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

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I am about to throw my computer and printer out of the window....
Have a birthday invite for my dd. All i'm trying to do is print them on 4x6 note cards. Seems innocent enough! I can't get them to print correctly - start too far over etc. Have spent more hours on this than I care to admit :confused::confused:

Anyone have any tips? I can't start on sewing projects until this is done!!!

Sorry I am of no help with the printer...but when I do 4x6 invitations, I send them to walmart (or another one hour place) and print them for 15 cents each...
 
Ohhh, I love the Cayman Islands!!! We stopped there once on a cruise, and had fun snorkeling right near the cruise ship drop off!! A little restaurant with a red roof???LOTS of Parrot fish - my FAVORITE!!!!!!

Paradise Bar and grill! Right off the Iron shore. That's our lunch spot when we have no cruise ships in! We like the water trampoline!

Don't get me wrong its a beautiful place, but its one thing when your on vacation and another to Live here is all I am saying. I do like it to a certain degree. My kids can walk around the supermarket while I shop and everyone knows them. I don't worry about people walking away with my kids....something I NEVER do when I am home. That's just one example.

I started my customs for our trip and will post as I complete them, Also working on another fabric order...its super late time to turn off the iron, sewing machine and lap top.
 
I LOOOOOVE this thread. I really enjoy looking at everyone's creative ideas. Officially subscribing. :)
Quick question, has anyone ever attempted and succeeded to make any princess tutus? I haven't quite gotten the hang of how to post a picture but I will do my best to describe what my plan of attack is. :lmao: DD will be turning two when we take her to her first WDW trip in 2012, (still got plenty of time). I don't want to have her wear the BBB disney princess dresses because 1. they're probably very uncomfortable and she will most likely get very hot, and 2. I would very much enjoy making her very own customized princess tutus. I saw some at the Disney Store that I will attempt to use as a template (with plenty alterations). If any of you have done this before please give me ideas or post some pictures. :cutie:
 
Thanks so much guys! for answering the Insul-Brite question.

Y'all are the best. Sometimes I find it amazing that I live in "Metro Atlanta" but the only decent Joann's is on the complete other side of town. Grr! I'm hoping to make it up there tomorrow since they seem to be having a pretty good sale. :thumbsup2
 

I am going to ask this again just in case it was missed. I know that happens from time to time.:) Do you guys know of a good pattern for a kindle cover? I got one for mother's day and would love to make a nice cover for it. I think I want a cover that opens up like a book but I am open to other suggestions if you guys have one and know better. TIA!!!;)
 
:scared1::scared1::scared1:
I am about to throw my computer and printer out of the window....
Have a birthday invite for my dd. All i'm trying to do is print them on 4x6 note cards. Seems innocent enough! I can't get them to print correctly - start too far over etc. Have spent more hours on this than I care to admit :confused::confused:

Anyone have any tips? I can't start on sewing projects until this is done!!!

I don't know what program you are using to design and print them, but you may need to check your margins, print setup etc. If you let me know what program it is I can probably offer more help. I was a technology staff developer in a "former life" LOL.
 
I am going to ask this again just in case it was missed. I know that happens from time to time.:) Do you guys know of a good pattern for a kindle cover? I got one for mother's day and would love to make a nice cover for it. I think I want a cover that opens up like a book but I am open to other suggestions if you guys have one and know better. TIA!!!;)

I used this one...http://www.etsy.com/listing/62666990/the-original-padded-nooknook

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:scared1::scared1::scared1:
I am about to throw my computer and printer out of the window....
Have a birthday invite for my dd. All i'm trying to do is print them on 4x6 note cards. Seems innocent enough! I can't get them to print correctly - start too far over etc. Have spent more hours on this than I care to admit :confused::confused:

Anyone have any tips? I can't start on sewing projects until this is done!!!

How about prinitng a couple on an 8.5 x 11 piece of cardstock and then using a paper cutter to cut them out. If you don't have a paper cutter, buy one. I use mine all the time and not just for scrapbooking.
 
QUESTION?

Sorry to keep bugging you ladies, but for those of you who mark your t-shirts for embroidery with the placement guide could you share what you use. I have a mark be gone pen that is washable (blue side) and disappearing ink (purple end) but have not tried them on t's yet and want to make sure it would wash out. Duh! I have to wash the t-shirts first so I guess I could just try a spot on the inside.

