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

[Jennia]

I am a lonely lurker. Hopefully I am not driving you nuts! I have this pattern: http://www.virginiaquilter.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/p-PRNCSS.html?E+scstore. It isn't pieced, it's appliqued but it was really cute when my mom and I saw it in person. I have the pattern here but I haven't found time to sew it. someday....: I so do not have the skills to do the applique like that yet!

I want to thank Aimeeg and jham for their help with the peasant dress a month ago...it ended up being a super cute nightgown for dd. I went on the larger side because it's hard to get clothes over J's head. She doesn't like to stand still for long, lol. My trouble was that I needed a 5/6 bodice on a 3 length (J's 23" around the chest and tummy). I didn't do the tie back because I was farther along than that, but I want to do that the next time. It's a super cute idea. Do any of you have a particular pattern for those ties? Carla C's Simply Sweet dress pattern?

A couple days later I used one of Claire's patterns to applique Fancy Nancy on a t-shirt. J loves it but I haven't made bottoms to match it yet. I have some FN cotton fabric but I don't know if I should make shorts or a skirt.

You've done sooo much, love the 4th of July dress!

Hi Hi Hi! I don't think I even posted on 14, but I was lurking about! I always enjoy the gorgeous creations and adorable kiddos.

Here are some pics of what I am working on right now...
TERESA AND HEATHER - GO AHEAD AND MAKE FUN (but keep in mind I already suffered considerably just getting these pictures)!!!

And here is the mama version...

I have all the patterns ready to go (6m-12y for kids, XS-3X for women), but
I still need to write up the instructions. I'm not going to get to work on them at all this week because....

We are taking a last minute vacay down to Florida!
Carla

Have fun in FL, and love the dresses! Can't wait for the mommy size pattern, yay!

Here is my latest! I am pretty proud of it! I have to thank Jessica for all her help and her telling me I could do it! Oh and it is a total case of er famous shirts!

The eyes were really hard so I hope with practice I will get better at them.


Oh and look what I found!

As my brother said when I showed him 'youa re all Disney all the time huh?'

Ok off to finish uploading my pics from Atlanta AG and meeting Jessica! Oh and catching up on this thread.

Shirt looks great!

Oh no! Feel better I hope you don't need surgery.


I finally uploaded our trip pics. Sorry for all the pics I can't just pick one.
Nikki at the IL airport dressed to match her AG doll

Eating with matching outfits I made. They where amazing with her Celiac Gluten free Diet!

Kyle making his Build a bear from Mema

Nik making hers. She got hers for doing so well on her report card from us. Mema spoiled her at AG place!
Off to meet Jessica!

I love this picture! All the kids got along so well!
Jessica and I couldn't stop talking. We had so much fun. Her stuff is even more amazing in person.

American Girl Place looks so fun, I look forward to taking Violet there some day. Looks like you guys had so much fun, and that the kids all had a blast!

We were at a wedding this weekend. Just wanna show off pics of my handsome boys. And I have none with just them, so you get DH and I too.

What a lovely family!

Okay first of all I hate my sister, she is going with us to Disney World, and was looking at all the outfits I made for Taylor.... We were talking about making us a few matching Ts or tank tops. Well she is holding up Taylor's animal kingdom skirt and saying she wanted one.... I joked it looked like Taylor's would fit her, low and behold she put it on and it fit (it's a little short, but it fit! My 3 year old's skirt fit her! Then she wears one of my old bikinnis this weekend (which I guess rubbed it in that a 3 year old's skirt would have fit me pre Taylor). I so hate her, not really but dang I need to get on a diet. Anyhow...she decided she wants a matching skirt for animal kingdom, I will probably make it a little longer even though she is doing to wear tights or leggings or whatever they are called.

Here she is in the skirt:

So I guess I have another one to make!

I also finished another Hollywood Studios outfit for Taylor today. She is wearing this one for dinner at the Hollywood Brown Derby.

I took some pics of the rest of the dress because she wasn't in the mood to pose today, she was packing to go to my mom's for the rest of the week.

Looks like I still have a few loose threads I need to get to... but you get the idea.

OH LOVE IT!!! And geez, I think I hate your sister too lol!

WE GOT OUR ADOPTION DATE!​

August 7th at 9am!!

Then, I realized the girls are most likely going to be on vacation with their biodad, and he WON'T reschedule anything for us...so we might have to reschedule.

YAY!! I'm glad you have an official date!

