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

[cogero]

What is a good size for a cutting mat. I have a gift card for Michaels and I don't really need anything?

 

[dianemom2]

What is a good size for a cutting mat. I have a gift card for Michaels and I don't really need anything?

I have one that is 18x24. It works fine for what I need. I am sure many people have larger mats though.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Mine is I think 24x36. Bi really like being able to measure a yard on it, and it's big enOugh for almost everything

 

[GrammytoMany]

What is a good size for a cutting mat. I have a gift card for Michaels and I don't really need anything?

I have a 24 x 36...great to use on top of my dining room table. I don't have to worry about scratching the table while cutting out fabric..or with my pins and scissors. Looking forward to seeing photos from your trip.
Sheila

 

[RMAMom]

I also have a 24 x 36 and I wish it was a little longer.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Ok so I am attempting my first applique using the tutorial. Everything is cut out and ironed on the fabric. Now I just need to add the stabilazer and than zig zag away. Can't wait to get it done and take a picture so I can show all you lovely ladies. I am so excieted.

Oh by the way it Tinker Bell and I had a bit of trouble when I forgot to reverse the picture when I attached it to the double sided adhesive. No big deal, it is just on the oppisite side than I first wanted. Still looks good.

 

[BridgetR3]

Ok so I am attempting my first applique using the tutorial. Everything is cut out and ironed on the fabric. Now I just need to add the stabilazer and than zig zag away. Can't wait to get it done and take a picture so I can show all you lovely ladies. I am so excieted.

Oh by the way it Tinker Bell and I had a bit of trouble when I forgot to reverse the picture when I attached it to the double sided adhesive. No big deal, it is just on the oppisite side than I first wanted. Still looks good.

I'm working on my first one too but I was NOT nearly as ambitious as you are!!!! I'm doing a Mickey head onto a t-shirt! Can't wait to see yours!

 

[miprender]

Ok so I am attempting my first applique using the tutorial. Everything is cut out and ironed on the fabric. Now I just need to add the stabilazer and than zig zag away. Can't wait to get it done and take a picture so I can show all you lovely ladies. I am so excieted.

Oh by the way it Tinker Bell and I had a bit of trouble when I forgot to reverse the picture when I attached it to the double sided adhesive. No big deal, it is just on the oppisite side than I first wanted. Still looks good.

Can't wait to see it. I could never do one by hand

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

What is a good size for a cutting mat. I have a gift card for Michaels and I don't really need anything?

Mine is almost as large as the table I cut on - maybe 3' X 5 - 6'? And I LOVE it! I slide it behind a double bookcase in my sewing rm when not in use. I leave it on the table while I'm sewing for any incidental cutting/measuring/etc.
I would definitely go with the biggest you can afford/store - but that is just me...

 

[dianemom2]

I double checked mine when I was down in my sewing room before. It is 24x36. I don't know why I thought it was smaller. It works fine for me. I do most of my cutting on the kitchen counter so I don't have to worry about protecting a table top.

 

[Meshell2002]

What is a good size for a cutting mat. I have a gift card for Michaels and I don't really need anything?

I have a 24 x 24....and I wish it was bigger....the bigger the better I guess

I sew a lot of clothes for myself though, and blankets so a lot of my items are definatley bigger than 24 X 24.

 

[Tweevil]

Happy New Years Everyone! I hope your New Year is fabulous!

 

[gallafamily]

I have to say I am so impressed by everyone on here. You have all been my inspiration! So, I wanted to share a couple of my latest outfits for our upcoming trip to DW in February 2012.

First up is a Minnie outfit for my DD4:

Second is an animal kingdom outfit for my DD4:

Last is an animal kingdom outfit for both my DS5 & DS9:

Thanks for looking! I have MANY more to make, but all my inspirations come from here.

 

[RMAMom]

Ok so I am attempting my first applique using the tutorial. Everything is cut out and ironed on the fabric. Now I just need to add the stabilazer and than zig zag away. Can't wait to get it done and take a picture so I can show all you lovely ladies. I am so excieted.

Oh by the way it Tinker Bell and I had a bit of trouble when I forgot to reverse the picture when I attached it to the double sided adhesive. No big deal, it is just on the oppisite side than I first wanted. Still looks good.

I can't wait to see it!

I have to say I am so impressed by everyone on here. You have all been my inspiration! So, I wanted to share a couple of my latest outfits for our upcoming trip to DW in February 2012.

First up is a Minnie outfit for my DD4:

Second is an animal kingdom outfit for my DD4:

Last is an animal kingdom outfit for both my DS5 & DS9:

Thanks for looking! I have MANY more to make, but all my inspirations come from here.

Your outfits look great, looking forward to see what you create next!

 

[Piper]

I hope everyone has a fabulous 2012.

 

[Piper]

I have to say I am so impressed by everyone on here. You have all been my inspiration! So, I wanted to share a couple of my latest outfits for our upcoming trip to DW in February 2012.

First up is a Minnie outfit for my DD4:

Second is an animal kingdom outfit for my DD4:

Thanks for looking! I have MANY more to make, but all my inspirations come from here.

