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

[The Moonk's Mom]

Heather - Love the dresses...so pretty...and yes, you could model!

Wendy - Love the beach pics!

Lisa - Amazing outfits as usual! I love the Snow White too! She is my favorite princess!

Marah- It is never to early to plan! I start planning my next trip on the ride on from WDW!

I love all the Vida's that have been posted and if you don't have the pattern...get it! It was fun to make and I love how different everybody's turns out!

Thanks for all of the compliments on Katie's! She can't wait to wear it...she has gotten used to people saying stuff when she wears a custom now, that she said...I bet people ask where we bought this one!

Somebody asked how old Katie was...she is 10. I went off of the chest measurements on the pattern and made her the 9/10. I was worried at first it was looking big, but it came out perfect.

The grest foot caper....that is Patrick's foot. I almost fell down laughing after I took the picture too! I told Patrick he looked like he fell, but it was just the way he was sitting in the chair. He can bend any which way!

Thanks for the congrats on the weight loss...only 30 more pounds to go...the first 20 seem kinda easy now! My big goal really is to run a 1/2 marathon next year...really run it, not run/walk. I'm gettting there! We go to the YMCA every week night and work out. When we started last November I was barely walking a mile...now I do 2 1/2 miles on the eliptical (which I call the death machine!) and I run 1/2 mile and walk another 1/2 mile...not to mention all the crunches. When the kids get in school, I am going to start a toning class in the mornings...try to tone some of this flab back into place!!!!

 

[Rymer]

Hi Ladies
where are you all getting this Vida pattern from? I checked youcanmakethis but didn't find it. any help would be appreciated! thanks!!
Amy

 

[NiniMorris]

Heather - Love the dresses...so pretty...and yes, you could model!

Wendy - Love the beach pics!

Lisa - Amazing outfits as usual! I love the Snow White too! She is my favorite princess!

Marah- It is never to early to plan! I start planning my next trip on the ride on from WDW!

I love all the Vida's that have been posted and if you don't have the pattern...get it! It was fun to make and I love how different everybody's turns out!

Thanks for all of the compliments on Katie's! She can't wait to wear it...she has gotten used to people saying stuff when she wears a custom now, that she said...I bet people ask where we bought this one!

Somebody asked how old Katie was...she is 10. I went off of the chest measurements on the pattern and made her the 9/10. I was worried at first it was looking big, but it came out perfect.

The grest foot caper....that is Patrick's foot. I almost fell down laughing after I took the picture too! I told Patrick he looked like he fell, but it was just the way he was sitting in the chair. He can bend any which way!

Thanks for the congrats on the weight loss...only 30 more pounds to go...the first 20 seem kinda easy now! My big goal really is to run a 1/2 marathon next year...really run it, not run/walk. I'm gettting there! We go to the YMCA every week night and work out. When we started last November I was barely walking a mile...now I do 2 1/2 miles on the eliptical (which I call the death machine!) and I run 1/2 mile and walk another 1/2 mile...not to mention all the crunches. When the kids get in school, I am going to start a toning class in the mornings...try to tone some of this flab back into place!!!!

Congratulations on the weight loss...my experience has shown having goals is the way to go! I've dropped 30 pounds since January (down from a size 20 to a loose size 14) and really wanted to go down another 20 before Disney...not going to happen, we leave in 5 weeks. Now I have to buy new clothes...what a shame!

My goals were nothing so grand as a marathon or even a half marathon...it was to be able to walk comfortably at Disney and actually BE in a couple of pictures!

Ladies and Tom

As you've long ago probably figured out I'm an OBSESSIVE planner. I don't really mind so much if we don't stick to the plan, I just LOVE planning!

I'm trying to get an idea of places for us to eat this next trip where we've never gone before. Please let me know a place you NEVER miss (or hate when you do!) Tell us about your experience and why it was so great for you (pictures, including food are appreciated).

Things to keep in mind:
1. We're on Deluxe Dining so cost isn't a consideration.
2. We will have kids ages 14, 11, 9, 3, and 2 at time of travel
3. We're staying at CSR but will hit ALL parks and don't mind doing resorts (we have 7 park days and 2 travel days)
4. ADRs we have done before include: CRTx2, Hollywood and Vine (Fantasmic), Crystal Palace Breakfast, Akershus breakfast, Hoop de Doo.
5. ABILITY TO DO EVEN MORE PLANNING WITH AWESOME CUSTOMS IS A PLUS! (and NOW you know why I brought this question to y'all first!!!)

I start planning our next Disney trip as soon as I make the final payment on the current trip! I have a file folder already with info on the next trip...Things that didn't go the way I wanted it to go in the planning stages...especially a list of clothes I want to make and different deadlines for having them made...

