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

[disneychic2]

I actually found cheap thread had performed very well for me - both in my serger and in my sewing machine. In many ways, I can't really tell the difference between my cheapo thread and the brand name thread I got from Fabricland. The only place I am picky about thread is for embroidery since I noticed a difference based on the thread used.

Thanks! I'm glad to hear this.

I've used that cheap serger thread a bunch of times. It works great. I have bought all the colors that they have and use it frequently. I only buy the expensive serger thread when I need a color that they don't have.

Thanks! I did sign up for a free class for my serger which will be this Thursday. I checked utube and didn't find anything for my particular machine, but I did learn a few general things. Thanks for the tip.

Almost finished. I haven't done the sash yet. The one on the picture is just a piece of fabric pinned to the dress for effect.

This is the new Lauren Pattern from Funktional Threads. Its the first time I've done an elastic back a dress. that part came out better than I expected.

Unfortunately I have to leave for a business trip first thing tomorrow morning, so I won't get to see how it fits my daughter until Thursday.


2012-11-03 23.48.10 by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

This is adorable! You sure are busy with work. Hope you are able to get everything done before your trip to Disney!

In news around here, in addition to sewing for my friend who's planning a Disney trip in late Dec., I've also picked up a bit of diaper sewing for my Dh's cousin who is expecting TWINS! I worked on that a bit today. Also, I am thankful that there is one extra hour in this day because tomorrow is my eldest DD's bday and I have yet to start on any sort of birthday outfit for her to wear! Can we say "procrastination"?

Sunshine

Yikes! Hope you get something finished for her. If you look up procrastination in the dictionary, you'll see my picture! I once got a book on procrastination, but never got around to finishing it.

 

[dianemom2]

This is the new Lauren Pattern from Funktional Threads. Its the first time I've done an elastic back a dress. that part came out better than I expected.



2012-11-03 23.48.10 by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

That looks great! Too bad you won't get to see how it looks on her until later this week but I am sure it will be very cute. I haven't bought the Lauren pattern yet. I just bought a bunch of Olabelhe patterns and I want to try all of them before I purchase another pattern.

In news around here, in addition to sewing for my friend who's planning a Disney trip in late Dec., I've also picked up a bit of diaper sewing for my Dh's cousin who is expecting TWINS! I worked on that a bit today. Also, I am thankful that there is one extra hour in this day because tomorrow is my eldest DD's bday and I have yet to start on any sort of birthday outfit for her to wear! Can we say "procrastination"?

Sunshine

That's great that you have some paying sewing jobs. It is nice when a hobby can start making you a little bit of extra $$$$. I hope you can come up with a cute outfit for your dd's birthday.

Yikes! Hope you get something finished for her. If you look up procrastination in the dictionary, you'll see my picture! I once got a book on procrastination, but never got around to finishing it.

You sounds like my DH. Several years ago his home office was a total disaster (which is how it usually looks) and I decided to help him clean it up. As we cleaned up the office, we found 7 books on organization! I told him that if he'd read just one of them and then not bought the others, his office would be a lot more organized. His office is still a huge mess. I guess he never read any of those books in the end.

 

[DMGeurts]

No elastic in the back of their scrubs, just side seams and sleeves to take apart. It seems that they forget to mark the Halloween scrubs down, I had to ask and they were already priced down but not marked yet. I hope that they'll still be around to hit the 90% and then I'll grab some more. I think I foresee a nice halloween dress.....

I will know by this afternoon if I am doing the girl's trip, I can't wait !

I will have to look again... There were a couple that I was looking at this fall that had elastic on the back. Thanks for letting me know.

Almost finished. I haven't done the sash yet. The one on the picture is just a piece of fabric pinned to the dress for effect.

This is the new Lauren Pattern from Funktional Threads. Its the first time I've done an elastic back a dress. that part came out better than I expected.

Unfortunately I have to leave for a business trip first thing tomorrow morning, so I won't get to see how it fits my daughter until Thursday.


2012-11-03 23.48.10 by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

This turned out great! I just love the fabrics you chose - I saw them on FB, and just thought they were perfect together. Sorry you won't get to see it on her until Thurs - but I bet it will be worth the wait.

