Disboutiquers Part 13 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[mirandag819]

I LOVE this outfit!! Sooooo cute!!! Can I ask what size you made? I always make to top too long for my 2 year old neice and think yours looks absolutely perfect!!!

Thanks. I made a 4, but I changed the length. I did the empire waist and used 10 inch length instead of 12 inch. I was worried it would be too long and close to the applique on the pants at 12 inches so I shortened it, I really like this length.

 

[jessica52877]

I think it took me around 4 hours to make a Vida, but I didn't do ruffles in the back, just one around the bottom.

I tried tying it off and it only worked for the two for me also.

I got it off of HSN, because no one around here sold that one and I read that it was easy to thread



I didn't buy one before this because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it. DH decided to buy it for me for our anniversary after he overheard me talking to my frend about it. LOL

On another note, he did watch the DVD and figure it all out for me this morning. He put on white thread and now it's working again, so I told him just leave it and I'll do everything I wanted to do with white. I'll worry about the other stuff when the time comes.

I had to order mine online too. I wish I had a nice little sewing shop nearby but then again they would have probably wanted another $100 for the same thing.

White works!

I could not thread my machine for the a few years. I would load it up and drive 2 hours to the city to have the shop do it for me. Then a nice man at the store took the time to show me how to thread the machine and how to find the colour dots to guide me. He gave me a plastic threader, really for flossing, and after an hour I now feel empowered. I can change threads in about 10 minutes. I still go very slow and it is process from right to left. You must change them in the correct order also.

I love my serger. It is the workhorse of my sewing projects and I could not sew without it.

I am so afraid I am going to break my serger. I feel like I use it non stop when actually sewing something.

Heather - or anyone else - if you ever see what you think is a good machine on the Philadelphia, Delaware or South Jersey Craigslist that you think is a good deal, would you let me know? I have an old Kennmore that works great, but I'd love some of those decorative stitches or ??? Im not positive why I want a new machine- maybe it will sew smoother??? lol!!



I LOVE this outfit!! Sooooo cute!!! Can I ask what size you made? I always make to top too long for my 2 year old neice and think yours looks absolutely perfect!!!



I LOVE that fabric!!! You always do such a professional looking job!!! I loved Matthew's crabby outfit too - does the hoodie part of the hoodie bother him at all?

So, last night with Daniel went just fine. He and Bill got back to our house quickly, because Daniel wanted to bring the food back to our house to eat - he ended up choosing Chic Fil A - which is yummy in my book!!! We watched Myth Busters and then I went up to sew while he and Bill played football first on the Wii and then on the PS2 crazy guys!! But I could hear them laughing alot - so that is good.

Daniel didnt want his picture taken because he is on steroids and looks puffy. He is able to wear a hat now!!! Was it difficult at times to watch him - definately - I had to choke back some tears as he worked VERY HARD just to pick up a full cup to drink out of (I wanted to whack DH for giving him such a big full cup without a straw). His arm was so ataxic/shakey as he lifted it up - strength seems to be fair, but his timing is just off. He is just so thin - looking at him sitting in my easy chair it seemed that he looked smaller than my 6 year old neice. But anyway - I was thrilled to have him over and that he wanted to come to our house - I think mainly to be with Bill (Bill visits him EVERY day he is in the hospital), but thats okay - thanks for letting me share -

April - Daniel likes the one with the Eagles logo in the background the best!! He knows people are praying for him, and he believes in the power of prayer. He says thank you to everyone!!

Kenmore's are the best! I like a Kenmore anything (but never owned a sewing machine). I think it is the idea of something new. I love to get something new!

Glad Daniel had a good night and lots of fun at your house!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

So, last night with Daniel went just fine. He and Bill got back to our house quickly, because Daniel wanted to bring the food back to our house to eat - he ended up choosing Chic Fil A - which is yummy in my book!!! We watched Myth Busters and then I went up to sew while he and Bill played football first on the Wii and then on the PS2 crazy guys!! But I could hear them laughing alot - so that is good.

