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

[VBAndrea]

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

Very cute -- though I guess I shouldn't use the word "cute" for your very mature 6 year old. My 7 y/o still likes almost anything I make her. I never overdo ruffles though mainly b/c I hate having to iron them. My dd hates matching though. I put a really cute outfit together for her and usually she wears shoes that are completely wrong for the outfit or will put on a sweater than clashes. She doesn't like being "matchy-matchy" and that is what kills me b/c I am a firm believer that things need to coordinate!

Guess what was in my mail today????

Pixie Dust!!

thank you so much Andrea for our adorable luggage tags!

Megan's is Minnie and mine is Tink!

tell you DD she did an awesome job on them too!

we will proudly wear them on our backpacks!!

thank you again for your sweet gift!

Glad you liked them -- posted on your PTR as well. I did most of the initial construction but dd had to jump in at the end when it comes to sewing on the vinyl and tucking in the end -- that's why you might have some stitches that aren't straight and I think the Minnie tag had the end corners smashed all sorts of weird.

Lost quotes:
I know I lost the quote for the gorgeous Princess Flower dress by froggy. Love the appliques! Love the colors!

Also really like those keychains -- those might be nice Big Give items for teens and especially boys who are harder to come up with things for.

And I swear I lost another quote but can't recall, so let's just say I really lost my mind!

 

[chellewashere]

This is the new outfit I made for Lorelei. I won't tell you i had to redo the bodice 7 times cause I just couldnt understand the instructions I was looking at And that I accidently sewed part of her bottom leg to the ruffle and refused to rip it out and resew it and that will now become the back instead of the front
Best part is she thinks its fabulous and she loves it so its a win for Mommy

 

[Sapper383]

I made this dress for my DD6 for when we go to Chef de France in Epcot.

It's a patchwork kids, wrap dress and it's the first time I have used this pattern but it was very simple.

I'm pretty pleased the way this has turned out, I just need to add the ribbon ties.

 

[SarahJN]

I finished one of the birthday cupcake skirts. The girls told me that they want to match so it looks like I'll be making 2 more - exactly the same. I thought a bubble skirt would be cute - I'll have to test that out later.

I figure I'll make the skirts before I tackle the applique on the tee shirts.


mar20a by 4forSarah, on Flickr


mar20b by 4forSarah, on Flickr

 

[Ericandjenng]

Hi Everyone.

I am so far behind and don't have time to catch up right now. BUT, I need your all's opinions please. I bought a cheap mechanical Brother sewing machine around Christmas when my electronic one started acting up--it was cheaper than having it looked at. Now my dilemma--I would like another electronic or computerized one but I am also thinking about a serger. I can only justify getting one or the other (at least for now... ) Simplicity has a Singer serger on sale this week through the 24th. Here's the link: http://www.simplicity.com/p-5424-si...&utm_campaign=Spring/Summer+2011+Trend+Report

Does anyone have this one and what do you think?

 

[DMGeurts]

Hi Everyone.

I am so far behind and don't have time to catch up right now. BUT, I need your all's opinions please. I bought a cheap mechanical Brother sewing machine around Christmas when my electronic one started acting up--it was cheaper than having it looked at. Now my dilemma--I would like another electronic or computerized one but I am also thinking about a serger. I can only justify getting one or the other (at least for now... ) Simplicity has a Singer serger on sale this week through the 24th. Here's the link: http://www.simplicity.com/p-5424-si...&utm_campaign=Spring/Summer+2011+Trend+Report

Does anyone have this one and what do you think?

I just bought a serger this morning... the Brother 1034d. I did a lot of research (A LOT)... and this gal was the best bang for my very small buck that I could get. There are thousands of reviews out there for this model and 99% of them were excellent. It's on Amazon right now for $219 shipped: http://www.amazon.com/Brother-1034D...BK1L/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298902431&sr=8-1 (I must add, that I can't review it for myself, because it's not here yet)

Here's the one similar to the one you want, on Amazon a bit cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Singer-14SH65...3?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1300739215&sr=1-3
At least there's some reviews here that you can read... I didn't see any on the simplicty site.

