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

[pequele]

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

eeek ok! Thanks. I will have to look at mine and the book. They all look weird to me haha

 

[RMAMom]

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 couldn't agree more!

 

[LovesTheMagic]

Let's see if this works. This is the first pattern that I made up. I have the hidden Mickeys cut out and ready to hand applique tomorrow, but I wanted to try to post. I do wish I would have done 12 instead of 10 panels, but good learning experience.

Then, it turned into this:

I had extra material and wanted to try it out before I made a red mickey dots with fireworks skirt.

I will try to post more if this works.

 

[mphalens]

I know I haven't posted on this thread in . . . well, let's go with ages. I have posted sometime in the last 200 pages though

I know, there is none in all of New England. What's up with that? We love fabric too.

Oh Michelle . . . how much do you love me? Because I happen to know where they're putting a Hobby Lobby in RI and it's not too far from you, m'dear

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.

Well, first of all, I'd be willing to bet that Disney sees as a heck of a lot of free advertising. Secondly, true digitizers (of which we have several that belong to this group) are, in my opinion, artists. Their work can take hours and even then, they have to test, test and test again before they'd consider selling the design.

Let me put it this way, my bestie and I share quite a lot, including our love of Disney and custom outfit filled trips, but I don't just hand over my Carla C. patterns that I've purchased from YCMT to her . . . We both want to support all the SAHM (and SAHD) that have supported us. . . so we fork over the $ for the designs or patterns that we want. We will, however, share a Simplicity pattern without an issue

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.

But I'm guessing you don't digitize as a source of income, do you?

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.

I wish there was a "Like" button here.

Well said And I wish there was a "like" button too

 

[LovesTheMagic]

You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!

I wanted a cute skirt, but with the little one I need the skorts. There was a cool sarong skirt pattern that I googled and printed out and this is what I came up with. I added a zipper (which I had my MIL put in - I was too scared). I need to figure out how to put the button on the front flap to hide the zipper top. I just haven't done it.

Then, I saw the Fab 5 skirts and LOVED them!!! I modified the above pattern for myself and changed the front to a skirt front. I modified the May Day skirt pattern for my DD and this is what I came up with:

So, then I thought I would try to applique. Forgive the big error on the small piece. It moved when I was ironing it down, but I am shocked that I was able to pull this off so well.

I did other stuff for my DD which is in different stages still, but still wanted more for my 2 DS. Here is their pirate shirt. I made the shorts as well - the older DS almost by accident. Then I made him the Star Wars shorts in the previous picture. The striped headbands are neck coolers with the beads in them to help keep them cool.

This is the current project- my DH requested a baseball Mikey head. I didn't want to figure out how to accurately sew the ball's stitching so I just used the patterned fabric and sewed a little more detail on the balls. I am doing 4 baseball shirts. I have one completed and 2 other ones all cut out and ready to iron on and sew.

and a close up:

My MIL helped me with this skorts for my DD as my very first project. I have a top to go with it but it is lost in all my new sewing goodies. I am sad that I will most likely have to return my mom's machine next Weds.

Thanks again for all the tips that I have been able to snatch from this group. You are wonderful. I grabbed 2 fabulous pairs of scissors today at Joanns at 50% off plus the coupon for an extra 20% off. Thanks for that tip - my DH on the other hand.

Have a good evening!

 

[LovesTheMagic]

Here is the sarong shorts. I thought I had put it in the previous. Sorry, I am very new to this all. I tried to resize the pics, but it kept saying failure to resize. So, you are getting really big pics. Hope it is not picture overload. I am just pretty excited that I was able to figure this out. Now I just have to get this all done by september. POFQ here we come!

 

[LovesTheMagic]

I am not sure where this pic went either. My first sewing project .....

 

[miprender]

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 always wonder too! I would love to see under everyone's dresses.
I do use my serger for everything except when making dresses I have a hard time using it on the bodice. So that is why I probably stick to skirts or shorts.

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.

I am so glad the mailman found it. They were little skeptical about the address until I told them that Ginger & Dorrrine also live there

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.

I don't ever remember seeing this but this is just beautiful.

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

cinderella twirly dress:

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

Great job.

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.

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 !

Wow everything looks great. I would only worry about the insides if you ever planned on selling it.

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.

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!

What a cutie pie

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.

WOW I don't remember you posting those dresses before. I love the look of the Grace pattern. I just haven't tried it yet.

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...

LOVE IT!

Here is what I've worked on this week:

Everthing is adorable. Are your girls all done camp now?

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.

Oh Michelle . . . how much do you love me? Because I happen to know where they're putting a Hobby Lobby in RI and it's not too far from you, m'dear

WHEN? and WHERE? How did you find this out?


Edited: I just went online. It will be down the street from Joanne's and opens on 9/28/12 How did I not see them working over there.

