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

[emcreative]

Shannon that's so cute!!!!


Okay, am I the only one who goes a little psycho when packing? I have been "semi packing" for weeks, I started getting stuff MONTHS ago. AND NOW WE CAN'T FREAKING FIND IT.

If it were totally my fault, fine, but the problem is that NO ONE WILL USE THEIR SHOE BOXES! We have shelves with milk crates on them, and each milk crate contains the shoes of one kid. The boys share a milk crate (and are obviously not big enough to put their shoes in there themselves). Well, sisters would just grab any shoes to put on brothers, (some where shoes I bought FOR the trip) and not put them back in the shoe box. There are single shoes all over the room, in cars, etc...AND NOW I CAN'T FIND MATCHES.

Yep, I'm losing it a bit.

In the end it will be okay because they are only shoes and it's not worth being angry over, but c'mon, it's not that hard to put shoes in a box!!!!

/chant "serenity now, serenity now, serenity now"

I'm also trying to remember it's the other stresses that are getting me, too. Going back to the vets this morning was really hard.

 

[xdanielleax]

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

I really like this. It's similar to what I want to make for Violette except I want to do a shorts set

 

[revrob]

OH MY GOSH!!!! I just woke up from a LONG nap and saw this. This is breathtaking! I think I'm going to cry. Emily is going to go wild!!!! I seriously am crying now. (I cry over mcdonalds commercials, sorry..LOL)

How do you DO this so FAST??? I thought I was doing well today getting all my fabrics washed, dried, and pressed and figuring out last night how to make a ruffle on my serger. LOL

You are so talented!!

Julie

I'm so glad you like it! I hope you'll feel comfortable posting pics of Emily in them - I'd love to see her!

There are times that I sew faster than others. This base pattern (the Simply Sweet) really stitches up very quickly and easily. I've stitched this pattern a LOT! Have I mentioned that I LOVE CARLA C! Seriously, I don't even use the instructions for this pattern any more. I've got it down. that really helps. It takes more time figuring out the little extras that I add than it does to stitch the pattern. Once I've stitched the sample (like the Belle & Ariel that I've just posted), and figured out the details, it really is pretty quick to stitch it out again.

Thanks so much for the compliments! I'm so glad you like them!

Shannon that's so cute!!!!


Okay, am I the only one who goes a little psycho when packing? I have been "semi packing" for weeks, I started getting stuff MONTHS ago. AND NOW WE CAN'T FREAKING FIND IT.

If it were totally my fault, fine, but the problem is that NO ONE WILL USE THEIR SHOE BOXES! We have shelves with milk crates on them, and each milk crate contains the shoes of one kid. The boys share a milk crate (and are obviously not big enough to put their shoes in there themselves). Well, sisters would just grab any shoes to put on brothers, (some where shoes I bought FOR the trip) and not put them back in the shoe box. There are single shoes all over the room, in cars, etc...AND NOW I CAN'T FIND MATCHES.

Yep, I'm losing it a bit.

In the end it will be okay because they are only shoes and it's not worth being angry over, but c'mon, it's not that hard to put shoes in a box!!!!

/chant "serenity now, serenity now, serenity now"

I'm also trying to remember it's the other stresses that are getting me, too. Going back to the vets this morning was really hard.

Thanks, Marah!

I'm so sorry you're going crazy packing. Just wanted to let you know you're not alone! Part of what you're going through is why we have an Owner's Locker. All of those little things that we always seem to forget, or have to re-buy every trip are now stored in our Owner's Locker. It saves a lot of time and frustration (and money since we don't have to buy them over and over again!)

 

[Tink561]

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

Oh I love it! Belle is my favorite and this is fantastic!! I also love your Ariel because it is so original! Great job.

 

[revrob]

I really like this. It's similar to what I want to make for Violette except I want to do a shorts set

funny you say that! After I finish up the princesses in the sundress version of the "Princess in July" collection, I'm hoping to start a shorts (and/or capri) collection. I was kinda wondering if I should do them at the same time that I'm bringing out each princess, but I think I'll finish sundresses first.

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Here's a sneak peak at the Philharmagic Vida using Marah's drawings. Philharmagic is Hayleigh's favorite attraction at the MK and we always have to see it at least 2 times. DOnald is her favorite part. She still cracks up every time she sees him in the wall. I couldn't finish it tonight b/c I have to get buttons tomorrow when I got to Jo-Anns. I will post pics of her modeling it tomorrow afternoon.

