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

[VBAndrea]

OK - I apologize in advance for the massive amount of photos.

Excuse #1: I used to work for Gymboree, and sometimes I just can't stop creating.

Excuse #2: This set is for a friend on Facebook - so I can't post these pictures there.

Excuse #3: I really love this fabric - you might remember the main fabric was also used in Brian and Myrthe's table setting wedding gift.

Excuse #4: I think baby outfits are so cute.

Excuse #5: Refer to excuse #1.



Here we go:

The whole set - a result of excuse #1... everything mixes and matches, coordinates and makes mulitple outfits for different seasons.

Another way to match them up:

This started out as a plain white T-shirt:

Close-up of my first hand applique... no, it's not perfect - but it's thousands of times better than I thought it would be! Thanks to Anita for helping me out last night and Heather's most awesome tut!

Then, individual pictures of everything...

Detail on the pant legs:

Back of the ruffle butt bloomers...

And I think that's it! Now, I hope she loves the fabric. LOL

D~

Lovely! The fabric is fabulous -- if your friend doesn't like the set I will take it -- but I will require the baby as well as my eggs are too old. You first applique is amazing -- curves are very hard for me and doing a circle that small is difficult -- my hand applique does not turn out that nice. You friend is lucky to have you!

I personally think it's too small. I did a prince Mickey for my DH (he's an XL) and I didn't like the look. So I had to redo with the 6x10.....much better!

WELL............My new toy arrived yesterday!

I was able to watch the quick tut and rethread it with white thread by knotting it. I can't believe it actually worked! I've done the 4 thread overlock on it so far. I get the feeling I'm never going to know exactly what this thing is capable of. I'm going to attempt a rolled hem today. I want to make another one of these without hemming all the ruffles!!!!!

I do have a question though, when making something like a stripework skirt, can you use the serger to "sew" the stripes together while it overlocks at the same time? Or do you sew it all together first then go back and finish the seams???

Grrr! I've had two people tell me it works -- Wendy actually sent me a pic of one she did on an even larger t and it looked good. Perhaps it depends on the design? I just need to go look at photos on the BG thread and see some more samples.

Congrats on your new baby! I did a sewing project with overlock alone and the seams eventually ripped, so now everything gets sewn and then serged. But keep in mind I have the cheapie Singer. I think the Brothers are a thousand times better.

 

[squirrel]

The baby outfits are so cute! Can't believe that flower and pot was your first applique. Mine was a simple heart.

The Snow White bag with dwarf print is great.

Can't believe you got some really nice pillowcases for making dresses/tops. I've been searching second hand stores and haven't found anything nice.

Sorry if I missed some lovely creations, I have only looked at this page today.

Question: I purchased a pattern with a top that I wanted to make for myself. Unfortunately another customer handed it to me and I didn't look at it very closely. It says it's for knits. I want to make a top out of the purple cotton print I made the Rupunzel Dress out of. The pattern is a short sleaved shirt with elastic neck and arms. Would it work if I make it a size larger?

Here is a link to the pattern http://www.simplicity.com/Search.aspx?SearchTerm=6979&x=33&y=12

 

[mphalens]

Hi everyone

I want to take some old jeans and make them into cute twirl skirts or patch work skirts. Has anyone ever done that? Got any pics to share/show? Also I am looking for a tutorial or pattern!




Thanks!!!

I havent done it yet, but if you look on the first page there is a list of bookmarks and I know there are ones for both of those!!!

Okay - I attempted to multi-quote from my phone and it's not working, so I'll comment on this fabulous baby set here instead of below!
Being a former Gymboree employee (although I was a play&music manager but thankfully we still got q discount) I completely understand the "set" mentality and the matching siblings obsessions let me say, Gymboree couldn't hold a candle to this fabulous set and you could easily sell such a set for big big bucks! It is simply gorgeous!
And your first hand appliqué? Again, I must at your feet! If I can become half as good a seamstress as you in 7 months, I'll be over the moon!!!

Eeek! I just got home and saw what a mess I'd made of this post ... SO SORRY!!!! That will teach me to try to multi-quote from my phone!!!

