Disboutiquers Part 15 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[2cutekidz]

NEED HELP FAST!!!!!

I am making the back of this skirt all ruffles. This is how it looks now. Do I leave it like his where the ruffles overlap by half or do I need to flip them over and top stitch each one? Right now there are 2 lines of stitching on each ruffle. Each ruffle is also basted, zigzag over edge and ruffled before I attached it with the 2 rows of stitching.

So basicly - leave them all like this or turn them over and top stitch? the top ruffle will be stitched into the seam of the skirt and top part of the dress. I am using Carla C's Simply Sweet.
I should add that this is for a Chinese Auction so more than likely my DD is not the one who will be wearing it.
TIA
Carol

Keep doing it how you are now.

 

[eeyore3847]

so, so cute; especially like the cherry outfit. But honey, slow down, you're making me feel like a serious underachiever

lol - oh only a 1/4 of what I make jojo usually keeps.. lol as you can see from my siggy... lol ... but I try to cut out all outfits at once on a monday and then just sew as the week goes on... easier to get more done that way really.
lori

 

[PrincessKell]

Thanks for the Help Ladies!! I'm done!! With the applique part anyway! I got it all sewed together and I ran the basting stitches, Then realized how late it is!! I have to take sophia to her first dance class in the am so I'm done for the night! All I have left to do it to attach the skirt. Wait I also need to put something on the hem. I guess I'll figure that out later! I gotta go to sleep. Oh and here's a picture of the lotus bloom:

It's also my 10 year anniversary today!

I like it!

Area sewers. Wow, how many Lafourche/Terrebonne people do we have out here? I'm in the Central Lafourche area.

Toadstool is Lafourche & I notice there is a Coteau.

I need to know where is the best place to buy fabric around here. I can't find any pink w/ white polka-dot. I need a Minnie from the Clubhouse dress for DD & I don't necessarily want to order any online.

I dont know if anyone posted look at Joann's they have lots of colors with white dots, I have seen pink.

Wow you all are moving fast!

I commented on the end of the other thread about Chez Ami but it probably got lost. I have never bought their clothing but I have ourchased thier fabric. It goes on sale so you can get some great deals. I have bought the twill to make diaperbags and some broadcloth for dresses. I have not made the dresses yet. The twill would be good for jumpers as well. It seems high quality and it is wider than normal fabric.

This is what I made:

Cute. love the fabric

Better late than never so I made it. I told DH to watch last night when we were close but he missed the jump.

I have work today and then tomorrow we leave. I didn't make the kimono dress for Sierra but that is all I missed.

We will be gone 6 days with the tomorrow night spent by the airport. Have a wonderful week.

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Have a super duper time!

If you're thinking of doing a face, go with something that's not human! That way it doesn't matter so much if you mess up the eyes a little or something.

Thanks bunches! I am gonna pick something out tonight to make.

Wow, I missed the move and ended up on page 10!!! Well at least I found you all. I have GREAT news to tell you. Our adoption is FINALLY going to happen next week!!!!!! I can not tell you how relieved and excited we are that is is finally going to happen!!! Thank you so much for all the kind thoughts and prayers. You guys are all so sweet and kind and I am so thankful to be a part of this group!!!!

Hoooray! That is sooo awesome!! I can't wait to see a year and a half worth of pictures!

I finished up Mya's outfit and wanted to give you guys a peak:

I adore that set! The fabric choices are great. Love that Minnie. IS that the new Minnie fabric that everyone was getting?

Hi guys!!! Yup, we're back at home. I was contracting steadily and progressing last night until about 2:30 when the midwife suggested we all get some sleep. Laying down completely killed my progression in about a 1/2 hour. SO this morning there was no change even though I was miserable all night. There have been several other signs of labor and the midwife felt comfortable saying that we are DEFINITELY in early labor. Now just have to speed it up. My contractions have picked up over the last couple of hours and we are about to go walk around the grocery store. WALK WALK WALK!!! As long as I'm active the contractions seem to stay pretty steady.

GOOD NEWS!!! the mechanic came to pick up the van and said it wasn't the starter, it's the battery! Not that that's good either, but B took care of it w/ a quick trip to walmart and the van didn't have to go to the shop.

Now we will be ready for round 2! This is my first baby that is not an induction and this early labor thing is for the birds I tell ya!!! I much prefer that you just give me drugs and start the real thing and get it over with LOL.

Thank you all for your prayers, hugs, well wishes and pixie dust. Keep'em comin' cause it ain't over yet!!

Sending it your way! Baby come on out pixie dust!! YAY for the van not needing to go to the shop! I am so darn excited for this baby. We need a new disboutique baby. There are so many brand new babies, adoptions, and baby dissers in the oven. I get all excited!

hehehe that is so darn cute. The needs to go on a shirt!

Finished 2 more cute little sets!!!

