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

[aboveH20]

Okay ... have to share a couple of things ...
First, here's a shot my cousin took of the boys yesterday - they were wearing their star pants I'd made for them (and had just finished Phalen's the night before)

Then, here is the circle skirt I started a couple of weeks ago. If you remember, I was all finished with the waistband only to discover the waist was HUGE on me D had the great idea to take in the side seams (there weren't any, but I still could pretend there were and took it in where they would be) ... So, D, thanks for saving my skirt!!!
Excuse the horrible pictures, I had DH snap them on my phone so I could show you the finished product:

I love the photo of the boys on the swing, and your skirt turned out great -- the bow is the perfect finishing touch.

Can you sing it with two?

"Objection."
"Sustained."

Maybe I've been watching too much of the Casey Anthony trial.

Sometimes you are just too smart for words... I am pretty sure that Greyhound has a $49 fare to anywhere...

Good to know. Look for me at the lake later this afternoon.

Did you figure it out? Is it from Molly's patterns? I've heard that those are particularily hard.

I don't know if I figured it out or the waistband, but I finished it and got Ginger to model it, so photos in my next post. It's definitely a pattern I'd modify slightly if I do it again.

We are at the lake, so computer time is limited. It's a gorgeous morning here though.

D~

Looks peaceful and inspiring . . . hope you have your designer's notebook handy.

I'm on the countdown to my NYC trip...we leave on the 15th and I can't believe it is already here! I am starting to get a little nervous about the flight (my first time flying and I will be 40 the end of this month...think it is about time to get going!!!). But I am also very excited!

Three things.

1. My grandmother flew for the first time when she was 95 -- from NY to MT.

2. Her real live birth certificate name was Minnie.

3. She lived to be 108.

here are soem things i made in the past,with Halloween coming in a few mos. i have already started the grands thinking about what they wanna be,so they can change their minds 100 times between now and oct. 1st! here's Kensleigh from last year,pillowcase with elastic added at the bottom EASY!

dress for niece for AK this spring

baby gift set i made wfrom inspiration from you all

tee for nephew for disney trip

Elli and Blaze in their skirt/tee that i made for their surprise spring break trip this april.They got to start the main street parade! lots of pixie dust this trip,Elli also got to help start Festival of the Lion King.

sorry for more picture overload,,,,

So many great things. How did it take you so long to find us?

 

[cinderellanprince]

i'm a beginner sewer and finally decided to sew something after reading all of the posts here but now find myself in need of some more tips. . .i followed the skirt tutorial and made the casing for the elastic and when the skirt is layed flat, it looks so adorable! but when you try to put it on, the elastic gets twisted. i even top stitched the top of the casing because it said that would help. should i tack it down somewhere? TIA for any help.

PS: this is the most inspirational site!

 

[Piper]

Your grandkids are beautiful and all of your creations are adorable!!

I have to say that it touched my heart to read about your granddaughter, Caroline. My first daughter was stillborn at 40+ weeks and my fear is that she will be forgotten.

After almost 47 years (in August), I can tell you that your daughter will always be alive in your heart. I will always remember my first son even though I had another son and a daughter who lived.

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

made with McCall's 6 great looks,one easy pattern #M5797
I have only bought patterns at thrift stores or at Hancocks when theyhave the $1 or $2 sales.Fabric is ,you guessed it ,sheets! you can see a drawstring bag i made as the gift bag with some upolstery fabric i got for $6 at a thrift store,maybe 10 yards of it!

this dress was hardest i have done,it has a zipper,me no likey zippers i have discovered! made from a length of fabric i got at the thrift store,not sure what it was,i think someone had made a table cloth. i'd seen dresses like this at target for $20ish i have maybe $7 in this one and she loves it!
pattern info: McCall's Sofunsewnow! #M6067

this is my latest creation...{ well i did a few pillowcase dresses but not uploaded yet.} this dress is the fave peasent dress shirt and i just cut it log enough for a dress.it is made from a beautiful table cloth i bought hoping to be inspired to make a dress with it { them ,goit 2} they were only $3 or so each and are new with price tags on them...$42!!
it was easy to just use the border as the hem and cut the sleeves from the center to get the prettiest flowers...my DD Brendi and her dh david surprised th ekids with Taylor Swift { bought in jan,held secret!} they go on sat. and i told Elli to see what Taylor clothes she liked,we found her a skirt/tank/belt but then i thought about this tale cloth and made this,she can belt it or save it for a church dress...i just love it...with pink cowgirl boots she iwll be too cute!
table cloth

dress % scarf made from corner of the table cloth...i found a pic of Taylor in a blue sundress w/roses after i mae this dress...this is a good 9 yr. old version...

ok i am done for awhile with the sharing,i know you will al be pleased with a rest from all th epix...thank you fro looking be back soon...