Daniel didnt want his picture taken because he is on steroids and looks puffy. He is able to wear a hat now!!! Was it difficult at times to watch him - definately - I had to choke back some tears as he worked VERY HARD just to pick up a full cup to drink out of (I wanted to whack DH for giving him such a big full cup without a straw). His arm was so ataxic/shakey as he lifted it up - strength seems to be fair, but his timing is just off. He is just so thin - looking at him sitting in my easy chair it seemed that he looked smaller than my 6 year old neice. But anyway - I was thrilled to have him over and that he wanted to come to our house - I think mainly to be with Bill (Bill visits him EVERY day he is in the hospital), but thats okay - thanks for letting me share -

April - Daniel likes the one with the Eagles logo in the background the best!! He knows people are praying for him, and he believes in the power of prayer. He says thank you to everyone!!

Wendy,

I am so happy it was a good evening. I know about holding back the tears. You did super and it is wonderful that he wants to be with both of you. Can you do a few things at your home to help him with OT? When will his strenght come back? I will continue to pray for him.

What size shirt does he take now? Also what is his favorite color? I want to give him the finished project. Hugs to you Auntie for a great evening. and thank you Wendy for keeping us updated.

 

[KARAJ]

Oh, and Jeanne are you as excited as me to get Pokey Puppy fabric? I don't even own the book. I just think it is adorable. I need to get the book now. I had it as a child, and I am sure Hannah will love it. I'm sad that some of the bolts won't make it. I don't know what I am going to do with it all though.

I NEED to go look at that, I would have loved Pokey Puppy Material . My kids love that book! I am sure it is to late for that one now but could someone post the link again???

EDIT EDIT ........I just saw the link further down THANKS

 

[KARAJ]

CarlaC also makes a festive vest pattern that's really easy. I made Sawyer a cow print one for a Woody outfit that turned out cute.

There's always CarlaC's raglan pattern, too. It comes with a hood option.

I make a lot of appliqued t-shirts for Sawyer and sometimes appliqued jeans/shorts to go with them.

Thanks for giving me an excuse to post pictures of Sawyer!

Thank You, I really appreciate the ideas. And your Sawyer is adorable you do not need an excuse!!

Minnie2 Apperantley I lost my multi Quote but thank you as well.

 

[KARAJ]

Just stopping by to say, I have loved all of the outfits posted lately! Haven't had much of a chance to comment. We leave for Disney on Friday and I feel like I've been on overdrive trying to get everything together and get all of the last minute projects finished. Her is the gift for Lauren's teacher. We really loved her and I wanted to do something special for her for the end of the year. I also made the girls some Tinkerbelle outfits that I will try to get pictures of today and post tomorrow, the pants for those outfits where originally pj bottoms, but they ended up being so cute I decided to make them into an outfit instead!

Where did you get that fabric for the purse?? PLEASE share My baby sister is starting her student teaching and I wanted to make her a bag, that would be a great print!

 

[bclydia]

This is wonderful! You have a knack for this!!

Oh, lost my other quotes.

Well, I remember I wanted to ask where the pattern for the cute cupcake purse came from? It's adorable and I think I might need it!

 

[*Toadstool*]

There's always CarlaC's raglan pattern, too. It comes with a hood option.

I make a lot of appliqued t-shirts for Sawyer and sometimes appliqued jeans/shorts to go with them.

Pokey Puppy fabric!? I love The Pokey Little Puppy!

Oooh! I need the raglan pattern! Too bad I can't find any cute knits locally.
Posting about pokey puppy further down.

Wow! That looks great! You were lucky to find all those cute fabrics! That works so well!

Toadstool - did you see earlier that I posted a pic of the Strawberry Shortcake stuff at my store?

And all these stories is exactly why I am also scared of buying a serger. Just cant seem to bring myself to spend money on something that won't work for me.

I had not seen it! I am sorry. I just went back and looked. I really just want contemporary strawberry shortcake, so I will pass. THank you for taking the time to look for me though. If you buy a babylock serger the threading is a breeze.

Toadstool - I went back to fabricland and took a pic of the Strawberry Shortcake, but now I cant get it from my camera to the computer Just not too good at this stuff all the time.

I did find a pic of it online. It is this pattern and colour, but it is just regular cotton, and not the puckered stuff. I can get it for $6/meter (39 inches) here. That is Canadian dollars, so more like $5.10 US, and they are very generous with their measurements, so I usually get about 45" to the meter.

Leaving this in just so you notice my post.

