Disboutiquers Part 24 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[ncmomof2]

Here are the rest of our trip outfits.

I don't have a great pic of these. It is really just a Minnie peasant dress. Nothing special.

Family Tee's

this is the best pic I could find of the twirl skirt I made the girls to go with it:

these skirts were my absolute favorite. They were so poofy, and definitely got the most attention! They still fit them too, so I think they will wear them again with new tee's on our next trip!

Cinderella asked them to take a pic of the back because they had a bow "just like hers" She made a HUGE deal of the girls outfits.

How fun! Thanks for posting. Everything is beautiful!

 

[billwendy]

Lovin the adorable customs!! The pic with Cinderella and the girls is my favorite!!!!

Welcome home April!! Hope you feel better quick!!

Those AG doll clothes are just so cute!!

Quick question. Remember a few weeks ago I was mentioning about the little missionary baby in Bolivia, Joelito, who needed feeding tubes? Well, FINALLY the ones we purchased that were Fed Ex's (that was $400!!!!!) arrived at his home yesterday. Now, part 2.....does anyone know where I can get an inexpensive or donated portable Oxygen generator? Joelito needs to travel to another country for surgery, and due to his need for O2, he cant travel with the big green cylinder......I saw some pictures of the baby, and he is so cute, but definately looks like he has been through alot. The family seem so sweet - they prayed for children - they had their first son, and then when Joelito came, they were so excited. He came home as a typical infant, and then started having episodes at only a week old. So sad - they think that he may have epilepsy, and I think there is much more going on. I have emailed manufacturers, home health companies, checked craigslist - any suggestions are so appreciated so this little one can get what he needs so badly!

 

[UtahMama]

I thought a Brilliant thought! This thought woke me up last night, it's so good. My Million Dollar Idea:

Maybe it's been "done" before (????) but you know the Twilight reference
"Team Edward" and "Team Jacob"?....What about a t-shirt that says either "Team Mickey" or "Team Donald" (or whomever)??? I LOVE this idea

If this has been done or is lame,

If you like it, feel free to copy or borrow. I share!

 

[cogero]

I admit...I have never made a pillow case dress or top. I have found the template for the armholes for a smaller kids size, but my 10 year old wants to make a pillowcase top to wear this summer.

Has anyone seen the template for the arm hole in a larger size? I know there is a pattern on YCMT that is basically a pillowcase top...but I am not sure I want to pay for it. (Yes, I am cheap!) I only need the armhole template!


Thanks....and to the certain someone with the American Girl Disney inspired clothes...your prices are way too low!

Nini

I just found this one that goes to size 7 so I may try enlarging a bit more for my 9 year old if it isn't big enough

http://www.everythingsewing.net/howtopictures/pillowcase_dress/pillowcase_pattern.pdf

 

[lovesdumbo]

Everything is so cute! Love all the AGD dresses. Can't wait for the new dress pattern.

Has anyone seen the template for the arm hole in a larger size? I know there is a pattern on YCMT that is basically a pillowcase top...but I am not sure I want to pay for it. (Yes, I am cheap!) I only need the armhole template!

Do you have Simply Sweet or A-line pattern? Couldn't you use those as a guide for arm hole?

 

[PurpleEars]

I'll get a picture of her wearing it tomorrow if I can. This is the size 1 (instead of the size 2)
bah! I can't get facebook to show up- I really dislike their new photo display

Beautiful colours on the dress. I really like the rainbow buttons!

Sorry to be repeating myself but I didn't get an answer when I originally posted this question. I am just curious about ESTY and also one of my co-workers' wives makes homemade soaps that everyone loves. I told him I thought ESTY might be a good place for her to broaden her market. Thanks for any info!

Sorry I do not have any experience - not even as a buyer!

Here are the rest of our trip outfits.

I don't have a great pic of these. It is really just a Minnie peasant dress. Nothing special.

Family Tee's

these skirts were my absolute favorite. They were so poofy, and definitely got the most attention! They still fit them too, so I think they will wear them again with new tee's on our next trip!

Cinderella asked them to take a pic of the back because they had a bow "just like hers" She made a HUGE deal of the girls outfits.

