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

[AQW]

Great job!

Ok call me Ms. Impatient! I just did my own guess at appliquéing. Here is my attempt. Can you tell where I started and were I finished? I changed the stitch length during it trying to get it to look right....
I might wash it 1st to see if it last since the stabilizer is in there because I couldn't figure out how I would tear it away after I stitched it.

Wow Ms. Impatient, I wish I could just dive right in like you do! I'm the over-thinker, the procrastinator, the what-if-it-isn't-good-enough worrier. I planned to try my first applique almost a week ago, and I just managed to force myself to do it today - after reading eleventy billion tutorials, pestering HeatherSue in PM (thanks again for that btw! )

I must say, it came out better than I anticipated!!! I *definitely* need work on cornering, but I think I did a really good job with the rounded parts.

This is a closeup of the inner points of Mickey's ears

Under the ear on the left side

Under the ear on the right side

I tried two different things for the left/right points; obviously neither of them worked. LOL I'd love any tips you expert ladies have to share!

 

[karebear1]

OMG you guys! We've been all over the world today!! Utah, France, Germany, England...... WOW! What fantastic pics you all shared with us! I've never been over to Europe before- been to Australia, but NEVER Europe- and I'd really like to go someday.

For those that posted those pics- what was your favorite thing to see in each of those countries? I'm makin' a list for when I go!

Teresa and Heather- I'v missed you here the past couple of days- but glad to see you back!

Teresa....... I don't think you're gonna wanna miss tomorrows tour! make sure you're here!! It's gonna be a special day!

 

[AQW]

Okay, I promise I re-sized those photos, but only the first one is showing up correctly for me - the rest look ginormous! Sorry.

 

[karebear1]

Wow Ms. Impatient, I wish I could just dive right in like you do! I'm the over-thinker, the procrastinator, the what-if-it-isn't-good-enough worrier. I planned to try my first applique almost a week ago, and I just managed to force myself to do it today - after reading eleventy billion tutorials, pestering HeatherSue in PM (thanks again for that btw! )

I must say, it came out better than I anticipated!!! I *definitely* need work on cornering, but I think I did a really good job with the rounded parts.

This is a closeup of the inner points of Mickey's ears

Under the ear on the left side

Under the ear on the right side

I tried two different things for the left/right points; obviously neither of them worked. LOL I'd love any tips you expert ladies have to share!

This is GREAT for your 1st time! You should be totally impressed with yourself!

 

[twob4him]

I've never used fusible interfacing for applique and I probably wouldn't. I like to use something that you can tear away when you're done. I would think if you ironed on a square of interfacing that the square would show through when you're done (it'd be all stiff). The sulky tear away stabilizer is what I usually use and I tear it away from the outside of the applique, and around the big parts inside of the applique.

I just got back from Joann's (cause they had another sale) and I bought some light weight tear away sulky stablizer.....probably just as you were posting this I was picking it out...mental telepathy I tell ya!!!

OMG you guys! We've been all over the world today!! Utah, France, Germany, England...... WOW! What fantastic pics you all shared with us! I've never been over to Europe before- been to Australia, but NEVER Europe- and I'd really like to go someday.

For those that posted those pics- what was your favorite thing to see in each of those countries? I'm makin' a list for when I go!

Teresa and Heather- I'v missed you here the past couple of days- but glad to see you back!

Teresa....... I don't think you're gonna wanna miss tomorrows tour! make sure you're here!! It's gonna be a special day!

Karen, as a member of the FANNY PACK COOL CLUB I would just like to say that...... you cracky me up and I love your energy!!! I hope you are making it to the Feb Dismeet!

 

[karebear1]

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I can honestly say I have never owned a fanny pack, nor do I believe I've ever worn one. I don't think...But, it's certainly not because I'm too cool for it! Come on, I started the "weirdo club" in 2nd grade! I also have a TR called the "The Dorky Disboutiquing Diser Sisters: Destination Disney". I'm not too cool for anything!


You are ROCKIN' that fanny pack, girl!

