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

[effervescent]

breaking up my post so I dont have too many photos

shorts

this is not the greatest photo and I think it's one of my favorites for Megan

up close

birthday outfit for a trip to Mystic Aquarium

You have been busy! Love them all!

Some lovely outfits guys

I finaly made a Feliz....I would have never have managed it with out the tutorial...thank you....I would do a few things differently next time but I'm pleased with my first effort.

This is for our dinner at Ohana's

I also made this simply sweet halter....I love this, it was so easy to do, I will definatly be doing this style again

Cute! I love the simply sweet too - it is my go-to dress now.

I haven't posted in a long time, but I love to look. I have finally finished several things.

First A dress for a friends DD

And I used the scrapes for a skirt for my DD

I tried my hand at bows

And last for now is DD in a summer outfit I made her

I love them all, especially the last outfit.

Love it! Your baby is adorable.

QUESTION

I need your honest opinion on this dress. I made it for our August trip but I don't know if it is too "loud"!

It's the new Jamie dress pattern. I really like how it cinches my waist (it makes me look quite slim!) I just don't know if I overdid the Minnie dots or not. I am debating if I should switch the straps to black instead of the Minnie dots. Sometimes what I envisioned in my head just don't quite work out the way they should!

I think it looks good as is.

OK my first Vida. Not that difficult thanks to the great tutorial by Steph (I think that you real name )

the photos I took at home came out awful so this is us on my Mommy day brunch!!

Such cute pics! And great job on the dress!

 

[aboveH20]

I'm thrilled I have gotten as far as I have, but I don't foresee Stitch Era in my near future so you're going to have to ask your own questions for now! I did my first t-shirt applique. I just used an old spotted shirt of dd's with a pocket, though I did take the pocket off. It was a 4T and I had no issues with the size, but I think I'd be scared to do something really small. My stabilizer worked great and I even figured out how to make the heart design my machine came with an applique. (Never mind my heart is a wee bit off center!)


Let me know what day you plan on visiting Wendy -- I may join you

I'll keep you posted. She's been known to hang out in Ocean City NJ (where my husband used to live). How tough could it be to stalk her there?

I actually just dived right in and played with it. I didn't watch any videos or went to any tuts and I seemed to have managed...

I'll take that as encouragement. A quick question . . . is there an "undo" button. I've been playing around and can't undo things I've done.

Hey DisBoutiquers!!!

Also, the main reason I'm here is to share a crafty idea! I am a scrapbooker and made some scrappy things for 3 Big Gives right after our trip using my Cricut (a personal die cutting machine). Someone had asked (Wendy maybe?) if the Cricut could cut fabric for appliques and I knew it could but didn't know how exactly.

Hope you find it helpful! If I ever find time to try it, I'll post some pictures here!

I don't have a Cricut, but I took a look. Thanks for sharing. I'm soooo glad scrapbooking wasn't big when my sons were young or I would have gone broke!

 

[billwendy]

aboveH2O you are so funny!!!

Ahhhh, the weekend!!! I think I wanna make outfits for the girls for memorial day, you'd use red, white and blue, right??? Maybe something camo for Tim????

My SIL is here for the next 2 weeks. As she is getting older (37 now) I see her staying more and more in her room watching TV and doing her thing. Sometimes it makes me feel like Im doing something wrong and she doesnt want to be with us? But my DH says she is 37 years old and doing what she wants to do! She definately isnt unhappy or anything, but It seems like she only comes out of her room for meals or if she wants to go someplace with us. She is VERY addicted to sports on the TV, and plans her schedule around that -lol. Even though she has Down Syndrome, she is exhibiting her independence I guess??? Idk what else to do? We are going grocery shopping today, and she is excited about that -

 

[SallyfromDE]

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.

Is the thread hanging up on anything? If it's hung up, and trying to keep moving, it will shred. New needle?

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

The embroidery thread is thicker. If you used regular thread, I don't think you'd get the fill in you'd need. I like the Sulky thread. I get it at JoAnnes when they have the 50% sale or BOGO.

