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

[jessesgirl]

ok someone has posted a link to an onlinefabric store that had good prices can someone post it again ? Im on a hunt for new fabric .. I need to get to working on the 20 outfits for my little one .

 

[Stephres]

Are you the one that said you knew of a pattern for skinny minny pants? It was a euro pattern if I remember correctly. I am looking for something to use for a knit pants pattern, and I think that would probably be it!

It actually is a leggings pattern that came with a euro skirt. I have never made the skirt but made the leggings three times! It is the laguna pattern. HTH!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Hope you're feeling better soon!

Thanks!

Thank you! Did you have to order online or do they have them in the store?? I was looking at Maxi Lock - I hear they are pretty good threads! I also like the idea of winding onto another spool. I don't know that I would need 1000-3000 yards of each color!!

Hope you feel better!

Jessica

The dealer that I bought my Bablylock from said to use Maxi-Lock because the thread is better than some of the other brands... something about fuzzies on the thread. I did have to order it online. We have 2 Joann stores in New Orleans, and neither of them had any left. They said it went quick! I know some of the colors must be gone online. There was only one color of pink. I know there has got to be more than one color of pink serger thread! I need at least 10 different shades...
Here is the spools I was talking about. Not sure if these are the ones my local shop carries but this is what I found. Might be able to find something locally that is similar. http://www.homesew.com/N569.html
I think that is such a great idea!! You can use it to wind crochet thread and stuff like that too. I have tons of crochet thread!

 

[*Toadstool*]

DS did take an ok picture of the dress. I think the problem is the person wearing it.

It is fun and funky dress made out of batik. I think it will be good for Epcot or even MNSSHP?

Beautiful! I love batik! I think you should wear it alot more than just to Disney!

It actually is a leggings pattern that came with a euro skirt. I have never made the skirt but made the leggings three times! It is the laguna pattern. HTH!

Yes, that helps. Thank you! My current farbenmix co-op appears to be having trouble getting patterns. I might be waiting a while! I have bought some from fabrichound before, but I am trying to save money.

 

[mirandag819]

HI Ladies, hope you don't mind my stopping by again, especially since I can't sew to save my life!

I know I should go back and hilight but I'm having a kinda icky day so I hope you don't mind if I take a shortcut.

MiniVanMom, I loved the dress you made! You look lovely! It seems to me that would be one you could wear quite a few places and dress it up or down just by changing your shoes and jewelry.

Ireland_Nicole, please be patient with me..what is a bounceback vacation? I'm still learning new phrases and acronyms every day, this will be my second disney trip as an adult (only third overall, but the first time I went they had just barely opened Epcot!)

Thanks for allowing me to post my link. Here is my "passion." www.marahmason.deviantart.com. As I stated it's not a store and I'm not selling anything. Yes I do it for freelance BUT for magazines and books (so it's not a commercial I swear!). I just thought I would share what I do since I've had so much fun seeing all the works you've all created! (A small note, as you look through the whole gallery there may be some nudity and violence...just a warning if you are easily offended or there may be small eyes about. NO it's not obscene!! I PROMISE! I am probably being overly cautious but I would hate offending someone). If you're nervous I'll post a few small ones for you:

I have been thinking that even the basic sewing is probably out for me but I want to be somehow crafty, so I'm tempted to try making some hairbows for the girls for the trip. What do y'all think? Do you have a tutorial you prefer? I was looking at these:
http://www.theribbonretreat.com/custom/free_projects.aspx
And it seemed like I might be able to do it.

Does anyone else have a better how-to link to suggest? Are there any here who do bows that I could turn to for advice? (or a "SAVE ME WHAT DID I DO WRONG" when I mess it up? lol)

And thank you again for the congrats and the warm welcome, especially since I'm new and not techinically a disboutiquer!

I decided to give sewing a try.... I had never touched a sewing machine a week ago and this weekend I made this dress for DD

Here is a link to a post about hairbows.... I think it is a great demo on how to easily make your own. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2048367

But really you should give sewing a try if you like the idea. I still can't believe I made a dress, I couldn't even hand sewing a button a week ago, but with everyone's help and advice on great patterns, I was able to put something together. It may not be the best looking, but for a first attempt I feel good, hopefully I get better with time.

