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

[mirandag819]

Quick question on making a patchwork twirl skirt...Do you topstich the seams between each patch (the vertical ones) as well as the horizontal ones? I am hoping not because my dd is a tall size 7/8 and that will take me forever & a day LOL!
Thanks...Krysta

I do, but the step is optional for the between each patch. I would def do the horizontal (it makes a big difference in how it lays).

 

[SallyfromDE]

We ate breakfast at Park Fare:

I just put the white top over a tank top. The princess pattern was too small for Kirsta, so I enlarged it on the copy machine. It worked great.

Kirsta wore this for Mulan. An outfit from last trip, that was one of the few that still fit. We never got to see Mulan, a large storm blew in.

Another re-wear, we went to the campfire singalong:

My favorite rewear, but I like Mariahs better, with the lines on the leaves:

And the top Kirsta and I colored:

Last is the tote I made for Kirsta to carry her junk in. I didn't realize how big it was when made it:

It was one of the best trips I've had in years. I can't wait to go again!!

 

[emcreative]

She looks happy and I LOVE the castle bag (Ryker and Drayke's room is all castle/dragons!)

 

[emcreative]

****Can someone with the Vida Pattern PM ME?*******

I have a question about it (I am going to order it, I think)

 

[SallyfromDE]

Quick question on making a patchwork twirl skirt...Do you topstich the seams between each patch (the vertical ones) as well as the horizontal ones? I am hoping not because my dd is a tall size 7/8 and that will take me forever & a day LOL!
Thanks...Krysta

I didn't.

 

[mom2rtk]

I sure will.....we have the VIP guide that day and will be in a special roped off area so I should be able to get a good shot for you. Is Cindy at CRT in a different dress? Well she may think I am crazy if I ask to take a pic of her backside

Yep, the princesses all have different gowns in the parade. Here's what I have so far:

Here's the best shot I've found so far on Flickr:

 

[jessica52877]

Also, speaking of Big Gives, can someone please PM me the address for Lucas' Give, I posted on the Big Give Board that I was ready to ship but have not received the address yet.

Pm'd you

 

[i12go2wdw]

I only have 11 days left to sew and everyday I think of something else to make, this free dining is killing me, why do all the restaurants have to have such fun themes. And while I am thinking of it, have any of you eaten at Whispering Canyon? All the reviews I have read lately have been pretty bad and I have a res there and am wondering if I should change it.
Here is one set of outfits for the girls to wear at AK, DD13 is too old to have much of a theme to her clothes but the subtle animal print on this fabric met her standards. She even wore it to church on Sunday to please DD6 so they could have matching outfits, if she will do it at church where she knows everyone I know she will do it at Disney YEAH!!

 

[i12go2wdw]

Yep, the princesses all have different gowns in the parade. Here's what I have so far:

Here's the best shot I've found so far on Flickr:

That is amazing!!!

 

[emcreative]

Hey, I have an odd request. Do you watch the parade in the Magic Kingdom? If you (or anyone else anytime soon!) catch the parade, can you take a picture of the back of Cinderella's gown in the parade? I've done replica for our trip, but haven't done the bow yet. I need a closer look at the size and to see if it has tails.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

Here are parade Cindy pics, but some of them aren't that same dress, I don't think:

I'm gonna keep looking because I'm assuming it's this dress you are looking for (I love the little flowers on the bottom!)

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Yep, the princesses all have different gowns in the parade. Here's what I have so far:

Here's the best shot I've found so far on Flickr:

I love love love that version of the cindy dress!

 

[emcreative]

ooh this is so pretty I had to share (parade belle)

 

[mom2rtk]

Here are parade Cindy pics, but some of them aren't that same dress, I don't think:

I'm gonna keep looking because I'm assuming it's this dress you are looking for (I love the little flowers on the bottom!)

I never did find any flower fabric like that, but I did like the dot mesh I found. That's the dress, but I still would love to see the back. And yes I love parade Belle too. I might try that one next time! Cinderella is for my daughter's birthday in the Magic Kingdom. But her new Belle will be for our DHS day and visit to Beauty & the Beast on stage. I'll post pics of that later when I get a chance.

Thanks for looking!

