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

[jham]

This thread is amazingly chatty. With all the cute things being sewn I can see why but it makes it hard to catch up.

I'm still stockpiling fabric and buying patterns to make things for Madilynn. And I made 30 Dr Seuss felt hats for Ryan's Kinder class. That was quite a chore but oh so worth it.

We did take our week trip to CA. We snuck in breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen. The look on Drew's face when we drove up was totally priceless. They were so good with him. He wore his Pluto shirt from the Big Give. Pluto was jumping up and down with his arms in the air when he saw it. It was GREAT!! Of course that excitement caused Drew to have a seizure and freaked them all out but he was fine(I still need to scan those pictures). Everyone gave us extra special treatment.

That day we spent the afternoon in Long Beach. I have been so overly jealous of Jeanne's IASW outfit. I've showed it to everyone. It's AMAZING. And there are so many outfits I have to show my mom and brag about all the talent that is here. So when we passed this window I just had to take a picture for you all

that is a funny sign!

Yay that you got to eat at Goofy's kitchen! I'm SO GLAD Pluto liked Drew's shirt! Sorry he had such an untimely seizure though!

The felt hats sound cute! Luke's class made paper ones.

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.

That is so cute! The jacket is really cool, I want one!

Hi all! I was away yesterday...but back today with GREAT NEWS!!!!

First...small amount of background....

when we moved in 2007 we left behind Katie's BFF...these girls just love each other soooo much. She has a great family...3 kids just like us....great mom and dad that my DH actually likes to be around. So to say the least, this has been one of the harder things about moving! We try to get the kids together, but living 1 1/2 hours apart, it can be hard. The girls met on the very first day of kindergarten and were instant BFF!

So, Katie's 10th (wow 10!!!) birthday is coming up and of course we want them to come, but this takes planning. So I called her BFF's mom yesterday to see when we could do it to make sure they could come. As were we talking, Disney came up (really that is a part of any conversation I have ) I told her we were going back this year and she asked when...well I stumbled out with the dates (planning mine, my mom's and Vegas trip is killing me right now!). She got so excited! They will be arriving the day after us and be there the entire week we are!!!!! We aren't telling the girls because we want them to be surprised at the best place and time! I soooo want a picture of the two of them in front of the castle! (yep, I'm tearing up thinking about it!).


And yes...sick that I am instantly thought that they need customs too! I'm trying to resist...but it may be hard...maybe just bags for the girls....ugh it's killing me!!!!!

That is great news, it will be such a fun surprise! Jayden LOVED spending time at Disneyworld with her BFF and they had 3 matchy outfits, including Cinderella themed ones.

Thanks everyone on helping me in my quest for pink velcro. Although the 2 Joanns stores I went to said they didn't carry it, I felt my Disboutique friends would know better. And they did! I went back to Joanns and they did have some. It was right where you said it would be - in the bins. THANK YOU!!!!

See, we are way smarter than the typical Joanns employee! And we know a lot more about sewing too I might add.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

:See, we are way smarter than the typical Joanns employee! And we know a lot more about sewing too I might add.

Funny story...I went to check out one of those traveling Singer sales yesterday...looking for my mom a machine. Well as the guy was giving the demonstration...he wanted to see if we had any questions...I think I asked to many! It was really funny, because the ladies around me strted asking questions...to me! And I directed them all to YCMT (and Carla!) becuse most of them were new retirees wanting to sew for grandbabies.

 

[Twins+2more]

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

A few days ago my MIL e-mailed me and asked me for dds sizes. I replied back that Jenna (my youngest) wears a size 7 and Cara (my oldest) wears a size 8. She e-mailed me back today and said that she would buy Jenna a size 7, but since Cara is almost 10 (she will be 10 in Aug) shouldn't she be in a size 9 at least?

No, a size 8 fits her. It isn't too big on her, it isn't too small on her. Some of her clothes are still a size 7 (something I don't really make known, she would be horrified if she found out she wore the same size as her sister, who is 2 1/2 years younger) She is tiny. She is about 53 inches tall and weighs 52 pounds. A size 9 would be too big on her, especially summer clothes - tanks tops and sleevless shirts, need to actaully fit. Unless she has a major growth spurt in the next few months, I don't see a size 9 happening.

