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

[belle41379]

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 was going to suggest the same thing that D did with the curtains. You could put an appliqué on them as well. I've also gone to Dollar Tree and bought Disney puzzles, then mod offer them to hang on the wall.

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!

It looks exactly like one! That is so cute! Great job.

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...
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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!

lol about Ellie! I'm sure she will get use to the space skin. The outfit is amazing! You really spent some time on it.

Here are some curtains I made for my sister today. More like a valance.

That turned out great!

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

it looks fantastic!

Well, I'm getting ready to leave to visit family for a few weeks. We will be doing a ton of sewing, so I will have lots to share.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

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

Thank you!! The more I sew the more excited I get for our trip!

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

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~

Thank you!! And of course you can CASE back LOL I would be honored! Gotcha on FB, I love keeping up with DIS folk on there too.

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

CASE away, I so honored when people actually like something enough I make to even utter the thought.

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.

Thank you very much! Ellie is trying her best to fit in, but she thinks my sewing space is rather cramped. I've promised her much nicer surroundings once our house sells.

So cute, and of course I just love that it is an elephant.

I am excited to work on the kids playrooms. We have the maps too, and they are already framed. It will be a work in progress. So who knows when it will get done. I will probably try to take some scenic pictures at each park in September and blow them up. Any other ideas are always appreciated.

Thank you, and I love the idea of a Disney room.

I love the Minnie Outfit. SO pretty.

I love Ellie she is adorable. V is as talented as her mom.

I need to sew but I am so exhausted. Today was our developmental pediatrician with J and of course it was a day of meltdowns. Need to wait for the written report to modify the IEP but I have a few things I can be working on before I get that.

The doctor was wonderful and spent over 2 hours with us.

Thank you!! I'm sorry to hear about the day of meltdowns, that's no fun! Hopefully you'll get some sewing time in this weekend, I know that always improves my mental well being!

SO SO SO CUTE!!! LOVE the outfit! And totally jealous of Ellie!!! I'd commission one from Victoria myself, but I know my pins would wind up scattered on the floor as soon as the boys saw it ... they'd elephant-nap it . . .

Thank you! My Ryan has tried to claim Ellie more than once and was totally crushed when I stuck pins in her. He was thinking she'd have more fun snugging in bed with him amongst the HUNDREDS of stuffed critters.

LOVE the outfit! My favorite things about it are the vertical strips of ric rac between the rows of stripwork (I actually just did that on an Insa I'm making dd) and I adore the ruffle with all the different fabrics -- I am going to have to case that idea from you if you don't mind. It's just too perfect! And the bow on the pants is such a great feature too. I am highly impressed

And your Elephant is so cute too. I made myself a flower pincushion and love having one. Still haven't had a chance to get pics...

Thank you!! The rick rack was a sewing adventure, that's for sure! The OCD in me doesn't like that the yellow rick rack doesn't completely match the yellow fabric, but there's nothing to be done about it at this point. Hopefully there's enough going on with the design that it isn't too obvious.

I love the outfit! I've been looking for something to put that motif of Heather's on. This is perfect! We'll have to compare schedules and make sure we're not at the World at the same time because I'm totally CASEing it for my grandaughter.

I'm honored you'd like to CASE my creation, thank you!! We're going the second week of November and I think it would be too funny to run into you guys wearing the same outfit! I'll be on the look out of Disboutiquers!

Love that outfit. The embroidery and all the details are wonderful! Can I CASE and put that on my never ending list of projects? Ellie looks happy to be spending time with Dempsey and Jan.

Thank you!! I left this page up, and my DH just learned my machines' names...now he's of course jealous of the time I've been spending with my embroidery machine, Dempsey, as in Patrick Dempsey

 

[lynnanddbyz]

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

That's right. I hoop it with the solvy on both sides. If you are trying to save money on solvy, you can use the same piece over and over again. Fill in gaps with a new piece. Very lightly moisten the edge and stick it to the other piece. I do this all of the time. I have one roll of solvy that has lasted a LONG time.

Reread your post. I actually hoop my towels with no problems. But I have a big machine though, I do not know if this will work with a regular embroidery machine. You can hoop just the solvy for the bottom. You then pin outside of where the embroidery will be. When you put the hoop on the machine, Just sit the other piece of solvy on top of the towel (over where the embroidery will be). I usually hold this in place until the design starts and will tack it into place. I hope that was clear. If not just ask again and I will try to clear it up or maybe I can post a picture.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

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.

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!

I love this dress! I am going to have to case you too!

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

This is beautiful! I can sew, but I can't quilt! It is amazing! Love all the colors!

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

That's right. I hoop it with the solvy on both sides. If you are trying to save money on solvy, you can use the same piece over and over again. Fill in gaps with a new piece. Very lightly moisten the edge and stick it to the other piece. I do this all of the time. I have one roll of solvy that has lasted a LONG time.

