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

[DMGeurts]

D- WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!! We missed ya!!!

She also has a very loved American Girl Doll that maybe could use an outfit?????

THanks Wendy!

I don't know if I will have time to do up an AG outfit before the ship date... isn't it in a few days??? I might be able to do up something - I'll double check on the ship date and get back to you Wendy.

D~

 

[cogero]

Okay So excited DH and I were able to get the new machine and the 770 on the make shift table.

I moved another table around and have my serger on that. NOw to clean off the old end table and put the heat press on that. Next up organizing fabric.

Hope to get it all done tonite so I can take pictures.

 

[DMGeurts]

Okay So excited DH and I were able to get the new machine and the 770 on the make shift table.

I moved another table around and have my serger on that. NOw to clean off the old end table and put the heat press on that. Next up organizing fabric.

Hope to get it all done tonite so I can take pictures.

I can't wait to see pics!

D~

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

For those looking for free sun hat patterns...
I opened my beautiful Martha Stewart Living July issue and there are directions on page 64 for how to make a reversible sun hat. If you go to Martha's website and search hat patterns it should be the 3rd result. The direct link from mag wasn't working for me.
There are directions and templates for adult and child hats. Hope this helps!
Kazzy

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I appreciate everyone who responded to me. I have looked at several that you all recommended and hopefully tomorrow I can get one made for Bridgie! Thank you again, I really do appreciate it!

 

[billwendy]

THanks Wendy!

I don't know if I will have time to do up an AG outfit before the ship date... isn't it in a few days??? I might be able to do up something - I'll double check on the ship date and get back to you Wendy.

D~

D - even if it didnt arrive until after she got home - what a surprise it would be!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I appreciate everyone who responded to me. I have looked at several that you all recommended and hopefully tomorrow I can get one made for Bridgie! Thank you again, I really do appreciate it!

Thank you for thinking of sweet Bridgie - her head is so sensitive as she is just starting to grow her hair back. Im hoping we can send her a few to match her outfits and that she will then use at home. Mom said she really likes the inside to be super soft. Thanks guys!!!

Can someone please tell me how to do a knit waistband on a skirt??? Im not sure quite how to measure it out????

Why am I sitting here on my laptop instead of upstairs sewing!!

 

[DMGeurts]

D - even if it didnt arrive until after she got home - what a surprise it would be!!!!!!!!!

OK Wendy... I will see what I can pull off for her Felicity! It might be late though...

D~

 

[DMGeurts]

Question: Do any of you know of any fabric lines that would be suitable for boy/girl coordinating outfits?

My next door neighbor gave my oldest daughter her old bike (which happens to be in brand new pristine condition) and wouldn't take the $$ we offered to pay for it. So, I'd like to do something nice for her kids - so she's unable to refuse it. I was thinking it might be fun to do some cute coordinating outfits... the problem is that she has 4 kids under the age of 5, and it's an even mixture of girl, boy, girl, boy. Her husband runs the family farm and she's a sahm... so I was thinking some cute coordinating outfits with a farm/John Deere them??? Does anyone else have any other ideas for me??? I don't want to spend a ton of $$, but making 4 outfits isn't going to be cheap either... I was thinking bowling shirts for the boys and maybe little audrey skirts for the girls???

I would really love to have some advice or additional ideas for this project... Oh and a sneaky way of finding out their sizes would be good too.

Thanks everyone!

D~

 

[micksmoma]

I have a question for the experienced in the applique department. Have you ever used seersucker to so an applique? I wanted to make a short set for my grandson with seersucker shorts and maybe a giraffe on the tshirt to match but I don't know if it would work. I knew that someone on here would know.

 

[micksmoma]

Question: Do any of you know of any fabric lines that would be suitable for boy/girl coordinating outfits?

My next door neighbor gave my oldest daughter her old bike (which happens to be in brand new pristine condition) and wouldn't take the $$ we offered to pay for it. So, I'd like to do something nice for her kids - so she's unable to refuse it. I was thinking it might be fun to do some cute coordinating outfits... the problem is that she has 4 kids under the age of 5, and it's an even mixture of girl, boy, girl, boy. Her husband runs the family farm and she's a sahm... so I was thinking some cute coordinating outfits with a farm/John Deere them??? Does anyone else have any other ideas for me??? I don't want to spend a ton of $$, but making 4 outfits isn't going to be cheap either... I was thinking bowling shirts for the boys and maybe little audrey skirts for the girls???

I would really love to have some advice or additional ideas for this project... Oh and a sneaky way of finding out their sizes would be good too.

Thanks everyone!

D~

How about some matching tshirts. That wouldn't be so expensive and they are very forgiving about the sizes.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Okay So excited DH and I were able to get the new machine and the 770 on the make shift table.

I moved another table around and have my serger on that. NOw to clean off the old end table and put the heat press on that. Next up organizing fabric.

Hope to get it all done tonite so I can take pictures.

I just passed this yard sale, and they had the most gorgeous pine hutch in the yard. And I thought it would look great with sewing books or fabric on it, with baskets under neath. Problem is, the house is on the market and I've no idea where I'm going yet. So I hope to find something later.....

