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

[karebear1]

Karen, Most High Goddess of the Cricut,would you please be so kind as to use your creative genius to assist me in planning invitations for the celebration of birth that I am hosting in May? (the 16th to be exact....BECAUASE the stupid lead singers wife STOLE my date on the 23rd GRRR)
I would be forever grateful for your contributions.
Please and Thank You!

Really T.... "Goddess" is unnecessary. "Your Royal Highness" will do just fine.

If you can just give me until Monday I think I can put something together for you that you'll like. Can you pm me the info you want on the invite?? I'm thinking of something beyond your normal card type invite- hope that's ok???

 

[tanyaandallie]

OK, the bowling shirt pattern strongly recommends the use of a rotary cutter! I'm going to take Carla's advise and finally buy all the necessary things. Any suggestions on exact models to buy? I was going to get one at Hancocks today but was short on time and ds was VERY short on patients so I didn't have time to even look. I'm headed to either Walmart or Hobby Lobby this evening.

Cutting straight is something I'm not so good at so I think the rotary cuttery would be wise investment. I really should have bought one 2 years ago when I started this whole sewing thing!!

 

[ibesue]

I have this one. I should have made it a size or two smaller than what my daughter normally wears. It was totally falling off her shoulders. The next time I make it I will cut the top differently.

BTW, I like the button tab for the front apron closure. The ties from the Anna can be bulky and show from underneath. My friend made it with a large metal snap instead of the button tab. Easier!

You will like this pattern.

Maybe that was why I didn't like the pattern. It just didn't fit and we ended up getting the Anna wrap which we had no problems with.

Yep I know the age requirements LOL The look on my Mom's face when she saw him was PRICELESS!!!! He was so sweet (and did I mention CUTE?) He was visiting his Grandfather and I was visting my Great Aunt. We ended up dating for quite a few years

Awww, how sweet!

OK, the bowling shirt pattern strongly recommends the use of a rotary cutter! I'm going to take Carla's advise and finally buy all the necessary things. Any suggestions on exact models to buy? I was going to get one at Hancocks today but was short on time and ds was VERY short on patients so I didn't have time to even look. I'm headed to either Walmart or Hobby Lobby this evening.

Cutting straight is something I'm not so good at so I think the rotary cuttery would be wise investment. I really should have bought one 2 years ago when I started this whole sewing thing!!

I don't know if you have a Joanns but I think the cutting stuff is 50% off this week! You will LOVE your rotary cutter and wonder how you did it for so long without one! I also have the table top mat which means I can cut any sizes!

 

[sweetstitches]

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.

They turned out great!

Your daughter is just precious. The dress looks very pretty; love those puffy sleeves.

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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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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!

Very cute!

Here they are straight from their garage tour....
The Frank Girls!

Yes they really were playing - the video is great, especially after Joci took the microphone and someone tried to take Evie off the drums - she freaked out on that person... took the sticks back and started playing again - she only got 66% but she still played.
And couple shots of Evie in her Curious George skirt......setting up gigs with their agent...

too cute!



I love that there are so many new sewers & returning sewers here lately!

 

[3goofyboys]

Around phoenix. Sun city to be exact. All the roads there run in a circle! We also went on a chocolate factory tour! Yum Yum that was good chocolate!
Very big hole! The colorado river looks like a teeny tiny stream from up on the rim! You know they have that glass floor thing that you can walk out on and look down. NO WAY would you catch me out there! Yikes it is way to high!
I might just check out some different dates just to see, is it all right if I join the meet if we end up going the same time?

My DH did spring break in Sun City a couple of times because his high school best friend's grandparents lived there, major excitement I tell ya!

You guys are too funny!

I just popped in to laugh at the Yuma1 I just took a quiz that tells you where you should live by your likes and dislikes and one of the places it said for me as Yuma AZ! LOL Most other places was Hawaii, Cali and Kissime(yeah i know i spelt it wrong!) FL It pretty mch said any place warm! So go figure why I live in Chicago!

Any way it is a fun little quiz it is at findyourspot.com if any one is interested

I've done findyourspot before and it always tells me I belong in Northern Colorado. Apparently I've already found my spot!!

 

[teresajoy]

just finished this nemo dress last night. it has a detachable apron. It is cloudy and icky today so I can not get modeled... so here it is....

That is really cute Lori. The picture look fine to me.

Karen, Most High Goddess of the Cricut,would you please be so kind as to use your creative genius to assist me in planning invitations for the celebration of birth that I am hosting in May? (the 16th to be exact....BECAUASE the stupid lead singers wife STOLE my date on the 23rd GRRR)
I would be forever grateful for your contributions.
Please and Thank You!