We have a couple of 'must dos'; and I'm sure everyone will be scratching their heads on this one... Garden Grill! Ever since our first trip to Disney we have eaten there. Usually on our first day there, but on our last night this year. My kids love it and even my husband is looking forward to it!

The other tradition is not one you really WANT to copy! We always GET LOST!! The church we visit on Sunday morning is right outside the main gate...but yet...we manage to loose it each year! (of course Hubby will tell us WE don't get lost, he just isn't sure where we are at THAT moment!)

This year we are taking Thomasina (Tom-Tom) and have already programmed the address in her. (as well as the restaurants we are stopping at along the way...driving from Atlanta..)

One thing though...how do you consider this to be obsessive? Doesn't EVERYONE plan their Disney trip like this?

Nini

 

[VBAndrea]

I have a few trip pics to share.

Love the look with the petti's -- hmmm, may now have to invest in one. I absolutely adore the 1900PF outfits! I bet your girls got oodles of attention from the steps. Now I really wish I had two girls so I could steal your idea. I'm not sure my ds would like to be dressed in purple and pink....maybe he'd go for the green and blue

Whew, finally got some sets out today and made the pants for the Daisy top.

(I made one like this for Zoe but this is one of my favorite princess sets)

Here's the full set for the Daisy Emma top.

Oh, I also got 'modeled' photos of the BaB Halloween Vida.

That Snow White fabric is to die for -- love it! I always see fabric I like and now I'm just going to start buying it and figure out how to combine it with something like you do. Why should I let good fabric go to waste! And I adore the BAB Vida. Everything is perfect as usual.

Ladies and Tom

As you've long ago probably figured out I'm an OBSESSIVE planner. I don't really mind so much if we don't stick to the plan, I just LOVE planning!

I'm trying to get an idea of places for us to eat this next trip where we've never gone before. Please let me know a place you NEVER miss (or hate when you do!) Tell us about your experience and why it was so great for you (pictures, including food are appreciated).

Things to keep in mind:
1. We're on Deluxe Dining so cost isn't a consideration.
2. We will have kids ages 14, 11, 9, 3, and 2 at time of travel
3. We're staying at CSR but will hit ALL parks and don't mind doing resorts (we have 7 park days and 2 travel days)
4. ADRs we have done before include: CRTx2, Hollywood and Vine (Fantasmic), Crystal Palace Breakfast, Akershus breakfast, Hoop de Doo.
5. ABILITY TO DO EVEN MORE PLANNING WITH AWESOME CUSTOMS IS A PLUS! (and NOW you know why I brought this question to y'all first!!!)

I haven't been in ages, but we are planning on Coral Seas just for the ambience (plus dh, ds and I love seafood). Your boys might really enjoy the huge aquarium. Brown Derby was awesome at DHS, again, that was over 10 yerars ago. And I loved the upstairs restaurant in France -- most definitely my fav food experince plus we had a window seat and saw illluminations right from our table. I've never been to Disney yet with kids, but we plan on doing Coral Seas as dh and ds also love aquariums (we have a 180G salt water). I also plan on Jiko for just dh and I (kids will have a lovely evening at Simba's) and my only other must does are 1900PF for the stepsisters and Akershus so dd can get her princess fix. May try Tusker House breakfast and the day we check out I'll likely do the breakfast at The Swan (supposedly good, inexpensive and a couple of characters are there). I had a few other considerations, but we are only there a short time and I don't want to make our trip revolve around food. If we had two weeks there then I'd be more selective.

Thanks for the congrats on the weight loss...only 30 more pounds to go...the first 20 seem kinda easy now! My big goal really is to run a 1/2 marathon next year...really run it, not run/walk. I'm gettting there! We go to the YMCA every week night and work out. When we started last November I was barely walking a mile...now I do 2 1/2 miles on the eliptical (which I call the death machine!) and I run 1/2 mile and walk another 1/2 mile...not to mention all the crunches. When the kids get in school, I am going to start a toning class in the mornings...try to tone some of this flab back into place!!!!

Good for you!!! I only have about 10 pounds to lose but it's the flab that is killing me. I can't work out over the summer (at the gym) but even when I did last year when the kids were in school I didn't notice any difference. Still plan on trying to hit the gym two to three days a week. You go EVERY night? Maybe that's my problem. Maybe I need to go every day. But I hate working out -- it's time taken away from things I like to do. Anyway, keep up the great work. You are off to a fabulous start!

BillWendy -- nice beach pictures. Who is in the upper right of the first photo? She's also in an inner tube pic. She is sooo pretty -- should be a model!

