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

[NiniMorris]

Enjoying our last FULL day at the beach. Strange, everyone on here is planning to go to the beach when we are leaving! (we hate crowds~)

I still don't have my voice back fully, of course, the kids have been loving THAT!


I see so many beautiful creations on here. I only get to get on the net for a few minutes at a time, between getting myself, three kids and a husband ready to go, doesn't leave much time. I will claim too much to quote...and probably won't be able to catch up when I get home either, so won't even pretend to promise.

So far, we have managed to do almost all the touristy things, except eat at Paula Deen's restaurant. Since one of hers is the place where we used to eat every trip, it shouldn't be too hard to convince hubby we need to go there!

And, once again, the kids have really enjoyed all the educational things we have managed to work in.

And I have had my mind spinning on ideas for more Disney dresses. (Imagine THAT!), and saw a Carl C Ruffle bag knock off at a trendy beach store. I snapped a picture with my phone before the owner yelled that it was a 'copyrighted' design that was just from this one designer and I had to purchase it to take a picture... Now, I have to tell you...it was not that good of a knock off...and I told him I had that same pattern and was just looking at the fabric choices...

Little ones are starting to stir (actually starting to fight, it just sounded better saying they were stirring) so it is time to get them dressed and headed for breakfast.

Hope everyone in the path of these storms are staying safe, and that the storms stay away from me as we start back home tomorrow afternoon.


Nini

 

[Darragh]

Had to take my Brother 770 in for service today. I was merrily embroidering last night when it suddenly started beeping and I got a message saying, "The safety device has been activated." I don't remember anyone else ever reporting on that one before, but with my memory, that's certainly not to say no one has.

I cleaned out a few stray threads, rethreaded, reinserted the bobbin, changed the needle, did three jumping jacks, stood on my head and yelled "I love Brother" but nothing worked. Fortunately they have a one year warranty so off it went.

She said it would be a minimum of 12 business days. I'm sure they don't like machines bought from Amazon. Good news is I'll be able to take advantage of Joann's flannel sale this weekend and make pillows for GKTW ------ or join Wendy

I've been having the same problem with my Brother since Sunday. I've changed needles, rethreaded, cleaned out the area where the thread nested up under the needle, added more stabilizer and finally got out the instruction booklet last night to see if there was anything that I missed. So last night I took off the embroidery unit and cleaned out the area under the bobbin. I haven't tried sewing it yet. My nearest authorized Brother repairman is an hour and a half drive. So I hate to take the machine in until I've exhausted all possible avenues at home.

 

[aboveH20]

I've been having the same problem with my Brother since Sunday. I've changed needles, rethreaded, cleaned out the area where the thread nested up under the needle, added more stabilizer and finally got out the instruction booklet last night to see if there was anything that I missed. So last night I took off the embroidery unit and cleaned out the area under the bobbin. I haven't tried sewing it yet. My nearest authorized Brother repairman is an hour and a half drive. So I hate to take the machine in until I've exhausted all possible avenues at home.

I feel your pain. My dealer is about 40 miles and I missed a turn on the way home. I looked at the intersection, wondered if it was where I was supposed to turn and didn't. I kept driving east, knowing I'd eventually end up in Saratoga Springs, but it took longer than I expected. The woman wasn't very friendly so I looked at all of their fabric -- primarily for quilters -- and finally bought a yard for $9.40! so she wouldn't hate me. I'm just glad the machine is still under warranty because when I took my old machine there they charged a $100 "bench" fee just to look at it.

 

[jas0202]

Help! Can anyone direct me to a stripwork twirl skirt tutorial?

I've got the stripwork Jumper pattern from Carla C, so I am thinking that somehow I can franken pattern that one, but I want it to be ultra twirly. Don't know if I need a yoke at the top or if I can just attach the waistband. I looked in the bookmarks and found one twirl tutorial, so maybe I am blind and missing it? Ideas anyone?

ETA: NEVERMIND! I found Leslie's tutorial and it will work beautifully.

 

[Miz Diz]

I somehow managed to get everything done that I wanted to make. Next year all 3 girls will be going so I'd better start planning my outfits now!

Here's our first day at AK. EE is the kids favorite ride. I loved how these turned out!

Our second day at fantasmic

Love all your outfits! I just did Darth Goofy shirts for my dd and ds. We are leaving tomorrow. I had a problem where the boxer shorts stitch out - fabric hanging out. That cutting stitch line needed to be moved over. I also bought Storm Trooper Donald and did not like the way it stitched out. Did you have any issues?

