Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[aripantaloon]

Yay for your machine!!! Most applique designs can be done in an hour unless it's highly complicated. Amy came over today and we did a Peace Mickey and it took a little while, but I was teaching her along the way and we really taking our time -- plus we had to buy the design, etc. She was here approx two hours but half that time was looking a fabric combos and other things. The longest design I have done was 3 hours -- it was a fill with over 40,000 stitches and close to 30 color changes. I will have to time myself next time I do an applique and let you know.

I just did a full body Mickey Safari today that took 2 hours. It had lots of little pieces of fabric to tack down and I NEVER leave my machine because the second I turn my head that is when something will happen.

But if you want something that would take less than an hour, Heather's Mickey heads sew up fast and come in all different themes.

Congrats on your new toy! I have an SD270 (an older machine that only does 4x4), and Heather's princess head and shoulder set took around an hour each to do. Something simplier (like the Mickey flags) would be less, I think the last Canadian flag took 30 minutes(?)

Awesome! Thank you so much for the replies! That helps me tremendously. I think I'll plan for one very decorative set (in addition to all the other stuff I want to make), at least, and then depending on what my time is looking like, I'll do another. I'm going to the fabric store this afternoon!

 

[pyrxtc]

I can not get your link to work. I recently spent a LOT of time looking for the perfect fabric for DD's Alice dress, and might be able to help you. I can't see what you are talking about right now though. My DD's dress is going to be Alicesque, but not a complete copy. I'm using Royal blue for one thing.

Here is the pic of the pattern,

 

[Gryffinclaw]

Yay! I can finally post pics!!! Thought I'd share some of my first projects:

Matching Mom and Daughter aprons

I learned that I hate bias tape after making these...

Then I tried pillowcase dresses for DD:

After those I discovered Carla C's ebooks (thanks to this board) and it made everything much easier and way more fun!

Easy Fit pants for my nephew (6 months):

Easy Fit for DS

Molly Peasant for DD

Snow White inspired Molly peasant

I'll post some more recent projects later

 

[cogero]

Yay! I can finally post pics!!! Thought I'd share some of my first projects:

Matching Mom and Daughter aprons

I learned that I hate bias tape after making these...

Then I tried pillowcase dresses for DD:

After those I discovered Carla C's ebooks (thanks to this board) and it made everything much easier and way more fun!

Easy Fit pants for my nephew (6 months):

Easy Fit for DS

Molly Peasant for DD

Snow White inspired Molly peasant

I'll post some more recent projects later

Adorable projects.

Diane I love that minnie silhoutte you are getting really good at digitizing

I finished an order last night and started Cs last skirt.

 

[pyrxtc]

SCORE on the patterns! I need to start going thrifting on a regular basis so I can find cool stuff like that. LOVE your older DD's skirt! Very cute and stylish! OMGosh, did you just use a pillow as a dress form to model the dalmatian skirt??? If you did, then I think I LOVE you! I was just thinking about trying something similar today since I don't have a dress form to model my projects and they look so blah just lying there. (If you didn't then just ignore me and my odd-ball ideas )
Sunshine

I did use a pillow, my DS brought it down to fix a seam and I couldn't resist. It was a little too thick around the middle.

I really like the price on those early patterns you have posted! Too bad we can't find things on YCMT.com for 10¢ or 25¢!

You dd's skirt is great. I really love the Dalmatians curtain panel fabric -- I look every time I go into Goodwill and the only thing I ever found were Nemo curtains and the fabric was too stiff and itchy to even consider buying.

I can't wait until I can sew well enough to try those old patterns. I wasn't sure if I was crazy going to Goodwill but I figured I'd try. I'm glad I did. It only cost me $2.

I can see some pretty cool looking vintage patterns. I love some of the older looks.
I don't think I've seen that Mickey fabric, I might have to track that one down. And when JoAnne goes on sale again, I can see there is a new Fairie line? I accidently deleted that picture. It's in the upper left.
I think your going to be busy for some time!

