Disboutiquers Part 29 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[pyrxtc]

I cant believe I found this post I have an addiction to my sewing machine, I seriously need a 12 step program. I leave fr Disneyworld in 24 days and I still have two womens shirts, 2 mens shirts, 3 5 year old girl dresses, 3 4 year old booy shirts and 3 2 year old girl dresses to complete as well as finish a Prince Charming coat and make the pants. I am also in need of 2 more days of outfits which sadly might become iron on transfers. I also need to make the hair bows to go along with all of this, I can do it right? I love seeing what everyone else is doing it give me inspiration. Happy Sewing ladies

Welcome and good luck !! You can do it if you put your mind to it !

 

[aboveH20]

And did you notice the pillows that are pictured are WRONG! They are not made with a solid flannel and coordinating pocket. Ours look better than theirs

Actually I didn't notice that until you pointed it out, but you're right. (Bet you get tired of hearing that -- especially from your kids!)

And good to see you and hear of your upcoming trip! Where are you staying?

First time I'm doing a split stay. My senior son is joining me for the first three nights, so I splurged and we're staying at the Polynesian. Then I move to Pop where my kind belongs, for four nights.

<----- with slightly more white hair

Have you found that darn wolf material yet???

Congrats on your upcoming trip! It must be exciting that it is so close!

Please let us know what you find out in terms of the pillowcases.

First, I love the recap of all of the outfits you've made for yourself. So casual, so Disney, so perfect.
<---- pretend they're purple

And you're right, I am excited about my trip. Nine days to go.

I'll update about the pillowcases when I know more. My thought is to make two different sizes and send them both to the GKTW contact person.

Wow! So close to your trip...how fun!! I hope you have a wonderful time!!

I would be interested in doing some pillow cases and will be looking forward to your update. Thanks for keeping us informed.


I go up to Cleveland today to pick up my new machine. I'm excited to get it, but won't have any time to play with it since we're leaving early tomorrow morning to go to Virginia to watch 3 of our grandchildren while our DD and her hubby go away for the weekend. I have been babysitting our neighbor's 3 month old the last two days and I am exhausted!!! I will be babysitting 3 days a week for at least the next year. Hope I survive!!

1. Thank you.

2. I will.

3. My son's girlfriend is from Avon Lake which they tell me is somehwere in the greater Cleveland area.

I had many a bunch of pillowcases and never got around to mailing them. I probably had at least 2 dozen. Then shortly before Thanksgiving, a friend posted on FB that she was going to volunteer at GKTW with her church group. I gave her the pillowcases and she took them with her. But she told me that her church made and donated about 500 pillowcases! I was happy that I could help out a little bit. Anyhow, my friend said that volunteering there was one of the best experiences of her life. She is planning to go again next year, with or without her church.

Thanks for making pillowcases. Volunteering at GKTW is on my bucket list.

You are such a prolific sewer. I don't have kids at my elbow every minute, either, but somehow that doesn't seem to translate into sewing more. I did, however make a couple things for my upcoming trip which I hope to "shoot and show" tomorrow.

But here is my outfit from the same launch as Diane and Tricia. I was pretty excited it sold so quickly.

I love your Chip and Dale outfit. We used to enjoy watching chipmunks in our backyard. I keep meaning to ask Brer Fox if he knows why we haven't seen any lately.

I still have a few pieces of the Famous Black Polka Dot material. I managed to use a few for my string backpack.

I still haven't made any pillow cases, they are on my someday list

Pillowcases will be a great project when you don't have family to sew for anymore. Someday will be fine!

But WOOHOO for your trip... so glad that you are getting to go back to Disney. Are you taking Dorrrine?

You know, usually I go solo, but since my son (the FILM major) will be joining me, I'll have my own personal photographer. I can't think of anything about taking photos of me and a doll wearing matching outfits that wouldn't appeal to him.

+ =
Me + RRR = Happy Son

 

[ivey_family]

Hi Everyone!

I'm so happy to have found you! I'm Cristy, and I sew, quilt, appliqué, tie-dye, etc. It's so fantastic to know that you all "get" my Disney and my sewing obsessions. Yay!!

