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

[nannye]

Ok tye dye Mickey shirts done but I am seriously scared I screwed it up I used way too much due. It was just dripping. I hope they turn out ok. I'm not so worried about mine but v's being tiny was soaked

 

[pyrxtc]

I am planning to print the canadian mickey head and do an iron on transfer. The image is Red and White. The shirt I am using is grey, the general lightish to med grey. Do I need regular iron on transfers or do I need ones for dark shirts?

Gonna be a LONG night! An all nighter I think!

TIA
ERin

Ok tye dye Mickey shirts done but I am seriously scared I screwed it up I used way too much due. It was just dripping. I hope they turn out ok. I'm not so worried about mine but v's being tiny was soaked

I would use a dark shirt transfer. Also, the shirts are okay that they are dripping with color. I don't think you can use too much. Good luck and I hope they come out great. I wish you had more time !

 

[DisNorth]

That is a really sweet little quilt.

Here is something for taking the kids to the zoo and of course, Animal Kingdom - the giraffe dress:

and yes, that is a giraffe back there! At least this was cool b/c it was over 100 here in NC today - ick!

Love the outfit, good thing it was cool for your super hot zoo trip!!

I am planning to print the canadian mickey head and do an iron on transfer. The image is Red and White. The shirt I am using is grey, the general lightish to med grey. Do I need regular iron on transfers or do I need ones for dark shirts?

Gonna be a LONG night! An all nighter I think!

TIA
ERin

Use the tark transfers, for the white to show up.

Ok tye dye Mickey shirts done but I am seriously scared I screwed it up I used way too much due. It was just dripping. I hope they turn out ok. I'm not so worried about mine but v's being tiny was soaked

Lots of dye is good! Good luck!

 

[Celidh]

Ok tye dye Mickey shirts done but I am seriously scared I screwed it up I used way too much due. It was just dripping. I hope they turn out ok. I'm not so worried about mine but v's being tiny was soaked

I thought the same thing when I did mine, it was what i thought was totally saturated. They came out fine. I actually wished there was a bit less white on mine when it was done.

Here's how mine turned out

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42059211&postcount=2669

They will be fine.

 

[smile5sunshine]

Ok tye dye Mickey shirts done but I am seriously scared I screwed it up I used way too much due. It was just dripping. I hope they turn out ok. I'm not so worried about mine but v's being tiny was soaked

Sorry, didn't realize you were leaving so soon. Don't worry about them being too saturated...it's almost impossible to do. All the extra dye will just run out when you rinse them. hope they turned out for you!

Sunshine

 

[Sandi S]

Y'all are getting me excited to do my tie-dye shirts. I think I will do the Mickey pattern and then I will applique a character on each person's shirt in the middle of the Mickey head.

I drafted my backpack pattern and started cutting it today - after yesterday's zoo trip, I realized that I don't want to put that one off!

 

[pyrxtc]

well, this past week I had a live model at my house. She wanted to try on everything and was not happy to find a bunch of my clothes were too small for her. She is 5 with a tummy so the bigger clothes fir her there but not in other places. I know I've posted the clothes but they look different on a kid. (sorry if they are big, I tried to go with photobucket but had the hardest time uploading them.)

My never posted 60's mod dress using open of my vintage patterns. Simple but cute.

I know it's too big but she loved it anyways. Until it got itchy in the top. I'll have to find a way to fix that. Another vintage patter, 50's this time.

I still have not sew the button holes..... I know I'm procrastinating..... and the shoulders are off on her but so is the top. It should be like a collar around the neck, not lying flat at the neckline but her neck is too short and chubby from her being so little. The pattern calls for rick-rack along all edges of the green but I could not find the right color so I went without, I though it looks nice anyways.

This one really needs the buttons to look right. The sash was also up way higher than it should be in the front photo.

 

[goteamwood]

This is adorable, I love the orange border. And that binding is too cute. (sorry it was a pain. Binding isn't much fun when it is cooperative, in my opinion.) Perfect for a boy or a girl.

 

[TinkNH]

Teresa..sorry you are having a rough go..will keep you in my thoughts

.

So cute! I love nemo

and yes, that is a giraffe back there! At least this was cool b/c it was over 100 here in NC today - ick!

very nice!!

My never posted 60's mod dress using open of my vintage patterns. Simple but cute.

