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

[VBAndrea]

Outfit #3 completed!! Here is our version of Merida's green dress! This one was fun to make and I love the feel of the crushed velvet material!

STUNNING!!!!

 

[Yoshiandi]

Outfit #3 completed!! Here is our version of Merida's green dress! This one was fun to make and I love the feel of the crushed velvet material!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! That is gorgeous!!

 

[BabyRapunzel]

Oh wise people of the Disboutiquer thread! I see on your first page that you recommend the Brother sewing machine from Walmart. Do you know which model it is that you recommend for beginners? I am brand new to sewing (been wanting to try for a few years now) and I'm eager to start. My sister is going to join me in this venture as long as I do all the research/panning for it!

We plan to take the sewing courses at our local Joann Fabrics store. Currently, that means we'll make a placemat, then a tote, and then a simple shirt. We can then go on and learn another shirt, a jacket, and pajama pants too. Has anyone had any experience with these? I've only talked to people at Joann, so of course, they recommend and encourage me to take the classes. I plan to sign up for the first two classes during a 50% off day to save some $$.

They told me they will provide a machine for me if I don't have one, but recommend that I bring my own so I can learn my way around it. That makes sense. I'm just not ready to spend a lot of money on a small hobby, right off the bat. However, I am a graphic designer and therefore pretty computer saavy so the allure and features of a computerized machine sounds great. But I don't see a need to pay money for something I won't know how to even use. Maybe a more basic model would be the best to start. Any opinions/advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance! :

(BTW, my "Disney" goal is to have a fish extender for my trip that starts Oct 31!)

Well, I just got a new sewing machine and a new embroidery machine last month(2 separate machines, which I do like). So I have been doing both, for about a month, no prior experience. And have been learning from great advice on here, as well as online tutorials.

I read Amazon reviews before purchasing, and got the Brother CS6000i ($150ish), Walmart has this one as well. I love it! Extremely easy to use! The out of the box stitch is great. I had tried my mom's Janome, which was supposed to be better and it is just not as intuitive to figure out, at least for me.

Outfit #3 completed!! Here is our version of Merida's green dress! This one was fun to make and I love the feel of the crushed velvet material!

Awesome! Just gorgeous!

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Question...Does anyone know of a tutorial to upsize the Simply Sweet. It only goes to a size 8 and I need a larger size. It seems like it was posted here once before but I can't find it. TIA!

 

[WyomingMomof6]

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That is awesome!

Super cute!

Star Wars

They're all cute but I love the Star Wars outfit!

Stunning!

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Here are a couple of things I did for my great-nieces that I never posted. The older one was going to model for me but this pic sums up how she felt about it, lol.

I did this Minnie Mouse outfit for her little sister (who probably would have gladly modeled).

And this Daisy Duck top with some matching capris which she wouldn't put on. She didn't "love them" lol

 

[VBAndrea]

Question...Does anyone know of a tutorial to upsize the Simply Sweet. It only goes to a size 8 and I need a larger size. It seems like it was posted here once before but I can't find it. TIA!

This was posted by Carla in Sept of 2008:



I was looking at the size charts in my patternmaking textbook, and it seems like the larger "tween" sizes increase pretty proportionally. I did the math to get the differences in the sizes so that the pattern pieces could be scaled up on a copy machine.

to go from an 8 to a 10, scale up 103%
to go from an 8 to a 12, scale up 106%
to go from an 8 to a 14, scale up 110%

to go from a 10 to a 12, scale up 103%
to go from a 10 to a 14, scale up 106%
to go from a 10 to a 16, scale up 110%

You'll want to go to a place like Kinko's that has nice machines so you can adjust the scale to whatever you want, and also so you can select a larger paper size (I think you can go up to 11X17 in most machines).

I haven't tried this personally (I just do the scaling in my drawing program), but these are the percentages I would use. This should work for most patterns (not just mine) that are free-fitting like the peasant top/dress. With more fitted styles, keep in mind that as girls develop, the hip/waist ratio changes, and also the bustline changes. So for something like the a-line, scaling up might not work. Boys are easy - they stay pretty much the same until they either get big muscles or a beer belly !

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27419308&postcount=1755



Personally, when I enlarge the patterns I add a little extra under the arm for better coverage (I actually do that for the smaller sizes too) so nothing is exposed or risque looking on older girls. Maybe I curve it in to add about 1/4 inch. HTH.

Love your nieces outfits! Are you going to use her for your etsy model?

 

[pyrxtc]

Outfit #3 completed!! Here is our version of Merida's green dress! This one was fun to make and I love the feel of the crushed velvet material!

That looks gorgeous. I love how it looks and I bet it will be nice and warm if it's used for Halloween.

