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

[100AcrePrincess]

Baby Names-
Hannah
Danielle
Rachel
are the top contenders.
I liked the middle name Opal (my Grammie's name) but DH says no way- too old fashioned and she will be teased for it. ;(
Lucia (my Great grandmother's name) and surprisingly he likes that better than Opal
Hannah Lucia......???
I also like May- no particular reason, just like the sound of it.
my middle name is Lyn, as is DD and my Mother's, but guess it's weird to give 2 sisters the same middle name.
DH likes Kaelyn and Kathryn. But our last name starts with a K and Im not huge on the double illiteration......and Kaelyn, caitlyn, etc is VERY popular now.
I liked Hannah years ago because I love the Book of Samuel and can relate to what Hannah went through...now it's getting to be popular and now theres even a Hannah Montana- but oh well, it's still a name I like....
I also really like Anna, but I dont think DH was open to it. Even more so, i like Ana- but he veto'd that.

I like Opal, but then it was my dgm name & I used for dd5's middle name.
I like Hannah Lucia though, very pretty. With K's you're ok as long there aren't 3. Dh & his 2 sisters all have K names - They actually called themselves KKK for a while when they were kids until someone told them what it meant.

Snubie - Congratulations!!! I hope everything goes well for you.

 

[PrincessKell]

Hi everyone!!

Sooo I am sewing and sewing. and playing with my new machine...and SNAP! the needle broke. Well I am not one that has EVER changed a needle. I know I should have before after so many hours of sewing or with different materials but I never have. So, does anyone have a video showing how to change one??? I don't do good by just reading I need a visual. I have a Brother CE-5000PRW machine.

I would be super duper grateful to anyone who could help me out. Im in the middle of sewing up crayon roll ups for the big give too! I really want to get these done so I can send them out Friday.

Thanks!

 

[disneymomof1]

Hi everyone!!

Sooo I am sewing and sewing. and playing with my new machine...and SNAP! the needle broke. Well I am not one that has EVER changed a needle. I know I should have before after so many hours of sewing or with different materials but I never have. So, does anyone have a video showing how to change one??? I don't do good by just reading I need a visual. I have a Brother CE-5000PRW machine.

I would be super duper grateful to anyone who could help me out. Im in the middle of sewing up crayon roll ups for the big give too! I really want to get these done so I can send them out Friday.

Thanks!

I have that machine, it is pretty simple to change the needle. Get your screwdriver out of your accessories pouch, turn the screw a few turns, not to much and the needle left in should fall out, but hold onto it so it doesn't fall into the machine, get your new needle out, there are a few in the pouch where the screwdriver was, the needle has a flat back, that part faces to the back of the machine, insert the needle, while looking at the front where the needle goes in you should see it going up, when it hits a silver ball, then stop and tighten the screw, it's pretty easy. I broke two needles this weekend, so I have quickly become a certified needle changer. I never did thank you for all your help with DD St. Patty's day skirt, all went well until the very end and I really messed up and never fixed it, so now she has a nice homemade skirt to play dress up in

 

[disneymomof1]

So who here is taking advantage of the free dining offer. We were booked with DH who has a convention, but I think DD and I will beg off the convention and go to one of the Disney resorts and DH can join us. We usually go for 8 days but DD will just be starting 1st grade so I don't want her to miss to much, so we will cut it down to a Fri-Tues trip. Which makes me sad, because I love those longer trips when you can at least take one day easy and rest by the pool. So right now are plans are to go from 9/18-9/22, not sure where to stay yet, I love AKL but we really need to go budget this time so I am thinking POFQ or Coronado Springs. Anybody have any opinions on these resorts?

 

[mrsmiller]

but most of the machines change needles the same (not all of them)

but

raise the needle bar to the highest by turning the "hand wheel " by hand

most of the time in the inside of the needle bar- to the right side -you will see a knob --needle clamp screw-- and turn it toward you---this will loose the needle

I usually hold the needle while I am turning the clamp screw and take it out--
pull the needle once the screw is loose downward

insert the new needle with the flat side towards the back

push needle as far as it will go


tighten the needle screw -- by hand or with a screwdriver--

remember to not over tighten the needle

I turn the manual wheel gently to make sure the needle goes inside the slot without any problems

 

[Haganfam5]

So who here is taking advantage of the free dining offer. We were booked with DH who has a convention, but I think DD and I will beg off the convention and go to one of the Disney resorts and DH can join us. We usually go for 8 days but DD will just be starting 1st grade so I don't want her to miss to much, so we will cut it down to a Fri-Tues trip. Which makes me sad, because I love those longer trips when you can at least take one day easy and rest by the pool. So right now are plans are to go from 9/18-9/22, not sure where to stay yet, I love AKL but we really need to go budget this time so I am thinking POFQ or Coronado Springs. Anybody have any opinions on these resorts?

