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

[nannye]

Purple ears: I love eatcot! I am going to share that with my family because that is what we do there too lol. Maybe I can get my mom to stop calling it epicot (like apricot) if I give her eatcot lol

I will skip the dryer because it does seem like it is a bit harsh for the fabric. It is not super glittery but it does add a little special something to the fabric. I had heard about hairs spraying glitter (like on Disney dresses) to prevent it falling off but it seems like that would just wash out.....

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I hairsprayed V's BBB dress to keep a bit more of the glitter in, but it's a dress that doesn't get washed. I think you are right in that it would just wash out. I think over time the glitter will fade, wash gentle, inside out on cold and lay flat to dry is the best bet

 

[mommy2AbIzEli]

Thanks again everyone for the compliments. Trying to get everything packed up this evening & tomorrow. We have decided to leave Sat morn @ 4:30 am. Excited but dreading the 12+ hour drive!!

Here are the shirts dh and I are wearing to AK and our breakfast at Tusker House:

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Those are adorable shirts.
We are eating bfast at Tusker House on our day in AK too.

 

[disneychic2]

My Izzy is a knickname too. Her real name is Isabelle Grace.


Thank you.

Here are the outfits my mom made the kids for Animal Kingdom.

My son's Jon-Jon

My girls jumpers & bows

Close up of the bows I made to go with them

So THAT's a Jon Jon! I wondered what he heck it was when you talked about it before. Anyway, those outfits and bows are adorable and will get lots of attention at the park! I love the button detail. Tell your Mom her work is admired!

Thank you so much!! I think so too! I'm glad they turned out the way I pictured! We have bfast reservations & Tusker House that day so I'm excited to have these outfits for pics!!!

Lastly here's pillowcases mom made the kids to take on their pillow.

And if course I had to make a Mickey wipes case to go in our blue wdw backpack I got for 5.99 @ goodwill couple months ago!!!

Very cute! Gotta love those great finds at Goodwill!!

Here are the shirts dh and I are wearing to AK and our breakfast at Tusker House:

Oh, the characters are going to love you guys!! Great job! And I love that your hubby gets into it too.

Those outfits are very cute! And I love that wipes cover!



Very cute shirts! I sure hope I get my outfits finished soon, I have a pink leopard print Minnie head planned for DD and I. My husband has requested Safari Mickey, so I hope I can get to them.

I'm sure you'll get to them and they will be fantastic. Have a wonderful and magical trip!

And the important embroidery lesson I learned this week - when you stick your finger when pinning the shirt to the hoop - make sure you arent bleeding all over the last white toddler shirt you have on hand.

Loving everything that is being posted - now to go back to Pirate Mickey Shirt 5 of 10 for our Pirate and Pal cruise.

Happy Sewing Everyone!
Kelly

Haven't we all done that a time or two? Sorry it happened since I know how frustrating it can be. Good luck with the rest of the shirts! A Pirate and Pal cruise sounds so fun!!

Thanks again everyone for the compliments. Trying to get everything packed up this evening & tomorrow. We have decided to leave Sat morn @ 4:30 am. Excited but dreading the 12+ hour drive!!



Those are adorable shirts.
We are eating bfast at Tusker House on our day in AK too.

Ohhh, have a wonderful time!!! I wish I were going. Prayers for safe travel. Enjoy!!!

 

[love to stitch]

My Izzy is a knickname too. Her real name is Isabelle Grace.


Thank you.

Here are the outfits my mom made the kids for Animal Kingdom.

My son's Jon-Jon

My girls jumpers & bows

Close up of the bows I made to go with them

Thank you so much!! I think so too! I'm glad they turned out the way I pictured! We have bfast reservations & Tusker House that day so I'm excited to have these outfits for pics!!!

Lastly here's pillowcases mom made the kids to take on their pillow.

And if course I had to make a Mickey wipes case to go in our blue wdw backpack I got for 5.99 @ goodwill couple months ago!!!

Everything is so cute!

