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

[Piper]

Piper, have you seen the pictures of HK, (Hunter's Kitten) I think we have twin cats. What is your cat's name? She or He? And yes they always lay on what you need to be doing. HK is always on the material, patterns sewing table. She is just that way. Very very cute kitty.

What kind of computer did you get? What are the spec's? Make sure you do backups and also keep it clean.

Thanks for all the comments on my cat. Her name is Mai Li and she is a blue point Siamese. She is very tiny (finally weighs 5 lbs and she is almost 2 years old.) The tablet she is laying on is 5" X 7"--so you can see how small she is! She was a rescue and you should have seen how tiny she was at approx 8 weeks when she was dumped at a friend's house. The vet says her former owner was probably a backyard breeder who thought she wouldn't live and just dumped her.

My computer is a Dell and has: Inspiron 530 Intel Core2 processor Q6600 (2.40Ghz 1066FSB) w/Quad Core Technology and 8MB cache and a 4GB at DDR SDRAM 800MHz

I can't wait to get it!

 

[Haganfam5]

Thanks for all the comments on my cat. Her name is Mai Li and she is a blue point Siamese. She is very tiny (finally weighs 5 lbs and she is almost 2 years old.) The tablet she is laying on is 5" X 7"--so you can see how small she is! She was a rescue and you should have seen how tiny she was at approx 8 weeks when she was dumped at a friend's house. The vet says her former owner was probably a backyard breeder who thought she wouldn't live and just dumped her.

My computer is a Dell and has: Inspiron 530 Intel Core2 processor Q6600 (2.40Ghz 1066FSB) w/Quad Core Technology and 8MB cache and a 4GB at DDR SDRAM 800MHz

I can't wait to get it!

She is just beautiful! My cousin also has two siamese that are rescues. She says they are like little doggies trapped in kitty bodies. Just full of love.
Yours must be just the sweetest little darling. She is too adorable!

 

[aimeeg]

Wendy, I woke and thought of you being alone so I just asked God to give you peace and keep you calm. I am sorry you were awake most of the night. Do you feel ok today? It sounds like you kept busy and made good use of your time. That helps it go by fast. I get creeped out being alone here because there is nothing where I live. I hear every sound the house makes. It is creepy so you did great.

Hunter in the parks??? I can't go in with big expectations but we work hard on ABA programs about staying on my leg or in his stroller. He knows the drill but still if he sees something he is lightening fast and I can't catch him. He is also small so if it is a parade I can't see him if he works his way up front.

Wendy, I love disney so much with Hunter because for the short period of time it seems that the autism fades and he is more like all the little kids in Disney, just happy to be there, melting down and all the things that the NT's do. For a period in time, we fit into the world. I guess that is why there is Disney because it is for dreamers. I am sorry, I can't put it down in words how special it is to us. Hunter was speaking like a normal toddler develops, he could say please, thank you, no, yes. Little word and one day he woke up and it was all gone. He didn't speak, he didn't look at me, I never heard I love you mommy. But we went to Disney and out of the blue after a year, on the bus he starts to sing. Only 1 time "Bus, Bus, Bus, Bus, my bus". That was it! Right then and there I knew he could speak again but we just didn't have the right way to make it come out. But at Disney my little boy spoke again.

Now, with so many trips back he is a chatter box. He is very polite and starts everything with "excuse me, I have to tell you something". It was an ABA program but program or not, he speaks.

Wendy, thank you for asking about Hunter in the parks. It is very dear to my heart and why we keep going back to Disney. It is an escape, a dream, and for short time, we are normal.

It was so very touching to read about Hunter. I think I would have the same feelings if he was my son! My first cousin Bryan's son Bowen is autistic. Growing up we were all so close that it's not Aimee it's Aunt Aimee. Anyway, Bryan started a foundation for families dealing with Autism. Here is the website to the foundation. How cute is Bo????

http://www.bowenfoundation.org/home.asp

I know it is the I love yous that they want to hear more than anything else in the whole world!

 

[2cutekidz]

Hi ladies!! WOW this thread moves incredibly fast! You need your very own board just to talk about sewing, sheesh!

I posted only once a while ago after getting a new sewing maching intending to only do embroidery/applique....but guess what?? I fell into the spell of youcanmakethis.com and ended up making an outfit.

We're going to Disney in two weeks and will be there over St. Patrick's day. My MIL is making a ton of other outfits but I didn't have anything for the day in which we wear green! So I made something.

BUT I can't show you because I don't have enough posts. I guess I need to get busy.

Can I just tell you this is the first thing I HAVE EVER SEWN??? The patterns at youcanmakethis.com are just soooooo easy to follow. It was like having my best friend there helping! YAY!

