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

[livndisney]

Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. I am hoping for a quiet night tonight. I jump every time I hear a noise outside. I have seem more police officers hanging around in the last hour than I have in all the time I have lived here. I plan to go look at some houses Monday. (Fingers crossed I will be able to find a safe place, that we can afford, that I can live in with my allergies. And it MUST have a big backyard per Morgan LOL).

On the bright side, our very own Teresajoy helped to "get my mind off" last night and invited us to meet her at the park this afternoon.(Thank you!!!!) Morgan and Arminda had such fun together. Lydia was a little shy at first, but even I got a hug eventually!. Cory was very sweet and posed with Samantha (Jord had a previous engagement and was not able to go LOL).

Ms. HeatherSue, your sweet neice Arminda has a message for you regarding Samantha and AG dolls LOL.

Please pray that Morgan will be able to accept moving. This is the only home in the US she has ever known. This is her security. She doesn't understand why the police can't just take the "bad" people away. (Wendy, if you have any tips?)

 

[twob4him]

Hey everyone! I have not been on the boards in six weeks. We had a great trip back in March and I am looking forward to the next one! Today my DD got a package in the mail from the super talented Jessica. If you do not know already I am huge fan of her designs. Look how cute this one turned out.

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How adorable!!! Gosh, Aimee, she is getting so big!!!
Jessica you did a wonderful job on this and I love the applique and cute fabrics!!!

Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. I am hoping for a quiet night tonight. I jump every time I hear a noise outside. I have seem more police officers hanging around in the last hour than I have in all the time I have lived here. I plan to go look at some houses Monday. (Fingers crossed I will be able to find a safe place, that we can afford, that I can live in with my allergies. And it MUST have a big backyard per Morgan LOL).

On the bright side, our very own Teresajoy helped to "get my mind off" last night and invited us to meet her at the park this afternoon.(Thank you!!!!) Morgan and Arminda had such fun together. Lydia was a little shy at first, but even I got a hug eventually!. Cory was very sweet and posed with Samantha (Jord had a previous engagement and was not able to go LOL).

Ms. HeatherSue, your sweet neice Arminda has a message for you regarding Samantha and AG dolls LOL.

Please pray that Morgan will be able to accept moving. This is the only home in the US she has ever known. This is her security. She doesn't understand why the police can't just take the "bad" people away. (Wendy, if you have any tips?)

Cindy...sorry about all the trouble and craziness going on...I bet God has the perfect place all picked out for you...I hope you find exactly what you are looking for this weekend! So glad Morgan and Arminda and Lydia and Cory and Heather and you all got to hang out and play in Disney World!!! I am praying for you!!!

 

[danicaw]

Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. I am hoping for a quiet night tonight. I jump every time I hear a noise outside. I have seem more police officers hanging around in the last hour than I have in all the time I have lived here. I plan to go look at some houses Monday. (Fingers crossed I will be able to find a safe place, that we can afford, that I can live in with my allergies. And it MUST have a big backyard per Morgan LOL).

On the bright side, our very own Teresajoy helped to "get my mind off" last night and invited us to meet her at the park this afternoon.(Thank you!!!!) Morgan and Arminda had such fun together. Lydia was a little shy at first, but even I got a hug eventually!. Cory was very sweet and posed with Samantha (Jord had a previous engagement and was not able to go LOL).

Ms. HeatherSue, your sweet neice Arminda has a message for you regarding Samantha and AG dolls LOL.

Please pray that Morgan will be able to accept moving. This is the only home in the US she has ever known. This is her security. She doesn't understand why the police can't just take the "bad" people away. (Wendy, if you have any tips?)

We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Glad you were able to get your mind off of things for while today!
Thats what friends are for

 

[twob4him]

Has anyone sewn a Feliz dress????? Could you understand the directions?

I bought the pattern and the directions that came with it might as well be in German...they make absolutely no sense...thank goodness that Studio Tantrum has a short tutorial with pics on their site...I hope I can follow it !!! Does anyone have better directions???