Here are the shirts dh and I are wearing to AK and our breakfast at Tusker House:

I love the shirts.

 

[disneychic2]

I've been fighting with photobucket for a while. Don't know why it won't copy as Ive always done, but finally figured it out. I made beach towels for 4 of the 5 grandkids. The Disney designs are Heather Sue and the octopus is from Applique Mama. The colors are not true. Don't really know why, but they are much more vibrant in person.

 

[miprender]

Not sure if I'm going to do craft shows regularly or not at this point. It's an awful lot of work and just hasn't quite been as successful as I'd hoped.
Regards,
C.

ITA... craft shows are so much work and I only ever did one. ☺

Love all the stuff you had and love the garden flags. I might have to make one.

Nade them these Minnie ear Ts-fun to make as they are something my youngest would never wear.

Love all the outfits.

Those came out cute.

So, I am still back to my same dillema... This machine only comes with 4 or 5 fonts built in, and none of them really "fit" me... BUt I am now seriously contimplating a 440 so that I can at least stitch out words...

So, if I purchase a 440, would I need to purchase software to stitch the purchased letters together to create words with out rehooping?

Thanks!

D~

I still haven't mastered the fonts and merging yet and I have been doing this for a while. I downloaded embrid for the 30 day trial but then I never to to use it.

Here's a couple of pictures of the Grace dress I made for DN. I hand-appliqued the butterfly's on with my machine, 1st time using my machine for the applique. Labor of love:

The dress came out so pretty. Great job on the butterflies

Texas is wonderful and I can't wait to go, I might be saying the opposite in a year or two but so far I love it ! My new house is gorgeous and passed inspections with only little things like burnt bulbs, nothing major. I even got to hit a moving sale and brought home about 50 yards of fabric that I only paid $20 for. Most are 1 and 2 yard increments but I got 5 or 6 3-5 yard pieces of some great colors and designs including some cars and some Rudolph. It's a pity it will all get packed away for the move before I use any of it. My new sewing room is huge though and really tall ceiling so it will be fun to decorate.

All these upcoming Disney trips are making me want to go too. I received a Figment my DS designed in my email yesterday. He sent it to me about 17 months ago when we were in Epcot for Christmas 2011. It was delayed a little bit.

Congrats on your new house. You'll have to post pictures when you get settled in.

Oh My...on page one I said I'd keep up this time around. Don't know how you got up to page 19 before I checked in again. A lot of cute stuff posted

Sheila

I am in the same boat Sheila. I really need to make an effort otherwise it gets to overwhelming being this far behind.

Jammies
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Great job.

My mom got the first outfit done & it's for my 2 yr old son!! I love it!!! So excited for her to get the rest done!!

That came out nice.

Some advice? so this is the Irelyn Peek a boo dress pattern. It was made in the largest size 6/7 and fit V throughout the bodice pretty well. I think it is too short. What do you guys think? I am planning to make her the same style dress in classic mickey colors.



TIA!
Erin

This came out adorable. I bought this pattern a while ago and still haven't made anything with it.

I bought myself a new to me sewing machine for my new house. I hope to get it working again. Since my dad took my last one I bought ( the model 15-91 electric) I found myself a great looking treadle machine. The link will bring you to more pictures of it in detail.

http://s10.photobucket.com/user/pyrxtc/story/76825

Yeah... you can join D's club now

Then here are outfits for one day at Magic Kingdom. Mom made the skirts for my girls & shorts for my son. Then my friend monogrammed the shirts & I made the bows to match!!

Those are adorable

I do and I love mine, but I try not to change things on it too much.

I have pictures of my latest projects - these are some of the t shirts I was making for dh and me for our trip.

Great job on all of them.

Questions
How do you hoop your shirts? I'm just curious on different methods.

AND I'm looking for some suggestions for Epcot customs, so far possibilities I have are world showcase, soaring, princess skirt and shirt, classic red/black/yellow Disney (but I may be using this dress at Magic Kingdom) or a fab 5 themed dress. Any other ideas?

