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

[billwendy]

That is WONDERFUL new about Daniel ad his father!
Sorry about his little brother. Any chance there are other family members that could take him out for some special little brother time? Or even a family member that could sit with Daniel while maybe one of the parents takes the little brother to do something special?

My DH spends time with D when he is there for therapy - and little brother does get extra attention and time, but because of his special cognitive issues, he just doesnt comprehend what is different and how to cope with it at all....they also have a 9 year old (adopted) son who has special needs as well (alcohol exposure, possibly Asbergers Syndrome, ADD) who is coping a bit better - they are quite a pair!!! Its difficult because not a lot of people volunteer to babysit them - they are a destructive handful at times - other times they are as good as gold!!!!

I had to share a story that made me so proud! Tessa is watching Spongebob and they're waiting in line for a roller coaster. She said "What? Didn't they get a fastpass?" I'm so proud of my Disney-lovin' girl!



Oh, poor little Zoey!! I didn't realize she was in such sorry shape when you adopted her. She's a lucky little dog that you two found her!

WAY TO GO TESSA!!! Thats my girl!!!!!! You are raising her right!! I hope her daddy was in the room!!!

Yep - my Zoester was a MESS!!! but she has been happy and healthy ever since thank God!!!

Loved the mermaid tail~! Are you going to put the pattern in the bookmarks? Hannah would LOVE one!!!

 

[ncmomof2]

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

 

[2manyprincesses]

Wow! Those look great and I'm sure the recipients will be thrilled.

What a happy day today! Puppies, jobs, the sun is shining and it's warm here in MD. Congratulations everyone!

 

[billwendy]

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

AMAZING~~~ you did a GREAT job - these look so good!!!

 

[2manyprincesses]

After years of seeing gorgeous customs here and on ebay, I'm wondering if I should just buy a machine and try to create some myself. DD6 will turn 7 this year, so I won't have many more years where she'll wear the cute stuff, LOL! A lady at Walmart (in the material section) was telling me that it is soooo easy, and I should try it myself. The only experience I have was in home ec, over 20 years ago. So, I bought some patterns & material, but I don't have a machine, and there's still time to hand it all over to DMIL (but to be honest, she doesn't have my "vision", and giving her countless yards of lovely disney fabric has resulted in my getting one dress......). If it's "sooooooooo easy", I'll try it, if it doesn't take a ton of time (2 teens, a 6 year old, and a FT job kinda kill the schedule). What do you think? Should I ask for a sewing machine or a PS3 for my upcoming birthday? I already have an Xbox, and the PS3 is pricey....wouldn't want to spend anywhere near that much on a sewing machine. Where is the best place to get a great deal on one, what am I looking at spending, and what features should I be asking for?

Maybe try someof that pre-shirred fabric and make a shirt with ribbon ties? I have a DD8 and it's something she would like. Not too babyish you know?

I have a Brother computerized machine also and it is easy to use and works well for me!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

These are beautiful!!!!! I have some prequilted fabric I bought several years ago that I am tempted to make a diaper bag with. But the only experience I have w bag making is the "She Loves Me Knot" bag from YCMT and I worked on that for 2 days steady- I am a bag hog, but I don't love making them.
These would sell for a lot of money where I live and I love that you made matching burp cloth and nursing covers. Your eye for color is great!

 

[jham]

WOW! You guys have been busy! You guys never cease to amaze me with all of your talent! I have also been busy, so not around much! I have been able to get a few things finished, but no pics yet! This is why we have been busy:

We rescued him from our local humane society! My dh and I have always said NO ANIMALS!!!!!! Never say never! We have become as attached to him as the kids!LOL He is a very sweet dog and he LOVES Sydni! He follows her EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!

Max is adorable! And he looks an awful lot like our baby! Who still thinks she is a lapdog even though she is huge! The kids just adore her and she is a great dog, but yes, there has been a lot of peeing and chewing...

AWWWWWWWWWWWW, How far are you from Philly???

I think Zoey might get jealous though!! She was a rescued doggie too - she was 5lbs when we got her and just so sick - couldnt keep anything inside her little body!! Her fur was so matted they didnt know for sure if she was a boy or girl until we got her shaved - Her tail was matted to her leg - poor little girl - someone had tossed her out on the street!! But WE GOT HER!!! I hope you love Max as much as we love Zoey!! Pretty soon you wont remember life without him!!!!

This was the day we brought Zoey home!! Its been 10 years now!!

Poor Zoey! I didn't know she came to you like that. She is very lucky to have you for her parents.

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

Gorgeous bags and everything else! I love the fabrics you used!

 

[tinashaver]

Aww I love all the puppys!

 

[jham]

Thank you for all the sweet compliments on the mermaid outfit! I wasn't sure if it just looked weird or not!

I had to share a story that made me so proud! Tessa is watching Spongebob and they're waiting in line for a roller coaster. She said "What? Didn't they get a fastpass?" I'm so proud of my Disney-lovin' girl!


The Dr. Seuss outfit is so cute and Georgia is gorgeous as usual!!!



