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

[luvinyou]

What patterns (preferably easy like CarlaC!) would you suggest to use to make princess dresses. Nothing fancy, just some play dress-up outfits for DD3--she has outgrown her Belle dress I got for cheap & I refuse to pay the HIGH prices for a new outfit! I think she can be amused if it halfway looks like it--she walks around in a pillowcase & calls that her Ariel outfit! I'm going to have to put some drawstrings or elastic in one of the pillowcases since a clothespin doesn't hold it for very long.

Carla C simply sweet or Portrait Peasant! I know some people have made costumes using those patterns, so maybe they'll post examples!

 

[jham]

What patterns (preferably easy like CarlaC!) would you suggest to use to make princess dresses. Nothing fancy, just some play dress-up outfits for DD3--she has outgrown her Belle dress I got for cheap & I refuse to pay the HIGH prices for a new outfit! I think she can be amused if it halfway looks like it--she walks around in a pillowcase & calls that her Ariel outfit! I'm going to have to put some drawstrings or elastic in one of the pillowcases since a clothespin doesn't hold it for very long.

Stripwork jumper/Simply Sweet

Peasant dress/tops

 

[tinashaver]

So here is what I got done yesterday Cinderella was a pillow case. I love how it turned out!

I had to bribe her to take the pics with gummies

And here is my nieces pirates outfit not sure if I love it yet!

2 down alot still to go hahaha my hubby is off for 6 days starting friday so I hope to get a lot done.

 

[PrincessKell]

So here is what I got done yesterday Cinderella was a pillow case. I love how it turned out!

I had to bribe her to take the pics with gummies

And here is my nieces pirates outfit not sure if I love it yet!

2 down alot still to go hahaha my hubby is off for 6 days starting friday so I hope to get a lot done.

how cute is Cindy outfit!! Love that. I like the pirate outfit. I think its very cute.

 

[Shannalee724]

LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Stripwork jumper/Simply Sweet

Oooh, so cute!

 

[LilBart]

Does anybody on this board know how to make a prince costume. My wife has been looking for one for our son with no luck at all (one that she likes). Can anyone on this board make one, and if so, what time of price am I looking at. Thanks in advance.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

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.

Isn't it great what Disney can do for all types of people? The first time I went to Disney, I was 12 ( I think) anyway, I grew up in this totaly crazy yelling, fighting, scarry home. We went to Disney for 8 nights and everyone got along great the entire trip. To this day when I think of that trip, it's the only place I truly remember my family ever being really happy. It dosen't take a psychologist to tell me that is why I constantly go back and take my kids. I have had people in line laugh at me before when my boys would get fussing or punching or kicking each other "Innocently" while in line. I would calmly eeplain to them that "We are on a Disney vacation. That means we take a break from everything. Including bad behavior and fussing at your brothers. That is what vacation means!" My boys are 12 and 16 and still remind me of the "Disney Vacation" rules. They work! MAGIC!!

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I think it looks great! I used to scrapbook before the third child. This pillow would have been great! Can I ask what font you used?

got everything put away. I took everything off the shelves and then put it back in color order- lightest to darkest, colored groups of prints etc . . . Then I organized all the dots- light to dark and small to large. I am telling you I can not squeeze on scrap of fabric on these shelves! Good thing I am going 100 days without shopping.

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Well that looks like artwork. Now you have to go buy more fabric, because you can't mess with art! I love the tute you did on piping, and the bubble in Minnies birthday hat is sweet!

I can't believe it. I finished a top for my DD. The apron is a bit big but I am going to wait to closer to the trip to adjust everything. BTW it's cold and windy out...and DD was still a very cooperative model....


The front...( I fixed the spelling )

The back...

First try on....

The step sisters up close....

Ok so one down....23 to go!!!

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DD 5 was feeling much better as the day progressed. Hopefully she can go to school tomorrow! OK now I am going to finish cleaning and make dinner

What a really neat idea to have on e Step sister on the front and one on the back!

So here is what I got done yesterday Cinderella was a pillow case. I love how it turned out!

I had to bribe her to take the pics with gummies

And here is my nieces pirates outfit not sure if I love it yet!

