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

[Tinka_Belle]

Hey there -I just found this thread and am amazed at the talent you all have! SOOOO jealous that I don't have the skills to make the adorable clothing that you all can! I was looking on your photobucket account and did a member search here for linnettevl and cannot find her anywhere! Anyone know how I can contact her here by PM?

ALSO I tried to find many of you on ebay and can't. TIPS??

Linnette is MrsMiller on here. She is super helpful. I am TinkaBelle on etsy. Although right now I only have my ebook for sale.

Thanks for the compliments on the Vida. I found out this evening that the mother did not put the dress on Serena for her birthday like I was told. I was also told that all of the other dresses that I made for her were not worn other than the first time for me to see her in them. I will not be sewing for her anymore.

Tomorrow I will post pics of Jenna in her 4th of July outfit.

Lori love the outfits and the pics are too cute. I expecially love the one of you and your kids.

Carol-I like the apron on the front of the dress. I might have to copy something like that for Jenna. I think it would do good in either auction.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Ok I have the dress for the CHinese Auction one step from being done and I need opinions.....This is the basic dress. (It is sewn together now the pic was before the skirt & top were sewn together.)

In my head I have always had this....

Here is the side & back pics

Is the front "apron" too much? I think I really like it like this. But wanted some of the pros thoughts before I sew it together. And do you think this is too much for a Beef n Beer Chinese Auction or do you think I would raise more money by putting it on ebay? ( It is for the Breast Cancer 3day in Philly - I will be walking if I can get enough money raised.) I have enough time to make something simpler for the Auction if you think it would do better on ebay. TIA,
Carol

I LOVE THIS! I am a huge sucker for butt ruffles, and this is tons!!!! I think you should put it on EBAY. More of a 'draw' of more people from there. Make sure you PM me if you do

 

[minnie2]

If this is true, it's just sad all the way around.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QBZ_S7iAHU

So sad!

That is great. I love that Hermione's mouth is open, cause she always seems to have something to say

Yup She always has something to say just liek my little girl and she always thinks she is right just like me girl!
Though that is the one part that DH didn't like. Oh well.

I finished another top for our upcoming WDW trip... I hope this will fit Megan in December. I made a patchwork bucket hat for her a couple of months ago, and then made another one this weekend from the same size, and it just barely fits!!

I also finished this outfit for Megan. There is a dog show in town weekend after next, so I thought she needed something cute to wear.

CUTE! Love that Mickey fabric.

Oh, I almost forgot. I was going to ask you guys for advice on some outfit ideas. We're going to Disney World / Land ( we haven't decided which, yet) this January for my dad's 50th birthday. I need some ideas for matching happy birthday dad / grandpa outfits for the little kids. They're all girls except for my son, so maybe I can just do a t-shirt for him. For the girls, though, it would be fun to do something more elaborate. I don't know what, yet, though. Ideas??? Thanks!!!!!!!!!

What about shirts that say 'Grandpa's pixie dust' or 'Grandpa's little Magic'? Then you can do them in different fabric but they would all say the same thing . Then add matching skirts or shirts.

Ok I am back in town now and have some pics of Taylor in her 4th of July outfit now. I love my camera, I think I took like 800 pictures in just the couple hours at the park. Taylor was having a blast playing with my cousin's little girl, they were born a week apart and are best of friends when they are together, but they don't get to see each other enough since we live 5 hours away.


Twirling (or skipping while twirling)

Great pictures and outfit! Love her Twirling/skipping.

Ok I have the dress for the CHinese Auction one step from being done and I need opinions.....This is the basic dress. (It is sewn together now the pic was before the skirt & top were sewn together.)

In my head I have always had this....

Is the front "apron" too much? I think I really like it like this. But wanted some of the pros thoughts before I sew it together. And do you think this is too much for a Beef n Beer Chinese Auction or do you think I would raise more money by putting it on ebay? ( It is for the Breast Cancer 3day in Philly - I will be walking if I can get enough money raised.) I have enough time to make something simpler for the Auction if you think it would do better on ebay. TIA,
Carol

I love it BUT I would make sure you add a minimum bid for the auction. This way if it doesn't see you can put it on Ebay. Sadly there have been a few on here who have really had some gorgeous things for charity auctions and they sell for nothing not even enough to cover supplies. People don't always realize that is costs MORE to sew an outfit then to buy an outfit.