In news around here, in addition to sewing for my friend who's planning a Disney trip in late Dec., I've also picked up a bit of diaper sewing for my Dh's cousin who is expecting TWINS! I worked on that a bit today. Also, I am thankful that there is one extra hour in this day because tomorrow is my eldest DD's bday and I have yet to start on any sort of birthday outfit for her to wear! Can we say "procrastination"?

Sunshine

WOW!!! And Happy Birthday to DD!!!

D~

 

[uscgmouse]

well, you lose internet and miss so much. The pages just jumped forward. I'm glad everyone came out of Sandy unscathed here.

I haven't sewn at all since before Halloween and finishing the clown costume and the dress. I was bad and looked at the halloween stuff on clearance everywhere and picked up some small stuff but avoided getting any costumes at all. I did let something catch my eye though and it cost me $32. I was walking by the dressing room and Mickey caught my eye. I didn't know Walmart sold scrubs..... I found a Mickey halloween print on a scrub top and had to ask if they were being clearanced too. Unfortunately they were and I bought 4 of them in sizes 2X and 3X for the fabric. I just spent 30 minutes taking one apart and I have some very useable pieces. I'll have to think hard about what I want to do with these now. In the 2X, the front and back each give me 2ft by 1.5 ft. It is all 100% cotton.

This is what I got.....

now the question is what to make ....... or to save it for something special ???

I am loving everything posted, the halloween jeans look awesome and a lot of work. I really should be staying off of here though because thanks to all the catch-up reading I now really want to go to Disney World soon. I even got my DH to say that I could take a girls only trip in December, I just need some girls to go with now. Hopefully my friends husbands let them go too.

What a good idea! I am going to have to keep my eye out for Disney scrubs!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Question:

Can anyone recommend a Digitize program? I have some $$ and would like something easy to work with.

 

[Tami0220]

My sister lives in Russia and uses this I hope the link works needlework.ru they have some great designs and are about the same price as the others listed on this board.

And yes, I grabbed the Quattro machine. Just got home from vacation yesterday and told myself I have to clean my sewing room before I can play with it.

Thanks for the heads up on the scrubs, I will check out my Wal-mart and see if they still have some. Crossing my fingers

 

[love to stitch]

Almost finished. I haven't done the sash yet. The one on the picture is just a piece of fabric pinned to the dress for effect.

This is the new Lauren Pattern from Funktional Threads. Its the first time I've done an elastic back a dress. that part came out better than I expected.

Unfortunately I have to leave for a business trip first thing tomorrow morning, so I won't get to see how it fits my daughter until Thursday.


2012-11-03 23.48.10 by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

The dress is adorable! You did a great job.

 

[nannye]

I am finally getting some time to figure out my serger. I have a singer stylist and I am wondering if there are any recommendations for a website or something that will serve as a reference for what type of stitches to do for what type of sewing you are doing.

For instance I am going to be making a stripwork skirt and I remember during my very brief demo of the machine at the store that one type of stitch is better than another for sewing the strips together. It is a stronger seam. I am just starting to figure it out so I wanted to check first if there was a resource to help while I figure it out because well the Manual is...... a manual

 

[goteamwood]

Just got back from our amazing trip and thought I would share some outfit photos in action. We got SO many comments when my friends and husband and I all wore our bowling shirts, but I didn't get any photos of the 6 of us with my camera, just photopass (which I can't download because I have more than 800 photos and they have to ship me a disc. tough problem to have, eh?)

I am glad to hear everyone came out OK of the storm, who would have thought that Florida would be the place to be for a major hurricane? We had a few cool days, nothing really below 50° though. And the last 2 days were actually really warm. Not a drop of rain the entire week though.

We stayed at the Art of Animation in Cars, which my boys LOVED. We went around every night to say goodnight to them and give them hugs.



1st Day at DHS, Potato Head shirts were a HUGE hit. Monsters Inc and Wall-E and Buzz for the grownups were too. When I get the photopass ones I will share, they are awesome.



Epcot and Dinner w/ Mickey, Chip, Dale and Pluto at Garden Grill. Mickey loved the shirts, and the food was awesome.



Before park opening breakfast at Crystal Palace, all of us in Tigger shirts.



Then that evening at MNSSHP. (photopass has better photos of all of us, and from the front. We had the cutest Hook, and the ONLY Smee I saw under 40.