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

After almost 47 years (in August), I can tell you that your daughter will always be alive in your heart. I will always remember my first son even though I had another son and a daughter who lived.

Piper,Thank you so much for your kind words..It has gotten easier over the years,the 1st 3 or so were th eworst,cried in my car everyday missing a babygirl i never reall knew.My sona nd his wife had just gotten married 3 days before,they were 18,young,dumb and in love...they had waited before they decided to marry and then lost sweet caroline,but they went on to have a son and another daughter whom are precious but Caroline will always be in ur hearts and minds..

 

[NiniMorris]

i'm a beginner sewer and finally decided to sew something after reading all of the posts here but now find myself in need of some more tips. . .i followed the skirt tutorial and made the casing for the elastic and when the skirt is layed flat, it looks so adorable! but when you try to put it on, the elastic gets twisted. i even top stitched the top of the casing because it said that would help. should i tack it down somewhere? TIA for any help.

PS: this is the most inspirational site!

First of all what size elastic are you using..the narrower elastic likes to twist no matter what I do to it! Some times on the wider elastic, I will sew down the middle of the elastic. It helps to keep the elastic flat...


Good luck!

Nini

 

[SallyfromDE]

i'm a beginner sewer and finally decided to sew something after reading all of the posts here but now find myself in need of some more tips. . .i followed the skirt tutorial and made the casing for the elastic and when the skirt is layed flat, it looks so adorable! but when you try to put it on, the elastic gets twisted. i even top stitched the top of the casing because it said that would help. should i tack it down somewhere? TIA for any help.

PS: this is the most inspirational site!

Is the elastic too tight? I usually buy the no roll elastic, then I stretch it before I measure it, becuase it will stretch when you put it through the casing.

 

[Blyssfull]

Hey Embroiders with PE770 machines... I need some help please.

My machine arrived on Friday and yesterday and today I've finally gotten some time to play. I have done designs from the machine but I bought several appliques from Heathersue but when I put them on my jump drive it keeps telling me the "pattern can not be used". I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong?

I've just loaded dst and pes files and it still didn't work so I loaded all the files and that didn't change anything either... does anyone have any tips or had this problem before?

Thanks!

 

[disneymomof1]

Just a few more quick questions about the Brother 770. I know most everyone orders their thread from Marathon, what do you get Polyester or Rayon ? The needles are just regular sewing or ball point needles, not special embroidery machine needles ? Thanks again everyone for all the responses for my first few questions.

 

[StarTunnel]

Your Octi is adorable. Looks like the one from Nemo.



When I was younger, much, I used to have patterns to make all the Sesame puppets. I wish I still had them. They came out adorable. Kermit was one of them.



Being Disney crazy, it would have to be one of those characters. What about Flounder?

Thatnks for the Octi-comments, I did notice she looks like the nemo one. When I showed it to my family they all said "You guys made me ink"
Flounder is a great idea! I LOVE the little mermaid, and I was even thinking of making an Ariel doll, as I have some newly aquired Peach felt. I guess I'll have to make a Flounder to go with her!

 

[NiniMorris]

Hey Embroiders with PE770 machines... I need some help please.

My machine arrived on Friday and yesterday and today I've finally gotten some time to play. I have done designs from the machine but I bought several appliques from Heathersue but when I put them on my jump drive it keeps telling me the "pattern can not be used". I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong?

I've just loaded dst and pes files and it still didn't work so I loaded all the files and that didn't change anything either... does anyone have any tips or had this problem before?

Thanks!

First, make sure you delete the dst files...my machine gets confused if there are other files on there. Then, make sure they are not in a folder on the thumb drive. They have to be in the root file or they cannot be read. Also, some thumb drives are a bit crazy....I have to put them in and wait to see if the light on the thumb drive blinks...and THEN push the usb button...otherwise...it thinks the thumb drive isn't there. (oddly enough that only happens on the more expensive drives...not the cheap ones! LOL)


Hope that helps!

Nini

 

[StarTunnel]

@ VBAdrea (I cant get the quote right)

Oh yeah it can be frustrating when my thread starts to twist. I do make my own patterns, in fact I have one on my little website I set up so people can get cute patterns for free. I make the patterns after I creat the animal so I'm sure it's set up right. I actually get the ideas for the projects by searching google, and then I figure out how to make them on my own. A lot of my stuff is just guess measuring, and fixing shapes as I go along. I'm actually in the middle of 2 projects now, one Kermit baby toy, which I'm using my own Kermit Pook-a-Looz as a type of guide, and an Ortensia the cat plush (Ozwald Rabbit's girlfriend) and I'm using a Disney Store Ozwald as a pattern. It took me a good 5 hours to finish the head because its in 3 strange pieces.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hey Embroiders with PE770 machines... I need some help please.