 

[Miz Diz]

I just made my first Simply Sweet. It is tight on dd. I finished the bodice and put it over dd's head to see how long I wanted to make the ruffle and I could barely get it on her. Anyone else think it was small? Or did I just not cut good or sewed too far into the seam allowance? I serged all the seams and the serging is bigger than 1/4 inch, but I do this on the stripwork jumper and have not had any issues. I just made the stripwork jumper last week.

I took apart one of the sides and added 2 inches of coordinating fabric to expand it. I have not done the other side yet, but I tried it on dd again and it is still tight. Hopefully when I add 2 inches to the other side it will be better. I am doing the shirt - longer bodice, with ruffle on the bottom, and the elastic ruffle straps. Next time, I'm going to try the halter top

 

[ncmomof2]

Help! Can anyone direct me to a stripwork twirl skirt tutorial?

I've got the stripwork Jumper pattern from Carla C, so I am thinking that somehow I can franken pattern that one, but I want it to be ultra twirly. Don't know if I need a yoke at the top or if I can just attach the waistband. I looked in the bookmarks and found one twirl tutorial, so maybe I am blind and missing it? Ideas anyone?

The best way to get super twirl is to do patchwork, instead of strips. If you want the strips to be twirlier (if that is a word) double the width of the bottom compared to the top. Does that make sense? So if you want the strips 4in wide, the bottom would be 8 in wide.

Like this:

For a patchwork, just double everything. If the waist is 22in, the first row would be 44in then ruffled, the second row would be 88in the ruffled and attached and the last row would be 176in....

Like this:

Or just doubled but not patchwork:

I hope that make sense! I usually make dress, since my daughter loves them, but I would do a yoke so the layers are uniform. So just double from the yoke size...

 

[Fruto76]

Enabler alert!!!! Carla patterns on sale

http://www.aboveallfabric.com/patterns/designer-en/scientific-seamstress.html

http://www.aboveallfabric.com/patterns/designer-en/sis-boom-jennifer-paganelli.html

Thank you! I just ordered the SS and Carly romper!

Love all your outfits! I just did Darth Goofy shirts for my dd and ds. We are leaving tomorrow. I had a problem where the boxer shorts stitch out - fabric hanging out. That cutting stitch line needed to be moved over. I also bought Storm Trooper Donald and did not like the way it stitched out. Did you have any issues?

Woo Hoo! You get to leave tomorrow!!! Have a blast!I just booked a quick weekend at BC we arrive Saturday. I was thinking I might do some Star Wars applique for the younger kids if I can manage it tonight. My DN2 is having heart surgery today (she has a PDA this is being closed up) I'm on my way up to see her in a few minutes. Then I have the little kids EOY school parties tomorrow that I have to finish preparing 80 masks for and the games and my DS 12 has a karate belt testing tomorrow night. Surely I can sew somewhere in there.

Everything made lately is gorgeous! I have been checking mainly on the ipad and can't multi quote on that thing, but I have seen everything and am just green with envy over all the wonderful talent here!

 

[RubberDuckyRanch]

haven't been on in a while, really haven't been keeping up, last page I was reading was 78! It has been really busy around here.
My hospital just moved from the old building to a great big huge new one. We are so much bigger now, all private rooms, bigger ER & now we are a completely seperate pediatric ER - seperate entrances, waiting room all of it plus it is bigger than it was in the old place too. Joci had strep throat then some mysterious allergic reaction/viral rash. Evie is now offically out of pull-ups completely! Add sewing customs for Juliet's birthday trip for SWW on top of it all!
Almost finished with her new AK outfit. I even have made a couple shirts for me too.
Need opinions:I made this one and need to figure out if I put Han on the back or make him his own shirt?

 

[fatjacksmama]

New to the thread and trying to get inspired to make something for are pretty princess to wear at the Star Wars Weekend. Her brother is an over the top fan and has too much to choose from. I really wanted to make a twirl skirt, has anyone here transformed boys pj bottoms into a skirt??

 

[teresajoy]

Sorry, double post!

 

[teresajoy]

I was SO excited to find it, as I'd been DROOLING over it online in several places, but it was always SO expensive . . . Imagine my dismay when I saw how THIN the material was and just not the quality I expected It's very soft, but the thread count is not great at all . . . and it's coordinating fabric was even thinner Hence why I only bought a 1/4 yard of each - I figure I'll use it for some decoupaged jeans, etc. instead of the bowling shirt and pants outfit I was imagining . . .

How disappointing about the fabric!!!

Yipes. I had way too many photos in my multi quote so had to go back and delete. Hope I got the best of the best.



