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

[pyrxtc]

Hello ladies. I just got my first sewing machine yesterday for my birthday. I am so lost. It a Singer Sew Mate. It had me put thread into a bobbin and then didn't tell me where the thread is suppose to go from there..... Then it had me put thread through the needle. I'm a bit lost. I've read everything but I am apparently hopelessly confused. I tried to make a little bag for my daughter but I go to use it and it gives me a error code that the thread in the bobbin is tangled?

Any pointers? My MIL is going to come over later and try to help me but I'm just itching to start and don't know if I can wait until then.

From the singer website, it looks like a side loading bobbin. I wish I could help but I have a Brother too. plus online help is not as good as in person.

Well the kids started school this week but not without the other 2 also getting sick but no one missed any days Poor DD's tonsil were so swollen the doctor put her on Prednisone (sp) to take the swelling down.

What is cuddle fabric? I saw this online but wasn't sure what it is.

So sorry about sick kids. My DH got sick this week too. I was just hoping I didn't get it.


Cuddle fabric is fleece but really soft. Not for regular clothes at all.

 

[dianemom2]

Help. Anyone... I don't know where to start. Afraid of ruining something, but anxious to dive in (how excited can I be.... I've had the machine almost 2 years... lol)

Where did you start?

I'd start with appliqueing a nice flat piece of woven fabric. Like something you could later cut out and turn into a skirt panel or a bodice piece. Then just decide that fabric isn't so expensive that if you ruin something, you won't feel terrible. Just dive right in and decide to do it! And feel free to ask us questions!

Just a drive by to say hi and to let those in the path of the hurricane know that they are in my prayers.

My DDIL came home with the 2 oldest Grandchildren ( 2 & 4 yrs old) two weeks ago my son came a week later, this weekend we baptize the youngest grandchild who is 8 weeks old today followed by a party with 50 invited guests then next Saturday my son and his family fly back to Oklahoma. (USAF) I am really hoping they get stationed closer to home next year. I am exhausted but so very happy to have us all together!

I will catch up next weekend after everyone is gone and I can think!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Sounds like a lovely visit with your family. It must have been tiring to have little ones in the house when you aren't used to having them every day.

So, I decided that my outfit (Merida) wouldn't be complete without an arrow bag. i jumped in today and bought some leather (50% off clearance) and made up one to what it looks like in the movie. Wraps around my waist just like in the movie and I figure it will be great for Trick or Treating in the park for the party. I will have a large snap that hits me on my left hip to make it easy on and off. I can't wait to be done the costume , and hope I do it right, and show off my work.

Oh, I almost forgot the best deal I got today. The Concord, NH store had a board of bleached muslin on clearance for $1. It had some tiny marks on it, barely noticeable and will possibly wash right out. I got it for 50 cents a yard with the sale. 13 yards, and then my 40% off coupon applied towards that so i paid $4 something for 13 yards. For mocks and lining, i know I got a great deal !

Can't wait to see your Merida outfit and it sounds like you got an awesome deal on the muslin. I use that a lot of linings.

I
I finally got the last of my vintage patterns in and wanted to share them with you. (I also need to ask a question about FABRICS, but more on that in a bit)

Okay so these are the patterns I picked up for our 1950's inspired Christmas. I REALLY hope I can pull these off.

DD(9):

DD(7):

DD(4):

DS(2):

Okay, now for my QUESTION. For the Girls' dresses, would it be suitable to use TAFFETA instead of the cottons/linens/calico/ etc. the patterns suggest? I want this to be their fancy Christmas dresses and I thought that using taffeta would add that zip. I KNOW that taffeta can be an absolute bear to work with though. I did some scouting the other day at Joann's and they actually had a blue plaid taffeta on the clearance section for $6 (so with the sale would be $3). I'm planning on going up there early tomorrow and just crossing my fingers it's still there UNLESS someone talks me out of it before then!

Thanks!
Sunshine

Taffeta is hard to work with but I don't see why it wouldn't work for these dresses. I think it is similar enough in weight to work just fine. I can't wait to see what you end up making!

