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

[jessica52877]

Has anyone tried the Brother Disney Applique Station?

looks like this --

but you can buy them with a disney or pooh cartridge.

wondered if anybody owned one and could comment on it...

my sewing machine does not do embroidery so I was thinking maybe I might like one, but it's hard to tell.
Unfortunately I saw one on ebay going for like $15 yesterday and I didnt bid on it. But I dont need to waste my money if it's a junky end product, etc

I have one. I got it the year Dallas was born so it is over 6 years old and was the disney version. I got it after I had my embroidery machine so maybe that is one reason I thought it was lacking in the coolness department. I have never even really used it except for maybe 2x. I don't really think it is good to do anything with clothes but better for just decorating in a scrapbook or something.

 

[froggy33]

QUESTION....for those that have dress forms; where did you get them? I want to buy one and not sure where to look. I don't want to spend a ton either. Thanks!

I got mine at displayimporter.com. I thought they were a pretty good price even with shipping I think. But Linnette is right, they are not adjustable. But they are jersey so they are pinable (sp?) There are two sizes, infant and child. I got the child and it is currently too big for my 8 month old..but she will grow into it.

Good luck.

Jessica

 

[3goofyboys]

the other ones I have to yet download in photobucket


wendy:

(sorry for the bad fit but the dress form is a size 2 and the dress is size 7)

and some fabrics I ordered from fabricsgalore ---they were on sale!!!---

I specially love this one

part of my give project

which I am still working on (maybe I will redo !!!) i know, I know it looks really bad!!!!!!!

Linnette

I was just wondering where you were Linnette, I'm glad to see you! I love all the dresses, but the Tink is my favorite! I've been eyeing the heart fabric from fabricsgalore, but alas I have no little girl to sew for, so it would just sit in my stash! The genie is great, don't touch him!

Did some rather simple cute things this weekend... have been so busy with life lately... not much time for sewing

Lori

I really like the Mulan. I've seen that pirate fabric at my Joanns, but when I went back the other day to pic some up, it was all gone. The outfit you made with it is great!

I love the capris, I really like the black at the bottom, nice touch!

hi all , i have been lurking but having computer issues. just wanted to pop in and say hi. i am busy planning a baby shower for my girlfriend...her 4th boy. it is a nursery rhyme theme. i bought some of the nursery rhyme fabric walmart had. do you think the light green one is too girly to make some burp cloths and such?

I did my ds's whole nursery in light green nursery rhyme, so my vote is nope, not too girly!

We were staying at CBR pirate themed room....and the more we got thinking about it (2 families) we decided to switch to ASMu family suites...I think the space for a 2 & 5 yr old will be good for a whole week (and I will probably need the space too)...and it saved us some money...so that was a bonus also....
I was wondering if anyone from the disboutique would be going the same time as us!

We're going right before you... we'll be there Spetember 15-24

I made the other wall hanging that is being offered from YCQT.
I think I may become a "quilter" after all!

I should have used my "walking foot" as I was finishing this! The sides got a little wonky from trying to sew through all those layers. I should have put a binding on it instead of trying to turn it right side out. Oh well, not too bad of an attempt for my second quilting project!

Great job!

"not intended for childrens sleepware"
Do you guys worry about this label to much when buying fabric for you kids pjs?

I have been looking for cute flannels and all the ones I really like have this label on them. I am just curious what your thoughts on this are. I think I get the reasoning behind it - fabric hasn't been treated for fire etc.
I am just not sure.... that I care. I know that sounds bad
Sorry. Just wanting to know if I am missing something.
Thanks.

I don't worry about it at all. Like someone else said, washing the fabric pretty much removes any flame retardant anyway. Plus, I work hard to keep as many chemicals as I can away from my kids, the idea of dressing them in material doused in chemicals isn't super appealing to me!


I lost the quote, but the easter baskets were great!

 

[froggy33]

We just booked a 5-day cruise to the Caribbean. Not on Disney - they are pricey! Anyway it's on Carnival. The whole fam is going - 11 of us total!! I have never been on a cruise, so I don't totally know what to expect, but being a Disboutiquer my 10 month old little girl has to have some cute clothes made just for the trip. Could some of you post some of the things you have made for cruises just so I can get some ideas (and CASE if the poster doesn't mind)? I will definitely do a cruise inspired Feliz (LOVE that pattern) and something very similar to the dress on CarlaC's Simply Sweet dress pattern, but other than that?? And just how many "fancy" dresses will we need?