Question???
I am looking for a few other resources for patterns that are easy to make. Can anyone give some suggestions other than YCMT? I am particularly looking for a bolero style jacket that I can make out of microfur for dd to have for her AK outfit and perhaps a cape or other cute jacket for MVMCP. I will eventually be purchasing the Vida as well, but just wanted some ideas for some other places to look for patterns as well. Thanks!

 

[NiniMorris]

Marah,

Just thought I'd add...we may have to change one of our ADRs...my immediate thought was what am I going to make for the kids to wear! After all, you can't have them wearing an Animal Kingdom strip work jumper to Askerhus...right!??!?

My hubby just shook his head and walked off....

 

[CastleCreations]

How sad is it...that we leave in 2 days for Irelands birthday trip and I have NOTHING planned or packed for her to wear...LOL. I'm a bad mommy

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I got really behind by not being on for 2 days. I skimmed and love all the new stuff. Love love the Mckey cake, trip pics----so cute and Lisa that snow white is one of my favs of all time of yous too.

Well I am almost a month out and finally have all 20 sets sketched out and some fabric bought. I am loosing my mind. Need to get sewing

 

[2cutekidz]

Hi Ladies
where are you all getting this Vida pattern from? I checked youcanmakethis but didn't find it. any help would be appreciated! thanks!!
Amy

It's a Euro pattern that is ony availabe online. It's an actual pattern not an ebook - and you have to trace out the pattern. Don't let that intimidate you though it's a very easy pattern. I got mine on etsy for under $9 with shipping. You can Google Farbenmix Vida and online stores will pop up that carry it, or try ebay and etsy.

 

[minnie2]

Love all the new stuff!

thanks for the compliments on Nikki's outfit. I really liked it because it was still girlish and yet she can be the big girl she thinks she is

Ladies and Tom

As you've long ago probably figured out I'm an OBSESSIVE planner. I don't really mind so much if we don't stick to the plan, I just LOVE planning!

I'm trying to get an idea of places for us to eat this next trip where we've never gone before. Please let me know a place you NEVER miss (or hate when you do!) Tell us about your experience and why it was so great for you (pictures, including food are appreciated).

Things to keep in mind:
1. We're on Deluxe Dining so cost isn't a consideration.
2. We will have kids ages 14, 11, 9, 3, and 2 at time of travel
3. We're staying at CSR but will hit ALL parks and don't mind doing resorts (we have 7 park days and 2 travel days)
4. ADRs we have done before include: CRTx2, Hollywood and Vine (Fantasmic), Crystal Palace Breakfast, Akershus breakfast, Hoop de Doo.
5. ABILITY TO DO EVEN MORE PLANNING WITH AWESOME CUSTOMS IS A PLUS! (and NOW you know why I brought this question to y'all first!!!)

Marah I am a huge planner too! We have the delux dining plan again this yr and these are what places we have booked!

Jiko's -never been but heard it was amazing. It is in AKL where we are staying.
O'Hana's breakfast with friends Kyle's choice but we all like it.
Citricos- again haven't been but heard it was good.
Tusker House Breakfast- YUMMY had to do it again.
LeCellier- never been hear it was FAB but VERY hard to get into we got lucky!
CRT- Nikki's bday breakfast YUMMY!
SciFi Dine in- never been but looks fun
Boma's in AKL heard fab things about it.
Liberty Tree Tavern I MK- I personaly don't like it at all but Nikki and my DH LOVE IT. So I am stuck
Chef Mickey's- Mine and Kyle's FAVORITE. It is nothing special but I just love it.
Narcoossee's in the Grand Floridian. never been DH picked it
Crystal Palace at MK, The guys wet her last trip while the girls went to CRT and they said it was good.

So if any one has any comments about my places please let me know. If there is something particularly yummy let me know

 

[bunny213]

I have a Kenmore sewing machine that's 45 years old!! (It still does just what I want it to do) BUT....it has these grayish disks that pop into the top to do decorative stitches.....the only one that does zigzag -is chipped and will not do the job any more. I looked on the Kenmore site....and they don't even talk about them anymore!! I would of course love a new super machine..but that's kind of out of the question right now. Does anyone have any idea where I can start looking for this disk? I checked ebay...but there's nothing there. Is there somewhere I can post an "I NEED" ..... I can't help think that someone somewhere might have one sitting in a closet!! TIA ......

 

[NiniMorris]

Completely off topic...

Does anyone know how much a child's first hair cut cost at Main Street barber?

Little Princess (who is about to be 2) finally has some hair...we are thinking about getting her hair cut at Disney...I think this would be a fun idea for her and her mommy...

