Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[lovesdumbo]

Thanks Revrob and Princessmom!!! There is nothing on the label about it being iron-on. Darn. I even tried ironing it on after I read your advice and it didn't stick. OK I will have to pin it to the back I guess. Darn...I spent $10 on this and its like 11 yards of the wrong stablizer

You're not alone! I bought the self stick stabilizer and can't get it off the inside of the applique.




I actually got over the fear of my new machine today and made a few baby bibs for gifts and made my DS(7) some PJ shorts and a piece of the fabric appliqued onto a T. I guess it came out OK cause DS wants to wear it as a T. Now I really HAVE to make the Mickey bowling shirt I have planned for him tomorrow. I'll take photos of today's creations tomorrow too.

 

[princesskayla]

Howdy Ho..fellow Disers..I made this for my coworker's cousin's new baby...or something like that. The baby's name is Macenzie, and is just over 6pounds..This is my first quilt ever and a little bit of a challenge but I got through it.

Awsome!!

I made this one for my daughter.

I used CarlaC's Simply Sweet dress pattern. I just added the bows and the trim.

How cute!! I love it. Your daughter is so cute as well.

I finished a BIG GIVE shirt this morning. This is for Brody, BigDisGrandma's grandson.

He likes Pluto, Texas Longhorns, and the Dallas Cowboys. So, I drew them all together and appliqued it onto a shirt!

This applique was just about as fun to do as baby Simba. But, it'll be worth it if he likes it!

WOW - great job. I am sure he will LOVE it!!!

 

[jham]

Here is my creation of the day.

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!

Patterns are on sale at Hobby Lobby for $1.99 so I bought a few today. We will see if I can figure them out!

So cute!

Howdy Ho..fellow Disers..I made this for my coworker's cousin's new baby...or something like that. The baby's name is Macenzie, and is just over 6pounds..This is my first quilt ever and a little bit of a challenge but I got through it.

Very cute! I haven't quilted in a long time.

I'm local to DL and we have APs - in the 100+ times I've been to DL in the past few years, I've seen exactly three custom outfits total.

and it was probably us, Lori, or Lisa

 

[LisaZoe]

I thought I was losing my mind because every time I iron on the interfacing and wash it comes off. Well, it was only 1 time, but enough to annoy me!

It seems to stay in place better if I use a hot iron (cotton setting) when I first apply it. Unfortunately, it will still come loose eventually and the dryer seems to speed up the process. I've begun including a note in packages with tees so the recipient knows what to expect. I wish I could find something that would stay in place but until then, I'll use this because I've had a few people tell me their kids will wear the appliqué tees I've made and they won't wear others because they "itch". I've let them know what they can ask for at fabric stores if they want to put their own interfacing inside other tees. I hate to think something easily fixed would keep a child from wearing a tee the parent got specially for him/her.

 

[teresajoy]

Are we still doing pics of the day? Here is a funny one! My DH painstakenly extracted the 3-D glasses out of the TV Guide and assembled them for the girls to watch the Best of Both Worlds Concert on tv tonight....He kinda resembles the icon

And my DD3 finally learned how to peddle her bike. I started teaching her in Dec...and its July 26th Here she is practicing!

My DD10 is at her dad's this weekend and I miss her OK I am off to sew some more!!! Have a great night...I will be catching up on trp reports later so post those updates ladies!!!

LOVE your random picture of the day!!!!!!!


YEAH to your daughter (I'm drawing a blank on her name, I'm sorry!) It took Lydia F O R E V E R! to learn to peddle, and she is still NOT good at it!

I love the dress!!! I am making a Big Give outfit out of that!

Howdy Ho..fellow Disers..I made this for my coworker's cousin's new baby...or something like that. The baby's name is Macenzie, and is just over 6pounds..This is my first quilt ever and a little bit of a challenge but I got through it.

Oh my goodness Elisa, that is just STUNNING!!!!! Absolutely perfect!!!! Your coworkers cousin is going to flip over that!!!!!!

It reminds me a lot of the quilt my Grandma made for Corey when he was a baby and the one she made for Arminda all rolled into one!

I made this one for my daughter.

I used CarlaC's Simply Sweet dress pattern. I just added the bows and the trim.


Jenna saw the pic of your DH and she said, "He looks so cool! Is he gonna watch Hannah Montana too?" She also said that the dress that you made is beautiful and she would like one also.

I was just going to answer the poster (goodness I'm bad with names today, because I don't seem to remember her username!) that you can make most anything with a Portrait Peasant dress or Simply Sweet pattern!! And, there you go proving me right!!! I didn't realize you made that with the Simply Sweet!

I finished a BIG GIVE shirt this morning. This is for Brody, BigDisGrandma's grandson.

Don't tell him I let a GIRL model it!