I wanted a cute skirt, but with the little one I need the skorts. There was a cool sarong skirt pattern that I googled and printed out and this is what I came up with. I added a zipper (which I had my MIL put in - I was too scared). I need to figure out how to put the button on the front flap to hide the zipper top. I just haven't done it.

to sewing, you did a great job on everything.

 

[mphalens]

WHEN? and WHERE? How did you find this out?


Edited: I just went online. It will be down the street from Joanne's and opens on 9/28/12 How did I not see them working over there.

Glad I could let you in on the news I was super excited when I saw the sign earlier in the summer - it never occurred to me that you didn't know!

 

[cogero]

You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!

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Have a good evening!

LOve all your stuff so cute. Great Job.

Diane I love your dresses, I think I am going to order the Octobre magazine in September I love everything you and Sandi make.

 

[dianemom2]

You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!

Have a good evening!

Glad that we could help you learn some new things. I love the polka dotted skirts the best but everything is wonderful. You'd never know that you just started sewing! Keep up the great work!

I always wonder too! I would love to see under everyone's dresses.
I do use my serger for everything except when making dresses I have a hard time using it on the bodice. So that is why I probably stick to skirts or shorts.


Everthing is adorable. Are your girls all done camp now?

I also always wonder what the insides of the stuff other people sew looks like. Mine looks pretty nice since I got the serger. That makes a huge difference. That was one of my best purchases ever!!!! I don't have too much trouble using it for dress bodices. The hardest thing for me is attaching sleeve cuffs on these long sleeved t-shirts that I've been making. I have to change the way the pattern wanted them sewn because I just couldn't get into that tight a space.

My girls still have one more week of camp. We pick them up a week from today. I am starting to really miss them but I know that once they get home the last two weeks of summer are going to be a total blur. The girls come home and then 4 days later my in-laws show up here for a 10 day visit. It will be tough to get the girls stuff from camp unpacked and cleaned and put away before my in-laws arrive.

 

[teresajoy]

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!

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.

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.

Well, first of all, I'd be willing to bet that Disney sees as a heck of a lot of free advertising. Secondly, true digitizers (of which we have several that belong to this group) are, in my opinion, artists. Their work can take hours and even then, they have to test, test and test again before they'd consider selling the design.

Let me put it this way, my bestie and I share quite a lot, including our love of Disney and custom outfit filled trips, but I don't just hand over my Carla C. patterns that I've purchased from YCMT to her . . . We both want to support all the SAHM (and SAHD) that have supported us. . . so we fork over the $ for the designs or patterns that we want. We will, however, share a Simplicity pattern without an issue

Well said ladies!!! Thank you!

You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!

I wanted a cute skirt, but with the little one I need the skorts. There was a cool sarong skirt pattern that I googled and printed out and this is what I came up with. I added a zipper (which I had my MIL put in - I was too scared). I need to figure out how to put the button on the front flap to hide the zipper top. I just haven't done it.

Great job!!!! I love this skirt! I had an idea for a smiliar style, can you tell me what pattern this is?

Great job on the appliques too!! And, I love the sarong skirt in your next post! You are doing a great job!

and, we like nice sized pictures!

 

[teresajoy]

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 been sewing for around 35 years or so, and until I bought my serger (shortly after this thread started 4? years ago?) I didn't finish my seams at all! I know, right?!!! Very sad.

 

[pyrxtc]

Let's see if this works. This is the first pattern that I made up. I have the hidden Mickeys cut out and ready to hand applique tomorrow, but I wanted to try to post. I do wish I would have done 12 instead of 10 panels, but good learning experience.Then, it turned into this:

I had extra material and wanted to try it out before I made a red mickey dots with fireworks skirt.
I will try to post more if this works.
You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!

I am not sure where this pic went either. My first sewing project .....

great job on all of it ! I have not done any appliques yet but I'm sure I will soon enough. Looks easy enough !

I have been sewing for around 35 years or so, and until I bought my serger (shortly after this thread started 4? years ago?) I didn't finish my seams at all! I know, right?!!! Very sad.

So i'm trying to find the main difference between a serged seam and an over cast one so I'm looking at pictures. They look almost the exact same except for the amount of thread. Why the preference for sergers ? Will they both hold the same ?

 

[teresajoy]

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It's Kwik Sew 3341 - good pattern.

I also had DH (the Eagle Scout) help me finish off these drawstring bags - and check out the cute rope I got at Lowes - cheap and perfect for this!

Love the skirt!!! And, Brian loves the bags you embroidered! (well, so do I, but he doesn't always comment on Disbou stuff!)

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

I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's Grandma. That is just so hard.

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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This is SOOOO pretty!

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

Heather tells me that when people have trouble with their embroidery machine that it is usually ALWAYS the Singer Futura. I would stay away from it!

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

My goodness, these are adorable!!! Lydia loves a good tiwrly skirt too!

