Disboutiquers Part 27 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[mphalens]

MUCH older than XP! (you baby you!) I bought a computer in 97 that had the newest and greatest Windows program on it...Windows 98... it was advertised as the last windows you will ever need! LOL!


Nini


Sorry...meds are making me loopy!

lol

See, I remembered the "last windows you'll ever need" part . . . just couldn't remember if it was XP that had that advert. line or what

No, XP is too 'futuristic' for my machine to handle. It needs 98.



Isn't that funny! I forgot about them saying that. I have software in a box unopened that I can't use without it though. I might just invest in a cheaper embroidery only machine. Does anyone here have the Brother Disney one? (Do they even make it anymore?) Any recommendations on a good embroidery only machine that won't break the bank and that goes up to at least 5x7? My 180 still sews like a dream. I just don't know where I'll put a third machine!

So sorry! Honestly, my dad probably still has a copy of 98 somewhere . . . he takes forever to upgrade (He still insists that XP is way better than 7 and he NEVER owned a machine with VISTA) . . .

Me, I love my mac . . .always wanted one in high school but Dad loves his Windows machines . . . of course, in middle school I had the "other" brand - wasn't windows or mac . . . gee! what WAS it?

Anyway! I hope you have luck finding what you need . . . I hope I can one day own an embroidery machine!!!

 

[chellewashere]

Take a week off an you fall way far behind. WTMTQ but love it all the Feliz -i have got to try that and and insla- the blues clues, the lady and tramp all the bags the bowling shirts!!
D- amazing as always good thing you are a Donald fan..cause I can CASE all your projects for myself

Well my applique came out fantastic but I messed up the size on the neck for my DDs dress so I will have to make her something else to wear, but on a positive side...the machine works beautifully!! Yippee for me.

Couple of questions now
1. Does anyone know anyone who as an embroidery file for the saying "I dont need Prince Charming I have my daddy" I want to put that on a tshirt for one of our dinners in Disney.

2. When you take apart a tshirt or jeans what stitch do you use on a serger to resew them back up? Is it the overlock?

Thanks ladies!!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

lol

See, I remembered the "last windows you'll ever need" part . . . just couldn't remember if it was XP that had that advert. line or what



So sorry! Honestly, my dad probably still has a copy of 98 somewhere . . . he takes forever to upgrade (He still insists that XP is way better than 7 and he NEVER owned a machine with VISTA) . . .

Me, I love my mac . . .always wanted one in high school but Dad loves his Windows machines . . . of course, in middle school I had the "other" brand - wasn't windows or mac . . . gee! what WAS it?

Anyway! I hope you have luck finding what you need . . . I hope I can one day own an embroidery machine!!!

No worries! I appreciate you thinking of me.

2. When you take apart a tshirt or jeans what stitch do you use on a serger to resew them back up? Is it the overlock?

Exactly what I wanted to know!

 

[Pocahontis]

hey all i just sent the disboutiquers fb page a request for and invite! my name on facebook is Beth McCracken Shepard...
thanks and love all the new share's...bowing shirts,feliz ,bags etc....so creative here...i'm working on some reverse applique ruffled heart tee's my dd requested from pinterest....lots of hand ruffling so hands are worn our from only 1 shirt...think i will use ruffler foot tomorrow to see if that helps speed things along...5 girls to make them for and wanna do neck tie tee's for the 2 boys...i always do this to myself,decide to do soemthing at the last minute...hehe...grace under pressure...NOT!
cya all laters...~Beth~

Do you have the link for the fb page? I can't find it

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

Hello!?!?! Is the sewing for Disney and trying to not go crazy support group?

I'm Heather, I've lurked here for years, but am finally planning a trip with my family, and I'm in the process of making an outfit for my DD for every day of the trip.

My embroidery module is not working at the moment, and I don't have a computer old enough to use the software for my 2001ish sewing machine (Bernina 180), soooo I'm probably going to order some customs for the boys to match her from Etsy.

I just thought I'd say hi, tell you all that you have inspired me many many times, and stick around for the fun and friendship you all seem to share.

I'm finishing my first outfit this next week or so, and I can't wait to share it with you and see if you have any suggestions to better or to help me with future pieces. The first outfit to be finished is her Mickey outfit, and the next one in the works is her dress to wear to Ariels for her second birthday lunch. (We're going to Disneyland!)

