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

[jenshell75]

I just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone that replied with a little hint or tip. It's 1.15am here and I am just about to go to bed so I can make a fresh start with my machine in the morning.

Blyssfull, thanks so much I will try again with the bobbin. I can't honestly remember if I have tried turning it over I just thought I did it the same every time but who know's this may be the trick. Thanks

My machine was doing this as well. I have a brother cs6000i and I did all the research like you on what was wrong, read my manual, messed with my tension.... After watching a couple of videos on youtube I realized I had been inserting my bobbin wrong all that time. Hope this helps.

Meshell, I will give the bobbin thing a shot. I live down under so it's very possible that my bobbin is upside down. lolllll

It looks like what my machine does when the bobbin is inserted upside down....try flipping your bobbin over and putting it back in

DMGeurts, Thanks for the info about the thread, actually I was thinking that it did look a little bumpy you maybe correct. I don't think it is the best quality thread. Off to the shops to get some new thread if the bobbin trick does not work.

I hate to say this.... but the only time my machine does this is when I am using Walmart Coates & Clark thread. I can purchase the same brand at JoAnn's and have no issues at all, but if I buy it at Walmart, all I have is problem after problem. And it looks just like your picture.

So, my suggestion, since you've tried everything you can try - is try a different brand of thread - if it stitches out nice - it might be the brand your machine doesn't like.


Dianemom, I gave my machine a good clean and oil but I didn't remove the needle plate, so I will give that a shot too. It's got to be something simple!! My machine is old but has always been kind to me but I could toss it in the bin at the moment. And to top it all off I need to have the dress finnished by Saturday for my DD to wear to a birthday party.

It definitely looks like a tension issue. Have you looked to see if you have some threads or fluff stuck under the needle plate or down near the bobbin? That can mess things up. That would be my only other suggestion since you've tried almost everything else that I would have suggested.

Thanks again your kindness is appreciated.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi y'all, I'm so sorry that I've done a lousy job keeping up with the thead- I can't watch this, work full time and sew at the minute Anyway, Hi! To the newbies- love your stuff and I love all the great baby stuff, too

Here's what I did this week- outfit #2 for our Nov. trip- this one's for DHS

I got inspired by the original steam boat willie Feliz (I think it's aimeeg?) and also from LisaZoe's bambi and minnie vida with the ruffles all the way around.

You can't tell in the pic, but all the fabrics have a subtle metallic sheen in them, so it catches the light nice- I think we're going to need to put a foundation garment under though, it's so heavy it kind of flattens on the sides...hmmm...

Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love the fabrics (I even have one of them!).

So here is my CASE from Aimeeg. We are going to wear this one of our DHS days. I also made DH the same shirt and am thinking of making Steamboat Minnie on my shirt.

I wish I had something nicer to hang it on as it looks droopy in the picture

Here is what the boys will be wearing:

I am also hoping to finish most of my shirts this weekend so I will have more pics to share.

Fabulous as well! And I adore that the boys' t's match!

That is amazing!
I love these shirts!! You all are really making me wish I had an embroidery machine...or at least one that made this easier! lol

Here is another dress I made DD. The back wasn't fastened, so it is draping a bit. It has small solid white "pearl" buttons on the back.

Adorable! It looks absolutely perfect.

School is finally out here and I hope to post more than lurk now! Soooooo many beautiful creations! Our trip is in 135 days and I need to start sewing! But my girls (will be 8 and 10) are being wishy washy about wearing customs to Disney they have agreed to store bought shirts with hand appliqué but absolutely no dresses they say a Vida as a top only might be OK but NO ruffles. the 8 year old has agreed to one twirl skirt to wear on her birthday. I guess it is better than nothing, but I am still sad! Two questions:

Has anyone seen girls tank tops that are NOT ribbed? Sizes 10 and 12.

