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

[mirandag819]

These are all super cute! Is she gonna wear all three in one day?

LOL! Yep.... actually she has a 4th outfit for that day because we have breakfast with Alice at 1900 PF that morning. Good thing we have a VIP tour guide that day, maybe she can help carry the customs

 

[aimeeg]

My girls wear two outfits a day. They did this on the trip that I did not know about customs too. (I just confessed to my DH how much money I spent of Gymboree for that trip in 2007.) They normally do a morning outfit and an evening outfit. They are park piglets. They sweat, get dirty, drip ice cream and I do not flip out because they have a change of clothes.

We normally fit in a little trip to some water squirting area in the mid day. Hey, if they are wet you have to change them right??? LOL One day last trip we planned on doing a half day so I did not bring a change of clothes. We ended up staying all day and OMG they looked like dumpster kitties by the end of the day. They had fun written across their foreheads in chocolate.

 

[JUJU814]

WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION!Seriously, we planned a sorta spur of the moment trip that is coming up in two weeks. I said we weren't gonna make plans, and I wasn't going to sew. Well, guess what? Yep. We have ADR's (but just a few), and I've been sewing. Just can't help it!

Oh my goodness NO! Change your plans...quick..come Aug 22-29..that's when we'll be there and then we can meet IRL!!

Ours was rather spur of the moment too...about 6-7 weeks notice. I swore no adrs or itinerary plans..yet I've quickly become obsessed.

I have a 17 1/2 year old daughter and I always wanted to sew for her, and by the time I "got around to it", she "wouldn't be caught dead" in anything. Emily is 5..so I'm trying to take full advantage of it now..and she LOVES dresses and twirly things.

You should see my stacks of fabrics ready to go!!!!!

Julie

 

[JUJU814]

LOL! Yep.... actually she has a 4th outfit for that day because we have breakfast with Alice at 1900 PF that morning. Good thing we have a VIP tour guide that day, maybe she can help carry the customs

Ok, totally off topic, but I HAVE to know! What is a VIP tour guide, what do they do, how much to they cost??

Hubby fell yesterday and tore his miniscus and may/may not be going sniff sniff...he doesn't care for Disney much anyway Had I known this before I married him...LOL (just kidding!) Should have signed a pre-nuptual (thou will take me to Disney every year of our married life!!!)

 

[livndisney]

Oh my goodness NO! Change your plans...quick..come Aug 22-29..that's when we'll be there and then we can meet IRL!!

Ours was rather spur of the moment too...about 6-7 weeks notice. I swore no adrs or itinerary plans..yet I've quickly become obsessed.

I have a 17 1/2 year old daughter and I always wanted to sew for her, and by the time I "got around to it", she "wouldn't be caught dead" in anything. Emily is 5..so I'm trying to take full advantage of it now..and she LOVES dresses and twirly things.

You should see my stacks of fabrics ready to go!!!!!

Julie

try dealing with custom outfits when you LIVE at WDW!!! "No, you can't wear that-I already have pictures of you in it" LOL

Nope we can't go to a different park-that is nto the right outfit

 

[revrob]

Oh my goodness NO! Change your plans...quick..come Aug 22-29..that's when we'll be there and then we can meet IRL!!

Ours was rather spur of the moment too...about 6-7 weeks notice. I swore no adrs or itinerary plans..yet I've quickly become obsessed.

I have a 17 1/2 year old daughter and I always wanted to sew for her, and by the time I "got around to it", she "wouldn't be caught dead" in anything. Emily is 5..so I'm trying to take full advantage of it now..and she LOVES dresses and twirly things.

You should see my stacks of fabrics ready to go!!!!!

Julie

OH, man! We'll just miss each other! I wish we could have gone a little later, but with school starting, it just wasn't gonna work.

I totally hear you on the stack of fabric and clothes! I was just thinking that I should start pulling out the suitcase that will hold AbbyGrace's stuff so I can make sure everything is gonna fit!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Ok, totally off topic, but I HAVE to know! What is a VIP tour guide, what do they do, how much to they cost??

Hubby fell yesterday and tore his miniscus and may/may not be going sniff sniff...he doesn't care for Disney much anyway Had I known this before I married him...LOL (just kidding!) Should have signed a pre-nuptual (thou will take me to Disney every year of our married life!!!)