I do need help with one thing though. I want to use bias tape for the hem....what color should I use? black, blue, yellow, or white? I'm leaning away from white b/c I think it will get dirty being on the edge. 1 more down, 2 to go, with additional hopes of a Feliz attempt. 18 days and counting! WOOHOO!
FRONT:

BACK:

If I am seeing it correctly. Is there red in the top fabric? Why not pull that color out to have more contrast? That dress is great and I love the applique.

 

[ncmomof2]

Great job! I posted my first about a year ago. Keep sewing!

 

[kathyell]

I didn't quote it, but I like that crayon bag!

Also not quoted, but for the record, I see nothing wrong with using buttons for eyes.

WOOHOO!
FRONT:

BACK:

That came out just lovely!

Odd OT Question:

Is anyone here a Labor/Delivery or NICU nurse, or related to one?

I am very close friends with a woman who is a L/D, NICU, and lactation expert nurse. She is also a nursing educator. Did you have a question you wanted an answer to from a l/d nurse? PM me and I'd be glad to pass it on and see if she can get you an answer.

Introducing... Belle!

WOW! Beautiful. Or should I say, "Belle"?

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

Super cute! I like the idea of buttons, but also think about maybe a small yellow bow or flower, detachable for washing. There's so many ways to embellish, it'll make you want to sew another one. (And another one...and another one...)

 

[ireland_nicole]

That is really cute!

Linnette's is in the bookmarks, it's called "Vida Case". The easiest way to find something specific in the bookmarks is to use the Bookmark Search function at the top of the page.

There's a search function for the Bookmarks!!!!!!??????????!!!!!!! Oh, the hours, and hours, of wild goose chases I could have avoided; of course, I might have missed some great blogs, too.... hmmm...

Quick Vida Tutorial - I'll add pictures tonight. (Photobucket is giving me fits)

Trace all pattern pieces - don't forget to add for your seam allowance (you can tape 2 pencils together for a quick way to get your extra seam allowance) Itape my pattern pieces to a window and trace them that way onto regular paper - easy and no extra supplies are needed.

The trickiest part for me was cutting out the side panels. I made my side pieces out of 1 fabric. Fold your fabric right sides together and cut out your side panels. You should now have 2 mirror image side panels. Repeat this step for the ramaining 2. If you want to use 2 different fabrics for your side panels, cut them out 1 at a time (or layer your 2 different fabrics) you will need to flip your pattern so you get the mirror image. So cut 2 pieces with the pattern face up and 2 pieces with the pattern face down.

Lets get started sewing!

If you are going to applique, do it before you start putting the Vida together.

Pin the bottom of your front bodice to the (top of) middle front piece right sides together. Stitch and finish your seam, press the seam up and topstitch. (You can add ribbon or ric-rac now if you want it)

Pin the top of your bottom front piece to the bottom of the middle front piece right side together. (If you want to add a ruffle sandwch it between the 2 pieces). Stitch and finish your seam, press the seam up and topstitch. Your front piece is done!

Repeat the above steps for the back.

Take your side panel and pin it to the coordinating front side right sides together. Stitch and finish your seam, press seam to the side and topstitch (don't press it towards the front) Repeat for the remaining 3 side panels.

Even up your hem if needed, and finish the hem using your favorite method - bias tape, ruffle, trim, etc. You're almost done!!

Press the strap piece right sides together, stitch down the length and one end. Trim the corner, and turn the strap rightside out - repeat for the other strap. Press both straps and topstitch if desired. Set aside.

Pin your bodice lining pieces together at the sides - right sides together. Stitch and finish the seam, press open. Eithe hem or used a rolled hem on the bottom of the lining. Here comes the fun part!

Iron on a little bit of interfacing at the V in on the back of the bodice and whereve your buttonholes will be. Pin your straps to your bodice - depending on where you want your buttons - front or back. Make sure you raw edgs meet up. The straps will hang down between your bodice and the lining. Pin your bodice lining to the bodice - right sides together. Stitch all the way around the bodice. Snip your corners, (I like to make small snips around the curve too. Be careful not to cut through your stitches.) Turn the bodice right side out and press.

Create a casing by stitching an inch down (or less depending on your elastic) from the topstitching of your middle panel. (From side seam to side seam) Insert your elastic and secure at the side seams - repeat on the other side. Make your buttonholes and add your buttons to the straps. TADA!! Your Vida is done!!

The side panel, lining and casing will make more sense after I add the pictures!

