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

[VBAndrea]

Okay - since I'm a visual person and I finally tackled the pockets on the easy fits today, I took pictures step by step and threw this together. I made a trial pair to start (didn't want to risk messing up on the Dr Seuss fabrics!!) Hope it helps someone!

I pinned you! I think our variations on shorts will be great for BGs too!!! I still don't think my ds would wear Easy Fits other than jammies. My dd may wear some roll ups though and those would be cute with pockets.

Andrea- Went on the BG board to see the shorts you made. First off the whole outfit is awesome! Second the pockets are great! I love the flaps you put on them.

Thanks! I just figured it would give us another cute pocket option to vary the Easy Fits a bit. The shorts I copied these from had the pockets like you've been doing (the ones Marianne made the tut for) and the pockets like I did in a smaller size -- I just made mine larger for the applique.

Hello Disboutiquers,

My name is Dan and I read in your introductory page that you are a group of women (and one guy) who discuss all things relating to sewing. Well, I'm hoping to give the guy a bit of company.

I have recently purchased the Embird software. I have been playing around with it and have managed to merge designs and cool things like that but I think I'm ready to take the next step ... digitizing my own designs.

I am a software developer by trade so I know my way around a computer, but I must admit that I am a bit lost when trying to decipher all of the terminology involved in digitizing. I have looked through a lot of the text tutorials on the Embird site but they are all related to specific tasks. What I'm looking for is an "Embird Studio for Dummies" type of resource that will take me step by step through the process. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful.

Just a bit of background ... I have started down this path as a potential alternate career. I have been writing software for the last 25 years and it's time to try something new. I can't sew to save my life, but I think that I can put my computer skills to good use in a more creative way.

Anyhow, thank you in advance for any help that you can give.

Dan

(can't forget the dancing bananas )

I can not help you one bit, but Welcome! Hopefully someone with some embrid experience can help you out.

Well, you all have been a part of my life for many years....I've been reading the Disboutique threads for years, but never had any reason to post my little attempts at Disney customs. But because of so many neat and cool things posted here , I have now a Brother 780D embroidery machine.
I tried my best to have outfits for my DD who turned 12 on our first trip as a family in 2008, and now I have started sewing and appliquing outfits for my nieces and foster child. My nieces are taking their first WDW trip in NOV. and I hope to have some special outfits for them! DD was turning 12 on our first trip and She was adult sized, so not as much fun to dress as a toddler!

Here are a few photos :
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2791629190849.2120923.1261953660&type=3&l=d68b347de7

Bell Costume for BBB

AK Shirt

Tie dye Mickey Shirts

Princess top

Thanks for looking!
Edited to add: sorry I don't know how to get my photos to load from facebook.

Welcome! I was able to go to the link and see the photos. Great work on everything

 

[VBAndrea]

MARIANNE I pinned you and then immediately typed my reply -- I was repinned twice while replying! I think your tut might make you famous

 

[PatchPixie]

Cute stuff! I love those ruffly capris, and the Lorax outfit and dress !!!! The Toy Story dress is adorable, too....I am really hoping to sew today....working on a Mickey patchwork apron dress...must tackle laundry mountain first

 

[cogero]

MARIANNE I pinned you and then immediately typed my reply -- I was repinned twice while replying! I think your tut might make you famous

That happened to me too.

Finished an outfit early this morning, now I need to cut some threads. I hope to finishe an order today and a shirt for J so he will have another outfit finished.

I am just learning embird and mostly just for combining designs. Maybe one of the other girls can answer you.

 

[hedge333]

Everyones's stuff is so cute! I love all of the Dr. Seuss ideas. Super cute! I've been working on more stuff for our upcoming trip but the dreaded stomach bug has hit our house 2 out of the last 4 weekends so that has slowed me down. I have not only become addicted to this post and sewing but also to posting pics here since most of what I am making is a surprise. I'll post more as I catch up. I do have a question. Do any of you sew for yourself? I need a nice spring dress or skirt and was wondering if you all had any pattern suggestions? Thanks

 

[cajunfan]

Well, you all have been a part of my life for many years....I've been reading the Disboutique threads for years, but never had any reason to post my little attempts at Disney customs. But because of so many neat and cool things posted here , I have now a Brother 780D embroidery machine.
I tried my best to have outfits for my DD who turned 12 on our first trip as a family in 2008, and now I have started sewing and appliquing outfits for my nieces and foster child. My nieces are taking their first WDW trip in NOV. and I hope to have some special outfits for them! DD was turning 12 on our first trip and She was adult sized, so not as much fun to dress as a toddler!

Here are a few photos :
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2791629190849.2120923.1261953660&type=3&l=d68b347de7

Bell Costume for BBB

AK Shirt

Tie dye Mickey Shirts

Princess top

Thanks for looking!
Edited to add: sorry I don't know how to get my photos to load from facebook.

Hi there! Welcome! Where about in LA are you? I grew up in the New Orleans area...been in TN for almost 20 years now, but all my family is still down there.

