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

[MaeB]

As always, thank you all for inspiring me to get started in sewing! Here's my latest completed project.

A friend asked me to make a bag for her and she gave me total creative license in terms of fabrics. Her only guidelines were: pink, flowers, burgundy. My fabric store is the pits and I can never find 2 fabrics that go together but I think I did ok. I got the main fabric for a steal but it was horrible to work with! I swear it would start fraying if I looked at it funny. There are a few things I would do differently if I were to start over, but I am happy with how it turned out!

So now my next dilemma which I need ideas for: That same friend is having a western themed birthday party on June 25th. She wants us to come in western theme clothes and I thought I would make a t-shirt of some kind. Today I bought a white t-shirt and some glitter Tulip spray paint with the thought of making a quick stencil and spraying a silhouette of some kind. At first I was going to do a sheriff's badge, then a horse, then a cactus, then the state of Texas, then a horseshoe. Any ideas??

 

[mphalens]

Do you have any pictures of the skirt? I've never done a hidden zipper, can you take it in on the side seams? Or is it big enough that you can just cut off the side seams and resew it together? I am not sure what your waistband looks like - so I don't know if that will work.

D~

Okay ... quoting you again! I put it on and talked it through with my Mom ... taking it in on the side seams (although there weren't any ) would 1) make it smaller in the waist 2) get rid of some of the bulk (because apparently LARGE polka dots are NOT my friend in terms of making me look smaller )

So ... I did ... I ended up taking it in about 2 inches on either side ... and I'm done for the night, but it fits in the waist and looks much better So, a big and for the idea and help!

 

[JMD1979]

Totally love the "sassy girl" pose! And the pic of the two of them together... completely priceless - It totally captures all the best of being sisters. You should have that one blown up and framed.

D~

Thank you so much! The last picture is defiantly getting blown up and framed! I took 80 some photos of them today, and though there was some great shots this one was by far my fav.

Just wanted to share a picture of the Shih Tzu shirt (this is after it has been washed and all blue toothpaste removed). I also whipped up the dog scarf -- it's reversible to a brown paw print fabric and slides over dd's (that's dear dog) collar. My girl just gets a coordinating bow. This pic is a bit far away so you can't see the mistakes on the embroidery. It's still very wearable as the mistakes are pretty minor.

And love the two "American Girls" hugging photo!

It's late and now the kids want me to make them new pj's since they are having a pajama party at school tomorrow. They claim they don't have enough summer pajamas, and in reality they are correct, though they have tons for winter.

Thank you! I absolutely adore Shih Tzu shirt! It could not match your sweet pups more perfectly! And the scarves are a great touch!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sassy Girl pose!!! And I agree with Dorine! That sister picture should be blown up and framed!!!!






Y'all, I'm ready to I bought this great black with white polka dots material at Joann's a couple of weeks ago when it was 50% off ... So I paid $10 for the 2 yards ... I made myself a circle skirt using the directions in the "One Piece Wearables" book I bought (and showed a picture of on here) ... Because of the polka dots I was SUPER careful to match up the dots on the center rear seam ... I had to learn how to sew in an invisible zipper (my FIRST zipper EVER!!!!), I had to make a ribbon waistband ... and the skirt was made to MY measurements ...
I just finished sewing the waistband and tried it on before I hemmed it ... it's too big!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean, don't get me wrong, when I saw how big the waist was, I was feeling pretty depressed (especially after taking my measurements to figure out what size I am in the Meghan Peasant dress from Sis Boom) about my size ... but taking out all these stitches and even after I do that, I don't know that I can fix it ...

Thank you! What a bummer about your skirt! I hate when I do that with DD's clothes. I haven't ventured into sewing for myself, but I imagine I would be devastated! Wish I had some suggestions.... Hope you figure it out!

As always, thank you all for inspiring me to get started in sewing! Here's my latest completed project.

A friend asked me to make a bag for her and she gave me total creative license in terms of fabrics. Her only guidelines were: pink, flowers, burgundy. My fabric store is the pits and I can never find 2 fabrics that go together but I think I did ok. I got the main fabric for a steal but it was horrible to work with! I swear it would start fraying if I looked at it funny. There are a few things I would do differently if I were to start over, but I am happy with how it turned out!

