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

[look1angel]

Posted this on the wrong board

I'm a beginner at this so all the advice will be much appreciated.

I'm looking to purchase an embroidery machine so I can begin making Disney baby items for my "one day I hope to be a grandma soon" event

I've looked at the Brother combo sewing/embroidery machine, that seemed like an idea, about $490.
Then there was just the embroidery machine with the USB port for about $700 I like the idea of getting graphics from the internet so I'm sure to go with a machine with the USB port.
I don't want to spend more that $700 & hope for that amount I can a decent machine to do some really cute projects.

I have a very, very old Singer sewing machine (Genie#354) It's on it's last stitch so the combo machine seems ideal.

Or, should I get a new sewing machine for about $150.00 & splurge on the embroidery one?

I'm looking at this as a small investment because $700 is ALOT of money

I came across the Quattro 2; watched the video; was so excited until...$9000.00!!!

Do you know how many trips to Disney I could take on that?
It sure was nice though

So back to reality I searched, read a few reviews but figured this would be the place to turn too.

 

[cogero]

The Brother SE-400 is a combo machine and is what I started with. The one drawback is that it only accomodates 4 x 4 designs. The advice is to get the biggest hoop you can afford to avoid hoop envy.

I believe the Singer Futura does 4 x 4 and 6 x 10 but no 5 x 7 and is a combo machine. I am not sure what that runs.

I started with an SE-400 and it is a good little machine. I upgraded to a PE-700 rather quickly due to hoop envy and then moved to a Brother Duetta which is a combo and does up to 6 x 10.

It is really a matter of preference. MY 770 is in the shop and I am loving the embroidery on my Duetta again. I do like having one machine doing embroidery while I do sewing at the same time though.

 

[look1angel]

The Brother SE-400 is a combo machine and is what I started with. The one drawback is that it only accomodates 4 x 4 designs. The advice is to get the biggest hoop you can afford to avoid hoop envy.

I believe the Singer Futura does 4 x 4 and 6 x 10 but no 5 x 7 and is a combo machine. I am not sure what that runs.

I started with an SE-400 and it is a good little machine. I upgraded to a PE-700 rather quickly due to hoop envy and then moved to a Brother Duetta which is a combo and does up to 6 x 10.

It is really a matter of preference. MY 770 is in the shop and I am loving the embroidery on my Duetta again. I do like having one machine doing embroidery while I do sewing at the same time though.

Wow, 4X4 does seem kinda small.

What kind of problems are you having with the Brother PE-700? Could I put a 6x10 on the PE-700? I can download images from the net with this one right?

 

[cogero]

The max size on the 770 is 5 x 7. I have had my 770 for a year and it had over 2.5 million stitches. I was getting a birds nest of thread so I brought it for service. It was the first time with a problem.

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

this is my 1st knot dress,i'll be using this pattern again! it was so fun! i used the Simplicity 2171-Sarah Rose pattern...the Angelina Ballerina fabric was a remnant from Hancock's the chenille and white border are from a vintage bedspread & a dust ruffle.

book and headband with removable flower...
i used my last gift bag for her other gifts ,so i made a cinch bag with a window valance and elastic and used the headband for the 'bow'!

thanks for looking...we're off to see the birthday girl!

 

[Sandi S]

It looks like it used to be sold in this shop http://www.etsy.com/listing/33456364/mickey-and-friends-embroidery-design

Maybe you can convo them.

I went ahead and convoed the shop - I have a project in mind I want this for.

If "two" translates to a bunch! I have only made two shirts with it. I really need to do some dresses b/c dd loves knit dresses with leggings. I have some knit purchased already to make just one dress, so I really should put that on my to do list this week.

Tricia is the one who has made tons of Olivias.

And the only thing I've made out of the book is the Insa. I think my dd is too old for a Feliz now. I was to try the trousers, but I heard they are a bit trickier. Oh -- I also made the Riviera leggings, but I think I got that pattern with the Laguna skirt (which I haven't made yet either because tracing that pattern scares me!).


Yay on your space!

Yay on the the great shirts (geez you made a lot of those!)!

Yay on the power outage being kind enough to wait until you were done!

I had a power outage right after a placement stitch or tack down stitch was completed. I was so happy that it went out in a place I could easily get back to.

I have made quite a few of the Farbenmix/Studio Tantrum patterns - love them. Don't let the tracing hold you back.

 

[Sandi S]

I found the Disney word file...instant download here

 

[dianemom2]

I found the Disney word file...instant download here

It looks like Glitzy Stitches has opened her own web store. I have been very happy with all the designs I have purchase from her. I can't wait to see how this one stitches out. I think it is so cute!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I do mine just like Andrea wrote below. I have a rolled hem switch on my Bernina and it is very easy to change over to it. My machine isn't too bad to thread if I can do the pulling the thread through method. But if my thread breaks I always have to get out my manual and follow all the directions. I also would love one of the air threading machines but they are so expensive! And my Bernina works like a dream!

