April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Wonder to Hawaii- who is with me? pt2

[valbob89]

Doesn't the company we are using have a published size chart for their shirts? Seems like a standard thing.

The company we are planning to use makes a unisex (men's) shirt, a very generious cut shirt. This is the same as the other two companies I called. They do have a size chart, which is at the bottom of the link. For example, the Hilo Hattie Men's XL is sized 44-48 inches (no ease), and our maker's is 52. So, a misses' choice would be for a smaller size than they usually get in a woman's cut. The Hilo Hattie size chart shows a Woman's 2X bust as 48-51 and hip at 51. Thus, the men's XL from our shirtmaker would roughly equal a woman's 2X.

Put another way: Lady DISboarder takes her measurements and applies them to OUR shirtmaker's size chart here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KTvbs6OsC-YAyFCRnkyoF4O1JkVJrKT5AwVgMDKi0Dg/edit# at the bottom, and finds her measurements.

It seems our maker never sold kids' shirts, and neither did the other two companies, although their web sites said they did. Their usual customers are like Trader Joes, and clubs, all adults. They are willing to make kids shirts but need 10 of one size to be able to make a pattern and set up the cutting machine. (Ever seen those TV shows where a clothing company has several inches thick of fabric they cut through with a special razor-saw? I think they need at least 10 layers to accomplish a cut.) Having a pattern made isn't like using a Simplicity pattern I would guess.

What I posted is for us to use as a comparison to help to determine size to order. I thought it might help to have an idea what the measurements of women's size is. Maybe this just confused things more.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Well, baby was supposed to come on Wednesday by scheduled C-section, but she had different ideas. Mia Cerys Sullivan was born at 9:02 a.m., and was 7 lb 11 oz and 21 1/4" long. She looks something like her older sister at this point, which is no bad thing. Mom and baby are doing well; mom just needs some rest now. (And grandma too; up at 4 this a.m. and spent the day at the hospital. Going to bed shortly.)

Congratulations.

Corinna

 

[newgeneb]

Just checking in Welcome to all newcomers Congrats to all the others you know who you are We will be staying at BWV on Sept26-Oct2nd for the Food & Wine and would love to meet other Disers

 

[aan1701]

Congrats to Boosgram on the Grandchild. We will be at AKL from 9/29-10/8 before we get on the Magic for a week and then back at AKL from 10/15-18. The first part we are traveling in a large group so as much as I would love to come to a meet or anything, I just do not see that as happening as we are with family and friends and we already have an agenda. Well about to spend Wed and Thurs at DL with a friend from FL. On Thursday is the big day as it is dinner at Club 33. Of course I am really looking forward to it, but ouch it is not going to be cheap, but you do not pass up an invitation too Club 33 as they don't come very often.

 

[Happy Goofy]

Today I went to Walmart and tried on men's Hawaiian shirts. The Large fit ok on the top and shoulders and sleeves. It was a little snug across the hips. I could not buttom the last two buttons. The Length was a little long but ok.It was a 42-44
Then I tried on the XL. I was able to buttom all of it but it was big on the top, sleeves were very long and the lenght was very long.

I usually take an XL or 1X in a women's size.

I think I am going to stick to the Large and I can always wear it open with a tee shirt underneath. At least the rest will fit better.

Hope this helps some of you.

 

[CruznLexi]

How exciting to go to club 33! We are off to HH for 6 days! 5am will be early!

 

[LindaBabe]

The company we are planning to use makes a unisex (men's) shirt, a very generious cut shirt. This is the same as the other two companies I called. They do have a size chart, which is at the bottom of the link. For example, the Hilo Hattie Men's XL is sized 44-48 inches (no ease), and our maker's is 52. So, a misses' choice would be for a smaller size than they usually get in a woman's cut. The Hilo Hattie size chart shows a Woman's 2X bust as 48-51 and hip at 51. Thus, the men's XL from our shirtmaker would roughly equal a woman's 2X.

Put another way: Lady DISboarder takes her measurements and applies them to OUR shirtmaker's size chart here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KTvbs6OsC-YAyFCRnkyoF4O1JkVJrKT5AwVgMDKi0Dg/edit# at the bottom, and finds her measurements.

