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

[MegaWoman]

Bonjour les filles et Tom!!!

I've missed you all so much, and I've missed sewing even more! I've been really sick for over a month, battling strep throat/colds/sinus infections/mono. Ugh, it's been really awful. The house is a mess and there's junk mail and school newsletters piled high on the the kitchen counter!

But, I'm finally feeling better. The weather is really warming up, and I feel like sewing and finishing up a bunch of stuff I cut out last fall. But here's my super secret plan . . .

DH is heading to San Diego this week (Sadly we're not able to join him ) But he had some equipment from work here this week (in my living room no less ) He's a lighting designer for live shows. The lighting boards that are used to operate the lights are HUGE, he had to set up an 8 foot folding table to be able to program a show he was working on. And he left the table in the living room, so I'm going to take over, set up all the sewing stuff while he's away, and if he doesn't like it - well then when he gets back he can clean out the basement and set up my sewing room!! I'll finally be able to post my new creations!

The second part of my plan is for a new Disney vacation - but I need to know if any of you have ever travelled to WDW over Christmas? We've gone just before and we loved it, but DH missed too much work (that time of year is really busy). And because DH and I both have birthdays right at Christmas I thought it would be fun. But I've heard the crowds are awful, what do you think? I wonder if this year it will be managable?

Just two more days and I'll be sewing again! Woot!

Happy Spring Everyone!

Stephanie

 

[my*2*angels]

I have been just WAY WAY WAY to busy here lately! My dh and his group are back in full swing and have several concerts and performances that we have and will be attending! I am trying to get my etsy site up and running, and etc., etc. etc.! I am sorry I haven't been able to comment on everyone's things, I have been lurking and ABSOLUTELY LOVE everything everyone keeps posting! I just wanted to be sure and tell everyone THANK YOU for all of your kind comments on my baby and my latest outfit! I really appreciate it! Also, I have been reading all of your prayer request and have you all in my thoughts and prayers! Well, that's it for now, back to my CAVE!

Mindy

 

[VanessasMom]

Wow! I can't keep up with this thread (and sewing too!) LOL

I just finished the Pooh outfit for dd, and am now working on the Tink one. We are leaving next thursday and I also have a minnie outfit to finish--working it up!

Anywho...I thought I saw a link to a free pattern for the camp shirt on here, but now I can't find it. Can anyone help me out? Maybe I am not remembering correctly, and I have to just buy the YCMT one? TIA!!!!

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

Loved the Snow White sundress! Beautiful! Now, I'm just a beginner, but I envisioned red ribbons tied in bows, streaming down the shoulders. I also liked the idea someone had of adding an apple on the dress. Even if you leave it as is, it's great!

Loving all the appliqued outfits. Can't wait until I get to try it. I especially loved the Mickey ones and Snow White outfit.

I have a question. I know many of you applique, but there are probably a few at least that use iron-ons once in a while. I saw some cute Disney and Disney Princess embroidered stickers in the scrapbooking aisle. Could fusible stuff be put on those for clothes, do you think?

Also, does anyone remember the Nemo outfit with the orange and black fabric with polka dots? Did I imagine it?

 

[PrincessKell]

I am working on some outfits for 4 little princesses and this is a "snow white" theme sundress that I made today... I am a little in the fence because when I asked my husband what he thought ...his reply was "Looks like a dress" ...well duhhhhhhh, he is no help at all!!!!!
do you guys think it says snow white? I just wanted something simple, not to "costume" looking, in other words practical ...my insecurities (if you guys only knew how I drive Crystal insane!!!!)

Linnette

OOOOH I so love that dress! I would so case it and wear it for myself! So um...Yes....Linnette.... I would totally case you! However, I do not believe I would do your work any justice!

Hi guys! I thought I would just introduce myself seeming as I lurk so much around here!
Im Hannah, I live in Sydney, Australia and Im 13. I dont exactly have much skill when it comes to sewing but Im learning [;
I obviously dont have children to sew for so I just sew costumes for myself, lol.
Well.. tonight Im going to make a start on this Finding Nemo handbag I promised my self I would start 5 months ago... So Ill talk to you all later [;

Welcome welcome!!! Sounds like a great project you have (*planning*) starting! I can't wait to see the finished project. This place is one of my favorite places to be and come when I need help or just get chatty!

again WELCOME!!

