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

[BabyFu18]

I have a question for you all, I'm new to making bows (and outfits) but I'm making some for my niece for our summer trip and I was wondering where everyone gets the disney bottle cap pieces that are covering the knot in the center of the bows?

I've looked around at Joann's, Hancocks and walmart but haven't seen anything like that (maybe I'm looking in the wrong section). It just occurred to me, maybe they are in the scrapbooking section? I haven't looked there but I will when I go back to the craft store, otherwise where are you finding those? They are such a neat little addition to the bows.

 

[sahm1000]

....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!!! :\

How wonderful Cathy! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

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!!

Great job! I love it! I studied and studied trying to find the mistake and couldn't, then I think I noticed it in someone else's post..........did you put a ruffle on upside down? Either way, I totally studied it and didn't see it so I think it's wonderful!

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

I think sari's are so beautiful! I love watching Bend It Like Beckham and seeing all of the saris. The colors are just phenomonal. And the fabric looks so exquisite.

Thank you all for sharing in Karen's (poohnpigletCA) "righteous indignation". I was a little shocked - no, make that a LOT shocked - at the price. I believe that the women in charge learned a valuable lesson about minimum bids 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!

At any rate, as much as I'd like to follow some of your suggestions, I won't. I will, however, NOT use expensive fabrics for any of this. Maybe I can find another lace tablecloth on clearance

But thank you. Your comments have somehow made me feel vindicated for my feelings.

And thanks Karen for sharing this (although I KNEW I shouldn't have told you!) I love you.

I would definitely be looking for some inexpensive fabric. Just really annoys me. But I totally think that people don't understand how much time and energy go into making a dress like that. And seriously, to ask for it early would really annoy me!

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?

That would scare me too Crystal. I completely understand about not wanting to scare the crap out of them but wanting them to understand the dangers that are present. It's really hard to walk that fine line. And when you see all of the crazy, horrible, awful, sick things people do to children it really scares me! Like that horrible story about that little girl where the WOMAN did it (I should say presumed). How crazy is that? Just scary!

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! Don't forget to post your pictures, we love seeing new things! Just count down to your post, we don't mind!

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

Great job Lori!

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!

Wow! Wendy! You are just the best aunt ever! Great job! How do you have the time? I swear it seems like you are always completing projects! Do you sleep?

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 )

Linnette! How wonderful of you! I am sure that little girl had a maginificent day with you!

I spent two hours trying to get the machine to work last night


The needle thread won't pick up the bobbin thread though it is going around the bobbin and though the feeddogs are rising the fabric just wont feed thru the machine. So I am going to bring it back to school and find out what I am doing wrong or if the machine needs to be fixed. Yaaa so I didnt get very far with it.
As far as the hoops, it has the 4x4 and the 5x7 and all of the features I wanted on the babylock. Its a really nice machine! Its not mine of course, I can borrow it temporarily if I can get it to work that is!



Awesome stuff posted...I skimmed thru this morning! I see some more disney outfits!!! Cute!!!

Hope you get it all worked out!

 

[2cutekidz]

I have a question for you all, I'm new to making bows (and outfits) but I'm making some for my niece for our summer trip and I was wondering where everyone gets the disney bottle cap pieces that are covering the knot in the center of the bows?

I've looked around at Joann's, Hancocks and walmart but haven't seen anything like that (maybe I'm looking in the wrong section). It just occurred to me, maybe they are in the scrapbooking section? I haven't looked there but I will when I go back to the craft store, otherwise where are you finding those? They are such a neat little addition to the bows.

Yep, they are in the scrapbook section.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

That would scare me too Crystal. I completely understand about not wanting to scare the crap out of them but wanting them to understand the dangers that are present. It's really hard to walk that fine line. And when you see all of the crazy, horrible, awful, sick things people do to children it really scares me! Like that horrible story about that little girl where the WOMAN did it (I should say presumed). How crazy is that? Just scary!

That case renewed my fear and so did the Amber Hagerman story they played on Lifetime.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

You guys look gorgeous!!!

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

Wow! Love those outfits.

Beautiful!! Was that from the wedding?

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!

I love the saris and bright colours.

I think sari's are so beautiful! I love watching Bend It Like Beckham and seeing all of the saris. The colors are just phenomonal. And the fabric looks so exquisite.

