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

[dianemom2]

I have gotten a Brother PE780d and I am having problems with the tshirts slipping in the hoop, or at least I think that is what is happening. The preloaded designs are not off much but they shift just enough to make it noticeable. I am using an iron on cut away stabilizer, what else can I try? Any help would be appreciated. I really want to make t shirts for the grand babies but I don't want to mess up any more shirts until I figure this out.

I don't have the same machine but I use the regular cut away stabilizer and spray it with the temporary adhesive sparay before hooping everything. It always works great for me!

 

[froggy33]

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

So cute! Love the tea fabric!

Whoohoo! I've earned enough money to get my embroidery machine. For those of you that have the brother PE 770, what are my start up cost, besides the machine itself? Thread and stabalizer? Is there an online source I should be using or just a basic fabric store.

TIA for your help! Now that I have the go ahead, I am a nervous wreck!!!

Other have answered as well, but thought I'd throw my 2 cents in. I have the same machine and love it!

Thread: I followed the advice of many on here and bought thread from marathon thread. I just purchased their 20 color package: http://marathonthread.com/collection.shtml . I think next I am going to get the second most used colors, but the base has worked for all I've done. I CANNOT use coats and clark. It does not like my machine at all. I can't use it for "by hand" applique either for that matter.

Stabilizer: Everyone does things a little different on here. I've started just using the Sulky tear away. I buy it by the roll package, but I think you can get different kinds by the yard. I hoop that and then used spray adhesive to keep the fabric in place. I don't hoop the fabric at all (neither cotton or t-shirt). Then I use a basting stitch free here to download: http://www.swakembroidery.com/info/free/SWAK_FREE_ame_freebastingstitches.htm to hold my fabric in place.

Then you just need to get designs and start! There are some free designs you can practice with on http://www.swakembroidery.com/free.htm . Or you can check out etsy for others!

Good luck!

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

All so cute! But I LOVE this one!

 

[NiniMorris]

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???

Second what Teressa said..... (wow..she was fast with that one! LOL)

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.

Can I say...Jealous!!!! Looks like you had a fabulous time! So wish you had hidden me in your bag!

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

Again...Teressa already answered...and I second, third or fourth...Heather Sue.

If I were to want to make my own designs...I would NOT! That requires a talent I can't even begin to find! (not to mention another program!)



B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l- stuff on here lately! I really need to get something FINISHED!



Nini

 

[froggy33]

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

Okay, so you first have to go to a site and purchase a design. Good ones are found on etsy I think (I've started selling some -plug plug ). Like Teresa said FrouFrou by HeatherSue rocks! I started by using hers, still do and love them! When you buy them, the designer gets an email and then will respond to that email, sending you the design. Usually its a zip file off all the different file types. You'll get each design in a variety of sizes. You open that and then use the file you need (Brother PE770 uses .PES and 4x4 and 5x7). You'll copy this to a memory stick, put that into the machine and then the design will appear on the screen and you begin stitching.

The designer usually will send the files, a jpeg of the design, and a jpeg of some sort of directions. This will tell you step by step what the machine will do. For most designs it goes as follows:

Applique placement stitch: this is a running stitch put down on the fabric you wish to applique on. It tells you where that part of the design will go. Then you place the applique fabric over this.

Applique tackdown stitch: this is usually a longer zigzag stitch that tacks down the applique fabric. It follows the same lines as the placement stitch, only it's on top of the applique fabric. Then you have to cut around this stitch on the outside as close as you can.

Satin stitch: This is a wide, tight zigzag stitch that goes over the tackdown stitch, making the out line of the design.

Then you're done! Most designs have multiples of each step, making up the whole look. Some also have fills and lines details as well, and these will be in the directions.