Hello ladies. I just got my first sewing machine yesterday for my birthday. I am so lost. It a Singer Sew Mate. It had me put thread into a bobbin and then didn't tell me where the thread is suppose to go from there..... Then it had me put thread through the needle. I'm a bit lost. I've read everything but I am apparently hopelessly confused. I tried to make a little bag for my daughter but I go to use it and it gives me a error code that the thread in the bobbin is tangled?

Any pointers? My MIL is going to come over later and try to help me but I'm just itching to start and don't know if I can wait until then.

Go to Youtube and see if they have any videos explaining how to use your machine or similar Singer machines. Youtube is a wonderful source of sewing information and much easier than trying to read an instruction brochure.

Well the kids started school this week but not without the other 2 also getting sick but no one missed any days Poor DD's tonsil were so swollen the doctor put her on Prednisone (sp) to take the swelling down.

Your poor DD! And poor you! Having 3 sick kiddos is no fun at all! Especially the first week they go back to school when you expect to have a little mommy time.

I had a great week now that the kids are back in school! I went out with one of my best friends one day to do a little shopping and found some cute things. Yesterday I hit the Joanns sale and then went to breakfast with two other friends. I didn't get much sewing done though. Next week I will be better about that.

 

[Sally]

I have never used nor will I probably ever used a dress form but thought this was really cool! I found it while surfing the net and thought it might be useful to one of the disboutiquers.

http://personalizedfashion.blogspot.se/2010/02/how-to-make-your-own-dress-form.html?m=1

So, does anyone think this would even work? Neat idea if it did.

I made one before I bought my Singer Dressform. It actually works, you just have to be careful when pinning as the form will sink in, plus after awhile your pins will get gummy from the tape. I have a clothes display hanger from Sears that I hung it on from a plant hanger in my sewing room window. I still have both of my daughters duct tape dress forms and I slip them over my singer form when I am making something for them. Couldn't convince the hubby to make a duct tape form

 

[SallyfromDE]

Wow, everyone! You all have been so busy and everything looks great. Sorry for the drive-by; I was out of town last weekend and DD was sick all week and had to go to the ER for croup. She was admitted to the hospital too so that has set us all back this week. She is doing better now.

I had to catch up on the thread quickly. However, I do have a

QUESTION: I'm trying to order my PE770 but I don't know what bobbins to get. Are the prewounds from Threadart (L style) the right ones?

Also, what color of Kona cottons do you suggest for flesh colors for people applique?

Thanks everyone, I hope to have my machine soon as well as time to use it!

You might want to see if you can get some trial bobbins. My machine doesn't like the prewounds.

 

[pyrxtc]

Anyone heard of "New Company" sewing machines ?? I tried to Google them but came up empty.

A yard sale down the road has a really decorated one of these machines for sale cheap. it is treadle and comes with the table and wooden cover.

 

[cajunfan]

Anyone heard of "New Company" sewing machines ?? I tried to Google them but came up empty.

A yard sale down the road has a really decorated one of these machines for sale cheap. it is treadle and comes with the table and wooden cover.

Google New Home Sewing Machines...interesting thing is they seem to be pre-curser to the White line of sewing machine which is what I currently use!

Lynn

 

[ivey_family]

I have never used nor will I probably ever used a dress form but thought this was really cool! I found it while surfing the net and thought it might be useful to one of the disboutiquers.

http://personalizedfashion.blogspot.se/2010/02/how-to-make-your-own-dress-form.html?m=1

So, does anyone think this would even work? Neat idea if it did.

It works great!! I made one about ten years ago, so I'm due for a re-do since there have been three babies since then. I stuffed it, put a hip shaped board in the bottom, covered it in knit fabric and built a stand so it's just like a store bought dress form.

Regards,
C.

 

[karrierock]

Now I remember why I was never able to keep up with board. You all do amazing work! I spent three days sewing and I'm so far behind on posts! Here is a set of Animal Kingdom outfits for the family. Minus my skirt, I'm just now cutting it out.

