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

[TarzansKat]

Hi.

I don't know if you remember me at all, but I posted a while back about just starting to sew, and all my nervousness, and you were all so supportive!

I really love this thread, so I hope you don't mind if I post some of my sewing successes. When I make mistakes, shocking I know , I just think of them as learning experiences for the next project.

Just some of the fun I've been having.

I also made myself a costume for MNSSHP, I'm going on a solo trip, and decided to be Wendy. I did it without a pattern...for some reason patterns and I do NOT get along...and it came out nicely. I've made a "ribbon" for my hair out of the same fabric as the waist sash. It's a really soft cotton from Joann's, and I love how comfy it is. (I don't post pictures of myself on the DIS, hence the Mickey head.)

Thanks for all the encouragement! I really appreciate the can do attitude around here.

 

[Yoshiandi]

Hi.

I don't know if you remember me at all, but I posted a while back about just starting to sew, and all my nervousness, and you were all so supportive!

I really love this thread, so I hope you don't mind if I post some of my sewing successes. When I make mistakes, shocking I know , I just think of them as learning experiences for the next project.

Just some of the fun I've been having.

I also made myself a costume for MNSSHP, I'm going on a solo trip, and decided to be Wendy. I did it without a pattern...for some reason patterns and I do NOT get along...and it came out nicely. I've made a "ribbon" for my hair out of the same fabric as the waist sash. It's a really soft cotton from Joann's, and I love how comfy it is. (I don't post pictures of myself on the DIS, hence the Mickey head.)

Thanks for all the encouragement! I really appreciate the can do attitude around here.

Those are great!! Awesome job!

 

[TarzansKat]

Those are great!! Awesome job!

Thank you!

I loved making the pillowcase dresses. Once I got the hang of it, they are super easy! I've made them for all my nieces and some of my DIS friends little people, daughters, nieces, etc.

 

[sewmess]

http://thelongthread.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Skirt-with-Built-in-Shorts-Tutorial.pdf

Thanks for the link! That's what was going on in my head, so it's nice to know that someone actually made it work.

 

[Jaylin]

I am on the site right now.. where do you see this 30% off????

Ooops, sorry it's 30OFF put in the code box at checkout.

 

[pyrxtc]

Hi. I don't know if you remember me at all, but I posted a while back about just starting to sew, and all my nervousness, and you were all so supportive!
I really love this thread, so I hope you don't mind if I post some of my sewing successes. When I make mistakes, shocking I know , I just think of them as learning experiences for the next project.

Just some of the fun I've been having.I also made myself a costume for MNSSHP, I'm going on a solo trip, and decided to be Wendy. I did it without a pattern...for some reason patterns and I do NOT get along...and it came out nicely. I've made a "ribbon" for my hair out of the same fabric as the waist sash. It's a really soft cotton from Joann's, and I love how comfy it is. (I don't post pictures of myself on the DIS, hence the Mickey head.)

Thanks for all the encouragement! I really appreciate the can do attitude around here.

Love the pillowcase dress panties sets. Your Wendy nightgown looks good too !

I am undecided on what I want to be this year. The costumes I want take way too much fabric. I have a Snow White but we'll see.

 

[dianemom2]

I don't have an embroidery machine (yet) to be addicted too, but after my first applique, I'm itching to do more!!

Question: does anyone know of an easy kid's skort pattern?
I can wing it (that's what I do) and will probably need to as the outfit needs to be finished this week, but I'd like to have one on hand as certain babies I am to get addicted to Disney will be growing into big girl clothes soon.

Thanks!!

I see you got an answer. Can't wait to see what you make.

Hi.

Thanks for all the encouragement! I really appreciate the can do attitude around here.

Everything looks great. How fun that you are taking a solo trip to Disney! I'm glad we were able to give you some encouragement. Keep up the good work!

Ooops, sorry it's 30OFF put in the code box at checkout.

Thanks a lot. That just cost me a little bit of money. I've been wanting her scuba set for a while now but I've been putting it off. I probably won't use those designs until next summer but I think they will look so cute on that pool robe that somebody posted last week.

 

[smile5sunshine]

Ack !!! I only have 4 weeks to plan my vacation. got an e-mail abut kids flying free on JetBlue today for package deals and the prices weren't bad at all. Almost booked a deal to DL. Instead I choked at the price after I would include tickets and Halloween party tickets. Almost $4,000.......

I checked airfare alone and DANG if it wasn't a great sale too !!! $250 each for RT non-stop from Boston to LAX Per person. I jumped on that bandwagon and now we are going out to DL the end of September for 5 days and will be there for the first Halloween Party of the year. (Sept 28th) Will it be crowded ? Oh, what to wear ??? Now I need to get costumes done by the end of September instead of October ... UGH !!

So excited !!

COOL! Hope you enjoy planning!

Hi.

I don't know if you remember me at all, but I posted a while back about just starting to sew, and all my nervousness, and you were all so supportive!

I really love this thread, so I hope you don't mind if I post some of my sewing successes. When I make mistakes, shocking I know , I just think of them as learning experiences for the next project.

Just some of the fun I've been having.