My machine arrived on Friday and yesterday and today I've finally gotten some time to play. I have done designs from the machine but I bought several appliques from Heathersue but when I put them on my jump drive it keeps telling me the "pattern can not be used". I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong?

I've just loaded dst and pes files and it still didn't work so I loaded all the files and that didn't change anything either... does anyone have any tips or had this problem before?

Thanks!

Did you unzip the file first? I am somewhat of a computer dunce, but I can you what I do. HeatherSue should sent you a zipped file. You click on the zipped file to unzip it and then you will get a list. I find the 5x7 PES design and drag it to my flash drive. Then I do a "Safely Remove Hardware" thing on the computer to remove the flash drive. I plug it into to the PE770 and have no problems. If you are already doing that, then I'm clueless. Maybe your thumb drive needs to be reformatted??? (And I have no clue how to do that -- wait, I know how: Ask DH.)

Just a few more quick questions about the Brother 770. I know most everyone orders their thread from Marathon, what do you get Polyester or Rayon ? The needles are just regular sewing or ball point needles, not special embroidery machine needles ? Thanks again everyone for all the responses for my first few questions.

I got rayon as was recommended on here so it doesn't melt when you iron it. I ordered my needles from Marathon too. I bought two different kinds. I bough the organ ballpoint ones for t-shirts and then a regular pack of needles for cotton. I also ordered the Marathon tear away stabilizer -- it's inexpensive and works great. I buy Floriani medium weight cut away that I can only get at my sew-vac store.

If you scroll back to threads around Mother's Day I asked a lot of questions and got great help.

And now I have a question I would like to post:
QUESTION?
My PE770 came with a spool of Brother thread for bobbin winding. I have been winding my own bobbins. For those of you who wind your own bobbins do you only use the Brother thread or is there another thread more readily available that I can substitute? I have never seen the Brother thread in fabric stores.

 

[Blyssfull]

First, make sure you delete the dst files...my machine gets confused if there are other files on there. Then, make sure they are not in a folder on the thumb drive. They have to be in the root file or they cannot be read. Also, some thumb drives are a bit crazy....I have to put them in and wait to see if the light on the thumb drive blinks...and THEN push the usb button...otherwise...it thinks the thumb drive isn't there. (oddly enough that only happens on the more expensive drives...not the cheap ones! LOL)


Hope that helps!

Nini

Did you unzip the file first? I am somewhat of a computer dunce, but I can you what I do. HeatherSue should sent you a zipped file. You click on the zipped file to unzip it and then you will get a list. I find the 5x7 PES design and drag it to my flash drive. Then I do a "Safely Remove Hardware" thing on the computer to remove the flash drive. I plug it into to the PE770 and have no problems. If you are already doing that, then I'm clueless. Maybe your thumb drive needs to be reformatted??? (And I have no clue how to do that -- wait, I know how: Ask DH.)




I got rayon as was recommended on here so it doesn't melt when you iron it. I ordered my needles from Marathon too. I bought two different kinds. I bough the organ ballpoint ones for t-shirts and then a regular pack of needles for cotton. I also ordered the Marathon tear away stabilizer -- it's inexpensive and works great. I buy Floriani medium weight cut away that I can only get at my sew-vac store.

If you scroll back to threads around Mother's Day I asked a lot of questions and got great help.

And now I have a question I would like to post:
QUESTION?
My PE770 came with a spool of Brother thread for bobbin winding. I have been winding my own bobbins. For those of you who wind your own bobbins do you only use the Brother thread or is there another thread more readily available that I can substitute? I have never seen the Brother thread in fabric stores.

Thank you ladies so very much. I actually got a Minnie Mouse head to stitch out. It's not perfect but it's my first. YAY! I'm so excited. Thank God for being married to a geek... he helps me on the computer stuff but Nini that info really helped!


So that makes me ask a question on top of a question: Are you only suppose to use the Brother bobbin thread that came with the machine like Andrea asked? Or like with regular machines you match your bobbin to your thread... cuz I wind my own too, matching colors. I know that sounds like a ridiculously newbie question but I'd rather know than be doing things wrong.

Also, my appliques seem to be "holey" like there's a lot of space between the fabric and the thread.... is that normal or does it have something to do with the type of needle/thread/fabric/stabilizer I'm using? It was much worse on my machine designs than my minnie head.

