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

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hey guys. Sorry I've been MIA again. I've been trying to deal with all the new changes over on the budget board regarding swaps. I hate having people mad at me.

So..... I've got the entire weekend off of work and dh will be at seminars all weekend. I plan on organizing my sewing/craft area and sewing up some outfits. I can't wait!!! I so need a sewing fix.

So sorry you are having people get mad at you over this...not within your control for sure!



UPDATE!!! My water is back up and running...I am running to the shower now!

It was just the pressure switch...so pretty quick fix...but they didn't take CC so I had to write a check....don't they know I want my Disney points! Silly plumber! But it wasn't that bad...$180...lot better than last year this time...I had to replace my refrigerator and my A/C...so I guess I can still find my silver lining!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I was cutting out a dress for Jenna for school tomorrow and I heard what I thought was her chatting with a friend. I figured that she had her window open and was just chatting with one of her friends. I don't like her doing this because we live on the bottom floor and I make sure that the windows stay locked all the time. So I quietly walk to her room and she was climbing out her window! I could have just sat right there on the floor and cried. So much fear ran through me at that instant. Needless to say she is big trouble!! Should I tell her what could have happened? I told her that a stranger could have taken her and she would have been gone before I even realized that she wasn't in her room anymore, but should I tell her why? I thought they weren't supposed to do stupid stuff like that until they were teenagers?

Wow that is scary!! Can you go to the home improvement store and get a window alarm or a window gate that goes on the inside of the window?

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!

Welcome!!!

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

That is cute. Is there a wrap skirt pattern on Youcanmakethis.com that you could modify?

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!

These are adorable. I like the straps with the suspenders clips.

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!

I would wash the fabrics before sewing them so they are preshrunk. youcanmakethis.com has a blanket pattern. It was free last week I am not sure if it still is. Top stitching around the edge will help keep things from bunching up.

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

Beautiful!! Was that from the wedding?

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

Prayers for your Grandpa.

Thank you for the birthday wishes. I had a bad day that day. I took Hannah to the dentist in the morning. Then we went to the pediatrician. Omgoodness!!! They said she needed a blood test to test her cholesterol and check for lead. I thought it was strange because it wasn't mentioned to me before. I figured it would be a quick stick. The lady stuck her and missed the vain and dug around in her arm... until I screamed at her to stop. Hannah was screaming. I know how much that hurts because I am very hard to find a vein on. I was stuck 15 times the last time I had surgery and needed an IV. Now I go straight to anestisiology and get numbed up so it doesn't hurt so bad. Anywho.. I was so mad. The nurse wanted to stick her in her hand, but kept saying she didn't see any veins.. she said she was just going to try anyway. I told her to leave and that I didn't want the test. Then she had to have shots. Poor baby. She just had a bad day, so in turn I had a bad day! I can't imagine what people go through who watch their kids suffer every day. Hannah cried 2 days after saying her legs hurt(where she had the shots) and all of a sudden is having terrible stomach aches. I am wondering if it is just a coincidence.
Anywho.. enough with the rant!





Sooo.. I got brought my Babylock Evolve serger home on Tuesday!! I am so excited! I am in love with it. Get ready for lots of serger projects from me! I am still in shock that my DH bought me this machine.
Anyone else besides Shannon have one of these babylocks?? I figure we can all be in love together. hehe..
Revrob, did you use your wave stitch yet? I made a lingerie bag for my friends lingerie shower. It is soooooo pretty!!! I need many more colors of serger thread so I can make more use of it. Joann's has Maxilock thread on clearance right now.
Wow.. it is EARLY! My MIL is coming tomorrow. I really should get to bed!

Sorry about the blood test that must have been so scary for your DD. My Doctor's office sent us to the lab in the hospital for the lead test. See if you can get it done there.

Great stuff lately everybody.

I have a baby shower to go to next week for the daughter of a co-worker. Since I have been sewing a bit lately I'm sure they expect something homemade, but since I don't know if it is a boy or girl, I was not sure what to make. I decided on a taggie blanket and some toys and maybe a bib to match. I got the blanket and one of the toys done so far.





Mom is a pilot, so I put a little plane on it, cause just the plain fleece on this side was kinda boring.

These are adorable!!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

hey guys. Sorry i've been mia again. I've been trying to deal with all the new changes over on the budget board regarding swaps. I hate having people mad at me.

so..... I've got the entire weekend off of work and dh will be at seminars all weekend. I plan on organizing my sewing/craft area and sewing up some outfits. I can't wait!!! I so need a sewing fix.

you go girl! Get your sew on!!!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I noticed several of you have gotten new sewing machines/sergers.

