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

[froggy33]

OMG...these are absolutely adorable. I love them! And the tree of life applique is perfect. I did one by hand last year (before Froggy decided to be so talented and do a machine design... )

Awww thanks!! I can't imagine doing this by hand - especially the animals!!

 

[cogero]

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

I love the pillowcase dress cute. The shirts are awesome for a first try.

I LOVE IT. I'm a huge bag lover but too scared to try zippers which I like my bags to have so I don't make too many for me - have made tons for others though.

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

I love it with the C.

I think I goofed the skirt I am making for January's give. I added wrong and it is going to be less than 8 inches the way it is after the elastic is in. Need to see how I can fix it. I hate when I can't add.

 

[squirrel]

I love your fabric choices and I think it will look great. If you want to add more white you could always do so in trim, like a band of white ruffles at the base of the apron or the jumbo white ric rack. I can't wait to see your completed project. And I would NOT add any solids. I like the muted prints better than a solid -- sort of like the light blue you already have. Looks perfect!

Thanks, the solid white and black will be okay on the orange polka dot for Nemo right. Is there any way to make the orange not show through the white stripes? Do you think making a patch Nemo would work? If I add the stripes and eyes to the orange Nemo cut out first will that work? I will finish by satin stitching it to the front panel.

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

Great job on the pillowcase dress! Love the fabric!! I agree with the others...great first try on the t-shirts. Machine applique is a learned skill and I found it was easier to do a woven fabric rather than t-shirts! My shirts NEVER turned out well at all!!!

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

ADORABLE!!! LOVE the added C!!

Great job!

Thanks!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

Wow- And thanks soooo much for the Tute! Im a bit askeered, but I think I'm gonna go for it this weekend... Is the adjustable strap hard? Ive never tried sewing one, but much prefer my bags to have them- but I'm not sure how to accomplish it.

 

[miprender]

Well because I need more to do I went and bought a Cricut yesterday. I played with it last night and I love it , but I was wondering about whether you can cut fabric with it? Are there any special tricks to cutting fabric, or do you just stick it down to the mat and cut it like you would paper? OR do you iron on heat and bond first and then cut? Or do I need a higher end Cricut to do it? I bought the Personal Electronic Cutter which is the cheapest one.

Sorry for so many questions, need to learn how to best use my new toy, it seems like so much fun so far!!

I have the Cricut Expression and I think I had to make the tension on the knife stronger. I had only done it that one time last year so my memory is a little foggy. I think I also had to do mulitple cuts but I do remember that I ironed on the heat & bond to my fabric then put it on the mat to cut. It did not cut as nice as the card stock and now that I have my embroidery machine and Heather's designs I probably wouldn't do it this way again.

The funny thing is I took mine out the other day to cut some Mickey heads and make labels for Hannah's and January's Big Gives too

When we finished our basement in our RI house we put in the floor mat radiant heating. My dh also put all the heating duct work into the rafters and I think we had regular gas heat supply the basement as well. You can put the floor radiant heating on timers so if you go down at a certain time each day you can set it to go on an hour or so ahead of time. We tiled part of the basement and the radiant heating was heavenly on the tile. I didn't notice it as much on the carpeted areas.

We also put a bathroom in We spent about $25K finishing the basement b/c my dh was able to do most all the work himself. Then we tried to sell the house for less than we paid for it. We still own the house We're renting it at a huge loss, but it helped our tax return!

Did you still live in RI now? I remember some other Disboutiquers lived nearby in Ma & CT but my memory is failing me lately so if we had this conversation before I apologize

I use cut away and just leave it on the back. I have never had anyone mention anything about it itching or what not. It is very soft in my opinion. When we just went to Disney in January I didn't have any cut awa so used tear away (but it cut it), it sews the same but is scratchier in my opinion. I noticed when I got home and washed them they were wrinkled mess! Usually I can put them out of the dryer and wear, these had to be ironed. Not a huge deal because sometimes I'll run the iron over them quickly anyways, just the design, too lazy to iron the entire shirt!



