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

[PurpleEars]

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 is beautiful! You did a great job!

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 agree with previous recommendations of Easy Fits and Simply Sweets.

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!!

Happy birthday Tori! She looks great and you did a great job with her outfit!

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!

I am sorry to hear about your machine issues! I hope it runs much better now!

Hi all! I'm almost ready to go ahead and order my embroidery machine. I decided on the PE770 instead of the Singer. The Singer only had the huge 6x10 hoop and a 4x4. I'm pretty sure that I'd use a 5x7 the most. If I want to do kids shirts, wouldn't the 6x10 be way too big? Seems like if I was able to hoop a shirt that size, I'd wind up with the design really low on it.

I'm going to order my supplies from Amazon at the same time and I was hoping for a little advice. Should I order bobbin thread in black and white or will just white do? Do I need cut-away stabilizer in addition to tear away? I've used tear-away for the small amount of hand embroidery that I've done and I liked it just fine. The rest of my list involves a bag of bobbins, a set of 63 1000 yd spools of thread in Disney colors with a rack included, a roll of Heat and Bond Lite, the PE770 (no, really?) , a 4x4 hoop, the tear-away and the white bobbin thread. I already have a good assortment of needles and other basics. Can you think of anything else I should have from the get-go? Spray adhesive, maybe, or does that gum up the machine? I made sure to check the reviews on everything I'm planning on buying, so I'm confident that I'll have decent quality on all of it. The stabilizer is a 100 yd roll for $20, so I'm pretty pleased with that, but I'd love some opinions if anyone here has used it.

I rarely spend money on myself, so I'm freaking out a little over dropping over $700. Here's hoping I can actually make myself do it!

Thanks in advance!

Lori in East Podunk

Looks like you got lots of good suggestions already, so I will just say congrats on your upcoming purchase!

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

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

It looks like you have been busy! They all look great!

Nooooooooo. They need youngsters like you to counter balance all of the 130 year olds when they figure out the average age so they can get it down to 80!!!

Cheryl, you know exactly what to say to make me feel good Our crew will be "very helpful" in lowering the age since the oldest person just turned 78.

Girls, I need your design brilliance. DD latched onto some Perry the Platypus fabric yesterday (we were shopping for some cartoon strip fabric - ended up with Marvel comics - to case that Buzz Lightyear dress that was posted yesterday). I grabbed a yard (and a half yard of a brown solid to coordinate), but now I can't decide what to make for her. She's a girly girl, so I want to girl it up a bit (it's this one, from JoAnn's http://www.joann.com/licensed-cotton-fabric-where-s-perry/zprd_11366234a/ ). Any brilliant plans? My first thought is a dress of some sort, but the girl has a bunch of dresses (either in her closet or in the pile for me to make) and I just don't think she needs any more dresses! Oh, she's a size 4.

Maybe accessories like a bag or something?

Great Idea!! I think I may make my little ones teachers bags. He "graduates" from Pre-k this coming week!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
What pattern did you use for the bag?? The one I did uses snaps or zippers and I have issues with the interior and exterir being different sizes when it's time to do the zippers... just seeing if it's the same pattern and I am not reading something right?!!?

I have been skimming around without much posting... Been busy with my kitchen, check out my PTR don't want to bore you with anymore details here

QUESTION

My brought her Husqvarna Huskylock Serger down for us to "play" with. Allison was making her blankets for Haiti, and the seam kept messing up.It started off very pretty, and would go a few inches, then it stopped connecting all the loops (sorry don't know what else to call them) Does anyone know why it's doing it?? Mom didn't have her book and it's not online. She thought maybe it was the settings she had it on, and we were doing fleece....

Needless to say, Alli is frustrated! She wanted to get them in the mail way before now. Should we rip it out and just use the sewing machine.....

Thanks in advance!

I wonder if it is the left needle. Maybe it is blunt? I would try changing the needles (I found matching needles worked best). When I did fleece, I had my setting on 3/3/3/3 for the 4 cones of thread (I have a 2/3/4 thread Singer so it may be different). Good luck!

 

[PrincessMickey]

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

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

I love it all. I like the plaid as well!

Great Idea!! I think I may make my little ones teachers bags. He "graduates" from Pre-k this coming week!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
What pattern did you use for the bag?? The one I did uses snaps or zippers and I have issues with the interior and exterir being different sizes when it's time to do the zippers... just seeing if it's the same pattern and I am not reading something right?!!?

