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

[VBAndrea]

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.

Thank you! I am going to try this on an old t first and see how it goes (but that won't be for another couple of weeks because I am currently busy, busy, busy doing some things for Judy and clan for their upcoming trip.

And good luck with your costume -- I'm sure it will turn out beautifully

All set for Abby to meet the Prince!!

Very proud of this one!!

FABULOUS! And your dd is so stinkin' cute -- she reminds me of a really sweet friend of my dd's. Was it hard appliqueing on the satin? I don't think I'd be brave enough to try that.

Thank you, PrincessMickey!

I have that 60% off coupon for Joann's, on my phone, and the paper one, and wouldn't you know that every dang piece of fabric I wanted this week was already on sale? I hate it when that happens.

That always happens to me and one of the girls at Joann's told me that if they have a good coupon they purposely mark all the expensive down just a little so you can't use the coupon on the good stuff!

It is so bothersome when they don't have their signage right! That has happened to me more than once, so the way I combat it...probably to the chagrin of those behind me...is by having whoever is cutting my fabric check to see if it is on sale. With the handheld devices, they can tell if it is on sale before they even cut it for you.

The handheld devices at our store NEVER work. They usually write the numbers off the bolt on a slip of paper or sent the bolts to the checkout counter.

At my Joann near me they always verify the price before cutting. And say whether it is on sale. Even when I have my duo of destruction running amok near me or screaming or otherwise creating a scene. (Fabric store is not a toddler favorite, for sure.) I think maybe they had some backlash, because when they say "This is on sale." they always seem hesitant like enough people say then forget it.

Wow! That's impressive! One of our Joann's has such horrid staff they would never do something so kind.

I'm certain this ha been asked before but I'm going to ask again

Where do you get your plain tee-shirts? Do you have a preference for girls vs boys vs adults?

Jiffy shirts, Old Navy, Kmart, Walmart, Target, etc.

For softness Target shirts and ON are the best (IMO). However, I find with the ladie's dept that the shirts get holes in them with washing. I have not had this problem with the boys or the girls dept shirts, but both my sister and I have problems with the ladies shirts not holding up well at all.

The Gildan shirts from Michaels and ACMoore have been fine for us too. They are not as soft, but neither of my kids complain about them. They are good for iron ons or painting.

HTHs!

Oh, and be careful of Target's boy's dept -- I think they resized everything b/c I recently bought my son some large shirts and they are too gigantic on him -- I think they resized the boys dept like they did for the ladies a few years ago --- hence why I am a size smaller than I was when I got married even though I'm 15 pounds heavier

 

[TarzansKat]

At my Joann near me they always verify the price before cutting. And say whether it is on sale. Even when I have my duo of destruction running amok near me or screaming or otherwise creating a scene. (Fabric store is not a toddler favorite, for sure.) I think maybe they had some backlash, because when they say "This is on sale." they always seem hesitant like enough people say then forget it.

That is really nice! I wish mine did that without me having to ask, that would be awesome. My youngest just turned two and let's just say that Joann's...or Walmart, because of the fabric counter...are not so much his favorite stores.

 

[dianemom2]

I think they resized the boys dept like they did for the ladies a few years ago --- hence why I am a size smaller than I was when I got married even though I'm 15 pounds heavier

I wish that was the case for me. I am definitely in a larger size than when I got married. LOL!


Reminder!!!!!
Tomorrow is the day that the 50% off on clearance fabrics starts at Joanns!!!! I plan to be there when the store opens because I saw some really cute stuff that I'd like to get. Then I am meeting my friend for breakfast. It will be like Black Friday for me.

 

[TarzansKat]

Reminder!!!!!
Tomorrow is the day that the 50% off on clearance fabrics starts at Joanns!!!! I plan to be there when the store opens because I saw some really cute stuff that I'd like to get. Then I am meeting my friend for breakfast. It will be like Black Friday for me.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Cibahwewah]

