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

[merryholiday]

Hello all!! I have been following this thread for several years now and love the inspiration. I am still a major novice, but can produce a stripwork skirt and applique top now.

I first did one when my DD was 6..a very large 6, so right now I am making skirts for twin two year olds...and I feel like I am not even really sewing..everything is SO tiny!!

Does anyone have a smallish two year old and can give me a waist measurement, or know the waist of a 2T?

Thanks, you guys are the BOMB!!

 

[MouseTriper]

I just wanted to tell you again how SUPER excited I am for you!!!!!

Thank you so much Teresa!

Wooohooooo!!!!! Congratulations!
Can't wait to join the photo viewing party. I'll make the Dole Whips!

Awww thank you!!!! It will be my 1st Dole Whip!!!! LOL

Beth, so glad to hear the great news! Hope all goes well .

Thank you!!!! I can not wait til next week!!!!

 

[MouseTriper]

What wonderful news!!!!

Thanks!!!! It is the best news we have had in a long time!

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.

I didn't have time to finish DD1's dress, but she insisted on a pic too!

That turned out so cute. Your girls are so adorable!!

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

Awww this looks adorable. I wanna see more pictures...pretty please!!!!!

 

[MouseTriper]

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!!

Oh T....I am so excited for you. Keeping you in our prayers!

Finished 2 more cute little sets!!!

Lori

Both are sooo cute!!!

We are so happy for you. I can't wait to see the 19 months of pictures.

Thank you!!! Hehehe....trust me it is thousands and thousands and thousands of pictures. I might have to pick a few favs!!! Hahaha,

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

Smiles. Thanks!!! I can't wait to share some pictures with you guys!

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

Awww how cute!!!

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

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

Thank you Sue!! I am so excited and anxious now! LOL.

HAhahaha....YES it is for a Halloween themed outfit. I hope I can find some soon!

 

[KARAJ]

LOTS OF PICTURES ALERT!!

OK, so I just thought I would post update photos of a couple of things I made. Plus they are wearing at family day for my husbands unit! We had so much fun!!

My DH and Kaylynn she is wearing the shirt I made her out of some Army material I had found.

DH, Kaylynn, Ares, and Arianna sitting on my hubby's vehicle.

Anna in her daddy's old PT shirt that I hacked away at to make a sort of dress and put cuffs on in the material that matched my other DD and DS. After I made it I saw many things that I would have done different but she loved it.

My big boy Ares just hanging out.

Ares and Anna Looking cute together Kaylynn is in the stroller.

Anna in the gunner's position.

And Ares manning the Turret

 

[ireland_nicole]

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

Cute! Love the ruffles

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!

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It's ok, you can tell the truth, you meant spicy indian food; it's well known to kick start labor!

That outfit is awesome!

 

[jham]

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.

The applique looks great Elisa! I love the fabric you used for the water, so cool! Those princess thrones are so cool. Lily would LOVE them.

Okay, so I REALLY NEED to know how you made the Mickey topiary! PLEEEASE! I have two empty (well, dirt filled) pots like that on my front porch begging for Mickey topiarys! Did you follow a tutorial or did you just figure it out yourself? Did you use Spanish Moss? HELP!

 

[KARAJ]

A couple of things for our trip.

This was my first attempt at making bias tape and at a kimono type top. It was kind of fun. i made them for both girls this one is for my 1yo Kaylynn.

And this is another one I made for both girls, There is an error in this ones bow on the applique but I was happy with it.

Oh, and just because I saw this and had meant to include it. This is my Anna sitting in the middle of the food line. We asked her what she was doing and she told us she was meditating, she was saying AHHMM and the whole bit. later that day I saw the tivo'd episode of Phineus and Ferb and saw that in it they meditated, guess I solved that mystery!!

 

[CastleCreations]

The applique looks great Elisa! I love the fabric you used for the water, so cool! Those princess thrones are so cool. Lily would LOVE them.

Okay, so I REALLY NEED to know how you made the Mickey topiary! PLEEEASE! I have two empty (well, dirt filled) pots like that on my front porch begging for Mickey topiarys! Did you follow a tutorial or did you just figure it out yourself? Did you use Spanish Moss? HELP!