I got that Mickey fabric at Joann's. They were rolling out carts of stuff yesterday. Including some cute Halloween stuff.

Wow! Its all great but I really adore the skirt you made for your DD!

I'm glad she liked it. You know how picky 15 year old's can be. It is just 2 yards of fabric, hemmed up and an elastic in the top. I sewed the lining into the waistband and then finished up the skirt seams first before the lining so the lining seams face the outside and not her legs.


I also had picked up some of this pink Mickey fabric.

I can't wait to get some other stuff going because I also have some vintage fabrics and want to use them but need the perfect designs for them.

 

[4monkeys]

Yay! I can finally post pics!!! Thought I'd share some of my first projects:

Matching Mom and Daughter aprons

I learned that I hate bias tape after making these...

Then I tried pillowcase dresses for DD:

After those I discovered Carla C's ebooks (thanks to this board) and it made everything much easier and way more fun!

Easy Fit pants for my nephew (6 months):

Easy Fit for DS

Molly Peasant for DD

Snow White inspired Molly peasant

I'll post some more recent projects later

Super cute!! Where did you get the red mickey fabric?? I haven't seen that anywhere I have looked, is it online??

This is the shirt that Andrea did for my mom. Allison got one from her pixie dust give and my mom commented about how much she liked it! So I asked Andrea to teach me (for when I ever get my machine!!) I plan to give this to her for her birthday next week!!

Allison loved it. She loved how the blue inside the peace sign matched the shirt! I have to say this picture isn't the best and doesn't show the true colors of the shirt or applique.

 

[Queen of Cumberland]

It is 100% polyester or a mixed material?
I can't wait to see the pictures of your work!



Fabricland West has more Disney fabric choices than Fabricland Central. I found that we are still limited to Pooh and Fairies. I hardly find princesses (other than Tiana - the other day I found Tiana fabric at $2 a metre!) or Mickey/Minnie fabric. Fabric.com ships here, so that's an option. Are there any local quilt shops near you? I know one of them in town (Calgary) carries some Disney fabric. They also have an online shop too. Since I go into the US a few times a year for work and/or pleasure, I just buy from Joann's before I go and have the package shipped to the hotel. It is really nice to do that especially now that we don't have a limit for bringing goods back to Canada if we have been away for a week!

Thanks for your help! I'm going to have to see if my dh has any conferences coming up states side to order from Joann's. It would definitely be worth it.

I got that Mickey fabric at Joann's. They were rolling out carts of stuff yesterday. Including some cute Halloween stuff.



I'm glad she liked it. You know how picky 15 year old's can be. It is just 2 yards of fabric, hemmed up and an elastic in the top. I sewed the lining into the waistband and then finished up the skirt seams first before the lining so the lining seams face the outside and not her legs.


I also had picked up some of this pink Mickey fabric.


I can't wait to get some other stuff going because I also have some vintage fabrics and want to use them but need the perfect designs for them.

I love the pink mickey fabric!

Goodwill is a really great place to pick stuff up - I recently found zippers for less than 25 cents a piece.


If this multi-quote feature works, then I think I'm getting a hang on how these boards work - the next challenge will be photos!

 

[aripantaloon]

This is the shirt that Andrea did for my mom. Allison got one from her pixie dust give and my mom commented about how much she liked it! So I asked Andrea to teach me (for when I ever get my machine!!) I plan to give this to her for her birthday next week!!

Allison loved it. She loved how the blue inside the peace sign matched the shirt! I have to say this picture isn't the best and doesn't show the true colors of the shirt or applique.

Cute! I have that fabric and it's beautiful! I used it to make the girls some American Girl doll carrying bags for Christmas 2 years ago.

 

[tchrrx]

How often does Hancock's put their patterns on sale for $1? I bought a couple of patterns a couple of months ago, but I'd like to get more. I'm still new enough to sewing (only since Christmas) that I don't want to spend too much money on things that I may never make! Thanks!

 

[pyrxtc]

Super cute!! Where did you get the red mickey fabric?? I haven't seen that anywhere I have looked, is it online??