I have any idea for a shirt for the 10 year old- I would like to have it say "Faith, hope and pixie dust" but I do not have an embroidery machine. Can you request designs from sellers on the auction sites? Do I look for someone who does there own digitizing? (didn't see anything like this when I looked, but I could have missed a listing)

I was going to mention Kmart as well for the tank tops but also JCPenney's has them (just not in my dd's size!!! -- our store had tons of medium and large but so very few small). Penney's has them on sale as well. Target carries the spaghetti strap camoiselle tops in plain colors if you are interested in those.

Hello Hello,

Well for the last 2 days I have been at constant war with my sewing machine. I have been sewing away with out a problem and then as I go to sew the skirt for my simply sweet dress my machine decided to play up.

The top stitch is fine but underneath it is all loopy. I have replaced the needle, tried new bobbins, played with the tensions re wound the bobbin again. Re thread the machine about 1000 times and I am still having issues.

I have attached a few photos of my issue and hope someone here can help me. I have googled every trouble shooting page. I am about to cry. or smash my machine.

I would appreciate any help or ideas on how to fix this issue.

jen

You must take the needleplate thingy off and clean, clean, clean and then clean some more. I had to clean mine three times at one point to fix my loopy lower threads. I just kept missing a really tiny thread.

I have a question for everyone.

What kind of table do you have your machines on.

I had a dining room table but it kept opening where the leaf goes so I got rid of it.

I have a folding table and am wondering if that is sturdy enough or if a desk would be better.

I do have a desk I am sort of not using that I could move though it is my daughters art Station and has my cricut on it. LOL

I want the table to hold my sewing machine and embroidery machine full time.

I have my serger and heatpress on my shelving units but will be moving my heat press to an old endtable that is collecting junk in my basement.

My machine and serger are on a sewing /desk table thing I ordered on line from Joanne's. It has a huge table that flips out on the back, but I don't have room to use that My embroidery machine is on a counter that dh installed for me to fold clothes on -- little did he know the laundry room would become inundated with sewing equipment.



And I forgot who got the great deal on fabrics at Hancock's, but ours had no cotton's on sale -- just the regular ones at 40% off. I did get some soccer print flannel at Wally's for $1 yd though (future easy fit pj bottoms for ds).

 

[JMD1979]

WOW!! I am in such awe! I just got through reading all 106 pages of this thread! (it took me 2 days) Obviously there is just TMTQ. (I think I got that right. You all are just amazing!! I am a long time lurker on the Dis and my family has just recently been bitten by the Disney bug! For now we are only swinging it once a year (for the past 3 years) but I long for the day we can go twice a year! I have made a few posts and even one here in the disboutiquers section. Unfortunately sewing didn't really click for me until after our last trip. Which was in march so I have a loooong time to wait until our next trip. I can't wait though cause I will be a sewing fool as it draws near! Anyway I thought I would share some pictures of some of the recent items I have made. Sadly they are not all Disney.

The blurry spot on the last 3 pics is where my water mark was. I was unsure if it was against dis rules to have it on there so I just blurred it out.

This is a pic from our last vacation right before our breakfast at the castle. Making these dresses is when the whole sewing thing really clicked in my head and became more enjoyable than a headache! I used this tutorial http://makeit-loveit.com/2010/10/cinderella-dress-halloween-costume.html and it was fabulous!

Dresses I made for my cousins girls for their upcoming Disney World Trip

Just some fun non Disney sets

Thanks so much for looking and for being such an inspiration! I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time here!

Jeana

 

[ivey_family]

Hello Hello,
I have attached a few photos of my issue and hope someone here can help me. I have googled every trouble shooting page. I am about to cry. or smash my machine.

I would appreciate any help or ideas on how to fix this issue.

jen

As others have said, be sure to take the needle plate off and clean under there. The casing that the bobbin SITS inside will also most likely come out. (Be sure to note how it goes in for reassembly!)

On the casing, look for a thin piece of metal that is screwed on. It helps with tension. Use a gentle toothbrush (or little brush with your machine accessories if you have one) to sweep behind that piece. Don't pull on it! Sometimes a thread can get caught in there and wreak havoc with stitching. Ask me how I know!

Hope you get it sorted out soon!
Regards,
C.

