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

[PrincessMickey]

You always make me smile with your posts It's nice to see Dorrrine again!

Can we try something different ??

As a new sewer, I am worried about how my dresses look up close and the seams look. Can we see what your seams inside look like ? How do you finish them if you don't have a serger ? "How pretty does your sewing look ??"

I don't have a serger either. I usually do french seams to make it look more presentable on the inside.

 

[dianemom2]

gorgeous!!!!


QUESTION!I want an embroidery machine...and I need info. I know a lot of you love the Brother PE770. Does anyone have or know anything about the Singer Futura XL-400??? Pros cons compare to Brother etc?? I want to have it all picked out and researched so I can just give the info to DH and tell him to buy it for my birthday or christmas

Most people seem to prefer the brother machine. My friend has a Singer Futura but doesn't really use it. I have a Babylock Ellageo that I adore! I don't know what I will do when it finally wears out!

When I did mine I took the princesses that I wanted and figured out the measurement of the skirt and divided by the number of princesses. I cut the panels in a trapezoid so they were wider on the bottom then on the top. here it is.
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Bodice

I hope that helps.

Beautiful dress! Excellent job on it!

I love this... But am worried I will mess up the measurements lol.

Just experiment a little bit with some cheap muslin or some scraps (if you have a variety of scraps, you might be able to make a cute patchwork type dress which would be a nice little bonus while you are figuring this out). Figure out how full you want the skirt to be and then divide that measurement by the number of panels that you need. When you cut your fabric, just don't forget to add in your seam allowances. It isn't too hard to do that. All the European patterns come without seam allowances so I am pretty used to adding them in now. RMAmom was right on when she said that the trapezoid shape would work best. It reduces the bulk at the waist while still allowing the skirt to be full and twirly at the bottom.

 

[TinkNH]

I finished up 2 dresses for our trip today...

cinderella twirly dress:

and this one is almost finished...it will have a lion applique on the bodice

its a simply sweet bodice with a twirly skirt...I am going to be making a lot of those I think..she loves the twirling and the SS is comfy for her

 

[pyrxtc]

My machine has an overcasting stitch and foot so I use those. It doesn't look exactly like serged seams but it gets the job done and it looks nice. If you look in your manual you should be able to see if your machine has that stitch. You don't absolutely need the foot, but it's easier with it. If your machine didn't come with the overcasting foot it should be easy to find on Amazon and it shouldn't cost very much.
HTH!
Lori in East Podunk

I have been using the overcast foot, now that I have it but the things I did before it are really not pretty inside and sometimes things can't be overcast or I was doing them wrong because I was trying to overcast the single layer without rolling it over and it didn't work right but I just realized that I can roll it so it has a double layer edge as I typed this out. It has made a huge difference. I have been doing it for everything and I realized too late on my newest dress that I stitched a seam on the lining going the wrong way but I had already overcast it and everything so I had to leave it.

I even overcast the hem of the dress and am unsure if I want to hem it further up as I planned because I LOVE the wavy look it gave it. I did the same to the lining hem also. My insides look much prettier now with that foot. I am using lots of thread though.

I would love to see this too!!! I wonder the same thing, especially since I have people asking if I sell stuff.
The machine my MIL gave me has an overcast foot as well and it does make a HUGE difference...I wouldn't show anyone some of the seams on my first few things because they are just a mess! But the overlock makes for a much neater finish..I still worry its not as neat as it could be....would love to see some stuff to compare it to!

I've been asked if I'm going to sell some stuff but not knowing how ugly my insides are and putting a few of my things through the wash a few times to see if it falls apart like one of the first ones I made did.

I don't have a serger either. I usually do french seams to make it look more presentable on the inside.

I tried french seams once, they did not look pretty.....


Now these...... is my latest creations. All the seams are overcast or zig-zagged to lessen the fray some at least.

The first one is Simplicity 2466, a Daisy Kingdom pattern. I really disliked this one. The top is way too huge and looks just wrong. I really like how the pants and bag came out though. I was nervous about working with stripes but with so many colors, it wasn't bad at all. I had high hopes for this pattern but it's just not right.

