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

[minnie2]

Sorry to be posting hog but I just learned how to do something else with help from Dom who makes the Star Wars shirts. He taught me how to place a character or picture into each letter.

Ok, back to more names. This is a blast and if anyone would like their name please just let me know as I need the practice.

You are doing a great Job April!!!!

Hello everyone! I am new here , I have only been a member a few days and I figured I should introduce myself. My name is Kenderly, I have been sewing for years although I still feel like a novice as I have alot to learn. I have two girls and a baby on the way that is due in November. We are a big time Disney loving family and go every year! I am right now in the planning process of making my girls cutesy outfits for our Disney World trip in July. I look forward to meeting new people here !

Welcome!

Ok here is Peach in her Teddy bear dress with her bear "Mr. Teddy Martin Griffin" . haha Now Im off to make her Easter dress before her dad picks her up after school!

How cute! I love that Mr Teddy Griffin! Did you make him?

Here's the doll dress I finished for dd last night. I used the scrap material from one of the skirts I'd made for her during our Nov trip.

Pretty! I need to make Nikki's AG dolls some little sumer dresses

We had a similar experience with Zyrtec. Luckily I wasn't giving it to him everyday (even though I was supposed to, I just gave it to him when his symptoms were really bad). When I mentioned to the pediatrician that he was a different child when taking Zyrtec, he said that his son had the same reaction! HELLO!!??!, why are you prescribing it then?

Glad you caught it soon! Since Kyle was only 18 months It was kind of hard to notice a change it wasn't until he was 4 and took him off of it for surgery that I noticed.

Parents of kiddos with allergies: I've done the Zyrtec thing and didn't love it either. We have found the Benedryl Allergy/Sinus works for Aisling's allergy headaches BUT it knocks her out. She's going to camp in June and we are trying to figure out what to give her. I'm going to try Alavert (which is the exact same thing as Claritin)...has anyone tried either for their kiddos?

I never did benadryl on the kids ( My dog gets it for allergies! ) When I was a kid I was on Benadryl ad as my mom puts it I slept through 2nd grade.
Now we use Costco brand claritian. It seems to work. Though I am sure when it gets a bit warmer I will have to add Rhino cort or some kind of 'nose squirt' as it is called in our house for at least Kyle.

This is a sleep set I made for my 7 year old's best friend.

Super cute!

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh EXCITING STUFF..... We booked our accommodation yesterday - its all real now. We ARE going to Disneyland. I had this moment when I was on hold to Hojo's and they had some disney music and I almost cried. After I got off the phone I did a little excited dance and I had the girls dancing around with me yelling "woohoo we are going to disneyland " well Em just yelled woohoo but danced all the same So....if I'm good I should be starting to make some outfits for the trip.



I missed the move as been busy sewing pettiskirts. Will take some pictures later as just finished them last night.

Since I have DH home for a day or two over the easter break I might do some sewing for my girls. I'm thinking Easy fit pants and maybe a portrait peasant top. And if I'm really motivated I might sew up some merino raglan tops since it's coming into winter now and we are really noticing the chill factor.


Now time to catch up and see what all you lovely ladies have been up to.

YAY! How exciting to book a trip!!!!! I do the same thing when we book a trip! The 'I'm going to Disney happy dance!'

Hi all...just a quick note...it is about to strom here...I HATE storms...anyway...allergies...

Poor Patrick, my middle baby is a walking allergy! He was born with terrible exzema and we still firght it now. When he was about 5 he developed allergies. I am a no medicine type of girl...weird that way! But when we moved in 2007 it nearly killed me to watch him suffer. We tried to stay with just the benedryl...wiped him out (it does me too) so we went to the doctor. He started him on zyrtek...yes he was a different kid...but it was not a bad type...it was GREAT! He had energy for the first time in forever. Then as the seasons changed we have had to adjust his meds. He now takes singulair, nasonex and zyrtek (store brand). He gets a cough medicine in the first month of serious pollen becuse his mucus gets so thick. But now, he is great! He only takes the meds for about 4 months out of the year and when we go visit my parents in the winter (they have wood heat and a cat). And, his exzema is getting better...my doctor and I both agree that the meds help him a ton.