Hi All, I haven't posted much lately, but I've been somewhat keeping up. We have a trip coming up in less than a month! So, now that I'm on a deadline, I'm sewing again. I made DD6 a park bag, which she thinks is "the best thing you've ever made me Mommy." I'm not 100% happy with the way it turned out. It took me 2 days to do it (and I don't have a lot of free time) so you can understand why I'm a little frustrated. I used Erin Erickson's 2-zip hipster pattern (Dog Under My Desk). I used Pellon Decor Bond interfacing and fleece like CarlaC calls for in her Tailored Tote pattern like this one I made last January,

but it was so thick and bulky it gave me fits, not to mention the bag itself is a bit heavy and even stands up on it's own. If I do it again I'll use the Pellon SF-101 like she recommends. Some of my embroidery puckered the woven fabric and the bottom of the design gets lost if the bag is not laid out flat. Any tips on preventing puckering? I used 2 layers of tear-away underneath. I don't think you can adjust tension on the Brother PE-770, and if you can, I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do it. Of course I used my favorite HeatherSue design that I've nicknamed "Happy Stitch." I've stitched this little guy out 5 or 6 times now. I've tried some other digitizers' Stitch designs and the ones that HeatherSue does are the best ones. If we can convince her son Sawyer to continue liking Stitch, maybe she'll come out with some more? My daughter sure would be happy.

 

[TarzansKat]

Oh my goodness! I am sorry it gave you such a hard time, but I love those bags! They are awesome.

 

[DisneyMom5]

All set for Abby to meet the Prince!!

Very proud of this one!!

That's awesome!
I want to make my dd2 a princess dress (or 2) for her birthday (Jan. 1st.).
Was that just a peasant pattern? I'm geeked to try something like that!

 

[Yoshiandi]

That's awesome!
I want to make my dd2 a princess dress (or 2) for her birthday (Jan. 1st.).
Was that just a peasant pattern? I'm geeked to try something like that!

It was pretty easy to do the pattern on the satin after I had REALLY pulled it tight to make sure it wouldn't slide around in the hoop.

And the pattern I used is Simplicity 0351. I have made quite a few dresses with this pattern. It's easy to use.

 

[babynala]

All set for Abby to meet the Prince!!

Very proud of this one!!

Great job on the dress, it looks very pretty in the satin fabric. The prince will be happy to see her.

I think I am all done with everything I planned to make...just need to get it all packed but I feel I need to wait a bit longer. I have to get some pictures too..

I am getting so excited...I think WAAAYYY more excited than the kids!!

I'm impressed that you are finished so far ahead of your trip. I can't wait to see some pictures when you get back.

Reminder!!!!!
Tomorrow is the day that the 50% off on clearance fabrics starts at Joanns!!!! I plan to be there when the store opens because I saw some really cute stuff that I'd like to get. Then I am meeting my friend for breakfast. It will be like Black Friday for me.

Sounds like a great day. Enjoy!

Hi All, I haven't posted much lately, but I've been somewhat keeping up. We have a trip coming up in less than a month! So, now that I'm on a deadline, I'm sewing again. I made DD6 a park bag, which she thinks is "the best thing you've ever made me Mommy." I'm not 100% happy with the way it turned out. It took me 2 days to do it (and I don't have a lot of free time) so you can understand why I'm a little frustrated. I used Erin Erickson's 2-zip hipster pattern (Dog Under My Desk). I used Pellon Decor Bond interfacing and fleece like CarlaC calls for in her Tailored Tote pattern like this one I made last January,

but it was so thick and bulky it gave me fits, not to mention the bag itself is a bit heavy and even stands up on it's own. If I do it again I'll use the Pellon SF-101 like she recommends. Some of my embroidery puckered the woven fabric and the bottom of the design gets lost if the bag is not laid out flat. Any tips on preventing puckering? I used 2 layers of tear-away underneath. I don't think you can adjust tension on the Brother PE-770, and if you can, I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do it. Of course I used my favorite HeatherSue design that I've nicknamed "Happy Stitch." I've stitched this little guy out 5 or 6 times now. I've tried some other digitizers' Stitch designs and the ones that HeatherSue does are the best ones. If we can convince her son Sawyer to continue liking Stitch, maybe she'll come out with some more? My daughter sure would be happy.

First off, I love both of the bags. I'm not sure as to why it puckered so much, did you embroider on the fabric that had the Pellon on it? Maybe another layer of stabilizer floated under the hoop would have helped??? I don't have a 770 so I'm not sure how to adjust the tension.