Thanks Everyone. This pic was at my best friend's wedding (who is Indian before you all think I dress like this on random Tuesdays!!!). I'll share a couple more pics since this wedding was certainly the most interesting wedding I've ever been to

This is the actual ceremony (try to ignore my very burnt neck glaring in the picture)

This one is just funny because OF COURSE I'm wearing a Disney Tshirt to have my henna done!!! I took off the sari I was wearing because I didn't want it to get ruined

I have 4 saris. My friend actually bought all of them for me while she was in India. Prior to her wedding, her and her mom went to India to get all the wedding outfits and she brought back a ton of saris (which is why pretty much every woman at the wedding was wearing one). You can buy saris in the states but the markup is insane apparently. It was cheaper for her to pay airfare to India and buy them there then go to NYC and buy them.

They are 30 feet long and a huge PAIN to iron but they are quite beautiful.

 

[minnie2]

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!

Glad it was not too bad but all is fixed!

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!!

Love them! I wish Nik would wear bows but she is too old

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.


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

coffee does tha to me I go to sleep better if I have some!

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.

What is ABA. I am all about information! The more the better!

Thanks Everyone. This pic was at my best friend's wedding (who is Indian before you all think I dress like this on random Tuesdays!!!). I'll share a couple more pics since this wedding was certainly the most interesting wedding I've ever been to

This is the actual ceremony (try to ignore my very burnt neck glaring in the picture)

This one is just funny because OF COURSE I'm wearing a Disney Tshirt to have my henna done!!! I took off the sari I was wearing because I didn't want it to get ruined

I have 4 saris. My friend actually bought all of them for me while she was in India. Prior to her wedding, her and her mom went to India to get all the wedding outfits and she brought back a ton of saris (which is why pretty much every woman at the wedding was wearing one). You can buy saris in the states but the markup is insane apparently. It was cheaper for her to pay airfare to India and buy them there then go to NYC and buy them.

They are 30 feet long and a huge PAIN to iron but they are quite beautiful.

Great pictures! Was it a 3 day wedding like a lot of Indian weddings? My cousins was 3 or 4 days I can't remember and OMG her Sari's STUNNING!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Great pictures! Was it a 3 day wedding like a lot of Indian weddings? My cousins was 3 or 4 days I can't remember and OMG her Sari's STUNNING!

It was 3 days. Lots of rituals that I didn't really understand what was going on but it was a lot of fun!

 

[minnie2]

It was 3 days. Lots of rituals that I didn't really understand what was going on but it was a lot of fun!

My cousin explain some of them to me when I looked at her album. Since hers was in India I couldn't be there

 

[jham]

It is official!
We had Kyle's ADD evaluation yesterday and his dr said he is 'Classic ADD' the dr was WONDERFUL! He was all for trying behavior modification for awhile since his grades are great and there are no real behavior( being mean or bad) issues. He did say since we caught it so young hopefully it will make a difference but he does think by around 5th grade he will probably need meds. Which if he does he does but for now I am glad to have a dx and we can go from here and teach him the way he needs so he can continue to excel. The drs biggest fear was his self esteem because ADD kids are always told things aren't right or seeming to be getting yelled at alot. Now that we know what is going on I really hope Kyle won't have any self esteem issue. So today I am going to do some research on ADD. parenting and teaching an ADD child. So if any of you have any suggestions of books or websites please let me know!

I think it was Jham and some one else who said to me yesterday their sons are ADD too. So any help would be greatly appreciated!

oh on a funny note Kyle heard the dr and I talking ad the dr mentioned how caffeine could effect add kids more etc. Well last night Kyle asked if he was going to have to start drinking coffee because he thought that was what the dr said! /QUOTE]


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.

So cute!

thanks!

Thank you! The dr did mention counseling but didn't say it was imperative at this time so we are going to start with behavior modification now and like the dr said if we don't see an improvement then we go for the counseling and maybe low dose meds.
Kyle is just like you said he just doesn't get when some one is kidding or serious and he just thinks they are mean and he refuses to let it go too. Though when situations happen we always try to use it as a teaching opportunity and he can usually take our advice and correct the behavior ut when there is an added piece to a new situation he gets confused and upset because he tried to do what we said and it didn't work. So we just for now really need to use every experience as a teaching experience. I talked to a counselor at the school about putting him in a class like that and she though I was handling it correctly and the classes she has available right now wouldn't benefit him. So we will wait and see.

