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

[Adi12982]

Now you post it!! After I bought the McCalls pattern yesterday!!! But its all good, it was only 99 cents. How much fabric do you use? I was concerned about their pattern wanting over 2 yards for each side. Then I saw they have a bag to put it in.

It is 1-1/3 yards for each side, so 2-2/3 total.

 

[2cutekidz]

Oh no! Seriously? Thats crazy.... what were those bidders thinking. I am sorry!



Ok, now I want one tooo! You got it at JoAnn?
Soo, cool! Thanks.

Ok, I have been lurking and not sewing, but I saw this skirt online at the Disneystore and I seriously would love a Cindy version of it... which they do not have... I want to case it, but am not sure where to start.

Any ideas?
Boy, I wish I was more excited about making the laptop sleeves I am supposed to be working on

How good are you a altering a pattern? You wouldn't have to alter this one too much - just the curve on the front of the skirt, and add ruffles.

http://www.butterick.com/item/B3832.htm?tab=list/infants_toddlers_children&page=all

 

[sahm1000]

I am asking for prayers again...no wonder my blood pressure is high...I just can't believe that about five months after my husband got laid-off from his previous job, we are going through this again at his new job! We will find out within the next two weeks or so if dh will still have a job. So please say a little prayer for dh, and for all those at his work!

Praying for your husband and your blood pressure Jenny. I can only imagine how hard this is.

I DID IT!!!!
I finally ordered an embroidery machine!!! I got the singer futura ce-150 with ALL the software, auto punch, photo punch, hyperfont,auto crossstitch, and the multi hour tutorial for $799 on HSN with the flexpay option. 5 payments of $159. It should be here may 2 I am sooooo excited!!!!!!

LUCKY! I so want an embroidery machine! If I decide to get one it's this one or the equivalent Brother machine. Can't wait to see what you make with it!

These are the outfits sent out for the Tbelfonti Big Give


This one is for Olivia, can you guess who it is suppose to be? A lot of you have already seen this one on Facebook. I was just really slow posting it here!

and this is a Jasmine one for Maddie:

Ok, the first dress is suppose to be Ariel's pink dress:

Fantastic job Teresa! Love both of them, the girls will feel so special! The Jasmine outfit is fantastic! How hard is that material to work with? You really did a great job!

I am having an extreme moment of righteous indignation and I would like you all to join in it with me.

So Fairygoodmother (aka Auntie Darla) generously offered to sew a Mary Poppins dress for a silent auction for charity.

This dress...

She is going to custom make the above dress in the winners size.

So the silent auction ends and the dress sells for...........






$15.00

I can not believe that! I know it is for a good cause but come on.
There was all of 2 bids one for 5. and the winning bid for 15.


I know Darla is feeling a little sad about this.

Come on join me in my righteous indignation....

Seriously? I would consider giving the charity the $15 if I was her and skip making the dress. No way would I invest that kind of time and money in a dress for someone who gives $15.

I love this!! This fabric is from Joann's and I haven't been able to find it again since about this time last year. I made DD this set with it last Spring.

I loved the dress but I forgot about your outfit with that same material which I LOVED too. I even went to our Joann's last year to look for it but never found it.

 

[lucyanna girl]

You are so sweet. There are some great links out there with car seat info if you want to share with her mama - here is a link to the site and the basic info: http://www.multicare.org/marybridge/buckle-up/
Buckling Up

* Make sure you can adjust the harnesses on your child’s car seat easily.
* For rear-facing car seats – route the harness through the nearest slot that is “at or below” your child’s shoulder.
* For forward-facing car seats – route the harness through the nearest slot that is “at or above” your child’s shoulder.
* Adjust the harness snugly against the child’s body – if you can pinch the harness between your fingers (at the child’s collarbone) – it is too loose.
* Place the harness retainer clip at armpit level.
* Do not add any “after-market products” that didn’t come with the car seat (additional padding, harness covers, belt-tighteners, etc)

Funny, I thought the same thing, but didn't want to say anything for fear of seeming overbearing. My husband actually just reinstalled our infant car seat, but the "leveler" is waay off and I dont have the heart to tell him, so I need to contact my AAA office and see if they are having a car seat installation day soon, or if I can meet up with someone one on one soon. Last time the police station did it they used pieces of pool-tubing cut into 3 pieces in order to level the base. Otherwise my babies would not be positioned properly in a crash.
DD gets upset sometimes when she is sure her harness is too tight, I have to just let her cry it out and then shes fine in a few minutes.

