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

[JustcallmeHappy]

Toadstool- I live in the gonzales la area..

 

[mommyof2princesses]

AHHHH!!!

I was just putting our countdown calendar up on the fridge and realized that I only have 68 days left till disney and I haven't even started making outfits! OMG! What to do??????

I am thinking of reusing some from last year as Sara BEth hasn't grown much, but she definitely needs some new ones. Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.

Also, I need some ideas for tinkerbelle dress and an outfit for AK. This is the first year I have waited so long!!!!

 

[princessmom29]

AHHHH!!!

I was just putting our countdown calendar up on the fridge and realized that I only have 68 days left till disney and I haven't even started making outfits! OMG! What to do??????

I am thinking of reusing some from last year as Sara BEth hasn't grown much, but she definitely needs some new ones. Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.

Also, I need some ideas for tinkerbelle dress and an outfit for AK. This is the first year I have waited so long!!!!

I did a precious dress alice, and was really pleased with it, except for the fact that I wish i had made the skirt fuller. I will probably redo the dress closer to our trip to make a fuller skirt. I looked at park pics and tried to match it as closely as possible. I wish I had rounded the neck on the apron. I was nervous about drafting something like that, so I just did a square with straps that went over the shoulders. Here is a pic:

 

[princessmom29]

Ok - here is the ladybug patchwork as a simply sweet with a twirlly skirt - really twirly skirt. Should I put the ribbon and flower on ( i think I will make flower removable though for easier washing)? I was thinking of the ribbon by itself and maybe I could make something that could be pinned on in the same place as the flower that is more Disney. Anyway - the basic dress is done. Whew! Darn that ruffle was LLOONNGG!

without flower

from the side

from the side without anything added

So what do you think?

I absolutely love this dress!!!! And add me to the group that votes for the flower.

 

[snubie]

I want to go back to Disney World so bad! I'm missing it, and I don't know when we will be back. Just having a down time right now. Wish we could afford it!

I am right there with you.

I just wanted to introduce myself. I found disboards while researching for our upcoming DW trip in September and then found the disboutiquers threads. I am so inspired by all of your beautiful creations.

I taught myself to sew about six years ago when DD was born. I used some of the Children's Corner patterns to make her some cute outfits, but haven't made much since DS came along three years ago.

I also have to thank you all for the recommendation on the YCMT website and Carla C's patterns. I've recently made a couple of tiered skirts with matching outfits for DD's doll and made the stripwork jumper for her doll. I'm currently working on a stripwork jumper for DD. I am so surprised by how professional it's looking; Carla C's pictures make things so much easier!

Thanks for the inspiration!

WELCOME!!!

 

[xdanielleax]

AHHHH!!!

I was just putting our countdown calendar up on the fridge and realized that I only have 68 days left till disney and I haven't even started making outfits! OMG! What to do??????

I am thinking of reusing some from last year as Sara BEth hasn't grown much, but she definitely needs some new ones. Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.

Also, I need some ideas for tinkerbelle dress and an outfit for AK. This is the first year I have waited so long!!!!

I know how you feel! We "MAY" be going to Disney in Sept. We are just working out money stuff right now. We are moving in a month, so we are just making sure we'll have enough put away before we book. I started sewing even though I don't know if we are going yet..lol.. I think carla's precious dress is perfect for alice. I was actually thinking the same thing when I looked at it. I think that's definately one you should put in your collection. For AK, make sure whatever you make is light and airy. We went last Sept and it was sooo hot! Poor Violette was dripping with sweat. As you can see her hair was slicked to her head.

I didn't pick the most breathable fabric for that day.

 

[eeyore3847]

AHHHH!!!

I was just putting our countdown calendar up on the fridge and realized that I only have 68 days left till disney and I haven't even started making outfits! OMG! What to do??????

I am thinking of reusing some from last year as Sara BEth hasn't grown much, but she definitely needs some new ones. Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.

Also, I need some ideas for tinkerbelle dress and an outfit for AK. This is the first year I have waited so long!!!!

wow... 68 days.... you can do it!!!!!! just sit down and make sure no one bothers you and sew sew sew....

