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

[VBAndrea]

You are very welcome!

And REALLY? House is in Saunderstown? I grew up in Jamestown and Saunderstown is just over the bridge (obviously, you know that )... Oh to have the money to buy a house in RI ...

Ooooh! Westerly Walmart ... my DH might kill me if I insist on stopping on our way out of town next week

QUESTION:
Anyone that has used Aivilo patterns ... how do they go together??? Do you match up the stars? I'm lost and I really want to get some stuff cut out ... I have emailed her to ask, but thought one of you might know

Double check that Walmart still has there fabric at Westerly -- we moved back here in August of 2008, so it was almost three years ago.

There was only one house for sale in Jamestown when we were looking and we couldn't afford the million dollar price tag! I would have loved to have lived on Jamestown. We picked NK for a better school district and dh hates Newport traffic -- then of course we sent our son to private K instead of public b/c the good school system still didn't meet my standards. We still preferred living off island.

When we lived in RI there was a fabulous fabric store in Warwick that went out of business and had a huge clearance. I had only been in the store looking for ballerina faric to make my dd a little tote for her shoes -- I really wasn't into sewing then. Now I surely wish I had been. Just Fabrics sounds like a real find though. I should do a little research and see if I could find something down here within an hour's drive. Truly though I really only use Diney fabric for BGs, and when we went to Disney I did so much applique that I only used a couple of Disney prints.

I can't help you with the Aivilo -- I only have the tote pattern and it's not a pattern -- just measurements.

 

[DMGeurts]

I will not make you work so hard as to get it to the size of a nickel, or even a dime -- that would be way too much stress put on you.

DS wears a large and dd a small. So if you could do two sizes to accommodate I'd appreciate it. Please make ds's the size of a pencil head eraser and since dd is smaller how about the size of a pin head for her??? Get to work! I've decided instead of giving you to the end of the week I will be overly generous and give you until the end of the month (this month that is!)

Yah - get to work! Slacker...

( )

Thanks for all the compliments on the villain outfits. I had seen that fabric used on someone else's villain outfits somewhere along the way, and then had a customer request it as well, so I can't take credit for the fabric choices, only for how I decided to put it all together.

D - Feel free to case, I almost always get my inspiration from something I've seen along the way, so I am happy to pay it forward.

Thank you Ellen!!! Yay!!

D~

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Here is a peek at my progress. Any guesses of which laughtastic Disney Duo this skirt was based on?

Please excuse my yucky photo and messy background! DH says I work better in a mess!

Jeana

Love the skirt!! Can't wait to see it completed. It reminds me of the cool outfits that the cast wears for the Pixar Parade. I'm gonna guess your duo is Mike and Sully?

Then I made ruffle easy fits in 33 minutes this afternoon....including the time it took me to cut out the pattern/ pants, and checking on a 2yo sitting on the potty.

"Lucky Lucy" is mine for now ....when DD gets a little older, if she wants her I will let her have her...if she takes care of this one, I will get her a new(er) one later.

HEY see what's she's got in her hand? That's why her hair was so crooked.....can't leave her alone even for a minute.

I'm making her a peasant top out of muslin to match her pants....not sure when I'll do that, we'll see, maybe during naps tomorrow.

I think she looks great and those pants are darling!! I think that's a great idea to buy an old AG doll to recondition as a test pilot for DD...I need to write down that idea in my Mommy notebook

And Insa skirts for the girls:

Thanks for looking!

I love the Villain outfits!! Will they be wearing those to Fantasmic!?

Thanks to all your inspirations and great versions of a "Cars" shirt I made this for my DS. He gave me a big kiss when he saw it but I think it was more for the effort and not because he really loved the shirt. This is with the shirt sleeve rolled up to show the lining fabric (thanks April for that suggestion, and all the other help everyone offered).

close up of the applique:

My DD came up with this idea after a trip to JoAnns (when I wouldn't allow her to buy the $14/yard Hello Kitty Fleece fabric) and sewed this pillow all by herself. She stuffed it and did the hand sewing too, which is great because I HATE to hand sew. I did tie off the thread when she was done sewing which was a little tricky because she only left about an inch of thread.

She has a Hello Kitty doll that she made a build a bear about 5 years ago and since it is getting a little worn she limits her snuggle time with it so she wanted to make this a substitute. Can you tell she has a thing for soft white cats?

Sorry - not sure what is up with my picture sizes

Love your version of the Cars bowling shirt!! The use of the flame fabric is very cool! And your daughter's Hello Kitty pillow is GREAT! My little sister is a big fan of HK still, and she just turned 16.

 

[DMGeurts]

So, Patience has been bugging me a bit about getting this photos uploaded...

