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

[froggy33]

Which option do you all use in the stitch era program for the regular 5x7 hoop for the Brother PE-770? I don't see the right option.

Also, is there a way for me to shrink a design down in that program to fit my 4x4 hoop?

Thanks!!!!

I just use one of the other vertical brother 5x7 (I think they're like 5.1x7.1 or something close). It really has no effect on the design other than to give you guidance so you don't make them too big.

Just open the digitized PES design in SEU and then you can select the whole thing and resize it. And you can move it around and add names and such. Then just re-export it as a PES, BUT remember to save it as a different name, otherwise you overwrite the purchased design.

Good luck!

 

[VBAndrea]

Hello again,
Seeking moral support! Exhausted and stressed from sewing ribbon by hand. I'm the hapless mom who posted a while back that I was going to try to make a rapunzel dress for my daughter as BBB doesn't have them as an option for her 4th birthday (the trip to the boutique is her gift from Dad and I). Well, I'm not a great seamstress so it isn't a copy of Disney's version - it is my own "inspired by Disney" version. I do not have a machine so it is sewn by hand starting with an existing pink easter dress from superstore. Just for those curious -Total cost ended up being $34.00 including the crown and shoes I picked up at Disney store.

Beautiful! I can't believe you did that by hand! How smart to start with a preexisting dress.

Made Carla's romper for my grandson, it was really quick and easy to put together. The appliqué is from Heather.

This is the reversible side. I'm not sure I like the fabric but I love that potato head appliqué

Both look great thought I have to add that bigger pics are in order next time!

Here are a couple of recent things I did for a Big Give. The family is going to the WWOHP and are huge HP fans! My older kids are also huge HP fans so I jumped at the chance to do these!

Fabulous job and the girls look great in the dresses. You must have gone through a lot of thread for the t's for the boys! They are going to get so much attention in those outfits.

ICongrats!!!! on the new machine Andrea. I can't wait to see your creations. I had NO IDEA you did all those by hand. Boy, that brings a whole new level of respect and inspiration.

Thanks! I still love doing the huge appliques so my "by hand" days are not over. None of them ever turn out perfect though, and I hate doing t's by hand or anything small. I really wanted the machine for BG's so my work can look more professional and I can broaden my horizon's as to what I can sign up for.

I had a very productive day today. Here are some pictures:

This Simply Sweet turned out bigger than I anticipated. I am going to have to tuck it away to give to my niece next summer.

For my niece who is crazy about mermaids:

The mermaid is my absolute favorite -- I just love the applique! It's adorabale. And the SS is fabulous too -- pretty fabric and applique. Good find on the jammie fabric! (And sorry -- I had to eliminate some pics b/c I'm way over my limit of 25!)

I finally finished my dissertation and got my Ph.D. and now I get to work part time. So for 2 days a week I get to stay home and sew!!! I've finished up a few things, some for customers, some for our trip - NEXT WEEK!!

Onesie tutu and ruffled socks. These are for twins, another one says "Thing Two". The ruffle socks almost beat me, but now that I have them figured out they're pretty easy!

CarlaCs medium boxy bag. Made this for the trip to hold my cameras, wish I had made the next size up, but this works. It goes together so easily! The adjustable strap was simple too!

A Vida for my daugther to wear to 1900 Park Fare dinner. Hand appliqued the steps - I kone why I love my embroidery machine now - wanted really big appliques. The lucifer is by embroidery machine.

Thanks for looking!

Jessica

CONGRATS on the PhD.!!!!!! Working part time should be easier than completing a dissertation, plus you'll get paid!

I love how you did the Thing applique on a zebra shirt -- looks sooo cool!

And you Steps outfit is awesome! I did all three steps on the front of my dd's and put Lucifer on the back and Cinderella really liked Lucifer. I can guarantee whoever sees you dd first will drag her from her chair to see the other steps.

Hey Ladies! I know that it has been FOREVER since I posted!! Sorry, I always lurk and you always inspire me.

I just had to post my new FAVORITE PATTERN of ALL TIME!!

I made this dress with my favorite Me & My Sister fabric (which I am nearly out of). It goes together great and is not time-consuming (minus the handmade bias). There is an option for an extra godet in the back, and next time I think I will add it, but I was running out of pink.

Hope you enjoy...oh, it's the Miley pattern and I got it from FF&L.

Just keep sewing

Absolutely adorable! Love your fabrics and the style of the dress is so cute.

EYE SPY question

I made 2 this weekend. 1 seems to have to much and one not enough as far as the beads. Having never seen one and being very visual... is there a
an appropriate amount of beads to a aprx measurement of bag?

