Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Meshell2002]

Good Morning,

I have been lurking around this board for quite some time and have been so inspired by the beautiful clothing that I have seen. I am trying to teach myself how to sew. I got an inexpensive Brother machine and so far have made two skirts and a Tink quilt for my DD4. We are taking my DD for her first trip to Disney in October and I would love to be able to make some Disney clothes for her for our trip. I'm open for any tips, suggestions anything for a beginer sewer like myself. So far I have been searching UTube for how to sew videos and following along as I can. If I can figure out how to post a picture of what I made so far I will try. I look foward to learning as much as I can from you. Thank you.

I'm pretty new to the board too! Everyone on here is helpful so if you have questions feel free to ask!

 

[aimeeg]

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

 

[PurpleEars]

Finished this super cute ugly step sister shirt for someone.

I did them so they are huffy and facing away from each other

That shirt is awesome. If that's ok with you, I may CASE the idea for our trip.

My 42 pillow cases shipped to GKTW today...

Wow! You have been busy. I really like the fabric choices.

Let me start by saying I love all the beautiful work you ladies do. I am very new to sewing and have been following for a while. We have a while before our DW trip and I am wanting to make some tshirts for us.
My dd has Aspergers and stays in stroller for most of the busy parts of the day for multiple reasons. She also has an occasional meltdown and we get stared at a lot.

My 'idea' is to cut a Mickey silouette out of the puzzle fabric and applique it onto a tshirt. I have no idea how to do this. I have looked and see that some do a patch and then sew that on.
If I just cut the Mickey and use pellon can I just sew around it. Will it fray. I've never used pellon and not top stitched it. What stitch do I use? I have a Brother with 10 or so stitch designs. I am saving for a new machine but can't decide if I need a serger and/or embroidery too. (sorry tangent)

Thanks for the help. I hope I'm good enough to join in and show my stuff sooner rather than later!

I would check to make sure your Pellon does not gum up the needle by practicing on a scrap piece of material first. You can then use a dense zig-zag stitch to stitch it on. If you are worried about it fraying after, you can always use fray check on the edges.

Good Morning,

I have been lurking around this board for quite some time and have been so inspired by the beautiful clothing that I have seen. I am trying to teach myself how to sew. I got an inexpensive Brother machine and so far have made two skirts and a Tink quilt for my DD4. We are taking my DD for her first trip to Disney in October and I would love to be able to make some Disney clothes for her for our trip. I'm open for any tips, suggestions anything for a beginer sewer like myself. So far I have been searching UTube for how to sew videos and following along as I can. If I can figure out how to post a picture of what I made so far I will try. I look foward to learning as much as I can from you. Thank you.

I just want to say welcome! Please feel free to ask questions as people here are very willing to help. I would recommend looking at the sewing patterns by CarlaC at youcanmakethis.com as she writes very good instructions.

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

I like them all - but I like the Star Wars one the best! Good job!

 

[teresajoy]

My 42 pillow cases shipped to GKTW today...

These are wonderful!!! I love all your fabric choices!!!

Thanks everyone for the kind words and prayers. It was just a shock since he left behind my 2 small nieces and nephew.

I'm so very sorry.

Good Morning,

I have been lurking around this board for quite some time and have been so inspired by the beautiful clothing that I have seen. I am trying to teach myself how to sew. I got an inexpensive Brother machine and so far have made two skirts and a Tink quilt for my DD4. We are taking my DD for her first trip to Disney in October and I would love to be able to make some Disney clothes for her for our trip. I'm open for any tips, suggestions anything for a beginer sewer like myself. So far I have been searching UTube for how to sew videos and following along as I can. If I can figure out how to post a picture of what I made so far I will try. I look foward to learning as much as I can from you. Thank you.