This next one is one I finished today. It is a McCall's 6018 in a size 4. The belt is completely removable and I'm unsure of what I'm going to do to the hem. I overcast it and then left it because it gave it a great wavy look so I think I'll hold of on my decision right now til I know how short it should be. I love this Mickey fabric, paid full price for it but I think it's worth it. I might have enough left to do something small. I made sure to frame on Mickey and his signature in the center on front and showcased him as much as possible when cutting out while trying to save fabric too. I did not mean to arch him across the back but I do LOVE how that came out. the belt is not sewed on, just pined in for pictures and the shrug needs to be finished because I lost all of my ballpoint needles and did what I could with the regular one but knew I was doing something wrong, couldn't figure it out until I complained on Facebook and my Aunt helped me. She reminded me of ball point and then I couldn't find any. It is made of a really soft and thin black knit. So, now to pics.....

I'm getting better, I just need to slow down so the insides look as pretty as the outsides. This is going to be my first washing test too. I hope it makes it !

 

[pyrxtc]

I finished up 2 dresses for our trip today...
cinderella twirly dress:

and this one is almost finished...it will have a lion applique on the bodice

its a simply sweet bodice with a twirly skirt...I am going to be making a lot of those I think..she loves the twirling and the SS is comfy for her

love them both ! I like the cotton, wear all day, Cinderella a lot.

 

[BorkBorkBork]

HELLO EVERYONE!!

I posted last summer some when I was working on outfits for my daughter for our trip last fall. I lurk on this thread often and everyone is so inspirational and hardworking! I love to see the creations that everyone has been coming up with. However, just when I think I can live without an embroidery machine... lol!

My DH and I are hoping to take our DD back every 2 years and I just booked our next year's trip yesterday! We have a loooong time to wait and plan but WDW planning is my favorite thing so I'll be happy for over a year.

Here are some things I've been working on lately, starting with Alice's Halloween costume last year which I don't think I posted at the time.

I Poppins-ed up a felt hat and made the bag and skirt. My DH crocheted the scarf.

This month:

She LOVES Rapunzel and has already worn this out for errands etc. I made it a bit big and long so maybe she'll be able to wear it next year or for Halloween if she wants. Really just a dress-up costume!

Purely a dress-up outfit. I tried to do a "toddler-friendly" version of Jasmine. Just modified the easy fits and simply sweet top for this.

Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!

 

[pyrxtc]

Here are some things I've been working on lately, starting with Alice's Halloween costume last year which I don't think I posted at the time.

I Poppins-ed up a felt hat and made the bag and skirt. My DH crocheted the scarf.
This month:

She LOVES Rapunzel and has already worn this out for errands etc. I made it a bit big and long so maybe she'll be able to wear it next year or for Halloween if she wants. Really just a dress-up costume!

Purely a dress-up outfit. I tried to do a "toddler-friendly" version of Jasmine. Just modified the easy fits and simply sweet top for this.

Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!

everything looks very cute and She looks like Mary Poppins. I like that you let her wear her Rapunzel outfit out of the house too.

 

[dianemom2]

I finished up 2 dresses for our trip today...

cinderella twirly dress:

and this one is almost finished...it will have a lion applique on the bodice

its a simply sweet bodice with a twirly skirt...I am going to be making a lot of those I think..she loves the twirling and the SS is comfy for her

Both of those are very cute! Andrea does a lot of those style of twirly skirts. I love them but I hate gathering so I avoid them.

The first one is Simplicity 2466, a Daisy Kingdom pattern. I really disliked this one. The top is way too huge and looks just wrong. I really like how the pants and bag came out though. I was nervous about working with stripes but with so many colors, it wasn't bad at all. I had high hopes for this pattern but it's just not right.

This next one is one I finished today. It is a McCall's 6018 in a size 4.

Love the Mickey dress and the little shrug. I really like your combination of fabrics on the Daisy Kingdom outfit. I have that pattern and based on your review, I won't make the top. Can you take the top in somewhere so that you are happier with it?

HELLO EVERYONE!!
Here are some things I've been working on lately, starting with Alice's Halloween costume last year which I don't think I posted at the time.

I Poppins-ed up a felt hat and made the bag and skirt. My DH crocheted the scarf.

This month:

I love your Mary Poppins Halloween costume. That's adorable! The Jasmin and the Rapunzel outfits are terrific.

 

[pyrxtc]

Love the Mickey dress and the little shrug. I really like your combination of fabrics on the Daisy Kingdom outfit. I have that pattern and based on your review, I won't make the top. Can you take the top in somewhere so that you are happier with it?

I was frustrated with it so I haven't checked it out to change it yet. But on pattern review one person changed it up after she disliked it. It had all bad reviews.... which I didn't read until after I made it. I'm thinking maybe add more to the top and move the straps to the top more and maybe take out fabric under the side ???? I've never made my own design, just followed patterns so far. Gathering the neckline and back might work as well.

