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

[Rebecuberduber]

I made my first applique! We've always called Ava our little piggy because she was born year of the pig on the Chinese calender (my husband's half Chinese). We're not really into the zodiac stuff, but her Chinese relatives always send her piggy jewelry and things so it kind of caught on. Anyway, so, appropriately, I made her a piggy applique. The dress is just a t-shirt dress (is that what you call it? Where you sew a skirt onto an old t-shirt?). I just wanted to do something simple in case the applique didn't turn out. I think I'm happy with it, though!

Of course big brother had to pose, too. They can't resist the camera. I actually shot about 30 pics of them this afternoon because once i got them started they kept striking new poses for me, saying "take a picture, now! And now! And take a picture of me doing this!"

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Thanks for your suggestion about buying bows! Yours looks great! But.....I would really like to make bows with the fabric. Can anyone tell me how to make fabric bows to put on the pink cinderella dress? Or can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks!

 

[lovesdumbo]

yes it is. here are closeups of the appliques.

WOW!!! And Shere Khan too!!!! LOVE it!!!!!

Thanks everyone about the ressie. We had the res number and of course they found it, but the previous CM had reserved our dinner only, not the fantasmic package. I knew it was their mistake, not ours, because we'd wanted to eat at Mama Melrose and have the package and it was booked, so the CM suggested the fantasmic package at Hollywood and Vine. We wouldn't have even made a reservation for H&V otherwise. But at least someone or other (most likely a supervisor) got it fixed. I know in the totality of life it's no big deal, but to have everything so carefully planned out and then it get all messed up was frustratiing.

The good news was we decided to try to get the late HoopdeDoo show and not only were we able to (on the same day we had previously, but a later time) but because we decided to do the late show we could get front row seats on our dining plan (the earlier two shows you can only get level 2 and 3 seats). Woot!

Glad you got your Fantasmic! package back. I know H&V tends to get bad reviews but I've been there twice and thought it was fine. We are doing H&V package too because we couldn't get Mama Melrose. Congrats on Hoop de Doo too!

What a great photo! Cute outfit too! Great job on your first applique! And don't you just love digital photography?

 

[revrob]

This is just beautiful. I love the colors you picked and the style of dress. I have had this pattern for a while and I so want to make it now! The dress brings out your dd's eyes perfectly!

I have been struggling all day. I had to toss a tank about 27/30 steps into the applique. My girls decided no one wanted a certain Muppet dress. I have to redo the whole design and I am stuck! UGH!!!

Tonight I decided to do something a little fun.

LOVE this. Very unique, and so cool for an older girl. I have that design but I've never used it because I don't really like her eyes - but it looks great the way you did it! So cool!

 

[jeniamt]

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



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

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.

I love that dress, I bought the pattern after you first posted it but haven't made it yet. Amazing story!

Weaver's north of Lititz is really nice now that they expanded a few years ago. I found a lot of Disney prints there after the Lancaster quilt show. I think they stocked up on them before that. Count me in for a shopping buddy! BTW, I live in eastern Lebanon county.

Hey, don't count me out! I'm only 2 hours away (maybe less) from York!

Wow, you all are chatty today! I have been busy making a dress. I am not thrilled with the results. I cased the pink minnie fabric idea and made a dress. It is my first thing I made with my serger. Do you all stick everything before you serge or just serge? I am not happy with how the gathering turned out after I serged and I think I will go back to shirring the back because I don't like how the cased elastic ended up looking. What do you think?

Here it is:

I love it, looks awesome!

I finally started customs for our trip in October. Here is Minnie and Sleeping Booty! (that is what my 2yo calls her)

this is from the front!

Beautiful, might need to case it. Evelyn wants a SB dress so badly but I'm not in the mood for another full princess gown!

