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

[turtlegirl25]

I really want to make a quilt for our bed at the lake.

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~

Hello! I'm from MN. I have to share that website with my mom and all of her quilting pals. Where is your cabin?

I'm sorry I really can't help you with the yardage of fabric. Here's what I can tell you ... I bought 1 yard each of the blue, green and orange, 2 yards of the stripe, 4 yards of the floral and 6 yards of the pink. This made curtains, valence, oversized twin quilt, pillow case, decorative pillows and I have leftover fabric for my stash. My motto is "you can NEVER have enough fabric or chocolate."

 

[Diz-Mommy]

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

Thanks! It wasn't too much time wise since I already had strip scraps from the top...although I did accidentally scorch one of the ruffles when pressing, so I had to take out the scorched pieces and re-sew.

Angie's sewing tip of the week: ALWAYS check your iron for scorched interfacing glue residue before pressing your current sewing project. Otherwise you'll have yucky brown stuff on your sewing project which may lead to an awful side effect, colorful language!

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

OY VEY!! Sorry to hear about your bad day! I too stress waaaaaaay out about birthday parties. It should be such a joyous day considering we are celebrating the birth of a precious child, but instead we are so consumed with everything running perfectly and making everyone happy that we (and I mean ME) end up going completely INSANE!

Your shirts were so cute, and yes, they will wear them again. I know my Ryan would wear one of those shirts like a major trophy if he was pals with Finn.

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!!!!!

I started making some things in advance for this trip which is now only four months away. It's been tricky sewing for a baby and having no clue what size she'll be by the trip. What I did was go ahead and sew the dresses and not hem them until now, since I can pretty much figure on her not doubling her size in only four months. For my boys, they seem to grow a size a year so I just did the next size up from what they are currently in. I tend to err on the side of too big rather than too small. Clothes that are too tight are not comfortable, but a bit too big just makes them cozy and wearable after the trip too.

Good luck! I find sewing a head of time much more enjoyable than last minute sewing, although I can't imagine I won't be doing something last minute because that's just me.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

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~

I'm not much help with this either...I never start a quilt with much of a plan and I've never used a pattern either. I'm sure most patterns would tell you how much fabric you'd need. I just always find prints I like then I get a yard of this two of that etc, usually end up going back to the store for a little more

I agree with Turtlegirl25, no such thing as too much chocolate or fabric!

 

[SallyfromDE]

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.

Love the quilt, the colors are gorgeous. BTW... I love your turtle avatar.

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 had my Mother's machine in because she had issues with it before she passed away and I am keeping it. It's not vintage, but it's got some years on it, a basic Janome which we both loved (and I ended up with a Janome sewing and serger machine because of it). Anyway, the repair was minor, $15. And they cleaned it, the total was $103, no tax in DE.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Would these stripes look okay in bowling shirt with this Mickey fabric? I'm having a hardest time finding something I like to pair with it for the boys...I think the stripes might be too much? Maybe I should just do a solid? Ideas?

 

[DMGeurts]

Hello! I'm from MN. I have to share that website with my mom and all of her quilting pals. Where is your cabin?

I'm sorry I really can't help you with the yardage of fabric. Here's what I can tell you ... I bought 1 yard each of the blue, green and orange, 2 yards of the stripe, 4 yards of the floral and 6 yards of the pink. This made curtains, valence, oversized twin quilt, pillow case, decorative pillows and I have leftover fabric for my stash. My motto is "you can NEVER have enough fabric or chocolate."

YAY!!! FINALLY - someone from MN!!!!

Our cabin is on Ottertail.

OK all... this dream I had earlier is haunting me... I need to find a fairly easy adult dress pattern like the child one here: http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/08/popover-sundress-free-downloadable-pattern.html

Basically, it's an aline that ties at the shoulders... This dream I had - I need some straight lines to work with, and I am just not finding what I need - I really want it to be so simple, and even better - I would love for it to tie at the shoulders... Please help!!!

D~

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Here's the fabric turned...not sure why the picture before was upright...

 

[jessica52877]

I think the stripes are too much and takes away from the cuteness of that fabric. Since it is for a boy polka dots are out but how about a solid with just a bit of a pattern to it? Blender like.

 

[kidneygirl]

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

D~

When I started quilting, I used patterns from Thimbleberries books by Lynette Jensen. She has a lot of books, with quilts of all sizes, and are very easy to follow. And she's from Huntchinson, MN. After spending way too much on fabric for the top for our king size bed, I was too cheap to buy fabric for the backing, so I used a king size flat sheet.

www.thimbleberries.com

P.S. I am from North Dakota, but now live in Charlotte, NC, so people ask me all the time if I am from MN, because of my accent.

 

[mphalens]

First, thanks for all of the cyberhugs ladies!!! I think I'm going to throw myself into cleaning up my bedroom so I can get my sewing area set up ... hopefully the project will cheer me up! Of course, I did just open a flyer from Hancock ...

