Disboutiquers Part 29 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[TinkNH]

QUESTION:
I am starting to pack and how do you guys pack these dresses so they do not end up a wrinkled mess by the time you get there???? I am literally staring at the pile of dresses hanging from the ironing board and have no idea how to get them packed.

I am very short on time..will be back to comment on recent postings...

 

[sewmess]

kgleine All of your costumes are fantastic, but that Cinderella is such a showstopper! GORGEOUS!!! Did you wear these to Disney or for Halloween? Just love everything, thanks so much for sharing with us and inspiring us!!! Did you use a pattern or are these your own designs?

After that Cinderella dress I'm not as excited about my Belle dress hahahaha!!! I kind of slapped this one together for my youngest, although it's a little bit big so we'll play it by ear whether or not she wears it...

That is adorable - the first time I missed the tulle underskirt which makes it perfect.

 

[Caseheidi]

Just discovered this thread, and so excited. I am just learning to see, and completed my first outfit last week. Fun to see all your creations. I hope to be as good some day!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

QUESTION:
I am starting to pack and how do you guys pack these dresses so they do not end up a wrinkled mess by the time you get there???? I am literally staring at the pile of dresses hanging from the ironing board and have no idea how to get them packed.

I am very short on time..will be back to comment on recent postings...

Hahaha - I am wondering the SAME thing! Luckily most everything I made can be ironed so I think I'll have to iron them at least a little when we get there. The ones the kids are wearing to the castle I definitely want wrinkle-free for pictures! Let me know if you come up with anything that helps! I'm starting to pack today too!!! Though I have about a week longer than you until we go...can't wait!!!

 

[EEs*Mommy]

QUESTION:
I am starting to pack and how do you guys pack these dresses so they do not end up a wrinkled mess by the time you get there???? I am literally staring at the pile of dresses hanging from the ironing board and have no idea how to get them packed.

I am very short on time..will be back to comment on recent postings...

We are using hanging bags for all of EEs clothes. DH and I were talking last night about a possible rack across the back of my van. We are driving though.

 

[dianemom2]

kgleine I kind of slapped this one together for my youngest, although it's a little bit big so we'll play it by ear whether or not she wears it...

That definitely doesn't look slapped together. It is very cute!

I finished my daughter's Cinderella dress that the mice made.

What a cute dress! I really think it is cute. It is smart that you made the underskirt removable. That should help keep her cooler.

Just discovered this thread, and so excited. I am just learning to see, and completed my first outfit last week. Fun to see all your creations. I hope to be as good some day!

Welcome to the group!

QUESTION:
I am starting to pack and how do you guys pack these dresses so they do not end up a wrinkled mess by the time you get there???? I am literally staring at the pile of dresses hanging from the ironing board and have no idea how to get them packed.

I am very short on time..will be back to comment on recent postings...

Try a hanging garment bag. If you can't do that, then try rolling them as neatly as possible. I've always found that rolling seems to get less creases than folding. Good luck!

 

[peachygreen]

I normally roll their dresses (and mine too for that matter) and then just hang everything up as soon as I get there. I don't think I have ever had to pull out the iron when I get there.

 

[TinkNH]

Sorry for the crappy photos but I do not own a decent camera and it's wet outside, so indoor icky flash pics is all I have.

Problem 1: Bought this fabric at MaryJos on the Dismeet fabric shop hop and got a little extra cuz I didn't know what I'd make and I knew dd would love it. Go to cut it and the fabric is only 36" wide!!!!! I never looked at the bolt b/c I just assumed all cottons were 42". Still had enough but my leftover scraps are only of the kitty section

Problem 2: The applique! Design is from Sweet Peas Place and I thought was adorable. It is Sassy Witch Cat:
http://www.sweetpeasplace.com/img_cache/beb58ada6bc0b48958089244f5857b8a.jpg

If you look at the design it appears the bow is appliqued. Well guess what -- it's NOT!!!!! It's open So I had to cut a large enough square of fabric and do the satin stitch and cut as close as I could. In the pics it is not washed yet. Clearly it will fray when washed but all I can hope for is a Shabby Chic look. I did e-mail SPP to let them know of the problem because IMO it needs to get fixed. I took a close up photo to show you.

Anyway, I bribed dd. She was not wanted to wear her BTS dress for the first day of school so I told her I would make her the kitty outfit for Wednesday providing she wore her dress tomorrow. It worked (Or so she says she will wear it -- we'll see what happens tomorrow).