Up close

All the fabrics were from Hancocks. I just winged the pattern.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Anyone heard of "New Company" sewing machines ?? I tried to Google them but came up empty.

A yard sale down the road has a really decorated one of these machines for sale cheap. it is treadle and comes with the table and wooden cover.

Do you think it could have been New Home? I just got one of those a couple of weeks ago it's gorgeous!

 

[VBAndrea]

Now I remember why I was never able to keep up with board. You all do amazing work! I spent three days sewing and I'm so far behind on posts! Here is a set of Animal Kingdom outfits for the family. Minus my skirt, I'm just now cutting it out.

Up close

All the fabrics were from Hancocks. I just winged the pattern.

Those are beautiful I really love the fabrics.

SUNSHINE -- I quite like your patterns and can't wait to see how they turn out. I really like the dress that is shown with the polka dots on the package cover -- I want that one for myself!

I'm a little behind again b/c I've been keeping busy sewing. I am making some things for Judy and her family for their upcoming trip. It's soooo much fun b/c while she knows a couple of things I'm doing, some are surprises. I am not going to post pics until she gets everything and I won't be able to ship until later this week.

In the middle of all that I want to make my dd at least one new outfit. I got some adorable cat fabric at Mary Jo's and my dd hardly has any cat items and loves cats, so I'd really like to work on her outfit today -- I'll just do a t and twirl skirt as that's her favorite combo.

AWFUL ALERT: She has asked that she not have to wear her BTS dress on the first day of school this year

 

[love to stitch]

Now I remember why I was never able to keep up with board. You all do amazing work! I spent three days sewing and I'm so far behind on posts! Here is a set of Animal Kingdom outfits for the family. Minus my skirt, I'm just now cutting it out.

Up close

All the fabrics were from Hancocks. I just winged the pattern.

Those are great outfits, I especially like the little dresses. I also have a hard time keeping up with the board and tend to be a lurker but I'm going to try to change that.

 

[dianemom2]

Now I remember why I was never able to keep up with board. You all do amazing work! I spent three days sewing and I'm so far behind on posts! Here is a set of Animal Kingdom outfits for the family. Minus my skirt, I'm just now cutting it out.

Up close

Those are great outfits! I am sure you will get a few terrific pictures at AK in those outfits! I love how you added the piping between the skirt and the bodice. I had just been reading about somebody who always does that because they thought it made it look more finished. It does look really nice.

I'm a little behind again b/c I've been keeping busy sewing. I am making some things for Judy and her family for their upcoming trip. It's soooo much fun b/c while she knows a couple of things I'm doing, some are surprises. I am not going to post pics until she gets everything and I won't be able to ship until later this week.

In the middle of all that I want to make my dd at least one new outfit. I got some adorable cat fabric at Mary Jo's and my dd hardly has any cat items and loves cats, so I'd really like to work on her outfit today -- I'll just do a t and twirl skirt as that's her favorite combo.

AWFUL ALERT: She has asked that she not have to wear her BTS dress on the first day of school this year

I can't wait to see what you've been working on for Judy! I am sure it will be lovely!

What kind of cat fabric did you get? I have two different knit fabrics with cats on them. My little niece asked me to make her something with kitties on it because they just adopted a cat. I'm not sure what I am going to make with the fabric. Maybe something out of the last issue of Ottobre????

I can't believe the Alexa isn't going to wear her BTS dress this year. She's worn it for two years now right? It is so cute! Are you going to make her something different or has she already got something picked out? She's going into third grade right? That was the age that my girls told me no more princesses. Then the next year my older dd told me that I couldn't sew anything for her anymore.

I took all the stuff that I made for my niece over to their house last week. She loved everything but what she loved the most was the hoodie dress that I made with the poodle on the front. It was the one where I took the Imke shirt pattern from Sewing Clothes Kids love and just made it longer so it was a dress. I wish I'd gotten some pictures of her in some of the stuff.