There are places online you can go to see some of this in pictures to give you a better idea: http://www.swakembroidery.com/swak-101-multi-appliquetutorial.htm

Good luck! Jessica

 

[MWGreene]

My sewing machine and I do not get along. Am I the only one that spends more time fighting with my machine than actually sewing? I have a Singer which I purchased from Jo-Ann and it seems like there is always a problem with the stitches. The bobbin gives me the most trouble. Grrrrr

 

[shefrn1]

made a shirt too

 

[livndisney]

My sewing machine and I do not get along. Am I the only one that spends more time fighting with my machine than actually sewing? I have a Singer which I purchased from Jo-Ann and it seems like there is always a problem with the stitches. The bobbin gives me the most trouble. Grrrrr

No you are not alone. I used to fight with sewing machines a lot too. (Now I fight with sergers LOL). But I found when I switched to Brother machines, I fight less. I am even getting along with my Brother Serger


I know it may sound stupid, but are you using the right sized/shapped bobbin for your machine?

Is the bobbin case clean? I find that sometime just blowing into it a bit seems to help.

 

[MWGreene]

No you are not alone. I used to fight with sewing machines a lot too. (Now I fight with sergers LOL). But I found when I switched to Brother machines, I fight less. I am even getting along with my Brother Serger


I know it may sound stupid, but are you using the right sized/shapped bobbin for your machine?

Is the bobbin case clean? I find that sometime just blowing into it a bit seems to help.

Not stupid at all, but yes I'm using the bobbin's that came with it. I know half the time it's my fault for putting the bobbin thread in the wrong way. I just wish I could sit down and sew with out any mechanical errors

 

[cogero]

made a shirt too

This is just lovely

 

[CluelessDisFan]

Where do you ladies find your favorite disney fabrics? I want to start shopping for the fabrics I plan to use on Disney autograph quilts, but I'm so afraid to buy something, and then have buyers remorse if I find something cuter somewhere else. Is there a fabric store at WDW? I would love to find WDW fabric.
I'm almost finished with my first ever quilt, and as soon as it's done I will post a picture here.
Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[clairemolly]

I have gotten a Brother PE780d and I am having problems with the tshirts slipping in the hoop, or at least I think that is what is happening. The preloaded designs are not off much but they shift just enough to make it noticeable. I am using an iron on cut away stabilizer, what else can I try? Any help would be appreciated. I really want to make t shirts for the grand babies but I don't want to mess up any more shirts until I figure this out.

I have had much better luck since I stopped hooping the actualy shirt. I hoop sticky tearaway stabilizer, then stick the shirt to it and pin around the edges (you can also use a basting stitch). I then also float another piece of tearaway under the hoop before I start stitching. Thsi works MUCH better for me!

 

[livndisney]

Where do you ladies find your favorite disney fabrics? I want to start shopping for the fabrics I plan to use on Disney autograph quilts, but I'm so afraid to buy something, and then have buyers remorse if I find something cuter somewhere else. Is there a fabric store at WDW? I would love to find WDW fabric.
I'm almost finished with my first ever quilt, and as soon as it's done I will post a picture here.
Thanks for any suggestions.

There is no fabric store at WDW. Most people buy Disney fabric locally at Joanns, Walmart, Hancock or Hobby Lobby.

 

[livndisney]

Not stupid at all, but yes I'm using the bobbin's that came with it. I know half the time it's my fault for putting the bobbin thread in the wrong way. I just wish I could sit down and sew with out any mechanical errors

The next question is, are you machine winding your bobbin? Is the thread wound uneven (more thread on the top or bottom)? Is the machine thread the same as the bobbin thread?

I know what you mean-when you want to sew, you just want to sew

 

[abfight]

QUESTION

Ok I love everything that I have ever gotten from YCMT, and I am ready to try a bag pattern. What is everyones favorite.
Thanks

 

[NiniMorris]

QUESTION

Ok I love everything that I have ever gotten from YCMT, and I am ready to try a bag pattern. What is everyones favorite.
Thanks

Hands down...my favorite bag pattern is the Rosetta. It is so versatile! Large size can be a briefcase type or a diaper bag, while the small size is perfect for tweens and teens. It is great in Minnie Mouse colors and works great as an Easter bag for a cute skirt and top.

Love it!

 

[MWGreene]

The next question is, are you machine winding your bobbin? Is the thread wound uneven (more thread on the top or bottom)? Is the machine thread the same as the bobbin thread?

I know what you mean-when you want to sew, you just want to sew

Machine winding. I really think something is off with the tension. Sometimes I can hear the bobbin knocking around and I know a problem will soon arise! I wish I had the money for a better machine but I don't sew constantly so I can't justify it to myself lol!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I've been lurking for a while looking at these wonderful goodies. Ya'll are very talented!