Just wanted to tell everyone that today is my birthday, and hubby called me right at midnight from the boat(offshore) to tell me happy birthday! He won't be home for my birthday for another 7 years he said. I was so tickled. He can't call a lot, so it meant alot! He set the alarm to wake up and call me. Feels good to brag on my man! hehe!
Oh, and in case anyone wants to know. I am now 25.

Happy birthday!!! I Hope that your husband calling was not the end of your great birthday!

Linnette, I would be more than happy to CASE anything you made! Please forward all pattern pieces to me, and I will case away!

Love all the new stuff posted recently!
As I was going through Leighanna's backpack for school today, I noticed that she had her Spring pictures in there. Why she didn't tell us that they were in, I don't know. Unless... it was because she snuck a toy to school that day, and preceded to have her picture taken with it!
Silly girl!

Hehehe that is too adorable! That is something Georgia would do. I find stuff in her backpack all the time! But I have to agree with the girls....that stuffie matches PERFECTLY!

 

[minnie2]

If don't have much info about what the doctor said. I do know that my brother is wondering if this surgeon "messed up" something before, in his previous surgery, and doesn't want to admit it.

He has to see a doctor in his HMO. He had this surgery at Copley in Aurora. What hospital does your husband's doctor work out of?

Oh I sure hope it isn't a case of the dr messing up!

G had his surgery at Northern Illinois Medical center but I am not sure where his dr has rights... When your brother is up to it let me know and I can give you his name and maybe he is in his hmo.

 

[phins_jazy]

Bonjour les filles et Tom!!!

I've missed you all so much, and I've missed sewing even more! I've been really sick for over a month, battling strep throat/colds/sinus infections/mono. Ugh, it's been really awful. The house is a mess and there's junk mail and school newsletters piled high on the the kitchen counter!

But, I'm finally feeling better. The weather is really warming up, and I feel like sewing and finishing up a bunch of stuff I cut out last fall. But here's my super secret plan . . .

DH is heading to San Diego this week (Sadly we're not able to join him ) But he had some equipment from work here this week (in my living room no less ) He's a lighting designer for live shows. The lighting boards that are used to operate the lights are HUGE, he had to set up an 8 foot folding table to be able to program a show he was working on. And he left the table in the living room, so I'm going to take over, set up all the sewing stuff while he's away, and if he doesn't like it - well then when he gets back he can clean out the basement and set up my sewing room!! I'll finally be able to post my new creations!

The second part of my plan is for a new Disney vacation - but I need to know if any of you have ever travelled to WDW over Christmas? We've gone just before and we loved it, but DH missed too much work (that time of year is really busy). And because DH and I both have birthdays right at Christmas I thought it would be fun. But I've heard the crowds are awful, what do you think? I wonder if this year it will be managable?

Just two more days and I'll be sewing again! Woot!

Happy Spring Everyone!

Stephanie

I think you should go!!! We're going over christmas for the first time and I'm SOOOOOOO excited!

 

[kstgelais4]

OK ladies and Tom,

I have another ridiculous question. lol. I downloaded a free font, and now I don't know how to access it and use it. I wanted to use it for an applique. can anyone help me?

 

[pixeegrl]

Well ladies, I finally took the plunge and ordered the pattern. All in all it wasn't to bad...I followed Trillium's sew along...not sure if I could have done it without her! I would change somethings but since I don't know exactly how lol I will leave them be. I wanted a brown ruffle on bottom of the underdress but ran out of fabric and the fabric store I bought it from is 2 hours away. I will probably add some sort of ribbon trim instead. Hope you like it. As soon as the little princess gets it (I will see her in a month) I will post pics of her in it. Until then...thanks for all your inspiration!!!!

 

[Jenjulia]

I wish I had as much ambition as all of you! The dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts, pants, purses, hats...it is so much fun to see all of your creations.

A couple months back I had some questions about machine applique and Heather Sue helped me out a bit with answering my questions.
I haven't appliqued anything I'm ready to share yet, but I finished a twirl skirt last night and a nightgown yesterday afternoon.
I'm a little embarrassed because I started the twirl skirt last February.