Yes, I know...but in defense of my bidding..I am making a quilt for my nursing school bestie for graduation.

As for the co-op www.thefabricobsession.com/forum. I recognize many screen names on there from here...
The BAD & GOOD part about that is she has closed her buys for the summer so I can save some money for when she starts again......

Although, I found this fabric the other day and posted it...and now i am going to order a bolt of each..anyone interested?

There is some cordinates that go with it, that I am still on the fence about.

That is cute. CAN NOT ORDER MORE FABRIC!!!

Heather - or anyone else - if you ever see what you think is a good machine on the Philadelphia, Delaware or South Jersey Craigslist that you think is a good deal, would you let me know? I have an old Kennmore that works great, but I'd love some of those decorative stitches or ??? Im not positive why I want a new machine- maybe it will sew smoother??? lol!!

So, last night with Daniel went just fine. He and Bill got back to our house quickly, because Daniel wanted to bring the food back to our house to eat - he ended up choosing Chic Fil A - which is yummy in my book!!! We watched Myth Busters and then I went up to sew while he and Bill played football first on the Wii and then on the PS2 crazy guys!! But I could hear them laughing alot - so that is good.

Daniel didnt want his picture taken because he is on steroids and looks puffy. He is able to wear a hat now!!! Was it difficult at times to watch him - definately - I had to choke back some tears as he worked VERY HARD just to pick up a full cup to drink out of (I wanted to whack DH for giving him such a big full cup without a straw). His arm was so ataxic/shakey as he lifted it up - strength seems to be fair, but his timing is just off. He is just so thin - looking at him sitting in my easy chair it seemed that he looked smaller than my 6 year old neice. But anyway - I was thrilled to have him over and that he wanted to come to our house - I think mainly to be with Bill (Bill visits him EVERY day he is in the hospital), but thats okay - thanks for letting me share -

April - Daniel likes the one with the Eagles logo in the background the best!! He knows people are praying for him, and he believes in the power of prayer. He says thank you to everyone!!

awww.. I can't imagine having to see a frail little boy like that. It must be tough.
I am sure newer machines sew smoother.

I had to order mine online too. I wish I had a nice little sewing shop nearby but then again they would have probably wanted another $100 for the same thing.

White works!



I am so afraid I am going to break my serger. I feel like I use it non stop when actually sewing something.



Kenmore's are the best! I like a Kenmore anything (but never owned a sewing machine). I think it is the idea of something new. I love to get something new!

Glad Daniel had a good night and lots of fun at your house!

My mom had a Kenmore sewing machine for like 20 plus years. It finally broke a few years ago. SHe bought another Kenmore, and now wishes she hadn't. No one services them or supports them at the Sears store where she bought it from.

I NEED to go look at that, I would have loved Pokey Puppy Material . My kids love that book! I am sure it is to late for that one now but could someone post the link again???

POKEY PUPPY INFO
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CutFromTheSame-Cloth/
She has that it is closed, but I don't think she is ordering until tomorrow. There are 2 bolts that still have yards that we were trying to fill. One of them is the little golden blocks and one of them is the ecru print. There is photo section, and if you look in the database you will see which ones I am talking about.
If anyone is interested you can pm me and I will let her know or post in the group if you are a member. Either way if you just want to look apply to the group. Not sure how long she will take to let you in.

 

[KARAJ]

YAY! I have another outfit for Disney World done, I now have made 2 I like for Disney (I made the boo dress too, but it was my first attempt so I think I will redo it before we go).

Thank you all for the encouragement, a few weeks ago I said I wanted to learn to sew, but I knew I would never be able to make stuff I liked before our Aug trip. I still can't believe that I have successfully made 2 already..... I had already bought to customs, so I guess like 16 more to go.

I am really glad I found this thread.... the distraction of sewing really helped this weekend, I have really been bummed with DH in Iraq, and then on Friday night one of my favorite TV characters of all times died.... I cried like a baby, I knew it was just a TV show, but I have just been emotional lately. Jumping into this outfit after it went off was a nice distraction and I am happy with how it came together.

On a happy note, today was my 90 day mark for ADR's, I got all the resteraunts I wanted on the days and times I wanted, I got the early morning BBB appointment on DD's bday (and CRT for after), and I booked the VIP tour on DD's bday and 1 for my bday later in the week. Now I need to finish planning customs for all the other places we will be eating.

