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

[Karenj2]

Y'all are KILLING me!! I was dreaming all night long of ways to modify a sun dress to make it look like Cinderella's dress for my niece, and I don't even sew!!!

I shouldn't have ever started looking at this thread. Now I have to learn how to sew, get the right fabric, and get a dress made in two months!

 

[KARAJ]

Oh I am so glad to read that you broke needles also. I was starting to think I really screwed up my ruffler, I tried it yesterday for the first time and broke two needles, I think it was making my needle screw loose. So glad to hear I am not the only one. I still really like it so far though. Having 2 girls it should come in really handy.

 

[minnie2]

I hear this, and I should learn from your restraint. However, I will confess that I came home from the fabric store last night with the "rest of the bolt" of the Fancy Nancy fabric and about 2 yards of a Tink fabric I had never seen. On the way home, I'm thinking about what I could use the Tink fabric for. It has a white background with Tink in blue and some black and pink flowers (or something like that). I mean not traditional green Tink at all, and it is all in a horizontal pattern. I like it but do not know what I'm going to do with this "had to have" fabric.

I got that same Tink Fabric yesterday! It is really cute. To me it is a more mature tink print. Of course I walked around the store trying to figure out what to do with it in the end I figured I would sit with a it a bit and at worst case it would be cute pj's for DD. Though I did find some pink fabric I am using for something else that would be cute with it ad there where a few back swirly fabrics I though would be cute. It was a must have Tink fabric though!!!!!

Y'all are KILLING me!! I was dreaming all night long of ways to modify a sun dress to make it look like Cinderella's dress for my niece, and I don't even sew!!!

I shouldn't have ever started looking at this thread. Now I have to learn how to sew, get the right fabric, and get a dress made in two months!

So go for it! Check out youcanmakethis.com most patterns there are super easy especially the ones by CarlaC.

 

[mirandag819]

I got that same Tink Fabric yesterday! It is really cute. To me it is a more mature tink print. Of course I walked around the store trying to figure out what to do with it in the end I figured I would sit with a it a bit and at worst case it would be cute pj's for DD. Though I did find some pink fabric I am using for something else that would be cute with it ad there where a few back swirly fabrics I though would be cute. It was a must have Tink fabric though!!!!!

So go for it! Check out youcanmakethis.com most patterns there are super easy especially the ones by CarlaC.

HAHA that makes 3 of us who got that fabric yesterday...... I bought it too and don't know what I am going to do with it, I figured if nothing else I could make DD a simple sundress out of it, but I want to think of something better to do with it.

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

I got that same Tink Fabric yesterday! It is really cute. To me it is a more mature tink print. Of course I walked around the store trying to figure out what to do with it in the end I figured I would sit with a it a bit and at worst case it would be cute pj's for DD. Though I did find some pink fabric I am using for something else that would be cute with it ad there where a few back swirly fabrics I though would be cute. It was a must have Tink fabric though!!!!!

So go for it! Check out youcanmakethis.com most patterns there are super easy especially the ones by CarlaC.

Can someone post pictures of the new Tink fabric? I don't think I have seen it before.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Oh I am so glad to read that you broke needles also. I was starting to think I really screwed up my ruffler, I tried it yesterday for the first time and broke two needles, I think it was making my needle screw loose. So glad to hear I am not the only one. I still really like it so far though. Having 2 girls it should come in really handy.

Kara,

I found that the ruffler screw to the top right needs to really be tighten down hard after you line up the needle hole. Then check it often as the screw loosens up after just a bit. I have printed out the guide from YCMT and going thru the instructions again. Good luck

 

[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.

Anybody care to help me out?

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone,

Happy Weekend!

I was wondering - those of you who do the wristlets - STEPH - what do you do for a closure, and when do you sew it on??? If you use velcro, do you try to stitch that on before you do the folding inside out thing???

Tonight is the night we are watching Daniel so his parents can go to his big sisters recital. His little brothers are going to his grandmoms - but he wanted to go to Uncle Billy and Aunt Wendy's house - soooo, Im picking up all the throw rugs, getting Zoey's toys and bones picked up, getting in his favorite snacks (yellow gator aid and frito's), the basement is all picked up (in case he wants to play pool), Wii remotes are charged - am I forgetting anything? I just want him to feel comfortable here and I dont want him to fall!! He is using his walker still, but I hear he kind of "forgets" it inside the house and grabs onto furniture instead!!! Im a little nervous, not sure why - the last time he was at our house for a bit was when we moved last year at this time - he was climbing our trees, running up and down steps, carrying heavy boxes, up in the rafters of our garage - ugh - I cant believe we are in this place right now - BUT - I am so thankful his counts are up enough that Bill can take him to BURGER KING (why this is Daniel's favorite, im not sure) for dinner!!!

