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

[DisneyKings]

I hope you do not mind but I am totally going to case the 4th cupcakes. I love them!!!!

Go for it! My friend is the one that came up with doing the 4th design.


Can I just say I HATE doing ruffles!!! I have a ruffler, but didn't mark the spot before changing to a different setting last time, not to mention I keep getting birds nests underneath messing things up. I had been doing the tension method, but for some reason my tension was not changing at all--it's working now, so I guess I'll have to try it again in the am to finish my 4th outfits. My other borrowed machine is in the shop for tension issues too--I really need to get a NEW machine!

 

[Rymer]

So cute! You might want to try Carla's Simply Sweet dress.[/QUOTE]

oh thank you, I'll check that out!

 

[minnie2]

That is really cute! I think it is my favorite twirl skirt ever. Great Job!!

Mya's Big Give-

I thought I would share my pics for Mya's Big Give. This was really bittersweet for me because Mya is three months younger than my daughter and they are almost the same size. My DH got really upset when he heard a little bit about her story. He was really happy that I made the outfit too.

The skirt is only 10 inches long. I know it is going to be hot so I decided to keep it one layer. Also, I am really happy I had two hats. Let's just say the first was a hot fix disaster!! The second I just bejeweled. It will cover her and head and add a little bling bling.

Love that!

Idiot applique question:

Okay, so does the stabilizer go between the applique and the garment, or does it go under the garment (applique on top, then garment, then stabilizer).

I put mine under the shirt.

I bought my first heathersue design, and I don't even have an embroidery machine! My friend has an embroidery machine, so we had fun making mickey cupcakes! The only problem is, I nicked a hole in the t-shirt while trimming the fabric. Any ideas on how to keep it from falling apart? Or do I need to start over?

After we made the ones to go with the cupcake skirts I plan to make, we decided they would make good 4th of July outfits too.

I made these shorts for my friend's DD, now I have to make 2 prs for my 2 DDs! Nothing like waiting until the last minute!

I think some one mentioned Frey check. I am not sure where you nicked it ut could you add a stitch and make it part of the applique if it is at the edge really close to the applique?
They outfits are adorable!

Thanks LisaZoe (and the other posters) I did it! And it almost doesn't look too bad!!!

Here's Phineas' 4th of July outfit!!

Great job!

Hello, Well yesterday was my bday, so I did not get a chance to get to the board.. those of you on facebook saw my pics I posted from the day! wanted to post a few here as well!

Here are the kids looking all sassy... we went to a local grecery store called Aj's. They have an amazing bakery... and all had cake!!

Lori

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Please ignore this post!!! I just need to rant a bit and get it out of my system...and has to be where I know 'certain' people won't see it!

Our two youngest have lived with us for the past 7 years. Bio dad hasn't seen them in those 7 years and bio-mom hasn't seen them in over 4 years. Bio dad was bio moms pimp. Bio dad was in prison for child molestation for the past 7 years... I just found out that he is now in a half way house. I was supposed to be told when he was about to be released, as there was some threats of bodily harm sent our way...but I found out only because I got a letter from the state telling me his wages were going to be garnished for child support and that dughter's welfare would be reduced by that much money....(she gets a whopping 95 a month!)

My husband (a police officer) did some checking...seems bio mom and bio dad are back together???? and living not too far from us! I have just gone from being a happy mom planning a Disney trip in September to being afraid to let the kids play outside! I truly fear for my daughter's safety. Not so much my son, as his bio dad considers him 'damaged goods' and has no desire to have him back.

I am so upset with the state of Georgia! Of course today is a holiday and no one is in any office to complain...not that it would do any good! Hubby is going to get the restraining order redone since it has expired.

OK..rant over. I promise to be a good girl now and get back to sewing...I just made DGD a 'cupcake' A-line (Carla C) dress for her birthday...only to discover that the front has all the cupcakes upside down!! DIL said it looks the way her cupcakes look when she is finished with them!!

Back to work!

Nini

Vent here any time! I hope it all gets straightened out and you don't have to worry about your little ones and their bio parents.

Finished another dress for DD. Came so close to ripping the ribbon off. I pleated it too close, but didn't really take note until it was on the dress. I hand reversed some of the pleated & it made it better than ripping the whole thing out. I can only work when the kids are sleeping or occupied, and this makes me rush.

I saw this somewhere. I would love to give them credit, but I dig in so many different places that I can't even remember where I saw it.

Hey looks like this fabric was popular this year! Isn't it super cute.