So here is the outfit I just finished:

First the outfit looks GREAT. I love the fabric choices, I have not made a stripwork anything yet because I am afraid I will not make a godd match together. What machine do you do your embroidering on?

I bet your husband LOVES seeing the photos of his little girl in her new outfits.

And I really do understand about the new hobby to keep your mind off of the deployment. It is one of the reasons I started sewing intensively again, we have an Iraq rotation coming up around the end of summer. For our first deployment I scrapbooked! The hardest times for me are when the kids go to bed and I am staring at the walls. That is why a craft is so nice for me. The easiest times to get things accomplished are the times that are the lonliest for me So it works. Just curious how long has your DH been in the service?

 

[emcreative]

Thanks for the compliments on my Hannah.

HeatherSue Sawyer looks adorable. I LOVE those outfits. I can't believe how little there is out there in customs for little boys. Every time I see one even listed on an "e" site they seem to have a bazillion appliques on them and cost at least $200.

Miranda, the Cruella is just perfect! I love the theme, and the materials you picked are just right!

And of course the models you both used are little dolls too!!

 

[princessmom29]

Yes, I know...but in defense of my bidding..I am making a quilt for my nursing school bestie for graduation.

As for the co-op www.thefabricobsession.com/forum. I recognize many screen names on there from here...
The BAD & GOOD part about that is she has closed her buys for the summer so I can save some money for when she starts again......

Although, I found this fabric the other day and posted it...and now i am going to order a bolt of each..anyone interested?

There is some cordinates that go with it, that I am still on the fence about.

I would love to get my hands on some of the ballerinas and some cordinate if you end up getting it.

 

[mirandag819]

First the outfit looks GREAT. I love the fabric choices, I have not made a stripwork anything yet because I am afraid I will not make a godd match together. What machine do you do your embroidering on?

I bet your husband LOVES seeing the photos of his little girl in her new outfits.

And I really do understand about the new hobby to keep your mind off of the deployment. It is one of the reasons I started sewing intensively again, we have an Iraq rotation coming up around the end of summer. For our first deployment I scrapbooked! The hardest times for me are when the kids go to bed and I am staring at the walls. That is why a craft is so nice for me. The easiest times to get things accomplished are the times that are the lonliest for me So it works. Just curious how long has your DH been in the service?

Thanks.... DD spotted the fabric and asked for a 101 dalmations outfit, I love that everything is Disney with her too! I had to laugh a little the other day when her MawMaw said she got her a tumbalina (sp) costume and Taylor said, "who's that? Is she Disney? No, then I don't know her"

I have been loving stripwork, It seems I keep find like 3 or 4 prints that I love together and that has been the easiest way for me to combine them. I did the 3 different zebra prints and love it, so I figured I would try stripwork with the doggie prints too.

I do my embroidery on the Brother PE-700 II.

DH loves the pics of her in her new outfits, but he keeps accusing me of buying them. When I bought 2 customs for our trip in August and told him I needed 18 more he joked that I better learn to sew if I wanted more. (apparently he doesn't get the concept of spending $150-200 on an outfit she will wear once) Since he hasn't been here to see me sewing them he really thinks I am buying them and claiming to have sewn them. I am going to have to start taking pictures in between making them to show him. I guess it is a nice compliment though, and I can see where he is coming from. When we first started dating and he needed patches sewn on to one of his uniforms I did it by hand and it fell off the first time he wore it.

He was active duty when we met, he was active for 6 years and he has been in the reserves for 6 years now.... this is his 2nd deployment as a reservist (his first since DD was born). This one is starting to get rough, it is great having DD to keep me company, but man I really realize how helpful he was with her and it so much more work these days. Plus on his last deployment DH's brother would help me with some of the stuff DH did (cut the grass, small repairs, changing air filters, ect.). Well this time my BIL is deployed too, it is getting old having to find a baby sitter to watch DD so I can cut the grass. DD hates the word Iraq.... her daddy is there, and both of her uncles (DH's brother, and my sister got married this year and he went to Iraq within a few months). This thread and sewing has been real helpful this time though, it is a much better way to put off the stuff I should be doing around the house in the evenings after work.