Penny, so glad you recieved the info well! That baby is SUCH a cutie pie! My maternal hormones are in full swing and her photo just made me say "awwwww"

Sorry I didn't answer sooner, we went to a baseball game at DD's high school and just got home.

Thanks for the tips and thank you both for your concern. There is nothing more important than protecting a sweet little baby from harm and I am grateful to you both for taking the time to point this out.

Thanks again.

Penny

 

[jessica52877]

Great! Now I have just read about 4 pages and can't remember all i wanted to say! I remember a little.

Penny - your Batman outfit is so cute! I love the curly hair too! Dallas would be begging me for that outfit if he saw it. The little one is so so cute! She is still so tiny!

Teresa - love the princess outfits! You amaze me with your skills! I cannot sew anything like that and especially with those fabrics!

Ktglesis - I know that isn't right! BUt I LOVE the vida. What a sweet thing to make for the little girl. Your mistake is totally cute and had you not mentioned I would have never noticed it. In fact I was looking at your pictures on facebook earlier and never once did!

Modpodge question - Jeanne is correct. There are different finishes. The glossy is my favorite. They even have glossy with glitter although I find it hard to find. They used to have a plaid outlet store here and I LOVED that place (modpodge is made by plaid). I also have used a spray sealant that will gloss things up if you buy glossy. The modpodge tends to be cheaper.

The Mary Poppins auction - I am sad it only sold for $15. What a wonderful thing to donate and we all know it is worth so much more. Sadly sewing to some people or handmade just doesn't mean alot. I am donating 2 taggie blankets to our schools auction. I figured they would probably go for about $5 each (hopefully) which would maybe cover my supplies but I did figure it was atleast $5 for the school. I would love to do a full vida but just afraid no one would really get it!

I know there was more but no idea what now!

Oh, CATHY! Whoo hoo! Did you sew anything yet on your machine?

 

[billwendy]

....I....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!!! ::

WOO HOO !!! Hmm - how far apart do we live?????? Maybe we need a Jersey Shore Mini meet????????????????? Cant wait to see what you create!!

I started these outfits with the Linette Version of the Vida (she was so sweet to send me the pattern). Well, I messed it up and sent it to her and she fixed it for me!!! I made Hannah the ruffly one and the pants for Tim ( I know they are PJ like, but whats an Aunt Wendy to do - the boy wants his pants!!!!!!!) Im worried Hannah's will be a bit too short - she is inbetween a 2 and 3T - If I had more time I'd do bloomers - but they are beinig dropped off at their Dad's work tomorrow....maybe I could make them and bring them to church on Sunday? The whole reason I made them was for our church missions conference in Oct - well with the mistake and all lets just say they are now ready for our mini missions conference this weekend!

 

[JAM3]

I have bought some lightweight cotton fabric to make some lightweight blankets for my sister has a baby shower gift. I would like to make them with a different fabric on each side. However, I am not sure what I should do to keep them from needing ironing and bunching every time she washes them. I do not want them to be able to just thrown in the washer and dried. No new mother has time for ironing her blankets! I thought of fusing them together or trying to learn how to do the decorative stitching used in quilting. Has anyone made blanket this way before? Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jessica52877]

Wendy - Those are cute! If Tim is happy with the pants that keep on making them!

Baby Blankets - I made Dallas one when he was little and to keep it from bunching I sewed Mickey heads and stars on it with thread. As in I cut a mickey head out of paper for a pattern and just traced around it. I guess I'll take a picture since what I am saying is probably not making sense.

I did the same thing on a toddler bed quilt but did Woody. It was just thread sewn in the shape.

 

[teresajoy]

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I can't believe that only went for $15!!!! I hope the school learned a lesson on minimum bids!

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.

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Once again great job.

My oldest DD has been asking for a Jasmine outfit for years. We do not do any belly showing clothes so the answer has always been no. So I have 3 questions for you.....

1. Where did you get the fabric?

2. How did you do the Jasmine picture at the neckline?

3. How do you feel about being CASE'd?

1.I got the fabric at Joann's, over a year ago. I made my niece Casey a Jasmine outfit with it last year.

