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

[GlassSlippers]

Is anyone else a bit upset about Disney's BIG announcement?

I am not liking it at all...however, that did NOT stop me from entering the contest for a free trip! LOL

Check it out here...

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/one-more-disney-day/

Nini

I must be missing something. Why is this upsetting?

Lori in East Podunk

 

[GlassSlippers]

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!

I'm going to try an applique soon too. I intent to pretend I'm a bumble bee. Y'know how bumblebees shouldn't be able to fly but nobody ever told them that, so they just do it? Same deal. Just going to try and keep trying. I have a foot that is open in the front so I'll be able to see what I'm doing. I figure if I practice it should come together eventually. Wish me luck, fellow creative folk!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[NiniMorris]

I found the AG tights in the bookmarks. Originally shared by livndisney.

My all time favorite when my sons were fighting was driving back from Ocean City in our minivan. My older son was in the third seat with his arms flailing about wildly. I asked him why, and he said he was trying to draw all of the air to himself so my younger son couldn't breath. Such brotherly love.

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They very first thing I ever made for a Big Give was the same thing -- the little girl was thrilled to have something with her name because she had an unusual name, too.

I'm in the process of rearranging my sewing quadrant and can't currently get to Dorrrine, so she hasn't seen the quilt yet.



I keep meaning to try lettuce edging and keep forgetting. Maybe today.



Thanks for your kind words. I definitely want to make some more quilts (you're right, no helpers for me ) with a few variations.



THANKS!



You notice how I didn't show the back

The girls next door still haven't acknowledged the dresses -- which surprises me. I don't know if they're waiting to catch me outside, but this time of year other than a quick run to the mailbox we're not out a lot.



Thank you. I think the best thing about the quilt is you can go through your stash and pick put a few fabrics. It did 48 squares (6 fabrics), plus binding, plus backing.

I think your quilt is fantabulous! Dorrrine is one lucky girl. I have orders for quilts (even though my GD doesn't have an AG ...yet... Her's will be to match the one I am making the grand princess to replace the one I made her for her birthday last year (that replaced the one I made her for Christmas the year before, that replaced the one I made her for her birthday the year before..... well you get the idea!) Plus I have two nieces that are expecting...

I must be missing something. Why is this upsetting?

Lori in East Podunk

Well, with all the build up I was hoping for something a bit more. Unless you are going during that week, it really isn't so great. (of course, I am entering in the contest each day!)

(Sort of like the non event that was held for Oct 1 last year.) While I knew it wouldn't be something fantastic, I was really hoping for something a bit catchier... a little more flash... something a little longer...

Maybe NEXT leap day it will be bigger, flashier, a little longer...after all the Fantasyland Expansion will be complete.




Nini

 

[DMGeurts]

.Well I am going to my friend's baby shower today. This is what I ended up making for her baby boy:

I just hope they would be considered culturally appropriate!

I thought I quoted this the last time I visited - but I guess not. I hope the shower was fun, and it looks like you made an awesome gift - I would have loved to have things like that when my girls were babies. Great job!

I very new to sewing, Im able to sew up a hem and have made 1 pair of little girl shorts (with help). I really would love to be able to sew up a few cute things for my DD4 for our next trip in March. Ive got some Disney material and the basics, a few patterns, I just dont know where to start.
I love the little dresses and 2pc outifts many of you post on here, but they look so complicated and time consuming. Any advice on where to start? Can someone lead me in the path of a few EASY patterns? Anyone want to sew for me? I really appreciate any advice.
My DD4, DD12 and I look on here daily and love everything you all do, such talent!

Welcome!!! I will just say what everyone else has said... Any of Carla C's patterns at www.youcanmakethis.com - she is amazing, and I have learned a lot from her patterns.

Well, I finally got the gumption up to break out the sewing machine. It isn't Disney related, since I had no Disney fabric I was willing to butcher, but I made a Ds game holder for my DD. It is not pretty, to say the least. Practice makes perfect though. Another few decades of this I should have it down! I am wanting to make some cute outfits for my kiddos when we go to Disney in 2013. That gives me plenty of time to get better at those pesky straight lines and what not. I look forward to making something soon to post here for you to see!!