And for HEATHERSUE:

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YOU ROCK!!!! I just transferred the file you sent me for my BG items to my thumb drive, plugged it in, and it stitched out easy peasy and looks awesome (well, it really doesn't look awesome b/c I used scrap fabric and green thread, but if I did it for real it's beyond awesome). I was expecting this to be a major ordeal and it wasn't. As soon as I'm done with these BG shirts I'll be placing a P&F order for sure for my kids!
 
So, the Princess took a very LONG morning nap and I spent my time playing with some fabric...

I am STILL working on the nursery redo for a friend. (it is going from a storage room to a nursery for baby number 4) So today I took some of the scraps and played around with some bibs and burp cloths. Note to self..DO NOT use Minky as an applique fabric! Takes way too much fussing to get it to stitch out right and will probably need some fray check on it before all is said and done...but it does look cute.

I'm hoping to have something completed soon so I can post pictures.

I did manage to get the last of the teacher gifts finished and wrapped (without pictures...) but I only made some key fobs. Each kid has a minimum of 5 teachers, then Mr D has 5 therapists... I could go broke making all of them gifts like I did last year.

On my way to Joann's to get that elusive flannel...and try to at least get the quilt on the frame today. Tomorrow I start sewing for the beach trip that we leave for in a week...something tells me everything will not get done...oh well!


Nini
 
QUESTION?

Sorry to keep bugging you ladies, but for those of you who mark your t-shirts for embroidery with the placement guide could you share what you use. I have a mark be gone pen that is washable (blue side) and disappearing ink (purple end) but have not tried them on t's yet and want to make sure it would wash out. Duh! I have to wash the t-shirts first so I guess I could just try a spot on the inside.

The pens I use are only the purple, but the ink comes right out with a squirt of water from the water bottle I keep on my ironing board and a little light rubbing. If I understand correctly, they need to be "erased" before hitting the detergent in the wash or they won't wash out. Sometimes I just let them sit and it disappears on it's own before I get to it.
 
QUESTION?

Sorry to keep bugging you ladies, but for those of you who mark your t-shirts for embroidery with the placement guide could you share what you use. I have a mark be gone pen that is washable (blue side) and disappearing ink (purple end) but have not tried them on t's yet and want to make sure it would wash out. Duh! I have to wash the t-shirts first so I guess I could just try a spot on the inside.

I've been enjoying all of your questions because I've been learning along with you. I use the purple pen and it never fades on its own, but it always disappears after I squirt it with water.

I'd like to fast forward a few weeks so you would get Stitch Era Universal and start asking questions about that. :rotfl2:

Question Is there a trick to downloading Stitch Era Universal? If I understand their website correctly I have to "choose" a dealer to download it from? I tried and it seems to have gotten hung up. Just want to make sure I have the procedure right before I try downloading again.
 
I've been enjoying all of your questions because I've been learning along with you. I use the purple pen and it never fades on its own, but it always disappears after I squirt it with water.

I'd like to fast forward a few weeks so you would get Stitch Era Universal and start asking questions about that. :rotfl2:

Question Is there a trick to downloading Stitch Era Universal? If I understand their website correctly I have to "choose" a dealer to download it from? I tried and it seems to have gotten hung up. Just want to make sure I have the procedure right before I try downloading again.

ANSWER Okay, I was able to download it.

QUESTION Would you say there's a long learning curve in becoming "fluent" with its operation? So far, it's frustrating. Is youtube the way to go or surprising Wendy on her front door when she gets home from work? :lmao:
 
Sorry...I cannot help with the software issues...I have loaded and played with it and still cannot get it to save what I did with it.

I sooooo admire those who can do that!


Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on diaper bags. Do you have a favorite pattern? Is there any one single feature on a diaper bag you could not live without? I am supposed to be making a diaper bag for my friend, but she has no idea what she wants and told me to surprise her. I haven't been able to find one that has all my major wants and needs, so I was wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions as to what has worked for you.


Thanks a bunch..

Nini
 
I've been enjoying all of your questions because I've been learning along with you. I use the purple pen and it never fades on its own, but it always disappears after I squirt it with water.

