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

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So another day down Here is our AK day:

 

[PrincessMickey]

So another day down Here is our AK day:

Looks great!. I love that Mickey fabric for the shorts.

 

[PrincessMickey]

Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.

Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.

Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.

I also found pictures of the blankets and burp cloths I made. Both DS's teachers this year had a baby girl earlier in the year. I don't have pics of the backs of the blankets but they are both flannel that says I love mommy and I love daddy. First up is a butterfly blanket, this one I was pressed for time so just a simple blanket.

And two burp cloths to match.

The next are the elephants. This one I had more time so I added satin to the edge of the blanket.

This one I made 3 burp cloths to match.

 

[Just*the*ten*of*us]

Funny you should post this pic. This is my mom's favorite movie. My mom and dad are traveling through Europe right now and her dream was to see where it was filmed. The other day her dream came true and she was able to see it, she even went on the Sound of Music tour. She couldn't drag my dad on it so he went for a hike in the area but she said she had a wonderful time. I can't wait to see her pictures.

Oh wow, thats kinda awesome! Shes very lucky.

Must be something in the air... my DH just said if something happens to mine maybe I can upgrade to $2000 one.

oh wow, sounds like "something" should happen to it then!

Well, I take back my excitement from earlier, thanks to some crappy customer service, I probably wont get my sewing machine for another 2 weeks.

 

[DMGeurts]

Heather sends codes every month. Me thinks you are itching closer and closer to getting a machine!!!

Me thinks youz right...

I did a quick little embroidery with her name on it up on the chest. If I'd had time, I would have put an applique on the skirt.

BTW, the ruffle at the bottom was the sleeves from the turtleneck. I cut them open and then cut them in half. It worked out well because the dress was going to be slightly short until I thought of adding the ruffle.

I know I commented on FB already - but I just love these knits you are working with! I really want to replicate my favorite jammie pants...

So another day down Here is our AK day:

I have a small hunch that I've missed some really great things you've posted already for your trip... These are just fabulous Michelle... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the fabric for the shorts!!! That had to be one major score!!!

Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.

Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.

Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.

I also found pictures of the blankets and burp cloths I made. Both DS's teachers this year had a baby girl earlier in the year. I don't have pics of the backs of the blankets but they are both flannel that says I love mommy and I love daddy. First up is a butterfly blanket, this one I was pressed for time so just a simple blanket.

And two burp cloths to match.

The next are the elephants. This one I had more time so I added satin to the edge of the blanket.

This one I made 3 burp cloths to match.

WOW!!! I just love everything - I especally love the shirt you made for work - that is perfect and a great pattern! And the little baby quilts are adorable too - I love it all really!!!

oh wow, sounds like "something" should happen to it then!

Oooh... Yes, I totally agree!

Well, I take back my excitement from earlier, thanks to some crappy customer service, I probably wont get my sewing machine for another 2 weeks.

That is a total bummer.

D~

 

[PurpleEars]

I ended up just reducing Heather Sue's on my machine as it reduces to 3 x 3.5 as well and I already had it on my machine. Then we put an initial in the Mickey head as a separate step -- I didn't unhoop so figured it would center fine, but stupid me didn't account for the ears, so the letter isn't centered in the face -- it sits too high. Amy was OK with it, but next time I do something like that I need to remember to reposition the initial.

Glad your vacuum is well again. Sometimes I find it's not worth fixing something b/c it can be pricey -- sounds like you got a good deal though. The other issue we have is we'll get something fixed and then an different part will break. Happy vacuuming!

I am glad you made the applique work. Too bad the initial didn't work out the way you planned, but I am sure it looked good anyway!

Today I was still working on some appliques for an order. In between babysitting the embroidery machine, I worked on another dress with knit fabric. This morning I had to pop into Kmart for trash bags and they had their left over winter clothes marked down to $1.99. I bought two ladies xl turtlenecks to cut up for their fabric. This dress was one of the turtlenecks. You might recognize the fold over elastic. You will probably be seeing it quite often because I have like 8 more yards of it.

I did a quick little embroidery with her name on it up on the chest. If I'd had time, I would have put an applique on the skirt.

BTW, the ruffle at the bottom was the sleeves from the turtleneck. I cut them open and then cut them in half. It worked out well because the dress was going to be slightly short until I thought of adding the ruffle.

The dress looks comfy!

So another day down Here is our AK day:

Great job! That's the perfect fabric for the shorts!

Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.

Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.

Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.

I also found pictures of the blankets and burp cloths I made. Both DS's teachers this year had a baby girl earlier in the year. I don't have pics of the backs of the blankets but they are both flannel that says I love mommy and I love daddy. First up is a butterfly blanket, this one I was pressed for time so just a simple blanket.

And two burp cloths to match.

