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

[Raidra]

Has anyone ever upcycled a rashguard? I really don't want to sew my own from scratch, I much prefer upcycling/embellishing. Not sure how it would work, though, as I usually work with cotton fabric and not whatever they make rashguards out of.

Ideas? I also have a Silhouette so I could do freezer paper stencils or heat-transfer vinyl if it would be weird to mix regular fabric with rashguard fabric.

Thanks!

 

[MandiC]

I check in, but with the kids off school we are busy, busy, busy and I just don't get much computer time.
I'm starting to get ideas for outfits together for our next trip and starting to teach my girls some of the basics of sewing at the same time this summer, sewing has never been such work but we are having fun with it.
Circus theme? I would think ruffles and color

 

[Happyinwonerland]

Hi everyone! This is my first post on the disboutiquers. I just wanted to post a photo of the Cinderella dress I made for my 7 year old niece to wear to dinner with Cinderella. I used the simply sweet pattern, I was surprised at how easy it is! This is my first big sewing project, and I am pleased as punch with how it turned out!

 

[Happyinwonerland]

ooops.... here is the image

 

[jacquelynb]

I can't see your image, but I would love to as I'm considering using that pattern for a cinderella dress as well. I was just searching for other examples when I saw your post. I wish I could offer advice on how to fix the image, but I'm not good at technical stuff at all. Hopefully someone else can help fix it so we can all enjoy your new dress!!

 

[Happyinwonerland]

I tried to fix it- can you see it now?

 

[jacquelynb]

Yes I can and I think it looks fantastic!! I am impressed that it is your first big sewing project bc it looks really well done! Your daughter is going to be so excited to wear it!! I love your choice of fabrics! Hope you have more projects planned b I would love to see more!!

 

[love to stitch]

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Your dress is beautiful. You did a great job.

 

[Iamthequeen]

The Cindy dress is adorable!

Here is a dress I made for a friend's daughter. I used the sailor dress pattern from Tie Dye Diva, but altered it a bit. I wanted a dress that opened all the way down the front and because the seersucker fabric was thin, I wanted the skirt lined, which worked out perfectly. I also added more buttons than the original pattern called for.



I'm going to be working on custom tshirts for my dh and me for our trip in September and also need to make our costumes for the MNSSHP.

 

[annegirl]

The duffy bear dress is SO cute!

 

[jacquelynb]

Ok very frustrated right now!! I have a pe770 fresh out of the box (purchased from amazon) and the automatic threader will not work. I don't know if it's the machine or something I'm doing wrong but I am very very aggravated. I've gotten it to work twice out of maybe 40 attempts?? I realize I can thread it manually but why isn't it working correctly it's brand new??!!

On too of that I've got major thread issues. My mom gave me a large amount from thread art. Well apparently it hates my machine bc it is constantly breaking. Has anybody else used thread art??

I really didn't think this would be so hard. I am so discouraged. What was supposed to be a fun hobby is making me want to pull out my hair!!1

 

[chellewashere]

Ok very frustrated right now!! I have a pe770 fresh out of the box (purchased from amazon) and the automatic threader will not work. I don't know if it's the machine or something I'm doing wrong but I am very very aggravated. I've gotten it to work twice out of maybe 40 attempts?? I realize I can thread it manually but why isn't it working correctly it's brand new??!!

On too of that I've got major thread issues. My mom gave me a large amount from thread art. Well apparently it hates my machine bc it is constantly breaking. Has anybody else used thread art??

I really didn't think this would be so hard. I am so discouraged. What was supposed to be a fun hobby is making me want to pull out my hair!!1

Its not you. I have had my machine for over a year and the threader works only part of the time.
FYI it is picky about thread.

 

[4HppyCamprs]

I think sometimes the automatic threader just doesn't line up quite right with the eye of the needle. Try a new/different needle.

I haven't had problems with the thread art. Make sure the thread doesn't snap during the snap test or it might be old thread.

