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

[Piper]

WOO HOO !!! I AM SO EXCITED !! (Can you tell??) I have to share my excitement w/ ya'll b/c NO ONE I know understands it. I got 1.3 yards of Toy Story fabric on ebay last Friday and now I just got 1 more yard !! I only need a little more (I think) and I will have enough to do my simply sweet and easy fit pants for DD3 for our upcoming trip.

Thanks for letting me share my excitement!!!!

It sounds like you may already have enough with 2 1/3 yards. A size 3 doesn't take a lot of material. You can always use a solid material to line the bodice with if you don't have quite enough.

 

[revrob]

Taking the plunge!!!!

Well, I've been a lurker for over a year since our last Disney trip. So very envious of all you ladies do. I have long desired to sew some simple sundresses for my dd and as I already mentioned, we're going back in August.

Last summer, I bought a TON of disney fabric. Oh, I bidded and bidded on ebay for the great minnie dots, got all sorts of dis princess fabric..and never used it!

We have sort of a housekeeper/nanny that helps me three days a week so I can digitize, and she's been away in Brazil almost a month. All my fabric is in storage. Today is her first day back, and she's just so darn good for me! She said "ok julie, let's go get that fabric!" I would have just procrastinated.

I'll try to take a pic of what I have to work with when I get back.

How hard can this be? I can do a few SIMPLE sundresses right??? TIME is the main issue!

Julie

YOU CAN DO IT! Congrats on pulling out the fabric - that's the first step! I can't wait to see what you create!

 

[Mirb1214]

It sounds like you may already have enough with 2 1/3 yards. A size 3 doesn't take a lot of material. You can always use a solid material to line the bodice with if you don't have quite enough.

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I just looked at the patterns and added the yardage up but of course it was for a range of sizes.

I may need to go ahead and lay all my pieces out to see if I need more or not. I would hate to spend so much money on shipping and then have WAY to much!

 

[Mirb1214]

It sounds like you may already have enough with 2 1/3 yards. A size 3 doesn't take a lot of material. You can always use a solid material to line the bodice with if you don't have quite enough.

Now I have a question. . .On Carla C's patterns, does she count the lining as part of the yardage? I had planned on using a solid to line anyway so I may actually already have enough if she counts the lining in the yardage.

 

[minnie2]

Michael Miller makes many of their prints in laminated cotton. I've never seen it so it might be too stiff for an apron. I do think the idea of home dec fabric might be good.

Thanks I will look at the Deco fabric. Tha is what my 1st thought was too. I will also check out the laminated stuff it can't hurt...

Thanks for everyone's help!

I would think a twill would work well (like a denim weight). Maybe even a colored denim?

Thanks!

Julie - WELCOME! I understand where you're coming from, two years ago I lurked and then I jumped in and made princess dresses for my girls and it has dominoed since then. I'm not as AMAZING as these ladies are and I don't applique or digitize, but I think it's all in how it makes you feel after an outfit is done. The sense of accomplishment and pride you feel when you child is wearing something you made!!

Eyore/Toadstool - that castle is awesome!! What a great idea!

Ncmomof2 - SWEET! I love the twirl factor! You're right about that last row. I made Christmas skirts for the girls last year and the last row for DD10 was like 125 of endless red/green/white squares. Then I added lace to the bottom and I thought I was going to have to kill myself.

Aimeeg - I LOVE Alice in Wonderland so the Queen of Hearts is super cute!

emcreative - that outfit came out wonderfully! At least she still lets you make outfits like that for her. DD10 won't even let me do anything this year.

So I went to Joanne's the other day to get fabric for DD10 to make a stripe skirt - she could pick whatever she wanted (I had a GC so I wasn't paying for it) So guess what she picks - Pink camoflage with SKULLS!!! - I'm like WHAT?? First she hates pink and second when did the skulls come into fashion - "Mom, you are so out of fashion," she says to me of course with one hand on her hip. So we compromised on the fabric - pink camoflage with skulls, pink sparkles, hot pink skulls and pink with black dots and I apologize for hot having pictures, I can't find my camera. Oh did I mention it was $25 in fabric - hello I could have bought the skirt for that much. So I cut out the stripes, pinned it all together and asked her about a ruffle, but she 'has to see it' in order to 'feel' if it will look right. HELLO? Who the heck is this kid? I understand I'm the parent, but I wasn trying to let her pick it out herself - trust me this fabric wasn't the original skulls she wanted what we picked was a compromise so you can imagine. I'll post pictures when we're done and I can find my camera. I think I'm going to make a matching headband to complete the outfit.