I love the Peek a boo pleated skirt on YCMT. It as so easy to whip up.

Georgia's grandma came right when I finished it. I didn't get to finish up the appliqued tank top. Or have her model it. So I will show that when she gets back on Sunday.

so cute! Love the ruffle detail.

Thanks to everyone who sent good wishes and thoughts for our situation...

We have permanent guardianship of my niece's two kids. We've had them (this time) since the youngest was 6 months old. We want to adopt, but due to an automobile accident 4 years ago we had to wait until all the legalities were finished with that. They were finally finished about two months ago. (sort of finished..maybe another 6 months and we can start adoption proceedings).

There was a large insurance settlement for the youngest, and if either bio parent realizes it they will come running! When we went for permanent guardianship, we got a very liberal judge. He felt we did not give bio-dad enough notice that we were petitioning for permanent guardianship...he is in jail for chid molestation and has never legitimized either child...(I don't see what legal rights he actually has...but that is just me!)

I have seen bio mom around town a couple of times, most recently about 6 months ago. At that time she was so strung out on drugs she didn't recognize me.

(here I go rambling again...LOL)

Again, thanks for all the good thoughts and well wishes. My husband and I will have to talk tonight about any other steps we need to take...

Nini Morris

Good luck!

Ever feel like a project is doomed?

I whipped up Phineas' pants and tee in no time flat, first try. But I have tried three times to make a shirt for Ferb (the EXACT same thing) and EVERY TIME it's screwed up so much it can't be salvaged This last time the needle even snapped!

LOL I"m gonna go look for a red shirt or something and call it good!!

Benn there done that! Maybe step away from it for a bit and go back to it. Yes I know today is the 4th but maybe try again this am.

Hey ladies. I've been gone for forever again. I suck big time. Life has just been crazy lately and I haven't sewn in a long time. DH got back from deployment at the beginning of April and I got pregnant a month later! Just like with Violette I'm due January 22. The last time I sewed anything was Christmas time and I was pretty bummed about that. But I've got my motivation back and I'm in the swing of things again. I'm sorry I haven't posted my support to all you wonderful ladies. But, I'm back now, and I hope you'll accept me I'm finishing up Violette's 4th outfit right now and when I'm done later, I'll post it. I've got a lot of catching up to do. Oh, and Heathersue...I sat down and read your entire trip report today. I couldn't stop. You're so witty and have a beautiful family

Welcome back! Congratulations on the new little one!

I have made several a-line tops and nightgowns from the potrait peasant pattern. Just flare it out and you'll be fine. If you are doing a dress you might want to add ties so you can define a waist. I think Teresa did that when she made them for Arminda.

I made this one out of a pillowcase and added sleeves and a ruffle:

Nightgown out of flannel:

Another nightgown:

I love this pattern for nightgowns! Megan looks adorable as usual.

Hi y'all; I lost my quote, so I'm going to go back and try again, but in the meantime, wanted to let ya know what I've been working on this week.

Made two outfits for the kids:
4th of July-

and the Zoo-

I also learned how to use my serger, ruffler (many, many thanks to Carla for her awesome tutorial, hated the math-blech- but love that I now know pretty much exactly how much it's going to ruffle) and the embroidery part of my machine; only took 9 years, but who's counting! I now know for sure that I need a bigger hoop; Joanne has the Brother PE 700II down to $649 w/ free shipping and my birthday's less than a month away, so I'm trying hard
so all in all, a busy week

The outfits are adorable. I really need to try to make the SS in a halter style.
My ruffler foot just sits there and mocks me. I just saw it yesterday and I swear if it had a tongue it was sticking it out at me!

here is my very first attempt at sewing a dress!

Great job!


HAppy 4th every one!

 

[ireland_nicole]

for the sorcerer mickey hat, check out this link:http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Resort/4986/sorcerer.html

 

[SallyfromDE]

Ever feel like a project is doomed?

I whipped up Phineas' pants and tee in no time flat, first try. But I have tried three times to make a shirt for Ferb (the EXACT same thing) and EVERY TIME it's screwed up so much it can't be salvaged This last time the needle even snapped!

LOL I"m gonna go look for a red shirt or something and call it good!!

Some times you just need to walk away for a bit. I can at times, get so frustrated, I throw it in the trash. But then I can come back and get it to work right.

here is my very first attempt at sewing a dress!

The dress came out adorable. Your little one seems to be happy with it. Go to YouCanMakeThis.com and you can find all sorts of adorable and easy twirls.

