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

[sweetstitches]

Well, I actually completed some projects so I am feeling good. Last week was a hectic week and I felt like I got nothing done.

Here is the dress with sleeves, it was so easy! I was kind of putting off the sleeves but they really were easy. It reminded me of the bowling shirt pattern. Lots of steps but each step is simple.

I copied Jeanne and made a sash but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to tie it! I have looked at Carla's instructions 20 times and still can't do it!

I made it with snaps this time because the Hello Kitty sewing machine does not make the best buttonholes. If you do use snaps, you'll want to use your zipper foot when encasing them, I learned the hard way that if you don't you'll get a wavy line.

Also, I broke a needle topstitching so I would recommend a denim needle when you are going through so many layers. I can't wait until Megan tries it on!

With the leftover scraps I made a wristlet and tote bag for the silent auction Friday. If I have time I would like to make some hippie jeans too, but I still have a lot of PTA errands to run (plus I don't remember the last time I did laundry, lol):

I like the patchwork tote bag someone posted so I copied (plus I didn't have enough pink fabric). I thought I would be clever and do the squares on the diagonal. What a PITA that was! If I never see another square again it will be fine with me!

I am wondering it is will appeal to a kid who is not into quilts and stuff. Sometimes I make things and think it is cool but wonder if non-sewing people will feel the same?

The dress is very pretty and springy, but I LOVE the bag. Having the squares on point really jazzes it up.

I love the bag! I'm not a kid, but I would buy it!

You all know I don't sew, so I lurk (everyday) I made a new design for someone on my creative design thread. I was pretty proud I learned how to download some new brushes (well my son showed me) and make a new type effect.

Love everything that has been posted the last 20 pages or so! And praying for all who need it!

Tracie

That really cute.


About the guitar cake--I second using the star tips. They really aren't that hard. Make sure that your frosting isn't too stiff, or your hand will get tired. I use whatever shape pan I have is closest to the shape I want and ignore the "picture" on it. (I used an upside down Minnie pan to make an Underdog cake.) If I don't want to use a Wilton shaped pan, I just use a 9x13 pan. Either way, I usually just freehand the design. I am NOT a drawer, and it really isn't that hard. Icing is forgiving.


April, if you see this, I didn't end up getting a chance to work on photoshop at all this weekend. DH had a lot of errands, and I couldn't keep an eye on the little ones and by on the basement computer at the same time. I've been doing a massive decluttering of the basement, and there are still boxes everywhere. Everytime the boys go downstairs, they start unpacking my boxes.

 

[abc123mom]

Are there any cake bakers/decorators on this thread? Sydni will be turning six soon and I need to make her cake!!!! I made Rylie's on her birthday, but that was fairly easy! Sydni wants to have a Hannah Montana party and I thought it would be cute to make a guitar cake! Also, I don't know how to decorate it without using fondant, but I can't stand the way fondant taste! Does anyone have any good recipes for cakes or know what I can use for icing? I really can't afford to pay 40-50 dollars for someone to make it, so any help would really be appreciated! I am hoping I can practice enough before then to actually make the cake look good!

I've been in lurker mode lately. But this caught my eye. I have learned A LOT about cake baking/decorating from cakecentral.com. There are lots of great photos in the gallery for inspiration, as well as great recipes and tutorials for decorating. I use their marshmallow fondant recipe a lot and it's very easy to make/work with, plus it tastes yummy...that is IF you like marshmallows. I've used several of the recipes that basically start with a cake mix and they have all been delicious.

 

[my*2*angels]

THANKS EVERYONE for all of your suggestions on the cake! I think I have some idea of what I want to do! Now just ot get time to practice! Thanks again!

Mindy

 

[WyomingMom]

Such cute stuff has been posted! I am a total techno-dunce and cannot get the multi-quoting thing down.

Steph, cute dress and bag! I have to get the precious dress pattern, I think I only have 3 patterns to buy and I will own the entire CarlaC collection! Did you use a pattern for the bag? My older girls would love that!

SoHappy- those bowling shirts are great! When we go to WDW again, I will definitely be making a Disney-themed shirt for Connor. Your boys are so handsome.

Cathy- I love the epcot outfits! Your girls looked so happy twirling around in them!

I know I'm leaving out a lot of people out but if I try to go back I will completely lose this post!