Youp skulls and camo are in for that age... I can't wait to see it.

 

[LisaZoe]

Now I have a question. . .On Carla C's patterns, does she count the lining as part of the yardage? I had planned on using a solid to line anyway so I may actually already have enough if she counts the lining in the yardage.

I don't have that pattern but usually the lining would be included in the yardage unless it is specifically listed with a separate yardage amount.

 

[Rebecuberduber]

I have a question: My 4-year-old boy loves wearing a blazer suit coat. He just outgrew one he had that he would have worn everyday if I let him. I was thinking about making him a new one, but the Simplicity pattern I picked up (3708) looks rediculously insane. It says it's "easy-to-sew", but to that I say "bologna". It calls for shoulder-pads and suit lining, and all these fancy things that we don't need to do on just a fun coat for him to wear. Has anyone ever made one before, and if so, what pattern did you use? I was wondering about converting the bowling shirt pattern into one, somehow, but I could use some help. I don't know, it was a fun idea, but maybe it's just too much of an undertaking. Any advice / suggestions???

 

[NiniMorris]

Now I have a question. . .On Carla C's patterns, does she count the lining as part of the yardage? I had planned on using a solid to line anyway so I may actually already have enough if she counts the lining in the yardage.

On a simply sweet...the lining and underlining are listed seperate from the fashion fabric... hope that helps...

Nini

 

[xdanielleax]

Can anyone tell me how to make the shoulder/collar piece for Belle's yellow dress? I am making Violette a Simply Sweet version but don't know how to do the collar with the button in the middle. Thanks!

 

[sahm1000]

Shannon,

Normally the straps on the Anna are a little more narrow. I made these wider on purpose. I made them the same length as the last Anna I did for Sophee and guess what . . . I cannot get the dress over her head! I have rip the straps out and do it over. Anyway the straps on this dress are 2 inches wide but not for long! LOL

Thanks for that info Aimee! I think it was me that asked that question, but maybe Shannon did too. I think two inches would work for straps - three of my fingers is about two inches! Yeah!

Well, it just so happens that I'll be working on this today! I hope to have a version ready quickly.

Woohoo! Can't wait to see it!

One of my GF is an Esthatician (sp?) and her DH is a cosmetologist. They are in the process of opening a Spa and she wants me to make them custom Aprons. Problem is I need sturdy fabric that can handle the chemicals and all the washing. I am not sure quilters cotton would be right? Any suggestions of a sturdy material?

She said she wants 3 in black and 2 just fun prints but one has to be bright pink

My main dilemma besides the fabric is it would just be so much cheaper to buy aprons and I can embroider what she wants on them. I actually told her that but she said she wants customs and to help get the word out about my stuff. She is a doll! I know bad sales person I am but she is my friend and I don't wat her to be disappointed in them...

Like so many others have already said, I think the decorators fabric would be great and you can find fun and funky (for the pink) prints.

Hi All,
UGH!!!!! I need a littel pixie dust sprinkled my way! I have been working on four feliz dresses for my daughters and nieces for our upcoming trip. YUCK!!! Let me just say: a) Never did the Feliz before. Time consuming, time consuming, time consuming! B) It is Bor-ing to do the same steps FOUR TIMES!!!! c) I hand appliqued the fron panel (which I have never done before) and that was a killer in and of itself. I am hoping to get these finished today, so I can put them away and do something that is quick and easy and give IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION!!! I feel like I have been looking at them forever!

WHEW! Had to get that off my chest! LOL

I feel your pain! With three girls I get so tired of making the same thing over and over and over. But I like having them dressed alike and I know the time is coming when they won't do this so in the meantime I'll suck it up! Good luck with the Feliz!

WOO HOO !!! I AM SO EXCITED !! (Can you tell??) I have to share my excitement w/ ya'll b/c NO ONE I know understands it. I got 1.3 yards of Toy Story fabric on ebay last Friday and now I just got 1 more yard !! I only need a little more (I think) and I will have enough to do my simply sweet and easy fit pants for DD3 for our upcoming trip.

Thanks for letting me share my excitement!!!!

I love scoring fabric! Congratulations!

 

[bear_mom]

So my almost 10 year old wants an American Girl birthday party this year and I have been trying to plan this out in my head and keep the cost somewhat down. I can't find anything really inexpensive to give out in the goody bags and need a craft (she loves to do crafts at her parties). I think I cam up with an idea, tell me what you think:

I found directions for an 18" doll sleeping bag online that doesn't look too hard. Then I could have the girls make pillows during the party (I would have the fabric already cut out). I have to make sure my mom will be here to help with the sewing (she is a wonderful seamstress).

