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

[honeybear66]

QuestionThis is probably a dumb question but as a beginner I need to ask anyway! When I finish a design on my embroidery machine is it ok to just cut the threads that criss cross the front of desgin or should I stitch them in? I presumed they would be fixed enough that they wouldn't come out but I think I may be wrong

Any help would be appreciated, it was one of Heather Sue's designs for a small princess's I did.

 

[Disneymom1218]

I'll double check, but I am 99% sure I have convert ART with EMbird.



Thanks for sharing the pics!



very nicely made - I have to admit I'd go with the second stroller (and did when mine were little), but this looks like a cool way to go.



I have been busy sewing for DD's gymnastics needs - I would highly recommend the Jalie leo patterns - easy and fit great. Gracie's leo looked better than what a lot of kids came in wearing.

I have also been collecting images/ideas from patterns and embroidery designs I have to plan my Disney trip sewing. If you are feeling nosey, I am linking my Google doc planning file.

Your Leos turned out great. I was nosey and checked your Google Docs. Oh My Goodness, you have a lot planned out and I can't wait to see the finished projects.

 

[VBAndrea]

As promised, here are some pictures from our trip:

On the Astro Orbiter - this picture also shows off my Rosetta and my music skirt quite well!

Thanks for looking!

Thanks for sharing the pics! I have only been to Disneyland once. It looks like you had a great time. I love your pic with Mardi Gras Minnie and Mickey!

I have to go to the fabric store today to buy a couple of small things. I am going to look at the knit fabrics while I am there. I still haven't decided to splurge on the Olivia pattern. They are so expensive once you add in shipping.

I have not had good luck finding cute knits in stores -- I only get solids there. I ordered all my prints from etsy or fabric.com. I have two other knit sites bookmarked -- Tricia uses one of them.
http://www.chezami.com/pa/exp.pa?file=knits&pathcode=fabricshop&sessionid=39T18AEJF00448

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/

To me the Olivia was well worth because of all the things I have ever made my dd, she loves the two shirts I did the best. She also loved the dress, though complained it was too hot at recess I told her I would make her some with short sleeves. The pattern was a little pricier than most (I think I got free shipping though) and knits are more expensive too. But with the shirts I made I pieced together a bunch of fabrics so you can use scraps.

I NEEDED the pattern the first time. I suppose with a little searching I probably could have found out how to make hte dress for free. It isn't difficult just a bit time and fabric consuming. However, since I needed the pattern to do the first one (I didnt use it at all on the second one) I decided to go ahead and support a WAHM. It is a very easy dress though and my new ruffler foot made short work of the gathering. I couldn't imagine doing that by hand...

I hand gather mine! I've made my dd three of those dresses -- it's her favorite and probably my least favorite to make because of all the material it takes.

Okay, this is probably a stupid question. Taking my 4 year old Granddaughter to Disney in May. She will be in some really cute outfits. I hate to see them ruined by ice cream bars and other stuff. Does anyone have an idea for a bib type thing that we can put on her for meals and treats that is not so babyish?

We had a teenage wish child that drooled and her mom tied triangular scarves around her neck. I actually got to meet this wish family and her mom just had flannel fabric scarves but ones I made for her I did cotton fabric backed with terry which would probably work better as a bib.

Ack! How did 6 pages pop up?!?!?! I realized yesterday I hadn't received any emails about new posts, but haven't had a second to check in since then.

Everything is FAB-U-LOUS!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE all of it!

Question:
SE400 - brand new open box with some supplies - would you pay $250 for it? I know, only 4x4 hoop . . . but I feel like for that price if I was able to afford to upgrade once I had hoop envy I could almost sell it for what I paid Of course, I don't even know if DH will go for it - his question when I brought it up was, "Will you make the $250 back?" But I haven't really considered selling at this point . . . there are SO many boutique type WAHM businesses here I sort of looked at it as what could I SAVE in making lots of gifts for people ???

I use 4x4 designs quite often for patchwork skirts or pockets on shorts (well, just started that, but I've done 4x4 on embellished jeans). For t-shirts I think the 5x7 is way better. It seems like a good price though and I think you are correct that you could probably sell it for close to what you paid for it.

Hi, My name is Amy! It's been a while since I have been on here.... And I am getting back into the spirit. I am finishing my daughters Wish TR and preparing to visit Florida once again. We are very excited to volunteer at GKTW!!!

