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

[minnie2]

I finally did it. I'm kinda shy to even post this considering the wonderful things you ladies (and Tom) post but here is the Batman outfit I promised my sweet Grandbaby boy. It's my first ever attempt at applique and the first sewing I have done in years. Pants were too long because I had to guess. If we can get them off him I'll shorten them. His mama says it may just be easier to make another pair than to get them off.

He loved it!

Not a twirl but something like it.

Little sister is five weeks old and finally can wear a size newborn

She's starting to smile and coo

Penny

Love the batman!
You new little grandbaby princess is gorgeous!

 

[bclydia]

Jumping in to say I love my new ruffler foot!!! Oh my word!!!!
I have hated ruffling. Nothing has worked all that well for me and it has been a total pain.
Yesterday, I made a spur of the moment trip down to Bellingham Wa to visit JoAnn's. (All you enablers talking about $1.99 tutti frutti did it!) I did buy a whack of fabric but I also finally remembered to look for the ruffling foot. I think it's the best $15 I've spent in a long time. I just played with it for the first time and I'm in love!
I can't wait to make something that needs a ruffle.

Hmm, I may pick apart my disaster of a patchwork skirt and start over. Then again, it may be worth my time to just start over and forget about the one I started altogether. That could take a long time to pick apart.

I did skim over some posts and I have to say I'm outraged at the price that was offered at the silent auction!! It should absolutely have had a minimum bid on it!!

 

[lucyanna girl]

Thanks You! We are so in love with them both. If you look at the side of her head in the car seat picture I see a curl sticking out. Looks like we will have two little curly haired babies.

Penny

 

[Jennia]

I like them all! Sorry I am no help!


My niece and nephew who I sew for Daddy is from India. Maybe i should make them something with Sari fabric? I know their grandma in India does sew sometimes for them so I could NEVER match the fabric from over there!
Where you married here or there? My cousin was married over there and I saw all of her Sari's she had specially made for her wedding Stunning fabric! Hum they are talking about going back come fall I may need to have her get some fabric for me!!!!!
CUTE!

We were married here, in VA before we moved to WA. I've never been to India, and he has no desire to go back. His aunt does send our dd some really marvelous stuff, though, and is already sending her jewelry sets. I've had a few things sent to me, as well, and we love going to Artesia when we're in the LA area. Tons of shops in Little India and they custom fit the clothing to you right then and there! Love it!

I finally did it. I'm kinda shy to even post this considering the wonderful things you ladies (and Tom) post but here is the Batman outfit I promised my sweet Grandbaby boy. It's my first ever attempt at applique and the first sewing I have done in years. Pants were too long because I had to guess. If we can get them off him I'll shorten them. His mama says it may just be easier to make another pair than to get them off.

He loved it!

Not a twirl but something like it.

Little sister is five weeks old and finally can wear a size newborn

She's starting to smile and coo

Penny

I think you did great, and what a sweet baby!!

Very cute!!

Thank you! =D

 

[minnie2]

We were married here, in VA before we moved to WA. I've never been to India, and he has no desire to go back. His aunt does send our dd some really marvelous stuff, though, and is already sending her jewelry sets. I've had a few things sent to me, as well, and we love going to Artesia when we're in the LA area. Tons of shops in Little India and they custom fit the clothing to you right then and there! Love it!

Sorry to say my cousin would be happy never to go back but she knows how important it is to her dh so she goes for him. When she goes I usually get long phone calls because she is having a rough time.

 

[disneymomof1]

I am working on autograph books for a Big Give and have one quick question. I want to decoupage the front (never done this before), I know I would need Mod Podge but what can I put over it to make it glossy and shiny. Going to Michaels or Super Joanns in the morning so if anyone knows (and I am sure someone does) let me know. Thanks

 

[2cutekidz]

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting on this thread. Can I just start by saying how beautiful all of your creations are. I am in awe and am very jealous of your talent. And let me just say that I would love to go back in time and bid a whole lot more on that Mary Poppin's dress! It was a work of art.

