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

[Sandi S]

very cute. I have that fabric in my stash. Don't know what I'm using it for quite yet though. I'm sure jack will love it !



Where was the Nemo fabric ? What does it look like ? I've been searching but have found nothing. I always end up with more than what I went in there for.

I'm no help with your older DD. Don't have a girl that age and the teen DD that I do have is very girly and doesn't want me to make her anything.

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

Last summer I gave my older two sons sewing lessons and they made pillowcases - they had a blast!

 

[chellewashere]

Just a flyby post cause I have to get ready to run out the door but if you like Joanns on FB they have a 20% off total purchase coupon but it either ends today or tomorrow...you just click on the link and it will mail it to your email acct associated w/ FB then print it and enjoy some shopping
http://www.facebook.com/JoAnn

 

[pequele]

Just a flyby post cause I have to get ready to run out the door but if you like Joanns on FB they have a 20% off total purchase coupon but it either ends today or tomorrow...you just click on the link and it will mail it to your email acct associated w/ FB then print it and enjoy some shopping
http://www.facebook.com/JoAnn

Another flyby here as well...Joann's has an app for the iPhone at least (like the dis board one) that allows you to clip coupons on the app, save em in your "wallet" and then use em over n over again til they expire! I've been to joanns 3 times already with the 20% off coupon bwahahaha

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

I made this little Alice shirt for my daughter yesterday.. I think it turned out pretty well. I had wanted to make her a bunch of tutu dresses based on all the princesses to wear while at the parks, but then I thought she'd probably be more comfortable in something like this.

I'm nowhere near as good as you all are at sewing.. everything in this thread is just gorgeous! You ladies do great work.

The alice shirt is ADORABLE!!! I love it - and it looks like you did a mighty fine job to me!! Don't discount your talents!

Gracie's pool/beach/water park backpack (adapted from McCall's 6579) - the bottom is plastic mesh which I also used for the water bottle holder on my park bag.

I LOVE this bag!! Your fabric choices are great...and the mesh is perfect...I am going to have to go check out your bliggity blog...I love this!

Well I DID get to work on my very 1st project to play around with my machine. I know it will get much faster once I get used to it but I am LOVING it! Thanks to everyone for other links as well....the applique (sp) process doesn't look too hard either! LP's page has a GREAT example on there! She at LEAST makes it look easy hehe

Here's my 1st project! My little man better be excited once he wakes up tomorrow, after all he came with me to the store and sat thru the demo with me...for a 3yo, THAT deserves a prize and I think he will dig this!

Looks great!!! I am so jealous...an embroidery machine is on my wishlist. I'm going to beg Santa for Christmas...too bad we're going to Disney in September!!!

I also wanted to ask for prayer for my daughter, Lisa. Many of you may remember she was pixie dusted with the CUTEST hospital gowns for her stay in May. I will not bore you with the details, they are on our PTR (we are going back to volunteer at GKTW in September thanks to my BIL and his timeshare and we are SO excited)! She was to have surgery in June that was postponed the weekend we were being admitted d/t bats and rabies shots for the entire family (again, all on our PTR). She will be admitted tomorrow for surgery on Wednesday (July 25) to close the hole in her stomach that has been there since February when they removed her feeding tube. She is nervous this time and we think it is because of all of the postponements, etc. This is her fifth hospital stay since we returned from her wish trip and four stays have or will be a week or longer. If you could remember her in prayer I would be thankful!

Lots of prayers for your daughter.

I'm having trouble with my sewing machine!

It keeps skipping stitches.

I have put a new needle in, re-threaded it many times, cleaned under and around the face plate, oiled the machine, tried different tension on the upper thread. I'm scared to muck with the lower thread tension.

This has been going on for quite a while now. I'm working on my FE gifts for my DCL trip and they are going to look awful if I can't get the sewing machine to sew better.

To me the upper thread tension seems to be too low but when I make it tighter it still skips. I tried tightening it because it seemed too loose and the thread would get wrapped around the needle. If I keep tightening the upper thread it still skips but makes it too tight.

Any ideas on what to do?