I can't wait to see what you do with your cricut. I dust mine off alot! LOL! Look into sure cuts alot if you decide you want lots of cartridges. It is a program where it will cut any true type font from your computer and then you can also make your own designs. I have hardly played with it but did make a Minnie Mouse a LONG time ago! It voids the warranty but I don't get too uptight over stuff like that. Most of the time the manufacturer wants to argue anyways over replacing something. I think it is about $90, worth it for the font usage alone.

I have cut fabric, first I cut sponge bob fabric scraps and LOVED how it cut! I had heat n bond ironed on and left the paper then attached it to the mat. The next things I cut were letters for the backs of monkey shirts.

It worked pretty well the first time. But after the 3rd or 4th time it seemed to not work nearly as well. I assume it has to do with either the mat not being as sticky or the blade not as sharp. By the end I peeled off the backing to the heat n bond and just laid it down, but along the edges it would pull the heat n bond when I peeled it up. I could use the inner letters though. Long story short, I just stopped using it for fabric. I only liked it if I had alot to cut otherwise it took me too much time to prep everything. My cricut is right next to my laptop here but there is always junk in the way that I had to move. So for simpler things I cut them just as fast. Lots of letters like that probably are worth the time and effort.
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WOW you do alot more with your cricut than I do. I wouldn't even know how to load anything onto the machine.

As for the cutway stabilizer that I use, it softens after you wash it but DD still says it picks her so I purchase some Dream Weave that I can iron on over the stabilizer to see if that works for her.

So here is what I have been working on lately. My daughter picked the pattern, material and all for her ROCKSTAR outfit as she calls it. I made a DSi pouch to carry her game in and also made the hairbow this AM

Rock On That's a great dress.

Sorry for the off topic question, but I'd love feedback from women and who better than the women of the Disboutiquers!?

What does everyone like for appliances in their kitchen? We're thinking either black or stainless. I like how stainless looks, but I'm worried its too much work to maintain and keep looking nice. Any thoughts are much appreciated! Sorry for the repeat for those that have friended me on FB, I was told to do my homework so I'm being thorough

I guess I am going to go against the norm and say I love Black. When we updated our kitchen a few years ago we went all black with cherry cabinets. I would take a pic to post but my kitchen is very messy right now

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

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D~ <--- who is going back to making dolly clothes now.

I commented on FB but I wanted to post here too that you did a fantastic job. I love that fabric.

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

Great job. Did you do the Mickey's by hand?

Sorry no help because they are cute both ways.

 

[DMGeurts]

Wow- And thanks soooo much for the Tute! Im a bit askeered, but I think I'm gonna go for it this weekend... Is the adjustable strap hard? Ive never tried sewing one, but much prefer my bags to have them- but I'm not sure how to accomplish it.

I can sort of show you how to do it... I can take pictures of mine if you'd like and give you my measurments, and can also send you the links for where I ordered the hardware.

I can tell you that the measurment for the strap fabric is 6" x 61" and the interfacing that I put in it is 1 1/4" x 61... I believe I used the fusible Pellon 808. This time, I attached the strap holders on the outside, I don't like how they turned out, so next time I am going to try to attach them when I am sewing the lining to the outside.

You'll need a 1 1/2" tri bar strap adjuster... I got this one but in the 1 1/2" size (she doesn't have any of that size listed right now)... http://www.etsy.com/listing/69360202/tri-bar-strap-adjuster-slide-34-inch-50

Then you'll need 2 - 1 1/2" O rings... I got mine at JoAnn's in the purse section. JoAnn's didn't carry the strap adjusters - so I had to get them online.

It's very hard to make out the fold in the following picture... but first you string the end of the strap through the center bar about an extra 2"... fold it over about an inch then sew it together (you are going through 3 layers of strap here). Then you loop the long end of the strap through the O ring and back up though the bottom then top of the adjuster. Make sure this looks right and nothing is tangled (you have your tri strap adjuster facing the right way)... then loop it through the other O ring, fold over the last inch of the strap and sew it to the long portion of the strap (3 layers of strap again).

I tried to take a picture of the other O ring, but since my straps were black - it just turned out as a blob. Look at a purse in a store, or one of your own to see how they threaded it. I looked at one of my old ones, and that's how I figured it out.

If you have any questions, just holler.

I commented on FB but I wanted to post here too that you did a fantastic job. I love that fabric.