Thanks so much!!!

Jessica

 

[HeatherSue]

Tessa is currently obsessed with Beverly Hills Chihuahua. So, for her birthday I bought her a little chihuahua stuffed animal and some fabric to make her a chihuahua shirt. I finally got around to making it yesterday. I digitized the chihuahua applique myself. It's nothing fancy, but I was pretty proud of myself. I used a crown embroidery file that was free online and just resized it to fit the dog. I have to say that I don't like the shirt a whole lot. I made it while she was in bed and I didn't measure her to see how long I wanted it. So, it turned out too long. I'm considering adding a few more ruffles and making it a dress. I also don't like the sleeves this way and I may add the elastic to them. Teresa said I'm just being too picky. I used some mitten clips at the sides to cinch it in at the waist a little.
I didn't get a closeup of the white fabric, but it has pretty sparkly gold swirls going through it.

The requisite "flying Tessa" picture. BTW, I don't like the pants with it, either.

I actually convinced Sawyer to model his Dora shirt. In case you missed the story- I was all excited to give it to him because he LOVES Dora and they don't sell Dora clothes for boys. I thought he would be really excited! However, when I handed it to him, he said "No, it's Tessa's! I hate it!" and threw it on the ground. I guess I have found the reason why they don't sell Dora stuff for boys. He seems to be warming up to it a bit, though.

He was much happier with this Shamu shirt. He's really into whales right now.

Here's a t-shirt I made for one of the wish kids. One of the gives isn't full yet, so head on over there if you have a hankerin' to make some family t-shirts!

http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=67726&threadid=598862

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Oh I can never let Ash see this page. She is equally obsessed with BHC. In fact, I promised her that we could watch it again tonight. If I hear "You're a Chihuahua Mija" one more time

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Jack! I want one!

 

[minnie2]

Glad to hear that your husband feels well enough to be going to work. What is it with men though trying to act all tough, especially after something major like surgery?!

Another thing-I keep having nightmares about our trip, and it's not for months! We're going to WDW in Dec with my parents, uncle, and brother, and they've put me in charge of planning *everything*-I've already booked two garden view rooms at the Poly and I've been going through the Unofficial Guide when I have time. I've already started making spreadsheets, etc and I'm going to make a folder for each adult listing all ressies/times, planned parks for each day, etc. But like last night, I had a dream that they'd given me they wrong dates and were peeved when I didn't have anything booked/planned. Weird.

Yeah he can be a pain in the butt! LOL I do feel bad because I lightened his load this morning sinc eh walks from the train to his office and told him to buy lunch. then Lunch time came and he couldn't find his wallet and realized he gave it to me to hold yesterday! Teach him to have me hold his wallet!

Minnie2, happy to hear George is back to work. Guys are like that! I hear you on the cutting out squares. I am STILL working on a twirl skirt for Miss Kadie with a gazillion squares. I might be finished today to take pictures of the skirt. I now do NOT like it! Too many squares. Now her mom is asking what patchwork will I be doing for Miss Molly.

Oh no another patchwork in your future! Why don't you like the one you just made?
I really do love them though so once the ruffling starts I will be tickled with it I am sure!

Tessa is currently obsessed with Beverly Hills Chihuahua. So, for her birthday I bought her a little chihuahua stuffed animal and some fabric to make her a chihuahua shirt. I finally got around to making it yesterday. I digitized the chihuahua applique myself. It's nothing fancy, but I was pretty proud of myself. I used a crown embroidery file that was free online and just resized it to fit the dog. I have to say that I don't like the shirt a whole lot. I made it while she was in bed and I didn't measure her to see how long I wanted it. So, it turned out too long. I'm considering adding a few more ruffles and making it a dress. I also don't like the sleeves this way and I may add the elastic to them. Teresa said I'm just being too picky. I used some mitten clips at the sides to cinch it in at the waist a little.
I didn't get a closeup of the white fabric, but it has pretty sparkly gold swirls going through it.

