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

[EEs*Mommy]

Here thanks moving buddy Adi <3

 

[ttfn0205]

Just a quick question, on the last thread I tried to post pictures and was given great instructions from Jessica but..... I still was not able to post.
The only thing that showed at preview was a box with a red x in the middle
any ideas on what I did wrong? I tried to capture from facebook as well as a photobucket account. Thanks

 

[RMAMom]

I spent most of yesterday popping in and out so I wouldn't miss the move. Today I have spent the whole day in the yard, weeding flower beds, moving bushes, mulching and planting flowers so here I am on page 7. I would rather have spent my day off sewing but the flower beds were looking pretty bad. My youngest is turning 18 in a few weeks and also graduating High School so we are planning a party and the yard needed the help.

I have a few sun dresses I would like to make, the fabric is in the sewing room and keeps calling me but I just haven't been able to devote the time to sewing.
I also think I want to make DD a banner like the DIY girls did. It would be cute for the party. OK now to catch up on what I missed.

 

[RMAMom]

I just finished these up. They're pillow cases, to be autographed. They're huge - 24"x24" and they needed to have a pocket on the back, so I couldn't make an envelope type pillow case, so instead I just learned how to add a zipper. (Not too tough on these).

They turned out so great, I am making my daughter one with Rapunzel.

Thanks for looking. I hope everyone had a great Easter!

This is a brilliant idea!

Hello all I am brand new to DisBoards, but I am so happy to see this group here! I have been sewing for my kids since my 8 year old was a baby and I am so excited to make some special outfits for them for their first Disney trip (hopefully) next spring. I read a bit of the last thread but haven't made it through all yet - great inspiration there!

Ann (sorry, no sig yet)

Welcome to the boards!

Hello,

Just got off the phone with BBB to discover there is no chance Rapunzel will be an option for my little girl's 4th birthday. So, we downgraded to the Crown package and I'm getting the sewing going. I have a dress that I purchased that is almost the right shade of purple/pink and I'm going to create an overskirt, crosshatch lacings for the bodice, and the requisite poofed sleeves. I have two weeks to do this before our trip. I thought I'd post my adventures here to get ideas and advice if I get stuck.

A little about me: I'm a newbie sewer (as in I took the required classes in home economics in junior high and have done small projects here and there since. For example, I've sewed simple outfits for my kids and their dolls, created some halloween costumes, and do my own hemming. I've done everything by hand so far).

Today is Day 1 of this sewing adventure. I am going to the fabric store this afternoon. If this is in the wrong place feel free to boot me out.

I can't wait to see what you come up with. Post away if you need help, there are many talented and gracious people here that are always happy to help.

LOVE the Rapunzel pillow, and the Easter outfits are really lovely- need a little pixie dust- I'm planning to cut off the bodice of Dd's previous princess b-day dress with all the appliqués on it to make a skirt for Disney on ice- and I'm totally freaking out that I'm going to destroy it- please tell me it will be ok; and it's better to make a skirt she'll wear than keep it in storage...

You are so talented, I am sure you will do fine. I can't wait to see it.

I had a lovely time in Florida and it was hard to come back to the snow and cold of Wyoming. Today is blizzards on and off so I find myself remembering the long walks on the warm beaches with the sun drenching our skin.

It was a great vacation and we did get to see Jimmy Buffett in both Tampa and West Palm Beach. It never rained and we got to see both sun up and sun set on the different coasts.

The night before I left for Tampa I got stung by a sting ray. I was not doing the shuffle and all I can say is Wow, pain that is at the same level as child birth. My foot still is swollen but it will pass and venom leaves my system.

I don't have any plans for the rest of summer but who knows. Now to go back and ready the previous pages.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter, He has Risen.

Yikes! I am glad that the sting wasn't worse than it was, sounds scary. I am glad that overall you had a good time and I hope the spring warm up comes to Wyoming soon.

A dress made out of an old Tshirt of my sons. He hates to get rid of his old clothes, but I think having me refashion them for someone else is helping him let go a little. (just made this up to try out, it really isn't for anyone.)

I love that!!

Page 7? yikes.

I made my girl's matching Easter dresses with the newest SisBoom pattern.

My niece is turning one next month and with HeatherSue's fabulous designs I was able to make a great dress for her. I really need to get better photos.

Love the dresses, the fabric is beautiful and so are your girls.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Thanks Adi for posting on Facebook! Page 7? WOW! Need to come around more often!

