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

[abqgreene]

I know I've seen this but what Sulky stabilizer do you recommend? I am doing t- ****s and small appliqués by hand on cotton.

Thanks
Heather

 

[FreeThinker]

I am wanting to make a strip skirt w/ the Princesses embroidereid on it. I have bought the patches, and am ready to bbuy the material. My question is how much do I need? I want to make a top (think a longer bodice w/ buttons ont he back and ruffles along the bottom) and a strip skirt w/ 2 materials (and a 3rd for the ruffles on the bottom). Oldest is a size 10/12, second is a size 8. I need a 22" length for the oldest, about 20 for the second (this is not including extra, this is the actual waist measurement). I am not sure how full to make the skirts. I was thinking a yard and a half of one fabric, and a yard of the other for each girl? ANd then a yard to make the ruffles for both of them. DOes this sound about right? I don't have a pattern yet, and I Plan to just piece one together from my mom's patterns I may also do a yoke on the skirt, then attach the pannels if that would fit better. SUggestions welcome!

 

[nannye]

I know I've seen this but what Sulky stabilizer do you recommend? I am doing t- ****s and small appliqués by hand on cotton.

Thanks
Heather

For T-shirts I use cutaway and for cotton, tear away (but sometimes cut away too)

 

[Gryffinclaw]

Question: how old is too old for a crayon roll? 10?? Making crayon rolls as FE gifts, mostly a younger crowd of kids but a few 9 and 10 year olds. I have two teens and I am doing drawstring backpacks for them but not sure what to do with the 9 and 10 year olds....thoughts?? Thanks!!!

Gennie

 

[nannye]

I have not seen one...the problem you run into is the teeny tiny pieces of fabric you would need to make it work as an applique...after you add the satin stitch not a lot of the fabric would show up...

If you find one I would be very careful with the cutting...because the satin stitch will be very tiny and might not cover all the fabric well...meaning it would fray very easily...


Nini

Thanks Nini and Jen, I hadn't thought about the appliquee and tiny pieces, embroidery only is fine too, we'll see what happens I'll ask the mom. I really like the one on Ibroidery that Jen mentioned but $10! so if she wants it, she's paying for it.
Thanks!
Erin

 

[nannye]

Question: how old is too old for a crayon roll? 10?? Making crayon rolls as FE gifts, mostly a younger crowd of kids but a few 9 and 10 year olds. I have two teens and I am doing drawstring backpacks for them but not sure what to do with the 9 and 10 year olds....thoughts?? Thanks!!!

Gennie

I would do backpacks for the 9-10 year olds too.

 

[sewdisney]

Purplears - where did you get your Disney fonts? (or anyone if you know where to get some) Thanks!

 

[PurpleEars]

I know I've seen this but what Sulky stabilizer do you recommend? I am doing t-shirts and small appliqués by hand on cotton.

Thanks
Heather

I would use a medium weight cut away.

I am wanting to make a strip skirt w/ the Princesses embroidereid on it. I have bought the patches, and am ready to bbuy the material. My question is how much do I need? I want to make a top (think a longer bodice w/ buttons ont he back and ruffles along the bottom) and a strip skirt w/ 2 materials (and a 3rd for the ruffles on the bottom). Oldest is a size 10/12, second is a size 8. I need a 22" length for the oldest, about 20 for the second (this is not including extra, this is the actual waist measurement). I am not sure how full to make the skirts. I was thinking a yard and a half of one fabric, and a yard of the other for each girl? ANd then a yard to make the ruffles for both of them. DOes this sound about right? I don't have a pattern yet, and I Plan to just piece one together from my mom's patterns I may also do a yoke on the skirt, then attach the pannels if that would fit better. SUggestions welcome!

I just looked at the fabric requirements for Carla's stripwork jumper (since it is probably close to what you plan to do). A size 7/8 dress would take 5/8 yard for each strip (4 fabrics total), 5/8 yard for a single ruffle, 3/8 yard for bodice, 3/8 yard for bodice lining, and 1/8 yard for straps.

