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

[2manyprincesses]

Crystal!!

I downloaded CarlaC's sash pattern just now. and whose cute photo did I see in the "I Made This"?????

Jenna, in her beautiful white dress and purple sash!! So pretty and sweet!

And I didn't quote each one, but I am loving all the stuff you've been churning out lately. Have you been sleeping at all??

 

[Stephres]

Here are the directions from Jeanne

Take the 44" width of the fabric (no matter what size dress), cut what length you want minus about 4" for the contrasting fabric on the bottom and plus about 3 1/4" for the casing on the top. Cut the contrasting fabric 8 1/2". Fold it over wrong sides together. Stitch it onto the bottom of the main fabric, topstitch, then do the side seam. Fold over the casing and stitch about 1" from the fold, then stitch another row for the elastic casing. Use 3/4 inch elastic. Then cut 4 pieces of ribbon 18" long and stitch them in for the straps. Then add buttons for decoration!

I never know where to put the straps, that's what I get hung up on.

Thanks for reposting the directions though!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I never know where to put the straps, that's what I get hung up on.

Thanks for reposting the directions though!

I attach the straps when I'm stitching the casing. I used the back seam and measure out a couple of inches on each side to make them the appropriate distance from the neck. Does that make sense?

 

[Stephres]

I attach the straps when I'm stitching the casing. I used the back seam and measure out a couple of inches on each side to make them the appropriate distance from the neck. Does that make sense?

Yes, perfectly! I don't know why I get so worried about not having them evenly spaced or something. I am a weirdo.

I actually did make one last summer, it came out ok. I didn't put on fake buttons, maybe that's why I wasn't thrilled with it!

 

[tricia]

My snowman....

DH's snowman...

There is something to be said for being from Ohio and know how to build a snowman...but he can't make sweet tea!!!!

Good job on the Science Fair and the History project Katie.

Great snow photos, I love when the snow sticks to all the trees like that. It looks so pretty.

Yes, perfectly! I don't know why I get so worried about not having them evenly spaced or something. I am a weirdo.

I actually did make one last summer, it came out ok. I didn't put on fake buttons, maybe that's why I wasn't thrilled with it!

Looks really good to me. I think you are too hard on yourself.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Yes, perfectly! I don't know why I get so worried about not having them evenly spaced or something. I am a weirdo.

I actually did make one last summer, it came out ok. I didn't put on fake buttons, maybe that's why I wasn't thrilled with it!

It's gorgeous! I knew you knew how to make them. You were playing "fake out the newbie"

 

[twistedribbonbows]

Just made some Easter bows~

 

[abc123mom]

Thanks!! I think I started with the large on the hat, but it got sized waaaay down.

I haven't made a patchwork with squares yet. I do make tiered twirl tops though...

I usually use fat quarters when I make them and cut the strips from them. so the strips are usually 18 or 22 inches long - the width depends on the length I want the top/skirt. I think I've posted directions on how to make these, but I can PM you or post them again if you want.

Those are both great! I would love to see your directions. I've been trying to figure something like this out. It was next on my list to try, but I haven't yet because I wasn't quite sure where to start. I have an idea for a Minnie dress for each of my girls. I bought the fabric and was going to do them for the ice show, but seeing how that's this Saturday, it's NOT happening. I can still make them for our trip in October though!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Just made some Easter bows~

Oh I love them...they are sooo pretty!!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I'm such a SNOB....such a snob. But I know you guys would understand (a little). You all know about my friend passing away. Well her DH was asking me back in November about Disney advice. He never mentioned it again. Sat he left for Disney and told me about it the night before. Now he's posted a couple of pics online (they are there right now) and they have Aisling's old hand-me-downs on. But they aren't cute Disney ones or her old customs (which I so would have let them borrow). I seriously want to FedEx cute clothes to the hotel! I'm mad at myself for being such a snob. These kids lost their mother, there are clearly more important things in life. But I'm convinced their mother is going to haunt me for letting them look like that on vacation

 

[sohappy]

I'm such a SNOB....such a snob. But I know you guys would understand (a little). You all know about my friend passing away. Well her DH was asking me back in November about Disney advice. He never mentioned it again. Sat he left for Disney and told me about it the night before. Now he's posted a couple of pics online (they are there right now) and they have Aisling's old hand-me-downs on. But they aren't cute Disney ones or her old customs (which I so would have let them borrow). I seriously want to FedEx cute clothes to the hotel! I'm mad at myself for being such a snob. These kids lost their mother, there are clearly more important things in life. But I'm convinced their mother is going to haunt me for letting them look like that on vacation

I can't believe he didn't come to you for advice! You could have hooked him up with some cuteness!

 

[kstgelais4]

I have a whole bunch of photos to share!!!

First, this is my DD14's first attempt at applique. She did great!

Two pairs of Pj's I made for my son for our upcoming Disneyland trip. I HATE the quality of the fabric with Cars and Buzz Lightyear on. I bought it from ebay and it turned out to be c****y quality but I wanted to use it. It is ok for pjs.

You dd did an awesome job on the shirt!!
And as for the carppy fabric, It isn't really fabric. It is a sheet set. We have those sheets and they are really cheap. (not money-wise, but fabric-wise). I can't believe that she sold that to you with you thinking it was regular fabric.

