Disboutiquers Part 12 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[MinnieVanMom]

I did my shorts today and hopefully we can get a picture of both of us posted.

 

[Tracie]

I did my shorts today and hopefully we can get a picture of both of us posted.

love the shorts and the shirt! You all are going to look so cute together!

 

[hudsonsinaf]

I am on a roll this week... Got a couple more dresses done!! WOOO HOOO


Lori

Oh my glory! You did all of those in one week? I love them! Especially the first one! That material is just precious, as is your little girl! It is taking me a week to make one dress - I cannot imagine getting done three! Thank you for the motivation to get cracking! (well sewing anyways)

 

[luvinyou]

I am on a roll this week... Got a couple more dresses done!! WOOO HOOO

Lori

Gorgeous as usual! Your work is amazing. I am loving all the fabrics you have been using lately, they are so unique. What pattern do you use, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[goofyisinphilly]

You guys make me wish I had someone to sew for. I am just getting started but all my little cousins are now almost grown. Well maybe by the time they get married and start having kids, I'll be a proficent seamstress.

 

[charlinn]

So hear is one of DD outfits but I am thinking about putting buttons in the shape of a bow on top of the mickey embroidery and make it minnie? What do you think? The bottel cap is not attached yet and I picked up some of the mickey head buttons and might put that on instead I did not have a pattern for the top it was CASEd and the pants are Carlas easy fit.

This is so cute!!! I think it's cute as Mickey...but would be just as darling as Minnie!!

Here is my first project- (I thought how hard could it be! It had a zipper!!)

This is my favorite recent custom.

You are so incredibly talented!! I love the Black & White with the Pink ruffles in back!! That is adorable!!

ok, so I have been a tad distracted lately... have not gotten as much done the last few weeks and have not been able to stop in... but here is my latest cute little dress. Love the Zoo animals on it!!

Lori

Great Job, that is so cute. My DD (4) just asked me to make her one!!

Okay, I have been lurking here for months. I am not creative nor "artisy" and even though my mom can sew anything in the world I never took the time to learn when she wanted to teach me. Therefore, the hardest thing I have ever made is curtains. But....you gals inspired me so.....I present my first ever outfit...(sorry it's blurry, she was so happy to pose that she WOULD NOT stand still).

WOW...That is fantastic!! You did awesome...I can't believe this is your first one!!

My niece's birthday is in March. They went with us to Disney. I surprised her by making a Minnie Mouse dress and giving it to her on the trip. My DD's wouldn't try it on, so DS was chosen. He really got into posing. Here's the dress:

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Love it!! Great Job! Your DS will get you back some day...just remember. Hahahah!

Okay so I made page number 2!!

I wanted to post the pics of the top I made with the Hannah Montana fabric. The skirt is in these too. I just have to say that my daughter is a complete HAM and I need to get her on stage somewhere. She would LOVE it. I had to tell her I had enough pictures because she just kept posing!!!

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Great Job, and your model is adorable!!

this was my first

Everyones stuff is so great. I love how most of you were great from the start. I am still trying to figure things out!

Love the Cow Girl Dress!! I have some CowGirl material I am making my DD (4) and her 3 BFF's for a play date at my aunts, they all get to ride a horse and have their pic's taken...this is so cute...I have been trying to decide what style to go with...

Thank you!~That is very true! It is still pretty CCCOOOLLLDD up here so with some tights and leggings it's fine for now.

Okay, accomplishment time for me. I SHIRRED!!!!

I know it's not perfect but it was a first for me!

(It is solid black. It's kinda distorted in the picture. I think because of the flash.)

You did a great job, I have never shirred, I might have to try that...I have been wanting to Shirr (?) my daughters dresses rather than do the buttons.

 

[charlinn]

These were the first clothes (other than a couple costumes), that I have ever done. wow...LOL...I was patterned challenged. I started August 2008...So I am about 6 months new. I have been sewing my whole life...but mainly curtains & a couple costumes.

I had a thing for fur...obviously.

And this is my favorite custom!! I love Carla's Strip Work Jumper Pattern...I finally can use a pattern, but hers are the best!!

I know...I took up a ton of room!! Sorry...I was reminesing (spelling?)

 

[LisaZoe]

Okay, HELP again! For all of you that just put your pictures directly on the computer without using a program, do you just not edit them or edit them in a program like snapfish or photobucket? I like to edit mine before they go to either of those places. I just don't find it fast to edit from those programs. I can put them directly on the computer, but can't edit them from there which I guess is my main issue. So maybe, a better question would be what editing programs does everyone like? I just usually crop the pictures, nothing else.