My children LOVED LOVED LOVED their special pixie dust from Allison's wish trip. I am very excite to attempt to make some customs for this trip as well. What is the easiest for me to start with?? As I haven't sewn in a long time!

PS Everything is so precious. You all are very talented!

Patterns from YouCanMakeTHis.com are the easiest. I saw you have two young boys and for them Easy Fit shorts would be great and the pattern is so simple. For your dd I'd recommend the Portrait Peasant and there is a similar dress for larger sizes but the name escapes me -- since your dd is 13 you'd likely need the larger sized pattern.

Signature quilt for my Daughter, her Granny is almost done. We'll have finished products by the end of this month!

Wow! That looks like tons of work! Your dd is one lucky girl!

Here's what I've been busy sewing. It's not Disney THEMED but Disney related:

I have been babywearing my son in a wrap from the time he was born but since he's gotten older I haven't been doing it as much since it was taking too long for me to wrap him. Plus it gets really hot here so we were both baking underneath all that fabric. I took my wrap and converted it into a mei tai. I'm happy with how this came out and it should be better for our HOT summer and time in Disney. Plus this will allow us only to take ONE stroller to Disney (instead of two) because I can just bring the mei tai along and if my 3 yo decides she is too tired to walk, I can pop either her or my DS in the mei tai and then have the other go in the stroller.

Sunshine

Love it! My kids were 23 months apart and we only ever did one stroller as I wore the baby. Once they were both older I did get a double mountain buggy but mainly used that for exercise -- would never take a monster stroller to Dis! My sister is in Dis right now and her biggest complaint is motorized scooters and strollers. She keeps getting run over and bashed into.

I also saw you were starting a walking program -- we did that too (but our dd was 5 when we went). The kids never once complained about walking around too much. My dh did carry dd once late at night due to fatigue.

I have been busy sewing for DD's gymnastics needs - I would highly recommend the Jalie leo patterns - easy and fit great. Gracie's leo looked better than what a lot of kids came in wearing.

I have also been collecting images/ideas from patterns and embroidery designs I have to plan my Disney trip sewing. If you are feeling nosey, I am linking my Google doc planning file.

Those turned out great! Much cuter too than what you can find in the stores (unless you want to pay a ridiculous price).

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Wow! That is a great outfit, Andrea! The colors and patterns just pop! Kudos on matching the stripes so well on the knit, too! I have only sewn with solid knits a couple times, and one of those wound up in the garbage. I am inspired to try again!

Ok, back to nursing covers. 12 done, 48 to go.

Regards,
C.

Thanks! I actually like sewing with stripes or plaid as I find it easy to line up.

Good luck on your nursing covers! You're 25% done!!!!!

Look at this goofy thing I made. I was wanting just one of those plastic half forms to be able to take some pictures. Then I noticed the shipping would be unbelievable due to the size. I really want a nice form, but agonized over what size and really lack of space right now because the house is up for sale. I came across this pattern, so I thought I'd give it a try. I probably could have stuffed it better. I also changed the pattern up some. I interfaced the muslin to give it more body. And I had a peice of foamboard, that I put in the neck, arms and base to help give it shape. So I had to change the place to stuff it. Which is right in the front, but with a shirt on it, you'd never know. I might just might make some other sizes and not feel bad when I gets stuffed in the closet.

I bet you could even velcro on some "arms" if you needed to.

I don't think your goofy thing is goofy at all. Nicely done.

QuestionThis is probably a dumb question but as a beginner I need to ask anyway! When I finish a design on my embroidery machine is it ok to just cut the threads that criss cross the front of desgin or should I stitch them in? I presumed they would be fixed enough that they wouldn't come out but I think I may be wrong

Any help would be appreciated, it was one of Heather Sue's designs for a small princess's I did.

Just cut them. With Heather Sue's designs you won't have any problems. I had a mild problem with a shirt I did for ds with Beatles font and one thread kept coming undo after washing so I fabric glued it down. I also noticed after the second time I washed my Cat in the Hat applique two spots where I cut the massive amount of jump stitches on the design that it's coming up -- but I wasn't at all happy with that designer. Heather's jump stitches also have some slack in them making it easier to cut them.