Now, that's better!

Mr. Henry doesn't like Disney? Neither does my Baba(Shell). I can help you on the bus, I LOVE the bus.

Morgan

Morgan, you are so cute!

Around phoenix. Sun city to be exact. All the roads there run in a circle! We also went on a chocolate factory tour! Yum Yum that was good chocolate!
Very big hole! The colorado river looks like a teeny tiny stream from up on the rim! You know they have that glass floor thing that you can walk out on and look down. NO WAY would you catch me out there! Yikes it is way to high!
I might just check out some different dates just to see, is it all right if I join the meet if we end up going the same time?

Wouldn't that be cool if you could go then!

just saying howdy and subscribing!

hey girlie!!! Stick around for awhile this time!

 

[minnie2]

OOOHH!! That would be fun!! I would SO love to meet you!



Congratulations on belonging in "the armpit of Arizona", as my SIL refers to it!

My quiz came back with Branson, Missouri, followed by Columbus, IN, New Harmony, IN, Arrow Rock, Missouri, Pierre, SD, and Hutchinson, MN. Interesting!

Ok mental not That isn't my spot! I think mine also said Tx too basically WARM I need sun! Guess I will never be a Cullen then!

My DH did spring break in Sun City a couple of times because his high school best friend's grandparents lived there, major excitement I tell ya!


I've done findyourspot before and it always tells me I belong in Northern Colorado. Apparently I've already found my spot!!

Good for you!!!!!

Oh and we have a sun City not to far from where I live! I ever could understand WHY some one would want ti retire to good ol' Huntley IL! Because I can assure you it is not SUN City!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

just finished this nemo dress last night. it has a detachable apron. It is cloudy and icky today so I can not get modeled... so here it is....

Very very cute. Yep, snow and rain here today, we saw the sun for a second but then the clouds came back.

OK, the bowling shirt pattern strongly recommends the use of a rotary cutter! I'm going to take Carla's advise and finally buy all the necessary things. Any suggestions on exact models to buy? I was going to get one at Hancocks today but was short on time and ds was VERY short on patients so I didn't have time to even look. I'm headed to either Walmart or Hobby Lobby this evening.

Cutting straight is something I'm not so good at so I think the rotary cuttery would be wise investment. I really should have bought one 2 years ago when I started this whole sewing thing!!

I have an olfa or something like that. I have a big cutter and a small one. You also need the cutting mat. Go as big as they have!

 

[froggy33]

The pettiskirts? They are so cute, but so much work. How do you keep the chiffon straight when you cut it?!

I use a rotary cutter, a big metal ruler as an edge and a cutting mat and I really have no problem with keeping it straight. The pettis are nice however, due to all the ruffling, mistakes are really hard to see!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Let me try this picture thing. Here are a few things I have made for my little one.

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Oh wow ! sorry they are all so big! this is the first time I have posted pictures

So cute! Love the Pooh one!

Oh my !!! I am soooo excited! My outfit got picked as the spotlight in the swak newsletter!!!! I hope this doesn't sound to braggish, but I was so excited when I checked my email and saw my outfit in the newsletter!

Mindy

How exciting!

Last night I made a pillowcase dress for my 2 year old and a pillowcase shirt for my 12 year old.

Cute!

just finished this nemo dress last night. it has a detachable apron. It is cloudy and icky today so I can not get modeled... so here it is....

Love that Nemo outfit!

OK, the bowling shirt pattern strongly recommends the use of a rotary cutter! I'm going to take Carla's advise and finally buy all the necessary things. Any suggestions on exact models to buy? I was going to get one at Hancocks today but was short on time and ds was VERY short on patients so I didn't have time to even look. I'm headed to either Walmart or Hobby Lobby this evening.

Cutting straight is something I'm not so good at so I think the rotary cuttery would be wise investment. I really should have bought one 2 years ago when I started this whole sewing thing!!

Buy the largest mat you can afford. I have a large plastic ruler with a lip on it. You have the lip up against your cutting table and it keeps the ruler straight.

 

[jessesgirl]

Ok so I have been sewing on and off for a while but I normally only do about 5 easy to moderate projects a year. You have all really inspired me ! I think I am going to use up my entire stash making things for my little one, I would love to make my big girl a few things but she says she is "too old" to have "mommy" sew for her .. yet she lets me make her hair bows LOL. Anywho I have a few little questions .. First does anyone have a Brother SE270D sewing/embroidery combo? If so do you have problems with it? I seem to have nothing but problems with mine and I am starting to think I need to take it and have it looked at. And lastly how in the world do you do all the applique with the characters? It looks like they are done on an embroidery machine but how do you get all the differnt fabrics in there? Are there any sites that could help me learn that ? I don't even know how to applique but I would love to make some princess appliques to put on our vacation outfits!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

OK, the bowling shirt pattern strongly recommends the use of a rotary cutter! I'm going to take Carla's advise and finally buy all the necessary things. Any suggestions on exact models to buy? I was going to get one at Hancocks today but was short on time and ds was VERY short on patients so I didn't have time to even look. I'm headed to either Walmart or Hobby Lobby this evening.