No help with the resorts but we are going to try and do a little extra trip in August with the free dining. As low budget as possible since we are going all out with the Beach Club in May. My DH can't go in August so it's just me and the kids at the all-stars and my family should be coming too and staying in another room. I am excited but also hesitant because I did all-star movies with me and the kids last year for a few days alone and a couple of nights we were rained in the room. That was horrible, absolute torture! My kids just wanted to bounce from bed to bed (since they are so close together) and the room was so tight. I am hoping it will be better with my parents there to keep us company! I just have to look at it as a small sacrifice to be in Disney again!

 

[GoofyG]

I can't believe she is 5 already, not long ago she was Attikus size. WOW, time is flying by way to fast!

 

[Haganfam5]

I can't believe she is 5 already, not long ago she was Attikus size. WOW, time is flying by way to fast!

Oh my, she is so beautiful! Great pictures!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

as I been in a state of perpetual depression, but decided that this is what keeps me going


hope you like these

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!!!!!!!

I will hopefully go back and read few pages

PS: Crystal I email you



Linnette

I have Miss Madi sitting on my lap and sah is yelling "I want that Belle dress!!"

 

[twob4him]

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

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

Hey...we love Dora here...if Sawyer hates it, we'll take it!!!
Love the chihuahua dress/top...really cute!
The kiddos are just so cute!
Wow that Shamu shirt is terrific! Perfect for Sea World!!!!
The pirate applique is great! I love the braids!!! Very creative!

Ohhhhh I just love all of these! You are sooo creative !!!

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.

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

Gorgeous fabrics!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ideas for spring break: buy more fabric!

(I'm such an enabler!)

Oh my - I feel so sorry for her!!! Hopefully they can figure things out really really quickly!!!! Prayers being said!!

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???

Wendy did I tell you how much I love your taggy??? Sooo cute!!!

I can't believe she is 5 already, not long ago she was Attikus size. WOW, time is flying by way to fast!

Awwww I love all of the pics!!!! Ellarie is soooo beautiful! Happy Birthday cutie pie!
(Mom don't forget to update your siggy with her new age! )

 

[charlinn]

Have you all heard of Disney Princess books "My Side of the Story" It's the princess stories told from the villains point of view. Lady Tremaine's was my inspiration for this set. Here's a quote from the book jacket...

The rumor that Cinderella's stepfamily tore her lovely dress to shreds so she couldn't go to the ball? According to her stepmother, they were only trying to save Cinderella a lifetime of embarrassment at her fashion faux pas and gently suggesting that she stay at home. (Lady Tremaine says the gown actually looked like it had been sewn together by rodents!)

And the set...my first Vida I made the bow too!!!

I had asked Emily to smile - she was telling me that Lady Tremaine was mean so she shouldn't smile.

And Just Because...

Adorable!!! Great Job as usual!

 

[jenb1023]

Hey all -

I just saw these shoes at Payless tonight and immediately thought they would look adorable with all of the Minnie customs you guys make! Plus, they looked comfortable too! They were $14.99.

They also had HSM3 sneakers that were actually nice and not tacky on sale for $9.

Just wanted to pass the info on. Have a good night!

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone..hope you are all doing well!! love everythingposted - but I must say Ellarie, Emily and Tessa are looking so grown up lately!!

We stayed at Coronado when it very first opened - it is beautiful, but we found it less Disneyish than the other hotels - but that might just be us - we like to eat, sleep and breathe disney when we are there!!! lol!!!

I finally think Im finished with the girls Easter Dresses, and have to decide if I want to make bows for their hair. I even made a coordinating skirt (tween flair) for their 17 year old sister Bekah- and also a little quilt to match the taggie I made on Sunday.....

little flower bows on the ribbon sash and the peaks of each scallop I used E6000 do you think it will hold okay?