I think that I'm going to throw away my DS Mickey pumpkin shirt. I just can't applique in small sport. I totally ruined his shirt. I think that I may just order him a Mickey Halloween shirt.

So sad. I had wanted to do a Marie appliq., all dreams & hopes gone.

Sorry about the pouting, but no one is home to listen. Just the sleeping 2yr old DD.

Aww I'm so sorry! I feel this way all the time, so don't feel alone!! Just keep trying, though, and it helps me if I go really really slow.

 

[eeyore3847]

My DD will be 6 october 25. She is going into K this year. I could only find one school locally that would take a child early for K . It was a very religious school, and their academics are questionable at best. It really bummed me out b/c she was so ready for K. I really just don't agree with having an absolute age requirement.

I sent her to a charter school that allowed the open enrollment. there is only a few that allow it here in AZ. I drove out of my way every day for her to go there. I knew she was ready... some districts will do it if you ask and have a child tested... many schools do not like to pass children forward. the charter school had a minor test to give her to make sure she was ready to do that... They believe that children can do the work on a child by child basis.... I don;t agree either on the policy of just the age.. I think there should always be a testing day available to parents to bring there kids, if they score a certain % - then they should be let in.. but then there is budget cuts etc. that I think play into that as well.
Lori

 

[HeatherSue]

Hey guys! I need some help! We are going to MNSSHP (the very first one!) and DS who is 3 needs a Prince Charming costume! I am not at all thrilled about the pre made ones online, and was wondering if any of you ladies could recommend someone who makes them? I have seen so cute ones with the white tops, but would like the set with the blue top and maroon pants. I looked on ETSY and EBAY- but not much luck at all! HELP! Any pictures or recommendations would be appreciated! I also sew, but can not find a pattern- and cant begin to figure out how I would do the opulets (sp?) for the shoulders.

I made this one for Sawyer a little over a year ago. I can't believe how little he looks in these pictures!

Here are my notes on the pattern and modifications I used:
Jacket: Simplicity 9862, style C. I shortened the jacket and straightened the bell shape at the bottom. I left off the ruffles, the ascot, and the stripe down the middle and shortened the sleeves. Then, I added embellishments. Pants: McCalls 4283, style F. I then added a stripe. Any simple pants pattern would work. CarlaC's easy fit pants would be great

You can kind of see how I did the shoulder things in this one. I just bought the braiding and glued it onto the shoulder in 2 strips. I had a really hard time working with that braiding!

WOW!!! SO many cool things posted lately!!!! Love the Step dress, the black & white DHS dress, the super cute Minnie outfit....... Real life has been getting in the way of me posting.

I did book a family trip to the Disney 7/29 to 8/5. Now I need to get sewing! I don't think I'll make too much-the kids still have stuff that fits and DD(10) thinks she's too old. I do want to make DD(6) an Up outfit-likely a Vida and a Buzz sundress-just a simple A-line with bias binding finish and straps. I got the comic strip Buzz fabric from fabricsgalore for that.



I did want to ask those who have used comic book boards do you use the "regular" comic book size 7 x 10 1/2? Do you think 8 1/2 x 11 "magazine" sized ones would work?

Great news about your upcoming trip!

I use the 7x10 1/2" boards. The bigger size wouldn't fit on my shelves.

My husband just informed me that he thinks I am addicted to this board! Why yes, I am!!!! This board makes me want a new sewing machine too!!!

I finally purchased a rotary cutter (don't know why I didn't get one earlier), but I definitely need a bigger mat to cut on!

It will just keep going, too! I always need a bigger or better something!

 

[ncmomof2]

Lori

I love it! I love everything you make. You fabric choices are the best.

This is what I made today. I have been itching to sew but I have been trouble coming up with what I want to make for our trip. I know I want to make a pink outfit like the one on here a few days ago. I bought the minnie fabric today, now I have to figure out what others will go with it!

Any opinions on the Janome 3434 D serger?

 

[jeniamt]

Ahhh, lost all my quotes. So many cute stuff but no way I'm going back some 20 pages!

That is SO cute!! I would love to make Tessa something with Anastasia or Drizella on it for 1900 Park Fare. Weird that she used the Chesire cat instead of the one from Cinderella. I think it looks great and your average person would not know the difference!

Love how you say "your average person." That cracked me up!

