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

[3huskymom]

YEAH!! THANK YOU!!!! (OK... Am I pathetic, or what???) I really thought it had no tails, but now I see they are long and flowing.... Now I just need a bit of time to finish it up.... The sickness overtook me yesterday though, and I ordered more of the mesh overlay fabric. I want to take the skirt off and do a double layer of the mesh......... I'll post pics when it's done!

Mission accomplished! Thanks again!

No problem I was happy to help. We had a late flight yesterday so we sat and watched the parade on Main Street before leaving for the airport. SO why not take some pics for you! Check out this pic of the castle from the end of the castle stage show.

BTW, I still like the Where Dreams Come True parade from last year

 

[mom2rtk]

No problem I was happy to help. We had a late flight yesterday so we sat and watched the parade on Main Street before leaving for the airport. SO why not take some pics for you! Check out this pic of the castle from the end of the castle stage show.

BTW, I still like the Where Dreams Come True parade from last year

GORGEOUS shot! I can't wait to be there again myself!

Many thanks again!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Lisa-Love the outfits you posted! That AGD Vida is too cute!

Wendy-great beach photos!

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 favorite ADR is an 8:00am for Crystal Palace on a day the MK opens at 9:00am. I love walking up a nearly empty Main Street.

I think the food is good at Cape May for breakfast but I've had "issues" with the characters-I've always had problems seeing them all but I haven't been since they replaced Chip & Dale with Donald.

My kids LOVE Garden Grill and the characters are outstanding but the food isn't great.

We enjoy Boma. I haven't been there for breakfast in a while but it was great the times I have gone.

OHana breakfast is nice in that it served family style-kind of nice not to have to deal with a buffet with the kids.

I LOVE the atmosphere of the California Grill. I do take my kids and they enjoy it too. We book the first available ADR so the kids aren't too tired or cranky. My DS just said today he thinks California Grill was his favorite thing about our most recent trip-better than any ride and even the fishing trip wedid on the Seven Seas Lagoon.

I finished my last dress last night. It is kind of bittersweet! I am glad to be done but I enjoyed making them all. I still have six mickeyhead tee shirts to finish, the just need to be sewn.

This is for Animal Kingdom.

So adorable!!!!!

This is my try at the bandana dress, the materials are all leftovers from a quilt DD13 and I made last year, they aren't a perfect match but who can tell when she is twirlling??
first here is the well used quilt just incase you want to see
here is the dress

Great job! Love the quilt & quilting too!

Here are some of the outfits I have been making for my son and his cousins.
A picture of Sierra by herself to show the skirt

Love everything you posted-this is my favorite!

I had some more pics from our June vacation I never posted...slack I know!

This is from our day #2 in MK. I had a huge surprise for Katie...breakfast at CRT! She had no clue you could even eat in the castle.

Great pictures! Looks like a great trip!

ok finished a couple of new outfits... working on 2 more at the moment
Boo Minnie with and without the apron

the a little pumpkin patch dress

Lori

So cute!

and my NBC set... anastasia loves this!!!

Lori

So cool!

Finally I have a few things to share. But first to comment on all the lovely creations recently posted, everything is gorgeous.

First up is Carla C's tunic, DD isn't home to model but I love it. It turned out so much better than I expected, just remember I am a beginner, so please be kind !!

Next up is a portrait peasant in western print for Hoop Dee Doo, I will finish it off with a lightweight denim flouncy skirt, I just need to go to Joanns for the denim !!

Next up is a portrait peasant in a patchwork fabric. I love this fabric, I got it at Joann's, it is so pretty.

And last but certainly not least my mickey stripwork twirl created using mysweetsunshines blog tutorial, so easy and I love it and so does DD. I think I will try to find a white or orange shirt and do a mickey head in buttons to finish this off. I will only be off work another two weeks with my broken ankle so I have got to get my butt in gear and finish up DD outfits for the trip.

WOW! Love everything! Love all your fabrics!

oh boy....an actual pattern that I have to trace out? I might have to wait on that! LOL!! Thank you so much for the information. I appreciate it. you ladies are always so sweet. thanks.

It really isn't that hard and the pattern is so cute!

 

[i12go2wdw]

Hello all,
I guess I should introduce myself. I am a new sewer, just learning, in order to make some simple customs for this trip. I made my daughter two pillowcase dresses, one red gingham and one pink leopard print with minnie heads on them for our upcoming trip.
I have been following this thread for awhile and I bought this same bandana to make a dress from. Can I ask how you made the skirt? What size are the squares? How many in each row? I really love the look of the dress and I know my daughter would just love it if I could do something like this.
Thanks!