I used a pattern from YCMT.com but I wanted it more twirly than the picture. After gathering it together last night and trying to attach
it to the waistband, I realized that the pattern was right and I was wrong. There are fourty strips attached to that little waistband. Next time I will follow the pattern closer and do the 32 strips they recommend.

We are going to WDW a couple weeks before Christmas and my goal is to make little J outfits for everyday we are there.
The big question is will I finish any of them?

Hope you don't mind me sharing little J in her twirl skirt.

(and here is little J trying to hug the nightgown I made for her...she didn't want to give it up for a picture )

 

[mirandag819]

I have a question…. When you all put an applique on the bodice of a dress…. Do you do the applique through all layers of fabric after they are stitched together or do you just put it on the top layer before assembly? In fact…. On anything you put an applique on, do you do it through the lining too, or just the top layer of fabric?

Thanks!!

 

[tanyaandallie]

I'm making dd's minnie dot outfit using the simply sweet pattern. Red dot fabric with contrast of black with white dots on the bottom and for the straps. I'm CASEing an outfit and it also has the black fabric with white dots at the waist band. I honestly can't figure out how to get it there so was going to just leave it off. I know it will be fine without but it looks so nice with the contrast at the waist. Any suggestions on how to get it there if I wanted it there?

Am I allowed to post the link? I don't think so.

 

[pixeegrl]

I'm making dd's minnie dot outfit using the simply sweet pattern. Red dot fabric with contrast of black with white dots on the bottom and for the straps. I'm CASEing an outfit and it also has the black fabric with white dots at the waist band. I honestly can't figure out how to get it there so was going to just leave it off. I know it will be fine without but it looks so nice with the contrast at the waist. Any suggestions on how to get it there if I wanted it there?

Am I allowed to post the link? I don't think so.

Is it a sash around the middle? Could you post a picture?

 

[sweetstitches]

Bonjour les filles et Tom!!!

I've missed you all so much, and I've missed sewing even more! I've been really sick for over a month, battling strep throat/colds/sinus infections/mono. Ugh, it's been really awful. The house is a mess and there's junk mail and school newsletters piled high on the the kitchen counter!

But, I'm finally feeling better. The weather is really warming up, and I feel like sewing and finishing up a bunch of stuff I cut out last fall. But here's my super secret plan . . .

DH is heading to San Diego this week (Sadly we're not able to join him ) But he had some equipment from work here this week (in my living room no less ) He's a lighting designer for live shows. The lighting boards that are used to operate the lights are HUGE, he had to set up an 8 foot folding table to be able to program a show he was working on. And he left the table in the living room, so I'm going to take over, set up all the sewing stuff while he's away, and if he doesn't like it - well then when he gets back he can clean out the basement and set up my sewing room!! I'll finally be able to post my new creations!

The second part of my plan is for a new Disney vacation - but I need to know if any of you have ever travelled to WDW over Christmas? We've gone just before and we loved it, but DH missed too much work (that time of year is really busy). And because DH and I both have birthdays right at Christmas I thought it would be fun. But I've heard the crowds are awful, what do you think? I wonder if this year it will be managable?

Just two more days and I'll be sewing again! Woot!

Happy Spring Everyone!

Stephanie

Sounds like a good plan to me! I hear you about being sick and it taking a toll on the house and everything. I'm now on my 5th round of antibiotics from a sinus infection that started after we got the flu at Christmas. I am finally starting to feel better though.

Oh I sure hope it isn't a case of the dr messing up!

G had his surgery at Northern Illinois Medical center but I am not sure where his dr has rights... When your brother is up to it let me know and I can give you his name and maybe he is in his hmo.

I will pass this along and see how receptive he is. Sometimes he can be very stubborn and doesn't want my opionion.

Well ladies, I finally took the plunge and ordered the pattern. All in all it wasn't to bad...I followed Trillium's sew along...not sure if I could have done it without her! I would change somethings but since I don't know exactly how lol I will leave them be. I wanted a brown ruffle on bottom of the underdress but ran out of fabric and the fabric store I bought it from is 2 hours away. I will probably add some sort of ribbon trim instead. Hope you like it. As soon as the little princess gets it (I will see her in a month) I will post pics of her in it. Until then...thanks for all your inspiration!!!!

That is one seriously cute dress.