Personally, I would go with a serger - IF you like the machine you bought to suppliment your old one. If not, I'd invest in a new sewing machine first. I guess it depends on what you need the worst.

Which ever you choose, I'd make sure you read reviews first. Please let us know what you decide - and post pictures!

D~

 

[Diz-Mommy]

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~

YAY!! I'm so happy for you, I hope it's easy to learn on and you enjoy your new serger as much as I've enjoyed mine. I can't wait to see all your new creations. I really miss making my own money on Etsy too, because I didn't feel so guilty buying sewing stuff and embroidery designs like I do now. I just can't justify putting my baby down to sew for other people right now

Hey girls, I have a question...seeing as how I want to make those Buzz and Woody bowling shirts, I see you guys talking about "CarlaC" a lot from youcanmakethis, right? Do they ever offer discounts, etc? I usually don't use a pattern to sew because I only make really simple things but I'm thinking I should get a pattern and don't see any bowling shirt patterns for kids in the popular brands (Simplicity, McCalls, Butterick...) I have a bunch of patterns but I only buy them when they're 99 cents or $1.99 so $10 for a pattern is kind of to me.

Yeah, I usually buy patterns for 99 cents when Hobby Lobby has sales too, but you know what usually happens? I end up in tears because I can't fully understand the directions and go through twice as much fabric learning how to sew the dang project! I haven't done that once with a Carla C pattern. I agree with Wendy, it's like getting a super cheap sewing lesson. I have a handful of her patterns and I haven't regretted a single purchase. And yes, every now and then I've seen a 15% off coupon come through in an email or someone posts a code on here, so keep your eyes peeled! Make sure to sign up for the newsletter too, so you'll get the coupon codes You also save a little if you buy a bundle of patterns at once, I'm kicking myself that I didn't do this! The patterns I've had really good luck with are the Raglan, Bowling Shirt, Simply Sweet, Strip Work Jumper, and I was lucky enough to get to test her new Romper which sews out really cute too.

This is the new outfit I made for Lorelei. I won't tell you i had to redo the bodice 7 times cause I just couldnt understand the instructions I was looking at And that I accidently sewed part of her bottom leg to the ruffle and refused to rip it out and resew it and that will now become the back instead of the front
Best part is she thinks its fabulous and she loves it so its a win for Mommy

SUPER CUTE!! Lorelei is just precious!

 

[Granna4679]

Ok...still about 10 pages or so behind, but wanted to quote as I go.

this is something i have been working on that seemed to take forever. thanks ms mckeena for the ribbon twirl tute.
the fsl butterflys took an hour each, maybe that is why this felt like it took forever to make
here is the skirt, close so u can see the fsl butterflys

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This is very cute and it LOOKS like the buttersflys took forever but just had to ask...What does the FSL stand for? (I know I am probably going to kick myself for asking...probably something obvious, huh?)

Here are the bur cloth cupcakes we made for our friend's baby shower last month. I had the girls sew them up. They started to do the clipping, but then got tired, so I did most of that! We all rolled them up into cupcakes. These were a lot of fun, and were the HIT of the shower!


In the cupcake box

Louise was smart and took a picture of one at the shower. This was the set we made for the Grandma

I also made them a teeny tiny little dress, but I didn't get a picture of that either. I made the Dad's niece a dress to match it too, but you guessed it, I didn't take a picture of that either! I was running late that day!

But, hey, did I ever post this dress?

Simply Sweet dress with a Heathersue Minnie Head.

Love the cupcakes...my daughter will definitely be getting some of these soon. And love the little minnie dress....so cute!

We took the kids to the local daffodil festival today. Here she is (and her brother) in the dress I made. (Okay, so I went a little photo happy!)

WOW!!! Just beautiful. Where exactly are these??

