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

[kgleine]

Short of doing a full lining is there a trick on a full circle skirt to doing a hemmed finish? I normally give up and end up putting a ruffle on the end or adding double sided bias tape to finish up the skirt, but I really don't want to do either for this dress. On a couple full circle skirts I've done 2 circles sewed them together and then turned it right side out so there was a perfect hem at the base. Then I just top stitch it down so it stays flat. That takes up a lot of material though and can make it heavy. This skirt is a flannel skirt so I don't really want to do two layers of flannel.

By trying to fold the hem on a circle it puckers and folds because I'm trying to make something bigger smaller by the nature of a circle. So after I put the hem in it trys to fold up on itself.

I feel I must be doing something wrong.

Any suggestions?

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-hem-a-circle-skirt such a good easy tutorial for it!!!!!

J


Everything is simply amazing! I've been to some cons over the years and your work is on par with the master seamstresses I've run across! Take a bow! And, please continue to join us here!

Regards,
C.

thank you!!! i have worked very hard teaching myself to do this that comment just blows me away! i have been to one con ever this past june and the master seamstress stuff seemed so elite!

 

[goteamwood]

No, she made the hook and the pirate hat at school. It was just made out of construction paper. It didn't last too long, lol. I don't know of any patterns for a pirate hat but maybe someone else has!

Thanks everyone for the comments about my little pirate girl!

I don't know about making one, though I did find a couple tutorials in pinterest using felt. I bought (gasp!) two for my boys for the pirates and pals fireworks cruise from amazon. They were $10-11 each but seem well-made, not felt, so I'm hoping they can have life beyond that one event. I'm pretty sure they were called "captain hook hat" even though they don't look at all like hooks hat. Much easier than making them I think.

 

[billwendy]

I just noticed we could really use some ID tags for Noah's big give to hang on the kids strollers. Piper volunteered to do one for big brother Alex's wheelchair already that is going to be COOL!!! But, it'd be nice for a tag for the strollers (a pink one and a green one) too!!!

Thanks for thinking about it!!

 

[love to stitch]

My kiddos are HUGE fans of Phineas and Ferb so of course there has to be a custom outfit designated to this awesome show!! Here is my DD's Perry dress! When looking for the perry fabric, all I could find was the flannel kind. So I decided to make the dress from flannels and it turned out better than I thought! DD loves how soft it is inside and out

close up of hand applique

Your daughter and her dress are very cute.

 

[sewmess]

I finally have something Disney to post!!

I made these for a little girl who's going to the world for the very first time. They are leaving tomorrow night (she's a little under the weather today, so we're hoping she's feeling better tomorrow)

Basic applique Tshirt and the winging it skort. (I used Simplicity 2684, shortened the capris, added a waistband with drawstring)

I upcycled the bag from a thrift store tshirt. I've done this a few times, but this is the first time using ribbon as binding.

The pocket (which is a little lopsided) is made from a sleeve.

Okay - I think I've got this picture thing right this time...I hit something I shouldn't have at flickr - Sorry.

 

[PrincessMickey]

Well, after fixing my machine, or getting to work again, I proceeded to pin the sleeves into the dress and sew each of them in. I wanted to check how it looked so far before I overlocked the seams and so I turned the top half right side out. I had sewed them both on inside out ! UGH !!

So I took took my seam ripper and carefully ripped out both of them. I took a 30 minute breathe and tried again on one sleeve. Turned it right side and it looked okay so I took another 30 minute breathe.

I finished it except for some taking in around the collar. I need a friend that sews to help me with that since the biggest gap is at the back. Here is a picture of it so far with the wig I got.

I made it shorter so I wouldn't have problems getting on and off rides and wouldn't step on it. I'll post pictures of the arrow bag once I have all the sewing done.

I've had sewing days like that too, it looks great though!!!

I mentioned above, after spending most of this year sewing things to sell, I'm finally going to launch my little business next Saturday at a sale. I'm a nervous wreck that nothing will sell, that I'll freeze up making change, that xyz will go wrong - mostly silly fears. I've been saving my pennies for an embroidery machine, so this is my big push to put my fund over the top. I hope! Please say a prayer for me this week!

Regards,
C.

I'm sure you will do great and sell lots of stuff. I know you have been working hard and your stuff looks awesome. Juat remember to breathe a few times and I'm sure it will go alot better than you thought it would.

My kiddos are HUGE fans of Phineas and Ferb so of course there has to be a custom outfit designated to this awesome show!! Here is my DD's Perry dress! When looking for the perry fabric, all I could find was the flannel kind. So I decided to make the dress from flannels and it turned out better than I thought! DD loves how soft it is inside and out

close up of hand applique

Looks great, I might like a dress made out of flannel, it would be so warm and soft! Although I might be tempted to fall asleep during the day if I wore it feeling so cozy in flannel.