The requisite "flying Tessa" picture. BTW, I don't like the pants with it, either.

I actually convinced Sawyer to model his Dora shirt. In case you missed the story- I was all excited to give it to him because he LOVES Dora and they don't sell Dora clothes for boys. I thought he would be really excited! However, when I handed it to him, he said "No, it's Tessa's! I hate it!" and threw it on the ground. I guess I have found the reason why they don't sell Dora stuff for boys. He seems to be warming up to it a bit, though.

He was much happier with this Shamu shirt. He's really into whales right now.

Here's a t-shirt I made for one of the wish kids. One of the gives isn't full yet, so head on over there if you have a hankerin' to make some family t-shirts!

http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=67726&threadid=598862

OMG I love them all! I agree you are being too picky it is adorable!
LOVE the shamu and the jack one!
I really need to get George to set up my digitizing software!!!

 

[jenb1023]

Teresa said I'm just being too picky.

I actually convinced Sawyer to model his Dora shirt.

He was much happier with this Shamu shirt. He's really into whales right now.

Here's a t-shirt I made for one of the wish kids. One of the gives isn't full yet, so head on over there if you have a hankerin' to make some family t-shirts!

http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=67726&threadid=598862

Teresa's right - you are being too picky! It is very cute! But if you are really unhappy with it, I think it would make a cute dress too!

Glad Sawyer is warming up to his Dora shirt!

Love the Shamu shirt! That would be cute for a Big Give family going to Sea World!

I know you weren't sure about the cartoony Captain Jack but I think he turned out great!

 

[anewvance]

Ok stupid question. You need a special machine to do embroidered appliques and stuff right? I'd love to be able to learn how to do that.

 

[pixeegrl]

Editing to add Never Mind, I figured out I should be looking at the Feliz not the Vida...off to purchase pattern!

I finally finished Marenna's Big Give piglet vida and hat! I have to say I really enjoyed all the pinkness and ruffles! And I even have a model the right size! I swear the ruffles aren't as wonky as they look in the pictures. The back ruffles are supposed to remind you of Piglet's shirt

I have a question about how you do the ruffles, I searched the Vida and didn't see ruffles on it. Do you sew them on folded up right sides together then flip them down and sew along the top of each one? and then of course sew the panel to the sides...Does that make sense?

 

[jham]

TOM: Love all your quiltiness lately! I'm very impressed. LOVE the pink and green--my favorite colors!

Tessa is currently obsessed with Beverly Hills Chihuahua. So, for her birthday I bought her a little chihuahua stuffed animal and some fabric to make her a chihuahua shirt. I finally got around to making it yesterday. I digitized the chihuahua applique myself. It's nothing fancy, but I was pretty proud of myself. I used a crown embroidery file that was free online and just resized it to fit the dog. I have to say that I don't like the shirt a whole lot. I made it while she was in bed and I didn't measure her to see how long I wanted it. So, it turned out too long. I'm considering adding a few more ruffles and making it a dress. I also don't like the sleeves this way and I may add the elastic to them. Teresa said I'm just being too picky. I used some mitten clips at the sides to cinch it in at the waist a little.
I didn't get a closeup of the white fabric, but it has pretty sparkly gold swirls going through it.

The requisite "flying Tessa" picture. BTW, I don't like the pants with it, either.

I actually convinced Sawyer to model his Dora shirt. In case you missed the story- I was all excited to give it to him because he LOVES Dora and they don't sell Dora clothes for boys. I thought he would be really excited! However, when I handed it to him, he said "No, it's Tessa's! I hate it!" and threw it on the ground. I guess I have found the reason why they don't sell Dora stuff for boys. He seems to be warming up to it a bit, though.

He was much happier with this Shamu shirt. He's really into whales right now.

Here's a t-shirt I made for one of the wish kids. One of the gives isn't full yet, so head on over there if you have a hankerin' to make some family t-shirts!

http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=67726&threadid=598862

Very cute! I'm so impressed with your digitizing skillz! Ever since my craft room computer broke down I'm not able to use my embroidery machine. Do you think Mike would mind if I brought the machine upstairs and set it up on the desk in his office? Lily loves BHC! But since before she ever saw it it has been "Beverly Hills Chicawawa" She even saw an actual live Chihuahua one day and said "mommy! Look! It's a chicawawa!" I love the flying Tessa pose! I say go for it and make it a dress!