Lori

lol - oh only a 1/4 of what I make jojo usually keeps.. lol as you can see from my siggy... lol ... but I try to cut out all outfits at once on a monday and then just sew as the week goes on... easier to get more done that way really.
lori

Lori those are so cute. and what a great idea for your cutting and sewing week! I might just have to try it out.

I love your new picture. love seein those kids.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I use a fabric pen that washes away to draw the eyelashes first and then stitch along the lines. It might be easiest to do them with hand embroidery to start. You can also use a straight stitch on your machine. I do that more often now than by hand because I have trouble doing much stitching by hand anymore (darn that aging process ). I use a short stitch length and go slowly over the marks. Once I get to the end of the eyelash, I stop with the needle down and turn the fabric so I can stitch back over the same line. Here's one where I did the lashes on the machine. I think I went over the line 2 times out and back stopping before the end the second time so the lash looks more tapered to the end.

i keep seeing this style of a dress one here and I love all of the different things everyone has done with it. is there a pattern for this one on youcanmakethis.com? I looked but didn't see it, so I am hoping that maybe I just missed it. Thanks!

 

[ireland_nicole]

i keep seeing this style of a dress one here and I love all of the different things everyone has done with it. is there a pattern for this one on youcanmakethis.com? I looked but didn't see it, so I am hoping that maybe I just missed it. Thanks!

Lisa can correct me if I'm wrong, but the basic pattern a lot of these styles is based off of is the Vida. It's a farbenmix pattern, available by some etsy and ebay sellers, and other online stores like banberry place. They are european paper patterns, so a bit different than what we're used to, but there are some great tutes available.

 

[t-beri]

That is TOO FUNNY. I think that is how big I really am too.

Thanks everyone. Off for another walk.

 

[PrincessKell]

here is the Fancy Nancy outfit I made with the Criss Cross applesauce top
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.ph...pe=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

 

[ibesue]

Finished 2 more cute little sets!!!

Lori

lol - oh only a 1/4 of what I make jojo usually keeps.. lol as you can see from my siggy... lol ... but I try to cut out all outfits at once on a monday and then just sew as the week goes on... easier to get more done that way really.
lori

So cute!!! What a good idea to cut everything out at once then sew all week! When I sold on ebay, I did the sewing, my DD did all the cutting and listing, photo's, etc. I loved that!!

That is TOO FUNNY. I think that is how big I really am too.

Thanks everyone. Off for another walk.

You know, they say other things can get you into labor....

You guys are such a bad influence on me, I had to make DD a dress for her friend's b-day party at the beach And, no, I don't even have all of my Disney outfits made yet! I've learned those should be finished up a few hours before leaving, right? This was my 1st attempt at a halter-style dress.

? for all you moms to skinny-minnies: Any tips on working the patterns to make sure it all fits? I used a size 2 pattern, but length for size 4. It wound up a little long, but that's better than too short. I was afraid to do the empire bodice in case it was too high up--do you add any length to the bodices? I'm still learning. Thanks for all your inspiration & help!

So cute! And that is one of the reasons to sew your DD's dresses. I always use the pattern pieces that match my measurements. Then just add the length that you need.

I finished up Mya's outfit and wanted to give you guys a peak:

Holy Moley, that is cute!!! My first disney outfit was pink & black set and I still think its one of my all time favorites! Here is miss Kadie!

Wow, I missed the move and ended up on page 10!!! Well at least I found you all. I have GREAT news to tell you. Our adoption is FINALLY going to happen next week!!!!!! I can not tell you how relieved and excited we are that is is finally going to happen!!! Thank you so much for all the kind thoughts and prayers. You guys are all so sweet and kind and I am so thankful to be a part of this group!!!!

I cannot wait to see all the pictures!! You are still in my prayers!

Do any of you know where I can purchase some black/orange striped knit???? Also looking for black/lime green striped knit (or any shade of a lighter green)???

I haven't found any, but it sounds like Halloween to me!

 

[PrincessKell]

You know, they say other things can get you into labor....






Holy Moley, that is cute!!! My first disney outfit was pink & black set and I still think its one of my all time favorites! Here is miss Kadie!

yeah like a foot rub?!?! that is what you were talking about right??

I love that set. so cute. that was your first? Or just first disney? either way its really great

 

[bclydia]

I finished up Mya's outfit and wanted to give you guys a peak:

This is fabulous! I love it!

Hi guys!!! Yup, we're back at home. I was contracting steadily and progressing last night until about 2:30 when the midwife suggested we all get some sleep. Laying down completely killed my progression in about a 1/2 hour. SO this morning there was no change even though I was miserable all night. There have been several other signs of labor and the midwife felt comfortable saying that we are DEFINITELY in early labor. Now just have to speed it up. My contractions have picked up over the last couple of hours and we are about to go walk around the grocery store. WALK WALK WALK!!! As long as I'm active the contractions seem to stay pretty steady.