I finally figured out what was wrong- The needle, not because it was old. I bought new ones and when I compared them to the old ones the shank (part that goes into the sewing machine) was longer than the old ones. Put in an old needle and it sewed perfectly. They are the exact same 80/12 but a different brand. Not good, I have purchased Embroidery and Knit needles in the same Brand-I'm sure the store won't take them back.

What brand were the needles? I'm so glad you were able to figure out the problem. I usually use Schmetz needles but recently picked up a few packages of Singer needles because they started carrying them at Walmart...and incidently JoAnn's has them now too. They are cheaper but I tend to have TONS of problems with them in my machine...and I have to change them much more frequently.

ruffle skirt for myself, first time working with knit type fabric and it was SO easy. I have since cut off 1-2 ruffles because I didn't like the length as it was in this photo. I made a matching one for DD (but purple elastic at the waist) and it literally took me 35 minutes start to finish.

And my first Rosetta purse! Again, DD saw this and was RELENTLESS until I promised to make her a small one (this is a medium) to bring on vacation. 3 weeks left and I now am adding a pirse to my list of 9-10 FE gifts I still need to sew, what was I thinking?!?!!

edited: here is the photo!

LOVE the purse and the skirt! You've got ruffles mastered, that's for sure!

I went back several pages but there is way too much to quote. Everything looks fantastic. Loving all the machines, the new baby and all the great outfits and bags. And special prayers for Lisa, I am praying everything goes well.

I want to thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers this weekend. It has been a very hard couple days. Being as affected as I was with everything in Aurora was hard. One of the 12 that didn't survive was only 6 years old. Such a shame that her life was cut so short. Her mother survived and is paralized, she was a single mom. I'm not quite sure who it was but someone close to her died a few weeks ago from lukemia. I feel so bad for her and the rough road she is on. Makes my worries seem so little compared to her. What I wasn't expecting was the flood of emotions and memories from Columbine. I grew up and still live just minutes from there and have several ties to Columbine and knew several of the students. I was at the park next to the school just hours before the shooting happened and woke up to all the sirens of the responders. I think dealing with the memories and similarities has been the toughest these last few days. I've been so distracted I somehow managed to spill coffee all over my laptop. Several of the keys still don't work, good thing for the iPad but I am still so mad at myself. This morning I thought I would destress a little and tried to sew a simple skirt for a family friend. I was still kinda lost in thought I guess and did not see my youngest come up behind me. I have my cutting area behind my machine. Next thing I knew ds came up to me with blood pooring down his hand. He cut his finger with my rotary cutter. it was a pretty bad cut and the way it was angled he nearly cut the tip of his finger off, not quite deep enough for stitches but enough to almost have me pass out from the sight of it. I feel so bad for him and feel like such a bad mom but I can assure he will never touch the rotary cutter again.

Sorry for sounding like such a downer right now, I guess I just needed to let some things out and vent a little. Morning brings a new week and I know despite everything it will be a much better week and boy am I ready for a new week to begin. I hope everyone has a great week and make sure to hugs your kids tight.

You don't sound like a downer at all. Sometimes the things going on in our lives just effect us in all aspects of our life. I'm so sorry that you were so closely effected by this tragedy. I live close to the Charden school shooting that happened earlier in the year so I can relate to some extent...but this was such a horrific event in Colorado that effected so many. My heart breaks for all of those families...and for you and the community. I still cannot believe that these things really happen...it's so sad.

As for the rotary cutter, you are NOT a bad Mom!!! These things happen...it's just so hard and scary when they do!!!

Is it a bad thing if the girls at Joannes start to know you by name??

I went up there again yesterday to get fabric for a gift for my mom..and ended up with stuff to try to make a cinderella dress for DD4, and I wasn't going to even LOOK at the dis fabric...but at the last minute I did and found some fabric with Nemo and Squirt on it..so I HAD to have it...plans for a dress for DD4 and shorts for DS4

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...

Hahaha, they know me by name and all three of my children too! Lol* So I hope it's not bad or I'm in trouble!

I have a 10 year old and wonder the same things. She actually is getting into the whole Disney dressing up thing though and I'm making her an Ariel costume to wear to meet Ariel. Mine is a little bit of a tomboy and it's really hard to get her into dresses!

