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

[Sandi S]

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.


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.

Cute! I haven't made anything from the new Ottobre yet b/c of doing all the Disney trip stuff. That jumper is on my list thought for DD's kindergarten wardrobe. Her first day of school outfit, though, will be a Minnie Mouse nerd theme.

My machines are all at Elegant Stitches waiting for a little TLC after the workout they have had. I'll pick them up the day after we come home.

I just added a couple of photos to my PTR - some hairbows and the PILE of stuff I made...going to go pack the car and get ready to roll south in the morning! I'll probably check in now and then...later, ladies!

 

[LilLisaLou]

Is there a thread where there are embroidery machine recommendations? I thought there was but now can't find it. Thanks!!

 

[tpettie]

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

Me too I started with the Brother 900D didn't realize how quick hoop envy sets in Waited about 2 years then I just got the 1500D a year ago. I love it greatly. Now i just need to get a sewing room. How do you get 19yr old to move out....

 

[Yoshiandi]

Quick question: Is there a FB version of this group also? I thought I saw mention of one, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

Quick question: Is there a FB version of this group also? I thought I saw mention of one, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

I don't know but look forward to hearing the answer! FB is my morning paper...

 

[dianemom2]

Cute! I haven't made anything from the new Ottobre yet b/c of doing all the Disney trip stuff. That jumper is on my list thought for DD's kindergarten wardrobe. Her first day of school outfit, though, will be a Minnie Mouse nerd theme.

My machines are all at Elegant Stitches waiting for a little TLC after the workout they have had. I'll pick them up the day after we come home.

I just added a couple of photos to my PTR - some hairbows and the PILE of stuff I made...going to go pack the car and get ready to roll south in the morning! I'll probably check in now and then...later, ladies!

I am going to look on your PTR and see what you added. Have a great vacation! My machines need to go in for a tune up also. I am waiting until the kids come home from camp. Then I will be busy and won't have time to sew. The Ottobre jumper pattern is super quick to sew up. The longest part of making them was embroidering the front. I do have some denim and I have thought about doing one that looks just like the one in the magazine but I can' decide. I have a boys shirt cut out for each of my nephews. I have a girls shirt and skirt traced and ready to be cut. I just can't decide on which fabric to use.

Is there a thread where there are embroidery machine recommendations? I thought there was but now can't find it. Thanks!!

Lots of people come on here to ask about embroidery machines. I've never seen a thread specifically for that though. I think what we'd recommend would vary depending on your budget and needs.

 

[dumbwaiterboy]

Possible question, do you all share your embroidery designs or do you all just buy the same designs over and over?

 

[Piper]

Although I don't have an embroidery machine--I believe each person buys their own set of designs. You can use the designs yourself as many times as you wish. It isn't legal to share with other people. If one person bought a design and shared with others, it wouldn't pay to take the time and effort to digitize something!

 

[Fruto76]

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...

Ariel looks great! I hope we get to see it on a model! I'm in the process of helping my sister make an Ariel costume for my niece for MNSSHP.

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.


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.

Thanks, Diane.
I love everything you have completed... and I must comment on your twin needle seams! They make the garments look VERY professional. I haven't ever used one, but I think I will try one out after seeing your creations. FANTABULOUS!!!!

Cute! I haven't made anything from the new Ottobre yet b/c of doing all the Disney trip stuff. That jumper is on my list thought for DD's kindergarten wardrobe. Her first day of school outfit, though, will be a Minnie Mouse nerd theme.

My machines are all at Elegant Stitches waiting for a little TLC after the workout they have had. I'll pick them up the day after we come home.

I just added a couple of photos to my PTR - some hairbows and the PILE of stuff I made...going to go pack the car and get ready to roll south in the morning! I'll probably check in now and then...later, ladies!

So thoughtful to bring your machines to the spa while you are on vacation! I'm sure you're on the road by now and the car is filled with excitement (between all those suitcases stuffed with the awesome customs you made!) I hope you guys have a wonderful trip! Going to check out your PTR now. Safe travels.