I don't hoop my shirts. Actually I don't hoop anything except the stabilizer.

As for Epcot how about a Duffy outfit.

 

[miprender]

I just wanted to share a shirt I did for my friend. In one the FB groups I am in they love the Glitter Sheets from Hobby Lobby. They swear by them and that they hold up well.

So I couldn't resist trying them out.

 

[disneychic2]

Flora, I forgot in my last post to comment on your DH's lego projects. They are unbelievable! He could have created the ones at DTD!! What a fun hobby and business!

I just wanted to share a shirt I did for my friend. In one the FB groups I am in they love the Glitter Sheets from Hobby Lobby. They swear by them and that they hold up well.

So I couldn't resist trying them out.

I'm not familiar with glitter sheets. I'll have to check them out. You did a fabulous job on the shirt!

Now that I've figured photobucket out, here are a couple more things I did for the grandkids.

First, a pirate outfit for pirate day at school for our 5 year old DGD. The designs are from Heather Sue and also Embroidery.com.



Here she is the day it arrived in the mail. She didn't want to take it off! There is also a clip pie of the girl pirate which you can't see in this photo.



And our 4 year old DGD wanted a Tink and Periwinkle jacket, so I cheated (since time was scarce) and bought the jacket at Target. The designs are from Heather Sue.



And here she's wearing it. I wish I would have placed them a bit lower on the jacket, but I didn't have her here to check the placement.

 

[ProudDanceMom]

Good Morning Ladies!

I used to be around 3 years ago when we were planning our last trip. I love all the things everyone has been making! I have finally found time to sort through what we have and see what can be handed down and what else I need to make (I have 3 girls). My oldest (11.5) is willing to match her sisters, but is only interested in shirts. I let her pick the fabric for the new sets of outfits and she chose the SisBoom Maddie top pattern for herself. I finally found time to work yesterday and got the first top done while she was at school. Her first reaction was "It's too girly." She says she will wear it, but wants a different pattern for her other things.

So, anyone have any pattern recommendations? She wants sleeves (she is very fair and burns easily) and I'm using cotton. She is 5' tall, but thin (competitive dancer) so I can probably use either a children's or women's pattern.

Thanks!

 

[NiniMorris]

I have a question I am hoping somebody can answer. I have sewn a few dresses for DD with glitter fabric and I am hoping not to lose the glitter in the wash. I washed the one dress that has been washed so far inside out but is there anything else I can do to protect the fabric?

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My own experience with glitter fabric...I could not find the color pink I needed in Fairy frost for a customer's Steps dress...so I had to get the Glitz... since I wash all fabric that comes in my house....well let's just say that next time I have to wash glittery fabric...I will make sure all my husband's underwear is clean...he did NOT appreciate glittery underwear!

Hair Spray will wash out...there is supposed to be a spray that will keep the glitter on for a while but I cannot remember the name and haven't been able to find it. (someone told me they thought the stuff was a bit toxic and it had been taken off the market!)



I did not grab the post, but someone asked about hooping shirts. I used to put iron on adhesive backed tear a way on the back of tshirts and then hoop them...but the hoop burn always drove me crazy... so I now use a different method...I hoop the stabilizer, spray it with adhesive and then hoop the shirt. One hoop and done, no mistakes and 99% of the time it is straight and even.

I am all about doing things easier and quicker....


Nini

 

[erieckers]

I finished my mickey purse and wallet last night (I will have to read the directions for how to add photos). I am wanting to try the appliqué but I'm scared! Any suggestions for good first designs? I'm not a very experienced sewer and was thinking of adding something to a pair of shorts. I've tried emboridery on tshirts, my machine apparently hates me. Even when I tried to Stitch on regular fabric it skipped stitches and the design looked choppy, I have not has trouble otherwise so I thought I try something different. I just want to make sure I pick something doable so I don't become frustrated lol

 

[goteamwood]

Purple ears: I love eatcot! I am going to share that with my family because that is what we do there too lol. Maybe I can get my mom to stop calling it epicot (like apricot) if I give her eatcot lol

My kids call it "Epercot!" like apricot too. But they're 3...