'Ohana breakfast (also amazing food.) w/ Stitch and co. One shirt had a mishap even before we left the hotel so it was hand-washed and still soaked. Oh well. Later on the one that is pictured here that wasn't messed up in the a.m. was totally RUINED when the kid wearing it FELL ASLEEP eating a Mickey Bar.



Halloween Shirts and Pants at MK then on to DTD for dinner and Potato Head piece shopping.



Adorable Safari outfits, also got a ton of comments.




Buzz Lightyear shirts, more photo ops with Buzz, a couple of spins on his ride in MK and the longest line we waited in all week? Tinkerbell for my smitten boys' huge crush. I left my camera battery in the hotel that day so this phone pic is all I have that day!



Pirates and Pals fireworks cruise that night, which was awesome and SO MUCH fun. Plus my boys got to meet Hook and Smee which I don't think are in the parks anywhere that we ever found.



Yesterday we had Birthday breakfast w/ Mickey and the gang at Chef Mickeys, and the boys' had a moment of sadness when they realized we had to go home. They literally sat down on the curb and told us they were sad and didn't want to leave.





If you want to see lots more I posted on my website it's goteamwood dot com. Today is the boys' actual birthday, but I am not sure they understand that since we've been partying for a week!

 

[mollyjean99]

I love the pics from the resort. We will stay at Art of Animation for a few days wen we go as well as the cabins at Fort Wilderness. I also love all of the outfits you made! I will post pictures soon of my weekend craft-a-palooza. Stay warm and thank you all for the motivation

 

[PurpleEars]

Almost finished. I haven't done the sash yet. The one on the picture is just a piece of fabric pinned to the dress for effect.

This is the new Lauren Pattern from Funktional Threads. Its the first time I've done an elastic back a dress. that part came out better than I expected.

Unfortunately I have to leave for a business trip first thing tomorrow morning, so I won't get to see how it fits my daughter until Thursday.


2012-11-03 23.48.10 by peachygreen2010, on Flickr

The dress turned out great. It's too bad you won't get to see it in action until Thursday, but I am sure it will be worth the wait. I hope you will have a safe and productive business trip.

In news around here, in addition to sewing for my friend who's planning a Disney trip in late Dec., I've also picked up a bit of diaper sewing for my Dh's cousin who is expecting TWINS! I worked on that a bit today. Also, I am thankful that there is one extra hour in this day because tomorrow is my eldest DD's bday and I have yet to start on any sort of birthday outfit for her to wear! Can we say "procrastination"?

Sunshine

It's great that people are asking you to sew for them. I am sure you can whip up something nice for your DD's birthday.

I am finally getting some time to figure out my serger. I have a singer stylist and I am wondering if there are any recommendations for a website or something that will serve as a reference for what type of stitches to do for what type of sewing you are doing.

For instance I am going to be making a stripwork skirt and I remember during my very brief demo of the machine at the store that one type of stitch is better than another for sewing the strips together. It is a stronger seam. I am just starting to figure it out so I wanted to check first if there was a resource to help while I figure it out because well the Manual is...... a manual

For most of my serging I just use the 4 thread mock safety stitch (?) - or whatever the 4 thread option is. I am too lazy to change it up unless I am doing rolled hem.

Just got back from our amazing trip and thought I would share some outfit photos in action. We got SO many comments when my friends and husband and I all wore our bowling shirts, but I didn't get any photos of the 6 of us with my camera, just photopass (which I can't download because I have more than 800 photos and they have to ship me a disc. tough problem to have, eh?)

I am glad to hear everyone came out OK of the storm, who would have thought that Florida would be the place to be for a major hurricane? We had a few cool days, nothing really below 50° though. And the last 2 days were actually really warm. Not a drop of rain the entire week though.

We stayed at the Art of Animation in Cars, which my boys LOVED. We went around every night to say goodnight to them and give them hugs.



1st Day at DHS, Potato Head shirts were a HUGE hit. Monsters Inc and Wall-E and Buzz for the grownups were too. When I get the photopass ones I will share, they are awesome.



Epcot and Dinner w/ Mickey, Chip, Dale and Pluto at Garden Grill. Mickey loved the shirts, and the food was awesome.