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Thanks!

 

[VBAndrea]

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

Awesome job! I adore the pillow case dress -- that fabric is TDF!

I LOVE IT. I'm a huge bag lover but too scared to try zippers which I like my bags to have so I don't make too many for me - have made tons for others though.

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

I vote for the "C" as well -- it just completes it. And what a cute, cute outfit! I need to try something with the heat set crystals one of these days. I'm sure my dd would it (especially if I did a horse!).

Thanks, the solid white and black will be okay on the orange polka dot for Nemo right. Is there any way to make the orange not show through the white stripes? Do you think making a patch Nemo would work? If I add the stripes and eyes to the orange Nemo cut out first will that work? I will finish by satin stitching it to the front panel.

I am sorry but I can't answer your question. I always have problems with color showing behind a white fabric, but when it's all said and done and the outfit is on it's not terribly noticeable. I wonder if using two layers of white would help?

Did you still live in RI now? I remember some other Disboutiquers lived nearby in Ma & CT but my memory is failing me lately so if we had this conversation before I apologize


As for the cutway stabilizer that I use, it softens after you wash it but DD still says it picks her so I purchase some Dream Weave that I can iron on over the stabilizer to see if that works for her.

We lived in RI for two years when my dh was stationed there. I hated it at first because we moved up in the fall and I am not a winter person. I got to really like it up there though. We actually have the opportunity to go back, but the cost of living is sooo high there. We send our kids to private school and pay half the cost of what the school is up there. We are in VA now and hoping to stay there. We have no orders yet even though my dh has less than one month at his current command.

Is the Dream Weave stuff sold in the same area as the stabilizer? Actually -- don't worry about answering; now that I know the name I can just ask the ladies at the store. I have a feeling my dd would complain about itchy stabilizer as compalining is her hobby (never mind that she takes after me!).

 

[lovesdumbo]

So many wonderful things posted!!!

ETA: is it bad that we have 4430points in Disny Movie Rewards? Is it wrong to keep saving them tp try to eventually get the tour? Has anyone ever gotten to 15,000 & gotten the tour?

I had wanted the tour but didn't think I'd ever get that many points before the program ended (they just announced it is going to be continued) so I got a couple of Jim Shore statues. Then I read this: (you can click on the arrow next to LuvSulley's name to go to the thread where this was discussed).

Make sure you have all your proof of purchase tabs before redeeming. I wasted 16,000 points (can't remember the exact points needed but it was a lot) redeeming for the studio tour for 4 and couldn't get it because I didn't have the proof of purchase tabs. They wouldn't refund the points either.

 

[PurpleEars]

I was looking for an Easter door decoration and found this online. Turns out it was made by some moms at my kids' school who are making these to sell but they also had the instructions on how to make them online. Here is my attempt! Here are the instructions if you want to do one yourself: www.myheartsdesireblog.com/2011/moss-covered-cross-tutorial.html

Here is the one I made!

It looks great!

So here is what I have been working on lately. My daughter picked the pattern, material and all for her ROCKSTAR outfit as she calls it. I made a DSi pouch to carry her game in and also made the hairbow this AM

Awesome job on the set!

And then some... LOL

First - this is one of the sets of fabric that "spoke" to me. It said "Please make me into a Rosetta!" But it came in 3 colors... Teal, purple and red - I couldn't decide which one I liked the best - so I ordered all 3! You can look forward to seeing these items, and maybe more in the other two colors.

Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

I decided to put a zipper into my Rosetta, and I love how it turned out (I took pics for a tut later today - my first)

The interior has a pop of color when you unzip the zipper - you assume that the interior is going to be black, since that's the base color - then you smile because there's a cute coordinating fabric inside. There are 3 pockets (optional on the pattern) I made my own binding to put on the top of them - so they are easily noticable when you're digging in your bag. I also added a pen loop on the side (I don't think you can see it) and a key holder.

The designer of this fabric (Jennifer Heynen) actually started out making ceramic buttons on Etsy... then she was approached to design her own fabric and finally her own matching ribbon. The name of this fabric is "Happy" and I love how everything coordinates so well together! Oh, and I made the fabric portion of the flower myself.

