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

[emcreative]

If anyone has a way off board to contact Ireland_Nicole, could you ask her to get ahold of me? I pm'd but no luck yet. Just trying to find out what names to put on the Legoland design

 

[karamat]

I was just wondering how many of you (especially new sewers who havent developed a big stash), would be interested in sewing kits? You would get a pattern with excellent directions, fabric to make one or two outfits (after that you would have to buy your own), and notions like thread or interfacing or buttons or whatever. You would get the whole thing put together in one kit...no extra shopping or trying to find what you need! What do you all think??? I really value your opinions and thoughts and ideas! Thanks!!!

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/

 

[Mirb1214]

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!!

 

[karamat]

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!!

A Fat Quarter is going to be approx 18" x 22". Something stripwork would work, but you would have to piece together the yolk and ruffle, or buy yardage for those parts. There is a pattern specifically for a dress out of fat quarters. I think its called the Fat Quarter Dress. I haven't tried the dress myself, but a local quilt shop has a sample in their store. I believe I've seen the pattern on etsy.

 

[aimeeg]

Amazing, as always! You need to find a photo contest to enter that first picture. It is too perfect with that adorable bishop, the popsicle and her smile. The photography gods were perfectly aligned when you pressed "click". I hear you on the firework photos... we were out on the boat on Friday to watch Sherwood Forest's fireworks and my pictures all look crazy. The shutter stays open for sooo long to try to capture the light. Funny how many boaters come out for those dinky fireworks... the Severn was packed. Great weekend for being out on the water! By the way, all the d kiddies head to Camp Letts tomorrow.




Soooo cute! I love that dress, bet making one in a size 1 would be really fun.

I love the Sherwood fireworks. My Uncle sold his house last year. They lived their in the summer for about 16 years. My cousins grew up so he sold the house. I loved babysitting for them when I was younger. I noticed on Sat it seemed like soooooooooooo many boats on the water. Crazy!!!

We ended up backing out of Sandy Point. They could not answer simple questions about safety. I was really frustrated so I decided to go with my gut and cancel. I was frustrating since my oldest cannot swim and they could not answer the simplest questions. Oh well . . . off to dance camp she goes!

 

[ireland_nicole]

If anyone has a way off board to contact Ireland_Nicole, could you ask her to get ahold of me? I pm'd but no luck yet. Just trying to find out what names to put on the Legoland design

Wow, I feel special! Sorry, I just got your pm and sent ya one back. Thanks so much!

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/

Love these, so cute!



OK ladies and Tom two quick things:
1. Please pray or send pixie dust for my friend the wish kiddo. He has a fever again today, and if it doesn't come down, they may have to cancel their make a wish trip - again. I told their grandma I'd be praying for him, but thought I'd ask here, too.

2. Finally used the Cricut for fabric; wow, talk about a time saver- holy cow!
Here's what I did

1. cut piece of fabric 6inx12 (or whatever size you need)
2. apply heatnbond light (otherwise, you can't sew the applique onto the shirt, etc.)
3. use a new(therefore very sticky) mat and new blade (perhaps not necessary, but hey- it worked)
4. place heatnbond side down on mat, and slide over any bubbles with your hands to "iron" them out.
5. set depth to 5, speed to 3
6. load mat as usual, being careful to be over the fabric with a margin before setting paper size (it likes to start way at the beginning, and can cause fraying if you're right at the edge)
7. pray or cross fingers, whatever works for you
8. watch the magic.

Sometimes the blade wouldn't cut all the way through the backing of the heatnbond, but because it was well bonded, the fabric pulled away from the backing with the adhesive part still attached. I figure that's a bonus, one less step for me afterward.

Hope this helps; don't be askeered, if I can do this, trust me, anyone can!

 

[Mirb1214]

A Fat Quarter is going to be approx 18" x 22". Something stripwork would work, but you would have to piece together the yolk and ruffle, or buy yardage for those parts. There is a pattern specifically for a dress out of fat quarters. I think its called the Fat Quarter Dress. I haven't tried the dress myself, but a local quilt shop has a sample in their store. I believe I've seen the pattern on etsy.

Thanks for the quick reply. What are some things I could do w/ a fat quarter bundle?? Any ideas or are these mainly for quilters??

 

[twob4him]

A huge thank you to all of your for your insights and thoughts and suggestions about the sewing kits! Very helpful!!! I really appreciate it!

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 am not sure what size you are trying to make but you could try laying out all of your pattern peices on newspaper cut to the size of the FQ. A FQ is about 18 x 22. For larger peices you may need to sew two FQ together. This is something I may try to work out myself since I see some really adorable FQ sets on FQ shop.com all the time. Hope that helps...and I will try it out on my end too!

