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

[babynala]

I'm assuming the appliqué was done on an embroidery machine? (green with envy) could any of these sweets be done with a regular machine? Is there a pattern you could direct me to for the appliqué? Would it be weird to put a sweet appliqué on a pair of jeans or shorts for adults or even one sweet or a row of 3 on a tee for an adult? I can't stop thinking about how cute the appliqué is so until I have a little girl I'm trying to figure out what I can get away with wearing as an adult! Lol! Thank you!

If you look on the first page of this thread you will see a tutorial for doing applique with your regular sewing machine. You can take pictures for coloring book pages and use those for your applique designs.

Can you guys point me in the direction of your favorite patterns of things to gift a mom expecting a little boy (her first). She is due in November so winter stuff would work. I haven't narrowed it down at all yet. Cute burp cloths, bibs, blankets, clothes, nursing drape cover things, etc. I want to make her something that will seem special and not just be something the baby wears once for a few hours. Totally open to anything. What do you all think? Nothing that requires a massive amount of skill. I have a regular machine but not an embroidery machine. Thank you!!!!

Hmmm, there is a free pattern on You can Make this for burp cloths. I have seen nursing cover tutorials on line but I have never book marked them. Everyone in my family is done having babies so I never make baby stuff.

Let's have some fun!!!


*WHAT IS ON YOUR TO DO LIST FOR CUSTOMS FOR YOUR UPCOMING TRIP???
So much still to do. Some of Izzy's outfits are cut out. At least I have all the fabric washed and ready. Now if I can just figure out what the movers did with my iron.

*When is your trip?
November 17! Just got rebooked yesterday with free dining and a POR Royal Room. Izzy is going to flip!

*Who are you sewing for on this trip
Mainly Izzy. A few things for me and D.

Yeah for getting free dining and a Royal Room no less. Glad you got to reschedule your trip and I hope you get lots of sewing done.

Okay looking for suggestions.

My cousin is going to Disney in February. Was thinking of making her daughters matching Disney dresses for Christmas. Any suggestions on a pattern for something easy for a newbie to make. Her girls are 3 and 8. The older one is on the "plus" size.

A friend is also going (late teen) and she said she wants to match too. If even possible something I could make for her 6 year old son that I could match the girls.

And this may be the tricky part. The younger 2 (boy and girl) have sensitivity issues due to ASD.

Thanks for the help ladies!!!!

Besides the CarlaC patterns I might suggest a pillowcase dress/top. You can make them in any size and make it big enough for a shirt to fit underneath in case it is cold. There are some links on the first post of this thread.

Hey Jennifer (go team Wood) - I just saw your shout out on CarlaC's Scientific Seamstress Fan Page (how cool ) and I checked out your blog post. The boys look so cute. You did a great job on their outfits. Glad to see you are having fun at Twins Day.

 

[nannye]

Erin, I also use Schmetz needles, usually size 11. I don't have a 770, but these work with my Baby Lock machine quite well.

Also, what's the pattern for the treats dress? Is it from Carla C?

The pattern is the simply sweet, I altered it by doing panels and adding 3 layers of ruffles. For the panels I did the trapezoid panels.
THANK YOU NINI!!!!! We were amazed at how awesome those trapezoid panels are!

I'm assuming the appliqué was done on an embroidery machine? (green with envy) could any of these sweets be done with a regular machine? Is there a pattern you could direct me to for the appliqué? Would it be weird to put a sweet appliqué on a pair of jeans or shorts for adults or even one sweet or a row of 3 on a tee for an adult? I can't stop thinking about how cute the appliqué is so until I have a little girl I'm trying to figure out what I can get away with wearing as an adult! Lol! Thank you!

Hi, Yes I did use an embroidery machine for mine. The bodice design/saying was made for me so you wouldn't be able to do it on a regular machine. You can do the appliques on a regular machine, they are all very simple. At the beginning of this thread there are links to and info on how to do hand appliques. You can definitely do any of them hand, I think.

 

[nannye]

Thanks everyone for all the comments. Other than the ruffle color I am thrilled with the dress. I think I am going to end up putting her in the classic dress to try for family of the day and then switch to the treat for the morning. IDK I might change my mind! lol. Part of me wonders if they wouldn't want to pick us with her in the classic dress because it is SO Disney.

So I am supposed to be sewing all day today, and tomorrow and Monday (holiday) BUT I did zero sewing. I am working on V's autograph book and it is going much slower than I expected. I am so screwed

 

[DMGeurts]

I had to come and post my 2nd trip bag - which I just finished yesterday... I've been hard at work all this week trying to make some headway - and I am thrilled to be "ahead" of schedule... I had made a Jiminy Cricket UPB set for an auction a few months ago - and I just fell in love with it - so much so that Jiminy has quickly become a favorite of mine, so I MUST have a bag with this theme. I kept the same color scheme, but changed it up as much as possible to make it different - and I put a different applique on it.

