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

[soccermomof3]

I know this is a thread of sewn items, but I am so excited about this little Mickey Mouse hat that I crocheted!!! Felt the need to share with fellow Disney lovers!!

 

[Sandi S]

Ok, I ordered the Brother PE770 form Amazon last night. I am ordering the thread for it today. I have seen threadart recommended and I am looking on their site. I am considering getting their 160 Cone Set of Polyester Thread - 1000m. Is this a good set? WIll I use these colors or should I just stay with the basics? (and what exactly are the basics lol)

Also, all of the reds look pink to me which is the best for "Disney red"?

Do I need tear away and cut away?

TIA,

Jennifer

I love the Thread Art sets - I have used all of my colors at some point. You'll see the best red when you get it. I have a big spool of Sulky red, though, that I use a lot.

I like OESD stabilizers - Ultra Clean and Tear (most projects) and Fusible Polymesh (for doing knits).

I am in love with this!! Is it the Grace pattern dress? I love the colors, the applique, all of it!! And you daughter models its beautifully

Simply sweet (you can do so many different dresses from one pattern) plus Carla walks you through all the steps and if you are a beginner sewer it is so easy to understand and helps you grasp some extra knowledge. Plus they can be princified with help from her blog she shows you how to turn them into cute princess dresses.
Grace dress (its beautiful)

I also recommend (not that I have been sewing long) but the book sewing clothes kids love..it has some great patterns in there and you can always find a sew-along somewhere on the internet to help you with it. They have the Insa and the Feliz in that book

Yep - that's the Grace dress!

I second the recommendation for Sewing Clothes Kids Love.

I'm busy knocking out more t-shirts...pics to come later today. (And I checked in to AoA this morning via online check-in!!!)

 

[teacher1717]

I am a teacher and I use a messenger bag to carry all my stuff back and forth to school. The one I've been using (at least 10 years old) is in VERY SAD shape! I haven't been able to find one I like, so I've been hanging on to it.

Now, that I am coming along in my sewing skills I'd like to make one. Does anyone have a tried and true pattern that they liked and was fairly simple? Looking at my old one, I could try to make my own, but I'd rather not.

I have found a few online, but I'd rather use a a tried and true pattern.

Thanks!!!

 

[pyrxtc]

http://disneyoutfits.polyvore.com/

I know we will all like this. Dress Disney without it screaming, we could wear it anywhere and no one would know but us and other Disneyphiles .....

Snow White set is my favorite !!!

 

[babynala]

I made a beautiful satin and lace christening dress for my granddaughter with fabric left over from my daughter's wedding. She gave it to the Goodwill without even using it I was devastated

That is just not nice. She could have at least ask you if you wanted it back. When my DD was little my mom gave me a dress that her Aunt had crocheted when my sister was little. I loved putting it on my DD and my mom's Aunt really enjoyed the pictures of her wearing it. Such a bummer that some people don't appreciate all of your hard work and thoughtfulness.

Thanks for the great idea however, I don't sew! I have a brand new Brother Project Runway sewing machine that I have yet to figure out how to use. I was hoping someone here on the thread might be able to whip something up.

The admins don't allow users to buy/sell via the boards so you might not get many responses to your request. Feel free to hang out here and start sewing with your new machine.

Hi, I have been reading this thread over the last few days and refresh often to see if anything new has been posted

I have 2 grown (19 and 22) boys I am just starting back to sewing (not for them) and I really want an embroidery machine. I have my finger on the Amazon button for the Brother PE770 and all of the sudden I am getting a little nervous. My husband is telling me to get it, but to make sure I use it. I have all kinds of grand ideas, but but but....I just don't know...

Will I find uses for it? Is it as easy as it seems? I would love to be able to give handmade gifts and to applique on quilts. If you aren't going to Disney, do you still get a lot of use out of the machine?

Jennifer

Hi! I love to use my embroidery machine to make In the Hoop projects (ITH) like luggage tags and little purses and such. I also love to applique and I think you will find it easy to use the machine to create appliques for quilts.

And that is where my post leads to...my latest project. Technically this is project #4 but tshirt #5 because the first one of this try I accidentally sewed the hem to the back of the pattern! OOOPS!

Cute shirt. I've sewed a shirt together more times then I can count!

I keep having trouble quoting on the DIS app, not sure how to do it, so sorry.

