Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Jaylin]

I've made it and haven't had any problems with it being hard to get on my girls, but they are pretty tiny. I love it...it goes together so quickly and easily. I've made it for a big give too!

Oh, I'm so happy to hear that, I was so scared to make it. It looks so cute.....I'll definately put it at the top of my LONG to-do list now!

[SIZE="3"Another Enabler Alert!!!!!][/SIZE]

just back from Joann's getting more flannel for the GKTW pillow project which is 50% off this week....after ringing up my fabric and scrapbook purchases I recd two Super Saver Card for $10.00 off your total purchase of $10.00 or more including regular and sale items good 6/19 - 25th some restrictions on back but not many!!

I swore I saw something about that in my flyer yesterday, and I went there, spent $90 (yikes!) and didn't get anything.....I had forgotten what the fine print in the paper had said so I didn't ask......how much did you spend? did it just start today? I'm going to KICK myself if it did!!!!

 

[teresajoy]

By George, I think I finally got to within the photo limit. Lesson learned, don't wait and try to catchup on quoting.

This just made me laugh! By George!

We just love the dolphins on this dress... and we couldn't have placed the bodic more perfectly, than to get one dolphin up the strap.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend.

D~

These dresses are so pretty!!! I love that dolphin fabric. Your daughter is taking after you! What pattern did she use for these?

Hi Everyone, I've been lurking here for awhile and oohing and aahing over all the beautiful things. You all are very talented. So I decided I should introduce myself. My name is Carol, I have 2 married daughters and 2 adorable grandchildren. I'm also a special needs preschool teacher and just started enjoying my summer break. I hope to do lots of sewing this summer for our Disney trip in Sept.

so glad you joined us!

OK - I just had to squeal with excitement - I figured you all might be able to understand.

So - 5 years ago, when we were packing up our house for the move across the state, a bin of special items was donated to the Goodwill - only I didn't discover it until months later. In that bin was a quilt that my aunt made for me - which was my favorite. Several of Allison's baby blankets - one quilt was very special, as my cousin had made it for her when she was born. I knew I could never tell my aunt or my cousin about the items that were donated on accident - and I certainly couldn't replace them. I was just sick, mostly about Allison's baby blanket, because mine has been missing since I was a child.

Well, since I've started to sew - I've been occasionally searching Etsy for the fabric for Allison's baby blanket - I've seen the backing many times, but not the panel. Well, I did a search tonight, and not even the backing was on Etsy. Which led me to Evilbay... I opened in several tabs possiblities of which one the quilt could be - then I started going through Allison's baby pictures... AND I FOUND IT - it was actually sold bound to the backing... I did a BIN on it and I am so EXCITED!!!!!! It should be here this week. All I have to do is add the yellow silky edging and wash it a few times.

And for the record - Allison is 13 and she does not care one whit about her baby blanket. I know when I tell her that I've found it - she will truly think I've flipped my lid.

D~

I'm very excited for you!!!! I'm so glad you were able to find it!
I have a similar quest that I've been on (although yours is much better!) I had a nursing coverup that I used for all three of my kids, but when we were at Animal Kingdom when Lyddie was a baby, I somehow lost it! I keep looking for another one! Which, is really quite silly since my baby, Lydia is now 8! It was made out of fabric that looks like the striped fabric on the uniforms at Beaches and Cream, so everytime we go there, I think about it!

Question
Bill and I are planning the review games for Camp Promise. Each night is a different Holiday - Christmas, Valentines, Easter and Thanksgiving.

For thanksgiving, we'd like the director to dress up as a big Turkey that the campers can add feathers to. Whichever team has the most feathers on the turkey at the end of the game wins ( they really dont care about winning, lol, but its fun to talk about it) SO.....any ideas on how to make a turkey costume for a 6 foot adult????? ( :

I don't have any good ideas, but I just wanted to say that I think you and Billy are just two of the sweetest people!

He wants to embroider some jackets and hats with his company logo. He'd come up with other ideas as well. He's very creative that way.