2 down alot still to go hahaha my hubby is off for 6 days starting friday so I hope to get a lot done.

I love the pillowcase of Cindy! Super cute!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

DH and I went to The mountains this weekend and of course it would not be compleate without a trip to Wal-Mart Look at what I found

Only 2.00 a yard.

 

[DisneyKings]

Stripwork jumper/Simply Sweet

Peasant dress/tops

Thanks! I'll CAB those for sure. I don't think I can do all the detail you have on the Belle one. Is that a pillowcase for her face?

 

[froggy33]

Happy afternoon all! I am trying to make the Feliz dress for my baby girl for Easter (she'll be almost 9 months old then). The pattern only goes down to a size 18 month/2T which they say is a 22.5 inch chest (I think), so I need one smaller obviously. Right now her chest is about 18.5 inches. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to decrease the size before I go about cutting all my fabric, or a way to determine if the size I decrease it to will fit? Also, silly question but to you add the seam allowance to the outside of the pattern line?

Thanks!

 

[teresajoy]

So I do not make clothing for my children- but that's because I'm a freshman in college with no children! But I do admire all of your work- I would have loved clothes like that as a little girl. But I have a question that I thing some of you could answer...

I'm making a dress for myself, and I found these PERFECT buttons. They match it perfectly, but there's one major issue- they're wooden. That means I couldn't put them through the wash, unless I sealed them somehow. Any suggestions on sealing them?

Hmm, I don't know. Are you sure they aren't sealed somehow already? Anyone have any ideas?

If you really want to sew for some kids, come join us on the Big Give site!

I can't believe it. I finished a top for my DD. The apron is a bit big but I am going to wait to closer to the trip to adjust everything. BTW it's cold and windy out...and DD was still a very cooperative model....


The front...( I fixed the spelling )

The back...

Ok so one down....23 to go!!!

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DD 5 was feeling much better as the day progressed. Hopefully she can go to school tomorrow! OK now I am going to finish cleaning and make dinner

Has she been sick since you got home? Or is this a different daughter?
I LOVE the stepsister shirt!!! How creative!

I can try to pdf the instructions and then someone could post them permanently.

Thanks for all the fabric compliments. I have to admit I had a slight breakdown when I was finished I was feeling so guilty. I did not even want to post the finished pics. My DH was really sweet to me and also how can you walk past that bookcase and not smile.

I didn't get a chance to comment on anything yesterday, but I put your tutorial in the bookmarks right away!!

I actually made one today. What is that saying- Ask and you shall receive. I was going to wait to share it for a few weeks. My youngest daughter is going to wear this to her sisters Birthday at school. I still have to finish DD4's but hers is a little more complicated.

The best place to find the fabric is ebay and it does get very expensive. I still have not been able to win Grinch fabric.

Here is the newest . . .

So cute Aimee!

Okay, give it up girl... where did you get the Seuss fabric? Since I'm near you, I'm heading straight to your source if you bought it recently. Maybe based on your post, you got it from e-bay? Stinkers The outfits are, as always, amazing!

At Tessa's school the classroom next door to hers has CURTAINS made out of the Dr.Seuss fabric!!! I think Heather should swipe em!

Would someone please PM me with the info as to where to buy CarlaC's patterns? I have searched and can't find it. TIA

I see you've been helped, but there is also a link in the first post.

Here is my silly kid wearing her "ever so cool" Hello Kitty pj pants. And Just because she looked so darn cute this morning I snapped a picture of her. She is wearing a skirt that I made two years ago, its too short, but luckily she got purple leggings for her birthday that match! Wahooo extended wear of the Princess skirt. I love that fabric and haven't found more of it... I want more darn it. Now that I can make more then just that skirt. hahaha

She is holding her laundry basket. haha she HAD to hold it for the pictures. Yes the kitchen is a mess, and we need to take the garbage out thank you. hahaha

She's so cute!! And I love the laundry basket!! I remember that skirt!