OK, enough about me. Talk with you all soon!

welcome,i can't wait to see what you've created!!!! this is the place to come for creative inspiration and fun!
see ya round1 ~Beth~

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

Do you have the link for the fb page? I can't find it

nope i don't have a link,i just typed in a search for 'disboutiquers' on my facebook page butit said it was a closed group...but no luck yet...boohoo...i'd really like to be one of them...hehe

 

[dianemom2]

Couple of questions now
1. Does anyone know anyone who as an embroidery file for the saying "I dont need Prince Charming I have my daddy" I want to put that on a tshirt for one of our dinners in Disney.

2. When you take apart a tshirt or jeans what stitch do you use on a serger to resew them back up? Is it the overlock?

Thanks ladies!!

I don't know which designer has that file. If I see it around, I will let you know. When I take apart a t-shirt I always use the serger to put it back together. I usually use the serger for jeans too.

 

[Piper]

My first personal computer was a Commodore 64. That was waaay before Windows or Mac! It was mostly just good for word processing. I did know how to write very simple programs for it. Then in school, we had a Mac.........I thought that was very fancy. Eventually, they went to Windows and that is what the schools have today.

 

[DMGeurts]

I also meant to tell Dorrine how much I love everything you've made! My abolute favorite is the pair of Donald shorts but everything is awesome! You did a fantastic job. V's Goofy shirt is so cute. She really did a good job on it.

Thanks Diane - I'll be sure to pass your message on to V.

I took out the pictures in interest of space, but oh my! Your work is beautiful! What pattern did you use for your test track bag? It's adorable! I love the checkered fabric inside the gusset.

THank you. Actually, the pattern for the messager bag is in a book by Oliver + S called "Little Things to Sew", it isn't available for individual sale. However, the bag in the pictures isn't exactly that bag, because I made numerous modifications to suit our park touring style, and my own annoying OCD. None of the pockets are on the pattern, and all of the box pleats are my own additon - including the contrasting fabric... It's a great bag. I used it to carry all my stuff to the hospital when my DH had surgery, and it worked out really well.

Love the shorts and the capri's. How hard is it to applique on denim?

Thank you... It's not that hard at all. You just seam rip up the side of the pants (I usually look at the seams to see how they are sewn together, then I try to determine which seam would be the best to rip out - I've never had to do both of them). Sometimes, when I rip the seams apart, I find that they were serged seperately, so I don't need to serge them again, I can just straight stitch where it was before. Sometimes I use stabilizer on the back, depending on how much stretch there is in the denim. It does help to have a powerful machine... I know that my old Brother machines wouldn't have handled it - sometimes it gets a bit thick.

MUCH older than XP! (you baby you!) I bought a computer in 97 that had the newest and greatest Windows program on it...Windows 98... it was advertised as the last windows you will ever need! LOL!


Nini


Sorry...meds are making me loopy!

I hope you're feeling better now Nini - I've been thinking about you all day.

LOL about Windows 98...

It is not hard at all, it's just time consuming as you have to open the pant leg on a pair of pants or shorts and then put it back together once you are done.

I made these 2 yrs ago

Like I said it wasn't hard just very time consuming.

Sorry to those of you who saw these already.

I love both of these outfits!

lol

See, I remembered the "last windows you'll ever need" part . . . just couldn't remember if it was XP that had that advert. line or what



So sorry! Honestly, my dad probably still has a copy of 98 somewhere . . . he takes forever to upgrade (He still insists that XP is way better than 7 and he NEVER owned a machine with VISTA) . . .

Me, I love my mac . . .always wanted one in high school but Dad loves his Windows machines . . . of course, in middle school I had the "other" brand - wasn't windows or mac . . . gee! what WAS it?

Anyway! I hope you have luck finding what you need . . . I hope I can one day own an embroidery machine!!!

LOL... OK, so baaaack in the day - say oh 'bout 1984, my dad decided not to "go with the flow" he purchased the "other" kind of video tape... The Beta... anyone remember that? It was so obscure - the local video store only stocked about 10 tapes, and I rented all of them a million times... but they had thousands of VHSs... I remember going every week, hoping for something new, and it was always the same 10 tapes... One of which was Annie - I think I watched that movie 100 times.

