Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[Mirb1214]

We started with the dolls from Target that are "similar" to AG dolls (yes I know, not the same quality). It WAS a good way to see if the girls liked them and how much they would play with them.

As she is so young have you thought about a bitty baby for her (I can't remember what the recommended age is for them, though).

Are the dolls from Target soft and 'squishy'? Also, are they similar size to AG to where I could use my Carla C patterns to make matching outfits. My DD won't know the difference but I know she would love having one match outfits to her and the AG dolls appear to have a soft body. Is that correct?

 

[LouiesMama]

Hi! I am here (so late), but I just want to chime in on the AG subject...

Before I made patterns for kids, I made patterns for dolls. I've seen a big range of price, quality, durability, etc. The AG dolls are pretty hard to beat, I must say. Mine have been subjected to wardrobe changes, crazy hairstyles, etc, and still look pretty new. Louie fell in LOVE with my "Just Like You Doll," Shelby, and she goes on Big Wheel rides with him, picks tomatoes from the garden, etc. If an AG doll can survive my little guy, then they are pretty great quality. That isn't to say some of the other dollies won't hold up just as well...I just have lots of experience with a rough kid and AG dolls!

 

[emcreative]

Are the dolls from Target soft and 'squishy'? Also, are they similar size to AG to where I could use my Carla C patterns to make matching outfits. My DD won't know the difference but I know she would love having one match outfits to her and the AG dolls appear to have a soft body. Is that correct?

The bodies are squishy and limbs/head solid like the AG girl dolls. The clothes would fit (but I can't guarantee about the shoes).

 

[jham]

Hi! I am here (so late), but I just want to chime in on the AG subject...

Before I made patterns for kids, I made patterns for dolls. I've seen a big range of price, quality, durability, etc. The AG dolls are pretty hard to beat, I must say. Mine have been subjected to wardrobe changes, crazy hairstyles, etc, and still look pretty new. Louie fell in LOVE with my "Just Like You Doll," Shelby, and she goes on Big Wheel rides with him, picks tomatoes from the garden, etc. If an AG doll can survive my little guy, then they are pretty great quality. That isn't to say some of the other dollies won't hold up just as well...I just have lots of experience with a rough kid and AG dolls!

Okay, but do you have PICTURES of Louie and Shelby riding off into the sunset on the big wheel or picking tomatoes? That is so cute.

 

[emcreative]

Okay, but do you have PICTURES of Louie and Shelby riding off into the sunset on the big wheel or picking tomatoes? That is so cute.

AAAAAHHHH! Cuteness! And OMG I wish I could post pictures of Phineas kissing all over his sister's Boo doll on the Disney bus!

 

[Mirb1214]

I am attempting to post a link, to my*sweet*sunshine blog, she has a great tutorial for the stripwork skirt, if it did not work, I will try again.http://my-sweet-sunshine.blogspot.com/2009_05_01_archive.html

I was going to suggest the same tutorial! I am actually going to try to get one made this evening. I had planned on getting it done this afternoon BUT my DH has felt the need to move our computer desk around and other household chores this afternoon so I have not even gotten started yet!!!!

 

[teresajoy]

By the way...what are you doing up so dang late Teresa?? Can't sleep???

I don't know what I'm doing up that late!

I love this picture!

Thanks!!

Here I am thinking "COOL they're starting a new thread, maybe I can get in at the beginning and actually keep up this time around" Yeah NO! I get here and y'all are already on page 9!!!!! There's no way I'm gonna be able to keep up with y'all. So, I'll just check in when I can ...

Thanks for stopping in and saying hi!

I'm just a little behind. Just now saw Teresa's new thread post on FB. Good Morning everyone!

Good morning, well, good evening now!

something full - twirly skirt, tutu, pettiskirt, soemthing like that would be really cute!

That'a what I was thinking!


Thanks!

That is very cute. Looks very similar to my Ariel outfit I bought.

I LOVE IT!

That is cute Lisa! Is it terribly difficult?



Awww! He's such a stinker! Poor Taylor. Meanie Ruger! Do you want us to pick them up Beth? BTW, I LOVE this pic!


I know I saw someone post about a Tutu being scratchy, I'm worried about that too!

Let me know if you need a petti.

That came out great! I agree that the first dress does seem to be the most nerve-wracking. I had to use my seam ripper more than a few times on the first dress I made.

I really can't wait for this skirt pattern! It is so cute! What sizes did you say you were going to do?

You guys continue to get better and better. I love how helpful this thread is and how everyone continues to just improve so much. I can't wait to check in each day and see what everyone has done. I took a break from my marathon appliques to work on our autograph books. I got a bit intimidated by my cricut, so I went to the old standby- digi scrapping. I will print these out and mount to chipboard. There will be a 2 inch piece of coordinating cardstock on the bottom for the character to sign. The black sections will be cut off (so it will be luggage tag shapped). I will have little rings holding it all together. Here are a few pages that I have finished.