WDYT?

Emily

 

[aimeeg]

Julie - WELCOME! I understand where you're coming from, two years ago I lurked and then I jumped in and made princess dresses for my girls and it has dominoed since then. I'm not as AMAZING as these ladies are and I don't applique or digitize, but I think it's all in how it makes you feel after an outfit is done. The sense of accomplishment and pride you feel when you child is wearing something you made!!

Eyore/Toadstool - that castle is awesome!! What a great idea!

Ncmomof2 - SWEET! I love the twirl factor! You're right about that last row. I made Christmas skirts for the girls last year and the last row for DD10 was like 125 of endless red/green/white squares. Then I added lace to the bottom and I thought I was going to have to kill myself.

Aimeeg - I LOVE Alice in Wonderland so the Queen of Hearts is super cute!

emcreative - that outfit came out wonderfully! At least she still lets you make outfits like that for her. DD10 won't even let me do anything this year.

So I went to Joanne's the other day to get fabric for DD10 to make a stripe skirt - she could pick whatever she wanted (I had a GC so I wasn't paying for it) So guess what she picks - Pink camoflage with SKULLS!!! - I'm like WHAT?? First she hates pink and second when did the skulls come into fashion - "Mom, you are so out of fashion," she says to me of course with one hand on her hip. So we compromised on the fabric - pink camoflage with skulls, pink sparkles, hot pink skulls and pink with black dots and I apologize for hot having pictures, I can't find my camera. Oh did I mention it was $25 in fabric - hello I could have bought the skirt for that much. So I cut out the stripes, pinned it all together and asked her about a ruffle, but she 'has to see it' in order to 'feel' if it will look right. HELLO? Who the heck is this kid? I understand I'm the parent, but I wasn trying to let her pick it out herself - trust me this fabric wasn't the original skulls she wanted what we picked was a compromise so you can imagine. I'll post pictures when we're done and I can find my camera. I think I'm going to make a matching headband to complete the outfit.

Thank you for the compliment. I love Alice too!

I also have to say your fabric store story gave me a nice chuckle. If it makes you feel any better I took my two DD's- 5 and 3 to Jo Ann's today. They had an all out alley cat fight. The little one scratched the big one. They hid in the fabric and then knocked bolts on the floor. Then to top the trip off my DD3 could not "hold it" anymore and peed in the cutting line!!!! After my trip today I would gladly pick pink skulls!!! LOL

I can't wait to see what you and your DD make together. I think it is great that you can do that together. I hope my girls will still want to sew with me when they are your daughters age.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Sorry nothing is modeled but you get the idea.

These are customs for a 12 year old. I felt I need to be careful about how whimsical I made them.

I do not love the shorts but I am not a fan of deco denim in the first place. She will coordinate with the little girls and I think she will like them.

Here are The Muppets. I am really happy with how these turned out.

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I really love these; they're great!

Here's what I've been working on over the weekend and yesterday.

I'm going to have to hide this from my son, he'll want a buzz lightyear just like this one

Sometimes I need a quick and easy project, so I have been making purses.

A monkey:

Hello Kitty:

Directions are in my blog, link is in my signature.

I have been loving looking at all the new creations! I am getting lots of ideas and it is good thing Megan is not here because she would want me to make it all for her!

Super cute; I'm going to have to check our the directions!

I sooo want to make one of these. Yours is adorable!!!! Any tips on setting my serger to do a rolled hem? Still don't know how and I no longer have the manual. It is a 4 thread if that helps.

What brand do you have?

One More Dress-

I finished the applique before I got my new machine. This one was done by hand. The Queen of Hearts is for my almost 3 year old DD to wear to Fantasmic. Her sister is wearing Maleficent and her step cousin is wearing Jack Skellington.

I am not sure if you can tell but the red is not polka dots. It is hearts.

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Love this! I'm definitely going to have to look for that Anna pattern.

I did it!

Here it is, the final Mulan dress. I know there are a million mistakes and pretty much everyone could do better...but hey, Emilee loves it!!!

Great job!!!

Hi, My name is Julie and I think this is my first time posting in this thread. I am so amazed at all the beautiful items ya'll make for your little ones!

We are going to Disney next month and I'm dying to make some sundresses for my little girl. I have several patterns from YCMT and a bunch of Disney fabric that I actually bought LAST year to make and never got around to it.