Hi! I'm Shelley..I love looking at all of your beautiful clothes. After reading this thread and buying some other great clothes off of esty I decided to try to teach myself to sew Before Wednesday I think I'd only sewed on a button maybe once so this is all new to me. So here's my second project! My first is a dress but I still need to put on the buttons and am afraid to do button holes This one I was able to do this morning and I was happy with how it turned out. I got it from a tutorial I found here:
http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2008/03/pillow-case-dress-tutorial.html

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

I love it; it's adorable, but I think adding some yellow would be really cute, too.

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

Holy moley, that's awesome!!!!!

Shannon that's so cute!!!!


Okay, am I the only one who goes a little psycho when packing? I have been "semi packing" for weeks, I started getting stuff MONTHS ago. AND NOW WE CAN'T FREAKING FIND IT.

If it were totally my fault, fine, but the problem is that NO ONE WILL USE THEIR SHOE BOXES! We have shelves with milk crates on them, and each milk crate contains the shoes of one kid. The boys share a milk crate (and are obviously not big enough to put their shoes in there themselves). Well, sisters would just grab any shoes to put on brothers, (some where shoes I bought FOR the trip) and not put them back in the shoe box. There are single shoes all over the room, in cars, etc...AND NOW I CAN'T FIND MATCHES.

Yep, I'm losing it a bit.

In the end it will be okay because they are only shoes and it's not worth being angry over, but c'mon, it's not that hard to put shoes in a box!!!!

/chant "serenity now, serenity now, serenity now"

I'm also trying to remember it's the other stresses that are getting me, too. Going back to the vets this morning was really hard.

I'm soooooooooo glad it's not just me...

 

[mirandag819]

I just have to share my happy happy news!!!! A few weeks ago I posted that DH was going to try to get his 2 weeks leave from Iraq on DD's birthday and surprise her at Disney World...and he said there was a really good chance he would get it. Well a few days ago he called and said he couldn't get it, and that he would be home for leave on Oct 15th (We will be at Disney World Aug 15th). I was pretty bummed, but we started to look at a Disney Cruise or something for when he did get leave, but he said it would definatly be Oct 15th.

He just called, he found someone to trade him and they got it approved.... he will be home August 10th! Which means he will be able to go to Disney World with us!!!!!

I originally planned the trip for when I knew he wouldn't be here, because he said he didn't want to go to Disney World on his leave (something about too hot and too much walking). Well he changed his mind and wanted to go with us so badly. I was starting to feel bad about going without him, so now I am SOOOOOOOO excited he can go!


Now the super planned in me is starting to freak out though.... I need to book him on our flights, try to add him to our ADRs (Which I know probably won't work since we will be going from 4 people to 5.... any suggestions there?) Try to add him to the dessert party, let the VIP tour guide know we have an extra person, and hopefully book a second room at the Poly. I decided to stay at the Poly this year instead of Shades of Green since there was a 40% military discount and since I only had to pay for 1 room instead of 2. The poly at 40% off pretty much equalled what I had been paying every year at Shades of Green for our room and my mom's room. I am not loving the added expense for a 2nd room at the Poly, but I really have my heart set on it now, and DH wants to stay there too.... so I will work it out.

Anyhow just wanted to share my excitment, now I need to get back to planning and sewing...thankfully the flu is letting up some today.

 

[ireland_nicole]

ok, i have an announcement to make:
I have a new baby!!! Here's a pic:

Thanks to her, I was able to make this birthday gift for a friends 3 y/o who loves Curios George and the colors red and blue:

Finally, there were yet more financial hits in our little world, so I had to go to my happy place, and since WDW's not on the agenda at the minute, my sewing room will have to do! So I finally used the modern accents handbag pattern my mom bought me (hoping, of course, I'd make her a bag) and here's the results:

Love the pattern, love that you can use up a lot of fabric scraps of fabric ya love, didn't like the d ring idea; next time I think I'll just sew the straps directly.

 

[littlepeppers]

Need a pic of Mickey Mouse head cupcake.

I've seen a few Mickey Head Cupcakes on here. I can't find a pic of it to use as a templet for an applique for DD.

Working on a MNSSHP reversable jumper. I need the Mickey Cupcake for the day & I will flip the dress over at night to reveal a candy corn w/ Mickey ears.

I've got the candy corn done on orange & white gingham dress, but I can't sew the jumper until I have something for the other side. The material for the daytime side is yellow & white polkadot.