Thank you!! Congrats to the little graduate! It's the Aivilo Tote Bag pattern. I did the pen pockets extra I just stitched lines an inch apart on each side.

 

[lovesdumbo]

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!!

Great job! Your DD is adorable! Love the bald is beautiful appliqué. I don't have an embroidery machine.

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

Love all of those! Love the plaid shorts. My DS won't wear plaid. I swear I don't know what I've done wrong. DD won't wear polka dots.

 

[ItsyBitsy]

I'm currently working on a few reuseable snack bags and a fabric cooler.

Does anyone know where I can get "aluminized mylar sheets/blankets"?

I've already looked at JoAnnes. Maybe not in the right place in the store? Am I going to have to try and find it online? Any ideas are helpful.

 

[TinkNH]

Hi everyone

So I stayed up waaayyyy too late last night to make dress #2

Please pardon the messy floor and DDs unkempt hair

better view of the back. I made a buttonhole in the casing to pass thr ribbon through. Was easier than i thought even tho I made it on the wrong side the first time so had to do it twice.

Thanks to the magic of youtube..I learned french seams, and what bias tape is..so the arm holes and seams on this one look a LOT better!
I am afraid I am already deeply addicted..and so are the girls..DD9 asked if I can make her some shorter ones to wear as tank tops and DS wants me to make him something for carrying his matchbox cars

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi everyone

So I stayed up waaayyyy too late last night to make dress #2

Please pardon the messy floor and DDs unkempt hair

better view of the back. I made a buttonhole in the casing to pass thr ribbon through. Was easier than i thought even tho I made it on the wrong side the first time so had to do it twice.

Thanks to the magic of youtube..I learned french seams, and what bias tape is..so the arm holes and seams on this one look a LOT better!
I am afraid I am already deeply addicted..and so are the girls..DD9 asked if I can make her some shorter ones to wear as tank tops and DS wants me to make him something for carrying his matchbox cars

That's really cute with the bow in the back! What unkempt hair? I don't see any mess on the floor!

Sounds like your kiddos are going to keep you busy, alright! I can sympathize. My DD is 19, is only just 5 feet tall and weighs 95 pounds. Can you say "hard to fit at the store"? She needs a dress and about 5 pairs of shorts. Good thing she's coming home from college tomorrow so I can have her here to measure and try on!

Is it OK with you if I borrow your tie-in-the-back idea? I have two little nieces I like to spoil on occasion and I think they'd like your version of the pillowcase dress.

Lori in East Podunk

 

[Sandi S]

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

 

[TinkNH]

That's really cute with the bow in the back! What unkempt hair? I don't see any mess on the floor!

Sounds like your kiddos are going to keep you busy, alright! I can sympathize. My DD is 19, is only just 5 feet tall and weighs 95 pounds. Can you say "hard to fit at the store"? She needs a dress and about 5 pairs of shorts. Good thing she's coming home from college tomorrow so I can have her here to measure and try on!

Is it OK with you if I borrow your tie-in-the-back idea? I have two little nieces I like to spoil on occasion and I think they'd like your version of the pillowcase dress.

Lori in East Podunk

Absolutely..i dont think i can claim any owner ship to that idea with the tie in the back she loves it tho, they really bothered her on the side (she has some pretty serious sensory issues) but in the back shes comfortable and I am happy because I may now be able to get her out of ps and leave the house

 

[TinkNH]

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

SO cute!!
I am loving the Minnie Leia

 

[love to stitch]

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

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

Those are great outfits!

Your daughter and her dress are too cute.

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

Those are adorable.

 

[dianemom2]

That turned out great! I love the summery fabric choices too!

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

Adorable as usual! Are those Ottobre patterns? I really like the dress and matching shorts you made for your daughter.

 

[4monkeys]

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!

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks for the good thoughts. In today's mail we got an invitation to my husband's grand nephew's HS graduation in VA on June 10, so maybe we'll do that instead.

Oh, Andrea. Looks like we might be headed your way.

What city? I hate to tell you, but depending on where in VA it is you could still be hours away from me. But if you want to drop by and visit you are more than welcome. Turn southeast at the "A".

