Disboutiquers Part 30 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[familyabgar]

You guys are amazing and such wonder full inspiration! I am trying to find all the parts to my singer from our most recent move. My dd7 wants customs for her bday trip in June. We have one down and a bunch to go. I have to give my mom credit for this one though. This was her halloween costume this year. She was a western saloon girl and will wear it when we go to hoop Dee do! Hopoe you enjoy!

What a ham! Love that. I'm starting to think seriously about what I want to make DD for our May trip, too! I'm not sure how many customs I want to make. Or what is reasonable!

 

[npierce25]

What a ham! Love that. I'm starting to think seriously about what I want to make DD for our May trip, too! I'm not sure how many customs I want to make. Or what is reasonable!

Thanks. She's a tad bit dramatic. That's why we're at dance 4 nights a week and musical theater school on Saturday

 

[DMGeurts]

By the way, it is looking more and more likely that we will be doing an end of August trip next year. We may be able to meet up again!

Oooh - PM me with your dates when they are firm... We must plan something if we overlap!

NPierce... Your dd is adorable and her outfit is fantastic!

D~

 

[darnheather]

This is my newest project. I'm making 8 matching shirts for the girl cousins (my cousin's daughters and my DD) to wear at Thanksgiving.

Here is one for the toddlers (and actually, I re-did/spaced the buttons after I took this picture):

I have enough fabric that I'm going to make some of the boy cousins necktie applique shirts--3 so far! Might be another 4 to do. That's a lot of kiddos at Thanksgiving!

Anyone have a good link to a necktie and/or bowtie applique?

So cute! Make sure to get a group photo before the eating begins.

 

[darnheather]

Just realized I didn't take photos of one Disney outfit but this is the last of it other than that.
They don't know they HAVE to wear matching shirts one day.


Terrible picture of Belle's ballgown


Hair clips: The funky horse looking things are supposed to be giraffes. :shakinghead[1]:


Camera case for my little point and shoot


Drawstring backpack which I may or may not end up using. I made it with the plan to use it and give it to Izzy after the trip, but then I remembered my Vera backpack so I may end up using that instead and putting this away for birthday.



Thanksgiving: Really pleased with this outfit. No pattern on the skirt just a yard of fabric cut and sewn together then pleated.

 

[love to stitch]

Just realized I didn't take photos of one Disney outfit but this is the last of it other than that.
They don't know they HAVE to wear matching shirts one day.


Terrible picture of Belle's ballgown


Hair clips: The funky horse looking things are supposed to be giraffes. :shakinghead[1]:


Camera case for my little point and shoot


Drawstring backpack which I may or may not end up using. I made it with the plan to use it and give it to Izzy after the trip, but then I remembered my Vera backpack so I may end up using that instead and putting this away for birthday.



Thanksgiving: Really pleased with this outfit. No pattern on the skirt just a yard of fabric cut and sewn together then pleated.

Everything looks great, I really like the shirts.

 

[familyabgar]

Just realized I didn't take photos of one Disney outfit but this is the last of it other than that.
They don't know they HAVE to wear matching shirts one day.

I especially like the design on these! All of your things look really nice.

We will probably take tons of pictures of the kids in their shirts! We'll probably wait until after lunch (we eat early) to change the kids into them, because we have a Santa coming to visit!

 

[DreamingofCastles]

Hi! First time poster on this thread but long-time lurker.... I have been trying to decide if I want an embroidery machine and was looking at the Brother SE400, but then D~ posted in her PTR that she was acquiring a PE770 and it got me wondering if I'd regret getting the smaller hoop. So, if you have an SE400 or similar, do you wish you'd gotten the bigger hoop model? (The machine I would purchase would be for personal use only not to sell anything.) Thanks!

 

[sewmess]

Just realized I didn't take photos of one Disney outfit but this is the last of it other than that.
They don't know they HAVE to wear matching shirts one day.

These are great designs. I don't think I've seen ones exactly like this.