Everything turned out cute! I love your outfits for the Big Give! I also bought that Buzz fabric and the quality is horrible. I think I'm going to trash it. And I hate wasting money.

See above

I'm in Western Mass but I know Kristine (Tinkerbelle585?) is near to Boston. It is currently 25 here with a fresh 12 inches of snow on the ground from Monday's storm.

I live in Southern MA and we got 14 inches on Monday. It is SOOOOO cold here today too! I want Spring!

 

[snubie]

Yes, perfectly! I don't know why I get so worried about not having them evenly spaced or something. I am a weirdo.

I actually did make one last summer, it came out ok. I didn't put on fake buttons, maybe that's why I wasn't thrilled with it!

That looks wonderful. Don't be so hard on yourself.

Just made some Easter bows~

Love them.

 

[froggy33]

Your daughter is absolutely beautiful! She always looks so stylish!

Lily is just the cutest! I always love everything you make her. Of course, she could wear a pillowcase and look good.

I have the Imagine Wave and it's an awesome machine. I absolutely love it and the jet air threading is wonderful. If you don't get the ruffling foot with your set of feet then be sure and buy it. It ruffles the bottom layer of material and attaches it to the top layer all at once. That is what sold me on the machine. You will love this machine.

Anyone who has this machine: If you don't mind me asking, could you give me a ballpark figure for the cost of this machine? You can PM me if you like. I would like to have a serger someday, but might as well save for a nice one. Also, it sounds like you wouldn't really need an actual sewing machine. Is this true??

Okay, so I made the pageboy hat from YCMT and I have to say "ahh." The directions are no CarlaC directions but they are fine. Although the sizing ws a little crazy. Based on the head measurements DD9 needed and XL. Made to measurements, it was way too big and I needed to adjust it a couple of times (thank goodness for my trusty seam ripper!) Its just that it doesn't look as cute on as it does in the photos or on the babies that I've seen posted here. I think because on babies it is lower on their head. That may account for the sizing being too big for my DD. To make it wearable on DD9 it needs to be fitted and that makes it somehow less cute. I'll take pics tomorrow.

Question for you about the page boy hat for 99 what was her head measurement because I have that out to make Nikki too and she measures for a xl for Carla's bucket hat. I am not sure what size to make her....

I've made a couple of these for my baby girl. (She's the little one that I posted valentine's Day pics of that has her tongue stuck out) I measure her head - this time it happened to be 17.5 inches so I made the size small panels. I cut out the band the size she says, but then before I get ready to sew it on I cut it down to just a bit bigger than my girls head, I think I did just over 18" this time. This way it sits a little lower. The panels end up being a bit bunched, but I like that. I also like the hat to lay a little flatter on top - like an actual page boy hat (otherwise I think it looks like a chefs hat)

Good luck!

 

[snubie]

I live in Southern MA and we got 14 inches on Monday. It is SOOOOO cold here today too! I want Spring!

My parents live in Rhode Island and they even got more than we did. That truly NEVER happens.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I can't believe he didn't come to you for advice! You could have hooked him up with some cuteness!

The only thing he asked me about was getting ressies at the castle. I really hope they have princess dresses for the castle. Please tell me he bought Princess dresses...even itchy Disney ones.

 

[revrob]

Anyone who has this machine: If you don't mind me asking, could you give me a ballpark figure for the cost of this machine? You can PM me if you like. I would like to have a serger someday, but might as well save for a nice one. Also, it sounds like you wouldn't really need an actual sewing machine. Is this true??

I don't mind answering. I paid $1199 (+ tax). I do consider it an investment. I intend to have it and use it for a very long time. It doesn't replace a sewing machine, in my opinion. There are lots of things that it will do. But there are things that still need to be done on a sewing machine. HTH!

The only thing he asked me about was getting ressies at the castle. I really hope they have princess dresses for the castle. Please tell me he bought Princess dresses...even itchy Disney ones.

Do you have his phone number? Maybe you could call and ask him if he was able to get into the castle and ask if the girls have dresses. Maybe tell him that you wanted to do something nice for the girls and wondered if you could get them dresses?

 

[kmom]

These are WAY adorable! Might I ask if you did the applique by hand or is it a machine applique? I recently sold my embroidery machine due to financial issues and am trying to figure out how to do appliques. I Googled instructions but they are not great. I read you can make them from coloring book pages. Your work is stunning! Thanks

I usually use fat quarters when I make them and cut the strips from them. so the strips are usually 18 or 22 inches long - the width depends on the length I want the top/skirt. I think I've posted directions on how to make these, but I can PM you or post them again if you want.

 

[tricia]

These are WAY adorable! Might I ask if you did the applique by hand or is it a machine applique? I recently sold my embroidery machine due to financial issues and am trying to figure out how to do appliques. I Googled instructions but they are not great. I read you can make them from coloring book pages. Your work is stunning! Thanks

Then you have to check out Heather's amazing applique tutorial on the first page. It is amazing, even though I have been afraid to try.

 

[kstgelais4]

My parents live in Rhode Island and they even got more than we did. That truly NEVER happens.

I live about a spit from RI (OK like 2 min.) We never get more than the North or West part of the state.