Disboutiquers Part 13 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[revrob]

Sleeves were solid pink too. Puffed up sleeves.


By the way, all you folks who watched HM last night. Did they talk about new restrictions on foreign adoptions, specifically in China? There is a story about it on CNN this morning. They would rather have these sick kiddos in orphanages than let a single person adopt them?

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/10/china.adoptions/index.html

This is not a new development. This is a new policy that was announced over two years ago, and began implementation (I believe) in May of 2007. The reasoning is that there are not enough children to adopt from China (which is why many families have been waiting for more than 3 years for a referral, and many others that are newer into the program will way 5-6+ years) and that they can choose to have stricter qualifications for prospective adoptive parents.

Don't get me started on whether or not I agree with this, or if I believe that this is true! I'm just saying what I know is the case from having lived in the adoption community for over 4 years now.
Let me put it this way, though we have adopted from China, and though we would have NO problem whatsoever having a home study approved, we are not currently eligible to adopt from China. Which is ok with us since our family is complete. But still...

I can finally share something! I lurk on here several times a day and you guys have really inspired me to take up sewing again. I introduced myself a few threads back, but had only made a few easy fit pants and have never posted pics. I don't have a little girl to sew for, but we are in the process of adopting through the foster care system, so hopefully I will before long. I have a very long wishlist of CarlaC's patterns on YCMT! I made a bowling shirt and easy fit pants for my DS9 for Easter and a rag quilt purse for DD12.
Thank you for letting me share and for inspiring me. And thank you, CarlaC for making such great patterns. I had gotten discouraged with commercial patterns when I tried to sew years ago, but you make it so easy. I do have to admit that I had to get my sister to help with the sleeves, but I think part of that was the material I used - it was a pain to work with.

GREAT job! I really love the purse - did you use a pattern? Can you share where you got it? Or give us any tips on how you made it? Did you use any kind of stiff interfacing for shape?

 

[Clutterbug]

I saw you tried to pm me I cleared out my box! Send it when you can1 Thanks!


Steph, Love Megan's dress. your mom did a great job. I had to laugh about the kids getting along! That feels like the story of my life! I have come to the conclusion as long as there is no blood shed I am ok with it!

i finished my nieces patchwork twirl dress. When it gets brighter out I will take some pictures and post them.

How hard do you think it will be to upsize Carla's peasant dress to say a size 12? I was going to add a few inches to the center of the pieces. My girlfriends DD's bday is coming and she asked me to make her a dress or some clothes for her. This is the older sister of the little girl I made the Tink, Wubzy and Ruffled up dress. This little girl is one of Nikki's BFF's. She actually asked me to make her a ruffled up dress but I am not sure if I could make that that much bigger. Though I was thinking of using Carla's flouncy ruffled skirt ad cutting the measurements in half for the back piece and using this other pattern which is the top for the ruffled up dress but in bigger sizes and making my own franken pattern... I am not sure, yet. I know I wanted to make a Peasant dress and maybe a hat Not sure yet. I feel like I made the little sister 3 things so I need to make the big sister the same! UGH! We shall see I also have my niece and nephew's bday coming up! maybe I should make a list....

I've done it a few times and it's very easy. Especially with the updated elongated pattern. I just use the chart that Carla gave once for enlarging patterns and enlarge it by that % on the photocopier. Megan wears a 14 in most tops now (for legnth) and the 12 in that pattern fits nicely.

 

[Clutterbug]

I can finally share something! I lurk on here several times a day and you guys have really inspired me to take up sewing again. I introduced myself a few threads back, but had only made a few easy fit pants and have never posted pics. I don't have a little girl to sew for, but we are in the process of adopting through the foster care system, so hopefully I will before long. I have a very long wishlist of CarlaC's patterns on YCMT! I made a bowling shirt and easy fit pants for my DS9 for Easter and a rag quilt purse for DD12.
Thank you for letting me share and for inspiring me. And thank you, CarlaC for making such great patterns. I had gotten discouraged with commercial patterns when I tried to sew years ago, but you make it so easy. I do have to admit that I had to get my sister to help with the sleeves, but I think part of that was the material I used - it was a pain to work with.