 

[littlepeppers]

ok, i have an announcement to make:
I have a new baby!!! Here's a pic:

Thanks to her, I was able to make this birthday gift for a friends 3 y/o who loves Curios George and the colors red and blue:

Finally, there were yet more financial hits in our little world, so I had to go to my happy place, and since WDW's not on the agenda at the minute, my sewing room will have to do! So I finally used the modern accents handbag pattern my mom bought me (hoping, of course, I'd make her a bag) and here's the results:

Love the pattern, love that you can use up a lot of fabric scraps of fabric ya love, didn't like the d ring idea; next time I think I'll just sew the straps directly.

Your baby is awesome. I might want a baby like that one day, but my real ones are costing me a fortune still. Does that ever stop?

 

[Jajone]

Can anyone who has done a Toy Story custom please post it again? DD has decided last minute she wants a Jesse custom, but pants in August will be too hot. Any suggestions?

 

[ireland_nicole]

Your baby is awesome. I might want a baby like that one day, but my real ones are costing me a fortune still. Does that ever stop?

LOL, nope; I don't think so
FWIW, I found it on sale at Joann's for $649 and then the whole extended family went in together... I'm pretty sure I won't see a gift for the next several years; but it was worth it

 

[karebear1]

Hi! I'm Shelley..I love looking at all of your beautiful clothes. After reading this thread and buying some other great clothes off of esty I decided to try to teach myself to sew Before Wednesday I think I'd only sewed on a button maybe once so this is all new to me. So here's my second project! My first is a dress but I still need to put on the buttons and am afraid to do button holes This one I was able to do this morning and I was happy with how it turned out. I got it from a tutorial I found here:
http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2008/03/pillow-case-dress-tutorial.html

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

I like the idea of yellow buttons- but how about big yellow buttons along the seam between the polks dot and the zebra print? that'd be cute too!


LOVE the new belle dress.... adn the new Mickey's Philharmonic- both of these are too cute!

 

[xdanielleax]

ok, i have an announcement to make:
I have a new baby!!! Here's a pic:

Thanks to her, I was able to make this birthday gift for a friends 3 y/o who loves Curios George and the colors red and blue:

Wow! I am soooooooo jealous right now! LOL!! This is the machine I want but it definitely won't happen for me for a very long time. Curious George is really cute too!

 

[JUJU814]

I'm so glad you like it! I hope you'll feel comfortable posting pics of Emily in them - I'd love to see her!

Oh I'll definitely post pics of Emily in them!! I even showed her the pics. I'm sitting at my puter digitizing my next design set and she keeps coming back to me asking me to show her the princess dresses.

Julie

 

[SallyfromDE]

I just have to share my happy happy news!!!! A few weeks ago I posted that DH was going to try to get his 2 weeks leave from Iraq on DD's birthday and surprise her at Disney World...and he said there was a really good chance he would get it. Well a few days ago he called and said he couldn't get it, and that he would be home for leave on Oct 15th (We will be at Disney World Aug 15th). I was pretty bummed, but we started to look at a Disney Cruise or something for when he did get leave, but he said it would definatly be Oct 15th.

He just called, he found someone to trade him and they got it approved.... he will be home August 10th! Which means he will be able to go to Disney World with us!!!!!

I originally planned the trip for when I knew he wouldn't be here, because he said he didn't want to go to Disney World on his leave (something about too hot and too much walking). Well he changed his mind and wanted to go with us so badly. I was starting to feel bad about going without him, so now I am SOOOOOOOO excited he can go!


Now the super planned in me is starting to freak out though.... I need to book him on our flights, try to add him to our ADRs (Which I know probably won't work since we will be going from 4 people to 5.... any suggestions there?) Try to add him to the dessert party, let the VIP tour guide know we have an extra person, and hopefully book a second room at the Poly. I decided to stay at the Poly this year instead of Shades of Green since there was a 40% military discount and since I only had to pay for 1 room instead of 2. The poly at 40% off pretty much equalled what I had been paying every year at Shades of Green for our room and my mom's room. I am not loving the added expense for a 2nd room at the Poly, but I really have my heart set on it now, and DH wants to stay there too.... so I will work it out.

Anyhow just wanted to share my excitment, now I need to get back to planning and sewing...thankfully the flu is letting up some today.

Mom came with me a few years ago at the last minute. It was just going to be me and Kirsta. We had all our ADRs. I had broken my foot several months before and was not allowed to wallk and spent it in a wheelchair for 7 months. I thought I'd be fine by the trip, but as it got closer, just wasn't so sure, so Mom came along. I called and couldn't get her added to anything! Went down, and check at the desk and they couldn't add her. But they told me to show up anyway and see if they could add her then. I didn't have one problem. Except I was told upfront that they didn't have room for Mickey's BBQ. So you probably won't have a problem if you can't get him added.