 

[nannye]

Has anyone from Canada ordered fabric from Joanns online? I'm wondering what the shipping prices are like.
Thanks
Erin

 

[TinkNH]

Hi All, I haven't posted much lately, but I've been somewhat keeping up. We have a trip coming up in less than a month! So, now that I'm on a deadline, I'm sewing again. I made DD6 a park bag, which she thinks is "the best thing you've ever made me Mommy." I'm not 100% happy with the way it turned out. It took me 2 days to do it (and I don't have a lot of free time) so you can understand why I'm a little frustrated. I used Erin Erickson's 2-zip hipster pattern (Dog Under My Desk). I used Pellon Decor Bond interfacing and fleece like CarlaC calls for in her Tailored Tote pattern like this one I made last January,

but it was so thick and bulky it gave me fits, not to mention the bag itself is a bit heavy and even stands up on it's own. If I do it again I'll use the Pellon SF-101 like she recommends. Some of my embroidery puckered the woven fabric and the bottom of the design gets lost if the bag is not laid out flat. Any tips on preventing puckering? I used 2 layers of tear-away underneath. I don't think you can adjust tension on the Brother PE-770, and if you can, I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do it. Of course I used my favorite HeatherSue design that I've nicknamed "Happy Stitch." I've stitched this little guy out 5 or 6 times now. I've tried some other digitizers' Stitch designs and the ones that HeatherSue does are the best ones. If we can convince her son Sawyer to continue liking Stitch, maybe she'll come out with some more? My daughter sure would be happy.

I love the stitch bag!!! I bought that bag pattern but am still to afraid to try it. That came out super cute, Stitch is my fave too

 

[BabyRapunzel]

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

Cute Daisy top!

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.

Very cute dresses!

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

I almost bought the princesses, but I needed to wait till payday, even if they are more money now

I'm going to need a lot of patience and plenty of luck. I am making myself my first outfit. I have decided I am going to be Merida from Brave for Halloween, which for me means I have 3 1/2 weeks to have it completely done and ready to wear. With the 60% off coupons from Joann's, the simply silky fabric for the costume cost me just under $25 and now I just need to be able to sew and cut it. Crossing fingers !

this dress minus the head cover.

Good luck!

All set for Abby to meet the Prince!!

Very proud of this one!!

Love this!

That is really nice! I wish mine did that without me having to ask, that would be awesome. My youngest just turned two and let's just say that Joann's...or Walmart, because of the fabric counter...are not so much his favorite stores.

My DD2 feels the same way about fabric shopping, makes it so hard to look.

Hi All, I haven't posted much lately, but I've been somewhat keeping up. We have a trip coming up in less than a month! So, now that I'm on a deadline, I'm sewing again. I made DD6 a park bag, which she thinks is "the best thing you've ever made me Mommy." I'm not 100% happy with the way it turned out. It took me 2 days to do it (and I don't have a lot of free time) so you can understand why I'm a little frustrated. I used Erin Erickson's 2-zip hipster pattern (Dog Under My Desk). I used Pellon Decor Bond interfacing and fleece like CarlaC calls for in her Tailored Tote pattern like this one I made last January,

but it was so thick and bulky it gave me fits, not to mention the bag itself is a bit heavy and even stands up on it's own. If I do it again I'll use the Pellon SF-101 like she recommends. Some of my embroidery puckered the woven fabric and the bottom of the design gets lost if the bag is not laid out flat. Any tips on preventing puckering? I used 2 layers of tear-away underneath. I don't think you can adjust tension on the Brother PE-770, and if you can, I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do it. Of course I used my favorite HeatherSue design that I've nicknamed "Happy Stitch." I've stitched this little guy out 5 or 6 times now. I've tried some other digitizers' Stitch designs and the ones that HeatherSue does are the best ones. If we can convince her son Sawyer to continue liking Stitch, maybe she'll come out with some more? My daughter sure would be happy.

Very cute!


Thanks everyone for the nice comments on the Donald blanket and towel. I think she liked them, but I was a little sad, she also got 2 beautiful Donald quilts. There were too many crafty friends there

Question, I have dancing versions of sleeping beauty/Philip, Belle/beast, and Cindi/charming. I would like others or maybe pairs doing something, I know mermaid/Eric are in a boat. Any ideas for the rest of the princesses?

I saw snow white carried by prince, is this available anywhere?