I can't wait to see what you make! Straight lines are really hard... I will say, it's hugely dependent on your machine - no matter how straight you feed the fabric and hold it in perfectly, if your machine doesn't sew a straight line, you never will either. I didn't learn that until I got Patience, who does, in fact, sew a perfectly straight line. Perfect example of the fact that it's not always human "error" - it can be the machines too. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Hi, just had to share my news. My birthday was last week and I am getting a pe-770 embroidery machine. Just ordered it from HSN. I also got a Joanns gift card to use. I have a se 270d that I use for sewing and embroidery so I have all the supplies, plus a nice supply of designs I would like to try in 5×7. Can't wait.

April

Congratulations... Everyone here will tell you that I am SUPER JEALOUS!!! I can't wait to see all the wonderful things you make with your new machine!

I'm going to try an applique soon too. I intent to pretend I'm a bumble bee. Y'know how bumblebees shouldn't be able to fly but nobody ever told them that, so they just do it? Same deal. Just going to try and keep trying. I have a foot that is open in the front so I'll be able to see what I'm doing. I figure if I practice it should come together eventually. Wish me luck, fellow creative folk!

Lori in East Podunk

Lori - you will love doing appliques... They really bring your items to a whole new level of creativity. And, of course, Heather Sue's tut is just the best!

I thought I would take a minute to show you all my latest creations...

I don't think I showed you all pictures of the girls with their gifts (I posted them in my PTR though - so sorry for the repeats)...

Allison decided that she is too afraid of scaring the kiddos at Disney - so I am going to try to make her a different bag to carry in the parks most of the time... She really wants a Dug bag from the movie Up!

Then my XL Toy Story Messenger bag...

I added the box pleats to the pockets and lined them in cow print, so when y ou have items in the pockets, the cow shows:

Main compartment interior:

Back:

And all the pockets are lined in cow fabric:

Victoria modeling the bag for me... After much thought, I've decided to use this bag as a carry-on only. I was going to use it as a park bag, but it's just too big... I plan to make a smaller one to carry in the parks.

Then, I decided to carry a journal with me in the parks, so I can do our TR easier when we get back, so I made a journal cover in TS as well. This is my own pattern, because I was too cheap to go out and buy one - but there are lots out there that are very similar:

I added a magnetic strap and a pen loop:

Thanks for letting me share.

D~

 

[dianemom2]

Hi ladies,

I am coming out of Lurkdom with another question. I made a wet bag for the baby's cloth diapers out of PUL fabric and I figured if I put a name on the bag we would have to decide on a name. ( I know it is not set in stone but at least a little more definite.) Anyways, I have been having problems with puckering and using the medium weight tear away stabilizer so I tried the sample heavy weight that came with the machine. It still puckered the PUL fabric.

I don't understand what I am doing wrong. When I use cotton I figured I was pulling the fabric too tight so I have have tried to loosen it each time. I have used tear away on the bottom and wash away on the top and it always seems to pucker. Every project seems to pucker on me. I am very disappointed with my work and feeling very discouraged.

Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to do some onesies for the baby but at this point I am too discouraged.

If you are getting puckering all the time, I would think your tension is too tight. It may also be your stabilizer. Try using heavy weigh cut away stabilizer instead of the tear away. It is a lot firmer. Are you using the special bobbin thread in your bobbins? Those are the main things that I would check. I hope you are able to solve the problem with the puckering.


I am still learning to use my digitizing program. I am making progress but it is slow. I bought a set of dvd workbooks to teach me how to use the program. It is a huge help. It has explained most of what is confusing to me. I have only finished the first workbook. I have two more to go. I am doing it slowly and repeating some of the lessons so that I get every detail since the instructor moves very rapidly. I am enjoying it even though I have gotten frustrated a few times.