 

[dianemom2]

aboveH2O you are so funny!!!

Ahhhh, the weekend!!! I think I wanna make outfits for the girls for memorial day, you'd use red, white and blue, right??? Maybe something camo for Tim????

My SIL is here for the next 2 weeks. As she is getting older (37 now) I see her staying more and more in her room watching TV and doing her thing. Sometimes it makes me feel like Im doing something wrong and she doesnt want to be with us? But my DH says she is 37 years old and doing what she wants to do! She definately isnt unhappy or anything, but It seems like she only comes out of her room for meals or if she wants to go someplace with us. She is VERY addicted to sports on the TV, and plans her schedule around that -lol. Even though she has Down Syndrome, she is exhibiting her independence I guess??? Idk what else to do? We are going grocery shopping today, and she is excited about that -

I did a red, white and blue Hello Kitty dress for my niece. She will wear it for Memorial Day and 4th of July. It is a reversible a-line style.

My nephew has DS too. He also much prefers tv to hanging out with family. The older he gets, the more he prefers tv to being with people. I think that tv feels safe but is stimulating at the same time.

I've made my niece so many things in the last few weeks. I need to make a few new things for my nephews. Girls stuff just seems more fun to plan out and sew. I did a supergirl nightie for my niece with the leftovers from my girls' jammies. Maybe I can find some cute fabric and make my nephews superman jammies.

 

[VBAndrea]

QUESTIONS?

I know it's surprising, but I have a few more questions. First of all, to those who bought the hoops on e- for the PE770 (Diane maybe???) would you mind PMing me the seller? This goes hand-in-hand with another question. I feel like I am wasting a lot of stabilizer when I do a 4x4 design, so I am hoping a smaller hoop size means less stabilizer used. Does anyone use their extra stabilizer that you end up cutting off for anything? I am using iron on pellon for my luggage tags and I wonder if I could just use my extra stabilizer for them.

And, any tricks to attaching the hoop? I am particularly having trouble after I trim my applique fabric and the embroidery arm is no longer centered when I go to reattach. The only hint I could find on an internet search was to back up the color so it centers and then forward the spool color again to return to where the design stopped. Does that sound reasonable?

Also, if anyone would PM some of the applique design sellers on etsy that you like I'd appreciate it. I found a few neat designs I'd like but I'd love to know how well they stitch out before trying them. I saw a fishing set I would like for my ds and some horses I would like for dd. In the mean time I'll finish my BG items and then order a P&F set from HeatherSue for my kids.

I just did my first real t for a BG and it turned out nice, and I can thank all of you for that. Everyone's help has been amazing. One down, five to go! (Don't worry, I'm starting simple).


WENDY: For Memorial Day I would do red, white and blue. I made my dd this last 4th of July and never posted it, but I plan on her wearing either this or her USS Cole dress on Memorial Day:

I since put more white rick rack on the top and at the top of the ruffle on the shorts -- I of course made the outfit on the 4th b/f the party we went to and ran out of rick rack that day. And sorry if the photo is gigantic -- photobucket is not letting me resize right now! The shorts are denim shorts and I just added the ruffle.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi Y'all- I've done stuff for gives but haven't posted anything personal for the last month or so- well, here's why: I give you... the never ending project. Four cross stitch embroidery designs w/ on average 44 thread changes and 75,000 stitches each. Ugh. I wanted something with different styles of santas for Epcot (we're going the week after Tgiving.) I'm hoping that by knocking out the most time consuming custom first the others will all seem easy, right? This took a total of about 20 hours to finish, including everything. Yeah, my grandkids better be wearing this someday LOL. DD will also be wearing this for Christmas at home- I def. want to get my full time's worth

didn't mean to cut off DD's face, still learning to use the new lens I got for mothers day. Also, DD will be wearing a shirt of some type underneath depending on the weather long or short sleeved. Also, she's planning to wear a petti underneath so it will make the skirt stand out more and show off the side santas a bit.