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Can someone tell me if Carlas Precious pattern is one piece or two? Cathy- looks like that's what you used for the Belle dress. Some reason I thought it was a one piece dress? I want to use it for Snow White's work dress for Ash but if it's 2 pieces (shirt under a jumper) it will be too hot. Please let me oh sewing goddesses

 

[disneymomof1]

AHHHH!!!

I was just putting our countdown calendar up on the fridge and realized that I only have 68 days left till disney and I haven't even started making outfits! OMG! What to do??????

I am thinking of reusing some from last year as Sara BEth hasn't grown much, but she definitely needs some new ones. Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.

Also, I need some ideas for tinkerbelle dress and an outfit for AK. This is the first year I have waited so long!!!!

Oh I am right there with you !!! I think we have like 63 days until our trip, and nothing completed. I bought a lot of fabric last week at our walmart for 50% off, now I just need to get started. Plus I wanted to get some shirts appliqued (by way of purchasing them)but that might not happen. So right now I am working on a simply sweet Tweety just so that I could try the pattern, and I am thinking of the new corset looking top on ycmt with zebra and polka dots and a patchwork twirl for an AK dress. I got some adorable pink eeyore that I will do something for our crystal palace dinner. Also got a red bandana looking print for something for Hoop Dee Doo. Now just to think of something for Epcot and DHS.

Where are you staying. This will be our first stay at POFQ but I am still bumming that we aren't staying at AKL, we have stayed there for our past four trips, but this trip was a budget trip. I have to stop myself everyday from calling and seeing if AKL has availability. What ADR's did you make?

 

[princessmom29]

Can someone tell me if Carlas Precious pattern is one piece or two? Cathy- looks like that's what you used for the Belle dress. Some reason I thought it was a one piece dress? I want to use it for Snow White's work dress for Ash but if it's 2 pieces (shirt under a jumper) it will be too hot. Please let me oh sewing goddesses

The dress itself is one piece, and you can make it either sleevless or with sleeves and with our without the collar. The apron is a seperate peice. I think it would make a great work dress.

 

[revrob]

Can someone tell me if Carlas Precious pattern is one piece or two? Cathy- looks like that's what you used for the Belle dress. Some reason I thought it was a one piece dress? I want to use it for Snow White's work dress for Ash but if it's 2 pieces (shirt under a jumper) it will be too hot. Please let me oh sewing goddesses

The original pattern calls for the the sleeves to be stitched to the bodice - so it's all one piece. It appears that what Cathy did was use the pattern (modified) to make a white blouse that has the sleeves and collar, and then made a blue dress without sleeves and collar to wear over the shirt. This way, she can use the dress as a separate dress to use for something else if she would like. You could make it as one piece, however.

 

[ireland_nicole]

With all the wonderful machine appliques I've been seeing around here lately, I admit I've been tempted into looking at embroidery machines. I currently have a New Home (Janome) MC 6000, so I was drooling over the more current MC 10000, 10001 and 11000 (Hey a girl can dream!)

After a bit of research the only one I found around my area was the MC1100..new...with a new price tag! My in-laws used to own a sewing kit business, so my husband thought his Mom might know where to find one used.

As it turns out...she has a MC10000 sitting in her attic that she hasn't used in several years! It has all the extra goodies, plus she has 5 boxes of thread to go with. She's offered it to me on a long-term loan basis, with some thread! WOO HOO!!

I can't wait to get it! I'm definitely going to need to get to planning out a few customs for the kids for our October trip!!

Thanks for letting me share...

That is sooo awesome! I would recommend continuing to use your current machine for sewing, though, and the 10000 for embroidery. Sometimes you need to sew while you embroider, because it takes a while... and I for one am way too ADHD to just sit and watch, I want to do something!

Ok - here is the ladybug patchwork as a simply sweet with a twirlly skirt - really twirly skirt. Should I put the ribbon and flower on ( i think I will make flower removable though for easier washing)? I was thinking of the ribbon by itself and maybe I could make something that could be pinned on in the same place as the flower that is more Disney. Anyway - the basic dress is done. Whew! Darn that ruffle was LLOONNGG!

without flower

from the side

from the side without anything added

So what do you think?