D- I commented on your ptr about all your beautiful things. I'll say once again how awesome they are and what a talented seamstress and designer you are!

 

[babynala]

Yeah! My kids are finally back at school and I'm glad to have a few minutes to get on the computer and hopefully I can go thru all of the stuff that needs to be returned too.

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.

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

These came out great. Love the Minnie / AK set and the matching ones for your DSs

SO finally getting around to posting pictures of what I made.
D.... you should be proud of me I made all matching outfits for DD's AG dolls.
Except I cheated with the Tshirts. I used newborn onesies and cut off the bottom and sewed a hem.

Here is DD's PJs pre-torn:

DD's skirt:

The boy's PJs

Here's the shirt Judy sent me to put this little girl on:

Wow, you were busy. Love the matching PJs for your DD and her dolls. Great idea to use the onesie. The Christmas skirt is so pretty and the dolls look all decked out too.

Well I am going to my friend's baby shower today. This is what I ended up making for her baby boy:

I just hope they would be considered culturally appropriate!

Glad you had fun at the baby shower. Love the bibs and burp cloths and it seems mom did too.

I always enjoy trying something new (to me!) so I made Dorrrine a quilt and a pillow and a pillowcase. Fortunately, I created a number of learning opportunities (AKA mistakes ) for myself, so I'll probably give it another go.

The family next door gave us some cookies right before Christmas so I dashed downstairs and made each of the girls snowman ornaments (free from sewforum) and AG dresses designed using the same snowman.

I debated whether to make them each something different or the same -- having had an older sister I now what it's like to compare. So, if you look closely you'll see I went with similar but with a slight difference so they could tell them apart.

Dorrrine's quilt and pillow are so cute. The doll dresses / gifts came out really nice and the variations were a great idea. Maybe Dorrrine can have a playdate with the snoman twins soon.

My all time favorite when my sons were fighting was driving back from Ocean City in our minivan. My older son was in the third seat with his arms flailing about wildly. I asked him why, and he said he was trying to draw all of the air to himself so my younger son couldn't breath. Such brotherly love.

I very new to sewing, Im able to sew up a hem and have made 1 pair of little girl shorts (with help). I really would love to be able to sew up a few cute things for my DD4 for our next trip in March. Ive got some Disney material and the basics, a few patterns, I just dont know where to start.
I love the little dresses and 2pc outifts many of you post on here, but they look so complicated and time consuming. Any advice on where to start? Can someone lead me in the path of a few EASY patterns? Anyone want to sew for me?: I really appreciate any advice.
My DD4, DD12 and I look on here daily and love everything you all do, such talent!

As others have said you can not go wrong with CarlaC. The Simply Sweet is a great pattern. I think it will be cute for your DD4. Depending on the size of your DD12 you could probably use the pattern to make a tunic that she could wear with jeans or capri pants. There are also lots of tutorials for strip skirts that you can adjust for a bigger child.

Speaking of inexpensive fabric, I came home with a pile of fabric again yesterday. Our Fabricland has a number of Disney prints at $4 or $5 per metre, and a 50% off discount on top of that! I got quite a few pieces at $2 to $2.50 a metre. I should be good for Big Gives for a while now!

Well, I finally got the gumption up to break out the sewing machine. It isn't Disney related, since I had no Disney fabric I was willing to butcher, but I made a Ds game holder for my DD. It is not pretty, to say the least. Practice makes perfect though. Another few decades of this I should have it down! I am wanting to make some cute outfits for my kiddos when we go to Disney in 2013. That gives me plenty of time to get better at those pesky straight lines and what not. I look forward to making something soon to post here for you to see!!

A DS game holder sounds a little tricky so clothes should be easy for you!

Hi, just had to share my news. My birthday was last week and I am getting a pe-770 embroidery machine. Just ordered it from HSN. I also got a Joanns gift card to use. I have a se 270d that I use for sewing and embroidery so I have all the supplies, plus a nice supply of designs I would like to try in 5×7. Can't wait.