BTW.... I do like your art, it is very cool

 

[emcreative]

I decided to give sewing a try.... I had never touched a sewing machine a week ago and this weekend I made this dress for DD

That's your FIRST attempt. OMG. WOW!!!!

Thanks for the bows link, I can't wait to check it out!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Wendy~ I got the tink pillowcase today! It will be great, thank you so much! I am trying to figure out just the right cordinate to go with it....It will take me forever! I am not a decisive person.

 

[desparatelydisney]

I decided to give sewing a try.... I had never touched a sewing machine a week ago and this weekend I made this dress for DD

Absolutely wonderful! But I warn you....it's addictive!!!

 

[mirandag819]

Absolutely wonderful! But I warn you....it's addictive!!!

LOL! I know! I can't stop....I let DD get away with far too many cartoons today after work, because I wanted to keep working on my animal kingdom outfit for her. I really should get some sleep, but I want to finish getting the strips sewn together tonight. I sooooo should have done laundry tonight, but that didn't happen. I really should have paid attention when everyone said how addicting it was.

 

[MouseTriper]

Did you find one yet??.

Nope, not yet.

Finished a very cute and simple hannah dress....

Lori

Aww that is cute!

Sorry for another drive-by but I have been reading and praying for those who asked. Maroo, look at the first page of this thread and there's a link to the photobucket account. That should help you out.

I did not have to go to school today! It's been the first time in weeks. You would think I would use my time wisely, but I only did a couple loads of laundry and cleaning and grocery shopping. I did manage to complete something. I bought this fabric at the end of summer last year and then decided it was too babyish for Megan. One of my teacher friends always says nice things to me about Megan's outfits and has a three year old so I made this for her:

Sorry for the crappy lighting but the fabric is much prettier in real light.

I hope she likes pink elephants!

How sweet of you Steph, I am sure she will LOVE it!

I decided to give sewing a try.... I had never touched a sewing machine a week ago and this weekend I made this dress for DD

Here is a link to a post about hairbows.... I think it is a great demo on how to easily make your own. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2048367

But really you should give sewing a try if you like the idea. I still can't believe I made a dress, I couldn't even hand sewing a button a week ago, but with everyone's help and advice on great patterns, I was able to put something together. It may not be the best looking, but for a first attempt I feel good, hopefully I get better with time.

BTW.... I do like your art, it is very cool

That turned out so cute! You did a great job!

 

[ireland_nicole]

HI Ladies, hope you don't mind my stopping by again, especially since I can't sew to save my life!

Ireland_Nicole, please be patient with me..what is a bounceback vacation? I'm still learning new phrases and acronyms every day, this will be my second disney trip as an adult (only third overall, but the first time I went they had just barely opened Epcot!)

And thank you again for the congrats and the warm welcome, especially since I'm new and not techinically a disboutiquer!

Hi!! A bounceback is when you book a trip for the following year while you are still on property. (I like to get my husband hooked before we get home and he starts talking about how we can't afford to go next year, we need to see his family, etc. etc. ad nauseum. ) He knows how well our kids do there; and how much we are able to actually relax and enjoy them a bit; so I admit, I encourage the bounceback. FWIW; usually there's an incentive to book this way.

If you can do what you do, you can certainly sew; I can't draw a straight line with a ruler, but I can... wait, I muddle my way through; and my DD and DS are so excited to get something Mommy made just for them. And yes, you can make hairbows. It just requires a lot of pictures and a little patience at the beginning. You'll get the hang of it in no time.

 

[teresajoy]

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.

Yeah, you found some!!! When I made my niece Casey her Jasmine outfit out of this fabric, I used the backside of the fabric for the contrasting sleeves. I have picturse of it in my trip report. I would go find them for you, but I'm being lazy tonight!

