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

[MinnieVanMom]

On my recent visit to WDW I took the backstage magic tour which brought us to locations in all four parks. This was my favorite!

there were no pictures allowed but Steve, the master cutter, allowed me a picture with him and then he took me on my own tour with him of costuming.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

YOU ALL are so TALENTED!! I so wish I could sew...I really want to.....I am feeling a knew hobby coming. Maybe a sewing machine will be my Mother's day gift. rather sew then start scrapbooking!! I have an up coming trip in Sept to WDW and would love an outfit for my DD's for each park. Really need Epcot ideas. I think I will take a trip to Joann's. Can someone tell me what company has the best patterns for a beginner???

 

[vester]

Finisned up a little Alice themed Audrey skirt and shirt this week.

Oh. My. Goodness. STINKIN' adorable. Great work. I'm totally jealous of those of you with embroidery machines.

Vester

 

[vester]

Hi Everyone... I'm still alive... I've still been sewing. Lots.
Here are some of the latest.

I've also been making some pageant wear

I've enjoyed looking at everyone's latest creations... Now back to sewing...

Im so incredibly impressed, I'm almost speechless. (thats hard to do - haha!) Wow......seriously. Amazing!

Vester

 

[vester]

On my recent visit to WDW I took the backstage magic tour which brought us to locations in all four parks. This was my favorite!

there were no pictures allowed but Steve, the master cutter, allowed me a picture with him and then he took me on my own tour with him of costuming.

How did you get to do this - it sounds awesome!

Vester

 

[vester]

Question:

If I were to someday (wish wish) buy the Brother PE 770, then how do I get the disney designs on it? I am totally new to embroidery and have no idea how you even put the fabric in and then stitch around it - seriously, I have no clue - your creations that you guys make here are wonderful.

So - I'm trying to figure out how much all of this would cost. If I want to do Disney designs, or hello kitty or whatever, where do I get those designs.....how do I put them on the machine.....etc. Is there a tutorial or some help to determine what else I will need to purchase? Sorry to sound so uninformed....but thats what I am!

Vester

 

[teresajoy]

didn't get a chance to read back but wanted to jump on and post my first twirl skirt and my first attempt at a carla pattern

it's not the best pic cause it was taken with my phone....and i think it's hanging a lil crooked on the hanger

the pattern was pretty easy although i kept screwing up the gathering....ended up having to use the 'dental floss' technique instead cause i couldn't get my gathering stitches right....but i'll keep working on it

but thank you ladies for inspiring me too!!!!!!


it's for DD birthday...gonna heat bond her a '3' shirt for her party too

It's adorable!!!! You did a fabulous job!

On my recent visit to WDW I took the backstage magic tour which brought us to locations in all four parks. This was my favorite!

there were no pictures allowed but Steve, the master cutter, allowed me a picture with him and then he took me on my own tour with him of costuming.

I love these pictures!!!!!

YOU ALL are so TALENTED!! I so wish I could sew...I really want to.....I am feeling a knew hobby coming. Maybe a sewing machine will be my Mother's day gift. rather sew then start scrapbooking!! I have an up coming trip in Sept to WDW and would love an outfit for my DD's for each park. Really need Epcot ideas. I think I will take a trip to Joann's. Can someone tell me what company has the best patterns for a beginner???

CarlaC the Scientific Seamstress (AKA: SisBoom) on http://www.youcanmakethis.com The BEST BEST BEST patterns for beginners, or anyone!!!! I highly recommend the Simply Sweet and Peasant dresses for a beginner. The Easy Fit Pants are great too. With these three patterns, you can make just about anything! If you look at a lot of our creations on here, you will see that those patterns are the base for many many princess dresses and other gorgeous outfits! Carla has a blog http://www.scientificseamstress.com where she tells you how to "Princify" her patterns.

Remember when buying a downloadable pattern that you are getting the pattern forever. You will not need to buy a different size, you don't need to worry about wearing the pattern out, you just print whatever size you need whenever you need it. And, with Carla's patterns, it's like getting a sewing lesson in each pattern. She explains things so wonderfully and there are plenty of pictures to help you along. Trust me, don't start with a "commercial" pattern, start with one of Carla's. And, there is coupon code right now!

It's on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/httpwwwYouCanMakeThiscom/39079796015

You get 15% off.

 

[teresajoy]

Question:

If I were to someday (wish wish) buy the Brother PE 770, then how do I get the disney designs on it? I am totally new to embroidery and have no idea how you even put the fabric in and then stitch around it - seriously, I have no clue - your creations that you guys make here are wonderful.

So - I'm trying to figure out how much all of this would cost. If I want to do Disney designs, or hello kitty or whatever, where do I get those designs.....how do I put them on the machine.....etc. Is there a tutorial or some help to determine what else I will need to purchase? Sorry to sound so uninformed....but thats what I am!

Vester

ANSWER:
In my opinion, the very best designs are from FrouFrou by Heathersue on Etsy or Facebook (just Heathersue on Etsy). You will download the designs onto your computer and then you can transfer them to a flash drive (after you unzip them). The 770 has a slot in the side, and you just stick the flash drive in that and there you go!

