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

[ivey_family]

A quick catch-up post:

Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say that I have been reading back threads ( I just finally finished all of thread 27) and I have been learning a LOT. I have been sewing, but I'm a teacher and between state testing craziness and normal end of the year stuff, I haven't had much time.

I have made some napkins, a pair of easy fit pajama pants (capri length), and a zippered coin purse. They could all be way better, but I learned a lot along the way. I have also become an expert at seam ripping

My biggest (current) issue seems to be my inability to reverse stitch over my seam, thus my stitches fall out. How can I make it work better? Is it just a matter of practice (and learning how to sew straighter??)

Thanks for the help and inspiration!
Tara

Welcome! Everything looks great for just starting out!

Hi everyone!

I am not new to the DIS but new to sewing I just bought myself a basic sewing machine, to try to make some things for my DD4 to wear. She has sensory issues, and right now will only wear dresses with no seams. I figured a pillowcase dress might be worth a try and made this:

Welcome! Both of your dresses are adorable and so is your daughter! I think there is a Disbout rule about not apologizing for a child's appearance. Mussed hair is cute!

I'm stitching out a Minnie Mouse/Princess Leia applique on what will be a knit dress for DD. No pics yet, but my exciting news of the day is that I am going to a Sewing & Quilt Expo in Raleigh, NC next month and I'm going to spend a day as a volunteer teacher assistant! How fun will that be! I'm also signed up for a class on digitizing embroidery/recognizing & tweaking designs. It sounds really great.

Sounds like a lot of fun! And that class sounds so useful!

Here's my latest project. The kids last day of school is tomorrow so I made both their teacher's a tote bag. I used the idea of the crayon rolls and made slots for pens or pencils on each side. Both teachers had babies this year too so if they don't use them for school they can use them as activity bags with crayons or colored pencils in the pockets. Both zippers are a little wonky but oh well.

Very cute! I'm sure they will appreciate the double duty options of the bags!

Finally finished my second Kindle project..

I bought the applique on Etsy and just sewed it on. I bought the solid red fabric already quilted. I didn't think it was gonna get finished because I could barely get my machine to sew through the thickness at the top zipper I definately need more practice on zippers!!

Nice work! That is super cute! I really want to try a bag one of these days!

Hello everyone!, I am going to start sewing again, Home Ec in Grade 8 was a long time ago! I have my mom for some help and You Tube videos saved.
But I was wondering if I could get some advice from you experts on some small projects to start out with. Any links to some good free starter patterns etc... I'd love to start right off with a dress or something, but I might go crazy with something too complicated starting out.

TIA
Erin

I think you've already gotten pattern advice, so I'll just add another welcome!

I was so inspired by seeing all your great creations that I HAD to try something! Today is Tori's birthday, so I made her this:

I am really happy with how it turned out. The shorts were SO easy to make. I'm going to make a bunch for her now, because it is hard to find clothes that fit her now with all the weight she has lost from chemo.

I also started a mickey head outfit and finished the shirt. I LOVE applique! I had no idea it would be that easy!! So much fun.

I can't wait to sew some more!!

Tori is adorable! Love that smile! Welcome to you, too!

Here is what I've worked on so far this week:

Can you guess what holiday I have been getting ready for????

They are all super cute! I love the rocket with ribbon tails and the red dress!

First, thanks for the advice on what I'll need to get started with the PE770! You all saved me from some unnecessary purchases.

Second, I have some more exciting news. I took my Grandma's old Elna Superlite (ha! that thing weighs a ton!) in to the repair shop to see if it was still workable. I was sure it was going to be a Huge Deal and it was going to cost a mint because it's older than I am. All it needs is a cleaning, tune up and one $20 part! I'm so excited! I used that machine back when I was in highschool, which was *gasp!* ~choke!~ #wheeze!# 34 years ago. No other machine I've had has been as good and I can hardly wait until it's done! The Nice Man said it would only take a couple of days.

Well, I'm off to JoAnn and Hobby Lobby to look for spray adhesive and curved embroidery scissors on the sage advice of my fellow Boutiquers!



Thanks again!

Lori in East Podunk, who thinks we need a sewing machine smiley!

How exciting about your new machine! And your old one! It's always such a relief when they don't need anything major!

I finished up the appliques over the last few evenings...and then sewed like crazy tonight.