 

[KARAJ]

OK I think I figured out how to post pictures... So here is my attempt these are Carla C's Hemmed Peasant Dresses. I tried it in a clearance material first to see if I would really mess it up, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they came out. I also ended up liking the material more than I thought. Heck two dresses for less than 4 bucks in material and elastic, I just can not complain.

OK I guess that it did not work. Let's try this..
Alright that did not work either.....

OK well I guess I did not figure this out so after 4 edits lets try a link and you can click it if you want.

Nevermind it is 5 times a charm not 4

This is my oldest daughter Arianna (Anna) excuse the Medusa hair she is naturally curly and took her pigtails out.


And this is my baby Kaylynn. I took hers out because my hubby was shirtless holding her, and I did not want to risk offending anyone I will try to get another picture of her next time she wears it. Just did not want to upset anyone. I was not sure if that would.

 

[Stephres]

I did sew it, and the outside of the dress looks great. The machine sews like a dream ! The inside, however, is such a mess. I just know the first time I wash it its going to fray and look just nasty. What do all of you who don't have sergers do to keep the inside of your clothes from unravelling? Keep in mind I am just starting to sew so I don't know anything.

I used pinking shears for a long time before I got a serger, but maybe try a zig zag overcast if it is really ravel-y? Loved your adoption story told from the other view.

I am making Carla's precious Dress and I want to add a sash I was going to use her sash patter but it looks like it is a belt type thing? Do you guys attach it to the dress or leave it as a belt? Or it looks like there is a Tie option in the pattern should I just use that one???? Problem is I want the sash to show in the front of the dress but be attached. If it isn't attached she will take it of and it will just become a pain in my butt rather than a pretty part of the dress...

I left mine loose but it did keep slipping around so I think I will tack it down by the side seams. I don't think it will be too difficult?

My mom made Megan's Easter dress last year like that. She gathered the tie and then sewed it onto the side seam. We can try it together!

OK I think I figured out how to post pictures... So here is my attempt these are Carla C's Hemmed Peasant Dresses. I tried it in a clearance material first to see if I would really mess it up, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they came out. I also ended up liking the material more than I thought. Heck two dresses for less than 4 bucks in material and elastic, I just can not complain.

OK I guess that it did not work. Let's try this..

or this

Keep trying!

Hey Crystal, now I want to learn how to do French seams!

 

[KARAJ]

I used pinking shears for a long time before I got a serger, but maybe try a zig zag overcast if it is really ravel-y? Loved your adoption story told from the other view.



I left mine loose but it did keep slipping around so I think I will tack it down by the side seams. I don't think it will be too difficult?

My mom made Megan's Easter dress last year like that. She gathered the tie and then sewed it onto the side seam. We can try it together!



Keep trying!


Hey Crystal, now I want to learn how to do French seams!

Thanks I did, and changed it again
I figured it out.

 

[goofyisinphilly]

OK ladies, a little help please. I am making a top for our upcoming trip. It has a row of gathers at the top and I know I am supposed to take the threads out right? At what point am I supposed to do that?

My practice attempt turned out ok, a few problems, but I never did get those threads out.

Thanks!

 

[jessica52877]

Hello All!
Love those cute outfits for MK! Adorable and so are your girls!!!

We were discussing shirring and I found a blog about it...don't know if this will help anyone but I hope so!!!!

CLICK HERE FOR THE BLOG ON SHIRRING

Thanks! I love seeing how other people do things.

Hey everyone! I have not been on the boards in six weeks. We had a great trip back in March and I am looking forward to the next one! Today my DD got a package in the mail from the super talented Jessica. If you do not know already I am huge fan of her designs. Look how cute this one turned out.

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Have you been MIA for 6 weeks! Seemed like just yesterday you were posting pictures of your beautiful creations!