Thanks for your help! Unfortunately the only person I know that sews is over 2500 miles away, and is over the age of 90 (my dear sweet grandmother). I'm not sure if she even has it. Actually, now that I think about it, if I were to get one, I'd have quite a few people wanting to borrow it from me. LOL!
That Brother one looks great! Not sure I'm ready to spend that much, but I appreciate the recommendation!
Good idea to check out local stores. I just did a google search and had no idea the resources available out there. And also a good point about starting with something you'll have for awhile vs having something you know you'll have to replace. And interesting thought about embroidery - I feel like I would use that a lot! Didn't know they made ones that did both! Oh so much to learn...
Appreciate the help guys!

Maybe you can get one cheap for starting on Craigslist or a yard sale. I would do a separate embroidery/sewing machine. Everything I've read on here says it's a bad idea to have them both the same.

Here are a couple of things I did for my great-nieces that I never posted. The older one was going to model for me but this pic sums up how she felt about it, lol.

I did this Minnie Mouse outfit for her little sister (who probably would have gladly modeled).

And this Daisy Duck top with some matching capris which she wouldn't put on. She didn't "love them" lol

All the outfits look very cute. Little girls can be very fickle about clothes.

 

[aboveH20]

Oh what a headache about the card!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Sunshine

Yup! It's still sitting in our living room. He got a post office box, and I just sent him "practice" mail, so if all goes well I'll send it off to him.

He starts classes today. Since when have they been letting babies drive cross country and go to college!

Sew..... I have not been sewing all that long. I can make simple things like shorts and small stuff like that. Tonight I tried my hand at a baby blanket. I made it for a baby shower gift.



It was a bit hard but I believe it turned out super cute.

The edges of your blanket must have taken FOREVER, but they look great.

Here is my hooded bath towel for the baby shower tomorrow. Thanks for all the advice on towel embroidery, it helped a lot!

Donald turned out great. I bet it was a hit at the shower.

so I finally finished sewing for our trip unless I decide to make myself one more shirt but I do have 1 order to finish so I probably wont.

Here are a couple things I decided J had to have for our trip.

Perry Set

Knit Skulls

Star Wars

oh and C decided she wanted an autograph pillowcase(I had never made one before)

Well I need to go check in for our flight and start packing

Everything looks great, but I really .

It occured to me that if I worked half as hard as you do and were half as productive I could afford to go to Disney World and wouldn't have to bum a ride in one of your boxes.

You are to be commended.

Outfit #3 completed!! Here is our version of Merida's green dress! This one was fun to make and I love the feel of the crushed velvet material!

Wow.

(And it was fun to make?!? That's a bonus!!!)

Here are a couple of things I did for my great-nieces that I never posted. The older one was going to model for me but this pic sums up how she felt about it, lol.

I did this Minnie Mouse outfit for her little sister (who probably would have gladly modeled).

And this Daisy Duck top with some matching capris which she wouldn't put on. She didn't "love them" lol

They all turned out great.

 

[tigger_mommy]

If any of you would like a new sewing machine, Amazon has a gold box deal on one right now! It is a Singer Quantum. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RDH7Y8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER here is the link for you. It is $279.99 with free shipping.

Just a random thing I found this morning, thought I would share. Have a Tiggerific day!!!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

[I like the idea of using the over the door shoe rack for fabric scraps too but my embroidery machine is quite far from the door into my sewing room. My sewing room is huge (17x21) and I am too lazy to walk all the way across the room to get the fabric scraps. I keep the fabric scraps in a basket near the embroidery machine. I also use one of those over the door shoe racks to keep the kids mittens and hats organized in the coat closet. It works out great![/QUOTE]

I am stealing the idea about using an over the door rack on the back of the coat closet door for gloves and hats. DUH Why have I never thought of that? much more sense then a box you have to dig through everytime!!!!

 

[dianemom2]

Oh wise people of the Disboutiquer thread! I see on your first page that you recommend the Brother sewing machine from Walmart. Do you know which model it is that you recommend for beginners? I am brand new to sewing (been wanting to try for a few years now) and I'm eager to start. My sister is going to join me in this venture as long as I do all the research/panning for it!

We plan to take the sewing courses at our local Joann Fabrics store. Currently, that means we'll make a placemat, then a tote, and then a simple shirt. We can then go on and learn another shirt, a jacket, and pajama pants too. Has anyone had any experience with these? I've only talked to people at Joann, so of course, they recommend and encourage me to take the classes. I plan to sign up for the first two classes during a 50% off day to save some $$.
(BTW, my "Disney" goal is to have a fish extender for my trip that starts Oct 31!)

I can't recommend a specific machine. However, make sure you buy one that does buttonholes and costs at least $150.

Outfit #3 completed!! H

That's just beautiful!

Change needles after every project? That would be bad for the environment. I just did topstitching on a patchwork using a needle that I used on several luggage tags which goes through plastic report covers. The topstitching looks beautiful. I change the needles when they break or my stitches look wonky which means not very often.