Welcome! Your children are beautiful and all of your projects look fantastic! That rag purse is a great idea.

 

[livndisney]

This is not a new development. This is a new policy that was announced over two years ago, and began implementation (I believe) in May of 2007. The reasoning is that there are not enough children to adopt from China (which is why many families have been waiting for more than 3 years for a referral, and many others that are newer into the program will way 5-6+ years) and that they can choose to have stricter qualifications for prospective adoptive parents.

Don't get me started on whether or not I agree with this, or if I believe that this is true! I'm just saying what I know is the case from having lived in the adoption community for over 4 years now.
Let me put it this way, though we have adopted from China, and though we would have NO problem whatsoever having a home study approved, we are not currently eligible to adopt from China. Which is ok with us since our family is complete. But still...

I am with Shannon on this. It is not something I usually talk about. But it is ALWAYS with me. Let's put it this way even Morgan says "China has bad rules now". She plans to go to China when she grows up and "help get the babies home".

 

[tricia]

Good morning. Got thru with a couple of small rag quilts that a co-worker asked me to make her for the seats of her new love seats. She has dogs and wants to put the quilts there to protect the furniture. They are a weird size, cause she wanted them just for that purpose and they each measure 30 x 50. Now I just have to figure out what to charge her. She was like 'whatever you decide is OK'.



She came with me to the fabric store and picked everything out. The lighter material has moose on it, which worked out well cause her DH is a hunter.

 

[phins_jazy]

I can finally share something! I lurk on here several times a day and you guys have really inspired me to take up sewing again. I introduced myself a few threads back, but had only made a few easy fit pants and have never posted pics. I don't have a little girl to sew for, but we are in the process of adopting through the foster care system, so hopefully I will before long. I have a very long wishlist of CarlaC's patterns on YCMT! I made a bowling shirt and easy fit pants for my DS9 for Easter and a rag quilt purse for DD12.
Thank you for letting me share and for inspiring me. And thank you, CarlaC for making such great patterns. I had gotten discouraged with commercial patterns when I tried to sew years ago, but you make it so easy. I do have to admit that I had to get my sister to help with the sleeves, but I think part of that was the material I used - it was a pain to work with.

Those look great! I really like the bag. I think that's something my daughter and I could tackle together.

Good morning. Got thru with a couple of small rag quilts that a co-worker asked me to make her for the seats of her new love seats. She has dogs and wants to put the quilts there to protect the furniture. They are a weird size, cause she wanted them just for that purpose and they each measure 30 x 50. Now I just have to figure out what to charge her. She was like 'whatever you decide is OK'.



She came with me to the fabric store and picked everything out. The lighter material has moose on it, which worked out well cause her DH is a hunter.

That looks great. I have no idea what to charge though.

Question-Has anyone done a rag quilt or bag with regular cotton fabric and not flannel? I've only done flannel. Would regular cotton have the same effect?

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Ok, Here is Evie's Curious George skirt - it was the hardest because I wanted the book panels to show so the top layer is just about the same length as the bottom and the waist is basically the 1 inch needed for tht elastic. And can I tell you how frustrating it was to have the red thread break when I was using the double needle last night !?!?! - always the red thread.....
but it was fine if it was on the singel needle.......grrrrrrrrr

Very very cute. Maybe the thread was old? I try not hang onto thread too long because it is just not worth the hassle when it breaks. I have been doing CG designs and if you want a shirt to match I would love to send you the design.

Happy Easter!

Would it kill them to pretend that they like each other, lol!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

That is so funny! They are both adorable, beautiful dress!

She came with me to the fabric store and picked everything out. The lighter material has moose on it, which worked out well cause her DH is a hunter.

I saw priceless, they are awesome and you are so talented.

 

[jessesgirl]

I have a few questions...but first I wanted to say I actually sat down at my new machine yesterday and made a few things...I can't post pictures because I have NO idea where my camera is! I made a pair of flannel easy fits, and an ironing board cover from the bookmarks! Was that easy & I love it now!

