!!!! I have to work all day, but I'll give you one guess as to what I am going to be doing tonight... a lady at work gave me bunches of her old fabric stash - so I have TONS of practice material!

Can't wait to see what you do. I am still scared of mine.

 

[miprender]

for those of you who pray, if you wouldnt mind to say a little prayer for peace for my youngest son. He is 18 and at Panama City Beach for spring break. He called me on my way home from work and was crying hysterically, so bad i couldnt understand what he was trying to say, but finally got out of him that a man (about 30 and not someone he knew) was caught in an undertow and was yelling for help, so he swam out and tried to drag him back to shore, while another friend went to the lifeguards who thought it was a joke. so my son got the man out of the current but the guy let go of him (i think he passed out) and my son was too tired to drag him all the way in, so he swam into the shore, grabbed a strangers phone from him and called 911. The ambulance came and was doing CPR but my son thinks he was dead and that he let the man down. We have told him they wouldnt have shocked him if he didnt have a heart beat and that what he did probably saved the man's life, but he is so upset and stressed and I am stressed because he is 900 miles away and there is nothing I can do to fix it.

sorry for the long rant, but sometimes you just need to tell somebody.thx

OMG Praying for your son, he did a very heroic thing

I tried shirring for the first time last week... it was not a very enjoyable experience, but I figured out what I was doing wrong, so next time it should go better

And I did this for DD as well...

We are waiting on ROFR for a DVC resale, we got in right before the deadline cut-off. If it goes through then we have points that must be used by 12/1. Which means we'd most likely be looking at a trip in September or October! Yay! I sure hope that everything goes smooth and this turns into a reality for us!

I bought some Bambi fabric today at Hobby Lobby. I also bought the Vida pattern a few days ago and it already arrived and I can't wait to try it! (Anita- I still have not gotten to attempt a Feliz... think I will do the Vida first as it looks much less intimidating!)

I have a class on how to use the 1034D serger I bought in a few weeks and I can't wait! I've been too afraid to try it without classes. I have never in my life used a serger or even seen one being used!

Anyhow... I am loving the ability to share pictures via Facebook, it is SO nice not to have to deal with Photobucket anymore =)

Great job on shirring. What were the problems you encountered?

One more question: Does a gathering foot do the same thing as a ruffler by a different method, or is it different all together?

Thanks gang!

Lori in East Podunk

I think ruffling foot and gathering foot are the same but I could be wrong.

While the house was very quiet tonight I made something to match our new Matilda Jane ruffles. We are heading to the beach for Spring Break and I have not thought much about clothing at all. I guess I better start!

My DD loves mermaids.

 

[snubie]

Each area is different, but around here, they charge per square inch. It can range from one penny per square inch (psi) up to 4 or 5 cents psi. It can vary based on the difficulty of the quilting and the skill of the quilter. Then you can add the cost for thread, batting, and backing. Depending on what other services you ask for.

There are several websites that detail how to prepare a quilt for the long armer, as well as show the ability of the quilter and what type of quilting they do best.

It is nothing for someone to pay upwards of $500 for a nice quilt. I would start first by asking at the local quilt shop who they use to quilt their samples. If they don't have someone they can recommend, there are several publications (and online) that list various quilters. And, there are some people that mail their quilts great distances to have their quilts finished.

Oh...unless you pay extra for the service, when you get your quilt back, you will still have to put the binding on. This is something that quilters sometimes forget to tell new quilters!