SET:

SKIRT (double layer twirl):

APPLIQUE:

CLOSE UP OF THE DISASTROUS BOW (again, not yet washed):

DIANE: I haven't worked on ds's shirt yet but I really want to just change it if I can to save me from having to buy a new design. And I thought about changing dd's dress to a skirt for next year -- got to get my money's worth out of that BTS fabric LOL!

this is adorable and I wouldnt know there was an issue if you didnt say so.still no idea what is wrong..it looks perfect to me lol

Other than having to sew the buttons on the dress - Dress 1 of 2 is finished (This is the size 7 - I am finishing up the size 2 right now). This is most likely for MVMCP but depending on what else I sew it might end up being for our Epcot Candlelight Procession/Christmas Santa Day.


upload by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I'm happy with how it came together. My DD tried it on this morning before I finished the lining and it looks great on her.

super cute!!

 

[TinkNH]

blessedmom4 asked me to post these here, this is last years costumes, flynn rapunzel and pascal (my hair glows!):

and the detail shots of cinderella:

pleating on the skirt the peplum is a separate skirt so i can use this for something else if i want...

sleeves

the bodice front

back of bodice. it laces up closer on me, but that is because im not made of plastic : )

oemmgee this si the most amazing thing i have seen.. you have some serious skills and I am in utter awe. That is FAR prettier than the "official" Cindy costumes. I am just sad i will be a week too early to see you at the MNSSHP..you MUST post pictures!!!
My t-shirt costumes for our trip now look so sad and pathetic

k

this is fantastic!!!

We leave in 9 days!! Almost all my sewing is completed! Woohoo!!

Really cute!!!

Hahaha - I am wondering the SAME thing! Luckily most everything I made can be ironed so I think I'll have to iron them at least a little when we get there. The ones the kids are wearing to the castle I definitely want wrinkle-free for pictures! Let me know if you come up with anything that helps! I'm starting to pack today too!!! Though I have about a week longer than you until we go...can't wait!!!

We are using hanging bags for all of EEs clothes. DH and I were talking last night about a possible rack across the back of my van. We are driving though.

Try a hanging garment bag. If you can't do that, then try rolling them as neatly as possible. I've always found that rolling seems to get less creases than folding. Good luck!

I normally roll their dresses (and mine too for that matter) and then just hang everything up as soon as I get there. I don't think I have ever had to pull out the iron when I get there.

Yeah we are flying..its a bit too far of a drive from NH. Rolling seems to be the consensus..so I think i will iron them all and then roll and hope for the best! I really hope I DONT have to iron when we get there..i dont like to iron

I plan to take some pictures (finally) tonight as I prepare to pack, i have been meaning to do it for a while! I made us all costumes for the MNSSHP out of t-shirts..we are going as monsters inc..but after that cinderella dress...they are not that amazing

 

[VBAndrea]

I use Tender Touch. You can get it at Joanns with the 40% off coupons. It works great and is very soft against the skin. One of my little nephews has very tender skin and I always use that on his stuff.

I can't help with the t-shirt placement. I usually just eyeball it and put it where I think the design will look right. Can you add the wording above the design instead of below it if it sits too low?

I think you made a smart decision about letting Alexa wear the cat outfit. She might as well be happy with what she wears on the first day of school. If she was thrilled to wear something you made her, just enjoy that. One day she will be like my girls and won't let you make anything for her at all!!!

Thanks Diane -- of course I stopped at Hancock's before picking up the kids from school and they don't carry the Tender Touch. I'll stop at Joann's tomorrow.

I ended up getting measurements for shirts I did for Amy and on the larger sizes they were 5" form the top of the design to neckline and placement was good, so I added the wording below the design

kgleine
After that Cinderella dress I'm not as excited about my Belle dress hahahaha!!! I kind of slapped this one together for my youngest, although it's a little bit big so we'll play it by ear whether or not she wears it...

That turned out perfect! Absolutely wonderful job!

I finished my daughter's Cinderella dress that the mice made. I am including a picture of the dress, but there is also a white underskirt that I still have to put the waist in. I made it removable so that she can wear the entire dress to our 1900 Park Fare ADR, but she can take off the underskirt when we head back to MK for the evening. It will still be hot.

We leave in 9 days!! Almost all my sewing is completed! Woohoo!!

Beautiful! How exciting that leave so soon!