So THAT's a Jon Jon! I wondered what he heck it was when you talked about it before. Anyway, those outfits and bows are adorable and will get lots of attention at the park! I love the button detail. Tell your Mom her work is admired!

I am glad I am not the only one who didn't know the term Jon-Jon. I seriously had never heard of it a week ago and now it's everywhere!

I just wanted to share a shirt I did for my friend. In one the FB groups I am in they love the Glitter Sheets from Hobby Lobby. They swear by them and that they hold up well.

So I couldn't resist trying them out.

Very cute. I have seen folks talking about them online, too. I am not a glittery person, generally, but LOVE how that minnie came out. I might have to try it.

My own experience with glitter fabric...I could not find the color pink I needed in Fairy frost for a customer's Steps dress...so I had to get the Glitz... since I wash all fabric that comes in my house....well let's just say that next time I have to wash glittery fabric...I will make sure all my husband's underwear is clean...he did NOT appreciate glittery underwear!

I did not grab the post, but someone asked about hooping shirts. I used to put iron on adhesive backed tear a way on the back of tshirts and then hoop them...but the hoop burn always drove me crazy... so I now use a different method...I hoop the stabilizer, spray it with adhesive and then hoop the shirt. One hoop and done, no mistakes and 99% of the time it is straight and even.

I am all about doing things easier and quicker....


Nini

Sorry about your husbands unders. Mine would not have been too thrilled either.
That is how I "hoop" shirts but was told by the nasty lady at the sewing place this week that I need to take a class because I am doing it wrong and that is probably why my machine seized up. Uh. Whatever lady. I don't feel like there is any ONE way to do anything in sewing/embroidery and that works best for me, my stuff is almost always straight and it's MUCH easier than trying to hoop the shirt and get it straight and not bunchy.

 

[ivey_family]

I'm coming back later to get caught up but had to give you all a history tidbit in light of today's posts.

I have always heard that jon jons were called that because JFK Jr wore them as a toddler (think of his 'Salute' photo from JFK's funeral) and his nickname was Jon Jon.

Sorry, former American History teacher here. It just bubbles out of me.

Regards,
C.

 

[4HppyCamprs]

Thanks for the replies I will just stick to gentle washing for this fabric and hope she outgrows it before them glitter wears away lol

This fabric doesn't seem to shed the glitter but a navy blue commercial dress I bought did and all over everything (boys stuff included) so I understand about your DH not wanting glitter in his unders.

I think my mum calls it epicot cause it drove me nutters but after 4 trips I just expect it lol

Hoop burn?? That sounds terrible!

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[sewmess]

My own experience with glitter fabric...I could not find the color pink I needed in Fairy frost for a customer's Steps dress...so I had to get the Glitz... since I wash all fabric that comes in my house....well let's just say that next time I have to wash glittery fabric...I will make sure all my husband's underwear is clean...he did NOT appreciate glittery underwear!

I did not grab the post, but someone asked about hooping shirts. I used to put iron on adhesive backed tear a way on the back of tshirts and then hoop them...but the hoop burn always drove me crazy... so I now use a different method...I hoop the stabilizer, spray it with adhesive and then hoop the shirt. One hoop and done, no mistakes and 99% of the time it is straight and even.

I am all about doing things easier and quicker....


Nini

DH does a lot of the laundry, and one time he got at least one pair of undies and a pair of sock in with a brand new red shirt. He still won't wear the pink socks.

I'm trying to see the hooping technique in my head and am having trouble. Do you take the stabilizer out of the hoop to put the shirt in, or do you just use the adhesive to keep the shirt from wandering?

I think my mum calls it epicot cause it drove me nutters but after 4 trips I just expect it lol

Hoop burn?? That sounds terrible!

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That sounds like something my mom would say. She calls Chik-fil-A chickafil, so epicot would be something she'd say. Luckily she fell in love with Figment and has gotten the name right.