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

I have a 9 year old 10 august 16th. She just turned 4 foot, and only weights around 54 pounds. She wears a 7 or a small 8. She gets teased all the time because she is short. But everyone is different. I hope you get the correct size for your dd. Tell your mom she should be in a size 57 (however old she is) or something according to her calculations...LOL!

 

[bear_mom]

I have a 9 year old 10 august 16th. She just turned 4 foot, and only weights around 54 pounds. She wears a 7 or a small 8. She gets teased all the time because she is short. But everyone is different. I hope you get the correct size for your dd. Tell your mom she should be in a size 57 (however old she is) or something according to her calculations...LOL!

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

 

[Jennia]

I made this one. It came out great, I think anyway .

http://www.simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=4043

I modified the top and made the tail as instructed. I am glad you asked, because this was for halloween and I wasn't around here then so I have never been able to share:

Please ignore the junk in the background! I don't know how elaborate you wanted the tail to be but this one worked out nice because she was able to carry it on her wrist.

Oh, and I don't know why she insisted on Cinderella shoes but that's what she wanted to wear .

That is a perfect Ariel outfit, was it difficult finding the green scale material?

AH!!! The internet, in the luxury of my own home! VERY cool. Maybe now I can show my face (and some clothes) a bit more around here!

Things are well w/ me...a little stressful but WELL. I am oh, about 26 weeks or so into my pregnancy and things are looking good. I'm tired though. I just got a TON of supplies for making cloth diapers for the new little, so I won't be sewing much else until my stash is finished up, I do need to get some summer pillow case and a-line dresses made up for Lily while I'm waiting on the last of my diaper supplies to show. OH, and matching nightgowns for Little and her Build-a-bear (er, uh, build-a-bunny???) Ella (can you guess what kind of dress she picked out???)

I have a TON of baby showers too...all of Brandons band mates (He's playing in a cover band now, to earn enough cash to keep him in recording equipment and gas money to continue doing his accoustic thing ) wives are pregnant. We are all due between the first week of June and the first week of Aug. HOW WEIRD? and I have a childhood friend that is due just days before me. So I am going to be sewing up lots of baby gifts. Mostly I'm thinking Bibs and matching burp cloths but maybe A-line outfits for the babes we KNOW are girls (2 so far) and possible booties...but that seems ambitious LOL.

Well, that is it for now, it's late and I still have to get the dinner dishes loaded. I was just so excited to finally be online at home that I had to share! Hopefully I'll have a chance to look back a little during the week.

TTYL...t.

Yay for a good pregnancy! Sounds like you have quite a bit planned to keep you busy before baby arrives. =)

We used the colored mini marshmallows for potty treats instead of chocolate, if she has issues with the chocolate maybe that would work for you too?



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.

I have recently learned that when I am going to gather something, it is way easier to break it into sections, for instance tonight I was making a dress and instead of running one long basting stitch around the entire topof the skirt I seperated it into three sections, I gather each section from the end to about the center tie it off then go from the other end to the center, tie off and go to the next section.
Hope that makes sense.


That turned out SOOOO adorable, what a cutie



I'm trying to catch up again, I try to read every night so I dont get TOO far behind but you guys are just to quick for me, then I feel bad for not acknowledging every awesome thing there is posted LOL.

I ended up finishing my St Patty outfits in a crunch, I had thought they needed them for this comming weekend and it turned out they needed them LAST weekend, I found this out Friday night, so thank HEAVENS I had the skirts and tops mostly done just had to put together the reversable jackets (two of them) they turned out pretty gawsh darn cute too
This is my 4 year old DD modeling one of the outfits. its a bit big on her, but you get the idea, it's way cuter on than just laying on the floor After staying up for 37 hours straight to finish these jackets, sewing on the sleeves inside out and having to pick it all out after finishingoff the seems.... I must say I am pretty proud to have completed these all on my own

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.

That Elmo fabric would be PERFECT (especially with V for Violet!), time to go scour ebay! Love your St. Patrick's day outfit, too, WOW, very impressive!

Hi all! I was away yesterday...but back today with GREAT NEWS!!!!