GOOD NEWS!!! the mechanic came to pick up the van and said it wasn't the starter, it's the battery! Not that that's good either, but B took care of it w/ a quick trip to walmart and the van didn't have to go to the shop.

Now we will be ready for round 2! This is my first baby that is not an induction and this early labor thing is for the birds I tell ya!!! I much prefer that you just give me drugs and start the real thing and get it over with LOL.

Thank you all for your prayers, hugs, well wishes and pixie dust. Keep'em comin' cause it ain't over yet!!

Sending prayers for labour to kick into high gear!!

Finished 2 more cute little sets!!!

Lori

Lori, these are so cute!! I love the cherries too!

here is the Fancy Nancy outfit I made with the Criss Cross applesauce top
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.ph...pe=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

That's adorable!! Georgia is such a doll!

Sue, this is lovely! I really like the pink and black together!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Lisa can correct me if I'm wrong, but the basic pattern a lot of these styles is based off of is the Vida. It's a farbenmix pattern, available by some etsy and ebay sellers, and other online stores like banberry place. They are european paper patterns, so a bit different than what we're used to, but there are some great tutes available.

Bummer! I was hoping it would be something easily explained like the YCMT patterns that have the pics for each step since I am not an experienced "seamstress". I love the style of these!!!!

 

[2cutekidz]

i keep seeing this style of a dress one here and I love all of the different things everyone has done with it. is there a pattern for this one on youcanmakethis.com? I looked but didn't see it, so I am hoping that maybe I just missed it. Thanks!

Bummer! I was hoping it would be something easily explained like the YCMT patterns that have the pics for each step since I am not an experienced "seamstress". I love the style of these!!!!

Yep, she was right, its the Vida. Its actually a fairly easy pattern and there's picture tutorials out there too.

 

[emcreative]

On the crisscross top:

From the looks of it there are no buttons or anything...is that right?

 

[ibesue]

yeah like a foot rub?!?! that is what you were talking about right??

I love that set. so cute. that was your first? Or just first disney? either way its really great

Ummm, sure that is what I meant!

And thanks, it was the first disney set I made. I had sewn for years and then took about 10 years off sewing. It was after I made an Heirloom quality wedding dress for oldest DD. I hand stitched hundreds of appliques. It was so pretty We worked on it for weeks together. Then we did a final fitting to confirm the length of the dress. Oh, BTW, she had been loosing weight and we did wait until her weight stabilized. Yeah, right, the dress didn't fit. We had 1 week to remake the dress. I put my sewing machine away when I got home and didn't take it out for at least 10 years.

Sue, this is lovely! I really like the pink and black together!

Thanks!

 

[ibesue]

here is the Fancy Nancy outfit I made with the Criss Cross applesauce top
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.ph...pe=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

So cute! How was it to make?

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Yep, she was right, its the Vida. Its actually a fairly easy pattern and there's picture tutorials out there too.

Do you know where I can find it with picture tutorials? I have been searching and the only one I could find is in german?

 

[CastleCreations]

I feel like it's been forever since I've posted anything...
Anywho, I had to try to Mickey topiary and actually finished one. Well it's almost finished. I wanted it higher in the pot and right now it's just sitting there, so there is still some tweaking to be done.

I've also been working on some cruise stuff. I had this great idea and after I sewed it together I'm totally not happy with it. I need a new sewing machine. I'm still doing appliques by hand and it's getting old. I don't seem to be happy with any of them lately.

Also I took the girls to the movies the other day and killed some time in Tuesday morning...I love that store. I found these little chairs for only $2.49. What a steal!! The girls love them. They say they hold up to 160 pounds. I opted not to test them, and haven't sat on them. LOL.

 

[2cutekidz]

Do you know where I can find it with picture tutorials? I have been searching and the only one I could find is in german?

I'll see if I can find it. I may be totally wrong and might not have a picture tute...

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I feel like it's been forever since I've posted anything...
Anywho, I had to try to Mickey topiary and actually finished one. Well it's almost finished. I wanted it higher in the pot and right now it's just sitting there, so there is still some tweaking to be done.

I've also been working on some cruise stuff. I had this great idea and after I sewed it together I'm totally not happy with it. I need a new sewing machine. I'm still doing appliques by hand and it's getting old. I don't seem to be happy with any of them lately.

Also I took the girls to the movies the other day and killed some time in Tuesday morning...I love that store. I found these little chairs for only $2.49. What a steal!! The girls love them. They say they hold up to 160 pounds. I opted not to test them, and haven't sat on them. LOL.

That outfit is adorable!!!! I LOVE it! I need to get sewing! I haven't made anything for my trip yet.

What a find on those chairs! My daughters would love those and if they break, at least they didn't cost you much, right?!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I'll see if I can find it. I may be totally wrong and might not have a picture tute...

Thanks for being so kind and helpful! I really appreciate it!

My trip is fast approaching and I haven't made anything yet!!! AHHHHH!!!!