 

[love to stitch]

I've been fighting with photobucket for a while. Don't know why it won't copy as Ive always done, but finally figured it out. I made beach towels for 4 of the 5 grandkids. The Disney designs are Heather Sue and the octopus is from Applique Mama. The colors are not true. Don't really know why, but they are much more vibrant in person.

Those are super cute, Minnie is my favorite.

I just wanted to share a shirt I did for my friend. In one the FB groups I am in they love the Glitter Sheets from Hobby Lobby. They swear by them and that they hold up well.

So I couldn't resist trying them out.

That is very cute.

Flora, I forgot in my last post to comment on your DH's lego projects. They are unbelievable! He could have created the ones at DTD!! What a fun hobby and business!



I'm not familiar with glitter sheets. I'll have to check them out. You did a fabulous job on the shirt!

Now that I've figured photobucket out, here are a couple more things I did for the grandkids.

First, a pirate outfit for pirate day at school for our 5 year old DGD. The designs are from Heather Sue and also Embroidery.com.



Here she is the day it arrived in the mail. She didn't want to take it off! There is also a clip pie of the girl pirate which you can't see in this photo.



And our 4 year old DGD wanted a Tink and Periwinkle jacket, so I cheated (since time was scarce) and bought the jacket at Target. The designs are from Heather Sue.



And here she's wearing it. I wish I would have placed them a bit lower on the jacket, but I didn't have her here to check the placement.

The pirate outfit and sweatshirt are very cute.

 

[goteamwood]

OK, I need your help, all you expert embroidery machine types.

I picked up my new machine today, which they said they would call and didn't and stupid me didn't learn from their previous failings and waited all week for a call... It was done by end of day tuesday. Sort of. They cleared out a "bird" as they called it, which I assume was a bird nest of thread, but I can't see that they could have POSSIBLY even turned it on, since the moment I did turn it on, the thread BREAKS every 15-20 stitches. Of course I called them and spoke to a manager and had a VERY heated discussion with her, and requested to return it and get my money back (which of course they refused, naturally.) I have also called Brother directly and they gave me the name of the next-nearest service place, which is 50 miles away, which in Chicago traffic is about 2 hours each way. The current place is about 3 hours round trip.

I am using the exact same thread, stabilizer, pre-wound bobbins and techniques I have used for months without incident. I am also attempting to stitch out designs I have stitched countless times before (Safari Donald and Jedi Mickey head.) Of course when I called they blamed the thread and the stabilizer and the design (it also does the same exact thing with the built in designs.) I have tried threadart thread, which about 90 percent of my thread is, and Sulky, Marathon and Even the crummy coats and clark stuff. Same thing. I tried the bobbin that was in the package with the stuff that came with the machine, same thing. It stitches a couple stitches and I can hear the thread break. It just keeps stitching along like no big deal. It is almost always shredded or nested up in the upper path, like directly above the presserfoot, but sometimes it is just broken. And it breaks no matter if it is straight baste stitches or zig zag or fill or satin stitch. Straight lines or curves. I feel like SOMETHING is interfering up in the upper area, though there is a scratch on the plate, so maybe it is snagging (which I would HOPE they would notice if they had even bothered to test it!)

I am a week behind on my etsy orders and stressed beyond measure. Can anyone think of anything I might be missing? I have a meeting with the manager to sit down and show them how it is not working on Monday afternoon but I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED to get some stuff done this weekend, like BAD. Lots I can manage on the PE770 but a couple larger ones I promised with the larger hoop and I am already down a whole week.

I have:

• Tried several brands of thread
• Changed needles, several times
• Checked all the tension settings are at defaults
• Changed Bobbin
• made sure there isn't anything in the bobbin area
• checked the tread path to the best of my view
• called Brother for advice (they were sympathetic but ultimately not helpful)
• Screamed, Cried, Kicked things (not the machine, though, don't worry.)

