Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[TinkNH]

Alert.... foot on sale for 1 cent. $4.99 shipping. Still a great buy !

Brother SA120 Gathering Foot by Brother

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Also, do Brother and Singer take different needles ? Does it matter ? What about bobbins ??

I dont know about needles..I "think" they are universal..but brother and singer have different bobbins..at least the brother I had..its bobbin was flat across the top while the singer ones are slightly domed. thats why I have 2 boxes of bobbins in the same colors too bad they are not universal cause that would make life sooo much easier

thaks on the dress I do think I will be making more

 

[erinmomof2]

I found a Brother Disney Embroidery Machine on Craigslist for $150 and I'm planning to go look at it tomorrow. I know nothing about embroidery machines, but I've wanted one for a while and didn't think it was in the budget. Does anyone know if this is a decent machine? Also, any advice on what to ask the seller? I think the machine was donated as part of a charity sale so I don't think the person selling it was the owner. Is this a good deal, or should I keep looking?

Thanks!

I wanted to add it's the PE-180d

 

[cinderellanprince]

i want to add some rhinestones to a dress i just finished sewing. does anyone have any suggestions for the best method for adhering them? suggestion on best brand to buy? i was contemplating iron-ons, but don't them to fall off. thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Yoshiandi]

First off, that dress is ADORABLE!!!!

I was having tension issues with my mothers machine so I am glad this came out ok...and the machine my mother gave me has something wrong with it..the presser foot will not raise or lower and its a euro-pro which I cant seem to find much info on..and no good info but DH is willing to have it serviced I am just irritated with myself cause I gave her my little brother machine which worked great...
gonna go play with the tension on the bobbin in the other machine see if I can get it working better...I have t-shirts to applique and more dresses to make [/QUOTE]

Second: I have that Euro-pro type machine also. If it isn't one thing, it's another on that machine. Sometimes the tension is so off for now reason on the bobbin or I clean it out, oil it up and the motor starts making noise and not running smoothly. I can't wait to get a better sewing machine

 

[cogero]

I found a Brother Disney Embroidery Machine on Craigslist for $150 and I'm planning to go look at it tomorrow. I know nothing about embroidery machines, but I've wanted one for a while and didn't think it was in the budget. Does anyone know if this is a decent machine? Also, any advice on what to ask the seller? I think the machine was donated as part of a charity sale so I don't think the person selling it was the owner. Is this a good deal, or should I keep looking?

Thanks!

I wanted to add it's the PE-180d

I believe that is an older machine that takes cards, you would need to find out what size hoop it is, it may be only a 4 x 4. You will also want to know the stitch count. You can get a new SE-400 or 500 for around 399 and those hook up to a computer.

here is a listing on ebay that says what it has http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brother-PE-...g_Machines&hash=item2ebfc6efd7#ht_1120wt_1004

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Guys -

I have a question on a project for our upcoming trip. I just bought the ready made appliques and one of them is a sew on applique - Should I use the heat and bond on it before stitching because it seems like it will slip around a lot if I don't? Will that work?Also - this is the only thing I have completely done so far as I finished it last year for a Christmas present -

my version of a Rapunzel simply sweet for our September trip:

I'm actually kind of proud of it because my goal was to make the whole dress using my fabric stores and I accomplished it except for the lace on the bottom as I didn't have lace lying around.

The dress is beautiful -- I love the fabric!

Hi all!

It's me again with another round of tiresome questions.

I'm working on fabric storage right now. I don't want clear plastic bins because I'm too lazy to put everything back in order if I need something from the bottom. Comic book boards to make mini bolts seem like the best bet for me but they seem so short. When you fold fabric in fourths lengthwise isn't it taller than the board? I have loads of leftover moving boxes that I could cut to size, but that would be a lot of work and I don't know if plain old brown cardboard is safe for fabric storage. Does anyone know? For my scraps, I thought I'd use clear plastic shoe boxes, one for each color grouping: reds, blues, you get the idea. Will those be big enough, do you think? How about elastic and trims? I was thinking about one of those boxes with all of those little drawers for buttons. I think they're meant for screws and such like. I've seen them at the hardware store.

I'd really appreciate any help and ideas you might have.

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

I think plastic shoe boxes sound like a good idea for scraps. I store mine in baggies and they are overflowing and a mess. Sadly I do not have room for shoeboxes. I keep my elastic in the drawer in my sewing table. Trims are in these smaller plastic flip top lids that I got on clearance at Walmart for 25¢ and I also use crystal light containers. I would love the comic boards but I don't think they would fit right in my cabinets. Someday I will have a dedicated sewing room and it will be done right!

