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

[micki1881]

Hello everyone newbie here. Everyones projects are sooo cute. I have a question what embroidery software do you use. I have a brother innovis 900D.
Thank you Melissa

 

[SallyfromDE]

Hello everyone newbie here. Everyones projects are sooo cute. I have a question what embroidery software do you use. I have a brother innovis 900D.
Thank you Melissa

I have a Brother 780D. You'll find quite a few people have the 770 version.

 

[mommymack]

Hello everyone newbie here. Everyones projects are sooo cute. I have a question what embroidery software do you use. I have a brother innovis 900D.
Thank you Melissa

I haven't posted any of my embroidery here yet, but I use Embird. It is easy to buy the base software and then expand into things like digitizing and lettering if you need it.

 

[effervescent]

Wanted to post a quick picture on my way out to a Memorial Day party. Since my DD knows that rock and rollers are going to be there ~ (Always have live bands at my friends house) she decided she didnt want r/w/b she had to have a new rocker outfit. So last night and this AM I was trying to get together this Emma swing top and bow. Lets just say the top looks like no other one. I couldnt figure out the top for the life of me so I just rigged it together and then put on ric rac to cover the big mistakes. the buttons on the back are cute pirate heads.
First is my favorite...love her rock and roll attitude.

Back kinda dont show it open

Great pics! The shirt looks awesome, you can't tell you had any issues at all with it.

 

[NiniMorris]

OK...so I am semi on line again! (I am using the old computer down in the studio who has been reduced in life as a storage unit for all my embroidery designs...or at least half of them!) It is extremly slow and doesn't really like the internet, so I didn't dare try to quote anything! LOL

I love all the beautiful stuff I saw on here while I was on vacation. I lurked, and even tried to respond once, but the hotel internet cut me off before it actually posted!

I have a quick question for the embroiderers out there. On one forum, they (professional embroiderers) talked about using Heat N Bond light on all their appliques. They iron it on to the back of their fabrics used int he applique and then hit it with the iron after they are finished. Supposed to keep it from looking yucky after washing. Has anyone tried that on a t shirt? I don't know why I haven't thought of this sooner...I really don't like the way things come out of the dryer. I know a quick iron will make it look right...but I would love to not have to iron at all (lazy here!)


Nini

 

[squirrel]

I have a quick question for the embroiderers out there. On one forum, they (professional embroiderers) talked about using Heat N Bond light on all their appliques. They iron it on to the back of their fabrics used int he applique and then hit it with the iron after they are finished. Supposed to keep it from looking yucky after washing. Has anyone tried that on a t shirt? I don't know why I haven't thought of this sooner...I really don't like the way things come out of the dryer. I know a quick iron will make it look right...but I would love to not have to iron at all (lazy here!)


Nini

That's what I used when I put Stitch on a shirt for my niece. I haven't seen it on her since I made it. I know my sister doesn't iron-she gave me hers!

I didn't even use a ball point needle when I did it, as some how I missed that or I didn't have time to get one. I think my niece was sleeping over when I appliqued it to the shirt.

Called her and she said it looks fine to her.

 

[jenshell75]

G'day Disboutiquers,

Well it's only 188 days now to we make that long flight to Orlando. YAYYYYY soooo excited.

However that means it's time I got serious about sewing some clothes for my kids. I am new at sewing and have really only been making pillowcase style dresses. However I just purchased nearly all of Carla C's patterns at YCMT. So I will be sewing over the next few days and nights. However I really want a pattern for a 3 or 4 tier ruffle skirt and dress. Can anyone help me with an easy to read pattern???? I have purchased some cute but busy fabric so I think it would only suit a ruffle style. Any help would be appreciated.



jenshell

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

I made my DD a Memorial Day/4th of July/Labor Day ruffle bubble. I made my boys shirts too but don't have a pic of them yet. Next up for me is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I have the fabric and design I want to use. I just have to find some free time to get started on it

 

[WyomingMomof6]

G'day Disboutiquers,

Well it's only 188 days now to we make that long flight to Orlando. YAYYYYY soooo excited.

However that means it's time I got serious about sewing some clothes for my kids. I am new at sewing and have really only been making pillowcase style dresses. However I just purchased nearly all of Carla C's patterns at YCMT. So I will be sewing over the next few days and nights. However I really want a pattern for a 3 or 4 tier ruffle skirt and dress. Can anyone help me with an easy to read pattern???? I have purchased some cute but busy fabric so I think it would only suit a ruffle style. Any help would be appreciated.



jenshell

Do you have Carla C's perfectly preppy skirt pattern? The gathered skirt pattern should work. I have only made the flouncy skirt which is super easy but the gathered skirt pattern is on my to-do list.