 

[DMGeurts]

WOW!! I am in such awe! I just got through reading all 106 pages of this thread! (it took me 2 days) Obviously there is just TMTQ. (I think I got that right. You all are just amazing!! I am a long time lurker on the Dis and my family has just recently been bitten by the Disney bug! For now we are only swinging it once a year (for the past 3 years) but I long for the day we can go twice a year! I have made a few posts and even one here in the disboutiquers section. Unfortunately sewing didn't really click for me until after our last trip. Which was in march so I have a loooong time to wait until our next trip. I can't wait though cause I will be a sewing fool as it draws near! Anyway I thought I would share some pictures of some of the recent items I have made. Sadly they are not all Disney.

The blurry spot on the last 3 pics is where my water mark was. I was unsure if it was against dis rules to have it on there so I just blurred it out.

This is a pic from our last vacation right before our breakfast at the castle. Making these dresses is when the whole sewing thing really clicked in my head and became more enjoyable than a headache! I used this tutorial http://makeit-loveit.com/2010/10/cinderella-dress-halloween-costume.html and it was fabulous!

Dresses I made for my cousins girls for their upcoming Disney World Trip

Just some fun non Disney sets

Thanks so much for looking and for being such an inspiration! I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time here!

Jeana

I love it all... and your pictures are gorgeous! Great job.

I took a break from dolly sewing today, and I made the curtain for my sewing room... I love how it turned out, but I am a little disappointed that the diamonds on the top are lopsided - I was very careful when I was cutting and very careful when I was sewing - I am not sure what happened... but it doesn't look as horrible in real life - I promise.

Close-up:

And a refresher - the walls of my sewing room:

D~

 

[JMD1979]

Thank you so much!
OMGosh! I LOVE your curtain! It is fabulous. Love that fabric! You did a great job!

I love it all... and your pictures are gorgeous! Great job.

I took a break from dolly sewing today, and I made the curtain for my sewing room... I love how it turned out, but I am a little disappointed that the diamonds on the top are lopsided - I was very careful when I was cutting and very careful when I was sewing - I am not sure what happened... but it doesn't look as horrible in real life - I promise.

Close-up:

And a refresher - the walls of my sewing room:

D~

 

[tinkerszs]

I am posting here because I need some help. I want to make matching shirts for my family for the 6 days we are there. I have a sewing machine but have no idea how to really use it. I can't spend tons of money making these shirts. In your opinion, what is the best, most cost effective, and easiest way to make shirts? TIA!

 

[Meshell2002]

I am posting here because I need some help. I want to make matching shirts for my family for the 6 days we are there. I have a sewing machine but have no idea how to really use it. I can't spend tons of money making these shirts. In your opinion, what is the best, most cost effective, and easiest way to make shirts? TIA!

You could use you machine to applique some blank shirts....look at the OP and look for Heathersues tutorial on machine applique

 

[Fruto76]

WOW!! I am in such awe! I just got through reading all 106 pages of this thread! (it took me 2 days) Obviously there is just TMTQ. (I think I got that right. You all are just amazing!! I am a long time lurker on the Dis and my family has just recently been bitten by the Disney bug! For now we are only swinging it once a year (for the past 3 years) but I long for the day we can go twice a year! I have made a few posts and even one here in the disboutiquers section. Unfortunately sewing didn't really click for me until after our last trip. Which was in march so I have a loooong time to wait until our next trip. I can't wait though cause I will be a sewing fool as it draws near! Anyway I thought I would share some pictures of some of the recent items I have made. Sadly they are not all Disney.

The blurry spot on the last 3 pics is where my water mark was. I was unsure if it was against dis rules to have it on there so I just blurred it out.

This is a pic from our last vacation right before our breakfast at the castle. Making these dresses is when the whole sewing thing really clicked in my head and became more enjoyable than a headache! I used this tutorial http://makeit-loveit.com/2010/10/cinderella-dress-halloween-costume.html and it was fabulous!

Dresses I made for my cousins girls for their upcoming Disney World Trip

Just some fun non Disney sets

Thanks so much for looking and for being such an inspiration! I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time here!