My taggie and matching quilt(I love how it frayed) - all flannel - for my cousins new little girl - Julia Grace

On another note - one of my good friends at the hospital was laid off today - I feel so bad for her - I hope it doesnt come to our department - she had a job that was more like a genetic counselor, and she specialized in dwarfism - but she couldnt directly bill patients for her service - in my department, we directly bill for therapy for each child we see....scarey times -I've never felt insecure about my job before! Believe it or not, I got this job straight out of college and have been there 18 years!!!!!!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Wendy - Everything looks really great, I especially love the flannel blanket- that is adorable and I love how it came out!!!!
I hope you have no worries with your job too!
My husband's right hand person just gave there notice, which was sort of expected, they weren't thriving as it was. So he will be hiring. This is a key IT support position and if he doesnt find someone competent quickly it will be a huge burden with a new baby coming and having to either cover that position, or train a new person, so I'm praying he finds the right person SOON!
As for the E6000- I have no idea, i know I tried Liquid Stitch to put buttons for eyes on my monster applique and they came off in the wash- which meant I had to sew them on the second time around.

I CAN tell you I needed to clean my machine with my lint brush after I worked with that butterfly fabric.

Theres a new cute dress on YCMT- Miss Lilly dress. The only thing that turns me off a little is that it says to choose fabrics that don't need much ironing because the dress is hard to iron. I really prefer a crisp look- but the sample photos are super cute. The bodice seems very similar to Carla's portrait peasant.
Im still waiting for Carla's new pattern to make it's debut.....Carla, how much longer?
Not that I dont have enough projects sitting on my sewing table right now- including that Pooh quilt. Up tomorrow- cutting out Pooh.

 

[jeniamt]

I am so far behind reading posts, I will never catch up!!

Okay, question... this is for a 9 1/2 year old Big Give outfit and when I made it I couldn't find the gold rick-rack I was sure I had bought. I figured maybe it slipped through the bars of my cart before checkout. Anyway, made the patchwork twirl without it, and later found it in Evelyn's purse. Figures. Now that the skirt is done I feel like it might need something... what do you think? Should I try to add it now? Plus, check out my big oops on the Jasmine. I can't believe I didn't notice that the sparkle had shifted. It is stuck for good, trust me, I've tried to pick it off!

And because I hadn't shared some other recent creations... Evelyn's St. Patty's outfit (I still need a pic of Gillian in hers):

Evelyn in her new fav outfit (the shirt came from Walmart):

And because they look so cute... Gillian and Chris headed to her Father/Daughter Dance:

 

[princessmom29]

So who here is taking advantage of the free dining offer. We were booked with DH who has a convention, but I think DD and I will beg off the convention and go to one of the Disney resorts and DH can join us. We usually go for 8 days but DD will just be starting 1st grade so I don't want her to miss to much, so we will cut it down to a Fri-Tues trip. Which makes me sad, because I love those longer trips when you can at least take one day easy and rest by the pool. So right now are plans are to go from 9/18-9/22, not sure where to stay yet, I love AKL but we really need to go budget this time so I am thinking POFQ or Coronado Springs. Anybody have any opinions on these resorts?

We stayed at the Coronado over thanksgiving and loved it. If bed size matters to you, they are the only mod with queen beds. That and the pool sold us on the resort.

 

[livndisney]

Does anyone know what the difference is between a size 3 and a size 3T?

 

[ibesue]

I can't believe she is 5 already, not long ago she was Attikus size. WOW, time is flying by way to fast!

She is so cute and grown up! I love the pictures!

Hey all -

I just saw these shoes at Payless tonight and immediately thought they would look adorable with all of the Minnie customs you guys make! Plus, they looked comfortable too! They were $14.99.

They also had HSM3 sneakers that were actually nice and not tacky on sale for $9.

Just wanted to pass the info on. Have a good night!

Love those, must send my dd to pick them up for DGD!

I finally think Im finished with the girls Easter Dresses, and have to decide if I want to make bows for their hair. I even made a coordinating skirt (tween flair) for their 17 year old sister Bekah- and also a little quilt to match the taggie I made on Sunday.....

My taggie and matching quilt(I love how it frayed) - all flannel - for my cousins new little girl - Julia Grace

On another note - one of my good friends at the hospital was laid off today - I feel so bad for her - I hope it doesnt come to our department - she had a job that was more like a genetic counselor, and she specialized in dwarfism - but she couldnt directly bill patients for her service - in my department, we directly bill for therapy for each child we see....scarey times -I've never felt insecure about my job before! Believe it or not, I got this job straight out of college and have been there 18 years!!!!!!!

