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

[jessica52877]

Pattern Help!!

Okay, I posted this on the Big Give board as well:

I have a pattern question-says the little girl's chest is about 24", and the pattern I have says the bodice for a size 5 is 26" when finished. Should I make the size 5 (though says she wears 6x/7) or go to the size 6, which has a bust measurement of 27"? Don't want it to be super baggy on her. =)

What pattern are you using? I had this issue this past week and went off the size vs the chest measurement (chest was a 3T size was a 5T for a 6 or maybe 7 year old). It turned out bad!

I tend to more or less go off measurements but once it was all sewn up it seemed like it would be okay but wasn't. I would probably go with the 5 but that is a guess since I don't know the pattern. Also depends on if you want a shirt under it or not. If you put a shirt under it won't look nearly as big and you'll want room for the shirt.

 

[mickimousemama]

Weeeeell.....you COULD share with another mom or 2...or 5.....

I would TOTALLY be happy to SHARE with another mom or 2 or 5 PM me if your interested.

 

[tinashaver]

ok here is so new news about the etsy issue...
this is what I wrote
Hi I'm Tina I just had a quick question... Is it ok to have you ebay name but not your etsy name in your sigy? I got a violation for having my etsy name on mine which I have never used to advertise I started on disboard under the disboutiqers and most of them have there's or have ask to put others in there sigys? I just want to understand because I am hear to many different things! thank you very much, Tina

this is what they wrote back
Hi Tina,
A few years back, the webmasters decided to allow ebay IDs but to my knowledge, they have not made the same exception for etsy IDs. I asked about the etsy IDs last year and was told this.

I will bring the issue up again with the other moderators and the webmasters in order to gain clarification. If there has been a change that I am unaware of, I apologize in advance.

Regardless of the answer, I will get back to you about it when I get a response

 

[Twins+2more]

That made me laugh Thanks. Our dds sound similiar. Dds birthday is August 21st. She is the smallest 4th grader at her schoold.

My 9 year old is the smallest 4th grader also, but to top it off she gets teased for being in the LD class too. I just tell her that after she graduates college she can get the phone book and call all the loosers that teased her and laugh at them because she is successul. I also have a 8 year old in 3rd grade who (in the waist) could wear a 4 toddler but has to get a size 7 slim. Guess your mom would not buy her the right size either.

 

[Twins+2more]

HI CARRIE, Ive missed you ! ! !

 

[roscoepc1]

I would TOTALLY be happy to SHARE with another mom or 2 or 5 PM me if your interested.

You have a pm!

 

[roscoepc1]

Pattern Help!!

Okay, I posted this on the Big Give board as well:

I have a pattern question-says the little girl's chest is about 24", and the pattern I have says the bodice for a size 5 is 26" when finished. Should I make the size 5 (though says she wears 6x/7) or go to the size 6, which has a bust measurement of 27"? Don't want it to be super baggy on her. =)

That's a tough one....I'm in the middle of a very long break from a frustrating pattern along these lines....It told me the pattern was too small for me, so I added the appropriate amounts according to what it SAID...now it's HUGE! And it's a really fitted bodice, so I'm having to take it in everywhere!

As a rule of thumb, you want about an extra 2 inches from the actual chest measurement, in order to ahve a nice fit, but not baggy, kwim?

I think you're going to have to go the tedious route, and measure the pattern pieces.

 

[twob4him]

AHh this is my summertime walmart and Joanns - i was hoping that walmart still had fabric!!! i like that joann's too!!

I so totally see a summertime dismeet at Joann's!!! I am really hoping the Walmart still has fabric....I am going to call to check before I go. You go to OC in the summer right? Are you coming down this year? I will give you my phone number if so!

I'm irritated, can I vent for a minute?

I just hope that she actually buys the right size and doesn't make a comment like "I hope this fits, I wanted to buy you a size 9, but your mom said you only wore an 8" or "I can't believe you only wear a size 8, you are almost 10" (which would be something she would say). That would make dd feel worse, she already has a complex about her size.

Thanks,
Emily

Sorry about the clueless MIL...Perhaps you could catch her on the phone or something and just say that your DD is going through a sensitive stage about her size...and suggest she not mention it to her especially if she is planning on buying her some clothes. And then you could sugar coat it with thank yous and how she is such a caring MIL for keeping your DD's feelings in mind.... Some people you have to train on how to behave normally!



Very pretty stuff today ladies! Welcome back to all the returnees! I am still on outfit number 2 and 3 of 24 myself....for my Nov trip. Work sooooooooo gets in the way of sewing!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Cute outfits! You did a great job with the Ariel top.

 

[jham]

ok here is so new news about the etsy issue...
this is what I wrote
Hi I'm Tina I just had a quick question... Is it ok to have you ebay name but not your etsy name in your sigy? I got a violation for having my etsy name on mine which I have never used to advertise I started on disboard under the disboutiqers and most of them have there's or have ask to put others in there sigys? I just want to understand because I am hear to many different things! thank you very much, Tina

this is what they wrote back
Hi Tina,
A few years back, the webmasters decided to allow ebay IDs but to my knowledge, they have not made the same exception for etsy IDs. I asked about the etsy IDs last year and was told this.