Love the outfits! I am getting ready to use some of the big Minnie dot on a skirt for a give. Hope it comes out as nice as yours!

 

[DMGeurts]

Good Morning,

I've been a long time lurker and have posted once or twice. I am completly inspired by all your designs and amazed at the talent I've seen. I have been trying to teach myself to sew and while I have managed a few quilts my attempts at following patterns have been disasterous. I just inherited an old Singer Featherweight 221 from my DHs grandma and we had it restored. I have heard good things about the machine but from what I have read it could be a little querkey (is that even a word?). I'm not even sure how to wind the bobbin correctly without jamming it. Can anyone lead me in the right direction on how to use it? I have been looking at web sites without much luck. I thought if anyone else used one they could give me some first hand advice. Thank you so much for your help.

Happy New Year.
Nancy

I don't have a Featherweight... but I do sew exclusively on vintage machines... My favorite website for all things machine related (since a lot of the older machines are the same machine, but only differ in small ways) is www.sew-classic.com Jenny has a lot of great info on her site. You said that your machine had just been refurbed... Did you take it in to have it done, or did you do it yourself?

Deal! Who knows, maybe D~ will win that cruise and we can still meet IRL!

Someday...

What is a good size for a cutting mat. I have a gift card for Michaels and I don't really need anything?

I have a 24x36 - and for most things, it's perfect. But kind of like an embroidery machine... get the biggest you can afford to get.

Ok so I am attempting my first applique using the tutorial. Everything is cut out and ironed on the fabric. Now I just need to add the stabilazer and than zig zag away. Can't wait to get it done and take a picture so I can show all you lovely ladies. I am so excieted.

Oh by the way it Tinker Bell and I had a bit of trouble when I forgot to reverse the picture when I attached it to the double sided adhesive. No big deal, it is just on the oppisite side than I first wanted. Still looks good.

Corrine... I can't wait to see your first applique! I bet it will be awesome! I didn't even know you were trying to learn - if you have any questions, feel free to PM me - or post here - these gals (and Tom) are amazinly hepful!

I have to say I am so impressed by everyone on here. You have all been my inspiration! So, I wanted to share a couple of my latest outfits for our upcoming trip to DW in February 2012.

First up is a Minnie outfit for my DD4:

Thanks for looking! I have MANY more to make, but all my inspirations come from here.

I just love all of your outfits! Great job! The kiddos will be so cute!

D~

 

[cogero]

I have to say I am so impressed by everyone on here. You have all been my inspiration! So, I wanted to share a couple of my latest outfits for our upcoming trip to DW in February 2012.

First up is a Minnie outfit for my DD4:

Second is an animal kingdom outfit for my DD4:

Last is an animal kingdom outfit for both my DS5 & DS9:

Thanks for looking! I have MANY more to make, but all my inspirations come from here.

your outfits are great can't wait to see more.

Also thanks for the advice for the cutting mat. I am going to go to Michaels on Wednesday while the girl is in dance class and see what they have.

 

[mphalens]

 

[aboveH20]

It's too cold to go to the basement and sew, so I'll take a stab at getting caught up. (Fortunately I made Dorrrine a quilt and pillow yesterday so I think she'll be fine down there in her box.)

What can you suggest for me use as work space for my machine? what kind of chair do you prefer? What kind of storage do I need? What are the must have's? Where are your favorite places to shop? any bargain stores?

I have been wanting to do this for so long, and after seeing all the beauitful things that have been made here, I'm even more excitied.

Looking forward to sewing up a storm in 2012.

Any info suggestion

I've been trying to think of some profound suggestion, but none's coming. I like having three pin cushions -- one on my cutting table, one next to the sewing machine, and one on the ironing board. I also keep a box of small scraps to test stiches on when I'm trying to figure out length and width - for instance for zig zagging.

Welcome to the world of sewing. It's a wild ride -- but no height restrictions.

Thanks everyone! I finished the first one today. I just spruced up one of my daughters shirts from our last trip (took it in, added a new strap, new bow for Minnie) and made new pants (don't know what happened to the last ones??)

I wish I had made the pants a little longer, but other than that I'm pleased. Can't make anything else until I get some fabric, so I'll be doing some shopping soon! (If anyone has any Tangled Rapunzel leftover fabric, I'd love to trade or buy some, I can't find it anywhere, I only need about 1/2 yard).

Here are some pics of Joy, she is 4 1/2, this outfit is for Animal Kingdom...

I think I have half a yard of Tangled. I'll check and report back.

Here is a picture of my sewing room. I know I have posted it before too.

I have good lighting because I have recessed ceiling lights. My sewing machines are on a collection of old kitchen tables. It doesn't look very pretty but it works. We added extra shelves to my closet to hold my supplies and I have a bookcase and old dresser to hold various other things that I need. I put spool racks on the wall to hold my threads. For my chairs, I just use old kitchen chairs. Someday I will get a nice built in counter like D has but my DH is not handy so I'd have to hire somebody to build it for me. Making my sewing room pretty comes behind a whole long list of other home improvements that NEED to get done. But I love having my own space and I love that it is big! The only thing I really need down there is a cutting table. I still bring everything upstairs to use my kitchen island to do my cutting. My island is about 8 feet long so it is a great size for cutting!