Cutting straight is something I'm not so good at so I think the rotary cuttery would be wise investment. I really should have bought one 2 years ago when I started this whole sewing thing!!

I do a lot of quilting and have tried a few. But this style is by far my favorite..

It has a 45mm blade that automatically retracts when you release, plus it has a safety lock button as well. I also find it's extremely comfortable on the hands versus the older, straight handle style.
You will also need a matt Olfa makes a green cutting matt or a grey or green self-healing matt. Go with a decent size and I just slide mine in a closet up against the wall. Do not fold them or leave them where they are exposed to extreme temps- they can crack or dry up. These work great for cutting skirt pieces too, along with strips, blocks, etc. When I first purchased one I bought a smaller one thinking I didn't need anything more, however the smaller it is, the more you will have to fold your fabric and more likely to make inaccurate cuts.

You will also want a ruler/cutting guide. Place this over the fabric not just for measuring, but for holding the fabric precisely for a perfect cut. You will want a ruler that matches the size of your mat.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

just saying howdy and subscribing!

ALWAYS glad to see you!!!

 

[redhead09]

I recently saw this thread and really didn't pay any attention to it.
However, I just read a trip report and apparently she is part of this group...and I just wanted to tell you all that I have looked at every single picture in your photbucket - and WOW!!!!

You are truly a talented group!
Now I just have to find those of you that do sell on ebay! I am searching names now!

But seriously....I am in awe

 

[Adi12982]

WOAH!! I go away to girls camp (I am the camp director over this area of my church's girls - the area, or stake as we call it (sort of like an archdiocese) which goes from Key West to about the middle of Miami-Dade County (near the airport) and you all get so chatty!! I mean finishing a thread and being more than 40 pages into the next one!! I read and looked at all the new creations - I am in awe!! I love Carla's new pattern!! Hopefully when I have a little one I will be able to be blessed to be selected as a tester (wishful thinking, I know, since I still consider myself a beginner - maybe beginner nearing intermediate.

Right before I left to camp we had an ultrasound, here is a picture of our little peanut (or as Dennis calls him/her, our Monkey - because it sure was jumping around and doing all sorts of acrobatics as we watched):

I am on a mad dash to make an Alice custom for a mad hatter tea part this week..
I am going to try to be brave and take the freehand applique route.. dunno if that is going to work out for me or not though. I love the Alice.. she is prettier than some of the designs I was thinking about buying.
Definitely don't have time to digitize one.. digitizing is so time consuming! It is cheap though.

Here is a website I heard about on here that has a bunch of Alice embroidery/appliqués: http://stitchontime.com/osc/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Alice&x=0&y=0

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I want to buy a small suitcase for Megan, to pack for her for when I have to go to the hospital- anyone have any suggestions?
I suppose I could use one of our black ones that's part of a set, but the "small" still seems really big for her.

Im worried about her, she has never slept anywhere without us and she has only met the family I made arrangements with once (saturday they babysat her for 4 hours). They are a REALLY nice family- but there are twin 6 yr old boys, 7yr boy and 8yr old girl- MUCH busier household and of course we wont be there.
i wondered if DH should pick her up and bring her to hospital for an hour or so to meet her new sister and see us- but DH thinks that would be worse- because she would have to say goodbye again????? Should I have her come and then send her back to the family watching her, or wait til we get home?

In the meantime I can't sleep at night, my pubic bone and back keep me constantly uncomfortable. I can't believe Im only 34 weeks- 6 weeks seems so far from now.

Today my parents called to say they wont be coming on Megan's birthday (which they said they would be doing for the last month). DH has his MIS (IT)support person leave, so he can no longer take the day off and DB abd SIL were going to come visit this weekend, but I guess that is out now too (SIL decided she wants to go to NYC instead) My Mom told me not SIL.
So Megan's 3rd B-Day will be just the 2 of us. I didn't/couldn't do a party this year, but I had at least expected to have family visit or mail her a card/present. DH's family wont be calling/showing up/mailing card either.
As kids growing up no one lived near us, so I got things in the mail on my B-day and I loved that. i suppose at 3 she wont care.
Sigh....sorry for the vent. I'm emotional today.