Thanks ! I love the fabric too. Just enough to match but not enough to go too much. I really wanted to use the 4th fabric for the dress to match this purse and already cut it out. I'll have to figure out how to change the top and then change the dress too.

I need somewhere that carries more clothing fabric than quilting fabric but so far the quilting fabric is working great but some say it wears out faster.

 

[dianemom2]

I was frustrated with it so I haven't checked it out to change it yet. But on pattern review one person changed it up after she disliked it. It had all bad reviews.... which I didn't read until after I made it. I'm thinking maybe add more to the top and move the straps to the top more and maybe take out fabric under the side ???? I've never made my own design, just followed patterns so far. Gathering the neckline and back might work as well.

Thanks ! I love the fabric too. Just enough to match but not enough to go too much. I really wanted to use the 4th fabric for the dress to match this purse and already cut it out. I'll have to figure out how to change the top and then change the dress too.

I need somewhere that carries more clothing fabric than quilting fabric but so far the quilting fabric is working great but some say it wears out faster.

I did a little search on the internet and came up with two different ways that people fixed this issue with the pattern. Here are links to both of them. Maybe they will help.
http://sew-addicted-julie.blogspot.com/2011/06/simplicity-2466.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59555784@N02/sets/72157626069010896/detail/

I think I prefer the look of the first one since it kind of maintains more of the original look of the pattern. However, both of them look really cute.

 

[pyrxtc]

I did a little search on the internet and came up with two different ways that people fixed this issue with the pattern. Here are links to both of them. Maybe they will help.
http://sew-addicted-julie.blogspot.com/2011/06/simplicity-2466.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59555784@N02/sets/72157626069010896/detail/

I think I prefer the look of the first one since it kind of maintains more of the original look of the pattern. However, both of them look really cute.

I've seen the second one on pattern review and the first one is exactly what I was thinking of doing.

 

[babynala]

I did not make the bag but this was one of my first patterns here is what I made.

I layered the smaller size over the bigger size for their Halloween costumes, They were Rag dolls

Oh how cute. Love the rag doll costumes too!

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

Love the Mickey outfit. I hope you guys have a great time on your trip.

and check out my new ticker. Brian and I decided that after the summer we've had, we really need a vacation.

Are you taking the whole family or just you and Brian?

It's not Disney themed, just something smaller than my old diaper bag yet bigger than my other purses. We're going again very soon, so if it's not done for this trip, I'll be able to use it then! It would just be nice to have it done since it took so darn long to put together. I'm trying to hold myself back with the sewing this trip, but it is hard. I keep telling myself there will be another trip, and they have enough to wear already!!

I'm sure you will be able to use your new bag around town even if you can't finish before your trip.

Woo-hoo! So that makes 3 of us leaving on Saturday! It would be fun to say hello if you see clothing you recognize!

I stayed up really late tie-dyeing t-shirts. I'll have to post a pic later. I'm not really excited about how they turned out, but we'll wear them half a day...

Sandi - great job on the skirt and the bags look really nice with that rope. I hope you guys have a great time on your trip. I'm sure the tie-dye shirts will look great on your group.

Hello, all! I hope you don't mind I join your group . . . I was recently told I need more sewing friends, and was pointed in this direction!

I just got my embroidery machine today, so my pictures may not be that impressive . . . but it is a start! (hope this works!)

Welcome! I see you have gotten off to a great start with your embroidery machine.

Not sure what I keep doing, trying to multi reply on phone app and its not working.

I thought I would join in as well. I got an embroidery machine and a sewing machine this week. The embroidery machine is winning. I have done 3 (4x4) designs, and one 5x7 design. Trying to figure how to post pics.

Does everyone post through photobucket or is there another way?

You guys are all inspiring and motivating!

Welcome! I know lots of people post pictures from facebook but I don't know how they do it.

Hello all!

We are back from the most wonderful week at Disney for Tori's wish trip. I got so many compliments on the kid's outfits and it really made me happy. Even Snow White said I did a good job. LOL.

I've been writing a really detailed summary on Tori's blog (www.torigaga.com) and eventually I want to get it over here in a trip report.

Here's a quick picture:

Glad you guys had a nice trip. What a great pictures of Tori and Rapunzel. I will head over to your blog to read more about your trip. Thanks for sharing.