Is there a thread where there are embroidery machine recommendations? I thought there was but now can't find it. Thanks!!

I don't think so, but the majority of gals use a Brother PE770. A lot depends on what you are looking for in a machine and well,, budget of course.

Me too I started with the Brother 900D didn't realize how quick hoop envy sets in Waited about 2 years then I just got the 1500D a year ago. I love it greatly. Now i just need to get a sewing room. How do you get 19yr old to move out....

Good luck with that. I have a feeling my kids will stay put a while, too!

Quick question: Is there a FB version of this group also? I thought I saw mention of one, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

I am sorry I'm no help. I am one of a few people on the planet that does not FB.

Possible question, do you all share your embroidery designs or do you all just buy the same designs over and over?

No. You purchase embroidery designs from a digitizer. There are tons and tons of great digitizers out there. a board favorite around here is froufroubyheathersue . com (no spaces) Sharing would pretty much be the equivalent to stealing.

 

[tpettie]

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

Can someone tell me where to find this patten?? I see it used lots here and went out and got some Pooh fabric last night in hope of trying out this patten with it for our Chrystal palace lunch

 

[Fruto76]

Can someone tell me where to find this patten?? I see it used lots here and went out and got some Pooh fabric last night in hope of trying out this patten with it for our Chrystal palace lunch

It's the Grace Ruffle Dress by Funktional Threads. You can buy it a few places, but I know off the top of my head it's on Etsy and You Can Make This . Com (no spaces)
Have fun. It's become a favorite of mine!

 

[tpettie]

It's the Grace Ruffle Dress by Funktional Threads. You can buy it a few places, but I know off the top of my head it's on Etsy and You Can Make This . Com (no spaces)
Have fun. It's become a favorite of mine!

Thanks off to find the dress

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

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.

Thank you! I'm so happy with it...I kind of wish I had made a simpler comfy version of this for her to wear in the park. If I have time before we go I might try. They have SO many outfits though right now...I don't think they'll be able to even wear everything! Some of the Minnie/Mickey t-shirts are going towards their school clothes for the year. Lol*

Ariel looks great! I hope we get to see it on a model! I'm in the process of helping my sister make an Ariel costume for my niece for MNSSHP.

Thank you and YES! I want to get the kiddos into their outfits but it will be such a huge ordeal I'm kind of waiting until they are all finished (just have Snow White left to do now) before I take pictures. I can't wait to see the costume you are working on!

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

cinderella twirly dress:

Love everything but that Cinderella dress makes my inner girly girl come out lol* I want to try something similar, I'm so inspired! Love!

 

[goteamwood]

No. You purchase embroidery designs from a digitizer. There are tons and tons of great digitizers out there. a board favorite around here is froufroubyheathersue . com (no spaces) Sharing would pretty much be the equivalent to stealing.

I can't be the only person curious how exactly these designers are able to "create" and sell Disney intellectual property without being shut down or worse. So yeah, sharing that Mickey that someone designed violates that digitizer's purchase agreement but I wouldn't call it stealing since they don't exactly own the rights to distribute licensed characters owned by someone else. If we were paying licensing fees those designs would be a lot more than $3-4 each.
Don't get me wrong, I love that I don't have to digitize my own stuff and can add awesome applique to my creations but I do think we are skirting on the edge of acceptable use. Btw, totally not trying to start something. I just think its unfair to consider someone who shares a pattern that is questionably redistributed intellectual property stealing.

 

[dumbwaiterboy]

Don't get me wrong, I love that I don't have to digitize my own stuff and can add awesome applique to my creations but I do think we are skirting on the edge of acceptable use. Btw, totally not trying to start something. I just think its unfair to consider someone who shares a pattern that is questionably redistributed intellectual property stealing.

That's how I feel.

I like digitizing stuff all the time and really have fun doing it and feel that sharing is cool. I really want to learn to digitize free standing lace pes files. I want to make some Christmas ornaments, but not wanting to spend too much money, especially if I could trade files with others.