I would love to try to make her a dress or two that sort of looks like a princess dress, but is just cotton fabric. I can follow any pattern, but making my own, that is another story!

There is a pattern on YCMT..I think it's a CarlaC "Simply Sweet Tops and Dresses" that I can make some "princessy" sundress sleeves with.

Now, can someone please try to tell me, in laymens terms, how to do little side aprons or scallop flouncy thing at the waist to make it "princessy"? Is there a pattern? Should I maybe get a princess pattern from simplicity or McCalls? I want to make this as simple as possible. I'd love to try to make her a cinderella and/or ariel or belle dress.

I'm probably putting WAY too much pressure on myself!

I don't want too many layers to the dress. We're going last week in August and it's going to be awefully hot. Last year she wore her store bought costumes twice and I almost fainted watching her walk around in them. Ugh! She loves to wear dresses so I'm thinking if I can make her these, she'll wear them instead.

Does anyone have any advise or can steer me in a good direction? Thanks!!!

Julie

I know Shannon already gave you great advice; check the bookmarks also. The simply sweet is great for making princess inspired dresses. A lot of ladies will also applique the princess that is inspiring it as well. There are just so many options. (btw, I hadn't seen your designs before, and just checked out your site; holy cow, they're awesome! And I love that you have such great, whimsical boy designs... now I just have to figure out how to keep DH from noticing)

ToadStool- Here it is- just for you!





now, obviously this is a large wall hanging, but this book also has twin quilts, it would be easy enough to square it off along the top and bottom and add bigger pieces to make it the size of the top of a bed and then add borders to give yourself however much length on the sides and top you want.

some pictures I took recently, just cause I thought they were cute..



This is from the week before the 4th, she is trying out a sweater my Aunt knit for her (size 6 months)

Love the quilt, it's gorgeous! I love the knitted jacket, too...so cute...

Well it is a little big for her but that just means it will fit her next year! (I have really skinny kiddos) So I added the red ribbong and made a very simple bow where the flower xcould be pinned on with a safety pin. I think I like it better with just the ribbon but Juliet likes the flower.
Here is her hamming er, posing...

Thanks for looking and the advice.
Carol

Love, love, love it; it's absolutely stunning.

So my almost 10 year old wants an American Girl birthday party this year and I have been trying to plan this out in my head and keep the cost somewhat down. I can't find anything really inexpensive to give out in the goody bags and need a craft (she loves to do crafts at her parties). I think I cam up with an idea, tell me what you think:

I found directions for an 18" doll sleeping bag online that doesn't look too hard. Then I could have the girls make pillows during the party (I would have the fabric already cut out). I have to make sure my mom will be here to help with the sewing (she is a wonderful seamstress).

WDYT?

Emily

I think that would be adorable; especially if you're doing a slumber party theme.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Are there any online vida patterns out there for sale so I can get started on it right away?

 

[kimmylaj]

So my almost 10 year old wants an American Girl birthday party this year and I have been trying to plan this out in my head and keep the cost somewhat down. I can't find anything really inexpensive to give out in the goody bags and need a craft (she loves to do crafts at her parties). I think I cam up with an idea, tell me what you think:

I found directions for an 18" doll sleeping bag online that doesn't look too hard. Then I could have the girls make pillows during the party (I would have the fabric already cut out). I have to make sure my mom will be here to help with the sewing (she is a wonderful seamstress).

WDYT?

Emily

this sounds so cute. for my ds's kindergarten class i made a pillow sewn 90% of the way for each kid. i brought in fabric markers and had them decorate and stuff them and then i sewed them closed. the kids loved doing it. i would think you could do something similar with fabric paint or the markers on solid sleeping bags. and the pillows would be great i think

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

So my almost 10 year old wants an American Girl birthday party this year and I have been trying to plan this out in my head and keep the cost somewhat down. I can't find anything really inexpensive to give out in the goody bags and need a craft (she loves to do crafts at her parties). I think I cam up with an idea, tell me what you think:

I found directions for an 18" doll sleeping bag online that doesn't look too hard. Then I could have the girls make pillows during the party (I would have the fabric already cut out). I have to make sure my mom will be here to help with the sewing (she is a wonderful seamstress).

WDYT?

Emily

When we were at the AG store in Chicago a few months ago, they had a similiar craft there to make for your doll. They had the fleece cut in the size of a blanket (it may have even been open at the top so that it was a sleeping bag - I can't remember) and pillow to tie for your doll and then you can add little sparkles and things to it. This may be easier for you to have them do. Hopefully this makes sense.