 

[Disneymom1218]

Hmmm...I have it set viewable to anyone with the link.

yes, anyone with the link can view it as long as they have a Google account. The log in screen was for logging into their Google account so they can view your Docs.

 

[miprender]

Hmmm...I have it set viewable to anyone with the link.

I can see it now. The funny thing is I have most of those designs.

Look at this goofy thing I made. I was wanting just one of those plastic half forms to be able to take some pictures. Then I noticed the shipping would be unbelievable due to the size. I really want a nice form, but agonized over what size and really lack of space right now because the house is up for sale. I came across this pattern, so I thought I'd give it a try. I probably could have stuffed it better. I also changed the pattern up some. I interfaced the muslin to give it more body. And I had a peice of foamboard, that I put in the neck, arms and base to help give it shape. So I had to change the place to stuff it. Which is right in the front, but with a shirt on it, you'd never know. I might just might make some other sizes and not feel bad when I gets stuffed in the closet.

I bet you could even velcro on some "arms" if you needed to.

I like it.

QuestionThis is probably a dumb question but as a beginner I need to ask anyway! When I finish a design on my embroidery machine is it ok to just cut the threads that criss cross the front of desgin or should I stitch them in? I presumed they would be fixed enough that they wouldn't come out but I think I may be wrong

Any help would be appreciated, it was one of Heather Sue's designs for a small princess's I did.

Yes those jump stitches can be cut. Since I babysit every design I do I sometimes will cut them as the design goes along. If I ever get enough money the machine I want actually cuts those stitches.

 

[miprender]

I have finally finished one day for our trip in June/July. Only 13 more to go

DD's outfit:

My sons' outfits. And I added pockets but after the shorts were already made so it should be easier next time.

And all our shirts

 

[cogero]

I bet you could even velcro on some "arms" if you needed to.

That is so cool

I have finally finished one day for our trip in June/July. Only 13 more to go

DD's outfit:

My sons' outfits. And I added pockets but after the shorts were already made so it should be easier next time.

And all our shirts

Love your torso. I am using that Design on Js Epcot outfit.

ALso think I might steal your short design of two different fabrics with the pocket being the pattern love it.

 

[ncmomof2]

I have also been collecting images/ideas from patterns and embroidery designs I have to plan my Disney trip sewing. If you are feeling nosey, I am linking my Google doc planning file.

wow! You have it planned out. I love the patterns, especially the Ventura. Have you found a place to buy it?

Edit: found it and ordered it for CraftyMamas in Austraila. Thanks for posting it! I ordered the Encinita as well!

I am back looking for inspiration! Our trip is six monthes away so it is time to plan my sewing. Sunday is my day for dining.

 

[queenvickitoria]

Look at this goofy thing I made. I was wanting just one of those plastic half forms to be able to take some pictures. Then I noticed the shipping would be unbelievable due to the size. I really want a nice form, but agonized over what size and really lack of space right now because the house is up for sale. I came across this pattern, so I thought I'd give it a try. I probably could have stuffed it better. I also changed the pattern up some. I interfaced the muslin to give it more body. And I had a peice of foamboard, that I put in the neck, arms and base to help give it shape. So I had to change the place to stuff it. Which is right in the front, but with a shirt on it, you'd never know. I might just might make some other sizes and not feel bad when I gets stuffed in the closet.

I bet you could even velcro on some "arms" if you needed to.

Your dressform looks great! I've been wanting to make one for awhile, but can't seem to find a good pattern. Where did you get yours? Thanks!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I have finally finished one day for our trip in June/July. Only 13 more to go

DD's outfit:

My sons' outfits. And I added pockets but after the shorts were already made so it should be easier next time.

And all our shirts

I love everything. That Epcot skirt, I love!!

Your dressform looks great! I've been wanting to make one for awhile, but can't seem to find a good pattern. Where did you get yours? Thanks!!

I went to Etsy to get the link to the seller, and they are down for maintance. Her name is Terry Knox. email is Tknox@videotron.ca Her directions were okay. lots of pictures. Yardage detail would have been nice. I got the 4 to 6 year old, and it measures a 4. But like I said, it's mostly so I can take pictures. I kind of had fun making it.

 

[VBAndrea]

I have finally finished one day for our trip in June/July. Only 13 more to go

DD's outfit:

My sons' outfits. And I added pockets but after the shorts were already made so it should be easier next time.