This is a great place to hang out and get inspiration and help when needed. Of course if you are like me (who does not embroider), you mainly just hang out and drool over the fabulous creations.

Enjoy!

Lynn

 

[SallyfromDE]

Hello Disboutiquers,

My name is Dan and I read in your introductory page that you are a group of women (and one guy) who discuss all things relating to sewing. Well, I'm hoping to give the guy a bit of company.

I have recently purchased the Embird software. I have been playing around with it and have managed to merge designs and cool things like that but I think I'm ready to take the next step ... digitizing my own designs.

I am a software developer by trade so I know my way around a computer, but I must admit that I am a bit lost when trying to decipher all of the terminology involved in digitizing. I have looked through a lot of the text tutorials on the Embird site but they are all related to specific tasks. What I'm looking for is an "Embird Studio for Dummies" type of resource that will take me step by step through the process. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful.

Just a bit of background ... I have started down this path as a potential alternate career. I have been writing software for the last 25 years and it's time to try something new. I can't sew to save my life, but I think that I can put my computer skills to good use in a more creative way.

Anyhow, thank you in advance for any help that you can give.

Dan

(can't forget the dancing bananas )

Hi Dan!! I don't digitize, yet, but there are some here that do and should be able to help. I do know that you don't need to sew, to be able to embroider. There are people here, or used to be, that fit in that role. That's what a blank is for. Good luck, and share pictures!!

Well, you all have been a part of my life for many years....I've been reading the Disboutique threads for years, but never had any reason to post my little attempts at Disney customs. But because of so many neat and cool things posted here , I have now a Brother 780D embroidery machine.


Thanks for looking!
Edited to add: sorry I don't know how to get my photos to load from facebook.

Thanks for sharing Lynnette. I went into your FB pictures to view. I think you had a happy 12yo!! I really like the AK top.

 

[3 Little Princesses]

Hi everyone!! I have been lurking for a while and abaolutely LOVE all of your creations! I have never sewed anything in my life but decided around Christmas I wanted to learn. I bought a machine and have been diligently working on learning. Anyway yesterday I made my first real outfit you know the one you wouldn't be embarrassed about if your child wore it on public I'm having one problem I can't figure out how to do a gathering stitch to make the ruffles on the bottom of the easy fit pants. Can anyone help me? I have a singer stylist machine.

Thanks so much for all of your inspiration! As soon as I figure out how to post a picture I will get one up.

 

[weluvdizne]

Hi everyone!! I have been lurking for a while and abaolutely LOVE all of your creations! I have never sewed anything in my life but decided around Christmas I wanted to learn. I bought a machine and have been diligently working on learning. Anyway yesterday I made my first real outfit you know the one you wouldn't be embarrassed about if your child wore it on public I'm having one problem I can't figure out how to do a gathering stitch to make the ruffles on the bottom of the easy fit pants. Can anyone help me? I have a singer stylist machine.

Thanks so much for all of your inspiration! As soon as I figure out how to post a picture I will get one up.

Welcome! On the first page there is a ruffle tute by Jessica. She uses the dental floss method, and that is usually my preferred gathering method. Jessica explains it really well. Sorry I can't help you with your machine, but maybe you want to check out Jessica's tute. Good luck!



Everyone else has been making lovely creations! I have tried to multi-quote and for various reason have lost them all. Sorry, but great job on everything.

 

[dianemom2]

Hi everyone!! I have been lurking for a while and abaolutely LOVE all of your creations! I have never sewed anything in my life but decided around Christmas I wanted to learn. I bought a machine and have been diligently working on learning. Anyway yesterday I made my first real outfit you know the one you wouldn't be embarrassed about if your child wore it on public I'm having one problem I can't figure out how to do a gathering stitch to make the ruffles on the bottom of the easy fit pants. Can anyone help me? I have a singer stylist machine.

Thanks so much for all of your inspiration! As soon as I figure out how to post a picture I will get one up.

Hi and welcome! Good for you for learning to sew. I will tell you that I am very visual learner and for me the best place to learn a new sewing skill is on Youtube. Tons of people post excellent video tutorials. My favorite method of making ruffles is to make the stitch length as long as possible and then use the bobbin thread to gather the ruffle.

 

[cogero]

Hi and welcome! Good for you for learning to sew. I will tell you that I am very visual learner and for me the best place to learn a new sewing skill is on Youtube. Tons of people post excellent video tutorials. My favorite method of making ruffles is to make the stitch length as long as possible and then use the bobbin thread to gather the ruffle.

This is how I do all my gathering.

 

[cogero]

I don't think I have posted these outfits here. I am sorry if these are repeats for those of you who are following my pretrip report and follow me on Facebook.

This is a skirt with 2 shirts.

Toy Story PJs for a customer

Emotions Skirt for Miss C

Js Racing outfit

Mickey Racing

And Cs Animal Kingdom Outfit.

now I am going to make homemade Mac and Cheese for dinner.

