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

[Sandi S]

I love Stormtrooper Donald. He's so surly he would make an awesome storm trooper. Also loving the Incredibles. My hubby wanted to BUY incredibles shirts for the 4 of us and it was going to be like $75 so maybe I will convince him that we should put that money toward a new embroidery machine! LOL

I like your logic!

 

[dianemom2]

OK Folks, I have all but decided to buy an embroidery machine. I have SO MANY ideas (not just for Disney World) rattling around in my head and I think I really want to do machine embroidery. So I bought a TON of LynniePinnie files today for future use, and have decided on either the Brother SE-400 or the PE-770 (I think, amazon is currently not responding for me so I am going from my numbers-deficient memory.) One is about $350 and the other $550 or so. I know that is not the only expense to consider. I assume I will need different thread, perhaps more supplies. I have TONS of scraps and FQs so I hope I will be OK with fabric options.

Buy a machine with the largest hoop that you can afford. I made a common mistake of buying a machine that only does the 4x4 embroidery for my first machine. Within a few months, I had upgraded to a much larger hoop an dnow my machine can do up to a 6x10. Although to tell you the truth, my most common size applique is the 5x7.

And speaking of hoop envy. Here is my new machine, the Brother 1500D that does up to 6x10.

That's so nice! I am sure you are going to just love it! Can't wait to see which Lynniepinnie designs you sew out first I bought a bunch of her designs too even though I have started doing my own designs. Her designs are so cute and you just can't beat 50 cents!

Almost done - just need to sew down the lining and the straps (just pinned right now)

I also have 4 shirts finished - Kermit is for my oldest DS and the other three are for my husband.

Sandi- as usual your dress is fabulous! I love the shirts too. The picture of your 4 kids dresses in matching plaid was adorable! What pattern did you use for the boys shirts? My SIL has requested a couple of long sleeved button up shirts for my nephew. We will see if I get time to make them. I have hardly had time for anything lately. Also, my new Ottobre magazine arrived today. I am about to look through it to get some inspiration.

 

[campbell95]

As we are on the subject of embroidery machines, does anyone have thoughts on the SINGER Futura XL-400? I have a Brother SE400 and am thinking about upgrading to a bigger hoop. This has a great price and lot of bells and whistles, but I love the ease of my Brother.

Most importantly, does anyone know if it is compatible with Mac? I'm googling but can't get a clear answer.

Edit: found the answer on their FB page. Only with a workaround, which seems pretty complex. Guess I'll keep looking!

 

[Sandi S]

Buy a machine with the largest hoop that you can afford. I made a common mistake of buying a machine that only does the 4x4 embroidery for my first machine. Within a few months, I had upgraded to a much larger hoop an dnow my machine can do up to a 6x10. Although to tell you the truth, my most common size applique is the 5x7.


That's so nice! I am sure you are going to just love it! Can't wait to see which Lynniepinnie designs you sew out first I bought a bunch of her designs too even though I have started doing my own designs. Her designs are so cute and you just can't beat 50 cents!


Sandi- as usual your dress is fabulous! I love the shirts too. The picture of your 4 kids dresses in matching plaid was adorable! What pattern did you use for the boys shirts? My SIL has requested a couple of long sleeved button up shirts for my nephew. We will see if I get time to make them. I have hardly had time for anything lately. Also, my new Ottobre magazine arrived today. I am about to look through it to get some inspiration.

I know their shirts were from an Ottobre pattern, and Gracie's dress was Sew Beautiful's "Jane's First Day" dress pattern.

I'm excited about the slim fit patterns in the new Ottobre. Those will be great for Gracie.

 

[chellewashere]

WOW just WOW all you guys are just so amazing. I feel so bad not keeping up with the board, figured I would have more time since my daughter is on summer break....yeah not so I have not had time to myself much at all lately.

Just wanted to say I love everything you guys have been posting. You amaze me and inspire me.

I have been able to complete 1 outfit for our trip in Sept...only have 5 more to make and 2 costumes for MNSSHP...sure I will get it done

Keep up the great work I may not post but I do love to sit down and look at the pictures and read the comments.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer!!!!!!!

 

[miprender]

Oh! Color me green! I would love to have a 6x10! Do you love it?

I just purchased it yesterday, but I have to say it runs so smoothly and quieter than my PE770

Almost done - just need to sew down the lining and the straps (just pinned right now)

I drafted the pattern myself and I am excited about how cute it's turning out. There is a sheer underskirt trimmed with light blue ribbon as well. I liked the crinoline elements of the original dress.

I also have 4 shirts finished - Kermit is for my oldest DS and the other three are for my husband.

WOW you have been cranking out some great stuff. How many more to go?