It seems our maker never sold kids' shirts, and neither did the other two companies, although their web sites said they did. Their usual customers are like Trader Joes, and clubs, all adults. They are willing to make kids shirts but need 10 of one size to be able to make a pattern and set up the cutting machine. (Ever seen those TV shows where a clothing company has several inches thick of fabric they cut through with a special razor-saw? I think they need at least 10 layers to accomplish a cut.) Having a pattern made isn't like using a Simplicity pattern I would guess.

What I posted is for us to use as a comparison to help to determine size to order. I thought it might help to have an idea what the measurements of women's size is. Maybe this just confused things more.

Nah. You did good!

I think Charlotte had a plan - go to Walmart and try on men's shirts til you find a size you can live with

 

[Lexa]

A number of you have asked about the size conversion of shirts. I don't know it this will help, but I have a link to a document I pulled together with size measurements. I got these charts from the Hilo Hattie Hawiian clothes site. Note they indicate the measurements are without ease. I guess that to mean no extra room, fitted to the body. Also, the chest waist and bottom numbers given by our shirt company are 1/2 numbers so double them and their shirts do have ease - a lot. From what I see, the shirt company we use, their shirts run a little large

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KTvbs6OsC-YAyFCRnkyoF4O1JkVJrKT5AwVgMDKi0Dg/edit#

Thanks Val. I downloaded this charts and now I need to check kids sizes which are bugging me the most.

 

[MrsMork]

Well, baby was supposed to come on Wednesday by scheduled C-section, but she had different ideas. Mia Cerys Sullivan was born at 9:02 a.m., and was 7 lb 11 oz and 21 1/4" long. She looks something like her older sister at this point, which is no bad thing. Mom and baby are doing well; mom just needs some rest now. (And grandma too; up at 4 this a.m. and spent the day at the hospital. Going to bed shortly.)

Congratulations! Glad everyone is healthy.

 

[Lexa]

It seems our maker never sold kids' shirts, and neither did the other two companies, although their web sites said they did. Their usual customers are like Trader Joes, and clubs, all adults. They are willing to make kids shirts but need 10 of one size to be able to make a pattern and set up the cutting machine.

I don't think we will fill 10 shirts in every size we would like kids sized shirts.

 

[BoosGram]

Congratulations!!

Jon

Congratulations!

Congrats!!! Isn't being a grandma awesome!

Congratulations.

Mia Cerys Sullivan!!

Robin & Angel "D"

Congratulations . How exciting!

Congrats to the family and GRANDPARENTS!

Congratulations !!

Congratulations and welcome to this world Mia!

Congrats!

BoosGram...congratulations. Get some sleep.

Congrats to all!!!

Congratulations.

Corinna

THANK YOU, EVERYONE!!!

Val, you're not make this easy for me. I am not good with sizes when it comes to my DW and converting to men's sizing. Now I have to figure out how to get her to try on one of my shirts without telling her why I managed to keep her birthday trip a surprise, this one is going to be hard at this rate I will get the order form to you as soon as possible.

Jon

Jon, you might try what I did. I found a shirt that fits me well and took measurements from that; then I compared them to the size chart Val posted and ordered based on that.

 

[BoosGram]

Congratulations! Glad everyone is healthy.

Thanks, Angie. You must have posted while I posted my last entry.

 

[gdaneowner]

I don't think we will fill 10 shirts in every size we would like kids sized shirts.

It is not looking good for the kids sizes!.. I am NOT a clothes maker, so I may have to order the material and see if I can find somone to make my boys theirs. Surely I can get one made for a reasonable price.

 

[pilk]

Jon

Tell us the size of some of her clothes and maybe we can help. These shirts are not fitted so we don't necessarily need anything but a rough idea. Are her sweaters size small, 2X or somewhere in between? I'll look for a women's clothes measurements chart so we can get an idea for conversion.

Jon, you might try what I did. I found a shirt that fits me well and took measurements from that; then I compared them to the size chart Val posted and ordered based on that.

I have a plan to get the sizing without raising her curiosity to much. It was Candida's birthday on the weekend. As a surprise I arranged with our Alaskan tablemates to visit them for a couple days in Knoxville. As soon as we got there they hand me a Hawaiin shirt from Disney. I almost said "This is great it will look good on the cruise in April." There would have been some very creative and quick talking to get out of that one. They don't know that I had booked this cruise either. So, in a couple days I'll get her to try it on for a good idea of sizing.

One surprise trip down, one to go.