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 !

Love this one!!!

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.

SO MUCH CUTENESS!!! I love the Mary Poppins!!!!

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

Everyone except Corey. He has to work. I'm trying not to think about that too much!

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 love both of these, but there is just something extra special about the nautical one!! Gorgeous! Your daughter is so pretty too!

That turned out so pretty!

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.

These are adorable!!! I love the monkey one! Lydia loves monkeys!

 

[nowellsl]

pumpkinpatchquilter - thanks for encouraging me to buy the featherweight! It's such a fun machine to sew with!

My first project....

It's not covering the featherweight, but works for one of my other machines.
Now off to find another project

 

[DMGeurts]

Sooo... I haven't been on this thread in at least 100+ pages, but I just had to stop by!!

Cheryl... Dorrrine is stunningly gorgeous!!! And that dress from Michelle is TDF! Oh, I keep meaning to tell you... I officially have another doll named after me! She spells it with one "r" though...

Well, first of all, I'd be willing to bet that Disney sees as a heck of a lot of free advertising. Secondly, true digitizers (of which we have several that belong to this group) are, in my opinion, artists. Their work can take hours and even then, they have to test, test and test again before they'd consider selling the design.

Let me put it this way, my bestie and I share quite a lot, including our love of Disney and custom outfit filled trips, but I don't just hand over my Carla C. patterns that I've purchased from YCMT to her . . . We both want to support all the SAHM (and SAHD) that have supported us. . . so we fork over the $ for the designs or patterns that we want. We will, however, share a Simplicity pattern without an issue

Ahhh... Don't forget Marianne... You also purchase patterns in MT and hand deliver them to MN on your way back to NC. You're the best!

pumpkinpatchquilter - thanks for encouraging me to buy the featherweight! It's such a fun machine to sew with!

My first project....

It's not covering the featherweight, but works for one of my other machines.
Now off to find another project

Stephanie! I love this!!!! It turned out perfect... Now is this a cover or a carrier?

I didn't quote - but I wholeheartedly agree with what everyone is saying about digitizing and sharing files... It's stealing - plain and simple.

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

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.

I love the Mickey shirts -- those turned out super awesome! And I like the addition of the applique to the Tigger shirt. Good deal on the shirred fabric!

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!

Adorable!

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

I'm really sorry to hear about your DH's GF. It sounds like there is a good support system staying home so hopefully you can relax and enjoy the trip once you get going. Boo Hiss on the dog sitter! I'm lucky in that both my sister and mom live in the area, though my sister wigged out on watching my dogs for our DIsney trip even though she promised she would before I bought the dogs. Thank goodness my mother stepped in.

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

My dd loves the layered tiered twirls as well -- I dislike that they use sooooo much fabric. I think the dress will look great with an appliqued lion. And Cindy turned out great!

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 !

Sorry the DK pattern didn't work b/c it looks like it could be very cute. I hope you can adjust a bit to your liking. I love that Mickey print too -- I never bought any when it was out and am sorry I didn't. That turned out just beautiful and I love the unintended arch of Mickeys across the back.

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... !

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.



Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!

Everything is great but the Mary Poppins is so stinkin' cute!

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 remember the Rapunzel one you did for the BG but I don't recall you posting the nautical dress -- it is GORGEOUS!!!!!

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!

The mermais turned out super -- I love the detailed stitching on the tail!

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.

Everything is fabulous! I laughed when you said you lengthened the jumper pattern b/c at first I couldn't even figure out if it was a top or a dress -- it still looks short! I guess I would have to see it on. It's a really cute pattern. Maybe one of these days I'll try the Imke.

How do you get 19yr old to move out....

Just be glad you don't have an 8 and 10 year old living at home. I'm still figuring out how to rid them of their play room without them knowing about it. I think we just have to buy a new house before I ever will have a decent sewing room. BUt I bet if you set all your sewing things up in the room of the said 19 y/o and start sewing at sunrise that will give the child a little push.

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

I have to agree with what Diane said. The digitizers would likely stop designing if people shared their work. Same with patterns that are e-files.

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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!!!!

My dd would love those patterns and colors too! It turned out really cute.

Let's see if this works. This is the first pattern that I made up. I have the hidden Mickeys cut out and ready to hand applique tomorrow, but I wanted to try to post. I do wish I would have done 12 instead of 10 panels, but good learning experience.

Then, it turned into this:

I had extra material and wanted to try it out before I made a red mickey dots with fireworks skirt.

I will try to post more if this works.

Super! I love patchwork skirts.

You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!

I wanted a cute skirt, but with the little one I need the skorts. There was a cool sarong skirt pattern that I googled and printed out and this is what I came up with. I added a zipper (which I had my MIL put in - I was too scared). I need to figure out how to put the button on the front flap to hide the zipper top. I just haven't done it.