OK - I apologize in advance for the massive amount of photos.

Excuse #1: I used to work for Gymboree, and sometimes I just can't stop creating.

Excuse #2: This set is for a friend on Facebook - so I can't post these pictures there.

Excuse #3: I really love this fabric - you might remember the main fabric was also used in Brian and Myrthe's table setting wedding gift.

Excuse #4: I think baby outfits are so cute.

Excuse #5: Refer to excuse #1.



Here we go:

The whole set - a result of excuse #1... everything mixes and matches, coordinates and makes mulitple outfits for different seasons.

Another way to match them up:

This started out as a plain white T-shirt:

Close-up of my first hand applique... no, it's not perfect - but it's thousands of times better than I thought it would be! Thanks to Anita for helping me out last night and Heather's most awesome tut!

Then, individual pictures of everything...

Detail on the pant legs:

Back of the ruffle butt bloomers...

And I think that's it! Now, I hope she loves the fabric. LOL

D~

 

[mkwj]

You did such a great job. You need to save this picture for his wife. What a cutie.

LOVE THIS!!!!

I have been wanting to make one of these. This is beautiful.

~

Love this too. That is one lucky momma to get this as a gift.

 

[aboveH20]

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

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

As promised, here's how I do rolled hems. Pretty much I follow the directions on page 69, except for the step I can't figure out , so I ignore that one -- a good rule for life.

1. Remove left needle.

2. Slide the seam width finger knob to R.

3. Use wooly nylon thread in the upper looper. I used red thread to make it obvious. I use the tie on method.

4. The next step on page 69 is the one I don't understand. It says, 'Align left face of seam width finger support plate with R mark on throat plate by turning seam width finger knob, as required.' That's sort of like "season to taste." Question -- does anyone know what it means and if it's critical???

5. I used all red threads, tying then off so making sure I remembered to set tension dials to 0 before pulling them through.

6. I set the stitch length dial at F. I experimented with a couple settings, so in the photo it is set at 2, but I ended up using F.

7. I used the tension settings from the bottom of page 71, "3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching", so the dials were at 2 2 and 7. Then I serged.

8. Put trim in the collection.

9. Check out front and back.

Did that help? Do you still have questions? I'm not expert, but I've been given so much guidance here that I try to help when I can.

 

[Meshell2002]

I'm going to have to make another trip back up there ... was there a certain fabric you were looking for??? pm me

PMing you....even though you may have already gone.

I have done some MAJOR sewing recently! The heat in maryland is ungodly at this point (Over 100 degrees) and there is nothing to do outside so sewing inside has kept me sane! This weather is just crazy anymore! Snow in Hawaii, The fires, floods and tornados! I pray everyone is safe!

Thanks for letting me share my LOADS of pictures! I have plenty more to share but I will just leave you with the outfits and not the pictures of the kidos lol Although Nathan has grown so much since I have shared any pictures of him!

Candice

Outfits looks great....and I love your photography skills!

OK - I apologize in advance for the massive amount of photos.

Excuse #1: I used to work for Gymboree, and sometimes I just can't stop creating.

Excuse #2: This set is for a friend on Facebook - so I can't post these pictures there.

Excuse #3: I really love this fabric - you might remember the main fabric was also used in Brian and Myrthe's table setting wedding gift.

Excuse #4: I think baby outfits are so cute.

Excuse #5: Refer to excuse #1.



Here we go:

The whole set - a result of excuse #1... everything mixes and matches, coordinates and makes mulitple outfits for different seasons.

D~

Love it....the Mama will too!

Meshell - I just realized I lost my quote for your portrait dress. Just wanted to say it is GORGEOUS!!! Can't wait to see the pictures. Please post one of them when you have them taken.

Sure...though it may be Aug-September depending on the photographer's schedule.


I finished 3 Eye Spy Bags for Bridgie's BG.

I hope they like them....they where fun to make. The tutorial I used called for printable fabric.....but no one in town had it.....so I improvised.....after watching and wrestling them back from my kids I think I will order some printable fabric for when I make theirs. The ribbons tether the list to the bag....but there are also pockets so the lists don't just swing all over the place when not in use.