You ladies are just so sweet to help out with all these questions.. I hope y'all know you don't go unappreciated.

 

[mphalens]

Cute pic of the boys, and GREAT skirt. Patty Young has a women's ALine pattern that I like http://modkidboutique.com/

Thanks! And thanks for the link! I'll have to check it out!

Adorable pic of the boys! Do they get their curly hair from your dh? Yours looks very straight.

I love your skirt -- I'm a sucker for dots! It looks fabulous and I like the bow as well.

I can not help you with an A-line pattern. I never sew for myself. I don't like working with large pieces of fabric (mostly because I don't have the space).

What did you use to get the grease out? I am always looking for good laundry products -- I mainly use stain stick, zout or goo gone but would love to know if there is something better out there.

I actually have wavy hair, but I straighten it almost every day ... DH also has curls though (although he keeps his hair so short I forget sometimes) ...

For getting the grease out: First we took a wet washcloth with cold water to pick up as much of the grease as we could. Then we rubbed goldbond foot powder into the spots ... then we used Melaleuca's Sol-u-Mel and rubbed it in... washed on cold with other dark laundry I did miss another spot on the back of the leg, but it's not that big and I don't notice it at all when he has them on...

OK - I will look when we get home. Thanks for the link. I"ll also look and see which feet we should start with - do you have any preference? Is there any feet you'll need for an upcoming project?


Yay! So, what did you use? SOmeone recently told me to rub GoJo (non-pumice) into it... but I haven't tried since I purchased some to clean Patience.



Your boys are just the most adorable boys ever! I just love thier curly hair!



This turned out awesome, I super duper love the bow in the back! Someday, I will be as adorable as you are.



OK - so several months ago - I went to the library to check out some sewing books (I do that a lot to see if I want to buy any)... and I checked out this book about sewing skirts (it was when I was trying to figure out which skirts to make for the wedding in The Netherlands). Anyways, there are no patterns in this book, all the skirts are made from measurments... but I will highly recommend this book - it was very throrough and had about 20 skirts in it. You could probably check it out at your library too. If I ever had to make any more skirts, I would most likely just buy the book.

http://www.amazon.com/Sew-What-Skir...59/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309780471&sr=8-1#_


D~

Thanks!!!! I'm off to look for that book ... and thanks for the compliments on the boys ... it's their cuteness that keeps them out of all the trouble they get into ...

As for the feet ... I just got a specialty foot (for applique and satin stitch) in the mail ... I can't remember what all the other feet are except the ruffler ... so I'm up for anything

Enjoy your time at the lake! It looks beautiful!!!

Some people have said to use DAWN dishwashing soap to get grease out. I haven't tried it but maybe it will work.

DH is already worried I am going to freak out if the kids get their clothes dirty at Disney. I told him I am going to wrap them up in plastic before they eat anything

I didn't try DAWN this time, but I've also heard that as well ...
about wrapping them in plastic The $1 store ponchos might work well for that purpose

I don't know if I am going crazy and just can't read anymore but this is the second time after I post on a thread I see all these other posts that were not there when I was going through each page





Your boys are too cute And I love the skirt it came out great.

I have the same thing happen to me ...
Thanks for the compliments

Marianne love the boys outfits and your skirt is adorable.

I finished the Toy Story outfit last night. I am almost done with adding the ruffles to Cs shorts. Tried using a new stitch on my machine.

Still think I need practice on my serger more. I have used it exactly twice.

HAPPY 4th of July.

Can't wait to see the Toy Story outfit!!! What stitch did you try out???

I love the photo of the boys on the swing, and your skirt turned out great -- the bow is the perfect finishing touch.




Good to know. Look for me at the lake later this afternoon.

I just love that picture too ... so glad they snapped it for me

I think I might join y'all at the lake ... that picture just looks wonderful!

dress % scarf made from corner of the table cloth...i found a pic of Taylor in a blue sundress w/roses after i mae this dress...this is a good 9 yr. old version...

That dress is adorable!!! I'm sure she'll love it!

I'll be back in a while to post pictures of the boys from the parade this morning ... they wore their new patriotic pants I just love this little parade ... it started because one of the local teachers lost her husband unexpectedly right before the 4th one year. She had two young girls and her husband loved the 4th of July ... so she took them outside and they marched up and down the street banging pots and pans ... since then the little parade has grown and grown ... the town community marching band marches, the fire department brings some of their trucks (including the two vintage ones that live in the museum the rest of the year), the 8th grade graduates have a "float" (farm wagon pulled by a tractor) ... people ride their riding lawn mowers all decked out for the 4th ... but the best part is all of the kids that ride their bikes, scooters, rollerblades/skates, big wheels, power wheels - all decked out in red, white & blue ... they get to ride at the front of the parade...