My Grandmom dies last night. She had breast cancer with mets to the brain. She was started getting morphine every hour for the pain she was in. It has been really hard explainning it to my girls, Juliet gets it kind of, but Joci keeps saying "we can go see her when she gets better", Evie will never remember her though. I tried to read the only book I had that dealt about a child losing someone but had a hard time reading it without crying. She is the first death we have had in the family that was someone they knew & saw. I am not sure how else to explain it to them so they understand. Any one have any good kids books about someone who was sick and died not just really old & died?

I am so very sorry .

My Aunt called me tonight my grandfather passed away this afternoon. He had been sick for a long time. I was hoping to see him during our Florida visit.

Oh no, I am sorry That is so hard.

My Grandpa died while I was on vacation in Florida the year I was pregnant with Lydia. He and my Grandma had just moved up (to Michigan) from Florida a few days before I left. I thought I would get to spend more time with him when I got home.

 

[emcreative]

Hi!! A bounceback is when you book a trip for the following year while you are still on property. ...

I don't remember this from our last trip...is there a particular place to go to do this? Are there discounts for it? How far in advance do they let you book?

If you can do what you do, you can certainly sew;

Oh it seems to take a WHOLE other set of skills. I'm not very good at following directions to assemble things, either! I may try one day, but not before this trip!

 

[sahm1000]

DS did take an ok picture of the dress. I think the problem is the person wearing it.

It is fun and funky dress made out of batik. I think it will be good for Epcot or even MNSSHP?

Silly girl! You look fantastic! The dress is great too! Love the batiks! And as far as looking old, I swear you look way younger than I think you have said you are! If I was to guess w/o knowing how old you are, I would've guessed in your 30's!

Arrrrrrr....
Its official, my central air and my dishwaser are both busted.
AC repair can't come til tomorrow- it is 80 degrees at least in my house!!! Fans just dont cut it. No sewing for me til that gets fixed- my feet are HUGE!
AND- my dishwasher is not working- can't come til NEXT WED to fix that!!!

Oh well, guess life just rolls along anyway, doesn't it?

DH took Megan outside yesterday with no sun block and she got burned on her arms and is cranky today.
My parents are visiting and my Mother thoughtfully looked at me and said "I think you are bigger than I was- hey, maybe you're having twins" i didnt even make eye contact with her- just said "well that was rude"
i dont think she even got it.
sigh...why did I tell them it was okay to stay overnight???????

When I get sunburned some ibuprofen (motrin or advil) takes away some of the "tight" feeling so you might want to give Megan some. And your Mom! Yikes! I'm sure she didn't mean it the way it sounded (I hope anyway!).

I'm still working it. And the Disney goal is the only thing that keeps me motivated because TRUST me .... I still dread every last minute of it. But I'm really hoping to enjoy it!!!

Let me know when you get to the part of when you enjoy it, cause I haven't found it yet! I'm trying to run 3 times a week and I think it's going to kill me! I am using the couch potato to 5K workout right now on www.coolrunning.com. How is it possible that I can swim as much as I do (I swim 3 times a week for 3 1/2 hours total and about 4 miles in length a week) and not be able to run for more than a minute? I swear it's pathetic! And I always run early in the morning so no one sees me, I am afraid they would think I was dying and stop and offer help! It's really bad (and kind of funny too!)!

Finished a very cute and simple hannah dress....

Lori

Cute dress! Does JoJo love it? My girls adore HM! But I have to tell you that when you said a simple hannah dress it took me a minute to figure out what you were talking about! Don't ask me where my head is! I thought you were talking about the dress pattern name! Duh!

I have not read through any of the posts just, just wanted to share some GOOD NEWS! We got the DATES FOR ZOES WISH TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our ship leaves on May 24th!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What we are planning right now is to have the Wish granting party at Zoe's
10th Birthday party on May 17th and totally suprise her! She has no idea right now and I plan to keep it that way but OMG it is SO HARD! There is so much I have to do before the trip and with it being so close I hope that I have time to do everything lol. We are trying to work it out through my Hubby's work so that they will give him the time off and pay him and take the days off the end of the year. He has to "earn" his vacation time based on what he works so there isn o way we will have enough for this wish trip and our trip to Ocean City Maryland in June


Anyway, Just wanted to share in the EXCITMENT! I am about to burst so I had to tell SOMEONE! lol

Off to try to finish some orders so I can start on some CRUISE WEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Candice

Yeah! I hope you have a great trip! Congratulations!