Jeana

Everything is gorgeous, including your models . You did a really nice job on the clothes.

I love it all... and your pictures are gorgeous! Great job.

I took a break from dolly sewing today, and I made the curtain for my sewing room... I love how it turned out, but I am a little disappointed that the diamonds on the top are lopsided - I was very careful when I was cutting and very careful when I was sewing - I am not sure what happened... but it doesn't look as horrible in real life - I promise.

Close-up:

And a refresher - the walls of my sewing room:

D~

I just love the colors you chose! The curtains are great and I had to look for a few mins to see what you were talking about being lopsided. It's hardly noticeable because the rest of the curtain is beautiful.

 

[belle41379]

This is a pic from our last vacation right before our breakfast at the castle. Making these dresses is when the whole sewing thing really clicked in my head and became more enjoyable than a headache! I used this tutorial http://makeit-loveit.com/2010/10/cinderella-dress-halloween-costume.html and it was fabulous!

Dresses I made for my cousins girls for their upcoming Disney World Trip

Just some fun non Disney sets

Jeana

Welcome!! There are several of us that are new. Can't wait to see more of your stuff.

Close-up:

D~

It looks fantastic! Love the colors/patterns.

 

[mphalens]

I did it! I did it! I made a pair of Easy Fits!!!!

Of course, after I cut them out (using "practice material we dug out of the depths of my mom's sewing closet ... once upon a time this material was bought to make AG Kirsten some clothes ) I realized I hadn't cut them from my pattern piece, but from the taped together pieces you use to MAKE the pattern ... so they're a little short ... but not bad overall.

I used these as my "practice EVERYTHING" pair ... so I tried my hand at "hand applique" as well ... and I "decoupaged" the patches on with zig zag stitches, so the edges should fray nicely!

He's quite proud of his new pants, can you tell?

Rear shot

Front patch

Rear "pocket" (it's sewn closed)

An action shot!

 

[mphalens]

WOW!! I am in such awe! I just got through reading all 106 pages of this thread! (it took me 2 days) Obviously there is just TMTQ. (I think I got that right. You all are just amazing!! I am a long time lurker on the Dis and my family has just recently been bitten by the Disney bug! For now we are only swinging it once a year (for the past 3 years) but I long for the day we can go twice a year! I have made a few posts and even one here in the disboutiquers section. Unfortunately sewing didn't really click for me until after our last trip. Which was in march so I have a loooong time to wait until our next trip. I can't wait though cause I will be a sewing fool as it draws near! Anyway I thought I would share some pictures of some of the recent items I have made. Sadly they are not all Disney.

The blurry spot on the last 3 pics is where my water mark was. I was unsure if it was against dis rules to have it on there so I just blurred it out.

This is a pic from our last vacation right before our breakfast at the castle. Making these dresses is when the whole sewing thing really clicked in my head and became more enjoyable than a headache! I used this tutorial http://makeit-loveit.com/2010/10/cinderella-dress-halloween-costume.html and it was fabulous!

Dresses I made for my cousins girls for their upcoming Disney World Trip

Just some fun non Disney sets

Thanks so much for looking and for being such an inspiration! I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time here!

Jeana

Wow!!!! How fabulous are your outfits??? And you say you made these just after sewing finally "clicked" for you? They all look amazing!!!! And your photographs are fantastic too (cute models! ) - I'm guessing since you have a watermark you are also a photographer?

I took a break from dolly sewing today, and I made the curtain for my sewing room... I love how it turned out, but I am a little disappointed that the diamonds on the top are lopsided - I was very careful when I was cutting and very careful when I was sewing - I am not sure what happened... but it doesn't look as horrible in real life - I promise.

Close-up:

And a refresher - the walls of my sewing room:

D~

LOVE it!!! How awesome is your sewing room going to look?!?!?

