Disboutiquers Part 18 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[tricia]

Got a couple of new things to post. Got a Curious George Pyjama set done for the Grandson of my cleaning lady. I am really glad people keep asking me to make small sizes with this fabric. It is lasting longer that way.



Close up:



Of course, being my own biggest critic I wasn't too happy with it, but DH said it was great. I did not quite believe him, so I called in DS8 and said "OK, now tell me what is wrong with this." He cut me off saying "oh mom, that is AWESOME." Gotta love it when the kids are that encouraging.

 

[bear_mom]

Teresa, thanks for the link to the pockets. Maybe I'll get brave and try them.

Emily

 

[froggy33]

This is what I do on embroidered jeans. I hoop tear away stabilizer, then I place the jeans where I want them to be, pin them down on the stabilizer, do a basting stitch around the design & stitch. It works for me.

Hmmm...so you don't hoop the jeans at all?? Just make sure they are flat on the stabilizer?? I'll definitely have to try this. I am pretty excited. I like making my "by hand" applique, but machine will definitely speed things up!!

Thanks!

 

[Jennia]

PATTERN HELP!!!

How can I alter the bodice part of the Precious Pattern so it looks more like this: http://www.gonemovies.com/www/MyWebFilms/Drama/WizardDorothy2.jpg

TIA!

 

[tricia]

Next up is a skirt that I did over a month ago. It is the double layer stripwork that Leslie has the tutorial on her blog for. I had not posted it before because it was not for a little girl, it was for me.

I am on a committee for a Dessert Gala that we put on to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Basically, one lady hosts table for 10, invites 9 of her friend and prepares dessert and decorates her table. There were 300 women this year. We have speakers, and entertainment and a Silent Auction table. (I contributed one of my Halloween Table runners, and a purse I made) Anyway, my table was a Halloween theme this year and I wanted to dress to match.



Thank you very much to Leslie for the Tutorial!!

And since we were chatting about NCIS in the last thread, my kids thought this was very Abby like, and wanted me to wear ponytails too. (like I could with my short hair )

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I knew I'd miss the move today! We're having a great time already. I drove over this morning and checked in at about ten and our room was ready yea! This is the first time for me using online checkin and I like having everything ready and waiting. I think the guard at the gate announced our arrival because after we self parked and walked to the front door the cm there asked if we were the Willits family as soon as we walked up, and the girls were greeted by name. We spent the morning swimming and now the teenagers (Marissa brought a friend) went for a walk while Im staying quiet so Rebecca can get a nap. We'll head over to MK after 4:00
Loved seeing the castle pics... When I get home I'll look for the one from Marissas first trip. It was in 1996 when it was in the process of being turned into that hideous pink cake for the 25 birthday.

I'm on facebook too. Is there a disgroup there? If so, can I play too?

Have a great Friday!

 

[emcreative]

Hello! My name is Laura and I've been following along since the very first thread, with a handful of posts, but I hope to make a concerted effort to join in this time!

I don't sew, and I don't have any little kids, but I do make bows (and tiaras, clips, pendants and rings) with Polymer Clay! I often find inspiration from your creations!

In keeping with the castle theme, here is my son and I last December!

Great picture. Welcome, Laura..Oh, and I've been here just long enough to know not to tell the ladies and Tom here that you "don't sew"...they CHANGE that!

Just wanted say hi, I'm lurking and looking for inspiration for the kids for our next trip. I don't have any customs, I barely mastered iron-ons, but
we have a plain clothes castle pic....

Welcome! LOL They'll all get to you soon enough, too, and you'll be making customs!

Got a couple of new things to post. Got a Curious George Pyjama set done for the Grandson of my cleaning lady. I am really glad people keep asking me to make small sizes with this fabric. It is lasting longer that way.



Close up:



Of course, being my own biggest critic I wasn't too happy with it, but DH said it was great. I did not quite believe him, so I called in DS8 and said "OK, now tell me what is wrong with this." He cut me off saying "oh mom, that is AWESOME." Gotta love it when the kids are that encouraging.

I LOVE THIS. I would snatch it up for "Phineas" and "Ferb" right away! It looks great and the fabric is to die for.

 

[abc123mom]

Love all the castle pictures. I've been taking care of sick kids for nearly 3 weeks now, but it looks like FINALLY all will be healthy for our trip Tuesday...thank goodness.