Cute...both the dresses and the model! I love this fabric..it is one of my faves on DD too


I have had the most interesting day...
After reading here about the sewing machine at the estate sale in Dover, I talked to DH and on a whim called the woman running the sale and left a message saying that I could not get there for the sale (ended at 2 today ..this was 1..) but was interested int eh sewing machine...and asked if I could come see it Sun. She called me back and it had not sold, so said I could come tomorrow to check it out.
Went by my moms and was telling her about this..and she hands over to me ANOTHER singer she had before she got her computerized brother...I didnt even look to see the model..just lugged it to the car
This evening, I get a call from the lady who's husbands aunt was the seamstress whos estate was for sale...she said she went to check to see if the machine was in working order, and the cord was broken...BUT she has another of the same model that was her MILs...(seamstress' sister) that is in much better condition, runs perfect and I can have it, all the attachments etc for the same price. I am going to her house tomorrow after lunch to pick it up.

So i now have 4...yes 4 sewing machines

 

[Ahrizel]

Alright, I have my longterm loaner embroidery machine. It's a brother se-270. I can even try it out yet my sister can't find the power cord or control foot! Hopefully soon. I know this have some designs built in, but how do you get more designs? It has cards I know but I also know they're are wonderful designs online, but have no idea how you would get them on the machine. Anyone want to do machine embroidery 101 for me? I did check out the manual, but it's a few years old and no help with new tech. Help would be much appreciated!
Mary

 

[teresajoy]

Thank you everyone for you kind posts. We got the phone call last night at 4AM that Rosemary had passed away. We had just left her a few hours before. Our nieces were at the hospital with her when she died. We always made sure there was someone in the room with her.

The kids are taking it really hard, as are Brian and I. She was a really wonderful woman, and I'm going to miss her so much.

 

[TxDisFanatic]

Alright, I have my longterm loaner embroidery machine. It's a brother se-270. I can even try it out yet my sister can't find the power cord or control foot! Hopefully soon. I know this have some designs built in, but how do you get more designs? It has cards I know but I also know they're are wonderful designs online, but have no idea how you would get them on the machine. Anyone want to do machine embroidery 101 for me? I did check out the manual, but it's a few years old and no help with new tech. Help would be much appreciated!
Mary

I have figured out if you have any sony power cords, they should be the same. You will need the brother embroidery card box to transfer designs. PE Basic I think is what its called, I can't even find mine to look. I have the 270D that I do a majority of my sewing on it, I have a 770 for embroidery so I can just plug a USB in. The 270 is defiantly a good little machine I bought it back when it first came out, and used the heck out of it over the years!

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi to ANDREA I didn't see a post from you today so I am guessing that you were either working or spending time with your beautiful family. Either way, hope you had a wonderful day.
Sunshine

Hi back at you! Working, not sewing. Working is good -- we need the $$$. I'm trying to play catch up this morning but don't think I even went back far enough to grab all the quotes I missed.

Not so exciting, but this is the sewing I got done today:

I retrofitted nine Gerber training pants with 2 layers of flannel and an outer layer of PUL. I have 3 more pairs to do, but they are pairs that have been given a whirl already, so I have to fish them out of the clean laundry.

Looks super! I hope you are having excellent success this weekend

Well, I finally finished the quilt for my friend. The satin binding drove me nuts, it's so slipery but it's so cute and I think the 'feel' is nice for a baby. My friend and I were room-mates in collage and very close so I'm so excited to be an aunty again. Pretty much any day now and it's gender is a suprise! She decided to do the nursery in Finding Nemo becaue it's great for either a boy or girl and her DH vetoed winnie the pooh (crazy guy).

Beautiful colors and fabrics! Has your friend seen the quilt yet? It's lovely!

Here is something for taking the kids to the zoo and of course, Animal Kingdom - the giraffe dress:

and yes, that is a giraffe back there! At least this was cool b/c it was over 100 here in NC today - ick!

I adore that fabric! The outfit looks nice and cool too. You are brave to go to the zoo in that heat. I don't like going when it's so hot as all the animals seem to be snoozing.

well, this past week I had a live model at my house. She wanted to try on everything and was not happy to find a bunch of my clothes were too small for her. She is 5 with a tummy so the bigger clothes fir her there but not in other places. I know I've posted the clothes but they look different on a kid. (sorry if they are big, I tried to go with photobucket but had the hardest time uploading them.)


My never posted 60's mod dress using open of my vintage patterns. Simple but cute.

The dresses look great being modeled. I really like the fabric on the A-line.

I have had the most interesting day...
After reading here about the sewing machine at the estate sale in Dover, I talked to DH and on a whim called the woman running the sale and left a message saying that I could not get there for the sale (ended at 2 today ..this was 1..) but was interested int eh sewing machine...and asked if I could come see it Sun. She called me back and it had not sold, so said I could come tomorrow to check it out.
Went by my moms and was telling her about this..and she hands over to me ANOTHER singer she had before she got her computerized brother...I didnt even look to see the model..just lugged it to the car
This evening, I get a call from the lady who's husbands aunt was the seamstress whos estate was for sale...she said she went to check to see if the machine was in working order, and the cord was broken...BUT she has another of the same model that was her MILs...(seamstress' sister) that is in much better condition, runs perfect and I can have it, all the attachments etc for the same price. I am going to her house tomorrow after lunch to pick it up.