Are you going to post pictures?????We need pictures here!!!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I want to have a name for my "creations" but I do Photography on the side and was hoping I could use the name for both - So I need to come up with a name.... these were what I came up with so far but I need some opinions---

"Wish Upon A Star Designs" ( could use for both)
"3 Girls Fancy"
"Rubber Ducky Ranch"


I think I may have to have a seperate name for the Photography gig.
Because I like Rubber Ducky Ranch & 3 Girls Fancy these are my top choices but I don't know which I like better. Anyone?

I LOVE "3 Girls Fancy" it is just such a unique and sophisticated name.

Rubber Ducky Ranch...all I can think of when I say it is "Bunny Ranch" if you know what I mean. JMHO.

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Darling! I love the Minnie name appliqued on it.

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

Sari fabric is always so beautiful. That would be another addiction of mine if I knew where to find it...would look so pretty all nice and neat on my shelves!

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

We are a Sponge Bob family here. My daughter would love it. For some reason unknown to us when she was little she used to call SB "Dada Hey Hey"

Great dresses, especially the stripwork...the polka dots are fab.

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 )

You are such a special wonderful, 1 in a million person! Everyone should have a Linette in their life.

I really like these taggie blankets, I think I may need to try one...add that to the list.

This was my longest multi-quote....I am so proud of myself!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

....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!!! ::

That is just so great! A brand new machine, that is wonderful!! How is the machine working out for you? I would have never thought to ask if they had a machine for sale. You are one smart cookie. Please post something you embroider as soon as you can. I want to see your new work.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

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 don't see a single mistake and this is so cute!

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

I love the saris and bright colours.

 

[NaeNae]

I just noticed my Breast Cancer Ribbon isn't showing up in my signature. I wonder what happened?

ETA: Well now I'm totally confused. It's showing up in this post but didn't show in the last 3 posts I did.

 

[GrammaBelle]

Ok, so a little bit about myself. I've been a Disney fan for as long as I can remember. When my own kids were small we could only afford a trip to DL once. I finally made it to WDW in 2004, and immediately started planning for when I could take grandkids! My oldest daughter has 4, and planning one more, so I've finally gotten a date when there will be no pregnancy (impossible to pick a date with no infant!). November of 2010!

Last year DH had a work thing at the Crowne Plaza in Orlando. How convenient was that? Naturally I had to accompany him, and we did a day in each of the parks. It was fun, but it will be so much more with kids in tow!

 

[GrammaBelle]

I also want to add my shock at the Mary Poppins dress going for $15. That's the one that gave me inspiration to start sewing again--I showed it to my oldest DGD in case she might be too old to be a princess (she'll be 10) when we get to WDW. I agree with the other poster who said to give the lady her $15 back. I'd tell her the school made a mistake by not having a minimum price on it. Nobody could honestly believe that dress should go for $15!

 

[twistedribbonbows]

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!!

WOW, I really love this dress. Too cute! I don't see any mistakes whatsoever!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Hey ladies & Gent,

I think I want to do a minnie patchwork twirl for our trip...Do you think I should invest in a ruffler foot...even though I have no idea how it works!

 

[twistedribbonbows]

Hi everyone!

I've been busy, making some new princess bows. What does everyone think?

Heart Cherry Bows:

Minnie Bows (I've posted these before, but these pictures are MUCH better than the last ones!)

Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[NaeNae]

Ok, so a little bit about myself. I've been a Disney fan for as long as I can remember. When my own kids were small we could only afford a trip to DL once. I finally made it to WDW in 2004, and immediately started planning for when I could take grandkids! My oldest daughter has 4, and planning one more, so I've finally gotten a date when there will be no pregnancy (impossible to pick a date with no infant!). November of 2010!

Last year DH had a work thing at the Crowne Plaza in Orlando. How convenient was that? Naturally I had to accompany him, and we did a day in each of the parks. It was fun, but it will be so much more with kids in tow!