Do you have Carla's patterns? They are the best, especially for beginning sewers. I love her Portrait Peasant dress/ top and the Simply Sweet is extremely easy and versatile along with her Easy Fit Pants. If you have those three patterns, you can make just about anything. You can get them at http://www.youcanmakethis.com She is the CarlaC Scientific Seamstres. There was another site listed the other day that had her patterns on sale too, but I don't remember where it was right now.

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

I LOVE the Princess Leia outfit!!! That yellow really makes it pop! and, the Rapunzel is adorable!! I love all of them!! Never too many pictures Aimee!

 

[effervescent]

Thanks everyone for the kind words and prayers. It was just a shock since he left behind my 2 small nieces and nephew.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

You have been super busy! I'm not even sure which one I like the best, they're all so cute!

 

[chellewashere]

My 42 pillow cases shipped to GKTW today...

That is alot. How awesome. Kids are gonna love them!

Finished this super cute ugly step sister shirt for someone.

I did them so they are huffy and facing away from each other

This came out cute facing away from eachother

Good Morning,

I have been lurking around this board for quite some time and have been so inspired by the beautiful clothing that I have seen. I am trying to teach myself how to sew. I got an inexpensive Brother machine and so far have made two skirts and a Tink quilt for my DD4. We are taking my DD for her first trip to Disney in October and I would love to be able to make some Disney clothes for her for our trip. I'm open for any tips, suggestions anything for a beginer sewer like myself. So far I have been searching UTube for how to sew videos and following along as I can. If I can figure out how to post a picture of what I made so far I will try. I look foward to learning as much as I can from you. Thank you.

Like previous folks have said. You need to download some of CarlaC's patterns they are sewing lessons as well as patterns. She is so detailed and walks you thru step by step with so many pictures. Course then you get used to her designs and when you download a PDF from someone else you are lost and just putting it together the best way possible

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

Beautiful as always!! Love them all.

 

[chellewashere]

Wanted to post a quick picture on my way out to a Memorial Day party. Since my DD knows that rock and rollers are going to be there ~ (Always have live bands at my friends house) she decided she didnt want r/w/b she had to have a new rocker outfit. So last night and this AM I was trying to get together this Emma swing top and bow. Lets just say the top looks like no other one. I couldnt figure out the top for the life of me so I just rigged it together and then put on ric rac to cover the big mistakes. the buttons on the back are cute pirate heads.
First is my favorite...love her rock and roll attitude.

Back kinda dont show it open

 

[aboveH20]

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

Disboutiqueing means never having to say you're sorry. <-- Ali McGraw

The dresses are beyond amazing. I always hate to choose favorites, but I do love Elmo and the black and white Mickey.

Wanted to post a quick picture on my way out to a Memorial Day party. Since my DD knows that rock and rollers are going to be there ~ (Always have live bands at my friends house) she decided she didnt want r/w/b she had to have a new rocker outfit. So last night and this AM I was trying to get together this Emma swing top and bow. Lets just say the top looks like no other one. I couldnt figure out the top for the life of me so I just rigged it together and then put on ric rac to cover the big mistakes. the buttons on the back are cute pirate heads.
First is my favorite...love her rock and roll attitude.

Back kinda dont show it open

Necessity is the mother of invention. (I guess this is my day for oldie quotations.) I love her rocker look.

 

[perpetualplanner]

My DM just informed me that she wants to give my niece a princess dress for her birthday - which is June 4th

I know some of you have etsy stores but would anyone be able to produce or happen to have a dress available in a 2T? If it's possible please PM me and I'll happily pass on the info to my mother. Otherwise, she may be attempting a pillowcase dress herself. She used to sew but hasn't in years. I'm not even sure if she knows where her sewing machine is.

TIA

 

[ivey_family]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Steamboat Minnie! The red ruffles are terrific!

Your Steamboat Willie dress (in your sig) was what pushed me to join here! All the Disboutiquers are wonderfully talented, but your designs blow.me.away!! I'm working on a grown-up version inspired by that piece for myself! Thank you for sharing all the eye candy!!!