Thanks for looking!
Oh- the skirt is an insa, and the top I just made up.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Y'all- I've done stuff for gives but haven't posted anything personal for the last month or so- well, here's why: I give you... the never ending project. Four cross stitch embroidery designs w/ on average 44 thread changes and 75,000 stitches each. Ugh. I wanted something with different styles of santas for Epcot (we're going the week after Tgiving.) I'm hoping that by knocking out the most time consuming custom first the others will all seem easy, right? This took a total of about 20 hours to finish, including everything. Yeah, my grandkids better be wearing this someday LOL. DD will also be wearing this for Christmas at home- I def. want to get my full time's worth

didn't mean to cut off DD's face, still learning to use the new lens I got for mothers day. Also, DD will be wearing a shirt of some type underneath depending on the weather long or short sleeved. Also, she's planning to wear a petti underneath so it will make the skirt stand out more and show off the side santas a bit.

Thanks for looking!
Oh- the skirt is an insa, and the top I just made up.

WOW!!!! Gorgeous! The cross stitch embroidery is AMAZING and I love the color choices you have for your accent fabrics. Just stunning!!!!

 

[revrob]

Hi Y'all- I've done stuff for gives but haven't posted anything personal for the last month or so- well, here's why: I give you... the never ending project. Four cross stitch embroidery designs w/ on average 44 thread changes and 75,000 stitches each. Ugh. I wanted something with different styles of santas for Epcot (we're going the week after Tgiving.) I'm hoping that by knocking out the most time consuming custom first the others will all seem easy, right? This took a total of about 20 hours to finish, including everything. Yeah, my grandkids better be wearing this someday LOL. DD will also be wearing this for Christmas at home- I def. want to get my full time's worth

didn't mean to cut off DD's face, still learning to use the new lens I got for mothers day. Also, DD will be wearing a shirt of some type underneath depending on the weather long or short sleeved. Also, she's planning to wear a petti underneath so it will make the skirt stand out more and show off the side santas a bit.

Thanks for looking!
Oh- the skirt is an insa, and the top I just made up.

That is fabulous! I would totally want to frame those designs! Can you share where you got the designs? If I started now, I might could stitch one up as a Christmas gift (not a dress, a framed design!)

 

[DMGeurts]

Hi Y'all- I've done stuff for gives but haven't posted anything personal for the last month or so- well, here's why: I give you... the never ending project. Four cross stitch embroidery designs w/ on average 44 thread changes and 75,000 stitches each. Ugh. I wanted something with different styles of santas for Epcot (we're going the week after Tgiving.) I'm hoping that by knocking out the most time consuming custom first the others will all seem easy, right? This took a total of about 20 hours to finish, including everything. Yeah, my grandkids better be wearing this someday LOL. DD will also be wearing this for Christmas at home- I def. want to get my full time's worth

didn't mean to cut off DD's face, still learning to use the new lens I got for mothers day. Also, DD will be wearing a shirt of some type underneath depending on the weather long or short sleeved. Also, she's planning to wear a petti underneath so it will make the skirt stand out more and show off the side santas a bit.

Thanks for looking!
Oh- the skirt is an insa, and the top I just made up.

Amazing! Absolutely amazing - there are not words!!! WOW!

D~

 

[billwendy]

ANDREA- I felt the same way about waisting so I got this set....
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Hoop-Embroide...390?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b93851ce

I love it. I actually think it attaches back to the machine a bit easier for some reason?? Its also nice to have a 2nd 5x7 to prepare while you are waiting for the other one to stitch out. I still haven't used the jumbo hoop yet, but some day I'll get it figured out!!!

Nicole - OH MY GOODNESS!!! THat is wonderful!!! Great job!!!

What pattern do you think works best for a fabric that has a border at the bottom?