That is hilarious. I feel the same way. My hubby is a disney hater!!!

 

[mirandag819]

Ok, totally off topic, but I HAVE to know! What is a VIP tour guide, what do they do, how much to they cost??

Hubby fell yesterday and tore his miniscus and may/may not be going sniff sniff...he doesn't care for Disney much anyway Had I known this before I married him...LOL (just kidding!) Should have signed a pre-nuptual (thou will take me to Disney every year of our married life!!!)

Okay first let me say..... it is a total splurge I know.....and it is ridiculously expensive, but it is mine and Taylor's bday's while we are there. We are doing it at MK on her bday and HS on mine. We will probably never go again on our birthdays because I would really prefer not to go in August. It is hot and more crowded (so part of my desire for the VIP tours this year is because of crowds). The price range is $175-$300 an hour with a 6 hour minimum each day you use it. The range depends on if you stay on site or off, if it is a holiday, if you want to include transportation, if you want to do mulitple parks on the same day ect. DH spent an insane amount of money when he got 1 day leave and went to some 5 star casino resort this year....so I was told to pick 1 majoy splurge to even the cards and ease my bitterness about him spending 4 grand in a day. I couldn't think of anything off the bat that I wanted, until I read Brook's trip report (she posted on this thread awhile back, she had the test track and Expedition Everist outfits for her DD).

Here are some of the things a VIP tour guide does:
Access to fast pass lines without waiting for a fast pass
Roped off reserved seating for parades and fireworks
Front row seats for all shows
Special private Character meet-n-greets
Getting you into whatever meal you want
Planning out the best use of your time and getting you to everything you want to do for the day
Lots of little things like running to get drinks, having the stroller waiting when you get off rides, taking pictures of your group (or maybe carrying custom outfits)

I am really excited for it, it is not something I would normally spend that kind of money on, but can't wait for it. I think it is the other big reason why DH changed his mind and decided he did want to go to Disney this year, and got leave from Iraq so he could go.

 

[troijka]

Are you listing on etsy or , let us know what your id is, if not don't forget about the fabric swap thread. Post it quick or PM me, hubby is out of town all week, so I am free to buy til my heart's content, and he will never know !!!!!

I WANNA SEE, TOO!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tanzanite]

Okay first let me say..... it is a total splurge I know.....and it is ridiculously expensive, but it is mine and Taylor's bday's while we are there. We are doing it at MK on her bday and HS on mine. We will probably never go again on our birthdays because I would really prefer not to go in August. It is hot and more crowded (so part of my desire for the VIP tours this year is because of crowds). The price range is $175-$300 an hour with a 6 hour minimum each day you use it. The range depends on if you stay on site or off, if it is a holiday, if you want to include transportation, if you want to do mulitple parks on the same day ect. DH spent an insane amount of money when he got 1 day leave and went to some 5 star casino resort this year....so I was told to pick 1 majoy splurge to even the cards and ease my bitterness about him spending 4 grand in a day. I couldn't think of anything off the bat that I wanted, until I read Brook's trip report (she posted on this thread awhile back, she had the test track and Expedition Everist outfits for her DD).

Here are some of the things a VIP tour guide does:
Access to fast pass lines without waiting for a fast pass
Roped off reserved seating for parades and fireworks
Front row seats for all shows
Special private Character meet-n-greets
Getting you into whatever meal you want
Planning out the best use of your time and getting you to everything you want to do for the day
Lots of little things like running to get drinks, having the stroller waiting when you get off rides, taking pictures of your group (or maybe carrying custom outfits)

I am really excited for it, it is not something I would normally spend that kind of money on, but can't wait for it. I think it is the other big reason why DH changed his mind and decided he did want to go to Disney this year, and got leave from Iraq so he could go.

Wow that sounds great to have the guide who are the charactors you can see privately that would be my favorite part.Iwould love to do that .

 

[JUJU814]

Wow that sounds great to have the guide who are the charactors you can see privately that would be my favorite part.Iwould love to do that .

oh wow..me tooooo!!!!!