First...small amount of background....

when we moved in 2007 we left behind Katie's BFF...these girls just love each other soooo much. She has a great family...3 kids just like us....great mom and dad that my DH actually likes to be around. So to say the least, this has been one of the harder things about moving! We try to get the kids together, but living 1 1/2 hours apart, it can be hard. The girls met on the very first day of kindergarten and were instant BFF!

So, Katie's 10th (wow 10!!!) birthday is coming up and of course we want them to come, but this takes planning. So I called her BFF's mom yesterday to see when we could do it to make sure they could come. As were we talking, Disney came up (really that is a part of any conversation I have ) I told her we were going back this year and she asked when...well I stumbled out with the dates (planning mine, my mom's and Vegas trip is killing me right now!). She got so excited! They will be arriving the day after us and be there the entire week we are!!!!! We aren't telling the girls because we want them to be surprised at the best place and time! I soooo want a picture of the two of them in front of the castle! (yep, I'm tearing up thinking about it!).


And yes...sick that I am instantly thought that they need customs too! I'm trying to resist...but it may be hard...maybe just bags for the girls....ugh it's killing me!!!!!

That would be SO fun! How neat that you both had trips planned around the same time, too-definitely meant to be.

My biggest desire is to not be sewing the day before we leave like last year.

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

A few days ago my MIL e-mailed me and asked me for dds sizes. I replied back that Jenna (my youngest) wears a size 7 and Cara (my oldest) wears a size 8. She e-mailed me back today and said that she would buy Jenna a size 7, but since Cara is almost 10 (she will be 10 in Aug) shouldn't she be in a size 9 at least?

No, a size 8 fits her. It isn't too big on her, it isn't too small on her. Some of her clothes are still a size 7 (something I don't really make known, she would be horrified if she found out she wore the same size as her sister, who is 2 1/2 years younger) She is tiny. She is about 53 inches tall and weighs 52 pounds. A size 9 would be too big on her, especially summer clothes - tanks tops and sleevless shirts, need to actaully fit. Unless she has a major growth spurt in the next few months, I don't see a size 9 happening.

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

Ugh that would annoy me greatly as well. How would that be any different than buying a woman a size 4 because you think that's what she SHOULD be wearing when she's really a size 10?

 

[Haganfam5]

That is a perfect Ariel outfit, was it difficult finding the green scale material?

Thank you!
Nope, It was near Halloween and it was in the costume section at Joann's. I am sure if I was going to make it now, I wouldn't be able to find it anywhere!

 

[minnie2]

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

A few days ago my MIL e-mailed me and asked me for dds sizes. I replied back that Jenna (my youngest) wears a size 7 and Cara (my oldest) wears a size 8. She e-mailed me back today and said that she would buy Jenna a size 7, but since Cara is almost 10 (she will be 10 in Aug) shouldn't she be in a size 9 at least?

No, a size 8 fits her. It isn't too big on her, it isn't too small on her. Some of her clothes are still a size 7 (something I don't really make known, she would be horrified if she found out she wore the same size as her sister, who is 2 1/2 years younger) She is tiny. She is about 53 inches tall and weighs 52 pounds. A size 9 would be too big on her, especially summer clothes - tanks tops and sleevless shirts, need to actaully fit. Unless she has a major growth spurt in the next few months, I don't see a size 9 happening.

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

I feel your pain too! Nik is 9 (will be 10 in Nov) and she is an 8 slim. she probably could wear 7's but they are high waters on her. For the summer i did buy her 10 tops because she does have a long torso but they are big and I have a bad habit of buying big anyway Hopefully if she does buy the bigger size she has receipts with her!

I need helpfrom all of you.... I want to be able to sew all these wonderful things you all are making. My husband bought me a sewing and embrodering machine 2 christamses ago and I have made a dog pillow and a blanket. I want to learn to make clothing for my daughter but I do not know where to start. We live in the middle of no where and the closest sewing classes are over an hour away. Is there a book or website you can suggest. I think I am just intimated by it. I would appreciate any help.

check out youcanmakethis.com there are some great helpful stuff on there and their patterns are so helpful!

 

[froggy33]

I was also wondering if anyone had seen girls swim suits with the rashguard tops yet???? I was so bummed that it doesnt seem that Disney will have them again this year.....

