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

[pixiefrnd]

Teresa, sorry I was still catching up when I posted to you again and didn't realize you had found my message.


Whoever was looking at buying hairbow instructions--I second the vote to look at the free ones on girlythingsbows.com, lots on there to choose from and she usually has step by step instructions with pics.

Sorry I don't remember who asked for favs at WDW for dining.
Here are ours--
MK--CRT, Tony's, Liberty Tree Tavern

AK--Rainforest, Restaurantosaurus (sp.?), (that's the only 2 we have eaten at there)

DHS--Sci-Fi Drive In, Mama Rosa's, Primetime Cafe, Brown Derby

Epcot--Coral Reef (but they don't have alot of choices on their menu, at least not the last time we were there in 2007), the name escaped me but the restaurant inside the Land where chip and Dale are, we always do dessert in France.

DTD--Earl of Sand., T-Rex, Wolfgang Puck Express

Resorts--1900 Park Fare (of course), CBR, Cape May Cafe, Boatwrights and Chef Mickey's

Hope that helps you and you have a great 1st trip!!

 

[emcreative]

OMG I JUST REALIZED IT'S ALMOST HARRY POTTER TIME!

See, HP time is a BIG deal in this house! This is my oldest daughter, right before the first movie came out (ran in our newspaper!):

She won a national Hermione contest sponsored by AOL and we got to go to NYC!

Even all these years later, we do a trip to the theatre to see the new Potter movie like a trip to Disney! Does anyone else go all out?

 

[teresajoy]

Mom2pretty


Okay ladies, here's my big huge accomplishment from sewing 101!

I made a glasses case! lol!

Actually it was pretty cool, I took my own machine so she showed me a few things on it. We started out practicing turning on corners and sewing a circle. Then she had us put all our skills to use and make this case! Rather than just have us go through all the skills, it was fun to ACCOMPLISH something, and by the end we'd learned some basics of sewing, quilting and applique!

Yes, I know it's pretty hideous. I picked a "decorative stitch" that looks NASTY! I told my husband it was a gift from me to him and since it was a gift he would have to keep it FOREVER and use it ALL THE TIME.

Sorry for the delay in posting, we took the boys to the graduation party of one of their (bio)relatives. I was glad they went, we met two of their half-siblings for the first time!

Good job!

I just did a practice run. I think I can do it! Thanks for the encouragement. It also helped that I found a applique foot in the box of stuff that came with my machine. Yeah for me!

Two questions: anyone have a good minnie pattern?

Anyone have a favorite source for t-shirts? I think ones with curled/rolled edges (don't know if I'm describing it correctly) at the waist and possible sleeves would be cute.



That's a great first project! I've always wanted to take a sewing class, but haven't gotten around to it. Now that my parents live nearby (ie free babysitting), maybe I'll have to enroll in one.

A Minnie Applique pattern or a Minnie dress pattern? I think there is a Minnie graphic in the Photobucket account and if you mean a dress, I'd use CarlaC's Precious Dress pattern.

I knew you could do it!

But make sure you use heat and bond LITE!!!!!!

Took the words right out of my mouth!

1.) You need to use that embroidery machine! You will love it!

2.)

1.)shhhh... don't tell everyone that!
2.) SO cute!! What I hate is when I get Lydia all nice and ironed, then she gets in her carseat and by the time we get where we are going she is all wrinkled again! Sometimes I just put her in the car in an undershirt and little shorts and pull the dress over her when we get there!

Sorry Adi, I totally misunderstood what you were looking for.

Ladies (and Tom) I could really use your opinion on this. I picked up this fabric today thinking I would make some Easy-Fits for the boys to go with Chip and Dale shirts:

Now that I'm home I'm wondering:

1. Is this too girlish?

2. I know it is an autumn fabric, but I was originally thinking it looked chipmunk-y with the acorns and all...now it is just screaming FALL and I'm wondering if it would look ridiculous at DW in July.

When I saw it before reading what you were asking I thought "Chip and Dale" so, I think it will be adorable! And, it's not too girly. How old are the boys? They are pretty little, right? I think it will be cute!

I need to buy a peasant dress pattern (but shhhh don't tell my DH because he probably wouldn't say need) anyway, I was checking out ycmt and there are 3 cute ones. I love Carla's patterns, but I'm worried about thatparticular pattern looking really boxy on DD because she's so narrow; the others look like they "come in" more either by nature or with a sash. Has anyone made the dainty designs or Miss madeline patterns? I'm leaning toward the miss madeline because the apron would be great for embellishment, but I'm not sure.

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Save yourself the headache and just buy Carlas! You can add a sash to it or I have even added elastic around the waist.