I love that photo best! Hannah looks really old. Do you asked often if she is older then she is? People use to ask me all the time why Dallas wasn't in school before he started Kindergarten!

Can I whine a little?

Our front window is leaking like CRAZY. Actually, the ceiling where it meets the wall is leaking, the window is leaking in 2 places, and it's leaking under the adjoining window.

We've had a ton of rain, with more in the forecast tonight.f

I'm so frustrated. We had a window that leaked that we had to have replaced in our old house, and we've only been here 1 1/2 years. This house is only about 6 years old.

I'm extremely allergic to mold, so it really makes me nervous having this water in the walls. I can already see damage on the window and part of the wall, and I'm also worried about the carpet. I have towel wadded up on every part I can, and keep changing them, but there's really nothing else I can do.

I'll try to hunt down those communion photos. They were pre-digital camera days.

Whine away! I hope the rain stops soon! I freak out about water too. I have read too many things about mold. Our bathtub leaked once (no idea how) and I freaked and made DH pull up the carpet to be sure it was dry. Which meant cutting it at Dallas' room!! He was NOT happy but I didn't care!

Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. I am hoping for a quiet night tonight. I jump every time I hear a noise outside. I have seem more police officers hanging around in the last hour than I have in all the time I have lived here. I plan to go look at some houses Monday. (Fingers crossed I will be able to find a safe place, that we can afford, that I can live in with my allergies. And it MUST have a big backyard per Morgan LOL).

On the bright side, our very own Teresajoy helped to "get my mind off" last night and invited us to meet her at the park this afternoon.(Thank you!!!!) Morgan and Arminda had such fun together. Lydia was a little shy at first, but even I got a hug eventually!. Cory was very sweet and posed with Samantha (Jord had a previous engagement and was not able to go LOL).

Ms. HeatherSue, your sweet neice Arminda has a message for you regarding Samantha and AG dolls LOL.

Please pray that Morgan will be able to accept moving. This is the only home in the US she has ever known. This is her security. She doesn't understand why the police can't just take the "bad" people away. (Wendy, if you have any tips?)

Pictures?

We will continue to pray. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is something I can do. PM'ing you.

I hope you are able to find something and I totally agree with Morgan. It has got to have a backyard!!

OK I think I figured out how to post pictures... So here is my attempt these are Carla C's Hemmed Peasant Dresses. I tried it in a clearance material first to see if I would really mess it up, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they came out. I also ended up liking the material more than I thought. Heck two dresses for less than 4 bucks in material and elastic, I just can not complain.

OK I guess that it did not work. Let's try this..
Alright that did not work either.....

OK well I guess I did not figure this out so after 4 edits lets try a link and you can click it if you want.

Nevermind it is 5 times a charm not 4

This is my oldest daughter Arianna (Anna) excuse the Medusa hair she is naturally curly and took her pigtails out.


And this is my baby Kaylynn. I took hers out because my hubby was shirtless holding her, and I did not want to risk offending anyone I will try to get another picture of her next time she wears it. Just did not want to upset anyone. I was not sure if that would.

These are super cute! I even like the fabric. I can't believe how cheap it was to make them!

 

[KARAJ]

Thanks! I love seeing how other people do things.

Have you been MIA for 6 weeks! Seemed like just yesterday you were posting pictures of your beautiful creations!

I love that photo best! Hannah looks really old. Do you asked often if she is older then she is? People use to ask me all the time why Dallas wasn't in school before he started Kindergarten!



Whine away! I hope the rain stops soon! I freak out about water too. I have read too many things about mold. Our bathtub leaked once (no idea how) and I freaked and made DH pull up the carpet to be sure it was dry. Which meant cutting it at Dallas' room!! He was NOT happy but I didn't care!



Pictures?

We will continue to pray. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is something I can do. PM'ing you.

I hope you are able to find something and I totally agree with Morgan. It has got to have a backyard!!



These are super cute! I even like the fabric. I can't believe how cheap it was to make them![/QUOTE]

Yep, Wal-Mart Clearance for a buck a yd!!!!!!