I got one at Target a few weeks ago. I think it was like $12 (for infant/toddler anyway). Plus there's are 50 SPF. When I got home I showed my DH the swimsuit, then pulled out a second one and he said "Who is that for" I said, "Kenzie". And DH said "She needs two?". I pulled out a third swimsuit and said, "No, she needs three!" HA! A girl has to have options!! Sad thing is I could easily buy her more!!

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

Well, you two could tell your daughters that I am 26 and a mom and I am only five foot!!! I do happen to weigh a bit more than 57 pounds though!! It's funny though that I always dated tall guys...my DH is 6'3"!!

 

[billwendy]

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

A few days ago my MIL e-mailed me and asked me for dds sizes. I replied back that Jenna (my youngest) wears a size 7 and Cara (my oldest) wears a size 8. She e-mailed me back today and said that she would buy Jenna a size 7, but since Cara is almost 10 (she will be 10 in Aug) shouldn't she be in a size 9 at least?

No, a size 8 fits her. It isn't too big on her, it isn't too small on her. Some of her clothes are still a size 7 (something I don't really make known, she would be horrified if she found out she wore the same size as her sister, who is 2 1/2 years younger) She is tiny. She is about 53 inches tall and weighs 52 pounds. A size 9 would be too big on her, especially summer clothes - tanks tops and sleevless shirts, need to actaully fit. Unless she has a major growth spurt in the next few months, I don't see a size 9 happening.

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

I think you should tell her your DD is very sensitive about her smaller size and doesnt like to talk about it - you are her mama and you know what is best for her!!!! Come on!!!!

Hey the Mickey MOuse Fabric was something I got on the fabric swap - We just swapped and I dont have it yet, but when I do I'll take a picture for you!! Its sooooo CUTE!!!!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

All the MIL talk cracks me up! WHY oh WHY do they ask sizes if they aren't going to listen? Mine does the same thing. I have the opposite problem though. Aisling is bigger than her age so my MIL buys stuff that it too small. She asked me what size to get for summer clothes last week. I told her 7...yes, Aisling is only 5 1/2 but 1) I don't let her wear tight shirts 2) she has a long torso and 3) I want them to last for longer than a week so while she may get away with a 6 for now, after one wash forget it. So she goes to the store and comes home with a 6. At least bigger clothes, they'll eventually grow into. Smaller clothes are useless. So now I have to take spend time and energy returning it. How is that being helpful????

 

[mickimousemama]

I can sooo relate to all the kids clothing size issues, I have it on both ends, my soon to be 11 year old son, can still easily wear size 5 around the waist because he is soooo thin. I have him in size 10 jeans but they are HUGE on him, he can still wear 7's and 8's I actually buy my 6 year old size 10/12 tops and 8H pants, he's HUGE for his age, My 11 year old weighs 60 pounds and my 6 year old 78 pounds. Sad but true. My 4 year old DD is the same way she is in 6-6x comfrot wise but I have been buying her 7/8 bottoms for summer. My poor Grandma just can't understand she will tell me I bought a 4TALL for her as in 4T she thinks thats the way its sized no matter HOW much I tell her. Now I just tell her to take us shopping with her so Ellee can try stuff on BEFORE she buys it.

ANYWHO,

I was going through organizing some of my fabrics that I don't have in storage right now (a large majority of my stash was handed down by my mother) and I found this LOVELY peice...

I am thinking I could make a few Easter oufits using it as the top, but... there are SEVEN of them. Any other ideas? I'm thinking one I will use as is, then take another and cut it up using the pictures on it and then make an attatched patchwork type skirt for it using that and other coordinating fabrics.

 

[Adi12982]

Needle help:

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/needle.shtml

 

[danicaw]

Needle help:

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/needle.shtml

Cool! Thanks.

 

[jham]

whoever was looking for rashguards, www.cwdkids.com has $17 wetsuits today only (and lots of rash guard shirts not on sale)

 

[roscoepc1]

I was going through organizing some of my fabrics that I don't have in storage right now (a large majority of my stash was handed down by my mother) and I found this LOVELY peice...

I am thinking I could make a few Easter oufits using it as the top, but... there are SEVEN of them. Any other ideas? I'm thinking one I will use as is, then take another and cut it up using the pictures on it and then make an attatched patchwork type skirt for it using that and other coordinating fabrics.