Ok, I see! Remember that you will need software to digitize the design too.

Hi Ladies! I need some advice from all you excellent seamstresses! I got the go ahead to get a new machine & I want something that does embroidery as well. I found a Brother SE 400 on Amazon for under $400. I have never done embroidery so it would have to be something easy to start on. Does anyone have any reviews for this machine. Does it have to be connected to a computer the entire time it stitches out a design? I also read that you can only load up to a 4X4 design to it. Any comments about the machine would be welcome.

TIA,

Brandi

Hold out for a machine with a bigger hoop. I got my Brother 770 for around $600. You will be much happier if you have at least a 5X7 hoop.

So what are them thar new fangled iphone devices?
.

You are on a roll with making me laugh today!

Good tip! Thanks!

Embroidery newbie questions:


So, I'm looking at the thread color and stitch order jpg that comes with a HeatherSue file. What thread brand do the numbers and color names refer to?

For the initial outline and fabric tackdown stitches, do you really need to follow the color listed if it is later covered up by a different color? For example, for her Lightning McQueen design she uses two different blues for outline and tackdown, but it is later covered by a black satin stitch. Are those colors more just to show the different steps, but could be done with any color?

Finally, poly vs rayon thread- my mom (the machine owner ) prefers poly. Is there a dramatic difference in sheen between the two? I'm planning to buy the Marathon brand but keep waffling between the two fibers.

Thank you!
Regards,
C.

I don't change the thread colors, it I know the final color will be black I just use black. I have only been embroidering for a year so I may be missing something but I don't see the point to the changes either and I'm lazy enough to only change the thread when necessary. As for Rayon vs polyester I can't answer about the sheen except to say that the rayon sheen is very nice and rayon won't melt under a hot iron like polyester.

You don't need to change the tack down stitch thread color. The only reason that Heather (and other digitizers) change the color in the design is because that tells the machine to stop. Then, you can place your fabric down . Otherwise, your machine would just keep going without giving you a chance to put down the fabric.

As far as the color codes in the designs go, I have no clue which brand that would be, but I've never really paid any attention to the code. I just pick a color I think will look good.

[SIZE="3"Another Enabler Alert!!!!!][/SIZE]

just back from Joann's getting more flannel for the GKTW pillow project which is 50% off this week....after ringing up my fabric and scrapbook purchases I recd two Super Saver Card for $10.00 off your total purchase of $10.00 or more including regular and sale items good 6/19 - 25th some restrictions on back but not many!!

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Thanks for alert!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Oh, I'm so happy to hear that, I was so scared to make it. It looks so cute.....I'll definately put it at the top of my LONG to-do list now!



I swore I saw something about that in my flyer yesterday, and I went there, spent $90 (yikes!) and didn't get anything.....I had forgotten what the fine print in the paper had said so I didn't ask......how much did you spend? did it just start today? I'm going to KICK myself if it did!!!!

I'm not sure how much you had to spend to get them....I spent a bit over $130 on fabric, some paper and a bunch of page protectors for my scrapbooks....everything was on sale though



D~ wow, so happy you found the fabric to replace your DD baby blanket! someday she can give it to her babies!
Love the dolphin AG outfit for Bridgie!

Wendy --- no idea how you would do a turkey costume, but sounds like a bunch of fun and I agree....you and Bill are the sweetest couple in the WORLD!!! I will be mailing out the rest of the fabric tomorrow for the pillow cases!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Thanks, Chiara. That does give me something to consider. i don't want to have to turn around and upgrade again in a year or even 6 months. hhmmm. Maybe I will keep looking.

You wanted a combination machine didn't you? To step up from a 4x4 hoop, your going to be paying around $2500, unless you can find a nice used one. You can get a embroidery only machine with a larger hoop for about $700. Also, who are you planning on using the embroidery machine for? Adult or child? You can still do plenty with a 4X4. And it's a good size for small children. It just depends on your needs. Can you visit a nearby sewing store? Just to check out what is out there. Sometimes they have used machines available.