 

[ellenbenny]

I may try to do this too....I have a cricut with all the disney carts!, maybe I'll try easy Mickey and Minnie heads...going to Joanne's on Monday so I'll get a bit of fabric and some shirts!

thanks for the link Aimee!

dang, just went to read the instructions....I don't have a sewing machine....would it still work if I didn't sew around the edges? or would the edges start to peel?

I have not done this, but I think that heat and bond ultra hold is meant to be ironed on and not need to be sewn. In fact I think you can't really sew through it or it will gum up the needle too badly. SO maybe try it on an old tee or something and then wash it a few times and see if the edges come up? I think it is what people use to back appliques that are being sold as iron on patches, so I think it might work. Let me know if you do try it, as I am curious now.

Went and looked it up... here is a link, although they sell it in other sizes/quantities
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd49052

It claims it won't lift or pucker even after washing.

 

[jessica52877]

I may try to do this too....I have a cricut with all the disney carts!, maybe I'll try easy Mickey and Minnie heads...going to Joanne's on Monday so I'll get a bit of fabric and some shirts!

thanks for the link Aimee!

dang, just went to read the instructions....I don't have a sewing machine....would it still work if I didn't sew around the edges? or would the edges start to peel?

I have not done this, but I think that heat and bond ultra hold is meant to be ironed on and not need to be sewn. In fact I think you can't really sew through it or it will gum up the needle too badly. SO maybe try it on an old tee or something and then wash it a few times and see if the edges come up? I think it is what people use to back appliques that are being sold as iron on patches, so I think it might work. Let me know if you do try it, as I am curious now.

Went and looked it up... here is a link, although they sell it in other sizes/quantities
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd49052

It claims it won't lift or pucker even after washing.

I've cut fabric using the cricut. I am not sure I would say that I liked it but it worked much better with some fabrics vs others. I think it might have to do with the quality of the fabric and the grain also. Along with what you are cutting, the larger items being cut are easier but of course they are easier to cut by hand too.

I've tried it both ways, with the backing from the heat n bond on and without it. Both worked and I can't say which I liked better. I do find I can do it just as fast by hand (cutting it) but that is because I have to clean off my desk every time I want to use my cricut. I cannot keep it clean at all in that area.

Here are some shirts where I just used heat n bond (not lite) to iron on the letters. I believe I did these right before we left. Nothing like last minute!

Aww, look at that adorable little boy. I am missing them right now. They went camping but I had too much work to do to go. On that note, back to the dresses!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Oh, gosh y'all I'm blushing Thank you so much for your kind words; I have to admit, when I look at it I see the flaws, but I still really like how it came out, and DD loves it.

REVROB- I got the design in a downloaded pack from vermillion stitchery. A little spendy, but gorgeous, and the set is victorian santas. it has the designs I used plus a bunch more in different sizes. I actually love them enough, even though they are incredibly labor intensive, that I plan to make our family stockings with these designs next year. (I know I won't have time right now.) Fair warning, they take well over an hour to stitch out, IIRC it was more like 2 and you really can't leave the machine because there are so many thread changes- from 40ish to well over 50. They really make me with my machine cut jump stitches too- that took me over an hour on each design as well. Also, you need a whole lot of related thread colors, e.g. 4 shades of peach/flesh tones, etc. I was able to make it work, although my colors aren't always exactly what they wanted, but close, and I made sure to lay them out first, and ensure that I had the right number of gradations called for. They really are beautiful designs though.

Here's the link (I think) http://www.vsccs.com/ME/ME-Christmas.htm and it's the victorian santas. I think I got them on sale for the download. Also, definitely print the charts for the designs you are using, you really do need them.

 

[Disney Yooper]

You have all inspired me to try to get back to sewing. I purchased the Brother CS6000i sewing machine and it has been shipped. I should have it by Tuesday or Wednesday. I did research on the basic sewing supplies recommended and purchased those from JoAnn's today. I'm now looking at patterns to figure out what will be my first project. I want to go back to JoAnn's tomorrow to get material since it is on sale. I have a list of things that I want to take a shot at sewing:

Rosetta Bag
Tea Bag Holder
Crayon/Notebook holder
4-wheeler helmet bags (my husband wants these and I have to research this some more as I've never seen or heard of them).