Thanks, Wendy

 

[jessica52877]

Anybody care to help me out?

Sorry, I read this earlier but thought someone answered already. You cut 4 of them for the ruffle.

 

[jessica52877]

Hi Everyone,

Happy Weekend!

I was wondering - those of you who do the wristlets - STEPH - what do you do for a closure, and when do you sew it on??? If you use velcro, do you try to stitch that on before you do the folding inside out thing???

Tonight is the night we are watching Daniel so his parents can go to his big sisters recital. His little brothers are going to his grandmoms - but he wanted to go to Uncle Billy and Aunt Wendy's house - soooo, Im picking up all the throw rugs, getting Zoey's toys and bones picked up, getting in his favorite snacks (yellow gator aid and frito's), the basement is all picked up (in case he wants to play pool), Wii remotes are charged - am I forgetting anything? I just want him to feel comfortable here and I dont want him to fall!! He is using his walker still, but I hear he kind of "forgets" it inside the house and grabs onto furniture instead!!! Im a little nervous, not sure why - the last time he was at our house for a bit was when we moved last year at this time - he was climbing our trees, running up and down steps, carrying heavy boxes, up in the rafters of our garage - ugh - I cant believe we are in this place right now - BUT - I am so thankful his counts are up enough that Bill can take him to BURGER KING (why this is Daniel's favorite, im not sure) for dinner!!!

Thanks, Wendy

You are always so thoughtful Wendy! It will all be okay! You guys are the best aunt and uncle! Give Daniel a hug for me!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Anybody care to help me out?

Sorry, someone had answered. You need 4 of the same cut.

 

[ibesue]

Eva- The fabric fast has gone fairly well. Hannah broke it twice. LOL Once on vacation and once for a dress for the zoo. I broke it three times so far. I bought fabric for Easter and was really bummed because I never got to the dresses. It was a crazy couple of weeks around Easter. The second time was at my favorite quilt shop. I bought two coordinating polka dots and some polka dot trim. Finally, I could not wait on Michael Miller's hula hut. I ordered that and a mermaid print online last week. I am really not upset with myself about the little slip ups.

I think my 100 day mark is around May 30th. There is a big quilt show in early June I am looking forward to going to. I think the fast has been great because I have had a lot of fun using what I have. Even after the fast is over I am going to be really selective with what I buy. I am also considering selling off a lot of my licensed fabric because I have learned I just don't use it. I think I bought a lot of it because I had the "once it gone- it's gone" mentality. There are a lot of prints I just will not use ever.

Congrats!! I have only been buying what I need. Well, except a couple of weeks ago when the calicos were 40%....

Y'all are KILLING me!! I was dreaming all night long of ways to modify a sun dress to make it look like Cinderella's dress for my niece, and I don't even sew!!!

I shouldn't have ever started looking at this thread. Now I have to learn how to sew, get the right fabric, and get a dress made in two months!

You can do it!!!

Anybody care to help me out?

I thought someone had said you need to cut 4 strips and then sew them all together! Just let us know if you have other questions!

Hi Everyone,

Happy Weekend!

I was wondering - those of you who do the wristlets - STEPH - what do you do for a closure, and when do you sew it on??? If you use velcro, do you try to stitch that on before you do the folding inside out thing???

Tonight is the night we are watching Daniel so his parents can go to his big sisters recital. His little brothers are going to his grandmoms - but he wanted to go to Uncle Billy and Aunt Wendy's house - soooo, Im picking up all the throw rugs, getting Zoey's toys and bones picked up, getting in his favorite snacks (yellow gator aid and frito's), the basement is all picked up (in case he wants to play pool), Wii remotes are charged - am I forgetting anything? I just want him to feel comfortable here and I dont want him to fall!! He is using his walker still, but I hear he kind of "forgets" it inside the house and grabs onto furniture instead!!! Im a little nervous, not sure why - the last time he was at our house for a bit was when we moved last year at this time - he was climbing our trees, running up and down steps, carrying heavy boxes, up in the rafters of our garage - ugh - I cant believe we are in this place right now - BUT - I am so thankful his counts are up enough that Bill can take him to BURGER KING (why this is Daniel's favorite, im not sure) for dinner!!!

Thanks, Wendy

You are such a great Aunt!! You will have fun with him tonight! And my DH likes Burger King too?? Weirdo's!

 

[Stephres]

I was wondering - those of you who do the wristlets - STEPH - what do you do for a closure, and when do you sew it on??? If you use velcro, do you try to stitch that on before you do the folding inside out thing???

I have for the most part used snaps with a tool, you put those on after you are all done and no sewing is involved. I did use velcro once and you are kind of on your own with it; I tried to figure out where to place it and sewed it on before I sewed the whole thing together. Of course I put it on the wrong side and had to rip it out and try again! How about I measure where to put them and let you know...give me a minute...