Beautiful outfits! (By the way, it is not JUST a Minnie peasant dress - you make it sound like it is nothing. You did a good job on them!). The skirts - are they the twirl scallopini?

I thought I'd do a quick drive by to post my Rapunzel outfit... this will be it for a while, as I haven't started on any of the other princesses yet... I do plan to start Cinderella and Briar Rose today though.

Anyways here's Rapunzel:

Close-up of the hand embroidery and the hand worked chain stitches:

D~

Amazing like usual!

Downtown Disney is just outside the gates of Disneyland and has many restaurants. Also within walking distance is the Anaheim Garden Walk with nicer (fine) dining. Look here:

http://www.anaheimgardenwalk.com/dining/?gid=3

There are MANY different places on either Harbor Blvd or Katella - everything from McDonald's to Denny's, Subway to Tony Roma's...everything is within walking distance of the park entrance. How fun for you!

I need to be quick because the battery is going to die, but there are so many places right outside Disneyland to eat. Do you know where you will be staying? Disney hotel? Or a good neighbor? Either way, you can walk to several. Dallas' favorite is Mimi's and we eat there almost once a day. It is VERY well run too. The one here we can't even go to anymore because we just can't get service. It is crazy! Next to Mimi's is Millie's and it is super good too. It doesn't give off that nicer fancier feel but don't let that fool you. Delicious food and large variety. There is also a Quizno's, McD's, Captain Kidd's (no way would I ever eat there, LOL). Tony Roma's, YUMMY!!! Then there is some chinese place and subway a bit past Katella. I didn't eat there but DH and Jham's DH did. We took the kids to McD's last night. And those are just the walk from HoJo to Disney, not far at walk. I know there are more. I think IHOP and Denny's are both there. It is so different then WDW food wise.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into them more carefully. We are staying at the Hilton at the convention centre because we got a killer rate. DH figured it will be about a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the main gates based on what he found the last time he was there (we are fast walkers). This means we will be going by the Gardenwalk anyway (though the prices at some restaurants seem kind of steep). It looks like we will be there the same week as the local school break so we plan to do the rope drop/leave park for lunch/rest at hotel or shopping/eat dinner/return to park for the evening touring plan. We are also very aggressive in using fast passes so I hope the crowds won't be a problem. I am trying to budget for food each day (with our daily Mickey Premium Bar allotment) so we know how much money to exchange ahead of time (the credit cards charge a premium for "wrong currency"). If we head back to the hotel mid-day, we are probably doing Subway for lunch with the plans to do a "table service" meal at dinner. I have heard lots of good things about Mimi's so we will go there one night for sure. We just need to figure out where else would be a good choice! We are trying to stay within budget for this trip since this is an "extra" trip we weren't planning on doing until this conference thing came up.

Ok, I better get back to sewing while daydreaming about this trip since I need to finish a couple of Gives.

 

[1308Miles]

I am home but tired from our vacation. I also got a bad cold while down in Florida so not feeling so well. The day of our arrival we had 6 people all in pirate attire. One fellow disboutiquer talked to DH but I was in line and never got to say hi.

That was ME! I saw your family at the Guest Relations building right outside Magic Kingdom wearing the patchwork twirls, bowling shirts, and pirate shirts. I remember your DH and another lady on an ECV. I went right up to your DH and said, "I know that pattern! That's a bowling shirt!" He was super nice and told me that you were in line and to wait to say hello....but DS5 was pulling at my arm and wanting to get into the park. I told your DH that I'd look for you inside but never found you again.

We got TONS of compliments on my kids' outfits...I was so proud of my hard work! One thing I learned the hard way - try the clothes on before you leave! I spent hours making that cute pink Portrait Peasant and embellishing it only to find out at WDW that it was way too small for DD! I was SO sad.

Pics to follow...

 

[billwendy]

Here is a little video clip of Kade playing with the book Andrea sent him - the parents were just so wow'd!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzpQ4nlOguQ

 

[chellewashere]

Total NEWBIE
So I have NEVER sewn a thing in my life! I was getting sick of watching my DH get hobby after hobby and me having nothing "entertaining" to do so we went out today and got my very belated Christmas present a Brother SC-400. Have no clue how to use it or where to start but this should be fun
I went out today and got just a couple of yards of fabric and a dress pattern to make. I got the needle threaded and made my first stitch (in practice fabric) so WAHOO now I am ready to go
I will be back reading alot of pages in the next few days but hopefully this is something I will be able to learn to do. I have always been so envious of folks that could sew and after spending a near fortune in the past few years buying clothes for our Disney trips off Etsy I am ready to go for it. Wish me luck.