WOW love everything that was posted!! Those Daffodil pictures just POP!!! Love the buzz and woody shirts too - cant wait to see them modeled!! Speaking of models, I actually have kids wearing something I made for a change!!! lol...we had fun at beauty and the beast tonight. I was surprised how well the high schoolers did!!! Gaston was my favorite in the show - hillarious. The kids got a bit bored with the songs that are not in the movie - lol.....of course I sat with Hannah who narrated the whole show!! She notice the strangest details. In the very opening number Han says "Aunt Wendy - do you like Belle's shoes"? - lol....cracks me UP!!!! Her headband kept slinding on her head towards the back - how should I adjust it so it doesnt do that next time????

2 Beauty's and a BEAST!!!

Wendy, they are all precious.....and the big girl outfit looks perfect on her.

I haven't posted in quite a while and haven't been checking either...I can't believe you are all past 100 pages! I sure have missed all of you! I have a few dresses that I am looking forward to posting when they are finished-hopefully this weekend. Love everything that I have had a chance to look at, everything is beautiful!!!!! My DD did turn 6 last weekend and I made her a cute cupcake Vida, so it is funny that so many cupcake outfits where posted not too far back. She got a dog which she really wanted!!!! We had so much fun at her Bluealicious Birthday Party.

Erika

How Creative!!! I love the "bluealicious" theme! Such a beautiful little girl too!
Happy Birthday!!

Wow you all have been chatty! I had to skim through the thread since I was like 30 pages behind, but the cuteness is just overwhelming. I am amazed at how awesome all these outfits are everytime I check in!

Let me share our St Patrick's Day outfits. I apparently deleted the nice posed shots that I took, so all I have is the action shots from the parade.

Alison:

My oldest, Hunter, is in Civil Air Patrol and they marched in the parade. The parade is a huge deal around here, and one of the traditions is for the girls watching to wear brightly colored lipstick and run out to kiss boys that are marching. Watchers also put beads on the marchers like a reverse Mardi Gras. When I dropped Hunter off, he was in his uniform looking clean and sharp. When I picked him up, this is what I got:

He said he got 22 kisses (and obviously a ridiculous amount of beads) and he can't wait to march again next year.

I promise not to be so pic heavy in my next share!

Oh my...what a little cutie! And congrats to your DS for getting sooooo many "kisses" Ha! He is a lucky guy!!

Just wanted to share my 2 little ones in their St Patricks Day attire.

Also, I made some outfits for a babyshower for twin girls. They are matching and reversible.

I really like these outfits. I was so busy I didn't get around to making St. Patricks day anything this year

The twin outfits are beautiful. I know they will love them.

They are all wonderful, but I especially love the roses on the skirt for "Belle." Have you seen Mary Poppins? I keep getting offers for reduced tickets from Disney Visa so I'm tempted to go when there's a little more evening daylight. (I'm basically a chicken so I like to be back at Penn Station by the time it gets dark.)

Well, yes, fabric speaks to me, too. It says, "You know I'm just going to sit in a dark drawer, smashed in with other "gotta have" fabrics, but please buy me anyway. Who knows, it's possible some day you might be tempted to sew, and there I'll be. Wrinkled and waiting."

My DGD got to see Mary Poppins last year when she was 5. She went with her mom and great-aunt. They said it was one of the best broadway shows ever!!

Hahahaha...this made me laugh out loud!!

I finally have one day's worth done I finished our Animal Kingdom outfits for our breakfast at Tusker House

Shorts/Shirts for DS5 & DS3: (DS3 was the only one that would try it on)

These are adorable...and little guy is just too stinkin' cute!!! Love the skirt too! Can't wait to see the action shots with all of you in them.

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:

You did a great job. She will grow into the dress......and probably WAY too soon!

 

[DMGeurts]

I finished one of the birthday cupcake skirts. The girls told me that they want to match so it looks like I'll be making 2 more - exactly the same. I thought a bubble skirt would be cute - I'll have to test that out later.

I figure I'll make the skirts before I tackle the applique on the tee shirts.


mar20a by 4forSarah, on Flickr


mar20b by 4forSarah, on Flickr

So adorable... and I love to sit here and look at your photography - it's just beautiful!

I made this dress for my DD6 for when we go to Chef de France in Epcot.

It's a patchwork kids, wrap dress and it's the first time I have used this pattern but it was very simple.