 

[pequele]

First I love posting to see my ticker go down WAHOO almost there.

Went and got the fabric for my DH's outfit yesterday...the poor girl at the cutting table didnt know how to ring it in cause it didnt have a bar code so she was like how does $3 a yard sound?? Well since it was a nice thick cotton twill material I said it sounded great so I now have 4 yards of that (for tons of errors) to make a nightshirt for him (John Darling style). I cant believe how expensive a men's nightshirt is..like 50-60 dollars at every store on line...INSANE!!

So this is the one I finished up late late late last night for her Pirate league day and fingers crossed we get picked to do the tutorial with Capt'n Jack cause she ♥♥♥'s him

Front of the Vida

and the back...poor kid Momma keeps putting stuff on her butt area

And this is her look if Jack kisses her again this year (he gave her a peck last year on the head and she turned so red

I love the pirate outfit! I definitely have to make Ollie some pirate stuff. Do you buy your designs or make them yourself? I haven't bought a program yet but have been searching downloads!! I've also started saving some appliqué projects but haven't given them a whirl yet, still learning the machine some.

And what is this Captn Jack Tutorial you speak of

 

[pequele]

[QUOTE="TinkNH

Anyone have ideas for things to make for older girls? DD9 is not into dresses and shes SOOOO slim the easy fits are too baggy she did not really care for them too much...I cant seem to find a cute top pattern ..like a halter or tank that is not too boutique for my girl..she likes things more simple... If anyone knows of such a pattern and can point me in that direction...[/QUOTE]

What about a bag/backpack/tote?

 

[pequele]

Also, I have to ask, is there anything wrong with my DS8 wanting to learn to sew and having his own machine ? My siblings are telling me it's not right, that I was already pushing it with letting him have his hair long. It's only to his shoulders and cut in a boys style. he plays all kinds of sports and does lots of other "boy" things, so what's wrong with this ? definitely not a sissy type boy.

Sorry for the multiposts again but I can't figure out multiquotes on the iPhone app!

The owner of the quilt shop I bought my new machine at is owned by a man who was VERY fluent in all things sewing, has kids (so the shop is pretty childproof ahaha) and well let's say I wouldn't want to meet the guy in a dark alley ahaha. It is a fantastic skill and I bet your DS knows more about sewing than I even do and I'm almost 40!

 

[pequele]

[QUOTE="miprender"

Since I already owned the Innovis 900 I don't think it will be that much of a learning curve for the sewing part. But the embroidery part is a little different than my PE770

But I just read through the whole thread and see you bought a great machine. That is the one my mother owns and just loves it.

.[/QUOTE]



BWAHAHAHA can she help me with the automatic threader please, I seem not to have that one figured out yet

 

[goteamwood]

Untitled by Go Team Wood, on Flickr
My Embroidery Machine came yesterday and I just finished my first attempt at appliqué. I learned that I need more than 3 colors of thread and I didn't trim close enough, but I have high hopes of being able to make more awesome things! Hooray. (This owl is scraps, I intend to add it to a baby quilt I have in progress.)

And now to the fabric store to buy thread and more fabric. Thanks for the 20 percent Joann coupons!

 

[miprender]

BWAHAHAHA can she help me with the automatic threader please, I seem not to have that one figured out yet

Is it not working? Sometimes you need the thread just right for it to go in. Or try resetting the needle by hitting that button. If the needle is in the right position the thread won't go in.

 

[pequele]

Is it not working? Sometimes you need the thread just right for it to go in. Or try resetting the needle by hitting that button. If the needle is in the right position the thread won't go in.

I'm SURE it is me. I think I have the end threading messes up some how as it worked fine when he was showing me multiple times. The book's drawing isn't very good for step 6-7 which is the threading steps. And then I tried watching on YouTube but cameras are either too far away, out of focus or not on the machine! I'm sure the needle is in all the way. Of course I didn't work yesterday but the shop is closed on Mondays to go talk with him when my son was in camp. My DS was so good while I shopped for it, but I didn't want to push my luck

 

[smile5sunshine]

After dropping my girls at camp today, I stopped at the Super Joanns on my way home. I saw the Nemo fabric but decided not to buy it. I did buy some pretty Tinkerbell corduroy and some of the Paul Frank monkey corduroy. I also bought some knit fabric because it was a great sale. I did spend more than I intended but I had a lot of odds and ends to pick up. I needed new needles, spray adhesive etc.