So now my next dilemma which I need ideas for: That same friend is having a western themed birthday party on June 25th. She wants us to come in western theme clothes and I thought I would make a t-shirt of some kind. Today I bought a white t-shirt and some glitter Tulip spray paint with the thought of making a quick stencil and spraying a silhouette of some kind. At first I was going to do a sheriff's badge, then a horse, then a cactus, then the state of Texas, then a horseshoe. Any ideas??

That bag is awesome! I am sure your freind will be very pleased! How about a pair of Cowgirl boots on your shirt?


Jeana

 

[mkwj]

QUESTION!!


To all my embroidery friends...I am looking for some basic software that will allow me to use different monogram fonts. NO plans to digitize anything myself, just for adding words to appliques and doing monograms. Suggestions?

Nini

I use embird, but there is also sew what pro. Those are probably the cheapest.

 

[NiniMorris]

I use embird, but there is also sew what pro. Those are probably the cheapest.

Thanks...and I know, I know...I didn't go back and quote the others.

It seems to be running about half for Embird and half for Sew What Pro. (Including all the million times and places I asked yesterday! LOL)

I am loosing business because I can't merge designs. Very Simply Put.

I've already bought some different fonts, but it is a PAIN to try and do them directly on the machine! I can usually get to the last letter before one is 'off' just a bit, but enough to make it not work.

After my 'job interview' this morning I will completely revisit the whole idea. I am thinking about becoming a Disney Specialist Travel Agent. In August, I will basically no longet have a job. Both my youngest will be back in public school and my GD will be in full day pre-K. A 'regular' office job won't work due to the 4 days a week of therapies and doctor visits for my youngest, so I have to decide which of my two favorite things will become my new life...sewing or Disney!


If it is to be sewing, then the new software will become mine in a few days...if it is to be Disney, then I get a new computer instead...LOL!


Thanks for all your help and ideas...and if you have anymore let me know!



Nini

 

[cogero]

Nini

I have SEU and have used it to add names to designs with no problem. I need to actually stitch out the test one I did but the computer work was really easy.

 

[Darragh]

Nini

I have SEU and have used it to add names to designs with no problem. I need to actually stitch out the test one I did but the computer work was really easy.

What is SEU?

 

[cogero]

Stitch Era Universal

 

[love to stitch]

Thanks so much! It's really nice to have "on hand" models to try on all my creations!

Not sure if anyone is interested but here is the "older sister" version of the AG outfit. Not much different just some added skirt detail and the lack of stars on the top since I actually put the logo in the "correct" spot this time!

Thanks so much for letting me share once again! It is so nice to be able to show my things to others who truly understand!

Jeana

The outfits and your daughters are adorable. My granddaughter was looking with me and has added a skirt and shirt with stars to my "to do" list.

Just wanted to share a picture of the Shih Tzu shirt (this is after it has been washed and all blue toothpaste removed). I also whipped up the dog scarf -- it's reversible to a brown paw print fabric and slides over dd's (that's dear dog) collar. My girl just gets a coordinating bow. This pic is a bit far away so you can't see the mistakes on the embroidery. It's still very wearable as the mistakes are pretty minor.

Such a cute picture. I can see why she was upset about not wearing her shirt, it's adorable.

A friend asked me to make a bag for her and she gave me total creative license in terms of fabrics. Her only guidelines were: pink, flowers, burgundy. My fabric store is the pits and I can never find 2 fabrics that go together but I think I did ok. I got the main fabric for a steal but it was horrible to work with! I swear it would start fraying if I looked at it funny. There are a few things I would do differently if I were to start over, but I am happy with how it turned out!

The bag is great and the fabrics look great together.

 

[aboveH20]

Just wanted to share a picture of the Shih Tzu shirt (this is after it has been washed and all blue toothpaste removed). I also whipped up the dog scarf -- it's reversible to a brown paw print fabric and slides over dd's (that's dear dog) collar. My girl just gets a coordinating bow. This pic is a bit far away so you can't see the mistakes on the embroidery. It's still very wearable as the mistakes are pretty minor.

I the shirt. I can see why you daughter was so upset about not being able to wear it. And cute doggies.