If you are planning to trim off the white part on the t-shirt, I would start by playing with the lettuce edging on the strip that you remove from the t-shirt. That way, if you aren't happy with how it turns out you can just turn up the bottom of the shirt and make a new hem and you haven't wasted or ruined anything.


That is interesting that your store bought t-shirts don't lettuce edge as well as the ones you sew. I haven't done enough sewing with knits to know that. You've made the Olivia pattern a bunch of times right? I think that it is really cute and a great way to use knits. I can't buy the pattern yet because I promised myself that the next new pattern I try would be something from the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book.

Thanks again for the tips! I have a Bernina serger also, and love it! I'll just try it down lower before I do the real hem. Thanks!

Its been a busy week. DH and I cleared out space in a room in the basement and I moved my machines. Now they each have their own table/desk and I have a bit more room to lay stuff out. DH thinks I need a rolling table so I can roll it over to my work area when I am there and then roll it out of the way when I am finished. I'm just happy that I don't have to run down and up the stairs every time I have to press something.

Finished the last of the shirts for our trip today. Last actually planned one at least, I might still try and sneak a couple more in tomorrow or later this week. Just have my bag that I desperately want to finish. That should have been done today too, but our power went out here for a few hours today. Thankfully I had just finished one of the shirts for the nieces so no damage was done.

Congrats on the new space! The shirts are wonderful.

I love that Disney font. I'm still on the fence about buying an embroidery machine though.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

this is my 1st knot dress,i'll be using this pattern again! it was so fun! i used the Simplicity 2171-Sarah Rose pattern...the Angelina Ballerina fabric was a remnant from Hancock's the chenille and white border are from a vintage bedspread & a dust ruffle.

book and headband with removable flower...
i used my last gift bag for her other gifts ,so i made a cinch bag with a window valance and elastic and used the headband for the 'bow'!

thanks for looking...we're off to see the birthday girl!

Super cute! She's a lucky girl!

 

[TarzansKat]

Hi, folks! I'm new to this thread, and I hope you can offer me some suggestions.

My mother passed away almost two years ago, and in recent cleaning out, we've come across her sewing machines and fabric. All I could think of was how she used to make some of our baby clothes, and remembered about this thread and the awesome Disney stuff you do here.

I'm just wondering...how do I even start? What is a good project to start with? I have a friend who quilts, but I don't know if I am ready for something so ambitious!

The most knowledge I have is the one home ec class I remember from high school and making a fleece hat at Joann's a few years ago.

Help me! Please.

 

[Sandi S]

Welcome, Tarzankat! There are a lot of good tutorials on the web, plus Simplicity patterns have some especially simple, beginner-oriented patterns. I learned a lot from Pattern Review when I first started. As far as clothing goes, elastic waits skirts are easy and pretty rewarding.

 

[dianemom2]

Hi, folks! I'm new to this thread, and I hope you can offer me some suggestions.

My mother passed away almost two years ago, and in recent cleaning out, we've come across her sewing machines and fabric. All I could think of was how she used to make some of our baby clothes, and remembered about this thread and the awesome Disney stuff you do here.

I'm just wondering...how do I even start? What is a good project to start with? I have a friend who quilts, but I don't know if I am ready for something so ambitious!

The most knowledge I have is the one home ec class I remember from high school and making a fleece hat at Joann's a few years ago.

Help me! Please.

Hello and welcome to the group! We have a few ladies in the group who've only been sewing for less than a year and they can make some amazing outfits and bags. Most people on here start out by making something relatively easy like a pair of pajama pants. Many people love the Easy Fit pants by CarlaC on the You Can Make This website. Her patterns are downloadable and are like a complete sewing tutorial with a ton of pictures. My other advise is to watch a couple of youtube videos about how to thread and operate the machine. Get some fabric scraps and just play around with sewing some seams so that you get comfortable with the machine. You may get frustrated at first but you just have to stick with it and before you know it, you will be sewing up some beautiful things. I love sewing because it is a craft where you can begin something and see it through to the end all in a relatively short time. I don't have patience for crafts that take months and months to finish.

 

[TarzansKat]

Welcome, Tarzankat! There are a lot of good tutorials on the web, plus Simplicity patterns have some especially simple, beginner-oriented patterns. I learned a lot from Pattern Review when I first started. As far as clothing goes, elastic waits skirts are easy and pretty rewarding.

Thanks for the link! I appreciate it and the advice.

Hello and welcome to the group! We have a few ladies in the group who've only been sewing for less than a year and they can make some amazing outfits and bags. Most people on here start out by making something relatively easy like a pair of pajama pants. Many people love the Easy Fit pants by CarlaC on the You Can Make This website. Her patterns are downloadable and are like a complete sewing tutorial with a ton of pictures. My other advise is to watch a couple of youtube videos about how to thread and operate the machine. Get some fabric scraps and just play around with sewing some seams so that you get comfortable with the machine. You may get frustrated at first but you just have to stick with it and before you know it, you will be sewing up some beautiful things. I love sewing because it is a craft where you can begin something and see it through to the end all in a relatively short time. I don't have patience for crafts that take months and months to finish.