Wha??? KNITS on sale you say??? Guess it's a good thing I ran out of thread and MUST make a trip to JoAnn's today then!

I just had to respond to this as my DS11 has been learning to sew the last couple of months. He originally showed some interest in it when I did the shirts for our trip in March and actually picked out the bandana fabrics for his and his cousins' pirate shirts. Since then, he has helped me pick out fabrics for different things I have sewn. His first project sewing himself, was a couple of sparkly pink headbands for the DDs of some friends of ours. I don't see anything wrong with it at all. My DS has also learned to cook basic meals, grocery shop, do laundry and various other household chores. DS also does more "manly" things - helps work on the race car, cuts the grass and does garbage duty every once in awhile. As he gets older, I plan on teaching him other things, like how to change a car tire, change the oil, plan a party, etc. If I had a DD, she would be learning the same types of things. I think it makes them well rounded and self sufficient, not sissy at all. (Then again, I am determined that DS will not be like DH when I met him - did not know how to boil water, thought laundry was done magically, didn't know which end of a toilet bowl brush was used to clean the toilet, etc.)
DS also has long hair - shaggy skater style, since he is big into skateboarding. He also plays soccer and runs in cross country. And loves to play Barbies with his youngest cousins. We have family members who have issues with all the non stereotypical activities DS does, but we do our best to ignore them. DH and I both believe that DS will be a better person for it in the future.

I know it doesn't matter because I am just a "stranger" sitting at some computer but I LOVE that you are doing this for your son. My parents were great about teaching me how to do "boy" things and I was so thankful I knew how to do all those things and could take care of myself! In fact, my dad wouldn't let me get my full license until I could go through this whole list of car maintenance things (like checking/changing oil, checking fluid levels, changing a tire, etc.) BOY has that come in handy! Anyway, so keep up the good work!

I have been reading almost every day but am so behind that I can't go back and quote everything.

Hi! I have been thinking about you a lot. Hope you are doing well and everything is going okay. Any updates on Penny?

I've been MIA for the last few days. We decided to take a last minute trip up to Maine and promised to take the kids to Santa's Village.... since 2 weeks at Disney wasn't enough

Oh I hope you guys had fun! I would have wanted to go off too! It's so hard to get back to "real life" after you've been off playing at Disney!

Just a flyby post cause I have to get ready to run out the door but if you like Joanns on FB they have a 20% off total purchase coupon but it either ends today or tomorrow...you just click on the link and it will mail it to your email acct associated w/ FB then print it and enjoy some shopping
http://www.facebook.com/JoAnn

You enabler you! Thanks for the heads up!

What brand were the needles? I'm so glad you were able to figure out the problem. I usually use Schmetz needles but recently picked up a few packages of Singer needles because they started carrying them at Walmart...and incidently JoAnn's has them now too. They are cheaper but I tend to have TONS of problems with them in my machine...and I have to change them much more frequently.

It's always so funny to me how different machines respond to different things like threads and needles. Because I've heard several other people say that they cannot use the Schmetz needles at all or they have problems! Silly machines!

Untitled by Go Team Wood, on Flickr
My Embroidery Machine came yesterday and I just finished my first attempt at appliqué. I learned that I need more than 3 colors of thread and I didn't trim close enough, but I have high hopes of being able to make more awesome things! Hooray. (This owl is scraps, I intend to add it to a baby quilt I have in progress.)

And now to the fabric store to buy thread and more fabric. Thanks for the 20 percent Joann coupons!

Hurray hurray for your first applique with the new toy! I think it looks pretty good and you will quickly figure out exactly what works for you.