I found these in the Disboutiquers Photobucket. Anyone know what patterns were used? I'd like to attempt these as well. We have a trip at the Treehouse Villas Dec. 6-15 with my mom, aunt, daughters and their friends.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Yes, that is where the bobbin goes. With both of my Brother machines, it slides out. Mine has a thin arm, for lack of a better term, that comes around part of it. That tends to be where it gets knicked. If you've tried changing out the needle, that may be the next step. Every now and then DH comes in and proactively gives it a light buff with a super fine sand paper. He hates the tantrums I throw when it starts messing up like that, so he tries to keep the embroidery machine peace for me I also do a quick spray of the bobbin area with a can of compressed air just to blow out the dust and little thread parts that tend to slip in. That helps to keep things moving a little better down there, too.

Good luck!

Good to know b/c I have been having the same problem.

Whoever was asking for a Kindle cover pattern (I somehow lost the quote), I used the in the hoop one from SWAK embroidery for my mom one for mother's day. I intend to make one for me and my DH as well

Thanks! I only wish I had a 6x10 hoop!

Have posted pics in awhile. Here are a few of the things I have done recently:
Shirts for my first big give:

I love the little Yoda!!!!

Here are some outfits I made quite awhile ago but never posted:

Shirts I did for a customer:

The bubbles didn't work out so well with my machine so I had to do them by hand. Haven't done that in awhile and it was hard to do such a small thing, so they weren't nearly perfect but the customer was happy with them.
(oops, I forgot to rotate the picture)

 

[revrob]

Oh, gosh y'all I'm blushing Thank you so much for your kind words; I have to admit, when I look at it I see the flaws, but I still really like how it came out, and DD loves it.

REVROB- I got the design in a downloaded pack from vermillion stitchery. A little spendy, but gorgeous, and the set is victorian santas. it has the designs I used plus a bunch more in different sizes. I actually love them enough, even though they are incredibly labor intensive, that I plan to make our family stockings with these designs next year. (I know I won't have time right now.) Fair warning, they take well over an hour to stitch out, IIRC it was more like 2 and you really can't leave the machine because there are so many thread changes- from 40ish to well over 50. They really make me with my machine cut jump stitches too- that took me over an hour on each design as well. Also, you need a whole lot of related thread colors, e.g. 4 shades of peach/flesh tones, etc. I was able to make it work, although my colors aren't always exactly what they wanted, but close, and I made sure to lay them out first, and ensure that I had the right number of gradations called for. They really are beautiful designs though.

Here's the link (I think) http://www.vsccs.com/ME/ME-Christmas.htm and it's the victorian santas. I think I got them on sale for the download. Also, definitely print the charts for the designs you are using, you really do need them.

Thanks so much! Those designs are gorgeous! Now I just have to figure out which ones I love the most!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Thanks so much! Those designs are gorgeous! Now I just have to figure out which ones I love the most!

good luck- I am developing a very long wish list... oh well, there's framing, home decor, quilts... I'm sure I'll find a way to use them LOL.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I don't know how it happen but the past week I had a huge amount of research on our trip to Europe and then forgot to check in here. Now I am pages behind.

I love the old fashion santa outfits but wow Nicole, that is huge amount of work! Have a wonderful trip.

 

[PurpleEars]

I love the minnie tunic! Will definitely be stealing that idea and pairing it with a pair of denim capris with a minnie ruffle at the bottom! Thanks!

I am glad that you found the pictures helpful.

Hey DisBoutiquers!!!

Also, the main reason I'm here is to share a crafty idea! I am a scrapbooker and made some scrappy things for 3 Big Gives right after our trip using my Cricut (a personal die cutting machine). Someone had asked (Wendy maybe?) if the Cricut could cut fabric for appliques and I knew it could but didn't know how exactly.