 

[vhartwell]

I figured this was the place to ask. My nephew would like me to make him a rag quilt with Star Wars characters on it. Does anyone know where I might find Star Wars Characters for a Brother 1250d Inovis machine?? I am at a loss on where to find them.....

Thanks for the help

 

[PurpleEars]

Okay ... so I'd never made a tutu before, but I'd heard they were easy to make and lots of fun ... so when Amber needed a "rocker tutu" for Savannah for a photo shoot for the hospital next week, I talked to my cousin that makes tutus and decided I could give it a shot

I read lots of tutorials and then I headed to RYCO up in Lincoln, RI for fabulous supplies at a great price It's pretty much "Tutu Makers Heaven" in that place ... 22+ colors of tulle on rolls starting at 6" ... ribbon after ribbon ... elastic ... you name it, if RYCO makes it, it's there and inexpensive!


And the longest part of the process? CUTTING and STACKING the tulle ... the actual process of putting the tutu together is super quick ... it's the "prep work" that took a while (and of course, Savannah's BOYFRIEND - DS2 - wanted to "help") ...

I decided it wasn't "poofy" enough and that I didn't like how the waistband looked with the tulle & ribbons all showing together, so I added a second layer - more POOF and it hid all the "mess"

So, there you have it! My first ever tutu ... and I LOVED making it!!! SO much fun!!! It helped curb the need to make "girly things" when I have two boys to sew for too
I shipped it off this morning ... hopefully it will arrive by Saturday (the photoshoot is on Wednesday and in the box were two RockStar rhinestone iron-ons so Amber can make the girls shirts to wear with their tutus (her older daughter has a "Fancy Nancy" tutu) ...

Good job on your first tutu. It looks like you have a good helper!

Here is a messenger bag I made for Bridget's Big Give for her Mom. I had purchased the 7 dwarfs fabric a while back. I was excited to have an opportunity to use it for this family - they have 7 kids and each has a dwarf nickname, I thought this fabric would be appropriate for Mom:

Thanks for looking!

This is so beautiful and just perfect for the family! Thank you so much for making it for them!

This is one I made yesterday. I just need to iron it and take it to be monogrammed. I found a great stash of antique pillowcases with beautiful embroidery on the bottoms (2 of each style). I am making them for my nieces and my dd for our beach pictures.

What a wonderful find. So girly and pretty.

I love all the new creations!! They are wonderful!! Here is a t-shirt and a pair of shorts that I made one of the grandsons. I hope he likes trains.

Great job on the train set!

OK - I apologize in advance for the massive amount of photos.

Excuse #1: I used to work for Gymboree, and sometimes I just can't stop creating.

Excuse #2: This set is for a friend on Facebook - so I can't post these pictures there.

Excuse #3: I really love this fabric - you might remember the main fabric was also used in Brian and Myrthe's table setting wedding gift.

Excuse #4: I think baby outfits are so cute.

Excuse #5: Refer to excuse #1.

Here we go:

The whole set - a result of excuse #1... everything mixes and matches, coordinates and makes mulitple outfits for different seasons.

Another way to match them up:

This started out as a plain white T-shirt:

Close-up of my first hand applique... no, it's not perfect - but it's thousands of times better than I thought it would be! Thanks to Anita for helping me out last night and Heather's most awesome tut!

Then, individual pictures of everything...

Detail on the pant legs:

Back of the ruffle butt bloomers...

And I think that's it! Now, I hope she loves the fabric. LOL

D~

What a beautiful set! You did an amazing job on the applique!

I do have a question though, when making something like a stripework skirt, can you use the serger to "sew" the stripes together while it overlocks at the same time? Or do you sew it all together first then go back and finish the seams???

I sew first and go back and finish the seams. I had fabric tear along the serged seam so now I leave about 1/8" between the left needle and the stitched seam.

As promised, here's how I do rolled hems. Pretty much I follow the directions on page 69, except for the step I can't figure out, so I ignore that one -- a good rule for life.