Be back in as sec with pics!
Sunshine

 

[pequele]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/goteamwood/7637236718/
Untitled by Go Team Wood, on Flickr
My Embroidery Machine came yesterday and I just finished my first attempt at appliqué. I learned that I need more than 3 colors of thread and I didn't trim close enough, but I have high hopes of being able to make more awesome things! Hooray. (This owl is scraps, I intend to add it to a baby quilt I have in progress.)

And now to the fabric store to buy thread and more fabric. Thanks for the 20 percent Joann coupons!

I LOVE this and owls rock!! Where did you get this pattern?

 

[smile5sunshine]

Sorry for the Photobomb, but I have several things to share!


First up DS's Woody Inspired outfit. I had already posted the completed shorts. Those were made out of Chambray from the Fishsticks FREE Mud Puddle Splashers Pattern. For the top, I traced around a shirt to get the pattern I needed to upcycle a larger yellow tee. Then I used that same pattern to make the full vest and sewed that onto the yellow tee. Rounding things out on the shirt is the felt Sheriff badge that looks like a drunkard sewed on....what can I say? It was late, I was tired and DONE! The bandana is just a simple triangle that I used a narrow rolled hem to finish.

Next up: Toy Story 3 Barbie Inspired outfit. When my DD said she wanted her toy story outfit to be Barbie I had a lot of trouble coming up with a comfortable interpretation of her workout outfit. I never was able to find the color of teal that I wanted to use for the main portions of the outfit. I ended up using a tank and knit short set as the base. The shorts had some design on them that I had to use the felt star to cover over, but that looked funny by itself so I embroidered "Barbie + Ken 4 Ever!" and a few hearts on it. In hindsight, I wish I had used a darker thread for the words because they don't pop. Used some pink fabric to make a belt that fastens with hook & eyes. I added the Barbie silhouette to the shirt because DD was concerned that "people might not know who I am".

DD(8) Tinkerbell Set. Embellished shirt with embroidery "Believe" and added a rolled rosette made from bias tape and a button flower. The skirt is the "Cinched Peek-A-Boo Skirt" found here: http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/06/guest-posting-for-riley-blake.html The only change I made was to use bias tape for the binding and ties instead of hem and ribbons.

DD(6) Animal Kingdom Dress. I didn't Disney-fy this one because from looking at the clothes on the racks, it appears that animal print fabrics are going to be "in" this season, so I decided she would probably wear this again outside of Disney. This was made from McCall's M6270 view D. I also made the bloomers to go under the dress so I don't have to worry about it.

DD(8)'s Animal Kingdom outfit. DD picked this rainbow giraffe print and we found a teal polka dot batik to go with it. I ran out of thread so it's not actually totally finished (but really just topstitching to do). Used the "sunny Day Frock" by Carolina Fair Designs on youcanmakethis. the only change was that I added the ruffle on the neckline.

And totally unrelated to disney, three knit pairs of pajama shorts for DS. Used the FREE Create Kid's Couture "Aiden" shorts pattern that can be found on fabric.com

Sunshine

 

[miprender]

Untitled by Go Team Wood, on Flickr
My Embroidery Machine came yesterday and I just finished my first attempt at appliqué. I learned that I need more than 3 colors of thread and I didn't trim close enough, but I have high hopes of being able to make more awesome things! Hooray. (This owl is scraps, I intend to add it to a baby quilt I have in progress.)

And now to the fabric store to buy thread and more fabric. Thanks for the 20 percent Joann coupons!

I missed your previous post. What machine did you end up getting? And your first design came out great considering it was your first attempt. I remember mine and how awful it was, but I didn't have the right scissors for trimming the fabric.

I'm SURE it is me. I think I have the end threading messes up some how as it worked fine when he was showing me multiple times. The book's drawing isn't very good for step 6-7 which is the threading steps. And then I tried watching on YouTube but cameras are either too far away, out of focus or not on the machine! I'm sure the needle is in all the way. Of course I didn't work yesterday but the shop is closed on Mondays to go talk with him when my son was in camp. My DS was so good while I shopped for it, but I didn't want to push my luck

After step 6 you need to put the thread in the back, on those little cutters at the same time you hit the lever to thread the machine. It just takes a little practice.

Sorry for the Photobomb, but I have several things to share!