I'm in the midst of planning our family's vacation to DLR, for March. Time is ticking and I've got to get sewing! I have a DD6 and a DD3 to sew a dress, or two, for.

I'm planning on making peasant type princess dresses for my girls. Fabric shopping is on my list for today. (Twist my arm, right?! :rofl )

Here's a couple of things I've made in the past:

A little Mickey/Minnie free-motion quilting:

Some Mickey tie-dying:

I'll be back, for sure!

Welcome! Look forward to seeing what you make!

Here are a couple of super hero capes for my two DGDs. I made a super hero cape for my DGS (which he has still never worn) and his sister loved it and "ordered" one for herself with purple fabric on one side, Strawberry Shortcake on the other and two Ss for Super Selah. Well arlighty then! So I had to make one for my other DGD as well with her favorites.

Selah's cape:

Charlotte's cape:

The letters are glittery, but it doesn't show up on the photos.

Also, DH and I went to the Home and Garden show on Saturday and while he and the friends we went with were busy at a both I found boring, I came across this huge area where they had tons of sewing machines, embroidery machines and everything in between. DH found me deep in conversation with the owner of 3 stores in the Cleveland area who was explaining the latest and greatest. Sooo, long story short, after she demoed a couple of machines for DH and I, I walked away...the owner of a Babylock sewing/embroidery machine!!!! Could not believe it. My Brother 8500 is 12 years old and it was getting frustrating to use. I'm getting a trade in amount for it and am purchasing a unit that was traded in for an upgrade and paying cash brought it more into the realm of possibility. Still plenty of sticker shock, but hey, it was a deal! And my sweet DH didn't even bat an eye. What a guy! I'm going to pick it up today and she wants me to play with it for a while to make sure it's what I want. Of course what I REALLY want is the next one up that will copy your kids or grandkids drawings and stitch them out exactly!!!! That had me tearing up for sure. But, waaaay too rich for my blood. But man, that is a cool feature!

The capes are darling! Maybe once your dgd is wearing hers, your dgs will too. My kids have finally taken to theirs! Phew!

How exciting and wonderful of your dh to encourage you to get a machine! So glad you ended up with an even better one than the original deal! Can't wait to see pics of her!

Sounds like this dress is going to be gorgeous!! Have you thought about using heat-fix crystals, instead of beads? They're easy to apply, washable, and most importantly, sparkly!! I like www.cheriscrystals.com the most. Here's a little Minnie I did with them:

Thanks for the link! Your sparkly Minnie is adorable! My dd loves bling, so I'll be adding this kind of stuff soon.

I am doing a second post because I have a bunch of pictures to include and I didn't want to exceed the maximum.

First up are a few t-shirts that I made for DH. They will be for our trip this summer.

Then here are some shorts outfits that I made for my nephews.

Then here are two dresses that I made for the launch last week.
With the pinafore on:

Everything is great, as always! I'm so happy that you have an upcoming trip! I love the fabrics in your Tangled dress!

Phone post! My first Grace dress, AKL themed.

Front:

Minnie can be removed if DD wants this for non Disney too, she loves the fabrics!

So pretty! I love when an outfit can be used in "real life", too!

Has anyone here dealt with a concussion before? Im dealing with one now (passed out and whacked my head in the shower on the way down) and am just not sure what to do/not do????

Prayers for a quick recovery! I hope you're feeling much better!

Speaking of my kids, I whipped these shirts up this morning for my boys' first day of preschool. We weren't going to put them in preschool but found this program too good to pass up. It's at the local high school as part of their child-development class, the high school students "teach" with a facilitator who is their teacher. Each kid gets paired with 1-2 HS students, and I get 3 hours a week kid-free. And the cost is like $6/week for BOTH kids. I can't take credit for this idea, I stole it from pinterest, but the shirts are adult sized, and I plan to take a photo of them for the first day of school every year, and my husband had the idea to have their teachers sign them the last day of school. Of course now I have two shirts I need to keep track of for the next 15 years!


(and yes my son has a black eye on his first day of school. See aforementioned: twin boy.)