I do feel for anybody watching a little one battle these things...it breaks my heart to see him suffer and he really is a grump when it is bothering him.

Oh my Patrick sounds like Kyle! before we had his tonsils out daily yr around he was on 10 mg of Zyrtec, 4 mg of singular, tsp (or Tbsp I can't remember) of Aterax and a Tsp( or Tbsp) of clarinex. It was awful! But man was he cleared up! No more black circles no more runny nose nothing! Though he was still on the asthma watch as the dr put it he was clear!
I will say getting his tonsils out really helped. We didn't just do it for allergies. His tonsils were HUGE and touching even when they weren't infected. He also got stridor several times a yr. So once the dr said removing them would help him breathe we decided to go for it.

Hey everyone!
We had an easter egg hunt at the house today with some friends and their kids. Everyone had a great time. Dh gave all the kids a ride on the trailer pulled by the the four wheeler. I think that was their favorite part.

I also finished some AK outfits. So here they are...

Cute! Love the twirl skirts!

Ok here are the pettiskirts I sewed this week. They actually came together really quickly but I just had limited sewing time due to sick kids and having to run around for mum (who hurt her ankle so needed a chauffeur ) I actually took photos as I was making them too so hopefully will be able to finish off my tutorial shortly

Testing the twirl factor

Ruffles ruffles everywhere

mmmmmm catfood (she was actually giving it to the cat and not eating it - for once)

oh and this one just because Izzy has the scariest eyes - but it still makes me laugh (mean mummy)

Tonight I've sewn 2 pairs of pants - they just need elastic in them but I forgot to measure the girls before bedtime so I'll do so in the morning. I've also finished off a couple of tutus so feeling like i've had a productive week

What pretty petti's! wish I could make a petti! I so want to get Nik a black one!!!!!!!!


My little girl is growing up! My SIL is here and she took the kids to Toys R us to pick out Easter stuff from g's side of the family. Well Kyle picked up a few things and Nik wasn't interested in ANYTHING in there She wanted to go to Justice for clothes! We get there and she lite up. She got 2 outfits and a pair of shorts. Some of the things where bad 80's redos! OMG My SIL and I just laughed! One thing she wanted was this skirt that was white with neon paint splashes with a t**** with LONG fingerless gloves! We vetoed it real fast ! Of course back in the 80's I owned it and looking back what was I thinking!

We also went to see Monsters Vs Aliens which was very cute!

Today we are off to Medieval Times for their lunch show. I wonder if you can bring a camera???

 

[HeatherSue]

Hey, did I miss something? Are you planning another trip??? I hope so!!

I love the AK outfit!! The fabrics you used really make it unique!

Thanks for all the warm welcomes! It is taking forever to quote anyone so I am just doing it here . LOL As soon as I figure out how to post pictures I will post a few things that I have made in the past. ")

!! I think you have to have 10 posts to post a picture. Once you get up to 10, there's a tutorial for posting pictures in the very first post in this thread.

I am so glad I have stroller supporters on here! I really enjoy having it with us and I do think it will get to the point where I can bring it less and less. We leave it parked alot at some of the parks (NOT epcot though!).

I am not looking forward to the day when we don't need a stroller anymore! I like to use it just to hold our stuff!

Ok I am making a pleated pageant skirt for someone and I am having the darndest time figuring out how to put this waist band on and the pattern did not come with instructions just the pattern pieces(I bought it online it is a pageant wardrobe pattern set) Can anyone offer any tips? Tutorials? I have to have this thing done this week so the little girl will get it on time to wear in her pageant.

If you could post pictures, that would be helpful (after you have enough posts). It's hard to understand what part you're having problems with.