Chatty, chatty ladies!!!! I can't keep up! I have barely been sewing b/c our upstairs a/c was on the fritz and it was finally fixed yesterday so I started back up. I haven't been on here much b/c I haven't been sewing

My apologies for not quoting -- everyone is doing great work. Geez Diane, I think you need to send the girls to camp more often -- you have been extremely productive!

Glad your a/c is working again. The hospital gown looks really nice on Lisa.

I need a couple opinions! I bought CarlaC's stripwork jumper pattern and wated to embroider princesses along the bottom. 16 panels and I now own all 11 Lynniepinnie cuties thanks to her 50c sale (I think there's 11, if there are 12 my ? is moot point). I am going to leave every 4th panel blank with a more patterened fabric for the non-appliqued panels... but I will be one applique short. What would look cute? I was thinking Cinderella's coach (but then I was thinking of using that on the bodice, a wand, Heather's new Princess wording logo, a cutie Minnie...

I think an applique of a castle would look nice on the dress. Or Heather just put out a new design that says "Disney Princess". Search for logo or sort by date and you should find it easily.

Here are a couple things I have been up to lately. I finally finished my Mickey bowling shirts I started a LONG time ago. (and a picnic quilt I started when it was still winter...) because I decided I had to finish the projects in progress before I started a bunch of new stuff...

I started these before I dreamed I would ever actually get an embroidery machine so they are patches I ordered online. Now I know I could do my own.

Next I added this guy to the Tigger bowling shirts I made, still considering maybe adding something to the front, but don't want to fall into the "because I can" trap and make it too gaudy. I think it is already a very busy shirt.


And this, well, this is just a small project for no good reason because I found this little mermaid fabric in the clearance/remnants for $3 total. Will probably send it to a friend's almost-3 year old daughter since it's not quite my almost-3 year old boys' style. But hey, $3.

LOVE the Mickey bowling shirts. You are so good at making cute things for boys, especially X2. The Ariel dress is cute and just think you only had to make one!

For all those that are leaving for Disney this week. We have friends leaving on Monday so if you see them wearing these shirts I made them.... go right up and say It is my BFF with her husband and two boys. They didn't want to wear anything but their MOM is making them anyway.

Great job on the shirts.

In fact...I just completed my 1st applique project! Last night I did the Jake, tonite the Scully. I think it looks a little plain but my kiddo won't mind. Maybe I will add his name or a treasure chest later. I just want him to be able to wear it tomorrow!

Yo Ho! Jake and Scully came out really cute.

Here is a question: I am still in search for Wall-E, it's become an obsession. Has anyone ever tried and had any luck or terrible-bad-don't-even-think-of-it experience with any of those "2000 Disney Patterns Embroidery CDs" I found on my ebay search? My gut is that for $10-15, it couldn't be great, but I really only want Wall-E or Eve or Buy-n-Large. I would settle for a darn green sprout or a leaf, really. (Believe me, I have looked.) So before I do something stupid and buy one of those, or worse yet feed my credit card into the sketchy Russian site, please tell me your experience, good or bad or terrible or awesome. Oh Wall-E, why must you be the red-headed-stepchild of the Disney universe? I have been trying to stay with the recommended sites suggested here, I have gotten the special access and spent a fortune on lots of other stuff, but had no luck finding Wall-E.

I think I would be a little nervous about ordering from that site but the pre-paid Visa card sounds like a good option. I would also make sure my virus protection is up to date before I copied them from the CD, just in case.

I've had a rather stressful start to this week. I am down to ONE thing left to be constructed (the nemo top) and a couple of shirts that need to be hemmed (too big athletic wicking shirts that I took in so that DH, who has lost a ton of weight, could wear them on our trip).

The big stressful thing was that half the people who were originally going on the trip with us will no longer be going because my DH's grandfather has become sick and is currently in the ICU and his outlook is iffy, so they are staying home to be with DH's grandma during this difficult time. As it stands right now, my family is proceeding with our trip (non-refundable tickets and dumb me didn't get traveler's insurance), but honestly my heart is not in it.

After that bombshell dropped, we also had our pet/house sitter cancel on us somewhat at the last minute and that has left us scrambling to find someplace to board our pup.

So yeah, VERY stressful week. Sorry to be a downer, but I suppose I just needed to vent. Thank you.

Sunshine

sorry to hear about your DH's grandfather. Please try to enjoy your trip. I'm sure your DH"s grandfather would want you to enjoy yourselves.

Can we try something different ??