 

[NaeNae]

OK ladies, a little help please. I am making a top for our upcoming trip. It has a row of gathers at the top and I know I am supposed to take the threads out right? At what point am I supposed to do that?

My practice attempt turned out ok, a few problems, but I never did get those threads out.

Thanks!

I don't take mine out if they aren't showing after I finish. If they are showing then I remove them, but only after I have finished sewing it. Hope that helps.

 

[aimeeg]

Thanks! I love seeing how other people do things.

Have you been MIA for 6 weeks! Seemed like just yesterday you were posting pictures of your beautiful creations!

I love that photo best! Hannah looks really old. Do you asked often if she is older then she is? People use to ask me all the time why Dallas wasn't in school before he started Kindergarten!
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You know I did not take into account our trip so it's been 8 weeks! I think I totally missed part 12. LOL

Most people think Hannah is 7. She turned five in March but she is just a tall girl. She is the tallest in her class and in all of her activities. It was harder when she was younger because she would have toddler fits and people would look at me like why is she doing that not knowing she was 2 or 3. Ah, to be tall and skinny.

 

[ibesue]

Hello All!
Love those cute outfits for MK! Adorable and so are your girls!!!

We were discussing shirring and I found a blog about it...don't know if this will help anyone but I hope so!!!!

CLICK HERE FOR THE BLOG ON SHIRRING

Thanks! I never thought about putting elastic on the top. But it looks nice!

Hey everyone! I have not been on the boards in six weeks. We had a great trip back in March and I am looking forward to the next one! Today my DD got a package in the mail from the super talented Jessica. If you do not know already I am huge fan of her designs. Look how cute this one turned out.

OMGoodness that is cute!!

Thank you for the prayers and good wishes. I am hoping for a quiet night tonight. I jump every time I hear a noise outside. I have seem more police officers hanging around in the last hour than I have in all the time I have lived here. I plan to go look at some houses Monday. (Fingers crossed I will be able to find a safe place, that we can afford, that I can live in with my allergies. And it MUST have a big backyard per Morgan LOL).

On the bright side, our very own Teresajoy helped to "get my mind off" last night and invited us to meet her at the park this afternoon.(Thank you!!!!) Morgan and Arminda had such fun together. Lydia was a little shy at first, but even I got a hug eventually!. Cory was very sweet and posed with Samantha (Jord had a previous engagement and was not able to go LOL).

Ms. HeatherSue, your sweet neice Arminda has a message for you regarding Samantha and AG dolls LOL.

Please pray that Morgan will be able to accept moving. This is the only home in the US she has ever known. This is her security. She doesn't understand why the police can't just take the "bad" people away. (Wendy, if you have any tips?)

How fun to spend a day away from all the issues at home. I hope you find the best place to live very soon! I will keep you in my prayers.

OK I think I figured out how to post pictures... So here is my attempt these are Carla C's Hemmed Peasant Dresses. I tried it in a clearance material first to see if I would really mess it up, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they came out. I also ended up liking the material more than I thought. Heck two dresses for less than 4 bucks in material and elastic, I just can not complain.

Very cute! And you cannot beat the price! Can't wait to see your other little cutie!

OK ladies, a little help please. I am making a top for our upcoming trip. It has a row of gathers at the top and I know I am supposed to take the threads out right? At what point am I supposed to do that?

My practice attempt turned out ok, a few problems, but I never did get those threads out.

Thanks!

I think I am one of the odd people here. I do take out every last little thread. So after I stitch the pieces together I double check to make sure everything is sewn correctly, then I take out the threads before I surge the seams! If you don't want to do all that work... check it from the front of the garment and make sure you don't see any threads.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Hey Crystal, now I want to learn how to do French seams!

They are easy. LisaZoe posted about it last summer I believe or it may have been Jessica. I don't remember who. I just know it was someone who is really good at sewing and female.