Yeah we are flying..its a bit too far of a drive from NH. Rolling seems to be the consensus..so I think i will iron them all and then roll and hope for the best! I really hope I DONT have to iron when we get there..i dont like to iron

I plan to take some pictures (finally) tonight as I prepare to pack, i have been meaning to do it for a while! I made us all costumes for the MNSSHP out of t-shirts..we are going as monsters inc..but after that cinderella dress...they are not that amazing

Put anything that's wrinkled in the bathroom when you shower and the steam will help you avoid ironing.

 

[kgleine]

I'm a fabric lurker too: my problem right now is I don't have a good way to store more than, like, 4 yards of anything...

I've got to ask: Will you be a matching set again? Prince Charming and. . .Lucifer? Jac-Jac? Gus? Random footman? I love costuming sets, but the closest I've ever gotten with DH is he was a moose one year and I was a hunter or lumberjack, depending on which accessory I had.

The Cinderella dress is amazing. I've never had the nerve to make a corset, though I have a couple of patterns.

omg, i have so much freaking fabric! my dh said no more fabric... but yeah whatever.
actually it is cinderella, prince charming (in red skinny jeans...) and hamish the bear from brave for party #1... ds doesnt want to be anything BUT hamish, linguini, hamish and was supposed to be merida, but it isnt happening. (day 2 was all pixar)

but thank you! corsets really are super easy to make, they just seem intimidating!

 

[kgleine]

Wow! That Cinderella dress is stunning! I love it and you are extremely talented!

I'm sorry I don't keep up with the thread, it moves too fast for me to be able to keep pace.

I finished my daughter's Cinderella dress that the mice made. I am including a picture of the dress, but there is also a white underskirt that I still have to put the waist in. I made it removable so that she can wear the entire dress to our 1900 Park Fare ADR, but she can take off the underskirt when we head back to MK for the evening. It will still be hot.

We leave in 9 days!! Almost all my sewing is completed! Woohoo!!

that is super adorbs!

 

[jamala]

Do any of you sew/embroidery for the public. I am trying to find someone to make/embroider a door sash for me.

 

[kgleine]

kgleine All of your costumes are fantastic, but that Cinderella is such a showstopper! GORGEOUS!!! Did you wear these to Disney or for Halloween? Just love everything, thanks so much for sharing with us and inspiring us!!! Did you use a pattern or are these your own designs?

After that Cinderella dress I'm not as excited about my Belle dress hahahaha!!! I kind of slapped this one together for my youngest, although it's a little bit big so we'll play it by ear whether or not she wears it...

omg, i realized 1/2 my post was eaten by my phone...

we wore flynn rapunzel and pascal for mnsshp and halloween last year and are doing the same this year with cindi charming and hamish from brave...
umm this is really a frankenpattern. the only thing drafted was the sleeve, and it was drafted from a current pattern, just to fit the bodice and have more puff. but if you looked at the patterns i used you probably wouldnt see what i was even looking at in them. my husband was constantly saying "you got this from THAT?" lol some of it was also just made up...
your belle is super adorbs and does not look slapped together!


and thank you everyone for your very very kind words!!! :

this thread moves soooooo fast!!

 

[PurpleEars]

Here is the 2T version for the peanut.

And the smaller version for the peanut. by peachygreen2010, on Flickr


This is the Amanda Dress Pattern from Lily Bird Studio. (I wanted to give the appropriate credit)

http://youcanmakethis.com/products/dress-sewing-patterns/amandas-dress-12-months-to-10-years.htm

It came together so nicely. This is the first fully lined including the skirt dress I've ever made and it really looks great. The inside is just as nice as the outside. As I finished these dresses up tonight I am amazed at how far I've come in my own abilities and confidence since I started seriously sewing 3 years ago. Then I was terrified of both sleeves and buttons and there is no way I would have topstitched anything. LOL.

4 dresses down only 16 outfits to go in 72 days. I need to prioritize because I don't think I'm going to have the time or energy to do dresses/outfits for 2 girls for every day of our 10 day vacation. The only reason I have 4 is because I bought 2 beautiful gold dresses today for the girls to wear to our CRT dinner. I couldn't come up with something to make for our CRT dinner and loved those.

Next up Giraffe Dresses for Animal Kingdom.

This dress looks great. I hope you can complete the outfits on your wish list. You may also be able to get away with fewer outfits by doing a load of wash or two while you are there.