Here are a few more things I've done, most of these were last fall.

Simply sweet dress for the first day of preschool.

Halloween outfits

Back view

 

[WyomingMom]

Here's a few more pics since my posts don't work if I try to do too many at once.

Another simply sweet I made for Alexa's 5th birthday.

Thanksgiving overalls I did for Connor, I didn't make Alexa's outfit.

 

[WyomingMom]

Bored yet, lol?

Here is a Thanksgiving pillowcase dress

And a Thanksgiving/Fall Peasant dress

And here is a bowling shirt I did for my son. Someone on here had done a cowboy bowling shirt and I thought it was the cutest thing ever!

 

[tanyaandallie]

OK, thought I would post the first 2 things I've made for the trip. Still have to finish the minnie dot fabric dress tonight.

Pardon the grump girl. She was not having a good day and did not want to model. I was not in love with this fabric but thought it turned out cute.

Buzz Lightyear bowling shirt. The collar was a challenge!!! But, it turned out ok. Not perfect but it gets the job done.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

OK, thought I would post the first 2 things I've made for the trip. Still have to finish the minnie dot fabric dress tonight.

Pardon the grump girl. She was not having a good day and did not want to model. I was not in love with this fabric but thought it turned out cute.

Buzz Lightyear bowling shirt. The collar was a challenge!!! But, it turned out ok. Not perfect but it gets the job done.

LOVE THEM! especially teh buzz shirt! I have a buzz set on the "table" of ideas for DS for our fall trip.

 

[Twins+2more]

If that is not enough guitar cakes, here is another one. .....

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=52126

 

[minnie2]

Well, I actually completed some projects so I am feeling good. Last week was a hectic week and I felt like I got nothing done.

Here is the dress with sleeves, it was so easy! I was kind of putting off the sleeves but they really were easy. It reminded me of the bowling shirt pattern. Lots of steps but each step is simple.

I copied Jeanne and made a sash but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to tie it! I have looked at Carla's instructions 20 times and still can't do it!

I made it with snaps this time because the Hello Kitty sewing machine does not make the best buttonholes. If you do use snaps, you'll want to use your zipper foot when encasing them, I learned the hard way that if you don't you'll get a wavy line.

Also, I broke a needle topstitching so I would recommend a denim needle when you are going through so many layers. I can't wait until Megan tries it on!

With the leftover scraps I made a wristlet and tote bag for the silent auction Friday. If I have time I would like to make some hippie jeans too, but I still have a lot of PTA errands to run (plus I don't remember the last time I did laundry, lol):

I like the patchwork tote bag someone posted so I copied (plus I didn't have enough pink fabric). I thought I would be clever and do the squares on the diagonal. What a PITA that was! If I never see another square again it will be fine with me!

I am wondering it is will appeal to a kid who is not into quilts and stuff. Sometimes I make things and think it is cool but wonder if non-sewing people will feel the same?

The dress is adorable! I can't wait to see her in it! The purse how clever! Love them on an angle.

I love the bag! I'm not a kid, but I would buy it!

You all know I don't sew, so I lurk (everyday) I made a new design for someone on my creative design thread. I was pretty proud I learned how to download some new brushes (well my son showed me) and make a new type effect.

Love everything that has been posted the last 20 pages or so! And praying for all who need it!

Tracie

so cute! I love Star wars stuff!

Such cute stuff has been posted! I am a total techno-dunce and cannot get the multi-quoting thing down.

Steph, cute dress and bag! I have to get the precious dress pattern, I think I only have 3 patterns to buy and I will own the entire CarlaC collection! Did you use a pattern for the bag? My older girls would love that!

SoHappy- those bowling shirts are great! When we go to WDW again, I will definitely be making a Disney-themed shirt for Connor. Your boys are so handsome.

Cathy- I love the epcot outfits! Your girls looked so happy twirling around in them!

I know I'm leaving out a lot of people out but if I try to go back I will completely lose this post!

Here are a few more things I've done, most of these were last fall.

Simply sweet dress for the first day of preschool.

Halloween outfits

Back view

Everything you ahve posted so far is great!

OK, thought I would post the first 2 things I've made for the trip. Still have to finish the minnie dot fabric dress tonight.