I use Paint Shop Pro to edit my photos. I'd love to get Photoshop but it's not in my budget range. I was able to get a free download of PSP to try out before buying. I know I don't use all the fancy features it has but I'm learning more and more. I use it for creating most of the line drawings I use for applique as well.

I have joined FA (Fabric Anonymous) LOL. I have come to terms with the fact that I have TOO much fabric. So I have decided that I am not going to buy fabric for 100 days. Yes, I may be crazy and this is harder than Weight Watchers! I started on the 18th. I made my last purchase and it was a good one! Let's say I went out with a bang.

My 100 mark is May 29th. It is great because my birthday is June 2nd. So I am fabric shopping for my bday. I have so many wonderful wonderful prints that I have not even touched. I am taking the time to use what I have. Although, I am not sure sewing for 100 days will even scratch the surface! LOL

Sounds like a good way to stay motivated - a great birthday shopping trip. I'm trying to be very strict about buying fabric. I haven't stopped completely but I the majority of new fabric is purchased with a specific project in mind AND I only buy what I need. No more buying 3-5 yards when I only have plans that will require 1/2 yard.

This is my favorite recent custom.

Wow, I love the B&W fabric and the pink ruffles in the back are wonderful. I think that may be my current favorite variation of the Feliz.

 

[LisaZoe]

So, here are a couple things I've been working on this week.

And to show I'm not just doing Vidas or characters , here are some monster initials I did for tees. I'm slowly working through the alphabet. I've even been considering trying to make these into applique patterns for others to use.

 

[aimeeg]

Thanks Lisa! I really do like Willie. My dear friend Camping Griswalds gave me the pink idea. We were chatting about customs and I told her I wanted to do a SBW. She suggested to give a pop of color. Boy was she right. The back really pops! LOL

About the fast. Minigirl said it best when she called it a fabric fast! I told my DH tonight and he was not amused for a multitude of reasons. He said why on earth are you buying fabric anyway when you have fabric. Men just do not get it! I also have been buying more yardage because as my youngest is getting bigger I need more fabric for her as well. Lord knows that you have to do the same for both girls! I actually take turns making dresses for them because otherwise there are some very pissy princesses in this house!

ETA- OMG I LOVE THE MINNIE ALOHA!!! That is the cutest thing I have ever seen! My girls would love Violet too. Great Job! Is there anyway you could let me know what the luau fabric is? That might have to be my 100th day purchase!

 

[charlinn]

So, here are a couple things I've been working on this week.

And to show I'm not just doing Vidas or characters , here are some monster initials I did for tees. I'm slowly working through the alphabet. I've even been considering trying to make these into applique patterns for others to use.

I love them all!! Wow...how long does it take you to create one of the Vida's?? It would take me a week-at least with all that applique work...holly cow!

 

[Tracie]

I use Paint Shop Pro to edit my photos. I'd love to get Photoshop but it's not in my budget range. I was able to get a free download of PSP to try out before buying. I know I don't use all the fancy features it has but I'm learning more and more. I use it for creating most of the line drawings I use for applique as well.

Photoshop elements can do alot of what photoshop can and is only $80 at Wal-Mart. It's what I use for designs.

 

[Tracie]

So, here are a couple things I've been working on this week.

And to show I'm not just doing Vidas or characters , here are some monster initials I did for tees. I'm slowly working through the alphabet. I've even been considering trying to make these into applique patterns for others to use.

Everything is sooo cute, love the monster letters!

 

[disneymommieof2]

We're really starting off with a BANG this time! I go away for 1 day and there are 15 pages!! My goodness!!
Just looking through I think it was page 7 I was getting inspired and have decided I need to sew or at least cut something out tonight! So that is what I will do!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[revrob]

So, here are a couple things I've been working on this week.

And to show I'm not just doing Vidas or characters , here are some monster initials I did for tees. I'm slowly working through the alphabet. I've even been considering trying to make these into applique patterns for others to use.

LOVE the aloha Minnie! She is just precious - and so real looking!

The monster alphas are really cool! I bet you could turn that into an e-book!

Thanks Lisa! I really do like Willie. My dear friend Camping Griswalds gave me the pink idea. We were chatting about customs and I told her I wanted to do a SBW. She suggested to give a pop of color. Boy was she right. The back really pops! LOL

About the fast. Minigirl said it best when she called it a fabric fast! I told my DH tonight and he was not amused for a multitude of reasons. He said why on earth are you buying fabric anyway when you have fabric. Men just do not get it! I also have been buying more yardage because as my youngest is getting bigger I need more fabric for her as well. Lord knows that you have to do the same for both girls! I actually take turns making dresses for them because otherwise there are some very pissy princesses in this house!