I finally have a pic of something that I made. This is a birthday dress that I made for my cousin's little girl. She just turned 1 and that is the smallest size of the Vida pattern and it is huge on her.

Her name is Serena Lilly. Isn't she a cutie. I made her a size newborn dress for her shower gift and she still wears it.

So cute! Love the mermaid!

 

[Mirb1214]

Most of us have different ebay id's from our DIS id's. Alot of sellers have their evbay and etsy ID's in their siggie.





Yes, you can! I asume you are making it for roughly a 3yo (going by your siggie) You can make a stripwork or a tiered twirl top/dress or skirt using fat quarters. I just finished a tiered twirl skirt and a halter using FQ's. I shirred the back though and used yardage for that. (Pictures of that set are comin in a few days ) I use FQ's when I make mine (I actually prefer them). You can use them for the bodice and the strips - if you make your ruffle patchwork instead of one solid fabric you can probably even make your ruffle. Here's a few things I've made with Fat quarter bundles...

I used FQ's for the entire Mickey set. Probably used 2, 1 for the front and 1 for the back of the bodice. I used yardage for the Snow White bodice, but could have used 2 FQ's. I used 6-7 different FQ's for the "skirts" on all these to sets. I had enough to do the ruffles on the jeans and still a little fabric left.

I used yardage for the ruffles and underskirt on these 2.

In case you haven't guessed, I like working with Fat Quarters

Ok, You just sold me on fat quarters! Thanks so much!

 

[3huskymom]

Is the front "apron" too much? I think I really like it like this. But wanted some of the pros thoughts before I sew it together. And do you think this is too much for a Beef n Beer Chinese Auction or do you think I would raise more money by putting it on ebay? ( It is for the Breast Cancer 3day in Philly - I will be walking if I can get enough money raised.) I have enough time to make something simpler for the Auction if you think it would do better on ebay. TIA,
Carol

I think it's gorgeous! I think it would bring in a good amount of money. Somebody's bound to fall in love with it for their daughter or granddaughter!
Thanks for showing the Feliz with the apron off too, give me a better idea of how it goes together!

 

[tricia]

I have a pretty good fabric stash, but I'd still be interested in something like this. All too often I get an idea in my head and then can't find all of the fabrics in one place (and I HATE paying multiple shipping charges.)

I finished another top for our upcoming WDW trip... I hope this will fit Megan in December. I made a patchwork bucket hat for her a couple of months ago, and then made another one this weekend from the same size, and it just barely fits!!

I also finished this outfit for Megan. There is a dog show in town weekend after next, so I thought she needed something cute to wear.

Also - for anyone interested... a fabric co-op that some of us here belong to is having a Disappearing 9-Patch Quilt-A-Long. We're starting this week (week 1 is Gathering Supplies). If you'd like to join us I have details on my blog...
http://karamatdesigns.blogspot.com/

Oh I really like the Mickey A-Line. And I see that the fabric is from old sheets, so the rest of us are out of luck.

I love the disappearing 9 patch. My aunt taught me how to make one as my first quilt last year. It is a great beginner quilt.

Ladies and Tom, I need your advise. . . I have been searching ETSY for fabric. I have found several Fat Quarter Bundles that I LOVE. But, my question is this. Can I make an outfit out of 9 fat quarters? I'm very new to sewing and I don't want to spend $25 and then can't use it! I know a stripwork outfit might be doable, but would I have enough for the ruffles and top portions? What about other patterns? Easy fit pants to match?? I'm just not familiar w/ Fat Quarters and don't want to not have enough.

Thanks!!

I see 2cutekids has already convinced you, but I have made a couple of Simply Sweets with FQ's lately. the bodice is from a pillow case, but if the size is small enough I'm sure it could be done with FQ's.