Thanks so much! It's really nice to have "on hand" models to try on all my creations!

Not sure if anyone is interested but here is the "older sister" version of the AG outfit. Not much different just some added skirt detail and the lack of stars on the top since I actually put the logo in the "correct" spot this time!

Full Body shot

Jeana

Great job, but I also like the one with the stars.

Y'all, I'm ready to I bought this great black with white polka dots material at Joann's a couple of weeks ago when it was 50% off ... So I paid $10 for the 2 yards ... I made myself a circle skirt using the directions in the "One Piece Wearables" book I bought (and showed a picture of on here) ... Because of the polka dots I was SUPER careful to match up the dots on the center rear seam ... I had to learn how to sew in an invisible zipper (my FIRST zipper EVER!!!!), I had to make a ribbon waistband ... and the skirt was made to MY measurements ...
I just finished sewing the waistband and tried it on before I hemmed it ... it's too big!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean, don't get me wrong, when I saw how big the waist was, I was feeling pretty depressed (especially after taking my measurements to figure out what size I am in the Meghan Peasant dress from Sis Boom) about my size ... but taking out all these stitches and even after I do that, I don't know that I can fix it ...

I HATE that about sewing, especially when you don't know what went wrong.

I totally feel your pain... I had to remake my skirt for Brian and Myrthe's wedding 3 times. The first time, I had to take 20+ inches off the width (don't ask - I have no idea what I did wrong - LOL), then I sewed it all up - got it all nice and pretty - it was still too big! I had to rip it apart again and take off another 10"... so I put it back together - it was still too big, but wearable. So I had an extra large piece of cake for dessert that night.


D~

Love that you found the silver lining!

 

[mphalens]

Thanks...and I know, I know...I didn't go back and quote the others.

It seems to be running about half for Embird and half for Sew What Pro. (Including all the million times and places I asked yesterday! LOL)

I am loosing business because I can't merge designs. Very Simply Put.

I've already bought some different fonts, but it is a PAIN to try and do them directly on the machine! I can usually get to the last letter before one is 'off' just a bit, but enough to make it not work.

After my 'job interview' this morning I will completely revisit the whole idea. I am thinking about becoming a Disney Specialist Travel Agent. In August, I will basically no longet have a job. Both my youngest will be back in public school and my GD will be in full day pre-K. A 'regular' office job won't work due to the 4 days a week of therapies and doctor visits for my youngest, so I have to decide which of my two favorite things will become my new life...sewing or Disney!


If it is to be sewing, then the new software will become mine in a few days...if it is to be Disney, then I get a new computer instead...LOL!


Thanks for all your help and ideas...and if you have anymore let me know!



Nini

Nini - I know (of course, I'm sure with all the Disney we have here, many of us do!) another Mom that is a Disney Specialist Travel Agent and she just LOVES it! My mom has a friend that was one for years and years too ... Good luck whichever way it works out! Your sewing creations are just fabulous so I'm sure you'd be successful either way

I the shirt. I can see why you daughter was so upset about not being able to wear it. And cute doggies.



Great job, but I also like the one with the stars.



I HATE that about sewing, especially when you don't know what went wrong.



Love that you found the silver lining!

It definitely made me scared to cut out the SisBoom pattern ... that is now on hold until I can get my mom to go through the measurements with me one by one ...

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Anita, Thanks for the help.

Also, can you guys help me out with finding some embroidery designs? A mom wants me to make two shirts for her daughter for relay for life so I need some cancer type sayings/designs to stitch out on 2 shirts for her little girl. Can you guys point me out to some good ones?
thanks so much!

 

[billwendy]

Thanks...and I know, I know...I didn't go back and quote the others.

It seems to be running about half for Embird and half for Sew What Pro. (Including all the million times and places I asked yesterday! LOL)

I am loosing business because I can't merge designs. Very Simply Put.

I've already bought some different fonts, but it is a PAIN to try and do them directly on the machine! I can usually get to the last letter before one is 'off' just a bit, but enough to make it not work.

After my 'job interview' this morning I will completely revisit the whole idea. I am thinking about becoming a Disney Specialist Travel Agent. In August, I will basically no longet have a job. Both my youngest will be back in public school and my GD will be in full day pre-K. A 'regular' office job won't work due to the 4 days a week of therapies and doctor visits for my youngest, so I have to decide which of my two favorite things will become my new life...sewing or Disney!