On a side note i can't blame my parents, they are really busy and i know my father's pain really limits him and i worry how many of Megan's b-days he will be around for- will he even be here next year???? IV injections and radiation have helped reduce pain in his back- but this week his chest/ribs are hurting (more cancer cells).

Boy- this is turning into a depressing post. I'm Sorry- but I know ya'll will understand.

doing Itty Bitty- I think I will have to put it on Megan's doll to show you how small it is!

 

[sweetstitches]

I just made some outfits for my DD3 - my first try at making clothes for her other than just minor alterations. Not that these were big projects to say the least, but I'm just beginning! Made a tinkerbell mock-smock dress for her, and an embroidered mickey mouse t-shirt with gauchos. I'm thinking of adding ruffles to the bottom of the gauchos. The embroidery is far from perfect, but my first try!!!

Very nice!

You have all empowered me so much, I thought I would share my sewing story with you all.

When I was in 8th grade, we had to make an apron for Home Ec. My mom was thrilled that I was going to start sewing. She loves to sew and makes amazing things. On the second day of sewing class, I sewed my finger... twice. In and out and in and out with purple thread. That was the moment I became terrified of the sewing machine. I remember taking my unfinished apron to my mom the day before it was due and asking my mom to help me. I could see the disappointment in her face. She finished the apron (in about 4 minutes) and told me all I had to do was sew the ties onto the back. Well, I was too afraid to use the sewing machine and too lazy to do it by hand, so I safety pinned them to the back of the apron.

Fast forward about 20 years. When my husband and I first got married, knowing my sewing machine terror, he bought me a sewing machine for my birthday (always the romantic). I didn't even take it out of the box for 18 months. Then one day, I decided to make some flannel pants for the kids. I couldn't believe how easy it was. That Christmas I made jeans and shawls for my oldest daughter, my step-daughter and all of their American Girl Dolls (a combined total of 16). Then I had another baby and put the sewing machine away for almost 2 years. I recently found you wonderful ladies and Tom and decided to start sewing again. I am so glad I did! I am having a blast and my fear of the sewing machine is completely gone.

We're going on a cruise in 4 weeks so I wanted to make some cute skirts for my 2 year old daughter and some dresses for my 12 year old daughter.

This was my first project: A patchwork twirl skirt. I accidentally put one of the rows on upside down.... ooops...

This was my second project: A summer dress. I bought a "sew easy" pattern and found it to not be "sew easy". After a day of headache, I threw the pattern away and sketched what I wanted and measured my daughter... then I sewed it. Who needs a pattern, I say!

In the past two month, I've made 2 more dresses for my oldest DD and 4 skirts and 2 dresses for my DD-2 and matching skirts for myself and my girls for Easter. I have also made vests for the kids to wear on Pirate Night on the cruise. Oh, and I made my son some Sponge Bob Shorts.

Thanks for letting me share my story with you all. If it wasn't for you all, I would probably still be afraid of my sewing machine.

Sewing your finger twice would discourage anyone! Now look at you--sewing without a pattern. You go girl! Great job.

I had her wear the petticoat Livndisney sent us (thanks so much!)

I LOVE this dress; absolutely beautiful.

 

[Adi12982]

I want to buy a small suitcase for Megan, to pack for her for when I have to go to the hospital- anyone have any suggestions?
I suppose I could use one of our black ones that's part of a set, but the "small" still seems really big for her.

Im worried about her, she has never slept anywhere without us and she has only met the family I made arrangements with once (saturday they babysat her for 4 hours). They are a REALLY nice family- but there are twin 6 yr old boys, 7yr boy and 8yr old girl- MUCH busier household and of course we wont be there.
i wondered if DH should pick her up and bring her to hospital for an hour or so to meet her new sister and see us- but DH thinks that would be worse- because she would have to say goodbye again????? Should I have her come and then send her back to the family watching her, or wait til we get home?

In the meantime I can't sleep at night, my pubic bone and back keep me constantly uncomfortable. I can't believe Im only 34 weeks- 6 weeks seems so far from now.

Today my parents called to say they wont be coming on Megan's birthday (which they said they would be doing for the last month). DH has his MIS (IT)support person leave, so he can no longer take the day off and DB abd SIL were going to come visit this weekend, but I guess that is out now too (SIL decided she wants to go to NYC instead) My Mom told me not SIL.
So Megan's 3rd B-Day will be just the 2 of us. I didn't/couldn't do a party this year, but I had at least expected to have family visit or mail her a card/present. DH's family wont be calling/showing up/mailing card either.
As kids growing up no one lived near us, so I got things in the mail on my B-day and I loved that. i suppose at 3 she wont care.
Sigh....sorry for the vent. I'm emotional today.