Before:

After:

Before:

After (she insisted on a working photo - and a ruffle teaser):

Lots of befores (this is where you really see a difference):

Here's her face plate off - and what's left of her tension parts - note the spring that's all wonky:

After:

Note that top pressure foot screw... Nice n' shiny now.

That's all... we are hard at work on her cover - I am still amazed at how smooth and quiet she runs - I've been sewing all morning while the girls we asleep in the rooms next door - and they're still sleeping. I must tear myself away from Patience and get to town and get groceries for the holiday weekend.

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

So, Patience has been bugging me a bit about getting this photos uploaded...

Before:

After:

Before:

After (she insisted on a working photo - and a ruffle teaser):

Lots of befores (this is where you really see a difference):

Here's her face plate off - and what's left of her tension parts - note the spring that's all wonky:

After:

Note that top pressure foot screw... Nice n' shiny now.

That's all... we are hard at work on her cover - I am still amazed at how smooth and quiet she runs - I've been sewing all morning while the girls we asleep in the rooms next door - and they're still sleeping. I must tear myself away from Patience and get to town and get groceries for the holiday weekend.

D~

Beautiful! She, herself, is a work of art. I think you should go into the business of restoring machines! You are making me think I might like to get a machine like that. My dh can fix just about anything and I know he could rewire one (though sometimes he breaks the rules b/c he knows too much -- like plugging six strands of tree together instead of limited to the three that is recommended).

I'm thinking the ruffle might have something to do with Patience's new cover -- but I will patient and wait and see!

Where did you get the little white shelf that has thread on it that is behind Patience? I would love to get a bunch of those for my embroidery thread (never mind my wall space is highly limited).

Have fun grocery shopping. I have been cleaning most of the morning (which is probably why I've made at least three posts on here this morning -- one needs lots of breaks when cleaning). Today is one of those days where the 5minute per room cleaning sprees is just not going to work. It's one of those vacuum, mop and dust days. The kitchen alone took me 20 minutes straighten up thanks to dh not wiping the stove top after cooking last night and dishes everywhere (all clean at least, but they still had to be put away). I really should be sewing instead, shouldn't I?

 

[babynala]

I completed a villain set for Madison's Big Give, and it was received today so now I can post it here. These were my first try at the Insa skirt, love the pattern! It is a great background for applique, and pretty easy to put together. These appliques took me forever, but at least the skirts went together quickly once I got the embroidery done.

Shirts for the 2 girls and Mom and Dad:

And Insa skirts for the girls:

Thanks for looking!

Ellen - the shirts are amazing but those skirts are just fabulous. You must have spend a very long time creating those beautiful appliques and the fabrics look perfect.

Just popping in cause it's too hot to be outside here right now.

What is the temperature up in Canada?

So, Patience has been bugging me a bit about getting this photos uploaded...

Before:

After:

Lots of befores (this is where you really see a difference):

After:

Note that top pressure foot screw... Nice n' shiny now.

That's all... we are hard at work on her cover - I am still amazed at how smooth and quiet she runs - I've been sewing all morning while the girls we asleep in the rooms next door - and they're still sleeping. I must tear myself away from Patience and get to town and get groceries for the holiday weekend.

D~

Wow, Patience is a real beauty. You did a wonderful job getting her in tip top shape. She's so shiny and clean! Too bad you can't bring her with you this weekend, maybe she needs the holiday weekend to get some R and R before you really put her to work. Too bad Ginger is not closer - maybe she could babysit for you.

 

[mommy2mrb]

D~ your new girl is so pretty....all clean and sparkly

 

[love to stitch]

Loving all the Ginger humor, LOL! Also love all the little dresses and other doll clothes, so pretty!

And love the baby dresses and the hat. So many cute things posted.

I completed a villain set for Madison's Big Give, and it was received today so now I can post it here. These were my first try at the Insa skirt, love the pattern! It is a great background for applique, and pretty easy to put together. These appliques took me forever, but at least the skirts went together quickly once I got the embroidery done.

Shirts for the 2 girls and Mom and Dad:

And Insa skirts for the girls:

Thanks for looking!

The Villian shirts and skirts are great.

That sounds like a fun trip. One more last visit with just one child. I've never made any maternity clothes but maybe a cute tank top like the one you did for your last trip (just bigger around the middle) would be cool in case it is hot in October. Maybe something about a future Disney fan....


You did a great job with Lucy. Her hair looks beautiful and I love her new pants. Better keep a close eye!


Oh, I love this fabric. I was thinking about making a Marie set for DD since she is a big fan of that sweet kitty. On our last trip we got to see Marie and my DD was so excited. It made me so happy because I took it as a sure sign that she was not growing up too fast.


