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

[nowellsl]

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!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I totally love this dress

Thanks! I made this for my tomboy 2 years ago and it was perfect for her. She loved the fabric and would wear a dress that wasn't all frilly and girly. She wouldn't let me make her any dresses this year-only skirts. I'm sure next year will be only shirts.

Another similar dress pattern is the Popover Sundress from Oliver & S. It's a free pattern, too.

http://oliverands.com/free-patterns/popover-sundress/

I forgot about that tutorial.

That is adorable! I love the fabric that you used!

Thanks!

That looks PERFECT for her! I got a similar style at Hannah Andersson, and it is one of the ones she will wear..thanks for the link!!

I would try that tutorial Dustykins posted as the pattern I used did not show how to do it as an A-line. Just cut the straps to fit rather than tied.

LOVE that fabric and dress

Thanks! I bought several yards of it when I found it on clearance at Joann's.

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.

Nice! I'm sure the teachers will love them!

I like the dress and the fabric! I don't think I have seen that print before.

Thanks!

 

[lovesdumbo]

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!!

Love that! I need to overcome my zipper fears.

 

[TinkNH]

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!!

I love it!!

Zippers are on my to learn asap list

 

[PrincessMickey]

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!!

Looks great!! I'm still learning zippers myself. My bags I posted earlier the zippers didn't turn out as good as I wanted. I've done them a few different ways and still trying to figure out the best way.

 

[nannye]

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

 

[PrincessMickey]

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

Welcome to the addiction. Most everyone here will recommend CarlaC patterns on you can make this dot com. It's like a sewing pattern and lesson all in one. I started with the easy fit pants. They are easy and you will learn so much reading her patterns. The epatterns are pricier than buying a pattern in a store but they usually have a wide size range and you just print out what size you need. You can print them as often as you want. I usually print on card stock to make them more sturdy so they last longer. I have two boys and have never made a dress so I can't give advise on an easy dress pattern but others will chime in with their opinions.

 

[miprender]

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.

Love the tote 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!!

I have a pattern similar to this that I need to try.

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 remember you from your TR. There are alot of free tutorials out there. If you are on Pinterst you could start there.

 

[dianemom2]

okay, I made a size 6 1950 dress and I think I did something wrong. The pettiskirt and the dress both look like a size 8. The other size 6's I did were much smaller and I compared it to my DS's clothes and it matches up with his 8's. I checked the back of the pattern and it says all the same measurements that the one's I've done prior.

What could I have done wrong ?

Were the seam allowances different? If not, what a strange thing to have happen!

Here's my latest project.

Those are so cute! What a nice end of the year gift for the teachers.

Finally finished my second Kindle project..

That turned out super cute! Your zipper looks fine from here.

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 also agree with the idea of starting out with CarlaC's Easy Fit pants. They are easy to sew and turn out great. Some moms with little girls start out with pillowcase dresses. They are pretty simple too but I'd stick with the Easy Fit pants as your first project.



Sandi- I missed your quote. Have fun at the Quilt and Sewing Expo. We went to the one here in September. It was fun to walk around and look at everything. I didn't take any classes though because I went with a fried who has a preschooler.

 

[love to stitch]

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!!

Very cute!

 

[SallyfromDE]

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!!

I like this bag. What pattern is it? Looks like it would be good for autograph books. When you put your seam down for the zipper, cut away any excess. Since it was pre quilted, maybe open the threads and pull out the extra batting. It should be easier to stitch.

 

[RMAMom]

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.

What a great gift!

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!!

Sew cute!

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

Hi Erin, welcome to the thread! As others have said Carla C makes wonderful patterns that really are like a sewing lesson. If you are looking for dresses I would start with the simply sweet, it's really versatile, you can get a lot of different dresses and outfits from the one pattern
http://youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/simply-sweet-tops-and-dresses.htm
It's not free but worth every penny.

Have fun and don't be afraid to ask questions, a lot of us on this board were once where you are now and have learned from the many talented people on this thread that so generously offer their help and advice.