The topiary was easy. I picked out 3 styrofoam balls. I painted them all hunter green. They took forever to dry. Then I cut a little off of the smaller balls so they would fit better up against the larger ball. Then I inserted a dowel into each ear. Then removed it, added glue to the hole I made and then reinserted it and let it dry. I did the same for the head. After the ears were dry, I pushed the dowels into the head, filled the hole with glue and put the ears on and let it dry. Then I bought green spanish moss and attached it with floral wire that I cut into 2 inch sections and bent into little U shapes. They sort of looked like hairpins. This held the spanish moss on. I guess you could also glue it. I planned on inserting a large dowel into the bottom to make it stand higher, but I'm not sure yet. I hope your Mickey's come out great!

 

[NiniMorris]

KaraJ,

I see you are in Ft Bliss...we lived there for 3 years...back during the first Gulf War!

I kinda miss that place...I couldn't wait to leave when I was there, but miss it now. We were in the off post on-base housing. Bishop Avenue. Hubby was in R&D working on the old FOG-M missle...(NLOS)...


Love the PT shirt...Hubby only has one left and would never let me cut it up....unless I can find a way to sneak it from him...mmmm...

Nini

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Hmmmm....I am trying to decide if I should just buy CarlaC's simply sweet pattern or the bundle pack with the simply sweet, a-line, and scallop skirt. What's your advice? Will I use the other two all that much? i'm not sure about the scallop skirt - if it was a big twirl skirt, that would definitely help me make up my mind.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

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

Thank you for posting. That Georgia sure is pretty. I love that you have been able to get so much use out of the ebook.

On the crisscross top:

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

So cute! How was it to make?

No buttons, zippers, snaps, velcro, or ties. You have a total of 6 fabric pieces (2 for the back and 1 for the front and then the same for the lining fabric), 4 seams, and 2 shoulder seams. The shoulder seams are super easy to do. I made sure that even the most basic seamstress will be able to whip it up. It is also reversible and a doll size is included (18" AG style doll). Linnette did one with Rick Rack that I am hoping she will post pics of soon. Also the price is temporarily reduced on Etsy.

 

[jham]

The topiary was easy. I picked out 3 styrofoam balls. I painted them all hunter green. They took forever to dry. Then I cut a little off of the smaller balls so they would fit better up against the larger ball. Then I inserted a dowel into each ear. Then removed it, added glue to the hole I made and then reinserted it and let it dry. I did the same for the head. After the ears were dry, I pushed the dowels into the head, filled the hole with glue and put the ears on and let it dry. Then I bought green spanish moss and attached it with floral wire that I cut into 2 inch sections and bent into little U shapes. They sort of looked like hairpins. This held the spanish moss on. I guess you could also glue it. I planned on inserting a large dowel into the bottom to make it stand higher, but I'm not sure yet. I hope your Mickey's come out great!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I'm adding that to my project list!

 

[sahm1000]

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

Beautiful outfits Lori! I love that cherry one! And I don't care how you cut it out and sew it, you are REALLY productive! I'm always impressed!

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

Thanks everyone. Off for another walk.

That whole walking thing never worked for me. It just made my feet hurt! I swear pitocin is the only thing that gets me into labor! Good luck and thank you so much for keeping us updated!

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

Foot rub! You are such a funny girl Kelly! I love Georgia's Fancy Nancy outfit! Great job!

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!!!!

Since I still consider myself to be a beginner, I have to tell you that it is a fairly straight forward simple pattern. The ruffles and things are all optional. If you like the pattern and if you have sewn before (not much before, just a few things) I'd give it a try. A lot of us have done it and can walk you through it!

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.

Don't know what you don't like about the cruise outfit Elisa, it's beautiful! Fantastic job!

My Mom's favorite store is Tuesday Morning, I swear she hits every one of them within a 100 mile radius of her every week!

Hmmmm....I am trying to decide if I should just buy CarlaC's simply sweet pattern or the bundle pack with the simply sweet, a-line, and scallop skirt. What's your advice? Will I use the other two all that much? i'm not sure about the scallop skirt - if it was a big twirl skirt, that would definitely help me make up my mind.

I personally own the simply sweet and the a-line. I know that there is a bundle pack that has the simply sweet, the peasant shirt, and the easy fit pants. That combo seems to be one of the favorites around here so you might want to see if you can get that one. T nicknamed that combo the Trifecta of sewing patterns! Really, with those three patterns you can do a lot. But I do have to say that you can't go wrong with any of Carla's patterns.