 

[Rymer]

Keli-love Peach's 4th skirt! (don't know where it went in my quote?).



Cute bowling shirt. Does it make you feel better to look at my ticker and know that I haven't made anything yet?


How frustrating! Are you using a ball point needle when sewing on the Tee?


Congratulations!!!! My youngest will be 7 on Jan 21st. How are you feeling?


As you see from Steph's photos that will work. I have done a super quick dress using a bodice from a simply sweet but making the dress an a-line and then finishing with bias binding:

So cute! Love both the 4th outfits and the zoo outfits!


So cute! You might want to try Carla's Simply Sweet dress.

Some times you just need to walk away for a bit. I can at times, get so frustrated, I throw it in the trash. But then I can come back and get it to work right.



The dress came out adorable. Your little one seems to be happy with it. Go to YouCanMakeThis.com and you can find all sorts of adorable and easy twirls.

well thanks...but she seriously won't put it back on. can't believe she wont' wear something w/ a princess on it but what can I do. I only spent 4 bucks on the fabric and 2hrs of my time so I can't be too upset. I am going to get a twirly skirt pattern on Monday and see if I can make one of those.....

 

[abc123mom]

OK, I have a question has anyone tried to make a dress out of the portrait peasant elongated top??? Kind of like an A-Line shape thing?? I love that style but wanted to do a dress that was super easy to whip out and did not use a ton of material. Please if anyone has tried it let me know... Or if anyone knows a super fast low material dress let me know. I just need to whip up several at once.

I've made two. I'm very much a beginner sewer and thought they were pretty easy. I just elongated the pattern and flared it out a bit. It worked well and I will probably make more in the future...now if I could just find the time! Here are the two I made:

Hope that helps!!

 

[NiniMorris]

OK.. picture time.. This is my first attempt, so hopefully I won't embarass myself too much!

This first picture is of my attempt to make a Minnie Mouse top. It is for my oh so sophisticated 9 year old...nothing fancy or princess for her! (I wish I had paid more attention to the thread...should have used black for the top stitching...) Somehow it doesn't look like Minnie to me. It is definitely missing something. The only thing I can think of is a bow...she will be wearing blue jean shorts with it. (have tried and tried to get her to let me make some matching shorts...NO WAY!!)

I will be making a similar one for DGD2 in a dress length.

This next one is the cupcake dress fiasco! I really like the CarlaC A line dress... and it was soooo easy! MY DD9 will be making one in this pattern for DGD2's second birthday in a few weeks.

and the back...

Gentle now...remember this is my first time!!!

Nini Morris

 

[NiniMorris]

and the Zoo-

I love this! We were looking at the exact fabric last night. DD9 couldn't make up her mind which fabric she wanted. Saw this and and said this had to be it!!!

Thanks for the inspiration...

Nini Morris

 

[ireland_nicole]

I've made two. I'm very much a beginner sewer and thought they were pretty easy. I just elongated the pattern and flared it out a bit. It worked well and I will probably make more in the future...now if I could just find the time! Here are the two I made:

Hope that helps!!

Thanks for posting these; they're adorable and will make perfect school dresses over leggings! (DD has decided- and ok, mommy agreed- that she should have a completely custom wardrobe for back to school; so, no pressure hehehehe... to be fair, we agreed that jeans and t-shirts will be store bought, but mommy will embellish.)

OK.. picture time.. This is my first attempt, so hopefully I won't embarass myself too much!

This first picture is of my attempt to make a Minnie Mouse top. It is for my oh so sophisticated 9 year old...nothing fancy or princess for her! (I wish I had paid more attention to the thread...should have used black for the top stitching...) Somehow it doesn't look like Minnie to me. It is definitely missing something. The only thing I can think of is a bow...she will be wearing blue jean shorts with it. (have tried and tried to get her to let me make some matching shorts...NO WAY!!)

I will be making a similar one for DGD2 in a dress length.

This next one is the cupcake dress fiasco! I really like the CarlaC A line dress... and it was soooo easy! MY DD9 will be making one in this pattern for DGD2's second birthday in a few weeks.

and the back...

Gentle now...remember this is my first time!!!

Nini Morris

I LOVE these; so cute! Really! I think the top is minnie w/o being toooo minnie if your dd doesn't want more. I have to get that pattern! If you wanted, what about minnie hair bows or a simple black sillouette mickey head applique ? I really love it as it is, though too

and the Zoo-

Thanks! It's Carla's stripwork jumper. I had the most trouble w/ ds's applique, he really wanted the zebra stripe and I had a total mental block of how to use it... so I went completely basic and did his initial. DD loves her dress and it is very, very twirly! (lots and lots of gathering, though- but totally worth it.)
I love this! We were looking at the exact fabric last night. DD9 couldn't make up her mind which fabric she wanted. Saw this and and said this had to be it!!!