SO last night I finally got around to trying out my mother-in-law's embroidery machine she lent me. It's a Janome MC 10000. ALL I did was sew a few straight seams when it started having issues. It keeps pulling the fabric down into the machine and knotting up the bobbin thread on the underneath side. Then the needle will bounce up and down very quickly and stop.

Any ideas?? I know she hadn't used it in several years. I'm wondering if this is something I can figure out or if it will have to go to a shop.

 

[PrincessMickey]

I made it. I haven't been sewing much after I made DS his costume. This new job is taking a lot of getting used to. I work 3:30 to midnight Wed thru Thurs so I've been napping just about every chance I get. I still have to get up to get DS to school every day then come home to nap. Today DH let me sleep in and took care of school for me. Hopefully he will take over this for me so I can sleep a little more. Hopefully I will have the 2 bowling shirts I have in the planning process done by Monday or Tuesday.

 

[LauraP22]

Here are a few pics from our trip in 2008

Look at Cam looking at Hook in this one This was a neat moment for us. Captain hook stopped on his way to his character meeting spot to bring a flower to Gabi and the CM called our family over for a picture and let us be first in line. It was really cool

Never give me a chance to post photos of my kids I always go overboard

 

[waughzee]

Great picture. Welcome, Laura..Oh, and I've been here just long enough to know not to tell the ladies and Tom here that you "don't sew"...they CHANGE that!

Let me rephrase....I can sew, I just don't sew.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

That is a great picture! I've not ever seen it, I don't think. Is the skirt on the dress a sheerish fabric? It looks so pretty!

I think there are like 3 layers of the sheer fabric on the skirt. The top layer has glitter on it.

Great picture. I do recognize your location, and yep, the castle is definately behind her! Did you make that gown? It's lovely!

Jenna looks so pretty!


4x4s are acutally a nice size if you ask me. That's all that I can do. I've been pretty happy with mine.

I like the 4x4 just fine too!

New thread! MMMM smells fresh!

I love the new thread smell. It reminds me of new car smell.

Awww Jenna is so cute!!! Did you make her dress?? Its beautiful!

Thank you all for the compliments on the pic of Jenna. I did not make the dress. I bought it from a sweet lady on etsy. Jenna decided she wanted a Cinderella dress one week before we left for WDW, so I found this one on etsy and it was ready made. The lady was really sweet and got it to me in like 3 days. Jenna got so many compliments when she was wearing the dress.

Next up is a skirt that I did over a month ago. It is the double layer stripwork that Leslie has the tutorial on her blog for. I had not posted it before because it was not for a little girl, it was for me.

I am on a committee for a Dessert Gala that we put on to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Basically, one lady hosts table for 10, invites 9 of her friend and prepares dessert and decorates her table. There were 300 women this year. We have speakers, and entertainment and a Silent Auction table. (I contributed one of my Halloween Table runners, and a purse I made) Anyway, my table was a Halloween theme this year and I wanted to dress to match.



Thank you very much to Leslie for the Tutorial!!

And since we were chatting about NCIS in the last thread, my kids thought this was very Abby like, and wanted me to wear ponytails too. (like I could with my short hair )

Very cute!! I love it!!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I'm not a loser yet, right? I hopefully at least made it to page 4! I still need to post photos from my trip in September as well as my halloween outfits and the costume I am working on. Sorry!

I have to say that I just made a pair of easy fit pants....those are so quick and simple! Why didn't I try those earlier?! I also made the precious dress of Carla's for the first time! I so love her! I can't believe the things I have been able to make with her patterns!!!! Don't worry, I will post pics soon...I have to finish adding ruffles to my pants and try and make a hat too first.

 

[disneymomof1]

Checking in, better late than never

 

[bear_mom]

Here are the Halloween costumes I made. Cara's was A LOT easier than Jenna's. Carla C vs. Simplicity.

Cara wanted to be a nurse:

Jenna wanted to be Felicity in her blue Holiday gown: (don't mind the frown, I interupted her computer palying to have her try on the dress)

Thanks for looking.

 

[NaeNae]

I just purchased our tickets for MVMCP for the 18th of Dec. That is the last night for the party so it will probably be crowded but oh well we'll be there.

Now to figure out customs. Any help or ideas will be appreciated. I need them for DGD5, DGD3 and DGS1. We will be doing the Christmas Party, and all 4 parks.

 

[teresajoy]

Hello! My name is Laura and I've been following along since the very first thread, with a handful of posts, but I hope to make a concerted effort to join in this time!