Reread your post. I actually hoop my towels with no problems. But I have a big machine though, I do not know if this will work with a regular embroidery machine. You can hoop just the solvy for the bottom. You then pin outside of where the embroidery will be. When you put the hoop on the machine, Just sit the other piece of solvy on top of the towel (over where the embroidery will be). I usually hold this in place until the design starts and will tack it into place. I hope that was clear. If not just ask again and I will try to clear it up or maybe I can post a picture.

I just never thought about not using a stabilizer. I learned something new! Thanks!

 

[babynala]

Well, I'm getting ready to leave to visit family for a few weeks. We will be doing a ton of sewing, so I will have lots to share.

That sounds like fun. We will be waiting for pictures. Enjoy your trip.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi all!

I have a "vintage" Elna machine that's probably at least 50 years old, quite possibly older. I used it back when I was in high school and I remember it working quite well. I'm sure it needs to be cleaned and given a good tuning up, if that's what they call it with sewing machines. I understand that I shouldn't let just anyone work on it. It's supposed to be someone who has experience with Elna/White, assuming I can find someone like that here in The Back of Beyond. Heaven only knows if that's possible. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what it generally costs to have that done. I know it would vary according to what needs to be done, but I'd really appreciate a ballpark figure. I have a relatively new Brother CE4000, so I don't really *need* the Elna, but it seems that those of you who have older machines are so impressed with the way that they sew that it makes me really *want* it in working order.

Thanks everybody!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[DMGeurts]

Hi all!

I have a "vintage" Elna machine that's probably at least 50 years old, quite possibly older. I used it back when I was in high school and I remember it working quite well. I'm sure it needs to be cleaned and given a good tuning up, if that's what they call it with sewing machines. I understand that I shouldn't let just anyone work on it. It's supposed to be someone who has experience with Elna/White, assuming I can find someone like that here in The Back of Beyond. Heaven only knows if that's possible. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what it generally costs to have that done. I know it would vary according to what needs to be done, but I'd really appreciate a ballpark figure. I have a relatively new Brother CE4000, so I don't really *need* the Elna, but it seems that those of you who have older machines are so impressed with the way that they sew that it makes me really *want* it in working order.

Thanks everybody!

Lori in East Podunk

I wish I could tell you something about Elnas - but I really don't know much about them. I know there's a vintage sewing machine area here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual_section.jsp?vsnum=1013
And I do know that many of them have Elnas that they have restored themselves.

My guess - is that it might be true on recent models of Elnas, that they should be worked on by an experienced repair man... I would guess that older Elna models are just standard straight stitch machines that anyone with a manual could refurbish. The manuals that came with those machines were really detailed and told you how to do any sort of maintenance, because people back then didn't bring their machines into repair shops - they did it themselves. So, I'd dig out the manual and see what it says. Also, do a little digging on that board. And here:
http://www.tfsr.org/publications/technical_information/sewing_machine_manual/

Also, maybe do a google search and find out a little more about vintage Elna restoration... there might be a couple of websites out there that really cater to Elnas.

I wish I could help you out more.

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

CUTE!!! I really want to make a quilt for our bed at the lake. I was looking at our comforter this weekend, and it's seen better days 10 years ago - I found this fabric and it would make the perfect fabric for a quilt at our lake - since our lake is one of the listed lakes on the fabric...

So, since I've never made a quilt before... about how much yardage would a person need for the top panel of a queen sized quilt? I could always buy the backing later? I would love to make matching pillow cases and shams too...
http://www.quiltminnesota.com/2011_Fabrics.htm

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

Really??? Editing your quote??? That doesn't sound like something I would do. I asked the armed guards and they agreed, not something I would ever do.

I'm sorry.

D~

 

[NiniMorris]

I wish I could tell you something about Elnas - but I really don't know much about them. I know there's a vintage sewing machine area here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual_section.jsp?vsnum=1013
And I do know that many of them have Elnas that they have restored themselves.

My guess - is that it might be true on recent models of Elnas, that they should be worked on by an experienced repair man... I would guess that older Elna models are just standard straight stitch machines that anyone with a manual could refurbish. The manuals that came with those machines were really detailed and told you how to do any sort of maintenance, because people back then didn't bring their machines into repair shops - they did it themselves. So, I'd dig out the manual and see what it says. Also, do a little digging on that board. And here:
http://www.tfsr.org/publications/technical_information/sewing_machine_manual/

Also, maybe do a google search and find out a little more about vintage Elna restoration... there might be a couple of websites out there that really cater to Elnas.

I wish I could help you out more.





CUTE!!! I really want to make a quilt for our bed at the lake. I was looking at our comforter this weekend, and it's seen better days 10 years ago - I found this fabric and it would make the perfect fabric for a quilt at our lake - since our lake is one of the listed lakes on the fabric...