The next are the elephants. This one I had more time so I added satin to the edge of the blanket.

This one I made 3 burp cloths to match.

Those easy fits look comfy. I didn't even notice the directional print thing! The Meghan top looks great on you. I really like the Meghan pattern because it is so flattering on all kinds of figures! I am sure the teachers really appreciated those beautiful blankets and burpies!

 

[aksunshine]

Hey!! Wanted to share my sewing weekend!! Since I got out of the hospital last week I have been sewing away for a launch on FB tonight. The launch went off awesome! Our fearless leader, Leslie, made it so easy for us!! Here are the sets I made!

 

[aksunshine]

So another day down Here is our AK day:

Very cute!! I have never seen that fabric!

 

[4monkeys]

OK, so I put the boxy bag together for my mom that Andrea and I did the Mickey Applique with the K not quite centered. I was so distracted by family things that I sewed the thing wrong and the head was on the wrong side and the zipper was going the wrong way

Ripped it apart to see if I could save it, but I can't. It was the thought that counts, RIGHT????

Tomorrow is another day.

I LOVED all the outfits from today!

 

[Sandi S]

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!

I get the sales flyers from Joanns and Hancock and Hobby Lobby and go whenever the patterns are on sale - pretty frequently. I refuse to ever pay more than $1.99 or $.99 for Butterick, McCalls or Simplicity or $3.99 for Vogue.

I wish you could do it that way but at least on my program, you can't. I know some designers send out a jpg file with their designs so that you can see how the design is supposed to look. I am still trying to figure out how to do the stitch guide. I never used it because my machine has a large screen that shows you what you are about to stitch so I never needed it. But I can see that some of the machine with the small screens, it might be really confusing to figure out what you are about to stitch out. Also, with my program, depending on what format you need for your machine, sometimes the design gets saved with some crazy colors. Like I just did a Minnie Mouse hat. So it was red, yellow and black right??? Well, when I saved in PES it looked fine but when I saved it as an EXP file, the colors became crazy. They were purple and green and beige. Not at all what you would want a Minnie Mouse hat to look like!!!!

My machine uses EXP. If I buy designs in PES and convert them myself with Embird, I can keep the colors right.

I put my embroidery machine right beside my desktop computer - I just look at the outline on my little screen and compare it to the image on the computer to see what to use if nec.

 

[DMGeurts]

Hey!! Wanted to share my sewing weekend!! Since I got out of the hospital last week I have been sewing away for a launch on FB tonight. The launch went off awesome! Our fearless leader, Leslie, made it so easy for us!! Here are the sets I made!

I totally loved everything! I hope it was an amazing launch... I wanted to participate so badly - but I just didn't have the time.

D~

 

[aksunshine]

Thanks Dorine!! I think we are planning another for late May!

 

[tricia]

Good job. See you are rocking the knits. I just got a new book with knit patterns. The Patty Young Modkid one. Haven't tried any of them yet, but they look cute and her instructions are good.

So another day down Here is our AK day:

Those are awesome. I also love the fabric for the shorts.

Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.

Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.

Very cute top. And I love the quilts etc. for the teachers.

I totally loved everything! I hope it was an amazing launch... I wanted to participate so badly - but I just didn't have the time.

D~

We'll make sure to get you in for the next one. You need to make some money to buy an embroidery machine.

 

[tricia]

Alicia - lost your stuff some how, but looks good, and glad you are feeling better.

Here are the things that I listed for the launch last night.

IMG_8397 by tricialee22, on Flickr


IMG_8398 by tricialee22, on Flickr


Full front by tricialee22, on Flickr


8382chp by tricialee22, on Flickr

 

[smile5sunshine]

This shirt came out great! I hope the little guy loves it!

Yahoo!! Finished the Briar Rose sundress - hopefully it fits the model, but I'm thinking she'll be one happy chick tomorrow morning!


Briar Rose costume by S & J Harrison, on Flickr

WOW WOW WOW!!!! This is SUPER cute! Glad she liked it so much.

It was so scary!! I was terrified I was going to die. It may sound dramatic, but they moved me to ICU b/c they didn't know what to do. My entire head was swelling. I am still mending. The ENT is keeping a close eye on me, JIC it wasn't just adenoiditis. He is starting to worry about nasal polyps or tumor. Which is terribly scary, as well. I am taking a lot of meds. Worries me with the baby

I am about 17 weeks now!! We were NOT planning on another baby, but this was our 2011 souvinier! lol! BUT! This will be the last!! I can't believe we are going to be a 6 person (5) family!!!!

Gracious that would be very scary! Glad you are on the mend and hope the remainder of your pregnancy is uneventful!

Did my husband just agree to buy me a new sewing machine so I can embroider?