 

[VBAndrea]

VENT

Sew-Vac did not have my serger needles so I ordered them (Joann's nor Hancock's have them either). Three things I'm peeved at:

1. Shipping was more than a five pack of needles cost.

2. I had no shipping options and they will take 5 to 10 days from tomorrow!

3. I found some substituable needles on the internet and the sew vac guy really could have looked them up for me to see what they were interchangeable with -- I bet they would have had something that worked. Normally he is really good but today he was a dufus.



I am going to try my very last universal needle right now and see if I get any improvement. I can't wait that long!!!! What will I do? I don't want to just cut fabric all week.

 

[Blyssfull]

Gosh, I've only been gone 24 hours!

Alas, I made it over. Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Everything posted so far has been great. (I still haven't learned to multi-quote).

Anywho, I'm sewing a couple of things... Can't wait to share.

 

[cogero]

I bought some patterns from YCMT today.

The Maddie top for DD, the BoardShorts and a pattern for a FE for our cruise.

 

[mommymack]

(I don't have enough posts to quote your pics, sorry)

I have been eying that SisBoom pattern on Etsy and you ladies are not helping my restraint! Those are beautiful!

Ann

 

[miprender]

I haven't been around much since our trip last summer, but here are pics of Easter dresses that I made for the girls. Will begin sewing for our summer trip soon!

Love that fabric.

Finished up my daughters Rapunzel pillow. I love how it turned out. And I got to see it with the pillow in it! I did this one 16"x16" and it was much easier to manuver. I also recommend doing 1/2" seams at least, instead of 1/4".

The Rapunzel and words are mine and the motif on the back is Heather's. I LOVE the motif..it is so pretty!

My to do list is getting smaller!

DD7 would love that pillow

I had a lovely time in Florida and it was hard to come back to the snow and cold of Wyoming. Today is blizzards on and off so I find myself remembering the long walks on the warm beaches with the sun drenching our skin.

It was a great vacation and we did get to see Jimmy Buffett in both Tampa and West Palm Beach. It never rained and we got to see both sun up and sun set on the different coasts.

The night before I left for Tampa I got stung by a sting ray. I was not doing the shuffle and all I can say is Wow, pain that is at the same level as child birth. My foot still is swollen but it will pass and venom leaves my system.

I don't have any plans for the rest of summer but who knows. Now to go back and ready the previous pages.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter, He has Risen.

Welcome back.

Page 7? yikes.

I made my girl's matching Easter dresses with the newest SisBoom pattern.

My niece is turning one next month and with HeatherSue's fabulous designs I was able to make a great dress for her. I really need to get better photos.

Those came out great too. I really need to make a dress with that pattern.

 

[NaeNae]

VENT

Sew-Vac did not have my serger needles so I ordered them (Joann's nor Hancock's have them either). Three things I'm peeved at:

1. Shipping was more than a five pack of needles cost.

2. I had no shipping options and they will take 5 to 10 days from tomorrow!

3. I found some substituable needles on the internet and the sew vac guy really could have looked them up for me to see what they were interchangeable with -- I bet they would have had something that worked. Normally he is really good but today he was a dufus.



I am going to try my very last universal needle right now and see if I get any improvement. I can't wait that long!!!! What will I do? I don't want to just cut fabric all week.

All I've ever used in my serger is universal needles. I don't know why they aren't working for you. Make sure you get them in right. On my machine the flat side of the needle goes toward the back. Good Luck!

 

[NaeNae]

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

 

[RMAMom]

VENT

Sew-Vac did not have my serger needles so I ordered them (Joann's nor Hancock's have them either). Three things I'm peeved at:

1. Shipping was more than a five pack of needles cost.

2. I had no shipping options and they will take 5 to 10 days from tomorrow!

3. I found some substituable needles on the internet and the sew vac guy really could have looked them up for me to see what they were interchangeable with -- I bet they would have had something that worked. Normally he is really good but today he was a dufus.



I am going to try my very last universal needle right now and see if I get any improvement. I can't wait that long!!!! What will I do? I don't want to just cut fabric all week.

So sorry that your having such frustration, hopefully they will arrive quicker than you expect. One of the things I liked about my 1034D is that it doesn't need special needles.

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

Prayers for your DS. Keep us posted.

 

[mphalens]

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

Prayers ...

Melonoma is something that scares me ... I'm forever asking about moles, etc. when I'm at the doctor's office ...

 

[ellenbenny]

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

Prayers for you and your DS...

 

[Marianne0310]

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

Prayers for you and your DS.