 

[HeatherSue]

I just wanted to post on the same page as my sister for once! I feel like I never get the chance to goof around on here anymore!

She is SO cute! I love the outfit, too! I can never even find anyone to go and see the HP movies with me. So, I usually end up just renting it after it comes out on video. I found out one of my friends is a HP fan, so we have made plans to see it together. Yay!

I need to buy a peasant dress pattern (but shhhh don't tell my DH because he probably wouldn't say need) anyway, I was checking out ycmt and there are 3 cute ones. I love Carla's patterns, but I'm worried about thatparticular pattern looking really boxy on DD because she's so narrow; the others look like they "come in" more either by nature or with a sash. Has anyone made the dainty designs or Miss madeline patterns? I'm leaning toward the miss madeline because the apron would be great for embellishment, but I'm not sure.

Oh, BTW, just got back from Joanne's and they got mickey and the gang halloween fabric that is to die for; absolutely perfect for anyone going to, oh, say, WDW this fall. Get it while the gettings good ladies!- it's in the halloween section, not the licensed.

Definitely get CarlaC's! Tessa is a skinny minnie, as well as many of the other kids on this board. I like to shirr the back sometimes to give it a more fitted look. Or, I'll just add ties at the side seams.

 

[NaeNae]

Whew..... I'm gone 1 day and you all talk up a storm. I had 11 pages to read. Had to skim most of them but I'm caught up now. Saw some cute cute stuff. Keep up the good work everyone.

 

[LisaZoe]

For any of you that buy fabric on Etsy: I just saw this link on another forum, it allows you to search by color of fabric on Etsy. Check it out! I have been playing for about 30 mins and it is so fun....But then again I am easily amused!!

http://www.morecloth.com/

Have fun.

That is cool, thanks for sharing the link.

Sooo gorgeous. Okay, stupid question, can you only do a rolled hem with a serger?

I think it's possible to get a similar edge finish on a sewing machine with a satin stitch or overcast stitch. However, I've never tried it so I'm not sure how well it works.

 

[minnie2]

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So adorable! I love that you get so much use out of the stuff you made.

OMG I JUST REALIZED IT'S ALMOST HARRY POTTER TIME!

See, HP time is a BIG deal in this house! This is my oldest daughter, right before the first movie came out (ran in our newspaper!):

She won a national Hermione contest sponsored by AOL and we got to go to NYC!

Even all these years later, we do a trip to the theatre to see the new Potter movie like a trip to Disney! Does anyone else go all out?

OMG LOVE IT! We actually just went to go see the Harry Potter Exhibit this past Thursday at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. I was so mad at myself for not making Nikki a custom she LOVES those books and Movie. She read them in 2nd grade and is SO Hermine! I actually call her Hermine hynie. I am tempted now to make her something to go see the movie! humm what should I make her??? It has to be something Hermine because if you knew her you would call her Hermine too.
She was so mad when we went into the exhibit they had a sorting hat ceremony but only a few people got picked to do it. She was jumping up and down trying to get there attention but Kyle was in front of her and of course he got picked! She always tells him he is a Hufflepuff and he gets so made but the sorting hat said Ravenclaw so he is happy since it never lies.

So any ideas as to what to make her feel free to share!

Why I thought helping George paint the back of the house yesterday was a good idea I will never know! First I didn't take my prednisone because I hate having to take it and after painting my hands are HUGE and hurt !
Hopefully they will get better because I have some appliques I want to do!

 

[revrob]

I need to buy a peasant dress pattern (but shhhh don't tell my DH because he probably wouldn't say need) anyway, I was checking out ycmt and there are 3 cute ones. I love Carla's patterns, but I'm worried about thatparticular pattern looking really boxy on DD because she's so narrow; the others look like they "come in" more either by nature or with a sash. Has anyone made the dainty designs or Miss madeline patterns? I'm leaning toward the miss madeline because the apron would be great for embellishment, but I'm not sure.

Oh, BTW, just got back from Joanne's and they got mickey and the gang halloween fabric that is to die for; absolutely perfect for anyone going to, oh, say, WDW this fall. Get it while the gettings good ladies!- it's in the halloween section, not the licensed.

I purchased the Dainty Designs one before I found the Carla C one. It never did work.

AbbyGrace is thin, too. I use the Carla C pattern and (like Heather said earlier), I stitch ties into the side seam. This is what it ends up looking like in the back

and this is the front of that same top

It really is a very versatile pattern. It's a must have in my opinion.

 

[littlepeppers]

I work on my geometry research paper today and y'all are 12 pages in before I get here!! Everything posted has been just beautiful! Love mickey as captain jack especially.
Tifani - hope everything goes well and quickly and that you have your beautiful new baby in your arms soon!!
Not sewing much lately because of schoolwork, etc., so Back to lurking...