 

[Blyssfull]

The Deal from Joann's is $10 for every $50 you spend. I got two since I spent $100. I went to one Joann's and bought the Cricut machine but they didn't have the cartridge that I wanted so when I went to another one and saw the ad I asked and showed them my receipt and the gave me two.

 

[mommy2mrb]

The Deal from Joann's is $10 for every $50 you spend. I got two since I spent $100. I went to one Joann's and bought the Cricut machine but they didn't have the cartridge that I wanted so when I went to another one and saw the ad I asked and showed them my receipt and the gave me two.

that was nice of them!
which one did you get? I have the Expression's one and LOVE it!!

 

[gcast1]

Question
Bill and I are planning the review games for Camp Promise. Each night is a different Holiday - Christmas, Valentines, Easter and Thanksgiving.

For thanksgiving, we'd like the director to dress up as a big Turkey that the campers can add feathers to. Whichever team has the most feathers on the turkey at the end of the game wins ( they really dont care about winning, lol, but its fun to talk about it) SO.....any ideas on how to make a turkey costume for a 6 foot adult????? ( :

Why do you suppose the first thing that popped into my mind was portrait peasant and easy fits? Just saying...been lurking on this board way too long!

 

[dianemom2]

I heard that they are opening an AG store in DC! That is only a 2 hour drive for us! I would love to take dd for tea there (and I want to go too!)

Yes the store opens this weekend. I am not going anywhere near there But I did hear on the radio today that while supplies last (or through July 23) they will be bringing Felicity out of retirement and offering a package with the doll, her book, some accessories and a craft book for $100. That's a pretty good price.

they are opening a store by us this summer too! we've been to the LA and NYC store and going to the NYC store again in July! it is so much fun!!! have dinner and lunch, prefer the dinner menu more!
if you don't have a doll, they will "lend" you one for the meal!

They will also lend bored brothers a DS to play with.

Hi Ladies! I need some advice from all you excellent seamstresses! I got the go ahead to get a new machine & I want something that does embroidery as well. I found a Brother SE 400 on Amazon for under $400. I have never done embroidery so it would have to be something easy to start on. Does anyone have any reviews for this machine. Does it have to be connected to a computer the entire time it stitches out a design? I also read that you can only load up to a 4X4 design to it. Any comments about the machine would be welcome.

TIA,

Brandi

Thanks, Chiara. That does give me something to consider. i don't want to have to turn around and upgrade again in a year or even 6 months. hhmmm. Maybe I will keep looking.

My first machine was a 270D which was the older version of the 400. I upgraded my machine within six months. Unless you are only going to be working on clothes for small children, you need the bigger hoop size. I upgraded to a second hand Babylock Ellageo, which is fantastic! Don't think that you are stuck only buying a Brother machine if you want the Disney designs. Most of the people who do the machine embroidery prefer to buy Disney applique designs from some of the on-line spots. The appliques tend to look so much nicer. let us know what you decide!

I've had not time to sew in the last several days. And the next two weeks are so busy that I can't see when I am going to get a chance to get started on some projects I have planned out. I wanted to make Patricia tunics for me and my girls to wear at the beach. I bought that beautiful fabric at Hancock a couple of weeks ago and it is washed and waiting for me to cut into it. However, we have company coming and then we're going out of town. I don't think the tunics are going to get made in time. Sigh!

 

[Blyssfull]

that was nice of them!
which one did you get? I have the Expression's one and LOVE it!!

I just got the simple one they have on sale this week for $79. I figured since it's usually $200 that was a good deal.... And I had to drive for the Mickey Mouse cartridge but I think it will be well worth it.


I haven't even broken it out of the box yet.. I'm a little intimidated. haha.

 

[disney*mom*82]

I sort of interduced myself last week. Ive been watching and drooling over all the cute clothes you all do, and decided to give it a try myself. Well, this weekend my mom came over and brought me all kinds of stuff I didnt think to buy, along with a bunch of practice material and she helped my sew my dd3 a pair of shorts. She did most of it, I just watched and then today I finished the hem at the bottoms. I think they turned out good.