If it is to be sewing, then the new software will become mine in a few days...if it is to be Disney, then I get a new computer instead...LOL!


Thanks for all your help and ideas...and if you have anymore let me know!



Nini

Nini - just download the free version of Stitch Era Universal - I do names that way all the time its super easy AND you can use any font that is already on your computer (or download more free ones including the disney font) so you dont have to purchase other fonts. Give it a try!!!! you have nothing to lose!!

So Billy booked Zoey's flight out to camp, all went smooth. Then he went to book her way home and the lady said there was already 1 dog on the flight!!!! So now Zoey has to fly home a day early with my nephew Matt!! WHAT!!!! I was not happy when he told me this!! Im so afraid Matt will forget about her ( I Love him, but he is super forgetful 17 year old). Is it true only 1 in cabin animal per flight???

 

[ellenbenny]

I'll keep him in my prayers that he finds a job. So many people in the same situation right now. I only go home every other week-end usually so I'm here lots of week-ends. And I know when you come that you'll want to spend time with him. I'd love to just swing by and meet you after all these years.

Thanks, will definitely look you up then if you are there on some weekends. Would love to meet you as well!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Yeah I am finally seeing the end but still have about 15 more shirts to finish and only 34 days left

Dinner's at Ohana's:

Our Toy Story Day at HSM:

Breakfast at 1900PF:

Finding Nemo Day at Epcot:

All you need is a little faith and some pixie dust:

I love all your matchy outfits! I love to make my whole family match and and glad they all still go along with it! I love the peter pan fabric. I almost bought that fabric last year but went with snow white...might need to do peter pan this time!

Thanks so much! It's really nice to have "on hand" models to try on all my creations!

Not sure if anyone is interested but here is the "older sister" version of the AG outfit. Not much different just some added skirt detail and the lack of stars on the top since I actually put the logo in the "correct" spot this time!

Full Body shot

And just for good measure because I love this shot of my girls!

Thanks so much for letting me share once again! It is so nice to be able to show my things to others who truly understand! :

Jeana

I love that pic of your girls too! So sweet! That sassy looks is a keeper! Good for blackmail when she gets older!

Just wanted to share a picture of the Shih Tzu shirt (this is after it has been washed and all blue toothpaste removed). I also whipped up the dog scarf -- it's reversible to a brown paw print fabric and slides over dd's (that's dear dog) collar. My girl just gets a coordinating bow. This pic is a bit far away so you can't see the mistakes on the embroidery. It's still very wearable as the mistakes are pretty minor.

It's late and now the kids want me to make them new pj's since they are having a pajama party at school tomorrow. They claim they don't have enough summer pajamas, and in reality they are correct, though they have tons for winter.

That shih tzu shirt is so cute! And so are the models! My dd is the same with asking for outfits. Yesterday, after telling me how great a sewer I am, she asked for a pizza party dress with pizzas on it...at least i have till August for that one!

As always, thank you all for inspiring me to get started in sewing! Here's my latest completed project.

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What a great bag! I love it! I love bags....

 

[jas0202]

Nini

I have SEU and have used it to add names to designs with no problem. I need to actually stitch out the test one I did but the computer work was really easy.

Nini - just download the free version of Stitch Era Universal - I do names that way all the time its super easy AND you can use any font that is already on your computer (or download more free ones including the disney font) so you dont have to purchase other fonts. Give it a try!!!! you have nothing to lose!!

Same story from me, Nini. I use SEU quite often to add names, dates, etc. to designs. I have also figured out how do to some simple digitizing. Go for it. Free is good.

ETA...you've helped me in the past on several things, so in the meantime, if you need me to add anything to a design for you, I'd be glad to help you out and return the favor.

 

[NiniMorris]

I've just spent the last hour and a half trying to do a simple word in SEU. CAN NOT GET IT TO SAVE...then, I remembered back a few months ago I had saved a document from tips that were offered here on how to do the simple things.

Evidently I saved it in la la land because it is not on my computer! Does anyone know the tips I am referring to? If so, please tell me that someone else saved it (in a way that you can actually find...)