That is an awesome idea!

Figured I would share a couple of the dresses that I made recently.

First an upcycle with a shirt I got at the Disney Store in Rome.


IMG_8922 by tricialee22, on Flickr

And a Goofy in Epcot dress that is full of hand applique.

Front.


front levels crop by tricialee22, on Flickr

Those are both awesome, Tricia! Such beautiful fabrics!

I just finished online check-in, so I guess that means I must have a trip coming up.

Happy sewing.

Yay for a trip! I was going to ask the same thing as Michelle - is Dorrrine going, too? She's already got the wardrobe!

I know that it is not Disney, but I did finish the Annie dress for our Broadway Show this weekend. DD is so excited!
I think I might use the same pattern to make an Alice dress for our upcoming trip to Disneyland.

I used the Carla C Precious Dress pattern. I know alot of people use and like her patterns, and I love that I can print them out right away, and that they are so easy to follow, but I often find them big (especially the easy fit pants). Do you think I might be printing them off scale somehow? My daughter is just shy of 5 and pretty true to size, a bit small, but not super tiny. She measured in the 3 range mostly, so I made a 4 so the arms wouldn't be too tiny, but I honestly think I could have made the 3 and been more than fine. With the easy fit pants, I have to make her a two and then adjust it so it is not as baggy. Am I doing something wrong?

Oh, I just LOVE this dress! Annie was the first musical I ever saw and it holds such a huge place in my heart! How did your dd enjoy it?

I finished my BoG shirts But I still have to take pictures.

Tricia... I loved those outfits you posted. And you looked adorable modeling it !

But here is my outfit from the same launch as Diane and Tricia. I was pretty excited it sold so quickly.

That outfit is awesome, Michelle! Love it!

I cant believe I found this post I have an addiction to my sewing machine, I seriously need a 12 step program. I leave fr Disneyworld in 24 days and I still have two womens shirts, 2 mens shirts, 3 5 year old girl dresses, 3 4 year old booy shirts and 3 2 year old girl dresses to complete as well as finish a Prince Charming coat and make the pants. I am also in need of 2 more days of outfits which sadly might become iron on transfers. I also need to make the hair bows to go along with all of this, I can do it right? I love seeing what everyone else is doing it give me inspiration. Happy Sewing ladies

Welcome! And good luck getting everything done!


I'm working on some baby gifts of a bib with detachable charms for the first twelve months. I'm making two sets at once, so it's going more slowly than I'd like. Pics when I get them done.

Regards,
C.

 

[kammom18]

I'm actually going to post something I made!
But First....
Alright so I finally got time to try and figure out my Brother PE770 last friday. My mom tried to figure it out, but it just wasn't working for her no idea why. She was hesitant to try stuff and wouldn't look stuff up so I pretty much started from scratch. I spent thurs night and friday trying to figure it out and getting frustrated that it wasn't working properly. it was nesting spitting out loose stitches etc......

Thanks to a facebook group and here and Loree I was able to get it working properly. Lots of patience. my practice material was too thin and the stabilizer I used sucked. then on sunday it was the bobbins. My order of prewound bobbins hadn't come in yet so I went to the store sunday and bought some and then we started getting somewhere. (Of course the order of 144 bobbins for $60 came on sunday after i ran out to the sewing store sunday and bought janome prewounds , 15 for $15 ) then i dealt with the thread getting caught and bobbins in upside down. Finally on sunday It was working well enough that I started on the appliquees for the dress. I did the bodice and then had to redo after It got caught and nested. Loree put together the design for me! then the appliquees took me the rest of sunday and all day monday. Monday night I got the two shirts done. This am i drove out to V's house and dropped it off. I squished it all into a ziplock since they had no room in their suitcase I was told (I prewarned v's mom more than once that they were coming!) So I am assuming they all made their way to Florida today!

Here they are:
Simply Sweet Dress - 7 appliquees and 3 layers of ruffles (holy moly that was a lot of ruffles!) Super full, I altered the pattern so the pannels were 5 and 10 inches and the width of the skirt was 90 inches.
Front

Back

Close up of the appliquees

V's minnie joy shirt to match with her christmas mickey and minnie patchwork twirl skirt that I forgot to take a picture of.