 

[mirandag819]

Here is the outfit you all wanted to see....Taylor is wearing this to 1900 PF next Saturday. It was not made by me, Leslie made this and it is what got me so inspired to learn how to sew.

Sorry the pictures aren't great it got too late to take them outside. I promise I will get good pictures at 1900 PF for you to use Leslie.

Apparently, Taylor thinks she is Vanna White or a Price is Right girl tonight, this is all should would do when I would try and get her to pose

 

[VBAndrea]

Argh! I just attempted to post a reply after typing replies to all these multiquotes and when I hit submit a blank page showed up so here I go again...

Andrea...I'm so upset that I never knew the Walmart at Lynnhaven still had fabric...guess where I'm going at lunch today! We went to Steiny's for our anniversary last year. We have to get back there.
I've been looking for zebra print also..I just went to Joanne's yesterday and they didn't have any unless you want the furry kind. So don't waste the trip right now. LOL.

I am actually looking for zebra microfur. I plan on doing two AK outfits. One for cold weather and one for warmer weather. Ah the joys of traveling in December when weather is unpredictable. For the warmer weather outfit I'm thinking of a patchwork skirt for which I will need cotton fabrics so will still need to find a zebra fabric. I plan on a stripwork type outfit with the microfur, though have no idea if it's feasible or not as I'm not sure how hard that will be to sew. I also want to do a little bolero style jacket with the zebra fur in particular. And then sew some fur around the bottom of pants or leggings. I have it all in my head and sketched out what I want to do, though have no idea if I'll be able to pull it off.

Well, last week was MY turn to be upset about Wal-Mart. I've known for at least 2 years they were phasing it out, but still knew which stores in town had it and which ones didn't. Friday I popped into one of my favorite locations only to find them clearing it all out. Everything was half price, and I bought some, but would have RATHER continued paying full price to have more available when I need it.....

I completely agree -- I'd happily pay full price b/c their full price is half the price of our Hancock's. Our store with fabric is set to eliminate it in March. Fortunately Hancock's has a decent sale going on now.

Exactly- I mowed all last year because he was always too tired on the weekends. But with a new baby I knew I wouldnt be able to this summer so I hired them and put them on a schedule. His suggestion is that he can do it and it doesnt have to look all prim and proper anyway" THOSE comments are what send me through the roof. Man! Take pride in your home! Or cancelling my monthly cleaning service- he's not jumping to help, he has always been lazy like this and he can walk into a cluttered room and put his feet up and ignore it. So i know the lion's share will fall to me. I want to be proud of my home, but its hard with a little baby and DD- but I know I can find a way. If we didnt have all the pets it wouldnt feel so dirty, but Im going to create a chore chart to keep me on track, and assign some simple tasks to DH. I dont think he really knows how to clean and refuses to make much effort in doing things correctly. WARNING to parents who dont include their kids in making their bed or helping out- they grow up they are NOT fun to live with LOL. Lucky I love him so much.

My dh really does take pride in his lawn, though he expects me to be the one to make it the way he wants it! Our association would send us nastygrams if we let the lawn go. We rented our house for 2 years when we were stationed in RI and we got tons of nastygrams b/c our tenants were apparently allergic to yard work (and housework). Long story, but it sounds like you might be able to relate to it so here it goes: DH lived in a townhouse and had an electric corded mower. Moved into our nice house and used the corded mower, though not at all practical. Had ds and had to mow the lawn with him in a Baby Bjorn -- not fun at all. I finally ran over the extension cord one day when ds was crying and frustrating me. DH then repairs extension cord, but also decides that he hates mowing and I now refuse to do it so he spends oodles of $$ on a robotic mower. While in RI Verizon comes to install lilnes throughout the neighborhood and butches our lawnmower wire. DH finally fixed the front lawn wire after loads of nagging from me, but alas, not the side or back yard. So guess who is outside mowing again with the corded mower?!

And if that wasn't enough, dh came up with a chore chart for us so he could "help" me. It got to the point that rather than cross off what I did I started initialling what I did. Dh was perhaps doing 5% of what was on the chart.

Get Ready for lots of Pictures ---- I finished Joci's M&M dress and she likes it and told me she will wear it. Whewww!

[Here is the Dalmations one with the shorts ruffled/bloomered

I made each of the girls a Winnie the Pooh dress.