Wow, a girl goes away and comes back to a whole ‘nother thread! Everything has been so creative, it’s WTMTQ!! I have some sewing I need to do but haven’t been that productive this weekend. I did start organizing my fabric, but no sewing. I had read in an earlier thread about organizing fabric and have been working on my stash, now that someone’s brought up scraps I got to work on them next! Love all the ideas I get from you ladies. I especially like all the costume ideas for Halloween coming up. Now I just need to get some inspiration for getting my sewing done!

Question: I’ll be in the states and want to pick up some fabric that I might not be able to get in Canada. Anybody know of good places to fabric shop near WDW or in Manhattan??




When I checked into it they didn't ship fabric to Canada.

Joann's recently started to ship to Canada (like a few weeks ago). The shipping fees are quite reasonable when I looked. However, they do not ship by USPS so I am nervous about the brokage fees. I am waiting to find out what other's experience with Joann's shipping before I buy anything from them.

TWO QUESTIONS:

1. I know some of you use a backing to put over your embroidered designs so they don't itch. I use Floriani stabilzer which softens nicely, but am making some gifts for Judy's family and Lisa has really sensitive skin so what do I buy?
I think Floriani makes Dream Weave and isn't there something called Tender Touch??? Would Joann's have it? Which is the best one to use? Is there anything better?


2. I found an on-line guide for placement of designs b/c I am doing an XXL for Christian and it said to have the top of the design 4-6" below the neckline on t's. I did 5". I want ot add some very tiny wording (1.5cm heigh) and wanted it below the design, but the design just looks like it is too low on the shirt. Does anyone have advice on placement for the larger sizes? I can put the wording above, though I'd prefer it below but feel like it will sit too low.

I don't have answers for your questions but I hope someone can help you out with them.

After that Cinderella dress I'm not as excited about my Belle dress hahahaha!!! I kind of slapped this one together for my youngest, although it's a little bit big so we'll play it by ear whether or not she wears it...

That is a beautiful Belle dress!

Wow! That Cinderella dress is stunning! I love it and you are extremely talented!

I'm sorry I don't keep up with the thread, it moves too fast for me to be able to keep pace.

I finished my daughter's Cinderella dress that the mice made. I am including a picture of the dress, but there is also a white underskirt that I still have to put the waist in. I made it removable so that she can wear the entire dress to our 1900 Park Fare ADR, but she can take off the underskirt when we head back to MK for the evening. It will still be hot.

We leave in 9 days!! Almost all my sewing is completed! Woohoo!!

This is a beautiful dress. I can't wait to see the dress in action!

QUESTION:
I am starting to pack and how do you guys pack these dresses so they do not end up a wrinkled mess by the time you get there???? I am literally staring at the pile of dresses hanging from the ironing board and have no idea how to get them packed.

I am very short on time..will be back to comment on recent postings...

I stack all my clothes and roll them up. My clothes often ended up in the suitcase for over 24 hours as we have a long travel time and I have yet to iron anything at Disney World!

Just discovered this thread, and so excited. I am just learning to see, and completed my first outfit last week. Fun to see all your creations. I hope to be as good some day!

Welcome! I look forward to seeing your creations!


Thanks everyone for the welcome back. It feels good to be back here again!

 

[AQW]

I haven't posted in forever, but I've been reading along the last 2-3 threads (after missing several prior to that). Unbelievable stuff posted; you're all so inspiring!

Now I'm looking for some help... I'm ready to upgrade both my embroidery machine (currently Brother PE-750D) and sewing machine (currently Brother CS6000i).

QUESTIONS:

1) Recommendations for an embroidery-only machine with at least a 6x10" field? What do you like/not like about your machine? Various price points welcome, but I don't anticipate spending more than $2500-3000.

2) Recommendations for a mid-range sewing machine? I like my entry-level Brother CS6000i and plan to keep it as a back-up machine. I'm eyeballing the Brother PC-420; any thoughts? Other options definitely welcome; would love to hear your input.

Thank you!

 

[Amyhoff]

Question:For those who order thread from Marathon Thread, how long does it take to arrive? Thanks!!

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!!!

Just posted a NEW BIG GIVE!!! This is for Noah!!! Its more of a pixie dust give, so any and all little trinkets and treasures would be soooo exciting to the kids!! Please come on over and check it out!!

http://disbiggive.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=pixiedustfornoah&thread=76&page=1

 

[dianemom2]

Now I'm looking for some help... I'm ready to upgrade both my embroidery machine (currently Brother PE-750D) and sewing machine (currently Brother CS6000i).