Your skirt turned out really nice. How sweet that she didn't want to let go of the nightgown. Makes it all worth it, doesn't it?

I have a question…. When you all put an applique on the bodice of a dress…. Do you do the applique through all layers of fabric after they are stitched together or do you just put it on the top layer before assembly? In fact…. On anything you put an applique on, do you do it through the lining too, or just the top layer of fabric?

Thanks!!

If I were sewing the dress, I would definitely do the applique before I put the dress together. In fact, I would probably trace the outline of the bodice front on the fabric, but not cut directly on the cutting line until after I finished the applique. That way, handling the piece over and over wouldn't cause it to start unraveling. It would be nice to have a smooth lining next to her body, and it would cover up all the stitching and interfacing.

If I were appliquing on a purchased piece, it might depend on how much effort I thought it would take to take it apart enough to applique; I might just go through all the layers.

 

[mrsmiller]

I'm making dd's minnie dot outfit using the simply sweet pattern. Red dot fabric with contrast of black with white dots on the bottom and for the straps. I'm CASEing an outfit and it also has the black fabric with white dots at the waist band. I honestly can't figure out how to get it there so was going to just leave it off. I know it will be fine without but it looks so nice with the contrast at the waist. Any suggestions on how to get it there if I wanted it there?

Am I allowed to post the link? I don't think so.

I haven't done this dress (yet!!) but what I think that you might be able to do is

take the front piece and cut at the bottom were you want the contrast placed, (remember to add seam allowance) and just sew to contrast to the front piece (make sure that the new front bodice piece is the exact length as the original one ) remember to iron the seams, ADDED: top stitch the front contrast... if you want to add sashes to the dress make sure that you align the side ties to the seams of the contrast in the bodice front...does this make sense????


or you can totally fake it with a grosgrain ribbon just place it were you want and sew it in place

HTH

 

[tanyaandallie]

Is it a sash around the middle? Could you post a picture?

OK, if I'm not allowed to post an ebay link, let me know and I'll remove it. But, this is the one I'm sort of kind of trying to CASE.


It's so classic and pretty!! It doesn't look like a sash to me.

 

[danicaw]

I wish I had as much ambition as all of you! The dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts, pants, purses, hats...it is so much fun to see all of your creations.

A couple months back I had some questions about machine applique and Heather Sue helped me out a bit with answering my questions.
I haven't appliqued anything I'm ready to share yet, but I finished a twirl skirt last night and a nightgown yesterday afternoon.
I'm a little embarrassed because I started the twirl skirt last February.

I used a pattern from YCMT.com but I wanted it more twirly than the picture. After gathering it together last night and trying to attach
it to the waistband, I realized that the pattern was right and I was wrong. There are fourty strips attached to that little waistband. Next time I will follow the pattern closer and do the 32 strips they recommend.

We are going to WDW a couple weeks before Christmas and my goal is to make little J outfits for everyday we are there.
The big question is will I finish any of them?

Hope you don't mind me sharing little J in her twirl skirt.

(and here is little J trying to hug the nightgown I made for her...she didn't want to give it up for a picture )

Cute skirt! My DD would love it

Wow you all have been busy! It seems I am always behind by several pages
Love the rainbow cupcakes! I am going to have to try that.
And the bowling shirts are wonderful! Love the mickey parts ones!

The snow white sundress is perfect!
Tom, what a great picture of her! A girl needs her accessories

We have had a crazy weekend and I have a board meeting tonight. I hope tomorrow is calmer and I can get some things cut out to sew. I have all the parts for two laptop sleeves and I need to get them done in the next week, I will post pics when its done.
I am thinking of putting something embroidered on the front of mine.... what do you think? something Disney or just initials?
Hubby wants his plain and basic black.... Boring. But I will do as asked.... mostly

 

[tanyaandallie]

Well ladies, I finally took the plunge and ordered the pattern. All in all it wasn't to bad...I followed Trillium's sew along...not sure if I could have done it without her! I would change somethings but since I don't know exactly how lol I will leave them be. I wanted a brown ruffle on bottom of the underdress but ran out of fabric and the fabric store I bought it from is 2 hours away. I will probably add some sort of ribbon trim instead. Hope you like it. As soon as the little princess gets it (I will see her in a month) I will post pics of her in it. Until then...thanks for all your inspiration!!!!