I am getting tempted to learn hand applique or digitizing. Unfortunately, no time for all my ideas.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi All, I haven't posted much lately, but I've been somewhat keeping up. We have a trip coming up in less than a month! So, now that I'm on a deadline, I'm sewing again. I made DD6 a park bag, which she thinks is "the best thing you've ever made me Mommy." I'm not 100% happy with the way it turned out. It took me 2 days to do it (and I don't have a lot of free time) so you can understand why I'm a little frustrated. I used Erin Erickson's 2-zip hipster pattern (Dog Under My Desk). I used Pellon Decor Bond interfacing and fleece like CarlaC calls for in her Tailored Tote pattern like this one I made last January,

but it was so thick and bulky it gave me fits, not to mention the bag itself is a bit heavy and even stands up on it's own. If I do it again I'll use the Pellon SF-101 like she recommends. Some of my embroidery puckered the woven fabric and the bottom of the design gets lost if the bag is not laid out flat. Any tips on preventing puckering? I used 2 layers of tear-away underneath. I don't think you can adjust tension on the Brother PE-770, and if you can, I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do it. Of course I used my favorite HeatherSue design that I've nicknamed "Happy Stitch." I've stitched this little guy out 5 or 6 times now. I've tried some other digitizers' Stitch designs and the ones that HeatherSue does are the best ones. If we can convince her son Sawyer to continue liking Stitch, maybe she'll come out with some more? My daughter sure would be happy.

I think the bag looks awesome! I really want to buy that pattern, but I am on pattern buying hiatus until our house sells. And that is also why I can't go to Joann's tomorrow for the 50% off clearance even though I saw some fabrics that I want

As for the puckering, I use two sheets of tear away on cotton and have good success unless it's a very thin fabric. I also hoop just one tear away and pin the fabric to it (and use sticky spray too) now b/c when I hooped the fabric I think I stretched it some and that led to puckering for me (but again, it's always been the thin fabrics that pucker). I float the second sheet of tear away.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi All, I haven't posted much lately, but I've been somewhat keeping up. We have a trip coming up in less than a month! So, now that I'm on a deadline, I'm sewing again. I made DD6 a park bag, which she thinks is "the best thing you've ever made me Mommy." I'm not 100% happy with the way it turned out. It took me 2 days to do it (and I don't have a lot of free time) so you can understand why I'm a little frustrated. I used Erin Erickson's 2-zip hipster pattern (Dog Under My Desk). I used Pellon Decor Bond interfacing and fleece like CarlaC calls for in her Tailored Tote pattern like this one I made last January,

but it was so thick and bulky it gave me fits, not to mention the bag itself is a bit heavy and even stands up on it's own. If I do it again I'll use the Pellon SF-101 like she recommends. Some of my embroidery puckered the woven fabric and the bottom of the design gets lost if the bag is not laid out flat. Any tips on preventing puckering? I used 2 layers of tear-away underneath. I don't think you can adjust tension on the Brother PE-770, and if you can, I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do it. Of course I used my favorite HeatherSue design that I've nicknamed "Happy Stitch." I've stitched this little guy out 5 or 6 times now. I've tried some other digitizers' Stitch designs and the ones that HeatherSue does are the best ones. If we can convince her son Sawyer to continue liking Stitch, maybe she'll come out with some more? My daughter sure would be happy.

I'm new at applique myself so I'm afraid I'm no help with that. The bag is super cute though!

I absolutely love the Mickey bag too! Where did you get the fabric for it? I need black with white Mickeys. A friend of mine went on a Disney cruise and bought a swim cover up that her husband accidentally shrunk (I bet that's not the right word!) in the wash as soon as they got home. Poor guy was on the ol' fecal roster big-time! Anyway, the hood was lined with a similar fabric and I'm trying to reproduce the cover up as closely as possible as a surprise for Christmas. If I can't find something like what you have there, I'm afraid I'll be hand stamping little white Mickey heads on plain black broadcloth! I'd do it, but it would be tedious as all get out.

Oh man! It's late!

G'night everybody!

 

[pyrxtc]

I'm thinking i will try to make the arrow bag and putting the brother on it would look so cool. I love that Merida wears it around her waist. It will make it so much easier for trick or treating at Disney. I want to put the little brother bears on the bag. I'm thinking the bag will be 8 inches around. Maybe there are keychains or something sold somewhere ????

 

[DisneyMom5]

It was pretty easy to do the pattern on the satin after I had REALLY pulled it tight to make sure it wouldn't slide around in the hoop.

And the pattern I used is Simplicity 0351. I have made quite a few dresses with this pattern. It's easy to use.

I don't plan on embroidering (haven't gone down that road yet), but that's good to know.
I have a couple of patterns similar to that, so I think I can pull that off. THANKS!

