Disboutiquers Part 22 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[ellenbenny]

Had a day off work yesterday and managed to get 3 dresses done. It is the Olivia pattern from Farbenmix and they are for a lady at works granddaughters.

Love these. I have this pattern, need to pull it out soon and make something with it again.

I don't know if you were able to find the material or not, but this is what I made my little one for our trip in Sept. It went together pretty fast (minus the applique words). This pattern has no print pieces - it's all by measurements.

My little one is just over 2 and it was one of our favorites!

In my siggy you can see what I made for last December. It was just a modified simply sweet.

I love this and it was the inspiration for the dress I made, thanks!!

My Joanns had the fabric a couple of months ago, but I haven't seen it lately.

 

[GrammaBelle]

Getting ready to do some practice machine embroidery on satin in preparation for doing some pieces of my future DIL's wedding dress!! Very excited to be asked to help, but the dress is in SD and I'm in WA so it's a little difficult. They sent me 1/2 yd to practice on. The design is going to be on a sash across the waist, the ends of the sash, and possibly on the bottom of the train. Any advice? I have no idea what to do about stabilizers, whether to try hooping it or not, or how to even do the "float" thing I see people talk about!!

 

[Luv2DressEmUp]

I have been given a fun request. A friend is giving me two of her husband's basketball jerseys and would like for me to make something cute for their 2 yo and 6 yo to wear to his games....any fun ideas? And has anyone sewn that material - is it weird to work with?

 

[NaeNae]

Getting ready to do some practice machine embroidery on satin in preparation for doing some pieces of my future DIL's wedding dress!! Very excited to be asked to help, but the dress is in SD and I'm in WA so it's a little difficult. They sent me 1/2 yd to practice on. The design is going to be on a sash across the waist, the ends of the sash, and possibly on the bottom of the train. Any advice? I have no idea what to do about stabilizers, whether to try hooping it or not, or how to even do the "float" thing I see people talk about!!

Here are some websites you can get info from.
http://www.emblibrary.com/el/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=pr1153
http://www.emblibrary.com/el/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=techniques
http://www.ehow.com/about_5661575_machine-embroidery-floating_.html

Hope they help!

 

[GrammaBelle]

Here are some websites you can get info from.
http://www.emblibrary.com/el/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=pr1153
http://www.emblibrary.com/el/elprojects/holder.aspx?page=techniques
http://www.ehow.com/about_5661575_machine-embroidery-floating_.html

Hope they help!

Thank you so much! I hadn't browsed that site for info, but that's where she got the pattern from so I'll spend some time there tomorrow.

 

[froggy33]

I am loving digitizing! But like Heather says, it does take time and patience! I find myself making the tiniest little changes.

 

[teresajoy]

These purses are so cute!!!! I'm sure the Wish families will love them!

I have the same relationship with chiffon, but it's really killing me that I can't get one made! I was hoping you would have the super magical tips that I needed.

I wish I did! My best advice is to stay away from it! Other people don't seem to have so much trouble with it, but it just doesn't like me!

Anyone have any good tutorials or pictures of how to use a narrow hem foot? I bought one for my machine and would love to use it but have no idea how, haha. However, I did buy a ruffler foot and used CarlaC's tutorial on how to use and OMG, that thing is the most brilliant invention ever!!!! It rocks!

Thanks

I think there are some in the bookmarks. I love the narrow hem foot! I watched a video (which I think I put in the bookmarks) and then away I went with it! It's great!

Teresa - I don't think I ever commented on your twirl skirt. I love it. And I just had to say...the scenery in your pictures is beautiful. I would love to live out someplace like that instead of in the city! Love the fall leaves in the pictures too.

Thanks for looking....!

Thanks, I really like where we live. We are only a few miles from town (which includes a Walmart, WITH fabric!) but we are still in the country. Sometimes, it takes a pretty picture to remind me why I live here though! (it's getting so cold now!)

And, wow!!! Look at all those pretty dresses!!!! I'm loving the red, white and black one!!! I hope the sale goes well for you!

Had a day off work yesterday and managed to get 3 dresses done. It is the Olivia pattern from Farbenmix and they are for a lady at works granddaughters.

These are so cute!

Another quick question, and a photo to share of what I came up with after my last one.

First, DD9's Sailor Moon costume - a Perfectly Preppy circle skirt, modified a bit, over a store bought leotard. I just improvised the rest. I'd still like to take some good indoor pics of the costume, because the bow was flapping in the wind when I shot these:

And the other costume I made this year, easy as pie - just the vest and holster for my little cowgirl:

Now, the question - Do any of you have any ideas for where to find MLB licensed cotton prints? None of the fabric stores seem to have anything other than fleece.

They are all adorable!!! The costumes are pretty cute too!

I don't know if you were able to find the material or not, but this is what I made my little one for our trip in Sept. It went together pretty fast (minus the applique words). This pattern has no print pieces - it's all by measurements.

My little one is just over 2 and it was one of our favorites!

In my siggy you can see what I made for last December. It was just a modified simply sweet.

I LOVE this dress!!!

I am loving digitizing! But like Heather says, it does take time and patience! I find myself making the tiniest little changes.

Nice job!

 

[ellenbenny]

I have been given a fun request. A friend is giving me two of her husband's basketball jerseys and would like for me to make something cute for their 2 yo and 6 yo to wear to his games....any fun ideas? And has anyone sewn that material - is it weird to work with?

Does the material have some stretch to it? If so I would recommend Lil Blue Boo's upcycle dress or skirt pattern. Both are available on youcanmakethis.com.