Okay - I think I've got this picture thing right this time...I hit something I shouldn't have at flickr - Sorry.

Love the dress! and great idea on the bag too!



So I have a non sewing question. Any ideas on a book or two for a 14 year old boy. My nephews birthday is coming up and he watches way too much tv and plays way too many video games. I want him to get him reading.

 

[peachygreen]

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-hem-a-circle-skirt such a good easy tutorial for it!!!!!
!

I always forget I have more feet then just the standard foot and the button foot. That tutorial helps. I'm going to try it out today.

 

[peachygreen]

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

 

[Piper]

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Do you have enough to make a reversible circle skirt. That way you would get 2 skirts and just pack 1!

 

[pyrxtc]

My kiddos are HUGE fans of Phineas and Ferb so of course there has to be a custom outfit designated to this awesome show!! Here is my DD's Perry dress! When looking for the perry fabric, all I could find was the flannel kind. So I decided to make the dress from flannels and it turned out better than I thought! DD loves how soft it is inside and out

close up of hand applique

I love this Perry dress. It is so cute and looks soft, even in the picture.

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I think they go good together. It is really cute. As long as it's not showing as a ruffle because you wouldn't be able to read all the cute words.

 

[Colleen27]

I didn't get the email about it but I did see it on the website. I was very interested and asked about the Babylock version of it when I took my Ellageo in for service earlier this week. It is very expensive. The lady at the store told me that they expect the new machine to cost $6995 but they plan to sell it for $4995. That seems super expensive for an embroidery only machine. Of course the Quattro sells for $10K so I guess it is much less than that.

That is NOT what I expected from a "mid-priced" (their words) embroidery only machine! It is 50 miles to the nearest Brother dealer so I haven't had a chance to look at prices.

Oh well, back to drooling over the "cheap" $1500 Janome Memory Craft I've been ogling at our local quilting shop all year. I'd been leaning that way already simply because it is nice having the shop closer to home if I need supplies or service.

 

[dianemom2]

So I have a non sewing question. Any ideas on a book or two for a 14 year old boy. My nephews birthday is coming up and he watches way too much tv and plays way too many video games. I want him to get him reading.

I'm not up on too many boy oriented books. Sorry I can't help out.

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I think they are both very cute. I probably would have picked another fabric with a little more contrast but I still think they'll look nice together.

That is NOT what I expected from a "mid-priced" (their words) embroidery only machine! It is 50 miles to the nearest Brother dealer so I haven't had a chance to look at prices.

Oh well, back to drooling over the "cheap" $1500 Janome Memory Craft I've been ogling at our local quilting shop all year. I'd been leaning that way already simply because it is nice having the shop closer to home if I need supplies or service.

I know! So expensive! I'm hoping that she over-estimated on the pricing. But I guess that would techinically be in the middle of the price range. Since the Quattro is around $10K and the PE 770 is under $1K, I guess that $5K does fall in the middle. I was certainly hoping it would be less expensive. I'm still going to look at it and hopefully play with it at the Sewing Expo. Maybe in a year or two, I will be able to find one second hand. Just yesterday somebody locally was advertising a second hand Quattro for $4,500. I'd way rather buy that then the new machine for $5K.

Also, I don't know if any of you have a Big Lots near where you live. I stopped in one today when I picked up my Ellageo from its spa treatment. When I was there, I found a Rowent iron for $39! The same iron was around $100 on Amazon and it was $147 at Sears.

 

[PurpleEars]

My kiddos are HUGE fans of Phineas and Ferb so of course there has to be a custom outfit designated to this awesome show!! Here is my DD's Perry dress! When looking for the perry fabric, all I could find was the flannel kind. So I decided to make the dress from flannels and it turned out better than I thought! DD loves how soft it is inside and out

close up of hand applique

Great job on the dress! The flannel looks nice and soft in the picture.

Okay - I think I've got this picture thing right this time...I hit something I shouldn't have at flickr - Sorry.

I really like your outfit! What a clever idea to upcycle bags.

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I think they go very well together.

Also, I don't know if any of you have a Big Lots near where you live. I stopped in one today when I picked up my Ellageo from its spa treatment. When I was there, I found a Rowent iron for $39! The same iron was around $100 on Amazon and it was $147 at Sears.

That's a great deal that you got on the iron. I hope your Ellageo is very happy now that it is back from the spa.

 

[love to stitch]

I finally have something Disney to post!!

I made these for a little girl who's going to the world for the very first time. They are leaving tomorrow night (she's a little under the weather today, so we're hoping she's feeling better tomorrow)

Basic applique Tshirt and the winging it skort. (I used Simplicity 2684, shortened the capris, added a waistband with drawstring)

I upcycled the bag from a thrift store tshirt. I've done this a few times, but this is the first time using ribbon as binding.