Jon

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Congrats to Boosgram on the Grandchild. We will be at AKL from 9/29-10/8 before we get on the Magic for a week and then back at AKL from 10/15-18. The first part we are traveling in a large group so as much as I would love to come to a meet or anything, I just do not see that as happening as we are with family and friends and we already have an agenda. Well about to spend Wed and Thurs at DL with a friend from FL. On Thursday is the big day as it is dinner at Club 33. Of course I am really looking forward to it, but ouch it is not going to be cheap, but you do not pass up an invitation too Club 33 as they don't come very often.

I agree....I was fortunate to receive an invitation to Easter Sunday brunch at Club 33 this past April....it wasn't cheap but it was a day to remember....I still have to pinch myself as I still can't believe that not only was I inside Club 33 but I actually got to eat there too!!!!!!

 

[DisneyCruiser83]

Wow, you are one heck of a great daughter-in-law!

Oh, well DMIL has done so much for DH throughout his life and has done a lot for me as well. This is one thing she has always wanted to do, and she really deserves it.

Well, baby was supposed to come on Wednesday by scheduled C-section, but she had different ideas. Mia Cerys Sullivan was born at 9:02 a.m., and was 7 lb 11 oz and 21 1/4" long. She looks something like her older sister at this point, which is no bad thing. Mom and baby are doing well; mom just needs some rest now. (And grandma too; up at 4 this a.m. and spent the day at the hospital. Going to bed shortly.)

CONGRATULATIONS! I hope everyone has rested and you are all enjoying that little girl!

I am just checking in with everyone! I hope you are all well and have a great week!

 

[pilk]

There is a 9B and 9C available on DCL site now.

But, by the time I post this they will be gone most likely.

Jon

 

[Namsupak]

If it is your sincere intent to order a cruise shirt, please copy the order form found on the google link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAn7Xz7SUa9A9_xguleVOT1XcNO4VlRZFmYtuC0NXlg/edit?hl=en_US#
From the edit function click ‘select all’ and then ‘copy’.
Paste into an e-mail, complete form and send it to my attention at valbob89@aol.com.

Just sent you an email order. Please let me know if you got it. Thanks!

I have made the first batch of magnets for this cruise today. I had today off and after the riots and looting in my home town yesterday, I did not feel like leaving the house today. So I used the time to work on my Fish Extender gifts for my October cruise and to make magnets for both cruises.

Corinna

Wow you are on top of things! We leave for the WBTA on Sept 4 and we just decided which ones we want to print yesterday.

Classes are over for the summer...if anyone hears me talking about taking a summer class again - please toss me overboard!!!!

Cayla

Congrats surviving summer classes. I took organic chem II one year and when studying for my final started dreaming that molecules were chasing me Would never take another intense summer course again.

Well, baby was supposed to come on Wednesday by scheduled C-section, but she had different ideas. Mia Cerys Sullivan was born at 9:02 a.m., and was 7 lb 11 oz and 21 1/4" long. She looks something like her older sister at this point, which is no bad thing. Mom and baby are doing well; mom just needs some rest now. (And grandma too; up at 4 this a.m. and spent the day at the hospital. Going to bed shortly.)

Congratulations!

Today I went to Walmart and tried on men's Hawaiian shirts. The Large fit ok on the top and shoulders and sleeves. It was a little snug across the hips. I could not buttom the last two buttons. The Length was a little long but ok.It was a 42-44
Then I tried on the XL. I was able to buttom all of it but it was big on the top, sleeves were very long and the lenght was very long.

I usually take an XL or 1X in a women's size.

I think I am going to stick to the Large and I can always wear it open with a tee shirt underneath. At least the rest will fit better.

Hope this helps some of you.

Thanks for the great idea! I'll definitely have to do that because I think I'll have the same problem you did.

 

[gdaneowner]

There is a 9B and 9C available on DCL site now.

But, by the time I post this they will be gone most likely.

Jon

They are gone~!

 

[Marcy Mouse]

Hi everyone!!!

Chris and I will be joining you! We are going to take the train to La from Ontario, Canada.

So far my plans include driving to MI and getting the train from there. It is 2 nights on the train and the route mimics the old route 66. We plan to get to LA 4 or 5 days before the cruise so we can do Disneyland - oh and drive to Vegas and get MARRIED

We always said that if we get to Vegas would would get married so this cruise will be my Honeymoon cruise

So I have so much to do and I don't know where to start!

Looking forward to meeting some new DIS friends!!!

Marcy