hahaha we must have at least 50 pictures of those shots, and those where the good ones. She can handle the camera, but eye contact is few and far between in the pictures. And some times you can see where she is DONE with the camera. She was in a great mood last night because it was just us. I find no matter how much I try to break Autism down to my room mate, she doesnt get it. and just see Georgia as a 7 yr old throwing a fit sometimes. Even though I explain she maybe seven but emotionally she is about 4. So its like having two 3.5 to 4 yr olds in the house emotional. She doesn't understand. But its nice when its just her and I. I know how to curb a behavior and when to give her her space let her be. Which is something the rest of the house doesn't yet. So when we are in a good mood I take advantage of that! hahaha

I'm so sorry your roommate doesn't "get it". That has to be so stressful for you and Georgia.

So here is what I got done yesterday Cinderella was a pillow case. I love how it turned out!

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Oh, your daughter is a doll!!! I love her cute little outfit!

Does anybody on this board know how to make a prince costume. My wife has been looking for one for our son with no luck at all (one that she likes). Can anyone on this board make one, and if so, what time of price am I looking at. Thanks in advance.

My sister, Heathersue made a really cute Prince Charming outfit for my nephew.

Isn't it great what Disney can do for all types of people? The first time I went to Disney, I was 12 ( I think) anyway, I grew up in this totaly crazy yelling, fighting, scarry home. We went to Disney for 8 nights and everyone got along great the entire trip. To this day when I think of that trip, it's the only place I truly remember my family ever being really happy. It dosen't take a psychologist to tell me that is why I constantly go back and take my kids. I have had people in line laugh at me before when my boys would get fussing or punching or kicking each other "Innocently" while in line. I would calmly eeplain to them that "We are on a Disney vacation. That means we take a break from everything. Including bad behavior and fussing at your brothers. That is what vacation means!" My boys are 12 and 16 and still remind me of the "Disney Vacation" rules. They work! MAGIC!!
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Marueen, you serioulsy made me start bawling!

DH and I went to The mountains this weekend and of course it would not be compleate without a trip to Wal-Mart Look at what I found

Only 2.00 a yard.

I NEEEEEED this fabric!!! SERIOUSLY!!! For that fabric I will break my fabric fast!!! I hope we have it at our Walmart!!! That is just so sweet!

 

[LilBart]

Teresajoy:

do you have a picture of the outfit. Also, how quicky could she do it and how much would it cost. Thanks.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Happy afternoon all! I am trying to make the Feliz dress for my baby girl for Easter (she'll be almost 9 months old then). The pattern only goes down to a size 18 month/2T which they say is a 22.5 inch chest (I think), so I need one smaller obviously. Right now her chest is about 18.5 inches. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to decrease the size before I go about cutting all my fabric, or a way to determine if the size I decrease it to will fit? Also, silly question but to you add the seam allowance to the outside of the pattern line?

Thanks!

I just finished a Feliz for my petite 2.5yr old for Easter. I used the smallest size, copied onto Patternease, and did not add seam allowances. This pattern runs large. I used a 1/2" seam allowance in addition to not adding anything on and it fits her perfectly, she is a 24 months-small 2T, most pants in 2T are too big and longish.
Maying it for a 9 month old may be a challenge- I am not an expert by far but would say do not add a seam allowance and then use a a substantial seam allowance and plan on sinching that elastic as tight as it will go in the back.....Someone here probably knows the math to shrink the pattern if you can take it to a printing place.

 

[froggy33]

I just finished a Feliz for my petite 2.5yr old for Easter. I used the smallest size, copied onto Patternease, and did not add seam allowances. This pattern runs large. I used a 1/2" seam allowance in addition to not adding anything on and it fits her perfectly, she is a 24 months-small 2T, most pants in 2T are too big and longish.
Maying it for a 9 month old may be a challenge- I am not an expert by far but would say do not add a seam allowance and then use a a substantial seam allowance and plan on sinching that elastic as tight as it will go in the back.....Someone here probably knows the math to shrink the pattern if you can take it to a printing place.

Thanks for the help! I have gone through each pattern piece and decreased the size using a ruler, and I think that may work. Maybe I'll use that and just not add an extra seam allowance. I worry about it working for a 9 month old as well - it is a lot of dress! I have seen someone on here make one for the one year old though, so maybe they know. Thanks again so much!
Jess

 

[2cutekidz]

Not sewing related, but...