And all our shirts

Awesome! I love the shorts though I can't imagine adding the pocket after making them! The fabrics remind me of what Wendy did with her pj pants but I think the pocket with the print makes it look super fabulous! I love your appliques too.

wow! You have it planned out. I love the patterns, especially the Ventura. Have you found a place to buy it?

Edit: found it and ordered it for CraftyMamas in Austraila. Thanks for posting it! I ordered the Encinita as well!

I am back looking for inspiration! Our trip is six monthes away so it is time to plan my sewing. Sunday is my day for dining.

Banberry had one of the patterns but not the other (I didn't buy any, I just looked). I think they also always supply the patterns in English when you order from Banberry. It looks like some of the patterns on Crafty Mamas are in German and I surely don't speak German. I saw one I liked though that I may be able to do without a pattern.

I'm glad you're planning another trip. I love seeing your blonde models and beautiful designs

 

[dianemom2]

QuestionThis is probably a dumb question but as a beginner I need to ask anyway! When I finish a design on my embroidery machine is it ok to just cut the threads that criss cross the front of desgin or should I stitch them in? I presumed they would be fixed enough that they wouldn't come out but I think I may be wrong

I see yo got lots of other answers but yes you cut the threads. I usually babysit my designs and often cut the jump stitches as they occur. I think it makes the finished design look neater because you get fewer "eyelashes" stitcking out.

I have finally finished one day for our trip in June/July. Only 13 more to go

DD's outfit:

My sons' outfits. And I added pockets but after the shorts were already made so it should be easier next time.

And all our shirts

Love the Epcot outfits. They are great! I really like your shorts with the solid and flag fabric and the flag pockets. I've seen the Mickey with different country balloons before. That must have taken forever to stitch out! But it sure looks great!

I didn't grab the picture of the torso but it looks wonderful. I might have to make one now too. I seem to be wanting to case everything I've been seeing on here for the last few days!

Andrea- I ordered some knit fabric on Etsy. I have some solid colors from when I did the chemo caps for my friend so I might mix some of those in with what I ordered. I am also thinking that I might hit the Salvation Army next Wednesday (on 1/2 price day) and see if I can pick up some cute larger t-shirts that I can cut up and just use the fabric to make something new.

 

[Sandi S]

I have finally finished one day for our trip in June/July. Only 13 more to go

DD's outfit:

My sons' outfits. And I added pockets but after the shorts were already made so it should be easier next time.

And all our shirts

Those turned out so cute - where did you get the Mickey with the flags? I need that!

wow! You have it planned out. I love the patterns, especially the Ventura. Have you found a place to buy it?

Edit: found it and ordered it for CraftyMamas in Austraila. Thanks for posting it! I ordered the Encinita as well!

I am back looking for inspiration! Our trip is six monthes away so it is time to plan my sewing. Sunday is my day for dining.

I order straight off Farbenmix.de - I just use Google translate. I'm fine with ordering the patterns in German, though - that is the only catch! I've actually been learning what I call "sewing German" (as well as "sewing Italian" - I love La Mia Boutique!). The embroidery site they often use (and have linked to) - huups.de has some super cute stuff as well.

 

[Sandi S]

Not sure (without digging back a bit) who was asking about sources for knits - I cannot recommend Chez Ami enough. Their stuff is fantastic - doesn't shrink, high quality. I am super lucky because their outlet is close enough that I can visit when they have it open periodically and stock up.

 

[VBAndrea]

Andrea- I ordered some knit fabric on Etsy. I have some solid colors from when I did the chemo caps for my friend so I might mix some of those in with what I ordered. I am also thinking that I might hit the Salvation Army next Wednesday (on 1/2 price day) and see if I can pick up some cute larger t-shirts that I can cut up and just use the fabric to make something new.

Diane, these are the two shirts I did to give you an idea of how I mixed the fabrics all up:

The arms are cut off in the second photo, but I flared the sleeves a little and did lettuce edges as well.

Those turned out so cute - where did you get the Mickey with the flags? I need that!



I order straight off Farbenmix.de - I just use Google translate. I'm fine with ordering the patterns in German, though - that is the only catch! I've actually been learning what I call "sewing German" (as well as "sewing Italian" - I love La Mia Boutique!). The embroidery site they often use (and have linked to) - huups.de has some super cute stuff as well.