That's so nice! I am sure you are going to just love it! Can't wait to see which Lynniepinnie designs you sew out first I bought a bunch of her designs too even though I have started doing my own designs. Her designs are so cute and you just can't beat 50 cents!

I've never stitched out hers before. Do they stitch out nice? And your right for $.50 who can beat that price. There was even a design for $.33 that I got too!

As we are on the subject of embroidery machines, does anyone have thoughts on the SINGER Futura XL-400? I have a Brother SE400 and am thinking about upgrading to a bigger hoop. This has a great price and lot of bells and whistles, but I love the ease of my Brother.

Most importantly, does anyone know if it is compatible with Mac? I'm googling but can't get a clear answer.

Edit: found the answer on their FB page. Only with a workaround, which seems pretty complex. Guess I'll keep looking!

Glad you found your answer. I know this questions comes up every so often and I remember Heather (from FrouFrou) says most of the complaints she hears about are from the Singer.

 

[dianemom2]

I've never stitched out hers before. Do they stitch out nice? And your right for $.50 who can beat that price. There was even a design for $.33 that I got too!

I've had several of her designs for years and they always stitched out great. A few years ago I bought a design set from her and used it to decorate a zippered sweatshirt and sweat pants for my dd. They had hippie designs on them. Everybody wanted to know where she got that outfit and even after she outgrew the pants, she continued to wear the jacket until it fell apart. Anyhow, after that I continued to buy her designs and I've always been happy with them. I also got one of my designs for $.33.

 

[pequele]

And speaking of hoop envy. Here is my new machine, the Brother 1500D that does up to 6x10.

Ok, and for a beginner how easy is it to learn to use it? Is it only embroidery or sewing too? Sorry for the questions but I am work on my phone and they make it soooooo difficult to use the Internet here...they want us to like WORK or something! How rude!

 

[pequele]

Almost done - just need to sew down the lining and the straps (just pinned right now)

I drafted the pattern myself and I am excited about how cute it's turning out. There is a sheer underskirt trimmed with light blue ribbon as well. I liked the crinoline elements of the original dress.

I also have 4 shirts finished - Kermit is for my oldest DS and the other three are for my husband.

Sorry for the multiple posts but I can't forgive out how to do multiple quotes on the phone!

So the tshirts, can an embroidery machine do that or how does that work, can you help an uneducated girl out. What machine do you use?

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

Honestly some people are such jerks. So sorry you had to deal with them.

Thank you - and that's so true! I need to learn to let things roll off my back more. Sometimes that's easier said than done!

And speaking of hoop envy. Here is my new machine, the Brother 1500D that does up to 6x10.

SO JEALOUS!!!

Almost done - just need to sew down the lining and the straps (just pinned right now)

I drafted the pattern myself and I am excited about how cute it's turning out. There is a sheer underskirt trimmed with light blue ribbon as well. I liked the crinoline elements of the original dress.


I also have 4 shirts finished - Kermit is for my oldest DS and the other three are for my husband.

Everything is so cute! I can't believe you drafted that yourself - did you use any particular program or anything? That's awesome!

Sometimes people say thing online they would never say IRL. Sometimes they are just rude !

Thank you, and I agree!!! I was having a moment and really just needed somebody to say, "hey, yeah they were being a real jerk!" Thank you all so much for that!!!

 

[Teamtori]

Hi my sewing buddies!

Well, all the outfits STILL aren't done, but I'm still hopeful.

The most important thing is:

WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY IN LESS THAN TWENTY FOUR HOURS!!!!!

I'm really excited and it is neat to see my ticker at one day. Tori is over the moon excited to be a real princess.

Keep your fingers crossed that I can finish their outfits. They aren't as elaborate as I wanted, but hey, they are more elaborate than most kids who don't have customized outfits for each day!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

Hi my sewing buddies!

Well, all the outfits STILL aren't done, but I'm still hopeful.

The most important thing is:

WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY IN LESS THAN TWENTY FOUR HOURS!!!!!

I'm really excited and it is neat to see my ticker at one day. Tori is over the moon excited to be a real princess.

Keep your fingers crossed that I can finish their outfits. They aren't as elaborate as I wanted, but hey, they are more elaborate than most kids who don't have customized outfits for each day!

Good luck and my fingers are crossed!!! How exciting for you, I'm so jealous! I cannot wait until we are that close...I bet working on those outfits will keep you busy so the next day flies by!

 

[losmabies]

Newbie here!

I have a Brother Sewing/Embroidery machine and have been using it off and on for about a year now. The one thing I can not seem to do well though is applique t-shirts. Does anyone know of a good technique or online tutorial that would help?