Okay. I have a question. I'm making a patchwork tier skirt right now. I've just used my serger to connect all the patches and then ruffled my bottom tier with my ruffler foot on my sewing machine. I am now ready to attach the ruffles to the bottom tier of the skirt. Can I serge it to the bottom? Or will it makes the ruffles come undone while it's cutting? I just don't want to mess it up. I love my serger! This is the 1st time I've used it to sew and it makes everything go so much quicker! Thanks in advance!

My serger would never be able handle the bulk of a ruffle. I attach the ruffle w/ my sewing machine and then finish the seam with my serger but pull the top blade up.

Love all the little girls in their customs! Such cute stuff posted lately.

My three day project is finally done. This is so embarassing but I am a fan of the makeover shows so here is my closet before:

And here is after:

If you would like more details, click "my blog" in my signature.

Here is what is next:

When can you come to my place?

Need quick Opinions.....

I am using the ladybug patchwork fabric from Walmart that a lot of people really liked from early this summer - it had quite a few coordiantes - I have the black with red & white plaid hearts (bodice is made of this) small white on red minnie dot, & i think I have small white on black minnie dot. which do I use for the ruffle on the borrom of the skirt? the rest of the skirt is the patchwork blocks. I barely had enough for that. What do you think? I have the hearts cut and ready to sew for the ruffle but didn't know if it would be too much of the heart since the bodice is all hearts.

I'm confused, post pictures of everything you are thinking of if you still need help.

I need to replace my Singer and most likely will get the Brother. The Singer is a good starter serger. I just have worn it out!!! I am not sure what serger Jess has but I know she likes it a lot. Also, Dawn loves her serger. It's a huskylock. I think she found a great deal on

Have fun shopping!!

Like I said above, my serger is limited. Got it at Joanne's and it is great for sewing and finishing seams. Makes stripwork and patchwork skirts in a jiffy. But, it can really only handle 2 layers of fabric at a time... attaching a ruffle, forget about it. It just can't cut through that much bulk. Like I said, I often pull the blade up so it doesn't get all jammed and crazy.

Hi, I know someone asked a while ago for a Vida tute...did I miss it? Can someone please point me in the right direction???
Thanks,
Christi

Oh, I have it... just need to charge my camera to get the pics off of it!

 

[ireland_nicole]

I made my first applique! We've always called Ava our little piggy because she was born year of the pig on the Chinese calender (my husband's half Chinese). We're not really into the zodiac stuff, but her Chinese relatives always send her piggy jewelry and things so it kind of caught on. Anyway, so, appropriately, I made her a piggy applique. The dress is just a t-shirt dress (is that what you call it? Where you sew a skirt onto an old t-shirt?). I just wanted to do something simple in case the applique didn't turn out. I think I'm happy with it, though!

Of course big brother had to pose, too. They can't resist the camera. I actually shot about 30 pics of them this afternoon because once i got them started they kept striking new poses for me, saying "take a picture, now! And now! And take a picture of me doing this!"

Cute; great job!

 

[NiniMorris]

I'm curious why you take Enbrel...not being nosey but my husband also takes it so naturally I'm now curious. He has ankylosing spondylitis and, honestly, the medication doesn't help him much. Or maybe it does - the doc told him there was nothing they can do to RESERVE the damage but the Enbrel should prevent it from getting worse. Of course now (18mos later) his back is so sore and stiff all the time he can hardly get up once he's layed down. UGH! Anyhow - just curious to see if we can swap ideas.

I have psoriatic arthritis. Was first diagnosed with JA when I was 6. In my 30's I got worse and after several months of tests it ws determined I had PA. In the beginning stages it effects the extremities mainly. It has now progressed to my upper spine.

I started taking Enbrel about 5 or 6 years ago. There was a dramatic difference within a few weeks. Four years ago I lost my job (and the great insurance that came with it) With just my husband's insurnce the co pay was several hundred dollars, so I had to quit taking it.

I have been working with my doctor to get back on it for 6 months! I am so excited to have it again, especially since I only have to have one injection a week instead of two!

I hope it helps your husband as much as it has helped me in the past!