 

[cogero]

I have an SE-400. I love it. I have had it since November. I am teaching myself. Everyone on this thread has been wonderful.

I also love YCMT for patterns along with some tutorials I have found.

Good Luck and enjoy your machine.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Guess what! The Mr. just gave the go-ahead for the Girls Trip that DD18 wants to take!

It looks like we'll be checking in on June 19th and out on June 24th! How cool is that!?!? We're going to be checking into the College Program for summer 2012 for DD while we're there and maybe even an internship for me since I'm already a Disney Store Cast Member.

Now I need to get started on those customs she wants and I'm hoping someone can recommend a few patterns. We need a bowling shirt for a juniors size 1/2 or XS (teeny, I know) and a misses medium to large. I don't care if they're technically men's patterns. I don't think it would matter much with this kind of shirt, would it? I also need a stripwork skirt pattern in the same sizes. Which ones do y'all use?

Right now we're so excited we're practically vibrating!

Thanks for "listening"!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

GlassSlippers...congrats on your girls trip! You'll have lots of fun I'm sure. I can't help you on the bowling shirt, but the strip work twirl should be easy, no patter needed, just work from measurements. I'd make a yoke just a few inches longer than the waist or where ever you want it to land...knowing my teens, that's way lower than I'm comfy for shorts and skirts to ride , and about 6 inches long. That would be the base I'd put the strips onto...length again decided by the wearer. Just add the #of strips you need to get the fullness you want. Clear as mud, right?

 

[Disneymom1218]

I'll get a picture of her wearing it tomorrow if I can. This is the size 1 (instead of the size 2)
bah! I can't get facebook to show up- I really dislike their new photo display

On facebook if you right click on the picture in their new format and click reload, it will open back up in the old format Oh and BTW that dress is too stinkin' cute

 

[miprender]

Here are the rest of our trip outfits.

I don't have a great pic of these. It is really just a Minnie peasant dress. Nothing special.

Family Tee's

Cinderella asked them to take a pic of the back because they had a bow "just like hers" She made a HUGE deal of the girls outfits.

Great outfits and looks like you all had a great time.

Anyways here's Rapunzel:

D~

Too cute as usual.

I am home but tired from our vacation. I also got a bad cold while down in Florida so not feeling so well. The day of our arrival we had 6 people all in pirate attire. One fellow disboutiquer talked to DH but I was in line and never got to say hi.

I guess our outfits made an impact as we hear "it's them" and got many comments all day long. I would post pictures but they are on the other computer.

We had a blast and are so happy to be going back in just 3 weeks. Because my DVC contact didn't close yet, I was able to do a 25 point add on. I am still DVC!!

Can't wait to see pics.

I thought a Brilliant thought! This thought woke me up last night, it's so good. My Million Dollar Idea:

Maybe it's been "done" before (????) but you know the Twilight reference
"Team Edward" and "Team Jacob"?....What about a t-shirt that says either "Team Mickey" or "Team Donald" (or whomever)??? I LOVE this idea

If this has been done or is lame,

If you like it, feel free to copy or borrow. I share!

That is a cute idea

That was ME! I saw your family at the Guest Relations building right outside Magic Kingdom wearing the patchwork twirls, bowling shirts, and pirate shirts. I remember your DH and another lady on an ECV. I went right up to your DH and said, "I know that pattern! That's a bowling shirt!" He was super nice and told me that you were in line and to wait to say hello....but DS5 was pulling at my arm and wanting to get into the park. I told your DH that I'd look for you inside but never found you again.

We got TONS of compliments on my kids' outfits...I was so proud of my hard work! One thing I learned the hard way - try the clothes on before you leave! I spent hours making that cute pink Portrait Peasant and embellishing it only to find out at WDW that it was way too small for DD! I was SO sad.

Pics to follow...

Can't wait to see your pics too!