Last thing I did.
V's sleeping beauty shirt to match with her princess twirl skirt that I forgot to get a picture of.

I absolutely adore this dress. We are going on our 1st Disney Cruise in November. I would love to make these dresses for my two DD's. Did you have a pattern for this dress? If so, where did you purchase it? Any advice or info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Dana

 

[squirrel]

I would love to make these dresses for my two DD's. Did you have a pattern for this dress? If so, where did you purchase it? Any advice or info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Dana

The Simply Sweet pattern is available on http://www.youcanmakethis.com/ and it's a CarlaC pattern.

She has some great patterns, I haven't bought any yet. I've been making my own.


There are some free patterns and tutorials on the first page of the thread.
I have some that I found http://www.sewset.com/patterns/children/dress#/page/4
http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.ca/2012/09/the-color-block-dress-free-pdf-pattern.html
http://sewcraftcreate.com/2010/08/made-by-you-wednesday-giveaway/

 

[nannye]

I absolutely adore this dress. We are going on our 1st Disney Cruise in November. I would love to make these dresses for my two DD's. Did you have a pattern for this dress? If so, where did you purchase it? Any advice or info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Dana

hi dana, it is the simply sweet dress with the natural waist. You can get the pattern on You Can Make this.com The pattern calls for the skirt to basically be 2 large rectangles. So What I did is cut 6 white panels and 6 patterned pannels and sewed them together. I ended up making the skirt a lot wider/fuller than the pattern called for but it looked cute! The appliquees are from Frou Frou by Heather Sue (I think all of them are, pretty sure!) I also altered by adding 3 layers of ruffles instead of one. If you have any questions feel free to PM me, I tend to miss a lot on this board!
It moves fast.
Good luck!

 

[dianemom2]

Could someone please point me in the right direction. i was gong to try and sew some outfits for my DD and DS, but I had shoulder surgery Dec. 20th and complications since. Hoping that I will be able to do something before our trip in May. I am looking for SWW--minnie mouse shirt---i was going to make a circle skirt. We are eating at Park Faire and Tusker House. Looking for either sets--skirts or short---any clue where to look?

Are you looking for ideas of what to make or a place to purchase some already made sets?

Hi Ladies
My question to you ladies. I love all the embroidery and I dont have a machine so I was looking online for some and they are in the $5 range which I would prefer not to pay...especially since some of these shirts Sis and I might not wear outside of Disney. I keep seeing some of you post about doing it by hand. I searched for a tutorial but couldnt find a good one. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Hi, and welcome to the group. Glad you decided to stop lurking and post. On the first page there should be a link to Heather Sue's bestest hand applique tutorial.

I cant believe I found this post I have an addiction to my sewing machine, I seriously need a 12 step program. I leave fr Disneyworld in 24 days and I still have two womens shirts, 2 mens shirts, 3 5 year old girl dresses, 3 4 year old booy shirts and 3 2 year old girl dresses to complete as well as finish a Prince Charming coat and make the pants. I am also in need of 2 more days of outfits which sadly might become iron on transfers. I also need to make the hair bows to go along with all of this, I can do it right? I love seeing what everyone else is doing it give me inspiration. Happy Sewing ladies

Welcome to the group and good luck finishing all your sewing. Please show us some pictures!!!!

First time I'm doing a split stay. My senior son is joining me for the first three nights, so I splurged and we're staying at the Polynesian. Then I move to Pop where my kind belongs, for four nights.


You are such a prolific sewer. I don't have kids at my elbow every minute, either, but somehow that doesn't seem to translate into sewing more. I did, however make a couple things for my upcoming trip which I hope to "shoot and show" tomorrow.

How fun to do a split stay. We stayed at the Polynesian once. I don't think we took full advantage of everything there though. I was silly and didn't really plan a day to just spend at the resort. Of course, it was winter and cold while we were there so it was probably ok.