I don't sew, and I don't have any little kids, but I do make bows (and tiaras, clips, pendants and rings) with Polymer Clay! I often find inspiration from your creations!

In keeping with the castle theme, here is my son and I last December!

Hi Laura!!! I love the picture of you and your son!

Just wanted say hi, I'm lurking and looking for inspiration for the kids for our next trip. I don't have any customs, I barely mastered iron-ons, but
we have a plain clothes castle pic....

Cute picture!

Got a couple of new things to post. Got a Curious George Pyjama set done for the Grandson of my cleaning lady. I am really glad people keep asking me to make small sizes with this fabric. It is lasting longer that way.



Close up:



Of course, being my own biggest critic I wasn't too happy with it, but DH said it was great. I did not quite believe him, so I called in DS8 and said "OK, now tell me what is wrong with this." He cut me off saying "oh mom, that is AWESOME." Gotta love it when the kids are that encouraging.

Your family is right, it's great!

I knew I'd miss the move today! We're having a great time already. I drove over this morning and checked in at about ten and our room was ready yea! This is the first time for me using online checkin and I like having everything ready and waiting. I think the guard at the gate announced our arrival because after we self parked and walked to the front door the cm there asked if we were the Willits family as soon as we walked up, and the girls were greeted by name. We spent the morning swimming and now the teenagers (Marissa brought a friend) went for a walk while Im staying quiet so Rebecca can get a nap. We'll head over to MK after 4:00
Loved seeing the castle pics... When I get home I'll look for the one from Marissas first trip. It was in 1996 when it was in the process of being turned into that hideous pink cake for the 25 birthday.

I'm on facebook too. Is there a disgroup there? If so, can I play too?

Have a great Friday!

I liked the pink cake! ! I'd love to see the pictures!

Have a great time!!! I can't believe your room was ready so early!

Here are a few pics from our trip in 2008

:

LOVE all the pictures!!!

Let me rephrase....I can sew, I just don't sew.

I'm not a loser yet, right? I hopefully at least made it to page 4! I still need to post photos from my trip in September as well as my halloween outfits and the costume I am working on. Sorry!

I have to say that I just made a pair of easy fit pants....those are so quick and simple! Why didn't I try those earlier?! I also made the precious dress of Carla's for the first time! I so love her! I can't believe the things I have been able to make with her patterns!!!! Don't worry, I will post pics soon...I have to finish adding ruffles to my pants and try and make a hat too first.

Remember, a loser is someone who just hasn't won yet! (that's what Jeanne's Lily says!)

I love the Easy Fits!!! aren't they great!

Here are the Halloween costumes I made. Cara's was A LOT easier than Jenna's. Carla C vs. Simplicity.

Cara wanted to be a nurse:

Jenna wanted to be Felicity in her blue Holiday gown: (don't mind the frown, I interupted her computer palying to have her try on the dress)

Thanks for looking.

Great job!!! I LOOOVE the Felicity dress!!! I want to get Felicity!

 

[syncsk8mom]

Hi Everyone....I am kind of new here, mostly lurking, but I have joined the Big Give and I will be participating AFTER christmas...sorry. I am far too commited to some sewing for my brother's FMG group for his Army unit.

ANYWAY....my daughter is an ROTC cadet at Ole Miss and I wanted to make snuggies for her and her friend. I have the pattern, but I sent my mom to buy the fabric and she bought the wrong stuff....so now I have 6 yards of the fleese without Colonel Rebal and this is bad

SO I thought.....HMMMMM maybe someone on these boards could tell me if an applique on fleece is possible of if perhaps I have truely lost my mind. I was thinking I could find a clip art of the Colonel guy, blow him us and just use plain red Fleece.

What do you think?? Any suggestions??

 

[Granna4679]

I made it before we finished page 4. I just started lurking (and a few posts) about halfway through thread #17. I am in love with this thread. We leave in the morning for Disney (with DD, son in law, and two granddaughters). We are all very excited. I have made customs for each of them for each of the 9 days @ Disney (I even made custom overalls for DD and son in law). Can't wait to post them when we get back. Not sure how much I will get to check the thread but I will catch up when we get back.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Ok, I'll try this again. I tried to post an hour ago & it was taking forever to go through & I had to leave my dessk. I get back & it's telling me I have to wait to post??? I haven't posted at all today.

Oh well, I still made it before page 30 this time.