I just use cardstock for scrapbooking to fold my fabric on. I use a full sheet for anything 1 yard and over and half a sheet for less than a yard. I got the idea from Carla's blog post: http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2011/01/moving-down-and-folding-up.html

And, since I neglected to grab multi quotes, just love the princess dresses that have been posted over the last week. They are perfect and precious! CAn't wait to see the WIP finished!

Now there's an idea -- I could cut the card stock to fit my cabinets!

So, I thought I was getting a Singer in a cabinet. I got a Kenmore in a cabinet with chair and it looks barely used. It has the manual and everything still in the original box.

She was using it when I got to her house. She wanted to make sure it worked with no problems. The accessories look like they've never been used. She said she didn't use it long since it didn't have a free arm. Said she never used any of the stuff in the box at all. Chair needs new screws and to be cleaned but still great. The cabinet is in nice condition too, nothing fancy.

My DS8 is going to have so much fun with this. I hope he enjoys sewing.


Oh, and I also picked up another sewing machine for a friend. $15 at a yard sale down the street from where I got DS's.

Very cool! I've heard Kenmores are great!

oooh I love that minty green kenmore...sweet!


I finished DDs snow white dress. I went with CarlaCs peasant dress pattern, and made it a size larger than she measured just to make sure the seams wouldnt bother her and we got this:

She was quite happy, wanted to wear it NOW I think I may need to hide it so she does not ruin it before our trip...we have the princess dinner the first night and I plan on having her wear this

I was having tension issues with my mothers machine so I am glad this came out ok...and the machine my mother gave me has something wrong with it..the presser foot will not raise or lower and its a euro-pro which I cant seem to find much info on..and no good info but DH is willing to have it serviced I am just irritated with myself cause I gave her my little brother machine which worked great...
gonna go play with the tension on the bobbin in the other machine see if I can get it working better...I have t-shirts to applique and more dresses to make

Lovely and so happy she adores it. Are the panties still working for her?

Alert.... foot on sale for 1 cent. $4.99 shipping. Still a great buy !

Brother SA120 Gathering Foot by Brother

List Price: $14.99
Sale: $0.01
You Save: $14.98 (100%)

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-SA120-Gathering-Foot/dp/B002NR6QOM/ref=pd_sim_ac_1


Also, do Brother and Singer take different needles ? Does it matter ? What about bobbins ??

I know they take different bobbins. I have two singers and they even take different bobbins!

I found a Brother Disney Embroidery Machine on Craigslist for $150 and I'm planning to go look at it tomorrow. I know nothing about embroidery machines, but I've wanted one for a while and didn't think it was in the budget. Does anyone know if this is a decent machine? Also, any advice on what to ask the seller? I think the machine was donated as part of a charity sale so I don't think the person selling it was the owner. Is this a good deal, or should I keep looking?

Thanks!

I wanted to add it's the PE-180d

It is only 4x4 and the loaded designs are probably all embroidery and not applique. I have no idea what you need to download your own purchased designs to it so research that. I'd offer her $100 and see if she bites!

 

[Sandi S]

oooh I love that minty green kenmore...sweet!


I finished DDs snow white dress. I went with CarlaCs peasant dress pattern, and made it a size larger than she measured just to make sure the seams wouldnt bother her and we got this:

She was quite happy, wanted to wear it NOW I think I may need to hide it so she does not ruin it before our trip...we have the princess dinner the first night and I plan on having her wear this

I was having tension issues with my mothers machine so I am glad this came out ok...and the machine my mother gave me has something wrong with it..the presser foot will not raise or lower and its a euro-pro which I cant seem to find much info on..and no good info but DH is willing to have it serviced I am just irritated with myself cause I gave her my little brother machine which worked great...
gonna go play with the tension on the bobbin in the other machine see if I can get it working better...I have t-shirts to applique and more dresses to make

She looks really happy! That turned out great.

Alert.... foot on sale for 1 cent. $4.99 shipping. Still a great buy !

Brother SA120 Gathering Foot by Brother

List Price: $14.99
Sale: $0.01
You Save: $14.98 (100%)

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-SA120-Gathering-Foot/dp/B002NR6QOM/ref=pd_sim_ac_1


Also, do Brother and Singer take different needles ? Does it matter ? What about bobbins ??

That is a good deal...might have to investigate since I have a new Brother.