Question: how old is too old for a crayon roll? 10?? Making crayon rolls as FE gifts, mostly a younger crowd of kids but a few 9 and 10 year olds. I have two teens and I am doing drawstring backpacks for them but not sure what to do with the 9 and 10 year olds....thoughts?? Thanks!!!

Gennie

I think I would do crayon roll but put it colour pencils instead of crayons for the older kids.

Purplears - where did you get your Disney fonts? (or anyone if you know where to get some) Thanks!

I got a few of them from Mickeyavenue.com. You can also google "Disney font free."

 

[sewmess]

My computer is having issues grabbing the quotes....


Flora! I love that!

I have to ask...what font did you use on the McQueen ?

Also, I wish I could get away with but ruffles...but mine is so big ...and I would be ruffling yards and YARDS!


Nini

I don't think I could do the butt ruffles either, but then again, I'm not a very girly-girl.

Thanks Nini and Jen, I hadn't thought about the appliquee and tiny pieces, embroidery only is fine too, we'll see what happens I'll ask the mom. I really like the one on Ibroidery that Jen mentioned but $10! so if she wants it, she's paying for it.
Thanks!
Erin

iBroidery has a 1/2 off code on Disney & Pixar good through April 30th. 50Disney13. Just in case.

Purpleears, everything is really cute, as always. The apron is darling.

As for my new machine, I think I'm going to have to do a little (a Lot) more rearranging in my sewing room so I can work comfortably at both machines.

 

[Sandi S]

Hey ladies - I'm popping back in. Since we went on our trip last August, I pretty much went right back to work and then got really bogged down with teaching and doing contract assessment writing...and I was a bit depressed that Disney was over for awhile. However...DH convinced me to move up the trip that I had originally planned to take with my mom and the kids in 2014 to this year.

So, I am going to take the crew back to AoA - this time staying at The Lion King section Dec. 1-7. The kids have NO idea and I will have to do my sewing on the sly...no telling them until at least Thanksgiving is the plan!

 

[ivey_family]

Hey ladies - I'm popping back in. Since we went on our trip last August, I pretty much went right back to work and then got really bogged down with teaching and doing contract assessment writing...and I was a bit depressed that Disney was over for awhile. However...DH convinced me to move up the trip that I had originally planned to take with my mom and the kids in 2014 to this year.

So, I am going to take the crew back to AoA - this time staying at The Lion King section Dec. 1-7. The kids have NO idea and I will have to do my sewing on the sly...no telling them until at least Thanksgiving is the plan!

Welcome back, Sandi!

I totally get the post-Dis sadness! We went that first week in December last year and it was amazing! We surprised our kids as part of Christmas. You will have a blast! (And, I think that's the same week Flora will be there, too!). Can't wait to see all your creations!

Regards,
C.

 

[pyrxtc]

Hey ladies - I'm popping back in. Since we went on our trip last August, I pretty much went right back to work and then got really bogged down with teaching and doing contract assessment writing...and I was a bit depressed that Disney was over for awhile. However...DH convinced me to move up the trip that I had originally planned to take with my mom and the kids in 2014 to this year.

So, I am going to take the crew back to AoA - this time staying at The Lion King section Dec. 1-7. The kids have NO idea and I will have to do my sewing on the sly...no telling them until at least Thanksgiving is the plan!

Welcome back and how exciting about the trip. I have been a few times during that week and it is a hit or miss for weather. Most times were gorgeous but it can be freezing cold. I know you will have lots of fun ! We surprised our kids going to Dl and it was awesome.

 

[NiniMorris]

Hey ladies - I'm popping back in. Since we went on our trip last August, I pretty much went right back to work and then got really bogged down with teaching and doing contract assessment writing...and I was a bit depressed that Disney was over for awhile. However...DH convinced me to move up the trip that I had originally planned to take with my mom and the kids in 2014 to this year.

So, I am going to take the crew back to AoA - this time staying at The Lion King section Dec. 1-7. The kids have NO idea and I will have to do my sewing on the sly...no telling them until at least Thanksgiving is the plan!