Thanksgiving: Really pleased with this outfit. No pattern on the skirt just a yard of fabric cut and sewn together then pleated.

Whoo hoo for winging it on the skirt! It's beautiful

 

[Robbi]

Hi! First time poster on this thread but long-time lurker.... I have been trying to decide if I want an embroidery machine and was looking at the Brother SE400, but then D~ posted in her PTR that she was acquiring a PE770 and it got me wondering if I'd regret getting the smaller hoop. So, if you have an SE400 or similar, do you wish you'd gotten the bigger hoop model? (The machine I would purchase would be for personal use only not to sell anything.) Thanks!

I'd get a machine with at least a 4x4 and 5x7 hoop. Those are the most popular sizes of designs sold.

 

[darnheather]

Thanks everyone. I purchased the design for the Mickey and then added the bow from a separate embroidery design. So excited we'll be leaving tomorrow morning early and staying overnight in Kissimmee.

 

[scrapbooksellman]

Can anyone recommend a purse pattern?
I would like to make a hipster style purse for our disney trip since I can't afford a vera bradley one!
I am a basic sewer.
Any suggestions for a pattern?

 

[emmamc252]

So I couldn't find a pattern I really loved, I wanted something quick and easy but strapless and all the patterns I found were so fitted and just seemed really time consuming which considering we are leaving in 16 days I don't have time for!!!!
So I winged it! I used elastic back to make the dress fit so the elastic does the hard work for me!! I am pretty happy with the way it turned out! Want to do ds a shirt or dungarees and dd a matching dress to this yet so I needed to save some time on mine!!! Oh and matching hairbows!!!

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This is the elastic back, not the prettiest but hey I'll be getting our pics taken from the front!!! And I'm more bothered about DDS dress being perfect!!!

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[mrsw94]

Hi! I thought I'd introduce myself, my name is Kristy and I am a Disneyaholic and a very mediocre sewer. I did get a Silhouette Cameo a year and a half ago and have become obsessed with making custom shirts for my kids for almost every event! I love my vinyl and heat press!

I have a simple brother machine and am pretty decent with straight lines. I'm planning on making simple drawstring backbacks for our 2 kids trip in a month! I found a basic pattern online.

2 questions...
1. I saw that in the ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE Donald Duck bag DMGeurts made, she had a waterbottle holder. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way I might be able to add one to the kids backpacks? Any ideas? They are basically carrying them for their autograph books and waterbottles. DS5 has a hard time keeping any of the cute little backpacks I've bought on, but the string ones seem ok.

2. What kind of 'string' should I get? Is the fabric store the best bet or possibly the hardware store? The pattern says 4 yards of nylon string for each.

Thanks so much for your help! I LOVE everyone's designs! I'm inspired! I just wish I had more time! My dream is to have an embroidery machine someday!!

 

[ABCastillo]

Hi! I thought I'd introduce myself, my name is Kristy and I am a Disneyaholic and a very mediocre sewer. I did get a Silhouette Cameo a year and a half ago and have become obsessed with making custom shirts for my kids for almost every event! I love my vinyl and heat press!

I have a simple brother machine and am pretty decent with straight lines. I'm planning on making simple drawstring backbacks for our 2 kids trip in a month! I found a basic pattern online.

2 questions...
1. I saw that in the ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE Donald Duck bag DMGeurts made, she had a waterbottle holder. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way I might be able to add one to the kids backpacks? Any ideas? They are basically carrying them for their autograph books and waterbottles. DS5 has a hard time keeping any of the cute little backpacks I've bought on, but the string ones seem ok.

2. What kind of 'string' should I get? Is the fabric store the best bet or possibly the hardware store? The pattern says 4 yards of nylon string for each.

Thanks so much for your help! I LOVE everyone's designs! I'm inspired! I just wish I had more time! My dream is to have an embroidery machine someday!!

Welcome!!