I never measure but I can tell you I buy a 32 oz. bag of pellets and use almost one-half the bag of pellets for each eye spy bag. So out of one bag of pellets I make two eye spy bags and have a wee bit left over. I will try to measure next time!

I got my Hobby Lobby order today! At the last possible minute the PO called to say it was all finally here.

First order of business - Share with my Disboutiqer Freinds....

I am on and in a sewing drought no more! Whoot whoot!

Awesome fabric! I have something very similar to the butterflies only is kitties. I made a stripwork twirl skirt for dd with mine and now that I have a machine I can finally get around to making a shirt!

Oh and I have a project to share from a recent Big Give:

A camera bag and jewellery rolls

I digitized the Lego minifig for the Give as the recipient is very much into Lego. I was a little annoyed because one of the hands is a little bit off. I think that was because I walked into the table while the machine was going (don't ask me how). The Hidden Mickey book stayed at my home since they have a copy of the book already.

I especially love the camera bag and can't believe how awesome your lego figure turned out! I can't even imagine what it takes to digitize!

I finally have something to add. I made an ice cream bar shirt for my DS. I used the coffee filter on the back trick and it worked great!

Adorable! What is the coffee filter trick???? I've never heard of that. I assume you use it as stabilizer?

LOL... Totally crazy here! Scroll to the bottom of my thread - you''l see what I mean. LOL
OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related. We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~

WOW!!!!! Absolutely amazing work! I LOVE those baby shoes!!!!

hi All!
Just a quick drive-by post to share some stuff I did for two recent big gives. Life is crazy here...I'm teaching three classes this quarter and not adjusting very well! So much beautiful stuff lately! Way TMTQ, but I've been lurking when I get a spare second.

Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

I know I commented on the BG board, but have to comment here as well b/c I am so impressed! I especially adore the Star Wars set (and I don't even like Star Wars!).

 

[VBAndrea]

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Sally, Nini, Kim, PurpleEars, Wendy and Ellen (and anyone else I may have forget) for help in answering my questions. You girls are the greatest!

I didn't see anything about the sizes of the appliques so I will see if I have the second book and look in there (I know there were a few books but I thought one was just a Spanish manual) and I now know what those squares mean thanks to you all -- I guess I need to do a better job of reading my manual. I was just excited to try something!

My local Sew Vac is supposed to sell Floriani stabilizer and I so hope they have it in stock b/c I know my dd will be sensitive to other cut aways and it's probably ideal for BG recipients as well.

Thank you all for explaining the basting stitch -- I was confused thinking it was the same as a placement stitch.

FYI: ENABLER ALERT:
T's are on sale at AC Moore (just kid and adult sizes) for $3 but I got an e-mail coupon for 20% regular and sale prices for Fri and Sat plus any military needs to ask for a discount as well for another 10% off -- you have to remember to ask for the discount as they don't offer it unless you ask. I usually forget to ask!

T's are also on sale at Target -- $4 this week. I got two t's and a spaghetti strap tank fo dd in some really neat colors -- better than you generic t's at ACMoore.

 

[tinkerbell3747]

LOL... Totally crazy here! Scroll to the bottom of my thread - you''l see what I mean. LOL



Glad I could help... LOL Watch them retire it before I buy it - that would be my complete luck!



I just love the mickey bar (icecream cone... any sort of dessert confection) - they are my favorite machine appliques... maybe because IRL - I love dessert???

OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related.

We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Back:

Bloomers, hat and shoes:

Close-ups:

I couldn't resist the ruffles on the butt of these bloomers... LOVE THEM!!!

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~

I LOVE THIS!! sorry for the caps...actually not cause if I could see you in person I would shout it out...this is GORGEOUS! I hope it fits not doubt she is going to love it!

In other news...I got my book yesterday! I love it.. can't wait to get started.

 

[T-rox]

i got my kaufmann/dr suess/grinch fabric in yesterday at it is delicious. almost cant wait to start on it

 

[Blyssfull]

Quick Question

When making the insulated bottle holders... where do you find the insulation that goes inside? I've looked up online and what I found was called Insu-Brite..but I can't find it in stores... Is this an online only item?

Thanks for the insight!

 

[babynala]

I had a very productive day today. Here are some pictures:

This Simply Sweet turned out bigger than I anticipated. I am going to have to tuck it away to give to my niece next summer.