 

[KARAJ]

KaraJ,

I see you are in Ft Bliss...we lived there for 3 years...back during the first Gulf War!

I kinda miss that place...I couldn't wait to leave when I was there, but miss it now. We were in the off post on-base housing. Bishop Avenue. Hubby was in R&D working on the old FOG-M missle...(NLOS)...


Love the PT shirt...Hubby only has one left and would never let me cut it up....unless I can find a way to sneak it from him...mmmm...

Nini

Thanks, DH actually was leary me until I went to goodwill and found 3 in brand new condition for $2 a piece. He then let me have his other old ones.

 

[princessmom29]

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?

Lots of others who are more experienced volenteered, but i can walk you through the vida too if you need help. I just got it figured out for myself and it is really pretty easy. The only problem i had was figuring out that you had to cut 4 side peices, 2 from the front of the fabric and two from the back. I would say that if you can do a basic sunderess or jumper you can do this one. There was a little bit of a learning curve peicing the curved parts, but if you have ever pieced sleeves this is easier.

 

[jessica52877]

Hello all!! I have been following this thread for several years now and love the inspiration. I am still a major novice, but can produce a stripwork skirt and applique top now.

I first did one when my DD was 6..a very large 6, so right now I am making skirts for twin two year olds...and I feel like I am not even really sewing..everything is SO tiny!!

Does anyone have a smallish two year old and can give me a waist measurement, or know the waist of a 2T?

Thanks, you guys are the BOMB!!

I just made one today for a boy and it was 20.5 inches. Don't let the # scare you, my son is 6 and is only at maybe 22. Kids seem to grow up! Although I think a girls would be smaller.

Hopefully someone with a real 2T child will come along vs my best guess for what I get on paper!



Castle - LOVE the shirt! I can't believe how awesome and tiny that ship is! Mickey is quite small himself! No easy task!

I hear people rave about tuesday morning but the only one we have never has anything good. I only go in about once a year so maybe that is my problem!

 

[jeniamt]

Here's the rework of the pink frill skirt. I'm much happier with it now. The proportions seem closer to the original. I actually didn't change it a lot aside from the change of the print used for the bottom 'swag' and using a dark pink for the rolled edge finish. It's about an inch mostly due to taking it apart and having to straighten the edges plus losing a little when I redid the rolled edge.

Oh, I also reduced the bulk of the lace overlay layers. This is the one I first made for the skirt (with a new rolled edge) but I tried a fuller layer to replace it in hopes it would help the skirt. Now I think the

Looks awesome! I can't believe you did what I suggested by changing the color of the rolled edge. I'm so proud of myself, you have no idea!

Here's what I did for her comb:

I based it on this Disney pin:

That is to die for!

Thank you so much! I'd much prefer to know the item looks better in person than photos. My photo skills are passable but I try to show things at their best without digital embellishment. Honestly, sometimes I see photos on so 'enhanced' that it's hard to tell what the item looks like. Also, although I really admire those who can do amazing photos, at times they are so artistically shot that the focus is no longer the item for sale. KWIM?

I do know what you mean, some of the enhanced photos are downright creepy looking! I was talking about this same thing in a fabric store and the woman told that is popular w/ the pageant crowd. She actually assumed that's what I was sewing for.

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

I looooovvvvvveeeeeeee this!!!!

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!

Don't be afraid, it is actually pretty easy and a lot of fun to make. Plus it goes together pretty quick without using a ton of fabric.

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.

Where've you been? We've missed you! You are the reason I'm addicted to this crazy place and am spending a fortune on making customs for the cruise so please check in more often. BTW, I love the dress and would be happy to take it off your hands for you

Hmmmm....I am trying to decide if I should just buy CarlaC's simply sweet pattern or the bundle pack with the simply sweet, a-line, and scallop skirt. What's your advice? Will I use the other two all that much? i'm not sure about the scallop skirt - if it was a big twirl skirt, that would definitely help me make up my mind.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Simply Sweet and have made a bunch of them but, in my opinion, its more difficult to assemble than the Vida. Plus, I think about the applique I want to use. Can it fit in a small space... go for the SS. Does it need to be big and bold? Go for the Vida. What about a store bought shirt and you add an applique and make a stripwork skirt or patchwork twirl skirt? Sorry to add more confusion to your decision!