 

[tinkbell13]

Ok very frustrated right now!! I have a pe770 fresh out of the box (purchased from amazon) and the automatic threader will not work. I don't know if it's the machine or something I'm doing wrong but I am very very aggravated. I've gotten it to work twice out of maybe 40 attempts?? I realize I can thread it manually but why isn't it working correctly it's brand new??!!

On too of that I've got major thread issues. My mom gave me a large amount from thread art. Well apparently it hates my machine bc it is constantly breaking. Has anybody else used thread art??

I really didn't think this would be so hard. I am so discouraged. What was supposed to be a fun hobby is making me want to pull out my hair!!1

Have you tried it with the foot in both the up and down positions? Sometimes mine will be finicky and not thread when the needle is up but will if it is down and vice versa.

I have a pack of Thread Art thread and am not happy with it. I have found certain colours constantly break in the machine. I notice it breaks more in winter when it is drier in the house because the heat is on but it still does it in summer too. I really have to find a different thread. But there are others on here who have had good luck with Thread Art too.

 

[sewdisney]

Like many, it has been a while since I've been on this board. I'm sorry to see it has died down. I hope it can get up and going again!

 

[sewdisney]

Ok very frustrated right now!! I have a pe770 fresh out of the box (purchased from amazon) and the automatic threader will not work. I don't know if it's the machine or something I'm doing wrong but I am very very aggravated. I've gotten it to work twice out of maybe 40 attempts?? I realize I can thread it manually but why isn't it working correctly it's brand new??!!

On too of that I've got major thread issues. My mom gave me a large amount from thread art. Well apparently it hates my machine bc it is constantly breaking. Has anybody else used thread art??

I really didn't think this would be so hard. I am so discouraged. What was supposed to be a fun hobby is making me want to pull out my hair!!1

I have a Brother and I have NEVER been able to use thread art. I almost exclusively use Madera thread and I rarely have issues.

I am sorry you are discouraged. It has happened to all of us at one time or another. Sometimes you just have to walk away and come back in a day or two. Please don't give up!

 

[jacquelynb]

Thank you everyone for the kind words and advice. I don't remember if I mentioned this earlier but the machine was brand new and therefore should have been in good working order. I purchased it from amazon. After taking it to multiple sew shops to be looked at and speaking to several brother representatives, it was determined that I either had a lemon or it was damaged in delivery. Amazon allowed me to return it for a full refund and I ordered one from an authorized brother dealer instead. It is costing more money in the long run but at least I will have the support of their staff if I have any more problems. I really appreciate everyone's encouragement. I'm not giving up, in fact we have a trip in oct. and I'm in a hurry to get started. I can't wait to get my new machine!!

 

[sewdisney]

Thank you everyone for the kind words and advice. I don't remember if I mentioned this earlier but the machine was brand new and therefore should have been in good working order. I purchased it from amazon. After taking it to multiple sew shops to be looked at and speaking to several brother representatives, it was determined that I either had a lemon or it was damaged in delivery. Amazon allowed me to return it for a full refund and I ordered one from an authorized brother dealer instead. It is costing more money in the long run but at least I will have the support of their staff if I have any more problems. I really appreciate everyone's encouragement. I'm not giving up, in fact we have a trip in oct. and I'm in a hurry to get started. I can't wait to get my new machine!!

Oh that is great to hear! Congratulations on your new machine. I'm so glad Amazon let you return it (I think Amazon is really good when it comes to things like this). I think it is definitely worth spending the extra money to get the support you'll now receive.

Where are you going in October? We are going to WDW in October.

 

[jacquelynb]

We are going Oct. 13-22. We are staying at the grand floridian. I can't wait!! Our kids don't know about the trip. I'm so excited!! It's really hard to keep quiet about it!! I will be sewing in secret after they are in bed. Good thing they are all deep sleepers!!

 

[eskimopie]

My Mom has made some amazing dresses for my daughter. I am so excited!

Snow White:

Elsa:

She is also making a Cinderella, a Tinkerbelle, and maybe a Minnie Mouse!