I must say that CarlaC has a pleated skirt pattern on www.youcanmakethis.com that makes everything really easy. It also includes instructions for a twirl skirt and ruffled skirt. But, it's probably too late for that!

You could do a search in the bookmarks for "pleated skirt". Maybe one of the tutorials on there could help, too.

Ok here are the pettiskirts I sewed this week. They actually came together really quickly but I just had limited sewing time due to sick kids and having to run around for mum (who hurt her ankle so needed a chauffeur ) I actually took photos as I was making them too so hopefully will be able to finish off my tutorial shortly

Testing the twirl factor

Ruffles ruffles everywhere

mmmmmm catfood (she was actually giving it to the cat and not eating it - for once)

oh and this one just because Izzy has the scariest eyes - but it still makes me laugh (mean mummy)

Tonight I've sewn 2 pairs of pants - they just need elastic in them but I forgot to measure the girls before bedtime so I'll do so in the morning. I've also finished off a couple of tutus so feeling like i've had a productive week

ADORABLE!!!!! I just love them!!! How much does it cost for the fabric for those tutus? You make them so pretty and full!

 

[tricia]

Very Cute, love the fabric choices.

Very appropriate for the day. I think she picked the perfect fabric. She also looked really cute in the dress, although I did not quote those pics.

Hayleigh's newest dress for WDW.

Love the pooh material. And it looks adorable on her.

This is a sleep set I made for my 7 year old's best friend.

I'm sure she will love it.

Hey everyone!
We had an easter egg hunt at the house today with some friends and their kids. Everyone had a great time. Dh gave all the kids a ride on the trailer pulled by the the four wheeler. I think that was their favorite part.

I also finished some AK outfits. So here they are...

Nice AK outfits. Love all the animal prints.

Ok here are the pettiskirts I sewed this week. They actually came together really quickly but I just had limited sewing time due to sick kids and having to run around for mum (who hurt her ankle so needed a chauffeur ) I actually took photos as I was making them too so hopefully will be able to finish off my tutorial shortly

Testing the twirl factor

Ruffles ruffles everywhere

mmmmmm catfood (she was actually giving it to the cat and not eating it - for once)

oh and this one just because Izzy has the scariest eyes - but it still makes me laugh (mean mummy)

Love the eyes in the last pic. Cool Pettis, and sounds like you had a VERY productive week.


Also, Love all the dresses made with Carla's new pattern. Is it wrong that I want to buy the pattern even though I do not have a little girl to sew for right now?

Awesome castle bed!!!!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I have to tell you guys the funniest thing. My mom is at Disney RIGHT now. I am so happy she was able to go and take my niece. This is the last grandbaby of hers to go to Disney. So I spent the last few months planning her trip. I mean down to the minute of where to go, where to be at what time...typed the entire thing out. Like right now...she is on a bus on her way to Epcot. She just checked in at Pop. I feel like I am there with her! I have that whole "Giddy...I'm at Disney!" feeling! I know my niece is excited...I can't wait to hear from them later today!!!!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

I can't find the last thread. We are now on 13 right? The first page and first link has all of the onld ones except 12. I'm lost

 

[HeatherSue]

WOW! WOW! WOW!!! That is one GORGEOUS "bed of dreams"!!! I LOOOOVE it!!! Is it a full size bed, or a twin? Once you get the slide on, I'd love to see more pictures! I'm so glad I decided to go back and try to catch up on this thread or I would have missed these pics I've been waiting for!

Hi, I just found you all today. I had to post to say what an adorable bed that is! Love seeing everyone's creations too!

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That is a perfect little easter outfit for school! Your DD looks so pretty, too!

I want to make a skirt or dress for my next dd. I need something really simple. What would you recommend on YCMT?

SUCH cute things!! It sounds like you were on this thread before me!! I found (with the help of my sister) in June or July of '07. Great outfits and PJ pants!! I would recommend anything written by CarlaC on YCMT!

