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

[twob4him]

I see they have updated some of the outfits, but I cannot resist an opportunity to show off:

I love this! I also straighten the house before the housekeeper comes!



I am organizing today! I bought 100 comic book boards and as soon as the store opens I am going to buy more. If you don't hear from me, you'll know the fabric won!

1. I can't believe how little Megan and Jacob are! What an awesome album too....I did the scrapbooking thing for awhile but only until I started sewing...which I will talk about in a minute. Great job!
2. What's a housekeeper?
3. I am REALLY looking forward to seeing your organized sewing room!

NO idea yet where she will wear this. It's gonna depend on if I can get the Mulan sundress she wants to work. If I can, she'll wear the sundress to Arkashus/Epcot, if not, this. LOL!

Gorgeous outfit!!! I love it!

I got the outfits done for the last minute personal "big give" for my friends sister. Please be nice, I had to do them all in a day and half, and I've only been sewing less than 5 months. Here they are: Big shout out and thanks to Nae Nae and Emcreative; couldn't have done it without your help!

First, Dev's Legoland shirt (design by Emcreative)

Bri's Legoland shirt (also designed by Emcreative- the girl's good, I tell ya)

the other side of the room where the "magic" happens sewing machine, notions storage, serger, iron, etc.
So that's it! Sorry so long, I'm still mega sleep deprived the last two nights and getting ever so slightly loopy!

Wow great outfits and how sweet of you to make them for your friend! I love the sewing and crafting areas!!!!

I've almost finished a skirt for my 10 year old dd. I'm going to make a full Minnie Mouse dress for her little sister (4 yo). I wanted my older dd to have something too, but not an all out costume. I haven't embroidered the Minnie Mouse on the white yet, because I haven't decide for sure where I want to put it.

You all have been so inspiring to me. I love this message board. I think it is the most positive, helpfull, feel good message board I've ever seen.

Adorable skirt and I have to agree...the other day I was browsing some other threads and people were making snarky comments back and forth...I think it was over the monorail crash. Anyways, I thought to myself that would never happen here on this thread!

Cool! That's exactly the art panels I'm talking about! Thank you! Those are darling!



I was wondering about using as a bodice, too. Do you think it would work to use iron-on stabilizer on the back and then sew it to a sturdy fabric backing? I was thinking about using it as the bodice on a Simply Sweet dress. Thanks so much for your input and experience!!

I think that would be a good solution!!!

Happy Anniversary To Me! Happy Anniversary To Me! Happy Anniversary To Meeeeeee....Happy Anniversary To Me!

I've been a Disboutiquer for 2 years now!

It was 2 years ago that my sister first told me about this great thread. At first, I was skeptical and thought I could never sew anything at all. Then, I tried a t-shirt dress, then, a patterned dress, then an applique. I've never turned back! You ladies and Tom have always been so supportive of me and helpful with any questions. It is because of my sister and this messageboard that I have found a new love- SEWING!! Plus, I've made many dear friends along the way. I love you guys!
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Happy Anniversary!!!
I have to say right back at ya!!! I am just amazed at everyone's talent and how quickly everyone has learned to sew and branch out ( to digitizing)....thanks for being a friend and I really think of all of you as friends!!!

Just popping in for a quick hello.

Look at my ticker! The wedding is this Sunday!

princess dresses -- check
bridesmaid dresses -- check
flower girl baskets -- check
favors -- check
catering -- check
limo -- check
silk flowers -- check
centerpieces -- almost
cake -- check


My mind is going random places, I haven't slept well yet this week, but the bride is amazingly calm and things are going well! One bride meltdown, one mother-of-the-bride meltdown, one limo "hiccup" (the company unexpectedly went out of business!) but ALL IS WELL!

I am so blessed...I called a friend yesterday to ask if she would bake calico beans for the rehearsal luncheon/bbq. She said of course, then called me back and said she and her husband would like to do ALL of the shopping and cooking for that event. All I could do was say thank you through my tears. My sister flies in from Arkansas on Thursday; she and my other sister and I will finish centerpieces then. Karen (poohnpigletCA) has already done most of the work. We just have to assemble.

so that's that.
Hopefully I'll be back with pictures next week, and my baby girl and the man of her dreams will be in Disneyworld next week!