Though I just read he is eligible for a 504 plan and I ahd to laugh because I fought so hard to get my celiac dd a 504 plan and she was denied because she was a good student! So I am sure the principal would LOVe me fighting for another kid to get a 504 plan! i don't think he needs one at all as long as his teachers are willing to work with him and this teacher is wonderful! Then next yr I am requesting Nikki's old teacher so hopeful he will get her and we will be in good shape!

Thanks for the input! That is great you DD did so well in school off the meds! I read that athletics are almost essential for kids with add it gives them an outlet for their energy. what is even better then recommended martial arts and Kyle is already in it!!!

You ladies are great!

My DS was actually having some depression issues when his psycologist officially diagnosed him with ADHD. That was in 2nd grade. He does take meds (daytrana now because he refuses to swallow a pill) and it has made a huge difference in him academically and socially. HUGE. Marlo, I'm glad your Dr. is great and working with you on a plan for Kyle. I think if he can do well without meds that is wonderful! I am all for no meds, but I know in my own situation they really help my son's quality of life.

 

[2cutekidz]

Thanks Everyone. This pic was at my best friend's wedding (who is Indian before you all think I dress like this on random Tuesdays!!!). I'll share a couple more pics since this wedding was certainly the most interesting wedding I've ever been to

This is the actual ceremony (try to ignore my very burnt neck glaring in the picture)

This one is just funny because OF COURSE I'm wearing a Disney Tshirt to have my henna done!!! I took off the sari I was wearing because I didn't want it to get ruined

I have 4 saris. My friend actually bought all of them for me while she was in India. Prior to her wedding, her and her mom went to India to get all the wedding outfits and she brought back a ton of saris (which is why pretty much every woman at the wedding was wearing one). You can buy saris in the states but the markup is insane apparently. It was cheaper for her to pay airfare to India and buy them there then go to NYC and buy them.

They are 30 feet long and a huge PAIN to iron but they are quite beautiful.

Beautiful pictures!! Please, post some more of the wedding, I'm a picture junkee!

 

[twob4him]

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.

When I first read your email....I thought you were mad at me for not sending money yet....then I went over to the budget boards and realized it was board-wide. You know I was wondering about that the other day too...how we aren't allowed to sell or anything but they were allowing all of these swaps...so I guess they aren't anymore. I really hope you didnt lose money in buying the stroller and all. I know its there now till June. What are you going to do with it then? Will they let you store it until your trip? Hope it all works out. Have fun sewing this weekend!!!!!

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!!

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I really love your bows.

I noticed my littlest (4 yrs) will still wear bows if I beg...but my older (5 yr old) refuses except on special occasions. I plan on getting bows done for our trip. Maybe my DD5 can wear those cute clippies with princesses and characters on them??? While my younger wears a cute bow or two.



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So, I brought the machine back into school....that thing weighs a ton....anyways, she fixed it...something to do with stitch-length. I still say its because it hasn't been used for at least a year....just a $4500 machine...sitting there. I feel like Belle(when she arrived at the castle and the dishes now had a guest to serve instead of lounging around doing nothing) giving the machine something to do....I am breaking into song....."Be our guest, be our guest..... "
Ok, seriously, I am off to sew the rest of the big give outfit this weekend..I will keep you posted on the machine!!! Too bad I have to give it back....its just on loan

 

[minnie2]

My DS was actually having some depression issues when his psycologist officially diagnosed him with ADHD. That was in 2nd grade. He does take meds (daytrana now because he refuses to swallow a pill) and it has made a huge difference in him academically and socially. HUGE. Marlo, I'm glad your Dr. is great and working with you on a plan for Kyle. I think if he can do well without meds that is wonderful! I am all for no meds, but I know in my own situation they really help my son's quality of life.

Oh no I am just happy he got the help he needs!
I am all for what ever works for that individual! If meds help then meds are needed! If he needs meds in the end that is what he will get.
When I was dx'd with hyperthyroidism I was on a message board asking questions about the medication for it and got so slammed for not jumping to have RAI. It freaked me out not only where they mean and told me horror stories but they where terrifying me! needless to say it is 4 yrs later and I still haven't had RAI and if meds can help I am all fr them! I could never judge some one for doing what they felt was right for them or their family!