LOVE this. It's so pretty!!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

I finished my first (and second and third) dress! Wow, I'm so excited; I know they're not that good, but my DD loves them, and I've definitely caught the bug (now to learn how to do zippers, and use the applique function...) I'm posting pics, but will probably get them wrong, so please tell me if there's something I need to do different. And I did the tags tutorial thing, but can't find the existing tags to add to my pics?
Anyway, here they are:
First, a minnie dot wrap dress; it has a hidden tab w/ butons under the front, and ties in the back. I made it with a simplicity pattern.

this is the side, it shows some of the front and back detail

and the front

Here's the second dress; I actually made 3 of these from the mock smock fabric; ariel, Tink and the princesses. I used different trims to give a little zing. I'll post the other two if you want to see them to see the different necklines for the straps and trims I used. But DD won't let me take any more pics today LOL

if anyone is looking at the fabric, this is how long it is on a kiddo who's 48 inches. It definitely gets her vote of approval.

 

[sahm1000]

Well ladies, I finally took the plunge and ordered the pattern. All in all it wasn't to bad...I followed Trillium's sew along...not sure if I could have done it without her! I would change somethings but since I don't know exactly how lol I will leave them be. I wanted a brown ruffle on bottom of the underdress but ran out of fabric and the fabric store I bought it from is 2 hours away. I will probably add some sort of ribbon trim instead. Hope you like it. As soon as the little princess gets it (I will see her in a month) I will post pics of her in it. Until then...thanks for all your inspiration!!!!

Very cute! I love the Feliz but all of those ruffles scare the you know what out of me! Great job and I can't wait to see it on your model.

I wish I had as much ambition as all of you! The dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts, pants, purses, hats...it is so much fun to see all of your creations.

A couple months back I had some questions about machine applique and Heather Sue helped me out a bit with answering my questions.
I haven't appliqued anything I'm ready to share yet, but I finished a twirl skirt last night and a nightgown yesterday afternoon.
I'm a little embarrassed because I started the twirl skirt last February.

I used a pattern from YCMT.com but I wanted it more twirly than the picture. After gathering it together last night and trying to attach
it to the waistband, I realized that the pattern was right and I was wrong. There are fourty strips attached to that little waistband. Next time I will follow the pattern closer and do the 32 strips they recommend.

We are going to WDW a couple weeks before Christmas and my goal is to make little J outfits for everyday we are there.
The big question is will I finish any of them?

Hope you don't mind me sharing little J in her twirl skirt.

(and here is little J trying to hug the nightgown I made for her...she didn't want to give it up for a picture )

Your twirl skirt is terrific! I honestly like them really full like that and almost always increase the fabric along the waist to make it more full. Great job and I'm so glad she likes it!

I have a question…. When you all put an applique on the bodice of a dress…. Do you do the applique through all layers of fabric after they are stitched together or do you just put it on the top layer before assembly? In fact…. On anything you put an applique on, do you do it through the lining too, or just the top layer of fabric?

Thanks!!

I just applique the top piece of the dress/shirt. And I do it before I ever put the dress together. After I cut out the piece I then applique it. Now if it were a purchased dress or shirt you'll have to go through all of the layers but if you're making it, just cut out the piece and applique on one.

I finished my first (and second and third) dress! Wow, I'm so excited; I know they're not that good, but my DD loves them, and I've definitely caught the bug (now to learn how to do zippers, and use the applique function...) I'm posting pics, but will probably get them wrong, so please tell me if there's something I need to do different. And I did the tags tutorial thing, but can't find the existing tags to add to my pics?
Anyway, here they are:
First, a minnie dot wrap dress; it has a hidden tab w/ butons under the front, and ties in the back. I made it with a simplicity pattern.

this is the side, it shows some of the front and back detail

and the front

Here's the second dress; I actually made 3 of these from the mock smock fabric; ariel, Tink and the princesses. I used different trims to give a little zing. I'll post the other two if you want to see them to see the different necklines for the straps and trims I used. But DD won't let me take any more pics today LOL

if anyone is looking at the fabric, this is how long it is on a kiddo who's 48 inches. It definitely gets her vote of approval.

Very cute! You would never know you're a beginner! I love the Minnie Mouse pattern, you did a great job!