I came upon this article today so I had to share!

http://create.northridgepublishing....n/newsletter-feature-cricut-applique-onesies/

Hope you find it helpful! If I ever find time to try it, I'll post some pictures here!

Thanks for sharing the link. I have been resisting buying a cricut because I know I will spend a lot of money on the cartriages. I am sure others with a cricut will appreciate the information though!

Oooooh, she made that Minnie tunic for me!!!! You can see me wearing it in the picture at the bottom of my post. Or see the bigger pics in my TR!

Glad that you liked it

A quick question . . . is there an "undo" button. I've been playing around and can't undo things I've done.

The "undo" button is on top (next to the "save" button). Just a word of caution though, you can't "redo" if you click "undo" too many times. Redo is not a function available with the free version.

QUESTIONS?

I know it's surprising, but I have a few more questions. First of all, to those who bought the hoops on e- for the PE770 (Diane maybe???) would you mind PMing me the seller? This goes hand-in-hand with another question. I feel like I am wasting a lot of stabilizer when I do a 4x4 design, so I am hoping a smaller hoop size means less stabilizer used. Does anyone use their extra stabilizer that you end up cutting off for anything? I am using iron on pellon for my luggage tags and I wonder if I could just use my extra stabilizer for them.

And, any tricks to attaching the hoop? I am particularly having trouble after I trim my applique fabric and the embroidery arm is no longer centered when I go to reattach. The only hint I could find on an internet search was to back up the color so it centers and then forward the spool color again to return to where the design stopped. Does that sound reasonable?

Also, if anyone would PM some of the applique design sellers on etsy that you like I'd appreciate it. I found a few neat designs I'd like but I'd love to know how well they stitch out before trying them. I saw a fishing set I would like for my ds and some horses I would like for dd. In the mean time I'll finish my BG items and then order a P&F set from HeatherSue for my kids.

I just did my first real t for a BG and it turned out nice, and I can thank all of you for that. Everyone's help has been amazing. One down, five to go! (Don't worry, I'm starting simple).


WENDY: For Memorial Day I would do red, white and blue. I made my dd this last 4th of July and never posted it, but I plan on her wearing either this or her USS Cole dress on Memorial Day:

I since put more white rick rack on the top and at the top of the ruffle on the shorts -- I of course made the outfit on the 4th b/f the party we went to and ran out of rick rack that day. And sorry if the photo is gigantic -- photobucket is not letting me resize right now! The shorts are denim shorts and I just added the ruffle.

I am glad to hear that you are making progress with your embroidery machine! I can't help you with the hoop question. I usually cut out big pieces of stabilizer and just shift the stablizer enough to still cover the hoop instead of cutting individual pieces for the hoop each time. I hope that makes sense. I figured I get 4 designs done instead of 2 for the same area of stabilizer if I do that. Oh and I like that outfit too. I am sure it looks even better with the rick rack!

Hi Y'all- I've done stuff for gives but haven't posted anything personal for the last month or so- well, here's why: I give you... the never ending project. Four cross stitch embroidery designs w/ on average 44 thread changes and 75,000 stitches each. Ugh. I wanted something with different styles of santas for Epcot (we're going the week after Tgiving.) I'm hoping that by knocking out the most time consuming custom first the others will all seem easy, right? This took a total of about 20 hours to finish, including everything. Yeah, my grandkids better be wearing this someday LOL. DD will also be wearing this for Christmas at home- I def. want to get my full time's worth

didn't mean to cut off DD's face, still learning to use the new lens I got for mothers day. Also, DD will be wearing a shirt of some type underneath depending on the weather long or short sleeved. Also, she's planning to wear a petti underneath so it will make the skirt stand out more and show off the side santas a bit.

Thanks for looking!
Oh- the skirt is an insa, and the top I just made up.

Oh my goodness. That's a lot of work but the outfit looks AMAZING!