We also had a Commadore... Ours was the "portable version" the SX-64 - maybe even the original "laptop"... The Keyboard snaps on to the front as a cover, and the Leg it's propped on becomes the "handle"... LOL - it weighed about 800lbs.

D- amazing as always good thing you are a Donald fan..cause I can CASE all your projects for myself

Thanks! I can't wait to see what you make...

D~

 

[PurpleEars]

Hello!?!?! Is the sewing for Disney and trying to not go crazy support group?

I'm Heather, I've lurked here for years, but am finally planning a trip with my family, and I'm in the process of making an outfit for my DD for every day of the trip.

My embroidery module is not working at the moment, and I don't have a computer old enough to use the software for my 2001ish sewing machine (Bernina 180), soooo I'm probably going to order some customs for the boys to match her from Etsy.

I just thought I'd say hi, tell you all that you have inspired me many many times, and stick around for the fun and friendship you all seem to share.

I'm finishing my first outfit this next week or so, and I can't wait to share it with you and see if you have any suggestions to better or to help me with future pieces. The first outfit to be finished is her Mickey outfit, and the next one in the works is her dress to wear to Ariels for her second birthday lunch. (We're going to Disneyland!)

OK, enough about me. Talk with you all soon!

Welcome! In terms of a computer, I would suggest posting on Craigslist or something similar to see if someone local has an old computer sitting in the basement collecting dust.

The girls' pirate skirts:

My favorite sweatshirt front:

Back:

Test Track messenger bag:

Victoria's Goofy Icecream dress front:

Back:

Victoria's Goofy skirt:

Wearing it with the shirt she made in Photoshop for her Tech Ed class:

My Donald capris... Thanks to Marianne for sending me some of her left over squares:

My Donald shorts...

I still need to get our pirate shirts appliqued, another set of shirts to applique and I have dreams of making 2 more bags...

D~

Great job on everything! That Donald sweatshirt is great!

I apologize that I haven't been around much... My PTR has been quite busy - and I think about 5 more people, that will be in WDW with me, have started PTRs, as well - so I am trying to keep up over there. I didn't realize when I started my PTR that it would become a part-time job. LOL But it's fun, and I've "met" some wonderful people.

Also, Josh (DH) had neck surgery last Friday - so I've been busy taking care of him and being his chauffeur... He is starting to get quite stir crazy and doing things that he shouldn't be doing yet.

It seems, the closer our trip gets, the faster time is moving and the less I think I am going to get done for it. I keep procrastinating on the T-shirts, and I really need to get to work on them - I don't think they will take too long???

Anyways - I will check back tomorrow and try to find the post with your bag in it. I can't wait to see!!!

D~

Maybe I won't do a PTR for the August trip afterall. I doubt I can keep up! As Chiara knows, my attempts at following her PTR didn't work out too well after the first 3 days.

I hope your DH will recover quickly!

Hello everyone!! I have been lurking on here forever too. I finally bought my first sewing machine for Christmas and I have been having so much fun with it. I am about to start making a Minnie Mouse dress for DD to wear when we are in Disney in March. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!!

Welcome! Please come back and post pictures of your creations!

Couple of questions now
1. Does anyone know anyone who as an embroidery file for the saying "I dont need Prince Charming I have my daddy" I want to put that on a tshirt for one of our dinners in Disney.

2. When you take apart a tshirt or jeans what stitch do you use on a serger to resew them back up? Is it the overlock?

Thanks ladies!!

I thought the first one is from Heather's site, though I could be wrong. For the second question, I would just use the 4 thead mock safety stitch. Mind you, that's my standard serging stitch for anything!

My first personal computer was a Commodore 64. That was waaay before Windows or Mac! It was mostly just good for word processing. I did know how to write very simple programs for it. Then in school, we had a Mac.........I thought that was very fancy. Eventually, they went to Windows and that is what the schools have today.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane! My family's first computer was also a Commodore 64!