 

[HeatherSue]

Y'all are KILLING me!! I was dreaming all night long of ways to modify a sun dress to make it look like Cinderella's dress for my niece, and I don't even sew!!!

I shouldn't have ever started looking at this thread. Now I have to learn how to sew, get the right fabric, and get a dress made in two months!

to our world! I usually lose out on sleep while laying there dreaming up an outfit! You can do it!! Just buy a CarlaC pattern from www.youcanmakethis.com to get started. The easy fit pants and the portrait peasant top are probably the easiest ones. But, the simply sweet jumper and the sophie tunic are really easy, too!

Anybody care to help me out?

Someone answered right after you posted. Then, it moved on to a new page, so you must have missed it! Good luck with the dress!!

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?)

I can't imagine what kind of message Arminda has for me.

I can't believe what's going on around your house! I hope you can find something nice, very quickly!

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.

Tessa and Sawyer are the same way. Tessa is the 2nd tallest in her class because one boy is an absolute GIANT! It's embarassing when Sawyer acts his age because people have been thinking he was 4 for a while (he's 2). I'm so glad they're taking after Daddy instead of Mommy!

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.

That really narrows it down!
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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.

I think most people hand sew sequins on. I hate hand sewing, so I avoid it!

 

[Stephres]

Ok, if you are following the patten:

Fold the rectangle in half. The fold will mark the top of the wallet/wristlet. Measure an inch down from the fold and sew the fuzzy side of the velcro to the inside of the wallet/wristlet.

Complete the next part of the directions: Sew around leaving a hole, cut the corners, turn rightside out and press, topstitch the side with the opening and fold up that side. Now you can fold over your flap and mark where you want the coordinating velcro to be. Sew the matching piece of velcro to the outside fabric.

Then finish the wallet/wristlet as instructed. You should have a velcro closure that's invisible. Let me know if you need pictures.

Don't worry too much about Daniel. I hope you three have a great time!

 

[HeatherSue]

Ok, if you are following the patten:

Fold the rectangle in half. The fold will mark the top of the wallet/wristlet. Measure an inch down from the fold and sew the fuzzy side of the velcro to the inside of the wallet/wristlet.

Complete the next part of the directions: Sew around leaving a hole, cut the corners, turn rightside out and press, topstitch the side with the opening and fold up that side. Now you can fold over your flap and mark where you want the coordinating velcro to be. Sew the matching piece of velcro to the outside fabric.

Then finish the wallet/wristlet as instructed. You should have a velcro closure that's invisible. Let me know if you need pictures.

Don't worry too much about Daniel. I hope you three have a grew at time!

Can you refresh my memory on this tool you use for the snaps? I think I need one!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

That really narrows it down!

I know! Atleast I eliminated Tom!

Can you refresh my memory on this tool you use for the snaps? I think I need one!

Snap Pliers. You can get them at Wal-Mart, but I believe others have found them in Hobby Lobby and Joann's. They are the best in the whole world.
http://www.tk487.com/Armor/Armorbuild/Tools/SnapPliers.html

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Loralie Nurses panel

I am not sure if the person who was looking for the Loralie Nurses fabric was looking for the coordinating fabric or the panel, but I found this panel on . http://cgi.ebay.com/Loralie-Happy-N...ryZ28162QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You know what if you check the other listings from this seller she has some coordinates to it.

 

[lori123]

Question for you all - -
I have seen a few skirts recently on ebay made with the farbenmix "Insa" pattern (Do a search and you will see one of them). I would love to make one for Emma but have a ??. The ones on the farbenmix site show the top layer has long elastic "bunches" to make it "scalloped" but the ones on eBay don't seem to have the elastic but are still "scalloped". I have no idea if I am making any sense. I want to make it without the elastic - but am not confident enough to change the pattern....

Has anyone worked with this one? If so does it show both ways?

 

[billwendy]

Ok, if you are following the patten:

Fold the rectangle in half. The fold will mark the top of the wallet/wristlet. Measure an inch down from the fold and sew the fuzzy side of the velcro to the inside of the wallet/wristlet.

Complete the next part of the directions: Sew around leaving a hole, cut the corners, turn rightside out and press, topstitch the side with the opening and fold up that side. Now you can fold over your flap and mark where you want the coordinating velcro to be. Sew the matching piece of velcro to the outside fabric.

Then finish the wallet/wristlet as instructed. You should have a velcro closure that's invisible. Let me know if you need pictures.

Don't worry too much about Daniel. I hope you three have a great time!

Thanks Steph!! Im not sure if I should use velcro or snaps!! Which do people seem to like better???