First up DS's Woody Inspired outfit. I had already posted the completed shorts. Those were made out of Chambray from the Fishsticks FREE Mud Puddle Splashers Pattern. For the top, I traced around a shirt to get the pattern I needed to upcycle a larger yellow tee. Then I used that same pattern to make the full vest and sewed that onto the yellow tee. Rounding things out on the shirt is the felt Sheriff badge that looks like a drunkard sewed on....what can I say? It was late, I was tired and DONE! The bandana is just a simple triangle that I used a narrow rolled hem to finish.

Next up: Toy Story 3 Barbie Inspired outfit. When my DD said she wanted her toy story outfit to be Barbie I had a lot of trouble coming up with a comfortable interpretation of her workout outfit. I never was able to find the color of teal that I wanted to use for the main portions of the outfit. I ended up using a tank and knit short set as the base. The shorts had some design on them that I had to use the felt star to cover over, but that looked funny by itself so I embroidered "Barbie + Ken 4 Ever!" and a few hearts on it. In hindsight, I wish I had used a darker thread for the words because they don't pop. Used some pink fabric to make a belt that fastens with hook & eyes. I added the Barbie silhouette to the shirt because DD was concerned that "people might not know who I am".

DD(8) Tinkerbell Set. Embellished shirt with embroidery "Believe" and added a rolled rosette made from bias tape and a button flower. The skirt is the "Cinched Peek-A-Boo Skirt" found here: http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/06/guest-posting-for-riley-blake.html The only change I made was to use bias tape for the binding and ties instead of hem and ribbons.

DD(6) Animal Kingdom Dress. I didn't Disney-fy this one because from looking at the clothes on the racks, it appears that animal print fabrics are going to be "in" this season, so I decided she would probably wear this again outside of Disney. This was made from McCall's M6270 view D. I also made the bloomers to go under the dress so I don't have to worry about it.

DD(8)'s Animal Kingdom outfit. DD picked this rainbow giraffe print and we found a teal polka dot batik to go with it. I ran out of thread so it's not actually totally finished (but really just topstitching to do). Used the "sunny Day Frock" by Carolina Fair Designs on youcanmakethis. the only change was that I added the ruffle on the neckline.

And totally unrelated to disney, three knit pairs of pajama shorts for DS. Used the FREE Create Kid's Couture "Aiden" shorts pattern that can be found on fabric.com

Sunshine

Everything is adorable. My DD picked out that same giraffe fabric.

 

[Sandi S]

Just a flyby post cause I have to get ready to run out the door but if you like Joanns on FB they have a 20% off total purchase coupon but it either ends today or tomorrow...you just click on the link and it will mail it to your email acct associated w/ FB then print it and enjoy some shopping
http://www.facebook.com/JoAnn

There is also an Android app in the Google Play market.

Sorry for the Photobomb, but I have several things to share!


First up DS's Woody Inspired outfit. I had already posted the completed shorts. Those were made out of Chambray from the Fishsticks FREE Mud Puddle Splashers Pattern. For the top, I traced around a shirt to get the pattern I needed to upcycle a larger yellow tee. Then I used that same pattern to make the full vest and sewed that onto the yellow tee. Rounding things out on the shirt is the felt Sheriff badge that looks like a drunkard sewed on....what can I say? It was late, I was tired and DONE! The bandana is just a simple triangle that I used a narrow rolled hem to finish.

Next up: Toy Story 3 Barbie Inspired outfit. When my DD said she wanted her toy story outfit to be Barbie I had a lot of trouble coming up with a comfortable interpretation of her workout outfit. I never was able to find the color of teal that I wanted to use for the main portions of the outfit. I ended up using a tank and knit short set as the base. The shorts had some design on them that I had to use the felt star to cover over, but that looked funny by itself so I embroidered "Barbie + Ken 4 Ever!" and a few hearts on it. In hindsight, I wish I had used a darker thread for the words because they don't pop. Used some pink fabric to make a belt that fastens with hook & eyes. I added the Barbie silhouette to the shirt because DD was concerned that "people might not know who I am".