My DD will be 6 october 25. She is going into K this year. I could only find one school locally that would take a child early for K . It was a very religious school, and their academics are questionable at best. It really bummed me out b/c she was so ready for K. I really just don't agree with having an absolute age requirement.



I know that there is a meet in October, but is anyone from the Disbotique going to WDW over Thanksgiving? Our trip is Nov 26- Dec 2.

We are going to the MK on November 20th. Booked our flights last week, $49 down from BWI to Orlando. Wahoo! We'll get to DW on Thursday, do MK on Friday and leave for our cruise on Saturday!

 

[emcreative]

We just booked this today (for July 21)

OMG!!!!

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/06/24/disney-debuts-magic-kingdom-wishes-dessert-party/

 

[HeatherSue]

I love it! I love everything you make. You fabric choices are the best.

This is what I made today. I have been itching to sew but I have been trouble coming up with what I want to make for our trip. I know I want to make a pink outfit like the one on here a few days ago. I bought the minnie fabric today, now I have to figure out what others will go with it!

Any opinions on the Janome 3434 D serger?

I love that fabric, it's a very cute dress! Your daughter is growing!! She is such a pretty little thing!

Love how you say "your average person." That cracked me up!

Well, none of us are exactly average. In fact, I just went to the zoo with a friend over the weekend. When she saw my stroller bag and my lime green mickey head with "HeatherSue" on it, she said "Heather, you're a dork." I agreed.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Just finished some Back to school customs!!! WOO HOO!! Got to get moving.. school starts in 4 weeks 6 days - not that I am counting

and this one I made last year! and have enough to do again! WOO HOO!!!

Lori

Love the second one- I didnt see it listed on etsy or ebay...so cute...

Thanks for posting the pics! I love seeing everyone sewing spaces. Great job getting everything in order. I hope you enjoy it!



Welcome . . . beware you can get addicted! LOL


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Here is DD Anastasia dress. I had a few things going against me this afternoon. 1. Drizella is at camp. 2. It rained today. 3. The dress is slightly big. 4. My old camera sucks. These were s few of the first appliques I did. DD is irritated that the black Cheshire Cat is on her dress. She is right. It is clipart of the Cheshire Cat. Stitchontime designed it and I guess she used the Cheshire Cat as a base.

I could not get good pics of DD from behind. The purple fabric splits and meets in the center.

well okay, she's right about the cat- but I'm sure it's not going to be a big deal when she's there. I love this- was the back hard to figure out?
Really cute. I wish I had an embroidery machine.
I guess for our next trip Ill be doing things "by hand" but I could never do the eyes. guess I'll have to use fabric paint and tooth picks!

 

[HeatherSue]

We just booked this today (for July 21)

OMG!!!!

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/06/24/disney-debuts-magic-kingdom-wishes-dessert-party/

Wow, that is awesome!! My mouth was watering just looking at all of those desserts. I have no doubt that I could eat $17.99 worth of desserts...and then some.

 

[eeyore3847]

I love it! I love everything you make. You fabric choices are the best.

This is what I made today. I have been itching to sew but I have been trouble coming up with what I want to make for our trip. I know I want to make a pink outfit like the one on here a few days ago. I bought the minnie fabric today, now I have to figure out what others will go with it!

Oh I like that.... I love those fabric choices!

Lori

 

[emcreative]

Wow, that is awesome!! My mouth was watering just looking at all of those desserts. I have no doubt that I could eat $17.99 worth of desserts...and then some.

We thought it might be nice to have a place to SIT DOWN and not battle a huge crowd for the parade/fireworks!

 

[woodkins]

My DD will be 6 october 25. She is going into K this year. I could only find one school locally that would take a child early for K . It was a very religious school, and their academics are questionable at best. It really bummed me out b/c she was so ready for K. I really just don't agree with having an absolute age requirement.



I know that there is a meet in October, but is anyone from the Disbotique going to WDW over Thanksgiving? Our trip is Nov 26- Dec 2.

Wow that is late to start K. We are in NY and my dd will have just turned 7 in Aug and is going into 2nd grade (she started K just after turning 5). The rule here is that to enter K they must be 5 yrs by Dec. 1st of that school year. I just miss you for your trip, we are heading down Dec. 10th.

 

[eeyore3847]

Love the second one- I didnt see it listed on etsy or ebay...so cute...

hmmmmm keep looking

 

[mirandag819]

We just booked this today (for July 21)

OMG!!!!