When we were down another time, DBIL wore his IRAQ shirts from his tour. He had cast members ask if he served and shook his hand. He was really happy about that. We noticed he stood a little taller after the asknowledgement. Don't forget, DH can see if they have an opening to help lower the flag in the MK. I kept trying to get Sean to do that, but he kept forgetting.

Will Disney still have the free passes for DH while your there?

 

[teresajoy]

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

It's gorgeous Shannon!!!! I love this!

There's a search function for the Bookmarks!!!!!!??????????!!!!!!! Oh, the hours, and hours, of wild goose chases I could have avoided; of course, I might have missed some great blogs, too.... hmmm...
.

Yes, there's a little box at the top of the bookmarks page that says, "Search" !! It has saved me tons of time! That's how I generally find something! Although, finding new blogs is one of the great pleasures in my life!!

I just have to share my happy happy news!!!! A few weeks ago I posted that DH was going to try to get his 2 weeks leave from Iraq on DD's birthday and surprise her at Disney World...and he said there was a really good chance he would get it. Well a few days ago he called and said he couldn't get it, and that he would be home for leave on Oct 15th (We will be at Disney World Aug 15th). I was pretty bummed, but we started to look at a Disney Cruise or something for when he did get leave, but he said it would definatly be Oct 15th.

He just called, he found someone to trade him and they got it approved.... he will be home August 10th! Which means he will be able to go to Disney World with us!!!!!

I originally planned the trip for when I knew he wouldn't be here, because he said he didn't want to go to Disney World on his leave (something about too hot and too much walking). Well he changed his mind and wanted to go with us so badly. I was starting to feel bad about going without him, so now I am SOOOOOOOO excited he can go!


Now the super planned in me is starting to freak out though.... I need to book him on our flights, try to add him to our ADRs (Which I know probably won't work since we will be going from 4 people to 5.... any suggestions there?) Try to add him to the dessert party, let the VIP tour guide know we have an extra person, and hopefully book a second room at the Poly. I decided to stay at the Poly this year instead of Shades of Green since there was a 40% military discount and since I only had to pay for 1 room instead of 2. The poly at 40% off pretty much equalled what I had been paying every year at Shades of Green for our room and my mom's room. I am not loving the added expense for a 2nd room at the Poly, but I really have my heart set on it now, and DH wants to stay there too.... so I will work it out.

Anyhow just wanted to share my excitment, now I need to get back to planning and sewing...thankfully the flu is letting up some today.

I am SO happy for you!!! I'm just crying! I know your daughter is going to be over the moon!!!

Like Sally just said, I would just show up with your husband, especially if he has on his uniform or something indicating he is serving! When we went on our big family vacation when Lydia was 1, we had ADRs at CRT. My Mom and Dad didn't want to go with us, so we didn't put them on. But, then at the last minute, Mom decided she really did want to go, so we just showed up with them and they got us in.

ok, i have an announcement to make:
I have a new baby!!! Here's a pic:

Thanks to her, I was able to make this birthday gift for a friends 3 y/o who loves Curios George and the colors red and blue:

Finally, there were yet more financial hits in our little world, so I had to go to my happy place, and since WDW's not on the agenda at the minute, my sewing room will have to do! So I finally used the modern accents handbag pattern my mom bought me (hoping, of course, I'd make her a bag) and here's the results:

Love the pattern, love that you can use up a lot of fabric scraps of fabric ya love, didn't like the d ring idea; next time I think I'll just sew the straps directly.

OOOOH!!!! What size hoop does she have?? I wish I had something bigger than 4X4!

I love the Curious George outfit! WHERE did you find that material!!

And the purse is really great, I like those fabrics!

Need a pic of Mickey Mouse head cupcake.

I've seen a few Mickey Head Cupcakes on here. I can't find a pic of it to use as a templet for an applique for DD.

Working on a MNSSHP reversable jumper. I need the Mickey Cupcake for the day & I will flip the dress over at night to reveal a candy corn w/ Mickey ears.

I've got the candy corn done on orange & white gingham dress, but I can't sew the jumper until I have something for the other side. The material for the daytime side is yellow & white polkadot.

If you have an embroidery machine, Heathersue sells the design on Etsy.

Can anyone who has done a Toy Story custom please post it again? DD has decided last minute she wants a Jesse custom, but pants in August will be too hot. Any suggestions?

How about a jean skirt instead of pants? You could put some cow print material on the front of it to look more like Jessie's pants.