Question: Do any of you know of any fabric lines that would be suitable for boy/girl coordinating outfits?

My next door neighbor gave my oldest daughter her old bike (which happens to be in brand new pristine condition) and wouldn't take the $$ we offered to pay for it. So, I'd like to do something nice for her kids - so she's unable to refuse it. I was thinking it might be fun to do some cute coordinating outfits... the problem is that she has 4 kids under the age of 5, and it's an even mixture of girl, boy, girl, boy. Her husband runs the family farm and she's a sahm... so I was thinking some cute coordinating outfits with a farm/John Deere them??? Does anyone else have any other ideas for me??? I don't want to spend a ton of $$, but making 4 outfits isn't going to be cheap either... I was thinking bowling shirts for the boys and maybe little audrey skirts for the girls???

I would really love to have some advice or additional ideas for this project... Oh and a sneaky way of finding out their sizes would be good too.

Thanks everyone!

D~

I've seen the john deere in both pink and green. Easy shorts with t's would be great.

 

[rskbh00]

Hi finally got a embroidery machine, Brother PE-770 and was wondering what are some good sites for help and downloading images?

 

[ryleigh'smom2004]

I can not for the life of me find the instructions on how to do the bowling shirt without the lining. Can someone please link it for me or repost it??

 

[JMD1979]

For those looking for free sun hat patterns...
I opened my beautiful Martha Stewart Living July issue and there are directions on page 64 for how to make a reversible sun hat. If you go to Martha's website and search hat patterns it should be the 3rd result. The direct link from mag wasn't working for me.
There are directions and templates for adult and child hats. Hope this helps!
Kazzy

Thanks so much for this info! I'm on may way to check it out!

Okay So excited DH and I were able to get the new machine and the 770 on the make shift table.

I moved another table around and have my serger on that. NOw to clean off the old end table and put the heat press on that. Next up organizing fabric.

Hope to get it all done tonite so I can take pictures.

Super excited to see pictures!

Question: Do any of you know of any fabric lines that would be suitable for boy/girl coordinating outfits?

My next door neighbor gave my oldest daughter her old bike (which happens to be in brand new pristine condition) and wouldn't take the $$ we offered to pay for it. So, I'd like to do something nice for her kids - so she's unable to refuse it. I was thinking it might be fun to do some cute coordinating outfits... the problem is that she has 4 kids under the age of 5, and it's an even mixture of girl, boy, girl, boy. Her husband runs the family farm and she's a sahm... so I was thinking some cute coordinating outfits with a farm/John Deere them??? Does anyone else have any other ideas for me??? I don't want to spend a ton of $$, but making 4 outfits isn't going to be cheap either... I was thinking bowling shirts for the boys and maybe little audrey skirts for the girls???

I would really love to have some advice or additional ideas for this project... Oh and a sneaky way of finding out their sizes would be good too.

Thanks everyone!

D~

I think you are spot on with the JD! Sounds perfect for a farm family! I also think T-shirts would be a great idea!

Jeana

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

I have a question for the experienced in the applique department. Have you ever used seersucker to so an applique? I wanted to make a short set for my grandson with seersucker shorts and maybe a giraffe on the tshirt to match but I don't know if it would work. I knew that someone on here would know.

Yes, I have done several with seersucker and they have turned out so cute! I don't have any pictures right now, but I can post some later if you'd like I love seersucker! Nice and light!

 

[cogero]

Okay I just did a couple of quick stitches on the new machine and all I can say is I am in love. I need to clean the wall and organize but will post a picture later of the new machine, the 770 and the table we put together

 

[tricia]

I can not for the life of me find the instructions on how to do the bowling shirt without the lining. Can someone please link it for me or repost it??

On the iPad so it's hard to quote. But it is on page 53, post 790.

 

[VBAndrea]

Andrea... I just wanted to say - I know you were looking for a free tutorial, and I have not run across anything free. However, I did break down and buy TieDyDiva's Sunny Days sun hat pattern at YCMT. I will say that the pattern was very easy to make, very easy to put together and the instructions were great - especially if you have a bit of sewing under your belt. I also improvised and added a chin strap to mine - which was very easy to do. I guarantee that I will be using this pattern a lot. So, maybe this would be an option for you? Here's a photo of the one I did with this pattern:

D~

The on line tut I found looks pretty similar to that hat, except one reviewer said the hat was all floppy and didn't fit right and it sounded really disappointing. I'm going to try it though. I can't make it reversible however since Bridget needs a soft lining. I'll make the brim with a coordinating fabric though. I hate to spend $ on a hat pattern b/c I don't think I'd get any use out of it.

Well I shared the couple outfits I have made recently, but I figured I might as well share what started it all for me! Custom Hair Bows. I tried and tried to find pics of the bows I made for our last Disney trip but every angle pic I had didn't do anything for seeing the bows. Apparently I was more interested in my kiddos.

Anyway here are a couple of my latest creations....

I just realized that I did not take my watermark off of these pictures. If this is not allowed please let me know and I will redo the pics.