For my niece who is crazy about mermaids:

Supergirl pajamas that I made the $1 a yard fabric that I bought last week:

I also made this on Friday:

It goes with this skirt I made last month using some scraps:

Love the colors / fabrics on the simply sweets. The Supergirl PJs were a great idea and the minnie skirt looks very comfy.

I finally finished my dissertation and got my Ph.D. and now I get to work part time. So for 2 days a week I get to stay home and sew!!! I've finished up a few things, some for customers, some for our trip - NEXT WEEK!!

Onesie tutu and ruffled socks. These are for twins, another one says "Thing Two". The ruffle socks almost beat me, but now that I have them figured out they're pretty easy!

CarlaCs medium boxy bag. Made this for the trip to hold my cameras, wish I had made the next size up, but this works. It goes together so easily! The adjustable strap was simple too!

A Vida for my daugther to wear to 1900 Park Fare dinner. Hand appliqued the steps - I kone why I love my embroidery machine now - wanted really big appliques. The lucifer is by embroidery machine.

Thanks for looking!

Jessica

First off Congratulations on finishing your dissertation.
The Thing1 outfit is really cute and the boxy bag looks really nice. Your Vida is FANTASTIC. Your daughter will be a big hit at dinner with the step sisters.

Hey Ladies! I know that it has been FOREVER since I posted!! Sorry, I always lurk and you always inspire me.

I just had to post my new FAVORITE PATTERN of ALL TIME!!

I made this dress with my favorite Me & My Sister fabric (which I am nearly out of). It goes together great and is not time-consuming (minus the handmade bias). There is an option for an extra godet in the back, and next time I think I will add it, but I was running out of pink.

Hope you enjoy...oh, it's the Miley pattern and I got it from FF&L.

Just keep sewing

This is so pretty.

I got my Hobby Lobby order today! At the last possible minute the PO called to say it was all finally here.

First order of business - Share with my Disboutiqer Freinds....

I am on and in a sewing drought no more! Whoot whoot!

Lots of pretty fabrics, can't wait to see what you make. By the way, where do you live?

Oh and I have a project to share from a recent Big Give:

A camera bag and jewellery rolls

I digitized the Lego minifig for the Give as the recipient is very much into Lego. I was a little annoyed because one of the hands is a little bit off. I think that was because I walked into the table while the machine was going (don't ask me how). The Hidden Mickey book stayed at my home since they have a copy of the book already.

I commented over on the Big Give board but wanted to say again that you did a great job on the bag and jewellery rolls. I really like your Lego figure and I can't see any flaws.

OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related.

We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~

The placemats are really pretty, that is a great wedding present. The set for the little girl is SOOOO cute. I'm glad those fabrics were speaking to you! That was very nice of you to make that for your new SIL's sister.

 

[snubie]

Quick Question

When making the insulated bottle holders... where do you find the insulation that goes inside? I've looked up online and what I found was called Insu-Brite..but I can't find it in stores... Is this an online only item?

Thanks for the insight!

I have seen it at Joann's. Usually it is with the other on the bolt interfacings.

 

[babynala]

hi All!
Just a quick drive-by post to share some stuff I did for two recent big gives. Life is crazy here...I'm teaching three classes this quarter and not adjusting very well! So much beautiful stuff lately! Way TMTQ, but I've been lurking when I get a spare second.

Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

Love 'em. The Star Wars set is really cute.

Finally went to load a baby quilt on the machine...and my backing was a little over an inch too narrow. Evidently, my flannel shrank a tad bot more than I thought it had! Now, I have to go back to Joann's and get another 4 yards! (or I could just take off the side borders of the quilt...but then it would really look stupid...as my 9 year old tells me!)

At this rate, the expected baby will be in high school before it is finished!

Nini

At least you know your 9 year old doesn't have a problem expressing her opinion. That stinks that you have to buy more flannel. My Joann's had a few of the 50% coupons in the flyer at the store so be sure to get one if you have already used yours. I don't think that flannel is on sale this week. Can't wait to see the finished set.

Beautiful things being posted -- will try to go back and quote. Wish I could say I was busy with my new machine, but sadly it's been yard work and laundry and crap.

I saw that you got lots of great answers to your questions but I wanted to say good luck with the embroidery machine. I'm sure you'll be whipping stuff up in no time.

SO mad today. I made 4 tie dye mickey shirts for our friends and I switched the sizes around so the husband has the girl colors and the son has the girl colors the mom and daughter have the boy colors. doh! Plus I am all out of dye and soda ash! Guess I know what I am doing this weekend.

Oh, that really stinks!!!

I just use one of the other vertical brother 5x7 (I think they're like 5.1x7.1 or something close). It really has no effect on the design other than to give you guidance so you don't make them too big.