Well, get that post count up so you can post some pictures!! Do a countdown, tell us a bit about yourself in each post! We need pictures!!

 

[twob4him]

I was writing my list of "todo's" when someone knocked on the door. I answered it and when I came back, here is what I found:

Guess I can't do any work! Why do cats always lay on what you are reading or writing?

Anyway, I ordered a new computer. It won't be here until after the middle of March. I am hoping that faster speed and more memory will enable me to post more. Right now, this computer freezes a lot when I try to reply or quote (and forget multiquote!) It is really, really old! Kinda like me! I often see really nice things that I want to comment on, but by the time I get the computer to work right--many others have already commented and said the things I wanted to say!

What a pretty kitty kat!

I know I have a lot of fabric and honestly I am feeling pretty embarrassed. Most prints are only one yard but some are two. If I make two peseant tops I need both girls. I have to make a six and a two. I have a lot of prints because I do make a lot of stripwork skirts/dresses. I automatically buy a yard or I would have a lot less. I guess now that everything is getting better organized I am feeling pretty guilty.

Charlin- I love your dress form. I really would love to get one someday. Maybe for my birthday.

Griz- I love love love love how you keep your stash. I have always thought it was hysterical.

Please don't feel embarassed...I think its great that you have fabric and you will use it all eventually! Plus you are using some of it for your business? And as you said, it keeps you busy and happy. Same here! I would rather sew than sit and watch tv.

I had to turn off my computer and lost all my multi-quotes! I also took some cold medecine and I can't really remember what I was going to comment on either!

Except:

Thanks for the cookies April!!

And Kelly!!

And Kelly, I'm glad you went out on the date. It sounds like you had fun!

Figures I'd remember the cookies, huh?

Oh this cracked me up....


And Kelly...the cookies were delicious!!! Teresa and I finished them off!
And you looked beautiful for your date! Let us know if you want us to house sit again....after you make cookies of course!


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I am still working on my DD's Step Sister top. So I sewed the word "Anastatia" on my DD10's top. Do you see anything wrong with that????



Oh the seam ripper is my friend

 

[PrincessKell]

I am sorry. I do Wii aerobics, 1st the short run, then the 20 minute step on fast, then then hula advance, then a short run again and if I have any time left over I do the ski race.

Then I swim in the pool in a harness and do about 15 minutes, then tan and later in the day I walk about 1/2 mile. Not far but it is outside.

Today was 2.5 hours of hard snowboarding on hardpack. We did an exercise of turning in moguls. I did say snowboards right? We did this 3 times, 2 in pretty steep black diamond conditions. My legs are screaming. But I live to tell the tale.

I also saw a moose and white marmot on the mountain.

Is it all working? I don't know, I will tell you if I do ok walking for miles in Disney in a little over a week. I did gain some weight but it is water so I expect to drop a 1 or 2 pounds before I leave...I hope.

Thanks for asking and sorry about not being clear. There is no swim on Wii.

Wow, you do a lot. I need to get my butt in gear and do that myself. I want to get the Wii fit, and they are coming out with a new one I saw at Game Stop. Of course....once my ankle is much better! HA!

Um....is YCMT down tonight? I have been trying to get there to have Georgia pick which dress she wants me to make for St. Patty's day but it won't load for me. anyone else having this issue?

 

[jessica52877]

I thought you'll were chatty today but guess I wasn't as far behind as I thought!

I finished up my trip report this evening. Maybe I'll go back and work on December or October!

 

[abc123mom]

Um....is YCMT down tonight? I have been trying to get there to have Georgia pick which dress she wants me to make for St. Patty's day but it won't load for me. anyone else having this issue?

I've been trying to get on there too...with no luck. Must be they are working on it. Perhaps adding new, fabulous patterns!

 

[adoptionmomma4]

Sorry, I forgot to the look at the clothes because you family is too darn cute.

Thank you all for the nice comments on my outfits and my kiddo's. I think they are pretty cute I always tell them that God made them cute for a reason They are so much fun, but they can be exhausting! Last night I was going to take them to dinner and told everyone get cleaned up to go out to eat. Justin (my little blonde) came downstairs dressed as a ninja. The best part was he was wearing snake skin cowboy boots he bought from a yard sale with his ninja pants tucked down inside them I just laughed and took him like that! Katie was wearing a white fur coat with a purple boa and a fancy nancy purse. Leanne didn't want to walk in with us she was so embarrassed. We got a few looks, but what are you gonna do?

AimeeG- you had posted on a thread a long time ago about ballet shoes and a place you order them online. I need a pair for Miss. Katie she is starting dance tomorrow. I bought a pair on clearance at target, but they are a bit tight. I think they will work for one week, but I need to order her a pair asap. They are pretty strict on dress code. Thanks!