I can't wait to see what you made for yourself for the trip! I think one of the other reasons that I get so much sewn is that I try and cut out a bunch of things at once. That gets rid of me procrastinating because I hate to do the cutting.

I'm working on some baby gifts of a bib with detachable charms for the first twelve months. I'm making two sets at once, so it's going more slowly than I'd like. Pics when I get them done.

Regards,
C.

Those sound cute. I can't wait to see some pictures.

 

[miprender]

Love that Chip N Dale outfit! Super cute and what a great job you did!

I love your Chip and Dale set. I think it was the very first thing in that launch that got sold! Hooray!

The outfit looks fab! Congrats on selling it!

Thanks everyone

We went to Disney the last week of April of 2012 and it was not all that crowded. The weather was pretty nice too, if a little warm. But nothing like the September heat we're used to! I too think you'll be fine crowd-wise! Hope you have a wonderful trip!

I just can't wait for SPRING

Wow! That is beautiful! Perfect job on the coordinating fabrics. Is that the last of your Japanese fabric? I can't believe how perfect the other fabrics match it.

Thanks and I just had enough but enough fabric.

First time I'm doing a split stay. My senior son is joining me for the first three nights, so I splurged and we're staying at the Polynesian. Then I move to Pop where my kind belongs, for four nights.

How awesome... I have never stayed at the Polynesian but would love to someday

I love your Chip and Dale outfit. We used to enjoy watching chipmunks in our backyard. I keep meaning to ask Brer Fox if he knows why we haven't seen any lately.

Thanks

I still have a few pieces of the Famous Black Polka Dot material. I managed to use a few for my string backpack.

Glad you still have some left. I keep looking for some at Joanns

That outfit is awesome, Michelle! Love it!
Regards,
C.

Thanks

 

[aboveH20]

Is it me or is it Photobucket?


Trying to upload photos to share is very trying!


Thank you for understanding.


I'll be back.

 

[VBAndrea]

Welcome Diegosmom and TourPixie! Hope you post pics of what you made (unlike me who still hasn't even taken a pic of my latest creation).

First time I'm doing a split stay. My senior son is joining me for the first three nights, so I splurged and we're staying at the Polynesian. Then I move to Pop where my kind belongs, for four nights.

<----- with slightly more white hair

Have you found that darn wolf material yet???

I'll update about the pillowcases when I know more. My thought is to make two different sizes and send them both to the GKTW contact person.

I love your Chip and Dale outfit. We used to enjoy watching chipmunks in our backyard. I keep meaning to ask Brer Fox if he knows why we haven't seen any lately.

So cool that your ds is able to accompany you! The family must be worried about you going solo without an escort -- kind of like the time where we flew my MIL out here and had to sign for her.

Hair color does wonders for the gray -- it will make you look 29 years old (which happens to be my age ).

I found the wolf material and cut it and even cut an underskirt -- though I'm not as thrilled with that fabric, but must use what I have on hand. I haven't sewn yet though and I don't have enough of either fabric for a waistband. Guess those things happen when using remnants! I'll figure something out. Her shirt usually covers the waistband anyway. I have been too busy working out lately to shed the weight I've gained that I haven't had as much sewing time as I'd like. Did you find it harder to lose weight when you turned 29??? It's been quite a battle for me.

I just e-mailed Judy to ask her if the pillow cover I made for Lisa fit. She is probably frantically searching for it right now to try it on the pillow even though I gave it to her late in the summer.

We had chipmunks all over in RI. Brer Fox might be doing you a favor b/c those cute little chipmunks kept eating the plastic away on my bird feeders to make the food spill all over the place.

Speaking of RI -- we had two offers on our house this weekend I may get to go etsy shopping for some new knits soon!!!!!!!

Is it me or is it Photobucket?


Trying to upload photos to share is very trying!


Thank you for understanding.


I'll be back.

Chances are it's you, but I'll be kind and blame it on Photobucket this time.

 

[cogero]

Speaking of RI -- we had two offers on our house this weekend I may get to go etsy shopping for some new knits soon!!!!!!!




Chances are it's you, but I'll be kind and blame it on Photobucket this time.