DS is sick with a sinus infection an very clingy, so I have to do the cleaning while he's napping so I'm losing some sewing time!! But I was able to make an "altered" paint can. This is for my scrapbooking weekend too. We do a Secret Scrapper (like Secret Santa) and I made this for her. I'll leave her a gift every day of the weekend. The can is filled with scrapbooking goodies too. DD has already asked for one and said she would pick out the stuff (paper, ribbon, etc.) for it the next time she was at Joann's. I think I'll be making more of these, maybe even as Easter baskets!

Front

Showing the lid ​

Side view - the flowers are 3 dimensional and the die cut on the lid is sparkly.

 

[2cutekidz]

Maureen - the font for the pillow is called Cheri. I found it on 1001freefonts.

 

[teresajoy]

Teresajoy:

do you have a picture of the outfit. Thanks.

Ok, ok, if you TWIST my arm, I'll post a picture of my cute nephew!!!

 

[luvinyou]

Not sewing related, but...

DS is sick with a sinus infection an very clingy, so I have to do the cleaning while he's napping so I'm losing some sewing time!! But I was able to make an "altered" paint can. This is for my scrapbooking weekend too. We do a Secret Scrapper (like Secret Santa) and I made this for her. I'll leave her a gift every day of the weekend. The can is filled with scrapbooking goodies too. DD has already asked for one and said she would pick out the stuff (paper, ribbon, etc.) for it the next time she was at Joann's. I think I'll be making more of these, maybe even as Easter baskets!

Front

Showing the lid ​

Side view - the flowers are 3 dimensional and the die cut on the lid is sparkly.

Thank you for posting this! I have been looking for something to store all my ribbon scraps and such in and just haven;t found anything I liked. So I think i'll decorate some paint cans! Where did you get the cans?

 

[jham]

Thanks! I'll CAB those for sure. I don't think I can do all the detail you have on the Belle one. Is that a pillowcase for her face?

sure is!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I also wanted to reply to the ladies with stories of autistic kids and families that come together at Disney World- I really enjoy these stories, and I agree, the magic may only be skin deep for some, they might go and just see the commercialism or high prices, or whatever, but I dont see that when I'm there. Im 35 and I grew up with a Dad who would take us to carnivals, amusement parks, etc, but refuse to let us play the games or ride the rides- he thought it was a waste of money- but when ski season came- he practically forced us to wear top of the line stuff. I love my Dad (God bless him- he's still really struggling with this cancer and all)
but then I married a guy who knows how to be a kid.
He took me to WDW for our honeymoon and while it was our worst trip and I swore I'd never go back - obviously, something clicked, because 8 months later I agreed to give it a second chance and we went back- I learned how to turn into a kid myself and not stress the little stuff. We have been back 5 more times since 2003 and each time- we go, I enjoy myself. Each time I have magical things that happen- maybe it's because I'm looking for it, I dont know...
but reading how these special kids are affected so positively goes straight to my heart of understanding.
I know there are threads of "whats the worst thing you have seen...." etc- and sure- those types of things add color and humor to a trip- but thats whats key for me- instead of being mad or stressed, I look at it as an opportunity to feel myself react differently, my husband and I can't keep the smiles off our faces. For me it's the atmosphere- for him its the thrill rides, and now for both of us, it's sharing it with our little girl (and soon a second child!)

The clothes we all make here, well they just add to the magic. I learned to sew clothes especially because I wanted to make stuff for Disney for our trip last year in May- Ill always cherish the morning at Magic Kingdom- getting off the elevator for the rockets ride someone commented on her Minnie Mouse dress- I said "Oh thank you" my husband behind me proudly spoke up and said "She made it!" and the woman replied that it explained why it was so beautiful. Megan is now old enough to pick out fabrics and have input and that will make it all the more special when we go back.

Even though I wont be able to go til next Spring, I live vicariously through everyone who posts their stories (good and bad) about their vacations.

Thanks for reminding me how it's special to so many , in so many ways!