Anyway in response to the YCMT coupon code, if you had to pick 3 patterns for a toddler girl who loves pretty things and princesses what pasterns would you pick?

Of course I love all of Carla's patterns (Scientific Seamstress) but I think you will like the Simply Sweet and the Peasant Top. I have not purchased the Grace dress yet but I love how it looks and I think I might use that coupon code to get it.

Ok, I ordered the Brother PE770 form Amazon last night. I am ordering the thread for it today. I have seen threadart recommended and I am looking on their site. I am considering getting their 160 Cone Set of Polyester Thread - 1000m. Is this a good set? WIll I use these colors or should I just stay with the basics? (and what exactly are the basics lol)

Also, all of the reds look pink to me which is the best for "Disney red"?

Do I need tear away and cut away?

TIA,

Jennifer

I don't have that set of thread so I can't comment. I think it is hard to tell the colors for the threads on-line. I use tear away and cut away stabilizers. (I know, I am no help)

I know this is a thread of sewn items, but I am so excited about this little Mickey Mouse hat that I crocheted!!! Felt the need to share with fellow Disney lovers!!

This is so cute. Great job.

I am a teacher and I use a messenger bag to carry all my stuff back and forth to school. The one I've been using (at least 10 years old) is in VERY SAD shape! I haven't been able to find one I like, so I've been hanging on to it.

Now, that I am coming along in my sewing skills I'd like to make one. Does anyone have a tried and true pattern that they liked and was fairly simple? Looking at my old one, I could try to make my own, but I'd rather not.

I have found a few online, but I'd rather use a a tried and true pattern.

Thanks!!!

I have made this bag a few times: http://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/handbags/Aivilo-Pocket-Messenger-Bag.htm

There is a coupon code for you can make this until the end of July (there was a post a few pages back about the discount code).

You will probably want to use a sturdy interfacing and possibly reinforce the stitches at the bottom if you are going to be using it for heavy books, etc.

 

[pequele]

I know this is a thread of sewn items, but I am so excited about this little Mickey Mouse hat that I crocheted!!! Felt the need to share with fellow Disney lovers!!

Cute cute cute!!! Crocheting is seeing to me!!!

 

[Jen7079]

soccermomof3 - I love the hat it is wonderful.

pequele - I ordered some tear away, thank you.

Sandi S - I am going to order the 160 cone set. Thanks you for the recommendation! Will this one work for the stabilizer? Vilene Water Soluble Embroidery Stabilizer & Backing - Wash Away. If not where can I find OESD? And last ,but not least where can I find Fusible Polymesh?

babynala - I can't wait to try luggage tags and I saw a beautiful applique quilt at the sewing machine store that really got me excited! Also that messenger bag that you linked to is amazing. I'm going to get it at soon as I get home

Jennifer

 

[aboveH20]

Thank you to all who commented on my Disney tote bag and shared opinions about which kind of pocket to use. I started my second bag and it now appears Joann has discontinued the fabric I'm using for it.

I've checked online and at the three closest Joann's to me. Later this afternoon I'll head to the Amsterdam (NY) store. It's Keepsake calico black with white polka dots. I've always thought the material felt odd and recently got around to reading the end label and found out it's a polyester and cotton blend. It's perfect for the botton of tote bags becasue it's stronger than regular cotton.

As you can see, I use it for EVERYTHING.

If someone has a scrap 16" by 12" I would gladly buy it so I can finish my current bag. If someone sees it at their Joann and would buy me a couple yards, I would glady reimburse.

THANK YOU

 

[pyrxtc]

It is in Claremont NH. I just got a shop newsletter from him today. Apparently he won't be in this weekend because he will be at a pagent for one of his daughters...his direct quote, "I just got another strike against his man card!" I couldn't stop laughing.

Need more details.... Claremont is my shopping zone so this would be very helpful !

I know this is a thread of sewn items, but I am so excited about this little Mickey Mouse hat that I crocheted!!! Felt the need to share with fellow Disney lovers!!

Love the hat ! Can't crochet yet but this would be on my to do list.

I am a teacher and I use a messenger bag to carry all my stuff back and forth to school. The one I've been using (at least 10 years old) is in VERY SAD shape! I haven't been able to find one I like, so I've been hanging on to it.

Now, that I am coming along in my sewing skills I'd like to make one. Does anyone have a tried and true pattern that they liked and was fairly simple? Looking at my old one, I could try to make my own, but I'd rather not.