It's easy just time consuming. On the dresses that have a fully lined bodice you only have to do it on the skirt (unless you do like me and cut two 45 in wide pieces at the desired length for the skirt). All you have to do is sew your seams with a very small seam allowance with the wrong side of the fabric together and then turn everything with the right sides together and then sew the seam and make sure that you don't allow any of the other seam to show through the second seam. The cut edge ends up on the inside of the second seam.

I don't how many do this, but to hide the cut edge of a hem I fold the hem over twice. Then the cut edge is inside the hem. I have gotten pretty good at it and I don't have to iron it down anymore. I can fold it twice while sewing it down. This became a necessity since my irons keep blowing out. I had a really nice one and it went out with the last hurricane and then a couple of weeks ago my cheapo iron went out when we had a storm come through. It is really odd that the only that ever blows is my iron. My sewing machine is plugged into the same surge protector and nothing has happened to it yet. (knock on wood)

 

[billwendy]

Please keep us in your thoughts. The "short" story is, we NEED to move. Today would be good. I have had about 3 hours of sleep as Shell and I spent most of last night filling out police reports and helping to arrest 5 bad guys. (2seperate events if you can believe it). Morgan woke up to find two undercover officers in her living room (which she thought was REALLLLLLLY cool). So I am now in panic mode searching for a new house.


TeresaJoy, I tried to send you and Pm but your mailbox is full. I called but not sure I got you.

Hope you are all okay!!! Sent you a pm!!

Hey ya'll....this is my first time posting to this thread. I have been here looking quite often for ideas though. After spending this past week busily sewing some outfits for my girls to wear at the World this June, this is what I ended up with. I'm not done yet though! I'm on a roll and have some other outfits in my mind to make for our days at Animal Kingdom and Epcot. The ones I'm posting here are for our days in MK. My girls both wear the same size so they can swap outfits.

I'm so excited to share so tell me what you think!! Oh, just a disclaimer: I didn't "create" these. I modified and merged some Simplicity patterns.

Also, this is my first time posting pictures. So, I apologize if they don't show up.

You can view them on my blog maybe??? The addy is http://www.theoxbowgang.blogspot.com (I hope that's allowed).

Thanks for looking!

Cynthia

These are AWESOME!!! Do you mind if we case for the kids we sew for (not selling on ebay or anything?)

Love the new outfits - dresses and tunics!!

Tinka - cant wait to see your spin on the tunic!!

 

[Shannalee724]

Help!!!!

Hey everyone! Haven't been on in awhile, I have been super busy. I decided that I would actually sew this evening and try out the embroidery part of my machine. I can't figure out how to attach the emboidery foot!!! UGH! My directions are clear as mud. I am missing something and it isn't attached properly.

Can anyone offer some help for an innovis 900d ???

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Help!!!!

Hey everyone! Haven't been on in awhile, I have been super busy. I decided that I would actually sew this evening and try out the embroidery part of my machine. I can't figure out how to attach the emboidery foot!!! UGH! My directions are clear as mud. I am missing something and it isn't attached properly.

Can anyone offer some help for an innovis 900d ???

Your machine is from the same family as mine. Let me see if I can get some photos to help you along. I had a hard time doing it the first time too.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

How do I do this? for the ribbon I know I can just sew down the middle but if I go with sequins how do they get sewn on? I have to make the leash for the poodle on Joci's Fancy Nancy dress.

 

[paysensmom]

I think I have gotten in WAY over my head over here......

I ordered Carla's striped jumper pattern.

I have cut out all of the pieces. I am confused a bit.

I cut a 38" by 5" strip for the bottom ruffle. It says to cut four. Do I cut that into fours or do I need four of that size?
If so, then I gotta get back to hobby lobby for some more fabric.

I am so afraid to even start to sew, I am not sure I am capable.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

You need to cut out 4 of the strips.

Read throught the whole thing first then Just go one step at a time.