You did a great job with that hat. I really like how the brim is so big, perfect for keeping out the sun. The fabric is too cute (both sides)


You are doing great with the Insa, can't wait to see your finished project.

Thanks to all your inspirations and great versions of a "Cars" shirt I made this for my DS. He gave me a big kiss when he saw it but I think it was more for the effort and not because he really loved the shirt. This is with the shirt sleeve rolled up to show the lining fabric (thanks April for that suggestion, and all the other help everyone offered).

close up of the applique:

My DD came up with this idea after a trip to JoAnns (when I wouldn't allow her to buy the $14/yard Hello Kitty Fleece fabric) and sewed this pillow all by herself. She stuffed it and did the hand sewing too, which is great because I HATE to hand sew. I did tie off the thread when she was done sewing which was a little tricky because she only left about an inch of thread.

She has a Hello Kitty doll that she made a build a bear about 5 years ago and since it is getting a little worn she limits her snuggle time with it so she wanted to make this a substitute. Can you tell she has a thing for soft white cats?

Sorry - not sure what is up with my picture sizes

The Cars shirt looks great and the Hello Kitty pillow is adorable.

 

[RMAMom]

I won't lie...Belle hurt my brain just trying to plan it out. As soon as I wrote it all down it made sense. This is what I did... It was for an 18 mos old and the length was 9" total finished
cuts
1 piece for the waist (6x27")
1 piece for the scallop overskirt (6 1/2 x 38" or length of fabric)
1 piece for underskirt (8 x 38" or length of fabric)

Take waistband & fold right sides together (form long tube 6 x 13 1/2) & seam/serge. set aside.
Hem the bottom of overskirt. Then, fold longways right sides together (form tube 6 x 16) and seam/serge
Hem underskirt. Fold long ways, right sides together (form tube 7 1/2 x 16) seam/serge
Next I marked my scallop lines with a disappearing marker. (I did 2 on the front and 2 in the back, evenly spaced). Ran a gathering stitch up 3 1/2 inches from the bottom. Pulled the gathers. Stitched over to keep in place and removed the gathering threads. (I used basting stitches to gather)
Next I placed the underskirt (rightside facing out) inside of the overskirt right side facing out) so it will look just like it will completed. I ran gathering stitches through both at the same time around the top about 1/2 inch from edge. Adjust your gathers.
Pin waist band over skirt, right sides together, make sure to align the sides and seam/serge together.
Fold over top of waistband 1/4 inch. Press. fold down in half to the side of skirt, covering raw edges from skirt/waistband. Press and pin in place. Top stitch around the very top of the skirt as close to the edge as possible. Next mark your casing for elastic. I used 3/4 " for this little skirt. so I sewed casing about 1" down from that top stitch, leaving an area open to thread the elastic in.
Thread elastic. Close the casing. Top stitch around the bottom of the waist band. I tacked the little roses on when everything else was done.
Hope this doesn't confuse you.

Thank you so very much for taking the time to type that out for me. It makes perfect sense and seems pretty easy to do. You have made my day and my DGD will be thrilled to have a Belle skirt. Thanks again ~ Mary

 

[cogero]

This morning i had some time before leaving for work so I did some ironing. Want to work on a skirt for DD and another pair of shorts for DS.

I also finished the last pair of shorts I had already cut out for him. I want to do 2 shirts for him tonight. One is captain America for his red, white and blue plaid shorts.

D~ you did a fabulous job on patience she is a real beauty.

I need some wall art by my sewing area so I am contemplating that while I am at work

 

[babynala]

I also finished the last pair of shorts I had already cut out for him. I want to do 2 shirts for him tonight. One is captain America for his red, white and blue plaid shorts.

I need some wall art by my sewing area so I am contemplating that while I am at work

that sounds cute!

 

[dis4harley]

Question:

I would love some advice on a new machine. I have been using a Singer that was my grandmothers (at least 30 yrs old) and I love it. But I am ready for a newer, better sewing machine.
I would like to be able to do appliques. I have seen sewing and embroidery machines. Is it worth it to get one that does both?
What are the best options and best price?

Thanks

 

[ellenbenny]

Thanks to all your inspirations and great versions of a "Cars" shirt I made this for my DS. He gave me a big kiss when he saw it but I think it was more for the effort and not because he really loved the shirt. This is with the shirt sleeve rolled up to show the lining fabric (thanks April for that suggestion, and all the other help everyone offered).

close up of the applique:

My DD came up with this idea after a trip to JoAnns (when I wouldn't allow her to buy the $14/yard Hello Kitty Fleece fabric) and sewed this pillow all by herself. She stuffed it and did the hand sewing too, which is great because I HATE to hand sew. I did tie off the thread when she was done sewing which was a little tricky because she only left about an inch of thread.

