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

[ellenbenny]

I've used nylon webbing before and had better luck melting the end of it with a lighter before sewing it. It will never shred after that. The zig-zag stitches always come undone on me after awhile. Hope this helps!

Thanks, I will definitely try that!

 

[cogero]

had a horrible time with the skirt I am working on. the gathering is going all wrong and then I read the pattern and I was doing it to soon. I wish that had been in the part where it told me I had to gather and not the part about atttaching the waistband..

Oh well taking a break to head to take C to dance class and then try to get the skirt finished when I get home.

 

[VBAndrea]

Went on a date with DH last night. Our first in like forever. It was nice to get away from the kids for a bit.

I am now going to go and finish the skirt I am working on for DD's Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl Solo for Dance Competition.

had a horrible time with the skirt I am working on. the gathering is going all wrong and then I read the pattern and I was doing it to soon. I wish that had been in the part where it told me I had to gather and not the part about atttaching the waistband..

Oh well taking a break to head to take C to dance class and then try to get the skirt finished when I get home.

Me thinks you need another date with dh tonight to remedy the skirt fiasco!

Did you look at Khelsey's trip report? They got your items and are delighted with everything!

I had better get off the computer and get working on my Big Give. I'm so scared I'm not going to get it done in time.

 

[kelly1218]

The backpack is a toddler sized pattern, although she does tell you how to upsize it.

I changed the way the straps were made because I wanted the straps to be wider than 1", thinking that wider might be more comfy. But then I had to attach the 2" strap to a 1" strap to fit it through the strap adjuster, so I sewed a piece of 1" nylon webbing into the end of the 2" strap.

From the look of the picture that I got of the failure it looks almost like the nylon webbing just shredded, which caused it to come apart at that point. It may be the material I used, but I am thinking that if I zig zag stitch it across the strap and on a diagonal a few times that may hold it. If not I may have to find a more durable strap material. She is sending them back to me and I should have them on Monday, so I will be able to report back. And I will be pulling hard on those straps and doing a better quality inspection this time!


Someone else asked again, so here is the
BACKPACK PATTERN:
http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/03/finally-here-toddler-backpack-pattern.html

Thank you for the hints. I knew it was toddler sized.... I told her that and she said it would be perfect as a purse.... But I also know she will still shove a bunch of crap in it. Lol

I posted on the Big Give Board but will repost on here. I would like to ship to Kade today but need the address. Here is a picture of the suckers and some gummies for Jackson.

How sweet! I love DumDums.

Went on a date with DH last night. Our first in like forever. It was nice to get away from the kids for a bit.

I am now going to go and finish the skirt I am working on for DD's Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl Solo for Dance Competition.

I love date night. We never seem to have one often though.

had a horrible time with the skirt I am working on. the gathering is going all wrong and then I read the pattern and I was doing it to soon. I wish that had been in the part where it told me I had to gather and not the part about atttaching the waistband..

Oh well taking a break to head to take C to dance class and then try to get the skirt finished when I get home.

Hopefully the break helps

 

[woodkins]

Anybody else have the 1034D Brother Serger and like it or have things they don't like about it? I am looking to buy one as well. Any comments are appreciated!

I have had this machine for over a year & it has been a work horse for me. Easy to thread and use. I had done rolled hems with it as well and it has been really easy and no issues with it at all.

The backpack is a toddler sized pattern, although she does tell you how to upsize it.

I changed the way the straps were made because I wanted the straps to be wider than 1", thinking that wider might be more comfy. But then I had to attach the 2" strap to a 1" strap to fit it through the strap adjuster, so I sewed a piece of 1" nylon webbing into the end of the 2" strap.

From the look of the picture that I got of the failure it looks almost like the nylon webbing just shredded, which caused it to come apart at that point. It may be the material I used, but I am thinking that if I zig zag stitch it across the strap and on a diagonal a few times that may hold it. If not I may have to find a more durable strap material. She is sending them back to me and I should have them on Monday, so I will be able to report back. And I will be pulling hard on those straps and doing a better quality inspection this time!