Out of curiosity, can you absolutely positively get into ANY meal you want? I wonder if hubby would pay that for the sci fi drive in....hmmmmmm

I hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday and an AWESOME time. I need to hear all about it afterwards! Maybe if I can drag my oldest back to disney one more time before she goes off to college, we'll do something like that! I sure wish I knew about it and planned ahead for this upcoming trip!

Julie

 

[pixeegrl]

I love it; the black lace really brings it all together!

These are great!



Cute, cute, cute; the pink and black is awesome! What pattern did you use for the bags?

just made it up as I went along. It's just a basic rectangle folded in half and lined....super simple. Thanks by the way!

 

[pixeegrl]

Finished up some PJs for a friends twin grandchildren. She said anything dinosaur and I just happened to have this flannel lying around. Their names are Ethan and Aiden, thus the initials.

Those are just adorable!

 

[littlepeppers]

ATTENTION CUSTOMAHOLICS

I think I'm becoming a "customaholic" I want to make about 10 different things..and we're only there for 8 days!

Do you all put your kids in more than one outfit in a day???? I mean, if you're going to see the princesses in the morning, have them wear a princess dress...and then a different outfit in the afternoon? How many times a day do you change outfit?

I have a custom Ariel, and custom Belle coming. I just received a darling Animal Kingdom Minnie outfit. I ordered some twirl thing on oh..can't say it right? "voldermart"? I am making a snow white dress, hopefully a cinderella...maybe feliz pattern...hopefully something tinkerbell..a couple pillowcase dresses using jham's tutorial...a bright cheery disney'ish patchwork twirl..oh I'm sure there's more.

We do not have enough days to wear them all!!

Julie

How do you have the time to make them all? Time is my issue. I have two to finish. Then I have to make bloomers, ribbons, & put ties on her hats.

 

[mirandag819]

oh wow..me tooooo!!!!!

Out of curiosity, can you absolutely positively get into ANY meal you want? I wonder if hubby would pay that for the sci fi drive in....hmmmmmm

I hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday and an AWESOME time. I need to hear all about it afterwards! Maybe if I can drag my oldest back to disney one more time before she goes off to college, we'll do something like that! I sure wish I knew about it and planned ahead for this upcoming trip!

Julie

Yes, I have been told ANY meal in the theme park you are at, and they will insure your seated immediatly and the service is quick so you don't waste too much time while you are paying for the guide.

My goal is to write a trip report when we get back this time..... Taylor's bday is our first whole day there, so it shouldn' take me too long into the trip report to get to the first VIP day. My bday is our 4th day there, I am more excited about the tour guide at HS for all the shows, I love shows, but most of my group doesn't like to go in advance to get a decent seat.

 

[tadamom]

If anyone is looking to sell a solid white pettiskirt, please let me know. I would rather find an inexpensive one before I bite the bullet and buy a Sam's one. Thanks!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Finally....I finished the set of tees for Crystal Palace lunch...

There were so many I couldn't get a good close up [/SIZE][/COLOR]

WOW!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those!!! CP is my favorite character meal-I often go more than once a trip.

I am so proud, I sorted 1 box of fabric and measured and photographed an uploaded if anyone wants to see what needs a new home let me know

And while I was waiting for the pics to upload, I was looking online at more fabric...... I have issues LOL

Would love to see your stuff.

We rent a stroller and carry a big bag. I refuse to admit to all the changes I carry with me in a given day..... Take a look through my Flickr photos linked in my signature and you'll see......

I need a 12 step program...... but my daughter is 8 (turning 9 IN the Magic Kingdom this fall) so our days of customs are limited......

Your photos and outfits are awesome!!!

 

[*Toadstool*]

I changed to the smallest needle I have in my house 80/11. I did the minnie applique again and reread Heathersue tut. so I madeoutside stitch so the needle came down right on the edge but still on the applique. Here is the picture of the first applique....

here is the second one w/ the smaller needle & moving the stitch more on the applique...

Which looks better to you applique gurus out there?

The second one definitely looks better in my opinion.

Ok, it is official. I need a needle lesson. Mine tapps. Now I know. I tend to use my embroidery needle for everything. I need to change needels? AHHHHa!