1. Remove left needle.

2. Slide the seam width finger knob to R.

3. Use wooly nylon thread in the upper looper. I used red thread to make it obvious. I use the tie on method.

4. The next step on page 69 is the one I don't understand. It says, 'Align left face of seam width finger support plate with R mark on throat plate by turning seam width finger knob, as required.' That's sort of like "season to taste." Question -- does anyone know what it means and if it's critical???

5. I used all red threads, tying then off so making sure I remembered to set tension dials to 0 before pulling them through.

6. I set the stitch length dial at F. I experimented with a couple settings, so in the photo it is set at 2, but I ended up using F.

7. I used the tension settings from the bottom of page 71, "3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching", so the dials were at 2 2 and 7. Then I serged.

8. Put trim in the collection.

9. Check out front and back.

Did that help? Do you still have questions? I'm not expert, but I've been given so much guidance here that I try to help when I can.

You did a good job on the photo tut. For step 4 - I turn the black knob (I think I have to pull it out first?) until the little white plastic piece up with "R". I don't know if it makes a difference since I didn't try any other way. (My serger is a different model Singer machine) I actually don't like the look of serged roll hem so I do it the old fashion way most of the time.

 

[billwendy]

Finally got the girls rainbow outfits done!!!! These will be from their brother Tim and I ! I only had 1 yard of the rainbow fabric - thank goodness the girls were still small enough for 2 pairs of shorts out of it!!!!

I LOVE this new heathersue design!!!!!

 

[mphalens]

Finally got the girls rainbow outfits done!!!! These will be from their brother Tim and I ! I only had 1 yard of the rainbow fabric - thank goodness the girls were still small enough for 2 pairs of shorts out of it!!!!

I LOVE this new heathersue design!!!!!

Adorable!!!!!

 

[dianemom2]

I was out all day and I am 5 pages behind! And now I am too tired to multi quote!

The baby set is fantastic and I love the rainbow shorts outfits. I think I will end up buying the Mickey rainbow design but first I have to finish all my other projects. Maybe I will use that as a reward for finishing what I have already planned.

Such pretty pillowcases for the pillowcase dresses! My MIL loves to shop at antique stores. I should tell her to be on the lookout for some of those pretty pillowcases to whip a few dresses for my little niece.

On my Bernina serger, I only have to flip a switch to change from the 4 thread overlock to the rolled hem. But I haven't played with tension or colored threads yet. I mostly use the serger for finishing my inside seams.

I can never seem to get my rows of ruffles to be absolutely straight. How does everybody else do that?????

 

[Jaylin]

WENDY!!!! I have a question for you! I bought the same ruffled material that you made your skirts out of, I want to CASE you(if you don't mind), how much extra did you allow from their hip width or waist measurment? I'm afraid to cut it! I don't want to cut them too narrow and have them end up being skin tight mini skirts!!! Thank!

 

[miprender]

We are 10 days from leaving for our trip, and I am now 1 shirt away from having 27 (yes, that's TWENTY SEVEN) outfits put together for my 3 nieces, 2 nephews, and 2 DS's! I just got an iPhone yesterday which I think will help with posting pics. As soon as I have a few minutes to figure that out I'll try and get some pics up.

And just as a shout out...I did have some help from a good friend and my aunt getting all these done. YEA for sewing buddies!!

Can't wait to see what you made.

Does she sell anywhere else? Etsy maybe? I can't load any of the FB stores (including HeatherSue's') - they keep crashing IE. And dh won't let me put any other browsers on this pc - he is picky that way.

D~

She use to sell on Etsy but now it is only on FB

Here is a messenger bag I made for Bridget's Big Give for her Mom. I had purchased the 7 dwarfs fabric a while back. I was excited to have an opportunity to use it for this family - they have 7 kids and each has a dwarf nickname, I thought this fabric would be appropriate for Mom:

Thanks for looking!

I saw you post this on the BG site and it is just beautiful

She gives a size chart for length in the tute. I measured the length of one of dd's dressed to decide on length for her. It should totally work for a 5 yr old. The ones I've made for my 4 yr old fit well with room to grow.
You can also make your own "case" by sewing 2 rectangles of fabric together and hemming one edge.