Now here's a question for you - what about tweens and teens? I've made tie dyed mickey head tees for every Disney trip we've ever taken, but I thought it would be fun to do something different. I have an old embroidery machine (viking rose) so I can't do all the fun appliques, but I can do plain old machine applique and all that. Any ideas, links, photos, or whatnot? I've a teen boy and tween girl.

Thanks!

Here is my tween:

I have gotten a Brother PE780d and I am having problems with the tshirts slipping in the hoop, or at least I think that is what is happening. The preloaded designs are not off much but they shift just enough to make it noticeable. I am using an iron on cut away stabilizer, what else can I try? Any help would be appreciated. I really want to make t shirts for the grand babies but I don't want to mess up any more shirts until I figure this out.

As you can see, every one has there own way that works for them. I have the 780D also, and it really takes a bit of practice. I like to use the Sulky super iron on tearaway. Don't hoop tight at first, get it set to where your happy with the hoop, then go ahead and tighten it. Then I like to put a peice of floating tear away under neath of the hoop. This system works best for me .

DD wanted applique so she picked out the designs. Of course everything that could go wrong did!!!

1. I put the egg on the BACK of the dress. Oh well, the back will now be the front!
2. I put the flip flops on upside down!!! So I had to cut the elastic out of the top and make it the hem. Then I had to add a yoke to the bottom (now top) because there wasn't enough room to put in elastic! Oh well, the skirt is a big longer now.

I hate when that happens!!

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???

There have been some great outfits using fabric that is like flags.

Where do you ladies find your favorite disney fabrics? I want to start shopping for the fabrics I plan to use on Disney autograph quilts, but I'm so afraid to buy something, and then have buyers remorse if I find something cuter somewhere else. Is there a fabric store at WDW? I would love to find WDW fabric.
I'm almost finished with my first ever quilt, and as soon as it's done I will post a picture here.
Thanks for any suggestions.

I usually try JoAnnes, but they are usually out of Disney prints. So I keep on the hunt at Ebay. Sometimes we use sheets. And of course online at JoAnnes, Hancocks and some other stores.

Machine winding. I really think something is off with the tension. Sometimes I can hear the bobbin knocking around and I know a problem will soon arise! I wish I had the money for a better machine but I don't sew constantly so I can't justify it to myself lol!

It sounds like maybe your bobbin isn't in rights. Is it slipping out of the set up? I'm not sure the kind of case you have, but sometimes, I find it sometimes come off "track"? I'm not sure how to discribe it. Sorry, I guess I'm not much help!!

 

[MWGreene]

It sounds like maybe your bobbin isn't in rights. Is it slipping out of the set up? I'm not sure the kind of case you have, but sometimes, I find it sometimes come off "track"? I'm not sure how to discribe it. Sorry, I guess I'm not much help!!

It's ok. I'm done with it today and I finally whipped it into shape. I haven't worked on anything for a year (we moved) so I guess problems are to be expected.

I just finished a twirly skirt which ended up being a 3 tier ruffle twirly skirt because I was following a blog pattern and it was one size too big. The skirt is ok but I hardly ever like what I finish. It seems like I am so critical that I can't enjoy what I've done! I have to do a AK themed top to match it and then I will post a pic!

 

[DMGeurts]

QUESTION

Ok I love everything that I have ever gotten from YCMT, and I am ready to try a bag pattern. What is everyones favorite.
Thanks

Personally... I love the Rosetta! But I must add - it's the only bag I've ever made. So you probably shouldn't use my (limited) experience as a guage. But it is so much fun to make!

Here's my latest... a large Rosetta. My regular fabric store didn't have any Disney fabric at all. So, I had to improvise - and I think this turned out better than what I had originally planned.

Here's the front... I did an adjustable cross-body strap - this is as short as she goes:

Close-up:

And the inside - of course - I added a zipper.

The large bag isn't nearly as large as I imagined it would be... but I think I might do a medium next. I've been carrying the small on a daily basis - and the size is perfect for me - but I can see myself wanting a bigger bag on occasion.

D~

 

[sheridee32]

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

for Cape May
for little brother