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

[Camping Griswalds]

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

Lori

Everything looks great Lori. I have that princess fabric too. I think mine might be a yellow background instead of pink...or vise versa

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.

Lisa, everything looks great! I'd be the first one in line to buy the monster alphabet! I think it'd make a darling quilt. Not that I've ever done a quilt...you know but I might one day

 

[Tinka_Belle]

The Wiggles I have to say is one of my favorites that you made. I have to agree with Katie, She is pretty darn cute. As for the comment on dressing Katie in something normal, my grandma said something similar to me. I don't get it what is so wrong with dressing your child in custom clothes. Oh well!!

 

[hudsonsinaf]

My sewing machine is starting to act "funky" and I am debating buying a new one. I would like a machine that is heavier duty, I can applique with, make clothing, possibly embroider with, has a button foot, and perhaps I can machine quilt with. Does anyone have any suggestions? I know for this type of machine, I'm looking at a financial investment, but at the same time I do not want to spend a fortune. I have a feeling now that the sewing bug has bitten me, I will be making more and more clothing. I prefer to dress my DD modestly, and am finding it harder to do so with the clothing I am finding in stores - yet will be able to do so if I make them - and she LOVES the idea (for now anyway) of me making her clothes. Thanks everyone!

 

[my*2*angels]

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 just FANTASTIC!!!! If Sydni saw that Incredibles Vida she would go CRAZY!!! That is her FAVORITE movie!! As a matter of fact, she was watching it tonight before she went to bed!!

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.

That Katie is just tooo cute!!! And I always liked that Wiggles outfit!

 

[adoptionmomma4]

The Wiggles I have to say is one of my favorites that you made. I have to agree with Katie, She is pretty darn cute. As for the comment on dressing Katie in something normal, my grandma said something similar to me. I don't get it what is so wrong with dressing your child in custom clothes. Oh well!!

Thank you! I know the Wiggles wasent to bad. I can just look at it and see so many things I didn't know how to do correctly. It couldnt have been to terrible, a lady at the show ran me down and asked me to make one for her DD's birthday party. I did (the one and only I ever made and sold) and she said she could have sold it off her DD's back

My mom was just kidding with Katie when she said that. Katie looked at her and said "I don't think so" She really loves how I dress her. When she is going to take Katie somewhere she will call and ask me what she is going to wear and to remind me to make her super cute.

 

[lucyanna girl]

I have to admit, this is shocking to me. I must be a prude, I didn't even do this at my wedding. Is it like what many do at weddings? Garters are used to hold a woman's stockings up, they are placed on the upper thigh. They are made from elastic and have decorative lace or fabric sewed on top. Maybe if you make it in her school colors and maybe do something with the school mascot on it (like a button). Good luck!

Thanks. I have to admit I'm not all that crazy about the idea but apparently it is school sanctioned. I do know my shy DD well enough to be sure she won't wear hers too high up on her leg, she might put it just above her knee but no higher.

I talked to another mom today. Her daughter went to prom last year with older boy, well, he was in the class above them anyway. The garters can be very elaborate according to her. Some girls have lace, feathers, beads, etc.

I'm going to try and find out where they have been getting them around here.

Enjoy all your little girls while you can, they grow up fast.

Penny

 

[disneymommieof2]

Thanks. I have to admit I'm not all that crazy about the idea but apparently it is school sanctioned. I do know my shy DD well enough to be sure she won't wear hers too high up on her leg, she might put it just above her knee but no higher.

I talked to another mom today. Her daughter went to prom last year with older boy, well, he was in the class above them anyway. The garters can be very elaborate according to her. Some girls have lace, feathers, beads, etc.

I'm going to try and find out where they have been getting them around here.

Enjoy all your little girls while you can, they grow up fast.