Thanks, I was going for an 18 inch long skirt so I did the squares 6 inches each, I did 10 in the first row, 20 in the second and 40 in the third. I know a lot of people do 10 in each row but do the first row 6 inches, the second row 12 wide by 6 and the third 24 wide by 6. The second way the seams line up if you gather right. I had already cut out the squares by the time I read that part, I am still pretty new to all this boutique stuff too. The body of the dress is Carla C's Simply sweet halter style. It was a lot of gathering, so much so that when it came time for the ruffle on the bottom I hand pleated it as I sewed and it took only 30 minutes instead of hours (but don't tell anyone).
Hope that helps, if you have anymore questions please ask.
Christine

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

I have used a few. Peggy's SweetNMore (no longer in bis- she now works at Disney Florist) which is where this came from. I like Disney Florist for several reasons- I can have food put in it, they deliver it to the room- no calling the front desk, and lets say theres something you HAVE to have, but disneyflorist doesnt have it- ask for a manager and they can give you the okay to call disney merchendise, purchase the item and send it to the florist to put in your basket.
The only thing I have noticed, in past years the designers are not as creative with offering suggestions and are more order takers. I always customize.
My suggestion- be original- don't use the mickey shaped basket, ask what elese they have to offer- some things I have used
sand pail, WDW embroidered bag, lunch/cooler sack- I like using items that will be used again.
For a Big Give I did piggy banks, and they just put them on a plate- I didnt want them to worry about carrying a basket, or leaving one behind- they are as much as a bag! and they can be delivered to restaurants, fireworks boats (well Ive only done food to that) or be in your room on a specific day.

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

 

[emcreative]

We're a "weird" family in that it's more difficult to have dinner out with our kids so, of course, we try to do it more often. Must be my masochistic streak. We use several strategies to keep them engaged. 1. food early and often. Le Cellier is good for this because they give you bread lots of different kinds, too; we love the pretzel bread! 2. bring crayons 3. bring a deck of cards 4. bring an iphone w/ disney movies on it with these strategies will ensure a lovely, tasty dinner; especially if you like cheese soup and steak (great; now I'm hungry)

I love steak, the kids are "eh" either way about it. Oh and we didn't have to cancel Le Cellier because of the kids last time, other issues stopped us (long story).


Pettiskirt questions:

So I am getting Hannah her first Pettiskirt- Okay she does have a short white one but that's it, it's more of an "under things only" skirt. I am having trouble deciding though- I like the look of the red with black fluff, but I think she' ll get more use out of an all black. What do you thinK?

Also, I want it longish on her, but her waist is tiny. She is only 22.5 inches there. That would only be 13 inches long. Do y'all think 16 inches is long enough?

 

[LisaZoe]

I love steak, the kids are "eh" either way about it. Oh and we didn't have to cancel Le Cellier because of the kids last time, other issues stopped us (long story).


Pettiskirt questions:

So I am getting Hannah her first Pettiskirt- Okay she does have a short white one but that's it, it's more of an "under things only" skirt. I am having trouble deciding though- I like the look of the red with black fluff, but I think she' ll get more use out of an all black. What do you thinK?

Also, I want it longish on her, but her waist is tiny. She is only 22.5 inches there. That would only be 13 inches long. Do y'all think 16 inches is long enough?

Mmmm, steak...

Not sure if this is standard on most pettiskirt brands but Zoe's has a button & buttonhole on the elastic so we can adjust the waist easily. I'd say get the length you want and the waist can be made to fit in some way.

 

[emcreative]

Mmmm, steak...

Not sure if this is standard on most pettiskirt brands but Zoe's has a button & buttonhole on the elastic so we can adjust the waist easily. I'd say get the length you want and the waist can be made to fit in some way.

I can order a specific length up to 16 inches with no extra charge but I guess I'm having trouble "seeing" the length in my head (and she's, of course, in bed!)

 

[2cutekidz]

I can order a specific length up to 16 inches with no extra charge but I guess I'm having trouble "seeing" the length in my head (and she's, of course, in bed!)

How old is Hannah? Emily's skirt on this set was 15 inches so this petti is probably around 16. It's not a super full petti though, it's a Disney store one. It will give you an idea on length though (at least on a almost 7 yo.)

 

[emcreative]

How old is Hannah? Emily's skirt on this set was 15 inches so this petti is probably around 16. It's not a super full petti though, it's a Disney store one. It will give you an idea on length though (at least on a almost 7 yo.)

Thank you, that does help! She's 8 but not very big for her age. I looked up the measurements I had for her but all I had was her total height (51 inches) and shoulder to knee (27.5 inches)

 

[aimeeg]

Thank you, that does help! She's 8 but not very big for her age. I looked up the measurements I had for her but all I had was her total height (51 inches) and shoulder to knee (27.5 inches)

Our Hannah's are pretty close in height. Mine is 48ish- maybe a little taller now. I cannot get that child to stop growing! LOL

Her skirts are 15 inches or a medium. I like that length on her so I think the 16 will be fine. Now her sisters are smalls and Hannah can still wear them. I just adjust the waist. I think they look cute slightly shorter with a tank top.