I actually posted another thread looking for an Alice in Wonderland dress and someone suggested I try making the precious dress by CarlaC. It has been many years since I have used a sewing machine, but I ordered one for my birthday and it should be arriving today. I'm really excited to attempt it. Here's my first (of probably many) questions. I have never used a pattern off the computer before. How do you go about getting it to print? Do you end up printing out pieces and taping them together? Please pardon my ignorance. I just want to make sure I know how this works before I actually go ahead and buy it. Do they even sell pattern paper that fits in a computer printer? Please help a novice!

WELCOME!! I posted on the other thread too. Yep, you just print out the pattern pieces, and if they need to be pieced together you just tape them together and go from there. I use regular paper to print mine out. I like it much better than the tissue you get with commercial pstterns. Carla comes on frequently and helps out if anyone needs help, and we all love to give a helping hand too.

FYI - Carla made the Precious Dress ebook after a few Disboutiquers kept bugging her to make a dress in this style. She LOVES us and likes to make us happy

 

[jham]

I am working on autograph books for a Big Give and have one quick question. I want to decoupage the front (never done this before), I know I would need Mod Podge but what can I put over it to make it glossy and shiny. Going to Michaels or Super Joanns in the morning so if anyone knows (and I am sure someone does) let me know. Thanks

You can actually find Mod Podge in different finishes. They have a glossy finish Mod Podge.

 

[disneymomof1]

You can actually find Mod Podge in different finishes. They have a glossy finish Mod Podge.

That didn't take long, thanks so much !!!!

 

[vargas17]

Does anyone know where I can find some Incredibles fabric? I would like to do a pair of shorts for ds but can't find any. I keep finding flannel. Any help?TIA!!!

 

[Jennia]

Sorry to say my cousin would be happy never to go back but she knows how important it is to her dh so she goes for him. When she goes I usually get long phone calls because she is having a rough time.

That's great of her to go, though. I'd love to since my dh has so many family members over there, and I think it's important for our dd to meet them (as well as some childhood friends that he calls about once a year). My brother has a friend who's been over there since December for something work related, and he said she's been quite depressed the past few months (though I think part of that is because she's having a hard time reaching people over here when she's awake and feels like talking).
Has your cousin said why she'd rather not go back? DH always complains about the dirt and how crowded it is.

 

[sweetstitches]

Here was the outfit I made for Caleb for his Big Give. This was my first time making an applique on the sewing machine. My first pair of shorts turned out super ugly, so I tried again and the second time they were okay lol!

You did a good job! I'm sure he'll be thrilled.

I finally did it. I'm kinda shy to even post this considering the wonderful things you ladies (and Tom) post but here is the Batman outfit I promised my sweet Grandbaby boy. It's my first ever attempt at applique and the first sewing I have done in years. Pants were too long because I had to guess. If we can get them off him I'll shorten them. His mama says it may just be easier to make another pair than to get them off.

He loved it!

Not a twirl but something like it.

Little sister is five weeks old and finally can wear a size newborn

She's starting to smile and coo

Penny

Your batman is really cute and your grandkids are adorable.

 

[froggy33]

Anyone know anything about the Juno Serger at Hancock Fabrics??? I am going to order it today, but I would love your opinions first!

Thanks!!!

Jess

 

[twob4him]

....I went to talk to the sewing teacher at school about.....

.....what else.....



......wait for it.....



.....embroidery machines!


I remember Minnie Van Mom mentioning something about going to school and using their embroidery machine. So....I thought I would ask the sewing teacher if she had a machine or if she would want to buy one.....

....well.........



......she said the school has one. And not only that, she tried to use it once and it didn't work right with the old computer she had. She said they never get to embroidering anyways... and maybe I should take it home and try it.....



....thump.....



......(that was me hitting the floor!).....



....so I am sitting here next to a brand spanking new Janome 10000 which costs a bundle I am sure.....and I am reading through the books on how it works in tears......