Ok, question time:

I have been debating about making a large Rosetta as my "work" bag with a matching small Rosetta as my lunch bag (yes, I know, I talked about that since like Oct 2011). The hard decision for me is if I should make it Disney themed (using Disney prints for the ruffles) or if I should make it a little bit more "mature" by using flower calico prints for the ruffles. I really have a hard time making a decision! Part of me thinks I should go Disney so I won't be tempted to buy a Disney D&B bag. The other part of me thinks I should make something a little bit more "mature" for the office. Decisions, decisions! Oh and making 2 is not an option since I only have enough supplies to make 1. So, in true Disboutiquer fashion, I am going to ask for opinions from here!

 

[tricia]

MUCH older than XP! (you baby you!) I bought a computer in 97 that had the newest and greatest Windows program on it...Windows 98... it was advertised as the last windows you will ever need! LOL!


Nini


Sorry...meds are making me loopy!

I laughed too. I remember windows 3.1 and it's successor 3.11.

 

[cogero]

Maybe I won't do a PTR for the August trip afterall. I doubt I can keep up! As Chiara knows, my attempts at following her PTR didn't work out too well after the first 3 days.

Ok, question time:

I have been debating about making a large Rosetta as my "work" bag with a matching small Rosetta as my lunch bag (yes, I know, I talked about that since like Oct 2011). The hard decision for me is if I should make it Disney themed (using Disney prints for the ruffles) or if I should make it a little bit more "mature" by using flower calico prints for the ruffles. I really have a hard time making a decision! Part of me thinks I should go Disney so I won't be tempted to buy a Disney D&B bag. The other part of me thinks I should make something a little bit more "mature" for the office. Decisions, decisions! Oh and making 2 is not an option since I only have enough supplies to make 1. So, in true Disboutiquer fashion, I am going to ask for opinions from here!

I still think you need to do a PTR.

I think being an adult is highly overrated. If you want to make it more mature but still Disney what about using Black, Red and Yellow Fabric

 

[NiniMorris]

lol

See, I remembered the "last windows you'll ever need" part . . . just couldn't remember if it was XP that had that advert. line or what



So sorry! Honestly, my dad probably still has a copy of 98 somewhere . . . he takes forever to upgrade (He still insists that XP is way better than 7 and he NEVER owned a machine with VISTA) . . .

Me, I love my mac . . .always wanted one in high school but Dad loves his Windows machines . . . of course, in middle school I had the "other" brand - wasn't windows or mac . . . gee! what WAS it?

Anyway! I hope you have luck finding what you need . . . I hope I can one day own an embroidery machine!!!

My first personal computer was a Commodore 64. That was waaay before Windows or Mac! It was mostly just good for word processing. I did know how to write very simple programs for it. Then in school, we had a Mac.........I thought that was very fancy. Eventually, they went to Windows and that is what the schools have today.

Yes...Commodore! I had the 128. Loved it! I also had GEOS with it...it was a precursor to Windows operating system... Stood for Graphic Environment Operating System. I actually just threw away the old computer a year or so ago. It was too expensive to find parts and floppies!

Ok...back to sewing!

Nini

 

[RMAMom]

Pinterest ~ If anyone belongs to this and would be willing to send me an invite would you PM me. I just took a peek at the website, lots of inspiration over there! Thank you.

 

[PurpleEars]

I still think you need to do a PTR.

I think being an adult is highly overrated. If you want to make it more mature but still Disney what about using Black, Red and Yellow Fabric

Thanks Chiara. We will see if things quiet down for me after March 31 (our fiscal year end) and if we manage to get a decent airfare for the August trip. If the stars align, I may find time to do a PTR.

Oh and I already have a Minnie Rosetta (with yellow, black, and red polka dot ruffles - I wore that bag in the pic on the BG board). I made it into a hobo style bag so it would work well as a park bag with a cross body strap. Maybe that's what I should use instead of making something new! Thanks for reminding me!

 

[dianemom2]

Ok, question time:

I have been debating about making a large Rosetta as my "work" bag with a matching small Rosetta as my lunch bag (yes, I know, I talked about that since like Oct 2011). The hard decision for me is if I should make it Disney themed (using Disney prints for the ruffles) or if I should make it a little bit more "mature" by using flower calico prints for the ruffles. I really have a hard time making a decision! Part of me thinks I should go Disney so I won't be tempted to buy a Disney D&B bag. The other part of me thinks I should make something a little bit more "mature" for the office. Decisions, decisions! Oh and making 2 is not an option since I only have enough supplies to make 1. So, in true Disboutiquer fashion, I am going to ask for opinions from here!

