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

[dianemom2]

QUESTION please!

I have the opportunity to purchase a Brother 4500d for $840. The seller says that it was purchased for a business that never took off so it was "hardly used". What are your opinions of this machine? I already have a sewing machine that I love (Pfaff 1471) so I would probably only use this for embroidery. I have older kids so I like the idea that it does the very large (7x12) patterns. But I also have some reservations because I've always felt that "combo" equipment of any type was not as good as dedicated...you know, the old "it does both well, but neither great".

Anyway...if this is a good machine to consider, what types of questions or things should I be looking for or at to be sure that I'm not getting a lemon? I would love to be able to take it to my sewing repair guy to examine, but I seriously doubt the seller will let a stranger just drive off with it, lol. So how do I know if she's mistreated it or love it?

Thanks for ANY help or suggestions you can give. I have a very very limited budget so buying new is probably not going to happen, but I really want to be able to do embroidery on my kids' clothes while they are still young enough to want it, lol. Ok, and I'd like some for me!

Be careful with this sale. There are a lot of scams with these high end sewing machines being sold at reasonable prices. If they want you to send them payment, don't do it! I have looked into ads two or three times for sewing machines like these and they have turned out to be scams. I did eventually buy a used machine on ebay but I made sure that I bought it from a reputable dealer with lots of recent feedback. If the machine is something you can see locally, you want to check the stitch count and make sure it works correctly. If you can buy the machine for this price, it is an incredible steal!

 

[tmh0206]

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

 

[scrap_heaven]

QUESTION

Need a quick sew pattern for shorts and a skirt.

I also am looking for one of the panel skirts where you can add multiple appliques.

Thank you!!

 

[froggy33]

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

This is so cute! What kind of clay did you use?? I love the idea of these as bow centers.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Well I have decided to turn the kids playroom into a disney themed room. I need to make curtains for the double window. Anybody have ideas. I don't think I want to use mickey themed material, since it is expensive. I could embroider something on it. Also looking for other cute decorative ideas. I know I want to frame pictures from our trips, and I have some lithographs from The Little Mermaid when I bought the VHS years ago. I think that is what they are called. I have never opened them.

If you around Ebay, you can find drapes from WDW. I got a bedspread and drapes from ASM. Origionally, I had a BS from one of the cruise ships, then I came across the WDW set, so I sold the first one and bought the set. It was pretty reasonable to. I haven't used them yet, I'm waiting to see where I'll end up living (if the house will ever sell). The bedspread needs minor repair, where some stitching has come out, but otherwise, they are okay.

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

I think it's adorable!! You could do buttons and charms with them to.

 

[froggy33]

QUESTION

Need a quick sew pattern for shorts and a skirt.

I also am looking for one of the panel skirts where you can add multiple appliques.

Thank you!!

For shorts/pants most of the ladies on here use the Easy Fit pants by CarlaC. You can find her on youcanmakethis dot com, and some other places online.

For skirts A simple strip skirt works well (I think there are directions in the bookmarks on the first page of this thread)...and many are starting to use the Insa skirt by farbenmix (you may only be able to get this skirt in the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book).

Good luck!

 

[micki1881]

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

Totally cute I knew immediately that it was an alien from TS.

 

[NiniMorris]

Well I have decided to turn the kids playroom into a disney themed room. I need to make curtains for the double window. Anybody have ideas. I don't think I want to use mickey themed material, since it is expensive. I could embroider something on it. Also looking for other cute decorative ideas. I know I want to frame pictures from our trips, and I have some lithographs from The Little Mermaid when I bought the VHS years ago. I think that is what they are called. I have never opened them.

My sewing room is Disney themed...since 99% of what comes out of it has to do with Disney.

Since WalMart had their fabric slashed to practically nothing, I bought a couple of the packs of white solid fabric. I am going to make simple toppers for the windows and add a band of Minnie fabric to the bottoms. Quick...easy...and will show as 'Disney'.