SARAH!!!!

I'm so glad you finally came on over here!!!

Thanks for not sharing "The Story of Ms. Heather and the Squirrel"!! But, these people know I'm a little "off".


Thank you! Sure, I don't mind if you make one for AbbyGrace!

That is so sweet about her boyfriend!!


This made me laugh! She is such a little cutie!


She wants one now. But, I told her that she already has enough stuff that she can't wear to school!


That is GREAT news!! I'm sorry that his brother is having a hard time with everything. The poor little guy!


No, but I always have problems uploading! It will only let me do 1 or 2 at a time without locking up!


I am going to make sure to tell her mom how many people said she was cute! She'll love it! That little girl attracts attention everywhere she goes. When we were at WalMart, I got stopped SO many times so people could tell me how cute "my kids" were (I just had Sawyer and Ryen). I was starting to get jealous because that doesn't happen with Sawyer and Tessa!


Oh my goodness, what an adorable puppy!!!!! I hate to break it to you, but they're ALL sweet when they're little like that! Then, when they hit a few months old- watch out! It'll be peeing and chewing for the next 2 years!! Or, maybe that's just my dog!


Sure, go right ahead and make one for your granddaughter! You must have a big closet!


Oh, poor little Zoey!! I didn't realize she was in such sorry shape when you adopted her. She's a lucky little dog that you two found her!


I think you can do it! I have a Brother computerized sewing machine that I love. Here's one that's similar:
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sew...efurbished/3485980/product.html?sec_iid=33972
As others have said, I'd start with one of CarlaC's patterns from www.youcanmakethis.com. I would get her Easy Fit Pants or Portrait Peasant Top to begin.

That Tessa is so smart! Ryen and Sawyer are cute but Tessa is gorgeous!

 

[billwendy]

QUick Queston~???

Hi Everyone,

Im getting ready to make a flouncy skirt for the Big GIve - question - what if the fabric is directional - then can I not do it with that pattern???? like will some things be upside down???

sorry if this is silly!!
Wendy

 

[Tinka_Belle]

QUick Queston~???

Hi Everyone,

Im getting ready to make a flouncy skirt for the Big GIve - question - what if the fabric is directional - then can I not do it with that pattern???? like will some things be upside down???

sorry if this is silly!!
Wendy

Wendy-When I made Jenna's Valentine's skirt I cut it in two different pieces and it came out the right size.

 

[tinashaver]

QUick Queston~???
like will some things be upside down???

I can't answer your question but yesterday I started DD pirate skirt and then realized the skulls were upside down! hahaha oh well. I don't want to take it apart DH said it will be fine!

 

[Jennia]

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

These all look great, and I love the bright, vivid colors as well!

I just cut out all of the pieces last night for making my first apron dress. Decided it was time to use up some of the fabric from my stash that's been sitting there for years, plus it will something cute and spring-y for dd to wear once it starts to get warmer.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hi Folks!

LOVE the photos of the puppies. 6 weeks seems so little to already be away from Mama- but what a cutie pie!!!!!!!

Question- I am working on Butterick 4054, and Im attaching the collar right now- so far I'm not loving this technique. The directions say to sew collar pieces- simply lay in place and baste (at 5/8) since it doesnt say otherwise, then to use bias tape to cover raw edges. The bias tape is only 1/2" single fold and it seems like a crummy way to attach a collar.

Does this seem right to you?

Also- does anyone know of a pattern out there with a similar collar with good design and instructions on attaching?

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

We've all been taking turns getting sick this week- AGAIN!!! Today was Tessa's turn. I thought we were all better yesterday, so I had my friend's little girl over to spend the night. Unfortunately, we probably exposed her to it, too. NOT good because her mom (my best friend, Jenny) had surgery this week and just got out of the hospital last night. UGH! I hope she doesn't get it!!

Anyway, Ryen, my friend's little girl, has always wanted a Mermaid skirt with a tail. So, I took her to Walmart yesterday and let her pick out fabric. I had no idea how I was going to do it, but I kinda figured it out. It was surprisingly easy to make. I did the applique by hand. Jessica has a point with it being faster to do them by hand sometimes. This would have taken me forever to digitize, hoop, and then embroider on the machine. But, it was pretty fast by hand.

This outfit was for her 4th birthday (last year I made her a princess dress out of sheets and a pink underdress that you may remember). She kept saying "Oh Heather, thank you so much for making me a mermaid tail. I just can't believe you made this for me." I'd sew that kid anything she wants!

The back:

Close up of shirt:

Close up of tail:

Ryen says that Sawyer is her boyfriend. I guess he agrees! What is up with my kids and young love?!

Wow I love it. She looks so cute in that outfit. You did a great job!

Ok so here is the Pretty Peach Princess in her outfit on our way to school this morning.

How cute is she???