Dora and the whale are great too. Sawyer looks very cute laughing in his whale shirt. But I really love the Jack one!

 

[HeatherSue]

Ok stupid question. You need a special machine to do embroidered appliques and stuff right? I'd love to be able to learn how to do that.

The appliques I just posted above were done on a special embroidery machine.

But, I did these on a regular machine using a zig-zag stitch. There's a link to my tutorial in the first post in this thread. I had an old manual singer for some of them and some of them I did on a Brother cs6000i (a pretty standard electronic machine).

 

[ibesue]

I like www.sweetsoles.com but they usually don't have a lot of sizes in stock.

I have bought from Sweetsoles too!

Ok...help needed!

I bought this:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=200323930830

Now what do I put with it? I was thinking if I made it into stripwork twirly skirts, it would go further, but I SUCK at pairing fabrics for stuff like that!

Also can't be TOO baby-ish, as my oldest dd is 10.....and getting picky, lol.

:help:

Very cute fabric! I haven't seen that before!

I heard about it over on the Disneyland section of the dis, but basically it is software that helps you plan your day. You tell it what you want to ride when you want breaks (like for eating, parades or whatever) and it plans your day. Since I had never been I liked it because it gave me an idea for a plan of attack, I didn't know what order things filled up in or what I should immediately fast pass etc and it really helped us get everything in many times! Here is a link: http://www.ridemax.com/

I will definitely look at that site! Thanks!

I ordered mine from displayimporter.com I do not recall who it was but I know somebody in this thread posted about it it was 35.00 and 15.00 shipping but it is a little small ---22" --20" ---23 which is a size 2/3 and you cannot make adjustments , there is a child size dritz for 125.00 I will check for the website for you

Linnette

Thanks, I have been looking for a site for manequins too. I found one down by Disneyland that says you can pick it up. Sounds like a good reason to go to DL!

We just booked a 5-day cruise to the Caribbean. Not on Disney - they are pricey! Anyway it's on Carnival. The whole fam is going - 11 of us total!! I have never been on a cruise, so I don't totally know what to expect, but being a Disboutiquer my 10 month old little girl has to have some cute clothes made just for the trip. Could some of you post some of the things you have made for cruises just so I can get some ideas (and CASE if the poster doesn't mind)? I will definitely do a cruise inspired Feliz (LOVE that pattern) and something very similar to the dress on CarlaC's Simply Sweet dress pattern, but other than that?? And just how many "fancy" dresses will we need?

Thanks so much!!!

Jessica

Wooo Hooo I haven't been on a cruise so no clue what you need. I know someone will have the answers for you!

Tessa is currently obsessed with Beverly Hills Chihuahua. So, for her birthday I bought her a little chihuahua stuffed animal and some fabric to make her a chihuahua shirt. I finally got around to making it yesterday. I digitized the chihuahua applique myself. It's nothing fancy, but I was pretty proud of myself. I used a crown embroidery file that was free online and just resized it to fit the dog. I have to say that I don't like the shirt a whole lot. I made it while she was in bed and I didn't measure her to see how long I wanted it. So, it turned out too long. I'm considering adding a few more ruffles and making it a dress. I also don't like the sleeves this way and I may add the elastic to them. Teresa said I'm just being too picky. I used some mitten clips at the sides to cinch it in at the waist a little.
I didn't get a closeup of the white fabric, but it has pretty sparkly gold swirls going through it.

The requisite "flying Tessa" picture. BTW, I don't like the pants with it, either.

I actually convinced Sawyer to model his Dora shirt. In case you missed the story- I was all excited to give it to him because he LOVES Dora and they don't sell Dora clothes for boys. I thought he would be really excited! However, when I handed it to him, he said "No, it's Tessa's! I hate it!" and threw it on the ground. I guess I have found the reason why they don't sell Dora stuff for boys. He seems to be warming up to it a bit, though.

He was much happier with this Shamu shirt. He's really into whales right now.