I'd love to buy some virtual lemonade if they can figure out a way to sell it.



Thanks. I saw on the pillow thread on the Big Give board we've made over 100 so far.



Men!

They sold some virtual lemonade to Corey the first day they were going to have the stand open, because Brian hadn't mowed yet! Corey felt so bad for them, he bought 5 virtual cups!

I really love all the pillows we are able to make for GKTW!!! I still need to do some!

I completely understand that horror! And I don't even sew at the table! My table is loaded down with things that need to be packed. It's become my staging area. As I pack one table load of stuff, I load it up again with the next box of stuff. My poor kids have been eating at the breakfast bar for a week now!

I'm glad so many can commiserate about this with me!! My husband just thinks I'm silly!

Do you suppose I could sue Simplicity for false advertising? After all, the company name implies easy to follow instructions and pattern pieces that are indeed simple to use! I've obviously become accustomed to the great patterns available on You Can Make This. Sure wish the bowling shirt came in big people sizes! *sigh*

Just thought I'd vent for a minute.

Lori in East Podunk

I think you have a case!!!

Had to take my Brother 770 in for service today. I was merrily embroidering last night when it suddenly started beeping and I got a message saying, "The safety device has been activated." I don't remember anyone else ever reporting on that one before, but with my memory, that's certainly not to say no one has.

I cleaned out a few stray threads, rethreaded, reinserted the bobbin, changed the needle, did three jumping jacks, stood on my head and yelled "I love Brother" but nothing worked. Fortunately they have a one year warranty so off it went.

She said it would be a minimum of 12 business days. I'm sure they don't like machines bought from Amazon. Good news is I'll be able to take advantage of Joann's flannel sale this weekend and make pillows for GKTW ------ or join Wendy

Oh no!!! I hope it's fixed quicker than that! I had that message on mine once, but as I recall, the needle had broken and fallen into the bobbin case, or something like that.

don't know what happened - sorry

Shoot! I would love to see the picture! I hope you can figure it out.

Oh No!!! I hope its okay....Ummmm, I think I may have had that error - once or maybe twice???

Looks like it will be a good beach weekend! I took Tues and Wed off too to rest up before the chase till its time for Camp Promise!!! We ended up renting a house on the boardwalk near Oves for $650 for the week! We were going to spend that much between the 3 rooms we were going to rent for 2 nights for us and our cousin and her family!!! I cant believe its right on the boardwalk either!! SHould be FUN!! the only bummer is that Zoey has to stay at my mom's house (place we usually stay at) and I dont like being separated from my puppyfuzz!!!!

Have a wonderful time Wendy!!!! What a great deal on the house! Poor Zoey though!

Enjoying our last FULL day at the beach. Strange, everyone on here is planning to go to the beach when we are leaving! (we hate crowds~)

I still don't have my voice back fully, of course, the kids have been loving THAT!


I see so many beautiful creations on here. I only get to get on the net for a few minutes at a time, between getting myself, three kids and a husband ready to go, doesn't leave much time. I will claim too much to quote...and probably won't be able to catch up when I get home either, so won't even pretend to promise.

So far, we have managed to do almost all the touristy things, except eat at Paula Deen's restaurant. Since one of hers is the place where we used to eat every trip, it shouldn't be too hard to convince hubby we need to go there!

And, once again, the kids have really enjoyed all the educational things we have managed to work in.

And I have had my mind spinning on ideas for more Disney dresses. (Imagine THAT!), and saw a Carl C Ruffle bag knock off at a trendy beach store. I snapped a picture with my phone before the owner yelled that it was a 'copyrighted' design that was just from this one designer and I had to purchase it to take a picture... Now, I have to tell you...it was not that good of a knock off...and I told him I had that same pattern and was just looking at the fabric choices...

Little ones are starting to stir (actually starting to fight, it just sounded better saying they were stirring) so it is time to get them dressed and headed for breakfast.

Hope everyone in the path of these storms are staying safe, and that the storms stay away from me as we start back home tomorrow afternoon.


Nini

I'm glad you are having such a nice time!

Love all your outfits! I just did Darth Goofy shirts for my dd and ds. We are leaving tomorrow. I had a problem where the boxer shorts stitch out - fabric hanging out. That cutting stitch line needed to be moved over. I also bought Storm Trooper Donald and did not like the way it stitched out. Did you have any issues?

I just made my first Simply Sweet. It is tight on dd. I finished the bodice and put it over dd's head to see how long I wanted to make the ruffle and I could barely get it on her. Anyone else think it was small? Or did I just not cut good or sewed too far into the seam allowance? I serged all the seams and the serging is bigger than 1/4 inch, but I do this on the stripwork jumper and have not had any issues. I just made the stripwork jumper last week.