As a new sewer, I am worried about how my dresses look up close and the seams look. Can we see what your seams inside look like ? How do you finish them if you don't have a serger ? "How pretty does your sewing look ??"

I have a serger now but I used to just zig zag finish the seams or use an over cast stitch (but with a regular foot). I think they looked fine.

Can I post pictures directly from my iphone? I have some things completed that I would love to share (my facebook friends are getting tired of seeing sewing projects. )

I don't have an iphone so I am not sure about directly posting pictures. I know lots of people post pictures from facebook but I don't know how they do it.

I have a serger but will try to find one of Cs outfits from before I bought mine to show you.

I love my serger as much as I love my Embroidery Machine if not more

Glad to see that you enjoying your serger so much since you were having issues in the beginning. Do you just use it to finish your seams?

I know many of you couldn't sleep waiting to find out whether or not I'd get my matching black polka dots fabric.

Monday I got the fabric I ordered from Beverly Hills. It was very cheap -- both meanings -- and not what I would call small dots, but they do.


But there's good news in Whoville. Michelle said that she had some of the fabric.

It arrived today. Dorrrine beat me to the mail, and I think she's expecting a new dress, but it's the fabric I wanted and need to finish my bag.

THANK YOU MICHELLE (and mail man for delivering the package addressed to the beautiful house with the manicured lawn 300 miles south of the Big A).

Don't you just love 'and they lived happily ever after' endings?

<---- I guess I have to go sew now.

Yeah Michelle! Dorrrine looks fabulous and I am glad to see that you will be able to finish your bag. I do LOVE those tote bags you made. Did you use a pattern for the base of the bag or did you just wing it?

When I did mine I took the princesses that I wanted and figured out the measurement of the skirt and divided by the number of princesses. I cut the panels in a trapezoid so they were wider on the bottom then on the top. here it is.
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I hope that helps.

This dress is beautiful.

The only sewing I did today was to replace a zipper in a pair of shorts for my sister in law. Not much fun but at least I was able to sit at the machine for a few minutes.

That is more then I have done for a while. I would be way too scared to replace a zipper. I know it would never look right.

QUESTION!I want an embroidery machine...and I need info. I know a lot of you love the Brother PE770. Does anyone have or know anything about the Singer Futura XL-400??? Pros cons compare to Brother etc?? I want to have it all picked out and researched so I can just give the info to DH and tell him to buy it for my birthday or christmas

I have a Brother embroidery machine but not the PE770. I think lots of people have had good luck with the Brother machines and like that model even if it doesn't have a 6X10 hoop. I see some others have given you some more detailed responses but I have read a few not so favorable review of the Futura on these boards.

I finished up 2 dresses for our trip today...


its a simply sweet bodice with a twirly skirt...I am going to be making a lot of those I think..she loves the twirling and the SS is comfy for her

Glad your DD is enjoying all the twirling. These came out really nice.

The first one is Simplicity 2466, a Daisy Kingdom pattern. I really disliked this one. The top is way too huge and looks just wrong. I really like how the pants and bag came out though. I was nervous about working with stripes but with so many colors, it wasn't bad at all. I had high hopes for this pattern but it's just not right.

This next one is one I finished today. It is a McCall's 6018 in a size 4. The belt is completely removable and I'm unsure of what I'm going to do to the hem. I overcast it and then left it because it gave it a great wavy look so I think I'll hold of on my decision right now til I know how short it should be. I love this Mickey fabric, paid full price for it but I think it's worth it. I might have enough left to do something small. I made sure to frame on Mickey and his signature in the center on front and showcased him as much as possible when cutting out while trying to save fabric too. I did not mean to arch him across the back but I do LOVE how that came out. the belt is not sewed on, just pined in for pictures and the shrug needs to be finished because I lost all of my ballpoint needles and did what I could with the regular one but knew I was doing something wrong, couldn't figure it out until I complained on Facebook and my Aunt helped me. She reminded me of ball point and then I couldn't find any. It is made of a really soft and thin black knit. So, now to pics.....

I'm getting better, I just need to slow down so the insides look as pretty as the outsides. This is going to be my first washing test too. I hope it makes it !

Such a bummer that you don't like how the top on that Daisy kingdom outfit came out. The set is really cute and I love the bag. I hope you can modify it a bit so it fits better. The Mickey dress looks really nice and I love the belt and shrug - cute.