I have found a few online, but I'd rather use a a tried and true pattern.

Thanks!!!

I'm sure if you post a picture of the one you love, someone here could link you to a pattern similar to it that they have done.

 

[PrincessMickey]

Thanks again for all you thoughts and prayers this last week. This week has been a much better week so far. I've been catching up on my Ipad so I can't multi quote but everything looks great. For the DS who wants to sew my DS loves to help me. When him and his brother get a little older I plan to teach both the basics. I think it is a great skill to learn. For a messenger bag pattern I used one from Keyka Lou on Etsy. I don't see it on her page anymore but you could probably contact her. Here is the one I made. I modified the size to what I wanted though and made it into a camera bag.

I have done a little sewing this week but nothing fun. Just a few alterations for some dresses for my sister in law. I think I have become her personal seamstress She bought two dresses on clearance but they were a little big so I altered them. Now she is asking for me to fix a zipper on some pants for her.

I am so jealous of all the new emroidery machines everyone is getting. Some day I will have enough money for one.

I have two interviews scheduled for next week. One is only part time but it's at a local fabric store. I need the money so that would be nice and I could probably keep it after I get a full time job just so I can get a discount on fabric

 

[Disney52303]

I know this is a thread of sewn items, but I am so excited about this little Mickey Mouse hat that I crocheted!!! Felt the need to share with fellow Disney lovers!!

So cute!!

Thank you to all who commented on my Disney tote bag and shared opinions about which kind of pocket to use. I started my second bag and it now appears Joann has discontinued the fabric I'm using for it.

I've checked online and at the three closest Joann's to me. Later this afternoon I'll head to the Amsterdam (NY) store. It's Keepsake calico black with white polka dots. I've always thought the material felt odd and recently got around to reading the end label and found out it's a polyester and cotton blend. It's perfect for the botton of tote bags becasue it's stronger than regular cotton.

As you can see, I use it for EVERYTHING.

If someone has a scrap 16" by 12" I would gladly buy it so I can finish my current bag. If someone sees it at their Joann and would buy me a couple yards, I would glady reimburse.

I have some that is very similar... I made a Rosetta and have a pic a few pages back. Slightly smaller dots and a bit closer together (I think my yellow dot isthe same you are showing). Do you want that?

 

[pequele]

Need more details.... Claremont is my shopping zone so this would be very helpful !

Four Pines....on Summer St. in an old church, around the corner from the high school....does that help? Owner's name is Brent, you can't miss him! ahaha. They have a website that I don't think I can post here but google the name with quilting after it and I'm sure you can find it.

Where are you? I live in Leb! I'm SURE I've asked before as I know there are many in the "area" I can just never remember...I think I need some pills for that!

 

[pequele]

I have two interviews scheduled for next week. One is only part time but it's at a local fabric store. I need the money so that would be nice and I could probably keep it after I get a full time job just so I can get a discount on fabric

good luck! A discount would be more than worth it!!!

 

[pyrxtc]

Four Pines....on Summer St. in an old church, around the corner from the high school....does that help? Owner's name is Brent, you can't miss him! ahaha. They have a website that I don't think I can post here but google the name with quilting after it and I'm sure you can find it.

Where are you? I live in Leb! I'm SURE I've asked before as I know there are many in the "area" I can just never remember...I think I need some pills for that!

I'm in Newbury, go to Lebanon all the time.

 

[VBAndrea]

Geez you gals are chatty! I know I didn't grab everything I wanted to quote so forgive me if I missed anyone.

SARAH: Good luck with the interviews. I hope the fabric store one pans out

FORGOT WHO ASKED: For stabilizer I use both cut away and tear away. I use the tear away form Marathon (I just buy it when I order thread b/c I order my thread form there as well). For cut away I use Floriani Medium weight which softens well after washing (dd has sensitive skin and does well with this). For knits I hoop the cut away and put a layer of tear away under the hoop (floating) and for cottons I hoop the tear away and then put one or two additional layers under that. You will find almost everyone has different formulas they use so you may need to experiment a bit.