Perfect! I love them!

I am loving all of the easter dresses! These are wonderful, too!

Your kids look so sweet! I always smile when I see their pictures!!

That is so pretty!!

What a little cutie!! I have some Thomas fabric that Sawyer talked me into buying. I would make him something cute like this with it. But, he is currently refusing to wear anything but his red Buzz Lightyear t-shirt.

 

[HeatherSue]

Wow!! Those are all so great!! I love how you put the little princess peeking up onto the bodice!!!

I was laughing that you took a beginners sewing class!! You are definitely an advanced sewer! It does sound like that was a pretty lame class. Who would need 4 hours to learn how to thread their machine??

Okay I have lurked for a long time, in complete amazement over everyone's work..... and recently purchased a few of your designs on ebay...... I've decided I want to learn how to sew, I know it will take me a long time, but I really want to give it a go, and since DH is in Iraq this year and DD (almost 4) has become very independent, I have a little extra free time. I know there is no way I will learn in time for our August disney trip (so I will have to stick with buying customs this year), but I would love to start trying to sew. What do you all recommend for a first attempt? What article of clothing is the easiest, and do you have a pattern you recomend?

Thanks!

!!! I know many people have already suggested them, but CarlaC's patterns on www.youcanmakethis.com are truly the easiest to understand! The easy fit pants are probably the easiest, followed by the portrait peasant top.

I just LOVE that Brother Sister fabric from Hobby Lobby!! They are so pretty, and inexpensive, too! Is that where you got yours?

I love all of these outfits, so perfect for Spring time!!

If everyone could say prayers for Oklahoma! We are having some MAJOR fires going on and neighborhoods burning. There are alot of houses that have burned to the ground. We had a neighborhood evacuated and some didn't even get to make it home to get their pets. It's sad!

My niece, 3rd grade, had an Easter program tonight and 2 of the little girls couldn't get into their neighborhoods to get their clothes for the program. Most of the kids were wearing their Easter clothes. Someone went and bought dresses for them to wear. I thought that was so sweet. My neice was worried about one of her friends, whether she was going to be able to go home tonight.

We're having 60 mph winds and they just shifted directions. It's going to be a long night for our fire fighters. We are supposed to get rain on Sunday but they think until then they will continue to have battle the smoldering remains. I know one addition lost at least 10 nice size homes and they just said 100 homes were damaged in this one area. Unfortunatly the fires spread N-S pretty much across the state. The news just said there are 22 fires and 100 homes lost state wide.

I didn't hear anything about these fires! I need to start watching the news more. Have you guys ever considered moving?? Michigan is really pretty nice, besides the freezing cold winters and such. and prayers being sent to Oklahoma.

That is adorable! I don't think I've ever seen that fabric before!

How do you change pics to thumbnails when quoting?

TB

I don't remember welcoming you before. So, !!! There is a tutorial in the very first post in this thread for posting thumbnails.

It's even prettier on Georgia!!! I love her little bear. My grandma made us crocheted bears like that when we were kids!

So cute! I just love that sparkly fabric!

You're really going to town! I may have to commission you for some designs before our next trip (whenever that is)!

This is a sleep set I made for my 7 year old's best friend.

VERY cute!!

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh EXCITING STUFF..... We booked our accommodation yesterday - its all real now. We ARE going to Disneyland. I had this moment when I was on hold to Hojo's and they had some disney music and I almost cried. After I got off the phone I did a little excited dance and I had the girls dancing around with me yelling "woohoo we are going to disneyland " well Em just yelled woohoo but danced all the same So....if I'm good I should be starting to make some outfits for the trip.



I missed the move as been busy sewing pettiskirts. Will take some pictures later as just finished them last night.

Since I have DH home for a day or two over the easter break I might do some sewing for my girls. I'm thinking Easy fit pants and maybe a portrait peasant top. And if I'm really motivated I might sew up some merino raglan tops since it's coming into winter now and we are really noticing the chill factor.


