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

[tadamom]

You aren't too far from me. *I am on the west side of Atlanta in Douglasville*

I did not know you were in Douglasville, I thought you were on the south side of Atlanta. Don't know where I got that though. I have an aunt that lives in Douglasville -- she is the manager at Big Lots.

I don't think I am confusing with someone else on here but have you found another job yet? What type of preschool were you at? If I have confused you with someone else...please forgive me!

 

[tadamom]

Wow you people sure make some beautiful clothes.
I do some sewing for my 8 year old dd with my cheap machine and no serger. I would love to show you some pics but I think I need more posts before I can.

As my dd gets older ~ I'm finding it harder to make things fro her. She's getting picky and sometimes wont wear what I've made her.
Though she's already telling me how to make her Halloween costume

We would love to see pics.....we don't mind you counting down on each post until you have enough to post pics!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Wow you people sure make some beautiful clothes.
I do some sewing for my 8 year old dd with my cheap machine and no serger. I would love to show you some pics but I think I need more posts before I can.

As my dd gets older ~ I'm finding it harder to make things fro her. She's getting picky and sometimes wont wear what I've made her.
Though she's already telling me how to make her Halloween costume

you only need two more; tell us a bit about yourself, where you live, your family, anything... or even the weather, we don't mind.

 

[msumissa]

First CONGRATULATIONS to your friends on their new twins!!! I have been thru the legal foster/adopt process twice now. We never knew whether we would get to keep our babies. For our son, it took 19 months of pure terror and fear that we might not get to keep him. (His case and the situation is also beyond description and very sad). We loved him from the moment we held him the very first time. Our hearts melted and he was OURS no matter how long he stayed in our home physically. He was our son and we rejoyced to that.

However, that was not the case with all our family and our friends. In the beginning, they all said things like well he is not "really" your son. Which really made me angry, as you might imagine! Our son never got a baby shower, he never even got a baby card from any of these relatives. It was not like I was expecting a ton of gifts but a card from his grandparents even, might have been nice. I have to admit that even after we finally were able to adopt him, NONE of my relatives or my husbands relatives sent a single card welcoming him to family. I hope I don't sound like an awful person here, but it really hurt my feelings, it still does actually when I think about it. They treat my children differently than they treat the bio children in our family and that IS JUST WRONG AND MEAN to me. I refuse to submit my beautiful, loving children to any of that! My babies are gifts from God and I will treasure them. I could NOT love them anymore than if I had given birth to them. They were meant to be mine and they are perfect.

So I say....if you can, treat your friend as if those babies are hers NOW and FOREVER. Do not wait....because their love for those children is real and they are here now. I know it would have made me feel so wonderful if someone had done something special for my kids when we brought them home.

This just hurts my heart for you and for your children. To be honest, any family that treated my children by adoption any different than bio children would result in my distancing myself from them. My twin brother and I were adopted as babies. To see all the cards my parents received makes me feel so loved. I know that we are not thought of any differently than my cousins.

 

[emcreative]

We got a new furbaby!

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but he needs a name! Any ideas? Our other kitty is named Persephone...

 

[emcreative]

T To be honest, any family that treated my children by adoption any different than bio children would result in my distancing myself from them.

That's what we have had to do. It's heartbreaking. I hate that my kids don't have aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc like they should.

 

[teresajoy]

HEY!! How'd you get that picture to show up??

It would make a perfect spot for any pics! I can ahrdly wait to get there and take some pics tonight.

And......really...... you and Heather should come on over and visit- if you did- you could see Monches Farms in person!

I put the little image thingies around it!

That place really looks amazing!

Got the Curious George applique done to match the Pyjama pants I showed you on Monday. It is my most complex applique so far, and this is on an 18mos size shirt, so those pieces are little Anyway, I am not all that happy with one of the eyes, and one of the paws, but overall I am pleased. With a little more practice I think I will do OK.

I'm really liking that!!! Great job!

Ooh, I like the Precious dress idea, using the bodice for a blouce. Anyone have pictures, by any chance??? I do want to get that pattern, soon. Maybe that would work....



It's adorable! Oh, that's going to be so cute on a little 18-mo. kiddo! Love that shorts fabric. I haven't seen that, before.

I know Cathy made one, try checking the Photobucket account or YCMT in the "I made this" section. And, Eyore4ever made one too I believe.

Hiya
I am hoping to try and make my 18 month old a little skirt and t shirt to wear when we are in disney- can anyone point me in the right direction for some lovely material for the skirt and some how or other to incorporate it in to a little applique for the t shirt???

Etsy is a good place to look for some fabric, especially if you want something a little different.