Then, I saw the Fab 5 skirts and LOVED them!!! I modified the above pattern for myself and changed the front to a skirt front. I modified the May Day skirt pattern for my DD and this is what I came up with:

So, then I thought I would try to applique. Forgive the big error on the small piece. It moved when I was ironing it down, but I am shocked that I was able to pull this off so well.

I did other stuff for my DD which is in different stages still, but still wanted more for my 2 DS. Here is their pirate shirt. I made the shorts as well - the older DS almost by accident. Then I made him the Star Wars shorts in the previous picture. The striped headbands are neck coolers with the beads in them to help keep them cool.

This is the current project- my DH requested a baseball Mikey head. I didn't want to figure out how to accurately sew the ball's stitching so I just used the patterned fabric and sewed a little more detail on the balls. I am doing 4 baseball shirts. I have one completed and 2 other ones all cut out and ready to iron on and sew.

My MIL helped me with this skorts for my DD as my very first project. I have a top to go with it but it is lost in all my new sewing goodies. I am sad that I will most likely have to return my mom's machine next Weds.

Thanks again for all the tips that I have been able to snatch from this group. You are wonderful. I grabbed 2 fabulous pairs of scissors today at Joanns at 50% off plus the coupon for an extra 20% off. Thanks for that tip - my DH on the other hand.

Have a good evening!

Wow you've been busy! I love the mother/dd set!

Here is the sarong shorts. I thought I had put it in the previous. Sorry, I am very new to this all. I tried to resize the pics, but it kept saying failure to resize. So, you are getting really big pics. Hope it is not picture overload. I am just pretty excited that I was able to figure this out. Now I just have to get this all done by september. POFQ here we come!

Those are fabulous! Did you say you found the pattern on line? PLEASE share!

pumpkinpatchquilter - thanks for encouraging me to buy the featherweight! It's such a fun machine to sew with!

My first project....

It's not covering the featherweight, but works for one of my other machines.
Now off to find another project

Love it!!! I really like the fabrics you used.

 

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Stephanie! I love this!!!! It turned out perfect... Now is this a cover or a carrier?

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Thanks D, it's just a cover

Love it!!! I really like the fabrics you used.

Thanks! I picked up some unbleached muslin for the lining, and the sides. The rest was bargain fabric from Tuesday Morning. The back is that diamond pattern in the stripe on the front.

The most expensive part was the fusible fleece! Anyone have a cheap source for that?

 

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Let's see if this works. This is the first pattern that I made up. I have the hidden Mickeys cut out and ready to hand applique tomorrow, but I wanted to try to post. I do wish I would have done 12 instead of 10 panels, but good learning experience.

Then, it turned into this:

I had extra material and wanted to try it out before I made a red mickey dots with fireworks skirt.

I will try to post more if this works.

You not only taught me to sew, but how to use a computer and post pictures. My DH is shocked!!

I wanted a cute skirt, but with the little one I need the skorts. There was a cool sarong skirt pattern that I googled and printed out and this is what I came up with. I added a zipper (which I had my MIL put in - I was too scared). I need to figure out how to put the button on the front flap to hide the zipper top. I just haven't done it.

Then, I saw the Fab 5 skirts and LOVED them!!! I modified the above pattern for myself and changed the front to a skirt front. I modified the May Day skirt pattern for my DD and this is what I came up with:

So, then I thought I would try to applique. Forgive the big error on the small piece. It moved when I was ironing it down, but I am shocked that I was able to pull this off so well.

I did other stuff for my DD which is in different stages still, but still wanted more for my 2 DS. Here is their pirate shirt. I made the shorts as well - the older DS almost by accident. Then I made him the Star Wars shorts in the previous picture. The striped headbands are neck coolers with the beads in them to help keep them cool.

This is the current project- my DH requested a baseball Mikey head. I didn't want to figure out how to accurately sew the ball's stitching so I just used the patterned fabric and sewed a little more detail on the balls. I am doing 4 baseball shirts. I have one completed and 2 other ones all cut out and ready to iron on and sew.

and a close up:

My MIL helped me with this skorts for my DD as my very first project. I have a top to go with it but it is lost in all my new sewing goodies. I am sad that I will most likely have to return my mom's machine next Weds.

Thanks again for all the tips that I have been able to snatch from this group. You are wonderful. I grabbed 2 fabulous pairs of scissors today at Joanns at 50% off plus the coupon for an extra 20% off. Thanks for that tip - my DH on the other hand.

Have a good evening!

You did a great job on everything! Love the mommy/dd matching set!

pumpkinpatchquilter - thanks for encouraging me to buy the featherweight! It's such a fun machine to sew with!

My first project....

It's not covering the featherweight, but works for one of my other machines.
Now off to find another project

Very cute cover! Love the colors. I really need to make one for my Machines.