 

[teresajoy]

It's been a long, long time since I've visited this thread that I am not even sure anyone remembers me anymore. My kids are getting older and pretty much past the custom age, but I am adapting. We are planning a grand gathering right after Thanksgiving and I am wanting to make a few things.

And my very first custom...

Sorry this is such a long post. I am just excited to be back.

Welcome back!!!! Of course I remember you! Although, I was hoping you'd post the picture of Turtle at your counter again!

I made my DD a Memorial Day/4th of July/Labor Day ruffle bubble. I made my boys shirts too but don't have a pic of them yet. Next up for me is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I have the fabric and design I want to use. I just have to find some free time to get started on it

SOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

1. Don't ever apologize for too many pictures, but I love to drool over all of your creations!
2. I admire you for getting so much done!! I'm really terribly slow at creating anything, probably because my hands are full but mostly because I'm easily distracted

I made my DD a Memorial Day/4th of July/Labor Day ruffle bubble. I made my boys shirts too but don't have a pic of them yet. Next up for me is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I have the fabric and design I want to use. I just have to find some free time to get started on it

OMG!! What a cute pie!! I love your ruffle bubble too, I was debating on purchasing this pattern for my Annabella. Does your baby seem to mind the tie in the back? That was my hesitation, that she'd be un-tieing herself and going topless I saw that embroidery design on Planet Applique too, and loved it!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I FINALLY have something to share after lurking for several weeks- WOO HOO!

First up is a quilt I made on behalf of Tyler's Kindergarten class for their teacher as a baby shower craft/gift. The kids had a baby book shower for their teacher and colored the quilt blocks as the craft, and then I took them home and quickly pieced them together with some other fabrics. I only had a week to work on it, I'm still in shock I got it done in time...

Sorry for all the pictures, but I wanted to show the process a little...

the blocks the kids made (thank you Nini for the fabric marker suggestion, they worked GREAT!)

The quilt completed

Tyler pointing out the "hidden butterflies" I stitched on the non-colored blocks (this is the back of the quilt)

And Tyler and his teacher, I think she liked it. She told me she's quitting to stay home with the baby, so I think this class was a bit more special than others being this is the last class for her for a while...

And my other task at hand completed in the wee hours of last night into this morning...

Ryan's bowling shirt (it's missing the bottom button, because he wanted to try it on before I got done sewing the last button on)

The back view with Heather's awesome McQueen design!!

I've just gotta say although it's been said several times before...Carla C is an amazing pattern writer! The first time I used this pattern, I didn't really read directions, and just sort of followed pictures. That was dumb and I made several mistakes and wasted fabric and time, lesson learned. I took my time with this shirt, read every single word of her directions (some more than once) and I'm so happy with how this shirt came out. I think there isn't a single thing on it that I would change. I'm extremely critical of my work, so that's saying a lot! I think Great Grandma woulda been proud of this one too. I wish I still had her here to sew with me.

Oh well, time for bed! Not staying up till 2 am today folks!

 

[cogero]

I FINALLY have something to share after lurking for several weeks- WOO HOO!

First up is a quilt I made on behalf of Tyler's Kindergarten class for their teacher as a baby shower craft/gift. The kids had a baby book shower for their teacher and colored the quilt blocks as the craft, and then I took them home and quickly pieced them together with some other fabrics. I only had a week to work on it, I'm still in shock I got it done in time...

Sorry for all the pictures, but I wanted to show the process a little...

the blocks the kids made (thank you Nini for the fabric marker suggestion, they worked GREAT!)

The quilt completed

Tyler pointing out the "hidden butterflies" I stitched on the non-colored blocks (this is the back of the quilt)

And Tyler and his teacher, I think she liked it. She told me she's quitting to stay home with the baby, so I think this class was a bit more special than others being this is the last class for her for a while...

And my other task at hand completed in the wee hours of last night into this morning...

Ryan's bowling shirt

The back view with Heather's awesome McQueen design!!

I've just gotta say although it's been said several times before...Carla C is an amazing pattern writer! The first time I used this pattern, I didn't really read directions, and just sort of followed pictures. That was dumb and I made several mistakes and wasted fabric and time, lesson learned. I took my time with this shirt, read every single word of her directions (some more than once) and I'm so happy with how this shirt came out. I think there isn't a single thing on it that I would change. I'm extremely critical of my work, so that's saying a lot! I think Great Grandma woulda been proud of this one too. I wish I still had her here to sew with me.