Total NEWBIE
So I have NEVER sewn a thing in my life! I was getting sick of watching my DH get hobby after hobby and me having nothing "entertaining" to do so we went out today and got my very belated Christmas present a Brother SC-400. Have no clue how to use it or where to start but this should be fun
I went out today and got just a couple of yards of fabric and a dress pattern to make. I got the needle threaded and made my first stitch (in practice fabric) so WAHOO now I am ready to go
I will be back reading alot of pages in the next few days but hopefully this is something I will be able to learn to do. I have always been so envious of folks that could sew and after spending a near fortune in the past few years buying clothes for our Disney trips off Etsy I am ready to go for it. Wish me luck.

Guess what! The Mr. just gave the go-ahead for the Girls Trip that DD18 wants to take!

It looks like we'll be checking in on June 19th and out on June 24th! How cool is that!?!? We're going to be checking into the College Program for summer 2012 for DD while we're there and maybe even an internship for me since I'm already a Disney Store Cast Member.

Now I need to get started on those customs she wants and I'm hoping someone can recommend a few patterns. We need a bowling shirt for a juniors size 1/2 or XS (teeny, I know) and a misses medium to large. I don't care if they're technically men's patterns. I don't think it would matter much with this kind of shirt, would it? I also need a stripwork skirt pattern in the same sizes. Which ones do y'all use?

Right now we're so excited we're practically vibrating!

Thanks for "listening"!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[tricia]

So, I've been busy and barely keeping up here. I know that some of you wanted to see my princess outfits when I finished them.

The first one is Snow White. I loved designing this one, but it turned out a little more plain than I would have liked. Then I got to looking at Snow White's dress - and it is a little plain...

The next one is Princess Tiana... This one was so much fun to do! I love how every little bit of it turned out.

I took the picture of the frog sitting in Tiana's hand, stretching out his neck and waiting for her kiss... I hand drew it on the fabric, and then I hand embroidered it. Not as fancy as some of your machines can do it - but I was very happy with how it turned out.

And I recreated Tiana's flower as a hair clip... it really gave this outfit a little extra!

I have Rapunzel's outfit almost finished... I just have some embroidery work to do on that one. So, that's what I've been designing lately.
D~

Beautiful. I love the little extra touches.

Love these. What pattern did you use?


.

Thanks it is from Farbenmix, it is the Baby collection, called ZWERGENVERPACKUNG

WOW! I've not posted here in AGES! It seems that my sewing time is very limited, and I've started quilting more, so that cuts into my clothing creation time as well. I also had 3 surgeries in 4 months and I've been doing OT for the past two months, and, well, there's just not been much time.

I DID just recently make something that makes my DD very happy! Her first father/daughter dance is tonight. This dress came in perfectly! It's a test for a new Sis Boom pattern that is in the works (called the Marissa).

SO, I thought I'd share!

Hope to have something new to share soon - we have a trip planned for the end of the summer, and I've been working on lots of fun things that will work for both my quilting projects as well as our upcoming trip!

Glad to see you are sewing again. Always a pleasure to see your stuff.
Hope you are doing better after that many surgeries.

I'll get a picture of her wearing it tomorrow if I can. This is the size 1 (instead of the size 2)
bah! I can't get facebook to show up- I really dislike their new photo display

Adorable. i keep meaning to try and add the little pom poms to a dress, but never do. I should print and put this in my file as a reminder...

Here are the rest of our trip outfits.

I don't have a great pic of these. It is really just a Minnie peasant dress. Nothing special.

Awesome outfits, looks like everyone had a great time with all the extra attention. Personally, the Minnie is my favourite.

LOL Nini! Sorry I can't help you out with your arm hole template - I've never made a pillowcase dress.

I thought I'd do a quick drive by to post my Rapunzel outfit... this will be it for a while, as I haven't started on any of the other princesses yet... I do plan to start Cinderella and Briar Rose today though.

Anyways here's Rapunzel:

Close-up of the hand embroidery and the hand worked chain stitches:

D~

Another great outfit. I like sewing baby stuff, but I don't think I could ever do clothing this small without serious brain strain.