I love your thread rack. I keep eyeing them at Joann.

Am I the only who keeps empty spools? It's always a milestone to use one up and put it in my collection. For those of you who remember Rod (RIP 2011-2011) he now holds my spools.

I have all the supplies to stencil a Star Wars quote on the closet doors, but I can't decide which quote to do.

"DO OR DO NOT; THERE IS NO TRY"

"SIZE MATTERS NOT. LOOK AT ME. JUDGE ME BY MY SIZE, DO YOU?"

"TRULY WONDERFUL, THE MIND OF A CHILD IS"

"MUCH TO LEARN YOU STILL HAVE"

They're all by Master Yoda . . . which would you choose???

I promise to post pictures when the room is all done!!!

My first thought was "much to learn you still have" but then I decided that sounds almost negative so I'm voting with the crowd for "truly wonderful . . ." Maybe I'll put "much to learn . . ." in MY sewing quadrant.

Well I'm coming out of lurkdom. I've been quietly looking at everyone's lovely creations since coming home from our trip, but have just been too busy to quote or even post anything. We took our trip the second week of November and everything since then has been a total blur. Christmas is over and while I don't fully expect life to slow down any time soon, at least the rush is over. Our house is coming along, but still no where near completion...folks are posting pictures of their sewing rooms, so here's mine for the time being.

I want the doll in the basket.

And since I never did post the outfits I made for our trip, I hope it's okay to do a photo overload. You'll notice my oldest has butterfly bandages on his face in all of the pictures... His head met the sharp corner of the nightstand our FIRST night at the POP. I posted a sad little pitty party post about it when I was sitting up in bed waiting for DH to get back with him from the ER. They didn't get back till 2 AM!! So yeah, not the most magical way to start a trip, but things did get better. I apologize for repetition for anyone that's already seen and heard all of this. Here it goes!

Holy Hannah! The fabric stores in your area must have put on extra staff and built and addition to stock all the fabric and supplies you were buying. You should change your name from Diz-Mommy to Bizy-Mommy.

I love all the outfits.

I would 100% endorse Heather's applique designs (frou frou by heather sue). They are so much fun to stitch out and they hadn't given me any troubles yet. I have done a number of them now.



Latest project for Barbara's auction:

A Rebecca Dress (one of the latest SisBoom patterns) for myself:

This will be worn as a jumper with a turtleneck sweater during the winter. I plan to do an AK version and a Minnie version of this dress before our August trip. If things go well I may have them in time for our February DL/San Diego zoo/Sea World trip. It went together very quickly and it was a lot of fun to do. One thing I discovered is that I am more legs than torso (I often thought so but this is the first time I have concrete evidence). I used the cutting lines for "tall" (my height falls within the tall range) and I thought the waist band was a little bit low. At least I know for future dresses.


Thanks for looking!

I borrowed your idea for reusable gift tags and made gift tag/tree ornaments from Heathersue's Mickey head. It was fun to make and fun to add more Mickey stuff to the tree.

Your skirt is perfect. I love the colors and all of the different Mickey faces. The jumper looks very comfortable. well done.

Hey Megan and I will be at DLR Feb 16 - 21 when are you going?

I've always stayed at the Di$neyland Hotel and despite what seemed like a boatload of money, it had views of (what I think is the employee) parking garage. I've been thinking of going again -- if my son ends up at a UC school I KNOW I'll be back. Have you ever stayed at the nearby Holiday Inn? I have enough points for a couple free nights there. If not Holiday Inn, have you stayed at any of the other nearby hotels?

Deal! Who knows, maybe D~ will win that cruise and we can still meet IRL!

Warm weather, hot friends, cool bags, cold drinks. Here's to 2012 being the year.

We are back from our trip and had a great time

Hooray!

What is a good size for a cutting mat. I have a gift card for Michaels and I don't really need anything?

Mine is 30 x 36 and fits perfectly on an art table that used to be my son's.

Ok so I am attempting my first applique using the tutorial. Everything is cut out and ironed on the fabric. Now I just need to add the stabilazer and than zig zag away. Can't wait to get it done and take a picture so I can show all you lovely ladies. I am so excieted.

Oh by the way it Tinker Bell and I had a bit of trouble when I forgot to reverse the picture when I attached it to the double sided adhesive. No big deal, it is just on the oppisite side than I first wanted. Still looks good.

Can't wait to see it. My machine is not a big fan of acceptable zig zagging.

I have to say I am so impressed by everyone on here. You have all been my inspiration! So, I wanted to share a couple of my latest outfits for our upcoming trip to DW in February 2012.

First up is a Minnie outfit for my DD4:

Second is an animal kingdom outfit for my DD4:

Last is an animal kingdom outfit for both my DS5 & DS9:

Thanks for looking! I have MANY more to make, but all my inspirations come from here.

They all look great.

Someday...


D~

Let's try to work on the attitude.

NOT Someday . . .

BUT Someday soon! I knowit's coming!! I can feel it in my bones!!!!