Before park opening breakfast at Crystal Palace, all of us in Tigger shirts.



Then that evening at MNSSHP. (photopass has better photos of all of us, and from the front. We had the cutest Hook, and the ONLY Smee I saw under 40.







'Ohana breakfast (also amazing food.) w/ Stitch and co. One shirt had a mishap even before we left the hotel so it was hand-washed and still soaked. Oh well. Later on the one that is pictured here that wasn't messed up in the a.m. was totally RUINED when the kid wearing it FELL ASLEEP eating a Mickey Bar.



Halloween Shirts and Pants at MK then on to DTD for dinner and Potato Head piece shopping.



Adorable Safari outfits, also got a ton of comments.




Buzz Lightyear shirts, more photo ops with Buzz, a couple of spins on his ride in MK and the longest line we waited in all week? Tinkerbell for my smitten boys' huge crush. I left my camera battery in the hotel that day so this phone pic is all I have that day!



Pirates and Pals fireworks cruise that night, which was awesome and SO MUCH fun. Plus my boys got to meet Hook and Smee which I don't think are in the parks anywhere that we ever found.



Yesterday we had Birthday breakfast w/ Mickey and the gang at Chef Mickeys, and the boys' had a moment of sadness when they realized we had to go home. They literally sat down on the curb and told us they were sad and didn't want to leave.





If you want to see lots more I posted on my website it's goteamwood dot com. Today is the boys' actual birthday, but I am not sure they understand that since we've been partying for a week!

Wow! Looks like your family had a great time! Thank you so much for sharing the photographs. Too bad one of your son's shirt is ruined, but it is kind of funny that he fell asleep eating a Mickey Bar. That means he must have been PARTYING hard! Your family's outfit for MNSSHP look great - can't wait to see the version with everyone's face. Happy birthday to your sons!

 

[RMAMom]

Question:

Can anyone recommend a Digitize program? I have some $$ and would like something easy to work with.

I am in an embroidery group and the majority of people on there love SewWhat Pro. There is a facebook group for it and a yahoo group so lots of support. I have purchased it but haven't taken the time to even look at it

http://sandscomputing.com/id11.html

I do use their SewIconz program so I can vouch for the company just not the digitizing program although I've never heard anything negative about it.

If you want to see lots more I posted on my website it's goteamwood dot com. Today is the boys' actual birthday, but I am not sure they understand that since we've been partying for a week!

I'm glad you had such a great trip, the boys look fantastic in their customs but that pic of them on the sidwalk is priceless!

 

[pyrxtc]

Just got back from our amazing trip and thought I would share some outfit photos in action. We got SO many comments when my friends and husband and I all wore our bowling shirts, but I didn't get any photos of the 6 of us with my camera, just photopass (which I can't download because I have more than 800 photos and they have to ship me a disc. tough problem to have, eh?)

Love all the pics ! Can't wait to see all the shirts together.

PeachyGreen ---- I think the dress is coming out great. I feel your pain in not getting to see it on, I don't get to see my stuff on anyone at all for most of it.

 

[kcandbella]

Hi everyone!

I am a long time lurker, but this is my first post!

I have been so inspired by all of you and your wonderful creations. On our last 2 Disney trips, my DD wore only customs. Our first trip she wore a few.

I just got an embroidery machine, and I ended up with the Brother SE400. It only has the 4x4, but for now, it meets my needs and I couldn't afford a larger hoop. I'm loving the machine and think I have it all figured out, but I need help finding a design. I'm looking for Mickey dressed as Luke Skywalker. I have seen it several times, but I just looked and I can't find it anywhere. There is one listing on Etsy, but it only comes as 5x7 or larger. Plus I know I've seen different variations so I know it's out there somewhere. Does anyone know where I can buy it?

Thanks!!

 

[pyrxtc]

Hi everyone!

I am a long time lurker, but this is my first post!

I have been so inspired by all of you and your wonderful creations. On our last 2 Disney trips, my DD wore only customs. Our first trip she wore a few.