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/06/24/disney-debuts-magic-kingdom-wishes-dessert-party/

If only you were booked 1 month later we would be there on the same night Marah! You have to let us know how it goes! I am booked for August 21st....
can you guess which of Heather's appliques are going on my dessert party outfit???

 

[mirandag819]

Thanks for posting the pics! I love seeing everyone sewing spaces. Great job getting everything in order. I hope you enjoy it!



Welcome . . . beware you can get addicted! LOL


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Here is DD Anastasia dress. I had a few things going against me this afternoon. 1. Drizella is at camp. 2. It rained today. 3. The dress is slightly big. 4. My old camera sucks. These were s few of the first appliques I did. DD is irritated that the black Cheshire Cat is on her dress. She is right. It is clipart of the Cheshire Cat. Stitchontime designed it and I guess she used the Cheshire Cat as a base.

I could not get good pics of DD from behind. The purple fabric splits and meets in the center.

WOW! That is soooooooooooo cute! I can't wait to see Drizella! Did you use a pattern for the back? I don't think I have seen that before but I love it!

 

[emcreative]

If only you were booked 1 month later we would be there on the same night Marah! You have to let us know how it goes! I am booked for August 21st....
can you guess which of Heather's appliques are going on my dessert party outfit???

LOL!!! Too bad we're missing each other!

(Are you renting a locker to store clothes before changes?)

 

[revrob]

We just booked this today (for July 21)

OMG!!!!

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/06/24/disney-debuts-magic-kingdom-wishes-dessert-party/

My mom just told me today that my dad got tickets for their trip next week for this. I think they're taking AbbyGrace on her birthday. It's such a great idea!

 

[mirandag819]

LOL!!! Too bad we're missing each other!

(Are you renting a locker to store clothes before changes?)

HAHA for the MK we will be at the Poly so it shouldn't be too hard to run back to the room for changes..... or maybe the VIP tour guide can help hold a bag of clothes

 

[princessmom29]

Wow that is late to start K. We are in NY and my dd will have just turned 7 in Aug and is going into 2nd grade (she started K just after turning 5). The rule here is that to enter K they must be 5 yrs by Dec. 1st of that school year. I just miss you for your trip, we are heading down Dec. 10th.

We start school usually the second week in August. It is aug 10th this year. The cutoff is 5 by sept 1st to start K. I have heard lots of people on the Dis talk about early enterence and "redshirting" a child to hold them out another year. The consensus was the kids are anwhere from 4 to 7 entering K depending on early enterance versus redshirting. The redshirting thing is a whole other debate. Some say that certian parents are doing it only to give there kids an advantage in sports, ect.. We will have a seven year old in K this year at the private school DD will go to. I am just not sure how i feel about that. He is a head taller than my DD at least and big even for a 7 year old. I get the impression that it was more about mom needing to hold on to her baby than him not being ready. He will turn 7 the first week in Sept, so basically he got held out one year on top of being an early birthday.

I sent her to a charter school that allowed the open enrollment. there is only a few that allow it here in AZ. I drove out of my way every day for her to go there. I knew she was ready... some districts will do it if you ask and have a child tested... many schools do not like to pass children forward. the charter school had a minor test to give her to make sure she was ready to do that... They believe that children can do the work on a child by child basis.... I don;t agree either on the policy of just the age.. I think there should always be a testing day available to parents to bring there kids, if they score a certain % - then they should be let in.. but then there is budget cuts etc. that I think play into that as well.
Lori

Yea, DD scored 96 on a pretty comprehensive K readiness test that her preschool gave when she was 4, almost 5. They recommended that she go onto K, but she had to do K-4 b/c no one private or public would take her early with the exception of the one bad school.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Anyway, here's the same skirt without the pettislip.

Lisa, I just love this. I can't wait for the pattern. Would a nylon chiffon work for the lacey part?

ATTENTION! THOSE IN NEED OF RUFFLE INSTRUCTION!
I just got this week's Martha Pullen newsletter in my email box. There was this ruffling tip:

GATHERING IDEA FROM MARIA FROM UPSTATE NEW YORK
When I need to gather fabric, especially when adding a full skirt to a little dress, this is what I do instead of 2 sets of running stitches:
I attach a button to one side of a long heavy piece of DMC thread and place the thread just above the seam line. Then I zigzag over it so that the bottom of the zigzag is at the seam line (so I don't have to remove it). When I gather, the thread never breaks, and I can pull out the DMC when I've put the first basting stitches into the seam. Works great, and the button keeps the thread from pulling in while I gather. It also helps when I pull out the DMC thread. Plus – I can use it again!