Regards,
C.

 

[ivey_family]

May I ask for some embroidery/applique supply help?

I will be borrowing my mom's embroidery machine for about two weeks. I've used the machine before, but never for t-shirts. For my current list of projects, I plan to embroider on t-shirts, polos and cotton. I'd like to have all my supplies (shirts, stabilizer and thread) ready to go so I can maximize my time with the machine.

So, here are my questions:

Thread

• The Marathon brand seems very reasonable compared to what I can get at local retailers (Isacord, Floriani, RA). Does it give comparable results to the pricier brands? Poly or Rayon? Any other preferred, well-priced sources?

Stabilizer

• T-Shirts - For best results, I should use a medium weight cut away (sticky or with adhesive spray) and a light weight dissolvable or iron away as a topper, right?
  
• As an alternative, has anyone had success with a layer (or two) of No Show Fusible Mesh and a med tear away floated underneath for t's? If so, do you then actually hoop the t-shirt itself (as opposed to sticking it to hooped stabilizer)?
  
• Pique Polos - Are they pretty much the same as Ts for needed stabilizers?
  
• Cotton - Can I use No Show Mesh and tearaway here?
  
• Who has a good price for stabilizers?

Shirts

• Any preferred sites for reasonably priced blanks? What about brands to choose (or stay away from), especially for female cut shirts?

Thank you in advance for the help!!
Regards,
C.

 

[Jajone]

It's been a long, long time since I've visited this thread that I am not even sure anyone remembers me anymore. My kids are getting older and pretty much past the custom age, but I am adapting. We are planning a grand gathering right after Thanksgiving and I am wanting to make a few things.

Can anyone tell me if Revrob is still around? She made the coolest "I believe in magic" shirts for us and now I need a few more. If not, please pm me if you can make them for me.

Does anyone know where I can get a free pattern for an over the shoulder travel purse like this
http://www.simplicity.com/p-5404-its-so-easy-bags.aspx?

Also, looking for an easy pattern to make an Indiana Jones satchel.

For those who may remember me, here's a pic of my last customs I made soooo long ago now. So good to be back!

And my very first custom...

Sorry this is such a long post. I am just excited to be back.

 

[revrob]

It's been a long, long time since I've visited this thread that I am not even sure anyone remembers me anymore. My kids are getting older and pretty much past the custom age, but I am adapting. We are planning a grand gathering right after Thanksgiving and I am wanting to make a few things.

Can anyone tell me if Revrob is still around? She made the coolest "I believe in magic" shirts for us and now I need a few more. If not, please pm me if you can make them for me.

Does anyone know where I can get a free pattern for an over the shoulder travel purse like this
http://www.simplicity.com/p-5404-its-so-easy-bags.aspx?

Also, looking for an easy pattern to make an Indiana Jones satchel.

For those who may remember me, here's a pic of my last customs I made soooo long ago now. So good to be back!

And my very first custom...

Sorry this is such a long post. I am just excited to be back.

HEY! I remember you! Cute customs - it's good to "see" you again!

 

[WyomingMomof6]

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been swamped with customs and have not had much time to post. Here are a few things I did recently . ..

WOW! That was a lot of pictures! Sorry!!

They are all great-I don't think I could pick a favorite. Not too many pictures-I always love seeing your creations!

Back kinda dont show it open

Love the first pic!

Thanks everyone for the kind words and prayers. It was just a shock since he left behind my 2 small nieces and nephew.

I missed this-I'll be praying for your family. I'm so sorry.

Does anyone know where I can get a free pattern for an over the shoulder travel purse like this
http://www.simplicity.com/p-5404-its-so-easy-bags.aspx?

And my very first custom...

Sorry this is such a long post. I am just excited to be back.