I'd like to fast forward a few weeks so you would get Stitch Era Universal and start asking questions about that. :rotfl2:

Question Is there a trick to downloading Stitch Era Universal? If I understand their website correctly I have to "choose" a dealer to download it from? I tried and it seems to have gotten hung up. Just want to make sure I have the procedure right before I try downloading again.

ANSWER Okay, I was able to download it.

QUESTION Would you say there's a long learning curve in becoming "fluent" with its operation? So far, it's frustrating. Is youtube the way to go or surprising Wendy on her front door when she gets home from work? :lmao:

You have me ROFLing today! :rotfl2:

Nini - I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to your question... I haven't graduated to diaper bags yet. :lovestruc

D~
 
QUESTION?

Sorry to keep bugging you ladies, but for those of you who mark your t-shirts for embroidery with the placement guide could you share what you use. I have a mark be gone pen that is washable (blue side) and disappearing ink (purple end) but have not tried them on t's yet and want to make sure it would wash out. Duh! I have to wash the t-shirts first so I guess I could just try a spot on the inside.

I think I do it the lazy man way. I fold my shirt in half, then press it. And the I fold it from under the arms, and give it a bit of a press. The lines I use for the marks on my hoop. Then I hold it up to look at and make sure I have it straight. If it's to be like a crest on a polo, I again use the under arm as a guide, and the left side the color, then center it in that area.

ANSWER Okay, I was able to download it.

QUESTION Would you say there's a long learning curve in becoming "fluent" with its operation? So far, it's frustrating. Is youtube the way to go or surprising Wendy on her front door when she gets home from work? :lmao:

I downloaded it, but haven't take the time to figure it out. They do have a group at Yahoogroups.
 
quick QUESTION?

ON my embroidery machine (it is a brother 750D) the thread will stitch fine for a while and then shred and I have to re-thread and start again...is this because the machine hates the type of thread I am using or is it something else and what could it possibly be? TIA for any wisdom you can share with me.
 
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 :lovestruc: 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 :scared1:

I tell you what.....we can switch places for the summer. I am in Houston and only an hour from the beach (probably not like the beach you are used to :) )
so if you get homesick you could go there. I on the other hand, will bring my sewing machine and fabric with me and enjoy your view, beach and nice atmosphere for the summer...deal?? And I won't need the $7.50 per gallon gas because I will just walk.

Hi ladies...I feel like it's been so long since I've posted (but, I swear, I've been following along and admiring all of your creations! :lovestruc) Loving those Stepsisters Vidas, the lilac baby ensemble, the water bottle coolers (is there a pattern for that?), the ruffled halter top, the boxy bag... WTMTQ! I've been really busy lately trying to re-landscape our yard that was absolutely destroyed by this past winter's wrath. However, there's ALWAYS time to bust out the sewing machine and de-stress. ;) In between all the landscaping, I sneak out to JoAnns and buy fabric. I used to belong to a message board way back in the day when I started quilting. Whenever you bought a bunch of fabric, they called it having a Stash Enhancement Experience (or S.E.x.) Thought that was hilarious (but probably inappropriate for a family Disney board.) :confused3


Here are a few little projects:
classic Minnie dress for DD1. Now that she has this dress, I told DH we need another trip to WDW. LOVELOVELOVE the Precious pattern! It definitely wasn't as difficult as I had anticipated.
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A sunhat I made for DD for our trip to Naples (FL.)
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Here's my little beach baby modeling it on Sanibel Island:
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A sunhat I made for DS6.
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Rosetta bag that I made as a carry-on for our trip to Naples (got stopped so many times in the airport asking where I got it!)
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closeup of the frayed fabric rosette (i LOVE these...I put them on everything now!)
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Another little sundress for DD...again, need to plan a trip so she can wear it!
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Mickey-inspired crayon rollup for DS
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and lastly, PJs for DS. As he was going to bed one night, he gasps and says, "Mommy! I forgot tomorrow was PJ day at school! Can you make me some Bears PJs to wear?" How can I say no to big, beautiful green eyes and freckles? I stayed up all night long making these but the end result (and seeing his sweet face in the morning) was SO worth it!
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First of all....you made me laugh with the S.E.X. hahahaha!!:rotfl:

Secondly, your outfits and hats are adorable. I am going to have a new baby boy to sew for soon (grandson) so I am going to practice some of those bucket hats before he gets here.