Sending pixie dust and warm thoughts your way!

Please say a prayer for my embroidery machine because I am about to murder it! Not really, but I swear this is the 9th time I have stitched out this safari minnie design and it still looks jacked up..... I would blame the design, but I seem to have different problems each time, of coarse I baby it and push and pull the fabric a little to fix each previous times mistake, but then something else goes wrong. I have spent at least 2 hours on this design each time I messed up so I am getting close to 20 hours on it, and I still need to do it a second time sans eyelashes for mickey. Donald and Daisy worked find, but Mickey and Minnie are going to kill me yet! I think this outfit is just cursed.... or I am feeling the pressure that my trip is only 5 weeks away and I need to make Taylor 7 more outfits and a few shirts for us adults, and hairbows, and do all the other normal trip prep I usually do. Everything except for a few places on the black facial trim came out okay on this last one, I think I may just play with my regular sewing machine and see if I can salvage it.... if the satin stitch was just a little widder in a couple of places it would be okay. I am scared of doing anything by hand, and I normally love my embroidery machine, but it is killing me this week. I can't stand the thought of starting this one over, so I guess I will give it a try by hand.

Wish me luck! Sorry, rant over.

Oh this is a nightmare ....I just did one by hand to take a break from the machine embroidary...somehow I pictured it as being easier....that dream has clearly been tanished by breaking threads, eaten tee shirts, and the bobbin thread showing no matter what I do....and the time it takes to stitch out ...and changing the color of thread every two seconds ....OK ... I will stop my sympathy rant...
I hope alll things work out for you!

 

[teresajoy]

I had to go back and figure out when I first started posting on this thread, and from what I can find, it looks as if my anniversary date is June 11, 2007 for my first post and June 12 when I read all the way through the thread!

 

[Mirb1214]

Carla C's simply sweet is 3 layers, a lining and an underlining. It says it adds volume, plus I like the way the straps attach to the bodice when it has the underlining.

There must be something wrong w/ me. I'm currently working on my 2nd simply sweet and the straps are blowing my mind. I can't seem to understand the directions very well. I just "winged" it on the first one and I'm trying really hard to get it right on this one.

 

[jessica52877]

I wanna play too! My anniversary date is February 19th! I think I am about make some brownies or something to celebrate! I am STARVING!!!!

 

[teresajoy]

There must be something wrong w/ me. I'm currently working on my 2nd simply sweet and the straps are blowing my mind. I can't seem to understand the directions very well. I just "winged" it on the first one and I'm trying really hard to get it right on this one.

At first, I had a hard time figuring out the straps too, it was different than I had ever done them. But, if you look at the pictures and do just what Carla says, it really does work out, even though I couldn't picture in my mind how it would before I tried it! I would suggest printing that page out if you haven't and having it right next to the outfit when you do it. It is really the easiest way that I have found to do the straps and bodice, and I always do it Carla's way now. I wish I were there with you and I could just show you.

 

[teresajoy]

I wanna play too! My anniversary date is February 19th! I think I am about make some brownies or something to celebrate! I am STARVING!!!!

Was that 2007?

Oh yes, please make some brownies!!

 

[Mirb1214]

At first, I had a hard time figuring out the straps too, it was different than I had ever done them. But, if you look at the pictures and do just what Carla says, it really does work out, even though I couldn't picture in my mind how it would before I tried it! I would suggest printing that page out if you haven't and having it right next to the outfit when you do it. It is really the easiest way that I have found to do the straps and bodice, and I always do it Carla's way now. I wish I were there with you and I could just show you.

Ok, I trust you. . . I have the pic printed out and I will hopefully have success with them before the night is over!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I went back and I started posting on this thread 5-24-2008

EM~ I Love the Mulan outfit the fabric on the skirt is perfect.

 

[twob4him]

I finished another dress today....I did the applique of Dumbo by hand from a coloring page and the lettering was another story. You know how we were talking about having to move the hoop for each individual letter?? Well, Kathy (Nae Nae) suggested trying editing software to combine files. I tried it and it worked! I loaded each letter and moved it to where I wanted then saved it as one new file. It was so easy peasy...I couldnt believe it. Thank you again Kathy for your help!