 

[2cutekidz]

Thank you, that does help! She's 8 but not very big for her age. I looked up the measurements I had for her but all I had was her total height (51 inches) and shoulder to knee (27.5 inches)

Emily is (almost) 7 and about a 6 in height. I think she's about 48" or 49" tall (And has a 21 inch waist) .

 

[teresajoy]

Here are some of the outfits I have been making for my son and his cousins.

For my son Garrett

A princess dress for the princess

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Great outfits!! And what gorgeous kids!! You nieces hair is beautiful!

I am thinking of joining this. You wonderful ladies helped my friend and her family out when they went on their Make-A-Wish trip this past march.

I dont sew (grandma does)

But i do scrapbook and have loads of disney stuff to donate.

If you can use some autograph books and the such please let me know.

When i try to register it says i didnt put in the right code thing.

I registered everyone that was trying to sign up today, try logging in now. The password is cAseSensitVe .

okay so I'm still in what poohpigletCA calls my "staring at the fabric and talking to it mode" prior to embarking on the gazillion outfits I'm making for her girls. We did find GREAT fabric for Fawn. It's a batik, and although it has some pink in it it's primarily orange and yellow and PERFECT! I'm so excited about it!

So I asked my 17 yo son what he thought. I pulled up a photo of Fawn at Disneyland to show him. Our conversation went like this:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I: son look at her. Tell me what you think about that color.
HE: It's a lot of orange.
I: well, I'm trying to match it. Look at that fabric at your feet. Is it the same colors?
HE: yes, except yours has pink -- it'll look good, Mom. You've still "got it".
HE: (looking at the picture more closely) Hold up Mom. Hold up. This one, the Disneyland one, it's like...polyester.
I: yes, it is. It's actually lycra, like your sister's dance costumes used to be.
HE: yeah, like stretchy. Like polyester-double-knit. And it sparkles.
I: yeah, well the brown that I got to tie around her waist is sparkly. You know son, it doesn't have to match perfectly.
HE: Right. It's just supposed to give that illusion.
I: (in a fake Southern accent a la Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama) "Your mama done raised you right!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

He's paid attention all his life!

I think 17 year old boys are very entertaining! I love it!

FairyGoodMother- that was a AWESOME-proud-Mama moment!

Okay- so here are some more pics
Hannah-just cause I thought it was cute. I didnt make the outfit

What cutie pies!

Hello all,
I guess I should introduce myself. I am a new sewer, just learning, in order to make some simple customs for this trip. I made my daughter two pillowcase dresses, one red gingham and one pink leopard print with minnie heads on them for our upcoming trip.
I have been following this thread for awhile and I bought this same bandana to make a dress from. Can I ask how you made the skirt? What size are the squares? How many in each row? I really love the look of the dress and I know my daughter would just love it if I could do something like this.
Thanks!

Finally I have a few things to share. But first to comment on all the lovely creations recently posted, everything is gorgeous.

First up is Carla C's tunic, DD isn't home to model but I love it. It turned out so much better than I expected, just remember I am a beginner, so please be kind !!

Next

WOW!!!These are all just adorable!!! I love the western top!

I love steak, the kids are "eh" either way about it. Oh and we didn't have to cancel Le Cellier because of the kids last time, other issues stopped us (long story).


Pettiskirt questions:

So I am getting Hannah her first Pettiskirt- Okay she does have a short white one but that's it, it's more of an "under things only" skirt. I am having trouble deciding though- I like the look of the red with black fluff, but I think she' ll get more use out of an all black. What do you thinK?

Also, I want it longish on her, but her waist is tiny. She is only 22.5 inches there. That would only be 13 inches long. Do y'all think 16 inches is long enough?

I always say go with some color on the fluff! You can get up to three colors on there too, if you want. My girls wear their pettis alone more than under things.

Like Lisa said, the pettis have a buttonhole at one end, and then a slit to put it in. Sometimes I will sew buttonholes in the elastic if I want to tighten it, but usually I will just cut a slit in the elastic (a lazy buttonhole) and that works fine!


You will want the petti an inch or so longer than the outfit she is wearing it under.

Mmmm, steak...

Not sure if this is standard on most pettiskirt brands but Zoe's has a button & buttonhole on the elastic so we can adjust the waist easily. I'd say get the length you want and the waist can be made to fit in some way.

Yep, what Lisa said!

 

[teresajoy]

All of it is adorable, but I have to say I really like you top. Of course, I'm a bit partial to that fabric...

Minnie was quite impressed with all the dots. I was never happy with how mine fit though. I like yours much better.

ETA: I'm obviously waaaay behind, but I wanted to let you know that I'll be praying for your FIL.

We look like twins! I always loved that top of yours!