So, since I've never made a quilt before... about how much yardage would a person need for the top panel of a queen sized quilt? I could always buy the backing later? I would love to make matching pillow cases and shams too...
http://www.quiltminnesota.com/2011_Fabrics.htm

D~

It depends entirely on what pattern you use...the more intricate the pattern, the more seams...the more seams...the more fabric that is 'hidden' in the seams...KWIM?

Also depends on how much of a drop you are looking at...(a quilter will tell you there is no such thing as a standard queen size!) For instance a turning 20 quilt in a 'queen size' would be about 30 fat quarters...

I love it when students tell me they want to make a double quilt ..."how much fabric should I buy?" There is no answer... there are too many variables.

I would say to first look at different quilt patterns and decide what you are leaning towards...then ask me!



(I was evidently a politician in a previous life. I talk a lot and never say anything concrete!)


Nini

 

[DMGeurts]

It depends entirely on what pattern you use...the more intricate the pattern, the more seams...the more seams...the more fabric that is 'hidden' in the seams...KWIM?

Also depends on how much of a drop you are looking at...(a quilter will tell you there is no such thing as a standard queen size!) For instance a turning 20 quilt in a 'queen size' would be about 30 fat quarters...

I love it when students tell me they want to make a double quilt ..."how much fabric should I buy?" There is no answer... there are too many variables.

I would say to first look at different quilt patterns and decide what you are leaning towards...then ask me!



(I was evidently a politician in a previous life. I talk a lot and never say anything concrete!)


Nini

OK - I will look at a few quilt patterns. Do you have any recommendations for something relatively easy for a beginner?

D~

 

[StarTunnel]

I have been obsessed with this thread for weeks!! Love everything you guys do. Thank you so much for inspiring me. I am a quilter but LOVE seeing the gorgeous pieces you create. I am currently working on my DD8's bedroom. So far the valence and decorative pillows are complete. Waiting for the rest of my fabric to arrive to finish the bedspread. She picked out the fabric and helped me design the top. (I've never used a pattern before. Maybe that's why clothes terrify me. ) I hope I posted the photo correctly.

That's so amazing! I love the colors! The last blanket I made was, ummm lets see, I bought 1 1/4 yard remnant of green fleece and said "I'm done!!!"

 

[NiniMorris]

OK - I will look at a few quilt patterns. Do you have any recommendations for something relatively easy for a beginner?

D~

My one word of advice is to stay away from curved lines! (Big help I know)

Seriously, just depends on how much work you are wanting to put into it. Easy ones for beginners (which I do NOT consider you to be) are Turning Twenty, Yellow Brick Road, Rail Fence, Nine Square, any of the Quilt In A Day series, basically anything that has a bunch of straight lines...but not stars (really hard to match up the points!)



Sorry I am not much help on this one....but I would not try something like a double wedding ring for a beginner!



Nini

 

[snubie]

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

Beautiful dress. And I love the stripwork ruffle. That must have taken some time.

I love the Minnie Outfit. SO pretty.

I love Ellie she is adorable. V is as talented as her mom.

I need to sew but I am so exhausted. Today was our developmental pediatrician with J and of course it was a day of meltdowns. Need to wait for the written report to modify the IEP but I have a few things I can be working on before I get that.

The doctor was wonderful and spent over 2 hours with us.

Answers are always good. How wonderful that the MD spent so much time with you.

Hope you can stay awake at work ... what is up with all the back to school stuff (and sales) already???? I last night when I saw it all at my SuperTarget ... didn't summer just start?

I thought the same thing when we were at the mall yesterday. Back to school sales already?!? We really did just get out of school 2.5 weeks ago.


ATTENTION: Ship by date for Madison's Cruise Wish Trip is next week - July 15!

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[mphalens]

Y'all, I'm just having a day ...
Finn's party was this morning and I walked into it completely stressed out ... nothing went smoothly and my own dear Phalen was an angel til the end when he decided to just be rotten
I really thought the shirts would be a great idea ... but I realized too late that when the heck are these kids going to wear them after this??? And the container with goodies ... well, they were a big headache in the dark movie theater ...

Add to that the fact that i had my hair done last night and it's not what I wanted color wise and we leave to go out of town tomorrow afternoon for a long weekend and I'm just

I need to UNPACK from RI so I can PACK for Charleston ... and DH wants to go DO something this afternoon when he gets home b/c he couldn't make it to Finn's party this morning ...

Don't mind me, pity party for 1 going on in SW Charlotte today

 

[Blyssfull]

Y'all, I'm just having a day ...
Finn's party was this morning and I walked into it completely stressed out ... nothing went smoothly and my own dear Phalen was an angel til the end when he decided to just be rotten
I really thought the shirts would be a great idea ... but I realized too late that when the heck are these kids going to wear them after this??? And the container with goodies ... well, they were a big headache in the dark movie theater ...