I'm pretty pleased the way this has turned out, I just need to add the ribbon ties.

I love this too! It will be perfect for Chef de France~

This is the new outfit I made for Lorelei. I won't tell you i had to redo the bodice 7 times cause I just couldnt understand the instructions I was looking at And that I accidently sewed part of her bottom leg to the ruffle and refused to rip it out and resew it and that will now become the back instead of the front
Best part is she thinks its fabulous and she loves it so its a win for Mommy

Adorable! Lorelei is so cute!

D~

 

[angeque143]

Just found this thread!! What a set of talented ladies!! I am so jealous...I have my Disney Brother sitting collecting dust...I think I need to break it in!!!


I mainly crochet......

 

[NaeNae]

Which software did you get?QUOTE]

I have Designer's Gallery DensityWorks.

 

[billwendy]

I get to take the behind the scenes tour at Disney which includes a visit to the coveted costuming department at the Studios.

You have all seen what I have made but what would be best for the tour and especially the costume department?

April I am super JEALOUS!! I wish I could just fly down for the day and to the tour with you - that would be so totally FUN!!!!! What day are you doing it? Is Hunter too young for it?

Hi Everyone.

I am so far behind and don't have time to catch up right now. BUT, I need your all's opinions please. I bought a cheap mechanical Brother sewing machine around Christmas when my electronic one started acting up--it was cheaper than having it looked at. Now my dilemma--I would like another electronic or computerized one but I am also thinking about a serger. I can only justify getting one or the other (at least for now... ) Simplicity has a Singer serger on sale this week through the 24th. Here's the link: http://www.simplicity.com/p-5424-si...&utm_campaign=Spring/Summer+2011+Trend+Report

Does anyone have this one and what do you think?

Hey Girl!!

Okay - just throwing my input in - I had the Singer 14SH654 and just recently got off of craigslist the Brother 1034d serger. My singer was a few models down from yours, but honestly I never knew serging was so fun until I got my Brother. The singer was just not user friendly, hard to thread, pain in the neck - lol...but it was a different model than the one you are looking at. I am LOVING my new Brother though!!!! So user friendly, sews like a dream!!!! Easy to thread too!!!! plus others on here have it, so easy to ask questions!!! If its not much more, I'd try the brother one!!!!!

 

[dianemom2]

I made this dress for my DD6 for when we go to Chef de France in Epcot.

It's a patchwork kids, wrap dress and it's the first time I have used this pattern but it was very simple.

I'm pretty pleased the way this has turned out, I just need to add the ribbon ties.

I have looked at this pattern several times. I really like it. Was it a good pattern?

 

[DMGeurts]

Just found this thread!! What a set of talented ladies!! I am so jealous...I have my Disney Brother sitting collecting dust...I think I need to break it in!!!


I mainly crochet......

WOW!! You do beautiful work!

Okay - just throwing my input in - I had the Singer 14SH654 and just recently got off of craigslist the Brother 1034d serger. My singer was a few models down from yours, but honestly I never knew serging was so fun until I got my Brother. The singer was just not user friendly, hard to thread, pain in the neck - lol...but it was a different model than the one you are looking at. I am LOVING my new Brother though!!!! So user friendly, sews like a dream!!!! Easy to thread too!!!! plus others on here have it, so easy to ask questions!!! If its not much more, I'd try the brother one!!!!!

That's another reason I got it... there were so many here that had it.

Oh and BTW... IT SHIPPED already!!!!

D~ <---- who is already stalking the UPS man.

 

[VBAndrea]

This is the new outfit I made for Lorelei. I won't tell you i had to redo the bodice 7 times cause I just couldnt understand the instructions I was looking at And that I accidently sewed part of her bottom leg to the ruffle and refused to rip it out and resew it and that will now become the back instead of the front
Best part is she thinks its fabulous and she loves it so its a win for Mommy

Very cute -- pretty fabric and pretty dd

I made this dress for my DD6 for when we go to Chef de France in Epcot.

It's a patchwork kids, wrap dress and it's the first time I have used this pattern but it was very simple.