Love how this came out! You did a three tier skirt plus ruffle, right? I love the ribbon and the flower- super cute!

I just wanted to introduce myself. I found disboards while researching for our upcoming DW trip in September and then found the disboutiquers threads. I am so inspired by all of your beautiful creations.

I taught myself to sew about six years ago when DD was born. I used some of the Children's Corner patterns to make her some cute outfits, but haven't made much since DS came along three years ago.

I also have to thank you all for the recommendation on the YCMT website and Carla C's patterns. I've recently made a couple of tiered skirts with matching outfits for DD's doll and made the stripwork jumper for her doll. I'm currently working on a stripwork jumper for DD. I am so surprised by how professional it's looking; Carla C's pictures make things so much easier!

Thanks for the inspiration!

HI! and
now I'm just waiting for pics

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I like the Precious dress because of all the options.
This is a 1 piece dress (versus blouse and skirt)
However, I used this pattern as a blouse and just hemmed the bottom of the bodice instead of attaching a skirt to it- I then put it under a Feliz (strappy sundress)

I have been wanting to make the size 3 months- cant imagine doing those itty bitty short sleeves, but it will be so cute if I can do it!

 

[aimeeg]

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not long ago someone posted a Goofy Vader shirt. It was SOOOOOO cool. I am working on Star Wars designs for our trip. I can't find the design. I thought it was a Stitch on Time design. WRONG!!!!! PLEASE help me find this design. Thank you ladies and Tom in advance.

She also has a really cute Stormtrooper Donald. That is a compliment because I detest Star Wars!!! LOL I even bought Goofy.

More big news, at least for me. I was having difficulty embroidering with my new machine. So this weekend I went to a Janome dealer and bought a bunch of stuff...I got specific needles for embroidery, a thread holder that holds and feeds the thread from the cone to the machine evenly (it was a BIG DEAL!!!) and I also got some more stablizer. I learned I had to turn the pressure dial and speed down. And the biggy was that I got special bobbin thread. OK with all of those changes....IT WORKED PERFECTLY!!!! No more thread breakage and bobbin thread showing thru...it was amazing.

So I finished my DD4's Provincial Belle Dress. I made an eyelet slip and put Belle herself on the apron...get ready for too many Brooklyns!!!

I love your dress. My youngest DD has been on me to make her Belle's blue dress as well. This turned out great. machine works dance

I was looking at these designs and was wondering if they are recommended? Anyone have any issues with ordering?
There are quite a few that are sooo cute.

And... I am heading over to Heathers shop now to check it out. woo hoo - I figured out the machine and now it's a mission....

Thanks!

Stitchontime seems to have more steps and the designs take longer. They are very nice and she has a huge store. Also, when it was brought to her attention the Lucifer/Cheshire Cat was mixed up she sent me the new design for free. That was great customer service!!

Heather's designs are great. They stitch out really nicely. I noticed she has a smaller number of steps which is great because they take less time but still look great. Her cupcake is one of every one's favorite designs. It just makes people smile when they see it!

Dena's designs are also great. Dena does a lot of custom work which is great. She has really focused on digitizing full time. I sent her pics of the Muppets and Fairies and she had the designs to me very quickly. My DH does not compliment me to often about customs but when he saw the Muppets he grinned and said OMG those are "ridiculously cute."

All three ladies are very quick to send out designs after you purchase them. Dena and Heather also have buy "X" get one free specials. That is great if you can plan ahead or have more than one child to sew for.

AHHHH!!!

I was just putting our countdown calendar up on the fridge and realized that I only have 68 days left till disney and I haven't even started making outfits! OMG! What to do??????

I am thinking of reusing some from last year as Sara BEth hasn't grown much, but she definitely needs some new ones. Has anyone done Alice dress using the new Precious dress from CarlaC? We are having breakfast with Alice and thought that would be a good easy dress to try.

Also, I need some ideas for tinkerbelle dress and an outfit for AK. This is the first year I have waited so long!!!!