This is one I made yesterday. I just need to iron it and take it to be monogrammed. I found a great stash of antique pillowcases with beautiful embroidery on the bottoms (2 of each style). I am making them for my nieces and my dd for our beach pictures.

Very nice. I love the antique pillowcases you used.

I love all the new creations!! They are wonderful!! Here is a t-shirt and a pair of shorts that I made one of the grandsons. I hope he likes trains.

My DS3 would love this. He is very much into trains too. Very Nice!

QUESTION????

Does a 5x7 applique look decent on a men's large t or is that too tiny of an applique to do for a large t? I have thus far only done children's t's.

I found the 4x4 to look very small, but the 5x7 to me looks fine on all the Tshirts I am doing for DH and I. Maybe if you are use to hand appliquing and doing very big designs it might look small but to me it still looks very good with out being over the top.

HTH

OK - I apologize in advance for the massive amount of photos.

Excuse #1: I used to work for Gymboree, and sometimes I just can't stop creating.

Excuse #2: This set is for a friend on Facebook - so I can't post these pictures there.

Excuse #3: I really love this fabric - you might remember the main fabric was also used in Brian and Myrthe's table setting wedding gift.

Excuse #4: I think baby outfits are so cute.

Excuse #5: Refer to excuse #1.



Here we go:

The whole set - a result of excuse #1... everything mixes and matches, coordinates and makes mulitple outfits for different seasons.

D~

LOVE it. You buy the most beautiful fabric.

I am heading home to RI the last week of June. I have a trip planned to Cranston!

At this rate there may be nothing left

WELL............My new toy arrived yesterday!

I was able to watch the quick tut and rethread it with white thread by knotting it. I can't believe it actually worked! I've done the 4 thread overlock on it so far. I get the feeling I'm never going to know exactly what this thing is capable of. I'm going to attempt a rolled hem today. I want to make another one of these without hemming all the ruffles!!!!!

Congrats on your new serger and love the dress.

Finally got the girls rainbow outfits done!!!! These will be from their brother Tim and I ! I only had 1 yard of the rainbow fabric - thank goodness the girls were still small enough for 2 pairs of shorts out of it!!!!

I LOVE this new heathersue design!!!!!

Love it!

 

[DMGeurts]

I am ISO a Disboutiguer, that has been wanting thier first serger!! I have been lucky enough to purchase a new Janome serger that is wonderful. So I no longer need my Brother 1034D. I would like to give this to someone that is in want of a serger for thier creations.

The machine is about 2 years old. The only thing I've used it for is to cover the seams. A few months after I bought it, the lever for the pressure foot broke. But you really aren't supposed to lift the foot on sergers. So it hasn't been an issue with me. I also have most of my belongs in storage. So I think alot of the parts that go with the machine are there also. Like the long tweezers. You would need to get a new pair of those (the Brother ones, IMO, aren't that great anyway).

I do have it threaded, and I have the 2 instructional CD's to go with it.

Do I have any takers? Please send me a PM.

Sally

I just wanted to say - this is SO NICE of you. I hope some lucky Disboutiquer gets it - it's a great first machine.

I finished 3 Eye Spy Bags for Bridgie's BG.

I hope they like them....they where fun to make. The tutorial I used called for printable fabric.....but no one in town had it.....so I improvised.....after watching and wrestling them back from my kids I think I will order some printable fabric for when I make theirs. The ribbons tether the list to the bag....but there are also pockets so the lists don't just swing all over the place when not in use.

You did great on these! Thanks for doing them - the kids will have a blast!

Finally got the girls rainbow outfits done!!!! These will be from their brother Tim and I ! I only had 1 yard of the rainbow fabric - thank goodness the girls were still small enough for 2 pairs of shorts out of it!!!!

I LOVE this new heathersue design!!!!!

Adorable!

Above H2O Thanks for the mini tutorial on your serger. I don't have the same serger, so I am unsure about what step 4 is referring to? But I just wanted to say that it was really nice of you to take the time to do that and post it - I am sure that there are many people out there that are going to use it.