 

[Rebecuberduber]

Wow, I've seen this fabric but haven't seen it in an outfit, yet. I love the way that came out! How cute! I may need to get some of it.

Ok, I posted earlier that I was working on a fleece map blanket for my son. I think I'm going to scrap it. It was a fun project idea, but I've just made too many mistakes, starting with forgetting to wash the cotton fabric before sewing it to the fleece . And the stitching looks so wonky around the border. I should have sewed it together inside out so that you can't see the stitches. I just can't sew straight on fleece, for some reason. So, I give up. I won't throw it out, just yet. Maybe some day I'll feel inclined to take it apart and start over, but I'm just too fed up right now.

 

[Rebecuberduber]

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!!!!!!!!!

 

[LisaZoe]

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!!

All of your new outfits are cute but I'm crazy about this one! If anyone can tell me where that print can be found, please PM me! If it's no longer available and someone has some to spare, perhaps we can find something in my stash for a trade.

 

[jeniamt]

Thanks for the quick reply. What are some things I could do w/ a fat quarter bundle?? Any ideas or are these mainly for quilters??

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!!!!!!!!!

This maybe crazy but how 'bout Vidas with Heather's mickey cupcake on the front and embroider something on the back like "Celebrating Grampa's 50th with Mickey" Can you tell I'm obsessed with the Vida these days? They make a big statement without using a lot of fabric. This would be good especially if you have to make a bunch of them.

 

[Jennia]

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

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

That looks GREAT!! I can't believe you just started sewing!

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!!

and these are the amazing flowers Mike got me for my bday!

Lori

It looks like you had a fun birthday, and your kids are all gorgeous!

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.

Very cute and looks comfy!

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.

Soo adorable, I've never tried this pattern!

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:

These all look great!

 

[2cutekidz]

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??

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.

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!!

Thanks for the quick reply. What are some things I could do w/ a fat quarter bundle?? Any ideas or are these mainly for quilters??

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

 

[mirandag819]

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

 

[emcreative]

She's so cute! Did your hubby ask you where you bought THIS outfit?

Hehe I can't wait until you can show him it really is you making these amazing outfits.

 

[DisneyKings]

cute!

I LOVE this! Where did you get this fabric?

Here is Taylor reading her shirt to us:

Twirling (or skipping while twirling)

beautiful!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

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

 

[PrincessKell]

Happy 4th of July!!!

We had a very nice LONG day. I have some tired kiddies today!!!

Our day was full of Popsicles, bbqs, swimming and fireworks on the boat. Jeniamt watched the same fireworks last night. Small world huh

This is my all time favorite picture of my daughter.

I really like the girls dresses but the S did not show up well in pics. It looked cute in person though. boo hoo I am happy with the bows though. I am not a confident bow maker. I am a confident bow buyer.

We were on our way to Pop's house. They love Daddy's Jeep-o.

Our CASED cupcakes. They were a huge hit. My Dad giggled when he saw them. The other cute thing was my DD is now potty trained. Her shorts were so big now that she does not wear a pull up.

We ended the night with a boat ride to see the fireworks. I am not happy with my firework pics in general. I have not learned how to use my new camera to take firework pics. I did think it was really that you could see the red, white and blue reflection in the water.

Aimee it looks like you all had a superriffic day! Those girls are so darn cute. and I can totally see the S in the dress. its adorable!

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.

Crystal, that dress is so cute. and that sweet little one is so beautiful! She looks so happy. You did a fantastic job!

 

[PrincessKell]

Well it was a great day! Went to see the early show of Ice Age in 3d. Kids loved it!
here they are leaving in there 4th outfits!

Then we came home and had a cute little pool to play in.. not a fab pool, but it was something. had to get creative for the 4th! Even the dogs kept going in and out of the pool. very funny.
We BBQ'd some amazing food!!!then had a good little red white and blue desert

Then got ready to watch the fireworks our city did. not bad for a little town

Today we went to the park already and now everyone is sleeping but me.. kinda funny they are all sooo tired!

Lori

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

I swear this thread needs a diabetic warning...the kids are so SWEET! I love the 4th outfits, and the big poofy hairbows!!! They make my (childless) friend cringe, and I just want to pinch their little pigtailed faces!!

Big news from here today:

Ferb (who is now 14.5 mos old, but was a preemie) finally made the "ma ma ma!" noise today!!!!!!!!

awwwwwh how sweet is that!?!?! I love baby words!

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 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/

adorable! and thanks for the linkage for the quilt a long! gonna have to check that out.

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

I always love your stuff. I didn't know that you use Fat quaters so much. Good to know! Its so easy, and fantastic looking!

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

Carol, I really really do love this. That fabric is so sweet. And the ruffles, oh the ruffles! I think its perfect!