Front:

Applique detail:

Ruffle/zipper detail:

I am super happy with how this interior turned out. Literally - I had NO interior fabric in mind for this bag... I just sat down in front of my stash and tried to find something that would "work"... At first - I was really unsure about this fabric, but once I added the turquoise accents to it (zipper and bias trim), it made the turquoise in the fabric pop - and I was thrilled with my choice. The interior fabric is super rare and HTF... It was only printed in very limited quantities and only available in one online store and from the designer herself... I had purchased a teensy little bit of it a couple of years ago - and I've been hoarding it ever since. I am super happy that I decided to use it on one of my park bags. So, even though it doesn't exactly say "Jiminy" - it says "fun" IMO - and that's what matters. LOL

Anyways... Thanks so much for letting me share! I hope you all are having a nice weekend!

D~

 

[babynala]

Thanks everyone for all the comments. Other than the ruffle color I am thrilled with the dress. I think I am going to end up putting her in the classic dress to try for family of the day and then switch to the treat for the morning. IDK I might change my mind! lol. Part of me wonders if they wouldn't want to pick us with her in the classic dress because it is SO Disney.

So I am supposed to be sewing all day today, and tomorrow and Monday (holiday) BUT I did zero sewing. I am working on V's autograph book and it is going much slower than I expected. I am so screwed

I have to say that I love the ruffles on the bottom of that treat dress!!! I hope you'll post a picture of V's autograph book on your PTR (or on your TR when you get back). I know you are busy but don't make yourself crazy. You surely have enough outfits for V to have something for each day??? I know she has grown so much so that probably rules out the stuff she had for the last trip.

I had to come and post my 2nd trip bag - which I just finished yesterday... I've been hard at work all this week trying to make some headway - and I am thrilled to be "ahead" of schedule... I had made a Jiminy Cricket UPB set for an auction a few months ago - and I just fell in love with it - so much so that Jiminy has quickly become a favorite of mine, so I MUST have a bag with this theme. I kept the same color scheme, but changed it up as much as possible to make it different - and I put a different applique on it.

D~

I will follow you around this morning (but boy do you get up early) and say again that I love this bag. The main fabric makes the applique really pop. Such a nice, classic background for Jiminy Cricket. You can almost hear him say "always let your conscience be your guide"

 

[Iloveeliot]

I had to come and post my 2nd trip bag - which I just finished yesterday... I've been hard at work all this week trying to make some headway - and I am thrilled to be "ahead" of schedule... I had made a Jiminy Cricket UPB set for an auction a few months ago - and I just fell in love with it - so much so that Jiminy has quickly become a favorite of mine, so I MUST have a bag with this theme. I kept the same color scheme, but changed it up as much as possible to make it different - and I put a different applique on it.

Front:

Applique detail:

Ruffle/zipper detail:

I am super happy with how this interior turned out. Literally - I had NO interior fabric in mind for this bag... I just sat down in front of my stash and tried to find something that would "work"... At first - I was really unsure about this fabric, but once I added the turquoise accents to it (zipper and bias trim), it made the turquoise in the fabric pop - and I was thrilled with my choice. The interior fabric is super rare and HTF... It was only printed in very limited quantities and only available in one online store and from the designer herself... I had purchased a teensy little bit of it a couple of years ago - and I've been hoarding it ever since. I am super happy that I decided to use it on one of my park bags. So, even though it doesn't exactly say "Jiminy" - it says "fun" IMO - and that's what matters. LOL

Anyways... Thanks so much for letting me share! I hope you all are having a nice weekend!

D~

This is such a wonderful bag! The lining looks great and Jiminy is adorable!!!! It's so perfect!

 

[ABCastillo]

I had to come and post my 2nd trip bag - which I just finished yesterday... I've been hard at work all this week trying to make some headway - and I am thrilled to be "ahead" of schedule... I had made a Jiminy Cricket UPB set for an auction a few months ago - and I just fell in love with it - so much so that Jiminy has quickly become a favorite of mine, so I MUST have a bag with this theme. I kept the same color scheme, but changed it up as much as possible to make it different - and I put a different applique on it.