So i now have 4...yes 4 sewing machines

Awesome! I have 4 machines but only two are actual sewing machines. And I don't have room for any more!

Alright, I have my longterm loaner embroidery machine. It's a brother se-270. I can even try it out yet my sister can't find the power cord or control foot! Hopefully soon. I know this have some designs built in, but how do you get more designs? It has cards I know but I also know they're are wonderful designs online, but have no idea how you would get them on the machine. Anyone want to do machine embroidery 101 for me? I did check out the manual, but it's a few years old and no help with new tech. Help would be much appreciated!
Mary

I know the new ones have usb ports for transferring designs on thumb drives. Yours may need a cord to transfer designs from the computer to the machine -- I can't believe the manual doesn't specify what to do.

Thank you everyone for you kind posts. We got the phone call last night at 4AM that Rosemary had passed away. We had just left her a few hours before. Our nieces were at the hospital with her when she died. We always made sure there was someone in the room with her.

The kids are taking it really hard, as are Brian and I. She was a really wonderful woman, and I'm going to miss her so much.

My sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[pyrxtc]

Cute...both the dresses and the model! I love this fabric..it is one of my faves on DD too

I have had the most interesting day...
After reading here about the sewing machine at the estate sale in Dover, I talked to DH and on a whim called the woman running the sale and left a message saying that I could not get there for the sale (ended at 2 today ..this was 1..) but was interested int eh sewing machine...and asked if I could come see it Sun. She called me back and it had not sold, so said I could come tomorrow to check it out.
Went by my moms and was telling her about this..and she hands over to me ANOTHER singer she had before she got her computerized brother...I didnt even look to see the model..just lugged it to the car
This evening, I get a call from the lady who's husbands aunt was the seamstress whos estate was for sale...she said she went to check to see if the machine was in working order, and the cord was broken...BUT she has another of the same model that was her MILs...(seamstress' sister) that is in much better condition, runs perfect and I can have it, all the attachments etc for the same price. I am going to her house tomorrow after lunch to pick it up.

So i now have 4...yes 4 sewing machines

So Awesome !! That sewing machine has not left my mind at all. I'm glad someone picked it up. I am torn between getting a vintage machine or getting a fancy new one. WOW about you now having 4 machines !! I know you'll have fun with all of them.

DisNorth ---- Love the quilt. I have been trying to find Nemo fabric like that with no luck. It came out gorgeous !

 

[RMAMom]

Thank you everyone for you kind posts. We got the phone call last night at 4AM that Rosemary had passed away. We had just left her a few hours before. Our nieces were at the hospital with her when she died. We always made sure there was someone in the room with her.

The kids are taking it really hard, as are Brian and I. She was a really wonderful woman, and I'm going to miss her so much.

I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace for you and your family.

 

[RMAMom]

well, this past week I had a live model at my house. She wanted to try on everything and was not happy to find a bunch of my clothes were too small for her. She is 5 with a tummy so the bigger clothes fir her there but not in other places. I know I've posted the clothes but they look different on a kid. (sorry if they are big, I tried to go with photobucket but had the hardest time uploading them.)

My never posted 60's mod dress using open of my vintage patterns. Simple but cute.

I know it's too big but she loved it anyways. Until it got itchy in the top. I'll have to find a way to fix that. Another vintage patter, 50's this time.

I still have not sew the button holes..... I know I'm procrastinating..... and the shoulders are off on her but so is the top. It should be like a collar around the neck, not lying flat at the neckline but her neck is too short and chubby from her being so little. The pattern calls for rick-rack along all edges of the green but I could not find the right color so I went without, I though it looks nice anyways.

This one really needs the buttons to look right. The sash was also up way higher than it should be in the front photo.

What a cute model! Everything looks great but I love those vintage patterns.

I'm praying for your family Teresa, I know this must be a hard time for you but I hope your MIL finds peace.


Well, I finally finished the quilt for my friend. The satin binding drove me nuts, it's so slipery but it's so cute and I think the 'feel' is nice for a baby. My friend and I were room-mates in collage and very close so I'm so excited to be an aunty again. Pretty much any day now and it's gender is a suprise! She decided to do the nursery in Finding Nemo becaue it's great for either a boy or girl and her DH vetoed winnie the pooh (crazy guy).

That looks great! Congratulations to your friend and I think it's great she is keeping it a surprise, so exciting!

That is a really sweet little quilt.