....now I know for sure some of you must have prayed for me about this so I want to thank you very much! I want to praise God for this wonderful gift!!! ::

 

[2cutekidz]

Does anyone know where I can find some Incredibles fabric? I would like to do a pair of shorts for ds but can't find any. I keep finding flannel. Any help?TIA!!!

Search ebay stores - there's one or 2 that are cotton, not flannel. I'll keep looking!!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Anyone know anything about the Juno Serger at Hancock Fabrics??? I am going to order it today, but I would love your opinions first!

Thanks!!!

Jess

Sorry I don't know anything about this machine. If you get it let us know if you like it!

....I went to talk to the sewing teacher at school about.....

.....what else.....



......wait for it.....



.....embroidery machines!


I remember Minnie Van Mom mentioning something about going to school and using their embroidery machine. So....I thought I would ask the sewing teacher if she had a machine or if she would want to buy one.....

....well.........



......she said the school has one. And not only that, she tried to use it once and it didn't work right with the old computer she had. She said they never get to embroidering anyways... and maybe I should take it home and try it.....



....thump.....



......(that was me hitting the floor!).....



....so I am sitting here next to a brand spanking new Janome 10000

Wow! Congratulations and have fun!!!!!!

 

[kstgelais4]

I have been super busy lately, but I thought I would do a fly by posting, an show you a quickie dress I made for a friends dd.
They helped us out in a giant way during a time of need for our family, and I found out just a few days ago that they were planning a trip to Disney in a few weeks. I wanted to make something quick for their dd, so here it is!

Front:
Can you see my big mistake?

back

clippie

I really love all the stuff everyone else has been posting, esp. the new Carla dresses.
And HI to all the newbies!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

With all the talk of sari fabric...I thought I would share. Don't we make a colorful bunch???

 

[froggy33]

Are there any cake bakers/decorators on this thread? Sydni will be turning six soon and I need to make her cake!!!! I made Rylie's on her birthday, but that was fairly easy! Sydni wants to have a Hannah Montana party and I thought it would be cute to make a guitar cake! Also, I don't know how to decorate it without using fondant, but I can't stand the way fondant taste! Does anyone have any good recipes for cakes or know what I can use for icing? I really can't afford to pay 40-50 dollars for someone to make it, so any help would really be appreciated! I am hoping I can practice enough before then to actually make the cake look good!

I am sure someone has already responded as I am like 20 pages behind, but I thought I would throw my two cents in anyway. I hate fondant as well - I've even tried the marshmallow fondant and still don't like it. But I found that you can make regular old betty crocker frosting from the little cans look almost just as smooth ( I usually get the whipped kind). I have also made my own with confectioners sugar, but buying is way easier!
What I do is put a really thin layer of frosting on the cake. I think this is called crumbing or something - the crumbs will show through. Then you put it in the fridge for a bit to let the frosting harden. This way the crumbs won't show through on your final cake. Afterwards you put your final layer of frosting on. After you have all the frosting on (it will look lumpy), you take a long metal spatula, dip it in warm water, flick off the excess and smooth out the frosting. Flick off a good majority so the frosting doesn't get really wet.
I've made a couple practice cakes like this and they turn out really pretty. My neighbor made a guitar shaped cake that turned out great. I think she just bought/made two sheet cakes and cut out the shapes and then pieced them together.
Good luck! I am sure your daughter will love it!

 

[disneymommieof2]

No news on grandpa yet. So we are assuming no news is good news and that the treatments are working or at least being given time to work. It seems that everything that was so urgent before has slowed way down to a snails pace. Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers for us!

We got back proofs for the kids pictures today! The kids were all dressed up and I was so anxious to get them back! Lucas is in a no smiling for pictures phase and has a goofy face or weird smile in almost all the pictures! Other wise they look adorable! I'll scan and post later on. I'm heading off to work soon.

It is a beautiful day here our first 80 degree day since like october!! We've been hanging out and playing outside ALOT!!