Someone else asked again, so here is the
BACKPACK PATTERN:
http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/03/finally-here-toddler-backpack-pattern.html

I think someone posted, but prior to sewing you need to heat seal the ends of the webbing so that they won't frey. You can do it with a lighter or I use a wood burning tool.

 

[Ericandjenng]

Hello!!!! This is a gorgeous quilt!

The quilts posted have been amazing!!!

THANKS!!

****I just have to add here....I totally lost my train of thought.....damn coworker just snuck up on me and scared me senseless.......I will get even. ***


yeah....I totally forgot what I was saying.

I know what you mean...but for me, it's not the computer, it's me on my phone while I'm at work...

 

[Ericandjenng]

had a horrible time with the skirt I am working on. the gathering is going all wrong and then I read the pattern and I was doing it to soon. I wish that had been in the part where it told me I had to gather and not the part about atttaching the waistband..

Oh well taking a break to head to take C to dance class and then try to get the skirt finished when I get home.

It sounds like you do what I do...just get in a hurry and get ahead of yourself Hope things are better after dance class.

 

[cogero]

Me thinks you need another date with dh tonight to remedy the skirt fiasco!

Did you look at Khelsey's trip report? They got your items and are delighted with everything!

I had better get off the computer and get working on my Big Give. I'm so scared I'm not going to get it done in time.

I love date night. We never seem to have one often though.
Hopefully the break helps

It sounds like you do what I do...just get in a hurry and get ahead of yourself Hope things are better after dance class.

Thanks everyone. Date night was fabulous. It was the first time in forever because I do not trust many people with my son.

Andrea thanks for letting me know she posted about my items.

I am going to work on the skirt later and hopefully it will go much smoother now that I know all the steps.

 

[ellenbenny]

I have had this machine for over a year & it has been a work horse for me. Easy to thread and use. I had done rolled hems with it as well and it has been really easy and no issues with it at all.



I think someone posted, but prior to sewing you need to heat seal the ends of the webbing so that they won't frey. You can do it with a lighter or I use a wood burning tool.

Thanks, I did not know that! I did heat seal the exposed ends, but not the ends I was sewing into the fabric. Well if that is the only problem it should be an easy fix. Learn something new every day!!

 

[jeniamt]

Anyone sew on the Viking Ruby. Brother is offering 3 years no interest financing so I headed to my local sewing shop thinking I was going to buy the Duetta. There was a lot to love about it but I didn't really like the way it sewed. Then I tried out the Ruby and loved it! Plus its a little cheaper. Would love some other opinions though!

Thanks, Jen

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Question for WyomingMomof6: I'm working on a big give and will be making some denim shorts and I wanted to know if I could CASE your idea(s) of adding the embroidery and wording to the legs. The ones I'm making will be a little different but I wanted to check with you.

Sent you a PM!

 

[MaeB]

Hey all!!

Thanks for the encouraging words about the Cultrual Rep thing. Sally, what you said about being a mentor really changed my outlook on the whole thing. I booked my hotel last night for my interview on Thursday!

Just so I have something sewing related to contribute, though it's not Disney-related, here's a bag that I'm in the middle of sewing...or I was until I took it apart because I wasn't happy with how I sewed it. Who can spot the bonehead mistake that I wouldn't have made if I hadn't been sewing at 1AM? Ha, just realised that you can see the pre-historic machine I sew on in this pic.

 

[NiniMorris]

Hey all!!

Thanks for the encouraging words about the Cultrual Rep thing. Sally, what you said about being a mentor really changed my outlook on the whole thing. I booked my hotel last night for my interview on Thursday!