My original plan was for full length drapes in a light color with red 'color blocks' and use the Minnie as tie backs. Planned on putting Mickey or Minnie heads along the bottom ....this new idea is so much easier! LOL



Nini

 

[tmh0206]

This is so cute! What kind of clay did you use?? I love the idea of these as bow centers.

I used Sculpey III polymer clay.

 

[froggy33]

I used Sculpey III polymer clay.

Thanks! May have to look into that. Not like I need more projects for our October trip!!!

 

[scrap_heaven]

For shorts/pants most of the ladies on here use the Easy Fit pants by CarlaC. You can find her on youcanmakethis dot com, and some other places online.

For skirts A simple strip skirt works well (I think there are directions in the bookmarks on the first page of this thread)...and many are starting to use the Insa skirt by farbenmix (you may only be able to get this skirt in the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book).

Good luck!

Thank you very much, just purchased Carla C's Pattern.

 

[lynnanddbyz]

QUESTION??
I fixing to embroidery/monogram some beach towels. Do you guys use cut away or tear away stablizer???

I use neither. I use sulky solvy on both the top and bottom. It washes away the first time it is washed but will let the stitches stay on top of the loops just fine.

 

[NiniMorris]

The Mom of my little Mito friend is 32 weeks pregnant. She has been sent home on bed rest, but they have told her if she goes back into labor they will take the baby. This is the longest she has ever carried one of her little ones. So far this has been an almost uneventful pregnancy.

She would like to carry it as long as possible, but at least until her husband comes home on Monday.



Nini

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I LOVE your shirts and Barney outfit! (I am shamefully usually a lurker but couldn't resist complimenting these!)

Thank you for coming out of lurkdom to say such kind words!

What a great 4th of July picture! And frizzy hair? Please! Did you see mine in the picture I posted from the 4th? Humidity in Jamestown, RI in the summers is killer on hair!

I'm SO not a Barney fan, but that outfit and the purse are just adorable!!!!

Thanks!! My hair is actually ALWAYS frizzy, but it's summer now so I have a good excuse for a few months LOL I'm not a fan of Barney either. Ryan spotted me making the Barney shirt and asked if he could have one and I said "NO!" Poor kid.

Your star shirts are so COOL. The Barney set is cute, cute, cute. The fabrics you picked are beautiful. The Rosetta is darling and she will get to enjoy it for years to come. What a lucky little girl.

Thanks! That was my first time back at tie dying since Annabella's birth, so I'm just happy they turned out. I'm hooked on the Rosetta pattern now and making two bags for myself!

I love everything! The 4th of July shirts are so cute! And I just love the Barney set with the Rosetta - adorable. I carry the small Rosetta on a daily basis - and I agree - it's probably too big for a small child... but I also agree that they love to carry things around -
D~

Thank you!! I agree, the bag looks HUGE on her. It would probably be just the right size for me if I didn't need to lug baby paraphernalia around...

First, I don't think I have ever seen a picture of you and initially looking at it couldn't figure out whose teenager that was! You look so young! You probably are young, I'm just old. Anyway, the t's are fabulous!

And I love the Barney set -- the fabrics are fantastic!

Oh Andrea, I think I love you!! I think you may be the first person to say I look young in at least 10 years!! I'm going to be 33 in a few more months, but most days I feel 70... I try not to get in front of a camera too often. Every now and then I'll let DH snap a picture of me with the children.

Love the family photo. And love the colors in the Rosetta bag.

Thank you!!

I love the tie dye....my DH won't wear it either...though I offered to make him a tie dye mickey for our next trip My hair doesn't like alabama summers either! the rosetta is cute, I had thought of making one for DD, but now I think I will wait since it is big for a 2yo.

Lucy got a new outfit....I think she looks better in jewel tones....she seems a little bit gray next to the other doll....pastels don't look real good on her.

Thank you, yes DH is a little picky about wearing tie dyes too, but he'll humor me and wear Mickey ones in WDW. Yeah, the bag is pretty big on a 2 y/o I bet there's a way to size it down, but I'm never very good at sizing down patterns! I love your AG outfit!! I'm not sure I'll ever develop the patience it takes to make doll clothing. I guess we'll see if Anna takes to dolls or not.