ETA- OMG I LOVE THE MINNIE ALOHA!!! That is the cutest thing I have ever seen! My girls would love Violet too. Great Job! Is there anyway you could let me know what the luau fabric is? That might have to be my 100th day purchase!

I think I need to join in the fabric fast! My stash is way out of control. I seriously think it's time for a purge. I certainly don't NEED any more fabric. I have also considered making myself get rid of two yards of fabric for every yard I bring in to my collection. I need to do SOMETHING! There's just way too much fabric going on here.

 

[LisaZoe]

ETA- OMG I LOVE THE MINNIE ALOHA!!! That is the cutest thing I have ever seen! My girls would love Violet too. Great Job! Is there anyway you could let me know what the luau fabric is? That might have to be my 100th day purchase!

Thanks, all of the prints are from Michael Miller. The name of the hula girl print is Hula Hut. I'm not sure if it comes in different colorways but the one on the MM website looks like the colors are similar but more saturated than what I have.

I love them all!! Wow...how long does it take you to create one of the Vida's?? It would take me a week-at least with all that applique work...holly cow!

I can probably get a Vida like those done in about 12-15 hours. That does include the time to select the fabric and trims from my stash. That alone can take a couple hours if I'm struggling to get just the right combination. I've been putting in a lot of hours sewing. Most school days I'm working on appliques or sewing from 8am until Zoe gets home at 5pm and then again once Zoe's in bed. I try to get to bed by midnight but there are too many nights I'm up until 2 or 3am. I'm trying to not work so much on the weekends which is why I put in such long days. Right now, I probably have about 3 weeks of sewing on my 'to do' list and that doesn't include making new designs.

 

[charlinn]

Wow Lisa, That is just amazing! You are right about matching/coordinating the fabric's...that takes me forever, too! Well...some day I hope to have your talent! I have been having issues with my machine when doing just a small applique. I need a more advanced machine. Mine was a cheapy at Wally World. But, it works for now...

 

[charlinn]

BTW...if one wanted to try the Vida Pattern, where would one find it ?? I searched for it, with no luck, on YCMT a few months ago. I might need to try one. I just love the way they look.

Does anyone have any great spring patterns that are new? I need something new for the CowGirl Sets for my DD (4) & her BFF's in a couple months.

I wish I could sew all the time!!! I work full time in sales, so I am on the road most days. So I do most of my sewing in the evenings & weekends...and sometimes I "work from home"...getting "office work" done

 

[LisaZoe]

BTW...if one wanted to try the Vida Pattern, where would one find it ?? I searched for it, with no luck, on YCMT a few months ago. I might need to try one. I just love the way they look.

I don't think YCMT has any of the Farbenmix patterns. I got my pattern on eCrater from a seller with a shop named Ruth's Sewing Room or something like that. I looked around the internet a bit and she seemed to have the best price when shipping was added in. She also shipped quickly - which is a big plus for me since I'm not patient once I've made a purchase.

 

[adoptionmomma4]

Hi Ladies!

I have not been on here since before Christmas. It seems like soooo long! I finally got a new computer, so I can look at everyone's great customs. Before when I tried to get on this thread it would freeze up my computer and I would have to turn it off. It made me crazy. I have not been able to read any of the last several threads, but started on page 1 of this one.

2cutekidz you amaze me. I started reading the first thread about the same as you and you work has become one of my favorites. It is absolutely beautiful!

I also love all the new dresses Lori has posted today. I especially love the princess fabric. It is a beautiful OOAK dress, someone will definitely love.

I like the stroll down memory lane. I started reading on the very first thread. I had never sewn more than a straight line and NEVER finished anything I may have tried to start. I always called my grandma to finish it. I made Katie her first outfit in the summer (I believe June) of 2007. It quickly became an obsession and I like most of you have been known to stay up way to late the night before an event making a new dress. It is really a sickness I hope you don't mind to many Katies.

Here are the first two customs I made Katie. Looking back they are were so horrible, but I was so proud of them!
This is the very first. I think it came apart when I washed it.

Her Wiggles outfit which started the need for a themed outfit for every event.

Here are a few of my favorites:
For her big sisters cheer comp.

Halloween 2007:

Disney 2008:

This is the last dress I made her. It was for the first day of our homeschool group. She was going to "pre-school". She didn't end up going to her class. We are still working on that

And finally Katie at her 4th Birthday party. She will be 4 next week and this mommy is very sad. She is my last baby and I really want her to stay a baby I did not make her outfit. I had it made. I was not in love with the top, but I did like the petti skirt. When my mom saw her she said "Katie is your mommy ever going to dress you in something normal?" You can see from the picture that Katie thought she was pretty cute.