 

[Stephres]

I have been trying to sew an outfit for about two weeks. It's for Megan's birthday, which is Sunday, so hopefully it will be done by then.

BUT...I wanted to share something with my Packers friends. They had the last game of flag football and I was surprised when the coach presented the MVP award...

The team ended up 2-5 and the coaches were, um, a little crazy, but I am super proud of Jacob!

 

[emcreative]

Way to go Jacob!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I have been trying to sew an outfit for about two weeks. It's for Megan's birthday, which is Sunday, so hopefully it will be done by then.

BUT...I wanted to share something with my Packers friends. They had the last game of flag football and I was surprised when the coach presented the MVP award...

The team ended up 2-5 and the coaches were, um, a little crazy, but I am super proud of Jacob!

WTG Jacob and you should be a very proud mom.

 

[Reese'smom]

Hi everyone!

Love the 101 Dalmations outfit!!
I have a question for yall. I am making my DD a dress using a Mcalls pattern. It calls for some stabilizer for the top of the dress. I've never used it before, this being only the second thing I've ever made. Is there a certain kind thats the best?

 

[*Toadstool*]

Hi everyone!

Love the 101 Dalmations outfit!!
I have a question for yall. I am making my DD a dress using a Mcalls pattern. It calls for some stabilizer for the top of the dress. I've never used it before, this being only the second thing I've ever made. Is there a certain kind thats the best?

Depends what it is telling you to use it for. Is it telling you to use interfacing? Interfacing and stabilizer are 2 different things. Interfacing comes in heavy and lightweight. You would usually use lightweight for most things in my experiences. I like the light iron on interfacing. I buy the pellon usually. The only times I have used interfacing are in button bands and collars...maybe in sleeve bands too. If you are using a really thin fabric you can interface the whole thing. It just gives the fabric body. I don't use it a whole lot because I usually use medium weight fabrics. Instead of using interfacing for my buttonholes I use heavy water soluble stabilizer underneath the fabric while I am stitching them.
I may be totally off here though.. not sure what your pattern is talking about.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Hi everyone!

Love the 101 Dalmations outfit!!
I have a question for yall. I am making my DD a dress using a Mcalls pattern. It calls for some stabilizer for the top of the dress. I've never used it before, this being only the second thing I've ever made. Is there a certain kind thats the best?

I wish that I could help you, but I have never had a pattern that called for stabilizer. I think they may be referring to the kind that comes on the bolt and you buy it by the yard. My Wal-mart has it by a company called Pellon.

 

[sheridee32]

Yes, I know...but in defense of my bidding..I am making a quilt for my nursing school bestie for graduation.

As for the co-op www.thefabricobsession.com/forum. I recognize many screen names on there from here...
The BAD & GOOD part about that is she has closed her buys for the summer so I can save some money for when she starts again......

Although, I found this fabric the other day and posted it...and now i am going to order a bolt of each..anyone interested?

There is some cordinates that go with it, that I am still on the fence about.

I would be intested I was going to get some from one of the coops and never had time. I will get your squares ent out this week I have been real sick all week and had to finally go get a shot of phenergan Friday so I am still pretty week hadnt been able to hold anythig down for about 4 1/2 days.
Sheri

 

[Reese'smom]

Depends what it is telling you to use it for. Is it telling you to use interfacing? Interfacing and stabilizer are 2 different things. Interfacing comes in heavy and lightweight. You would usually use lightweight for most things in my experiences. I like the light iron on interfacing. I buy the pellon usually. The only times I have used interfacing are in button bands and collars...maybe in sleeve bands too. If you are using a really thin fabric you can interface the whole thing. It just gives the fabric body. I don't use it a whole lot because I usually use medium weight fabrics. Instead of using interfacing for my buttonholes I use heavy water soluble stabilizer underneath the fabric while I am stitching them.
I may be totally off here though.. not sure what your pattern is talking about.

Thanks so much for responding. It's just a simple dress. It actually does say "fusible interfacing" It's just the straps on the dress where the button will go. I guess I picked a sorta difficult pattern for my first dress. I think when I'm done with it, I'm gonna try CarlaC's stripwork top. I'll try the light iron on that you suggested. Thanks again- I've been reading the instructions for days trying to figure out what it was talking about.