I also made myself a costume for MNSSHP, I'm going on a solo trip, and decided to be Wendy. I did it without a pattern...for some reason patterns and I do NOT get along...and it came out nicely. I've made a "ribbon" for my hair out of the same fabric as the waist sash. It's a really soft cotton from Joann's, and I love how comfy it is. (I don't post pictures of myself on the DIS, hence the Mickey head.)

Thanks for all the encouragement! I really appreciate the can do attitude around here.

Thanks so much for coming back to show us the things you've made! I love the little diaper sets! your wendy costume looks great too!

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...

HURRAY for getting to go! ENJOY!

My friends daughter came to try on and pick up her finished outfit. We still need matching ribbon for the back of the shirt but you can get the effect.

I used grommets for the first time today. Found out my counter is soft wood on the first try, oops! I went in the garage and got a piece of scrap for the rest of them.

I cut off the neckline of the t-shirt and made a casing and inserted elastic. Then i pinned up the back and sewed inside the shirt to hold about 1 inch of fabric on each side, then pinched about 1/2 inch of fabric and pinned it and placed 4 grommets on each side to make it lace up. I wanted to do something different and fun and she was all for it.

Looks great! Love the flower trim on the skit!

I have been told by the hubby that I am addicted to my machine.. I don't think so, but...Is there a 12 step program?

You don't have a problem! You're stuff is cute and GREAT!

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!

ROFL at the "practice mail" but that was a wise decision!

Sorry he's so far away. Guess it's better than at the bottom of the ocean floor though?

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!

I LOVE this dress! Looks GREAT and I love the tartan plaid you found to go on the belt! Super cute!


Ugh, I am sorry to be MIA so much. We're starting back to school here (like everyone else) only we homeschool so that means the teacher (aka ME!) has a boat load more work than usual to do! Seriously hampers my computer time.

BUT! I did manage to go to the fabric store today and NOT buy anything that wasn't on my list! WOO HOO for me!

Sunshine

 

[TarzansKat]

Love the pillowcase dress panties sets. Your Wendy nightgown looks good too !

Thank you!

I am undecided on what I want to be this year. The costumes I want take way too much fabric. I have a Snow White but we'll see.

I had a hard time picking. I've wanted to be a few different characters, namely Alice, Belle, and Wendy. Wendy seemed the easiest costume to make. I wasn't confident I could pull off Alice or Belle. Now having made the Wendy one though, I think I'd be able to do it without a pattern.

Everything looks great. How fun that you are taking a solo trip to Disney! I'm glad we were able to give you some encouragement. Keep up the good work!

Thank you!

Yes, my solo trip was totally spur of the moment, planned in less than a month. I had airline miles, there was a room discount, and the stars aligned.

Thanks so much for coming back to show us the things you've made! I love the little diaper sets! your wendy costume looks great too!

Thank you!

BUT! I did manage to go to the fabric store today and NOT buy anything that wasn't on my list! WOO HOO for me!

Sunshine

I admire that. I have a serious fabric impulse control problem I am trying to get in check.

 

[DisneyGirlz]

Long time lurker here I was hoping you all could tell me where I can find a patchwork Mickey head design for embroidery. I made a skirt with several fabrics and I'm trying to kind of tie them all in in the top. Thanks for your help!!!

 

[goteamwood]

Long time lurker here I was hoping you all could tell me where I can find a patchwork Mickey head design for embroidery. I made a skirt with several fabrics and I'm trying to kind of tie them all in in the top. Thanks for your help!!!

I'm not sure I've ever seen a patchwork Mickey. But you could get the basic Mickey head and do a scaled down patchwork and use that as the fabric for the appliqué. Just iron seams open so it's as flat as possible, maybe even use heatnbond on it so you can iron flat after its stitched.
Can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

[VBAndrea]

My friends daughter came to try on and pick up her finished outfit. We still need matching ribbon for the back of the shirt but you can get the effect.

I used grommets for the first time today. Found out my counter is soft wood on the first try, oops! I went in the garage and got a piece of scrap for the rest of them.

I cut off the neckline of the t-shirt and made a casing and inserted elastic. Then i pinned up the back and sewed inside the shirt to hold about 1 inch of fabric on each side, then pinched about 1/2 inch of fabric and pinned it and placed 4 grommets on each side to make it lace up. I wanted to do something different and fun and she was all for it.

Very cute! For the t-shirt casing do you just cut the collar off the t and then fold it in to sew a casing for the elastic? I may try that by practicing on an old t first. I hate boxy looking t's and I have a couple that need some revision.

I have been told by the hubby that I am addicted to my machine.. I don't think so, but...Is there a 12 step program?

Your hubby should be happy you are addicted b/c that means you are getting your money's worth out of it. Great job on all accounts!

Thanks girls for the Brave help! You are all correct, I found her! And she's having a great sale today too, if anyone is interested, 30% off entire order.

Grr! I wasn't on here yesterday and missed this. How did you find out about the coupon? I swear I am signed up on her web site and I didn't get any e-mails about codes

Hi.

I don't know if you remember me at all, but I posted a while back about just starting to sew, and all my nervousness, and you were all so supportive!