I am super happy with how this interior turned out. Literally - I had NO interior fabric in mind for this bag... I just sat down in front of my stash and tried to find something that would "work"... At first - I was really unsure about this fabric, but once I added the turquoise accents to it (zipper and bias trim), it made the turquoise in the fabric pop - and I was thrilled with my choice. The interior fabric is super rare and HTF... It was only printed in very limited quantities and only available in one online store and from the designer herself... I had purchased a teensy little bit of it a couple of years ago - and I've been hoarding it ever since. I am super happy that I decided to use it on one of my park bags. So, even though it doesn't exactly say "Jiminy" - it says "fun" IMO - and that's what matters. LOL


Anyways... Thanks so much for letting me share! I hope you all are having a nice weekend!

D~

Love this applique! It is perfect

 

[goteamwood]

Hey Jennifer (go team Wood) - I just saw your shout out on CarlaC's Scientific Seamstress Fan Page (how cool ) and I checked out your blog post. The boys look so cute. You did a great job on their outfits. Glad to see you are having fun at Twins Day.

Thanks. I was pretty excited since you know I'm. A Huge scientific seamstress fan! Here's a link to my pictures from the parade and festival. It truly is a sight to see all those twins! (Almost 2000 sets of twins, triplets are more at the last count I saw)
http://goteamwood.com/2013/08/03/twice-upon-a-time-at-twins-days-2013/
Now on the road home to real life again until Disney! So many outfits to do so little time.

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[sewdisney]

Thanks. I was pretty excited since you know I'm. A Huge scientific seamstress fan! Here's a link to my pictures from the parade and festival. It truly is a sight to see all those twins! (Almost 2000 sets of twins, triplets are more at the last count I saw)
http://goteamwood.com/2013/08/03/twice-upon-a-time-at-twins-days-2013/
Now on the road home to real life again until Disney! So many outfits to do so little time.

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

Your boys were absolutely ADORABLE! I loved seeing them try the "glass slipper" on the girls!

It looks like they had a great time!

 

[aboveH20]

A while ago I mentioned what fun I had making placemats. I started out with one for me and one for my husband, and then my senior son moved home for a month before relocating to California. I made one for him and his girlfriend, and then decided I'd better make one for my junior son (who lives in California but will be moving back to New York next week), and while I was at it made one for his possible-in-the-future girlfriend.

I forced byself not to make them perfect (it wasn't very hard) so I'd actually use them. I figured the less perfect they were the more apt I would be to use and wash them.

Initially I was going to just use Disney fabrics, but I don't wash my fabric as soon as I get it so most of my Disney fabric is unwashed. Instead I decided to use any scraps. It's surprising how many pieces of fabric it takes, but it's a good way to use up strips. The placemats are reversible and machine quilted using one of the built-in decorative stitches.


For me and my husband


For my Tigger loving son and his brown haired girlfriend


For my car loving son and his potentional Cinderella


One big happy family

A great project for someone who wants to get to know their sewing machine (and iron ).

I know we all love Photobucket. I hope the photos aren't as giant as they appear in the preview.

 

[cogero]

Ooh I love the placemats Cheryl.

I know I don't comment often but I do read everyday. I am not sure I ever posted a picture of Sami here but today she is 2 months old.

Here is her picture from this morning

 

[pyrxtc]

A while ago I mentioned what fun I had making placemats.

[/URL]One big happy family

A great project for someone who wants to get to know their sewing machine (and iron ).

I know we all love Photobucket. I hope the photos aren't as giant as they appear in the preview.

Those look awesome ! I may have to try something a little easier though. The pictures weren't that big but maybe it's my new monitor where everyone's looks small.

I know I don't comment often but I do read everyday. I am not sure I ever posted a picture of Sami here but today she is 2 months old. Here is her picture from this morning

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So cute, love the number and it makes me miss my niece who just turned 3 months.

 

[Meshell2002]

Ooh I love the placemats Cheryl.

I know I don't comment often but I do read everyday. I am not sure I ever posted a picture of Sami here but today she is 2 months old.

Here is her picture from this morning
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/cogero/media/2012PTR/005_zps577c2d28.jpg.html

Congrats on ur new little one!

 

[sewdisney]

Ooh I love the placemats Cheryl.

I know I don't comment often but I do read everyday. I am not sure I ever posted a picture of Sami here but today she is 2 months old.

She is such a cutie! Thanks for letting us see her.

 

[lmb80129]

With school about start, I have dreams of firing up the sewing machine and making one of "Dog Under My Desk" daytripper bag or backpack for my daughter. She loves Vera Bradley bags and I'd like to be able to quilt some cute Hobby Lobby Mickey Mouse head fabric for the bag. I'm thinking about using Pellon 988 fleece to quilt the fabric but am not sure if it is the best product to use. And then I might use the regular interfacing called for in the pattern. But will it be too much fabric and interfacing? If anyone with bag making experience has any advice, I'd really appreciate a head start.