Great pictures! Welcome back!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Let me start by saying I love all the beautiful work you ladies do. I am very new to sewing and have been following for a while. We have a while before our DW trip and I am wanting to make some tshirts for us.
My dd has Aspergers and stays in stroller for most of the busy parts of the day for multiple reasons. She also has an occasional meltdown and we get stared at a lot.

My 'idea' is to cut a Mickey silouette out of the puzzle fabric and applique it onto a tshirt. I have no idea how to do this. I have looked and see that some do a patch and then sew that on.
If I just cut the Mickey and use pellon can I just sew around it. Will it fray. I've never used pellon and not top stitched it. What stitch do I use? I have a Brother with 10 or so stitch designs. I am saving for a new machine but can't decide if I need a serger and/or embroidery too. (sorry tangent)

Thanks for the help. I hope I'm good enough to join in and show my stuff sooner rather than later!

I have been making up these shirts for years and just sold my first one on ETSY today! It is easy to do and if you can hand applique you will be able to make this easy shirt. Good luck.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Good Morning,

I have been lurking around this board for quite some time and have been so inspired by the beautiful clothing that I have seen. I am trying to teach myself how to sew. I got an inexpensive Brother machine and so far have made two skirts and a Tink quilt for my DD4. We are taking my DD for her first trip to Disney in October and I would love to be able to make some Disney clothes for her for our trip. I'm open for any tips, suggestions anything for a beginer sewer like myself. So far I have been searching UTube for how to sew videos and following along as I can. If I can figure out how to post a picture of what I made so far I will try. I look foward to learning as much as I can from you. Thank you.

I want to say welcome to you and glad to have you join us.

 

[VBAndrea]

Good Morning,

I have been lurking around this board for quite some time and have been so inspired by the beautiful clothing that I have seen. I am trying to teach myself how to sew. I got an inexpensive Brother machine and so far have made two skirts and a Tink quilt for my DD4. We are taking my DD for her first trip to Disney in October and I would love to be able to make some Disney clothes for her for our trip. I'm open for any tips, suggestions anything for a beginer sewer like myself. So far I have been searching UTube for how to sew videos and following along as I can. If I can figure out how to post a picture of what I made so far I will try. I look foward to learning as much as I can from you. Thank you.

Welcome! I agree with everyone else that YouCanMakeThis.com is the way to go for patterns, and Carla C has the easiest to follow instructions. You can also find a lot of free on line tutorials, especially for skirts.

Wanted to post a quick picture on my way out to a Memorial Day party. Since my DD knows that rock and rollers are going to be there ~ (Always have live bands at my friends house) she decided she didnt want r/w/b she had to have a new rocker outfit. So last night and this AM I was trying to get together this Emma swing top and bow. Lets just say the top looks like no other one. I couldnt figure out the top for the life of me so I just rigged it together and then put on ric rac to cover the big mistakes. the buttons on the back are cute pirate heads.
First is my favorite...love her rock and roll attitude.

Back kinda dont show it open

It turned out really cute! Sorry the pattern gave you trouble -- I have never tried that pattern.

May I ask for some embroidery/applique supply help?

I will be borrowing my mom's embroidery machine for about two weeks. I've used the machine before, but never for t-shirts. For my current list of projects, I plan to embroider on t-shirts, polos and cotton. I'd like to have all my supplies (shirts, stabilizer and thread) ready to go so I can maximize my time with the machine.

So, here are my questions:

Thread

• The Marathon brand seems very reasonable compared to what I can get at local retailers (Isacord, Floriani, RA). Does it give comparable results to the pricier brands? Poly or Rayon? Any other preferred, well-priced sources?

Stabilizer

• T-Shirts - For best results, I should use a medium weight cut away (sticky or with adhesive spray) and a light weight dissolvable or iron away as a topper, right?
  
• As an alternative, has anyone had success with a layer (or two) of No Show Fusible Mesh and a med tear away floated underneath for t's? If so, do you then actually hoop the t-shirt itself (as opposed to sticking it to hooped stabilizer)?
  