Ya'll are killing me with these cute Rosetta bags!!!! I'm feeling myself want to buy that pattern more and more!

The Rosetta is a very lovely pattern, I enjoyed sewing it very much that I now have two bags in the works for myself.

Everything looks great. Great fabric choices for the bag.

Thanks!

Introducing my Simply Sweet Rapunzel dress!

I absolutely LOVE IT!! Gotta CASE that one!

A few more things from our cruise...

LOVE LOVE LOVE your cruise wear!!

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

OOooooOOOOooo! LOVE IT!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

Up close of the pieced ruffles and ankle bow

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

 

[tmh0206]

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

Up close of the pieced ruffles and ankle bow

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

LOVE the outfit, she is going to look sooo cute in it! wish I had an Ellie, she is adorable!

 

[DMGeurts]

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

Up close of the pieced ruffles and ankle bow

OMG!!! THat is so cute!!! Can I case you back??? LOL Has that ever been done before???

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

Oh, she looks so cute there!! I love it! V is so happy that you like her.

Just to let everyone know... I sent out a bunch of friend requsts on FB today... I went through all my "suggested friends" and found a bunch of Disboutiquers on there... so I hope you all don't mind. If anyone wants to friend me - I love keeping up with everyone on FB too.

D~

 

[ericalynn1979]

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

The top detail with Heather's fantastic Mickey motif!

I am IN LOVE. I think I may have to CASE this one. Or at least create a variation of my own.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

I use neither. I use sulky solvy on both the top and bottom. It washes away the first time it is washed but will let the stitches stay on top of the loops just fine.

If you don't use either tear away or cut away, how do you hoop the towel? I've never thought of using the solvy on both sides, do you just hoop the solvy? THANKS!!

Jennifer

 

[aboveH20]

Here are a couple of mickey head pot holders I made tonight.

Looks great. You can never have too many pot holders.

We should be there later today. See you then

Double check the directions I gave you. Maine and NY and in opposite directions from RI.

I agree, they were pretty specific... Although, I don't think you stated the color of your house. I Google Earthed it... is yours the one with brown shingles? Surrounded by an immaculately manicured lawn with expensive cars in the driveway?

Yes, that's the one. Isn't Google Earth awesome.

Well I have decided to turn the kids playroom into a disney themed room. I need to make curtains for the double window. Anybody have ideas. I don't think I want to use mickey themed material, since it is expensive. I could embroider something on it. Also looking for other cute decorative ideas. I know I want to frame pictures from our trips, and I have some lithographs from The Little Mermaid when I bought the VHS years ago. I think that is what they are called. I have never opened them.

I Disney themed rooms. Keep us posted.

havent been able to keep up very well lately, but I decided to try a new project and would like honest opinions...this is the first clay hair bow center I made last night...what do you all think, did it turn out ok? does it look like the real TS aliens?

thanks for letting me share!

LOVE IT!

The Mom of my little Mito friend is 32 weeks pregnant. She has been sent home on bed rest, but they have told her if she goes back into labor they will take the baby. This is the longest she has ever carried one of her little ones. So far this has been an almost uneventful pregnancy.

She would like to carry it as long as possible, but at least until her husband comes home on Monday.

Nini

Prayers and pixie dust on the way.

I FINALLY finished another Disney outfit for Annabella. This was a CASE spinoff of one of D's AG creations. Thank you for the inspiration D!!

I think this one will we worn in Hollywood Studios when the boys wear their Cars shirts.

And who's that hanging out with Dempsey and Jan?

It's Ellie, my lovely new pin cushion D's Victoria made me!! I love her!! I especially love the little ear with the birds...

Ellie told me my sewing space is lame and I need a proper sewing studio like the one she was born in. I told her when this house sells she'll have her wish. Let's hope it SOON!

Your outfit is out of this world. I it.

And Ellie looks like she fits fit in. V will need a map of the world to keep track of all her ebabies.