Geometry research paper? Yuck. I had to create my own geometry w/ def, postulates, theorems, & a model for one of my math classes. Killer, boring, I feel your pain. You get lost in the yuck & miss the pages & pages of dis post.

 

[livndisney]

I purchased the Dainty Designs one before I found the Carla C one. It never did work.

AbbyGrace is thin, too. I use the Carla C pattern and (like Heather said earlier), I stitch ties into the side seam. This is what it ends up looking like in the back

and this is the front of that same top

It really is a very versatile pattern. It's a must have in my opinion.

Shannon! I want to see the front of Miss Abby Grace!!!

For my skinny mini I bought a commercial pattern and have used it countless times. I think it is a Simplicity costume pattern. It seems very narrow (which is what I need for my tall 8 year old with the 4T waist) I have used it for tops and aline type peasant dresses.

 

[Rymer]

hey everyone.....where do you ladies find the patterns for Cinderella's working dress? if someone could guide me somewhere that would be great!! thanks so much!

 

[jham]

OMG I JUST REALIZED IT'S ALMOST HARRY POTTER TIME!

See, HP time is a BIG deal in this house! This is my oldest daughter, right before the first movie came out (ran in our newspaper!):

She won a national Hermione contest sponsored by AOL and we got to go to NYC!

Even all these years later, we do a trip to the theatre to see the new Potter movie like a trip to Disney! Does anyone else go all out?

That is adorable! We Harry Potter around here. The big kids dressed up for a midnight release party of the last book. Finally they were old enough! But it was before I sewed so it wasn't as cool as it could have/should have been!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I purchased the Dainty Designs one before I found the Carla C one. It never did work.

AbbyGrace is thin, too. I use the Carla C pattern and (like Heather said earlier), I stitch ties into the side seam. This is what it ends up looking like in the back

and this is the front of that same top

It really is a very versatile pattern. It's a must have in my opinion.

I have to agree with Shannon. I have heard nothing good about the Dainty Designs pattern on this board and elsewhere. Carla's pattern can be used to get so many different looks. She recently added an update that included a tapered shirt version.

Marlo-for Hermione why not make Carla's preppy skirt with the pleated option and then make her a tie to match Gryffindor's colors.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Yesterday was the wedding that Jenna was the flowergirl for. We spent 2 hours getting her ready and it was well worth it. She was beautiful. I took about 20-30 pictures before the wedding and at the reception, but the settings were wrong on my camera so they all look like this:

The bride asked her photographer (her friend) to take a bunch of pictures of Jenna and to put them on a disc for me and Jen's dad (he was in the wedding). So when I get the disc you guys will get good pics and yes there will be too many Jenna's.

 

[2cutekidz]

I have to agree with Shannon. I have heard nothing good about the Dainty Designs pattern on this board and elsewhere. Carla's pattern can be used to get so many different looks. She recently added an update that included a tapered shirt version.
.

In one of the early Disboutique threads (maybe the second or third thread) a bunch of us were complaining about the Dainty Designs top and along came very helpful designer. I think she thought we were "discussing" her pattern. A few of us had already found her patterns, she offered help if we needed it, and the rest is history!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

OMG yes I was DROOLING over it. Part of me was trying to figure out how I could argue I had to get it now, the other part realized that I had too much stuff to do before the trip to justify it. Unfortunately the "other" part won.

I pick things up when I have a coupon or it will be gone quickly. I need to go look and see what they have. We are going for Halloween. I would be great to make trick-or-treat bags.

I loved that acorn fabric. DD would love a Chip n Dale outfit.
Where did you find it?

Your DD is adorable in her Hermione Costume.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Yesterday was the wedding that Jenna was the flowergirl for. We spent 2 hours getting her ready and it was well worth it. She was beautiful. I took about 20-30 pictures before the wedding and at the reception, but the settings were wrong on my camera so they all look like this:

The bride asked her photographer (her friend) to take a bunch of pictures of Jenna and to put them on a disc for me and Jen's dad (he was in the wedding). So when I get the disc you guys will get good pics and yes there will be too many Jenna's.

I am sorry your pictures didn't turn out. The dress is beautiful! I can't wait to see the photographer's pictures.

 

[emcreative]

I pick things up when I have a coupon or it will be gone quickly. I need to go look and see what they have. We are going for Halloween. I would be great to make trick-or-treat bags.

I loved that acorn fabric. DD would love a Chip n Dale outfit.
Where did you find it?

Your DD is adorable in her Hermione Costume.

Thanks!

I got the fabric from Joann, mine had a cart with "Thanksgiving themed" fabrics. It's "Autumn Inspirations-Maple Leaf & Acorn" from Debbie Mumm.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Sorry Adi, I totally misunderstood what you were looking for.