She has a Hello Kitty doll that she made a build a bear about 5 years ago and since it is getting a little worn she limits her snuggle time with it so she wanted to make this a substitute. Can you tell she has a thing for soft white cats?

Sorry - not sure what is up with my picture sizes

That bowling shirt is great, I really want to make something with cars, but no little boys to sew for right now. New DGS on the way in October though!

Did you embroider the Hello Kitty face onto fleece? Adorable! And great job with the sewing, especially hand sewing, my least favorite thing to do too!

 

[cogero]

Question:

I would love some advice on a new machine. I have been using a Singer that was my grandmothers (at least 30 yrs old) and I love it. But I am ready for a newer, better sewing machine.
I would like to be able to do appliques. I have seen sewing and embroidery machines. Is it worth it to get one that does both?
What are the best options and best price?

Thanks

Most reasonably priced machines that do both only have a 4 x 4 hoop. for embroidery. For embroidery buy the biggest hoop you can or you will suffer with hoop envy LOL.

I have upgraded twice since I started sewing. My first machine was a brother SE400.

I then moved on and bought a seperate PE-770 for embroidery and just recently bought a Brother Duetta that I bought for a great deal used on e-bay.

I would say buy a good standard sewing machne and then buy a seperate embroidery machine.

 

[dis4harley]

Most reasonably priced machines that do both only have a 4 x 4 hoop. for embroidery. For embroidery buy the biggest hoop you can or you will suffer with hoop envy LOL.

I have upgraded twice since I started sewing. My first machine was a brother SE400.

I then moved on and bought a seperate PE-770 for embroidery and just recently bought a Brother Duetta that I bought for a great deal used on e-bay.

I would say buy a good standard sewing machne and then buy a seperate embroidery machine.

Thank you. Do you have any suggestions for a standard sewing machine? I have been using a Singer, so I kinda want to stick with that. But I have heard a lot of people love Brother. Any thoughts?

 

[DMGeurts]

Beautiful! She, herself, is a work of art. I think you should go into the business of restoring machines! You are making me think I might like to get a machine like that. My dh can fix just about anything and I know he could rewire one (though sometimes he breaks the rules b/c he knows too much -- like plugging six strands of tree together instead of limited to the three that is recommended).

I highly recommend it - I can't even tell you what a joy it was to restore and I know far more about how a machine works that I ever thought I would. For the price you pay for them - and the price of the products you need to clean them up - it's still cheaper than the cheapest of machines at Walmart - and they will last forever (seriously) with the proper care. Talk about a bargain - and I am all about bargains.

I'm thinking the ruffle might have something to do with Patience's new cover -- but I will patient and wait and see!

Maybe.... but I can't divulge that sort of information.

Where did you get the little white shelf that has thread on it that is behind Patience? I would love to get a bunch of those for my embroidery thread (never mind my wall space is highly limited).

Believe it or not, I found it at Goodwill for $1.99. It was dark brown wood - so I just slapped 3 coats of white paint on it and called it good. LOL I still need to hang it up. I would love to find more - I will say - it was a total pain to paint though. After the first row on the first coat - I really was thinking that it' wasn't worth it.

Have fun grocery shopping. I have been cleaning most of the morning (which is probably why I've made at least three posts on here this morning -- one needs lots of breaks when cleaning). Today is one of those days where the 5minute per room cleaning sprees is just not going to work. It's one of those vacuum, mop and dust days. The kitchen alone took me 20 minutes straighten up thanks to dh not wiping the stove top after cooking last night and dishes everywhere (all clean at least, but they still had to be put away). I really should be sewing instead, shouldn't I?

Ugh... I hate cleaning... But I can't stand it messy either... so I grudgingly do what has to be done. I think you should be sewing too...

Wow, Patience is a real beauty. You did a wonderful job getting her in tip top shape. She's so shiny and clean! Too bad you can't bring her with you this weekend, maybe she needs the holiday weekend to get some R and R before you really put her to work. Too bad Ginger is not closer - maybe she could babysit for you.

Thank you... I don't think I could ever put Ginger and Patience together in the same room - who knows what they'd come up with.

Thank you everyone for the nice compliments on Patience... I wish I could persuade all of you to get a vintage machine... They are so much fun!

Oh and groceries - just for the weekend - not including meat - $180! Ouch! And that was 3 diff stores for all the sales. I love 4th of July -but it gets so expensive!

Back to sewing...