 

[LisaZoe]

Ok, you buy it then you can tell us all if it is worth it!!


I think the Brother website is very vague about how to use the big hoop, which really kind of bugs me. If I buy it I really want to know it will do what I want it to. I tried looking at some of the different Brother embroidery machine boards, but I didn't see much about the big hoop.

Let me know if you find any definite information out about it. And, if I do, I will let you know too.

The more I look around, the more I think it would be necessary to have Embird or a similar software product that can break up a larger pattern into 4"x4" sections. Maybe I should just buy Embird and PED Basic so I can digitize designs for those of use limited to 4x4. We seem to be discriminated against in favor of 5x7 or larger.

Lisa if I had half of your applique skills I wouldn't need an embroidery machine! When you applique you are not restricted by a hoop! I can only do 5x7 which was fine for a while, but now that Sydni is in a bigger sizes I wish I could do the big appliques for her. In case you haven't noticed, I am VERY jealous of your talent!

Thank you! I doubt I'd give up appliqueing the way I currently do. I'm really more looking for additional ways to embellish. I'm VERY limited in what I can do even with text. I think I have 4 or 5 fonts. It's very frustrating to do much beyond one line no longer than 4". In addition, I've seen some cool things people have done to add extra details to their hand guided applique. Lastly, with the way I do applique, I feel like I can't go down to infant sizes as easily. I have an 8mo great nephew and 2mo great niece I'd love to make little outfits for and think machine applique would be a good choice for those smaller sizes.

Hmmm, summer behavior issues? I think I have heard from 2 of my DD's this week with the exact same thing! Sometimes its really nice to be the Nana!!!

I'm seriously considering moving bedtime even earlier on 'camp nights'. It's hard when the neighborhood kids are still out playing but Zoe just does not do well without enough sleep.

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!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I didn't realize it had been so long!

Thanks! I took my daughter to famous footwear last night. They had a pair of black hi top, so we tried them on. The smallest size they had was a 4. It fits okay - just a little big, but I went ahead and got them so she can grow into them (they are having the buy one get one half off sale). But I really want to get her a red pair for the fourth (likely have to order them) and I can't decide if I want to get the 3 for a bit better fit, or the four so they last longer. She just started walking Tuesday (soooo exciting!!), so she isn't really walking everywhere yet. For the fourth the shoes would really be more like an accessory!

I'd go with a 4 so she could wear them (hopefully) with Christmas and Valentine's sets.

I love that your photos are authentic; it shows that your work is so good (and it really is utterly mindboggelingly amazing) that you don't need to camoflauge or enhance it.* Um, did I hear you needed testers?* If you need help finding one, I happen to know someone w/ a little girl who's drooling over those skirts and wears a size 6/7...just sayin'...progress,progress,progress,progress....

I'll definitely announce when I'm ready for testing. First I need to write the instructions more fully, make samples to test each size as well as the pattern/templates I've drafted and then photograph a skirt during the various steps.

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

OMG, that is sweet! I love the color combination. I don't often look at the licensed fabric but I'm going to have to check that section soon.

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.

Yup, that is the Farbenmix Vida pattern that I use. IMO it's a fairly simple one that can be embellished as desired. Ruffles and trim (like ricrac) are totally optional. I think it's really cute without any added embellishment since it allows you to use several prints easily. I love that because I can use remnants of fabric I have left from previous projects. As others have said, there are many on this thread who will jump in to answer questions if you get stuck at any point.

 

[revrob]

Thanks SO MUCH for all the awesome comments on the outfit I made for Mya! I sure hope she likes it. I realized as I was sewing this that I don't believe that I've ever sewn something this small. It was FUN!

Someone asked for more pics, and I really didn't like the color of the pics that I took (I should know better than to put stuff on my kitchen table to take pics - they always turn out awful!). SO - I took the dress form outside and took some pics. I think the colors are a little truer. I had also asked Jeanne how to attach the flower to the hat. She suggested that she puts a button in the middle of the flower and sews it on. Since hers always turn out SO cute, I decided I would take her suggestion. SO, the hat is slightly different now.