 

[effervescent]

While looking for a car a couple years ago, my mechanic said to stay away from Kia, Hyundia was okay. My neice has a small Kia and it's a few years old, and she's never had a bit of trouble with it. I did read in the news, that they expect the name Kia to go away and be used under the name Hyundai. Similar to the downsizing the other car manufactures have done.

When we were researching for a new car we found out that Kia had been bought by Hyundai a few years ago and the quality increased dramatically after a certain year. I can't remember exactly when, but you should be able to find out by googling. If we had gone for a minivan we probably would have ended up with a Kia. We had a wonderful experience with our Hyundai though, so we ended up getting a Hyundai Veracruz. I it.

I saw you got a vote for the maize, but I happen to like the banana just because it seems brighter. Just a personal preference -- I didn't compare either swatch to a photo of Belle. You may want to try that to see which compares the best. I have a feeling the maize might, but I just really like the banana.

I like the banana as well. I used the maize in Alison's Snow White dress and it's not something that I would pick up for Belle. However I prefer a more yellower Belle so that's probably why I would go with banana.


Love all the outfits, it's taken me a week to catch up on the thread. I couldn't possibly quote everything but I have just loved seeing all the great creations. I always pop on here for a minute when I need some inspiration!

It's been a crazy couple of weeks around here so I haven't accomplished much besides a few Big Gives. My embroidery machine has been testing my patience as well although I think we have come to a truce for the moment. The plus side is that I'm learning a lot about it!

I made some plans for clothes for the kids for summer and tshirts arrived yesterday for the next couple gives that I signed up for, so I'm sure to be busy again soon. I also have plans to rearrange my sewing area to be a bit more functional. Always more things to do than time to do them in!

 

[Ericandjenng]

I will give my experience - even though I've only had my store open for less than a week.

Actually - I opened my store back in January - as soon as I had a name, because then I was able to get the URL I wanted... even then, I had to compromise a bit.

I worked the entire month of February, building up my stock, working on graphics and store policies... I probably did over kill on my policies - but having worked in retail management my entire adult life, and now moderating an active message board - I have found out that having easy to read rules and expectations written out in advance just protects everyone.

It is very easy to list items on Etsy. Most people will want to list everything right away... but the most views you get to your store is when your items are first listed. Someone told me to trickle them on there - so that's what I've been doing. I opened my store with 3 outfits, then I have listed one every day since. The only problem I am finding with that, is that two of my outfits sold with in 30 minutes of listing - so then my store loses views that day because my most recently listed item then becomes the one I'd listed the day before. Make sense?

Etsy is also a very busy place... it helps to have a good customer base (I think) and a way to advertise your wares - otherwise people don't know that you have an Etsy store and they don't know to look there for you.

A friend of mine from work has a store on Etsy - and she has been very helpful with advise... everything she has told me has really rung true. She told me not to expect great things when my store opens, because Etsy really isn't condusive to making a living like that... it takes a while to become established - just like any business. She said that it really helps to have your store featured by Etsy - however - considering how many stores are on Etsy - the odds of that happening are pretty scarce. But she is also selling in a totally different section than I am - she is in jewelery - and that market is very saturated there.

Hope this helps. Maybe someone with a more established store than what I have will chime in and give you (and me) some pointers, as well.

Good luck!!!
D~

I think soaps is a very different market-I think the answer is - "it depends"
For those with a lot of product and have been on for a long time, they no doubt have word of mouth and repeat customers to help their business, others also double up- and have both facebook and etsy locations. some advertise on facebook for their etsy account.

I like etsy because it's easy to use, inexpensive to list things, easy to move things around- put things on hold, list new item.
Etsy is certainly a growing market, and special because everything there is handmade (except for supplies, etc)

She could certainly go to etsy, check out the other soap makers, see how much product they list, history they have, feedback, and that would give her a feel for how soap sells on etsy.


Teresa- THANKS FOR THE TIP ON HOW TO ACCESS FB PHOTOS the OLD WAY!

Sorry, I have no experience with ETSY except purchasing a few designs on there now and then.

I still cant find my perfect rainbow design!!

Thanks to everyone (and the ones I forgot to quote too!) for the helpful information!!! I'll pass it along.

 

[Ericandjenng]

Here are the rest of our trip outfits.