 

[VBAndrea]

I can't wait to see what you've been working on for Judy! I am sure it will be lovely!

What kind of cat fabric did you get? I have two different knit fabrics with cats on them. My little niece asked me to make her something with kitties on it because they just adopted a cat. I'm not sure what I am going to make with the fabric. Maybe something out of the last issue of Ottobre????

I can't believe the Alexa isn't going to wear her BTS dress this year. She's worn it for two years now right? It is so cute! Are you going to make her something different or has she already got something picked out? She's going into third grade right? That was the age that my girls told me no more princesses. Then the next year my older dd told me that I couldn't sew anything for her anymore.

I took all the stuff that I made for my niece over to their house last week. She loved everything but what she loved the most was the hoodie dress that I made with the poodle on the front. It was the one where I took the Imke shirt pattern from Sewing Clothes Kids love and just made it longer so it was a dress. I wish I'd gotten some pictures of her in some of the stuff.

Actually, she's worn her BTS the past three years -- last year I did have to make a new bodice but I kept the skirt. She still loves the skirts and t's I make for her, but she's not that into dresses. Unless of course you count her Olivia dress with the leggings -- it's one of her absolute favs. I need to make her more knit dresses but I don't have too much in the way of knits stashed. I have to try the Imke as a dress -- she would like that. And yes, she is in third grade this year.

I also have ds's 4th Grade Rocks t and I want to see if can undo the "4" and make it a "5" so he can wear it on Tuesday. I should work on it today!

I wish you would have taken pics of your niece in some of the clothes! I figured she would love everything you made her

I can't find a pic of the cat fabric on line -- but hopefully I'll have pics of a completed skirt up tomorrow! I found a cat applique design that I *think* will go with it. Cat appliques aren't as easy to find as dogs. I also bought some Scotty dog fabric because Alexa LOVED the knit dress you made -- my fabric is cotton but she'll be thrilled with a skirt and another Scotty dog t-shirt.

Alexa is also really into embellished jeans and I have some I got on clearance last year that I need to doctor up -- I just hate seam ripping them so that's why I didn't do them last year. THey'll still fit hough as dd is a string bean (takes after her father).

 

[cogero]

we are home from WDW had a fabulous time ran into Purple Ears and saw her Epcot skirt up close and it is wonderful.

We also saw Sheila and it was great.

We didn't see a lot of customs except for a couple of HeatherSues Mickey heads and a couple of pillowcase dresses.

Need to unpack and get things hung up but need to work on orders every night this week.

 

[TarzansKat]

I went to Joann's today.

I'm not sure if I'm glad that I knew the red tag fabric was 50% off.

I spent a little over $40, had used 3 coupons that were 40-50% off one item, and my mobile coupon which was 15% off my whole purchase.

Before all that, I think my purchase was between $50-60, so not a bad deal.

I just may have gone a little overboard.

But, I got fabric to make myself a couple dresses and sleep shorts, fabric to make four dresses for my nieces for Easter (yes, Easter, it was that good of a deal), fabric to make baby bibs, and some rather inexpensive cute cotton prints to make pillowcase dresses for my Etsy shop. Oh, and some fabric to make more placemats and napkins to go with my friend's shower gift.

Never mind the 2 elastic waistbands, 2 elastic threads, 2 regular threads, and 1 package of bias tape...yeah, maybe I did better than I thought.

Okay, when I list it all like that, I guess it was a good haul.

 

[miprender]

So sorry about sick kids. My DH got sick this week too. I was just hoping I didn't get it.

Thanks and everyone seems to be feeling OK!

Cuddle fabric is fleece but really soft. Not for regular clothes at all.

Good to know. I thought maybe it was really soft flannel

I
Your poor DD! And poor you! Having 3 sick kiddos is no fun at all! Especially the first week they go back to school when you expect to have a little mommy time.

Thanks Luckily they are all better now.