 

[Teamtori]

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

Welcome Erin! I'm new to the boards, and sort of new to sewing. Pillowcase dresses are easy to start with, and I recommend Youcanmakethis too! I just made shorts for the first time and it was way easier than I thought! Best of luck! I can't wait to see what you make!

 

[Teamtori]

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!!

 

[DMGeurts]

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!!

This bag turned out really awesome Stephanie!!! I think your zippers look fantastic, and so does the rest of the bag!

As for the seams... I probably wouldn't pull the quilting apart to get some of the batting out, like someone else said - that could really mess with the structural integrity of the bag - I would only do that as a very last resort, but it is an option if nothing else works.

Did you use your new blue machine??? If you did - then I am a little perplexed as to why it wouldn't go through those layers??? You could always finger press those bulky seams, so you can get the layers to lay in opposite directions, and then you'd have less to sew through. If you think it's still really bulky - hand crank through that seam.

Again - I think it looks super fantastic!!!

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!!

This outfit turned out adorable! Happy Birthday to Tori!!!

D~

 

[Teamtori]

This outfit turned out adorable! Happy Birthday to Tori!!!

D~

Thank you!! I can't believe I made it. I'm going to look at your American Girl stuff...Tori just got one yesterday! I would love to make some outfits for it!

 

[Blyssfull]

AHHHHHHHH! My embroidery machine is giving me HIVES! It wasn't working right so I took it apart and cleaned it and then finished up the skirt I was doing for Bryna today (pop up give for family who ordered clothes from an etsy shop and she went back and it was closed) and it worked fine. Got most of the Wish Kid's shirt done and now all of a sudden my bobbin is ALL outta whack. Here's what took me TWO hours to clean up last night. All that thread shredding had done a number on the inside of my machine..(they are cellphone pics so not the best)

This is the side view, looking from where you would pull the lever down to thread the needle...look at all those fine fibers! AHH!

This is the top view looking down:

And this is mostly everything I pulled out....

They feel a lot like fibers that come off of felt.. maybe it's all those clippies I've made. Argh! I just don't have time for all this!

 

[Blyssfull]

I had to go back and catch up.. Hopefully I didn't leave anything out (sorry if I did). I didn't grab TinkNH's pillowcase dress but my goodness so cute!

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.

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!!

These are great! I'm a bagaholic. Love the puches for the pens in front makes finding one so much easier!

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

Welcome. I second the pillowcase dresses. I can't sew very well at all but I can whip them together.

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!!

How precious.. and the outfit is great too! Happy Birthday to sweet Tori! Glad to hear you're finding applique easy!

 

[nowellsl]

I like this bag. What pattern is it?

It's from youcanmakethis.com and it's called Traveling E-Reader Hipster. I did modify the strap some.

Did you use your new blue machine??? If you did - then I am a little perplexed as to why it wouldn't go through those layers??? You could always finger press those bulky seams, so you can get the layers to lay in opposite directions, and then you'd have less to sew through. If you think it's still really bulky - hand crank through that seam.

Thanks D, I started out with the blue machine but had to switch to the Kenmore to finally get through. The part that was so thick was on the sides, where you have to fold the zipper lengthwise and sew all the way around the outside of the bag. I didn't trim the seams, that probably would have helped! I like the way you do the tops of your bags, with the zipper inside the top! I'm not sure I would use the same pattern again! Can you tell I made it to match my Ultimate park bag

 

[Teamtori]

Two more questions for you fabulous people!!

First, I have been making my way through this thread (been taking days) and somewhere there was a bowling shirt type pattern? Or does anyone know where I could find a pajama shirt pattern that has SHORT sleeves? Tori likes to wear pajamas to chemotherapy and the button down ones work best so they can access her port. But I've had no luck finding them!

Second, can someone walk me through how to do this applique? I've never done one with multiple colors.

It looks to me like I will use two colors for her dress and then one color for her face? Where do I get that "flesh" colored fabric? Do her gloves look like they are filled in or applique? I guess I could do it on a white shirt too. I really think Tori would like this for one of her Disney outfits!