I decided to try to make a wallet before I tried to make the Rosetta - I wanted to practice. I found a tutorial for the large wallet online. It was an easy pattern that went together smoothly... my only issue was the snap placement (which could just be me) but when it was all said and done, one portion of the snap should have been slightly higher, because the wallet closes a bit tight. It annoys me, but others probably wouldn't notice.

I also wanted a cc wallet, because that is what I normally carry the most. I loved the looks of this one on YMCT - so I purchased the pattern. It was a lot of fun to make - but I wouldn't rate it a beginner pattern... the directions are a bit hard to follow and the pictures don't make a lot of sense (a lot of the pics are 2 or 3 different steps in one photo - so you really have to pay attention). But if you are willing to go slowly and be patient - you should be OK. I ended up making two of these - and the second one took less than 2 hours, including cutting time. The pic does look lopsided, but I think that's just the angle of the camera - it doesn't look that way irl.

The key fob was also a free online tutorial - I wanted to find one that I could just make out of fabric, with out any webbing... and I found this one - it took me less than 30 minutes to make. Easy peasy and a fun little accessory you can make with scraps.

That's all. I super duper love this bag and I can't wait to make the purple and red versions!

D~ <--- who is going back to making dolly clothes now.

Wow! Awesome set! Also thanks so much for posting the tut for adding the zipper, cause I may try that for my next rendition of the Rosetta!

Hey folks!

I'm a CM at a Disney Store outlet and I thought I'd let you know that the outlets are now being sent clearance merchandise from the parks! We have all sorts of things from little souvenirs to hooded sweatshirts and big, fancy tote bags! Our stuff comes from Disneyland so some of the shirts and things say "Disneyland" on the front, but there are plenty of items that don't. The tags inside the clothing say "Disneyland/Disney World" so they didn't have to manufacture separate tags any more. If anyone is in the Milwaukee/ Chicago area, Gurnee Mills Mall is where you want to go. We will be getting a new shipment once a month. I don't know if all the outlets are included in this or not, but it's worth a look. I'm having the hardest time not giving my pay checks straight back to the Mouse!

As long as I'm being helpful here's something else I recently learned. Sam's Club carries $100 Disney gift cards for $98 and change! Not only that, they come with a bonus $10 card, so you wind up with about $109 worth of Disney spending power for just under $99! The cards are good on any Disney property including parks, stores and the cruise line. How cool is *that*?!?

That's the end of my news flash, fellow Dis-ers!

Lori in East Podunk

Thanks for sharing the info (even though I don't ship pixie dust due to weight concerns). I have to say I am interested in that gift card thing - do you know if it is available at Costco too? (Since we don't have a Sam's Club card) Is it a gift card that can be used at any stores at DL/WDW? Because if it is, we may just need to pick up a few to use at the Lego store.

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

Are you sure those are your first attempts? Cause they sure don't look like that to me. Good job!

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

I will vote for adding the C as well.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Thanks to everyone for the sweet comments on the AK outfits. It means so much coming from this group!

Granna, I can't imagine doing the Tree of Life by hand either! Your hand applique is simply stunning but I'm not very good at it!

TMTQ but love the castle dress, the Pooh dress, Tink outfit, Toy Story outfits and I know I'm leaving out some! I've not had much time to be on here the last couple of weeks!

 

[cogero]

so I was behind with projects and have been playing catch up. While doing so I measured wrong for a skirt and it is okay because it was a happy mistake. As soon as I finish the elastic and the last item for the give I will post it.

I was organizing to come up stairs but wanted to see what shirts I had for the next give and guess what. I can not find those shirts for anything. I seriously need a vacation or a better system.

I am trying to finish things up because I want to start working on a few of my own projects. (Like Easter outfits)

It is just frustrating and I am hoping I will find what I need to in the morning.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Oh questions does anyone have tips for cutting out pockets. I want to make myself a skirt with pockets on the side.

 

[GlassSlippers]

It looks great!



Thanks for sharing the info (even though I don't ship pixie dust due to weight concerns). I have to say I am interested in that gift card thing - do you know if it is available at Costco too? (Since we don't have a Sam's Club card) Is it a gift card that can be used at any stores at DL/WDW? Because if it is, we may just need to pick up a few to use at the Lego store.