So here you go....

I love her tongue sticking out.... I am tempted to put a little Timothy mouse patch on the skirt...what do you think?

Credits:
God - Everything
Disney - for Dumbo
Carla - Simply Sweet
Janome - embroidery machine
Some online coloring book page? -
Font - KaboDesignsdotcom
Joann Fabrics - fabric and notions





ETA: Hey check out my ticker....3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days...how cool is that??!!

 

[LisaZoe]

Anyone want a Sneak Peek?! I took more than 100 pictures today!!

Tickled Pink!!

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?

 

[3huskymom]

I know this has probably been covered, but what's the simple way to make a circle skirt??? I have some fabric that would be perfect for that with a bias tape hem. Thanks!

 

[tricia]

Happy Anniversary To Me! Happy Anniversary To Me! Happy Anniversary To Meeeeeee....Happy Anniversary To Me!

I've been a Disboutiquer for 2 years now!

It was 2 years ago that my sister first told me about this great thread. At first, I was skeptical and thought I could never sew anything at all. Then, I tried a t-shirt dress, then, a patterned dress, then an applique. I've never turned back! You ladies and Tom have always been so supportive of me and helpful with any questions. It is because of my sister and this messageboard that I have found a new love- SEWING!! Plus, I've made many dear friends along the way. I love you guys!
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It seems that I've replaced most of my disboutiquing time with digitizing time. But, I do skim the thread regularly. I am absolutely ADORING all of the things that have been posted lately!

-Aimee's Snow White work dress- SO cute!
-Marah's Mulan outfit- Devine!!
-Inkspressyourself- The newest Minnie dot skirt is PERFECT!
-ireland_nichole's give outfits- Adorable, and SO sweet of you to do that for them!
-Jeanne's photography- HELLO!! Those are some GORGEOUS pictures!!!
-Tricia's pirate outfit is really cute! I can't believe Tyler that quilt himself!
-Melissa did a WONDERFUL jobs on those outfits for you, Marah! SO cute!!
-The retro Minnie outfit by Leslie is beautiful!

There were so many more, but I didn't take notes!

Happy Anniversary Heather!!! Glad to see you still look out for the little people, even though you are a big digitizing star now. I don't own an embroidery machine yet, but I still check out your designs once in a while and they are looking great.

Just popping in for a quick hello.

Look at my ticker! The wedding is this Sunday!

princess dresses -- check
bridesmaid dresses -- check
flower girl baskets -- check
favors -- check
catering -- check
limo -- check
silk flowers -- check
centerpieces -- almost
cake -- check


My mind is going random places, I haven't slept well yet this week, but the bride is amazingly calm and things are going well! One bride meltdown, one mother-of-the-bride meltdown, one limo "hiccup" (the company unexpectedly went out of business!) but ALL IS WELL!

I am so blessed...I called a friend yesterday to ask if she would bake calico beans for the rehearsal luncheon/bbq. She said of course, then called me back and said she and her husband would like to do ALL of the shopping and cooking for that event. All I could do was say thank you through my tears. My sister flies in from Arkansas on Thursday; she and my other sister and I will finish centerpieces then. Karen (poohnpigletCA) has already done most of the work. We just have to assemble.

so that's that.
Hopefully I'll be back with pictures next week, and my baby girl and the man of her dreams will be in Disneyworld next week!

Glad things are going well. Here's wishing you continued smooth sailing and then great weather over the weekend. Make sure you post pics for us next week.

I finished another dress today....I did the applique of Dumbo by hand from a coloring page and the lettering was another story. You know how we were talking about having to move the hoop for each individual letter?? Well, Kathy (Nae Nae) suggested trying editing software to combine files. I tried it and it worked! I loaded each letter and moved it to where I wanted then saved it as one new file. It was so easy peasy...I couldnt believe it. Thank you again Kathy for your help!

So here you go....

That is really cute.

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

Here is something I just did tonight. I will be needing to do it a couple more times for it to look better

And a hair bow

 

[tricia]

I know this has probably been covered, but what's the simple way to make a circle skirt??? I have some fabric that would be perfect for that with a bias tape hem. Thanks!