And last.....what a super mom you are to stay up all night sewing those pjs. I would have done the same thing....any thing for one of those smiles, right?

QUESTION?

Sorry to keep bugging you ladies, but for those of you who mark your t-shirts for embroidery with the placement guide could you share what you use. I have a mark be gone pen that is washable (blue side) and disappearing ink (purple end) but have not tried them on t's yet and want to make sure it would wash out. Duh! I have to wash the t-shirts first so I guess I could just try a spot on the inside.

I have 2 different purple pens. One is water soluable (sp?) and one is disappearing. Either one works. Like another poster said...be sure the mark is gone (by using water or letting it disappear) before washing.

So, the Princess took a very LONG morning nap and I spent my time playing with some fabric...

I am STILL working on the nursery redo for a friend. (it is going from a storage room to a nursery for baby number 4) So today I took some of the scraps and played around with some bibs and burp cloths. Note to self..DO NOT use Minky as an applique fabric! Takes way too much fussing to get it to stitch out right and will probably need some fray check on it before all is said and done...but it does look cute.

I'm hoping to have something completed soon so I can post pictures.

I did manage to get the last of the teacher gifts finished and wrapped (without pictures...) but I only made some key fobs. Each kid has a minimum of 5 teachers, then Mr D has 5 therapists... I could go broke making all of them gifts like I did last year.

On my way to Joann's to get that elusive flannel...and try to at least get the quilt on the frame today. Tomorrow I start sewing for the beach trip that we leave for in a week...something tells me everything will not get done...oh well!


Nini

Nini - I am working on baby items as well. I have 3 quilt tops done and I will be hand quilting them (nothing fancy....just straight stitches).

However, I have looked and looked for an online pattern for a decent bib. They are either too little or too big for a newborn. My daughter (the one expecting), got a pattern and decided to use my scraps the other night and cut them out for me. I was busy working on something else and when I looked, she had cut 5 (front and backs) and they were teeny tiny. Not sure if she is expecting to have an American Girl size baby or what..... Anyway....
QUESTION....can you point me in the direction of a good bib pattern????

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on diaper bags. Do you have a favorite pattern? Is there any one single feature on a diaper bag you could not live without? I am supposed to be making a diaper bag for my friend, but she has no idea what she wants and told me to surprise her. I haven't been able to find one that has all my major wants and needs, so I was wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions as to what has worked for you.


Thanks a bunch..

Nini

I would like to know this too!!

I think I do it the lazy man way. I fold my shirt in half, then press it. And the I fold it from under the arms, and give it a bit of a press. The lines I use for the marks on my hoop. Then I hold it up to look at and make sure I have it straight.

This is exactly how I do it too.....works perfectly!! I might add that when it is folded in half, I measure 5 inches down from the neck ribbing on the pressed middle seam and mark with a disappearing pen (purple) so that I know where the center of the design should be after it is in the hoop.
 
THREAD QUESTION
I hope you don't mind me barging in here with a question. I've lurked on these threads for ages, but rarely post. Anyway, I have just started dipping my toes into machine embroidery and would like to jump in head first to try some applique. I've got my eye on some of heathersue's patterns. I've done applique by hand, but I've always just used regular all-purpose thread for it. Do I really need to buy special embroidery thread for the embroidery machine? What kind do you use and can you recommend a good source for it? I started thinking about all the colors I would need and it's going to get expensive fast!

Thanks in advance!!

Elizabeth
 
quick QUESTION?

ON my embroidery machine (it is a brother 750D) the thread will stitch fine for a while and then shred and I have to re-thread and start again...is this because the machine hates the type of thread I am using or is it something else and what could it possibly be? TIA for any wisdom you can share with me.

I get this with my machines. For me, it seems to be one of two things. 1) time to change the needle. 2) the bobbin shuttle has been knicked by the needle and needs a little light sanding with a really fine grit sand paper. On a few rarer occasions, the automatic scissors didn't retract all the way. But it is usually a slightly rough bobbin shuttle. For some reason, every now and then the needle hits it. I have one that actually has a small hole in it. I've thought of putting a cute hoop ering in in, but I think that would make things worse:rotfl2:
 
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