Willing to try anything that won't void the warranty, though I found out from Brother Corp today that my warranty is suspect anyway, since they sold me a floor model/open box and the warranty doesn't cover that so if I did drive to the further place I might not be able to get them to honor the warranty. SERIOUSLY.

I wish wish wish I were instead posting some of my amazing projects I was able to finish with my amazing embroidery machine... But alas there is no such thing these days.

 

[nannye]

OK, I need your help, all you expert embroidery machine types.

I picked up my new machine today, which they said they would call and didn't and stupid me didn't learn from their previous failings and waited all week for a call... It was done by end of day tuesday. Sort of. They cleared out a "bird" as they called it, which I assume was a bird nest of thread, but I can't see that they could have POSSIBLY even turned it on, since the moment I did turn it on, the thread BREAKS every 15-20 stitches. Of course I called them and spoke to a manager and had a VERY heated discussion with her, and requested to return it and get my money back (which of course they refused, naturally.) I have also called Brother directly and they gave me the name of the next-nearest service place, which is 50 miles away, which in Chicago traffic is about 2 hours each way. The current place is about 3 hours round trip.

I am using the exact same thread, stabilizer, pre-wound bobbins and techniques I have used for months without incident. I am also attempting to stitch out designs I have stitched countless times before (Safari Donald and Jedi Mickey head.) Of course when I called they blamed the thread and the stabilizer and the design (it also does the same exact thing with the built in designs.) I have tried threadart thread, which about 90 percent of my thread is, and Sulky, Marathon and Even the crummy coats and clark stuff. Same thing. I tried the bobbin that was in the package with the stuff that came with the machine, same thing. It stitches a couple stitches and I can hear the thread break. It just keeps stitching along like no big deal. It is almost always shredded or nested up in the upper path, like directly above the presserfoot, but sometimes it is just broken. And it breaks no matter if it is straight baste stitches or zig zag or fill or satin stitch. Straight lines or curves. I feel like SOMETHING is interfering up in the upper area, though there is a scratch on the plate, so maybe it is snagging (which I would HOPE they would notice if they had even bothered to test it!)

I am a week behind on my etsy orders and stressed beyond measure. Can anyone think of anything I might be missing? I have a meeting with the manager to sit down and show them how it is not working on Monday afternoon but I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED to get some stuff done this weekend, like BAD. Lots I can manage on the PE770 but a couple larger ones I promised with the larger hoop and I am already down a whole week.

I have:

• Tried several brands of thread
• Changed needles, several times
• Checked all the tension settings are at defaults
• Changed Bobbin
• made sure there isn't anything in the bobbin area
• checked the tread path to the best of my view
• called Brother for advice (they were sympathetic but ultimately not helpful)
• Screamed, Cried, Kicked things (not the machine, though, don't worry.)

Willing to try anything that won't void the warranty, though I found out from Brother Corp today that my warranty is suspect anyway, since they sold me a floor model/open box and the warranty doesn't cover that so if I did drive to the further place I might not be able to get them to honor the warranty. SERIOUSLY.

I wish wish wish I were instead posting some of my amazing projects I was able to finish with my amazing embroidery machine... But alas there is no such thing these days.

I assume you have done this but it was the problem with mine... Checked or replaced the bobbin casing? After I thread my machine and put it in the thread guide, I pull the thread the the left and floss it slightly up and down until I feel it slide into place. Since I had it serviced if I don't do this the bread is catching on something and breaking.

Wish you luck! That was me 6 weeks or so ago.

 

[nannye]

I just wanted to share a shirt I did for my friend. In one the FB groups I am in they love the Glitter Sheets from Hobby Lobby. They swear by them and that they hold up well.

So I couldn't resist trying them out.

Must.. Get .... Info on glitter sheets!!!!!!!! Please!!! Glitter is my middle name

 

[ivey_family]

Ok, the Fam is watching Superman 2 with Dad, so I can get caught up. Yay!