OOOOOOOh... we are also going from Nov 30 to Dec 10...
The week after Thanksgiving is our usual week of going...but after this year my daughter will be in high school...so I think the handwriting is going to be on the wall for us soon... We are staying at POFQ that trip. Maybe we will see you there!


Nini

 

[cogero]

Hey ladies - I'm popping back in. Since we went on our trip last August, I pretty much went right back to work and then got really bogged down with teaching and doing contract assessment writing...and I was a bit depressed that Disney was over for awhile. However...DH convinced me to move up the trip that I had originally planned to take with my mom and the kids in 2014 to this year.

So, I am going to take the crew back to AoA - this time staying at The Lion King section Dec. 1-7. The kids have NO idea and I will have to do my sewing on the sly...no telling them until at least Thanksgiving is the plan!

Sandi you were missed. Glad you have another trip planned. Can't wait to see what you create for this trip.

 

[dianemom2]

Sorry I haven't been on much. It was a busy weekend. I am going to try to catch up but I'm sure I have missed lots of stuff.

I love both baby gifts. They are adorable. The peasant dress does look big for a 7 month old but it sounds like she is a big baby.

A few changes in my status from my last post. Aunt wants machine back so no machine for me. Plus, My Dad picked up a machine "on the side of the road" and now, somehow, he is getting my Singer too. I guess that gives me a new thing to "yard sale" for this year.

I think not getting your aunt's machine might be for the best. Keep an eye out on Craigslist and maybe you will luck into something with all the parts. I love your new vintage machine. I hope you can get it up and running.

First, we have a shirt for a Give:

Since it is snowing outside, I decided I want to make a pair of long pants. This is a pair of adult Easy Fits with some Disney fun

With the snow (we are expecting like 4 inches of snow), I also thought it would be nice to make something for spring so I can look forward to warmer temperatures. I figured one can never be too old for butt ruffles so I made this using Lisa's Audery Ruffle skirt pattern:

Wow you sure have been busy. I love the Big Give stuff and your Lucy halter top is adorable. I would love to be able to get away with a butt ruffle skirt but my daughters would die if I went out in public in a skirt of any kind. They are embarrassed enough by me in my jeans. Of course at 12 and 13, they are embarrassed just having a mother.

Question: how old is too old for a crayon roll? 10?? Making crayon rolls as FE gifts, mostly a younger crowd of kids but a few 9 and 10 year olds. I have two teens and I am doing drawstring backpacks for them but not sure what to do with the 9 and 10 year olds....thoughts?? Thanks!!!

Gennie

I think I'd do string backpacks for the older kids. My girls might have liked crayon roll ups at 9 and 10 but they would have preferred the bags more.

So, I am going to take the crew back to AoA - this time staying at The Lion King section Dec. 1-7. The kids have NO idea and I will have to do my sewing on the sly...no telling them until at least Thanksgiving is the plan!

Hi Sandi! Welcome back! I check in on your blog from time to time because I love to see your wonderful sewing. Also, your kiddos pop up very frequently on Sewing Pattern Review. We are staying at AoA this summer.

I have done only a tiny bit of sewing. I am starting to get bogged down with bat mitzvah details. We worked on the programs over the weekend and also did our first table seating charts. Of course the kids want me to move a million people around so I will be re-doing it.

 

[Gryffinclaw]

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Going with backpacks for the 9 and up crowd . Once I figure out the Disboards app a little better I will post some pics of what I have been working on

Gennie

 

[PurpleEars]

Purpleears, everything is really cute, as always. The apron is darling.

As for my new machine, I think I'm going to have to do a little (a Lot) more rearranging in my sewing room so I can work comfortably at both machines.

Thanks. I hope you can get the rearranging done so you can play with your new machine!

Hey ladies - I'm popping back in. Since we went on our trip last August, I pretty much went right back to work and then got really bogged down with teaching and doing contract assessment writing...and I was a bit depressed that Disney was over for awhile. However...DH convinced me to move up the trip that I had originally planned to take with my mom and the kids in 2014 to this year.

So, I am going to take the crew back to AoA - this time staying at The Lion King section Dec. 1-7. The kids have NO idea and I will have to do my sewing on the sly...no telling them until at least Thanksgiving is the plan!