Ok I am back in town now and have some pics of Taylor in her 4th of July outfit now. I love my camera, I think I took like 800 pictures in just the couple hours at the park. Taylor was having a blast playing with my cousin's little girl, they were born a week apart and are best of friends when they are together, but they don't get to see each other enough since we live 5 hours away.

And just because they look so sweet

Love the outfit on her. And great pics. Isn't it fun getting a new camera. I am due for one soon (the dial on mine is sticking a bit) and can't wait to start shopping for it.

Ok I have the dress for the CHinese Auction one step from being done and I need opinions.....This is the basic dress. (It is sewn together now the pic was before the skirt & top were sewn together.)

Is the front "apron" too much? I think I really like it like this. But wanted some of the pros thoughts before I sew it together. And do you think this is too much for a Beef n Beer Chinese Auction or do you think I would raise more money by putting it on ebay? ( It is for the Breast Cancer 3day in Philly - I will be walking if I can get enough money raised.) I have enough time to make something simpler for the Auction if you think it would do better on ebay. TIA,
Carol

I think it is great. Hard to say where it will raise the most money. Sometimes it just depends on who is there, or looking at that time. I have had stuff sell at a Cancer fundraiser for quite a bit, but the kids pyjamas I brought to a school fundraiser did not even sell. (with like a $5 minimum bid, and the parents from our school are well off)

 

[tricia]

Tyler finished a rag quilt this weekend that he made for his Auntie Barb. He picked the fabric, cut it and sewed it all himself on his new machine. The colours are bright, but Barb loves it cause it came from him.





Also, I mostly finished a POTC bowling shirt this weekend. I have not done the button holes or buttons yet cause I think it needs some skulls, and can't find any yet. Guess I will have to hunt for some.







And one more cause he doesn't look quite as stunned in this photo.



Gonna have to pick a better photo spot next time. Things are pretty busy with all the stuff on the fridge, and the shorts he is wearing etc.

 

[PrincessKell]

Linnette is MrsMiller on here. She is super helpful. I am TinkaBelle on etsy. Although right now I only have my ebook for sale.

Thanks for the compliments on the Vida. I found out this evening that the mother did not put the dress on Serena for her birthday like I was told. I was also told that all of the other dresses that I made for her were not worn other than the first time for me to see her in them. I will not be sewing for her anymore.

Tomorrow I will post pics of Jenna in her 4th of July outfit.

Lori love the outfits and the pics are too cute. I expecially love the one of you and your kids.

Carol-I like the apron on the front of the dress. I might have to copy something like that for Jenna. I think it would do good in either auction.

Seriously?? That sucks. Your stuff is so great! Heck the dress you made for Peach she still wears it! Im sorry they dont put your dresses on the baby. I wouldn't sew for her anymore either if its not wanted.

I can't wait to see pictures of Jenna!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Ok I have the dress for the CHinese Auction one step from being done and I need opinions.....This is the basic dress. (It is sewn together now the pic was before the skirt & top were sewn together.)

In my head I have always had this....

Is the front "apron" too much? I think I really like it like this. But wanted some of the pros thoughts before I sew it together. And do you think this is too much for a Beef n Beer Chinese Auction or do you think I would raise more money by putting it on ebay? ( It is for the Breast Cancer 3day in Philly - I will be walking if I can get enough money raised.) I have enough time to make something simpler for the Auction if you think it would do better on ebay. TIA,
Carol

Wow that is beautiful. I love the front Apron and the dragonfly buttons. I agree with the PP who recommended a minimum starting bid for the auction. I am not sure what a Chinese Auction is though. Is it similiar to a silent auction? I think you might raise more money if you put it on ebay and mention that it is to raise money for the Breast Cancer 3day. Good Luck it is beautiful and you put a lot of work into it!

I finished another top for our upcoming WDW trip... I hope this will fit Megan in December. I made a patchwork bucket hat for her a couple of months ago, and then made another one this weekend from the same size, and it just barely fits!!