Love the idea of simple backpacks for the little ones at the parks!! For the "string" you can buy plain cording at most fabric shops. Its the bit of fabric cord that is used inside of some corded trim for pillow cases and such. I've seen people use it with good success, comes in lots of sizes and is usually really cheap but only comes in like white or tan. I've also seen people use fabric twill tape because it comes in lots of colors and sizes. Might be a couple of different options to look at. Happy Sewing!!

 

[babynala]

You guys are amazing and such wonder full inspiration! I am trying to find all the parts to my singer from our most recent move. My dd7 wants customs for her bday trip in June. We have one down and a bunch to go. I have to give my mom credit for this one though. This was her halloween costume this year. She was a western saloon girl and will wear it when we go to hoop Dee do! Hopoe you enjoy!

That dress is great and perfect for HDDR! I love that picture of your DD giving the "kiss".

Just realized I didn't take photos of one Disney outfit but this is the last of it other than that.
They don't know they HAVE to wear matching shirts one day.
Terrible picture of Belle's ballgown

Hair clips: The funky horse looking things are supposed to be giraffes. :shakinghead[1]:

Camera case for my little point and shoot

Drawstring backpack which I may or may not end up using. I made it with the plan to use it and give it to Izzy after the trip, but then I remembered my Vera backpack so I may end up using that instead and putting this away for birthday.

Thanksgiving: Really pleased with this outfit. No pattern on the skirt just a yard of fabric cut and sewn together then pleated.
http://s58.photobucket.com/user/funda62/media/Made By Me/2013/th_028_3456x5184-1.jpg.html

Wow - everything you made is fabulous. The shirts are really cute and the Belle dress is beautiful. The backpack with the lace is adorable. Love the Thanksgiving outfit/skirt.

Hi! First time poster on this thread but long-time lurker.... I have been trying to decide if I want an embroidery machine and was looking at the Brother SE400, but then D~ posted in her PTR that she was acquiring a PE770 and it got me wondering if I'd regret getting the smaller hoop. So, if you have an SE400 or similar, do you wish you'd gotten the bigger hoop model? (The machine I would purchase would be for personal use only not to sell anything.) Thanks!

Howdy, I don't have either of those machines but I have heard from folks that say they wish they had gone with the bigger hoop (vs the SE400) and others that do tons with their SE400 and are perfectly happy. Most people suggest that you get the biggest hoop you can afford. I'm not sure if the SE400 does both regular sewing and embroidery but it could be a great intro machine if you want to do both.

Can anyone recommend a purse pattern?
I would like to make a hipster style purse for our disney trip since I can't afford a vera bradley one!
I am a basic sewer.
Any suggestions for a pattern?

Lots of people have used the Two Zip Hipster pattern from Dog Under My desk patterns. I think there is another hipster pattern on You Can Make This dot com.

So excited we'll be leaving tomorrow morning early and staying overnight in Kissimmee.

Have a GREAT trip!!!

So I couldn't find a pattern I really loved, I wanted something quick and easy but strapless and all the patterns I found were so fitted and just seemed really time consuming which considering we are leaving in 16 days I don't have time for!!!!
So I winged it! I used elastic back to make the dress fit so the elastic does the hard work for me!! I am pretty happy with the way it turned out! Want to do ds a shirt or dungarees and dd a matching dress to this yet so I needed to save some time on mine!!! Oh and matching hairbows!!!

That looks awesome, even more impressive that you did it without a pattern. Can't wait to see your DDs dress and the hairbows.

Hi! I thought I'd introduce myself, my name is Kristy and I am a Disneyaholic and a very mediocre sewer. I did get a Silhouette Cameo a year and a half ago and have become obsessed with making custom shirts for my kids for almost every event! I love my vinyl and heat press!

I have a simple brother machine and am pretty decent with straight lines. I'm planning on making simple drawstring backbacks for our 2 kids trip in a month! I found a basic pattern online.