April

Congrats on the new machine.

SO I am at work today cutting some acid Free chipboard to wrap my fabric around. I am recycling some things from the Scrapbook store I closed last month.

That sounds great. Can't wait to see your finished setup.

Then, I decided to carry a journal with me in the parks, so I can do our TR easier when we get back, so I made a journal cover in TS as well. This is my own pattern, because I was too cheap to go out and buy one - but there are lots out there that are very similar:

I added a magnetic strap and a pen loop:

Thanks for letting me share. D~

I think I commented on the bags for the girls and your TS bag on your trip report but I love seeing them again. Your TS bag just amazes me - the pleats and pockets are wonderful. Your journal cover is perfect.

 

[Mommyto1andtwins]

If you are getting puckering all the time, I would think your tension is too tight. It may also be your stabilizer. Try using heavy weigh cut away stabilizer instead of the tear away. It is a lot firmer. Are you using the special bobbin thread in your bobbins? Those are the main things that I would check. I hope you are able to solve the problem with the puckering.


I am still learning to use my digitizing program. I am making progress but it is slow. I bought a set of dvd workbooks to teach me how to use the program. It is a huge help. It has explained most of what is confusing to me. I have only finished the first workbook. I have two more to go. I am doing it slowly and repeating some of the lessons so that I get every detail since the instructor moves very rapidly. I am enjoying it even though I have gotten frustrated a few times.

Thank you! I didn't know about the special bobbin thread. The store where I bought the machine always had me use the thread I was using to thread my bobbin. I would have thought they would push another product. I'm be in their area today so I will go check and pick up more of the heavy cut away stabilizer.

I will have to look to see how to change the tension. I found it once so I should be able to find it again. There are so many buttons that it makes me nervous!

 

[cburnett27]

Newbie here First I am so impressed with the MQ skills of you guys, I cannot keep up with that many at once, lol

So without quoting... everyones projects look awesome! I went back about 10 pages or so (I would have read through more but i'm supposed to be sewing and packing for an upcoming trip Sunday). I would LOVE to get an embroidery machine but I'm pretty sure thats a ways off for now, especially since DH bought me a new regular machine for Christmas. Which I am so thrilled with so I'm definitely not complaining

I've got a few outfits i've finished for our trip but I can't post pictures yet so i'll be back to share as soon as I have a few more posts

 

[tmh0206]

Just stopping by to say "HI". Haven't been able to keep up very well lately, but did go back and skim thru the last 20 pages or so and wow! you gals and guy and have BUSY!!! and everything is awesome as usual.

Hoping now that the holidays and end of the year is over with I will be able to jump back in and maybe help out w/upcoming big gives!

 

[dianemom2]

Thank you! I didn't know about the special bobbin thread. The store where I bought the machine always had me use the thread I was using to thread my bobbin. I would have thought they would push another product. I'm be in their area today so I will go check and pick up more of the heavy cut away stabilizer.

I will have to look to see how to change the tension. I found it once so I should be able to find it again. There are so many buttons that it makes me nervous!

I always use the special bobbin thread for my embroidery machine. Hopefully if you get some, it will solve the puckering problems.

Newbie here First I am so impressed with the MQ skills of you guys, I cannot keep up with that many at once, lol

So without quoting... everyones projects look awesome! I went back about 10 pages or so (I would have read through more but i'm supposed to be sewing and packing for an upcoming trip Sunday). I would LOVE to get an embroidery machine but I'm pretty sure thats a ways off for now, especially since DH bought me a new regular machine for Christmas. Which I am so thrilled with so I'm definitely not complaining

I've got a few outfits i've finished for our trip but I can't post pictures yet so i'll be back to share as soon as I have a few more posts

Welcome and I can't wait to see some pictures.

 

[cburnett27]

Ok, I think I can add a few now. These are all with my phone so not great, I'll hopefully have some good pics after our trip

I still have to finish the Rapunzel dress for her birthday dinner and also a birthday 4 shirt for the daytime.

and Jessie...