Banberry has a lot of the patterns in English. That's where I get most of mine form. The Laguna I got from etsy (that's the one that I'm scared to trace out -- I get a headache just looking at the pattern!). Have you ever made the Laguna? I think I might need some guidance with it.

Not sure (without digging back a bit) who was asking about sources for knits - I cannot recommend Chez Ami enough. Their stuff is fantastic - doesn't shrink, high quality. I am super lucky because their outlet is close enough that I can visit when they have it open periodically and stock up.

Where is their outlet????? I'm just one state away!

 

[Sandi S]

Diane, these are the two shirts I did to give you an idea of how I mixed the fabrics all up:

The arms are cut off in the second photo, but I flared the sleeves a little and did lettuce edges as well.


Banberry has a lot of the patterns in English. That's where I get most of mine form. The Laguna I got from etsy (that's the one that I'm scared to trace out -- I get a headache just looking at the pattern!). Have you ever made the Laguna? I think I might need some guidance with it.


Where is their outlet????? I'm just one state away!

I have done Banberry, but some of the patterns I wanted were only in German.

The outlet is in Raleigh - you can get the info on where it is and when it will be open on chezami.com

 

[VBAndrea]

I have done Banberry, but some of the patterns I wanted were only in German.

The outlet is in Raleigh - you can get the info on where it is and when it will be open on chezami.com

Thanks -- funny thing is while you were replying I looked on the website and found the sign up! Raleigh is quite a drive for me I was hoping it was in the Outer Banks.

I looked at your blog when you originally posted, but I would love if you would post some of the things you made with Farbenmix patterns here (if you can find the time). I get a better feel for seeing good pictures. I know there are some on the Farbenmix site too -- maybe I should go peruse there.

 

[miprender]

Love your torso. I am using that Design on Js Epcot outfit.

ALso think I might steal your short design of two different fabrics with the pocket being the pattern love it.

Have you done the design yet? The first time I did it, the stitches from the balloon made my shirt out of wack so the satin stitches on Mickey were all over the place. For the other two shirts, I skipped the balloon parts so I could finish Mickey first and then went back. It came out much better.

I love everything. That Epcot skirt, I love!!
.

Thanks!

Awesome! I love the shorts though I can't imagine adding the pocket after making them! The fabrics remind me of what Wendy did with her pj pants but I think the pocket with the print makes it look super fabulous! I love your appliques too.

Thanks! It wasn't fun adding them after but they just needed something and then I saw everyone else's pockets.

Love the Epcot outfits. They are great! I really like your shorts with the solid and flag fabric and the flag pockets. I've seen the Mickey with different country balloons before. That must have taken forever to stitch out! But it sure looks great!

It took about 1.5 hours which wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to take.

Those turned out so cute - where did you get the Mickey with the flags? I need that!

I purchased it from Bows&Clothes but I just found a new to me applique shop and I saw that she has some to. It is verytrulyurs on facebook.

Diane, these are the two shirts I did to give you an idea of how I mixed the fabrics all up:

The arms are cut off in the second photo, but I flared the sleeves a little and did lettuce edges as well.

 

[ncmomof2]

Banberry had one of the patterns but not the other (I didn't buy any, I just looked). I think they also always supply the patterns in English when you order from Banberry. It looks like some of the patterns on Crafty Mamas are in German and I surely don't speak German. I saw one I liked though that I may be able to do without a pattern.

I'm glad you're planning another trip. I love seeing your blonde models and beautiful designs

I order straight off Farbenmix.de - I just use Google translate. I'm fine with ordering the patterns in German, though - that is the only catch! I've actually been learning what I call "sewing German" (as well as "sewing Italian" - I love La Mia Boutique!). The embroidery site they often use (and have linked to) - huups.de has some super cute stuff as well.

I found an english tutoral online for one of them. I am hopng the other shows up soon since it is new. I will try the translate thing if I need to, great idea! There is a tutorial with picture, but it is in german.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Banberry has a lot of the patterns in English.

I ordered the Isabelle pattern from Banberry in German. I figured how hard could it be-I could use an online translator. One of the piece name translated to "receipt" or "piece of paper" or something like that. Took me a while to figure out that it was the lining.

LOVE your 101 Dalmation outfit! I am thinking of making my DD something 101 Dalmation for our May trip. We're hoping to get a 101 Dalmation room at ASMovies.