Thanks for the inspiration...

Nini Morris

 

[sahm1000]

Thanks to everyone who sent good wishes and thoughts for our situation...

We have permanent guardianship of my niece's two kids. We've had them (this time) since the youngest was 6 months old. We want to adopt, but due to an automobile accident 4 years ago we had to wait until all the legalities were finished with that. They were finally finished about two months ago. (sort of finished..maybe another 6 months and we can start adoption proceedings).

There was a large insurance settlement for the youngest, and if either bio parent realizes it they will come running! When we went for permanent guardianship, we got a very liberal judge. He felt we did not give bio-dad enough notice that we were petitioning for permanent guardianship...he is in jail for chid molestation and has never legitimized either child...(I don't see what legal rights he actually has...but that is just me!)

I have seen bio mom around town a couple of times, most recently about 6 months ago. At that time she was so strung out on drugs she didn't recognize me.

(here I go rambling again...LOL)

Again, thanks for all the good thoughts and well wishes. My husband and I will have to talk tonight about any other steps we need to take...

Nini Morris

What a wonderful thing you're doing for these kids! I hope that it all goes well and the courts recognize this! I really don't understand why we (meaning our legal system) give people a second chance to hurt a child (whether it's their own or a stranger's child). My personal opinion on it is to lock them up and throw away the key. Sorry if that sounds unforgiving, but our children are our most precious commodity and we need to do all we can to protect them. Maybe some people can be rehabilitated but I don't think it's worth it to possibly make a mistake and find out that they weren't. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

do any of you gals know where I can get an easy twirl dress pattern? I'm a beginner & I made my daughter a pillow case dress tonight (I'll post a pic in a bit) and she hates it because it doesn't twirl. she ripped it right off after I took the picture! so I'm looking to make her a twirl dress. any help would be so appreciated! thank you

I know others have suggested it but check out www.youcanmakethis.com and Carla C's Simply Sweet dress pattern. It has great "twirl"!

Hi y'all; I lost my quote, so I'm going to go back and try again, but in the meantime, wanted to let ya know what I've been working on this week.

Made two outfits for the kids:
4th of July-

and the Zoo-

I also learned how to use my serger, ruffler (many, many thanks to Carla for her awesome tutorial, hated the math-blech- but love that I now know pretty much exactly how much it's going to ruffle) and the embroidery part of my machine; only took 9 years, but who's counting! I now know for sure that I need a bigger hoop; Joanne has the Brother PE 700II down to $649 w/ free shipping and my birthday's less than a month away, so I'm trying hard
so all in all, a busy week

Great job on the outfits! They are fantastic! Love the Fourth outfits! And I thank you for the info on the embroidery machine also (my DH might have a different opinion though!).

OK.. picture time.. This is my first attempt, so hopefully I won't embarass myself too much!

This first picture is of my attempt to make a Minnie Mouse top. It is for my oh so sophisticated 9 year old...nothing fancy or princess for her! (I wish I had paid more attention to the thread...should have used black for the top stitching...) Somehow it doesn't look like Minnie to me. It is definitely missing something. The only thing I can think of is a bow...she will be wearing blue jean shorts with it. (have tried and tried to get her to let me make some matching shorts...NO WAY!!)

I will be making a similar one for DGD2 in a dress length.

This next one is the cupcake dress fiasco! I really like the CarlaC A line dress... and it was soooo easy! MY DD9 will be making one in this pattern for DGD2's second birthday in a few weeks.

and the back...

Gentle now...remember this is my first time!!!

Nini Morris

Looks great! You did a fantastic job!

 

[mommalissa]

THanks for the info on the sorcorers hats!

I have been looking for Mickey Mouse buttons. Just the head in black would work. I checked JoAnns, Hobby Lobby & Hancocks and they don't have them. Where should I look next?

 

[livndisney]

THanks for the info on the sorcorers hats!

I have been looking for Mickey Mouse buttons. Just the head in black would work. I checked JoAnns, Hobby Lobby & Hancocks and they don't have them. Where should I look next?

Did you look in the scrapbook area at Joann's? That is where I find mine.