Now time to catch up and see what all you lovely ladies have been up to.

HOW EXCITING!!!!! What are your dates???

I have to tell you guys the funniest thing. My mom is at Disney RIGHT now. I am so happy she was able to go and take my niece. This is the last grandbaby of hers to go to Disney. So I spent the last few months planning her trip. I mean down to the minute of where to go, where to be at what time...typed the entire thing out. Like right now...she is on a bus on her way to Epcot. She just checked in at Pop. I feel like I am there with her! I have that whole "Giddy...I'm at Disney!" feeling! I know my niece is excited...I can't wait to hear from them later today!!!!:

I'm glad you're able to live vicariously through your mom and niece!! How neat for them to go together!

Also, Love all the dresses made with Carla's new pattern. Is it wrong that I want to buy the pattern even though I do not have a little girl to sew for right now?

No! Like Teresa said, there are always the big gives!

I can't find the last thread. We are now on 13 right? The first page and first link has all of the onld ones except 12. I'm lost

If you posted on the 12th thread, the link should be in your user CP under subscribed threads. If not, here's the link:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2096062

 

[mrsklamc]

I don't know if I'm too late, but whoever asked, yes, you CAN take your camera to Medieval Times.

 

[HeatherSue]

See what you get for asking where I've been? I come back and obnoxiously multi-quote everything. Then, I post way too many pictures!!

Here is my version of CarlaC's Precious Dress. I just LOOOVE this pattern! It was really easy to make!!!

Closeup of the embroidery on the apron:

Without the apron:

Tessa has school pictures next week and we're saving it for her to wear for that. She just loves this dress! I was surprised at how much she likes it since it doesn't have any characters on it! This is one of my all-time favorite dresses. When she was wearing it, I just couldn't stop smiling. It reminds me of something my mom would have wore when she was a little girl, with a modern twist.

 

[mrsklamc]

How beautiful: Tessa looks like a perfect Alice!

 

[TinaLala]

Lovely dress - I love how neat embroidery is!

I haven't been on for awhile, but here's a picture of what I've been working on. Outfits for American Girl dolls! Saving tons of money! I remember seeing some other posts of outfits so I'm looking forward to seeing more!

So here's a bed I've just finished!!

 

[Jennia]

Hey everyone!
We had an easter egg hunt at the house today with some friends and their kids. Everyone had a great time. Dh gave all the kids a ride on the trailer pulled by the the four wheeler. I think that was their favorite part.

I also finished some AK outfits. So here they are...

Cute batik material!

Ok here are the pettiskirts I sewed this week. They actually came together really quickly but I just had limited sewing time due to sick kids and having to run around for mum (who hurt her ankle so needed a chauffeur ) I actually took photos as I was making them too so hopefully will be able to finish off my tutorial shortly

Testing the twirl factor

Ruffles ruffles everywhere

mmmmmm catfood (she was actually giving it to the cat and not eating it - for once)

oh and this one just because Izzy has the scariest eyes - but it still makes me laugh (mean mummy)

Tonight I've sewn 2 pairs of pants - they just need elastic in them but I forgot to measure the girls before bedtime so I'll do so in the morning. I've also finished off a couple of tutus so feeling like i've had a productive week

LOVE them, and their tights/legwarmers!

See what you get for asking where I've been? I come back and obnoxiously multi-quote everything. Then, I post way too many pictures!!

Here is my version of CarlaC's Precious Dress. I just LOOOVE this pattern! It was really easy to make!!!

Closeup of the embroidery on the apron:

Without the apron:

Tessa has school pictures next week and we're saving it for her to wear for that. She just loves this dress! I was surprised at how much she likes it since it doesn't have any characters on it! This is one of my all-time favorite dresses. When she was wearing it, I just couldn't stop smiling. It reminds me of something my mom would have wore when she was a little girl, with a modern twist.