That turned out so cute Heather!!!!!! Tessa looks cute even in boy clothes!

OK, I know some of you use a rolled hem foot. I have one - but no matter how hard I try I don't get it, end up frusterated and doing hems with measuring, turning, pinning, and sewing. The rolled-under part keeps stopping rolling under and I end up with the raw edge out.

Can someone give me some words of wisdom? Tutorial somewhere?

Thanks! Deb

There is a video tutorial in the bookmarks.

And BTW. My husband has been looking at this OLD 3 story house in our area for almost a year (since last fall maybe ) and we can totally not buy a new house. I am just about to pay off the mortgage on this one. BUT we went by yet again w/ his mom today and then AGAIN w/ his dad. B/C when we took his mom by the guy across the street was all "hey are ya thinkin' of buying the house?" and we said ummmm.... and he said there was usually a door open to get in. So of course we broke in.. The owners got divorced and he kicked her out and she trashed the place. He just wants out of the mortgage- $174.900 5 bedrooms 4 bath 1.4 acres. Problem is the house was built in 1889. There is a significant amount of wood damage and we suspect maybe some foundation issues. part of the house was an addition and it is a bit obvious but it's in the back so as far as curb appeal, noone knows. The 2nd floor was an apartment w/ it's own stairway in the back and a small kitchen. DH is trying to convince his parents to sell their house and we can take the money from both houses and all move in here. They can live upstairs, they would have a bedroom/ full bath/ small kitchen and nook. There is also a room which was probably the master bed that we would turn into MIL and my design studio...IT IS HUGE!!!! My FIL however is bringing our dillusions down and being all MR. REALISTIC. He's pretty sure we could never afford the reno. even if we all moved in. I'm still dreaming though. B and his mom are looking at the digital pics we took today. They must be dreaming still too

The universe will not allow me to have this house. I know this.
...t.

Do you guys have much experience with a remodel? It sounds like a LOT of work, and it also sounds like it is going to be really expensive. The foundation worries me, along with the extensive wood damage. What type of wood damage are you talking about? Have you looked around quite a bit? I would think that with the current economy there might be a better solution out there. And, do you REALLY want to live full time with your inlaws? I know you really like them and all, but will it work out long term?

I am praying for little Danica and her family tonight!

 

[LisaZoe]

... and it was probably us, Lori, or Lisa

Very true. It does seem most people are getting items for WDW rather than DLR. That just makes the customs stand out even more. My theory is west coast people are in general more casual about how they dress than those in the east and south. I know that's a very broad assessment and doesn't apply to all areas. However, it definitely applies around where we live and it's one reason what I make for Zoe is usually fairly simple in comparison to what most people consider "custom boutique". She already feels different from the other kids so I don't want her to feel self-conscious about what she's wearing, too. Luckily, I think she's getting enough positive comments about her clothes from friends and school employees so she doesn't refuse to wear what I've made... yet.

 

[billwendy]

HI Everyone,

Will be praying for baby Danica!! What a miracle!!! Sounds like she is a feisty little one!!!

Great pluto applique!!!! You are really talented!!

WOW - thats your first quilt??? AMAZING!!!

I get all those stabilizers, wonderunder's, sulky's, tear away, wash away, iron on, pin on whatevers mixed up all the time!!!!!! its so frustrating to me when I get the wrong one!!!!!!

Im working on some beach outfits, wanted to have them done by tonight for tomorrow, but it was so hot in my sewing room (attic) I couldnt last any longer!!! oh well, will try to get them done by wed - I'll see my cousin sue then to give them to her. She will be at duPont with Tim who is having his hernia (hydrocele) repair then - anyone know how long till he can get the incision wet?????? He is a healthy 3 year old, so should heal quickly, right?

thanks, wendy

 

[mytwotinks]

Thanks Revrob and Princessmom!!! There is nothing on the label about it being iron-on. Darn. I even tried ironing it on after I read your advice and it didn't stick. OK I will have to pin it to the back I guess. Darn...I spent $10 on this and its like 11 yards of the wrong stablizer

You could carefully baste a grid to hold the stabilizer in place. I do that a lot with the iron on because I never get it to stick well enough. The strings pull right out when you are done. If there is ever one that gets caught up in the applique I just trim it right to the applique threads.

 

[Cherlynn25]

I finished a BIG GIVE shirt this morning. This is for Brody, BigDisGrandma's grandson.

He likes Pluto, Texas Longhorns, and the Dallas Cowboys. So, I drew them all together and appliqued it onto a shirt!

This applique was just about as fun to do as baby Simba. But, it'll be worth it if he likes it!

Don't tell him I let a GIRL model it!

This is so cute! We are big dallas cowboy fans in our house. LOVE it

 

[teresajoy]

I thought I'd post my random pictures of the day!


Here is little Corey in David and Barbara's wedding. He was 3. I made the flower girl and bride's maid dresses too.