I have lurked and lurked...and lurked some more on this board and I think my excessive sighing and sad faces at all the awesome things I'm missing out on in this thread have finally worn him down!!!

HURRAY For you! CONGRATS! Can't wait to see what you start making when you get the new machine.

Today I was working on a lot of appliques. In between when I needed to babysit the embroidery machine, I was working on a new dress pattern that I just bought. It is a pattern just for knits. I just love it! It was so super easy to make and went together in no time. I wasn't in love with the directions because I thought she did a few steps out of order but now that I have made it once, I will know how to change it up next time.

Very nice!

These both turned out great! Good job!

So if you remember about my vaccum saga, well we finally got it back from the shop today. It is now working again (and at a fraction of the cost of a new one!), so I think we will be in vaccuming mode in the next few days to get the place picked up again!

Glad you finally got your vacuum back and it didn't end up costing that much! That's great!

Diane! That turned out amazing!!! I wish I could find some adorable knit fabrics to work with!

I wish I could show pictures of what I've been working on, but they are gifts for people who may (or may not) lurk here... Soon enough, I can share.

D~

I am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to be able to see what you've been working on! the suspense is just about killing me! Oh and I know you didn't really ask, but my favorite websites for ordering knit fabrics are

The Fabric Fairy
SewZanne's Fabrics
Nature's Fabrics
Girl Charlee Fabrics

Today I was still working on some appliques for an order. In between babysitting the embroidery machine, I worked on another dress with knit fabric. This morning I had to pop into Kmart for trash bags and they had their left over winter clothes marked down to $1.99. I bought two ladies xl turtlenecks to cut up for their fabric. This dress was one of the turtlenecks. You might recognize the fold over elastic. You will probably be seeing it quite often because I have like 8 more yards of it.

LOVE the repurposed knit dress! That came out super cute and the ruffle on the bottom added just the right touch!

Sunshine

 

[smile5sunshine]

So another day down Here is our AK day:

HURRAY for another day done! WOW I LOVE that mickey fabric you used for the shorts. These turned out fabulous!

Great job on everything! I just love the elephant blanket and burp cloths! SO cute!

WOW that's a TON of sewing in a very short amount of time! And your outfits all looks so GREAT! Glad the launch went well.

OK, so I put the boxy bag together for my mom that Andrea and I did the Mickey Applique with the K not quite centered. I was so distracted by family things that I sewed the thing wrong and the head was on the wrong side and the zipper was going the wrong way

Ripped it apart to see if I could save it, but I can't. It was the thought that counts, RIGHT????

Tomorrow is another day.

I LOVED all the outfits from today!

Bummer about the botched project. I hate it when things like that happen. I had a similar experience the other night with a shirt I was sewing together. The collar came out all wonky and too large. I think I can fix it, but it's still a pain in the butt!

IMG_8397 by tricialee22, on Flickr


IMG_8398 by tricialee22, on Flickr


Full front by tricialee22, on Flickr


8382chp by tricialee22, on Flickr

WOW all your outfits for the launch are great! Love the Lightening McQueen one! Congrats!

Well, I have been super tired so not sewing much and trying to go to bed early. I finally settled on the Audrey Skirt pattern for my oldest DD's Easter skirt and bought the pattern last night, but there was a hiccup with paypal and their site, so even though I've purchased it, I can't DOWNLOAD it yet. Super frustrating as I was hoping to cut it out last night and start working on it today. Hopefully things will get sorted out quickly because I'm on a deadline!

Sunshine

 

[VBAndrea]

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Today I was still working on some appliques for an order. In between babysitting the embroidery machine, I worked on another dress with knit fabric. This morning I had to pop into Kmart for trash bags and they had their left over winter clothes marked down to $1.99. I bought two ladies xl turtlenecks to cut up for their fabric. This dress was one of the turtlenecks. You might recognize the fold over elastic. You will probably be seeing it quite often because I have like 8 more yards of it.

BTW, the ruffle at the bottom was the sleeves from the turtleneck. I cut them open and then cut them in half. It worked out well because the dress was going to be slightly short until I thought of adding the ruffle.

Great find on the turtlenecks -- that's what I mean about things being cheaper on clearance than in the thrift stores. I may need to find some deals like that for myself since dd is really liking knits. The dress turned out great and I really like the ruffle on the bottom.

So another day down Here is our AK day:

Fabulous!!!! I love it all! I assume that is more etsy fabric ??? Did you french seam the crotches this time?

Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.

Great work on all accounts! I think my fav is the top you made for yourself -- I may need to get that pattern -- I like my shirts a little longer so my flabby belly doesn't show and with all the low cut pants and the fact that I'm a small in shirts it's hard to find shirts that are long enough -- problem would be solved if I started sewing for myself!