I found a Brother Disney Embroidery Machine on Craigslist for $150 and I'm planning to go look at it tomorrow. I know nothing about embroidery machines, but I've wanted one for a while and didn't think it was in the budget. Does anyone know if this is a decent machine? Also, any advice on what to ask the seller? I think the machine was donated as part of a charity sale so I don't think the person selling it was the owner. Is this a good deal, or should I keep looking?

Thanks!

I wanted to add it's the PE-180d

sewing.patternreview.com is a great place to go for any kind of machine reviews

One more day in PA and then I can go back home to my fabric and machines...I miss them. LOL I don't think I will have that problem when we are at Disney, but I am bored off my *** at my MIL's house.

 

[miprender]

I'm back. We got back yesterday and had a great time but I think I may actually be "Disneyed" out for a while. Though we still have our mini trip planned over Columbus Day weekend.

I think our future trips we will go back to April vacation. Between the BTGs and the heat I can't take it anymore. They actually closed MK on the 4th.

I will post pictures soon.

Love them all! Where did you find the design for the Mad Hatter pouring the tea? I've looked for it but haven't found it anywhere.

Hi... Not sure if you found the design yet but it is one of Heathers.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I found a Brother Disney Embroidery Machine on Craigslist for $150 and I'm planning to go look at it tomorrow. I know nothing about embroidery machines, but I've wanted one for a while and didn't think it was in the budget. Does anyone know if this is a decent machine? Also, any advice on what to ask the seller? I think the machine was donated as part of a charity sale so I don't think the person selling it was the owner. Is this a good deal, or should I keep looking?

Thanks!

I wanted to add it's the PE-180d

I started with the 180D. And I think a few people around here have or had the 150 which is pretty much the same without the Disney designs. I sold mine about 2 years ago for $350 and gave the PEbasic with it.

It has the preloaded designs. Or you can get cards for it. Besides the Brother cards, it also used the White. It's like a big SD card. If you want to download from Heathers site for example, you need the PE Basic (check to see if they have that with the machine). You would hook the Basic to your computer, download the design to the card on the Basic. Take the card and put it in your machine.

It is a 4X4 field. But I personally think it's good to start with. I did quite a bit with the 4X4. It was actually my Mothers machine to start. She paid $500-600 for it in 2006, and found she just didn't like it as much as she thought she would and gave it to me.

If you need to purchase the PE Basic, it runs about $100. I was lucky and got it on clearance at Walmart for about $40. You might be able to find one on Craigslist or Ebay. If you need it, tell them it's missing a part and it would cost $100. See if they'd come down on it some. Ask it they'll take it back if it doesn't work.

Here is a picture of the Basic so you know what your looking for if you go see the machine:
http://welcome.solutions.brother.co...eus.html?reg=us&c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_basiceus

 

[erinmomof2]

I started with the 180D. And I think a few people around here have or had the 150 which is pretty much the same without the Disney designs. I sold mine about 2 years ago for $350 and gave the PEbasic with it.

It has the preloaded designs. Or you can get cards for it. Besides the Brother cards, it also used the White. It's like a big SD card. If you want to download from Heathers site for example, you need the PE Basic (check to see if they have that with the machine). You would hook the Basic to your computer, download the design to the card on the Basic. Take the card and put it in your machine.

It is a 4X4 field. But I personally think it's good to start with. I did quite a bit with the 4X4. It was actually my Mothers machine to start. She paid $500-600 for it in 2006, and found she just didn't like it as much as she thought she would and gave it to me.

If you need to purchase the PE Basic, it runs about $100. I was lucky and got it on clearance at Walmart for about $40. You might be able to find one on Craigslist or Ebay. If you need it, tell them it's missing a part and it would cost $100. See if they'd come down on it some. Ask it they'll take it back if it doesn't work.

Here is a picture of the Basic so you know what your looking for if you go see the machine:
http://welcome.solutions.brother.co...eus.html?reg=us&c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_basiceus

Thank you! I think I am going to pass on it. The Walmart near me has the 440 for $250 so I think that is probably a better deal. I keep seeing all the cute things you all make and I want to try it. My regular machine is so basic it doesn't even have a satin stitch so I can't even appliqué like that! Thanks again!

 

[Clio]

I love my old kenmore. It's been a real workhorse in all the years I've had it it's only needed a tuneup and adgustment. A friend said she was giving me her grandmother's singer but it turned out to be a kenmore. I still took it. I do have a 60,s singer touch and sew but I use the old kenmore the most.
Liz

 

[PurpleEars]

It's been a while since I posted here - unfortunately life gets in the way of sewing and being here to admire other people's work! The last 6 weeks had been a whirlwind of activities! Life should settle down for a bit now (that is, until our August trip!) and I should be able to contribute to this thread once again. I am looking forward to spending some time in front of my sewing machine again.