Here's a t-shirt I made for one of the wish kids. One of the gives isn't full yet, so head on over there if you have a hankerin' to make some family t-shirts!

http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=67726&threadid=598862

Wow, those are so cute. I love the BHC top as it is! But then I love long shirts with leggings!
The Shamu is so cute, I love the water drops with it! So much cuter than the Shamu design I have.
Jack is too cute. They will love it!

Oh no another patchwork in your future! Why don't you like the one you just made?

I have looked at the skirt way to long! I just didn't realize how many squares I cut out! When DH gets home I will have him take pictures. I need to delete pictures off my camera and am not sure how to....

Very cute! I'm so impressed with your digitizing skillz! Ever since my craft room computer broke down I'm not able to use my embroidery machine. Do you think Mike would mind if I brought the machine upstairs and set it up on the desk in his office? Lily loves BHC! But since before she ever saw it it has been "Beverly Hills Chicawawa" She even saw an actual live Chihuahua one day and said "mommy! Look! It's a chicawawa!" I love the flying Tessa pose! I say go for it and make it a dress!

I bet if you take your machine up there, your computer will get fixed much quicker!

The appliques I just posted above were done on a special embroidery machine.

But, I did these on a regular machine using a zig-zag stitch. There's a link to my tutorial in the first post in this thread. I had an old manual singer for some of them and some of them I did on a Brother cs6000i (a pretty standard electronic machine).

You are soooooooooooo talented with or without your machine! And I forgot to say how cute the Dora top is too!

 

[carrie6466]

just got home from the doctor. Chianna is fine. just breast tissue. my baby is growing up and getting "****ies". She is so happy Im just happy it was nothing serious to worry about. thanks for your prayers.

Glad to hear everything was fine!

 

[danicaw]

So, its spring break and we have no real plans... but today we hit the park and the fabric store... something for the kids and something for me
And I spent too much at the fabric store.... wanna see what I got?

Each kid picked out some flannel for pjs.... I was shocked DD didn't pick pink fabric, but thats fine.

I loved this floral print and was thinking a round neck for DD this summer.

I don't know what I am going to do with it... I just want to stick it on the wall and stare at it... its amazing, the colors are wonderful too. I might just do a blanket for DS. I was kind of thinking it might be fun on the bowling shirt, if I can get up the nerve to try it... we shall see.

And the last thing I got was this sheer pink fabric with sparkles...
We just put the kids in bunk beds and DD is looking up at the bottom of DS mattress... so I was thinking of using the slats and putting some fabric up to make a kind of canopy... this is what its looking like now.

Its better than it was... I didn't sew at all, I should probably finish the edges or something. Thats the top of an Ikea flower light in the pic... sorry its a funny angle. If you guys have any suggestions for this I would love to hear.

And this is some of the fabric I found a week or so ago.. including the mickey part sheets that are now part of my stash...

flannels.

The plaid is along the top edge of the sheet.

Ok, now I should actually go sew. Or at least figure out where I am going to store this stuff

 

[DisneyMom5]

And this is some of the fabric I found a week or so ago.. including the mickey part sheets that are now part of my stash...

The plaid is along the top edge of the sheet.

Ok, now I should actually go sew. Or at least figure out where I am going to store this stuff

That planet material is awesome!

So, I'm not really a vision girl, but I see that Mickey sheet material, and was thinking:
Red girls jumper, with either yellow buttons where the shoulder straps meet, or appliqued yellow circles for buttons, and then make a shirt to go under it out of this material.
OR, bowling shirt, alternating with red material, and then applique a black mickey ears on the back. That would ROCK!

Heather Sue - LOVE the Capn' Jack.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Jessica - here is my first taggie blankie!! Im also making a tiny rag quilt to match - how big do you think it needs to be??? My taggie is 12x12 - is that okay???

Very cute!

Here's the LAST thing I'll probably sew totally by hand:

So cute!

It's official! Check out my new ticker! Just booked our reservations - Animal Kingdom Jambo House villa - I need to do some research to see if there's anything at the resort that we HAVE to do. Trying to get my wish list of meal ressies together. I need to get sewing too!

How exciting! I can't wait for my first AKL (not villa) trip May 2nd!