Pardon the grump girl. She was not having a good day and did not want to model. I was not in love with this fabric but thought it turned out cute.

Buzz Lightyear bowling shirt. The collar was a challenge!!! But, it turned out ok. Not perfect but it gets the job done.

The dress came out super cute! I haven't gotten that fabric yet but seeing how cute your dress came out I may!

Oh and the bowling shirt really cute! I made one for our last trip with the same fabric

Here he is on a certain ride with my cousin and my niece
Ok I had to post this picture because i found it while looking for the shirt picture! His monkey is wearing the version I made for my nephew

 

[jenb1023]

Hi all!

I don't post on this thread often since I have not sewed anything yet but I do follow along and help with the Big Give (t-shirts and autograph books).

This post is to those of you who have followed Becca's story - she was a recipient of a Big Give. Her mom is llurgy on the disboards (Mandy).

Becca is going home on April 29th (after a long hospital stay) and her birthday is April 30th.

I pm'd Mandy and asked Heather and Teresa to see if it would be okay to organize a card shower for Becca.

Mandy said Becca would love it and that she actually reads every card she receives and not just who it is from.

I knew I wanted to send her a card and I thought that maybe some of Becca's other DIS friends would want to send one too which is why I am posting.

So, if you would like to mail Becca either a welcome home card or a birthday card, please pm me and I will send you the address.

I plan to post this on a few threads to reach as many as Becca's DIS friends as possible (so ignore it if you see it more than once).

Thanks!
Jen

 

[MinnieVanMom]

April, if you see this, I didn't end up getting a chance to work on photoshop at all this weekend. DH had a lot of errands, and I couldn't keep an eye on the little ones and by on the basement computer at the same time. I've been doing a massive decluttering of the basement, and there are still boxes everywhere. Everytime the boys go downstairs, they start unpacking my boxes.

Good luck on the declutter. I believe everything has it's time and photoshop takes undisturbed time alone. I know when you are ready you will start. Just let me know if I can help.

I am planting the vegetable garden and also some flowers this week. It is suppose to rain/snow this weekend but for now it is lovely outside. I still haven't finished the dress because I don't understand the lap zipper but it will come to me and then I will do finish the last step on the dress. I hope it is soon as it is cute and I want to wear it this weekend to the autism conference.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Prayers needed please
My Grandfather in law went into the hospital last night. He may need surgery but if he has surgery he could die. He has a bad heart and is on many many meds. So they are doing other treatments to try and avoid surgery. They live in AZ so we don't get to see them much. Please keep him in your prayers.
Thanks

Lord, hear our prayers.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Prayers needed please
My Grandfather in law went into the hospital last night. He may need surgery but if he has surgery he could die. He has a bad heart and is on many many meds. So they are doing other treatments to try and avoid surgery. They live in AZ so we don't get to see them much. Please keep him in your prayers.
Thanks

Anna I will be praying for your Grandfather in law. Hopefully he will be able to get the treatment that is best for him and the results turn out positively.

I am also praying for all the loved ones of the others on this thread.

 

[MouseTriper]

Prayers needed please
My Grandfather in law went into the hospital last night. He may need surgery but if he has surgery he could die. He has a bad heart and is on many many meds. So they are doing other treatments to try and avoid surgery. They live in AZ so we don't get to see them much. Please keep him in your prayers.
Thanks

Prayers being said for him and for you. I hope he does not have to have surgery.

It is just odd sizing I can't explain it. No clue what material or what I will do for my nieces hat. I am hoping I will know it when I see it!

LOL...okay, thanks!

Well, I actually completed some projects so I am feeling good. Last week was a hectic week and I felt like I got nothing done.

Here is the dress with sleeves, it was so easy! I was kind of putting off the sleeves but they really were easy. It reminded me of the bowling shirt pattern. Lots of steps but each step is simple.

I copied Jeanne and made a sash but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to tie it! I have looked at Carla's instructions 20 times and still can't do it!

I made it with snaps this time because the Hello Kitty sewing machine does not make the best buttonholes. If you do use snaps, you'll want to use your zipper foot when encasing them, I learned the hard way that if you don't you'll get a wavy line.

Also, I broke a needle topstitching so I would recommend a denim needle when you are going through so many layers. I can't wait until Megan tries it on!