My question is........Where do you think I can find a pattern for a Cinderella costume. We will be having DD 5th b-day when we are in Disney & hope to have supper @ 1900 Park Fare...And of course but who else other than Cinderella...and it has to be her ball costume! I tried to talk her into the pink one...but no go...she is such a

I think simplicity makes a good Cinderella costume pattern I just do not know the pattern number. I have used McCalls 2856 but used the Belle pattern and not Cinderella. For my Daughters 2nd B-day we had a princess party and I made her Cinderella-ish dress with Simplicity 4764 . I want to make Her a princess dress with Simplicity 8953. Hope this helps !

 

[jessesgirl]

Does anyone know where I can get Donald Duck material ? I am still planning our vacation outfits and I am thinking I want to do something with Donald, I have never seen much made in a Donald theme. I am trying to think of a way I can make an outfit for my 2yo dd that looks like the character (but still looks like a girl lol) but I am drawing a blank so I am thinking of a cutesy Donald themed outfit instead. First thought was a sailor outfit with Donald embroidered on it.

 

[froggy33]

Are you using a serger?

Can't wait to see the pics of the finished product. I'll have to go check out that site you mentioned. I tried a petti last year and I hated it! I made it with tulle though. I'm hoping it will turn out better with the chiffon.
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I actually just use a regular sewing machine with regular thread for mine. I have found that the nylon chiffon ruffles on its own if I use a long stitch and a low tension (I have the brother cs6000i). So even though there are a lot of ruffles, I don't have to worry about gathering or using a ruffler foot! Like I said I used 3 yards of chiffon, but in length yards it will be...about 60 yards of chiffon to ruffle! I'll try to get mine finished tonight so I can see if my way of doing it actually works!! I posted a tutorial a while back...it's pretty similar to the one from martha stewert in the bookmarks, but modified a bit to make it a little easier. If the petti turns out alright I can post it if anyone is interested. I am definitely going to check out Flea's though..she may have way better ideas as hers turned out lovely! With the prices I can get, even having to use 10 yards of fabric is only about $15-20 per petti!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

precious dress bodice

 

[HeatherSue]

I love the little animals! Did you use that book that Tom got you for Christmas for them? They're just too cute!

Megan's dress is GORGEOUS!! I love eyelet, and I love sparkles! Tessa wore "Megan's dress" for Easter. She even had me do "Megan braids" in her hair. When she looked in the mirror she said "I could be Megan, if only my eyes were brown."

We know they love each other, even if they like to pretend they don't!

Aww bummer - how cool would that be - meeting someone from the other side of the world where are you staying? We have booked one of the new pirate themed kids suites at HOJO's .

I don't even know for sure if I'm going yet. I want to go Dec. 7-11. But, it would be just me and the kids and I'm not sure if I want to do everything on my own. I've never traveled on my own before and I'm a scaredy-cat. But, I'm thinking about it. I haven't picked out a hotel yet. But, the pirate themed rooms sound really cool!! I'm going to have to look into that!

Wow, way to make a first impression! The bowling shirt looks great!! I love the bag, too!! Yay! I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

I have talked to my mom a million times in the last few days! She is having a blast!!!! I am so glad. They did ALL of Animal Kingdom yesterday. They said the crowds were not that bad. They walked onto all but one or two rides and only used one FP all day! Today, they go to MK! Even my 15 YO niece is excited about seeing the castle! LOVE IT! I wish I was there.

Wow, it sounds like the crowds are even better than when we went in February! That's great!

This is not a new development. This is a new policy that was announced over two years ago, and began implementation (I believe) in May of 2007. The reasoning is that there are not enough children to adopt from China (which is why many families have been waiting for more than 3 years for a referral, and many others that are newer into the program will way 5-6+ years) and that they can choose to have stricter qualifications for prospective adoptive parents.

Don't get me started on whether or not I agree with this, or if I believe that this is true! I'm just saying what I know is the case from having lived in the adoption community for over 4 years now.
Let me put it this way, though we have adopted from China, and though we would have NO problem whatsoever having a home study approved, we are not currently eligible to adopt from China. Which is ok with us since our family is complete. But still...