There are a bunch of tutes and directions in the bookmarks.

 

[tricia]

Here is something I just did tonight. I will be needing to do it a couple more times for it to look better

Looks good to me. But I know what you mean. The first time I make something it is always kinda my trial run. I learn things and then apply them to the next time.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I finished another dress today....I did the applique of Dumbo by hand from a coloring page and the lettering was another story. You know how we were talking about having to move the hoop for each individual letter?? Well, Kathy (Nae Nae) suggested trying editing software to combine files. I tried it and it worked! I loaded each letter and moved it to where I wanted then saved it as one new file. It was so easy peasy...I couldnt believe it. Thank you again Kathy for your help!

So here you go....

I love her tongue sticking out.... I am tempted to put a little Timothy mouse patch on the skirt...what do you think?

Credits:
God - Everything
Disney - for Dumbo
Carla - Simply Sweet
Janome - embroidery machine
Some online coloring book page? -
Font - KaboDesignsdotcom
Joann Fabrics - fabric and notions





ETA: Hey check out my ticker....3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days...how cool is that??!!

Dress is super cute but the credits just cracked me up

 

[Clutterbug]

I've almost finished a skirt for my 10 year old dd. I'm going to make a full Minnie Mouse dress for her little sister (4 yo). I wanted my older dd to have something too, but not an all out costume. I haven't embroidered the Minnie Mouse on the white yet, because I haven't decide for sure where I want to put it.

You all have been so inspiring to me. I love this message board. I think it is the most positive, helpfull, feel good message board I've ever seen.

Welcome! I love the skirt and so does my DD who is almost 10.

I finished another dress today....I did the applique of Dumbo by hand from a coloring page and the lettering was another story. You know how we were talking about having to move the hoop for each individual letter?? Well, Kathy (Nae Nae) suggested trying editing software to combine files. I tried it and it worked! I loaded each letter and moved it to where I wanted then saved it as one new file. It was so easy peasy...I couldnt believe it. Thank you again Kathy for your help!

So here you go....

I love her tongue sticking out.... I am tempted to put a little Timothy mouse patch on the skirt...what do you think?

That dress is sweet, but I especially love the tongue and the credits. I think Timothy would be cute and not too busy since you don't have a lot of fabrics or patterns going on, but it's not necessary.

Here is something I just did tonight. I will be needing to do it a couple more times for it to look better

And a hair bow

Very cute! I like that fabric. My DD has that same top from Children's Place.

 

[karamat]

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.

I LOVE this! Where did you get this fabric?

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.

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?

Oh, is it a sheet? Too bad. The print looked so familiar to me, for some reason. I wonder what I'm thinking of?? Maybe I saw it on ebay at some point in my life. Who knows.

THANKS for all the comments. The fabric is from a sheet set. I stalked ebay for probably a year before I snaged a set (at a reasonable price.) I've seen the same print with a little different coloring - all black and red rather than shades of black/grey that I have. I really like the other one better, but I never could find it up for auction.

And here's a bigger picture of the outfit for the Dog Show (I now have a hat to match, but don't have pictures yet.)

Hi everyone! I have to apologize again for being such an absent disboutiquer. I've been even less than a pathetic lurker lately and I hate that I have probably missed so many wonderful creations.

I do have a shameless request for those of you who belong to the Fabric obsession co-op. I entered the Spring/Summer wardrobe challenge and I'd love it of you would check out the things I made and give me a few votes. Karamat also entered an adorable Disney wardrobe. Here's the link.

http://thefabricobsession.com/forum/index.php?topic=1706.0

Your outfits are so cute! I was really surprised that there were not more entries. But everyone's submissions are great. I can't wait to see the winners.


And guess what I did today??? FedEx'ed my DVC paperwork!!

 

[disneylovinfamily]

gosh, I went to the beach for 2 weeks and I come back to a new thread with 90 pages and I have 909 emails to go through I will have to do a quick scan of the thread or I may not leave the computer room for a month

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

Ok, I need some advice

Where oh where do you guys buy your thread for normal sewing machines?

Is Gutermann a good brand? B/c that is what I have been using but gosh I am running out of thread big time.. Help!