I also finished this outfit for Megan. There is a dog show in town weekend after next, so I thought she needed something cute to wear.

Those are adorable! The A-line Mickey is really cute. I like the dog show A-line too. But could you post a little bigger picture?

Ok I am back in town now and have some pics of Taylor in her 4th of July outfit now. I love my camera, I think I took like 800 pictures in just the couple hours at the park. Taylor was having a blast playing with my cousin's little girl, they were born a week apart and are best of friends when they are together, but they don't get to see each other enough since we live 5 hours away.

Here is Taylor reading her shirt to us:

Twirling (or skipping while twirling)

Can you see I added Mickey to the hairbows, had to Disneyfy it.... I need to practice making hairbows though!

Just because I am excited to finally get nonblurry good swing pictures.... I have tried and tried to get a good swing picture for years, but they never look great.... I think I have 100 swing pictures from yesterday that I like. I really love the camera, now I just need to learn how to really use it.

And just because they look so sweet

Beautiful outfit and I love the pictures. What kind of camera did you get? I just got a new camera for my birthday too. Mine is a Canon Powershot SX10IS

 

[jham]

Love all the 4th customs and photos! My girls had to wear last year's. Good thing they still fit! The boys just wore flag tees

 

[tricia]

Beautiful outfit and I love the pictures. What kind of camera did you get? I just got a new camera for my birthday too. Mine is a Canon Powershot SX10IS

How do you like the Canon? That is one I may be looking at.

Love all the 4th customs and photos! My girls had to wear last year's. Good thing they still fit! The boys just wore flag tees

They look great. It is awesome that you can get two 4th of July parties out of the same dresses.

 

[eeyore3847]

Just because I am excited to finally get nonblurry good swing pictures.... I have tried and tried to get a good swing picture for years, but they never look great.... I think I have 100 swing pictures from yesterday that I like. I really love the camera, now I just need to learn how to really use it.

Taylor is so sweet in that outfit and she looks so darn cute. I really like the swing picture..you should scrapbook that in a black and white print!

Lori

 

[jham]

Here are some photos of Lily from a photoshoot (playing with my new camera) the other day. My friend Jen made the pillowcase dresses, I made the ruffle pants and peasant top.

 

[xdanielleax]

Here are some photos of Lily from a photoshoot (playing with my new camera) the other day. My friend Jen made the pillowcase dresses, I made the ruffle pants and peasant top.

She's so beautiful Jeanne. I can't believe how big she's gotten! I love the outfits! So pretty!

 

[jham]

She's so beautiful Jeanne. I can't believe how big she's gotten! I love the outfits! So pretty!

Thanks Danielle! I can't believe how big Violette is! I loved her 4th outfit!

 

[tricia]

Here are some photos of Lily from a photoshoot (playing with my new camera) the other day. My friend Jen made the pillowcase dresses, I made the ruffle pants and peasant top.

Great shots. And pretty outfits. What kind of camera did you get?

 

[jham]

Great shots. And pretty outfits. What kind of camera did you get?

I got the Canon Rebel xsi. I think Canon in general is a pretty good brand. My point and shoot is also a Canon. I also have a Nikon coolpix and I hate it.

 

[Mirb1214]

In case you haven't guessed, I like working with Fat Quarters [/QUOTE]

One more question. What pattern do you use for the bodice? I recently did the simply sweet for a tigger fabrique I had and I had to lengthen it to make it long enough. Do you use simply sweet, stripwork jumper, or something else entirely?

Thanks!

 

[eeyore3847]

Lori, love the outfits, glad the kids love the movie! You look so happy!

Thank you and I am sooo happy!

Lori

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Thanks Everyone for the compliments on the dress. It is actually a Simply Sweet not a Feliz. I don't own that pattern so I changed the Simply Sweet. A Chinese Auction is where they buy tickets and put them in the bucket for what they want to win and a winning ticket is drawn out of the bucket. At least that was how it was explained to me. I think I will put this on ebay as long as I get the other dress finished. I am going to do a quick Simply Sweet Phillies dress. Thanks everyone!
Carol