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

[ncmomof2]

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 would call dining and explain the situation before giving them any info on you. I would hope they would make it work. If not, just show up and I bet they make room. I am so happy it is working out!

 

[twob4him]

I am very surprised there isn't a sew-a-long already online but I can't find one either. I need a Vida 'fix' so I'll get photos the next time I make one. I can't promise it will be soon but at least I'll have photos as a starting point if no one can find an existing tutorial.

I know it wasn't the one you were looking for but Trillium has a free several part "Feliz" tutorial. Just go down the bottom right side under "Freebies" and you can see the tutes. I was looking to see if she had a Vida tute for whoever was asking...but I didnt see one....did you google Vida Tutorial???
http://trilliumdesign.blogspot.com/2008/03/tree-peonies.html

 

[disneylovinfamily]

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.

Yeah that is so awesome!!!!! Ia m so happy for you. I agree, I would show up and explain the situation. i am sure they will accomodate if possible.

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

When did you get that? Is that the one with the usb port? If so, I have been eyeing that one up for a while on HSN but that price is awesome. How do you like it? DO you know if you can do a word all at the same time, like a name and not have to do each letter individually? I know this might be a dumb question but I am new to the embroidery world.

 

[LisaZoe]

I know it wasn't the one you were looking for but Trillium has a free several part "Feliz" tutorial. Just go down the bottom right side under "Freebies" and you can see the tutes. I was looking to see if she had a Vida tute for whoever was asking...but I didnt see one....did you google Vida Tutorial???
http://trilliumdesign.blogspot.com/2008/03/tree-peonies.html

Yes, I tried several variations of a google search, including vida tutorial, vida sew-a-long plus just scanning through a search for vida dress. Lots of examples of the completed dress but no tutorials. With Linette's photos and Leslie's instructions, I think this should be covered pretty well now.

 

[twob4him]

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.

Glad the flu is letting up for you....poor thing!!

I am sooo happy your DH can make it now...I am SURE if you explain the situation to disney dining they can make room for you! Also I think the Poly rooms can hold 5 cause I stayed there once with my mom and sister and 2 kids. You might want to check that before paying for a second room...
Also, wasn't you who was going to have DH surprise your DD by standing in front of the castle when you arrived???? Just the thought of that gets me to crying....maybe I mixed you up with someone else.

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:

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.

Congratulations on your new baby!!! It looks really fancy!!! I love your curious george outfit and pretty purse!!! Great job!!!

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?

Wow...you just whipped that up?? Great job!!! I love the zebra contrast on the bottom.....have we sucked you in yet???????

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.

OOHHHH its so pretty!!! Megan is going to LOVE it!!!

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.

and today say...two days, two days, two days!!!


Sorry about the packing! I pack the weekend before. This time will be interesting since DH thinks the girls are just going to have a carry on. You know those little overnight rolling kid suitcases??? Yaaaa.....like I can fit 20 customs in there I need plan B and I havent even thought about shoes....ack!!!

 

[mirandag819]

Glad the flu is letting up for you....poor thing!!

I am sooo happy your DH can make it now...I am SURE if you explain the situation to disney dining they can make room for you! Also I think the Poly rooms can hold 5 cause I stayed there once with my mom and sister and 2 kids. You might want to check that before paying for a second room...
Also, wasn't you who was going to have DH surprise your DD by standing in front of the castle when you arrived???? Just the thought of that gets me to crying....maybe I mixed you up with someone else.

Yeah the Poly can hold 5, Shades of Green can too.... but even though my husband likes my mom and sister, and doesn't mind them being on vacation with us, he would never want to share a room with them. One.... it is just too tough for all of us to get ready at the same time, two he liked to be able to have his space when we come back to the room in the evenings, and three we will probably let Taylor sleep in my mom's room at least a night or two like we did last year when she was fussing for mimi or we went out for a little while after the parks (after all I haven't seen him in 9 months...we will want a little alone time). I am still trying to decide if we should switch to Shades of Green (or convince my mom and sister they want to stay there again hehe evil laugh), or just pay for a 2nd room at the Poly.

That was me..... originally he was going to try and show up on her bday and surprise her at the castle, but now he will be home 5 days before our trip, so he will be flying there with us. Not as much of a surprise factor, but it makes it a little easier to not have to pack for him and take his suitcases with us.... plus we get to see him sooner.... only a little over 3 weeks YAY!

 

[emcreative]

That was me..... originally he was going to try and show up on her bday and surprise her at the castle, but now he will be home 5 days before our trip, so he will be flying there with us. Not as much of a surprise factor, but it makes it a little easier to not have to pack for him and take his suitcases with us.... plus we get to see him sooner.... only a little over 3 weeks YAY!

If you want to still make it a surprise, how about this variation of what we did for my middle daughter when her puppy, Holly arrived from Texas (her note was from Santa):

Don't tell her Daddy is coming early. Then, the morning he is supposed to arrive, have a letter waiting for her from Mickey Mouse. Have it say that Mickey has a super special secret surprise that he wants her to bring to Disney with her. Since she is now Mickey's (or hey, pick whatever character you want) special friend, he only trusts HER to go get the surprise and bring it with her to Disney. Yay, when she gets to the airport the surprise is Daddy!

Lizzie was a little older so we included a map (which actually took her to the airport!) She didn't know Eric (then my fiance) would be there. Holly was just a tiny puppy so she was still in the carrier. Then Eric gave her a letter from Santa saying the special delivery he needed help with was actually a present FOR HER...and she opened the carrier to find her puppy!

 

[Mirb1214]

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.