I
I had a great week now that the kids are back in school! I went out with one of my best friends one day to do a little shopping and found some cute things. Yesterday I hit the Joanns sale and then went to breakfast with two other friends. I didn't get much sewing done though. Next week I will be better about that.

I still have about 20 shirts and the launch outfit to make plus I think I want to make TrickorTreat bags for MNSSHP.

Now I remember why I was never able to keep up with board. You all do amazing work! I spent three days sewing and I'm so far behind on posts! Here is a set of Animal Kingdom outfits for the family. Minus my skirt, I'm just now cutting it out.

Up close

All the fabrics were from Hancocks. I just winged the pattern.

Great job and the dress is amazing. I can't believe you just winged the pattern. Awesome

I'm a little behind again b/c I've been keeping busy sewing. I am making some things for Judy and her family for their upcoming trip. It's soooo much fun b/c while she knows a couple of things I'm doing, some are surprises. I am not going to post pics until she gets everything and I won't be able to ship until later this week.

AWFUL ALERT: She has asked that she not have to wear her BTS dress on the first day of school this year

How sweet that you are making things for Judy. I really wanted to make them something too but I just never seem to have the time. I still have to finish up the two blankets and get them mailed out to LisaB.

And so sad that you DD doesn't want to wear her BTS. I couldn't even get the kids to wear shirts that said 1st and 4th grade rock..... because they told me it doesn't (can you tell they were not happy about going back to school)

we are home from WDW had a fabulous time ran into Purple Ears and saw her Epcot skirt up close and it is wonderful.

We also saw Sheila and it was great.

We didn't see a lot of customs except for a couple of HeatherSues Mickey heads and a couple of pillowcase dresses.

Need to unpack and get things hung up but need to work on orders every night this week.

How great that you met up with Sheila and Purpleears. I saw the pic of you with Sheila.... how sweet was that.

I went to Joann's today.

I'm not sure if I'm glad that I knew the red tag fabric was 50% off.

I spent a little over $40, had used 3 coupons that were 40-50% off one item, and my mobile coupon which was 15% off my whole purchase.

Before all that, I think my purchase was between $50-60, so not a bad deal.

I just may have gone a little overboard.

Wait.... you haven't seen overboard yet because this is only the beginning to your fabric purchases

 

[peachygreen]

I wish I had learned years ago that my iron was awful. I bought a new iron and not a top of the line one either (I can't quite imagine what a $150 iron would actually do). I spent like $35 on a Black and Decker steam iron. The difference between it and my at least 18 year old iron is night and day. It is so much easier to get the wrinkles out and to press nice creases now. It almost makes ironing fun. If nothing else it took about half the time to iron all the fabric I ironed this weekend.

 

[DiznyDi]

I wish I had learned years ago that my iron was awful. I bought a new iron and not a top of the line one either (I can't quite imagine what a $150 iron would actually do). I spent like $35 on a Black and Decker steam iron. The difference between it and my at least 18 year old iron is night and day. It is so much easier to get the wrinkles out and to press nice creases now. It almost makes ironing fun. If nothing else it took about half the time to iron all the fabric I ironed this weekend.

I have a Rowenta 'Perfect' Iron that I've had a decade. My husband was shocked when I spent $100. on it - but shipping was free This continues to perform as if it were brand new. Love my iron!

 

[pequele]

I wish I had learned years ago that my iron was awful. I bought a new iron and not a top of the line one either (I can't quite imagine what a $150 iron would actually do). I spent like $35 on a Black and Decker steam iron. The difference between it and my at least 18 year old iron is night and day. It is so much easier to get the wrinkles out and to press nice creases now. It almost makes ironing fun. If nothing else it took about half the time to iron all the fabric I ironed this weekend.

What's an iron?

 

[pyrxtc]

Do you think it could have been New Home? I just got one of those a couple of weeks ago it's gorgeous!

Definitely said New Company. Was painted so beautifully and had the wooden cover still on it. Table was sight to see, almost perfect condition. I'm trying to convince my DH to let me get it as decor.