I'm just like you. My DD30 went to DL at 6 weeks. We lived in San Diego and my husbands family came out to CA to see her and we made a trip to DL. Then we took her again at 2 when my little sister's church choir group was there. We were able to take our kids to WDW once when they were in grade school and once when they were in high school. We just didn't have the money to take them anymore than that. Now I've taken my grandkids to WDW 5 times. It is so much fun to watch the expressions and joy on their little faces. We've been going twice a year, Feb & Sept, but sadly that is changing. DGD5 starts kindergarten in the fall and we don't want to take her out as often and DD is paying for private school for DGD5 so money is tight. Darn if those tickets didn't cost so much. On top of that DGD3 just turned 3 and now she has to have a ticket.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

My daughter is ADHD with a learning disability. She was dx in first grade. Her teacher didn't think meds would help much but we all saw an immediate change. Most of these ADD kids have low self esteem. They tend to not understand when someone is kidding or serious so they don't react to things properly and are impulsive. One of the best things we ever did was get her counseling. The counselor, from county health (we couldn't afford private), worked on peer interaction. They would play games or pool and talk about how to respond to friends. My daughter took meds through grade school and then she stopped taking it. I told her as long as her school work was okay then she could stay off the meds. She did great and I was so proud of her when she graduated. She cheered at school from 9-12 grade, was in Honor Society, and graduated 96th out of over 500 kids.

Caffine does help them. You would think it would hype them up more but it does just the opposite. ADD brains aren't working right. The caffine speeds up the area of the brain that is functioning too slow. My DD uses Coke or Dr Pepper for the caffine. In highschool she would sometime stop and get a cappuccino on the way to school. To this day she still uses and needs the sodas, especially if things are going bad. She can tell when she needs it.

Good Luck to everyone dealing with this.

That is great that your DD did so well. Caffeine does help. When Jenna is at my grandparent's house they give her coffee in the morning and in the afternoon and she is wonderful at their house. They rarely have problems with her and she goes to bed early there and doesn't have any problems with the caffeine keeping her awake. I know with me the OTC meds that are supposed to keep people awake put me to sleep and the stuff that is supposed to put people asleep keeps me awake. I always said it is because I am wired backwards.

you go girl! Get your sew on!!!

I'm sorry to laugh, but I just thought this was too funny!

 

[Twins+2more]

twisted, as always your bows look great!

we just booked our car/van for disney and for 2 booster seats it will cost us $100 to RENT for 5 days. I called them back and said to forget it, I will go to walmart and buy 2 brand new boosters for $20 each. Isn't that steep for renting booster seats. NATIONAL RENTAL CAR......URGH!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I'm sorry to laugh, but I just thought this was too funny!

Don't be sorry, I thought it was funny too!

 

[sahm1000]

I am behind on this thread again. I am only on page 80. I had computer problems for a few days. Then I had to take the kids to the eye doctor on Monday and then Leanne (my 11 year old DD) had a really bad rash on Tuesday which had us at the pedi later that day. I have to share what happened:

I thought it was strep but that was negative. So the Dr. said it was an allergic reaction. When he was asking if we had tried anything new I assured him everything was the same. Leanne then says... "Ohhh...maybe it was my anti-aging cream!" The doctor and I about fell over in laughter. She was serious! She got it from my mom. She thought she had a few lines under her eyes, so she wanted to be proactive. The doctor asked her is she was trying not to look 12 I am sure he thought we were nuts!!!

Well, I am off to get caught up.

That is too funny! Worrying about wrinkles! She should see the ones under my eyes!

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!

Since you've already been answered, I won't bother. But good luck and please post pictures when you get a chance!

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!

Great job! I'm sure he will love it! Your applique turned out really great!

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 set! Great job! Your granddaughter is a little beauty!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Tinka_Belle: Wow, you must have been ready to flip. Do you think Jenna got the idea of how scared you were because you love her so much? I am so happy you caught her before she got out. There are door and window alarms made for little escape artist. I hope you are ok from the fright.

Minnie2: You have a name now for something you wondered about. Just naming it makes it better. I am happy they did give you DX. We use ABA and it is data driven but really helps. If you ever want more info just let me know.

I am praying for Grampa and all those in need.

We went to the Dave Ramsey Town Hall meeting for hope that was livecast last evening. It was great to be out and with others who are working the steps!

I got my new to me car back yesterday. The dent is gone but they didn't touch the other things I wanted done. Also it was very very very expensive! I would post picture but....it is snowing

We are off to a conference for "improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities" and take the car for a 7 hour test drive.

Have a great weekend friends.

 

[2cutekidz]

Hi everyone!

I've been busy, making some new princess bows. What does everyone think?

Heart Cherry Bows:

Minnie Bows (I've posted these before, but these pictures are MUCH better than the last ones!)

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Linda, these look great! When did you start making bows? Your instructions on the other thread were great!