Today, I made a dress for dd3. She is out swimming, so Im waiting for her to get home so I can figure out where to put the straps and I will then have to take my new camera I bought yesterday out of the box and take pictures to share.

I know they are not perfect, but wearable and its a start.

Question:
Any tips on how to get a Mickey head sewn on easily? Do any of you use the spray adhesive instead? Ive practiced twice and am not doing so hot at this.

 

[mommy2mrb]

I just got the simple one they have on sale this week for $79. I figured since it's usually $200 that was a good deal.... And I had to drive for the Mickey Mouse cartridge but I think it will be well worth it.


I haven't even broken it out of the box yet.. I'm a little intimidated. haha.

that is a good price....just play around with it, use scraps of paper until you learn all the different pressures, cutting depths etc....the thinner the paper, the less pressure and cutting depth you need....the thicker use more!

have fun playing with your "bug" its addicting!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

I love doing french seams ON the serger.....sometimes I still want the french seam look even though I have a serger (or maybe I don'thave the right color serger thread).....essentially I do the first run on the serger (the right side out step) and the second on the sewing machine.....it keeps you from having all those little threads that sometimes peek out ot the outside of french seams

Brilliant idea - I love it!

I have CarlaC's stripwork jumper, so that's first.


I hear so much about having tea at the AG store that I really want to go next time I go to NYC. Would they think I was a crazy lady that lived with a house full of cats if I went by myself -- with no doll?

Can't wait to see the stripwork jumper... IMO it turns out a bit too big on the dolls - but I like everything to be a perfect fit... most people wouldn't notice - except for me. LOL

No one would think you were a crazy lady... I belong to an AG message board - and over half of the collectors on there are adults. IF it really bothers you that much - make up a ficticious neighbor girl who has helped you with your garden or something -and pretend you're shopping for her.

D~ wow, so happy you found the fabric to replace your DD baby blanket! someday she can give it to her babies!
Love the dolphin AG outfit for Bridgie!

I am so happy about it too...

The dolphin outfit dd made was actually for her doll... the one I made for Bridgie, I posted on the BG board... sorry for the confusion with all the doll outfits.

Yes the store opens this weekend. I am not going anywhere near there But I did hear on the radio today that while supplies last (or through July 23) they will be bringing Felicity out of retirement and offering a package with the doll, her book, some accessories and a craft book for $100. That's a pretty good price.

A good friend of mine on another board called the store, and they are doing a "soft opening" on Wed this week... they'll be open thurs as well - but no opening festivities until Friday. So, if you can get there for the "soft opening" it might be less busy?

out swimming, so Im waiting for her to get home so I can figure out where to put the straps and I will then have to take my new camera I bought yesterday out of the box and take pictures to share.

I know they are not perfect, but wearable and its a start.

Question:
Any tips on how to get a Mickey head sewn on easily? Do any of you use the spray adhesive instead? Ive practiced twice and am not doing so hot at this.

I can't wait to see how it looks!

I just started doing "Heather's most awesome hand appliques" on page 1 of this thread, and they are really most awesome! I'd suggest that route - they really are so easy after the first couple of times - and I am so in love with doing them... I am itching to do another.

OK - I promised dd I'd play Mario Kart on the WII... so I better go get that done so I can make supper and go to my meetings. Have a great night all!

D~

 

[belle41379]

I just got the simple one they have on sale this week for $79. I figured since it's usually $200 that was a good deal.... And I had to drive for the Mickey Mouse cartridge but I think it will be well worth it.


I haven't even broken it out of the box yet.. I'm a little intimidated. haha.

That's the one I have. You will LOVE it!

 

[PrincessBoo]

Thank you so much - that is so nice of you to say!