I just got an embroidery machine, and I ended up with the Brother SE400. It only has the 4x4, but for now, it meets my needs and I couldn't afford a larger hoop. I'm loving the machine and think I have it all figured out, but I need help finding a design. I'm looking for Mickey dressed as Luke Skywalker. I have seen it several times, but I just looked and I can't find it anywhere. There is one listing on Etsy, but it only comes as 5x7 or larger. Plus I know I've seen different variations so I know it's out there somewhere. Does anyone know where I can buy it?

Thanks!!

Welcome ! I wish I could help but I don't do embroidery. Good luck !

PS. Any pictures of what you have made so far ?

 

[DMGeurts]

I am finally getting some time to figure out my serger. I have a singer stylist and I am wondering if there are any recommendations for a website or something that will serve as a reference for what type of stitches to do for what type of sewing you are doing.

For instance I am going to be making a stripwork skirt and I remember during my very brief demo of the machine at the store that one type of stitch is better than another for sewing the strips together. It is a stronger seam. I am just starting to figure it out so I wanted to check first if there was a resource to help while I figure it out because well the Manual is...... a manual

Youtube was my best friend when learning my serger... I have a brother, but I bet if you search there for your serger brand, you'll probably find some great info.

Just got back from our amazing trip and thought I would share some outfit photos in action. We got SO many comments when my friends and husband and I all wore our bowling shirts, but I didn't get any photos of the 6 of us with my camera, just photopass (which I can't download because I have more than 800 photos and they have to ship me a disc. tough problem to have, eh?)

I am glad to hear everyone came out OK of the storm, who would have thought that Florida would be the place to be for a major hurricane? We had a few cool days, nothing really below 50° though. And the last 2 days were actually really warm. Not a drop of rain the entire week though.

We stayed at the Art of Animation in Cars, which my boys LOVED. We went around every night to say goodnight to them and give them hugs.

I don't even know where to start... First of all... Of all the AoA suites - the Cars ones look the most awesome! IMO.

All of your outfits are truly amazing... Your potato head shirts are among my all time favorites. And I love your halloween outfits... You did just a fantastic job on everything - and I am not surprised that you got so many compliments - you deserved them!

Hi everyone!

I am a long time lurker, but this is my first post!

I have been so inspired by all of you and your wonderful creations. On our last 2 Disney trips, my DD wore only customs. Our first trip she wore a few.

I just got an embroidery machine, and I ended up with the Brother SE400. It only has the 4x4, but for now, it meets my needs and I couldn't afford a larger hoop. I'm loving the machine and think I have it all figured out, but I need help finding a design. I'm looking for Mickey dressed as Luke Skywalker. I have seen it several times, but I just looked and I can't find it anywhere. There is one listing on Etsy, but it only comes as 5x7 or larger. Plus I know I've seen different variations so I know it's out there somewhere. Does anyone know where I can buy it?

Thanks!!

Welcome! I am not sure about the specific design you are looking for, since I don't own an embroidery machine either. However, my bff Dis friend does, and she does a lot with Just Peachy Applique... And of course Heather Sue is the best... I am sure someone will come a long shortly to answer your questions better than I can.

D~

 

[dianemom2]

And yes, I grabbed the Quattro machine. Just got home from vacation yesterday and told myself I have to clean my sewing room before I can play with it.

You got a new machine! How exciting!

Your trip looks like it was a wonderful experience. Your boys must have had such a wonderful time. I love how they told you they were sad to leave! I guess now you have to start planning the next trip. So great that you got a lot of compliments on your special outfits. I think you did a great job on everything.

Hi everyone!
I just got an embroidery machine, and I ended up with the Brother SE400. It only has the 4x4, but for now, it meets my needs and I couldn't afford a larger hoop. I'm loving the machine and think I have it all figured out, but I need help finding a design. I'm looking for Mickey dressed as Luke Skywalker. I have seen it several times, but I just looked and I can't find it anywhere. There is one listing on Etsy, but it only comes as 5x7 or larger. Plus I know I've seen different variations so I know it's out there somewhere. Does anyone know where I can buy it?

Welcome to the group. I'm not a huge Star Wars fan so I'm sure I'm not the right person to be replying to this question. However, I'm sure that there is must be somebody else on here who knows where you can find it. I've also seen one from time to time. Did you try Heather Sue?