Love the Easter dresses and skirt! So pretty and I love the little flowers! The taggie and blanket are great. They are going to love them. Sorry for your friend. Its kind of scary out there right now.

Theres a new cute dress on YCMT- Miss Lilly dress. The only thing that turns me off a little is that it says to choose fabrics that don't need much ironing because the dress is hard to iron. I really prefer a crisp look- but the sample photos are super cute. The bodice seems very similar to Carla's portrait peasant.
Im still waiting for Carla's new pattern to make it's debut.....Carla, how much longer?
Not that I dont have enough projects sitting on my sewing table right now- including that Pooh quilt. Up tomorrow- cutting out Pooh.

I hope your DH finds the new employee soon. You need him with you when you have the baby!
The dress looks like a bubble dress. I didn't really like them in the 80's and don't think I like them now! I am waiting for Carla's new pattern too!

I am so far behind reading posts, I will never catch up!!

Okay, question... this is for a 9 1/2 year old Big Give outfit and when I made it I couldn't find the gold rick-rack I was sure I had bought. I figured maybe it slipped through the bars of my cart before checkout. Anyway, made the patchwork twirl without it, and later found it in Evelyn's purse. Figures. Now that the skirt is done I feel like it might need something... what do you think? Should I try to add it now? Plus, check out my big oops on the Jasmine. I can't believe I didn't notice that the sparkle had shifted. It is stuck for good, trust me, I've tried to pick it off!

And because I hadn't shared some other recent creations... Evelyn's St. Patty's outfit (I still need a pic of Gillian in hers):

Evelyn in her new fav outfit (the shirt came from Walmart):

And because they look so cute... Gillian and Chris headed to her Father/Daughter Dance:

They are all so cute! I didn't even notice the error on the bling until you pointed it out!

Does anyone know what the difference is between a size 3 and a size 3T?

When I worked at Gymboree, I used to say that the 3T was a bit bigger in the diaper area, otherwise not much difference!

Did everyone get the email for Joann's friends and family? Its a 20% off entire purchase!!

 

[jessica52877]

Wendy, I really love the rag quilt and modified simply sweets! The fabrics you picked for the rag quilt are so cute. I have been trying to find some cute flannel to make me some more cloth napkins. I'll have to look for this.

I am so far behind reading posts, I will never catch up!!

Okay, question... this is for a 9 1/2 year old Big Give outfit and when I made it I couldn't find the gold rick-rack I was sure I had bought. I figured maybe it slipped through the bars of my cart before checkout. Anyway, made the patchwork twirl without it, and later found it in Evelyn's purse. Figures. Now that the skirt is done I feel like it might need something... what do you think? Should I try to add it now? Plus, check out my big oops on the Jasmine. I can't believe I didn't notice that the sparkle had shifted. It is stuck for good, trust me, I've tried to pick it off!

Everything is really cute! If you hadn't mentioned the stone out of place I would have never noticed. It is perfectly fine! And the skirt is too without the rick rack. I know they will just love it!

Does anyone know what the difference is between a size 3 and a size 3T?

I guess it kind of depends on what you are comparing if that makes sense. As in the Gap used to size their items 2, 3, etc but they were in the baby section and your only choice. To me they were always the same size as 2T, 3T, etc. It has been a while since I bought anything that small in the Gap so not sure if they still run that way or not.

In a pattern I tend to find that either they run a bit larger or a bit smaller (guess that is because I tend to find that commercial patterns never seem to fit just the same as store bought clothes).

So my answer is not a good one but if someone asks for a 2T I tend to go with 2 if sized that way and never had an issue before.

Did everyone get the email for Joann's friends and family? Its a 20% off entire purchase!!

I did not. Is it possible to foward it to my email or PM here with it. I would love to have it.

For some reason I do not get ANY emails from them and I have signed up several times, always check the send me deals box and also signed up for their newspaper thing that comes in the mail and nothing

 

[luvinyou]

Does anyone know what the difference is between a size 3 and a size 3T?

The "T" sizes have extra room to accomodate a diaper. So 3T will be a bit bigger on the bottom than a size 3