2 questions...
1. I saw that in the ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE Donald Duck bag DMGeurts made, she had a waterbottle holder. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way I might be able to add one to the kids backpacks? Any ideas? They are basically carrying them for their autograph books and waterbottles. DS5 has a hard time keeping any of the cute little backpacks I've bought on, but the string ones seem ok.

2. What kind of 'string' should I get? Is the fabric store the best bet or possibly the hardware store? The pattern says 4 yards of nylon string for each.

Thanks so much for your help! I LOVE everyone's designs! I'm inspired! I just wish I had more time! My dream is to have an embroidery machine someday!!

Welcome!!! Would love to see some of your t-shirts that you made on your Cameo.

I see you got some answers about the "string" for the backpacks. There was someone on here who made these kinds of bags for her kids and she found some thin rope at Lowes that was very reasonable (and colorful)

As for the water bottle holder, I'm not sure if you want the water bottle holder to be attached (like a pocket) to the backpacks or just a separate holder. This is the tutorial that I have used to make a water bottle holder. It is a bit tricky to sew the bottom on since it is a circle but since it is not really seen it doesn't have to be perfect. Just go slow and use lots of pins.

http://www.pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2006/07/10/whiplash-challenge-water-bottle-carrier/

You can add the long ribbon or just add a tab to attach the water bottle with a hook to your bag.

 

[PurpleEars]

You guys are amazing and such wonder full inspiration! I am trying to find all the parts to my singer from our most recent move. My dd7 wants customs for her bday trip in June. We have one down and a bunch to go. I have to give my mom credit for this one though. This was her halloween costume this year. She was a western saloon girl and will wear it when we go to hoop Dee do! Hopoe you enjoy!

The dress looks great. She is such a cutie!

Just realized I didn't take photos of one Disney outfit but this is the last of it other than that.
They don't know they HAVE to wear matching shirts one day.


Terrible picture of Belle's ballgown


Hair clips: The funky horse looking things are supposed to be giraffes. :shakinghead[1]:


Camera case for my little point and shoot


Drawstring backpack which I may or may not end up using. I made it with the plan to use it and give it to Izzy after the trip, but then I remembered my Vera backpack so I may end up using that instead and putting this away for birthday.



Thanksgiving: Really pleased with this outfit. No pattern on the skirt just a yard of fabric cut and sewn together then pleated.

Everything you made look great! You must have been super busy! Have a great trip!

Hi! First time poster on this thread but long-time lurker.... I have been trying to decide if I want an embroidery machine and was looking at the Brother SE400, but then D~ posted in her PTR that she was acquiring a PE770 and it got me wondering if I'd regret getting the smaller hoop. So, if you have an SE400 or similar, do you wish you'd gotten the bigger hoop model? (The machine I would purchase would be for personal use only not to sell anything.) Thanks!

Welcome! I used the SE270D with a 4x4 hoop size for at least 5 years before I could afford to move to a machine with a larger hoop. It really depends on what you plan to make. I used my 4x4 mostly for patchwork skirts and doing small embroideries on adult sized clothing (DH does not want anything that screams custom). Yes I had hoop envy when that was my own embroidery machine? However, I learn to get by with it. I think the bottom line is be realistic about what you want to do with your machine. Another note is that not all digitizers have designs for 4x4. Some only have 5x7 or larger. You may want to look at the digitizers that you would likely buy from if that is a consideration for you.

Can anyone recommend a purse pattern?
I would like to make a hipster style purse for our disney trip since I can't afford a vera bradley one!
I am a basic sewer.
Any suggestions for a pattern?

I have used Pattern Play Design's Out and About Hip Zipper Bag from ycmt. It was very easy to put together.

So I couldn't find a pattern I really loved, I wanted something quick and easy but strapless and all the patterns I found were so fitted and just seemed really time consuming which considering we are leaving in 16 days I don't have time for!!!!
So I winged it! I used elastic back to make the dress fit so the elastic does the hard work for me!! I am pretty happy with the way it turned out! Want to do ds a shirt or dungarees and dd a matching dress to this yet so I needed to save some time on mine!!! Oh and matching hairbows!!!