With the leftover scraps I made a wristlet and tote bag for the silent auction Friday. If I have time I would like to make some hippie jeans too, but I still have a lot of PTA errands to run (plus I don't remember the last time I did laundry, lol):

I like the patchwork tote bag someone posted so I copied (plus I didn't have enough pink fabric). I thought I would be clever and do the squares on the diagonal. What a PITA that was! If I never see another square again it will be fine with me!

I am wondering it is will appeal to a kid who is not into quilts and stuff. Sometimes I make things and think it is cool but wonder if non-sewing people will feel the same?

Hey Steph...that dress is adorable and that bag is too cool. Way to go!!! You rock!

Simply sweet dress for the first day of preschool.

Halloween outfits

Back view

Here's a few more pics since my posts don't work if I try to do too many at once.

Another simply sweet I made for Alexa's 5th birthday.

Thanksgiving overalls I did for Connor, I didn't make Alexa's outfit.

Bored yet, lol?

Here is a Thanksgiving pillowcase dress

And a Thanksgiving/Fall Peasant dress

And here is a bowling shirt I did for my son. Someone on here had done a cowboy bowling shirt and I thought it was the cutest thing ever!

WOW you have been busy. I love them all!!! I really like the Halloween ones! All of them are so cute though.

OK, thought I would post the first 2 things I've made for the trip. Still have to finish the minnie dot fabric dress tonight.

Pardon the grump girl. She was not having a good day and did not want to model. I was not in love with this fabric but thought it turned out cute.

Buzz Lightyear bowling shirt. The collar was a challenge!!! But, it turned out ok. Not perfect but it gets the job done.

These are both wonderful. I really love the Buzz, I am working on a Buzz outfit for my son.

The dress is adorable! I can't wait to see her in it! The purse how clever! Love them on an angle.
so cute! I love Star wars stuff!

Everything you ahve posted so far is great!

The dress came out super cute! I haven't gotten that fabric yet but seeing how cute your dress came out I may!

Oh and the bowling shirt really cute! I made one for our last trip with the same fabric

Here he is on a certain ride with my cousin and my niece
Ok I had to post this picture because i found it while looking for the shirt picture! His monkey is wearing the version I made for my nephew

Awww look at your little guy....he is so cute. Oh love the shirt too..hahahaha!

Hi all!

I don't post on this thread often since I have not sewed anything yet but I do follow along and help with the Big Give (t-shirts and autograph books).

This post is to those of you who have followed Becca's story - she was a recipient of a Big Give. Her mom is llurgy on the disboards (Mandy).

Becca is going home on April 29th (after a long hospital stay) and her birthday is April 30th.

I pm'd Mandy and asked Heather and Teresa to see if it would be okay to organize a card shower for Becca.

Mandy said Becca would love it and that she actually reads every card she receives and not just who it is from.

I knew I wanted to send her a card and I thought that maybe some of Becca's other DIS friends would want to send one too which is why I am posting.

So, if you would like to mail Becca either a welcome home card or a birthday card, please pm me and I will send you the address.

I plan to post this on a few threads to reach as many as Becca's DIS friends as possible (so ignore it if you see it more than once).

Thanks!
Jen

What a wonderful idea!!!

 

[disneymommieof2]

Grandpa update:
They are trying a different treatment now and if it doesn't work they will surgery today.
Thanks so much for thinking of us!

 

[mrsmiller]

Grandpa update:
They are trying a different treatment now and if it doesn't work they will surgery today.
Thanks so much for thinking of us!

praying hard your grandpa will respond to the new treatment and that no surgery will be needed...

I am so sorry my pm box was full , Iwas able to delete some old pms ,sorry!!!!

Linnette

 

[minnie2]

Grandpa update:
They are trying a different treatment now and if it doesn't work they will surgery today.
Thanks so much for thinking of us!

thanks for the update continued prayers!

 

[eeyore3847]

OK, thought I would post the first 2 things I've made for the trip. Still have to finish the minnie dot fabric dress tonight.

Pardon the grump girl. She was not having a good day and did not want to model. I was not in love with this fabric but thought it turned out cute.

ok, Ireally like the dress. I am currently working on something with the fabric also... not the cutest fabric but I like the blue trim

 

[eeyore3847]

ok... finally got jojo to model... it was rainy this weekend so no sun for pics!

Lori