 

[VBAndrea]

I don't think I have posted these outfits here. I am sorry if these are repeats for those of you who are following my pretrip report and follow me on Facebook.

This is a skirt with 2 shirts.

Toy Story PJs for a customer

Emotions Skirt for Miss C

Js Racing outfit

Mickey Racing

And Cs Animal Kingdom Outfit.

now I am going to make homemade Mac and Cheese for dinner.

I've seen everything on your ptr but the finished AK outfit ~ I am totally in love with that skirt!!! ms. C must be in heaven over that outfit

 

[dianemom2]

I don't think I have posted these outfits here. I am sorry if these are repeats for those of you who are following my pretrip report and follow me on Facebook.

This is a skirt with 2 shirts.

Toy Story PJs for a customer

Emotions Skirt for Miss C

Js Racing outfit

Mickey Racing

And Cs Animal Kingdom Outfit.

now I am going to make homemade Mac and Cheese for dinner.

Those all turned out great! I love the Mickey shirt you made for the shorts. the Mickey in the race car is perfect for those shorts! I love the fabric that you picked for Mickey's helmet!

The Animal Kingdom skirt and the Mickey Emotions skirt turned out super too. I don't have the patience to do the skirts with so many appliques! They are really great and I am sure your dd is thrilled with them!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I don't think I have posted these outfits here. I am sorry if these are repeats for those of you who are following my pretrip report and follow me on Facebook.

And Cs Animal Kingdom Outfit.

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I love it all, but I Think the AK is my favorite.

 

[PatchPixie]

I love it all, but I Think the AK is my favorite.

I agree! LOVE that little Yeti!!

 

[maplevale]

You ladies are absolutely amazing! I have been addicted to this thread since we booked our Disney Trip 5 months ago! We have ~30 days to go now and I have a few things to share for my girls - as soon as I get some good pics!

I have made DD1's Cinderella dress (using a body suite for the bodice - just need to figure out how to make puff sleeves - a requirement from my 4 year old). DD2 (9 months) will have a 'nearly matching' one for our breakfast at CRT.

I made DD2 a Toy Story shirt for HS... but she has grown and I need to redo it!

And I made matching Minnie skirts for the two for our date at Chef Mickeys.

I am a basic sewer and never use a pattern - but am VERY happy with how things are turning out. 'Unfortunately' I booked us a dinner at Akershus and DD1 wants another outfit! Yikes! Drawing a blank on this one.

So jealous of the fabric selection you all seem to find!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I don't think I have posted these outfits here. I am sorry if these are repeats for those of you who are following my pretrip report and follow me on Facebook.

This is a skirt with 2 shirts.

Toy Story PJs for a customer

Emotions Skirt for Miss C

Js Racing outfit

Mickey Racing

And Cs Animal Kingdom Outfit.

now I am going to make homemade Mac and Cheese for dinner.

These are fantastic! I love the emotions skirt, and you really make me mourn having to put the 770 off. The AK outfit is TDF also. What pattern do you use for the skirt?

 

[Meshell2002]

Dan

Chiara----great stuff, you've been busy

I'm done sewing the window treatment but I'm waiting to post pics until it's actual up on the window....we are waiting on the shades to come before we mount the board up.

I've got to thread my coverstitch machine and hem a spring play outfit for DD. She saw it yesterday and wanted to wear it before it was finished Once again it's knit.

I need to cut out my Easter dress and get DD's started.....I think I may smock something for her.

 

[mphalens]

MARIANNE I pinned you and then immediately typed my reply -- I was repinned twice while replying! I think your tut might make you famous

I couldn't have done it without you and Diane! I also discovered that it's SUPER easy to create a photo tutorial when you use photobucket and just add the text directly to the picture

Everyones's stuff is so cute! I love all of the Dr. Seuss ideas. Super cute! I've been working on more stuff for our upcoming trip but the dreaded stomach bug has hit our house 2 out of the last 4 weekends so that has slowed me down. I have not only become addicted to this post and sewing but also to posting pics here since most of what I am making is a surprise. I'll post more as I catch up. I do have a question. Do any of you sew for yourself? I need a nice spring dress or skirt and was wondering if you all had any pattern suggestions? Thanks

I've made the Meghan dress from Scientific Seamstress on YCMT.com It's a great little spring/summer dress! I promise it goes together fairly easily too!

I don't think I have posted these outfits here. I am sorry if these are repeats for those of you who are following my pretrip report and follow me on Facebook.

This is a skirt with 2 shirts.

Toy Story PJs for a customer

Emotions Skirt for Miss C

Js Racing outfit

Mickey Racing

And Cs Animal Kingdom Outfit.

now I am going to make homemade Mac and Cheese for dinner.

Chiara! Those are all fabulous!!! Do the two racing outfits for J mean you're coming to Charlotte this spring???? We can go FABRIC SHOPPING Just be sure to leave an entire day free and I'll take you around to all the shops If we're really good, we might even squeeze in some food at some point

And, I have to ask - what mac & cheese recipe do you use?