I will be more than happy to post pictures of my projects if I could just learn how to start those projects.

Thanks and to all those who have posted pictures of their work - your work is beautiful!!

 

[goteamwood]

Wooo-hoo! Ordered my embroidery machine today. Hooray! I went with the brother 770. Didn't want that hoop envy right out of the gate. Can't wait to play. Of course the 20 shirts I've made so far I'm coulda-shoulda-woulda-ing.

 

[Fruto76]

Just a sewing VENT - have you ever had someone basically tell you something you made or wanted to make was UGLY? I suggested a skirt I wanted to make to a friend on FB for her daughter because she is going to Disney in a year or so. I posted the pic on her wall and told her "oh, we could make this!" and was all excited and thought it was cute. While she at least politely said that her daughter wouldn't wear it (I get it, not everybody likes the same things, I'm not hurt by that) a bunch of her FB friends hopped on and made some snotty comments. I have NEVER experienced that before!!! It really hurt my feelings...now I'm almost second guessing everything I make...are people saying those things about what I sew??? Sheesh!!!

I'm sorry this happened - people can be really rude. I post clothes that I make for my girls on my blog and I've had people leave comments saying that the fabric (Disney character) is ugly or looks like fabric scrubs should be made out of. My kids love what I make them and that's all that matters.

Some people need a filter, I swear! I can almost guarantee that the one person who made the nasty comment to start with was a wee bit envious anyways. And after she opened her mouth, well from there, it's like a snowball effect- Easy to jump on the wagon and bash someone before really thinking that an actual person with feelings put time and effort into making something for their kiddos. Forget them and their nasty words... As long as you are pleased with it and your DD likes it, nothing else matters.

OK Folks, I have all but decided to buy an embroidery machine. I have SO MANY ideas (not just for Disney World) rattling around in my head and I think I really want to do machine embroidery. So I bought a TON of LynniePinnie files today for future use, and have decided on either the Brother SE-400 or the PE-770 (I think, amazon is currently not responding for me so I am going from my numbers-deficient memory.) One is about $350 and the other $550 or so. I know that is not the only expense to consider. I assume I will need different thread, perhaps more supplies. I have TONS of scraps and FQs so I hope I will be OK with fabric options.

So is there a really big difference, $200 worth, in those two machines? I really want to stay sub-$500 if I can, since I don't currently have a job and this Stay at Home Mom gig has LOUSY pay. Or, is there a better or different option for basic appliqué and embroidery for beginners and small projects?

I am sure this has been covered ad nauseum on these boards, so please excuse the repeat if this is somewhere else. THANKS!

Get the biggest hoop you can afford! Seriously!!!

And speaking of hoop envy. Here is my new machine, the Brother 1500D that does up to 6x10.

Oh! She's PURDY! Can't wait to see what she makes!!!

Almost done - just need to sew down the lining and the straps (just pinned right now)

I drafted the pattern myself and I am excited about how cute it's turning out. There is a sheer underskirt trimmed with light blue ribbon as well. I liked the crinoline elements of the original dress.

I also have 4 shirts finished - Kermit is for my oldest DS and the other three are for my husband.

That dress is so cute! I love Gracie's little sassy attitude in it, too! You did a great job drafting the pattern! Your shirts all look great, too. And I really like stormtrooper Donald, too!

I've never stitched out hers before. Do they stitch out nice? And your right for $.50 who can beat that price. There was even a design for $.33 that I got too!

I've had several of her designs for years and they always stitched out great. A few years ago I bought a design set from her and used it to decorate a zippered sweatshirt and sweat pants for my dd. They had hippie designs on them. Everybody wanted to know where she got that outfit and even after she outgrew the pants, she continued to wear the jacket until it fell apart. Anyhow, after that I continued to buy her designs and I've always been happy with them. I also got one of my designs for $.33.

I bought a bunch yesterday, too! (including a .33 one ) Thanks for the heads up, Diane! And Diane, I love your birdie insa set! So cute!

Sorry for the multiple posts but I can't forgive out how to do multiple quotes on the phone!

So the tshirts, can an embroidery machine do that or how does that work, can you help an uneducated girl out. What machine do you use?

Yes you can do t shirts on the machine!

Newbie here!

I have a Brother Sewing/Embroidery machine and have been using it off and on for about a year now. The one thing I can not seem to do well though is applique t-shirts. Does anyone know of a good technique or online tutorial that would help?

I will be more than happy to post pictures of my projects if I could just learn how to start those projects.

Thanks and to all those who have posted pictures of their work - your work is beautiful!!

I would love to try to help you out...what is giving you issues? Hooping? Stitching?