I posted last summer some when I was working on outfits for my daughter for our trip last fall. I lurk on this thread often and everyone is so inspirational and hardworking! I love to see the creations that everyone has been coming up with. However, just when I think I can live without an embroidery machine..

My DH and I are hoping to take our DD back every 2 years and I just booked our next year's trip yesterday! We have a loooong time to wait and plan but WDW planning is my favorite thing so I'll be happy for over a year.

Here are some things I've been working on lately, starting with Alice's Halloween costume last year which I don't think I posted at the time.

I Poppins-ed up a felt hat and made the bag and skirt. My DH crocheted the scarf.

This month:

She LOVES Rapunzel and has already worn this out for errands etc. I made it a bit big and long so maybe she'll be able to wear it next year or for Halloween if she wants. Really just a dress-up costume!

Purely a dress-up outfit. I tried to do a "toddler-friendly" version of Jasmine. Just modified the easy fits and simply sweet top for this.

Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!

Your DD has gotten so big since Halloween. The Mary Poppins is perfect. I love the dress up outfits you made. Jasmine looks so cute and of course she has a tiger for a best friend.

Sorry - I lost the quote about the problems with the embroidery on the towels but wanted to say that the water soluable topping over the top of the embroidery area might help some as would having a good stabilizer in the hoop. You could also try using a different thread and bobbin. Are you able to embroider on a scrap of fabric that is not a towel?

 

[Fruto76]

Question....not that I am starting this project yet, but if I see fabric I would like to get the correct amount. I looked at the grace dress pattern, and I did not see a spot for total yards and there were a lot of numbers to add up, so it looked confusing, but once I look it over 100 times, I might get it. I know it depends on size, just looking at estimate of what you guys have used. If it matters looking at view C or D with 2-3 fabrics.

I have made 2 Grace Ruffle Dresses. Rapunzel was a size 8 the and the Navy a 10. For the main dress part I know I did not use more than 2 yards, (probably closer to 1 and a half) even with the size 10...unless it has a direction specific pattern. The ruffles are wider, but not doubled in fabric so maybe 1/2 yard per ruffle. Thats still probably more than what it is.

I am glad I am not losing my mind lol, too bad she doesn't have Mulan! I like the initials idea!



I love this... But am worried I will mess up the measurements lol.

You can do it! Just ask for help here if you get stuck with the math

Most people seem to prefer the brother machine. My friend has a Singer Futura but doesn't really use it. I have a Babylock Ellageo that I adore! I don't know what I will do when it finally wears out!


Beautiful dress! Excellent job on it!


Just experiment a little bit with some cheap muslin or some scraps (if you have a variety of scraps, you might be able to make a cute patchwork type dress which would be a nice little bonus while you are figuring this out). Figure out how full you want the skirt to be and then divide that measurement by the number of panels that you need. When you cut your fabric, just don't forget to add in your seam allowances. It isn't too hard to do that. All the European patterns come without seam allowances so I am pretty used to adding them in now. RMAmom was right on when she said that the trapezoid shape would work best. It reduces the bulk at the waist while still allowing the skirt to be full and twirly at the bottom.

Perfect idea to use trapezoid shape. Theres not many girls that don't want extra twirl!

I finished up 2 dresses for our trip today...

cinderella twirly dress:

and this one is almost finished...it will have a lion applique on the bodice

its a simply sweet bodice with a twirly skirt...I am going to be making a lot of those I think..she loves the twirling and the SS is comfy for her

Super cute! I love the SS, too! Comfy, easy and cute!

I have been using the overcast foot, now that I have it but the things I did before it are really not pretty inside and sometimes things can't be overcast or I was doing them wrong because I was trying to overcast the single layer without rolling it over and it didn't work right but I just realized that I can roll it so it has a double layer edge as I typed this out. It has made a huge difference. I have been doing it for everything and I realized too late on my newest dress that I stitched a seam on the lining going the wrong way but I had already overcast it and everything so I had to leave it.

I even overcast the hem of the dress and am unsure if I want to hem it further up as I planned because I LOVE the wavy look it gave it. I did the same to the lining hem also. My insides look much prettier now with that foot. I am using lots of thread though.



I've been asked if I'm going to sell some stuff but not knowing how ugly my insides are and putting a few of my things through the wash a few times to see if it falls apart like one of the first ones I made did.



I tried french seams once, they did not look pretty.....


Now these...... is my latest creations. All the seams are overcast or zig-zagged to lessen the fray some at least.