Thank you for the warm welcome! I would love to learn how to make pajama pants, as I have some little ones (7 year old and 19 months) and that could be a lot of fun.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi, folks! I'm new to this thread, and I hope you can offer me some suggestions.

My mother passed away almost two years ago, and in recent cleaning out, we've come across her sewing machines and fabric. All I could think of was how she used to make some of our baby clothes, and remembered about this thread and the awesome Disney stuff you do here.

I'm just wondering...how do I even start? What is a good project to start with? I have a friend who quilts, but I don't know if I am ready for something so ambitious!

The most knowledge I have is the one home ec class I remember from high school and making a fleece hat at Joann's a few years ago.

Help me! Please.

I agree with Diane -- pajamas are a good way to start and patterns from YouCanMakeThis.com are the way to go. Carla C's patterns are indeed like mini sewing lessons. I have bought other patterns on YCMT and most are very good, but Carla's are really detailed. The Easy Fit pants are awesome and the Portrait Peasant is also easy and makes great nightgowns.

this is my 1st knot dress,i'll be using this pattern again! it was so fun! i used the Simplicity 2171-Sarah Rose pattern...the Angelina Ballerina fabric was a remnant from Hancock's the chenille and white border are from a vintage bedspread & a dust ruffle.

book and headband with removable flower...
i used my last gift bag for her other gifts ,so i made a cinch bag with a window valance and elastic and used the headband for the 'bow'!

thanks for looking...we're off to see the birthday girl!

Oh Beth! I think this is my favorite out of everything you have ever made. I am crazy about the chenille -- and that vintage white fabric looks gorgeous too -- what a great combo of fabrics! Happy B-day to your sweetie!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Super cute! She's a lucky girl!

I Agree,

That is a really cute gift set.

WAY TMTQ - I've been gone TOO long....Everything looks so great as usual really great inspiration.

I have missed you guys bunches. I finally ordered my PE770 and 1034D tonight, should only be a couple of weeks before it makes here and then my appliqué envy can be subsided.....can't wait.

Also placed a few large fabric orders from Fabric dot com, Hobby Lobby and Joanns. So I should be set for quite a while.

? Has anyone here ever used the PolyStar thread from MR Vac and Mrs Sew? It's embroidery thread by the way. Just wondering. If not I'll be the Test Dummy cause I just ordered it.

I'll post pictures of everything when it all gets here....

I have 23+ customs to do for DD - her wish list for our August Trip.....can't wait to get started....

 

[hedge333]

To the OP that wanted to start sewing. I'm in two months down the road from where you are now. I remembered a lot from watching my mom as a kid but most of what I'm doing now is from watching you tube videos and picture tutorials. The first two things I did were an apron with a box pleat and a knot dress. I used bargain bin material so I didn't care if I messed up or not. 3 months later, I have completed more aprons, 3 knot dresses, 3 pillow case dresses (I think a pillow case dress would be a great starter project and there are tons of tutorials on the web) ,ruffle socks, a ruffle drawstring backpack (I'll post pics tomorrow when both of them are done) I'm really enjoying sewing and my girls think that it's cool that I can make things for them. In fact my 5 yo has requested a Rapunzel outfit for her 6th bday party in June. I told her we would start looking for something. She said, "We'll just go get some fabric and you can just make me something, Mommy." So before you know it you'll be sewing all the time.

After seeing everyone's shorts on here, I attempted some shorts for my dds to wear on our trip in April. I had the fabric left over from some shirts I wonder undered at Christmas. I'm really pleased with how they came out.

Here they are with their Minnie shirt.

 

[RubberDuckyRanch]

Hi guys! I went back to work about 2 weeks ago. My knee is not liking the rainy weather we have had. I had a launch on my FB page. Sold some things but not for what I would have liked. But it did add $500 to my Disney fund. Here is a picture of my last to go out. I had Juliet model it & this let me see how it fits on her too. I meant to do the same with the size 6.
Here is the front:

Here is the back:

Getting ready to do a couple Kyoko dresses & the snugfitting peasant dress.
Lots of really cute stuff way TMTQ!!!

 

[Sandi S]

Hi guys! I went back to work about 2 weeks ago. My knee is not liking the rainy weather we have had. I had a launch on my FB page. Sold some things but not for what I would have liked. But it did add $500 to my Disney fund. Here is a picture of my last to go out. I had Juliet model it & this let me see how it fits on her too. I meant to do the same with the size 6.
Here is the front:

Here is the back:

Getting ready to do a couple Kyoko dresses & the snugfitting peasant dress.
Lots of really cute stuff way TMTQ!!!

That is beautiful!

 

[Jaaaacki]

Hi guys! I went back to work about 2 weeks ago. My knee is not liking the rainy weather we have had. I had a launch on my FB page. Sold some things but not for what I would have liked. But it did add $500 to my Disney fund. Here is a picture of my last to go out. I had Juliet model it & this let me see how it fits on her too. I meant to do the same with the size 6.
Here is the front:

Here is the back:

Getting ready to do a couple Kyoko dresses & the snugfitting peasant dress.
Lots of really cute stuff way TMTQ!!!

Amazing work!!!