 

[cogero]

Ok, I think I can add a few now. These are all with my phone so not great, I'll hopefully have some good pics after our trip

I still have to finish the Rapunzel dress for her birthday dinner and also a birthday 4 shirt for the daytime.

and Jessie...

your outfits are fabulous. So so cute

 

[RMAMom]

Ok, I think I can add a few now. These are all with my phone so not great, I'll hopefully have some good pics after our trip

I still have to finish the Rapunzel dress for her birthday dinner and also a birthday 4 shirt for the daytime.

and Jessie...

Welcome! Your outfits are adorable. Enjoy your trip and please post a pic of your Rapunzel dress when you finish it. Rapunzel is a fan favorite around here!

 

[cburnett27]

Thank you!! Ill definitely add a pic of Rapunzel, its almost done, i just need to hem, add the sleeves and some trim.

your outfits are fabulous. So so cute

Welcome! Your outfits are adorable. Enjoy your trip and please post a pic of your Rapunzel dress when you finish it. Rapunzel is a fan favorite around here!

 

[RMAMom]

Well I am going to my friend's baby shower today. This is what I ended up making for her baby boy:

I just hope they would be considered culturally appropriate!

May I ask what pattern you used for these? My DD has a friend who is due any day now with a baby boy. I wanted to sew something for her but I am limited since she is having a boy. This may be a perfect idea!

Hi ladies,

I am coming out of Lurkdom with another question. I made a wet bag for the baby's cloth diapers out of PUL fabric and I figured if I put a name on the bag we would have to decide on a name. ( I know it is not set in stone but at least a little more definite.) Anyways, I have been having problems with puckering and using the medium weight tear away stabilizer so I tried the sample heavy weight that came with the machine. It still puckered the PUL fabric.

I don't understand what I am doing wrong. When I use cotton I figured I was pulling the fabric too tight so I have have tried to loosen it each time. I have used tear away on the bottom and wash away on the top and it always seems to pucker. Every project seems to pucker on me. I am very disappointed with my work and feeling very discouraged.

Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to do some onesies for the baby but at this point I am too discouraged.

I also prefer tear away stabilizer but unless I'm working with a really stiff fabric I find I get better results if I use two layers of it. I also use bobbin thread from my sewing store.

Well, with all the build up I was hoping for something a bit more. Unless you are going during that week, it really isn't so great. (of course, I am entering in the contest each day!)

(Sort of like the non event that was held for Oct 1 last year.) While I knew it wouldn't be something fantastic, I was really hoping for something a bit catchier... a little more flash... something a little longer...

Maybe NEXT leap day it will be bigger, flashier, a little longer...after all the Fantasyland Expansion will be complete.
Nini

I agree, it was a real dud! I am really hoping that they extend the military deals again. I would love to spend a week at F&W in Nov with DH so I was hoping for a really great ticket price and discount on rooms. I'm not so patiently waiting for that!

I thought I would take a minute to show you all my latest creations...

I don't think I showed you all pictures of the girls with their gifts (I posted them in my PTR though - so sorry for the repeats)...

Allison decided that she is too afraid of scaring the kiddos at Disney - so I am going to try to make her a different bag to carry in the parks most of the time... She really wants a Dug bag from the movie Up!

Then my XL Toy Story Messenger bag...

I added the box pleats to the pockets and lined them in cow print, so when y ou have items in the pockets, the cow shows:

Main compartment interior:

Back:

And all the pockets are lined in cow fabric:

Victoria modeling the bag for me... After much thought, I've decided to use this bag as a carry-on only. I was going to use it as a park bag, but it's just too big... I plan to make a smaller one to carry in the parks.

Then, I decided to carry a journal with me in the parks, so I can do our TR easier when we get back, so I made a journal cover in TS as well. This is my own pattern, because I was too cheap to go out and buy one - but there are lots out there that are very similar:

I added a magnetic strap and a pen loop:

Thanks for letting me share.

