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

[VBAndrea]

I'm working on a fill embroidery design for a friend, she had it digitized at the place I bought my machine, and told them I'm the one doing it...she has a new business, and I'm helping her get some logo shirts done at a reasonable price. But this design is making me crazy!!! The thread (sulky) keeps shredding in the denser areas, and I have to keep backing up and restarting. Is this a thread, machine or embroidery issue? I didn't purchase the thread, she did so I had the right colors. Any suggestions are appreciated...I already changed the needle, and this is my test run so I'm not on the actual shirts at this point.

I only bought Sulky thread when I hand appliqued (mainly for convenience sake as it was readily avaiolable at Joann's) and often had trouble with it breaking. I tried it in my PE770 as well and it didn't work too well there either -- worse than in my regular machine.

Andrea, I'm sure you sent shock waves through the AG community when you publicly admitted there is a buck naked AG doll in your house.

Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but my 2 liter soda bottles are all naked too!

Hi Ladies~

I need HELP! Before I do this: and then this:

So with all the great information recently, I decided to download Stitch Era Universial. All I wanted to do was take the Cruise Ship I got from Heathersue and add Cruisin with to the bottom. So, I went through the link and downloaded it.

Now, none of the files I have previously purchased can be accessed!?!?!?!?! Not even the ones in my email. The endings are all missing from them and whenever I click on them, the error message comes up with:

Windows found that this file is potentially harmful.

WHAT DID I DO??? Please help

Oh no!!!! I have no clue what one would do in this case. I would ask my dh. But now you have me very to download SEU. Please post if you are able to solve the problem. I hope you have it resolved by now as I know how terribly frustrating something like that can be.


DORINE
Don't go into shock, but I was at Walmart with dd picking up some thread and she was looking at everything on the rack and kept saying "you have that." Then she came across a tomato pin cushion and asked if we could buy it I think I'm going to make something with some black and white fabric one of these days. Let me add that to my list -- I actually should really make a list and then I might get more done.

 

[ellenbenny]

I love this outfit. What is the pattern? Is it something you've modified?

Thank you! It is actually Carla C's portrait peasant top and the easy fit pants. The portrait peasant top has instructions for adding the tiered ruffles.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Pin cushion...what's that? Lol...I've used a magnet for years. I've got a bunch of them full of pins, it's so much easier than a cushion. But I do like your elephant, Dorine. My only problem with something so cute is I'm sure my DD would steal him to play with.

 

[DMGeurts]

DORINE
Don't go into shock, but I was at Walmart with dd picking up some thread and she was looking at everything on the rack and kept saying "you have that." Then she came across a tomato pin cushion and asked if we could buy it I think I'm going to make something with some black and white fabric one of these days. Let me add that to my list -- I actually should really make a list and then I might get more done.

LOL Good choice. You should tell her that those tomatoes are rotten.

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

Pin cushion...what's that? Lol...I've used a magnet for years. I've got a bunch of them full of pins, it's so much easier than a cushion. But I do like your elephant, Dorine. My only problem with something so cute is I'm sure my DD would steal him to play with.

THank you. OK - so explain to me how you use a magnet??? I am slightly confused.

D~

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

THank you. OK - so explain to me how you use a magnet??? I am slightly confused.

D~

I found a plastic covered dish thingy at Hobby Lobby that is a magnet. Instead of that tomato, you just put the pins in this dish thing that is about the size of a bar of soap

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

THank you. OK - so explain to me how you use a magnet??? I am slightly confused.

D~

Easy...there are such things as pin magnets...its like a round saucer shaped plastic dish, with a magnet hidden inside. All you have to do is drop the pin on it, and it sticks. It's great for getting the dropped pins off the floor too...just sweep it over the area and it grabs them all. I've been using them for years, the first one was a gift, and I think it came from Joann fabrics.

 

[NiniMorris]

Easy...there are such things as pin magnets...its like a round saucer shaped plastic dish, with a magnet hidden inside. All you have to do is drop the pin on it, and it sticks. It's great for getting the dropped pins off the floor too...just sweep it over the area and it grabs them all. I've been using them for years, the first one was a gift, and I think it came from Joann fabrics.

If you can get your hubby to 'remember' when he is at the auto parts store...they have stainless steel holders for small parts and tools with a magnet in it. They are bigger than the plastic ones at the fabric store and much cheaper! I can get up to 1000 pins easily in one.


Nini

 

[love to stitch]

Which is all to say, here's the CarlaC stripwork jumper I made for Ginger. I made a couple BIG mistakes right away -- I totally missed the part about putting hook and loop tape on the bodice because it's on the same page as the ruffle, which I didn't want to do, and I put the straps on the wrong part of the bodice. It was so much fun to make, I was actually checking out American Girl dolls on eb*y this morning.
Of course, now I want to make another one without the mistakes I made on the first one.

Very cute dress.

Here's the photos of one of my sewing machine covers... Also, the elephant pin cushion that V made me (I won't admit to doing the hard parts for her though - even though I did). Also, the elephant pin cushion she did for herself - which is adorable too! D~

The sewing machine cover is very pretty and the elephants are adorable.

To really prove how crazy I am, I also bought 3 used Dora dolls a few years back (they were sold in one lot for like $10 I think so quite a bit more reasonable). I got these for my DGD to play with when she comes over, since I wouldn't let her play with the American Girl dolls yet.

I used to make my DGD and the dolls matching outfits, but I haven't done that in a while. She does still play with them quite a bit when she comes over though.

The matching sets are very cute. My granddaughter loves having matching outfits for her dolls.

Love the American Girl doll stuff!!!

So - I just realized that Zoey is the original Pillow Pet!