 

[aboveH20]

Ladies and Gents, for your amusement, the much anticipated photos of my sewing quadrant in the basement. Tomorrow will be two years in this house. When we moved in, the first year was Year of the Furniture, the second year was Year of the Lawn (looks like that will be a multi-year project) and the third year was going to be the Year of the Finished Basement. As we thought more about that, we decided what we really needed was the basement for storage, not living, so I've been gradually "making do" with my quadrant. It's not pretty, but it's mine

Welcome

To your left

Straight ahead (I Frankensteined a computer so I could "see" CarlaC patterns which I have, but am hesitant to use it because I have soooo many extension cords.)

To the right

As you can see, I have all the hot water I need -- only have to go upstairs to get it

My sewing machine (which is one hissy fit away from being replaced), serger, and all that's currently left of my embroidery machine

Base model Cricut and my collection of serger trims (gotta go to Walmart and get one of those big barrels of pretzels to continue my collection )

I have three of these plastic drawers things under the table -- very handy

My husband made the twin bookcases. This is my inspiration . . .

Sandwiched between them is an old dresser -- each drawer has different fabrics (categories are probably invisible to the naked eye, but I know!)

The view out my window -- no lake -- but occasionally deer

There it is. My very functional (with the possible exception of electrical issues) sewing quadrant.

I don't know why some of the photos are so big. I tried resizing them, but sometimes photobucket has its own ideas.

 

[WDWAtLast]

I feel your pain about the kids growing out of dresses/skirts and customs. My girls are nearly 11 and 12. They've refused to wear any of the Disney stuff for at least 2 years now! Makes me want to cry!

I bought some very cute non-ribbed tank tops at K-mart a few weeks ago. They had a key-hole cut out on the back. I think I still have a picture of the shirt I made for my younger dd. They had them in lots of colors. I bought black, white, purple and turquoise.

I was going to mention Kmart as well for the tank tops but also JCPenney's has them (just not in my dd's size!!! -- our store had tons of medium and large but so very few small). Penney's has them on sale as well. Target carries the spaghetti strap camoiselle tops in plain colors if you are interested in those.

Thank you both - the Kmart tanks would be perfect, but there are no longer any Kmarts in Houston I will check Penney's next week. I would rather not get the spaghetti straps if I can help it, but if that is all I can find, I guess I will make do!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I did on Monday...but not today. I was too upset with them today!

I understand the concept of a loss-leader. And I get that they don't want to go broke...however, this particular Joann's does this to me all the time. If I ask for a rain check on a regular item that they admit they did not get in stock in time for a sale, they tell me they can't do it. If it is something I really want, I usually go in right after they open on the first day of a sale...and they still won't have it in stock until after the sale is over...then it miraculously appears... I'm feeling a strongly worded letter to the corporate office coming on...


Nini

Nini, go for it!! I hate JoAnnes. Part if what drives me crazy is that they don't keep the fabric "collections' together. They mix up the licensed with the other fabrics, then won't give you the discount for thier error. I made a big stink about that, and now they do keep it separated and signed. I think the flow is awful. There is fabric, separted by wood crafts then quilting fabrics and all the way on the other side of the room, is the sewing notions. It's a fabric store, not one stop shopping.

 

[RMAMom]

I love it all... and your pictures are gorgeous! Great job.

I took a break from dolly sewing today, and I made the curtain for my sewing room... I love how it turned out, but I am a little disappointed that the diamonds on the top are lopsided - I was very careful when I was cutting and very careful when I was sewing - I am not sure what happened... but it doesn't look as horrible in real life - I promise.

Close-up:

And a refresher - the walls of my sewing room:

D~

Very creative, love the curtains!

 

[DMGeurts]

For the record... I think your sewing space is fantastic... It beats my diningroom table/bar stool combo any day~

Base model Cricut

ROFTLOL!!!!!!!

D~

 

[JMD1979]

I did it! I did it! I made a pair of Easy Fits!!!!

Of course, after I cut them out (using "practice material we dug out of the depths of my mom's sewing closet ... once upon a time this material was bought to make AG Kirsten some clothes ) I realized I hadn't cut them from my pattern piece, but from the taped together pieces you use to MAKE the pattern ... so they're a little short ... but not bad overall.

I used these as my "practice EVERYTHING" pair ... so I tried my hand at "hand applique" as well ... and I "decoupaged" the patches on with zig zag stitches, so the edges should fray nicely!

