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

[froggy33]

When Heather went while she was pregnant with Sawyer, she made the shirt (with iron on transfer paper) with their names on them. On hers, over the belly, it also said, "Coming in June... Sawyer!"

You could also applique a big pumpkin (ala Cinderella), coach or Mickey Head over your belly!

Oh... what about a big Spiral Cinnamon bun mickey head with bun in the oven under the mickey head? Place it on your tummy.

Love these ideas! The pumpkin and bun ideas are adorable!

Also...lost the quote about doing a tank like I made last trip (thanks for remembering babynala!) I was thinking about looking through the adult patterns I have to see what would work.

 

[GlassSlippers]

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?

If you read reviews, Singer isn't what it used to be quality wise. If the 30 year old machine still works well, perhaps you could consider sticking with that for regular sewing. Sewing machines now don't have the motor power that older ones do. If it were my decision, I'd just get the best embroidery machine that I could afford.

I just got a new Brother sewing machine in October. It has an official name, but people call it the work horse because it's supposed to have a good, strong motor. I like it a lot, but it still doesn't have the "oomph" that my grandmother's old Elna had. That machine is at least as old as I am (51), probably older. I'm seriously considering having the old Elna cleaned and tuned up because I used it back when I was in high school and it was really nice!

Just my two cents!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[DMGeurts]

If you read reviews, Singer isn't what it used to be quality wise. If the 30 year old machine still works well, perhaps you could consider sticking with that for regular sewing. Sewing machines now don't have the motor power that older ones do. If it were my decision, I'd just get the best embroidery machine that I could afford.

I just got a new Brother sewing machine in October. It has an official name, but people call it the work horse because it's supposed to have a good, strong motor. I like it a lot, but it still doesn't have the "oomph" that my grandmother's old Elna had. That machine is at least as old as I am (51), probably older. I'm seriously considering having the old Elna cleaned and tuned up because I used it back when I was in high school and it was really nice!

Just my two cents!

Lori in East Podunk

Oooh - I think you should!

D~ <--- Have I told you all yet today that I think everyone should be sewing on vintage machines? Maybe I should start a trend???

 

[DMGeurts]

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

Do you know what's wrong with your Mom's vintage Singer? Usually if they are locked up - the innards just need a good cleaning and they are good to go again - "back in the day" people used to put 3 in 1 oil in their machines as a sewing machine oil alternative - which gelled up over the years - usually, if you can get that cleaned out and relube the motor again - it cures the problem .

D~

 

[Meshell2002]

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

If your Singer is working.....I would just get an embroidery machine, and go a little longer with the vintage singer.....if its not working I'd still go with 2 seperate machines. For one, it will be less expensive, for two then you won't have to switch from changing over from one to another in the middle of a project....I have a combo Bernina artista.....and I won't get a new machine unless something happens to it......but if I was buying all over again I would probably buy a basic Bernina and a BROTHER embroidery machine.....I love bernina for the quality of the parts and motor strength/ speed......but the bernina embroidery files are HTF and limited more than the brothers (which are easy to find and cheaper to service). Good luck in yur search.

 

[tricia]

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.



What is the temperature up in Canada .

Not sure, I'm in Rome on vacation, bit we stay in the apartment during the hottest part of the afternoon cause it is way too hot and humid.


I have made the aivilo tote quite a few times and it goes together really easily, but that tote is just a bunch of squares.

 

[SallyfromDE]

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?

Singer isn't what it used to be. I have Janome now and I love it. I bought it form a shop that someone had traded it for an upgrade. So it was less then a year old. I can't recommend them enough. The older Singers were the best machines. Can you take it somewhere and have it looked at? It might be worth hanging onto for awhile and maybe look into either a serger or embroidery only machine.

 

[JMD1979]

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

Jeana - this skirt looks amazing!!! I really can't wait to see it finished! It's so adorable!
D~

You are off to a great start. Cant wait to see it completed. Your colors go together quite well.

I LOVE Marie Kitty!!! I have the sweetest picture of DS1 and Marie from his first trip ... Again, why do I have two BOYS to sew for when there's adorable fabrics like that out there?!??!? I have seen that fabric someplace other than Etsy (but still online) ... if I remember where I'll be sure to tell you!

I'm also loving your Insa updates!!! Keep 'em coming!

Again, LOVE the Insa updates!!!! It looks great!!! If I didn't move things around before I took pictures, the backgrounds of mine would probably look very similar!!!!

Love the Insa skirt, so glad you are making progress! Is it going to be the stepsisters? Looks great so far!