I pity poor you and your sewing room. I think 3 of my sewing rooms would fit into your one and I have my washer and dryer in there too! Me thinks you are living the good life!

I change my needles about as often as you do. LOL!

Yes, my sewing room is quite large. It used to be the kids playroom but when they stopped playing with toys, I kicked them out and took over it. I love all my space. One day we'll have enough money that I can buy some pretty shelves and tables so it looks nice. Right now I have all the cast off kitchen tables, old shelves and an old dresser. But it meets my needs.

I did this Minnie Mouse outfit for her little sister (who probably would have gladly modeled).

And this Daisy Duck top with some matching capris which she wouldn't put on. She didn't "love them" lol

Love the outfits. I especially love the Daisy Duck top. What patterns did you use? My niece almost never models anything for me so you are lucky that you got them to put the outfits on.

If any of you would like a new sewing machine, Amazon has a gold box deal on one right now! It is a Singer Quantum. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RDH7Y8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER here is the link for you. It is $279.99 with free shipping.

I read that Singer's quality has gone down hill quite a bit. I'd read the reviews on that machine before purchasing it.

I am stealing the idea about using an over the door rack on the back of the coat closet door for gloves and hats. DUH Why have I never thought of that? much more sense then a bos you have to dig through everytime!!!!

Steal away! It works out great! I love that the kids can see that hats and mittens so it is easy for them to get them out.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Oh wise people of the Disboutiquer thread! I see on your first page that you recommend the Brother sewing machine from Walmart. Do you know which model it is that you recommend for beginners? I am brand new to sewing (been wanting to try for a few years now) and I'm eager to start. My sister is going to join me in this venture as long as I do all the research/panning for it!



(BTW, my "Disney" goal is to have a fish extender for my trip that starts Oct 31!)

I think it's the cs6000i, but I say to pass on it. Mine was less then months old and the whole feeddog contraption collapsed. Brother said it would cost more to repair, with the warranty, then to buy a new machine. So that's what I did. I have seen good reviews on Consumer Report for the Project Runway models.

 

[jessica52877]

Hey, my moving buddy left me behind!

 

[pequele]

I'm on my phone but the old thread has someone left behind. I can't link the thread on the phone.

 

[teresajoy]

Hey, my moving buddy left me behind!

You need to pay attention!!

I'm on my phone but the old thread has someone left behind. I can't link the thread on the phone.

There is a link to the new thread there. I posted it again since people seemed to have missed it somehow.

 

[EEs*Mommy]

Wow I'm that late moving?

 

[Jaylin]

Hey all! It's been soooo long since I've been here! We went to Disney in May and that is the last time I touched my machine. I officially burned myself out!!!! But now I've got a 5 y/o with a Brave party in 6 days and I'm scrambling, of course! I bought her "gasp" a shirt from the disney store and she looked at it and said, why can't you make me a shirt?!?!

So now I'm searching the designs and can't find what I'm looking for but I did see this on Etsy...does anyone know the designer of the applique? PM if you need to. Thanks!!!!

 

[GlassSlippers]

Here's the bad news: Y'know that business trip to Orlando that the Mr. asked me to go along on? I just this morning got on the facebook page for the Disney Store that I work at and asked if anybody would be able to take the two shifts that I was on the schedule for during that time. Then the Mr calls and says that the date has changed to the following week! Only I could have a date change for a last minute trip! Here's the good news: We get to stay at the Swan & Dolphin! How cool is that?! The first night of MNSSHP is happening while we're there, too! Not sure if I'll go, but here's hoping! Wonder if I have any Halloween-y fabric around to make a tee shirt or something...

 

[BabyRapunzel]

Hey all! It's been soooo long since I've been here! We went to Disney in May and that is the last time I touched my machine. I officially burned myself out!!!! But now I've got a 5 y/o with a Brave party in 6 days and I'm scrambling, of course! I bought her "gasp" a shirt from the disney store and she looked at it and said, why can't you make me a shirt?!?!

So now I'm searching the designs and can't find what I'm looking for but I did see this on Etsy...does anyone know the designer of the applique? PM if you need to. Thanks!!!!

Think it is misskenziemac, but not sure.

Here's the bad news: Y'know that business trip to Orlando that the Mr. asked me to go along on? I just this morning got on the facebook page for the Disney Store that I work at and asked if anybody would be able to take the two shifts that I was on the schedule for during that time. Then the Mr calls and says that the date has changed to the following week! Only I could have a date change for a last minute trip! Here's the good news: We get to stay at the Swan & Dolphin! How cool is that?! The first night of MNSSHP is happening while we're there, too! Not sure if I'll go, but here's hoping! Wonder if I have any Halloween-y fabric around to make a tee shirt or something...

Sooo jealous. Have fun!