He's quite proud of his new pants, can you tell?

These are sooo cute! And that model!!! What a doll!

Wow!!!! How fabulous are your outfits??? And you say you made these just after sewing finally "clicked" for you? They all look amazing!!!! And your photographs are fantastic too (cute models! ) - I'm guessing since you have a watermark you are also a photographer?

Thank you so much! Just to clarify I have made a few outfits before this, but my machine and I always seemed to fight. In case you were wondering the machine usually won and my outfits ended up in the trash! I gave up sewing for a while then recently got a new machine and picked it back up. Not sure if it was the new machine or my brain, but something just clicked! LOL!
As for being a photog.... not really. I'm kinda just a wannabe. Thanks for the compliment on my photos though! The WM was actually because I took the pics for my etsy shop.

Ladies and Gents, for your amusement, the much anticipated photos of my sewing quadrant in the basement. Tomorrow will be two years in this house. When we moved in, the first year was Year of the Furniture, the second year was Year of the Lawn (looks like that will be a multi-year project) and the third year was going to be the Year of the Finished Basement. As we thought more about that, we decided what we really needed was the basement for storage, not living, so I've been gradually "making do" with my quadrant. It's not pretty, but it's mine

Welcome

There it is. My very functional (with the possible exception of electrical issues) sewing quadrant.

I don't know why some of the photos are so big. I tried resizing them, but sometimes photobucket has its own ideas.

Umm, WOW!! I love your space. Nevermind that it's a basement quadrant, it looks fantastic and oh so organized! Love it!

Jeana

 

[chellewashere]

Ladies and Gents, for your amusement, the much anticipated photos of my sewing quadrant in the basement. Tomorrow will be two years in this house. When we moved in, the first year was Year of the Furniture, the second year was Year of the Lawn (looks like that will be a multi-year project) and the third year was going to be the Year of the Finished Basement. As we thought more about that, we decided what we really needed was the basement for storage, not living, so I've been gradually "making do" with my quadrant. It's not pretty, but it's mine

Welcome

To your left

Straight ahead (I Frankensteined a computer so I could "see" CarlaC patterns which I have, but am hesitant to use it because I have soooo many extension cords.)

To the right

As you can see, I have all the hot water I need -- only have to go upstairs to get it

My sewing machine (which is one hissy fit away from being replaced), serger, and all that's currently left of my embroidery machine

Base model Cricut and my collection of serger trims (gotta go to Walmart and get one of those big barrels of pretzels to continue my collection )

I have three of these plastic drawers things under the table -- very handy

My husband made the twin bookcases. This is my inspiration . . .

Sandwiched between them is an old dresser -- each drawer has different fabrics (categories are probably invisible to the naked eye, but I know!)

The view out my window -- no lake -- but occasionally deer

There it is. My very functional (with the possible exception of electrical issues) sewing quadrant.

I don't know why some of the photos are so big. I tried resizing them, but sometimes photobucket has its own ideas.

Love your space!! Mine is in the livingroom so even a little space I could have by myself would be awesome.

Question: I see you have the same serger I do...can you tell me what you do to be able to do the rolled hem and the ruffle? Mine just dont come out right and Im messing up alot of fabric. Thanks!!

 

[Fruto76]

I did it! I did it! I made a pair of Easy Fits!!!!

An action shot!

I love the easy fits, you did a super job! but really I wanna just hug that sweetie. How cute is he?

Ladies and Gents, for your amusement, the much anticipated photos of my sewing quadrant in the basement. Tomorrow will be two years in this house. When we moved in, the first year was Year of the Furniture, the second year was Year of the Lawn (looks like that will be a multi-year project) and the third year was going to be the Year of the Finished Basement. As we thought more about that, we decided what we really needed was the basement for storage, not living, so I've been gradually "making do" with my quadrant. It's not pretty, but it's mine

Welcome

Holy bejeeburzzz.... that's a space plus some! Your organizational skills are top notch! It's like a craft store in there, woman! I think it's great!