The pocket (which is a little lopsided) is made from a sleeve.

Those are adorable and I hope she has a wonderful first trip.

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I think they look nice together.

 

[ivey_family]

My kiddos are HUGE fans of Phineas and Ferb so of course there has to be a custom outfit designated to this awesome show!! Here is my DD's Perry dress! When looking for the perry fabric, all I could find was the flannel kind. So I decided to make the dress from flannels and it turned out better than I thought! DD loves how soft it is inside and out

That looks so comfy and cute! Your dd seems to love it!

I finally have something Disney to post!!

I made these for a little girl who's going to the world for the very first time. They are leaving tomorrow night (she's a little under the weather today, so we're hoping she's feeling better tomorrow)

Basic applique Tshirt and the winging it skort. (I used Simplicity 2684, shortened the capris, added a waistband with drawstring)

I upcycled the bag from a thrift store tshirt. I've done this a few times, but this is the first time using ribbon as binding.

Both are really cute! Great idea for a bag!

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

You said be honest, so is is my personal opinion. Both fabrics are really cute, but I don't think they work perfectly together. The main color pallettes are so different (primaries vs pinks/purples) even though the background is similar. If you're questioning it, I think you'll be happier with a different fabric or only using the turkeys. It might work if you found a third fabric to unite them somehow - something darker with both pallettes.

PurpleEars - I forgot to say yesterday that I hope you're getting back to normal very quickly! I look forward to seeing your pictures!



Here are some photos from the diaper covers I'm working on. The pattern is on YCMT by Tie Dye Diva. The first change I made was NOT to round the end of each ruffle because I used my ruffler foot to directly attach each piece. I couldn't guarentee the length would be perfect, so no rounded ends. I would not leave that out again, and I would ruffle each strip alone and then stretch or gather while attaching more as a seperate step.

Normally the pattern has you close the crotch seam, fold over the seam allowance and then attach bias tape inside the legs to form a casing. I dreaded doing that for 15 covers, so I came up with an alternative. I left the crotch open, serged the edges and just made the seam allowance into the casing by stitching 3/8" from the fold.

Then, I threaded the elastic on both legs and closed the crotch seam as the final step. Here's how that ended up looking. Even if I add bias tape in the future, I think I would do it in this order because it's so much less hassle to work on a flatter area rather than a tight circle.

Here's a finished cover:

And, finally, my new logo. For those who are new, I explained the name a thread or two ago. It comes from an old song that I love called "Mairzy Doats". There is lots of history, both national and personal attached to the song.

Those are my own kids. I took photos of them on our swingset and my dh sillouette-ized them! I'm SO thrilled with how it came out! (I removed all contact info, so I hope that will satisfy the censors! I just wanted to share the final product with all of you who have encouraged me all year, not make sales here!)

I probably won't be on much this week while I finish getting ready for the sale, but I thank you all very much for ALL the kind words this year!!! It means a lot to me!!!

Regards,
C.

 

[Tigger1221]

Hello, I LOVE everything you all make. I have a quick question about the machines you use. My mom has sewn since she was little but I had a baby girl 3 months ago and she is really getting back into it. Her sewing machine broke recently. I was showing her what you all do and told her I wanted her to be able to do that with all the cute appliques and stuff.

So my question is: Is there a sewing machine that does this thats better than others and is not too expensive?

I know we have a place that sells Bernia's and I think another that sells brothers. Is one brand better than the other?

Thanks. THis is going to be her christmas present to herself.

 

[tricia]

Love the dress! and great idea on the bag too!



So I have a non sewing question. Any ideas on a book or two for a 14 year old boy. My nephews birthday is coming up and he watches way too much tv and plays way too many video games. I want him to get him reading.

I have a 15 yr old boy, so I have a few suggestions. Maximum Ride series, Hunger Games series, Theodore Boone,

 

[VBAndrea]

Just a quick drive by to comment on photos -- and I know I've missed some. I'm trying to keep up though -- I worked Friday and today was hectic with a soccer game that took up about 4 hours of time with prep for snacks, driving, etc. and a pool party that was 3 hours with an hour drive each way -- so I on;y did two things but have barely been home!

Here is what I made today. My embroidery machine is still in the shop for its tune up so I couldn't do any appliques on it.

That is beautiful. I love the fabrics you used -- they compliment each other so well.

I made these pirate outfits for my grandchildren to wear on a Disney cruise. I used Simplicity 2561 for both. My grandson wouldn't let me take a picture of him with the outfit on but my granddaughter was having a great time and she is wearing my shoes.

Very cute and what a sweet n' sassy pose from your dgd.