 

[Reese'smom]

Ok - I have been lurking for a while on this thread and you have all inspired me to learn to sew. I have NEVER sewn anything in my life until this week. I made these shorts using a pattern and my mom's 27 year old Kennmore sewing machine. The thing started to smell like smoke because it hadn't been used in such a long time. anyways, my 20 month old DD (Reese) is going to a pirate parade next week so I made this iron-on shirt and shorts to match! Hope I can learn more from all of you. Honestly, I still don't understand 95% of the things yall say about the technical part of sewing, but I will learn.

 

[InkspressYourself]

She is adorable! and I love the outfit.

I'm learning a lot from everyone here too. I think I'll be buying the CarlaC pattern this weekend. I'm totally swooning over the precious dress and bowling shirt.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Beautiful pictures!! Please, post some more of the wedding, I'm a picture junkee!

Ok...since you asked. So sorry to the other people who have no interest in Indian weddings. I know this is a sewing board but the saris count as fabric right???

Here is the Bride and Groom

Here is the sea of colors!!!

Here is me blessing the Bride and Groom (really bad picture of me...I know!) This is a ceremony called the Chundari.

In India, the man's family would walk to the woman's family's home. We didn't have villages but we did have a golf course. So the groom's family went to one end and used a golf cart to get to the other!

The Brides 2nd outfit (Red is the wedding "color" in India)

Up close shot of the Bride's henna. The wivestale is that the darker your henna gets overnight- the more your MIL will love you

 

[sahm1000]

Ok - I have been lurking for a while on this thread and you have all inspired me to learn to sew. I have NEVER sewn anything in my life until this week. I made these shorts using a pattern and my mom's 27 year old Kennmore sewing machine. The thing started to smell like smoke because it hadn't been used in such a long time. anyways, my 20 month old DD (Reese) is going to a pirate parade next week so I made this iron-on shirt and shorts to match! Hope I can learn more from all of you. Honestly, I still don't understand 95% of the things yall say about the technical part of sewing, but I will learn.

Great job! Keep up the good work, it's addicting! If you ever have a question about how something is done, or what we are talking about then jump in and ask. I wouldn't know/understand half of what I'm now able to do without this thread!

She is adorable! and I love the outfit.

I'm learning a lot from everyone here too. I think I'll be buying the CarlaC pattern this weekend. I'm totally swooning over the precious dress and bowling shirt.

I haven't done the precious dress (yet!!!) but the bowling shirt is a great pattern. I would've thought that it was going to be complicated but Carla really does make it easy and breaks it down into steps. Have fun and ask questions if you need to, lots of us have done that shirt before.




And welcome to both of you!

 

[fairygoodmother]

Front:
Can you see my big mistake?

back

Well, it took me a while, but I found your mistake. Let me share with you what Karen (poohnpigletCA) always tells me about my mistakes: she says "if anyone is close enough to my child to notice that mistake, they should just BACK UP 'cuz they're too close!"

 

[froggy33]

Whew! Finally got caught up from like 30+ pages! And just in time to get behind again over the weekend!! I won't post on everything - cause you all have been busy! But things look great!! Love the Disney clothes and the bows rock!! I have a ton of ribbon and just haven't been able to make myself try!

I hear Junos are great sergers. I just bought a Babylock serger though.

I hope so! I went ahead and bought it. It was $184 total, so not too bad. At least better than the $800 I wanted to spend on an embroidery machine!! Whenever I get it I'll post pics!

QUESTIONS: As for serger thread; do all sergers take a simlar thread (in other words could I purchase the currently clearanced thread at JoAnns?) And I hear about threading being a PAIN, but don't you have to rethread a lot, if you are doing decorative edges (or a rolled hem?) Besides seams, I would like to use the serger to do pretty hems.

I am going to get some books from the library to help me out with this thing!

Thanks for all the help!!

 

[poohnpigletCA]

These are the outfits sent out for the Tbelfonti Big Give

and this is a Jasmine one for Maddie:

Look at what I found at Joann's today...

For $2.00 a yard.
The fabric was on the same bolt although the fabric on the left is different. But I have 2 girls so it will not matter that the pattern is different.

Oh Auntie Fairygoodmother I hope you put that beautiful picture in your case file. Although I am holding on to the fabric until you make all of the bridesmaids dresses for your daughters wedding.

Now for your enjoyment the reason I do not sew. I got the fabric home and almost cried because I bought the wrong fabric.......

Yup that would be the reverse side.

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Okay here are a few of what I have been working on. The first is an A line dress for my niece to play in. So I made it simple. But went with the cute buttons for a little bling.

Up Close of the top

Here's the back.