I really love this thread, so I hope you don't mind if I post some of my sewing successes. When I make mistakes, shocking I know , I just think of them as learning experiences for the next project.

Just some of the fun I've been having.

I also made myself a costume for MNSSHP, I'm going on a solo trip, and decided to be Wendy. I did it without a pattern...for some reason patterns and I do NOT get along...and it came out nicely. I've made a "ribbon" for my hair out of the same fabric as the waist sash. It's a really soft cotton from Joann's, and I love how comfy it is. (I don't post pictures of myself on the DIS, hence the Mickey head.)

Thanks for all the encouragement! I really appreciate the can do attitude around here.

Haven't you become quite the seamstress!!!! Great work

BUT! I did manage to go to the fabric store today and NOT buy anything that wasn't on my list! WOO HOO for me!

Sunshine

Believe it or not I did the same thing on Monday -- and my mom even watched the kids for me so it was a pleasant trip. I came up one fabric short though. I have something in my head and found fabrics on etsy I like but they are from S. Korea so take two weeks to ship and this is one of those time crunch outfits so I can't order. I will try our huge quilt store once the kids are back in school.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Wow I'm that late moving?

Better late then never!

 

[uscgmouse]

I bought this soft Mickey cuddle fabric and want to make a simple blanket for my son. Is there any trick to sewing cuddle? Will it work ok is I use cotton on the back of the blanket?

 

[hokie98]

Sorry if this has been covered before...

Does anyone else have one of the Brother Disney embroidery machines? I have one that I bought fairly cheap (refurbished) several years ago. I didn't buy specifically for embroidery, but thought it would be fun to play around with. Long story short, I have a Mac, and seems like to do anymore than the preloaded DIS designs, I need a Windows PC (I forget all of the specifics...it's been a while, but that's what I remember). So I've never fooled with the embroidery part of it, but am quite happy with it as a regular sewing machine. We're headed to WDW in 50+ days, so now I'm thinking it may be time to try out the embroidery part.

So anyone else have experience with theirs? In other words, its it worth me buying all of the thread/supplies/etc to do some Disney designs myself, or just find someone to do some appliques for me?

Thanks!

 

[goteamwood]

Sorry if this has been covered before...

Does anyone else have one of the Brother Disney embroidery machines? I have one that I bought fairly cheap (refurbished) several years ago. I didn't buy specifically for embroidery, but thought it would be fun to play around with. Long story short, I have a Mac, and seems like to do anymore than the preloaded DIS designs, I need a Windows PC (I forget all of the specifics...it's been a while, but that's what I remember). So I've never fooled with the embroidery part of it, but am quite happy with it as a regular sewing machine. We're headed to WDW in 50+ days, so now I'm thinking it may be time to try out the embroidery part.

So anyone else have experience with theirs? In other words, its it worth me buying all of the thread/supplies/etc to do some Disney designs myself, or just find someone to do some appliques for me?

Thanks!

You can just buy individual designs, and load them on a thumb drive for your mac. I use Mac exclusively and have found literally HUNDREDS of designs so I never had to learn new software. (And I am not particularly artistic.) That said, if you are really into making your own designs, you can run bootcamp or fusion on any current mac which will allow you to run windows. If you really want, but to me that is a huge expense if it is once in a while things. I have gotten design files from etsy, frou frou by heather sue (all one word .com) and lots of others.

 

[starann]

Danger WIll Robinson, DANGER

I went into Joannes today.....and came out with an empty cart!!!! (my best friend called to let me know they are taking her baby via emergency c-section today, not in 4 weeks like planned, due to low fluid, so I had ot hightail it out of there)


BUT WOWSA!!!!! I can't wait to get mysewing room all set up and reteach myself to sew!!!!

Some one said Joannes does sewing classes? Any idea on the cost or days of the week they run?

 

[sewmess]

I bought this soft Mickey cuddle fabric and want to make a simple blanket for my son. Is there any trick to sewing cuddle? Will it work ok is I use cotton on the back of the blanket?

The great thing about fleece, the cuddle fabric, is that you don't even have to sew it really. Check the stretch and then basically sew like any other knit.

I have a yard of that particular Mickey Cuddle and I just use it as it: trim the selvage off and you have a super soft, cuddly blanket.

 

[dianemom2]

Danger WIll Robinson, DANGER

I went into Joannes today.....and came out with an empty cart!!!!


BUT WOWSA!!!!! I can't wait to get mysewing room all set up and reteach myself to sew!!!!

Some one said Joannes does sewing classes? Any idea on the cost or days of the week they run?

I'd say that you should start by just pulling out the sewing machine and threading it. Watch a couple of youtube videos. Then see if you have enjoyed it. Make something easy like a square throw pillow.

 

[pyrxtc]

Very cute! For the t-shirt casing do you just cut the collar off the t and then fold it in to sew a casing for the elastic? I may try that by practicing on an old t first. I hate boxy looking t's and I have a couple that need some revision.

yes I did just that but I cut it on a diagonal from the top of should (leave 1 1/2 inches past shoulder seam) and ended it just below the center of the neckline. (shirt folded in half and shoulder seams lined up first.