• Pique Polos - Are they pretty much the same as Ts for needed stabilizers?
  
• Cotton - Can I use No Show Mesh and tearaway here?
  
• Who has a good price for stabilizers?

Shirts

• Any preferred sites for reasonably priced blanks? What about brands to choose (or stay away from), especially for female cut shirts?

Thank you in advance for the help!!
Regards,
C.

I can only help you with one or two questions. First, I have only tried sulky and marathon threads on my machine. Sulky breaks easily and Marathon has worked just fine and is inexpensive. I got Marathon Rayon b/c that's what was recommended on here.

For t-shirts I have never hooped. I use Floriani Medium Cut Away hooped and the spray adhesive and then pin my shirt to the stabilizer without hooping the shirt. Then I add two pieces of Marathon tear away under the Floriani stabilizer. The Marathon tear away is cheap. The Floriani isn't as reasonable, but it gets soft after washing it.

For female cut shirts for my dd I've had good luck at Old Navy in the past (haven't checked this year but got her a bunch there last year at the end of the season) and Target. For ladies I am not happy with Target's shirts -- I find they are poor quality and get holes in them easily.

For boys boxy shirts I just go to Micahael's or ACMoore when they have a sale, and I have ordered from Jiffy for colors I can't find. I have used both Gildan and Hanes brands, though I haven't had my machine long enough to tell you how the wear factor is on them.

AIMEE ~ your quote disappeared. You have been busy!!! Everything is great but the Steamboat Willie is my fav!

 

[PurpleEars]

Wanted to post a quick picture on my way out to a Memorial Day party. Since my DD knows that rock and rollers are going to be there ~ (Always have live bands at my friends house) she decided she didnt want r/w/b she had to have a new rocker outfit. So last night and this AM I was trying to get together this Emma swing top and bow. Lets just say the top looks like no other one. I couldnt figure out the top for the life of me so I just rigged it together and then put on ric rac to cover the big mistakes. the buttons on the back are cute pirate heads.
First is my favorite...love her rock and roll attitude.

Back kinda dont show it open

Looking at the pictures, I wouldn't have known how much trouble you had with the pattern! I like her "attitude" look.

 

[mphalens]

I'm so bummed!
I just finished making one of the bandana hats from YCMT and it's way too small for DS1 and way too big for DS2

And since it's made with a bandana (22" square) resizing would be hard for DS1 and DS2 ...


So much for that project! Glad I didn't stock up on bandanas at Hobby Lobby like DS1 wanted me to!

Next up is Easy Fits ... I have a QUESTION:

DS1 wears a boys 6 but has a tiny waist 23" and long legs 28" from waist to bottom of pants.
DS2 wears 18-24 month pants but has a 16.5" waist and shorter legs.

We're not going until November ... What sizes do you recommend I make for each of them?

TIA!

 

[GlassSlippers]

I'm so bummed!
I just finished making one of the bandana hats from YCMT and it's way too small for DS1 and way too big for DS2

And since it's made with a bandana (22" square) resizing would be hard for DS1 and DS2 ...


So much for that project! Glad I didn't stock up on bandanas at Hobby Lobby like DS1 wanted me to!

Next up is Easy Fits ... I have a QUESTION:

DS1 wears a boys 6 but has a tiny waist 23" and long legs 28" from waist to bottom of pants.
DS2 wears 18-24 month pants but has a 16.5" waist and shorter legs.

We're not going until November ... What sizes do you recommend I make for each of them?

TIA!

Too bad about the hat! Perhaps by the time you go, DS2 will be able to wear it.

On the pants issue, I think I'd wait a while to make them. The kiddos could grow quite a bit between now and November and easy fits go together pretty fast. You could still make shirts ahead and just be ready to go with your supplies in September or October. Another option would be to make them, but hold off on hemming them until right before the trip. My experience with my own kids was that the waist didn't change that much, but height could make big jumps.

HTH!

Lori in East Podunk