I don't have a great pic of these. It is really just a Minnie peasant dress. Nothing special.

Family Tee's

this is the best pic I could find of the twirl skirt I made the girls to go with it:

these skirts were my absolute favorite. They were so poofy, and definitely got the most attention! They still fit them too, so I think they will wear them again with new tee's on our next trip!

Cinderella asked them to take a pic of the back because they had a bow "just like hers" She made a HUGE deal of the girls outfits.

You have a Beautiful Family! The outfits look great!

LOL Nini! Sorry I can't help you out with your arm hole template - I've never made a pillowcase dress.

I thought I'd do a quick drive by to post my Rapunzel outfit... this will be it for a while, as I haven't started on any of the other princesses yet... I do plan to start Cinderella and Briar Rose today though.

Anyways here's Rapunzel:

Close-up of the hand embroidery and the hand worked chain stitches:

D~

LOVE!!! the dolls! You do a FANTASTIC job!

Total NEWBIE
So I have NEVER sewn a thing in my life! I was getting sick of watching my DH get hobby after hobby and me having nothing "entertaining" to do so we went out today and got my very belated Christmas present a Brother SC-400. Have no clue how to use it or where to start but this should be fun
I went out today and got just a couple of yards of fabric and a dress pattern to make. I got the needle threaded and made my first stitch (in practice fabric) so WAHOO now I am ready to go
I will be back reading alot of pages in the next few days but hopefully this is something I will be able to learn to do. I have always been so envious of folks that could sew and after spending a near fortune in the past few years buying clothes for our Disney trips off Etsy I am ready to go for it. Wish me luck.

YEAH & Welcome! I used to sell sewing machines & I would tell people it's just like driving a car.

Each of the commercial pattern makers available in stores have "easy" and "learning to sew" patterns. McCall's & Simplicity seem to be the easiest to use. Vogue tends to be very fashion-oriented and has more involved steps. Butterick--I just don't especially like them--something about them always seem to be off. Just follow each step carefully and you'll have a new outfit in no time. Other DISboutiquers can point you to other good patterns--ones that you don't find in stores like Joanns or Walmart. Several have favorites that they really like. Woven cotton & cotton blends tend to be the easiest to start working with. Knits are a little more difficult when it comes to finishing.

Also remember that the Seam Ripper is your friend. Pretty much anything can be undone and redone.

You'll do GREAT!

Guess what! The Mr. just gave the go-ahead for the Girls Trip that DD18 wants to take!

It looks like we'll be checking in on June 19th and out on June 24th! How cool is that!?!? We're going to be checking into the College Program for summer 2012 for DD while we're there and maybe even an internship for me since I'm already a Disney Store Cast Member.

Now I need to get started on those customs she wants and I'm hoping someone can recommend a few patterns. We need a bowling shirt for a juniors size 1/2 or XS (teeny, I know) and a misses medium to large. I don't care if they're technically men's patterns. I don't think it would matter much with this kind of shirt, would it? I also need a stripwork skirt pattern in the same sizes. Which ones do y'all use?

Right now we're so excited we're practically vibrating!

Thanks for "listening"!

Lori in East Podunk

This sounds like so much FUN! Have a great time preparing & traveling!!

 

[effervescent]

Anybody do any St Pat's clothing? I think we've decided to go to the parade this year and it's a huge deal around here. My oldest is marching in the parade with the Civil Air Patrol cadets, but I think I want to do something green and cutesy for the littlest two. And with a quickness too...lol! So anyone have any inspirational pics that they want to share?

 

[*Toadstool*]

Since our float was Disney themed I decided to post about it.
We were in a little Mardi Gras parade called Krewe Le Petite Enfants. I made Hannah's dress for Disney in December. I'm not sure if I ever posted it here.
I hate editing pictures.
Hannah had a blast and is looking forward to the rest of the parades this weekend.

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Going to parade tomorrow so I should be sleeping. I always end up posting on the dis at 3 am. It calls to me then.
In case anyone was wondering my mom's cat scans last month showed that her cancer is shrinking. They say its still really bad and terminal, but I believe God can work miracles.. and cancer shrinking sure sounds like one to me. Chemo is making her really sick though. That part is so rough. Little Hannah doesn't understand why she isn't getting better either.