Oh, I am so happy. I just got an email from my cousin and her daughter loves the outfit I made her and it fit perfectly. Even insisted on wearing it right away. (Mom said that was quite a fashion statement as it is still cold up here and she had to wear warm clothes underneath) Anyway, here are the pics she sent me.

So adorable on!

WOW!!!!! LOVE that!!!!!!!

Hello were back! We had a great time but it went way to fast and did not get everything done! We did end up joining the Disney vacation club so we will have more chances to get things done. I would not suggest to ever go with a big group! We had 11 people 2 familys that could not get on the same page if you know what I mean. I think I cried due to stress and frustration 3 times! Not my idea of a magical trip but all in all it was great! I Think all the stuff made since we have been gone is really cute I love the villain Cinderella set! Well if you would like to see some of our pictures please feel free....

Welcome back. Congrats on DVC!

Ok I finished my other daughters dress for our Disney trip. I am not sewing again for long long time. I don't have the patience or the talent to do this stuff! But it turned out decent and she is happy with it so that's what really matters.

That came out great! Don't give up. Try something easier next time!

Love your dresses! Your Genie is awesome!!!!!!!!

Did some rather simple cute things this weekend... have been so busy with life lately... not much time for sewing

Lori

Those are great! I love Mulan too!

That is perfect! I'm sure it will be loved!

This is only my second post in the disboutiquers board. I completed 2 more dresses for my DD3 over the weekend. Nothing spectacular but will be nice and cool for her to wear in WDW in May and August. I also went shopping for more Disney fabric this weekend and had some good finds at Hancock fabrics.

Great job!

We've decided that we're going to go to Ohana's for breakfast for my DD's birthday celebration. I would like to make her something with a red fabric that has white hibiscus flowers on it - similar to what Lilo wears. Does anyone know where I can find fabric like this? Or have a name of a fabric that I can order somewhere maybe?

How about this?
http://www.hawaiianfabricshop.com/tropicalleaves.html

Small update on my cousin.

She is doing "better". Her blood pressure is not as low as it was yesterday. She seems better able to breathe. I guess they did a bunch of tests today and over the weekend so now we wait for the Dr's to review the results.

Hopefully, she will continue to do better.

Glad she's doing better. Continued prayers for her.

Here are the latest creations to come out of my sewing "room". I have 3 more to finish, then I need to decided what my girls will be wearing for Easter. I am having the hardest time deciding on what style of dress and what fabric to use.

Here is the one for my nephew

Cute!!!

Well George went back to work today! I think he should have taken the rest of this week off but he didn't listen to me. His dr yesterday told him he would be happy to let him stay out the rest of the week. Problem is George is just a really good employee and being the boss he always sets the example even if it means he is in pain Heck when he had his colon removed he only took 2 weeks off So 2 weeks for a hernia no matter how rough it was he just wouldn't take off. Thankfully his boss told him to take it easy and make it a light week. So I am hoping he comes home early but we shall see.

Glad he's doing well. Hope he doesn't over do it!

I made the other wall hanging that is being offered from YCQT.
I think I may become a "quilter" after all!

I should have used my "walking foot" as I was finishing this! The sides got a little wonky from trying to sew through all those layers. I should have put a binding on it instead of trying to turn it right side out. Oh well, not too bad of an attempt for my second quilting project!

Beautiful! Not too bad at all!!!!!

just got home from the doctor. Chianna is fine.

What wonderful news!

Tessa is currently obsessed with Beverly Hills Chihuahua. So, for her birthday I bought her a little chihuahua stuffed animal and some fabric to make her a chihuahua shirt. I finally got around to making it yesterday. I digitized the chihuahua applique myself. It's nothing fancy, but I was pretty proud of myself. I used a crown embroidery file that was free online and just resized it to fit the dog. I have to say that I don't like the shirt a whole lot. I made it while she was in bed and I didn't measure her to see how long I wanted it. So, it turned out too long. I'm considering adding a few more ruffles and making it a dress. I also don't like the sleeves this way and I may add the elastic to them. Teresa said I'm just being too picky. I used some mitten clips at the sides to cinch it in at the waist a little.
I didn't get a closeup of the white fabric, but it has pretty sparkly gold swirls going through it.