Welcome back! We are going to be there Dec 3 to 14. Perhaps we should plan a meet!

OOOOOOOh... we are also going from Nov 30 to Dec 10...
The week after Thanksgiving is our usual week of going...but after this year my daughter will be in high school...so I think the handwriting is going to be on the wall for us soon... We are staying at POFQ that trip. Maybe we will see you there!


Nini

Nini - our trips more or less overlap and we are currently booked at POFQ. We may run into each other quite a bit!

Sorry I haven't been on much. It was a busy weekend. I am going to try to catch up but I'm sure I have missed lots of stuff.

Wow you sure have been busy. I love the Big Give stuff and your Lucy halter top is adorable. I would love to be able to get away with a butt ruffle skirt but my daughters would die if I went out in public in a skirt of any kind. They are embarrassed enough by me in my jeans. Of course at 12 and 13, they are embarrassed just having a mother.

I have done only a tiny bit of sewing. I am starting to get bogged down with bat mitzvah details. We worked on the programs over the weekend and also did our first table seating charts. Of course the kids want me to move a million people around so I will be re-doing it.

Thanks Diane. I think you are right about 12 and 13 year-olds are embrassassed about mothers within 50 yards of them! DH isn't entire sold on the butt ruffle skirt either, but he will reserve his judgement until it is warm enough to wear it outside.

The big date is coming soon isn't it? I am sure the Bat Bitzvah will go off smoothly since you are such a good planner.

 

[nannye]

Alright here they are. After my machine broke and had to be fixed I was running out of time, so my mom helped finish. She did the ruffles and attaching the ruffly and skirt. I did everything else.

The mom was thrilled with the dresses and then asked if I had time for a few shirts.
Thank you Loree! for editing the files for me.

Can I just say how much I LOVE my machine after it got fixed it worked a zillion times better. It needed a new bobbin casing.

The first dress is mUCH fuller than the princess one. The panels on the mickey one were 6 8 inch panels and 6 5 inch panels. It was super hard to fit it in the waistband so for the princess dress I trimmed the panels down. It's not as full but still looks good!

The classic Mickey dress (this is the one the mom originally wanted me to put POOH on too! and then just use Mickey heads)



Close up of the appliquees








The Princess Dress


Appliquee close ups








I had a spare shirt and I went ahead and made her a shirt for AK to be nice.


The mom then asked if I could make matching shirts for herself and her husband. Simple Mickeyheads not a big deal. She also asked if by chance I could make her an Ariel shirt to match her daughters princess dress since Ariel was her daughters favorite princess.... ok.




And a Pooh shirt for Ali


The girl in her dress.

 

[BellePrincessBelle]

Alright here they are. After my machine broke and had to be fixed I was running out of time, so my mom helped finish. She did the ruffles and attaching the ruffly and skirt. I did everything else.

The mom was thrilled with the dresses and then asked if I had time for a few shirts.
Thank you Loree! for editing the files for me.

Can I just say how much I LOVE my machine after it got fixed it worked a zillion times better. It needed a new bobbin casing.

The first dress is mUCH fuller than the princess one. The panels on the mickey one were 6 8 inch panels and 6 5 inch panels. It was super hard to fit it in the waistband so for the princess dress I trimmed the panels down. It's not as full but still looks good!

The classic Mickey dress (this is the one the mom originally wanted me to put POOH on too! and then just use Mickey heads)



Close up of the appliquees








The Princess Dress


Appliquee close ups








I had a spare shirt and I went ahead and made her a shirt for AK to be nice.


The mom then asked if I could make matching shirts for herself and her husband. Simple Mickeyheads not a big deal. She also asked if by chance I could make her an Ariel shirt to match her daughters princess dress since Ariel was her daughters favorite princess.... ok.




And a Pooh shirt for Ali


The girl in her dress.

Those are all lovely. May I ask what pattern that dress is?
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I wish I had more time to use my machine, but life comes first.

 

[cogero]

Nannye beautiful work. Can I ask if that is Heather's crown appliqué.


The dress looks like a simply sweet done with panels.