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

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

it's probably an FE used on DCL

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

ok..thanks for everyones help this morning. I went out to the sites you recommended and I bought some of the patterns. Can I save those to a USB drive so I have them accessible on more then just my computer.? Sometimes I have to use my parents comp and wanna be able to print them there. I found a friend to teach me to sew and we are going on a fabric hunt tomorrow....soooooooo excited!!!

Also I wondered if this was a good machine ---Disney Brother Computerized sewing & embroidery machine??? I am asumming it has pre-loaded Disney art. Any advice?

also has anyone got advice for finding Cindrerella graphic fabric?

 

[dianemom2]

Thanks for the answers about my tshirt problem with the embroidery machine. I am going to buy some of the spray adhesive and see if that works. Do they sell it at Walmart, since I am 45 miles from a craft or sewing store?

I haven't seen it at Walmart. I usually buy it at Joanns or another local fabric store.

 

[sheridee32]

So CUTE D!!!!!





Sheri - that is just AMAZING!!! Are you going to wdw tomorrow? still lovin the RV?



Yes, you just end up using extra stabilizer. I ended up getting a 4x4 hoop for it.

APRIL -- I would love to hear more about your tour!!!

We are staying with Morgan for the next 4 weeks the gd are coming over tomorrow we spent all day at the hospital she is passing a kidney stone glad she is getting it over with before the wedding will try to post some sneak peaks at her wedding pictures that were takking last weekend. All we have left to do is decide on the flowers and I am going to do all the arrangements and the bouquets. We might go to disney next week we are going to Savanah Monday to eat at Paula Deans. I was going to try and see Lisa but dont think I will get to.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

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

Does this work on all embroidery machines, or just the Brother? I'm assuming the Brother has Disney designs embedded? I have an older Pfaff 7560 - hoping I can use it for some Disney appliques. I read the tutorial - great site!
The work shown on this thread is outstanding!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[froggy33]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

You're welcome. I hope it all works out and you can get a machine someday! It is totally addicting once you get the hang of it.

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

Wow! It's all so cute! I bet the kids were so excited!

Those are really cute!

Does this work on all embroidery machines, or just the Brother? I'm assuming the Brother has Disney designs embedded? I have an older Pfaff 7560 - hoping I can use it for some Disney appliques. I read the tutorial - great site!
The work shown on this thread is outstanding!
Thanks for sharing.

As far as I know it works this way on all embroidery machines. I described how to do an applique design purchased. Some Brother machines are Disney and have built in designs, but not all. The PE770 does not.

For your machine, I assume you just have to figure out what file type you need, purchase that and then follow the tutorial. I guess you also have to figure out how to transfer designs from the computer to your machine as well. Others on here may be able to instruct you a little better on your type of machine.

Good luck!

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

Well all boo boos aside, the dresses look darling and your cute little daughter looks beyond thrilled which is all that matters in the end right?

Thanks! And you are right...she was thrilled. She has been going through her AGD magazines and picking out other things to sew!!!

I feel your pain. I when things go wrong.

I was so frustrated!!!!

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???

If there is a fabric store that offers lessons you might want to check into a beginner class -- just to go over some basics.

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

You've gotten some great advice!

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.

I have purchased a lot of applique designs and I have to agree. HeatherSue has the highest quality designs!

I hate when that happens!!

YES!!

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

for Cape May
for little brother

I love them all!!!

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

Adorable!!!

Thanks for the answers about my tshirt problem with the embroidery machine. I am going to buy some of the spray adhesive and see if that works. Do they sell it at Walmart, since I am 45 miles from a craft or sewing store?

I have tried several types of adhesive and don't like them at all. Messy and don't work for me. I love my pin pin pin pin method!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks Froggy33 - I'll give it a try!

 

[scifihippie]

I've loved looking through and getting some ideas for things to make. I've been sewing for years and used to sew for others until I just didn't have time anymore. I'm very excited about making some customs for my kids for our trip coming up next month. Lots of great inspiration here! I hadn't thought about making myself a special tote bag to carry, but that is now on my to do list as well.

This is the latest thing I made for my DD. She is a real girly girl. The twirlier the better. I can't wait to do some applique on a dress for her.

 

[cogero]

I've loved looking through and getting some ideas for things to make. I've been sewing for years and used to sew for others until I just didn't have time anymore. I'm very excited about making some customs for my kids for our trip coming up next month. Lots of great inspiration here! I hadn't thought about making myself a special tote bag to carry, but that is now on my to do list as well.

This is the latest thing I made for my DD. She is a real girly girl. The twirlier the better. I can't wait to do some applique on a dress for her.

This is stunning I love the fabric combo.

 

[DMGeurts]

I've loved looking through and getting some ideas for things to make. I've been sewing for years and used to sew for others until I just didn't have time anymore. I'm very excited about making some customs for my kids for our trip coming up next month. Lots of great inspiration here! I hadn't thought about making myself a special tote bag to carry, but that is now on my to do list as well.