Here is something for taking the kids to the zoo and of course, Animal Kingdom - the giraffe dress:

and yes, that is a giraffe back there! At least this was cool b/c it was over 100 here in NC today - ick!

I love the colors! It looks great on you.

I have had the most interesting day...
After reading here about the sewing machine at the estate sale in Dover, I talked to DH and on a whim called the woman running the sale and left a message saying that I could not get there for the sale (ended at 2 today ..this was 1..) but was interested int eh sewing machine...and asked if I could come see it Sun. She called me back and it had not sold, so said I could come tomorrow to check it out.
Went by my moms and was telling her about this..and she hands over to me ANOTHER singer she had before she got her computerized brother...I didnt even look to see the model..just lugged it to the car
This evening, I get a call from the lady who's husbands aunt was the seamstress whos estate was for sale...she said she went to check to see if the machine was in working order, and the cord was broken...BUT she has another of the same model that was her MILs...(seamstress' sister) that is in much better condition, runs perfect and I can have it, all the attachments etc for the same price. I am going to her house tomorrow after lunch to pick it up.

So i now have 4...yes 4 sewing machines

What a great day you have had! Don't forget to post pictures when you get them home!

 

[DisNorth]

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments on my quilt!

Thank you everyone for you kind posts. We got the phone call last night at 4AM that Rosemary had passed away. We had just left her a few hours before. Our nieces were at the hospital with her when she died. We always made sure there was someone in the room with her.

The kids are taking it really hard, as are Brian and I. She was a really wonderful woman, and I'm going to miss her so much.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Teresa.

well, this past week I had a live model at my house. She wanted to try on everything and was not happy to find a bunch of my clothes were too small for her. She is 5 with a tummy so the bigger clothes fir her there but not in other places. I know I've posted the clothes but they look different on a kid. (sorry if they are big, I tried to go with photobucket but had the hardest time uploading them.)

The dresses look great on your model!

I have had the most interesting day...
After reading here about the sewing machine at the estate sale in Dover, I talked to DH and on a whim called the woman running the sale and left a message saying that I could not get there for the sale (ended at 2 today ..this was 1..) but was interested int eh sewing machine...and asked if I could come see it Sun. She called me back and it had not sold, so said I could come tomorrow to check it out.
Went by my moms and was telling her about this..and she hands over to me ANOTHER singer she had before she got her computerized brother...I didnt even look to see the model..just lugged it to the car
This evening, I get a call from the lady who's husbands aunt was the seamstress whos estate was for sale...she said she went to check to see if the machine was in working order, and the cord was broken...BUT she has another of the same model that was her MILs...(seamstress' sister) that is in much better condition, runs perfect and I can have it, all the attachments etc for the same price. I am going to her house tomorrow after lunch to pick it up.

So i now have 4...yes 4 sewing machines

How cool! four machines!!!


Happy Canada Day

 

[mommy2mrb]

Thank you everyone for you kind posts. We got the phone call last night at 4AM that Rosemary had passed away. We had just left her a few hours before. Our nieces were at the hospital with her when she died. We always made sure there was someone in the room with her.

The kids are taking it really hard, as are Brian and I. She was a really wonderful woman, and I'm going to miss her so much.

so sorry to hear this Teresa....my thoughts and prayers are with you all

 

[pyrxtc]

so, I'm torn. Do i want a nice shiny bright new machine with a free arm for all my sleeves or do I want to go vintage with a nice Slant-O-Matic

I do use my free arm on my Mother's machine a lot so I don't know what I'd do without one.

I want to ask the Ebay seller about priority shipping but there is no way to contact them.

"We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing."

I really like it but I can't even contact them to ask about changing shipping. They are offering Parcel Post for $40 but when I calculate shipping from their state to mine, It would be $32 for priority. I want to ask about insurance on it. Would you buy from them ?

 

[VBAndrea]

so, I'm torn. Do i want a nice shiny bright new machine with a free arm for all my sleeves or do I want to go vintage with a nice Slant-O-Matic

I do use my free arm on my Mother's machine a lot so I don't know what I'd do without one.

I want to ask the Ebay seller about priority shipping but there is no way to contact them.

"We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing."

I really like it but I can't even contact them to ask about changing shipping. They are offering Parcel Post for $40 but when I calculate shipping from their state to mine, It would be $32 for priority. I want to ask about insurance on it. Would you buy from them ?

The listing says expedited shipping -- does expedited mean parcel post???? This is also in the listing:
High bidder pays exact shipping if the actual amount is less than quoted I will refund the difference.

ETA: I use my free arm quite frequently -- unless you have another machine that you can use for a free arm then I'd advise against this one. It just depends what you like to sew. I make AG doll clothes and sleeves on bowling shirts or portrait peasants for which I really like the free arm.