No problem Heather- we'll be sure to initiate you into the glam world of fanny packs when February rolls around. Until then, you'll just have to dream about it!

Ok call me Ms. Impatient! I just did my own guess at appliquéing. Here is my attempt. Can you tell where I started and were I finished? I changed the stitch length during it trying to get it to look right....
I might wash it 1st to see if it last since the stabilizer is in there because I couldn't figure out how I would tear it away after I stitched it.

You just need to be a little more patient and take your time. You're well on your way to accomplishing your applique- good job!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Nice to see you posting-more nasty storms again today.

ya, I'm really sick of it!!! I had to run through a storm today holding one of my clients...3 blocks in Roxbury!!! My clothes are still wet. As soon as I got home, I took a shower to warm up!

 

[karebear1]

Thanks 2B...... I like your energy too!

And speaking of the February Disboutique Meet... Can anyone that is planning on going as of now please pm me with the days your planning on being there? We need to try to co-ordinate a time and day for our meet. This is gonna be fun!

OH! ANd can you please add your real life first name when you do it??? That would help me alot!

 

[heath-and-javens-mom]

I hardley ever get on this thread anymore due to my inability to do anything creative and I am very jealous of all your talents! LOL
Anywho- I just wanted to give a HUGE thank you to all that participated in "THE BIG GIVE" to my dear friend Alicia (and Isabelle). You guys are truely amazing and I think what you have done for her family is wonderful.
Just wanted to let you know that you and your creations are appreciated.

 

[luvinyou]

OMG you guys! We've been all over the world today!! Utah, France, Germany, England...... WOW! What fantastic pics you all shared with us! I've never been over to Europe before- been to Australia, but NEVER Europe- and I'd really like to go someday.

For those that posted those pics- what was your favorite thing to see in each of those countries? I'm makin' a list for when I go!

In London, I think the London Eye was a waste of time, but we enjoyed the rest of the site seeing. I love going to all the restaurants on the Canary Warf and Mme Tousauds was entertaining. We were only there for 4 days I think, and it was a fair amount of time. London is way to fast paced for me!

France, my all time favourite thing was the market thingy we went to. They had the best pasteries there! Touristy wise I loved Versailles, the Champs d'Elysees and the whole area around the eiffel tower. We stayed in a friends flat that was one street away from the tower, and it was a great experience. Just being so close to everything and waking up to buy baguettes every morning was great! Again we were there for 3 or 4 days (was supposed to be one extra so we could go to disney, but we forgot the tickets at home )

Italy, I lovedddd Italy! My favourite was Florence, to me it had the best atmosphere. Second, was Capri and Sorrento. THey are absolutely gorgeous! and the boat rides are spectacular I am sure Rome was nice as well, if it hadn't been raining all day, but there was still a lot to do.

Hmm where else have I been... Oh Belgium was nice, its the cutest country i've been to. It just feels so welcoming there. We were only there for 2 days so we saw Bruges and Brussels, and they were both really nice. The subway stations are kind of sketchy though.

And I've been to Poland, but just to visit relatives, so we didnt do much site seeing or anything

 

[jessica52877]

Ok I MAY brave and Applique. I have a ? though. I have fusible interfacing is that ok for a stabilizer? I also have this stabilizer that came with my machine for embroidery but it seems so heavy...

I have pretty much used it all, cut away, tear away, dissolvable in water, thick and thin and it all works pretty darn well. The main thing I try to do is if the pattern is larger and I need the tee to fall right is to use the lightest weight one I have. I have also ironed on something after to make it so you can't feel the stitching, but honestly I don't like the way it is and no one has ever complained except one time Dallas did when I used sticky tear away.

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!

I am really enjoying seeing all these! Can't wait for tomorrow's.

Hi Everyone,

I'd love to house swap!!! Anyone want to come to the Philly area? We live in a suburb (just a tiny bit south of the airport) but it is very easy to get to the city from our house - you could also do day trips to baltimore, NY or DC from our house!! You could even sew at my house if you wanted!!!!! But seriously - it could be fun!!

Has anyone been on the new AC Moore Craft forums yet?