 

[vleeth]

Well guys a week and a hurricane later, I now have an Innovis 4500D. Still trying to figure out how to work the thing, because I'm doing something wrong. When I embroider just an outline it looks great, but the when I do one that fills in with different colors, the color doesn't meet the outline in some places. I looked it up online and tried moving the machine onto the floor, and adding more stabalizer, but its still not working. Any chance that its because its a refurb and there is something wrong with the machine?

 

[ColonelHathi]

Hi All, I haven't posted much lately, but I've been somewhat keeping up. We have a trip coming up in less than a month! So, now that I'm on a deadline, I'm sewing again. I made DD6 a park bag, which she thinks is "the best thing you've ever made me Mommy." I'm not 100% happy with the way it turned out. It took me 2 days to do it (and I don't have a lot of free time) so you can understand why I'm a little frustrated. I used Erin Erickson's 2-zip hipster pattern (Dog Under My Desk). I used Pellon Decor Bond interfacing and fleece like CarlaC calls for in her Tailored Tote pattern like this one I made last January,

but it was so thick and bulky it gave me fits, not to mention the bag itself is a bit heavy and even stands up on it's own. If I do it again I'll use the Pellon SF-101 like she recommends. Some of my embroidery puckered the woven fabric and the bottom of the design gets lost if the bag is not laid out flat. Any tips on preventing puckering? I used 2 layers of tear-away underneath. I don't think you can adjust tension on the Brother PE-770, and if you can, I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do it. Of course I used my favorite HeatherSue design that I've nicknamed "Happy Stitch." I've stitched this little guy out 5 or 6 times now. I've tried some other digitizers' Stitch designs and the ones that HeatherSue does are the best ones. If we can convince her son Sawyer to continue liking Stitch, maybe she'll come out with some more? My daughter sure would be happy.

I JUST bought Erin Erickson's PDF this morning after months of debating and getting through other projects. I am heading out to my favorite quilt shop this afternoon after work - hunting for some Heather Bailey fabrics for my new bag... Tthe shop is like a 15-20 minute drive from my house, but probably 30 minutes from work, I'm hoping.

Love the Stitch bag and I must be sure to keep DS from seeing this post too, he's a HUGE Stitch fan.

Also reminds me I need to start posting some of the WDW projects, I have been lurking for weeks without posting. So many cool things to see for a newbie sewer I guess!

 

[cpster]

Hi all!

Sewing newb here...love seeing all of the gorgeous work on this thread! Does anyone know where I can find some of the Disney cuties fabric? Or is this stuff long gone?

Thanks in advance! I really want to make some simple pillow case style dresses for my girls.

 

[Cibahwewah]

I think the bag looks awesome! I really want to buy that pattern, but I am on pattern buying hiatus until our house sells. And that is also why I can't go to Joann's tomorrow for the 50% off clearance even though I saw some fabrics that I want

As for the puckering, I use two sheets of tear away on cotton and have good success unless it's a very thin fabric. I also hoop just one tear away and pin the fabric to it (and use sticky spray too) now b/c when I hooped the fabric I think I stretched it some and that led to puckering for me (but again, it's always been the thin fabrics that pucker). I float the second sheet of tear away.

I'm new at applique myself so I'm afraid I'm no help with that. The bag is super cute though!

I absolutely love the Mickey bag too! Where did you get the fabric for it? I need black with white Mickeys. A friend of mine went on a Disney cruise and bought a swim cover up that her husband accidentally shrunk (I bet that's not the right word!) in the wash as soon as they got home. Poor guy was on the ol' fecal roster big-time! Anyway, the hood was lined with a similar fabric and I'm trying to reproduce the cover up as closely as possible as a surprise for Christmas. If I can't find something like what you have there, I'm afraid I'll be hand stamping little white Mickey heads on plain black broadcloth! I'd do it, but it would be tedious as all get out.

Oh man! It's late!

G'night everybody!

Thanks VB Andrea, I DID hoop the woven fabric, even though I used float knit t-shirts on top of sulky sticky. Will try that next time.

The Mickey fabric is japanese fabric from Etsy. I just saw some listed a couple of days ago, so you can still get it! The shop is named "beautifulwork" and it shipped very quickly.

Erin's pattern is very good. As easy to follow as Carla's (who is my usual go-to). Just don't use the thick stabilizer. Oh, for the hardware. I went to all 4 of my sewing/hobby places, and couldn't find the 1.5" rectangle and buckle. So I used the 1.25" ones from JoAnn and they worked fine.