BTW: Have any of you ever tried daily energy supplements or drinks (like the 5 hrs energy shots) I am so tired constantly that I was wondering if this will give me a boost,

Linnette

Nope, never tried them. Be careful! I try and get my energy the old fashioned way - diet coke and coffee!

Sorry for another drive-by but I have been reading and praying for those who asked. Maroo, look at the first page of this thread and there's a link to the photobucket account. That should help you out.

I did not have to go to school today! It's been the first time in weeks. You would think I would use my time wisely, but I only did a couple loads of laundry and cleaning and grocery shopping. I did manage to complete something. I bought this fabric at the end of summer last year and then decided it was too babyish for Megan. One of my teacher friends always says nice things to me about Megan's outfits and has a three year old so I made this for her:

Sorry for the crappy lighting but the fabric is much prettier in real light.

I hope she likes pink elephants!

So nice of you Steph! I'm sure she'll love it, it's adorable!

HI Ladies, hope you don't mind my stopping by again, especially since I can't sew to save my life!

You really should give sewing a try! So many of us just started in the last few years sewing. And I personally got a D in home ec in middle school (the only grade I ever got below a B my whole educational career all the way through college so you can imagine how traumatic that was!!!!!). If that old bitty of a teacher could see me now!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

LovesDumbo~ We are flying by the seat of our pants.
We had a plan but now the funeral for grandpa is on Tuesday so we are thinking we are going to get 2 maybe 3 days in at Disney. Monday, Thursday,Friday are possible.

 

[jessesgirl]

THANK YOU APRIL I missed this post, sorry!!!! the princesses sundresses like I said over and over are really easy to make , I think all together 1 front piece (x2) 1 back piece(1x) 1 piece for the bottom (x2) and the straps...that's it... it just happened that I decided to open an etsy store so I 've been busy but I am trying to work on a tutorial as with 1 pattern you can adjust to different styles...






Now , April ....You look amazing!!!!!!!I really hate to wear dresses and to me it is something that I wear for a special occasion only,

my husband is really mad I posted about the "situation" , and I've decided that I will speak to the girl, as I do not have their mother phone , I have to wait for next week but sorry no gift for her but thank you all for the wonderful advise , it really hurt me the fact that i spoke to her about stealing and I guess she did not care or chose not to listen, but the more I think about it the more I am convinced that she has a "problem" that really needs to be address, and like somebody posted I know that as a mother if my boys do something like this , Heck yes !!! I want to know

BTW: Have any of you ever tried daily energy supplements or drinks (like the 5 hrs energy shots) I am so tired constantly that I was wondering if this will give me a boost,

Linnette

Now I was an energy drink junkie b4 I got pg. I found that the crystal light add ins ( the ones you add to a bottle of water ) work really well and were more "healthy" than the 5hour energy, red bull ect.... because there is not tourine in it .

 

[emcreative]

Y'all are already rubbing off on me. I was looking at this dress on Etsy thinking "oh, that would be so cute if she got red and black and yellow polka dots and turned it into a Minnie Mouse dress!" LOL!!!!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Kids Sewing Machine,,,,

Hi Everyone - does anyone know where I could get a kids sewing machine pretty cheap? I am working with a little girl who has many disabilities and would like to try sewing with her as part of her therapy session - Im a bit afraid to use the department machine (yes, believe it or not we have a machine in our department) with her and am wondering if the kids machine would be safer?? I want to try to gain her interest because that is when she pays the best attention and learns.....she is a sweetie, but has sooo many issues....tips or help from those who have a kiddie machine???

Thanks so much!!!