 

[mommy2mrb]

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

will keep him in my prayers

 

[jessica52877]

LOVE the Rapunzel pillow, and the Easter outfits are really lovely- need a little pixie dust- I'm planning to cut off the bodice of Dd's previous princess b-day dress with all the appliqués on it to make a skirt for Disney on ice- and I'm totally freaking out that I'm going to destroy it- please tell me it will be ok; and it's better to make a skirt she'll wear than keep it in storage...

I have cut off the bodice and made a new one more then once for some friends. Just makes the dress shorter to be worn with jeans/pants. So I think the idea of a skirt is GREAT!!

Just a quick question, on the last thread I tried to post pictures and was given great instructions from Jessica but..... I still was not able to post.
The only thing that showed at preview was a box with a red x in the middle
any ideas on what I did wrong? I tried to capture from facebook as well as a photobucket account. Thanks

I wish I had something else for you. Not sure why it didn't work.

 

[VBAndrea]

I got some stuff finished up this weekend, but first a pic of my 13 yr old on Tropical day at school:

An apron from a Kit that my mom bought at Walmart. She thought they were cute so bought 2 for me to make for her.

A dress made out of an old Tshirt of my sons. He hates to get rid of his old clothes, but I think having me refashion them for someone else is helping him let go a little. (just made this up to try out, it really isn't for anyone.)

And finally, a baby quilt. I have been really loving stripes lately and saw a quilt made up like this a while ago, so when I saw this fabric (and the co-ordinating girl fabric to be seen at a later date) I knew I had to make this up. It's about 40" x 32", and the backing and binding are both flannel, so really snuggly.

Look, I used a solid (doesn't happen too often in my sewing room)

I even quilted it myself, and am so proud of it, cause it is the first time I have done something different than 'stitch in the ditch' or sending it to my aunt to be done on the long arm.

Everything is great! I imagine the quilt was time consuming but it really turned out nice!

Page 7? yikes.

I made my girl's matching Easter dresses with the newest SisBoom pattern.

My niece is turning one next month and with HeatherSue's fabulous designs I was able to make a great dress for her. I really need to get better photos.

Love the Easter dresses. I need to post a pic of my little girl doggie b/c she sports the same top knot that your youngest does!

And what an adorable SS dress! Looks like a lot of work went into that.

I spent most of yesterday popping in and out so I wouldn't miss the move. Today I have spent the whole day in the yard, weeding flower beds, moving bushes, mulching and planting flowers so here I am on page 7. I would rather have spent my day off sewing but the flower beds were looking pretty bad. My youngest is turning 18 in a few weeks and also graduating High School so we are planning a party and the yard needed the help.

I have a few sun dresses I would like to make, the fabric is in the sewing room and keeps calling me but I just haven't been able to devote the time to sewing.
I also think I want to make DD a banner like the DIY girls did. It would be cute for the party. OK now to catch up on what I missed.

You did all that yard work in one day!?!?!? Come visit my yard. Weeds are horrible this year and I am still not done raking leaves out of some of the beds. The ground cover is filling in so that leaves less mulching, but the ajuga is in bloom and the bees love it and are keeping me from tending to those beds. Guess that leaves sewing!

I bought some patterns from YCMT today.

The Maddie top for DD, the BoardShorts and a pattern for a FE for our cruise.

Let me know how you like the board shorts and how the fit is. My ds might like those, but it only goes up to an 8 so I'd have to upsize.

All I've ever used in my serger is universal needles. I don't know why they aren't working for you. Make sure you get them in right. On my machine the flat side of the needle goes toward the back. Good Luck!

Lo and behold, while you were posting this I was upstairs again serging loads of scraps and adjusting lots of tension. Then I read in the manual that in a pinch you can use a Singer sewing machine needle. So I pulled out my universal singer sewing machine needles and tried one. It did say you would have to alter the tension (and of course didn't say how!) to avoid skipped stitches and after about 10 minutes I got a look that's acceptable. It's not as tight as I'd like to the edge of the fabric, but the top side and underside both look good. It's just a little loopy at the edges, but it's consistent, whereas before it had large irregular looping.

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

Oh dear! I so hope it was caught in time and not invasive.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

PRAYER REQUESTMy DS29 had a spot on his face that had changed so he went to the dermatologist last week to have it looked at. The doctor removed it and said it was only a 1-2% chance of it being cancerous. They called him today and said it's MELONOMA! He goes to see a doctor in the morning for them to remove more. Please pray that it's not too invasive and hasn't spread and they can get it all.

Lord hear our prayers.