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

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Oh, and for those of you that would like to know how to attatch pre packaged bias tape to a hem - check this link. I have always used this method, and it works like a charm!

 

[teresajoy]

After much searching, here is the first thing I *ahem* admitting making for Leighanna that I posted on this thread. July of 2007. I can't believe how long her hair was and how little she looked!

Aww, she was a cutie pie!

This was actually my first post on the thread. Dw made the pink dress. I made the others. I guess I was too afraid to come out of the sewing closet to admit that I made them!

Too funny you told us your wife made all these!!! I'm glad you finally came clean on that Tom. Don't you feel better now!

 

[teresajoy]

I found the first outfit I posted on this thread. Not the first outfit I ever made, but the first one I posted.

"Here is the My Little Pony Skirt I made for Lydia the other day. I've had the material forever, and kept promising to make her something out of it. You guys inspired me to finally do it! Lydia thanks you all!

I was going to put two layers of elastic in the waist, but then I decided I liked the ruffled look. However, when I asked Lydia if she liked it like that, she said she did not. So, I said, "What kind of little girl doesn't like ruffles." To which she replied, "This kind of little girl right here, Lydia!" But, after she tried it on, she changed her mind, and the ruffle stayed! I also machine stitched the Pony's names to the bottom. I haven't been using this machine long though, so I'm not too good at that part yet! But, Lydia loved it. She also wanted, "More decorations", so I put on the ribbons, and then some flower stitching at the top. She still wants more decorations though!

Well, here it is:

And, here is Lydia wearing it. Even though the picture is fuzzy, feel free to tell me how adorable she is!

"​

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Wow ladies (and man, I read)... amazing things are going on in this thread. I was super excited to come across this, as I LOVE TO SEW! I've always sewn, but YCMT has taken me to a whole new world of thinking.... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE CarlaC designs... thank you!

First family trip is Sept 23 through 29 via POR... DH and I went for our honeymoon 98 and 1st anniversary 99. DD 9 and DD 6 do not know we are going yet. Trying out free dining for the trip.

We just moved a month ago... still have quite the mess. I desperatly need to start sewing again. I really appreciate seeing all the wonderful customs out there... gives me a lot of inspriration.

Where can I get the BIG white dot minnie mouse material... also other tweenish fabric?

Also, for a beginner in embroidery, what machine would you purchase? Mostly for our trip, head bands, and hairbows.

I love twirl dresses and skirts. I love to applique/ decoupage and mostly just working with fabric... LOVE it! Oh and I LOVE YCMT! Can't wait to figure out how to post pics (need to find the cable) and learn the ropes of the disboard!

Watch out, this site can get addicting! I am going to be at the same resort, the same week!!!!!

Beautiful dress (and daughter)! I love that pattern is it from YCMT?


What do you mean no machine? You sewed it with needle and thread???

Thanks so much!!!!!!!! Yes the pattern is from YCMT. Yes, I did those with needle and thread, by hand. I still can believe it!

 

[2cutekidz]

My first post was uremarkable - probably asking a question on how someone made something.

Here's the first thing I posted - a no-sew poject.

And the first thing I sewed. I had never touchd a sewing machine before this, never hemmed anything, hated sewing on lost buttons etc. I think this was the same pattern as Aimeee's mumu, just shorter.

I think this was the second thing I did - I had discovered YCMT and Carla's patterns. I made the twirl top to match a capri set I had bought on ebay.

 

[Stephres]

Oh, and for those of you that would like to know how to attatch pre packaged bias tape to a hem - check this link. I have always used this method, and it works like a charm!

"I don't pin: cause I don't want to!" That video made me laugh and laugh. Thanks Tom!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Oh, and for those of you that would like to know how to attatch pre packaged bias tape to a hem - check this link. I have always used this method, and it works like a charm!

Thank You
That is so awesome!! I will definitely do it this way from now on.

 

[xdanielleax]

This was my 1st creation that I posted. The inside is a hot mess and the gathering wasn't so great. I still have it hanging in Violette's closet, even though she'll never wear it. hehe

 

[emcreative]

So if this sundress ends up a "hawt mess" can I post it here and

1. pretend it's the first thing I've ever sewn and
2. Say I made it that way on purpose to make all the newbies who may join us feel better about their first efforts, cause they'd always look better than this thing!


A funny:

I have to sew at the kitchen table because we live in a clowncar and there's no other place to even put the machine. Phineas(2) was sitting in his high chair having his afternoon snack. Every time the machine would stop, he'd throw his hands up in the air and yell "YAY!!!!" like I'd done something amazing.