Nini

 

[troijka]

Hi,
Any YCMT discount codes floating around out there??
Thanks!
Christi

 

[NiniMorris]

I have a Kenmore sewing machine that's 45 years old!! (It still does just what I want it to do) BUT....it has these grayish disks that pop into the top to do decorative stitches.....the only one that does zigzag -is chipped and will not do the job any more. I looked on the Kenmore site....and they don't even talk about them anymore!! I would of course love a new super machine..but that's kind of out of the question right now. Does anyone have any idea where I can start looking for this disk? I checked ebay...but there's nothing there. Is there somewhere I can post an "I NEED" ..... I can't help think that someone somewhere might have one sitting in a closet!! TIA ......

I just bought one at a yard sale...Not quite as old as yours...from the early 70's...I have been able to find a local sewing machine shop that carries some of the disks. (They also sell on that e site.) If you have a local sewing machine repair place, check with them. They sometimes have resources for used parts that are no longer being made. I've considered getting a second set of all the disks...just because they are made of plastic, and we know it won't last forever!

There is also another site online...can't remember where...and they carried some of the disks...(my computer crashed and I lost all my bookmarks!) I'll see if I can find it for you...

Nini

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Completely off topic...

Does anyone know how much a child's first hair cut cost at Main Street barber?

Little Princess (who is about to be 2) finally has some hair...we are thinking about getting her hair cut at Disney...I think this would be a fun idea for her and her mommy...

Nini

It is pretty inexpensize. I want to say around $12 but it has been about 2 years since we ahd it done. Hopefully someone can help you. YOu also get a certificate and mose ears that say 1st haircut. It is one of teh best values on property. I will see if I can dig out a few photos

 

[ncmomof2]

Whew, finally got some sets out today and made the pants for the Daisy top.

(I made one like this for Zoe but this is one of my favorite princess sets)

Here's the full set for the Daisy Emma top.

Oh, I also got 'modeled' photos of the BaB Halloween Vida.

Beautiful! How do you get pictures so big to copy into an applique?

 

[aimeeg]

Whew, finally got some sets out today and made the pants for the Daisy top.

(I made one like this for Zoe but this is one of my favorite princess sets)

Here's the full set for the Daisy Emma top.

Oh, I also got 'modeled' photos of the BaB Halloween Vida.

I love all the sets but Snow White is my favorite!

Ladies and Tom

As you've long ago probably figured out I'm an OBSESSIVE planner. I don't really mind so much if we don't stick to the plan, I just LOVE planning!

I'm trying to get an idea of places for us to eat this next trip where we've never gone before. Please let me know a place you NEVER miss (or hate when you do!) Tell us about your experience and why it was so great for you (pictures, including food are appreciated).

Things to keep in mind:
1. We're on Deluxe Dining so cost isn't a consideration.
2. We will have kids ages 14, 11, 9, 3, and 2 at time of travel
3. We're staying at CSR but will hit ALL parks and don't mind doing resorts (we have 7 park days and 2 travel days)
4. ADRs we have done before include: CRTx2, Hollywood and Vine (Fantasmic), Crystal Palace Breakfast, Akershus breakfast, Hoop de Doo.
5. ABILITY TO DO EVEN MORE PLANNING WITH AWESOME CUSTOMS IS A PLUS! (and NOW you know why I brought this question to y'all first!!!)

My DD and I did the deluxe plan during free dining last year. It was a lot of food. I felt like we were always running to a meal. I would just keep that in mind.

Our whole family really likes the Coral Reef. CRT for lunch imho is better than breakfast. 1900 Park Fare Dinner is fantastically fun. Also, the GF cafe (the little restaurant) is really great. My DH loves the Ohano's breakfast. Also Mickey's Backyard BBQ is a lot of fun! One of our best meals was at Tony's on Main Street.

This October we are eating at the Brown Derby for the first time. It will my DH's celebration dinner. Every time we walk by he says it smells good. I also would love to do the Luau at some point. We ate at the ts Chinese restaurant in China and were not overly impressed. The kids did not like the ts restaurant in Mexico but my DH and I did. We also loved that it was dark.

 

[mom2rtk]

I have a Kenmore sewing machine that's 45 years old!! (It still does just what I want it to do) BUT....it has these grayish disks that pop into the top to do decorative stitches.....the only one that does zigzag -is chipped and will not do the job any more. I looked on the Kenmore site....and they don't even talk about them anymore!! I would of course love a new super machine..but that's kind of out of the question right now. Does anyone have any idea where I can start looking for this disk? I checked ebay...but there's nothing there. Is there somewhere I can post an "I NEED" ..... I can't help think that someone somewhere might have one sitting in a closet!! TIA ......