The only other things you are going to need are stabalizer. I like the medium weight cut away stabalizer. And, you will need thread. I buy from Marathon threads http://www.marathonthread.com/collection.shtml You might also want to get some little curved scissors for trimming the appliques. The 770 comes with a nice little pair of scissors that are nice so you don't have to buy those. They just make it a little easier to trim closely. Hmm, that's about all I can think of that you will really need to buy that wouldn't come with the machine. Obviously, you will want needles.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Question:

If I were to someday (wish wish) buy the Brother PE 770, then how do I get the disney designs on it? I am totally new to embroidery and have no idea how you even put the fabric in and then stitch around it - seriously, I have no clue - your creations that you guys make here are wonderful.

So - I'm trying to figure out how much all of this would cost. If I want to do Disney designs, or hello kitty or whatever, where do I get those designs.....how do I put them on the machine.....etc. Is there a tutorial or some help to determine what else I will need to purchase? Sorry to sound so uninformed....but thats what I am!

Vester

I am so glad you asked cause I too wanna know. I know you can't just buy the cruise Mickey , etc. So as I look to start making somethings for the girls I wanna know how to get them on the fabric and how they are made. I will go back and read post 1 but unsure I understand U're talking the wrong language to me

 

[vester]

In my opinion, the very best designs are from FrouFrou by Heathersue on Etsy or Facebook (just Heathersue on Etsy). You will download the designs onto your computer and then you can transfer them to a flash drive (after you unzip them). The 770 has a slot in the side, and you just stick the flash drive in that and there you go!

Thank you for this - so what if I want to make my own pattern - how do I do that? Do I need a different program for it?

Vester

 

[vester]

CarlaC the Scientific Seamstress (AKA: SisBoom) on http://www.youcanmakethis.com The BEST BEST BEST patterns for beginners, or anyone!!!! And, there is coupon code right now!

I highly recommend her patterns too - I just bought the simply sweet last Friday and have already made a toy story dress and a Dr. Suess dress - totally easy peasy!

WHERE IS THE COUPON CODE!?!?!?!!?!?!?!! If you give it to me I will be indebted to you forever (well, at least really grateful for a while....)

Vester

 

[teresajoy]

Thank you for this - so what if I want to make my own pattern - how do I do that? Do I need a different program for it?

Vester

Yes you would need a digitizing program. It's not an easy thing to do, and honestly I wouldn't bother with it unless there is no way you can find what you want out there premade! There is a free program, Stitch Era Universal (links in the bookmarks) that you can download for free. I like it for adding lettering to things.

 

[teresajoy]

I highly recommend her patterns too - I just bought the simply sweet last Friday and have already made a toy story dress and a Dr. Suess dress - totally easy peasy!

WHERE IS THE COUPON CODE!?!?!?!!?!?!?!! If you give it to me I will be indebted to you forever (well, at least really grateful for a while....)

Vester

It's on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/httpwwwYouCanMakeThiscom/39079796015

You get 15% off.

 

[vester]

It's on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/httpwwwYouCanMakeThiscom/39079796015

You get 15% off.

Woo hoo!!! You just made my day - thank you ma'am

Vester

 

[cogero]

Newbie Seweres I just wanted to second Carla C patterns for the beginner. I have only been sewing since November. Carla explains everything so clearly and in simple baby steps.

I stress myself more than i should, gathering scared me for weeks and then I sat down and did it and no problems at all.

 

[vester]

Sorry, another question

Has anyone tried the Dana top pattern for ADULT WOMEN by Carla C? What do you think of it? Im a bit larger on top (ahem) and so wonder if this would work. If not, is there just a plain tank pattern you could recommend?

Vester

 

[cogero]

Woo hoo!!! You just made my day - thank you ma'am

Vester

now to decide what I want to get with this. I will have to think.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

CarlaC the Scientific Seamstress (AKA: SisBoom) on http://www.youcanmakethis.com The BEST BEST BEST patterns for beginners, or anyone!!!! I highly recommend the Simply Sweet and Peasant dresses for a beginner. The Easy Fit Pants are great too. With these three patterns, you can make just about anything! If you look at a lot of our creations on here, you will see that those patterns are the base for many many princess dresses and other gorgeous outfits! Carla has a blog http://www.scientificseamstress.com where she tells you how to "Princify" her patterns.

Remember when buying a downloadable pattern that you are getting the pattern forever. You will not need to buy a different size, you don't need to worry about wearing the pattern out, you just print whatever size you need whenever you need it. And, with Carla's patterns, it's like getting a sewing lesson in each pattern. She explains things so wonderfully and there are plenty of pictures to help you along. Trust me, don't start with a "commercial" pattern, start with one of Carla's. And, there is coupon code right now!

Ok found some I like and wanna try....where do I find the coupon code? Never mind I see it in previous post SORRY

 

[tmh0206]

Hi Everyone... I'm still alive... I've still been sewing. Lots.
Here are some of the latest.

I've also been making some pageant wear

I've enjoyed looking at everyone's latest creations... Now back to sewing...

Here are some more random pictures... sorry so many.. I've been gone a while.

Okay.. that's enough.. some might be sideways... sorry...

YOUR STUFF IS AWESOME!!! in fact it was your pictures and post that initially got me addicted to this forum and to sewing. congrats on the engagement! and hope your daughter is healing well!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

On my recent visit to WDW I took the backstage magic tour which brought us to locations in all four parks. This was my favorite!

there were no pictures allowed but Steve, the master cutter, allowed me a picture with him and then he took me on my own tour with him of costuming.

What a neat experience!! I always droll at that costume area when the back-tour ride takes us by there!