Baby steps are good. One of my favorite expressions is, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

You're off to a great start. I can't wait to see the finished skirt.

Thank you to everyone on the compliments! And to those who guessed Mike and Sully..... You got it!

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.


And Insa skirts for the girls:

Thanks for looking!

These skirts are ahhmazing!

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

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

Thank you! Your cars shirts are adorable and how cute is that little hello kitty?!?! Your DD did a great job!

The Insa looks great so far! I am working on one for dd too, but I am waiting to receive a free design that I get by sending in a photo of a completed design and now I am realizing that I should have just bought the design and downloaded it right away as it's taking long to get it!

Are you appliqueing on the skirt? If you are appliqueing definitely leave out the elastic so the applique shows. I also made my first applique skirt with a normal, short waistband. I do like the look of the skirt with the drop waist and gathers and I have another fabric where I am going to try that, except Walmart no longer had one of the fabrics I wanted for the underskirt I am hoping I got the fabric at Joann's and they will have it, though I just bough two one yard remnants of another color of it at Walmart.

So how did you end up tracing out your pattern?

Thank you! Yes I think I am going to add applique to the skirt but I'm not %100 yet. I would love to see your finished skirt when you get it done. For the tracing I ended up using freezer paper held up to the front door. I had to use what was on hand. I'm too impatient to wait til I get to town!

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

Ellen, the insa's and the t-shirts are gorgeous. Love the villain appliqués.

Jeana, your is coming along very well also. Is it monsters Inc, or the steps?

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?



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



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



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.

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



After:

D~

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! I am in AWE!!!

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

I think you really have to just go with what works best for you. I have a Husqvarna sewing/embroidery machine with a 4x4 and 6x10 hoop. I love love love the big hoops size but kinda feel like I'm lacking without the 5x7 If my machine broke tomorrow I would defiantly buy another one. At first it was kind of a nuisance to switch back and forth but now that I have a system down it works like a breeze! I would eventually love to get just an embroidery machine with a 5x7 hoop but for now I have to just be grateful for what I have. Good luck on making your decision.

 

[babynala]

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!

Yes, we used Heather's design for the applique but skipped adding the fabric and tack down steps of the face part. We did it right on top of the fleece but used a water soluble topping like Wendy did when she made those sweatshirts.

Thanks to everyone for all the kind words on the bowling shirt and the HK pillow.

New machine question: I too would suggest having a separate embroidery and regular machine. I have a combo machine and spend lots of time switching back and forth or just end up using my older Kenmore for regular sewing.

D - you are a sewing machine expert. I always keep an eye out for old sewing machines but can never find anything good. All of your efforts and great results have inspired me. I'll keep a more watchful look when I am out and about.

I spent most of the afternoon on the Creative DISigns thread trying to figure out what I'm going to do about autograph books and Epcot passports this trip. I also want to make a "Drinking Around the World" t-shirt for my DH - but I just don't want him actually drinking around the world. Maybe if he starts at opening and we stay until closing. Maybe he can cheat and wear it both days we will be at Epcot!

 

[cogero]

I made J a pair of Buzz Light Year shorts and am trying to decide between a Buzz Applique or a Green alien applique and I can't decide LOL

 

[JMD1979]

I made J a pair of Buzz Light Year shorts and am trying to decide between a Buzz Applique or a Green alien applique and I can't decide LOL

Sounds cute! Can't wait to see! We are big Toy Story Alien fans around here! LOL! They are just too cute...... but Buzz is pretty cute too! Sorry not much help I know. I am sure what ever you decided on with look great!

Jeana

 

[ellenbenny]

I made J a pair of Buzz Light Year shorts and am trying to decide between a Buzz Applique or a Green alien applique and I can't decide LOL

Both?

 

[Fruto76]

I took a few more baby steps on the Insa! I love how easy it is coming together. And to think, I was so intimidated I almost didn't even try it! So far I have put together the underskirt. I had a bit of trouble with my ruffle ratio using my ruffler foot, but that's nothing new for me. I've been known to ruffle and unruffle at least a dozen times on one project! . I'm going to embellish the over skirt a bit, but I'm pretty sure I will leave the elastic gathers out... I haven't decided yet weather I like them or not?

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 it! Can't wait to see it completed!

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!

I commented on the BG board but have to say it again, these are gorgeous! The fabric is perfect for the villains!
I'm lovin' all the Insa's lately...getting me motivated to start one.

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 the Cars shirt and the HK pillow is adorable! your dd did a great job!

Oooh! Thanks for posting this!!! Again, I've got boys ... not sure WHY I want to know how to make that skirt, but I was also wondering how you'd done it!

you're welcome!