Very cute! And I loved the pic of grace modeling her outfit, too!

I haven't made any clothes lately, but have been busy making boxy bags/toiletry bags. The green tink is for Alli, the inside is teal. The purple is for Skye (inside darker purple) the firetrucks are for Christopher and the Soccer balls for Jonathon. The peppers are for DH because he likes hot peppers. I made th Navy one for my MIL.

To see more details you can look at my PTR, hate to duplicate post for people.

I plan to work on a couple bags this week too.

Also, I added a ticker after seeing another one today! SO excited!!! Only 4 weeks till our trip!

Those bags a great!

Another nice job!

The robin family on our porch is doing well so far. There are four babies, and they are so ugly they are cute! I think we're all going to be a little sad when they leave since we've enjoyed peeking at them every so often. The kids have finally allowed us to go near the door. I'll post a pic this week.

Unfortunately, dh spotted a not-at-all welcome addition to our wildlife refuge - a garter snake that lives under our patio. No pics because I cannot even look at a snake. Parastaltic movement is beyond creepy! I'm a seriously huge baby about it! It was ON the patio. deep breaths, right?

I haven't had too much time for sewing this week, but hopefully more will get done next week!

Regards,
C.

 

[ItsyBitsy]

Hi Everyone!!

New Big Give is UP!!! Come and meet little Reed - his disease is progressive, so the family is taking the trip while he can still enjoy it. He has a sweet big sister who gives alot of herself for her little brother!! They are taking a cruise on the Dream in July - so this will be REALLY FUN to sign up for - lots of themes and dinner outfits!!!! I think a scrapbook is going to be VERY important for this family as well!!

Thanks Everyone!!

Just an FYI to everyone right now all of the disney stickers for scrapbooking are on sale at joanns. They are 50% off.

 

[graceesmom]

HELP QUESTION

The upper thread in my embroidery machine (PE 770) keeps getting tangled down the bobbin case and even pulling the tshirt and stabilizer down into that area. I cannot figure out how to fix this. It started in the middle of an embroidery project.

I have changed the needle, changed the bobbin, and changed the thread. None of this has fixed this issue

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks for any help with this.

 

[VBAndrea]

I made this for my BFF for Disney, she loved it and now has all these visions of things I can make. I told her to let me get a few more projects under my belt first.

I am pretty please with how it turned out. The zipper is a bit puff, but I think if I sew closer to it, that will rectify the problem.

Also, I am still working on my machine satin stitching. So, I literally hand appliqued the mickey head witha needle and thread. It was easier than I expected, and I am really pleased with how it turned out.

Great job! Tinier things are hard to do -- I bet if you try appliqueing something larger with your machine it will be easier for you.

Hi Everyone!!

New Big Give is UP!!! Come and meet little Reed - his disease is progressive, so the family is taking the trip while he can still enjoy it. He has a sweet big sister who gives alot of herself for her little brother!! They are taking a cruise on the Dream in July - so this will be REALLY FUN to sign up for - lots of themes and dinner outfits!!!! I think a scrapbook is going to be VERY important for this family as well!!

Thanks Everyone!!

I am not supposed to be signing up for every single give -- I am supposed skip this give, but Reed's story and his dear sister made that impossible! I am using from my fabric stash though and will just have to buy t's.

The robin family on our porch is doing well so far. There are four babies, and they are so ugly they are cute! I think we're all going to be a little sad when they leave since we've enjoyed peeking at them every so often. The kids have finally allowed us to go near the door. I'll post a pic this week.

Unfortunately, dh spotted a not-at-all welcome addition to our wildlife refuge - a garter snake that lives under our patio. No pics because I cannot even look at a snake. Parastaltic movement is beyond creepy! I'm a seriously huge baby about it! It was ON the patio. deep breaths, right?

I haven't had too much time for sewing this week, but hopefully more will get done next week!

Regards,
C.

I'm so glad you have a nice collection of babies!

Ick on the snake -- I'm not at all a snake fan. We had a HORRID one living in and around our pond one year -- it was evil! DH finally caught it one day when it took one of our koi out of the pond to eat (he relocated the snake though I was not opposed to its demise). Sadly, we see snakes here all the time. We even saw a cotton mouth one day when we were out fishing.