Just so I have something sewing related to contribute, though it's not Disney-related, here's a bag that I'm in the middle of sewing...or I was until I took it apart because I wasn't happy with how I sewed it. Who can spot the bonehead mistake that I wouldn't have made if I hadn't been sewing at 1AM? Ha, just realised that you can see the pre-historic machine I sew on in this pic.

I prefer to see it as a design statement...anyone can have two handle that match!


Nini

 

[billwendy]

I posted on the Big Give Board but will repost on here. I would like to ship to Kade today but need the address. Here is a picture of the suckers and some gummies for Jackson.

Pm'd ya and THANK YOU!!!!!!!! He will love them!!!

The backpack is a toddler sized pattern, although she does tell you how to upsize it.

I changed the way the straps were made because I wanted the straps to be wider than 1", thinking that wider might be more comfy. But then I had to attach the 2" strap to a 1" strap to fit it through the strap adjuster, so I sewed a piece of 1" nylon webbing into the end of the 2" strap.

From the look of the picture that I got of the failure it looks almost like the nylon webbing just shredded, which caused it to come apart at that point. It may be the material I used, but I am thinking that if I zig zag stitch it across the strap and on a diagonal a few times that may hold it. If not I may have to find a more durable strap material. She is sending them back to me and I should have them on Monday, so I will be able to report back. And I will be pulling hard on those straps and doing a better quality inspection this time!


Someone else asked again, so here is the
BACKPACK PATTERN:
http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/03/finally-here-toddler-backpack-pattern.html

Heat seal baby!!!!!that webbing comes undone in a second!

Anyone interested in trying to make a Camera bag for Kaleb's mom???????

 

[babynala]

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get a frayed look on some shorts made of denim fabric?

I created a line of stitching about an inch up from the edge of the leg of the shorts to stop the fraying once it starts but I can't figure out a way to get a good aged look on the edge. The denim fabric I used is not too thick, it is from Joann's - not store purchased jeans.

TIA

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I was wondering if this group has ever done anything in their signatures as a group. Like a mini sewing bio?

I think it would be so neat if everyone listed the machines they own/work with, their top five fav sewing patterns, their fav embroidery designers, who taught them to sew etc. I know so often people ask about which serger, embroidery, sewing machine they should buy or who makes the best embroidery designs. I think it would be a neat resource to just be able to scroll through the posts and see it in peoples siggys

 

[squirrel]

I found this fabric at the second hand store for $3. It said there was 1 metre, but it actually is more like 1.4 metres. The width is only about 42" wide. I will have to see what I can find around Canada Day as there isn't a Canadian Flag on it!

 

[miprender]

Hey all!!

Thanks for the encouraging words about the Cultrual Rep thing. Sally, what you said about being a mentor really changed my outlook on the whole thing. I booked my hotel last night for my interview on Thursday!

Just so I have something sewing related to contribute, though it's not Disney-related, here's a bag that I'm in the middle of sewing...or I was until I took it apart because I wasn't happy with how I sewed it. Who can spot the bonehead mistake that I wouldn't have made if I hadn't been sewing at 1AM? Ha, just realised that you can see the pre-historic machine I sew on in this pic.

Wow it still came out cute...

 

[stefplus3]

I was a (very minor) member of this thread way back when we took our first trip. We're going back in October so I'm back on the boards for some inspiration for outfits for my dd. She'll be 6 when we go and loves everything princessey (is that a word?) and disney. She as 2 during our last trip and was sick almost the entire trip. She didn't get to wear any of the cute things I made for her so I'm going all out this time around!

 

[billwendy]

I was a (very minor) member of this thread way back when we took our first trip. We're going back in October so I'm back on the boards for some inspiration for outfits for my dd. She'll be 6 when we go and loves everything princessey (is that a word?) and disney. She as 2 during our last trip and was sick almost the entire trip. She didn't get to wear any of the cute things I made for her so I'm going all out this time around!

Hey Welcome Back!!! CAnt wait to see what you come up with this time!!! She is such a great age!!!!!!!!!