Nini

 

[jham]

Where did you find such a big print of Cinderella for the front of that beautiful outfit? Where does everyone else find theirs? Sheet sets?

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It's a pillowcase

ok I guess I need pinking sheers now huh?

Sorry! So do you ahve earlier ressies and are just nervous about missing them? If that is the case keep your earlier ressies I ahve heard that even if you are late they can squeeze you in. At least that is what we where told when we waited for EVER for Chef De France. We had ressies but alot of people who happened to be late got in before us because there ressies where earlier but they showed up very late!

No didn't look again but I didn't want to not wish you well again on here FYI how are the books coming?

I looked again!

I finished Hayleigh's Disney dog outfit. (THank you HeatherSue for the design!). I also revamper he pirate dress by adding a minnie pirate applique to it.

darling!

Threw this together from bandanas for my godchild. It was so easy..

I love the little bows!

Here is my suggestions- By them at Walmart!!! They are not expensive and you can just sew them in place. I actually just bought two more packs to make my youngest this dress.

That is a gorgeous photo!

wanted to share my 1st creation for our trip. I still need to do a matching set for Russell. Roseanna was fun on this photo shoot and even found her inner beast Ready for too many Roseannas????

She looks so pretty! Love the dress!

I am doing a happy dance!

I just got my Enbrel from the pharmacy! What has that got to do with sewing you ask? Good question! I should now be able to sew for longer than 15 minutes before I start to hurt...and be able to sew every day instead of every third day! I am SO looking forward to my first injection tomorrow morning...even though it takes a few weeks to take full effect...I can hardly wait!

Now if that dang ruffler would just come in.....



N

I hope it works well for you! I used to go give my mom her shots. It really did help her.


I UPDATED MY TR! It has been so long I'm sure I've lost any readers I ever had so please go check it out! And post! Yes, I'm begging. Follow the blue link at the bottom of my siggy...the link that doesn't have a photo.

 

[Jennia]

wanted to share my beach dress that I made Roseanna for the trip.

Ohhhhh this is so stunning, your dd, the dress AND the photos!!!

Love it! What size did you make? I saw the pattern only went up to a 4/5 or something and was hesitant to purchase it.

I lost my other quotes! So much wonderful stuff lately! Marah, your DD is gorgeous and her singing was so pretty. What a great story!

I just booked my airfare to Disneyland! There is no turning back now! I've had hotel booked for a while now. Airfare has been bouncing all over the place. I wanted to fly into Orange County and not LAX and it was clear up to $300 earlier today but tonight it dropped down to $179 The lowest I'd found before was a couple of months ago for $178 and I've been kicking myself ever since for not jumping on it since it has been over $250 most of the time since then. I guess it's a good thing DH is in bed watching a really lame movie so I had to come downstairs and get on the computer to kill time until it's over so I can go to bed! Totally his fault.

Hooray!! Let me know if you feel like a brief meetup! We booked our airfare not too long ago as well. It was our Orlando fare that really got me, though-it jumped $100 in an HOUR after purchased it.

That is so cute and your credits crack me up! I think Timothy Mouse on a little pocket on the skirt would be absolutely adorable!





Cute, I like the fabrics you chose. I used the same colors:

I am the same way. It takes me a while to get started on a project, but once I start I don't want to stop until it's finished. I hope you get your ruffler soon!

Cute, love how that style of top looks over the petti.

Here's Hayleigh's circle dress Cinderella outfit. I found this fabric on the red dot clearance at Jo-Ann's so it was $2.50 a yard. It has a little spandex in it so it's a little stretchy. It has a nice feel to it. Of course the Cindy cutie is a HeatherSue design. It stitched out beautifully. Hayleigh wants to wear the outfit all day today. The skirt is a but longer than I planned but I think it looks ok and the shirt and skirt give her growing room.

Adorable!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

This cold is kicking my fanny If I could stop coughing I'd be great.

I Love that Cindy set. I would so wear it

I have had a sundress cut out for a week now but cant sew it together yet. I think I need to line it or somthing. I am basing it on a top I have so we will see if it turns out.