I love the Mickey fabric too. haven't seen that before.

 

[VBAndrea]

I honestly think it might be a case of not having each size of each design tested. I don't know, I could be totally off base, but that would be my guess. The more Finn wears his, the better it looks (they really do just look like "fuzzy bunnies") but yeah, I know what you mean.

Just Peachy has been fabulous! That's where I got my Jack Sparrow MH from as well. . .


So, I have a QUESTION:

When I'm stitching out a design (or getting ready to) how on earth do you know exactly what color they mean for the next step? And honestly, I know they're "suggested" colors, but sometimes what they're calling for vs what the picture looks like really seem like two different things???

If it's a design with a lot of colors I often print a pic of the design so I can best guess what color to use. This is what I love about embroidery library designs -- you get an awesome color chart and it tells you what part of the design you will be stitching - it doesn't match up exactly to Marathon thread, but I can line up all my thread in advance of stitching it. Also, most designers include a jpg file with the designs -- looking at that can help too. You can't go by the color the machine says to use. Apparently there must be a color change between each step so the machine knows it must stop.

Yay! I can finally post pics!!! Thought I'd share some of my first projects:

Matching Mom and Daughter aprons

I learned that I hate bias tape after making these...

Then I tried pillowcase dresses for DD:

After those I discovered Carla C's ebooks (thanks to this board) and it made everything much easier and way more fun!

Easy Fit pants for my nephew (6 months):

Easy Fit for DS

Molly Peasant for DD

Snow White inspired Molly peasant

I'll post some more recent projects later

Lovely work Don't give up on bias tape -- on the aprons you used it on curves which is much harder. It's fairly simple to use on straight lines and I often use it on double layer skirts. Also, when you make your own bias tape you do NOT have to cut it on the bias IF you are using it for straight things -- if you curve it, it should be on the bias.

Super cute!! Where did you get the red mickey fabric?? I haven't seen that anywhere I have looked, is it online??

This is the shirt that Andrea did for my mom. Allison got one from her pixie dust give and my mom commented about how much she liked it! So I asked Andrea to teach me (for when I ever get my machine!!) I plan to give this to her for her birthday next week!!

Allison loved it. She loved how the blue inside the peace sign matched the shirt! I have to say this picture isn't the best and doesn't show the true colors of the shirt or applique.

I think Hobby Lobby has the red Mickey and can be ordered on line -- not sure if they currently have it but I know they did about 1 year ago. The closet Hobby Lobby is outside of Richmond. Maybe we need to go on a field trip someday!

The blue on the shirt does not show up well in that picture -- it got all washed out. I'm glad Alli liked the fabric I think it coordinates nicely with her shirt.

How often does Hancock's put their patterns on sale for $1? I bought a couple of patterns a couple of months ago, but I'd like to get more. I'm still new enough to sewing (only since Christmas) that I don't want to spend too much money on things that I may never make! Thanks!

Very often -- my guess would be about once a month. They sometimes rotate between brands though -- it may be Vogue or McCalls one month and SImplicity the next. I am just saying this off the top of my head though -- maybe you could call the store and if you get someone to talk to who knows what they are doing they could let you know when the next sale will be. I don't have my flyer handy but if I can locate it I'll let you know.

 

[dancer_mom]

I can not get your link to work. I recently spent a LOT of time looking for the perfect fabric for DD's Alice dress, and might be able to help you. I can't see what you are talking about right now though. My DD's dress is going to be Alicesque, but not a complete copy. I'm using Royal blue for one thing.

Rats - I tested the link and it worked for me - let me try again... I am basically looking for alice patterned fabric that has a vintage look to it. I found a line by quilting treasures and am leaning towards using the alice cameo fabric with the yellow pictures pattern fabric but just wanted to see if there was anything else out there before I bought it... Okay let me see if I can do a link right this time

This is the only line of fabric I have found.

http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/content9056.html

This is a link to the pattern again - it is Simplicity 2325 if it doesn't work again.

http://www.simplicity.com/Search.aspx?SearchTerm=2325

Hope it works this time...