I have no posted anything because Ian either being unsuited by you all or seeing. A week fr today's dad takes my family (husband and 5&6 year old boys) with my brother, 6 and 7 And 5 year old niece to Disney World. I have been planning and prepping like a mad woman while trying to finish off teaching and become a national certified teacher. And now the dressed I planned for my niece might not happen. Our senile dog got under the table and stuck in the cords. When he got out (we were asleep) the machine fell over. The corner of the feeding plate has a chunk out and the top housing isn't setting right. Hopefully I can take it to the shop tomorrow and they can reset it. Please send happy thought because I don't know how else I will get her dresses done.

Welcome! I hope you were able to get your machine repaired,

This is an autograph quilt I made a while back:

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I collected the signatures over a few trips, scanned them, and digitized them. I used 4x4 embroidery field as that was the largest size I could do at the time. Hopefully this will give you some inspirations for your quilts.

Your quilt is awesome! Love it!

I have the puddle splasher shorts pattern too, and just cut out those as well as some easy fit shorts, the puddle splashers seem gigantic! I did the longer/hem ones so maybe it is the length, but I think I am going to get the button elastic and plan on them being a long-term shorts set! I was surprised the camp shirt seemed small to me, maybe it is actually truer to size than the bowling shirts so it seemed smaller.

I just used that pattern for the seersucker shorts. I liked the fit in the waist/hips much better than Easy Fits, but I cut the length way down. I like to see my boys knees. . Are you doing the faux fly version?

I didn't get all your quotes about machine problems, but I'm very sorry you're having such a time! With your thread breakage issue, have you tried using plain dental floss or a crisp dollar bill to floss the upper tension area? I'd also pull off the throat plate, pull the bobbin and case and go over that whole area with a brush. Look for even the tiniest bit of debris. I think sometimes broken thread is actually catching on something below the plate. I don't get why that store is so willing to blame your technique/supplies. I think we all know it's not that! I hope you get somewhere with the manager!

I bought myself a new to me sewing machine for my new house. I hope to get it working again. Since my dad took my last one I bought ( the model 15-91 electric) I found myself a great looking treadle machine. The link will bring you to more pictures of it in detail.

Nice! I'll bet you can't wait to get moved and try her out!

I should be around more now. I now have a completely new computer. The new computer that I purchased almost 5 months ago was ruined by the company I bought it from when they replaced the hard drive and motherboard. Lost the free games and something that caused the computer to do strange things (blank tabs, blank webpages, deleting extra e-mail, etc). It just about drove me insane trying to fix whatever they did to it. Finally the store I bought it from let me return it and upgrade to a new computer since they no longer carry the model I purchased. Cost me more $, but at least I have a working computer now.

I now have to catch up on all the sewing I should have been doing for the past few months.

I will have to catch up on what creations I have missed. I can now add some photos to the computer and share what I have been working on.

Welcome back!

So happy to have found this thread! Such much inspiration and beauty.

I've been sewing for many years but this will be my first time sewing for Disney. I have a 7 year old princess and a 12 year old who doesn't really like me to sew for her and a spouse that has worn one thing that I sewed once because I threatened not to feed him otherwise.

Anyway, my plans so far:

DD7
Little Mermaid Feliz
Ariel Ballgown (probably use Snow White's pattern)
Seven Dwarfs embroidered skirt with Snow White peasant top (online tutorials)
Autograph book and pouch
Nightgown?
Epcot outfit?
????

DD12
Pirate peasant blouse
Pouch for pennies and quarters and penny press list
PJ's

Me
Eeyore pj's
Purse

Mind you I've got three months and a house to move in between now and then plus I'm keeping everything a secret from DD7! So I might be a bit

Welcome! Looks like a fun list of items! Good luck getting it all done!

Mom & I have been very busy!!!

Then here are outfits for one day at Magic Kingdom. Mom made the skirts for my girls & shorts for my son. Then my friend monogrammed the shirts & I made the bows to match!!

We are still working on a few more things but I am so excited to see them wearing the clothes in wdw!!! I will post more later when we get them done.

Love it all! Your bows are beautiful! Are you following any kind of tutorials? I'm just getting into bow making. Also, where are you purchasing your ribbon?