And, here is a picture of my neice I mentioned earlier:

Wasn't she a cutie!

 

[mytwotinks]

Prayers said for baby Danica and family! These are the kinds of babies I take care of, so if you have any questions or anything, let me know and I'll try to help. The fact that she's on "room air" oxygen is awesome! It just means she needs the pressure from the vent to help her breathe, but not supplemental oxygen. Also, the fact that she's a girl is in her favor, too! Girls typically do better - we are, after all, the stronger gender - even from birth! Anyway, lots of positive thoughts for you all and let me know if you need anything!



OK, that is just way too cool! I'm thinking he's gonna LOVE it - what's not to love? 3 of his favorite things all rolled into one - it's awesome!

I didn't know that. Very interesting.

Tiffani - for some reason it wouldn't let me quote you, but I will absolutely be praying for this baby. The scariest time is the not knowing, so hopefully they will get information soon that will let them know what is going on. I always say that even when we got bad news it wasn't as hard as when they just didn't know what was going on with Riley. I just wanted to know what we needed to DO. Not doing anything is torture.

 

[revrob]

You're not alone! I bought the self stick stabilizer and can't get it off the inside of the applique.

We may be talking about two different things. Sticky back stabilizer is designed to be used on a machine embroidery hoop to hold the item that you're embroidering instead having to put the fabric in the hoop. You DON'T want to use this stuff to iron on the back of fabric and applique with a sewing machine.

 

[teresajoy]

I found the video for the rolled hem foot:

http://www.sewingmachine-sales.co.uk/sewing_machine_info/video/60/rolled-hem-foot.html

 

[mytwotinks]

I'm local to DL and we have APs - in the 100+ times I've been to DL in the past few years, I've seen exactly three custom outfits total.

I was there last June and I would say I'm not surprised by this. It was a totally different feel. I barely even saw any kids wearing Disney t-shirts let alone a custom. I did not see even one thing that looked as if it had been homemade.

You can't walk 3 feet in Disney World without running into a whole family dressed alike!

 

[Cheeseball]

Howdy Ho..fellow Disers..I made this for my coworker's cousin's new baby...or something like that. The baby's name is Macenzie, and is just over 6pounds..This is my first quilt ever and a little bit of a challenge but I got through it.

That is gorgeous!!!

Hey guys!!! I know I haven't been around.. I spent yesterday at the hospital w/ my DH's cousin. Angie was a friend of mine in middle school too. She has been having complications throughout her pregnancy.

SHe has had 3 miscarriages in the last few years. This pregnancy was viable only to find out that the baby was not getting enough oxygen from the placenta. They also told her in the ultrasounds that the legs and arms were not delevoping proportionatly to her body. Angie had a brother (who sadly passed a year ago at the age of 21) w/ severe CP. She found out during this pregnancy that she may have a 1/2 brother she never knew about who has Downs. The doctors thought the baby may have downs, CP or Spina bifida

a month ago an Amnio showed that the baby had NO chromosomal disorders but from the ultrasounds the doctors told her the baby would probably be profoundly disabled. Due to the lack of oxygen the baby was getting they were just waiting until the baby was big enough to deliver.

This weeks they decided they couldn't wait any longer and gave Angie steroids to help develope the baby's heart and lungs. She was born via c-section yesterday @8:15 am at 1lb 3 oz. and 11" long they said that even though Angie (who is 4'11") was 30 weeks pregnant the baby was the size of 24 weeks gestation.
Her name is Danica Mia. We know that she still has a battle ahead of her but everyone was amazed that her limbs were normal and completely proportionate. by noon yesterday they had taken her off of oxygen. She is still on a ventilator to help her tiny lungs but is breathing "room air". Today she was weighed and has gained an oz. already.

I know you girls have a great prayer chain and was hoping you might find time to send up an extra on for this miraculous little one. We won't really be able to know the extent of neurological damage for a while so the relief has only been minimal. A lot of people here would appreciate it!

Thanks a bunch, I'll catch up w/ ya'll on monday!

...t.

Poor little baby! That's great that she's doing so well though!

I finished a BIG GIVE shirt this morning. This is for Brody, BigDisGrandma's grandson.

He likes Pluto, Texas Longhorns, and the Dallas Cowboys. So, I drew them all together and appliqued it onto a shirt!

This applique was just about as fun to do as baby Simba. But, it'll be worth it if he likes it!

Don't tell him I let a GIRL model it!

Great job! I love it!

 

[lovesdumbo]

She will be at duPont with Tim who is having his hernia (hydrocele) repair then - anyone know how long till he can get the incision wet?????? He is a healthy 3 year old, so should heal quickly, right?