Wendy

DH and I have wanted to take Dallas to Sesame Place for a long time (I know it is nothing special people say) and DH to see downtown Philly and all! Looks like a house swap is in order. What do you think of Atlanta!


jham - Thanks for taking us to Utah today! I definately want to plan a trip out there.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Hi Everyone,

I'd love to house swap!!! Anyone want to come to the Philly area? We live in a suburb (just a tiny bit south of the airport) but it is very easy to get to the city from our house - you could also do day trips to baltimore, NY or DC from our house!! You could even sew at my house if you wanted!!!!! But seriously - it could be fun!!

Has anyone been on the new AC Moore Craft forums yet?


Wendy

Seriously, Can I MOVE to your house??? Near NY and DC??? I would be in heaven!!

 

[mrsklamc]

the kids I sew for are not my own, so I haven't posted any pictures, but now I may have to. My fabulous in-laws sent us on an Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon... I have to tell you, I had never had any desire to go to Alaska....but it was SO amazing.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Ok I heard back from the mom on the lastest Big Give. This is her response when I asked for other characters or he's going to get 3 Power Ranger outfits!!!

"Oh, I thought he would get a hat or something He loves Woody and Buzz
Mickey,Donald,Lightning Mcqueen,and Tow Mater...
Oh! and he loves the Dalmations.Does this help?"

Isn't it fun to surprise people? She thought he was getting a HAT

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Thanks for everyone showing their pictures from vacations and home! I love to see pics from overseas! I really wish to one day go to Italy, Germany and France...but since I am not going to fly anywhere, anytime soon, guess I will just pretend through your photos!

Can you upgrade the complimentary tickets?

I would lean toward option 3.

Are you staying on site? Are you doing the DDP? You would need to buy tickets to get that.

We can't upgrade them We are staying onsite at AKL, but not doing the DDP this time. Now we are really debating saving the tickets for next year. Then, if I am still a cm I would have 12 tickets. We would only have to buy tickets for the girls. Of course, if I am still at Disney Store after 1 1/2 years, I would hope to be part of management!

Thanks for everyones input! We are still debating!

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!

Another great top! How are you making them? Share you homemade pattern!

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone been on the new AC Moore Craft forums yet?


Wendy

Not yet. I saw it in my email today, but I don't have any more time for another message board! I spend way too much time here as it is!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

the kids I sew for are not my own, so I haven't posted any pictures, but now I may have to. My fabulous in-laws sent us on an Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon... I have to tell you, I had never had any desire to go to Alaska....but it was SO amazing.

Oh please post pics...

 

[longaberger_lara]

What a spectacular view!!

 

[mistymouse5001]

Thank you so much for caring about my Dilly

 

[livndisney]

Anybody who wants to experience life in the 'hood is welcome to swing my way... INGLEWOOD IN DA HOUSE! (If you could only see me rolling my eyes as I say that...) We live in a reasonably nice neighborhood in an insanely crappy city - as I like to remind DH, anytime the name of your city is mentioned repeatedly in rap song after rap song, you live in the 'hood. Yes, we have a cute 1929 Spanish-style house with beautiful wood floors and lovely architectural details... but it's still in Inglewood.

So who's coming? Pack your bags... just be careful where you plan to wear your red or your blue...

Inglewood! One of my brothers went to Lennox High (maybe two of them did). We used to live at the corner of Compton and Crenshaw in Gardena. Our house looked alot like yours LOL. We also lived in Hawthorne near the Mattel factory. I learned to surf off Manhattan and Redondo Beaches. (My brothers are all older and surfing was their version of babysitting LOL)

 

[billwendy]

DH and I have wanted to take Dallas to Sesame Place for a long time (I know it is nothing special people say) and DH to see downtown Philly and all! Looks like a house swap is in order. What do you think of Atlanta!

Hmmm - I think we are about an hour south of Sesame Place?? Definately doable as a day trip!!!

Seriously, Can I MOVE to your house??? Near NY and DC??? I would be in heaven!!

You are too funny - you live near Boston????