I don't think you can use the Disney gift card at places that are not owned by Disney, so Lego, T Rex, Rainforest Cafe and places like that wouldn't work. You could certainly look at Costco, but it would depend on whether they had worked out the same deal with Disney that Sam's did.

Lori in East Podunk

 

[ellenbenny]

It looks great!



Thanks for sharing the info (even though I don't ship pixie dust due to weight concerns). I have to say I am interested in that gift card thing - do you know if it is available at Costco too? (Since we don't have a Sam's Club card) Is it a gift card that can be used at any stores at DL/WDW? Because if it is, we may just need to pick up a few to use at the Lego store.


I don't think you can use the Disney gift card at places that are not owned by Disney, so Lego, T Rex, Rainforest Cafe and places like that wouldn't work. You could certainly look at Costco, but it would depend on whether they had worked out the same deal with Disney that Sam's did.

Lori in East Podunk

Just a quick note to tell you that the Bonus $10 gift card is only good at the Disney store, NOT at Disney. Also it can not be used to purchase tickets or gift cards at the Disney store. It is still a good deal, I bought enough gift cards at Sams to pay for our expenses and meals on our last trip, and then used the extra $10 gift cards to buy myself a little something online at the disneystore. Just wanted to make sure everyone knows though that the extra $10 is different than the original gift card in where you can use it.

 

[DMGeurts]

Wow! That's quite a cheerful (okay "Happy") set. They look great.

Gee, I think I just heard muffled voices coming from my fabric drawers. Sounded something like, "Let us out of here, we want to go to DMGeurts house." Who knew? I always thought they were so happy in there.

LOL

Thanks for all the comments on the Rosetta I made... DH asked last night if I had listed it yet?? I love it so much that I really want to keep it for myself. LOL I think I will make all 3, then decide which I like the best and keep that set... sell the rest.

D~

 

[tink15823]

Hi I am learning to use my Brother Se 400 . I bought Fount from Esty and it was not Heather Sue will never make that mistake again. How do I do the layout when you have to upload each individual letter ? For example the Name Autumn . I tried and just got the second letter 1/2 way onto the first.Any input would be greatly appreciated .

 

[aimeeg]

I LOVE IT. I'm a huge bag lover but too scared to try zippers which I like my bags to have so I don't make too many for me - have made tons for others though.

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

This is just precious. For a moment I felt myself longing for another baby girl. Ah! Thank goodness that moment passed. I love the little C in the center. It's really adorable.

Here is what I have been working on . . .

 

[Cloudwatcher]

zuliily has several different types of disney socks and tights today, ya'll should check it out.

 

[Fruto76]

And then some... LOL



Here's the full set: The Rosetta, a large tri-fold wallet, a smaller credit card wallet (pattern on YMCT) and a key fob (I can't remember who posted these recently - but thank you!)

Love it all! Great job and thanks so much for the tutes on the zipper and straps! Can't wait to try them both!

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

Very cute either way, I vote for it with the C.

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

Great job on everything. I haven't tried applique on knit yet. I'm a wimp. I bought all the supplies, just have to get the guts. I love the fabric on the dress and haven't seen it anywhere...Where did you buy it?

Here is what I have been working on . . .

Love them both! Awesome job!

 

[tricia]

These are my first attempts of anything of this kind... I made two pillowcase dresses for my girls and then made them each a t-shirt. The bow is held on by a safety pin so that I can remove it for the wash...

I know they aren't as good as the ones that I see on this thread... but it's a good first try...

Great first try.

I LOVE IT. I'm a huge bag lover but too scared to try zippers which I like my bags to have so I don't make too many for me - have made tons for others though.

Okay - I added these gems for a casual outfit for Little Miss C. Should I add the C in the middle. I think it adds something but just need reassurance.

I like it with the C.

The finished recessed zipper.

(Darned 25 picture per post limit)

D~

Great tutes. I love that we all help each other on this thread .

This is just precious. For a moment I felt myself longing for another baby girl. Ah! Thank goodness that moment passed. I love the little C in the center. It's really adorable.

Here is what I have been working on . . .

I love Black and white and red. cute Pjs too.