I finally have something Disney to post!!

I made these for a little girl who's going to the world for the very first time. They are leaving tomorrow night (she's a little under the weather today, so we're hoping she's feeling better tomorrow)

Basic applique Tshirt and the winging it skort. (I used Simplicity 2684, shortened the capris, added a waistband with drawstring)

I upcycled the bag from a thrift store tshirt. I've done this a few times, but this is the first time using ribbon as binding.

The pocket (which is a little lopsided) is made from a sleeve.

Both are great and how sweet of you to make something for a friend. I hope the little girl feels better for her trip.

I made this one for my daughter three years ago for Halloween. Here she's wearing it for Pirate Day at Kindergarten. I found the patterns on ycmt.com. The top is the corset top with shirred back and the skirt is the layered tulle twirl skirt. The top did actually stay up better than this, she kept pulling it down. It would have been really cute with a peasant top but I was too lazy to make one and just had her wear a long-sleeved t-shirt.

That is great too and another awesome pirate pose!

Well, after fixing my machine, or getting to work again, I proceeded to pin the sleeves into the dress and sew each of them in. I wanted to check how it looked so far before I overlocked the seams and so I turned the top half right side out. I had sewed them both on inside out ! UGH !!

So I took took my seam ripper and carefully ripped out both of them. I took a 30 minute breathe and tried again on one sleeve. Turned it right side and it looked okay so I took another 30 minute breathe.

I finished it except for some taking in around the collar. I need a friend that sews to help me with that since the biggest gap is at the back. Here is a picture of it so far with the wig I got.

I made it shorter so I wouldn't have problems getting on and off rides and wouldn't step on it. I'll post pictures of the arrow bag once I have all the sewing done.

WOW! That is looking awesome!

My kiddos are HUGE fans of Phineas and Ferb so of course there has to be a custom outfit designated to this awesome show!! Here is my DD's Perry dress! When looking for the perry fabric, all I could find was the flannel kind. So I decided to make the dress from flannels and it turned out better than I thought! DD loves how soft it is inside and out

close up of hand applique

Love it and the flannel must be super comfy. I had a flannel skirt once that I loved until I got some chemical on it in chemistry lab and burned a hole in it

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

Since you want honesty I'll be honest too -- they look OK together, but they don't pop. I think the yellow/gold backgrounds even clash a little since they are similar but not a perfect match. If you use them together I'd put a bias tape binding on of a color that contrasts both.

Here are some photos from the diaper covers I'm working on. The pattern is on YCMT by Tie Dye Diva. The first change I made was NOT to round the end of each ruffle because I used my ruffler foot to directly attach each piece. I couldn't guarentee the length would be perfect, so no rounded ends. I would not leave that out again, and I would ruffle each strip alone and then stretch or gather while attaching more as a seperate step.

Normally the pattern has you close the crotch seam, fold over the seam allowance and then attach bias tape inside the legs to form a casing. I dreaded doing that for 15 covers, so I came up with an alternative. I left the crotch open, serged the edges and just made the seam allowance into the casing by stitching 3/8" from the fold.


Then, I threaded the elastic on both legs and closed the crotch seam as the final step. Here's how that ended up looking. Even if I add bias tape in the future, I think I would do it in this order because it's so much less hassle to work on a flatter area rather than a tight circle.


Here's a finished cover:

And, finally, my new logo. For those who are new, I explained the name a thread or two ago. It comes from an old song that I love called "Mairzy Doats". There is lots of history, both national and personal attached to the song.

Those are my own kids. I took photos of them on our swingset and my dh sillouette-ized them! I'm SO thrilled with how it came out! (I removed all contact info, so I hope that will satisfy the censors! I just wanted to share the final product with all of you who have encouraged me all year, not make sales here!)

I probably won't be on much this week while I finish getting ready for the sale, but I thank you all very much for ALL the kind words this year!!! It means a lot to me!!!

Regards,
C.

Great job! Good luck with the sale.

 

[tricia]

One more book suggestion from my DS. Vitals by Kathy Reichs.

 

[starann]

I bought the top fabirc a long time ago (either last year or the year before) and plan to make skirts out of it for Thanksgiving on our trip this year. I was thinking of doing a 2 layered skirt and I'm trying to decide if the bottom material would look good as an underskirt (about as much as you see would peek out). Do they go well enough together? I can't decide if I should just do a single layer skirt with the turkeys or if I should do the 2 layer skirt. Be honest please.


Untitled by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

I don't think they clash, but I think a solid color for an underskirt or a bottom ruffle would look a LOT better....maybe the red (or orange, can't really tell what color it is) of one of the fingers, and it goes with a fall theme) Then maybe a hair bow or something with the wording material? or once on each side for a inside out skirt?