Ladies (and Tom) I could really use your opinion on this. I picked up this fabric today thinking I would make some Easy-Fits for the boys to go with Chip and Dale shirts:

Now that I'm home I'm wondering:

1. Is this too girlish?

2. I know it is an autumn fabric, but I was originally thinking it looked chipmunk-y with the acorns and all...now it is just screaming FALL and I'm wondering if it would look ridiculous at DW in July.

I Think it would work fine for C&D. I work in retail and everything coming in right now is Indian Summer which is pretty fallish looking.

OMG I JUST REALIZED IT'S ALMOST HARRY POTTER TIME!

See, HP time is a BIG deal in this house! This is my oldest daughter, right before the first movie came out (ran in our newspaper!):

She won a national Hermione contest sponsored by AOL and we got to go to NYC!

Even all these years later, we do a trip to the theatre to see the new Potter movie like a trip to Disney! Does anyone else go all out?

I love HP. In the past, I've just made sure I had the day off the movie came out. Now I have to take Kirsta with me. Your daughter is adorable. I wonder if Kirsta would want to do this?

hey everyone.....where do you ladies find the patterns for Cinderella's working dress? if someone could guide me somewhere that would be great!! thanks so much!

I used a Pilgrim pattern. I think alot of the others used the YCMT pattern.

 

[sahm1000]

Last week sometime, someone so graciously offered to make me a ressie @ 1900 Park Fare for the night of October 1. And I have totally forgotten who that is.....Please help if you can...

Also since this is my first trip to WDW and have done countless hours of reserach does anybody want to list some of their must do dining expriences.

I make my ADR's on Monday & am totally clueless on what I want to do!!!

We love CRT for breakfast but it is very expensive. Especially when you consider it's for eggs....but my girls love being in the castle! My DH's favorite restaurant is the Biergarten. Actually, we both really like it and it's fun for the girls too. They have an Polka, Oompah Band and they can get up and do the Chicken Dance. We also really like Chefs De France. It's kind of a more grown up meal (a nice change sometimes!) but now they have Remy there for some interaction with the kiddos. We did Coral Reef last time and really enjoyed that. We also did the Mama Melrose Fantasmic dinner package and enjoyed that (but Wishes is still our favorite nighttime show) and it was nice not to have to worry about seating at Fantasmic. We've never really had a bad meal, but we go in with pretty low expectations (I'm of the mind set of we are eating in an amusement park, what do you expect?) and are always pretty impressed! Have fun!

I need to buy a peasant dress pattern (but shhhh don't tell my DH because he probably wouldn't say need) anyway, I was checking out ycmt and there are 3 cute ones. I love Carla's patterns, but I'm worried about thatparticular pattern looking really boxy on DD because she's so narrow; the others look like they "come in" more either by nature or with a sash. Has anyone made the dainty designs or Miss madeline patterns? I'm leaning toward the miss madeline because the apron would be great for embellishment, but I'm not sure.

Oh, BTW, just got back from Joanne's and they got mickey and the gang halloween fabric that is to die for; absolutely perfect for anyone going to, oh, say, WDW this fall. Get it while the gettings good ladies!- it's in the halloween section, not the licensed.

I know so many others have already weighed in on this, but go with Carla's pattern. I have the Dainty Designs one and really dislike it! I bought Carla's and it is so much better and worth it!

OMG I JUST REALIZED IT'S ALMOST HARRY POTTER TIME!

See, HP time is a BIG deal in this house! This is my oldest daughter, right before the first movie came out (ran in our newspaper!):

She won a national Hermione contest sponsored by AOL and we got to go to NYC!

Even all these years later, we do a trip to the theatre to see the new Potter movie like a trip to Disney! Does anyone else go all out?

Love this! How cool that you won a trip to NYC! We are big HP fans in our house. I can't wait for my girls to be old enough to enjoy it with me but it makes me sad that by that time all of the "hype" will be over. I would've loved to have taken them to a midnight release of a book.

I just wanted to post on the same page as my sister for once! I feel like I never get the chance to goof around on here anymore!


She is SO cute! I love the outfit, too! I can never even find anyone to go and see the HP movies with me. So, I usually end up just renting it after it comes out on video. I found out one of my friends is a HP fan, so we have made plans to see it together. Yay!


Definitely get CarlaC's! Tessa is a skinny minnie, as well as many of the other kids on this board. I like to shirr the back sometimes to give it a more fitted look. Or, I'll just add ties at the side seams.

If you lived near me Heather we could go and see it together! And just letting you know I miss you around here! I love all of your designs though! Just wish I had an embroidery machine!