Penny

I had a garter when I went to prom. Mine matched my dress. It wasn't to elaborate. It was blue and black satiny material and had a beaded heart in the middle. I'm pretty sure I got it at a local bridal shop. I'm sure if you stop in there they will have a ton of different ones to look at if you are planning to make your own. I don't think it would be to hard, Alot like a hair scrunchie but bigger. Alot of the boys would hang them on they're rear view mirror- assuming they drove and had they're own car of course!

 

[Haganfam5]

Lisazoe- OMG! Those Vida's are gorgeous!! You must have some patience for all of that work and detail you put in to the dresses you make. They are just sooo beautiful!!!

adoptionmommy- The outfits are just adorable and so is your little girl! TOO cute!

Well, here it is. My first corset completed. I cannot wait until my DD gets home from grandma's tomorrow so she can try it on! She is going to go nuts! I just have to figure out whether I want to do a skirt or some capris to go with it. I will see how it looks on her first.

Oh, I wish you could see how beautiful this Alexander Henry fabric is. The reds just look horrible with my artificial kitchen light. THe colors are so vibrant and bright. We (my dd5 and I) fell in love with it when we saw it.

Sorry about the bad pics. Well that's another first for me. I can check that off my list of things to try. I learned a couple of things while doing it and the next one will be even better!

 

[tinashaver]

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.

WOW ummm yea your the bomb!

 

[poohnpigletCA]

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

Wow that is gorgeous.

Oh Auntie are you back in town yet.
I do realize that you are still not talking to me as I posted your photo. I just thought I would point out that I am already ordering the striped and bubble fabric and it the hula fabric just happened to fall into my cart before checkout.

Wait that would be an applique (a wonderfully elaborate one) wouldn't it?

Seeing as how you have had about 12 hand surgeries applique would fall into the no hand work category. So maybe I could learn applique.
Well right after I learn how to sew on a button.

I LOVE the Minnie one, the Lady one Tom did, and the giant eyeball from Monsters~I am sorry I do not remember who did that one. I might be able to make a giant eyeball. I think the eyelashes on Lady alone would send you into hand surgery #13.

Never mind Auntie go back to your regularly scheduled evening.
Tell Destiny Happy Birthday!

 

[jeniamt]

I had a garter when I went to prom. Mine matched my dress. It wasn't to elaborate. It was blue and black satiny material and had a beaded heart in the middle. I'm pretty sure I got it at a local bridal shop. I'm sure if you stop in there they will have a ton of different ones to look at if you are planning to make your own. I don't think it would be to hard, Alot like a hair scrunchie but bigger. Alot of the boys would hang them on they're rear view mirror- assuming they drove and had they're own car of course!

Wow, I was thinking maybe this was regional thing but I guess not. Could be fun to create. There is so much fun stuff you could do to really make it elaberate.

Lisazoe- OMG! Those Vida's are gorgeous!! You must have some patience for all of that work and detail you put in to the dresses you make. They are just sooo beautiful!!!

adoptionmommy- The outfits are just adorable and so is your little girl! TOO cute!

Well, here it is. My first corset completed. I cannot wait until my DD gets home from grandma's tomorrow so she can try it on! She is going to go nuts! I just have to figure out whether I want to do a skirt or some capris to go with it. I will see how it looks on her first.

Oh, I wish you could see how beautiful this Alexander Henry fabric is. The reds just look horrible with my artificial kitchen light. THe colors are so vibrant and bright. We (my dd5 and I) fell in love with it when we saw it.

Sorry about the bad pics. Well that's another first for me. I can check that off my list of things to try. I learned a couple of things while doing it and the next one will be even better!

Oohh, can't wait to see it on her!

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

All I can say is WOW!!! If you don't mind me asking... I'm so new to this applique thing (have only done one little cupcake I'll post soon) and just trying to learn. Are you creating this by hand and using your machine satin stitch? This is what I did based on Heather's tutorial. Or... are these computer designs that your machine appliques? I guess I'm confused because they are so big and absolutely perfect! I don't think I've seen a hoop big enough to accomodate your designs. And if they are a computer design, did you design them or is it something you buy? Sounds like you created the cute monster letters, so maybe that answers my previous question. Thanks for your insight and sharing your amazing creations!