On a side note i can't blame my parents, they are really busy and i know my father's pain really limits him and i worry how many of Megan's b-days he will be around for- will he even be here next year???? IV injections and radiation have helped reduce pain in his back- but this week his chest/ribs are hurting (more cancer cells).

Boy- this is turning into a depressing post. I'm Sorry- but I know ya'll will understand.

doing Itty Bitty- I think I will have to put it on Megan's doll to show you how small it is!

I am so so sorry!!! It seems like so many things all piling up. I understand feeling sad about your DD's birthday - though I am sure you will notice/remember more than she will, at least I hope so!

Sorry about your sleeping issues - I'm so afraid of when I get as far along as you, because I have been having so-so sleeping already and will only be 14w tomorrow. I will pray things get better - and maybe you won't have to wait the whole 6 weeks. Have you discussed natural induction methods with your doctor or midwife?? Maybe they could suggest when to start them.

Hope things get brighter for you soo!

 

[TwistofLemon]

Hi Everyone
Coming out of lurkdom here to say I have gotten this machine

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2276639

at my WM for $120 !!!!

I saw it there a couple weeks ago for $178, then the other day they had marked it down again. I picked it right up and took it right home!
If they had any more, I probably would have picked up two! lol I've been wanting a serger for forever.
They got rid of the fabric dept last year. It's sad now I have to drive a pretty good distance for fabric. But I made sure to stock up while they were selling out

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I want to buy a small suitcase for Megan, to pack for her for when I have to go to the hospital- anyone have any suggestions?
I suppose I could use one of our black ones that's part of a set, but the "small" still seems really big for her.

Im worried about her, she has never slept anywhere without us and she has only met the family I made arrangements with once (saturday they babysat her for 4 hours). They are a REALLY nice family- but there are twin 6 yr old boys, 7yr boy and 8yr old girl- MUCH busier household and of course we wont be there.
i wondered if DH should pick her up and bring her to hospital for an hour or so to meet her new sister and see us- but DH thinks that would be worse- because she would have to say goodbye again????? Should I have her come and then send her back to the family watching her, or wait til we get home?

In the meantime I can't sleep at night, my pubic bone and back keep me constantly uncomfortable. I can't believe Im only 34 weeks- 6 weeks seems so far from now.

Today my parents called to say they wont be coming on Megan's birthday (which they said they would be doing for the last month). DH has his MIS (IT)support person leave, so he can no longer take the day off and DB abd SIL were going to come visit this weekend, but I guess that is out now too (SIL decided she wants to go to NYC instead) My Mom told me not SIL.
So Megan's 3rd B-Day will be just the 2 of us. I didn't/couldn't do a party this year, but I had at least expected to have family visit or mail her a card/present. DH's family wont be calling/showing up/mailing card either.
As kids growing up no one lived near us, so I got things in the mail on my B-day and I loved that. i suppose at 3 she wont care.
Sigh....sorry for the vent. I'm emotional today.

On a side note i can't blame my parents, they are really busy and i know my father's pain really limits him and i worry how many of Megan's b-days he will be around for- will he even be here next year???? IV injections and radiation have helped reduce pain in his back- but this week his chest/ribs are hurting (more cancer cells).

Boy- this is turning into a depressing post. I'm Sorry- but I know ya'll will understand.

doing Itty Bitty- I think I will have to put it on Megan's doll to show you how small it is!

Do not be sorry for venting...that is the hormones talking!!!

Just to let you know I saw the cutest luggage/bags for littles today at Wal-Mart...they were samsonite and they were animal like. here is a link so you can see what they look like:

I think it would be fun for big sister to have her own new bag to go on her trip when mommy and daddy are at the hospital.

As for seeing her new sibling....absolutely! I read somewhere that if a older sibling comes to see the new sibling...that mom and dad should be very attentive to the older when they get there...such as mom not holding new baby when big sis walks in. And let big sis bring a little present for little...and help big sis hold baby while she is there before you or dad sit with the baby. When my cousin had her 2nd that is exactly what she did and Lily thought it was so cool, that she got to hold the baby before mom and dad...she didn't know any different either.

If it's only the 2 of you for her birthday...make it special..who says you can't have a party..have a special lunch with a little cake or cupcakes wear party hats and do something you wouldn't normally do in the middle of the day. Maybe a special little gift you can give her for just you and her to enjoy...a new video with popcorn and all the trimmings...just like a slumber party but for 2.