I didn't have a chance to quote everyone... but thank you so much for all your nice comments about the baby outfit I made - I know it's not Disney - but each and every one of you have been such an inspiration to me, that I love sharing my accomplishments with you.

Question: I've been searching for weeks for a pattern (online and in store), and I am wondering if you wonderful Disboutiquers can help me keep an eye open for it? It is Oliver + S's Puppet Show pattern. It comes in 2 sizes, and I would like both sizes. It has been OOP for a little over a year, and very HTF. So, if anyone runs across one when they are fabric shopping - please pick it up for me and I can send Paypal funds (or whatever funds you'd like) immediately. I would also consider a used one (at a used price) provided all the pieces and instructions are in it, if someone has one they're finished with. Thanks so much everyone!

My project for today??? Well, I am going to hit up a local and obscure fabric shop that's near me, and see what they all have. I've never been to it, and I keep meaning to - today is the day. Then I am going to work on an outfit for Bridgie's AG doll - it's not going to be something I've done before - and it's going to be a bit simpler, but I hope she will like it just the same.

D~

 

[cogero]

have fun D I love going to new fabric stores.

I am going to try and finish Bridgie's give I only have 3 more embroidered shirts and the wish shirts but all but 1 shirt is a basic design.

I am so happy DH is home because it means he can watch the boy.

Also want to finish DS AK outfit the shorts have been cut out for a month.

 

[CastleCreations]

Help!!!!
Does anyone know the name of the pattern that is a 4 paneled skirt over a circle skirt. I've been looking for it for a while and can't seem to find it. Candicenicole used it for her monsters inc outfit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...

 

[tricia]

Help!!!!
Does anyone know the name of the pattern that is a 4 paneled skirt over a circle skirt. I've been looking for it for a while and can't seem to find it. Candicenicole used it for her monsters inc outfit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...

That's the insa by farbenmix. It is in the sewing clothes kids love book. It was also printed on it's own before that, so may be available at bayberry place. It is really easy to put together and comes in sizes 2-12 about.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Help!!!!
Does anyone know the name of the pattern that is a 4 paneled skirt over a circle skirt. I've been looking for it for a while and can't seem to find it. Candicenicole used it for her monsters inc outfit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...

I can't multiquote from my phone, but at least I can answer this- it's farbenmix insa skirt and you can find it in the sewing clothes kids love book- have fun!

 

[belle41379]

WOW! I've been doing a garage sale, and can't believe how much great stuff was posted!! There is WTMTQ, but wanted to make sure I said...

D-fantastic job!!!LOVE the bee on the shoe.

Love the Ariel top.

The rainbow outfits turned out so cute!

Well, I'm going to attempt an outfit for my DS this week, along with make our Fathers Day gifts. Once I finish the outfit for DS, I'll attempt my first twirl skirt. I've seen all the tuts on the bookmark page, but which one is everyone using? The skirts with the multiple fabrics/layers? Have fun sewing today, all you lucky ladies.

 

[Meshell2002]

Question: I've been searching for weeks for a pattern (online and in store), and I am wondering if you wonderful Disboutiquers can help me keep an eye open for it? It is Oliver + S's Puppet Show pattern. It comes in 2 sizes, and I would like both sizes. It has been OOP for a little over a year, and very HTF. So, if anyone runs across one when they are fabric shopping - please pick it up for me and I can send Paypal funds (or whatever funds you'd like) immediately. I would also consider a used one (at a used price) provided all the pieces and instructions are in it, if someone has one they're finished with. Thanks so much everyone!

My project for today??? Well, I am going to hit up a local and obscure fabric shop that's near me, and see what they all have. I've never been to it, and I keep meaning to - today is the day. Then I am going to work on an outfit for Bridgie's AG doll - it's not going to be something I've done before - and it's going to be a bit simpler, but I hope she will like it just the same.

D~

This store in Mobile, AL carries the smaller size Oliver pattern, I've ordered other things from them before.
http://www.peanutbutter-n-jellykids.com/shop/OSPATTERNS00.htm
I would love that pattern in the bigger size range....but can't find it either.