Hey! No laughing at me! I had no plans of really seeing much of outside anyway...wait that sounded kinda naughty didn't it? I plan on seeing some shows...maybe...just want to look around and really...I don't care what we do! We have been away only once without the kids so it's kinda weird to go places without them...we usually spend the whole time talking about them! But the even funnier part...he wants to go see Hoover Dam...ugh...if any of you read my TR...you would so get my issue with that one! I kinda excited I think by now!

My DH is scared to fly too. Good Luck and I hope you have a lot of fun.

Hi Everyone,

Some Great news about Daniel!! Things are going well raising money for the dr bills and stuff!! and guess what? they reached the goal of raising $10, 000 and now are going to try for $15, 000!!! The benefit isnt for a few weeks yet, so Im really hoping it will come together - really, it will help them soooo much, they re really fallling behind with regular every day stuff as well. I guess you dont think about how the gas, quick trips to the cafeteria, cups of coffee, copays for medication etc all add up very very quickly!!!

The other good thing is that his Dad was called back to work!! YAY!!!! This will help too! I really see God's hand in this - Daniels Dad was laid off EXACTLY the amount of time needed for him to do all the radiation treatments!! How cool is that!!

Thanks again to those who have made things to help Daniel and go up for the silent auction!!! EVERYTHING helps!!!

Thanks friends, Wendy

Great news all around! I hope his brother gets some hugs too.

Howdy all! I have not been around for a few months. I look but do not contribute. Mainly because I have not sewn any cloths since or trip in Sept. I need to start thinking about our trip for this coming Sept though! Everyones work is amazing and it is so inspiring! After this baby is born and I have a few weeks to get into a groove, I hope to start with cloths again. Lately I have been spending all my sewing time on purses and daiper bag.

This is what I have made for this baby so far: a diaper bag, nursing cover, and wipe holder/ changing pad. I still need to make some burp cloths and a tag blanket. I think I am going to case the one a few pages back and quilt all my fabrics together.

Here are some purses I have made as gifts for the ladies who are hosting a baby shower for me.

And lastly, here is a baby shower present I made for a friend. There was a matching nursing cover as well.

I look forward to getting back into this thread and learning from you all!

These are all gorgeous! I love them. Did you use a pattern or did you design it? I love the fabrics that you chose and the button closure is adorable.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Guys,

I gave up worrying about the flouncy and went with some ruffled capri's instead!! They are still girly and Hannah Montanna so hopefully they will be okay!!!

Question - has anyone ever frankenpatterned the scallopini skirt with any of the bodices like from the simply sweet? Hannah just does better in jumpers than skirts - they tend to hang under her toddler belly - not pretty for an easter dress!!!!!!

 

[revrob]

Hi Guys,

I gave up worrying about the flouncy and went with some ruffled capri's instead!! They are still girly and Hannah Montanna so hopefully they will be okay!!!

Question - has anyone ever frankenpatterned the scallopini skirt with any of the bodices like from the simply sweet? Hannah just does better in jumpers than skirts - they tend to hang under her toddler belly - not pretty for an easter dress!!!!!!

I haven't done that with that skirt, but I bet it would work! Just make sure it's long enough to compensate for the empire length bodice and make sure that the width of the skirt is double the width of the bodice before you start and you should be ok!

 

[LisaZoe]

Ah, I'm loving the puppy photos. Zoe keeps asking for one and it's tempting but I just don't see it happening.

So, I'm trying something a little new - applique on towels... or parts of towels cut to become pants later. It's going pretty well although I had to use a different kind of stabilizer (the kind that dissolves in water). I have to pin it in place which is a definite safety issue for me. LOL I have a question for those who've appliqued and/or embroidered on towels. How do you get all the stabilizer off without washing the garment? In the photos above, the stabilizer is still over Mickey but I've pulled off as much as possible from the areas. However, I can still see smalls pieces that I can't grab.

Here's one pant leg I got done:

 

[LisaZoe]

Question - has anyone ever frankenpatterned the scallopini skirt with any of the bodices like from the simply sweet? Hannah just does better in jumpers than skirts - they tend to hang under her toddler belly - not pretty for an easter dress!!!!!!

I have the same problem with Zoe - still. I prefer dresses on her instead of skirts because of that. I think part of the problem is she doesn't like things around her waist so she pushes them down and they slip further.

I agree with Shannon, the skirt should definitely work fine on a bodice as long as you adjust the length.

 

[LouiesMama]

Oh my goodness, that is cool!

To get the solvy off, I usually just stick a needle in near the seams and pick, pick, pick. It is a pain, but eventually it comes off.

Ah, I'm loving the puppy photos. Zoe keeps asking for one and it's tempting but I just don't see it happening.

So, I'm trying something a little new - applique on towels... or parts of towels cut to become pants later. It's going pretty well although I had to use a different kind of stabilizer (the kind that dissolves in water). I have to pin it in place which is a definite safety issue for me. LOL I have a question for those who've appliqued and/or embroidered on towels. How do you get all the stabilizer off without washing the garment? In the photos above, the stabilizer is still over Mickey but I've pulled off as much as possible from the areas. However, I can still see smalls pieces that I can't grab.

Here's one pant leg I got done: