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

[princessmom29]

My Alice is done!! But.... the battery on the camera is DEAD!! I will post a pic or two as soon as I get a charge!

 

[lovesdumbo]

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!

When is her bday?

 

[bwatlas]

OK.. So i'm basic with craft stuff, but good with computers, and did a group T-shirt thing for a cruise we did (28 family members...) and they all LOVED it!
Now.. doing a 'grand gathering' of 11 family members, and want to do something similar.. We did somethign like this/these..
ok.. I can't post a pic.. don't know how to do that yet...It's a Power Point file??
.. any suggestions/ideas on how/what to make for disney T's? I was thinking of doing something like I'm going to Disney and I want to see... ' whoever they want.. provided I can get a pic of it... on the front, and all family names on the back...
Can anybody email or PM me on suggestions for lay-outs? bwatlas@live.com is my email.. I can't find anything 'mickey' or 'disney' that I can copy/paste and work with, but I've seen pics of families in matching T's....
Thanks
Brenda

 

[my*2*angels]

Okay, so Sydni wanted me to show all of the ladies on the disney board her handstands! So here she is in all of her handstand glory!

Well, Rylie could not be left out, so here she is doing her "fip"

And then Sydni wanted me to show you her "drivers license" that she got today

And one last pic because they are just tooo cute:

 

[mrsmiller]

Okay, so Sydni wanted me to show all of the ladies on the disney board her handstands! So here she is in all of her handstand glory!

Well, Rylie could not be left out, so here she is doing her "fip"

And then Sydni wanted me to show you her "drivers license" that she got today

And one last pic because they are just tooo cute:

Oh my!!!! to be young again!!!! I remember when I was able to do that too !!! not any more .....to be a senior citizen is not fun

JKing -- Love the pictures, specially the last one


BTW: How many preggos do we have in this thread!!!!!!

I am thinking we will need to do a Virtual Baby Shower here

 

[jessica52877]

When did Sydni grow up? She looks so old doing those handstands! The picture of both of them she does look a bit younger! Tell her what a nice job she did!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

BTW: How many preggos do we have in this thread!!!!!!

I am thinking we will need to do a Virtual Baby Shower here

OMG....That would be so much fun...and fun for the mommies too!!!

 

[princessmom29]

Ok, here is my alice version of the precious dress:

I love this pattern. I truly didn't think I could do collars and sleeves, but it was not as bad as i thought.
I this readily recognizable as Alice? I thought mabye it needs to be a little shorter. What do you guys think? I will porbably wait to closer to the trip to hem it up more incase she hits a growth spurt.

 

[ibesue]

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!

Good to know that the unevenness won't show!!

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!

My DD has the brother 270D too and it was a PITA! But others have it and have no problems. We were going to take the 270D to be looked at but its an embroidery machine and would have ended up costing more than a new basic machine.

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

Thanks and welcome to our little bit of sewing heaven!!

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):

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

Awwww, your little monkey is too cute! I love ultrasound pictures! I love stitch on time, have ordered many things from her!

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 would find a tea room or some fancy little restaurant and take her there for a special lunch. Have the waiters sing happy birthday to her. Or take her to her favorite restaurant and to a movie. We used to take our DDs to a toy store on their birthdays and pick out whatever they want. Surprisingly, they usually only picked one or two things. We were always worried, but they LOVED it! They didn't know it started because we didn't have time to get a birthday gift for one of them one year....

My Alice is done!! But.... the battery on the camera is DEAD!! I will post a pic or two as soon as I get a charge!

Can't wait to see it!

Okay, so Sydni wanted me to show all of the ladies on the disney board her handstands! So here she is in all of her handstand glory!

So cute! I love her painted toes!!

I am thinking we will need to do a Virtual Baby Shower here[/COLOR][/SIZE]

That is a GREAT idea!!!!! I love to make baby things!!!!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

has anyone tried this dress yet? I saw it on YCMT and am going to try if for DD3 with Einsteins fabric. She really liked the pics they had up. Does anyone have pics, if they tried it?

Or does anyone have pics of Einsteins outfits?

 

[my*2*angels]

Oh my!!!! to be young again!!!! I remember when I was able to do that too !!! not any more .....to be a senior citizen is not fun

JKing -- Love the pictures, specially the last one


BTW: How many preggos do we have in this thread!!!!!!

I am thinking we will need to do a Virtual Baby Shower here

I know! She still makes me do handstands and cartwheels, "to show her how"LOL I am always so sore the next day I can hardly move!!! Thanks, I like the last pic too!

When did Sydni grow up? She looks so old doing those handstands! The picture of both of them she does look a bit younger! Tell her what a nice job she did!

She is growing up WAY to fast! She is 5 going on 25!LOL She thinks she knows EVERYTHING! She says thank you!

So cute! I love her painted toes!!

Thank you! I always start painting my toenails and end up giving them both pedicures!LOL

 

[princessmom29]

has anyone tried this dress yet? I saw it on YCMT and am going to try if for DD3 with Einsteins fabric. She really liked the pics they had up. Does anyone have pics, if they tried it?

Or does anyone have pics of Einsteins outfits?

I did this little einsteins outfit for our trip last year:

I have not tried that pattern.

 

[tanyaandallie]

Bought the rotary cutter, mat and ruler. YIKES! Had no idea they were going to be such an investment!! I bought the big mat and the super nice lady at Hobby Lobby offered me her 40% off coupon. YAY! Now to read up and figure out how to use the darn thing without cutting off my hand.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

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!

Oh Adi, thanks. I know I had some troubles around that time, then the sleeping got better for a while, but this past week I have tried sleeping on couch, adding pillows, etc. I was drinking this stuff called CALM (magnesium) type "tea" it doesnt taste that super so I drink it like a shot and that helped- for a while, maybe you would like it too, raspberry leaf tea was suggested too- maybe you'd like those?. I have already discussed "other induction methods" LOL and my midwives said to start trying (insert list here) at 38w. My first try will be a reflexology appt. Ahhh...a nice foot massage....Im also supposed to start EPO then too.
Last time I went to 41w, and then baby was not responsive and I was induced, blah, blah- no need to scare any newbies out there.
Lord, if you can hear me right now- 37 weeks would be fine with me!!
I still have these moments (emphasis on MOMENTS) when i forget I'm pregnant- I got them alot early on- do you get those?

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.

Those animal suitcases are cute, I like the ladybug. I also like the idea of bringing her to the hospital. As for her B-day, I dont know, I don't see myself doing something alone with her, she can't eat sweets really (she has awful reactions to anything high suger). Her birthday is on Tuesday. I just really wanted my parents to come, they are giving her a Trike and i thought she would get it on her b-day. It's definitely my disappointment. Last year I took her to a toy store and let her pick a toy to buy. Depends on how this weekend plays out-if we do nothing than maybe Ill do that.....just chatting with DH, sounds like we will try and take her to a big aquarium in CT, i dont know how I'll manage, its a long drive and walking around, but maybe Ill just have to park myself somewhere and let DH take her around. (hour and 40m from us)

My 2 Angels- your daughter and I have something in common! I have a Mickey Mouse TV in my bedroom! Great handstand!!!!

Linnette- I think there are 4 of us.......
Me, T-beri, Adi and Snubie (where are you girl?) someone correct me if I missed somebody...

You folks are so nice. Thanks, I have been on a roller coaster today.And I must be nesting- I folded and put away more than 4 loads of laundry my husband had been stock piling downstairs (I can't carry baskets up). I put Pooh Wallies in the nursery today.

 

[ibesue]

Bought the rotary cutter, mat and ruler. YIKES! Had no idea they were going to be such an investment!! I bought the big mat and the super nice lady at Hobby Lobby offered me her 40% off coupon. YAY! Now to read up and figure out how to use the darn thing without cutting off my hand.

You won't be sorry you invested in it! I didn't like it at first, but now I hate to just cut something out. I use the rotary cutter everytime I can!!

Those animal suitcases are cute, I like the ladybug. I also like the idea of bringing her to the hospital. As for her B-day, I dont know, I don't see myself doing something alone with her, she can't eat sweets really (she has awful reactions to anything high suger). Her birthday is on Tuesday. I just really wanted my parents to come, they are giving her a Trike and i thought she would get it on her b-day. It's definitely my disappointment. Last year I took her to a toy store and let her pick a toy to buy. Depends on how this weekend plays out-if we do nothing than maybe Ill do that.....just chatting with DH, sounds like we will try and take her to a big aquarium in CT, i dont know how I'll manage, its a long drive and walking around, but maybe Ill just have to park myself somewhere and let DH take her around. (hour and 40m from us)

How about renting her favorite movie and watching it with her?? I know its hard, I wish your parents could come.

Now for when the baby comes, can your parents come then? When my youngest DGD was born, I went down to their home a few days before the baby was scheduled to be induced. (they live 2 hours south of me!) The night they went to the hospital, Kadie & I went with them, saw mom & dad get settled in and then we went and got an ice cream and I took her home. In the morning we just did normal things. My DH came down in the morning and took care of Kadie so I could go back to the hospital. When she was about to be born, I called DH and Kadie and they came back to see her new sister! We spent about an hour there and then went out to lunch! We made it fun for Kadie and she was able to see her sister right away. BTW, Kadie was almost 5 at the time and LOVES her little sister more than anything in the world. Molly can be sitting on her blanket and Kadie will walk by and give her a hug and say, Hi my sweetie! Its so cute! Anyways if the grandparents can come help, it might be easier?? I know your dad is not doing so well, but it might be an idea?? I know that is the hardest part of having a 2nd baby!

 

[Adi12982]

Oh Adi, thanks. I know I had some troubles around that time, then the sleeping got better for a while, but this past week I have tried sleeping on couch, adding pillows, etc. I was drinking this stuff called CALM (magnesium) type "tea" it doesnt taste that super so I drink it like a shot and that helped- for a while, maybe you would like it too, raspberry leaf tea was suggested too- maybe you'd like those?. I have already discussed "other induction methods" LOL and my midwives said to start trying (insert list here) at 38w. My first try will be a reflexology appt. Ahhh...a nice foot massage....Im also supposed to start EPO then too.
Last time I went to 41w, and then baby was not responsive and I was induced, blah, blah- no need to scare any newbies out there.
Lord, if you can hear me right now- 37 weeks would be fine with me!!
I still have these moments (emphasis on MOMENTS) when i forget I'm pregnant- I got them alot early on- do you get those?

There are many days when I don't "feel" pregnant, so yes I have those moments, but this week I have not been able to forget, I have had a bit of discomfort, but I am always happy to feel something because it make me think things are ok (feeling nothing worries me, though it sure does feel better).

Not sure what other induction methods your midwives have suggested, but I know some of the ones mine uses are intercourse (your spouses "swimmers" are supposed to help soften the cervix), using a breast pump. . and they use some other stuff like herbs or whatever but those two I know if for sure.

Hopefully you will find some comfort soon, and can get some sleep (speaking of, do you have any body pillow suggestions, I'm looking for tips, because I need to get one ASAP!). I'll ask my midwife about the teas - only drink ones that are herbal and don't have caffeine, but I am sure those would fit the bill. . .

Also, with your DD's birthday - I think the suggestions of laid back stuff would be best on you - like the slumber party for two, hats at lunch, or special lunch out (but not too far away). But whatever you choose, I am sure she will love it! Don't forget to take pics!

 

[t-beri]

Oh Adi, thanks. I know I had some troubles around that time, then the sleeping got better for a while, but this past week I have tried sleeping on couch, adding pillows, etc. I was drinking this stuff called CALM (magnesium) type "tea" it doesnt taste that super so I drink it like a shot and that helped- for a while, maybe you would like it too, raspberry leaf tea was suggested too- maybe you'd like those?. I have already discussed "other induction methods" LOL and my midwives said to start trying (insert list here) at 38w. My first try will be a reflexology appt. Ahhh...a nice foot massage....Im also supposed to start EPO then too.
Last time I went to 41w, and then baby was not responsive and I was induced, blah, blah- no need to scare any newbies out there.
Lord, if you can hear me right now- 37 weeks would be fine with me!!
I still have these moments (emphasis on MOMENTS) when i forget I'm pregnant- I got them alot early on- do you get those?


Linnette- I think there are 4 of us.......
Me, T-beri, Adi and Snubie (where are you girl?) someone correct me if I missed somebody...

You folks are so nice. Thanks, I have been on a roller coaster today.And I must be nesting- I folded and put away more than 4 loads of laundry my husband had been stock piling downstairs (I can't carry baskets up). I put Pooh Wallies in the nursery today.

1. I really like the raspberry leaf tea. I was drinking it every night b/c my iron was down but I stopped just because I started forgetting. BUT I'm going to start again tonight b/c you reminded me

I had DD at 42 weeks...THAT SUCKED. That whole "what gets the baby in will get the baby out" philosophy never really worked for me

2. I think it's just the 4 preggos.

3. NESTING??? Can you come to mine when your done w/ yours b/c I have a mountain of laundry that I just can't find the energy to do. I keep just washing the bare essentials when I have no other option. Like tonight, otherwise DS will have nothing clean for school in the AM. DH will wash load after load but then it sits on my couch waiting to be folded until someone needs to sit there

When is everyone due though?? I am due July 5th

 

[kimmylaj]

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 sure your daughter will have a ball with all those kids to play with
as far as luggage my vote is for the the princess carriage luggage http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/DISN...isney_Rolling_Carriage_Princess_Belle_Luggage
i had my son just 3 come to the hospital both days to see me when i had dd
he did cry when he left but it only lasted 5 minutes. i would definitely have your daughter come and wear her big sis shirt
sorry that your parents cant come for her birthday that must be so upsetting.
i hope you two find something special to do. i am sure you will have fun regardless and here are a couple of hugs for you

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):

awwww...you must be on

Okay, so Sydni wanted me to show all of the ladies on the disney board her handstands! So here she is in all of her handstand glory!

And one last pic because they are just tooo cute:

you are right they are too cute

BTW: How many preggos do we have in this thread!!!!!!

I am thinking we will need to do a Virtual Baby Shower here

thats a good idea, but i am thinking we should host it here in ny, so that way we can meet them all in person. i am in the process of planning 2 baby showers...whats one more?lol

 

[Adi12982]

1. I really like the raspberry leaf tea. I was drinking it every night b/c my iron was down but I stopped just because I started forgetting. BUT I'm going to start again tonight b/c you reminded me


When is everyone due though?? I am due July 5th

Where do you get this Raspberry leaf tea??

I am due 10/16, so wayyyy behind the two of you. I think Snubie is more newly prego than me.

 

[jessica52877]

Since I am not interested in doing anything I should be doing (like sewing a dress that I HAVE to finish) I thought I would write a tutorial of how to make a ruffle using the dental floss method.

http://magicalmemoriesbyjessica.blogspot.com/2009/04/ruffling-using-dental-floss.html

Hopefully it makes sense. I think I overcomplicated it by taking so many pictures and trying to make sure I explained it thoroughly.