I'm pretty pleased the way this has turned out, I just need to add the ribbon ties.

Adorable! I love wrap dresses.

I finished one of the birthday cupcake skirts. The girls told me that they want to match so it looks like I'll be making 2 more - exactly the same. I thought a bubble skirt would be cute - I'll have to test that out later.

I figure I'll make the skirts before I tackle the applique on the tee shirts.


mar20a by 4forSarah, on Flickr


mar20b by 4forSarah, on Flickr

Looks awesome and I love your cupcake fabric.

Hi Everyone.

I am so far behind and don't have time to catch up right now. BUT, I need your all's opinions please. I bought a cheap mechanical Brother sewing machine around Christmas when my electronic one started acting up--it was cheaper than having it looked at. Now my dilemma--I would like another electronic or computerized one but I am also thinking about a serger. I can only justify getting one or the other (at least for now... ) Simplicity has a Singer serger on sale this week through the 24th. Here's the link: http://www.simplicity.com/p-5424-si...&utm_campaign=Spring/Summer+2011+Trend+Report

Does anyone have this one and what do you think?

I don't have that exact model but mine looks very similar (I probably just have an older model). IMO all it is really good for is finishing seams. For the life of me I can't do a rolled hem or anything else with it for that matter. Threading is a little tricky but not too bad. I usually tie off, but often something doesn't go right. I've had a few times where it's taken me over 30 minutes to figure out what I was doing wrong. All in all, I wouldn't buy the same machine again. I'd spend a little more and get something better.

Just found this thread!! What a set of talented ladies!! I am so jealous...I have my Disney Brother sitting collecting dust...I think I need to break it in!!!


I mainly crochet......

Welcome! Cute hats! I can crochet a granny square and it ends there! I'd love to be able to knit or crochet sweaters ~ perhaps in another life.

 

[Sapper383]

I have looked at this pattern several times. I really like it. Was it a good pattern?

I'm not the best at sewing but I found this pattern realy easy to follow. The only thing is, I'm glad I made my daughter the next size up as I think if I made the size for her age it would have been too small.

 

[effervescent]

Is there anyone with digitizing experience that would be willing to do some words for me? I haven't played around with Stitch Era enough to give it a go, unless someone can give me step by step directions for dummies. I would really appreciate any help someone can give me!

question- have had my brother pe 770 since dec 25 '10. in the last 2 weeks, it has eaten 2 t shirts. it eats the shirts, a horrible birds nest at the "eaten site" and I even have to take that plate off to get the t shirt out and the birds nest out. this has happend while the t shirt was tightly hooped with stablizer. why is it doing this? am I possibly using the wrong needle for t shirts or something?

here is the other thing that is happening. when the machine is not eating the t shirts, it is doing loose stitches, only every once is a while, but enough to mess up the perfection of the design. i know this has to do with tension, so i have adjusted it both ways, top and bottom. is there another reason for loose stiching on top?
i really hope my questions make sense to you so i can get some help from you

I am just flying by, but I saw this and wanted to share my experience. I had the same issues and tried adjusting the tension to no avail. After a night of googling I found the schematics for the machine, so I (along with DH) took the top cover off and found that there was a huge snag up of thread in the upper tension discs. It still appeared to thread okay, but the thread wasn't catching in the discs so the upper thread was getting no tension control. It caused all sorts of wacky problems and once I got that thread out, all was well again. If you google there are solutions to getting the thread out without removing the cover - I want to say dental floss but not 100% on that. If you have been embroidering tshirts with the same type of needle without issue, I would look for thread or lint caught somewhere in the machine.

 

[saraheeyore]

made a crayon roll. its not perfect but its my first one. I then had to make another as my daughter wanted one and that was "boys material" so she didn't want that one

 

[saraheeyore]

i've also got several pairs of shorts made i was suprised how easy these were to make

he's got dinner all down his t-shirt i think

 

[chellewashere]

Hi...just wondering if y'all got the 25% off coupon from Joanns today? Should be great since it can be combined with the big sale this weekend.