 

[pequele]

Hi my sewing buddies!

Well, all the outfits STILL aren't done, but I'm still hopeful.

The most important thing is:

WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY IN LESS THAN TWENTY FOUR HOURS!!!!!

I'm really excited and it is neat to see my ticker at one day. Tori is over the moon excited to be a real princess.

Keep your fingers crossed that I can finish their outfits. They aren't as elaborate as I wanted, but hey, they are more elaborate than most kids who don't have customized outfits for each day!

quick...get off of here and go sew!!!

 

[chellewashere]

So this is the one outfit I have completed so far. This will be for our trails end dinner followed by the smores cookout with Chip and Dale. I realize I made the smores applique wayyyyy too big should make it smaller, but oh well its already on

You cant really see the side applique but its a cute campfire with 2 roasting marshmallows on sticks but little Ms. Punky wasnt in the mood for posing for me the other day.

What Im most proud of is that I made the bandana headband by myself...yeah its the little things that send me over the moon

Again thanks for everyones help and inspiration on this board

 

[dianemom2]

Hi my sewing buddies!

Well, all the outfits STILL aren't done, but I'm still hopeful.

The most important thing is:

WE LEAVE FOR DISNEY IN LESS THAN TWENTY FOUR HOURS!!!!!

I'm really excited and it is neat to see my ticker at one day. Tori is over the moon excited to be a real princess.

Keep your fingers crossed that I can finish their outfits. They aren't as elaborate as I wanted, but hey, they are more elaborate than most kids who don't have customized outfits for each day!

How exciting! I am hoping that you get everything finished. Even if you don't the kids can wear them when you come home. I am sure you will have a wonderful time! Enjoy your trip!

Newbie here!

I have a Brother Sewing/Embroidery machine and have been using it off and on for about a year now. The one thing I can not seem to do well though is applique t-shirts. Does anyone know of a good technique or online tutorial that would help?

I will be more than happy to post pictures of my projects if I could just learn how to start those projects.

Thanks and to all those who have posted pictures of their work - your work is beautiful!!

Hi and welcome! Yes, you can definitely do t-shirts. We each seem to have our preferred method of doing shirts. I generally hoop my shirts with heavy weight cut away stabilizer (if the shirts are small, you may need to cut open the side seams and then sew them closed when you are done). The trick it to make sure you are using good stabilizer and that your t-shirt is hooped tightly. To get the t-shirts hooped, it is easiest to spray the back of the shirt with a washable sticky spray and then stick the stabilizer to the back of the shirt. Then hoop both things. Otherwise, I find the shirts like to slide around a little bit. I think when I first started I used a bunch of tutorials on Emblibrary.com. They have a very good education section with some videos and some tutorials. Youtube is also a great resource.

I went back and found the tutorial that I used when I first got started. Here is a link:
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elproj...spx?CS_ProductID=PR1731&CS_Catalog=Elprojects

Wooo-hoo! Ordered my embroidery machine today. Hooray! I went with the brother 770. Didn't want that hoop envy right out of the gate. Can't wait to play. Of course the 20 shirts I've made so far I'm coulda-shoulda-woulda-ing.

How exciting! I think you were smart to get the bigger hoop.

I bought a bunch yesterday, too! (including a .33 one ) Thanks for the heads up, Diane! And Diane, I love your birdie insa set! So cute!

Stitching?

Thanks! I am glad you liked my birdie insa set. I am trying to decide what to make next. I have another launch coming up so I have to finish my project for that first. I can't wait to see what everybody makes with Lynniepinnie's designs. I am pretty sure we are all going to be sharing some things with her designs on them in the next few weeks. I bought two of her designs with specific outfits in mind and then I bought another dozen designs that were just too cute to resist.

We are having a quiet day today. Making the girls clean their rooms this afternoon while I hopefully get some sewing done.

 

[losmabies]

Mainly hooping. I don't get what the best way to hoop your tshirt and keep all the extra fabric out of the way.

Thanks so much!!!

 

[aboveH20]

Amazing outfits have been posted lately. I love the inspiration I get from this thread.

I have three poll questions for you today.

1. Which makes you happier?

A. Thread art
B. Needle sculpture



2. In my recently posted bag I mentioned that I included a "dangling" pocket. I'm thinking of making another bag and am trying to decide whether or not to make a dangling pocket or the more standard "embedded" pocket in the lining. Embedded is easier, but the dangling seems easier to access. (Maybe because the purse I currently carry has a dangling pocket, which I like.)

Here's pictures of dangling. Embedded is sewn into the lining.

A. Dangling
B. Embedded



3. Who do you think is the World's Best Hand Model.
A. Me
B. Anyone other than me.


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