I am having a pinafore smocked with an Alice scene. I was planning on doing the blue Alice dress underneath. I think it is the perfect pattern. Nemo or Lion King would be great for AK. Pink and green are always cute cute for Tink.

Our countdown clock is down to 20 days!!!! I better get of the computer and get to work!!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

The dress itself is one piece, and you can make it either sleevless or with sleeves and with our without the collar. The apron is a seperate peice. I think it would make a great work dress.

The original pattern calls for the the sleeves to be stitched to the bodice - so it's all one piece. It appears that what Cathy did was use the pattern (modified) to make a white blouse that has the sleeves and collar, and then made a blue dress without sleeves and collar to wear over the shirt. This way, she can use the dress as a separate dress to use for something else if she would like. You could make it as one piece, however.

I like the Precious dress because of all the options.
This is a 1 piece dress (versus blouse and skirt)
However, I used this pattern as a blouse and just hemmed the bottom of the bodice instead of attaching a skirt to it- I then put it under a Feliz (strappy sundress)

I have been wanting to make the size 3 months- cant imagine doing those itty bitty short sleeves, but it will be so cute if I can do it!

Thanks Ladies...didn't want to buy the pattern if it wasn't a one piece!! That is going to the bottom of my sewing list for the trip. I have to make a traveling outfit, Epcot, CMs, CP, AK, and the work dress and only have a week (during which I'm working 8+ hours at my real job every day) to finish it all. Aisling's going to Maine with my mom for a week so it's the best time to sew outfits for a surprise trip!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Thanks Ladies...didn't want to buy the pattern if it wasn't a one piece!! That is going to the bottom of my sewing list for the trip. I have to make a traveling outfit, Epcot, CMs, CP, AK, and the work dress and only have a week (during which I'm working 8+ hours at my real job every day) to finish it all. Aisling's going to Maine with my mom for a week so it's the best time to sew outfits for a surprise trip!

one recommendation: cut everything at once. You wouldn't believe what a time saver it is, honest.

Then you can sew them one at a time, but the assembly line cutting works great! It's the only way I finished the 4 big give sets I had in a day and a half (plus the two tshirts w/ Emcreative's disigns)

 

[LWatson]

On the last disboutiquers thread (14) I think it was on the 2nd page someone had done like a ton of t-shirts for boys w/ the characters in all diff designs (likes indiana jones mickey, safari mickey and donald, pirate mickey and donald...etc). If that was you...could you email me...I have tons of questions (usachick4@yahoo.com)

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

one recommendation: cut everything at once. You wouldn't believe what a time saver it is, honest.

Then you can sew them one at a time, but the assembly line cutting works great! It's the only way I finished the 4 big give sets I had in a day and a half (plus the two tshirts w/ Emcreative's disigns)

Thanks. I'm hoping to get the cutting out done before she actually goes away (after she goes to bed) but if she sees the sewing machine out she'll know something is up!!!

Now the real trick is taking updated measurements when she's sleeping!!! She had another growth spurt and I haven't sewed her a thing since the spring. So I need new measurements

 

[ireland_nicole]

Thanks. I'm hoping to get the cutting out done before she actually goes away (after she goes to bed) but if she sees the sewing machine out she'll know something is up!!!

Now the real trick is taking updated measurements when she's sleeping!!! She had another growth spurt and I haven't sewed her a thing since the spring. So I need new measurements

Good luck! If she's a light sleeper (like mine) what about taking measurements from something that fits her well?

 

[Mirb1214]

I was in Walmart tonight and found the blue dalmation fabric that some of you were making things with a week or two ago for $1.50 a yard!!! Woo-hoo! They also had pink dalmation fabric so of course I had to get that too!

On a frustrating note, I was looking for character pillowcases tonight for a dress I am making and I went to Walmart and Target and they had none - not even a place on the shelves for pillowcases. They only had sheet sets for ALL characters! Are you not able to buy character pillowcases anymore?!?!

My husband found all my pillowcases at K-Mart about 3-4 months ago. He bought the last of each of them and I've not been in there since. Hopefully they just needed to restock and they still sell them! I hate to think that they no longer provide just the pillowcases!