It's like magic! It's one of those small town things that I miss so much living in a big city ...

 

[mphalens]

Okay ... as promised!

The boys in their patriotic red, white & blue pants:

That was a good shot of the pants, but this is the best shot of the two of them:

And I just have to share these two:
The boys with their cousins, Lily & Ellie:

And a somewhat decent family shot of the four of us:

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

Okay ... as promised!

The boys in their patriotic red, white & blue pants:

That was a good shot of the pants, but this is the best shot of the two of them:

And I just have to share these two:
The boys with their cousins, Lily & Ellie:

And a somewhat decent family shot of the four of us:

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!

oh i love their pants and the pix! love the cousins shot too! I have a great niece Lillie and oldest granddaughter is Elli-short for Elliana...thanks for sharing...

i'm cutting out a tote bag pattern i got at wallyworld the other day fro 96 cents,figured it'd come in handy fro granddaughters to carry sheets to pre-k in each week...

 

[NiniMorris]

Thank you ladies so very much. I actually got a Minnie Mouse head to stitch out. It's not perfect but it's my first. YAY! I'm so excited. Thank God for being married to a geek... he helps me on the computer stuff but Nini that info really helped!


So that makes me ask a question on top of a question: Are you only suppose to use the Brother bobbin thread that came with the machine like Andrea asked? Or like with regular machines you match your bobbin to your thread... cuz I wind my own too, matching colors. I know that sounds like a ridiculously newbie question but I'd rather know than be doing things wrong.

Also, my appliques seem to be "holey" like there's a lot of space between the fabric and the thread.... is that normal or does it have something to do with the type of needle/thread/fabric/stabilizer I'm using? It was much worse on my machine designs than my minnie head.

You ladies are just so sweet to help out with all these questions.. I hope y'all know you don't go unappreciated.

I use either the bobbin thread or pre-wounds. One reason you might be seeing the extra space is because you are using the same thread in the bobbin as on the top. The bobbin thread is thinner, so it helps keep that area away....does that make sense? The only time I use the same color thread on the bobbin is when I am doing 'in the hoop' things, that is when you will see the top and bottom.

BTW...I like pre-wounds from Marathon...my machine will not wind the bobbins right...and I went through a time where EVERY bobbin I bought would break or warp when I tried to wind them...even at slow speed. So I go for anything that is easier!


Nini

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I agree with Nini...I like the prewounds unless making an in-the-hoop design, which usually needs a colored thread. I have a box of prewounds I inherited with the machine, it's all I've ever used except for ITH stuff. I've got several spools of bobbin thread, but figured since the prewound stuff was on the machine cabinet, that's what mom must have used most of the time. I never paid attention, she always did the embroidery for me, I was spoiled that way. It's taken me 3 years to go through almost the entire 144 spool box, which came from Long Creek Mills. I'm about at the point where I need to decide what I want to order next, and from where...I think my sister lived near there when mom made the purchase on a visit, but she's since moved. Is Marathon thread a site all it's own, or do y'all have a favorite place? And, while I'm thinking on it...stabilizer...someone (Nini maybe when you made the kajillion shirts for your family WDW trip ) posted a place to purchase bulk, precut stabilizer. I thought i had bookmarked it, but guess I didn't because I can't seem to find it now.

 

[NiniMorris]

I agree with Nini...I like the prewounds unless making an in-the-hoop design, which usually needs a colored thread. I have a box of prewounds I inherited with the machine, it's all I've ever used except for ITH stuff. I've got several spools of bobbin thread, but figured since the prewound stuff was on the machine cabinet, that's what mom must have used most of the time. I never paid attention, she always did the embroidery for me, I was spoiled that way. It's taken me 3 years to go through almost the entire 144 spool box, which came from Long Creek Mills. I'm about at the point where I need to decide what I want to order next, and from where...I think my sister lived near there when mom made the purchase on a visit, but she's since moved. Is Marathon thread a site all it's own, or do y'all have a favorite place? And, while I'm thinking on it...stabilizer...someone (Nini maybe when you made the kajillion shirts for your family WDW trip ) posted a place to purchase bulk, precut stabilizer. I thought i had bookmarked it, but guess I didn't because I can't seem to find it now.

Marathon is Marathon dot com. That is where you can get the stabilizer as well....and it was only half a kajillion shirts..thank you very much! LOL!! This year I am only making around 48...haven't gotten a firm number yet!

I actually get my stabilizer when the Atlanta Quilt and sewing show is in town. Marathon always has a booth there and I stock up then...




Nini