So Pretty!

 

[jeniamt]

Been lurking a lot but am like 30 pages behind. What happened to Lynette?

Amazing stuff, as usual, posted recently!!!

Yes, I tried several variations of a google search, including vida tutorial, vida sew-a-long plus just scanning through a search for vida dress. Lots of examples of the completed dress but no tutorials. With Linette's photos and Leslie's instructions, I think this should be covered pretty well now.

I've started one as well but just haven't had time to work on it. Hopefully between you, 2cutekidz, and myself we'll have it covered

 

[sheridee32]

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?

my husband was picked in 2005 to do the flag lowering at magic kingdom it is very moving if you are any part of the military even if it is just a family member. they gave him a pin a photo with the flag and a certificate and they rell where you served or did at the time you just go to city hall when you get to the park my daughter works for disney and at the time she was working at magic kingdom and she had told one of her supervisors that her dad had served in afghanastan and when we got there that year they suprised her and asked if he would do the flag ceremony we also got picked to be grand marshalls in the afternoon parade

 

[3huskymom]

Odd OT Question:

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




Can you believe this is my last day before our trip? I took the pets this morning to be boarded at the vet (sad to go back after recent events). We decided since our flight left at 7am on Monday (we'd have to leave our house at 2:30 am to get there in time to check in, etc) we would drive down tomorrow afternoon and stay at a local hotel. I'm hoping all the swimming there will wear the kids out so they will sleep before we leave! They won't find out until tonight, though. We've been doing a countdown calendar- every day they pull off has a Disney character on the back side. Some of them are "bonus" days- we've had an ice cream trip, dinner out to Bob Evans (the kids' favorite), going to see Harry Potter, Mickey Pedicure day, and now we're to the last too- letting them know they are getting their own spending money, and that we're leaving a day early and staying at a hotel.

Where has all the time gone?!?!

Have a great trip!!!

 

[3huskymom]

WOW!!! I LOVE IT!!! Permissiojn to CASE? Permission to CASE? Can someone please post those drawings? I remeber seeing them earlier in the thread, but I want to save them to my hard drive.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO ahead and case! I think the pics are back around page 39-41 of this thread.

 

[sheridee32]

here are few things i created for a friends grandkids

the mickey is one of the first hand pieced ones i have done i usually do everything on my embroidery machine

 

[LisaZoe]

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.

I've started one as well but just haven't had time to work on it. Hopefully between you, 2cutekidz, and myself we'll have it covered

I have the instructions written now I just need to get photos next time I make a dress. I decided to try doing a blog (again) but this time I'll focus on tutorials and tips. I can do those pretty well but I struggle to do more 'personal' posts... which is why I ended up abandoning my 2 previous blog attempts.

 

[revrob]

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

That is so sweet! You just made my day!

here are few things i created for a friends grandkids

the mickey is one of the first hand pieced ones i have done i usually do everything on my embroidery machine

WOW! That is amazing work! Love the Mickey!

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.

I have the instructions written now I just need to get photos next time I make a dress. I decided to try doing a blog (again) but this time I'll focus on tutorials and tips. I can do those pretty well but I struggle to do more 'personal' posts... which is why I ended up abandoning my 2 previous blog attempts.

I live in Texas, and I have lived here just about all of my life (except when I was away at college). I am familiar with the halloween poem. I thought everyone was, but I don't know for certain.

When you get your blog up, please let us know the link! I'd love to check it out!

 

[2cutekidz]

I don't think it's a regional thing - I know it too You should have posted your Vida instructions! They'd probably be much easier to understand than mine! I did mine sitting here off the top of my head, so I'm hoping I didn't skip any steps!

 

[sheridee32]

That is really cute, Wendy! I'm sure she's going to love it!


WOW!!! That is SO cool!!! I had requests to digitize those designs, but I didn't have the the time! But, I wish I had! I would go for black bias tape.

heather when are you going to disney

 

[disneylovinfamily]

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.

Lived in Baltimore, MD and York, PA and I know it too. I am sure it is an all over phrase. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

[karamat]

Complete newbie, non-Disney related sewing question!

Ok, so a year and a bit ago my mom passed away. I have a bag full of her old clothes and I want to make something with it. (I just sorted through it for colours and I have far less than I thought I did. I originally wanted to make something for my dad, my brother, and myself.) Anyway, I know almost nothing about sewing. I have sewn in the past...when I was like 10 maybe?

My problem is this: I have about 80% knit, tshirt-like fabric, and 20% denim. I know denim works well for rag quilts, but I also know knits are a pain to sew with. (My mom made me a quilt with my old clothes a few years back and was constantly cursing the knits!)

What would you all recommend I do? Would the knits be a huge pain to work with? SHould I use some kind of stabilizer? Knits wouldn't make a good rag quilt, right? Please help!

My mother just completed 2 Memory Quilts for a lady from her church who lost her daughter (mid-20's) in a car accident. They turned out so wonderful! They lady gave my mother boxes of clothes of all type... skirts, dress, tshirts, sweatshirts... probably a piece of anything wearable you can imagine. My mom experimented with all types of stablizers and found ones to work with even the flimsiest fabric.

I would suggest looking at your local fabric store for stablizers (my mom got hers at JoAnn and Hancock) and give it a try.

That reminds me that I have a t-shirt quilt to finish for my DH. Maybe I get it done by his birthday in September.

 

[revrob]

I need help! Does anyone know of a font that looks like letters that have been written in pixie dust? Or stars? I need to add some lettering to a tinkerbell design but I'm having difficulty finding a font.