Thanks,
Jeana

Those are beautiful. I detest making bows so I am especially in awe of yours!

DAndrea - I went down a size for each kiddo - for Eliz instead of a 10 I made an 8 ect and then I tried to get the length right above the knee. We were trying for the board short look since we were at the beach. Thanks!!! Bridgie's mom says they are having a hard time finding her hats because her head is sensitive ( I remember Daniel going through this as well) and she wants soft!!!! Thanks for thinking of her, what a little trooper she is!!!!!

We leave for Camp Promise 3 weeks from TODAY!!!!!!! Im excitedly nervous! We have our yard sale next Saturday, our training day the following Saturday and then our Coins for Camp Promise campaign ends 2 weeks from tomorrow! DH says I can start looking for the carnival games we want to purchase /make for camp after we see how full the coin jar is getting at church tomorrow! I got a real nice email from Cricut yesterday that they are considering donating a Cricut (and hopefully some cartridges) to camp. It would be such a blessing, especially this year when the lessons revolve around holidays! It would be so nice for the majority of the campers to have things already cut out for them so they can paste their craft together! Im not sure when I'll here back from them, but keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Im hoping to get some sewing done today. Got some fabric that is different, its like of like a knit and is like layered light ruffles???? It was in the clearance section at Joann's. Im not quite sure how to work with it - lol - but am hoping to get an Ariel and a Rapunzel outfit out of it for the girls!

Have a GREAT Saturday and thanks for helping with Bridgie's Big Give!! If anyone would like to help, we actually need family wish shirts and maybe a CRT shirt for Mom??? and some other fun things to fill in like hair bows and maybe flip flops!!! She also has a very loved American Girl Doll that maybe could use an outfit????? Oh, and if anyone would like to make a bag that could hang on Bridgie's Liberty Special Needs Stroller that Bridgie could then use later when they got back home, it'd be GREAT!!!!

Thanks for the tips on the shorts. I figured they were easy fits but they looked more on the order of board shorts so I knew you tweaked things somehow. I am going to have to try some for my kids. Easy Fits are one of my favorite things to make since I can whip a pair up in no time.

Good luck with your fundraising for Camp Promise. We just did a yard sale today -- my profits will go to Big Give items but I really didn't take in that much for all the work I did. I bagged up tons of old kids clothes that were left over to donate.

I signed up up on Bridgets BG but signed up with a clause that I can't promise my items will turn out

For those looking for free sun hat patterns...
I opened my beautiful Martha Stewart Living July issue and there are directions on page 64 for how to make a reversible sun hat. If you go to Martha's website and search hat patterns it should be the 3rd result. The direct link from mag wasn't working for me.
There are directions and templates for adult and child hats. Hope this helps!
Kazzy

Wow! Thanks! That looks pretty simple. I am definitely going to try one.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I appreciate everyone who responded to me. I have looked at several that you all recommended and hopefully tomorrow I can get one made for Bridgie! Thank you again, I really do appreciate it!

Let me know if you have any tips after trying yours -- it looks pretty straight forward (though I hate that it needs to be handstitched closed!

Thank you for thinking of sweet Bridgie - her head is so sensitive as she is just starting to grow her hair back. Im hoping we can send her a few to match her outfits and that she will then use at home. Mom said she really likes the inside to be super soft. Thanks guys!!!

Do you think a flannel lining would be adequate? I could do fleece as well but I think flannel works well in hot weather (helps absorb sweat) whereas I think fleece would be really hot.

Hi finally got a embroidery machine, Brother PE-770 and was wondering what are some good sites for help and downloading images?

I am new to my PE770 but etsy is a great source. If you are looking for Disney designs Heather Sue has tons -- she has some other really cute ones as well. I just do a search on etsy and look at the reviews of the seller.

Planet applique has some very cute inexpensive designs.

My kids are a little older and not so much into cutsie things so Embroidery Library has been fantastic for me. They have more fill designs than applique though. If you register you will get an e-mail for 50% off your first order and then get e-mailed specials as well.

Bows and Clothes is used by many people but I haven't tried her yet.

Digital by Design is used by many on here -- she is on facebook. Haven't tried anything from her either but I know others here have.

I hope that helps to get you started.

 

[tricia]

D - even if it didnt arrive until after she got home - what a surprise it would be!!!!!!!!!



Thank you for thinking of sweet Bridgie - her head is so sensitive as she is just starting to grow her hair back. Im hoping we can send her a few to match her outfits and that she will then use at home. Mom said she really likes the inside to be super soft. Thanks guys!!!

Can someone please tell me how to do a knit waistband on a skirt??? Im not sure quite how to measure it out????

Why am I sitting here on my laptop instead of upstairs sewing!!

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/06/yoga-skirt-tutorial-tips-on-using-knits/

 

[tricia]

Andrea, if you are looking for embroidery designs for older kids, I love Urban Threads, they have some great stuff.

 

[billwendy]

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/06/yoga-skirt-tutorial-tips-on-using-knits/

Thanks so much!!! Has anyone used the directions to use the cotton print for the skirt?

Thanks for helping Bridgie ladies!!!!!