I am loving digitizing! But like Heather says, it does take time and patience! I find myself making the tiniest little changes.

So cute, great job!!

 

[WDWAtLast]

Just a quick drive by! Welcome to everyone new on the thread!

Congrats on your first patchwork twirl, Teresa - looks beautiful!

The tutu purses are so cute!!

Ellenbenny your outfits for your DGD are awesome! It is hard to pick a favorite- will you adopt me?

Anita the dresses and onesies are adorable! Good luck this weekend. I hope to make it by, but it will depend on if/how long Rick hunts on Saturday.

To whoever asked about the clipboards, I will post a short tutorial this weekend

I am going to the Houston quilt market today my first time and I am very excited! Will update later this weekend!

 

[NiniMorris]

Three weeks from tonight we will be loading up the car to head out to Disney. My DIL just ordered her share of the t shirts..all 34 of them! Hopefully they will get here by Tuesday...Please send Pixie Dust and wishes to me to get them finished in time! I still think I am going to look for that extra long extension cord so I can work in the car on the way! Or maybe just take the machine and finish up every one's shirts each night while they are asleep!


Nini

 

[jessica52877]

Getting ready to do some practice machine embroidery on satin in preparation for doing some pieces of my future DIL's wedding dress!! Very excited to be asked to help, but the dress is in SD and I'm in WA so it's a little difficult. They sent me 1/2 yd to practice on. The design is going to be on a sash across the waist, the ends of the sash, and possibly on the bottom of the train. Any advice? I have no idea what to do about stabilizers, whether to try hooping it or not, or how to even do the "float" thing I see people talk about!!

I have no idea about embroidery on satin, but tell us what you find after you have done it. I am sure it will be beautiful!

I have been given a fun request. A friend is giving me two of her husband's basketball jerseys and would like for me to make something cute for their 2 yo and 6 yo to wear to his games....any fun ideas? And has anyone sewn that material - is it weird to work with?

I think adding a skirt onto them would be cute worn with a long sleeve shirt underneath.

 

[aboveH20]

Three weeks from tonight we will be loading up the car to head out to Disney.



My DIL just ordered her share of the t shirts..all 34 of them! Hopefully they will get here by Tuesday...Please send Pixie Dust and wishes to me to get them finished in time!



I still think I am going to look for that extra long extension cord so I can work in the car on the way!



Or maybe just take the machine and finish up every one's shirts each night while they are asleep!



Nini

I can see you have everything well under control.

 

[tricia]

Infant set to go with the 3 dresses I posted yesterday.

 

[visitingapril09]

I can't believe I have agreed to this. My 12 year old son's grade 7's class is having an art night fundraiser. As a class they will each complete a piece of canvas, etc to be placed into a larger one to be auctioned off in the New Year. I thought having each child do a quilt square and then me placing them into a quilt might be cool. Now I am second guessing how I am going to do this. They could also paint/color on fabric etc if each square had a common theme. Any quilters out there.......do you have any ideas on how to do this???? Help!

 

[tmh0206]

I am loving digitizing! But like Heather says, it does take time and patience! I find myself making the tiniest little changes.

that is super cute...and dont forget I will be happy to test them out for ya anytime!

 

[Piper]

I can't believe I have agreed to this. My 12 year old son's grade 7's class is having an art night fundraiser. As a class they will each complete a piece of canvas, etc to be placed into a larger one to be auctioned off in the New Year. I thought having each child do a quilt square and then me placing them into a quilt might be cool. Now I am second guessing how I am going to do this. They could also paint/color on fabric etc if each square had a common theme. Any quilters out there.......do you have any ideas on how to do this???? Help!

If you have never quilted before, you might want to use 12x12" unbleached muslin squares (that would give the kids room to draw) and make it into a rag quilt. You can use solid or print flannel for the back (and middle if you want 3 layers.) This kind of quilt doesn't have to be bound on the edges. There are crayons made for drawing on material--that would be easy for the kids to use. Or you could use special fabric markers (more expensive.)

http://quilting.about.com/od/ragquiltpatterns/ss/rag_quilt_basic.htm This site has information about making rag quilts.

 

[visitingapril09]

If you have never quilted before, you might want to use 12x12" unbleached muslin squares (that would give the kids room to draw) and make it into a rag quilt. You can use solid or print flannel for the back (and middle if you want 3 layers.) This kind of quilt doesn't have to be bound on the edges. There are crayons made for drawing on material--that would be easy for the kids to use. Or you could use special fabric markers (more expensive.)

http://quilting.about.com/od/ragquiltpatterns/ss/rag_quilt_basic.htm This site has information about making rag quilts.

I am a quilter so the construction part I am not concerned about. I am trying to figure out what to have the kids do. I think I will use fabric crayons and have them pick a central theme and go from there!

 

[jas0202]

Other than the portrait Peasant to go underneath these, my last Disney outfit is nearly complete! Time to start packing!

 

[Honeymooner04]

Other than the portrait Peasant to go underneath these, my last Disney outfit is nearly complete! Time to start packing!

So cute! I love the little ruffle that you added to the neckline!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I have been given a fun request. A friend is giving me two of her husband's basketball jerseys and would like for me to make something cute for their 2 yo and 6 yo to wear to his games....any fun ideas? And has anyone sewn that material - is it weird to work with?

I had a couple of my BIL old tshirts and remade them into dresses for Lexi (she's 4). I used a peasant dress/top pattern from YCMT.