Does anyone else know of any alice in wonderland fabric lines or ideas of where else to look?? Thanks guys.

 

[dancer_mom]

Ohhhh - thanks PYRXTC - yes that is the alice pattern I want to do and I love the look of the busy fabric pictured... just can't really find that much out there besides on ebay. But maybe that is normal.

 

[aksunshine]

Haven't been over here in AGES!!!! Maybe I can get caught up....lol!!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Rats - I tested the link and it worked for me - let me try again... I am basically looking for alice patterned fabric that has a vintage look to it. I found a line by quilting treasures and am leaning towards using the alice cameo fabric with the yellow pictures pattern fabric but just wanted to see if there was anything else out there before I bought it... Okay let me see if I can do a link right this time

This is the only line of fabric I have found.

http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/content9056.html

This is a link to the pattern again - it is Simplicity 2325 if it doesn't work again.

http://www.simplicity.com/Search.aspx?SearchTerm=2325

Hope it works this time...

Does anyone else know of any alice in wonderland fabric lines or ideas of where else to look?? Thanks guys.

The yellow fabric you linked to is one of the fabrics used on the pattern. If that is the look you are going for, then I think the fabric line you found is perfect!

Our Alice dress is using these fabrics, the pink will be the pinafore and the blue is the dress. I will add some white eyelet for a little bit of contrast I think.

I also wanted something different. With the fabric you linked to, I think this would be cute as the apron:

This as the dress:

and I love stripes for the ruffles or contrast bands:

This is vintage looking, but not cheap, and it's not a set. If you're looking for a set, I think you have some wonderful fabric already!

 

[Gryffinclaw]

Super cute!! Where did you get the red mickey fabric?? I haven't seen that anywhere I have looked

I love the Mickey fabric too. haven't seen that before.

I got the red Mickey fabric at Hobby Lobby. Last time I went into my local store, they still had it.

 

[micksmoma]

Here are the other 2 short sets I made for the Disney trip.

I love all the new things posted!!

 

[DiznyDi]

What a creative group you all are! Not only do I enjoy seeing your finished works, but I adore looking at your beautiful children!

My 'kids' are 30 and 31. While they were growing up, I found bed sheets and tablecloths to be a great source of cute and distinctive fabrics. The curtain panel 101 dalmations skirt brought back that memory for me.

 

[PurpleEars]

So, I have a QUESTION:

When I'm stitching out a design (or getting ready to) how on earth do you know exactly what color they mean for the next step? And honestly, I know they're "suggested" colors, but sometimes what they're calling for vs what the picture looks like really seem like two different things???

I guess you must have saw my latest big give disaster! I think I will just have my laptop up with the original picture next to the machine the next time. Alternately I can write down the colour sequence from the picture that comes with the embroidery file.

I'd like to make a messenger bag for use in the parks but I have never done a bag before...it scares me a little bit ....I am going to try and make some time this weekend to at least try but we'll see...

Depends on what kind of bag you plan to make, it could be quite easy!

Yay! I can finally post pics!!! Thought I'd share some of my first projects:

Matching Mom and Daughter aprons

I learned that I hate bias tape after making these...

Then I tried pillowcase dresses for DD:

After those I discovered Carla C's ebooks (thanks to this board) and it made everything much easier and way more fun!

Easy Fit pants for my nephew (6 months):

Easy Fit for DS

Molly Peasant for DD

Snow White inspired Molly peasant

I'll post some more recent projects later

Great job on everything you made! I really like the Snow White and the apron set!

This is the shirt that Andrea did for my mom. Allison got one from her pixie dust give and my mom commented about how much she liked it! So I asked Andrea to teach me (for when I ever get my machine!!) I plan to give this to her for her birthday next week!!

Allison loved it. She loved how the blue inside the peace sign matched the shirt! I have to say this picture isn't the best and doesn't show the true colors of the shirt or applique.

I am sure your mom will really like the shirt!

Thanks for your help! I'm going to have to see if my dh has any conferences coming up states side to order from Joann's. It would definitely be worth it.