I took apart one of the sides and added 2 inches of coordinating fabric to expand it. I have not done the other side yet, but I tried it on dd again and it is still tight. Hopefully when I add 2 inches to the other side it will be better. I am doing the shirt - longer bodice, with ruffle on the bottom, and the elastic ruffle straps. Next time, I'm going to try the halter top

Have fun at Disney!!

I've always found that the Simply Sweet runs a little big actually. It can be a little difficult to get on, but once I get it on my girls,(I've found that stepping into it, instead of going over their heads often works better) it has plenty of room. . Actually, I often put elastic under the arms to tighten it up a bit. Were you going with measurements or their regular size? The serger could be part of the problem, but I wonder if the pattern printed out wrong?

haven't been on in a while, really haven't been keeping up, last page I was reading was 78! It has been really busy around here.
My hospital just moved from the old building to a great big huge new one. We are so much bigger now, all private rooms, bigger ER & now we are a completely seperate pediatric ER - seperate entrances, waiting room all of it plus it is bigger than it was in the old place too. Joci had strep throat then some mysterious allergic reaction/viral rash. Evie is now offically out of pull-ups completely! Add sewing customs for Juliet's birthday trip for SWW on top of it all!
Almost finished with her new AK outfit. I even have made a couple shirts for me too.
Need opinions:I made this one and need to figure out if I put Han on the back or make him his own shirt?

The new hospital sounds wonderful!!!

I love the Princess Leia shirt!!! Is that for you? If it is, it would be cute to make your husband a Han shirt. I have a shirt that says "I <# Good Boys" and then it has a picture of Mickey Mouse on it. Brian bought himself a shirt with Mickey Mouse on it (in the same color of shirt) so, as he says, "people will know who you are talking about."

 

[teresajoy]

New to the thread and trying to get inspired to make something for are pretty princess to wear at the Star Wars Weekend. Her brother is an over the top fan and has too much to choose from. I really wanted to make a twirl skirt, has anyone here transformed boys pj bottoms into a skirt??

I have turned regular shorts into a skirt before, so I'm sure that would work ith PJ pants too.

What I did is take out the crotch seam, then cut it a bit to make it more of a straight line, then just sewed it back up. There are other ways to do it to, but that's how I did it.

 

[RubberDuckyRanch]

Yes the Leia shirt is mine. I have a different Han shirt in mind for DH for when we go.

 

[OhStuffandFluff]

I am new to this site and how completely fallen in love with everyone's beautiful creations!! You are all so very talented!! You have inspired me to pick up sewing again! I haven't sewed anything since highschool, so it will quite the experience!! My daughter is very excited for mommy to make her a dress, so hopefully it will turn out!! Thanks to all of you for bringing me back to this hobby!!

 

[Ericandjenng]

Sorry just a quick stop with no time to comment. Just wanted to say hi...so "HI!!" Been busy with several projects and also setting up a custom sewing business. Need to see if I can add the website to my siggy here. Another thing on the list. Hope everyone is doing good!

 

[teresajoy]

Sorry just a quick stop with no time to comment. Just wanted to say hi...so "HI!!" Been busy with several projects and also setting up a custom sewing business. Need to see if I can add the website to my siggy here. Another thing on the list. Hope everyone is doing good!

You can't link to your website on here, you can add your Ebay ID though.

 

[cogero]

I am in the process of re-doing my sewing area. I got rid of the old Dining room table I was using and have some Ikea Shelving to load up. May try to post a picture of the progress this weekend.

 

[teresajoy]

I am new to this site and how completely fallen in love with everyone's beautiful creations!! You are all so very talented!! You have inspired me to pick up sewing again! I haven't sewed anything since highschool, so it will quite the experience!! My daughter is very excited for mommy to make her a dress, so hopefully it will turn out!! Thanks to all of you for bringing me back to this hobby!!

I can't wait to see what you make! If you need any help, don't be afraid to ask!

 

[effervescent]

Really, the outfit wasn't bad, I just should have started earlier! Give yourself enough time (I somehow didn't factor in how much time the appliques would take! DUH! ) and you will be just fine!! I'm such a horrible procrastinator!

I am in love with all these outfits!!! I especially love the Star Wars outfit!! That fabric is WONDERFUL! Where did you find it?

Your daughter is so precious!!!!