I will bring the issue up again with the other moderators and the webmasters in order to gain clarification. If there has been a change that I am unaware of, I apologize in advance.

Regardless of the answer, I will get back to you about it when I get a response

That is so not fair! Maybe I should edit my siggy to say "if I had an ebay ID it would be bugsnbees, but I don't. I only have an etsy ID"

I have just finished a few more things. I have been pretty busy lately. I just started working at Gymboree again All of my ds's shirts were easier than I thought they would be

DD's ariel was from a pillowcase. This was pretty hard for me. It took a lot longer but I am happy with the results.

Sorry if pic sizes are off. I can't get phobucket to cooperate with me.

those look great! And working at Gymboree sounds fun! (and dangerous)

 

[MouseTriper]

I just made a really cute Elmo outfit I bought this fabric on ebay

here is the finished outfit it was for a 2 year olds birthday.

Now that I have a major sewing bug again, I have a few things I want to put together, easter outfits etc.

Our walmart is one that is going out, we are at 50% off right now, I got some GREAT deals today... my husband I am sure will not be so thrilled, but I couldn't pass up a good deal.

Wow those are both adorable!!

This is absolutely fabulous! You should be so proud of yourself!!

Thank you so much!!!!!

 

[Stephres]

I have been swamped at school this week (state wide testing) but I had to jump on when I saw the posts with long-torso girls! That is so funny! We should make a club with our long-waisted girls!

 

[jham]

I have been swamped at school this week (state wide testing) but I had to jump on when I saw the posts with long-torso girls! That is so funny! We should make a club with our long-waisted girls!

Oooh, Jayden could be in that club!

 

[2cutekidz]

I have just finished a few more things. I have been pretty busy lately. I just started working at Gymboree again All of my ds's shirts were easier than I thought they would be

DD's ariel was from a pillowcase. This was pretty hard for me. It took a lot longer but I am happy with the results.

Sorry if pic sizes are off. I can't get phobucket to cooperate with me.

Krissy!! These look great!! One of my first appliques was a princess from a pillowcase - they are harder than I thought they'd be too.

 

[billwendy]

I so totally see a summertime dismeet at Joann's!!! I am really hoping the Walmart still has fabric....I am going to call to check before I go. You go to OC in the summer right? Are you coming down this year? I will give you my phone number if so!

Yes - anyone else want to meet??? lol Its not disney, but hey!!!
We go to OC alot - my mom has a tiny little house on the north end of the island - we'll be down around Easter to get our 1/2 price ride tickets!!


Sorry about the clueless MIL...Perhaps you could catch her on the phone or something and just say that your DD is going through a sensitive stage about her size...and suggest she not mention it to her especially if she is planning on buying her some clothes. And then you could sugar coat it with thank yous and how she is such a caring MIL for keeping your DD's feelings in mind.... Some people you have to train on how to behave normally!

Ditto what she said!



Very pretty stuff today ladies! Welcome back to all the returnees! I am still on outfit number 2 and 3 of 24 myself....for my Nov trip. Work sooooooooo gets in the way of sewing!

Oooh, Jayden could be in that club!

I think elizabeth could be too!!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I have been swamped at school this week (state wide testing) but I had to jump on when I saw the posts with long-torso girls! That is so funny! We should make a club with our long-waisted girls!

Isn't it weird that so many of us have long bodied girls? I have a long torso and it took me until last year to figure out that Lands End sells long torso bathing suits

Adding to the MIL conversation...Aisling's dance teacher must be related to my MIL too! They measure the kids in the fall for costumes for the spring recital. Last year a bunch of the kids- including Aisling- had WAYYYY too small costumes because they had growth spurts. This year she decided to add two inches to all Aisling's measurements "just in case"...and what size does the costume company send??? A 12-14 I can't do anything about it being so baggy but I have to figure out how to take up the sequined straps to make it a little more "modest" or we are going to have a major wardrobe malfunction. Luckily it has a tutu so you can't see how baggy it is around her little rear nd

 

[NaeNae]

I have been swamped at school this week (state wide testing) but I had to jump on when I saw the posts with long-torso girls! That is so funny! We should make a club with our long-waisted girls!

Every one of my grandkids would be members of that club too.

 

[vargas17]

those look great! And working at Gymboree sounds fun! (and dangerous)

It gets pretty expensive But I do love it. I am just gonna have to try and restrain myslef until we get our trip over. I could come home with a bag every night if I didn't stop myself.

 

[vargas17]

Krissy!! These look great!! One of my first appliques was a princess from a pillowcase - they are harder than I thought they'd be too.

Thanks Leslie!! I am still no where near your talent but I think I am coming along.

 

[Ashlotte]

Hello everyone! I have been lurking on here for a few months. I just got my first sewing machine for Christmas and have so far made a pillowcase, a pair of pirate pants, and two sundresses. I love looking at the pictures of what everyone has created. You are all SO TALENTED!! I noticed a lot of really cute appliques and was wondering if anyone had a link to how to do them. Are they hard? I bought several pairs of jeans and t-shirts for my dd for $3 each and I would love to come up with some awesome appliques to give them life. Thanks in advance!