The only thing you need to watch out for is the shipping time. I usually try to order 10 days before I leave so the package has lots of time to get to the hotel. I also only ship to hotel if I am staying for a week for the extra cushion. You may want to check with the hotel that they are ok with receiving and holding packages and *IF* they charge anything for that service.

I am more cautious than most for the shipping time frame because I had a package delayed once before. I ended up paying an arm and a leg to get that darn thing shipped home!

Haven't been over here in AGES!!!! Maybe I can get caught up....lol!!

Welcome back! I was thinking about your family the other day. I hope everyone is doing well.

Here are the other 2 short sets I made for the Disney trip.

I love all the new things posted!!

Both of them are very cute! Good job!

 

[smile5sunshine]

I guess you must have saw my latest big give disaster! I think I will just have my laptop up with the original picture next to the machine the next time. Alternately I can write down the colour sequence from the picture that comes with the embroidery file.

Oh no! Sorry to hear about your mishap on the Big Give item. I hate it when I ruin a project.

Here are the other 2 short sets I made for the Disney trip.

I love all the new things posted!!

Those are both so cute! Great job!

Yay! I can finally post pics!!! Thought I'd share some of my first projects:

Matching Mom and Daughter aprons

I learned that I hate bias tape after making these...

Then I tried pillowcase dresses for DD:

After those I discovered Carla C's ebooks (thanks to this board) and it made everything much easier and way more fun!

Easy Fit pants for my nephew (6 months):

Molly Peasant for DD

Snow White inspired Molly peasant

I'll post some more recent projects later

HURRAY for being able to post pics and a photobomb! Wow, you sure have been a busy little bee at your sewing machine. Everything looks really good! I say you are off to a FANTASTIC start, so pat yourself on the back!

I did use a pillow, my DS brought it down to fix a seam and I couldn't resist. It was a little too thick around the middle.

HA HA HA! That's great! See my escapades below....

This is the shirt that Andrea did for my mom. Allison got one from her pixie dust give and my mom commented about how much she liked it! So I asked Andrea to teach me (for when I ever get my machine!!) I plan to give this to her for her birthday next week!!

Allison loved it. She loved how the blue inside the peace sign matched the shirt! I have to say this picture isn't the best and doesn't show the true colors of the shirt or applique.

that's one cute shirt. I bet your mom will LOVE it. And so sweet of Andrea to be giving you your own private embroidery lessons!

Rats - I tested the link and it worked for me - let me try again... I am basically looking for alice patterned fabric that has a vintage look to it. I found a line by quilting treasures and am leaning towards using the alice cameo fabric with the yellow pictures pattern fabric but just wanted to see if there was anything else out there before I bought it... Okay let me see if I can do a link right this time

This is the only line of fabric I have found.

http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/content9056.html

This is a link to the pattern again - it is Simplicity 2325 if it doesn't work again.

http://www.simplicity.com/Search.aspx?SearchTerm=2325

Hope it works this time...

Does anyone else know of any alice in wonderland fabric lines or ideas of where else to look?? Thanks guys.

I know that they have the gold card fabric from that line in the clearance section of fabric.com:

http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=51236ce0-f2ab-4295-b3e8-f1d430961897

But I haven't seen any of the other one's. I think it's a beautiful set though, and would make a lovely Alice dress.


WELL, I finished my 2nd DD's Easter dress tonight. I had wanted to finish it last night, but got too tired, and after tonight I'm REALLY glad I stopped. Although I only had two steps left to finish it off, those last two steps took a while! I had lots of rows of shirring to do, which in and of itself is an easy thing to do, but there were just a lot of rows. The other step was making a buttonhole, and don't you know that this is the 1st project I have ever made one for? SO I had to practice doing that several times on scraps before I tried it on the actual dress.

This dress was made from the "In the Garden Shirred Twirly Dress" tutorial found here: http://fromanigloo.blogspot.com/2010/05/in-garden-shirred-twirly-dress.html

Close up of the back shirring:

And just for fun, my "hobo" dressform:

Sunshine