Sorry you're having a bad day... I hope it gets better. I thought your shirts were a great idea... besides kids ALWAYS need shirts whether it's for play or just to wear around the house when nothing else is clean... Plus, a lot of time with shirts like that my daughter loves to sleep in them and talk about when/where she got them... I bet the kids will get lots of compliments on them when they do decide to wear them.

I found a pretty good website on stabilizer I thought I'd share for all of us newbies. It has a lot of good info about which stabilizer and when and how to use it:

http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?SelectingtheRightStabilizer.htm

 

[cogero]

Marianne

So sorry you are having a rough day.

I am going to make a list of things I need to get done tonite and tomorrow.

I also need to make my list of things to do for our August trip Like things to finish and things to buy

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Marianne

So sorry you are having a rough day.

I am going to make a list of things I need to get done tonite and tomorrow.

I also need to make my list of things to do for our August trip Like things to finish and things to buy

Chiara, I need to do the same thing, thanks for reminding me.

Marianne, sorry your having a rough day....

 

[Darragh]

Has anybody ever made customs way in advance of their planned Disney trip? Specifically for growing kids? We're going back to the World in Oct of 2012 and I would really like to not be sewing/embroidering 24/7 for three months before we leave. So there will be six adults and two kids (9 and 3 at the time we go, one boy, one girl). I'm thinking the adults should be no problem, except that two might not go because of the finances. I could probably start doing shirts now and just hold them back in a closet until closer to the trip. Nobody seems to be gaining or losing more than 10 or 15 lbs at any given time. (hopeful thinking)

But with the kids, any suggestions? Should I make their clothes one size or two sizes above what they're wearing now? Or maybe just have the appliques done on plain cotton and either incorporate the panel into clothes or cut out the applique and straight stitch onto shirts?

Oh Help - Please Great Wise Sewers!!!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

My one word of advice is to stay away from curved lines! (Big help I know)

Seriously, just depends on how much work you are wanting to put into it. Easy ones for beginners (which I do NOT consider you to be) are Turning Twenty, Yellow Brick Road, Rail Fence, Nine Square, any of the Quilt In A Day series, basically anything that has a bunch of straight lines...but not stars (really hard to match up the points!)



Sorry I am not much help on this one....but I would not try something like a double wedding ring for a beginner!



Nini

Thanks for the vote of confidence Nini. I might not be a begining seamstress, but I've never made a quilt before... So, something easy is probably good. I'll take a look around the 'net' and see what I can find.

Y'all, I'm just having a day ...
Finn's party was this morning and I walked into it completely stressed out ... nothing went smoothly and my own dear Phalen was an angel til the end when he decided to just be rotten
I really thought the shirts would be a great idea ... but I realized too late that when the heck are these kids going to wear them after this??? And the container with goodies ... well, they were a big headache in the dark movie theater ...

Add to that the fact that i had my hair done last night and it's not what I wanted color wise and we leave to go out of town tomorrow afternoon for a long weekend and I'm just

I need to UNPACK from RI so I can PACK for Charleston ... and DH wants to go DO something this afternoon when he gets home b/c he couldn't make it to Finn's party this morning ...

Don't mind me, pity party for 1 going on in SW Charlotte today

MariAnne... I am so sorry you are having a rough day... I hope it gets better for you.

Has anybody ever made customs way in advance of their planned Disney trip? Specifically for growing kids? We're going back to the World in Oct of 2012 and I would really like to not be sewing/embroidering 24/7 for three months before we leave. So there will be six adults and two kids (9 and 3 at the time we go, one boy, one girl). I'm thinking the adults should be no problem, except that two might not go because of the finances. I could probably start doing shirts now and just hold them back in a closet until closer to the trip. Nobody seems to be gaining or losing more than 10 or 15 lbs at any given time. (hopeful thinking)

But with the kids, any suggestions? Should I make their clothes one size or two sizes above what they're wearing now? Or maybe just have the appliques done on plain cotton and either incorporate the panel into clothes or cut out the applique and straight stitch onto shirts?

Oh Help - Please Great Wise Sewers!!!!!

THis is SO FUNNY that you should mention this... I just woke from a nap about 15 minutes ago, and I dreamed that we all had customs (and not just customs - but whole entire outfit customs) for our "Sweet 16" trip that my BFF and I are planning for our girls in 2014! I sat straight up in bed and thought I better get crackin' on those customs ASAP - or I'll never finish in time. The sad part... I think I am going to draw them up, so I don't forget - because those were some mighty nice customs - and we were all just adorable... And you know how dreams are - sometimes you forget. Sooo... IMO - it's never too early to start.

D~