 

[eeyore3847]

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?

I actually do not use a pattern anymore for the straps and skirt... just simple math.. but the bodice is of course Carla C's

 

[aimeeg]

It actually looks cleaner in the pictures. The real mess is in the dining room which I promised my husband would be put away by tomorrow. I did clean for a few hours a couple days ago so my fabric shelves are looking better. Anyway, since taking this photo and putting more fabric away I have run out of room. I am a little concerned to say the least! LOL You can see why I have am going on the fabric fast. When everything is put away I am going to count the prints.

My DH was nice enough to help me a little tonight. He was sorting remnants for me. He was telling me the whole time what a waste it was to keep tiny pieces of fabric. We went several rounds. I won! After that he did his homework and then lounged in the art room. He was supposed to help me but his company was nice. He is sacked out on the couch watching Wall-e right now. My girls say it's a boy movie and will never watch it.

So without further ado here is my mess . . .

ps. I did not and will not take a picture of the dining room. LOL I cannot believe I am posting these.

 

[LisaZoe]

Thanks so much for all the kind comments on my latest creations. Although I put in long hours sewing, I still enjoy the creative process and love to have a chance to share them with people who understand the time that goes into them.

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

That's kind of what I was thinking to try. I'm working on some sketches for non-letter monsters as well. It's just hard to find time to work on new ideas sometimes.

All I can say is WOW!!! If you don't mind me asking... I'm so new to this applique thing (have only done one little cupcake I'll post soon) and just trying to learn. Are you creating this by hand and using your machine satin stitch? This is what I did based on Heather's tutorial. Or... are these computer designs that your machine appliques? I guess I'm confused because they are so big and absolutely perfect! I don't think I've seen a hoop big enough to accomodate your designs. And if they are a computer design, did you design them or is it something you buy? Sounds like you created the cute monster letters, so maybe that answers my previous question. Thanks for your insight and sharing your amazing creations!

My embroidery machine only does a 4"x4" hoop so all my applique is hand guided. I haven't even tried the applique option on my new machine because of the size limitation plus I don't have any fun applique patterns that came with it. Someday I want to buy a larger hoop and digitizing software but for now I'll have to stick to doing things a bit more manually.

 

[fairygoodmother]

Wow that is gorgeous.

Oh Auntie are you back in town yet.
I do realize that you are still not talking to me as I posted your photo. I just thought I would point out that I am already ordering the striped and bubble fabric and the hula fabric just happened to fall into my cart before checkout.

Wait that would be an applique (a wonderfully elaborate one) wouldn't it?

Seeing as how you have had about 12 hand surgeries applique would fall into the no hand work category. So maybe I could learn applique.
Well right after I learn how to sew on a button.

I LOVE the Minnie one, the Lady one Tom did, and the giant eyeball from Monsters~I am sorry I do not remember who did that one. I might be able to make a giant eyeball. I think the eyelashes on Lady alone would send you into hand surgery #13.

Never mind Auntie go back to your regularly scheduled evening.
Tell Destiny Happy Birthday!

First off, yes, I'm back
For her birthday, we took dd and one friend to see HS Musical on Ice today. I made cheerleader skirts, and they just wore long-sleeved white tops. I was a little concerned...Stockton, California is the WORST city in the country overall, and the worst in northern Cali for gang activity. The color red is not okay to wear. But they survived.
This is the only picture that shows even a tiny bit of the outfit...the girls had the camera all day

At any rate, I'm back.
Karen honey, queen of the glue gun, appliqueing like this is done on the machine...out of little tiny pieces of fabric...which I am not able to cut out. And it's a Vida...a pattern I STILL don't have.

LisaZoe, this hula is absolutely amazing, as are all of your creations. You are an inspiration.