HELP QUESTION

The upper thread in my embroidery machine (PE 770) keeps getting tangled down the bobbin case and even pulling the tshirt and stabilizer down into that area. I cannot figure out how to fix this. It started in the middle of an embroidery project.

I have changed the needle, changed the bobbin, and changed the thread. None of this has fixed this issue

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks for any help with this.

My only suggestion would be to try cleaning the bobbin area super well -- you may have a little thread or lint in there. You may also have a little burr in there on one of the metal pieces.

 

[tricia]

Tinknh, love the newest pillowcase dress.

And it's not lost on me that you put Minnie Mouse on what Ottobre calls the Minnie dress, lol.

Awesome job.

Good job, those little things are much harder sometimes.

 

[cerberus]

So after just about finishing all my DDs easy sew dresses for Disney...the oldest just changed her mind and now wants something to wear for SWW and we leave June 1st!

So a question for all of you....DD found a boy's black Vader tshirt that she likes....would it work if I cut out the imagine in a square and put a backing behind it them embroidered it onto another tshirt?

Keep in mind my sewing skills are super basic, but thankfully my mom is an experienced sewer, but she has never tried this! Main reason for doing this is the boy's shirt does not fit her well and I think she will be too hot in a black shirt.

 

[dianemom2]

HELP QUESTION

The upper thread in my embroidery machine (PE 770) keeps getting tangled down the bobbin case and even pulling the tshirt and stabilizer down into that area. I cannot figure out how to fix this. It started in the middle of an embroidery project.

I have changed the needle, changed the bobbin, and changed the thread. None of this has fixed this issue

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks for any help with this.

I agree with Andrea. Take off the needle plate and clean underneath there. You might have some stray lint or threads down there messing things up.

 

[dianemom2]

So a question for all of you....DD found a boy's black Vader tshirt that she likes....would it work if I cut out the imagine in a square and put a backing behind it them embroidered it onto another tshirt?

That sounds like it is more work than you actually need to do. I don't think you even need a backing. The t-shirt material won't unravel. I think I might do it as a reverse applique which is pretty easy. Here is a tutorial that I found:
http://darnkat.wordpress.com/reverse-applique-tutorial/

 

[TinkNH]

Can someone point me in the direction of how to create appliques if one does not have an embroidery machine? Mine just does very basic stitches, but i want to be able to perhaps applique a minnie head on the dress or something.

additionally..can someone point me in the direction of anyone who creates the appliques in some way that they can be bought and attached to something..if there is such a thing

I have literally been sewing less than a month..and I have a to-do list and a wish list a mile long before we leave in sept

 

[nowellsl]

additionally..can someone point me in the direction of anyone who creates the appliques in some way that they can be bought and attached to something..if there is such a thing

I bought one on Etsy.com. Search for iron on mickey applique or sew on applique and tons will come up. I got the iron on, then stiched around it just so it would be more secure.

 

[VBAndrea]

Can someone point me in the direction of how to create appliques if one does not have an embroidery machine? Mine just does very basic stitches, but i want to be able to perhaps applique a minnie head on the dress or something.

additionally..can someone point me in the direction of anyone who creates the appliques in some way that they can be bought and attached to something..if there is such a thing

I have literally been sewing less than a month..and I have a to-do list and a wish list a mile long before we leave in sept

Look on page 1 of this thread and you will find a link to Heather Sue's tutorial on hand appliqueing. It's the best way to learn!

 

[smile5sunshine]

Hi all!

First off, I want to say a huge THANK YOU!!! to everyone who answered my question about the sizing on commercial patterns. I haven't had a chance to even look at them again since asking my question, but your responses have helped me know how to go about picking the right size to make (and also any tweaks to the patterns I may need to do.)

I must also apologize for disappearing off the side of the planet, but my poor pup got REALLY sick. We took him into the vet and had an xray done that showed he had a staple in his tummy and also some other obstruction in his intestine. The worst part was that we were unable to afford the surgery that he needed. The kids were with me at the time, so we just said our goodbyes and the staff took our dog to the back where they would put him to sleep. It was honestly the most heart wrenching thing I have ever had to go through. BUT THEN the next day we got a call from the vet (I should mention that we had never been to this place before) and the man on the phone started out the phone call with, "I sure hope you aren't going to be mad at me for what I'm about to say..." and proceeded to tell us how he decided to save our dog and didn't expect us to pay anything!!! So on Friday we got to bring our sweet doggie back home! I have been really busy making sure that everything is cleaned up and there is nothing our pup can get into that would hurt him again. It has been such an emotional roller coaster all week, but life seems to be starting to get back to "normal".