Honestly, I buy most of my fabric on Etsy. All of my Lila Tueller has come from Etsy... my two favorite lines of hers are Eden (My all time favorite!) and Spirit. If you search for her on Etsy, a ton will come up. She just came out with a new line "Lola's Posies" - but I really don't like that one at all.

Here's the link to her website - she has photos of all of her fabric lines there - which will probably make you sick, since they are all really hard to find now:

http://lilatuellerdesigns.blogspot.com/

D~

I'll have to give Etsy the one over. WHy have I never realized they sell fabric?

If I make something and it's not 100% will you guys give me pointers on how to make it better?

 

[Blyssfull]

that is a good price....just play around with it, use scraps of paper until you learn all the different pressures, cutting depths etc....the thinner the paper, the less pressure and cutting depth you need....the thicker use more!

have fun playing with your "bug" its addicting!!!

That's the one I have. You will LOVE it!

YAY! My first multi-quote....(I'm such a dork) Thank you to the person who posted the instructions the other day.

Thanks for the tips! I'm pretty excited... I'm not much of a scrapbooker but I'm hoping this will push me over the edge. I enjoy being crafty so I figured at that price it couldn't hurt. Boy are the cartridges expensive tho... thank goodness they are on sale for $34 right now.

 

[mommy2mrb]

YAY! My first multi-quote....(I'm such a dork) Thank you to the person who posted the instructions the other day.

Thanks for the tips! I'm pretty excited... I'm not much of a scrapbooker but I'm hoping this will push me over the edge. I enjoy being crafty so I figured at that price it couldn't hurt. Boy are the cartridges expensive tho... thank goodness they are on sale for $34 right now.

here are a couple of great sites that have carts on sale a lot.....NEVER pay full price for them!

www.hallmarkscrapbook.com...I usually get my mats from this site too..
www.memorymiser.com

you can also find good deals from ebay (I've never actually purchased one though) from what I've heard from other DIS scrapping friends!

they are also great for making cards, gift tags, things for kids school!!

just be patient and have fun playing around with it!

 

[karebear1]

For those of you who remember the CricutQueen.....

Just happened to pop into this thread and noticed some of you talking about the Cricut.
Mommy2mrb suggested some good places for cartridges, but if you go here they have lots of them on sale right now for $19.95-

I've used this site many tiems and they are legit.

http://www.cricutmachine.com/specials.php

They even have the Toy Story Cartridge, Tinkerbell and Friends and Winnie the Pooh on sale at 19.95

 

[miprender]

Question
Bill and I are planning the review games for Camp Promise. Each night is a different Holiday - Christmas, Valentines, Easter and Thanksgiving.

For thanksgiving, we'd like the director to dress up as a big Turkey that the campers can add feathers to. Whichever team has the most feathers on the turkey at the end of the game wins ( they really dont care about winning, lol, but its fun to talk about it) SO.....any ideas on how to make a turkey costume for a 6 foot adult????? ( :

No ideas but what cute idea for a game

Oooh! I know we haven't met IRL, but I SOOOOO want to tag along if you go to NYC to the store And I didn't know there was a store in Natick ... And yes, I am aware I have boys A girl can dream, right?

!

The store in Natick opened a few years ago at the Natick mall. We went last year with my mom for DD's bday but did not do any of the special dining or salon. My DH and my boys were bored out of their minds so we did not get to spend much time as DD wanted. But she still walked out with Josifina (sp) and another bag full goodies all paid for by Memere

Hi Ladies! I need some advice from all you excellent seamstresses! I got the go ahead to get a new machine & I want something that does embroidery as well. I found a Brother SE 400 on Amazon for under $400. I have never done embroidery so it would have to be something easy to start on. Does anyone have any reviews for this machine. Does it have to be connected to a computer the entire time it stitches out a design? I also read that you can only load up to a 4X4 design to it. Any comments about the machine would be welcome.

TIA,

Brandi

I love my PE770 which does 5x7. I also have an Innovis that sews and embroiders 4x4 and I had Hoop envy pretty quickly. Another thing to consider is I love having two seperate machines, otherwise I was always changing the feet and sewing base which became a pain.