 

[ibesue]

Hi all, just a quick drive by post. Wow, everything has been wonderful! I love reading, I have just been too distracted to post!

For those who remember, my DH was having some medical issues. Well he is finally having his gall bladder out tomorrow. This week has been a bunch of tests getting ready for the surgery. His liver enzymes were still elevated, so he had a MRI on Tuesday afternoon. Thankfully, all they could find were gall stones!

So, if you have an extra prayer or two, can you send it our way. Thanks so much and I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Thanks again!

 

[mom2rtk]

Since I go to the fabric store with her to buy the fabric I do have a general idea of what she is making. The girls also put in requests like Anastasia and Drizella. For the day we go to Mama melrose I know she is making them black & white outfits. I think more than the outfits not matching the theme I am a little freaked out about the 5 yo eating spaghetti in a black and white outfit. Even if Darla only puts white in the back you know she would somehow get sauce back there. Although her sister walked around Disneyland all day in this......

and it was still white at the end of the day! She even had melty ice cream.

I just love that there are other people that understand moving ADR's based on their outfits.

I can't wait to see Anastasia and Drizella! Did you stay with your October trip dates??? Too bad we can't be there at the same time. Wouldn't we have fun together at 1900 PF??? My daughter's Lady Tremaine costume is half done.....

 

[lovesdumbo]

For those who remember, my DH was having some medical issues. Well he is finally having his gall bladder out tomorrow. This week has been a bunch of tests getting ready for the surgery. His liver enzymes were still elevated, so he had a MRI on Tuesday afternoon. Thankfully, all they could find were gall stones!

So, if you have an extra prayer or two, can you send it our way. Thanks so much and I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Thanks again!

Prayers sent your way!

 

[minnie2]

How is Le Cellier then? Is it worth taking 5 kids?

Hubby and I had reservations for an anniversary dinner but we had to cancel

I say go for it if you want. Though we are the type parent that take our kids every where and always have. They are great in fancy places.
I ahve heard that is it hard to get a table tere for more then 4 since the place is small. though I say go for it.

keep in mind this is coming from a vegetarian!
DH picked this place

No problem I was happy to help. We had a late flight yesterday so we sat and watched the parade on Main Street before leaving for the airport. SO why not take some pics for you! Check out this pic of the castle from the end of the castle stage show.

BTW, I still like the Where Dreams Come True parade from last year

WOw what a great picture!

Hi all, just a quick drive by post. Wow, everything has been wonderful! I love reading, I have just been too distracted to post!

For those who remember, my DH was having some medical issues. Well he is finally having his gall bladder out tomorrow. This week has been a bunch of tests getting ready for the surgery. His liver enzymes were still elevated, so he had a MRI on Tuesday afternoon. Thankfully, all they could find were gall stones!

So, if you have an extra prayer or two, can you send it our way. Thanks so much and I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Thanks again!

Prayers said! Good luck tomorrow.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

oh before I forget, theres this gal too- these are delivered to the front desk first and you may have to call down to see if its arrived, they will bring it to you upon request- but on their time table. or you can pick it up at the front desk.
http://www.memoriesbybetsy.com/Memories_by_Betsy/Welcome.html

 

[ireland_nicole]

This is our first trip to Disney World so I think my planning has kicked into high gear. At Disneyland you do not have to make your ADR's nearly as early and I thought for DW I had to make them on my 90 day mark.

Since I go to the fabric store with her to buy the fabric I do have a general idea of what she is making. The girls also put in requests like Anastasia and Drizella. For the day we go to Mama melrose I know she is making them black & white outfits. I think more than the outfits not matching the theme I am a little freaked out about the 5 yo eating spaghetti in a black and white outfit. Even if Darla only puts white in the back you know she would somehow get sauce back there. Although her sister walked around Disneyland all day in this......

and it was still white at the end of the day! She even had melty ice cream.

I just love that there are other people that understand moving ADR's based on their outfits.

totally enabling here, I know; but I think the b&w would be super cute at Brown derby or PTC...; even sci fi b/c of the b&w trailers...

No problem I was happy to help. We had a late flight yesterday so we sat and watched the parade on Main Street before leaving for the airport. SO why not take some pics for you! Check out this pic of the castle from the end of the castle stage show.

BTW, I still like the Where Dreams Come True parade from last year

That pic is Amazing!!

Hi all, just a quick drive by post. Wow, everything has been wonderful! I love reading, I have just been too distracted to post!

For those who remember, my DH was having some medical issues. Well he is finally having his gall bladder out tomorrow. This week has been a bunch of tests getting ready for the surgery. His liver enzymes were still elevated, so he had a MRI on Tuesday afternoon. Thankfully, all they could find were gall stones!

So, if you have an extra prayer or two, can you send it our way. Thanks so much and I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Thanks again!

Praying for him now!