LOL I have my own sewing cheer team!

 

[ireland_nicole]

not my first:
I'm too embarrased... (really, it's bbbbaaaaadddd)ETA: ok, maybe someone will find it "inspirational" in a look mom, she actually learned how, so can I

Trust me, if the outside's not bad enough, you would totally cringe if you could see my excuse for button holes on the inside...
but here's one I finished last night:

It's the wrap dress from ycmt. I have to admit, I hated it right up to the end, then I put it on her (before I gave it away) and realized, hmm, I like it! It definitely looks much, much better on; I think I'll make another for school.

 

[kjbrown]

My first post was apparently July 3, 2008...

"I am mad at all of you. I just found this thread and read the ENTIRE thing today. I am going to get fired. And it's all your fault!

Worse than that, I now have a burning desire to go to Joann's and buy tons of stuff I don't need.

I haven't sewed in...how old is my son? 2 years, except for a few small things. This thread has really inspired me to get back to it.

Thank you everyone for sharing your creations!!!

I'm going to put a bunch of stuff on photobucket so I can share mine. That is, if it's okay to share stuff I made a while ago..."

It wasn't in the first post, but here's my first custom that I posted. Gah! This was so long ago, my DD (turning 6 in October) on her 3rd birthday!

 

[LisaZoe]

Oh, and for those of you that would like to know how to attatch pre packaged bias tape to a hem - check this link. I have always used this method, and it works like a charm!

That's funny!

I think I see what I was doing wrong. I do it kind of like she shows but I was trying to 'stitch in the ditch' so my topstitching was just above the top edge of the bias from the right side. (Don't know if that makes sense). I always seemed to have sections of the back side of the bias that didn't get caught in the stitching and I'd have to stitch those a second time. I guess I should try it with the topstitching on the bias next time. At least I know I was on the right track.

 

[revrob]

My mom just called a few minutes ago. She and my dad have AbbyGrace at WDW right now. Today they are at Epcot. I had sent all of her outfits labelled in ziploc bags so she would put the right outfits on the right days. WELL... this morning my mom called and said "This dress is so cute! Where on earth did you ever get this fabric?" Today she was supposed to wear the Mulan dress that Cindee made her. So, I'm thinking, "well, I didn't make it! And it's solid colored cotton - not real hard to find!" Mom says, "NO! It has Chinese children all over it!" That's when I realize that she has on the wrong dress! She is wearing this!

She was supposed to wear that Sunday to church after they get home. Whatever. No big deal, I guess.
SO, my mom just calls and tells me that they took AbbyGrace to see Mulan. When the character assistant saw her he said, "well, technically, she's finished after this family, but stick around! I'm SURE she wants to see you!" After Mulan finished with her last family, she spent time with AbbyGrace, and took her by the hand and went back to the China pavillion and took pictures for my parents and the photopass guy all along the way. It reminded me of the story that Cindee told us all of her Morgan with Mulan. Now it looks like I'm gonna have similar pictures, but with AbbyGrace in the above dress. I can't wait to see them! Mom was so excited and so touched.

 

[tracipierce]

Shannon, that dress is fabulous!!!! so where did the fabric come from

 

[revrob]

Shannon, that dress is fabulous!!!! so where did the fabric come from

Thanks! I made this a while ago. I bought the fabric (if I remember correctly) on a fabric co-op. It is Michael Miller Chinese Children (I believe is the name). You can search for that and probably find it.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

My mom just called a few minutes ago. She and my dad have AbbyGrace at WDW right now. Today they are at Epcot. I had sent all of her outfits labelled in ziploc bags so she would put the right outfits on the right days. WELL... this morning my mom called and said "This dress is so cute! Where on earth did you ever get this fabric?" Today she was supposed to wear the Mulan dress that Cindee made her. So, I'm thinking, "well, I didn't make it! And it's solid colored cotton - not real hard to find!" Mom says, "NO! It has Chinese children all over it!" That's when I realize that she has on the wrong dress! She is wearing this!

She was supposed to wear that Sunday to church after they get home. Whatever. No big deal, I guess.
SO, my mom just calls and tells me that they took AbbyGrace to see Mulan. When the character assistant saw her he said, "well, technically, she's finished after this family, but stick around! I'm SURE she wants to see you!" After Mulan finished with her last family, she spent time with AbbyGrace, and took her by the hand and went back to the China pavillion and took pictures for my parents and the photopass guy all along the way. It reminded me of the story that Cindee told us all of her Morgan with Mulan. Now it looks like I'm gonna have similar pictures, but with AbbyGrace in the above dress. I can't wait to see them! Mom was so excited and so touched.