DH and I were just talking about the outfits last night - I think the only ones that I'm going to be able to make soon are for the boys. Alison is growing like every other week so I don't want to start hers too early and have them not fit. I don't want to anticipate her sizing and have it too big either. I guess I need to get cracking on the shirts and stuff for the boys so I'll have nothing left but Alison's clothes when it gets closer.

The fabric for Star Wars outfit came from JoAnn. They have several colors of star fabric to match the planets. I had a really hard time deciding which one to use!

The bad thing about Alison - she's cute and she knows it! I had to make her some stuff since I had been making all those cute dresses for the Gives. She picked out some fruit fabric at JoAnn the other day that's really going to try my creativity again.

Can I brag a little bit? I mentioned the other day that we are saving money for my SIL, Barbara, to stay at the Poly in May. Well, Arminda and Lydia decided that they would donate half their lemonade stand money for Barbara. So far, they have made over $7 for her.

They are buying the lemonade themselves, so the other half of the money mostly goes for supplies.

That is so awesome!

All in all it was a great trip! I'm hoping to get over to Disneyland in September/October for one last family of 3 trip before the baby and then hopefully head back to WDW in May with the new little one and our neighbors who have never been!! I would get to make customs for 2 little girls, a little boy, and the baby. Is it crazy that it is still only a possibility and I'm already planning what I'll make!! HA! We'll see how it goes!

I loved all of your pictures! We're doing breakfast at 1900PF this year for the first time. Alison loves Mary Poppins so we're pretty excited about it.

Okay, here is my second boutique dress. I've never made anything like this before!!! I didn't have a pattern, but I think it turned out okay.

Cute! I love that fabric.

Questions:

How many inches do you normally make the ruffles for the bottom of a dress?

I have the fabric and ribbon to make a Rapunzel dress. I'm just having trouble trying to come up with a way to thread the ribbon on the front. I thought of using pieces of hair elastic, but that might be too thick and bulky on the dress. I'd prefer to thread it through something rather than stitching it on. Any ideas?


Lots of beautiful things posted in the last day or two.

I usually cut my ruffle strip about 4.5" and then fold it over, so my ruffle ends up being about 2". Baby Girl is so petite that big ruffles overwhelm her. The Hello Kitty dress I posted earlier had the 4.5" ruffle at the bottom.

No idea on Rapunzel - I'm still working that out myself since Alison requested it for BBB.

I finally have something to post!! We are going to the beach for Memorial Day weekend plus a few bonus days, so I made the kids some patriotic wear! My 17 yo nephew asked me what I was making and when I told him M and M shirts he said he wanted one too!!! lol!!! This was my first time making raggie flip flops (love the old navy buck sale!).

M and M fabric made into shorts for the 3 kids with applique shirts

And Audrey Ruffle skirts for the girls with raggie flip flops to match!

Cute! I love the Audreys!

Our next day at Epcot...These outfits were the ones we got the most compliments all week. The CMs at test track were going crazy over them. We even got a "free ride" because the CM incharged loved them so much

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of them standing.....all the good shots are on my photopass!

Love those! I was thinking about doing a Test Track shirt for my 5yo since that is one of his favorite rides.

Enjoying our last FULL day at the beach. Strange, everyone on here is planning to go to the beach when we are leaving! (we hate crowds~)

I still don't have my voice back fully, of course, the kids have been loving THAT!


I see so many beautiful creations on here. I only get to get on the net for a few minutes at a time, between getting myself, three kids and a husband ready to go, doesn't leave much time. I will claim too much to quote...and probably won't be able to catch up when I get home either, so won't even pretend to promise.

So far, we have managed to do almost all the touristy things, except eat at Paula Deen's restaurant. Since one of hers is the place where we used to eat every trip, it shouldn't be too hard to convince hubby we need to go there!

And, once again, the kids have really enjoyed all the educational things we have managed to work in.

And I have had my mind spinning on ideas for more Disney dresses. (Imagine THAT!), and saw a Carl C Ruffle bag knock off at a trendy beach store. I snapped a picture with my phone before the owner yelled that it was a 'copyrighted' design that was just from this one designer and I had to purchase it to take a picture... Now, I have to tell you...it was not that good of a knock off...and I told him I had that same pattern and was just looking at the fabric choices...

Little ones are starting to stir (actually starting to fight, it just sounded better saying they were stirring) so it is time to get them dressed and headed for breakfast.

Hope everyone in the path of these storms are staying safe, and that the storms stay away from me as we start back home tomorrow afternoon.


Nini

Ooooh were you at Tybee? We should have met up somewhere! My kids were wanting to go to the beach yesterday but it was too hot for me so we went to the pool instead lol.