Wow, I didn't know they had changed so much since we looked into adopting from China. We wanted to adopt before I got pregnant with Tessa. I would still like to, but that may never happen.

I am with Shannon on this. It is not something I usually talk about. But it is ALWAYS with me. Let's put it this way even Morgan says "China has bad rules now". She plans to go to China when she grows up and "help get the babies home".

This just about has me in tears. I can't imagine what would have become of our little Morgan if she wasn't with you.

She's going to grow up to make a difference in the world, I just know it!

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Those turned out really nice and what a great idea to protect the furniture. I don't know what you should charge. I think most of us work too cheap, though!

That turned out great! Your DD is just adorable, too! I love the dress over the shirt, too! Did you make that one? Do you have a full length picture of it?

 

[KarenW]

GREAT job! I really love the purse - did you use a pattern? Can you share where you got it? Or give us any tips on how you made it? Did you use any kind of stiff interfacing for shape?[/QUOTE]

Thank you, all who commented on my shirt and bag! I didn't use a pattern for the bag. My DD has a friend who has one she got on and when I saw it I thought "I could do that", so I just read the rag quilt tutorial in the bookmarks and figured out how big to make the squares for the size she wanted. The only thing I did different is I used the cross sewing (from corner to corner) method on the squares instead of sewing around the edges. She picked out the material - the top layer is just cotton, the middle is white flannel and the bottom layer is broadcloth (cheapest I could find). I did use interfacing on the squares (rectangles, really) that ended up making up the bottom of the bag. I did 5x5 squares for the front and back and 4x5 rectangles for the sides and bottom. I am, by no means, an expert, but will be glad to answer any questions.

 

[HeatherSue]

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It looks like I will NOT be losing my sewing room at the present time.

If you want to know why, send me a PM. I still don't want to talk about it on the boards where just anyone can come across it.
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[tricia]

Those look great! I really like the bag. I think that's something my daughter and I could tackle together.



That looks great. I have no idea what to charge though.

Question-Has anyone done a rag quilt or bag with regular cotton fabric and not flannel? I've only done flannel. Would regular cotton have the same effect?

I haven't done it, but I think you would have to have a middle layer of flannel to give it the soft fray effect. Looks like KarenW did her purse that way.

I saw priceless, they are awesome and you are so talented.

precious dress bodice

Very cute shirt and adorable little girl. I agree with the post that asks if we can see the whole dress. Looks very nice.

Those turned out really nice and what a great idea to protect the furniture. I don't know what you should charge. I think most of us work too cheap, though!

Thanks for all the compliments

 

[revrob]

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It looks like I will NOT be losing my sewing room at the present time.

If you want to know why, send me a PM. I still don't want to talk about it on the boards where just anyone can come across it.
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I'm sorry.

 

[Cherlynn25]

here is a little outfit that i made for my dd to wear to the easter egg hunt we went to. Someone had posted a cute little set of pink/white polka dot easy fit pants and a shirt with a flower on it. that was my inspiration! This was my 2nd attempt at an applique, thank you again Heather!!!! couldnt have done it with out your tutorial!

 

[tricia]

here is a little outfit that i made for my dd to wear to the easter egg hunt we went to. Someone had posted a cute little set of pink/white polka dot easy fit pants and a shirt with a flower on it. that was my inspiration! This was my 2nd attempt at an applique, thank you again Heather!!!! couldnt have done it with out your tutorial!

awwww, ever cute. Hope she had a good time.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

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It looks like I will NOT be losing my sewing room at the present time.

If you want to know why, send me a PM. I still don't want to talk about it on the boards where just anyone can come across it.
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Sorry...I sent you a PM...then my phone rang and I thought it was you...but you don't have my number...I'm losing it!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

precious dress bodice

Very cute...and she is adorable!!!

here is a little outfit that i made for my dd to wear to the easter egg hunt we went to. Someone had posted a cute little set of pink/white polka dot easy fit pants and a shirt with a flower on it. that was my inspiration! This was my 2nd attempt at an applique, thank you again Heather!!!! couldnt have done it with out your tutorial!

Aww...cutie! What fun! Isn't Heather just great for showing us all the way!