Just open the digitized PES design in SEU and then you can select the whole thing and resize it. And you can move it around and add names and such. Then just re-export it as a PES, BUT remember to save it as a different name, otherwise you overwrite the purchased design.

Good luck!

Thanks for the SEU tips.

 

[tinkerbell3747]

This is so pretty.


Lots of pretty fabrics, can't wait to see what you make. By the way, where do you live?

I live in the Cayman Islands - the big island Grand Cayman home to 7 mile beach!

 

[babynala]

I live in the Cayman Islands - the big island Grand Cayman home to 7 mile beach!

OK, I guess living in paradise is a fair trade for not having any fabric stores to shop at.

 

[T-rox]

Quick Question

When making the insulated bottle holders... where do you find the insulation that goes inside? I've looked up online and what I found was called Insu-Brite..but I can't find it in stores... Is this an online only item?

Thanks for the insight!

i agree with snubie. it is someone in joanns where u would not expect it

 

[T-rox]

somewhere, not someone.
baby brain

 

[hivemama]

I have made a bunch of outfits for my kids, and now i need ideas for me! Anyone have anything Disney themed they wear that still makes you look like a grown up?

 

[SallyfromDE]

Quick Question

When making the insulated bottle holders... where do you find the insulation that goes inside? I've looked up online and what I found was called Insu-Brite..but I can't find it in stores... Is this an online only item?

Thanks for the insight!

If you shop Joann's, they keep it behind the counter with the interfacing. I got a bag of it at a quilt store. And it is called Insu-Brite.

 

[angeque143]

QUESTION

I am sure it has been posted somewhere before but I am looking for directions to make the Eye Spy bags...These are supposedly good for Eva who has sensory issues. Traditional toys have been destroyed due to her chewing and saliva...I am going to have to make this super strong though.

Also any tips in sewing them would be great I am worried that my machine cant handle it. I am not that experienced so if I need special needles too please let me know. I am so clueless!!LOL

Thanks so much!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I have made a bunch of outfits for my kids, and now i need ideas for me! Anyone have anything Disney themed they wear that still makes you look like a grown up?

TeresaJoy made a snow white inspired outfit. She wore yellow capris with a navy top, and put sleeves in SW. There have been quite a few handbag makers here, with the minnie theme. Oh, someone just posted a black dress with the ruffle being the minnie dot.

 

[tinkerbell3747]

OK, I guess living in paradise is a fair trade for not having any fabric stores to shop at.

Its such a pain actually. I have to import everything and its $$$. Would I trade the beach for a local Joanns, Hobby Lobby, and Hancocks - In a heart beat!

I keep telling hubby I am ready to move back home (long story short - I was born and raised in NYC : My mom's from Brooklyn, my dad is from Grand Cayman ..as is my hubby. I grew up on Staten Island)

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to live in Orlando or West Palm Beach for obvious reasons...to be close to THE mouse and have 100's of fabric stores in driving distance....depending on how much I want to spend in gas....

Gas here is USD$7.50 p/gallon

 

[PiperPizzaz]

Adorable! What is the coffee filter trick???? I've never heard of that. I assume you use it as stabilizer?

Yeah, you just iron it flat and stick it underneath, then rip it off when you are done. I tried it originally without and had to rip the whole stick off and make a new one. It made a huge difference. Didn't get that rippling you can get with the knit fabric.



Everyones stuff is so cute! Love all the water bottle holders!!!!

purple- that lego thing my DS would die over!

D-Those ruffle pants from that set are TOO stinkin cute!

 

[froggy33]

CONGRATS on the PhD.!!!!!! Working part time should be easier than completing a dissertation, plus you'll get paid!

I've been pretty lucky in that I am in a research science field (I'm technically in pathology) and so I've been getting paid for the last 7 years while at school! but now that I have my PhD, even going part time I get paid the same. Whenever I have to get a "real job" I'll make more, which would be lovely. Although I can't decide what's better more money or 2 days off a week!!

I have made a bunch of outfits for my kids, and now i need ideas for me! Anyone have anything Disney themed they wear that still makes you look like a grown up?

I posted this not too long ago. It's using this pattern from ycmt.com: https://www.youcanmakethis.com/info...irt-Women-and-Junior-Sizes-6-Sizes-in-all.htm . It's essentially just a pillowcase dress. and I added an applique of Rapunzel. I've also made some other tanks, and then some appliqued Ts, but I don't have pics of those. I'm not really too worried about them looking grown up though!! HA!