Amazing, so beautiful, and love the colors! Did you embroider that by hand?

Lovely dress - I love how neat embroidery is!

I haven't been on for awhile, but here's a picture of what I've been working on. Outfits for American Girl dolls! Saving tons of money! I remember seeing some other posts of outfits so I'm looking forward to seeing more!

So here's a bed I've just finished!!

Cute doll stuff, especially the bed! I'm planning on picking up some remnants while I'm out today to make more clothes for dd's dolls, though I'm not sure why I bother since she prefers them naked lol!

 

[sweetstitches]

K.. you asked for it!

WOW! That bed is just incredible!

 

[tricia]

See what you get for asking where I've been? I come back and obnoxiously multi-quote everything. Then, I post way too many pictures!!

Here is my version of CarlaC's Precious Dress. I just LOOOVE this pattern! It was really easy to make!!!

Closeup of the embroidery on the apron:

Without the apron:

Tessa has school pictures next week and we're saving it for her to wear for that. She just loves this dress! I was surprised at how much she likes it since it doesn't have any characters on it! This is one of my all-time favorite dresses. When she was wearing it, I just couldn't stop smiling. It reminds me of something my mom would have wore when she was a little girl, with a modern twist.

Awesome as usual Heather. Tessa looks like the perfect little lady in it.

Lovely dress - I love how neat embroidery is!

I haven't been on for awhile, but here's a picture of what I've been working on. Outfits for American Girl dolls! Saving tons of money! I remember seeing some other posts of outfits so I'm looking forward to seeing more!

So here's a bed I've just finished!!

Cute bed.

So, yesterday I went to my mom's friends place with her for a cup of tea and to visit with her twin grandsons who were up for Easter. Since I had just finished a little pair of Mary Janes (thanks to Crystal) to go with the Elmo and Big Bird Itty Bitty, my mom made be bring the shoes and the dress along to show her.



Anyway, they liked them so much,and they know someone who is going to have a little girl in June, that they bought them from me on the spot. I don't even have a pic of the shoes for myself. Any way, I just thought it was kinda cool, cause it is the first thing I have really sold. (not counting the stuff that i have given to fundraisers and such)

I am making 2 small rag quilts for a co-worker to cover the seats of her new love seats for when her dogs jump up. She hired me to do this for her. So it seems that I will have a bit of cash to put in the WDW fund this week.

 

[surfergirl602]

The directions say to use large paper, like wrapping paper, to make the pattern with. What is the best type to work with on this, or do I really even need it? Thanks!

 

[3goofyboys]

I use newspaper end-roll and it works very well, but wrapping paper is the same idea and it's much easier to get. You really do need some type of a big roll of paper to draw the pattern out on.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

The directions say to use large paper, like wrapping paper, to make the pattern with. What is the best type to work with on this, or do I really even need it? Thanks!

I taped several pieces of my copy paper together and it worked too.

 

[sweetstitches]

And without further ado, The girls Easter ensembles.
This was my first time using the Vida, and it was so quick! I think I may be using this a lot. I think the thing I like the best about it, is how you can make it out of such a little amount of fabric.

Julia's dress

Zofia's dress

Totally gorgeous dresses!!!

 

[sweetstitches]

Speaking of the Vida dress, here is something that I made for a birthady present for this weekend. DH's military buddies kids party is this weekend so I made this for his DD and am making an army set for his DS. I love how it turned out and hope she likes it. SHe is 7 so I am not sure. Her mom said she is still into princesses and would love a custom. DD wants me to make her an Ariel one, so that on is in my HUGE to do pile.

What a lucky little girl to be getting that dress for a gift!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

The directions say to use large paper, like wrapping paper, to make the pattern with. What is the best type to work with on this, or do I really even need it? Thanks!

I get butcher paper or ask the school for the huge paper on rolls they have. I give them $5 for about 20 ft.