The first one is Simplicity 2466, a Daisy Kingdom pattern. I really disliked this one. The top is way too huge and looks just wrong. I really like how the pants and bag came out though. I was nervous about working with stripes but with so many colors, it wasn't bad at all. I had high hopes for this pattern but it's just not right.

This next one is one I finished today. It is a McCall's 6018 in a size 4. The belt is completely removable and I'm unsure of what I'm going to do to the hem. I overcast it and then left it because it gave it a great wavy look so I think I'll hold of on my decision right now til I know how short it should be. I love this Mickey fabric, paid full price for it but I think it's worth it. I might have enough left to do something small. I made sure to frame on Mickey and his signature in the center on front and showcased him as much as possible when cutting out while trying to save fabric too. I did not mean to arch him across the back but I do LOVE how that came out. the belt is not sewed on, just pined in for pictures and the shrug needs to be finished because I lost all of my ballpoint needles and did what I could with the regular one but knew I was doing something wrong, couldn't figure it out until I complained on Facebook and my Aunt helped me. She reminded me of ball point and then I couldn't find any. It is made of a really soft and thin black knit. So, now to pics.....

I'm getting better, I just need to slow down so the insides look as pretty as the outsides. This is going to be my first washing test too. I hope it makes it !

I love the dress and I think DK outfit is cute, too! I love the fabrics...hope you are able to fix it so you like it more!

HELLO EVERYONE!!

I posted last summer some when I was working on outfits for my daughter for our trip last fall. I lurk on this thread often and everyone is so inspirational and hardworking! I love to see the creations that everyone has been coming up with. However, just when I think I can live without an embroidery machine... lol!

My DH and I are hoping to take our DD back every 2 years and I just booked our next year's trip yesterday! We have a loooong time to wait and plan but WDW planning is my favorite thing so I'll be happy for over a year.

Here are some things I've been working on lately, starting with Alice's Halloween costume last year which I don't think I posted at the time.

I Poppins-ed up a felt hat and made the bag and skirt. My DH crocheted the scarf.

This month:

She LOVES Rapunzel and has already worn this out for errands etc. I made it a bit big and long so maybe she'll be able to wear it next year or for Halloween if she wants. Really just a dress-up costume!

Purely a dress-up outfit. I tried to do a "toddler-friendly" version of Jasmine. Just modified the easy fits and simply sweet top for this.

Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!

What a cute Mary Poppins! Everything looks great and welcome back!

 

[cogero]

Glad to see that you enjoying your serger so much since you were having issues in the beginning. Do you just use it to finish your seams?

Since I bought the new serger I love it even more and yes I use it to finish all my seams I love the look and strength it gives an outfit.

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

You all are such busy sewers I can't keep up! I am loving everything, you all are so inspiring! I am itching to make my own Cinderella dress after seeing the ones here...so cute!

Here's what I've been working on...

I don't know if anyone remembers the fabric I asked about a few weeks ago...the aqua and purple? Well here is what I came up with for my daughter's Ariel dress/costume...

Forgive me for not giving it a good pressing before posting...and I just couldn't seem to get a brighter picture...but I'm pretty happy with it! Because I don't do a lot of garment sewing the fabric was pretty much a nightmare to work with! LOL* It took me three attempts with the top...and I totally skipped a zipper altogether because I don't have a serger and trying to find a way to enclose the seams was a real pain in the patoot. I used Simplicity pattern number 4043...my daughter wears a size 14/16 girls and the dress only goes up to a size 12 so I enlarged it myself...among several other changes I made. Not my best sewing, I'll admit, but I learned a lot and my daughter is thrilled with her "Ariel" costume. LOL* Now I just need to head over to Walmart and pick up a flower and a starfish to make a hair decoration for her...she's a redhead so it'll be perfect!

I cannot remember who it was who posted the pirate skirt that I just LOVED...but here's what I bought for mine! I loved that skirt so much I'm making my own version for the middle daughter...I cannot wait to get started...

 

[ColonelHathi]

HELLO EVERYONE!!

I posted last summer some when I was working on outfits for my daughter for our trip last fall. I lurk on this thread often and everyone is so inspirational and hardworking! I love to see the creations that everyone has been coming up with. However, just when I think I can live without an embroidery machine... lol!

My DH and I are hoping to take our DD back every 2 years and I just booked our next year's trip yesterday! We have a loooong time to wait and plan but WDW planning is my favorite thing so I'll be happy for over a year.

Here are some things I've been working on lately, starting with Alice's Halloween costume last year which I don't think I posted at the time.