Nini

Thank you! I knew about the binding part but thank you for the reminder. I found 2 local places that charge $60 for a twin size quilt. I already have the batting and the backing so it would just require me to prep the top which I have been trying to do as I went along - seams are presses in one direction, threads are clipped, etc. I am just waiting on some zebra flannel from fabric.com so I can get the backing together.

for those of you who pray, if you wouldnt mind to say a little prayer for peace for my youngest son. He is 18 and at Panama City Beach for spring break. He called me on my way home from work and was crying hysterically, so bad i couldnt understand what he was trying to say, but finally got out of him that a man (about 30 and not someone he knew) was caught in an undertow and was yelling for help, so he swam out and tried to drag him back to shore, while another friend went to the lifeguards who thought it was a joke. so my son got the man out of the current but the guy let go of him (i think he passed out) and my son was too tired to drag him all the way in, so he swam into the shore, grabbed a strangers phone from him and called 911. The ambulance came and was doing CPR but my son thinks he was dead and that he let the man down. We have told him they wouldnt have shocked him if he didnt have a heart beat and that what he did probably saved the man's life, but he is so upset and stressed and I am stressed because he is 900 miles away and there is nothing I can do to fix it.

sorry for the long rant, but sometimes you just need to tell somebody.thx

prayers to your son. He is a hero.

 

[HeatherSue]

Page 128, my poorest showing yet for a new thread.

I miss you, my friends!

I am seeing some gorgeous new creations being posted here!!

 

[aimeeg]

Love it! So, what is "Matilda Jane"? Is it a brand of fabric? Sorry for being clueless.

And, just in case you didn't read it above... My Brother 1034d is supposed to be delivered today!!!! I have to work all day, but I'll give you one guess as to what I am going to be doing tonight... a lady at work gave me bunches of her old fabric stash - so I have TONS of practice material!

I really need to get over to the BG board too... I'd love to sneak in something little for Hannah and her sister.

D~

Have fun with your new machine!!!

Matilda Jane is a boutique clothing brand.

 

[vester]

OK HUGE HUGE QUESTION - NEED HELP!

I made my daughter a beautiful Cinderella dress last year and she can still fit into this year, but she is dying to have the plumes of white on the sides on the hips, if you know what I mean, and maybe the plumes on the shoulders (sorry I dont know what they are called in sewing terms haha!)

Can ANYONE help me figure out how to make these!?!?!! PLEASE! I'm a pretty novice sewer and proud of myself for everything I've done but its ALL BEEN THANKS TO YOU - seriously you all hav eno idea how much inspriation you are to me!

I'll appreciate any advice

Vester

 

[snubie]

OK HUGE HUGE QUESTION - NEED HELP!

I made my daughter a beautiful Cinderella dress last year and she can still fit into this year, but she is dying to have the plumes of white on the sides on the hips, if you know what I mean, and maybe the plumes on the shoulders (sorry I dont know what they are called in sewing terms haha!)

Can ANYONE help me figure out how to make these!?!?!! PLEASE! I'm a pretty novice sewer and proud of myself for everything I've done but its ALL BEEN THANKS TO YOU - seriously you all hav eno idea how much inspriation you are to me!

I'll appreciate any advice

Vester

http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2009/09/simply-sweet-storytime.html

Carla has some instructions for doll dresses but it can be modified for girls dresses too.

 

[ellenbenny]

OK HUGE HUGE QUESTION - NEED HELP!

I made my daughter a beautiful Cinderella dress last year and she can still fit into this year, but she is dying to have the plumes of white on the sides on the hips, if you know what I mean, and maybe the plumes on the shoulders (sorry I dont know what they are called in sewing terms haha!)

Can ANYONE help me figure out how to make these!?!?!! PLEASE! I'm a pretty novice sewer and proud of myself for everything I've done but its ALL BEEN THANKS TO YOU - seriously you all hav eno idea how much inspriation you are to me!

I'll appreciate any advice

Vester

I am assuming you are referring to what is called the peplum. Carla C has a tutorial on her blog to add the peplum to the simply sweet, and this technique can be used for any dress really. Here is a link to her tutorial for the Cinderella version of a simply sweet:
http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2009/09/simply-sweet-storytime.html

On the shoulders is really just poufy sleeves as far as I know, so if you have a dress pattern with poufy sleeves that might work. Or I have seen both the portrait peasant and the simply sweet patterns by Carla C used for Cinderella type dresses that look really cute.

Hope that helps.