Oh well, time for bed! Not staying up till 2 am today folks!

I love the quilt and I adore that bowling shirt. Great job. Definately casing that one.

 

[GlassSlippers]

So, I've already realized that the Simplicity instructions for attaching sleeves to a blouse are insane and I know how to do it properly instead. The placket instructions are OK and since I don't know an alternate method I'll go ahead and use them. They more or less make sense. The collar instructions, however, seem absurd, but I have no idea how to do this more easily. What do y'all do with collars? This is just a basic little blouse similar to a bowling or Hawaiian shirt. I have to do two of these things so DD19 and I will match at Hollywood Studios in *Eighteen Days*!!! Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks loads!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[NiniMorris]

While at Disney lst year, DS9 decided he wanted his room redecorated based on the pizzafari restaurant at Animal Kingdom. I think I started working on a quilt for him in either December or January. I haven't been in too big of a hurry on it, and as other projects come along, it will be pushed back in line a few days or weeks.

He wants the color scheme of orange and blue, with lots and lots of animals, with the zebra being his favorite. I had searched for weeks for some sort of bedding to go with his theeme, and finally decided on a quilt ...since he is the only family memeber that I haven't made one for yet.

All was going pretty smoothly...until hubby decided to surprise him with a new bunk bed...it will be delivered tomorrow!!! Somehow, within the next 24 hours, I have to finish one quilt, start a second one, paint a room, make window treatments...yup...SO not happening!

So I am making some modifications to the quilt idea. I was appliqueing a total of 25 blocks with Heather Sue's animals to make up his quilt...now I am using only 15 with wide sashings of blue and orange to make up the right size. As soon as Joann's opens, I am off to get the orange and blue fabric (along with some zebra) and attempt to get it finished tonight. The long arm is nicely oiled and ready to go...

...so while everyone is enjoying thier Memorial Day vacation....I will be slaving away to make my little boy happy! Oh the things we do for our kids!


Nini

 

[cogero]

oh Nini I bet it will be gorgeous. Can't wait to see a picture.

It is storming here right now. We skipped Spring and went to summer. It went from th 40s -50s and rain to 80-85 and now I have a bit of a cold. UGH.

Today DD and I are going thru fabric and coordinating fabrics and putting it in large ziplocs so I can start doing outfits for our trip in August.

She has also said she will re-wear some for December if I can do some new shirts and a new Christmas themed skirt so I need to think about that also.

I also had an idea for a small quilt for her Birthday so I need to play that in my head a bit since I have never really done a quilt.

I haven't been near my sewing machine in a week but I need to finish organizing since I started moving things around in the basement. I should spend some time down there especially since it is nice and cool down there.

Oh and I found a sweet deal for a used Brother Duetta on Ebay and it arrives this week. I can't believe the deal I got and that DH said to go ahead and get it.

 

[DMGeurts]

We survived our first family trip to Europe! And it was a lot of fun! I am slowly trying to catch up on the thread. I must say, now that we are back - I have a HUGE, HUGE itch to get back to WDW... LOL Hopefully soon I can talk dh into it. I'll post a few pictures when I have time. I just wanted to say hi!

I really want to make a Rapunzel dress as well!! I hope Carla does a tutorial real soon!!!

Teresa - how wonderful of your girls! That is just so caring and kind - I'd be proud too!!

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!

I love this! I just love the Audrey ruffle skirt - so this is just adorable!

Well we returned from our trip on Saturday. I saw a handful of kids in customs, a few that I recognized from etsy. I finally have some pictures to share. Be warned, picture overload ahead!!!!

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

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 these! The test track outfits are just so unique - great job!

Speaking of things only fellow Disboutiquers can understand, I think those of you who use your dining room table to sew on will understand what sort of terror this phrase (spoken by my husband to our daughters) struck in my heart yesterday:

"Clear the table for dinner."




I was right in the middle of two sewing projects too!

We ate outside on the picnic table instead.

Oh yes... I hear that all too much. HOpefully, someday, my sewing room will be done...

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!!

Welcome - I can't wait to see what you create!

And to whoever did that beautiful heirloom dress with the smocking... Simply lovely!

As for the rest of you... TMTQ - it's all fabulous. HOpefully I'll get to a couple more pages this afternoon.