D~

 

[Mel0215]

Wow. So much has been posted. I love the Villian skirts, those are fantastic. The cars bowling shirt and HK pillow are cute. Patience looks marvelous, I can only imagine how smooth the sewing is. the "monsters Inc" skirt looks good so far, I've never made one but I can't wait to see it finished!
I feel inspired. I made a cover for my cricut last night, just sorta winged it, it turned out pretty well I think. Pics to come

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Question:

I would love some advice on a new machine. I have been using a Singer that was my grandmothers (at least 30 yrs old) and I love it. But I am ready for a newer, better sewing machine.
I would like to be able to do appliques. I have seen sewing and embroidery machines. Is it worth it to get one that does both?
What are the best options and best price?

Thanks

Most reasonably priced machines that do both only have a 4 x 4 hoop. for embroidery. For embroidery buy the biggest hoop you can or you will suffer with hoop envy LOL.

I have upgraded twice since I started sewing. My first machine was a brother SE400.

I then moved on and bought a seperate PE-770 for embroidery and just recently bought a Brother Duetta that I bought for a great deal used on e-bay.

I would say buy a good standard sewing machne and then buy a seperate embroidery machine.

My thoughts on a machine that does both is...what if one part breaks? You are not only out your sewing machine, but your embroidery machine too. I have a Brother 780D and love it. My singer sewing machine was my Mom's, I "borrowed" it As far as embroidery machine....hold out for a 5x7 hoop

 

[DMGeurts]

Thank you. Do you have any suggestions for a standard sewing machine? I have been using a Singer, so I kinda want to stick with that. But I have heard a lot of people love Brother. Any thoughts?

I kind of went throgh this when I bought my serger... I really wanted one that could do an overlock and a cover stitch... it took me months to figure out that I didn't want to have to change over the stitches all the time (what a pain) - so I ended up with a basic overlock serger and I have yet to get a cover stitch machine - and I am not sure that I ever will. I am happy with the decision I made.

I think I would apply the same principle to an embroidery machine (however, I already know the one I am getting - someday)... I wouldn't want to have to constantly mess with the programming to switch from one to the other - I would want to just move my chair and work on my project with out messing with the machine. And like Disneyteacher said - if it breaks - not only are you out your sewing machine, but your embroidery machine too - if it was an all in one.

As far as sewing machines... Well - my first Brother is from 1987 - a hand me down from my MIL. My second Brother is from 1988 - and identical to my first Brother - $25 on Craigslist. I thought I would never own anything but Brothers... and then I found my 1952 15-91 Singer that I just finished restoring (yesterday - LOL) and it is the smoothest and quietest machine ever... The only bad thing about her is that she is strictly a straight stitch machine - so I still need my Brothers for the appliques and zig-zagging. I can't even relegate them to being bobbin winders - because Patience winds the prettiest bobbins ever.

So, I recommend a vintage Singer... LOL You might want to listen to everyone else regarding your machine purchase - because all of my knowledge is pre-1990. LOL I know nothing about new sewing machines. I can't wait to see what you decide to get.

D~

 

[dis4harley]

I kind of went throgh this when I bought my serger... I really wanted one that could do an overlock and a cover stitch... it took me months to figure out that I didn't want to have to change over the stitches all the time (what a pain) - so I ended up with a basic overlock serger and I have yet to get a cover stitch machine - and I am not sure that I ever will. I am happy with the decision I made.

I think I would apply the same principle to an embroidery machine (however, I already know the one I am getting - someday)... I wouldn't want to have to constantly mess with the programming to switch from one to the other - I would want to just move my chair and work on my project with out messing with the machine. And like Disneyteacher said - if it breaks - not only are you out your sewing machine, but your embroidery machine too - if it was an all in one.

As far as sewing machines... Well - my first Brother is from 1987 - a hand me down from my MIL. My second Brother is from 1988 - and identical to my first Brother - $25 on Craigslist. I thought I would never own anything but Brothers... and then I found my 1952 15-91 Singer that I just finished restoring (yesterday - LOL) and it is the smoothest and quietest machine ever... The only bad thing about her is that she is strictly a straight stitch machine - so I still need my Brothers for the appliques and zig-zagging. I can't even relegate them to being bobbin winders - because Patience winds the prettiest bobbins ever.

So, I recommend a vintage Singer... LOL You might want to listen to everyone else regarding your machine purchase - because all of my knowledge is pre-1990. LOL I know nothing about new sewing machines. I can't wait to see what you decide to get.

D~

My mother has a vintage Singer that doesnt work. And I saw 1 in a cabinet at the thrift store last week for $40. Maybe I shouldve bought it. lol