2. That was from a little pair of shoes Lydia had that never fit.
3. CASE away, as long as you aren't selling it!

And, incase anyone couldn't tell, the top is the Simply Sweet with the Portrait Peasant elongated bodice and just some little strips with elastic for the sleeve bands.

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.
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He loved it!

Not a twirl but something like it.

Penny

I love the Batman outfit!!! So cute!!!

Your granddaughter is GORGEOUS!!!! I was going to say something about the straps too, but others beat me to it! They look a little lose to me too. She is far to precious to let something happen to!

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

I noticed that little curl!

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

She is the best, isn't she! But, I didn't bug her too much! I just begged her in one email!

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

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



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



.....embroidery machines!

Cathy, that is wonderful!!! How long do you get to use it? Is it on a permanent loan??? I'm so excited for you!!!

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

You guys look gorgeous!!!

Thanks. I'm not offended at all. Many years ago a cousin lost a six month old baby girl in a car crash. I'll never forget seeing that little angel in that tiny casket. I'll be sure and mention it to her mama.

Thanks again, you may have kept her from being hurt.

Penny

That is so sad, I'm so sorry.

The woman who won the auction was quite excited by it...and then asked me if I could have it done by 4/25 for the little girl's birthday. Can you say "no" in a very loud voice????? The auction was on the 11th - I clearly stated "4 weeks" - and this is a woman I KNOW PERSONALLY! Sheeeeesh!.

Ok, that is just nuts!!!

Just popping in to say hello and start getting to know folks. I've been reading TR's for over a year, but just got onto this thread a couple of weeks ago. I'm now officially obsessed! I'm back on thread 12 (I didn't want to start clear at the beginning) but I've already been inspired to start sewing for my 4DGD's, who I'm taking to WDW in November of '10. I'm not starting any clothes for that trip till a few months out from it (although I'm making lots of lists of ideas!) but I've downloaded the Simply Sweet pattern and bought Tutti Frutti fabric in 4 combinations to make them all dresses for their trip to see the family in June. (They live in Kansas, I live in Washington state)

I'm going to see them next week, and hope to have one finished to show. If I start posting a few things now, maybe by the time I have something done I can take a picture! And I hope it doesn't take me too long to figure out how to get all the stuff straight with the signature and such.

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

!!!!!

I think someone this week said they have a Tut for clothe diapers?? Am I imagining it? I am interested!!!

There are a few in the bookmarks, under the baby section.

Fantastic job Teresa! Love both of them, the girls will feel so special! The Jasmine outfit is fantastic! How hard is that material to work with? You really did a great job!

It wasn't too hard to work with. It ravels really easily though, it would be hard to sew anything with it without a serger. I have really dry skin, so it kept sticking to me!

Great job Wendy!!!

Thanks everyone for your kind words about the princess outfits for the Give!!!!

 

[2cutekidz]

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!!

I think it looks great!

 

[my*2*angels]

I had the bad person lecture again and I will have her explain to her grandpa why she doesn't have her iPod and I will have him explain to her again about bad people tomorrow. She listens to him when he explains these things to her. I will be checking her window constantly tonight. I worry about these things already, this is going to make the worry worse.

I know you are probably freaking out, but you did the right thing! I always try to tell Sydni that there are really bad people who will hurt kids really bad! I hate to scare her, but sometimes they have to know the truth! I know you are going to be up all night!

Just finished today my new Sponge Bob set!!!!

Lori, that is so cute! Sydni would go crazy for this!

WOO HOO !!! Hmm - how far apart do we live?????? Maybe we need a Jersey Shore Mini meet????????????????? Cant wait to see what you create!!

I started these outfits with the Linette Version of the Vida (she was so sweet to send me the pattern). Well, I messed it up and sent it to her and she fixed it for me!!! I made Hannah the ruffly one and the pants for Tim ( I know they are PJ like, but whats an Aunt Wendy to do - the boy wants his pants!!!!!!!) Im worried Hannah's will be a bit too short - she is inbetween a 2 and 3T - If I had more time I'd do bloomers - but they are beinig dropped off at their Dad's work tomorrow....maybe I could make them and bring them to church on Sunday? The whole reason I made them was for our church missions conference in Oct - well with the mistake and all lets just say they are now ready for our mini missions conference this weekend!