 

[emcreative]

Zipper Question:

I'm not having a whole lot of luck with the zipper on the back of the mulan sundress. Would it work to use a serious of hooks and eyes, or would that be too "gappy"? Anyone else with any (easier) ideas?

 

[Rebecuberduber]

Tonight I decided to do something a little fun.

You've got kids of all ages coveting this one. My two-year-old just saw it and said, "I think it fit me, Mommy!"

 

[emcreative]

me again, sorry, yes, I'm getting scattered with the trip so close...

...anyone know where I can order a white pettiskirt, FAST?

 

[*Toadstool*]

This one I actually know b/c the kids have been on a Mulan kick this week: When she goes to the matchmaker, she is in this outfit, with the umbrella, with her face made up in the white. After the debacle at the matchmakers, she runs away and while she sings reflections (love that song) she wipes the makeup off, to reveal her "true self". So either is technically correct. Personally, I like her more w/o the makeup, but it all depends on which look you're going for.

Thank you for clearing that up!

That daisy looks great. I really need to try that tutorial I posted. I just keep thinking.. what will I put the flower on? I guess it goes on just about anything. I love that patchwork twirl. That is one of my favorites.

Oh my goodness! That is stunning! I just love it! I love your ideas!!!
She looks beautiful in it.

Here is my suggestions- By them at Walmart!!! They are not expensive and you can just sew them in place. I actually just bought two more packs to make my youngest this dress.

Stunning!! I would have never known those bows weren't made with the satin from the dress.

I finished Hayleigh's Disney dog outfit. (THank you HeatherSue for the design!). I also revamper he pirate dress by adding a minnie pirate applique to it.

What a cute idea!!

I think that Giselle dress is one of my favorite princess dresses ever. I haven't even seen Enchanted either.. lol
That picture of HeatherSue and Sawyer is just hilarious.. oh my goodness!
I love Tessa's dress as well. That has been on my to-do list for my someday DW trip.

What an awesome idea! She is pinkalicious!

I just got my Enbrel from the pharmacy! What has that got to do with sewing you ask? Good question! I should now be able to sew for longer than 15 minutes before I start to hurt...and be able to sew every day instead of every third day! I am SO looking forward to my first injection tomorrow morning...even though it takes a few weeks to take full effect...I can hardly wait!

SO happy for you! I have been recently healed of my chronic pain. I hope you get some relief too.

Thanks everyone about the ressie. We had the res number and of course they found it, but the previous CM had reserved our dinner only, not the fantasmic package. I knew it was their mistake, not ours, because we'd wanted to eat at Mama Melrose and have the package and it was booked, so the CM suggested the fantasmic package at Hollywood and Vine. We wouldn't have even made a reservation for H&V otherwise. But at least someone or other (most likely a supervisor) got it fixed. I know in the totality of life it's no big deal, but to have everything so carefully planned out and then it get all messed up was frustratiing.

The good news was we decided to try to get the late HoopdeDoo show and not only were we able to (on the same day we had previously, but a later time) but because we decided to do the late show we could get front row seats on our dining plan (the earlier two shows you can only get level 2 and 3 seats). Woot!

Glad it is getting fixed for you. I have never made ressie's so I have no idea how frustrating it is. Woohoo for front row seats too. I'm all about front row seats at anything.

Thanks for your suggestion about buying bows! Yours looks great! But.....I would really like to make bows with the fabric. Can anyone tell me how to make fabric bows to put on the pink cinderella dress? Or can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks!

If you google "how to make a fabric bow" you will get quite a few hits.

Zipper Question:

I'm not having a whole lot of luck with the zipper on the back of the mulan sundress. Would it work to use a serious of hooks and eyes, or would that be too "gappy"? Anyone else with any (easier) ideas?