This is the latest thing I made for my DD. She is a real girly girl. The twirlier the better. I can't wait to do some applique on a dress for her.

This is just so sweet! I love everything about it!

D~

 

[aboveH20]

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:

D~

I love your tote bag. I hope to finish the one I'm making today -- 'cuz I want to join the Tote Bag Club! I like how you have different size red and black dots. I'm using red and black, but mine are both the same size. Next time . . .

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

for Cape May
for little brother

WOW! I hope they fit the kids for a very long time. I hope when they no longer fits Mom squeezes them into the outfits anyway. I hope when they're so big that the seams finally rip that she frames them. Absolutely stunning!!!!!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

This is the latest thing I made for my DD. She is a real girly girl. The twirlier the better. I can't wait to do some applique on a dress for her.

Beautiful and I love how subtle the Minnie dot is with the bottom fabric. Very nice!

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Ok...whoever made the bag.....is that DCL pixie dust hanging down. the silver Mickey ears look like the pixie dust that falls on the cruise , that my girls MUST save and that I have strung on fish lining and hung from their ceilings.

 

[chellewashere]

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

for Cape May
for little brother

Beautiful dress. Love it!!

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

These are too cute!! What is in the hoop?

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:

D~

Wow your bags are just so fabulous!! I downloaded the pattern the other day just working up to actually making one.

 

[miprender]

made a shirt too

That looks so cute together.

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~

LOVE IT. I actually just bought this pattern yesterday and debating on making it for me and some of my Disney loving friends.

Was it hard adding the zipper because I think I would prefer that instead?
Edited: Found your Tutorial on Pg 147

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

These are so stinking cute.

ok..thanks for everyones help this morning. I went out to the sites you recommended and I bought some of the patterns. Can I save those to a USB drive so I have them accessible on more then just my computer.? Sometimes I have to use my parents comp and wanna be able to print them there. I found a friend to teach me to sew and we are going on a fabric hunt tomorrow....soooooooo excited!!!

Yes you can save it to USB drive but did you set up an account with YCMT? If so they will be stored in your library and they usually email you a copy too. That way if your computer crashes you will double protection.

This is the latest thing I made for my DD. She is a real girly girl. The twirlier the better. I can't wait to do some applique on a dress for her.

This is so beautiful

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Y es I did set up an account. I just like it on USB so I can use it whereever. I had a printer problem before and then felt helpless...now with it able to plug in anywhere I can and don't have to go to the site. Though I love that about the site. I wanna do the bag/purse too....it looks hard though, I haven't looked at the pattern just the finish project. Maybe I am smarter then I think!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

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

for Cape May
for little brother

These are so stunning! I love that dress. I really need to get that pattern. What size hoop do you have?

I finally bought the wrap dress pattern and it is going together so easily. I noticed on the pics of the dress on YCMT that people have made that dress for their AG dolls too? Does anyone know how to do the sizing for that? Is there a way to scale down the pattern pieces? Hmmmm........

 

[NiniMorris]

Ok...whoever made the bag.....is that DCL pixie dust hanging down. the silver Mickey ears look like the pixie dust that falls on the cruise , that my girls MUST save and that I have strung on fish lining and hung from their ceilings.

That is actually a ribbon trim from Joann's...they also have it in Pink for Minnie Mouse, but I prefer the red and black...I'm old fashioned that way! LOL



Such beautiful stuff....I will have to go back and quote, but I am taking a quick sewing break...today was my ONLY day to sleep in all week and I got up at 5:30 and went down to sew! Can you say addicted??!!


Nini

 

[Fruto76]

Wow! Everything posted in the last couple days is just stunning!
I love the Spongebob, Steamboat Willy, Alice, the #3 outfit, the backpack and the Rosetta, the AG doll clothes, the ruffled sleeve dress, the Cruise and pageant dresses, The Minnie dress and Cape May outfits Did I miss anything oh yeah the red, pink and blue ruffled outfit. adorable ... it was TMTQ I'm sorry if I left anyone out but there is nothing here that doesn't wow me lately! Everyone is so talented and such an inspiration!
You guys are hard to keep up with, I was 6 pages behind from not checking in yesterday.
But I have a good excuse, I was sewing up some notebook-covers for my ds8 's Bday party tomorrow. He's having his party at the movies, we are seeing Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 so I made covers to look like the book and heat-bonded them onto composition notebooks for favors. So rather than candy bags the kiddos will get their own journal / diary. I was thinking of shirts, too but I'm running out of time, typical.

 

[cydswipe]

Machine is ordered, thread, stabilizer, and spray adhesive....

Now, can someone help me with the bobbins... what are you talking about? Prewound? HELP! I have a shopping cart via marathon thread and would like to combine shipping....

Thanks so much!!!!!!