 

[goteamwood]

I took a break from making bowling shirts (I am in the midst of making more, 6 at a time, 3 of each for each kid for my boys' birthday trip.) to try out something different. Last year I made them 2nd Birthday shirts for the circus, which were much more simple than this. (a circle of circus fabric, a number 2, a simple zigzag around the whole thing.)

I think these turned out well, considering it really was a first stab at it, just don't look to closely around some of the curves. Might have been worthwhile to start with a project that wasn't so curvy! I used felt for the ears which I think makes the whole thing.

We are going to WDW the last week of October for their birthday which is the 1st weekend of November. Among the MANY birthday celebration activities, we have breakfast with Mickey and friends at Chef Mickey the morning before we leave. That will be their biggest birthday celebration with the biggest cheese. (And cake. For breakfast. What 3 year olds wouldn't love that???) I think these will be perfect for the occasion.

Now back to the sweatshop (literally, when will this heat break???) to finish the last of the bowling shirts. 12 sleeves is all that is left. Then onto Halloween MNSSHP shirts for the 8 of us in our party. This has quickly spiraled out of control, this little "I'll make my kids shirts for their trip." idea. So, um, thanks everyone? For all the inspiration to take on dozens of pre-trip projects.

 

[TinkNH]

Now back to the sweatshop (literally, when will this heat break???) to finish the last of the bowling shirts. 12 sleeves is all that is left. Then onto Halloween MNSSHP shirts for the 8 of us in our party. This has quickly spiraled out of control, this little "I'll make my kids shirts for their trip." idea. So, um, thanks everyone? For all the inspiration to take on dozens of pre-trip projects.

Love the shirts!! And the stitching looks darn near perfect to me! I know what you mean by spiraling out of control, I started with just the idea of a few pillowcase dresses for one kid...then came the shorts..the appliques...the bags..and the acquisition of multiple sewing machines

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

I finished DDs snow white dress. I went with CarlaCs peasant dress pattern, and made it a size larger than she measured just to make sure the seams wouldnt bother her and we got this:

Your snow white dress turned out beautiful! Your little one looks tickled pink to wear it too. Are CarlaC's patterns the ones you can get on Ebay?

It's been a while since I posted here - unfortunately life gets in the way of sewing and being here to admire other people's work! The last 6 weeks had been a whirlwind of activities! Life should settle down for a bit now (that is, until our August trip!) and I should be able to contribute to this thread once again. I am looking forward to spending some time in front of my sewing machine again.

Glad you are back!!

I took a break from making bowling shirts (I am in the midst of making more, 6 at a time, 3 of each for each kid for my boys' birthday trip.) to try out something different. Last year I made them 2nd Birthday shirts for the circus, which were much more simple than this. (a circle of circus fabric, a number 2, a simple zigzag around the whole thing.) ...

The shirts turned out SO SO SO cute!!! I did something like that for my one year old's birthday. She just turned one in May and naturally, being that our first Disney trip is in just a few months we are totally Disney obsessed so she had a Minnie Party.

 

[VBAndrea]

I'm back. We got back yesterday and had a great time but I think I may actually be "Disneyed" out for a while. Though we still have our mini trip planned over Columbus Day weekend.

I think our future trips we will go back to April vacation. Between the BTGs and the heat I can't take it anymore. They actually closed MK on the 4th.

I will post pictures soon.



Hi... Not sure if you found the design yet but it is one of Heathers.

WElcome back! What on earth does btg stand for? Big tour groups????

It's been a while since I posted here - unfortunately life gets in the way of sewing and being here to admire other people's work! The last 6 weeks had been a whirlwind of activities! Life should settle down for a bit now (that is, until our August trip!) and I should be able to contribute to this thread once again. I am looking forward to spending some time in front of my sewing machine again.

Good to see you again! I haven't sewn much at all in the past couple of weeks. I'm too broke to do BGs right now and started two things for dd but while both are from my fabric stash, I need some supplies that require purchasing so they are on hold

I took a break from making bowling shirts (I am in the midst of making more, 6 at a time, 3 of each for each kid for my boys' birthday trip.) to try out something different. Last year I made them 2nd Birthday shirts for the circus, which were much more simple than this. (a circle of circus fabric, a number 2, a simple zigzag around the whole thing.)