This is the cover and gives an idea of the overall size.

These are great!!!!

My daughter is turning 4 in less than 2 months. With all the talk of American Girl on here, I ordered a catalog several weeks ago and she now wants one. I notice on the website where it says ages 8+. Are they really not for younger girls? I REALLY don't want to waste $$$$ and then it not be appropriate for her age. I think she would just LOVE having a doll match her though! So, what ages are appropriate for AG? Is 4 too young?

Also, my dd has light skin, blonde hair, and HAZEL eyes; there is not an option for that. Do I just have to get the one closest to her that they already have offered or do they customize to exacts? Her eyes are blue around the edges but the majority of her eyes are hazel so hazel would be a closer match.

Unlike my sister, I LOVE the AG dolls! Arminda has Samantha, Lydia has Kaya and I have Kirsten. Kirsten I got at a garage sale and she needs a new wig. But, she's so cute! Anyway, I think they would be find for a 4 year old as long as she treats her other toys well. they are very well made. (and CUTE too, no matter WHAT my sister says! )

The funniest thing about AG in our house these days is this . . . they are packed for WDW. My daughters stayed up one night packing Kit and Julie for vacation. When my DH and I found out we asked why?? My DD said if I did not pack for them they would only have one outfit Mooooooooooooooom!!! My DH looked at me and said you did this to them!

Love it!!!!

I LOVE this thread!

Me too!!!!!

 

[Mirb1214]

I feel like a dummy for asking this, but what is a BASTING stitch? I have a VERY simple sewing machine from walmart that my husband bought me several years ago to make Kool-aid purses. At the time all I needed was something that would stitch. However, now that I am actually sewing I don't know that my machine has all the stitches I need. I have a Brother LS2125.

 

[mirandag819]

I feel like a dummy for asking this, but what is a BASTING stitch? I have a VERY simple sewing machine from walmart that my husband bought me several years ago to make Kool-aid purses. At the time all I needed was something that would stitch. However, now that I am actually sewing I don't know that my machine has all the stitches I need. I have a Brother LS2125.

A basting stitch is just a long loose stitch, it isn't meant to be permanent, it is just to hold the fabric in place (it is good for ruffling by hand too). Just set your machine to the longest possible stitch and lower the tension.

 

[mirandag819]

AAAAAHHHH! Cuteness! And OMG I wish I could post pictures of Phineas kissing all over his sister's Boo doll on the Disney bus!

Awww I can't wait to see that. Boo like monstor's inc Boo? If so where did you find it? DD loves Boo (I think it is because that is what Daddy calls her)

 

[aimeeg]

Sooooooo cute!


I'm in Austin, not Houston, but I know here most people don't really dress up. Some people wear dresses and heels, some wear jeans (although we're a big college town, so that probably influences things a bit). More of a "date" dress, though not formal.


Hi great to have ya caught up!

I really love those!

Prayers being said.


I love that the girls pack for them. The question is, do the dolls have matching customs?

No, but they might get Minnie dresses. We will see how this week goes. I am not sure how much they packed will make the cut. LOL

He is right, you did do it!! I did it to Gracie too!

Which dolls do they want this year?

Sophee just loves them all. Hannah has expressed and interest in Addy a few times. She also likes Rebbecca. I was surprised that my MIL has not bought two of those yet. The doll is Jewish, from New York and named Rebbecca. My MIL middle name is Rebbecca.

I am not sure what Santa is going to bring. Hopefully I can figure it out sooner than later. I would like Santa to start shopping in September for Christmas. I want to be finished Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving this year.

AAAAAHHHH! Cuteness! And OMG I wish I could post pictures of Phineas kissing all over his sister's Boo doll on the Disney bus!

One Week and Five days you can!

I feel like a dummy for asking this, but what is a BASTING stitch? I have a VERY simple sewing machine from walmart that my husband bought me several years ago to make Kool-aid purses. At the time all I needed was something that would stitch. However, now that I am actually sewing I don't know that my machine has all the stitches I need. I have a Brother LS2125.

A basting stitch is a long loose stitch. The best way to do a basting stitch on a machine is to turn your stitch length as high as it will go and then loosen your tension. It holds everything in place but is easy to remove.

Happy Sewing!

 

[Mirb1214]

A basting stitch is just a long loose stitch, it isn't meant to be permanent, it is just to hold the fabric in place (it is good for ruffling by hand too). Just set your machine to the longest possible stitch and lower the tension.