Do you have a local sewing machine repair shop? We have a big one downtown in a big ages-old warehouse-type building. It just looks like the kind of place you would find old parts. PM me if you want the link to the web site for my local store. Maybe you can email them and ask if they have the part. I imagine lots of cities have similar local sewing machine repair businesses that have old parts.

 

[Mirb1214]

It is pretty inexpensize. I want to say around $12 but it has been about 2 years since we ahd it done. Hopefully someone can help you. YOu also get a certificate and mose ears that say 1st haircut. It is one of teh best values on property. I will see if I can dig out a few photos

I Agree; It was a GREAT DEAL!! We had DD's cut last June and it was either $13 or $14 but did come w/ the Mickey ears and certificate. DEFINATELY a GREAT DEAL!! And my DD still to this day tells everyone that she got her haircut at WDW. When I went to get her 2nd haircut she informed me that she "only get's her hair cut at Disney World!"

 

[Adi12982]

Ladies and Tom

As you've long ago probably figured out I'm an OBSESSIVE planner. I don't really mind so much if we don't stick to the plan, I just LOVE planning!

I'm trying to get an idea of places for us to eat this next trip where we've never gone before. Please let me know a place you NEVER miss (or hate when you do!) Tell us about your experience and why it was so great for you (pictures, including food are appreciated).

Things to keep in mind:
1. We're on Deluxe Dining so cost isn't a consideration.
2. We will have kids ages 14, 11, 9, 3, and 2 at time of travel
3. We're staying at CSR but will hit ALL parks and don't mind doing resorts (we have 7 park days and 2 travel days)
4. ADRs we have done before include: CRTx2, Hollywood and Vine (Fantasmic), Crystal Palace Breakfast, Akershus breakfast, Hoop de Doo.
5. ABILITY TO DO EVEN MORE PLANNING WITH AWESOME CUSTOMS IS A PLUS! (and NOW you know why I brought this question to y'all first!!!)

I guess you can take my advice with a grain of salt, because most of these places I have eaten at were either with 2 adults, 4 adults or 6 adults. . . since my little one is just on her way!

Our ALL time Favorite's/Must Do's:

BEST Adult meal (we've seen people with Children there, but for DH and I it is just so romantic, I think we'll keep it as "our" place) - California Grill (we try to time it with Wishes, so Wishes is at the end/dessert time. We got window seats the first time, was willing to wait for it b/c it was our 1 yr. anniversary and the last time we sat wherever and watched the fireworks from the outside roof viewing area - AMAZING!)
- Kona Cafe (EVERY meal is great - tonga toast at breakfast, sticky wings at lunch or dinner, and the butter they serve with the bread at nigh - honey macadamia nut or something like that - it to DIE for).
- O'hana (We love O'hana for Dinner)
- Boma (Breakfast, or Dinner. You can't be afarid to try new things here. We like to do Dinner on Thursday's or Sunday's because those are the nights "our" soups are available - the mulligatawny and DH loves the potato something soup).
- Jiko (We ate here once and it was INCREDIBLE - be adventurous! DH got the Ostrich appetizer, I was scared to taste it at first, but it was AWESOME!)
- 50's Primetime, not as adventurous or beautiful as the others, but so much fun and I just love having S'mores for dessert!

ok those are the best of the best. . . others we love and enjoy and will do again:

We have LOVED Cindy's (been twice for dinner, once on our Honeymoon and once with the in-laws), 1900 Park Fare and Crystal Palace are our favorite "regular" Buffets - and i normally HATE buffet's!
Coral Reef - DH LOVES this one, and is sad anytime we don't go
The Wave is actually a great restaurant and very low key, we have been twice, the steak there is great!
Artist Pointe - we LOVED it there, went once and DH keeps asking when we'll go again.
Tony's Town Square - we LOVE sitting on the porch and timing it with Spectromagic - so you have a decent view and dinner at the same time We've actually never eaten inside there (been 3 times).

We did the Deluxe Plan once (for a short 3/4 day trip) and it is amazing. . . tons of food, but soooo good! What we tended to do was have breakfast somewhere and get nice and full, have snacks in the afternoon and then eat at a Deluxe (2 credit) restaurant for dinner. It worked out great and we tried so many delicious places that are usually out of our range

PS - way to go making the 31 week pregnant woman hungry, :lol:

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Both kids got thier 1st haircuts in Disney. I have tons more pics but can'y find them now.

Here is baby Roseanna, where did the time go?

Russell hated evey minute of it and he still hates to have it cut!