I would really like to have the blue I used in the straps as a ruffle around the bottom but I don't have the time. I still have 2 more shifts in the Ed to work, a Bridal shower a birthday party, getting hair cut - the girls and maybe me tomorrow, dentist appointment tonight, and packing suitcases, cleaning out car getting oil changed & air filter then getting car packed all before Sunday.
Here is a "pillowcase without arm holes" for Joci

And a reversible top for Evie - Princesses & Minnie -

I just hope it fits her - she was up half the night from what DH said so she is still in bed right now! I am getting ready to get her up though. Thanks for looking. I have 2 things left - a pillowcase dresses - Cars for Juliet & Mermaid for Evie.
Thanks,
Carol

Beautiful and gosh, loads of outfits! The M&M is my favorite -- love it!

Taylor liked Cinderella 2, but she loved Cinderella 3 for some reason. It is called A Twist in Time, and the Tremaines get ahold of the fairy god mother's wand and use it to go back in time and change that way things went with the slipper. It was pretty cute, and it got Taylor on a step-sister's kick. The step mother is still very evil, but it kinda shows the step-sisters in a different light. You should have your DD watch it, she might decide she likes them too!

I read a review of C3 right after you originally posted about it and it does sound cute. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will do the trick. I really envision a appliqued Vida with the Tremaines on it.

Inspired by Leslie's cute Vida for the AG doll, I decided to make one for one of Zoe's Build A Bear animals. I think it came out really cute. Unfortunately, the bunny I'd started to make it for didn't like my fabric/color choices (or so Zoe told me). Luckily this pink kitty did so it won't go unworn like the last dress I made for Zoe (no, I'm not still bothered by that ).

BTW - I'm not sure the bunny will be getting a dress anytime soon since she's so darn picky.

I also did a modified 'Emma' style top. I changed it quite a bit but it's most noticeable in the back. I think this will make it work for more of the year.

Adorable BAB Vida! And LOVE the Emma style top -- amazing color choices again. You just have a way with fabric!

I can't remember where it was about you mentioning a cleaning schedule, but Organizedhome.com has an excellent schedule. You can modify it to fit your needs. We have several periods of evaluating where we spend our money, and I do think it is important. It is hard when you have to make a lot of sacrifices! Just think however, with all that free time, he could knock out the lawn! The biggest key is working together, and finding a common goal. As far as shows, our local library has tons of DVDs free for a week. Some of our children's favorite shows have dvds

I will have to peaak at that site as well. Flylady is really good for cleaning and organizational schedules as well. My house was spotless when I followed her religiously. Now I'm spending too much time on Disboards and fabric shopping

Andrea...were you talking about about the Walmart at Salem Crossings? If so...guess what, the fabric is gone. They are in the process of remodeling. Only a little bit of craft supplies are left.

Oh no -- I'm soooooo sorry. It's the Walmart by Lynnhaven Mall. It's on Phoenix drive. I promise you they still have fabric. In March though they will become a SuperWalmart and the fabric will get eliminated to make more room for electronics The fabric associate told me to call 1-800-Walmart often and complain. I tried once, had to go through a bunch of menus and finally hung up when I got put on hold.

the pictures or patterns for the applicaques (sp?) that all of you are using? I looked at the tutorial and it's wonderful...but where can I find the patterns or pictures...is there a web site or link? I bought a MM colorbook and that's been a help, but I'd like to find the other characters...
I'm still in the very very early learning stages..you all still amaze me with your talents.
Are the bowling shirts hard to do? TIA....Barb
and here's another question for you....you've all talked about a "hoop"...well....I wasn't sure what anyone mean't. My stitching was puckering when I did it (zigzaging on a reg. machine). Soooo.....I took my embroidery hoop....put the shirt in that and then was able to "just" manage to get it under the foot of the machine. It worked, and I finally got a decent stitch - but now I'm wondering if I'm "jury-rigging" it and there's better way.. I sure hope you're all not hysterically laughing at me......thanks again...Barb

You can google coloring book pages as well -- I found a great site but forgot to bookmark it. I will try to remeber to post it if I can find it again.

I think the next pattern I will buy will be the bowling shirt. I have a commercial pattern for one already that I haven't tried, but after doing a YCMT pattern I think I will highly prefer instructions from Carla C.