Ok, now. . .what is tension? Is it the knob close to my needle that goes from 0-9? I always keep it set to 5 but I don't know the purpose behind the knob so I never mess with it. I also have NO clue where the guide to the machine is at either! You know, it's really hard to believe that I have actually made 9 outfits and I'm clueless to the terms! But that just goes to show how awesome everyone is on here because my outfits are turning out pretty well (I think). I asked my husband the other night what he thought of Mollie's outfits for WDW and he said "you couldn't bought any better of ones". That was a HUGE compliment coming from him but I sure am glad he doesn't see all that I do on here or he would know that there is OH SO MUCH BETTER!! I am SLOWLY working on getting pics made w/ Mollie modeling them but that's easier said than done. 3 of them are COMPLETE cases; 2 I know who to give credit to but then 1 (I think) came off . I don't know if it's ok to post if someone else was the creator behind it. They are TOTALLY for my use and not to resell but I don't want to offend anyone either! But, I will post as soon as I get pics made of each outfit!

THANKS AGAIN to EVERYONE on this thread that has given me a new passion for sewing!! I can't get over how everyone is SO nice and generous with their time to help give tips, advice, and answer everyone's questions!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hellllllooooooooooooooooooo Kira!



editted to add...
I happen to be left handed and find this technique to work well for me too...
Have daughter face you, take sash in each hand and reach around her (like a hug) to tie bow behind her firmly, then have her turn around to "fluff out" bow- I get a perfect bow everytime that way too.

 

[emcreative]

Awww I can't wait to see that. Boo like monstor's inc Boo? If so where did you find it? DD loves Boo (I think it is because that is what Daddy calls her)

Yes exactly that Boo! Lizzie got it because she looked just like Boo when she was little and EVERYONE called her that (even my high school students (I was teaching then)! Of course I can't find the picture of her dressed up as Boo for Halloween, but here's what she looked like the next summer:

She was with the "Baby" style stuffed animals, they come wrapped in a little blanket! This doesn't look just the same to me (maybe it's cuter in person?) but Lizzie took the doll on vacation with her up north with her biodad so I can't snap a pic:

 

[Tink561]

No, but they might get Minnie dresses. We will see how this week goes. I am not sure how much they packed will make the cut. LOL



Sophee just loves them all. Hannah has expressed and interest in Addy a few times. She also likes Rebbecca. I was surprised that my MIL has not bought two of those yet. The doll is Jewish, from New York and named Rebbecca. My MIL middle name is Rebbecca.

I am not sure what Santa is going to bring. Hopefully I can figure it out sooner than later. I would like Santa to start shopping in September for Christmas. I want to be finished Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving this year.

I saw Rebecca when we were at the AG Boutique in Atlanta. She is beautiful and her accessories are amazing!!

We're going to the free movie this week and it is Kit Kittredge. I'm hoping Gracie takes a liking to the treehouse. She really loved it at the store in Atlanta. If she shows interest I may push that a little. I'm not sure if I'll get Kit but I really want the treehouse. It has great reviews on the AG site.

 

[jenb1023]

That's it! I need a moving partner! I'm busy for a few days and not only am I pages behind (which I expected) but you all are 13 pages into a new thread already!

Going back to catch up!

 

[Stephres]

The bodies are squishy and limbs/head solid like the AG girl dolls. The clothes would fit (but I can't guarantee about the shoes).

The Target shoes do NOT fit! My sister bought some outfits and shoes from there and the outfits are a tight fit and the shoes do not fit at all. Apparently AG dolls have fatter feet.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hellllllooooooooooooooooooo Kira!



editted to add...
I happen to be left handed and find this technique to work well for me too...
Have daughter face you, take sash in each hand and reach around her (like a hug) to tie bow behind her firmly, then have her turn around to "fluff out" bow- I get a perfect bow everytime that way too.

Thanks! I like my bows, but that gets the bow even fatter than mine; yippee!


My mom just ordered Chrissa from QVC for DD for Christmas! Now I just have to figure out how to hide it!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

So here's the deal! I started on the boxy bag this afternoon(tutorial I posted earlier) because i was all hyped to make one and............

I put the zipper in NO PROBLEM------>My 1st zipper EVER!!!:

Then.......I realized....I got the wrong zipper!!!! I actually bought a zipper that goes in a jacket instead of a zipper that you would put in a bag!

Go ahead and laugh at me...because I am!!!!
Back to JoAnn I go I guess.

 

[sheridee32]

Are the dolls from Target soft and 'squishy'? Also, are they similar size to AG to where I could use my Carla C patterns to make matching outfits. My DD won't know the difference but I know she would love having one match outfits to her and the AG dolls appear to have a soft body. Is that correct?

Disney has a doll that is the same size as the american girl