I also finished those dresses for the girls..... according to the pattern measurements, they should fit - keeping my fingers crossed!
And, some ITH rainbow hair pretties for their rainbow outfits - still waiting to hear when we are celebrating their birthdays!!! I wonder if they are waiting till we all get back from camp??

Your pillow pet is very cute. The dresses and hair trims are very pretty.

 

[DMGeurts]

Easy...there are such things as pin magnets...its like a round saucer shaped plastic dish, with a magnet hidden inside. All you have to do is drop the pin on it, and it sticks. It's great for getting the dropped pins off the floor too...just sweep it over the area and it grabs them all. I've been using them for years, the first one was a gift, and I think it came from Joann fabrics.

I found a plastic covered dish thingy at Hobby Lobby that is a magnet. Instead of that tomato, you just put the pins in this dish thing that is about the size of a bar of soap

If you can get your hubby to 'remember' when he is at the auto parts store...they have stainless steel holders for small parts and tools with a magnet in it. They are bigger than the plastic ones at the fabric store and much cheaper! I can get up to 1000 pins easily in one.


Nini

Thanks everyone... believe it or not - sometimes I am just way too one dimensional.

D~

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

If you can get your hubby to 'remember' when he is at the auto parts store...they have stainless steel holders for small parts and tools with a magnet in it. They are bigger than the plastic ones at the fabric store and much cheaper! I can get up to 1000 pins easily in one.


Nini

OOooooo I like that idea!

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

If you can get your hubby to 'remember' when he is at the auto parts store...they have stainless steel holders for small parts and tools with a magnet in it. They are bigger than the plastic ones at the fabric store and much cheaper! I can get up to 1000 pins easily in one.


Nini

I'm going to have to look for one of these myself, hubby doesnt do auto parts store. ive probably got 1000 pons, but it takes 4 sewing magnets to handle them.

 

[miprender]

I found a plastic covered dish thingy at Hobby Lobby that is a magnet. Instead of that tomato, you just put the pins in this dish thing that is about the size of a bar of soap

Easy...there are such things as pin magnets...its like a round saucer shaped plastic dish, with a magnet hidden inside. All you have to do is drop the pin on it, and it sticks. It's great for getting the dropped pins off the floor too...just sweep it over the area and it grabs them all. I've been using them for years, the first one was a gift, and I think it came from Joann fabrics.

That is what I have too, but it is great for picking the pins off the floor when the kids knock it down

 

[Loodlow]

Hey - how ya been!!!!! You can do it - maybe a new pattern???

Hey Wendy! Busy with a new job, maybe a new Wish Kid would inspire me

Here's what I do for a dry spell... Go online fabric shopping. LOL I've yet to have a dry spell. Here's a couple of links to my fav fabric shops:

http://www.spiceberrycottage.com/shop/

http://www.desperatequilters.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi
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That would end the dry spin!

I am in a no sew mode as well. I think the only thing that could get me out of my slump would be to have another trip to Disney planned so I had a reason to sew. That and well an unlimited amount of funds so I could get my embroider machine and a Serger, and a great fabric collection started LOL. I hope you get out of your slum soon. I may go and fiddle around later today and see what I can come up with. I have some curtains and an old Nemo Duvet Cover I can use to make my girls something.

You sound just like me! More Disney and more money and a new Serger would definitely get me in the mood!

 

[lovesdumbo]

If you can get your hubby to 'remember' when he is at the auto parts store...they have stainless steel holders for small parts and tools with a magnet in it. They are bigger than the plastic ones at the fabric store and much cheaper! I can get up to 1000 pins easily in one.


Nini

Great idea! They have those at Sears.

 

[billwendy]

Hey Wendy! Busy with a new job, maybe a new Wish Kid would inspire me

Totally! We will have a bunch this fall for sure!!!!!!! Keep your eyes peeled!!!

Hey Everyone - make sure you keep your email address updated on the Big Give boards ( :

Also, still a few things out for Bridgie's big give - if you havent shipped yet, please think about shipping to GKTW - we really need to get the few items left to her!!!!

 

[Mickey Fanatic]

I have never posted here but I love all the projects that you do. My Mom just made my DD two adorable outfits that I just had to show off. (Well I think that they are adorable) I hope this works. Here is a picture of one I haven't taken a pic of the other yet.

There are matching shorts underneath.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

I am absolutely pages and pages behind. My job is demanding more of my time lately so no time to read this thread or sew!

Close-up of the applique:

The little elephant from different angles:

D~

You always pick the best fabric combos! Love it! And your daughter did a great job on the elephant!

Those are so cute-it makes me want to gain custody of Alexa's AG dolls so I can dress them up!

Lynn

Fabulous! I know they will appreciate them so much. Someday when I want to do some but I have so little time to sew right now.

Nini!!! Don't give up. I FINALLY got it. You will too.

That made me laugh!

Then

Looks great! I don't see any mistakes! This thread does that to me too. Four years ago, I didn't even own a sewing machine. Now I'm addicted to buying fabric, whether I have a use for it or not.

S

I

Ahh, Zoe is so cute! Love the fabrics you used on the dresses. That's such a simple pattern but it turns out so cute. I've made a few of those dresses for Alexa.

If you can get your hubby to 'remember' when he is at the auto parts store...they have stainless steel holders for small parts and tools with a magnet in it. They are bigger than the plastic ones at the fabric store and much cheaper! I can get up to 1000 pins easily in one.

Nini

That is a great idea!

 

[sheridee32]

this is what I have been working on lately why I have been mia my baby girls wedding this is the daughter that works for disney she had to come back to texas to get married you can take the girl out of texas but you cant take texas out of the girl

my oldest grandaughter

my youngest grandaughter and middle daughter

the daddy daughter dance

the bride & groom they both work for disney

my wonderful husband

my middle grandaughter

 

[sheridee32]

a few pictures from our trip in may