When I started quilting, I used patterns from Thimbleberries books by Lynette Jensen. She has a lot of books, with quilts of all sizes, and are very easy to follow. And she's from Huntchinson, MN. After spending way too much on fabric for the top for our king size bed, I was too cheap to buy fabric for the backing, so I used a king size flat sheet.

www.thimbleberries.com

P.S. I am from North Dakota, but now live in Charlotte, NC, so people ask me all the time if I am from MN, because of my accent.

This made me giggle ... My aunt wanted my mom to help her make a quilt years ago ... she doesn't tend to follow through with projects and the fabric she bought is still sitting in my mom's sewing closet ... I snagged the fabric she bought for the back ... it's what I made the pillowcase dress out of a couple of weeks ago (navy background with rows of flowers)... I have TONS and TONS of the stuff ...

I did a 4 square of "log cabin" design when I was a kid ... very easy rectangles ... all straight lines

 

[kha100399]

I need some of your expertise! The bobbin thread is sewing on top, the top thread is breaking and so are needles.

Any advice? I appreciate your help! My mother bought this machine to make outfits for our trip, but doesn't use her computer much, and I'm trying to Dave her a trip to the store to have it looked at. She is an expericed seamstress, she used to make all my figure skating costumes!

Thanks!!

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

I think the stripes are too much and takes away from the cuteness of that fabric. Since it is for a boy polka dots are out but how about a solid with just a bit of a pattern to it? Blender like.

I vote for just a solid with it!!

 

[DMGeurts]

When I started quilting, I used patterns from Thimbleberries books by Lynette Jensen. She has a lot of books, with quilts of all sizes, and are very easy to follow. And she's from Huntchinson, MN. After spending way too much on fabric for the top for our king size bed, I was too cheap to buy fabric for the backing, so I used a king size flat sheet.

www.thimbleberries.com

P.S. I am from North Dakota, but now live in Charlotte, NC, so people ask me all the time if I am from MN, because of my accent.

THank you, I added it to my favorites.

Would these stripes look okay in bowling shirt with this Mickey fabric? I'm having a hardest time finding something I like to pair with it for the boys...I think the stripes might be too much? Maybe I should just do a solid? Ideas?

I agree... I think a solid would be good.

D~

 

[livndisney]

Would these stripes look okay in bowling shirt with this Mickey fabric? I'm having a hardest time finding something I like to pair with it for the boys...I think the stripes might be too much? Maybe I should just do a solid? Ideas?

I don't know if this helps, but ........

my DD says she loves it and would wear it. (So what I do when she says that is put a solid with it as she LOVES over the top stuff)

 

[StarTunnel]

My lime slice pillow, hand sewn, darker green areas are hot glued on

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

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 is BEAUTIFUL! love the colors and design...share the pillow & valence pix soon! thanks for shareing!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I need some of your expertise! The bobbin thread is sewing on top, the top thread is breaking and so are needles.

Any advice? I appreciate your help! My mother bought this machine to make outfits for our trip, but doesn't use her computer much, and I'm trying to Dave her a trip to the store to have it looked at. She is an expericed seamstress, she used to make all my figure skating costumes!

Thanks!!

Sounds like the thread might be getting hung up on something, if the isn't moving it will pull the needle and break. I know it's a pain, but take all your threads out, giving it a good brushing and re thread it. There could be a bit of thread in it or the bobbin may be loose. Check your bobbin for burrs also. I go through all that routine when it acts up on me.

Here's the fabric turned...not sure why the picture before was upright...

I like the stripes. How much is going to be stripped or solid?

 

[Fruto76]

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!

This is ssssoooooooo adorable...! Add me to the CASE-ing club. Amazing job!

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 just beautiful. I have never tried to quilting...scares the buhjeeberz out of me. That has to take so much planning and patience...I'm good at neither. lol

Would these stripes look okay in bowling shirt with this Mickey fabric? I'm having a hardest time finding something I like to pair with it for the boys...I think the stripes might be too much? Maybe I should just do a solid? Ideas?

I have both of these fabrics and was so close to pairing them together in a crayon roll up. In the end I opted for solids because I feared it was too busy. I love them together, but I think if you used the Comic w/ a solid or a tonal print mixed in with minimal amount of the stripes, then that would maybe work. Not much help, am I?

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Thank you for the input ladies...I do like the idea of using a blender fabric. I haven't thought through how much of the stripe I would use if I did use it. My other thought was making the boys shirts with the blender or solid fabric and saving the stripe for something I may make Anna to coordinate. AND I was also thinking this would make cool ruffle fabric for a Rosetta. Hmmmmmmmm

Decisions decisions!!

 

[Blyssfull]

I need some of your expertise! The bobbin thread is sewing on top, the top thread is breaking and so are needles.

Any advice? I appreciate your help! My mother bought this machine to make outfits for our trip, but doesn't use her computer much, and I'm trying to Dave her a trip to the store to have it looked at. She is an expericed seamstress, she used to make all my figure skating costumes!

Thanks!!

I just got my machine and I was having this issue just the other day and after all the tinkering I did it was my error. I was threading the needle wrong. I went back and re-read my manual about 800 times and finally got the hang of it and all those things stopped.