 

[billwendy]

Wendy, I woke and thought of you being alone so I just asked God to give you peace and keep you calm. I am sorry you were awake most of the night. Do you feel ok today? It sounds like you kept busy and made good use of your time. That helps it go by fast. I get creeped out being alone here because there is nothing where I live. I hear every sound the house makes. It is creepy so you did great.

Hunter in the parks??? I can't go in with big expectations but we work hard on ABA programs about staying on my leg or in his stroller. He knows the drill but still if he sees something he is lightening fast and I can't catch him. He is also small so if it is a parade I can't see him if he works his way up front.

Wendy, I love disney so much with Hunter because for the short period of time it seems that the autism fades and he is more like all the little kids in Disney, just happy to be there, melting down and all the things that the NT's do. For a period in time, we fit into the world. I guess that is why there is Disney because it is for dreamers. I am sorry, I can't put it down in words how special it is to us. Hunter was speaking like a normal toddler develops, he could say please, thank you, no, yes. Little word and one day he woke up and it was all gone. He didn't speak, he didn't look at me, I never heard I love you mommy. But we went to Disney and out of the blue after a year, on the bus he starts to sing. Only 1 time "Bus, Bus, Bus, Bus, my bus". That was it! Right then and there I knew he could speak again but we just didn't have the right way to make it come out. But at Disney my little boy spoke again.

Now, with so many trips back he is a chatter box. He is very polite and starts everything with "excuse me, I have to tell you something". It was an ABA program but program or not, he speaks.

Wendy, thank you for asking about Hunter in the parks. It is very dear to my heart and why we keep going back to Disney. It is an escape, a dream, and for short time, we are normal.

Disney is such a great place where we all can just have a good time - Im glad Hunter enjoys it so much - some kids with Autism have a difficult time because it is not their usual routine and the noises, smells etc. Do you put some type of ID on him in case he gets away, or will he speak to a cast member to tell his name? Is your DH coming too? Im so excited for you guys!!

I think you might remember that I am an Occupational Therapist...well a while ago, 2 of my patients (they were 2 of triplets that had Cerebral Palsy) moved to Florida right near disney. Well, we were great friends, and they loved DH too, so they talked their mom into letting them come to Disney and leaving me and DH with the 3 of them for the day - they were both able to walk with forearm crutches, but for the long distances they needed their wheelchairs. It really was a different experience - but they could just be little kids there - totally cool!!! I work with alot of kids with Autism, and am always trying to figure out what will let me into their world, even if just for a moment.....so am always interested in hearing what different kids reactions are!!!

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!

 

[karamat]

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.

OHHH... where did you find the bubble fabric? I've been looking for some for a quilt I want to make.

 

[Keurigirl]

Um....is YCMT down tonight?

I think so! SWAKembroidery is down too and they are sister sites. GAH!! I need a new pattern! LOL

Anyone have a pattern or good tutorial for making a little head kerchief for little girls? I can figure it out myself, probably, but it would be nice to have some photos.

Where do you guys get most of your fabric? I've hit up JoAnne's enough now! I need new stuff.

 

[Keurigirl]

Oh, and to tell you all a little about me:

I'm 30, a wife and mom to one little girl (Abby, just turned 2) and we live near Seattle, WA. I'm a child/family photographer by trade (stephaniecombs dot com since I can't post a link yet). I love everything crafty and have lots of hobbies, and sewing is my new love!

We leave for Disneyworld in two weeks and are taking my grandmother to help babysit my daughter. I'm very excited to go. We've been to DW only once before, although we visit DL about twice a year.

 

[Keurigirl]

Oh, AND you ladies are so talented! I thank you all for that huge giant first post full of great information. It's helped me so much!

 

[aimeeg]

Thank you all for the nice comments on my outfits and my kiddo's. I think they are pretty cute I always tell them that God made them cute for a reason They are so much fun, but they can be exhausting! Last night I was going to take them to dinner and told everyone get cleaned up to go out to eat. Justin (my little blonde) came downstairs dressed as a ninja. The best part was he was wearing snake skin cowboy boots he bought from a yard sale with his ninja pants tucked down inside them I just laughed and took him like that! Katie was wearing a white fur coat with a purple boa and a fancy nancy purse. Leanne didn't want to walk in with us she was so embarrassed. We got a few looks, but what are you gonna do?

AimeeG- you had posted on a thread a long time ago about ballet shoes and a place you order them online. I need a pair for Miss. Katie she is starting dance tomorrow. I bought a pair on clearance at target, but they are a bit tight. I think they will work for one week, but I need to order her a pair asap. They are pretty strict on dress code. Thanks!