 

[love to stitch]

Just got back from our amazing trip and thought I would share some outfit photos in action. We got SO many comments when my friends and husband and I all wore our bowling shirts, but I didn't get any photos of the 6 of us with my camera, just photopass (which I can't download because I have more than 800 photos and they have to ship me a disc. tough problem to have, eh?)

I am glad to hear everyone came out OK of the storm, who would have thought that Florida would be the place to be for a major hurricane? We had a few cool days, nothing really below 50° though. And the last 2 days were actually really warm. Not a drop of rain the entire week though.

We stayed at the Art of Animation in Cars, which my boys LOVED. We went around every night to say goodnight to them and give them hugs.



1st Day at DHS, Potato Head shirts were a HUGE hit. Monsters Inc and Wall-E and Buzz for the grownups were too. When I get the photopass ones I will share, they are awesome.



Epcot and Dinner w/ Mickey, Chip, Dale and Pluto at Garden Grill. Mickey loved the shirts, and the food was awesome.



Before park opening breakfast at Crystal Palace, all of us in Tigger shirts.



Then that evening at MNSSHP. (photopass has better photos of all of us, and from the front. We had the cutest Hook, and the ONLY Smee I saw under 40.







'Ohana breakfast (also amazing food.) w/ Stitch and co. One shirt had a mishap even before we left the hotel so it was hand-washed and still soaked. Oh well. Later on the one that is pictured here that wasn't messed up in the a.m. was totally RUINED when the kid wearing it FELL ASLEEP eating a Mickey Bar.



Halloween Shirts and Pants at MK then on to DTD for dinner and Potato Head piece shopping.



Adorable Safari outfits, also got a ton of comments.




Buzz Lightyear shirts, more photo ops with Buzz, a couple of spins on his ride in MK and the longest line we waited in all week? Tinkerbell for my smitten boys' huge crush. I left my camera battery in the hotel that day so this phone pic is all I have that day!



Pirates and Pals fireworks cruise that night, which was awesome and SO MUCH fun. Plus my boys got to meet Hook and Smee which I don't think are in the parks anywhere that we ever found.



Yesterday we had Birthday breakfast w/ Mickey and the gang at Chef Mickeys, and the boys' had a moment of sadness when they realized we had to go home. They literally sat down on the curb and told us they were sad and didn't want to leave.





If you want to see lots more I posted on my website it's goteamwood dot com. Today is the boys' actual birthday, but I am not sure they understand that since we've been partying for a week!

Thanks for sharing your pictures, it looks like everyone had a great time. The outfits look great too.

 

[disneychic2]

Goteamwood Your outfits looked amazing on your family!! I think you'll agree that they were worth all the blood, sweat and tears you went through while making them. I especially love the little safari outfits. And your boys are darling of course! So glad the weather cooperated and you had such a great time. Thanks for sharing!

Hi everyone!

I am a long time lurker, but this is my first post!

I have been so inspired by all of you and your wonderful creations. On our last 2 Disney trips, my DD wore only customs. Our first trip she wore a few.

I just got an embroidery machine, and I ended up with the Brother SE400. It only has the 4x4, but for now, it meets my needs and I couldn't afford a larger hoop. I'm loving the machine and think I have it all figured out, but I need help finding a design. I'm looking for Mickey dressed as Luke Skywalker. I have seen it several times, but I just looked and I can't find it anywhere. There is one listing on Etsy, but it only comes as 5x7 or larger. Plus I know I've seen different variations so I know it's out there somewhere. Does anyone know where I can buy it?

Thanks!!

Welcome! This is fantastic group of very talented people who have helped me so much already and I'm pretty new. I don't have an embroidery machine, so can't help with your question, but I'm sure someone here can. Congrats on the new machine and have fun playing with it!

 

[PrincessBoo]

You guys are awesome! I seriously love all these outfits!

I have a few questions for you ladies.

( I don't know how to make the font larger, sorry)

I appliqued two shirts based on some things I've seen here and I had a small issue with the mickey mouse head. Can you tell me what you think happened with my bobbin based on the pictures?

Is it okay to make things similar that you've made (I know they won't look as good as yours and wont be exact repiclas)? I like certain elements of some things and then others and put them together? I don't want to step on any toes and it's just for personal use.

Also, How on Earth do you guys keep up with everything?! I feel like I never can keep up with the boards on top of everthing else.