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

[tricia]

Hi! I'm Shelley..I love looking at all of your beautiful clothes. After reading this thread and buying some other great clothes off of esty I decided to try to teach myself to sew Before Wednesday I think I'd only sewed on a button maybe once so this is all new to me. So here's my second project! My first is a dress but I still need to put on the buttons and am afraid to do button holes This one I was able to do this morning and I was happy with how it turned out. I got it from a tutorial I found here:
http://freshlypicked.blogspot.com/2008/03/pillow-case-dress-tutorial.html

I'm thinking of adding a couple of large yellow buttons at the neckline just to make it a little more Minnie like. What do you think?

Good job. I agree with everyone else in that a bit of yellow would make the whole outfit pop.

Introducing... Belle!

OOH! Just realized she needs the creases pressed out! Sorry! Now that I look at it, I think I'm gonna add a band across the bottom to accentuate the swoopy part. I'll get to that - maybe tonight.

Awesome.

I just have to share my happy happy news!!!! A few weeks ago I posted that DH was going to try to get his 2 weeks leave from Iraq on DD's birthday and surprise her at Disney World...and he said there was a really good chance he would get it. Well a few days ago he called and said he couldn't get it, and that he would be home for leave on Oct 15th (We will be at Disney World Aug 15th). I was pretty bummed, but we started to look at a Disney Cruise or something for when he did get leave, but he said it would definatly be Oct 15th.

He just called, he found someone to trade him and they got it approved.... he will be home August 10th! Which means he will be able to go to Disney World with us!!!!!

I originally planned the trip for when I knew he wouldn't be here, because he said he didn't want to go to Disney World on his leave (something about too hot and too much walking). Well he changed his mind and wanted to go with us so badly. I was starting to feel bad about going without him, so now I am SOOOOOOOO excited he can go!


Now the super planned in me is starting to freak out though.... I need to book him on our flights, try to add him to our ADRs (Which I know probably won't work since we will be going from 4 people to 5.... any suggestions there?) Try to add him to the dessert party, let the VIP tour guide know we have an extra person, and hopefully book a second room at the Poly. I decided to stay at the Poly this year instead of Shades of Green since there was a 40% military discount and since I only had to pay for 1 room instead of 2. The poly at 40% off pretty much equalled what I had been paying every year at Shades of Green for our room and my mom's room. I am not loving the added expense for a 2nd room at the Poly, but I really have my heart set on it now, and DH wants to stay there too.... so I will work it out.

Anyhow just wanted to share my excitment, now I need to get back to planning and sewing...thankfully the flu is letting up some today.

That is great.

ok, i have an announcement to make:
I have a new baby!!! Here's a pic:

Thanks to her, I was able to make this birthday gift for a friends 3 y/o who loves Curios George and the colors red and blue:

Finally, there were yet more financial hits in our little world, so I had to go to my happy place, and since WDW's not on the agenda at the minute, my sewing room will have to do! So I finally used the modern accents handbag pattern my mom bought me (hoping, of course, I'd make her a bag) and here's the results:

Love the pattern, love that you can use up a lot of fabric scraps of fabric ya love, didn't like the d ring idea; next time I think I'll just sew the straps directly.

Great looking baby. Congratulations. Love the colours on the purse.

here are few things i created for a friends grandkids

the mickey is one of the first hand pieced ones i have done i usually do everything on my embroidery machine

Great stuff. Love how colourful the Ariel dress is.

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.



I have the instructions written now I just need to get photos next time I make a dress. I decided to try doing a blog (again) but this time I'll focus on tutorials and tips. I can do those pretty well but I struggle to do more 'personal' posts... which is why I ended up abandoning my 2 previous blog attempts.

Well, we are familiar with that poem up here too.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Can someone post that you tube video link again of that family on their vacation lip syncing to that song? I tried the search function but can't find it.

 

[LisaZoe]

I live in Texas, and I have lived here just about all of my life (except when I was away at college). I am familiar with the halloween poem. I thought everyone was, but I don't know for certain.

I don't think it's a regional thing - I know it too

Lived in Baltimore, MD and York, PA and I know it too. I am sure it is an all over phrase. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Great, thanks ladies. I was really hoping it is something that wouldn't make most people go . I've sketched out an applique pattern for the front and back panels of a Vida. The dress will be Halloween themed and I wanted to be sure I wasn't adding text that wouldn't make sense to enough people.

 

[Stephres]

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.

If you don't
I don't care
I'll pull down your underwear!

 

[emcreative]

I need help! Does anyone know of a font that looks like letters that have been written in pixie dust? Or stars? I need to add some lettering to a tinkerbell design but I'm having difficulty finding a font.