D~

Beautiful and creative as always! I love everything!! Your girls are beautiful and so grown up!

 

[miprender]

D----> Love all the bags that you have made ♥!

Hi, just had to share my news. My birthday was last week and I am getting a pe-770 embroidery machine. Just ordered it from HSN. I also got a Joanns gift card to use. I have a se 270d that I use for sewing and embroidery so I have all the supplies, plus a nice supply of designs I would like to try in 5×7. Can't wait.

April

Congrats

Hi ladies,

I am coming out of Lurkdom with another question. I made a wet bag for the baby's cloth diapers out of PUL fabric and I figured if I put a name on the bag we would have to decide on a name. ( I know it is not set in stone but at least a little more definite.) Anyways, I have been having problems with puckering and using the medium weight tear away stabilizer so I tried the sample heavy weight that came with the machine. It still puckered the PUL fabric.

I don't understand what I am doing wrong. When I use cotton I figured I was pulling the fabric too tight so I have have tried to loosen it each time. I have used tear away on the bottom and wash away on the top and it always seems to pucker. Every project seems to pucker on me. I am very disappointed with my work and feeling very discouraged.

Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to do some onesies for the baby but at this point I am too discouraged.

Another problem could be your hoop. If your hoop is not holding the stabilizer nice and tight it could cause some puckering. I had this happen to me on a few shirts until I realized my hoop had become slightly distorted.

I must be missing something. Why is this upsetting?

Lori in East Podunk

Like Nini said they had so much hype for this announcement only to have it be for a few weeks of buy 3 nights get 1 free which really isn't a deal and the 24hr park opening only a few can take advantage of on 2/29. I guess we were all hoping for something BIGGER

Wow, you were busy. Love the matching PJs for your DD and her dolls. Great idea to use the onesie. The Christmas skirt is so pretty and the dolls look all decked out too.

Thanks

Ok, I think I can add a few now. These are all with my phone so not great, I'll hopefully have some good pics after our trip

I still have to finish the Rapunzel dress for her birthday dinner and also a birthday 4 shirt for the daytime.

and Jessie...

So cute. My baby boy just turned 4 and it is so sad they are growing up so fast.

 

[cburnett27]

Yes it is, it doesnt help when she rattles off all the things that she gets to to when she is 4, turning 4 has been a big deal for her, things like loosing teeth and getting her ears pierced and going to kindergarten. I know not all of those things happen at 4 but she is convinced she gets to do big kid stuff now.

So cute. My baby boy just turned 4 and it is so sad they are growing up so fast.

 

[Dustykins]

Hey all! It's been awhile since I've been on here - lots of junk going on but not much sewing. We did just book our room for our Disney trip this fall, though. We'll be at the Treehouse Villas for 9 nights in September (whoohoo!).

I've got a question for you girls, though. I have some birthday and Christmas money to spend and it's almost enough for a Brother SE400. I know I'm never going to be able to put together enough for a PE 770, but is the SE400 good enough that I'm not going to be frustrated? I know the hoop is kind of small, but I'm not sure that the extra couple of inches is really worth the extra $300 to me. What do you girls think?

 

[tricia]

and Jessie...

Welcome! Love the outfits and such a cute daughter too.

 

[729tink]

Hi . . . I've been lurking for quite some time now and I wanted to say hi.
I am a huge Disney Fan and I LOVE looking at all of the amazing things you have created. Reading DMGuerts PTR about how she just up and started sewing one day inspired me to try it out myself. So I asked my DH's grandmother if she had an old sewing machine lying around and she brought me one of her old ones. It's a JC Penney model, I have no instructions booklet, but I played around with it enough and I was able to sew my 5 month old some pants. I would post a photo, but I don't have enough posts yet.
Anywho, we're going for my DS's first birthday and my 30th this July and I now I can't wait to make more for him to wear!! The problem is, most of the stuff you can make is for girls. Does anyone have cute ideas for boys? I'd appreciate any suggestions you throw my way!