Hahaha I think this is funny how we are all suggesting different thread for this poor DISer! I dunno if we helped her or not now I'm new at this so I dunno how much my opinion counts hehe

Yup my DS is one huge 3yo! He towers over the 5 yos and gives grandfathers heart attacks in Staples when they ask if he's 6! If you could only understand my lament when he pulls a 3yo tantrum in public when people think he's older than he is. I found a great "birthday" embroidery and appliqué set saying things like "I'm one, I'm two, etc". I plan on making the "I'm three!" shirt for him in 42 different colors! Bwhahaha

My ds was always big for his age as well and had speech problems to top it off so I often felt embarrassed when he was two or three and people expected him to speak like a five or six year old. He's still on the taller side, but about age seven he became more size appropriate for his age. Love your shirt idea -- people are going to think you are make him wear old clothes Jiffy shirts will love your order though to get all those different colors!

I finished several tees (posted on my PTR), but I'm really excited about the princess dress I finished!

I hope to get some pictures on the model this morning.

Adorable! I was going to say you should have had the cat model but then I red ahead and see your dd did model and yet another cat in those photos!

I got the diva to interrupt her TV program long enough to model...not like she was getting a choice!

She is such a stinker at times, but she loves the dress.

Looks fabulous modeled

How adorable!! The dress is great...and the model did a good job lol* My little one is the same way...hahaha Love those hair bows...look at all your cute kitties! How many do you have? I'm a kitty lover too...I have 3...eek

We once had four -- we're down to two now and I don't think I'll ever get more than two again. I loved the four but we had some "peeing competition" between some and that was a nightmare to deal with.

I have 3 as well - Molly is the tabby, Skippy is a white, blue eyed deaf kitty - extremely mellow b/c he can't hear the kids!, and Winston is our giant black cat.

Our 16.9 year old cat is deaf too. He whines and whines probably hoping to hear himself, but we doubt it happens.

Hi, I have been reading this thread over the last few days and refresh often to see if anything new has been posted

I have 2 grown (19 and 22) boys I am just starting back to sewing (not for them) and I really want an embroidery machine. I have my finger on the Amazon button for the Brother PE770 and all of the sudden I am getting a little nervous. My husband is telling me to get it, but to make sure I use it. I have all kinds of grand ideas, but but but....I just don't know...

Will I find uses for it? Is it as easy as it seems? I would love to be able to give handmade gifts and to applique on quilts. If you aren't going to Disney, do you still get a lot of use out of the machine?

Jennifer

It is very, very easy to use. I bought mine after our Dis trip. I do make Dis things for BG's but I get plenty of other use out of it as well.

I am also a serious lurker on the boards that had to come out to say that this is a great idea. Adding it to the back of shorts would be great. You can do hidden button so that it can be easily detached. I love the shirt idea also.

I am going back into hiding now ...

What is your avatar pic? Can you post a bigger pic -- I want those shoes!!!!

I
And that is where my post leads to...my latest project. Technically this is project #4 but tshirt #5 because the first one of this try I accidentally sewed the hem to the back of the pattern! OOOPS!

That one is super cute!

I know this is a thread of sewn items, but I am so excited about this little Mickey Mouse hat that I crocheted!!! Felt the need to share with fellow Disney lovers!!

Just adorable! And crocheted items are allowed -- we even often post cakes we make on this thread.

Thank you to all who commented on my Disney tote bag and shared opinions about which kind of pocket to use. I started my second bag and it now appears Joann has discontinued the fabric I'm using for it.

I've checked online and at the three closest Joann's to me. Later this afternoon I'll head to the Amsterdam (NY) store. It's Keepsake calico black with white polka dots. I've always thought the material felt odd and recently got around to reading the end label and found out it's a polyester and cotton blend. It's perfect for the botton of tote bags becasue it's stronger than regular cotton.

As you can see, I use it for EVERYTHING.

If someone has a scrap 16" by 12" I would gladly buy it so I can finish my current bag. If someone sees it at their Joann and would buy me a couple yards, I would glady reimburse.

THANK YOU

I will gladly look at our Joann's next time I'm there. Though I have no $$ so I rarely go anymore (


And, just so you all know, I did sew recently. I made Lisa a hospital gown but my camera batteries died and I had to get it shopped since I was already late with it. I used the SW fabric and put a red band at the bottom. Hopefully Judy will post a pic if Lisa is able to wear it for her stay.

 

[babynala]

Cheryl - Sorry, I don't have the black but I think I have the red and the yellow. Although on my yellow it doesn't say Cotton/Poly. I can check the red I have if you need it. What a bummer. I guess your future in making a huge fortune in tote bags is off now. Enjoy your trip to Amsterdam.