I have gone back but there is WTMTQ. Everything looks great!

Will be sending lots of healing prayers for DIANE, CHERYL, and LISA (Judy's DD).

hopefully I will get around to sewing sometime soon.
Sunshine

 

[TinkNH]

I bought one on Etsy.com. Search for iron on mickey applique or sew on applique and tons will come up. I got the iron on, then stiched around it just so it would be more secure.

I should have added that i know there are some on etsy..but I kinda wanted to support another DISer if I ended up buying anything so was sorta hoping to be pointed in that direction

 

[TinkNH]

Look on page 1 of this thread and you will find a link to Heather Sue's tutorial on hand appliqueing. It's the best way to learn!

THANK YOU!!

 

[TinkNH]

aaannnd now that I read page one of this thread I will hang my head in shame for not reading the faq's first and jumping into the thread with both feet...but thats sorta how I do things it seems

 

[nowellsl]

I should have added that i know there are some on etsy..but I kinda wanted to support another DISer if I ended up buying anything so was sorta hoping to be pointed in that direction

I definately understand that! If you find someone will you PM me? I might need some more in the future! I know several people here have Etsy shops, but I haven't seen any that just do the iron on/sew on appliques

 

[graceesmom]

My only suggestion would be to try cleaning the bobbin area super well -- you may have a little thread or lint in there. You may also have a little burr in there on one of the metal pieces.

I agree with Andrea. Take off the needle plate and clean underneath there. You might have some stray lint or threads down there messing things up.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will try it tonight. Just home from a weekend with family out of town. Thought I would use the down time while there to get some embroidery done for our upcoming trip, but that issue last night was about to send me over the edge. Need to finish the laundry and then back to embroidery projects.

 

[VBAndrea]

I should have added that i know there are some on etsy..but I kinda wanted to support another DISer if I ended up buying anything so was sorta hoping to be pointed in that direction

PM Teresa -- I think she may do them -- I'm not 100% though. I'll shoot her a quick e-mail to see.

 

[ivey_family]

Andrea - I keep telling myself it's only a garter, no big deal. I REALLY could not handle a cotton mouth! Eeek!

Hi all!

First off, I want to say a huge THANK YOU!!! to everyone who answered my question about the sizing on commercial patterns. I haven't had a chance to even look at them again since asking my question, but your responses have helped me know how to go about picking the right size to make (and also any tweaks to the patterns I may need to do.)

I must also apologize for disappearing off the side of the planet, but my poor pup got REALLY sick. We took him into the vet and had an xray done that showed he had a staple in his tummy and also some other obstruction in his intestine. The worst part was that we were unable to afford the surgery that he needed. The kids were with me at the time, so we just said our goodbyes and the staff took our dog to the back where they would put him to sleep. It was honestly the most heart wrenching thing I have ever had to go through. BUT THEN the next day we got a call from the vet (I should mention that we had never been to this place before) and the man on the phone started out the phone call with, "I sure hope you aren't going to be mad at me for what I'm about to say..." and proceeded to tell us how he decided to save our dog and didn't expect us to pay anything!!! So on Friday we got to bring our sweet doggie back home! I have been really busy making sure that everything is cleaned up and there is nothing our pup can get into that would hurt him again. It has been such an emotional roller coaster all week, but life seems to be starting to get back to "normal".

I have gone back but there is WTMTQ. Everything looks great!

Will be sending lots of healing prayers for DIANE, CHERYL, and LISA (Judy's DD).

hopefully I will get around to sewing sometime soon.
Sunshine

Wow! That made me tear up! That is an amazing gift! I'll bet your kids were beside themselves! Are you going to take the staff some cookies or something?

I definately understand that! If you find someone will you PM me? I might need some more in the future! I know several people here have Etsy shops, but I haven't seen any that just do the iron on/sew on appliques

Theresa's shop says closed until today, but she's PrincessHeirlooms on Etsy.

Regards,
C.

 

[nowellsl]

Theresa's shop says closed until today, but she's PrincessHeirlooms on Etsy.

Regards,
C.

Thanks!