 

[tpettie]

Thanks! File is from FrouFroubyHeatherSue. They were great for keeping track of everyone. We had so many comments on them while we were there. DH wore his the other day and we ended up taking his parents out for lunch. Our waiter used to work at WDW and wanted to buy DH's shirt from him! It was too funny. That is so funny

Our race season is cars. Sprint cars to be exact. We are part of a touring group (Southern Ontario Sprints) that race at dirt tracks across southern Ontario. We also had a race in Quebec at the beginning of the year. It's a lot of work, but we have a lot of fun with it and the other racers.

I was wondering if it was horses as that's what I was raised with so when people talk races I hear hoof beats...

 

[tricia]

That's how I feel.

I like digitizing stuff all the time and really have fun doing it and feel that sharing is cool. I really want to learn to digitize free standing lace pes files. I want to make some Christmas ornaments, but not wanting to spend too much money, especially if I could trade files with others.

If you digitize something yourself and wish to share it with your friends, that is totally up to you. BUT, if you buy a design from someone who digitizes to make money and share that with your friends, it is stealing. It doesn't matter if that digitizer stole the idea, or even the drawing from Disney, you are still stealing.

We tend to be very protective of small home businesses on this thread because most of the ladies that have kept this thread going and give free advice to newbies make their living either digitizing or sewing for others. Stealing their ideas, or their files is frowned upon.

 

[pyrxtc]

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!

http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/media/products/techniques/by-foot/overcasting-techniques.pdf

great pics and how to for the overcast foot.

Brother quarter inch quilt foot

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-SA185...4120902&sr=8-1&keywords=brother+1/4+inch+foot

the applique foot for freehanding - lots of different looks for those

https://www.google.com/search?q=app...cp.r_qf.&fp=f47990a5f5110ac9&biw=1024&bih=653

 

[dianemom2]

Possible question, do you all share your embroidery designs or do you all just buy the same designs over and over?

Yes, we all buy the designs that we have. No we don't share them. Some people will digitize their own designs but digitizing programs tend to be quite expensive. Those people who do digitizing take their work very seriously and want their designs to be good. That requirs time and testing. If we share their designs, then we take away the small profit that they earn from their home based businesses. I have shared files of things that I have digitized myself and I have even let a friend come over and stitch out one of my purchased designs on my machine in my home but I would never just give them a copy of the file.

Thanks, Diane.
I love everything you have completed... and I must comment on your twin needle seams! They make the garments look VERY professional. I haven't ever used one, but I think I will try one out after seeing your creations. FANTABULOUS!!!!

Thanks Ann! I never would have thought of doing it that way by myself. It was part of the pattern in the Ottobre. I have to say that I am really enjoying the Ottobre magazine. I am so happy that Sandi recommended purchasing it. There are some really neat ideas in it. Some of the things are beyond my sewing capabilities (like skinny jeans with real zippers) but some of the ideas are completely approachable.

I look through each issue and make long lists of the things that I am going to sew. I'll never finish everything I have planned out. I just sewed a dress from one of the magazines today and I have 2 long sleeved t-shirts from another one of the magazines almost finished. I wondered at first if I would get my moneys worth from the magazine since it is a bit expensive but I've already made so many things with the patterns.

Here is a picture of the dress that I made today. It is a very colorful dress. My little niece loves lots of patterns and colors. You should see what she chooses when she dresses herself!!!!

If you digitize something yourself and wish to share it with your friends, that is totally up to you. BUT, if you buy a design from someone who digitizes to make money and share that with your friends, it is stealing. It doesn't matter if that digitizer stole the idea, or even the drawing from Disney, you are still stealing.

We tend to be very protective of small home businesses on this thread because most of the ladies that have kept this thread going and give free advice to newbies make their living either digitizing or sewing for others. Stealing their ideas, or their files is frowned upon.

I wish there was a "Like" button here.

 

[pequele]

quick note if anyone didn't mention this but MissKenzieMac has a short sale tonight...almost over!!! the promo code of FLASHSALE gives you 35% off your cart! got a bunch of stuff for my applique collection Including the cute "snorkling characters" that Sandi used on her swim bags!