Good tip! Thanks!

Embroidery newbie questions:


So, I'm looking at the thread color and stitch order jpg that comes with a HeatherSue file. What thread brand do the numbers and color names refer to?

For the initial outline and fabric tackdown stitches, do you really need to follow the color listed if it is later covered up by a different color? For example, for her Lightning McQueen design she uses two different blues for outline and tackdown, but it is later covered by a black satin stitch. Are those colors more just to show the different steps, but could be done with any color?

Thank you!
Regards,
C.

On Heather's files I never change the tackdown threads because she has one of the most user friendly files, but there are some sellers that do the final tack down twice after each fabric placement and I had to keep switching threads so it would look nice The final product was nice but it was quite annoying.

I'm not sure how much you had to spend to get them....I spent a bit over $130 on fabric, some paper and a bunch of page protectors for my scrapbooks....everything was on sale though
!

I spent $51 and got the $10 which I wasn't even expecting

If I make something and it's not 100% will you guys give me pointers on how to make it better?

Don't worry because I already made the UGLIEST dress in the world the other day I tried upsizing the simply sweet halter just like I did the jumper and somehow it came out too tight on DD. Well I thought I could fix it and well..... it is just awful. Of course it was with my nice PeterPan fabric too. Luckily I had enough to make a skirt.

 

[VBAndrea]

Good tip! Thanks!

Embroidery newbie questions:


So, I'm looking at the thread color and stitch order jpg that comes with a HeatherSue file. What thread brand do the numbers and color names refer to?

For the initial outline and fabric tackdown stitches, do you really need to follow the color listed if it is later covered up by a different color? For example, for her Lightning McQueen design she uses two different blues for outline and tackdown, but it is later covered by a black satin stitch. Are those colors more just to show the different steps, but could be done with any color?

Finally, poly vs rayon thread- my mom (the machine owner ) prefers poly. Is there a dramatic difference in sheen between the two? I'm planning to buy the Marathon brand but keep waffling between the two fibers.

Thank you!
Regards,
C.

I'm not sure about the brand/colors. Some will list the brand and then you can find a conversion chart for whatever brand you use. Embroidery Library has conversion charts. I generally pick whatever colors I want, though I have some designs that require steps in shades so I'm more picky with those and try to match them.

For the placement and tackdown stitches I generally use the same color I am doing the embroidery in. It saves time with avoiding changing threads so often.

Most gals on here recommended rayon Marathon so that's what I bought and thus far am very happy with it (I've only had my machine a month).

I don't change the thread colors, it I know the final color will be black I just use black. I have only been embroidering for a year so I may be missing something but I don't see the point to the changes either and I'm lazy enough to only change the thread when necessary. As for Rayon vs polyester I can't answer about the sheen except to say that the rayon sheen is very nice and rayon won't melt under a hot iron like polyester.


Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for it at my store.

We are 2 and a half months from our trip and I haven't even started sewing. I am really having a hard time getting motivated. Maybe I just do better with the time crunch and need to wait to the last minute! Anyway, can anyone direct me to plain tanks for toddler girls. I have searched everything that I can think of and just cant find them.
Thanks for the help.

I ditto everything you say about the embroidery thread -- then again you certainly may have advised me along the way as well!

For plain tanks try JCPenney's or Kmart. I got my dd some there in the girls sizes but I am almost positive I saw toddler sizes as well. The Kmart ones had a keyhole back and the JCPenney ones had a t-strap style on the back.
I also have this site bookmarked, though i have never purchased anything from them (I think I may have gotten the site from the DisSigns board):
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1352015-AA.shtml

 

[ivey_family]

You don't need to change the tack down stitch thread color. The only reason that Heather (and other digitizers) change the color in the design is because that tells the machine to stop. Then, you can place your fabric down . Otherwise, your machine would just keep going without giving you a chance to put down the fabric.

A-ha! Now I get it! Thank you for explaining!

Regards,
C.