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

You're welcome...Glad it made sense, and yes it is simple to put together!

Today I sewed myself a Rosetta...first thing I have made for me in forever! Love the pattern and see many more in my future.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

QUESTION:

I'm heading to the American Girl Store, in Atlanta, next week from Augusta, stopping at IKEA and of course the Disney Store!

Are there any stores (or walmarts) along the way that I MUST stop at? I won't have too much time, but since I'm going that way, I figured why not!

Thanks!

Jennifer

 

[ivey_family]

Edit - Nevermind - I found it at Bows and Clothes store. Phew!

Does anyone know what happened to 'lotsofappliques' on etsy? It looks like she took everything down. I was hoping to buy her Stormtrooper Donald and Jedi Mickey.

Regards,
C.

 

[love to stitch]

Love it! Can't wait to see it completed!


I commented on the BG board but have to say it again, these are gorgeous! The fabric is perfect for the villains!
I'm lovin' all the Insa's lately...getting me motivated to start one.

Love the Cars shirt and the HK pillow is adorable! your dd did a great job!

you're welcome!
You're welcome...Glad it made sense, and yes it is simple to put together!

Today I sewed myself a Rosetta...first thing I have made for me in forever! Love the pattern and see many more in my future.

Your bag is great.

 

[Blyssfull]

QUESTION:

I'm heading to the American Girl Store, in Atlanta, next week from Augusta, stopping at IKEA and of course the Disney Store!

Are there any stores (or walmarts) along the way that I MUST stop at? I won't have too much time, but since I'm going that way, I figured why not!

Thanks!

Jennifer

If you're going to be on the side of town where Discover Mills is at any point (it's off Sugarloaf Parkway) it is an awesome "outlet" mall. They have a Disney outlet that usually has some awesome stuff also there's a OshGosh, Carters, Off 5th Ave, Crocs and a Hello Kitty store (I'm assuming you have girls since you're going to AG). If you can't make it there this trip... it's worth its own for the day... There's also a Medieval Times for entertainment. Hope you have safe travels.. g'luck with ATL traffic.

We also have a nice quilt shop here in Henry County called A Scarlet Thread but it's pretty expensive.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

If you're going to be on the side of town where Discover Mills is at any point (it's off Sugarloaf Parkway) it is an awesome "outlet" mall. They have a Disney outlet that usually has some awesome stuff also there's a OshGosh, Carters, Off 5th Ave, Crocs and a Hello Kitty store (I'm assuming you have girls since you're going to AG). If you can't make it there this trip... it's worth its own for the day... There's also a Medieval Times for entertainment. Hope you have safe travels.. g'luck with ATL traffic.

We also have a nice quilt shop here in Henry County called A Scarlet Thread but it's pretty expensive.

I have been to the Mall at Sugarloaf! LOVE IT, but I haven't been since the Disney outlet opened there...I guess we will have to see where we are time wise Thanks Blyssfull

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

I went to the Sewing Store today in Pueblo, and fell instantly in love with the Brother Quatro.

I was referred to this thread because another one mentioned it as having a lot of suggestions for machines....but so far all I've seen is a lot of posts about children's clothing (not that there's anything wrong with that! ) But I really need some good machine advise.

I'm a newbie at this, and really not sure where to start....I know I don't want a mega professional $20,000 multi-thread machine, but I want something that I can turn a profit on (I have some great marketing ideas)....so I feel like the Quatro would really be a great fit for my needs. My fear is failure...I know this is a competitive market, but I feel I found my "winning ticket" idea that just might be a niche that can fullfill my need of a creative outlet.

If anyone has the Quatro, can you please tell me how you've liked it? What is the learning curve, is it as user friendly as it appears?

BTW, kind of OT, but my mom used to do custom embroidery work many years ago for a living. She had the machines that you had to do everything by hand "steering", no computerization, or button pushing. She did banners, cheerleading jackets, patches, you name it, all custom. Many people came to her with drawings or just ideas for her to run with. It amazes me to think how much easier her life would have been if these machines were around when she did this for a living. She supported my dad and her (with his small disability check) doing this. I'm very proud of her! I have one of her old machines in the garage that she couldn't bear to part with (she hasn't used it for years!, but I'm not sure what it does, I just know I've had to lug it around for her for the past 10 years!)

 

[cajunfan]

I made J a pair of Buzz Light Year shorts and am trying to decide between a Buzz Applique or a Green alien applique and I can't decide LOL

Aliens! (Or LGM -little green men) They are a BIG favorite here in our house!

Lynn