I am keeping my fingers crossed and sending prayers that you have a good offer and things go smoothly.

 

[VBAndrea]

ATTN CHERYL

The pillow cover I made fit but Judy said that I told her it was made from the old flannel. She did not say if it had enough give to it or not.

 

[cogero]

Does anyone have the measurements for making pillowcases? I signed up for them on the big give and I can't find my measurements I generally use and am too lazy to search right now.

 

[pyrxtc]

went from a million posts in two days to dead quiet. What happened ? Are we all busy sewing ? I know I've been busy packing and getting my house ready for pictures to sell.

 

[blessedmom4]

I just e-mailed Judy to ask her if the pillow cover I made for Lisa fit. She is probably frantically searching for it right now to try it on the pillow even though I gave it to her late in the summer.

Andrea DID email me this AM and I responded back IMMEDIATELY that indeed the pillowcase DID fit Lisa's pillow! (I KNEW she was over here talking about me)
We actually put the pillowcase on BEFORE she left my house and it fit perfectly. BUT, it was from her old stash of flannel and I have heard the NEW size flannel only yields three pillowcases. IHTH!

 

[blessedmom4]

ATTN CHERYL

The pillow cover I made fit but Judy said that I told her it was made from the old flannel. She did not say if it had enough give to it or not.

Showing MY age now, I didn't see this entire next page... It was a snug fit, no give. I just rechecked it.

 

[aboveH20]

I haven’t posted in forever so got carried away with this post, but I know you’ll humor me.

I love string backpacks. I don’t like to carry a purse on vacation, so I shove my wallet in my front pocket and put everything else in the backpack. I go to Disney in February and have had a couple of very rainy and very cold visits and the backpack is perfect for carrying a sweatshirt, poncho (always a poncho, no matter what the weatherman guesses the weather might be) and a few other things if need be. I have a pullover windbreaker, so sometimes by the end of the evening if I’m wearing the sweatshirt, I can fold up the backpack and put in in the front “kangaroo pouch” of the windbreaker. I like to travel light.

Since I tend to blend in with all of the other distinguished looking women at Disney World, I thought I’d make it easier for you to spot me. Here’s my latest backpack.

Hanging from one side is hand sanitizer

And from the other is a “place holder” which I’m planning to replace with a fun key chain.

I also made a cover for a notepad. My son will be with me for half of the trip, but since I usually go solo it’s nice to have something to do at dinner, so I write down thoughts about the day . . .

I put smaller things in a zippered pencil case, although it occurred to me I should probably make one, but it’s cheaper to buy one than to buy the zipper to make one!

I made tissue covers for the children’s sermon at church a few weeks ago so made myself one, too. I also made a cover for my first aid kit.

Cozy in the front pocket.

I made myself a new wallet this year. Last year I designed it especially for my trip, and other than the pocket that I made for the room safe key (whoops) it was exactly what I wanted. I ended up using the pocket for my pills each day, so I kept it in this year’s wallet.

A tri-fold wallet so it fits in my front pocket.

With a little coin pocket

Inside pockets for license, insurance card, credit card, rewards card, and center pocket for room key.

Aforementioned inside pocket (gotta start using aforementioned more, that’s a good word!)

And a secret pocket. I keep a few large bills in there AND I always keep some ones, too. Shhh, it’s a secret.

Now you’ll be able to spot me if you see me at Disney. Look near any of the snack carts.

 

[cogero]

Cheryl I totally love your backpack and accessories. They are so fun.

 

[pigget74]

Are you looking for ideas of what to make or a place to purchase some already made sets?

Both. I was wanting to make a star wars circle skirt with a tank with minnie leia on it, then I wanted a circle skirt---with princess colors for my friend to applique and make a shirt to go with it--this would be for Park Fare. I needed something for Tusker and Toy Story.

 

[Diegosmom]

Here's a great one:
https://m.box.com/view_shared/7fsj6dvprq

Thank you thank you thank you...

This is awesome. I tried to search for it before but couldnt find it.

I totally had the wrong idea...I thought I had to hand stitch all that lol...and was thinking stitch first then cut out...this makes way more sense.