Update on Daniel - I know many of you continue to pray for my Daniel - he is doing pretty well right now as far as his health goes. His 2 big issues are weight loss ( he is getting sooooooo thin so he has no reserve if he were to get sick) and then just the damage from the tumor removal is resolving so slowly (posterior fossa syndrome) - I know too much compared to the others in our family, and sometimes that makes it so hard. He is still just very silly all the time and laughs and giggles at anything - makes him have a hard time with any school work they are trying to do with him.....but better than than being depressed and crying all the time, right??? Keep praying - he still has a long road of recovery!!!

Thanks friends!

I just saw one of those kids sewing machines at Wal-Mart the other night. It was by either Brother or Singer. I think it was like $30. I'm sorry I was half way paying attention.

I will continue to pray for Daniel. Hopefully soon he will put some weight back on.

I hope not, I wore custom tees for our trip!! I know, not quite what you meant...

My DD is 6 and does not like to wear most of the things I've been making. I think around this age they rebel and want to be able to pick out their own things to wear. If I make her something that she specifically requested she loves it! The Vida pattern is great for the older kids, because its not twirly but still boutique.

Jenna went through that same phase and I have to say that it kind of broke my heart, but she has finally come back around.

quick update. I'll be 31 weeks on tues and haven't taken a belly pic yet so her ya go!

Mind you I have NO makeup on and I'm exhausted so excuse the circles!!!

...t.

You are adorable.

My Grandmom dies last night. She had breast cancer with mets to the brain. She was started getting morphine every hour for the pain she was in. It has been really hard explainning it to my girls, Juliet gets it kind of, but Joci keeps saying "we can go see her when she gets better", Evie will never remember her though. I tried to read the only book I had that dealt about a child losing someone but had a hard time reading it without crying. She is the first death we have had in the family that was someone they knew & saw. I am not sure how else to explain it to them so they understand. Any one have any good kids books about someone who was sick and died not just really old & died?

My Aunt called me tonight my grandfather passed away this afternoon. He had been sick for a long time. I was hoping to see him during our Florida visit.

I am sorry for both of your losses.

Ok all you cloth diapering Twilight freaks Have you seen THIS???

http://hyenacart.com/clothcouturediapers/index.php?c=51&p=71404

What a gorgeous dipe!

Wow! That's a pricey diapey.

Stacey-I love the pics that you posted. That party looked like so much fun that Jenna now wants a puppy party.She thought the dog food was hilarious and she was laughing so hard.

Congratulations to the one who is adopting new members into her family. I would love to adopt one day. Things will have to be settled around here first.

Nicole-Sorry you are having a rough time. Hopefully things will get better for you. Soon you will have a beautiful little one to love.

Everything else that was posted was absolutely adorable. I love the Bowling shirt. That is a great use for those fabric pictures. I have a couple of those so I just might make a Bowling shirt for Jenna.

We just got back from Arkansas an hour ago. My mind still feels like it is driving. While we were gone a friend called me and she wants Jenna to be the flower girl for her wedding. She is getting married June 27th, 2009. So I have a couple of months to make a dress for Jenna. I told her that I would make it to help her save some money (she offered to buy her a dress). That and I couldn't bear the thought of Jenna wearing an "off the rack" dress. (those who know me know I'm joking) They don't want anything too fancy. I am just going to make The Precious Dress by Carla with no collar, no sleeves and a teal sash and bow. I just don't know what to do for her hair.

 

[eeyore3847]

Lori,
That doesn't look simple at all. Super job it is beautiful and she is too cute.

aw thanks.....

Don't know how simple it was, but definitely cute!

.

thank you!

Cute!
!

Thanks

Aww that is cute!

Cute dress! Does JoJo love it? My girls adore HM! But I have to tell you that when you said a simple hannah dress it took me a minute to figure out what you were talking about! Don't ask me where my head is! I thought you were talking about the dress pattern name! Duh!

Jojo actually likes it, but is not a huge fan. She does not get to keep this one.... I know all those euro patterns make us think twice huh!

Lori

 

[Flea]

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO our airfares are booked we ARE GOING