My DS was 7 months old when he had his done. He had to have both sides done and the DR said it was worse than he anticipated once he got in there. He had it done with a scope so he only had internal stiches and tape on the outside. I think he had the surgery on a Friday and had the tape removed on the following Tuesday. My DS recovered immediately. He was trying to pull himself up to standing that very day (he wasn't do that yet). Hope Tim heals quickly!!!!!

I thought I'd post my random pictures of the day!


Here is little Corey in David and Barbara's wedding. He was 3. I made the flower girl and bride's maid dresses too.

And, here is a picture of my neice I mentioned earlier:

Wasn't she a cutie!

How cute-both Corey and your DNeice! That flower girls dress is beautiful!

 

[lovesdumbo]

We may be talking about two different things. Sticky back stabilizer is designed to be used on a machine embroidery hoop to hold the item that you're embroidering instead having to put the fabric in the hoop. You DON'T want to use this stuff to iron on the back of fabric and applique with a sewing machine.

I know NOW that it isn't the right stuff. But I didn't try to iron it onto the back of the fabric-I just stuck it on. The applique looks OK so hopefully it won't be too itchy for DS-if it is I'll just have to use interfacing on top of it.

 

[mytwotinks]

I found the video for the rolled hem foot:

http://www.sewingmachine-sales.co.uk/sewing_machine_info/video/60/rolled-hem-foot.html

Yeah, it's not that easy. It looks in the video like they already have the edge turned under. You're not supposed to have to.

ALSO - I love 3 year old Cory!!!! He's adorable!!!! He's pretty cute nowadays too though!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Also, I found a pattern that looks SOOOO much like a Cinderella dress, but at the start of the movie. has anyone ever made a peasant princess dress, and how did that go over at the parks?
Thanks!

Kirsta wore this to the Halloween party last year. It was a HUGE hit with both guests and the CMs. I had people left and right asking me where I got it and the CMs thought it was the most origional they had seen in a long time. I used a Pilgrim pattern and just changed it a little. I wish I had done an applique on the apron.

Long time "window shopper" here with a question. For those of you who have made the pink cinderella dress (I know Heather made a beautiful one), did you use a pattern? If so, was it difficult? I have been sewing for about 9 months now, but I am completely self taught and unfortunately do not know how to read a pattern. I have only made things using CarlaC's patterns.

We are having dinner at 1900 Park Fare in September, and I would love for my daughter to wear this dress. I am just not sure if I am up to the challenge!

Any input would be great. By the way, your creations are all fabulous!!!

Michelle

This is for September, when we have dinner at Park Fare. I did use a pattern. It's an old simplicity that I found on I thought it resembled it, except that I had to add bows and trim. Also it was floor length. But after I started to make, I decided on Tea lenghth. Thinking she wouldn't trip, or if she grew taller. I could cut the bows off later and she'd have a church dress ..... She got mad at me becuase she wanted a gown. But she got over as soon as she put it on.

I finished a BIG GIVE shirt this morning. This is for Brody, BigDisGrandma's grandson.

He likes Pluto, Texas Longhorns, and the Dallas Cowboys. So, I drew them all together and appliqued it onto a shirt!

This applique was just about as fun to do as baby Simba. But, it'll be worth it if he likes it!

Don't tell him I let a GIRL model it!

This is awesome. I just did a Goofy for my give. It's been ages since I've appligued anything (other then the digitized) and it sure looks it. Now if I could just find those shorts I need, I'd be in good shape.

OK, I know some of you use a rolled hem foot. I have one - but no matter how hard I try I don't get it, end up frusterated and doing hems with measuring, turning, pinning, and sewing. The rolled-under part keeps stopping rolling under and I end up with the raw edge out.

Can someone give me some words of wisdom? Tutorial somewhere?

Thanks! Deb

I was trying to figure out to use one of the feet to my machine. I just did an internet search and found quite a few helpful pages. Some even with videos. Good luck.

 

[charlinn]

Okay, I finally made it over to the new thread and we are already about a tenth of the way finished with it! I know I'm not going to have time to catch up, you guys are moving way too fast and I'm trying to sew some too. For anyone that is interested I saw some cute stuff at Joann's yesterday! I am making this a big size font in case anyone who doesn't read everything everyone writes might be interested!

At Joann's in the iron-on section they had very cool black Mickey Silhouettes (like the applique shape) with letters on them in white. They were iron on transfers so you could use them to personalize a shirt or something, almost exactly like the ones in the sticker section for scrapbooking. Thought they might come in handy if anyone is looking for something like that!


Also, Wal-Mart (if you still have a fabric dept.) and JoAnn's both had back to school fabrics if you are looking for them. They were the same prints at both places but Joanns had some extra coordinating prints that Wal-Mart didn't have. Does anyone know if there is a difference in the quality of the fabric since the print design is the same? Just curious!

Thanks for the info...I will check my local Joanne's!!!