Yes! You really should change your needle for the fabric you are sewing on. If you really don't want to change it alot you can buy universal needles that work well for most fabric. I think a 75/11 or an 80 work well for most medium weight wovens. Shirley sells needles if you ever need a quick one. She sells Schmetz.

Well, with all this new fabric I've been buying I figured I had better find a quick way to get rid of some of my stash...a simple pillowcase dress with applique...sorry, no Abby to model this time Gotta whip up some more of these. They are so easy. Angie wants a Minnie one for Abby.

Also two little over the shoulder bags for a friend's daughters annual Disney trip...

and for the older daughter....

By the way, there have been some Amazing outfits posted lately. I really need to get my butt in gear and make Abby a twirl outfit. The Princess Cuties I have seen or sooo cute too!

Love the bag with the cutie on it! How adorable!

My bobbin thread tends to wrap around to the top uggg it drives me crazy, I have tried the Sulky bobbin thread but it shows too. I use sulky thread in the top but what will work in the bobbin? I change my bobbin thread to be the same color as the top thread and it drives me crazy.

I use 80/11 for thin cottons like batiste, 90/14 for cottons and flannels and 100/16 for denim. Use ball point needles when you sew an applique on a t-shirt. When I made DD's first communion dress out of satin the lady at JoAnn's said to use a 70/09 ball point needle so it wouldn't snag the satin.


I use Sulky embroidery thread. It has a little bit of shine to it. It is on sale at JoAnn's.

It sounds like you have a bobbin tension problem. If you would bring your machine in there is a screw on the bobbin case that can be adjusted to get the correct tension. I had that problem and the guy at the sewing machine shop adjusted it with that screw. Great explanation on the needles too. That is what I do mostly.

How do you have the time to make them all? Time is my issue. I have two to finish. Then I have to make bloomers, ribbons, & put ties on her hats.

Once you sew a pattern several times you get alot quicker. That is why alot of people make the same patterns over and over. It really does get quicker. I tend to like to use new patterns alot, so I am not always so quick. I have certain patterns that are my go to patterns to whip out something quick though.

 

[SallyfromDE]

ATTENTION CUSTOMAHOLICS

I think I'm becoming a "customaholic" I want to make about 10 different things..and we're only there for 8 days!

Do you all put your kids in more than one outfit in a day???? I mean, if you're going to see the princesses in the morning, have them wear a princess dress...and then a different outfit in the afternoon? How many times a day do you change outfit?

I have a custom Ariel, and custom Belle coming. I just received a darling Animal Kingdom Minnie outfit. I ordered some twirl thing on oh..can't say it right? "voldermart"? I am making a snow white dress, hopefully a cinderella...maybe feliz pattern...hopefully something tinkerbell..a couple pillowcase dresses using jham's tutorial...a bright cheery disney'ish patchwork twirl..oh I'm sure there's more.

We do not have enough days to wear them all!!

Julie

That's why you plan your trip around your customs! If you need more days ..... I can't believe we actually came home with a Snow White that didn't get worn. And it somehow got a big red spot on the collar that wasn't there when I packed it at the resort. (and came home with a robe that wasn't ours?)

When Kirsta was little and we had a stroller, we did the 2 a day change. But now I plan what to wear around my park days.

I am so proud, I sorted 1 box of fabric and measured and photographed an uploaded if anyone wants to see what needs a new home let me know

And while I was waiting for the pics to upload, I was looking online at more fabric...... I have issues LOL

We are all anxiously waiting! And you can sure join this club, becuase you fit right in!! I think we all have fabric issues.

 

[WDWAtLast]

I have lurked off and on this thread for a few months and I have finally finished two dresses for our Disney trip!!! Thanks to all of the inspiration here, I have dusted off my sewing machine and remembered how much enjoyment there is in sewing!! I have also become reaquainted with my old friend the seam ripper!

You have also enabled me to join etsy - so I could buy patterns, google all different styles of sewing machines (my Singer is an 1984 model -lol) shop for more fabric than I could sew in a year and shop for needles I never knew existed! I hope to attempt some applique soon!

I know this was asked, but I didn't see the answer - how do you applique the Princesses' eyes/facial features? I used to fabric paint years ago - so I may end up painting faces for a while!

Here are the dresses - I altered a Simplicity Daisy Kingdom pattern for this!