And my Singer manual says you can add a hoop to your machine by doing just what you did. I haven't tried it b/c my practice appliques without it turned out well.

Well, I promised to post pictures of all the dresses I finally finished...and if photobucket will cooperate I can get them loaded sometime today...I've been trying for an hour so far!


So, I'm guessing if it is taking so long to load the 15 pix...I should pic and choose the best ones and only post them.
First dress will be an A line for Boma.

Next is a StripWork Jumper for Animal Kingdom.

Next is a Pink Simply Sweet for Coral Reef.

Up next, we have a Tink Round Neck Dress.

The forever popular Pooh Stripwork Jumper.

Now, the nice Minnie Mouse inspired Round Neck.

And last, but certainly not least, our version of Farmer Mickey.

Please be gentle and kind. With each project, I learned so much, and after this trip is over, I plan on starting on some cute Christmas dresses that currently reside in my head.

I think I have them all right now...

Nini

Very impressive! The pink Coral Reef is my absolute favorite -- I love the colors. And I LOVE the fabric on the farmer Mickey. Please tell me where you got that fabric!

Off topic...sort of. I'm trying to plan our trip. Question for you all...have you ever NOT started with MK. Would your kids be disappointed (if they hadn't been before)? We're using TGM to plan and the day we start our vacation isn't the best to go to MK. I'm torn between what will get us through with less crowds or not starting with MK. My main concern is that the girls will be able to see the castle from our hotel and then not go the first day. I'm so torn. Help. What do you think?

We plan on am AK and pm Epcot our first park day since it's a Monday (and also want to take advantage of EMH). DS and DD have never been to Disney so hopefully they'll be OK with that. AK has a train so ds should be happy. My original thought was to do MK the first day, but as I learn more and more I've heard Mondays at MK are bad.

I don't have kiddos yet (one on the way) - so DH and I just do whatever tour guide mike says OR wherever has the longest hours/evening EMH. You could build up to when MK would be better in terms of crowds OR if you have park hoppers, go and see the castle and such and then headoevr to a less crowded place (if it is in fact crowded). Tour guide Mike is fantastic, and I'd say usually right on the money!

I'm glad you like TGM. I plan on subscribing.

 

[mom2rtk]

Here is the outfit you all wanted to see....Taylor is wearing this to 1900 PF next Saturday. It was not made by me, Leslie made this and it is what got me so inspired to learn how to sew.

Sorry the pictures aren't great it got too late to take them outside. I promise I will get good pictures at 1900 PF for you to use Leslie.

Apparently, Taylor thinks she is Vanna White or a Price is Right girl tonight, this is all should would do when I would try and get her to pose

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww......... LOVE IT and can't wait to hear what the steps think of it! Tell them I'll see them in September!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Well, I promised to post pictures of all the dresses I finally finished...and if photobucket will cooperate I can get them loaded sometime today...I've been trying for an hour so far!


So, I'm guessing if it is taking so long to load the 15 pix...I should pic and choose the best ones and only post them.
First dress will be an A line for Boma.

Next is a StripWork Jumper for Animal Kingdom.

Next is a Pink Simply Sweet for Coral Reef.

Up next, we have a Tink Round Neck Dress.

The forever popular Pooh Stripwork Jumper.

Now, the nice Minnie Mouse inspired Round Neck.

And last, but certainly not least, our version of Farmer Mickey.

Please be gentle and kind. With each project, I learned so much, and after this trip is over, I plan on starting on some cute Christmas dresses that currently reside in my head.

I think I have them all right now...

Nini

Everything is adorable. I am sure you will have a wonderful trip!

Hi! Got DS's first day of school outfit done, and he loves it, although my DM thinks it's too "girly"

So what do y'all think?

Adding myself to the list of very satisfied TGMers!

Very cute! I don't think it is girly.

We ate breakfast at Park Fare:

I just put the white top over a tank top. The princess pattern was too small for Kirsta, so I enlarged it on the copy machine. It worked great.

Kirsta wore this for Mulan. An outfit from last trip, that was one of the few that still fit. We never got to see Mulan, a large storm blew in.