What a great story and I LOVE that dress! Can't wait to see the pics!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Did you use bias tape around the hem? I love the look but I've never felt confident in my ability to sew it on neatly. Any tips or tricks?

You can get a foot to do this. It's on my list of "must haves".

We went to Ocean City, MD---my parents own a place there. I have been going since I was a kid. You are near lancaster? I go there for fabric ALOT! I am just over the river in York.

Any place good? I get up that way sometimes. Looking for fabric stores is one of my hobbies.

Here is a tank top I made last night. It's not a mu-mu but what is!!

I Love the coach!!

Thanks so much!! The set is 2 pieces - a shirred back halter top and a tiered skirt. I used Fat Quarters for the skirt The skirt is 3 tiers plus the yoke. This one has 4 strips in the first teir, 8 in the second and 16 in the third. I wanted it really full. Usually I only do 3 strips, 6 strips and then 12 in the third teir. It's just math. I make my yoke 1.5 the waist measurement then double that for the 1st tier, double the first tier for the 2nd, and double the second tier for the third teir (or ruffle) Did that make sense?

I love the fat quarter idea. Buy a bundle and you don't need to waste time looking for coordinates.

Oh, and for those of you that would like to know how to attatch pre packaged bias tape to a hem - check this link. I have always used this method, and it works like a charm!

I use this method, but I always have trouble with the ends when you need to overlap them. I just can't get it right.

 

[livndisney]

My mom just called a few minutes ago. She and my dad have AbbyGrace at WDW right now. Today they are at Epcot. I had sent all of her outfits labelled in ziploc bags so she would put the right outfits on the right days. WELL... this morning my mom called and said "This dress is so cute! Where on earth did you ever get this fabric?" Today she was supposed to wear the Mulan dress that Cindee made her. So, I'm thinking, "well, I didn't make it! And it's solid colored cotton - not real hard to find!" Mom says, "NO! It has Chinese children all over it!" That's when I realize that she has on the wrong dress! She is wearing this!

She was supposed to wear that Sunday to church after they get home. Whatever. No big deal, I guess.
SO, my mom just calls and tells me that they took AbbyGrace to see Mulan. When the character assistant saw her he said, "well, technically, she's finished after this family, but stick around! I'm SURE she wants to see you!" After Mulan finished with her last family, she spent time with AbbyGrace, and took her by the hand and went back to the China pavillion and took pictures for my parents and the photopass guy all along the way. It reminded me of the story that Cindee told us all of her Morgan with Mulan. Now it looks like I'm gonna have similar pictures, but with AbbyGrace in the above dress. I can't wait to see them! Mom was so excited and so touched.

Mulan is special isn't she?
I am so happy AbbyGrace got to meet her.

 

[LisaZoe]

My mom just called a few minutes ago. She and my dad have AbbyGrace at WDW right now. Today they are at Epcot. I had sent all of her outfits labelled in ziploc bags so she would put the right outfits on the right days. WELL... this morning my mom called and said "This dress is so cute! Where on earth did you ever get this fabric?" Today she was supposed to wear the Mulan dress that Cindee made her. So, I'm thinking, "well, I didn't make it! And it's solid colored cotton - not real hard to find!" Mom says, "NO! It has Chinese children all over it!" That's when I realize that she has on the wrong dress! She is wearing this!

She was supposed to wear that Sunday to church after they get home. Whatever. No big deal, I guess.
SO, my mom just calls and tells me that they took AbbyGrace to see Mulan. When the character assistant saw her he said, "well, technically, she's finished after this family, but stick around! I'm SURE she wants to see you!" After Mulan finished with her last family, she spent time with AbbyGrace, and took her by the hand and went back to the China pavillion and took pictures for my parents and the photopass guy all along the way. It reminded me of the story that Cindee told us all of her Morgan with Mulan. Now it looks like I'm gonna have similar pictures, but with AbbyGrace in the above dress. I can't wait to see them! Mom was so excited and so touched.

It sounds like she was meant to wear that dress today after all. It's beautiful and I look forward to the photos with Mulan.

BTW - Don't you love that stripe print? I think it goes with so many prints. I really wish Michael Miller would include a stripe like that for more of their collections.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Any place good? I get up that way sometimes. Looking for fabric stores is one of my hobbies.

These are a few that I like: Fabric & Quilt Shack‎, Bird in Hand Country Store, and Burkholder's Fabric

Let me know if you need more info, like addresses and such. Let me know if you are in the area, I would love a shopping buddy!