 

[charlinn]

It actually looks cleaner in the pictures. The real mess is in the dining room which I promised my husband would be put away by tomorrow. I did clean for a few hours a couple days ago so my fabric shelves are looking better. Anyway, since taking this photo and putting more fabric away I have run out of room. I am a little concerned to say the least! LOL You can see why I have am going on the fabric fast. When everything is put away I am going to count the prints.

My DH was nice enough to help me a little tonight. He was sorting remnants for me. He was telling me the whole time what a waste it was to keep tiny pieces of fabric. We went several rounds. I won! After that he did his homework and then lounged in the art room. He was supposed to help me but his company was nice. He is sacked out on the couch watching Wall-e right now. My girls say it's a boy movie and will never watch it.

So without further ado here is my mess . . .

ps. I did not and will not take a picture of the dining room. LOL I cannot believe I am posting these.

I am so incredibly and completly Jealous!!! I love all your fabric!!!! I have maybe 1/8th of that...more like 1/32... I have to show my husband this!!! Wow...how long have you been a FAB ADDICT? I have only been for 6 months...so I am just looking forward to when I am at your level!!! LOL!! What do you use to wrap your fabric around? It looks so nice and neat!!!

 

[MouseTriper]

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.

WOW I LOVE everything you have made. All 4 of your children are absolutely ADORABLE!!!

 

[LisaZoe]

So without further ado here is my mess . . .

I'm jealous of your storage space and organization. I also see a few prints I wouldn't mind having in my own stash. Of course before I add more, I really need to get something better worked out for organizing and storing what I already have so I can see it all. I also need to purge some of the older fabric that I doubt I'll ever use. It's just so hard to part with any.

 

[aimeeg]

I am so incredibly and completly Jealous!!! I love all your fabric!!!! I have maybe 1/8th of that...more like 1/32... I have to show my husband this!!! Wow...how long have you been a FAB ADDICT? I have only been for 6 months...so I am just looking forward to when I am at your level!!! LOL!! What do you use to wrap your fabric around? It looks so nice and neat!!!

Thanks.

I have been sewing for 20 months. So this is over close to two years. I guess in my defense. My girls wear clothes that I make them probably about 4-5 days a week so I do sew a lot. I have to say I am kind of getting sick of sewing Disney stuff. ( I know THE SHAME!) I am looking forward to making just pretty spring and summer dresses.

Honestly my DH does not care. If it keeps me happy he is happy. KWIM He is in school and his commute sucks big time! He drives a couple of hours everyday to and from work. Got to love Washington DC traffic! Friday he left at 2:30 and he did not get home until almost 6 pm. We only live about 40 miles from his office too. The fabric fast was my idea. I just feel like I have so many beautiful things to choose from I need to use what I have first.

I fold all of my fabric in half horizontally and then wrap it on cardboard rectangles. It makes little bolts. I really enjoy having everything out for two reasons. The first is you can see what you have to work with and it eliminates buying double. Yes I have done that. The second is it pretty.

Honestly, sewing has gotten me through a really rough 20 months. My younger daughter had some issues with seizures around 1 year old. Sewing kept me sane. If I sewed I was not waiting for the next one to happen. Also, my DH really has a lot on his plate with work and school. His time is very limited and designing/sewing is really good for me.

 

[aimeeg]

I'm jealous of your storage space and organization. I also see a few prints I wouldn't mind having in my own stash. Of course before I add more, I really need to get something better worked out for organizing and storing what I already have so I can see it all. I also need to purge some of the older fabric that I doubt I'll ever use. It's just so hard to part with any.

Ikea!!!

That bookshelf was like 30 bucks!! The bigger cabinet was a little over $100. They were both from my Xmas business. They were perfect for all of my supplies but they work with the fabric also. The bigger cabinets shelves are too deep. I would rather have another bookshelf or two but have not been able to justify it.

By the way your stash is like dying and going to ironwork heaven!