I woke in The Netherlands yesterday with a major chest cold... I can barely talk today. I don't feel horrible - just can't speak... so dh is making me rest all day.

D~

 

[dianemom2]

oh Nini I bet it will be gorgeous. Can't wait to see a picture.

It is storming here right now. We skipped Spring and went to summer. It went from th 40s -50s and rain to 80-85 and now I have a bit of a cold. UGH.

Today DD and I are going thru fabric and coordinating fabrics and putting it in large ziplocs so I can start doing outfits for our trip in August.

She has also said she will re-wear some for December if I can do some new shirts and a new Christmas themed skirt so I need to think about that also.

I also had an idea for a small quilt for her Birthday so I need to play that in my head a bit since I have never really done a quilt.

I haven't been near my sewing machine in a week but I need to finish organizing since I started moving things around in the basement. I should spend some time down there especially since it is nice and cool down there.

Oh and I found a sweet deal for a used Brother Duetta on Ebay and it arrives this week. I can't believe the deal I got and that DH said to go ahead and get it.

I think you are going to love the Duetta! It is very similar to my Babylock but it is a couple of models newer/nicer. Lucky you! Enjoy it!

 

[effervescent]

G'day Disboutiquers,

Well it's only 188 days now to we make that long flight to Orlando. YAYYYYY soooo excited.

However that means it's time I got serious about sewing some clothes for my kids. I am new at sewing and have really only been making pillowcase style dresses. However I just purchased nearly all of Carla C's patterns at YCMT. So I will be sewing over the next few days and nights. However I really want a pattern for a 3 or 4 tier ruffle skirt and dress. Can anyone help me with an easy to read pattern???? I have purchased some cute but busy fabric so I think it would only suit a ruffle style. Any help would be appreciated.



jenshell

CarlaC's Portrait Peasant has a rhumba dress option, not sure if that's close enough to what you're looking for.

I made my DD a Memorial Day/4th of July/Labor Day ruffle bubble. I made my boys shirts too but don't have a pic of them yet. Next up for me is a Vida for Animal Kingdom. I have the fabric and design I want to use. I just have to find some free time to get started on it

Adorable!

The quilt is gorgeous! I love McQueen too, I might have to case that. My little guy would go nuts over it.

We survived our first family trip to Europe! And it was a lot of fun!

I woke in The Netherlands yesterday with a major chest cold... I can barely talk today. I don't feel horrible - just can't speak... so dh is making me rest all day.

D~

I'm glad you had a good time, but sorry you ended up sick. I can't wait to see pics!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I FINALLY have something to share after lurking for several weeks- WOO HOO!

First up is a quilt I made on behalf of Tyler's Kindergarten class for their teacher as a baby shower craft/gift. The kids had a baby book shower for their teacher and colored the quilt blocks as the craft, and then I took them home and quickly pieced them together with some other fabrics. I only had a week to work on it, I'm still in shock I got it done in time...

Sorry for all the pictures, but I wanted to show the process a little...

the blocks the kids made (thank you Nini for the fabric marker suggestion, they worked GREAT!)

The quilt completed

Tyler pointing out the "hidden butterflies" I stitched on the non-colored blocks (this is the back of the quilt)

And Tyler and his teacher, I think she liked it. She told me she's quitting to stay home with the baby, so I think this class was a bit more special than others being this is the last class for her for a while...

And my other task at hand completed in the wee hours of last night into this morning...

Ryan's bowling shirt (it's missing the bottom button, because he wanted to try it on before I got done sewing the last button on)

The back view with Heather's awesome McQueen design!!

I've just gotta say although it's been said several times before...Carla C is an amazing pattern writer! The first time I used this pattern, I didn't really read directions, and just sort of followed pictures. That was dumb and I made several mistakes and wasted fabric and time, lesson learned. I took my time with this shirt, read every single word of her directions (some more than once) and I'm so happy with how this shirt came out. I think there isn't a single thing on it that I would change. I'm extremely critical of my work, so that's saying a lot! I think Great Grandma woulda been proud of this one too. I wish I still had her here to sew with me.

Oh well, time for bed! Not staying up till 2 am today folks!

I am sure the teacher is going to treasure that lovely quilt for a life time. You are so kind to do something so personal for her.

I have made every mistake possible with the bowling shirt and feel your frustration, but when I slowed down and got it right the shirts are great. I love the design of this one with the Lightening on it. It came out perfect.