I think these turned out well, considering it really was a first stab at it, just don't look to closely around some of the curves. Might have been worthwhile to start with a project that wasn't so curvy! I used felt for the ears which I think makes the whole thing.

We are going to WDW the last week of October for their birthday which is the 1st weekend of November. Among the MANY birthday celebration activities, we have breakfast with Mickey and friends at Chef Mickey the morning before we leave. That will be their biggest birthday celebration with the biggest cheese. (And cake. For breakfast. What 3 year olds wouldn't love that???) I think these will be perfect for the occasion.

Now back to the sweatshop (literally, when will this heat break???) to finish the last of the bowling shirts. 12 sleeves is all that is left. Then onto Halloween MNSSHP shirts for the 8 of us in our party. This has quickly spiraled out of control, this little "I'll make my kids shirts for their trip." idea. So, um, thanks everyone? For all the inspiration to take on dozens of pre-trip projects.

Those are stinkin' cute!!!! And your satin stitch looks fabulous. I also love the button star! Super duper job!

Your snow white dress turned out beautiful! Your little one looks tickled pink to wear it too. Are CarlaC's patterns the ones you can get on Ebay?



Glad you are back!!



The shirts turned out SO SO SO cute!!! I did something like that for my one year old's birthday. She just turned one in May and naturally, being that our first Disney trip is in just a few months we are totally Disney obsessed so she had a Minnie Party.

Carla's patterns are on YouCanMakeThis.com -- I think some are under her name and newer ones are under SisBoom.

 

[blessedmom4]

It's been a while since I posted here - unfortunately life gets in the way of sewing and being here to admire other people's work! The last 6 weeks had been a whirlwind of activities! Life should settle down for a bit now (that is, until our August trip!) and I should be able to contribute to this thread once again. I am looking forward to spending some time in front of my sewing machine again.

So HAPPY You are back!!! Looking forward to seeing some of your creations!

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Now back to the sweatshop (literally, when will this heat break???) to finish the last of the bowling shirts. 12 sleeves is all that is left. Then onto Halloween MNSSHP shirts for the 8 of us in our party. This has quickly spiraled out of control, this little "I'll make my kids shirts for their trip." idea. So, um, thanks everyone? For all the inspiration to take on dozens of pre-trip projects.

ADORABLE!!! I have LOVED your bowling shirts as well!

I'm back. We got back yesterday and had a great time but I think I may actually be "Disneyed" out for a while. Though we still have our mini trip planned over Columbus Day weekend.
Glad your back but I can't BELIEVE you are Disneyed out...we shall see how you feel after you recuperate! I can't WAIT to see pics!!
I think our future trips we will go back to April vacation. Between the BTGs and the heat I can't take it anymore. They actually closed MK on the 4th.
I believe that!
I will post pictures soon.

WElcome back! What on earth does btg stand for? Big tour groups????

Brazilian Tour Groups, I think...some are very obnoxious and RUDE! Especially to W/C's....

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

The Rapunzel dress is complete! I'm so happy with it!!!

This is Simplicity pattern number 2065 for anyone who didn't catch the last time I posted this in progress. I made it in size 7 for my six year old who is usually pretty true to size for her age...and it is a teensy bit snug...let's hope and pray she doesn't grow much in the next two months! The only changes I made to the pattern is that I omitted the underskirt and ruffle. Other than that I pretty much followed the pattern to a T.

 

[blessedmom4]

The Rapunzel dress is complete! I'm so happy with it!!!

This is Simplicity pattern number 2065 for anyone who didn't catch the last time I posted this in progress. I made it in size 7 for my six year old who is usually pretty true to size for her age...and it is a teensy bit snug...let's hope and pray she doesn't grow much in the next two months! The only changes I made to the pattern is that I omitted the underskirt and ruffle. Other than that I pretty much followed the pattern to a T.

Stunning!!! I LOVE the colors and the headpiece is very pretty. My Rapunzel's (Lisa) hair is that long.

 

[goteamwood]

The Rapunzel dress is complete! I'm so happy with it!!!

This is Simplicity pattern number 2065 for anyone who didn't catch the last time I posted this in progress. I made it in size 7 for my six year old who is usually pretty true to size for her age...and it is a teensy bit snug...let's hope and pray she doesn't grow much in the next two months! The only changes I made to the pattern is that I omitted the underskirt and ruffle. Other than that I pretty much followed the pattern to a T.

That is beautiful. Well done! Love the trim detail. I'm sure your princess will love it.