DD(8) Tinkerbell Set. Embellished shirt with embroidery "Believe" and added a rolled rosette made from bias tape and a button flower. The skirt is the "Cinched Peek-A-Boo Skirt" found here: http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/06/guest-posting-for-riley-blake.html The only change I made was to use bias tape for the binding and ties instead of hem and ribbons.

DD(6) Animal Kingdom Dress. I didn't Disney-fy this one because from looking at the clothes on the racks, it appears that animal print fabrics are going to be "in" this season, so I decided she would probably wear this again outside of Disney. This was made from McCall's M6270 view D. I also made the bloomers to go under the dress so I don't have to worry about it.

DD(8)'s Animal Kingdom outfit. DD picked this rainbow giraffe print and we found a teal polka dot batik to go with it. I ran out of thread so it's not actually totally finished (but really just topstitching to do). Used the "sunny Day Frock" by Carolina Fair Designs on youcanmakethis. the only change was that I added the ruffle on the neckline.

And totally unrelated to disney, three knit pairs of pajama shorts for DS. Used the FREE Create Kid's Couture "Aiden" shorts pattern that can be found on fabric.com

Sunshine

I'll be looking out for those outfits since we will be there at the same time!

 

[goteamwood]

Is it not working? Sometimes you need the thread just right for it to go in. Or try resetting the needle by hitting that button. If the needle is in the right position the thread won't go in.

I agree. I have a Singer Curvy sewing machine and if the needle is even a little off, it doesn't work. It has to be (on that machine) at the very top-most position. There have been times I had to turn the machine off and back on so it resets the needle position.

I LOVE this and owls rock!! Where did you get this pattern?

I got the owl on etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyousEmbroidery which was sort of a funny first-world-problems moment when I spent more than an hour looking for the cutest owl pattern on etsy. I went with this one because the body shape mimics owls on some fabric I got I want to make a pillowcase dress for a friend's daughter.

I missed your previous post. What machine did you end up getting? And your first design came out great considering it was your first attempt. I remember mine and how awful it was, but I didn't have the right scissors for trimming the fabric.

I got the Brother PE-770, which I ordered from Amazon and it arrived yesterday. My main issue was thread color, since I only have a couple of colors on hand. I have since gotten appropriate scissors and supposedly the thread collection I ordered when I got the machine should arrive today.

 

[LitlbitWraps]

Hi Everyone!!
I have been sewing for a while and get so inspired with your clothes! I have a ruffler but have yet to use it. I still do the baste and scrunch. I would so love to use it so I can do everything in one step BUT I don't know how much fabric and what settings are best. Could a few people let me know their favorite settings for the ruffler. I will be working on clothes for my girls ages 1yr and 5 yrs.
I have a few boutique style top patterns and dresses as well as shorts and capri pants.
Do I just use the width of the fabric and hope for the best or sew two or three strips together??
Help!!

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Hi Everyone!!
I have been sewing for a while and get so inspired with your clothes! I have a ruffler but have yet to use it. I still do the baste and scrunch. I would so love to use it so I can do everything in one step BUT I don't know how much fabric and what settings are best. Could a few people let me know their favorite settings for the ruffler. I will be working on clothes for my girls ages 1yr and 5 yrs.
I have a few boutique style top patterns and dresses as well as shorts and capri pants.
Do I just use the width of the fabric and hope for the best or sew two or three strips together??
Help!!

This is tricky, the settings will vary from machine to machine, and the fabric being ruffled. Doubled fabric will ruffle differently than a single layer of the same thing. CarlaC has a free tutorial called "The Ruffler Unruffled" or something similar to that. It's on YouCanMakeThis.com in their free section. I already knew ruffler basics when I fond it, but it still helped me figure out how to use it better.

 

[SillyGirl30]

I have looked at several of your pages before but have never posted. You all make amazing items. Now that I have a son and he is going on his first Disney trip you all have inspired me to sew some for this trip. I have a Baby Lock Quilters Choice sewing machine and a Brother PE 770 Embroidery Machine. I have done sever appliques but no lettering. I was wondering if y'all could give any advice on lettering software. There is so much information out there that I'm confused. I don't think I want to do digitizing just lettering. Thanks for any help.