 

[revrob]

Are there any online vida patterns out there for sale so I can get started on it right away?

The Vida pattern is NOT an ebook pattern. It is a paper pattern, so you must purchase it as a paper copy. There may be some similar style patterns that some have made up that have been inspired from the Vida. They, however, would not be for sale somewhere (that I'm aware of). Wish I could be more helpful, but, alas, it looks like you will have to wait for it to be delivered.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

The Vida pattern is NOT an ebook pattern. It is a paper pattern, so you must purchase it as a paper copy. There may be some similar style patterns that some have made up that have been inspired from the Vida. They, however, would not be for sale somewhere (that I'm aware of). Wish I could be more helpful, but, alas, it looks like you will have to wait for it to be delivered.

Thanks! Waiting is never any fun!

I'm so frustrated. I am at a stand still with all of my projects - need the pattern for one, don't have enough fabric for the others - ugh!

 

[Adi12982]

I have a question: My 4-year-old boy loves wearing a blazer suit coat. He just outgrew one he had that he would have worn everyday if I let him. I was thinking about making him a new one, but the Simplicity pattern I picked up (3708) looks rediculously insane. It says it's "easy-to-sew", but to that I say "bologna". It calls for shoulder-pads and suit lining, and all these fancy things that we don't need to do on just a fun coat for him to wear. Has anyone ever made one before, and if so, what pattern did you use? I was wondering about converting the bowling shirt pattern into one, somehow, but I could use some help. I don't know, it was a fun idea, but maybe it's just too much of an undertaking. Any advice / suggestions???

I think you could totally make a bowling shirt into an informal blazer. Just measure where you what the sleeves to go to, and extend the sleeves to that length. HTH

 

[ibesue]

Shannon,

Normally the straps on the Anna are a little more narrow. I made these wider on purpose. I made them the same length as the last Anna I did for Sophee and guess what . . . I cannot get the dress over her head! I have rip the straps out and do it over. Anyway the straps on this dress are 2 inches wide but not for long! LOL

I am so sorry. We did that last year with a dress for Kadie. It was father/daughter dance and of course we were doing it at the very last minute. I made the simply sweet and added wider straps. We went to put it on her for the dance and it wouldn't go over her head. So she ended up wearing a black top and a black petti!! It worked out, but it wasn't fun at the time. I still haven't taken it apart to fix it!

Well, it just so happens that I'll be working on this today! I hope to have a version ready quickly.

Can't wait to see it!!!

Hi All,
UGH!!!!! I need a littel pixie dust sprinkled my way! I have been working on four feliz dresses for my daughters and nieces for our upcoming trip. YUCK!!! Let me just say: a) Never did the Feliz before. Time consuming, time consuming, time consuming! B) It is Bor-ing to do the same steps FOUR TIMES!!!! c) I hand appliqued the fron panel (which I have never done before) and that was a killer in and of itself. I am hoping to get these finished today, so I can put them away and do something that is quick and easy and give IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION!!! I feel like I have been looking at them forever!

WHEW! Had to get that off my chest! LOL

But I can't wait to see them!

WOO HOO !!! I AM SO EXCITED !! (Can you tell??) I have to share my excitement w/ ya'll b/c NO ONE I know understands it. I got 1.3 yards of Toy Story fabric on ebay last Friday and now I just got 1 more yard !! I only need a little more (I think) and I will have enough to do my simply sweet and easy fit pants for DD3 for our upcoming trip.

Thanks for letting me share my excitement!!!!

So my almost 10 year old wants an American Girl birthday party this year and I have been trying to plan this out in my head and keep the cost somewhat down. I can't find anything really inexpensive to give out in the goody bags and need a craft (she loves to do crafts at her parties). I think I cam up with an idea, tell me what you think:

I found directions for an 18" doll sleeping bag online that doesn't look too hard. Then I could have the girls make pillows during the party (I would have the fabric already cut out). I have to make sure my mom will be here to help with the sewing (she is a wonderful seamstress).

WDYT?

Emily

The pillow & sleeping bag looks like a winner!!!

I also have to say your fabric store story gave me a nice chuckle. If it makes you feel any better I took my two DD's- 5 and 3 to Jo Ann's today. They had an all out alley cat fight. The little one scratched the big one. They hid in the fabric and then knocked bolts on the floor. Then to top the trip off my DD3 could not "hold it" anymore and peed in the cutting line!!!! After my trip today I would gladly pick pink skulls!!! LOL

I know its hard to take little ones to the fabric store. Kadie grew up with it, but Molly hates it!