I Poppins-ed up a felt hat and made the bag and skirt. My DH crocheted the scarf.

This month:

She LOVES Rapunzel and has already worn this out for errands etc. I made it a bit big and long so maybe she'll be able to wear it next year or for Halloween if she wants. Really just a dress-up costume!

Purely a dress-up outfit. I tried to do a "toddler-friendly" version of Jasmine. Just modified the easy fits and simply sweet top for this.

Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!

Oh my sweet goodness. Your DD is adorable! I remember when DD was that little (sigh)... it goes too fast.

 

[BabyRapunzel]

I have made 2 Grace Ruffle Dresses. Rapunzel was a size 8 the and the Navy a 10. For the main dress part I know I did not use more than 2 yards, (probably closer to 1 and a half) even with the size 10...unless it has a direction specific pattern. The ruffles are wider, but not doubled in fabric so maybe 1/2 yard per ruffle. Thats still probably more than what it is.

You can do it! Just ask for help here if you get stuck with the math

Perfect idea to use trapezoid shape. Theres not many girls that don't want extra twirl!

Super cute! I love the SS, too! Comfy, easy and cute!
I love the dress and I think DK outfit is cute, too! I love the fabrics...hope you are able to fix it so you like it more!

What a cute Mary Poppins! Everything looks great and welcome back!

Thank you! I can't wait to get to sewing, but have taken a break to finish editing my photopass pics. I started with close to 500, and I don't know if I'll ever get done. I need to get an extension because I procrastinated.

All such beautiful things, hard to even know where to start.

 

[BorkBorkBork]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. They really made my day!

 

[pequele]

My machine has an overcasting stitch and foot so I use those. It doesn't look exactly like serged seams but it gets the job done and it looks nice. If you look in your manual you should be able to see if your machine has that stitch. You don't absolutely need the foot, but it's easier with it. If your machine didn't come with the overcasting foot it should be easy to find on Amazon and it shouldn't cost very much.

HTH!

Lori in East Podunk

Could you (or someone) post a pic of the overcasting foot please? I have 9 million feet with my Brother 2800d but I don't know if that is one! Also does anyone have a pic of a Brother quarter inch quilt foot and the applique foot for freehanding (I dunno my MOM is asking haha I have NO idea what she is talking about, she is the sewer). She's not talking the one I use for the programed embroidery and appliques I do already, apparently something else!

I need somewhere that carries more clothing fabric than quilting fabric but so far the quilting fabric is working great but some say it wears out faster.

My mom said there is a place called Bits 'n Pieces (she thinks) in Pelham (she knows) which is a quilt shop but they have TONS of fabric....I haven't been so I cannot confirm. Ok I got the name right...just looked it up on the internet.

LOVING allll the little girl stuff. All the dresses make me so jealous! Great job guys the girls will really love it all!

 

[dianemom2]

I don't know if anyone remembers the fabric I asked about a few weeks ago...the aqua and purple? Well here is what I came up with for my daughter's Ariel dress/costume...

I cannot remember who it was who posted the pirate skirt that I just LOVED...but here's what I bought for mine! I loved that skirt so much I'm making my own version for the middle daughter...I cannot wait to get started...

Love the Ariel outfit. I made something much more simple for my little niece last year. Yours is so pretty and sparkly! I love the fabric you've picked out for the pirate skirt.

I have made 2 Grace Ruffle Dresses. Rapunzel was a size 8 the and the Navy a 10. For the main dress part I know I did not use more than 2 yards, (probably closer to 1 and a half) even with the size 10...unless it has a direction specific pattern. The ruffles are wider, but not doubled in fabric so maybe 1/2 yard per ruffle. Thats still probably more than what it is.

Love the two dresses! The Navy one is so crisp looking with the blue and white together. The Rapunzel is adorable!

Here is what I've worked on this week:

The jumper pattern is from the Ottobre magazine. It just came a few weeks ago and it is filled with the cutest patterns. I am slowly working my way through it deciding which ones I am going to make. I did change up the pattern just a little bit. The front of the jumper was supposed to have two panels with a decorative seam down the center. I eliminated that and cut it on the fold because I wanted to decorate the front of each of the jumpers. I also added a little bit to the length because it seemed like a very short jumper to me.

The shirt pattern is another one of the Imke shirts from Sewing Clothes Kids Love. I made it a little bit big so that it could be worn for longer so I added two rows of smocking to the sleeves so that the elastic would hold them up out of the way a little bit.