I think that you should make a cute Disney themed bag. It will make you happy and I am sure you have enough other areas in your life where you are "mature".

I still think you need to do a PTR.

I think being an adult is highly overrated. If you want to make it more mature but still Disney what about using Black, Red and Yellow Fabric

I was going to suggest that too!

Oh and I already have a Minnie Rosetta (with yellow, black, and red polka dot ruffles - I wore that bag in the pic on the BG board). I made it into a hobo style bag so it would work well as a park bag with a cross body strap. Maybe that's what I should use instead of making something new! Thanks for reminding me!

That would work out great! Then you just have to make yourself a matching lunch bag. Are you going to use some of the insulating material in your lunch bag? I used some when I made coffee cup cozies last year. It is pretty easy to use.

 

[babynala]

I've been following along but on two different computers so I have no quotes. There have been so many cute things posted lately.

Diane - your designs look great and I am so impressed that you are using up your stash fabrics. Love the Blues Clues and Lady and Tramp set and I know my kids would too.

Welcome to all of the new folks coming out of lurkdom to join the fun. We do love pictures!!!

 

[tinkbell13]

Darn, we just recycled a bunch of our old computers that could have run 98 and had serial ports a couple of months ago. If only we had known!

Thanks for the trip down memory lane! My family's first computer was also a Commodore 64!

I hate to admit it, but I have been a computer geek for waaaaayyyyy to long. My first computer was a Commodore Vic20 with a big whopping 8 kb of memory. Thankfully my parents bought me an expansion pack with 32 kb of memory so I could program to my hearts content on it. In fact, I think if I dig around the "storage room" I might even find it in there. I remember thinking my high school was high tech when they got computers that ran on Unix near the end of my grade 9 year. Can't remember what the computers were called now, but they were "extremely powerfull" machines at the time. We used to write programs on punch cards prior to that. (I think I just dated myself!)

Ok, question time:

I have been debating about making a large Rosetta as my "work" bag with a matching small Rosetta as my lunch bag (yes, I know, I talked about that since like Oct 2011). The hard decision for me is if I should make it Disney themed (using Disney prints for the ruffles) or if I should make it a little bit more "mature" by using flower calico prints for the ruffles. I really have a hard time making a decision! Part of me thinks I should go Disney so I won't be tempted to buy a Disney D&B bag. The other part of me thinks I should make something a little bit more "mature" for the office. Decisions, decisions! Oh and making 2 is not an option since I only have enough supplies to make 1. So, in true Disboutiquer fashion, I am going to ask for opinions from here!

I vote for Disney themed. But then again, remember that is coming from someone whose fancy dress up purse is a Barbie one.

 

[Pocahontis]

nope i don't have a link,i just typed in a search for 'disboutiquers' on my facebook page butit said it was a closed group...but no luck yet...boohoo...i'd really like to be one of them...hehe

When you go to the page of the group that says closed group, ask to join, go up to the web address window and that is the link. Just right click it and copy then paste it here
Thanks

 

[Piper]

I hate to admit it, but I have been a computer geek for waaaaayyyyy to long. My first computer was a Commodore Vic20 with a big whopping 8 kb of memory. Thankfully my parents bought me an expansion pack with 32 kb of memory so I could program to my hearts content on it. In fact, I think if I dig around the "storage room" I might even find it in there. I remember thinking my high school was high tech when they got computers that ran on Unix near the end of my grade 9 year. Can't remember what the computers were called now, but they were "extremely powerfull" machines at the time. We used to write programs on punch cards prior to that. (I think I just dated myself!)

I didn't go to college until my kids finished high school and went off to college themselves (in the late 80's) I got the commodore to write papers on. It really helped as I took 21 to 24 hours a semester, participated in the student government of the education school and worked part-time (I had to get special permission to do that, but had a very high GPA) I finished in 3 summers and 2 regular academic years.....but it was tough!

I took a class that was computer literacy for teachers and that is where I learned to write programs (and it was on punch cards, too!) That was sooooo long ago!