I have been skimming around without much posting... Been busy with my kitchen, check out my PTR don't want to bore you with anymore details here

QUESTION

My brought her Husqvarna Huskylock Serger down for us to "play" with. Allison was making her blankets for Haiti, and the seam kept messing up.It started off very pretty, and would go a few inches, then it stopped connecting all the loops (sorry don't know what else to call them) Does anyone know why it's doing it?? Mom didn't have her book and it's not online. She thought maybe it was the settings she had it on, and we were doing fleece....

Needless to say, Alli is frustrated! She wanted to get them in the mail way before now. Should we rip it out and just use the sewing machine.....

Thanks in advance!

I know I had to really change the settings on my serger for fleece, but it wouldn't start out pretty and then change. Very strange.

I'm currently working on a few reuseable snack bags and a fabric cooler.

Does anyone know where I can get "aluminized mylar sheets/blankets"?

I've already looked at JoAnnes. Maybe not in the right place in the store? Am I going to have to try and find it online? Any ideas are helpful.

You would need to ask one of the ladies in the store where it is. Our Joann's puts things in strange places.

Hi everyone

So I stayed up waaayyyy too late last night to make dress #2

Please pardon the messy floor and DDs unkempt hair

better view of the back. I made a buttonhole in the casing to pass thr ribbon through. Was easier than i thought even tho I made it on the wrong side the first time so had to do it twice.

Thanks to the magic of youtube..I learned french seams, and what bias tape is..so the arm holes and seams on this one look a LOT better!
I am afraid I am already deeply addicted..and so are the girls..DD9 asked if I can make her some shorter ones to wear as tank tops and DS wants me to make him something for carrying his matchbox cars

So cute!

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

Great work on everything

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!

Wow you've been busy! I just started sewing some cases for GKTW pillows this afternoon. Yes, that means we did not start cleaning the garage yet

 

[Sandi S]

Adorable as usual! Are those Ottobre patterns? I really like the dress and matching shorts you made for your daughter.

Yes - everything but the Buzz shorts are Ottobre.

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 are so cute! I think I might need to add a project like that to my to-do list for our trip - which seems to grow longer no matter how much I sew!

Here's the Minnie-as-Leia outfit:

She has the little shorts underneath.

 

[teacher1717]

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.

 

[teacher1717]

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.

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I really like the bags! I want to try these next. Are they difficult to makes???

 

[PurpleEars]

Hi everyone

So I stayed up waaayyyy too late last night to make dress #2

Please pardon the messy floor and DDs unkempt hair

better view of the back. I made a buttonhole in the casing to pass thr ribbon through. Was easier than i thought even tho I made it on the wrong side the first time so had to do it twice.

Thanks to the magic of youtube..I learned french seams, and what bias tape is..so the arm holes and seams on this one look a LOT better!
I am afraid I am already deeply addicted..and so are the girls..DD9 asked if I can make her some shorter ones to wear as tank tops and DS wants me to make him something for carrying his matchbox cars

Great job on the dress. I really like the design and the colour combination. I think your DD likes it too. I am not certain about what you meant by "unkept hair" and "messy floor."

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

My goodness, you have been busy. I don't know how you manage to find time to work, raise a family, and make beautiful outfits!

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!

Your trip will be here before you know it! I like this set of bags. I am sure they will be treasured by your family members!

Here's the Minnie-as-Leia outfit:

She has the little shorts underneath.

Very cute outfit on a very cute model!

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.

Your coin purse looks great. I can see why your friend wants you to make more things for her! I can't wait to see what you make next!

 

[billwendy]

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!!

 

[TinkNH]

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 are great! Are they really complicated or could a beginner figure them out without making a disaster? May I ask where you can get a pattern for something like this?

Yes - everything but the Buzz shorts are Ottobre.



Those are so cute! I think I might need to add a project like that to my to-do list for our trip - which seems to grow longer no matter how much I sew!

Here's the Minnie-as-Leia outfit:

She has the little shorts underneath.

shes so cute!!

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!!

What is the big give?

 

[billwendy]

Carolyn - the big give is when we send lots of pixie dust to a family going on a Make A Wish trip!! Its so much FUN!!! You should totally join us!!! Just click on the link in someone's siggie, and sign up!!! Then you can see what everyone is doing and meet the family!! Reeds Family's Pre Trip Report is

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44921557#post44921557

Even if people cant sign up, please come on over and meet the family and post a note of encouragement - this mom has been a member of the DIS for a while, yet this report doesnt have very many posts or views. Especially you who have been on a cruise!!!!!!