I will check next time I go to JoAnn's but I'm not sure I will make it there any time soon. Based on the amount of fabric that I have found going through my closet, the basement and my sewing cabinet I need to avoid all fabric stores for the next 50 years.

 

[teacher1717]

You will probably want to use a sturdy interfacing and possibly reinforce the stitches at the bottom if you are going to be using it for heavy books, etc.

Thanks, I will check it out!

 

[teacher1717]

Thanks again for all you thoughts and prayers this last week. This week has been a much better week so far. I've been catching up on my Ipad so I can't multi quote but everything looks great. For the DS who wants to sew my DS loves to help me. When him and his brother get a little older I plan to teach both the basics. I think it is a great skill to learn. For a messenger bag pattern I used one from Keyka Lou on Etsy. I don't see it on her page anymore but you could probably contact her. Here is the one I made. I modified the size to what I wanted though and made it into a camera bag.

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THanks! I remember seeing and LOVING your bag. This is what got me thinking that I can just make my own!

 

[pequele]

Geez you gals are chatty! I know I didn't grab everything I wanted to quote so forgive me if I missed anyone.



My ds was always big for his age as well and had speech problems to top it off so I often felt embarrassed when he was two or three and people expected him to speak like a five or six year old. He's still on the taller side, but about age seven he became more size appropriate for his age. Love your shirt idea -- people are going to think you are make him wear old clothes Jiffy shirts will love your order though to get all those different colors!

yes I know, that shirt company will think I have a team I'm supplying!

My son is hugely articulate (even his daycare and camp providers say he has quite the command for the language I promise I'm not bragging hehe) and that too helps him get into trouble with identifying his age. Even when the old life guard had to fill out a report when Ollie had to be "rescued" from the pool at swim lessons (guard over reacted Ollie just jumped from the side and wanted to swim instead of wait for the teacher!) the guard said, so he's 5 or 6? Ha no he's 3! He's THREE??? So now I think I have to see it to the bum of his swim trunks too

 

[dianemom2]

I am a teacher and I use a messenger bag to carry all my stuff back and forth to school. The one I've been using (at least 10 years old) is in VERY SAD shape! I haven't been able to find one I like, so I've been hanging on to it.

Now, that I am coming along in my sewing skills I'd like to make one. Does anyone have a tried and true pattern that they liked and was fairly simple? Looking at my old one, I could try to make my own, but I'd rather not.

I have found a few online, but I'd rather use a a tried and true pattern.

Thanks!!!

I recently bought the Aiviolo tote bag and messenger bag patterns. I know that other people on here have used them and that is why I picked them. I probably won't get around to making them until the kids go back to school in the fall. But when I bought them last month she was having a great sale on her etsy site. I think I got two tote bag patterns and the messenger bag pattern for like $12. Plus, as a bonus, she accidentally sent me the wrong size pattern for one of the tote bags and had to re-send it in the correct size. So I actually got 4 bag patterns for that price. She was a real sweet heart about it too and sent a nice email along with the bag pattern in the correct size. I know that Andrea has made the pocket tote and likes the pattern.

Thank you to all who commented on my Disney tote bag and shared opinions about which kind of pocket to use. I started my second bag and it now appears Joann has discontinued the fabric I'm using for it.

As you can see, I use it for EVERYTHING.

If someone has a scrap 16" by 12" I would gladly buy it so I can finish my current bag. If someone sees it at their Joann and would buy me a couple yards, I would glady reimburse.

THANK YOU

Cheryl, I am trying to avoid my Joanns because I've spent too much there already this week. But I will stop in for you.

I have done a little sewing this week but nothing fun. Just a few alterations for some dresses for my sister in law. I think I have become her personal seamstress She bought two dresses on clearance but they were a little big so I altered them. Now she is asking for me to fix a zipper on some pants for her.



I have two interviews scheduled for next week. One is only part time but it's at a local fabric store. I need the money so that would be nice and I could probably keep it after I get a full time job just so I can get a discount on fabric

Love your camera bag. I hate that people expect me to fix things or alter them for free because I know how to sew. It gets really old after a while. The last straw was when a very casual acquaintance asked to alter a bra she bought that had straps that were too big. After that I just started saying no to everybody except my elderly parents and my own family. Good look with the job interviews! Hope you get one or both of them.