Great job on all of them! They look fantastic!

 

[GrammaBelle]

Ok, I finally finished thread #12! And my first "Simply Sweet." I had a few little problems with it (like putting the straps between the wrong two layers--grrrr!) but now that I've done it once the next 4 should be pieces of cake!
2 posts down, 8 to go.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I know you are probably freaking out, but you did the right thing! I always try to tell Sydni that there are really bad people who will hurt kids really bad! I hate to scare her, but sometimes they have to know the truth! I know you are going to be up all night!

I hate to tell her things that are potentially scary, but I would rather her be scared and leery around people she doesn't know than "not here" anymore.

 

[NaeNae]

Ok, I finally finished thread #12! And my first "Simply Sweet." I had a few little problems with it (like putting the straps between the wrong two layers--grrrr!) but now that I've done it once the next 4 should be pieces of cake!
2 posts down, 8 to go.

WELCOME

Just start chating in seperate posts or just do a count down posting. It is sooooooo much fun sewing for the DGkids. I have 5 but I only sew for 3 of them. Can't wait to see what you've made.

 

[sweetstitches]

....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......

WOW

You must be living right, girl!

Can you see my big mistake?

!!

I love it! I didn't notice your mistake.

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

What a bunch of lovely ladies. What was the occasion?

Just finished today my new Sponge Bob set!!!!

very cute!

They turned out great!

 

[disneymommieof2]

Finally heard about Grandpa tonight! He is having surgery in the am. Please keep him in your prayers. They are most worried about infection as he is in his mid 80's, is weak from not being able to eat all week and has a heart condition.
Thanks
Anna

 

[avahoneybee]

Wow you gals are talented.

 

[mrsmiller]

So mad all day today I been having trouble with my Internet connections, It keep dropping and we had to restart the modem over and over , we called the phone company and not until next week they will come and see as it has to do with the lines,

I was only able to look at some pages ,(keep loosing connection) but love the outfits posted I believe I saw a skirt that somebody wanted to do
I made something familiar (without the ruffles)
cut the back , two front pieces , waist band and to this one add ruffles (sorry I am trying to post fast in case I loose conn)

crystal can you put a gate of some sort in the room's window , or maybe an alarm, I can imagine how scarry it must have been for you, there is also a video tape for children about safety and strangers maybe you can check the library

today I spent the day babysitting my friends daughters so to keep them occupied I was teaching them to sew, they were so excited, she made a little pillow all by herself, she wanted me to post picture (her mother gave me permission to share pic but I am still not too comfortable so I decorated her face

I send her home with a mini sewing machine I had and fabrics and I made her a simple tote for her to do, I made her promised me that she was going to be careful and only use the machine with her mom,(her mom agreed )

 

[jeniamt]

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 made the sleeveless Precious dress for Easter and it took me no longer than 2 hours start to finish. I am now making the Precious dress with sleeves (Cinderalla) and it took me 2 hours just to do the sleeves and they still suck! I'm sure it doesn't help that I made the sleeves out of organza and the dress is made from that princessy satin. As I was sewing I kept singing "slip, slipping away." I even tried using my walking foot to no avail. The directions, however, are genius, Carla knows her stuff! Go slow and maybe make a dress without sleeves just to get your feet wet.

I'm tempted to try the recipe just because it's so different. Flour in frosting???

Isn't that the craziest thing? My good friend is a professional chef and when I told her about the recipe she thought I was crazy. Then she tried the icing and was blown away. I had a cupcake a few years ago from Magnolia's and have dreamed about that icing ever since. I've tried many recipes that I thought might be close but they never were. In my never-ending search for the perfect buttercream, I by chance, searched Magnolia icing recipe and found it. I was beside myself!!!! I should mention, the recipe makes a ton of icing... you could easily half it and have enough for 2 doz. cupcakes or a double layer cake.

 

[jeniamt]

Oh, and I have to get this off my chest...

I went to Wal-mart today and spent, gulp, over $300. I did buy a ton of fabric but still. I also bought a bunch of clothes for the kids, they had some really cute stuff. DD9 has started to pull out Spring/Summer clothes to wear from last year and they are WAY too small so I bought her a bunch of stuff.

Thanks for letting me share, I feel a little less guilty!