Is there any way you can finish off the edges of the back and just put snaps? That would require the 2 pieces in the back to overlap.. completely changing the back bodice.. that might be a bad idea though. What kinds of zipper problems are you having?? Are you using your zipper foot? I always keep the zipper zipped and hand baste the zippie part of the zipper to be liend up with the seam of the fabric that you will be ripping out to open the zipper. I haven't had much luck pinning it in place and having it actually stay there. Wonder tape or some kind of water soluble tape or basting glue would be great for this too.

 

[emcreative]

Is there any way you can finish off the edges of the back and just put snaps? That would require the 2 pieces in the back to overlap.. completely changing the back bodice.. that might be a bad idea though. What kinds of zipper problems are you having?? Are you using your zipper foot? I always keep the zipper zipped and hand baste the zippie part of the zipper to be liend up with the seam of the fabric that you will be ripping out to open the zipper. I haven't had much luck pinning it in place and having it actually stay there. Wonder tape or some kind of water soluble tape or basting glue would be great for this too.

Yes, I should have enough material to overlap it and put snaps (I was already thinking I will at least need to put darts in...because of her various bust/waist/hip sizes, it's been a nightmare sizing it all and getting it to fit right.

I had the zipper foot in but I was still having problems with the zipper "slipping" along the edge...then, I'm half done and realize, DUH I have it in backward...and then to top it all off, I'm seam ripping it out and I cut the zipper!!! NUTS TO THIS! Especially on something she will wear ONCE!

 

[emcreative]

Okay I'm so nervous to share these but here is what I have so far. I started with a pattern and that lasted about 10 minutes THen I went off on my own. It also changed from all in one piece dress, to a skirt with a bodice (with the overskirt attached to the bodice). All I really have left to do is close up the back. I would guess this is now about the equivalent of a women's 12 or so.

The bodice in progress:

The "dress" together:

 

[mommyof3princess]

Okay I'm so nervous to share these but here is what I have so far. I started with a pattern and that lasted about 10 minutes THen I went off on my own. It also changed from all in one piece dress, to a skirt with a bodice (with the overskirt attached to the bodice). All I really have left to do is close up the back. I would guess this is now about the equivalent of a women's 12 or so.

The bodice in progress:

The "dress" together:

I roally love it you did a great job. I can tell it's Mulan. for you.
NOw about you eye glass case I am in need of one because I pick up my new glasses tomorrow. And I don't feel like sewing one. Could you please pm me to talk prices?I am so proud of your dress.

 

[DisneyKings]

Okay I'm so nervous to share these but here is what I have so far. I started with a pattern and that lasted about 10 minutes THen I went off on my own. It also changed from all in one piece dress, to a skirt with a bodice (with the overskirt attached to the bodice). All I really have left to do is close up the back. I would guess this is now about the equivalent of a women's 12 or so.

The bodice in progress:

The "dress" together:

You did great! It's beautiful!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Okay I'm so nervous to share these but here is what I have so far. I started with a pattern and that lasted about 10 minutes THen I went off on my own. It also changed from all in one piece dress, to a skirt with a bodice (with the overskirt attached to the bodice). All I really have left to do is close up the back. I would guess this is now about the equivalent of a women's 12 or so.

The bodice in progress:

The "dress" together:

It looks great!! I can't believe you figured that out without a pattern. Wow! I really hope she wears it more than once.. maybe Halloween?
If you get snaps just make sure they are some sturdy ones or else they come unsnapped very easily. The black metal ones are usually pretty good. I use the sew in with needle and thread kind.
You could always try the zipper again though. I'm convinced you are going to be a sewing genius, so I think you'd figure it out.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Okay I'm so nervous to share these but here is what I have so far. I started with a pattern and that lasted about 10 minutes THen I went off on my own. It also changed from all in one piece dress, to a skirt with a bodice (with the overskirt attached to the bodice). All I really have left to do is close up the back. I would guess this is now about the equivalent of a women's 12 or so.

The bodice in progress:

The "dress" together:

The fit on that Bodice is amazing! I love it!

Now I am going to crawl back into my hole