Here are some free "star" fonts:

http://www.fontspace.com/category/stars

"Kingsthings Willow" is pretty cute!

 

[teresajoy]

Sorry about the packing! I pack the weekend before. This time will be interesting since DH thinks the girls are just going to have a carry on. You know those little overnight rolling kid suitcases??? Yaaaa.....like I can fit 20 customs in there I need plan B and I havent even thought about shoes....ack!!! [/COLOR][/SIZE]

Buy bigger carryons Cathy!

here are few things i created for a friends grandkids

the mickey is one of the first hand pieced ones i have done i usually do everything on my embroidery machine

Those are adorable!! I love the Ariel!

heather when are you going to disney

October 3-10, she copied me!

Can someone post that you tube video link again of that family on their vacation lip syncing to that song? I tried the search function but can't find it.

Here you go!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLOJ9HMkgAE

If you search youtube, the guys name is Brutewolf

 

[ireland_nicole]

It's gorgeous Shannon!!!! I love this!

Yes, there's a little box at the top of the bookmarks page that says, "Search" !! It has saved me tons of time! That's how I generally find something! Although, finding new blogs is one of the great pleasures in my life!!


OOOOH!!!! What size hoop does she have?? I wish I had something bigger than 4X4!

I love the Curious George outfit! WHERE did you find that material!!

And the purse is really great, I like those fabrics!

.

Yes, she is a 5x7; not huge, but it seems like the price goes up to over $2000 when you get bigger than that. I figure anything bigger I can just do by hand. Thanks for your compliments on George, I got the fabric for the easy fits at Joann's. They have it online if the store is out of stock.

Thanks everyone for your comments! I appreciate them!

Yeah that is so awesome!!!!! Ia m so happy for you. I agree, I would show up and explain the situation. i am sure they will accomodate if possible.



When did you get that? Is that the one with the usb port? If so, I have been eyeing that one up for a while on HSN but that price is awesome. How do you like it? DO you know if you can do a word all at the same time, like a name and not have to do each letter individually? I know this might be a dumb question but I am new to the embroidery world.

Yes, it's the one with the USB port, the same one that Miranda has, in fact, she was my inspiration to "need" it, and to be happy getting that one now vs. waiting another year or more to try to afford a bigger hoop one. It has 6 fonts already in the machine, and those you can easily make words all at once. However, without digitizing software, you have to do imported fonts one letter at a time- or find a friend who has digitizing software and pay them to do it for you

here are few things i created for a friends grandkids

the mickey is one of the first hand pieced ones i have done i usually do everything on my embroidery machine

These are wonderful! I love them both, but that Ariel Vida is just calling my name!

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.



I have the instructions written now I just need to get photos next time I make a dress. I decided to try doing a blog (again) but this time I'll focus on tutorials and tips. I can do those pretty well but I struggle to do more 'personal' posts... which is why I ended up abandoning my 2 previous blog attempts.

I know I'm late to the party, but I've lived in Ill, FL, TX, TN, NC, CA and they knew that rhyme all those places.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.

We said this all of the time!!! I think it's a great fun Halloween idea!

 

[sheridee32]

Yes, she is a 5x7; not huge, but it seems like the price goes up to over $2000 when you get bigger than that. I figure anything bigger I can just do by hand. Thanks for your compliments on George, I got the fabric for the easy fits at Joann's. They have it online if the store is out of stock.

Thanks everyone for your comments! I appreciate them!


Yes, it's the one with the USB port, the same one that Miranda has, in fact, she was my inspiration to "need" it, and to be happy getting that one now vs. waiting another year or more to try to afford a bigger hoop one. It has 6 fonts already in the machine, and those you can easily make words all at once. However, without digitizing software, you have to do imported fonts one letter at a time- or find a friend who has digitizing software and pay them to do it for you


These are wonderful! I love them both, but that Ariel Vida is just calling my name!



I know I'm late to the party, but I've lived in Ill, FL, TX, TN, NC, CA and they knew that rhyme all those places.

i went to dallas today and got to see the new brother that is 8000.00 it is litterally gold i just sat and drooled my granddaughter said she thought we might need to leave when she heard the price

 

[NaeNae]

I don't know if anyone is in the market for an embroidery machine but I received an email today from a website that has the Brother PE700 for $599. If anyone is interested in the website just let me know.

 

[mirandag819]

I don't know if anyone is in the market for an embroidery machine but I received an email today from a website that has the Brother PE700 for $599. If anyone is interested in the website just let me know.