I cannot wait to hear how Katie does at her dance class. www.discountdance.com is great. I like the Capezio Daisies but I bought DD2 a pair of Bloch for Christmas. They are just as nice. They are not too expensive compared to the Payless slippers and they are so much nicer!

 

[2manyprincesses]

So one of my daughters walked by as I was looking at this cute outfit earlier and said, "Mommy! You need to make one of those for YOU!!" (I LOVE Wall E and especially "eeevah")

So....if you see a 30ish woman walking around WDW with that on, it's ME!! Make sure you say hi!!

And your daughter is so cute, by the way!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Thank you all for the nice comments on my outfits and my kiddo's. I think they are pretty cute I always tell them that God made them cute for a reason They are so much fun, but they can be exhausting! Last night I was going to take them to dinner and told everyone get cleaned up to go out to eat. Justin (my little blonde) came downstairs dressed as a ninja. The best part was he was wearing snake skin cowboy boots he bought from a yard sale with his ninja pants tucked down inside them I just laughed and took him like that! Katie was wearing a white fur coat with a purple boa and a fancy nancy purse. Leanne didn't want to walk in with us she was so embarrassed. We got a few looks, but what are you gonna do?

AimeeG- you had posted on a thread a long time ago about ballet shoes and a place you order them online. I need a pair for Miss. Katie she is starting dance tomorrow. I bought a pair on clearance at target, but they are a bit tight. I think they will work for one week, but I need to order her a pair asap. They are pretty strict on dress code. Thanks!

That is too cute. I love you took them to the restaurant the way they wanted to go. That reminds me of one of Fancy Nancy's books.

I think so! SWAKembroidery is down too and they are sister sites. GAH!! I need a new pattern! LOL

Anyone have a pattern or good tutorial for making a little head kerchief for little girls? I can figure it out myself, probably, but it would be nice to have some photos.

Where do you guys get most of your fabric? I've hit up JoAnne's enough now! I need new stuff.

They are very much sister sites. The two sites are run by a set of twins! How cool is that?

 

[vargas17]

So one of my daughters walked by as I was looking at this cute outfit earlier and said, "Mommy! You need to make one of those for YOU!!" (I LOVE Wall E and especially "eeevah")

So....if you see a 30ish woman walking around WDW with that on, it's ME!! Make sure you say hi!!

And your daughter is so cute, by the way!

Thanks!!! Every time my ds saw me working on it he kept asking if it was for him. I told him it was for his sister and that I was having a special one made for him. He got a little upset and walked away I am planning on a matching shirt for me and dh as well. Wall-E is watched at least once a day at our house.

 

[jeniamt]

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.

Okay, this looks like a fabric shop! Let me know when your having a sale and I'll be right over I have that same cupcake fabric that is on the table. Not sure what I'm going to do with it though... there is a lot of brown in it and I own no brown fabric. I bought another cupcake fabric on the same shopping trip and I'm using it for DD's birthday dress.

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.

Wow, that is amazing but you are inspiring me to try something big. Thanks!

Yup, I'm there!

Well, Here it is. The grand reveal!!! The corset top and ruffled capris and of course my little ham:

She Loves it!!! She will have to wait until it's a bit warmer to wear it though!

Really cute and I can't tell if she likes it!

So I am proud to say that I have "completed" my first custom. I still have to close the neckline and sleeves and I am putting a star near eve on the front. I think the shirt might be a little short but it is hard to tell. She is only 15 mo. and still has that baby belly so the skirt kinda hangs a little lower there. I guess I can always add another ruffle if it is too short when it comes time to wear it. I had a little trouble with the applique but am pretty happy with my first try. There are some boo boo's and I need to cut some strings but here it is. Sorry the pics are big and kinda fuzzy. I got a new camera and still getting used to photobucket.

looks great!

Thanks for all the comments on my cat. Her name is Mai Li and she is a blue point Siamese. She is very tiny (finally weighs 5 lbs and she is almost 2 years old.) The tablet she is laying on is 5" X 7"--so you can see how small she is! She was a rescue and you should have seen how tiny she was at approx 8 weeks when she was dumped at a friend's house. The vet says her former owner was probably a backyard breeder who thought she wouldn't live and just dumped her.

My computer is a Dell and has: Inspiron 530 Intel Core2 processor Q6600 (2.40Ghz 1066FSB) w/Quad Core Technology and 8MB cache and a 4GB at DDR SDRAM 800MHz

I can't wait to get it!

Super cute kitty... I have two siamese and my kitten is a blue pt as well. He's a huge boy though, 8 mo old and already weighs 16lbs.

 

[CampbellScot]

Hey y'all! just checking in...saying howdy!