Here are some of my recent projects:

First up, this is a continuation of my Minnie-inspired clothing using SisBoom patterns. This time, I decided to try the Marlo top. I modified it into a dress and added ties at the waist.

Finally, version 2.0 of the World Showcase skirt. Some of you may remember the skort I made last year. As we will be there in December this year, I decided a long skirt is probably a better idea. I modified the reversible patel skirt pattern from YMCT to 12 patels and went from there.

Of course, the skirt doubles as a map for the World Showcase as the countries are arranged according to their locations.

Thanks for looking!

I love everything you've made, especially your Eatcot map skirt! I so want to CASE this someday if that's ok!

Hers is a nickname too - her real name is Shannon Elizabeth.

I have pictures of my latest projects - these are some of the t shirts I was making for dh and me for our trip.

I still have more to do, but wanted to share some of the ones I've finished. Its been a learning process using my new machine and also trying to figure out my old one.

Looks like you've got that machine figured out quite well! The shirts are turning out great!

My Izzy is a knickname too. Her real name is Isabelle Grace.


Thank you.

Here are the outfits my mom made the kids for Animal Kingdom.

My son's Jon-Jon

More cuteness! Just curious - what's your Abby's name? Mine is Abigail Grace.

Have a great trip!

And the important embroidery lesson I learned this week - when you stick your finger when pinning the shirt to the hoop - make sure you arent bleeding all over the last white toddler shirt you have on hand.

Loving everything that is being posted - now to go back to Pirate Mickey Shirt 5 of 10 for our Pirate and Pal cruise.

Happy Sewing Everyone!
Kelly

Ouch! Can't wait to see the Pirate Shirts!

Questions
How do you hoop your shirts? I'm just curious on different methods.

AND suggestions for a patchwork dress pattern? It's screaming Hoop Dee Doo!

AND I'm looking for some suggestions for Epcot customs, so far possibilities I have are world showcase, soaring, princess skirt and shirt, classic red/black/yellow Disney (but I may be using this dress at Magic Kingdom) or a fab 5 themed dress. Any other ideas?

I have hooped Nini's way - pinning to hooped stabilizer, and the more traditional way, by stabilizing the shirt, then hooping both together. I like the results of traditional hooping better. I seem to get fewer puckers later, though I still do it the other way when needed (onesies). For hoop burn, spraying with starch or machine washing eliminates it.

Btw, Erin, I missed the quote, but I love the treat dress idea! I think your phrase is really cute!

I've been fighting with photobucket for a while. Don't know why it won't copy as Ive always done, but finally figured it out. I made beach towels for 4 of the 5 grandkids. The Disney designs are Heather Sue and the octopus is from Applique Mama. The colors are not true. Don't really know why, but they are much more vibrant in person.

Love all the towels! Those designs are perfect!

I just wanted to share a shirt I did for my friend. In one the FB groups I am in they love the Glitter Sheets from Hobby Lobby. They swear by them and that they hold up well.

So I couldn't resist trying them out.

Looks great! Are you on "Applique This and That"? I see those sheets mentioned constantly. I need to make a trip to HL to get some!

Must.. Get .... Info on glitter sheets!!!!!!!! Please!!! Glitter is my middle name

I haven't seen them myself yet, but from what I've heard, they are found near the pre-cut felt at Hobby Lobby. It's a glittery fabric adhered to a stiffer fabric like cotton duck. Here's a link: http://shop.hobbylobby.com/crafts-h...asic-craft-and-hobby-supplies/glitter-fabric/

Those who've used them swear they don't shed glitter in the wash.

Enabler Alert - Crazy House of Ribbon on Facebook is having a 50% off sale of some of her stuff, including a couple Mickey ribbons. (Epcot Flag Mouse Heads!). I put in my first order today.

No sewing for me this week, but I finally put in an order for some higher quality fabrics from Fabric.com. I've got two dresses planned for dd, one for summer and one for fall. I can't wait to get started on them!

Regards,
C.