I had read different variations, but I don't know that I've ever heard of using a button to help pull in the gathers. Thought this might help someone!

I won't be offended if you call me stupid. I've read this 3 times, and I'm not sure I get what you do with the button. Could someone read this to me "slowly". I might get it then.

Yes, that's what I use. It's pretty easy to peel an applique off a tee once the stitching is removed. Usualls enough 'stick' left that I don't need to put more fusible on to move to another tee. I first thought of moving an applique when I made a 100th day of school tee for Zoe. I didn't like to think of all the work that went into something worn just once. I actually ended up putting it on a tee that she'd just about outgrown, too, so I didn't feel like I was 'wasting' a tee. Yup, I'm that cheap.

Oh, speaking of the tee, I thought it came out really cute. Zoe liked my letter 'monsters' that I'd done on tees and asked if they could be more girly. I added the crowns with jewels, eyelashes, 'lipstick' and nail/claw polish and we were good.

Your monsters are too cute! I like your idea for the larger appliques. Do you by chance have a picture of the appliques you did, where the extra fabric should fray? I'd like to see how that works.

I know where you can get a machine applique of a cutie Esmerelda for a matching shirt!

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Kirsta will so love this! She loves Esmerelda! How cute with Lisa's skirt!

NO, no news. Just hanging out contracting and waiting and walking and cleaning and contracting.
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Gone for a ride on a bumpy road yet?

I've also been told I ruined her life .

Kirsta likes to say that to me when I do something to embarress her. You'd think she was a teenager and not 8 years old.

I
Nope, she was refering to the shape of her ...er..um..the 'results' of what was in her potty! Yup...a Mickey Head!!!!

You can tell she is from me!

Nini Morris

Thought I'd share this in case anyone is trying to think of something HP to do for the movie:

(sorry I didn't count the yellow studs!)

Oh this is cute. I'd like to try the hot fix.

On the listing it says that it comes with PED basic. But like I said, I'm very uninformed on how the machines work. I understand hooking it up using a USB port, but if it doesn't have one I am afraid I don't understand how it works! And you know if I buy it I want to use some of Heather's designs!

I did email the seller and asked how the transfer of patterns (or whatever they are called) works. I also asked basic questions like how old is it, was it frequently used, has it been used recently to see if it works, etc.

The seller is only asking $400 so I thought it was a good deal since the embroidery space is almost 5x12.

Any other thoughts, I really appreciate it!

It does sound like a good deal. Did they say if it had been cleaned lately? Find out if they'd return it. Take it to a shop and have it cleaned. It would cost you more, but better that then being out $400.

The PED is easy. It's the USB port basically. Plug into the computer, download your design to the PED (it has your memory card in it). When done, pull out the card and insert to the embroidery machine.

Thanks for posting the pics! I love seeing everyone sewing spaces. Great job getting everything in order. I hope you enjoy it!



Welcome . . . beware you can get addicted! LOL


The Latest-

Here is DD Anastasia dress. I had a few things going against me this afternoon. 1. Drizella is at camp. 2. It rained today. 3. The dress is slightly big. 4. My old camera sucks. These were s few of the first appliques I did. DD is irritated that the black Cheshire Cat is on her dress. She is right. It is clipart of the Cheshire Cat. Stitchontime designed it and I guess she used the Cheshire Cat as a base.

I could not get good pics of DD from behind. The purple fabric splits and meets in the center.

I love this, it's really gorgeous. The cat pretty much resembles Lucifer.

Hey guys! I need some help! We are going to MNSSHP (the very first one!) and DS who is 3 needs a Prince Charming costume! I am not at all thrilled about the pre made ones online, and was wondering if any of you ladies could recommend someone who makes them? I have seen so cute ones with the white tops, but would like the set with the blue top and maroon pants. I looked on ETSY and EBAY- but not much luck at all! HELP! Any pictures or recommendations would be appreciated! I also sew, but can not find a pattern- and cant begin to figure out how I would do the opulets (sp?) for the shoulders.

I have versions:
This is my nephew, I used a halloween pattern, with the Chef's. And pretty much just put a belt on it.

This was for a Big Give. I used an old halloween pattern I had.

In both cases, I just zigzaged the fringe on at the shoulder seams. And I used the Easy fit Pant on YCMT and put yellow twill tape down the leg.