Another re-wear, we went to the campfire singalong:

My favorite rewear, but I like Mariahs better, with the lines on the leaves:

And the top Kirsta and I colored:

Last is the tote I made for Kirsta to carry her junk in. I didn't realize how big it was when made it:

It was one of the best trips I've had in years. I can't wait to go again!!

Looks like you had a lot of fun! Thanks for posting pictures. I love pictures from the parks.

I only have 11 days left to sew and everyday I think of something else to make, this free dining is killing me, why do all the restaurants have to have such fun themes. And while I am thinking of it, have any of you eaten at Whispering Canyon? All the reviews I have read lately have been pretty bad and I have a res there and am wondering if I should change it.
Here is one set of outfits for the girls to wear at AK, DD13 is too old to have much of a theme to her clothes but the subtle animal print on this fabric met her standards. She even wore it to church on Sunday to please DD6 so they could have matching outfits, if she will do it at church where she knows everyone I know she will do it at Disney YEAH!!

Whispering Canyon can be a lot of fun. I don't think the food is that great but my DH really liked the ribs there. We haven't eaten there in a couple years though. That fabric is really pretty. Your DD's are cute!

 

[VBAndrea]

Yep, the princesses all have different gowns in the parade. Here's what I have so far:

Here's the best shot I've found so far on Flickr:

Stunning!!!!

I only have 11 days left to sew and everyday I think of something else to make, this free dining is killing me, why do all the restaurants have to have such fun themes. And while I am thinking of it, have any of you eaten at Whispering Canyon? All the reviews I have read lately have been pretty bad and I have a res there and am wondering if I should change it.
Here is one set of outfits for the girls to wear at AK, DD13 is too old to have much of a theme to her clothes but the subtle animal print on this fabric met her standards. She even wore it to church on Sunday to please DD6 so they could have matching outfits, if she will do it at church where she knows everyone I know she will do it at Disney YEAH!!

That is really neat fabric and I think what you did for your 13 is perfect. The outfits look great.

ooh this is so pretty I had to share (parade belle)

Google Goddess, when you have the time (no hurry) do you think you could help me find pictures of some of the princesses in Christmas attire? I am contemplating trying something Christmas related for a princess outfit since we're going in Dec. Again -- no hurry as I'm not yet proficient enough to attempt a princess gown.

Here is the outfit you all wanted to see....Taylor is wearing this to 1900 PF next Saturday. It was not made by me, Leslie made this and it is what got me so inspired to learn how to sew.

Sorry the pictures aren't great it got too late to take them outside. I promise I will get good pictures at 1900 PF for you to use Leslie.

Apparently, Taylor thinks she is Vanna White or a Price is Right girl tonight, this is all should would do when I would try and get her to pose

I wish I could shrink Alexa to Taylor's size so I could come steal that from you! I swear I've seen that posted by Leslie -- maybe on here, maybe on a blog -- and it's what gave me the idea of doing something similar. Taylor is going to get oodles of attention in that outfit! Wonderful job Leslie and Taylor makes a great model.

 

[eeyore3847]

the outfits are so lovely.. awesome job!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi! Got DS's first day of school outfit done, and he loves it, although my DM thinks it's too "girly"

So what do y'all think?

Adding myself to the list of very satisfied TGMers!

Just loving it. not too girly at all.

Sorry I am such a lurker lately....or "window shopper" as we call it....but rest assured I am seeing all of the loverly creations!!! Your kiddos are adorable too!!!

Glad to see you again. I also window shop because of having to work so much.

Yep... I work, and too much! I am an accountant for Volvo's corporate offices, so I work 40-60 hours a week depending on which week of the month it is. If you haven't noticed I post wayyyy more completed outfits on the weekends.... I do stay up way too late on week nights sewing, but a lot of what I have made has been on the weekend while Taylor is at my inlaws or at a friend's house for a few hours or watching a movie. I did take a few vacation days here and there to kinda catch up on stuff around the house and would get some sewing done while she was at preschool.

I am sorry to say this but I was happy to read your post. Lately I feel like all I do is work and everyone else is at home with their families and getting ready for going to school. It is so hard to balance work and family. Throw in sewing and things go insane. My first car was a volvo and so were the next 4! Unfortunately not this one but I do love the volvo. Good on ya for working hard and keeping it all in balance.