Those are all wonderful! Love that Jack shirt!

 

[danicaw]

I just had to share these.....

Crazy cute baby otter pic from the Disney blog...actually from Sea World

 

[tricia]

Tessa is currently obsessed with Beverly Hills Chihuahua. So, for her birthday I bought her a little chihuahua stuffed animal and some fabric to make her a chihuahua shirt. I finally got around to making it yesterday. I digitized the chihuahua applique myself. It's nothing fancy, but I was pretty proud of myself. I used a crown embroidery file that was free online and just resized it to fit the dog. I have to say that I don't like the shirt a whole lot. I made it while she was in bed and I didn't measure her to see how long I wanted it. So, it turned out too long. I'm considering adding a few more ruffles and making it a dress. I also don't like the sleeves this way and I may add the elastic to them. Teresa said I'm just being too picky. I used some mitten clips at the sides to cinch it in at the waist a little.
I didn't get a closeup of the white fabric, but it has pretty sparkly gold swirls going through it.

The requisite "flying Tessa" picture. BTW, I don't like the pants with it, either.

I actually convinced Sawyer to model his Dora shirt. In case you missed the story- I was all excited to give it to him because he LOVES Dora and they don't sell Dora clothes for boys. I thought he would be really excited! However, when I handed it to him, he said "No, it's Tessa's! I hate it!" and threw it on the ground. I guess I have found the reason why they don't sell Dora stuff for boys. He seems to be warming up to it a bit, though.

He was much happier with this Shamu shirt. He's really into whales right now.

Here's a t-shirt I made for one of the wish kids. One of the gives isn't full yet, so head on over there if you have a hankerin' to make some family t-shirts!

http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=67726&threadid=598862

All very cute. My kids said "what!! is that a boy wearing a Dora shirt??" I guess they would be no help.
Love the Jack cutie too.

We just booked a 5-day cruise to the Caribbean. Not on Disney - they are pricey! Anyway it's on Carnival. The whole fam is going - 11 of us total!! I have never been on a cruise, so I don't totally know what to expect, but being a Disboutiquer my 10 month old little girl has to have some cute clothes made just for the trip. Could some of you post some of the things you have made for cruises just so I can get some ideas (and CASE if the poster doesn't mind)? I will definitely do a cruise inspired Feliz (LOVE that pattern) and something very similar to the dress on CarlaC's Simply Sweet dress pattern, but other than that?? And just how many "fancy" dresses will we need?

Thanks so much!!!

Jessica

Cool. If you plan on doing dinner in the dining room it is dresses every night, and formal ones at least once. Have you been to www.cruisecritic.com They have an awesome forum. Almost as good as the DIS>

So, its spring break and we have no real plans... but today we hit the park and the fabric store... something for the kids and something for me
And I spent too much at the fabric store.... wanna see what I got?

Each kid picked out some flannel for pjs.... I was shocked DD didn't pick pink fabric, but thats fine.

I loved this floral print and was thinking a round neck for DD this summer.

I don't know what I am going to do with it... I just want to stick it on the wall and stare at it... its amazing, the colors are wonderful too. I might just do a blanket for DS. I was kind of thinking it might be fun on the bowling shirt, if I can get up the nerve to try it... we shall see.

And the last thing I got was this sheer pink fabric with sparkles...
We just put the kids in bunk beds and DD is looking up at the bottom of DS mattress... so I was thinking of using the slats and putting some fabric up to make a kind of canopy... this is what its looking like now.

Its better than it was... I didn't sew at all, I should probably finish the edges or something. Thats the top of an Ikea flower light in the pic... sorry its a funny angle. If you guys have any suggestions for this I would love to hear.

And this is some of the fabric I found a week or so ago.. including the mickey part sheets that are now part of my stash...

flannels.

The plaid is along the top edge of the sheet.

Ok, now I should actually go sew. Or at least figure out where I am going to store this stuff

Great stuff. Luv the Mickey pieces. I have the matching towels.

 

[Haganfam5]

I think it is adorable! It looks so good on her and I like the leggings too. The chihuahua is just too cute and love the crown!

Oh, I remember the Dora shirt story! Too funny! At least he tried it on for you!

Your kids are just too beautiful!