Hey!! Wanted to share my sewing weekend!! Since I got out of the hospital last week I have been sewing away for a launch on FB tonight. The launch went off awesome! Our fearless leader, Leslie, made it so easy for us!! Here are the sets I made!

Beautiful outfits and what great fabric combinations! I *think* the Monsters Inc is my fav but I really can't pick a fav!

OK, so I put the boxy bag together for my mom that Andrea and I did the Mickey Applique with the K not quite centered. I was so distracted by family things that I sewed the thing wrong and the head was on the wrong side and the zipper was going the wrong way

Ripped it apart to see if I could save it, but I can't. It was the thought that counts, RIGHT????

Tomorrow is another day.

I LOVED all the outfits from today!

No worries -- since ds forgot his lunch today I whipped it up fast (though it's very wrinkly except for where the applique is b/c I didn't iron the entire fabric after washing it) and about to head out the door now and will drop it off. And the K is better centered.

Alicia - lost your stuff some how, but looks good, and glad you are feeling better.

Here are the things that I listed for the launch last night.

IMG_8397 by tricialee22, on Flickr


IMG_8398 by tricialee22, on Flickr




8382chp by tricialee22, on Flickr

Great work -- the knit test track is my fav and the Cars bowling shirt is awesome too!

 

[Just*the*ten*of*us]

Everyone that participated in the MSB launch on FB last night did an amazing job! You guys are incredibly talented!!

 

[Mom in Heels]

Okay, I think I need to step away from my machine as I've been going non-stop since the weekend, but finished the Ollie Girl inspired Rapunzel sundress:


Rapunzel costume front by S & J Harrison, on Flickr


Rapunzel costume back by S & J Harrison, on Flickr

It's hard to tell from the photos, but the light pink and dark purple fabrics have a glittery sheen to them - they are going to be gorgeous in the sunlight! This was my first attempt at shirring fabric and once I figured out the peculiarities of my machine and drop-in bobbins, it was so easy! :

What is the launch everyone is talking about? The clothes posted so far are adorable - I especially love that checked Cars outfit - so cute!

 

[miprender]

Looks great!. I love that Mickey fabric for the shorts.

Thanks got it from Japan.

Alright, here are some of my previous projects. The first are my forst easy fit pants. I didn't realize this was a directional fabric so one leg is for me to look at and one is for everyone else to look at. This is flannel backed satin, very comfortable.


Next up is another pair of easy fits for me. The kids have a pair each as well but they are in the laundry.

Next is my shirt I made for work, CarlaC's meghan peasant. The only thing I will do different is put a bit more elastic in the sleeves. It's a bit tight but I still love it. Oh and don't mind the bathroom shot, I have no one around right now to take pics.

Great job on the top. It fits you really nice. And I think we have all done that with fabric

oh wow, sounds like "something" should happen to it then!

Well, I take back my excitement from earlier, thanks to some crappy customer service, I probably wont get my sewing machine for another 2 weeks.

Actually I don't want anything to happen to this one... I just really want another one

Bummer on waiting another 2 weeks.

I have a small hunch that I've missed some really great things you've posted already for your trip... These are just fabulous Michelle... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the fabric for the shorts!!! That had to be one major score!!!
D~

Thanks I only had 1 meter and thank goodness I was able to squeeze the two shorts out of it.

Great job! That's the perfect fabric for the shorts!

Thanks

Hey!! Wanted to share my sewing weekend!! Since I got out of the hospital last week I have been sewing away for a launch on FB tonight. The launch went off awesome! Our fearless leader, Leslie, made it so easy for us!! Here are the sets I made!

Leslie did a great job helping us all And it was an exciting night since this was the first time I ever did anything like this.

Very cute!! I have never seen that fabric!

Thanks. I saw it only once on Etsy and haven't seen it since. Luckily I had just enough fabric.

OK, so I put the boxy bag together for my mom that Andrea and I did the Mickey Applique with the K not quite centered. I was so distracted by family things that I sewed the thing wrong and the head was on the wrong side and the zipper was going the wrong way

Ripped it apart to see if I could save it, but I can't. It was the thought that counts, RIGHT????

Tomorrow is another day.

I LOVED all the outfits from today!

That is too bad but YES the thought was there

HURRAY for another day done! WOW I LOVE that mickey fabric you used for the shorts. These turned out fabulous!

Sunshine

Thanks

Fabulous!!!! I love it all! I assume that is more etsy fabric ??? Did you french seam the crotches this time?

No I didn't but this material was just like the regular cotton I have been using... not like the fabric that I used for my ChipNDale

Everyone that participated in the MSB launch on FB last night did an amazing job! You guys are incredibly talented!!

Thanks


Here was my outfit. It hasn't sold yet but DS4 will be quite happy as he keeps asking me if this is his outfit