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

 

[Tinka_Belle]

All the MIL talk cracks me up! WHY oh WHY do they ask sizes if they aren't going to listen? Mine does the same thing. I have the opposite problem though. Aisling is bigger than her age so my MIL buys stuff that it too small. She asked me what size to get for summer clothes last week. I told her 7...yes, Aisling is only 5 1/2 but 1) I don't let her wear tight shirts 2) she has a long torso and 3) I want them to last for longer than a week so while she may get away with a 6 for now, after one wash forget it. So she goes to the store and comes home with a 6. At least bigger clothes, they'll eventually grow into. Smaller clothes are useless. So now I have to take spend time and energy returning it. How is that being helpful????

My grandma thinks that Jenna can fit into a size 10/12. She keeps buying her clothes in the junior's department. I keep trying to convince her that Jenna won't be wearing those for several years. She only wears a 7 and some 6's fit her as long as they aren't tight.

I am thinking I could make a few Easter oufits using it as the top, but... there are SEVEN of them. Any other ideas? I'm thinking one I will use as is, then take another and cut it up using the pictures on it and then make an attatched patchwork type skirt for it using that and other coordinating fabrics.

I know a 7 year old who would love that.

 

[Jennia]

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. =)

 

[vargas17]

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.

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

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What a cute St. Patty's day outfit. Love it.

Hi all! I was away yesterday...but back today with GREAT NEWS!!!!

First...small amount of background....

when we moved in 2007 we left behind Katie's BFF...these girls just love each other soooo much. She has a great family...3 kids just like us....great mom and dad that my DH actually likes to be around. So to say the least, this has been one of the harder things about moving! We try to get the kids together, but living 1 1/2 hours apart, it can be hard. The girls met on the very first day of kindergarten and were instant BFF!

So, Katie's 10th (wow 10!!!) birthday is coming up and of course we want them to come, but this takes planning. So I called her BFF's mom yesterday to see when we could do it to make sure they could come. As were we talking, Disney came up (really that is a part of any conversation I have ) I told her we were going back this year and she asked when...well I stumbled out with the dates (planning mine, my mom's and Vegas trip is killing me right now!). She got so excited! They will be arriving the day after us and be there the entire week we are!!!!! We aren't telling the girls because we want them to be surprised at the best place and time! I soooo want a picture of the two of them in front of the castle! (yep, I'm tearing up thinking about it!).


And yes...sick that I am instantly thought that they need customs too! I'm trying to resist...but it may be hard...maybe just bags for the girls....ugh it's killing me!!!!!

How exciting, and of course they need customs too! You are going to be busy!

Well, for not touching your machine since Christmas, I have to say this is pretty darn Fab!

Thanks...I am finding that I really enjoy doing those applique. I was scared of doing them for the longest time but I really had lots of fun.

I need helpfrom all of you.... I want to be able to sew all these wonderful things you all are making. My husband bought me a sewing and embrodering machine 2 christamses ago and I have made a dog pillow and a blanket. I want to learn to make clothing for my daughter but I do not know where to start. We live in the middle of no where and the closest sewing classes are over an hour away. Is there a book or website you can suggest. I think I am just intimated by it. I would appreciate any help.

I am sure someone else has mentioned this but check out youcanmakethis.com, especially CarlaC's pattern and also Teresa's bookmarks (link found on the 1st page of this thread)

I am thinking I could make a few Easter oufits using it as the top, but... there are SEVEN of them. Any other ideas? I'm thinking one I will use as is, then take another and cut it up using the pictures on it and then make an attatched patchwork type skirt for it using that and other coordinating fabrics.

That is too cute!!! My dd just walked by and said "I love that!".

 

[Carrie772]

Hello folks! It's been a very long time since I have been on here. I have a part time ministry job at my church now, and I just don't get to sew as much as I used to. (Read: I don't get to sew at all!)

I want to make a Vida for my DN who is 4 and going to WDW for the first time. I have the Minnie twirl set made. The AK twirl and top are made.

Anyhoo, here's what I need from you all. The polka dot Tinkerbell Vida knock off is next. I believe I will be CASE-ing Tom now and I need a way to make the Vida w/o a pattern.

Any hints?