 

[sewmess]

One big happy family

A great project for someone who wants to get to know their sewing machine (and iron ).

I know we all love Photobucket. I hope the photos aren't as giant as they appear in the preview.

These are Awesome. Makes me want to keep my flat surfaces clear and make some!! - sewmess ain't just a screen-name. My family has a condition that causes up to fill up any and all flat surfaces with stuff (usually crafting stuff)

Sami is just the most adorable 2 month old I've seen. And I love that tutu!

 

[babynala]

Thanks. I was pretty excited since you know I'm. A Huge scientific seamstress fan! Here's a link to my pictures from the parade and festival. It truly is a sight to see all those twins! (Almost 2000 sets of twins, triplets are more at the last count I saw)
http://goteamwood.com/2013/08/03/twice-upon-a-time-at-twins-days-2013/
Now on the road home to real life again until Disney! So many outfits to do so little time.

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

That is alot of twins!!! Glad you all had a nice time.

A while ago I mentioned what fun I had making placemats. I started out with one for me and one for my husband, and then my senior son moved home for a month before relocating to California. I made one for him and his girlfriend, and then decided I'd better make one for my junior son (who lives in California but will be moving back to New York next week), and while I was at it made one for his possible-in-the-future girlfriend.

I forced byself not to make them perfect (it wasn't very hard) so I'd actually use them. I figured the less perfect they were the more apt I would be to use and wash them.

Initially I was going to just use Disney fabrics, but I don't wash my fabric as soon as I get it so most of my Disney fabric is unwashed. Instead I decided to use any scraps. It's surprising how many pieces of fabric it takes, but it's a good way to use up strips. The placemats are reversible and machine quilted using one of the built-in decorative stitches.


One big happy family

A great project for someone who wants to get to know their sewing machine (and iron ).

I know we all love Photobucket. I hope the photos aren't as giant as they appear in the preview.

These look so nice. You did a fabulous job on these and the quilting looks really nice. What a fun idea to customize them for your family.

Ooh I love the placemats Cheryl.

I know I don't comment often but I do read everyday. I am not sure I ever posted a picture of Sami here but today she is 2 months old.

Here is her picture from this morning

What a sweetie. She looks so cute in that little skirt but I really love the applique.

With school about start, I have dreams of firing up the sewing machine and making one of "Dog Under My Desk" daytripper bag or backpack for my daughter. She loves Vera Bradley bags and I'd like to be able to quilt some cute Hobby Lobby Mickey Mouse head fabric for the bag. I'm thinking about using Pellon 988 fleece to quilt the fabric but am not sure if it is the best product to use. And then I might use the regular interfacing called for in the pattern. But will it be too much fabric and interfacing? If anyone with bag making experience has any advice, I'd really appreciate a head start.

I have never made that pattern. I'm not familiar with the Pellon product but I like to use a cotton batting when I make quilted items. I find that it is less bulky so it might work nice for the bag.

These are Awesome. Makes me want to keep my flat surfaces clear and make some!! - sewmess ain't just a screen-name. My family has a condition that causes up to fill up any and all flat surfaces with stuff (usually crafting stuff)

The same goes for my house. My DH insists on covering the kitchen island as soon as I clean it off (which doesn't happen very often).

 

[squirrel]

Has anyone made a Mickey Head skeleton?

I'm trying to think of what to do for two pirate dresses. I'm doing my own version of the Simply Sweet with a black top and red and white stripe for the skirt. The older niece will have a knot strap with the red/white strip and the younger niece a tie strap. Since it's on black fabric I was thinking a skeleton. Is it bad to have a Mickey Head Skeleton?, seems kind of now that I started writing this.

 

[NiniMorris]

Has anyone made a Mickey Head skeleton?

I'm trying to think of what to do for two pirate dresses. I'm doing my own version of the Simply Sweet with a black top and red and white stripe for the skirt. The older niece will have a knot strap with the red/white strip and the younger niece a tie strap. Since it's on black fabric I was thinking a skeleton. Is it bad to have a Mickey Head Skeleton?, seems kind of now that I started writing this.

I don't know about a skeleton, but Heather Sue has a Mickey skull and crossbones.

Nini

 

[spiritsim]

Has anyone made a Mickey Head skeleton?

I'm trying to think of what to do for two pirate dresses. I'm doing my own version of the Simply Sweet with a black top and red and white stripe for the skirt. The older niece will have a knot strap with the red/white strip and the younger niece a tie strap. Since it's on black fabric I was thinking a skeleton. Is it bad to have a Mickey Head Skeleton?, seems kind of now that I started writing this.

Not a skeleton but I made mickey head pirates with bandanas on their heads