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This is the elastic back, not the prettiest but hey I'll be getting our pics taken from the front!!! And I'm more bothered about DDS dress being perfect!!!

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Your dress looks great. We will be there at around the same time so I will keep an eye out for you and your family!

Hi! I thought I'd introduce myself, my name is Kristy and I am a Disneyaholic and a very mediocre sewer. I did get a Silhouette Cameo a year and a half ago and have become obsessed with making custom shirts for my kids for almost every event! I love my vinyl and heat press!

I have a simple brother machine and am pretty decent with straight lines. I'm planning on making simple drawstring backbacks for our 2 kids trip in a month! I found a basic pattern online.

2 questions...
1. I saw that in the ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE Donald Duck bag DMGeurts made, she had a waterbottle holder. I'm trying to figure out if there is a way I might be able to add one to the kids backpacks? Any ideas? They are basically carrying them for their autograph books and waterbottles. DS5 has a hard time keeping any of the cute little backpacks I've bought on, but the string ones seem ok.

2. What kind of 'string' should I get? Is the fabric store the best bet or possibly the hardware store? The pattern says 4 yards of nylon string for each.

Thanks so much for your help! I LOVE everyone's designs! I'm inspired! I just wish I had more time! My dream is to have an embroidery machine someday!!

Welcome! There was a wonderful tutorial posted here within the last year for drawstring backpack. I believe it was from Cheryl (aboveH2O). She just used plain nylon rope for the string. However, I am sure you can use fun fringes or grosgrain ribbons for the string too.


Sorry I have been hiding lately as I want to get a few more items made for our trip. I just finished a jacket last night which should keep me warm in the evenings. Pictures to come later.

 

[mrsw94]

Welcome!!

Love the idea of simple backpacks for the little ones at the parks!! For the "string" you can buy plain cording at most fabric shops. Its the bit of fabric cord that is used inside of some corded trim for pillow cases and such. I've seen people use it with good success, comes in lots of sizes and is usually really cheap but only comes in like white or tan. I've also seen people use fabric twill tape because it comes in lots of colors and sizes. Might be a couple of different options to look at. Happy Sewing!!

Thanks! I'll check those out!

Welcome!!! Would love to see some of your t-shirts that you made on your Cameo.

I see you got some answers about the "string" for the backpacks. There was someone on here who made these kinds of bags for her kids and she found some thin rope at Lowes that was very reasonable (and colorful)

As for the water bottle holder, I'm not sure if you want the water bottle holder to be attached (like a pocket) to the backpacks or just a separate holder. This is the tutorial that I have used to make a water bottle holder. It is a bit tricky to sew the bottom on since it is a circle but since it is not really seen it doesn't have to be perfect. Just go slow and use lots of pins.

http://www.pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2006/07/10/whiplash-challenge-water-bottle-carrier/

You can add the long ribbon or just add a tab to attach the water bottle with a hook to your bag.

Thanks! That water bottle tutorial is super cute, but scares me a bit! I'm thinking I might try to put a little pocket inside, or else I just wont worry about it!

Here are a few of the things I've made with my Cameo. This is a purse I got in Hawaii, but 'Disneyfied"


This is a sweatshirt I did. The Mickey head is made up of characters.


This is DD's Agent P shirt

 

[Iowajes]

Can someone recommend a place to get Disney machine embroidery designs in .art format? (I tried to search the thread but didn't come up with anything.)

I don't have software to convert designs, and would prefer not to do hand applique.

I'm looking especially for Tinkerbell and the Princesses.

 

[spacecanada]

Wow, I just found this thread after days of searching. (I'm easily distractible and there are too many fun things on the DISboards&) You are all so talented and blow me away with all the cool and wonderful things you create! I am inspired to sew some fun costumes (outfits) for our WDW trip next year.

For now, back to my regularly scheduled sewing projects& some ballet uniform skirts and bags for the girls in my Brownie unit.