Just FYI.... The PE700 doesn't have a USB port so you would need PED basic too if you want to upload, I think that is the only big difference between the PE700 II and the PE 700. There is a 15% off discount code for HSN.com, and if you use any reward site you can get 3% cashback for clicking through their link to HSN...I think once you add PED to the PE700 it would actually be cheaper to get the 700II with a discount code.... I am an accountant but I have the flu so my math might be a little fuzzy today.

 

[JUJU814]

Lived in Baltimore, MD and York, PA and I know it too. I am sure it is an all over phrase. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Mass and NH...very well known here too!

 

[troijka]

Just FYI.... The PE700 doesn't have a USB port so you would need PED basic too if you want to upload, I think that is the only big difference between the PE700 II and the PE 700. There is a 15% off discount code for HSN.com, and if you use any reward site you can get 3% cashback for clicking through their link to HSN...I think once you add PED to the PE700 it would actually be cheaper to get the 700II with a discount code.... I am an accountant but I have the flu so my math might be a little fuzzy today.

Hi! I just ordered the brother from hsn today

Can you please share the discount code...maybe I can add it to my order.

Thanks,
Christi

 

[Tinka_Belle]

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.

I learned that when I lived in Arkansas as a child. I heard it when I lived in Las Vegas and I have heard it living here in Louisiana. That should cover a big part of the lower US.

 

[Rebecuberduber]

OK, this may seem like an odd question but there is a reason - and it's even sewing related. I wanted to see if the Halloween poem "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat" is familiar to people in various parts of the US (or anywhere Halloween is celebrated). I'm never sure if things like this are very regional and wouldn't make sense to people in most other areas.

We all know it up here, so I'm pretty sure it's not regional.

 

[emcreative]

I learned that when I lived in Arkansas as a child. I heard it when I lived in Las Vegas and I have heard it living here in Louisiana. That should cover a big part of the lower US.

Yep, know it in MI!

 

[bentleygirl22]

hello Everyone,
Well I'm new to DisBoutique..
I used to sew for a living had my own online Kids boutique ( i'll show you photo's of my old outfits later), But any way I Got burned out I had stopped Sewing over 2 years ago, Packed away my SM & Gave all my Fabric away ( i'm kicking myself that doing that) Because last week I was bitten By the sewing bug again...

We have an up coming trip to disney world.. so i started planning outfits...

Here's Alexis' Animal kingdom Outfit....

Its Pretty Much Done !!! I just need to do the Top stiched on the ruffle.
Then its finished... Woo Hoo ...
Here is Alexis dancing around in it !! I'm very pleased at how it came out..

The BAck..

Alexis Twirling around...

she just kept twirling and twirling!!

once I do the top stich on the ruffle the ruffle will not pop up like its doing...

Thanks for letting me share..

Next will be our Magic kingdom Outfit!!

~Amanda

 

[3huskymom]

hello Everyone,
Well I'm new to DisBoutique..
I used to sew for a living had my own online Kids boutique ( i'll show you photo's of my old outfits later), But any way I Got burned out I had stopped Sewing over 2 years ago, Packed away my SM & Gave all my Fabric away ( i'm kicking myself that doing that) Because last week I was bitten By the sewing bug again...

We have an up coming trip to disney world.. so i started planning outfits...

Here's Alexis' Animal kingdom Outfit....

Its Pretty Much Done !!! I just need to do the Top stiched on the ruffle.
Then its finished... Woo Hoo ...
Here is Alexis dancing around in it !! I'm very pleased at how it came out..

Welcome! Very cute AK outfit! Your daughter looks like she loves it!

 

[emcreative]

Well ladies, it's my last posting before we leave! We are going to head out tomorrow and stay at a hotel by the airport since our flight leaves so early Monday morning. I have to say thanks again to so many of you who helped out to make this trip super special!!!

Y'all take care of each other, now! If anything comes up I need to know about, Melissa (mommyof3princess) knows how to text me! Maybe I can even get her to post a pic or two for me (hmm...how will I get the Phin and Ferb heads on the babies if I use my cellphone cam?...)

Love ya!
Marah

 

[NaeNae]

Well ladies, it's my last posting before we leave! We are going to head out tomorrow and stay at a hotel by the airport since our flight leaves so early Monday morning. I have to say thanks again to so many of you who helped out to make this trip super special!!!

Y'all take care of each other, now! If anything comes up I need to know about, Melissa (mommyof3princess) knows how to text me! Maybe I can even get her to post a pic or two for me (hmm...how will I get the Phin and Ferb heads on the babies if I use my cellphone cam?...)

Love ya!
Marah

Have a great trip and take lots of pictures. Soon we'll be able to see all of your kiddos and how much they enjoyed DW.