 

[snubie]

do any of you gals know where I can get an easy twirl dress pattern? I'm a beginner & I made my daughter a pillow case dress tonight (I'll post a pic in a bit) and she hates it because it doesn't twirl. she ripped it right off after I took the picture! so I'm looking to make her a twirl dress. any help would be so appreciated! thank you

Go to youcanmakethis.com - there are lots of patterns there that are meant for beginners.

Joanne has the Brother PE 700II down to $649 w/ free shipping and my birthday's less than a month away, so I'm trying hard

ACK! Why did you have to tell me this? My birthday is tomorrow, $650 is still out of my budget but oh so tempting.

THanks for the info on the sorcorers hats!

I have been looking for Mickey Mouse buttons. Just the head in black would work. I checked JoAnns, Hobby Lobby & Hancocks and they don't have them. Where should I look next?

Has anyone ever seen them in black. I have only ever seen the colorful ones in the scrap booking section.

 

[HeatherSue]

I have been looking for Mickey Mouse buttons. Just the head in black would work. I checked JoAnns, Hobby Lobby & Hancocks and they don't have them. Where should I look next?

I bought some on etsy!

The Minnie shirt is really cute! I think is says "Minnie" just enough for an oh-so-sophisticated 9 year old!

I LOVE the cupcake dress- so cute!! I think all of us have cut out the fabric upside down at one time or another. We just say that it's so our children can see the pictures when she looks down at it!

You're a natural, these are really great!

Those are both so cute! I love the car bear dress!

Stacey: Jeanne and I have bought black Mickey head buttons on etsy!

 

[jessica52877]

Jeanne and I have bought black Mickey head buttons on etsy!

Me too! Me too! Can I join the cool club! I bought black and white. I had some colorful ones from scrapbooking and was looking for more scrapbook ones but they are so hard to find now a days!

 

[HeatherSue]

Here's a link to the buttons I bought. It looks like the seller is out of town until July 6. Hopefully she'll still have these buttons when it reopens.

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9849963

 

[DisneyKings]

OK.. picture time.. This is my first attempt, so hopefully I won't embarass myself too much!

This first picture is of my attempt to make a Minnie Mouse top. It is for my oh so sophisticated 9 year old...nothing fancy or princess for her! (I wish I had paid more attention to the thread...should have used black for the top stitching...) Somehow it doesn't look like Minnie to me. It is definitely missing something. The only thing I can think of is a bow...she will be wearing blue jean shorts with it. (have tried and tried to get her to let me make some matching shorts...NO WAY!!)

I will be making a similar one for DGD2 in a dress length.

This next one is the cupcake dress fiasco! I really like the CarlaC A line dress... and it was soooo easy! MY DD9 will be making one in this pattern for DGD2's second birthday in a few weeks.

and the back...

Gentle now...remember this is my first time!!!

Nini Morris

I love the minnie top! I also love the cupcake dress--is the reverse side upside down too? If so do like someone else said & say you wanted her to be able to see them right-side up!

 

[kimmylaj]

hi everyone. i seem to have gotten lost. dont worry i found my way back. (halfway thru this thread and i missed the last 15 pages of the one before this too) i have missed you guys. i wasnt really lost just life getting in the way of my disboards. ugh. on a good note mimi saw the endocrinologist after the diabetes scare and she said everything looks good and it was some kinda freak thing from stress . unfortunately that event messed up her eyes again and she will need more surgery, so i think i will head to manhattan eye and ear for another opinion. ryan has been diagnosed with a tree nut allergy . completely random he has always eaten nuts without a problem and suddenly a choc chip with nuts and he tries to pull his tongue out of his mouth. luckily it was minor reaction benadryl helped and now he has an epi pen so i am foood shopping much more carefully reading labels and such. on top of that he was complaining of the worst stomach ache in the world yesterday and the day b4 took him to pediatrician. its not his stomach, its his lungs. he has pneumonia
life seems calmer today and since we cant head anywhere thought i would catch up with my favorite talented friends. just scrolling thru quickly but everything is gorgeous as usual.
oh and we have decided to postpone our november trip because the thought of missing school is making my ryguy nervous. so as much as i hate to do i have to take my ticker out. if it is that important to him to go to school i dont want to set a precedent that makes him think it is okay to miss school later on in life. so another hot and steamy august 2010 trip is probably in my plans. sorry for the ramble.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Really ladies...65 pages while I was gone???? You are awfully chatting lately...everyone getting ready for their summer trips I guess

Drive by post to ask if anyone has heard from T?


Happy 4th of July everyone!!!