QUESTIONS:

1) Recommendations for an embroidery-only machine with at least a 6x10" field? What do you like/not like about your machine? Various price points welcome, but I don't anticipate spending more than $2500-3000.

2) Recommendations for a mid-range sewing machine? I like my entry-level Brother CS6000i and plan to keep it as a back-up machine. I'm eyeballing the Brother PC-420; any thoughts? Other options definitely welcome; would love to hear your input.

Thank you!

I'd wait a little bit. Brother is coming out with a brand new embroidery only machine that will go up to a 12x7 frame. It is supposed to come out in early October. Besides that I don't know of an embroidery only machine that has such a large field. Most of the machines that have a larger embroidery field are also sewing machines.

Here is a link to the Brother website with the new machine:
http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=VE2200&ref=mega#.UEayKSLAETA

I am hoping to look at it and play with it a little bit at the Sewing Expo in October. I really hope that they have one there.

I can't give you much advice on a new sewing machine since I haven't bought one in quite a while. But I know that somebody on here recently bought a Juki machine on HSN and they love it. It had some really nice features. It was a Juki HZL-F400. Hope that helps.

 

[pyrxtc]

oh no problem at all!!! Thanks for sharing it!!!
it took since march of working on it whenever I got a minute around my ft job...
the fabric was from joanns (except for the coutil in the corset that you can't see along with the boning and grommets) the blue satin is casa satin, and the organza I watched for like 2 years. It was orig. 20.00/yd then eventually went redline for 10.00 then 1/2 off redline sale then addl 30% off entire purchase... Bought 16 yrds. It was worth the 2 year wait for 3.00/yrd. The netting is in the bridal section, the large hole netting is from there... I think this whole dress is like 27 yrs of fabric total? Then the bloomers are another 4? (flat pannel lace cut into strips and ruffled, and sewn to leggings)

So blue is Casa, the embroidery designs are on the organza ? Great deal on that !!! I have some fabric that I am waiting to use until I know exactly what I want to do with it.

After that Cinderella dress I'm not as excited about my Belle dress hahahaha!!! I kind of slapped this one together for my youngest, although it's a little bit big so we'll play it by ear whether or not she wears it...

Belle dress looks awesome !! better than what I can do right now.

I finished my daughter's Cinderella dress that the mice made. I am including a picture of the dress, but there is also a white underskirt that I still have to put the waist in. I made it removable so that she can wear the entire dress to our 1900 Park Fare ADR, but she can take off the underskirt when we head back to MK for the evening. It will still be hot.

It looks great and nice and easy to wear around the parks without getting too hot or itchy.

QUESTION:
I am starting to pack and how do you guys pack these dresses so they do not end up a wrinkled mess by the time you get there???? I am literally staring at the pile of dresses hanging from the ironing board and have no idea how to get them packed. I am very short on time..will be back to comment on recent postings...

I was going to recommend rolling too. Driving from NH is not that bad. I've done it a bunch. Housekeeping has irons if you really need one.

omg, i have so much freaking fabric! my dh said no more fabric... but yeah whatever.
actually it is cinderella, prince charming (in red skinny jeans...) and hamish the bear from brave for party #1... ds doesnt want to be anything BUT hamish, linguini, hamish and was supposed to be merida, but it isnt happening. (day 2 was all pixar) but thank you! corsets really are super easy to make, they just seem intimidating!

I think most of us hoard our fabric, or rather... wait to use it for the perfect thing while collecting more we want to use. I just bought 6 + yards of this gorgeous purple/blue taffeta on clearance for $2 a yard. I can see the dress in my head but it will be a while before I do anything with it. I just started getting what I can on the boards because I ran out of draw space.

Now I'm looking for some help... I'm ready to upgrade both my embroidery machine (currently Brother PE-750D) and sewing machine (currently Brother CS6000i).

QUESTIONS:

1) Recommendations for an embroidery-only machine with at least a 6x10" field? What do you like/not like about your machine? Various price points welcome, but I don't anticipate spending more than $2500-3000.

2) Recommendations for a mid-range sewing machine? I like my entry-level Brother CS6000i and plan to keep it as a back-up machine. I'm eyeballing the Brother PC-420; any thoughts? Other options definitely welcome; would love to hear your input.

Thank you!

Can't help with #1 but for a machine, I love my 420. Had it for only a month but it sew amazing and I'm still learning and know it can do so much more. It is smooth and quiet and I'm loving it.