If you could pm me the info or email it to quilts by nini (AT) gmail (dot) com I would appreciate it greatly. I am always for the free or cheap way of doing things...but I have had the free version of SEU for over a year and STILL cannot figure out how to use it.

Which of course brings up the problem that if I purchase the software at either 65 or 145 am I going to be able to use it any easier? I've seen some online tutorials for embird and it seems pretty easy...but then again I thought SEU was going to be easy!


I am hopeless! LOL!


Time for therapy.... the lady never did call about the Disney Specialist Travel Agency. This is the second time she has blown me off...I guess I need to either forget about it or get in touch with someone else!


Nini

 

[cburkedavis]

OMGosh! Your DD is amazing! She did an awesome job! I can't wait until my girls are old enough to sew. I may let my oldest (7) attempt something this summer. Love Kanani too! That is who my DD wants to get in Chicago when we go.

What an awesome sentimental find! I am sure if your DD could care less at the moment she will be forever thankful when she is grown!



Oh no! I hate when that happens too! Why is it always at the end when you think your home free?

I think it all sounds fabulous! I can't wait to see your finished products!

This is adorable! I love this fabric!

Everything is perfect, but I have to say I just love the Star Wars Jeans, and that Yoda shirt! TDF!!

I have no clue on the fish extender, but I just wanted to say I love this! It would make a really cute over the door room organizer!


I managed to get the AG tanks finished for my girls, but have yet to start on the skirts. I wend to Joann's yesterday to get some fabric. It was kinda hard matching but with the help of my oldest DD I think we did pretty good. Here is a pic of the fabric with an AG clothing box. In case you were wondering.... yes we took the box to Joanns with us!

Jeana

I know I've been lurking for a while, but this post reminded me of a question I have--does anyone know of a digitizer who has an AG font? Or, even better, an "American Girl" design?

Everything looks great lately, so many good ideas!

Thanks for any help!

Colleen

 

[jas0202]

I've just spent the last hour and a half trying to do a simple word in SEU. CAN NOT GET IT TO SAVE...then, I remembered back a few months ago I had saved a document from tips that were offered here on how to do the simple things.

Evidently I saved it in la la land because it is not on my computer! Does anyone know the tips I am referring to? If so, please tell me that someone else saved it (in a way that you can actually find...)

If you could pm me the info or email it to quilts by nini (AT) gmail (dot) com I would appreciate it greatly. I am always for the free or cheap way of doing things...but I have had the free version of SEU for over a year and STILL cannot figure out how to use it.

Which of course brings up the problem that if I purchase the software at either 65 or 145 am I going to be able to use it any easier? I've seen some online tutorials for embird and it seems pretty easy...but then again I thought SEU was going to be easy!


I am hopeless! LOL!


Time for therapy.... the lady never did call about the Disney Specialist Travel Agency. This is the second time she has blown me off...I guess I need to either forget about it or get in touch with someone else!


Nini

Nini...sending you a PM with my direct email address. I don't have the document, but I can walk you through it if you need help. I have the updated version, so you might need to update first before I can give you specifics. YOU CAN DO THIS!

 

[aboveH20]

Nini

I have SEU and have used it to add names to designs with no problem. I need to actually stitch out the test one I did but the computer work was really easy.

<---- hope that doesn't come across as too sarcastic, I'm with Nini -- NO LUCK with SEU

Nini - just download the free version of Stitch Era Universal - I do names that way all the time its super easy AND you can use any font that is already on your computer (or download more free ones including the disney font) so you dont have to purchase other fonts. Give it a try!!!! you have nothing to lose!!

<------ see above, finding it very frustrating but coincidental that's Nini's working on it the same day as I

I've just spent the last hour and a half trying to do a simple word in SEU. CAN NOT GET IT TO SAVE...then, I remembered back a few months ago I had saved a document from tips that were offered here on how to do the simple things.

Nini

I wonder if it makes a difference which operating system is used? I have Vista. I don't understand why some people say it's so easy and some of us can't get it to work no matter what

When I get to the very last step, to export my lettering in "the proper format for your embroidery machine" that option is grayed out. Not funny!

It you get it to work, keep us posted.