I found this forum several months ago while searching for custom Disney clothes. I had only sewn one thing in my life, an apron for home ec that fell apart. But you ladies (and Tom) inspired me. My mil gave me a sewing machine and I have been sewing every since. I love it! I hope one day to be able to do the beautiful work that you all do.
I have a question about a ruffler foot for my machine. I have the Brother Disney se-270d. The brother website does not list a ruffler foot for this machine. It does have a gathering foot, though. Several sewing machine websites list the sa143 ruffler foot as compatible with my machine. Do any of you have this machine or know if there is a ruffler foot that I can use? I am wanting to try a patchwork skirt soon and would love to not have to ruffle everything by hand.
I appreciate any help. I promise to come back and drool over your beautiful creations, and I will try to learn how to upload pics of some of mine. If I can learn to sew, maybe I can learn my way around the computer too. thanks to you all!

I don't know that I'd put a ruffler foot on an embroidery machine. It is kind of hard on the machine. You could try the tnsion tightening method for ruffling. I think it may be in the first post and it's in the bookmarks.

Wow you people sure make some beautiful clothes.
I do some sewing for my 8 year old dd with my cheap machine and no serger. I would love to show you some pics but I think I need more posts before I can.

As my dd gets older ~ I'm finding it harder to make things fro her. She's getting picky and sometimes wont wear what I've made her.
Though she's already telling me how to make her Halloween costume

An 8 year old isn't too old for customs, don't let her try to tell you different!! My 11 year old still loves me to make things for her.

 

[CastleCreations]

Elisa..I am so glad that I finally had the courage to ask if you were from the disboards! I really didn't want to embarrass myself in case I got the wrong person, but I don't think anyone can mistaken Ireland in her pretty bows, and custom dress!! My dd loves her dress!

What a great pictures with "Brent"..does he know that he is now famous! LOL

The kitty is really cute!

I was just thinking about you and wondering if you made it home yet. Your kids are SOOOO cute! I wish I paid more attention to the boards and met up with you all sooner.
I warned "Brent" that his picture would have to be posted on the Dis...he just laughed about it.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I did not know you were in Douglasville, I thought you were on the south side of Atlanta. Don't know where I got that though. I have an aunt that lives in Douglasville -- she is the manager at Big Lots.

I don't think I am confusing with someone else on here but have you found another job yet? What type of preschool were you at? If I have confused you with someone else...please forgive me!

Nope, I am in Douglasville. I have been here since 1993 so I have seen it explode with growth. Anyways, to make a long story short my SIL shouldn't have told me that I wasn't going to have a job. More kids enrolled and now I have a three year old class on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I can fill in for teachers who are absent. Are you on facebook?

 

[3huskymom]

Got a couple of things this morning!

Second: I want to write up a pre-trip report. I have never done it, and need some examples! So, would you send me links to your pre- trip reports! I need to get started!

I didn't do a pre-trip report but I am hard at work on my trip report. Here's a link to my blog

for anyone following my coop question: apparently I shouldn't have asked, 'cause I've been pretty unceremoniously kicked out. Are you guys sure you're all ok having such a "black sheep" hang out here?

I hope it's not the same one I'm in. I've had no trouble with that one so far.

 

[momtoprincess A]

you only need two more; tell us a bit about yourself, where you live, your family, anything... or even the weather, we don't mind.

OK ~ let's see, I live on the west coast of Canada and have never been to Disneyworld.
I have been to Disneyland 5 times in my 40 something years. The last time was 2 years ago for my kids first time. My parents took us down in their 30+ year old Motorhome with no ac.in Aug. We had a good time at Disney but the heat was aweful and there was no where to go to get out of it.
My kids are dying for me to take them back and stay in a hotel.

I'm going to school next month to become a teaching assistant and I'm hoping once I get a job and pay down some bills ~ that we will be able to take them back. (or maybe even Disneyworld)

I have to stay away from fabric stores because I buy too much and don't get around to using it. I have banned myself from going in until I use up what I have in my closet.

 

[jham]

Again, not caught it by any means, but wanted to update you all on my DH's hospital adventure. We are now on Day 5. He may come home tomorrow!! He had another CAT scan late last night where they found his organs around where the gall bladder was were all swollen. They put him on heavy duty antibiotics today and said he may be going home tomorrow. But late this afternoon, he got really sick again and his fever shot back up. Hopefully this is something they expected and he will still be able to come home tomorrow.

If only I hadn't left my laptop at my DD's house. If I had it I would be all caught up from all the hours sitting in his hospital room! I am looking forward to catching up on all I have missed.

Again, thanks for everyone's prayers and well wishes. They really mean a lot to me.

Glad to hear (on facebook) that he's home!

Beth, LOVE the pictures!!!!! How cute is he!!!!!

Prayers for all those in need.


On the race issue- I get what you are saying. My family is from a little town called (get this) White lake. Sooooo change is not something they were prepared for LOL (But hey someone has to shake things up every 100 years or so!). But since I adopted, my cousin is fostering a child of another race, another cousin Married a boy from another country. So we are slowly making progress LOL. (My dad still can't order mexican food , but he will eat it!)

And to ANYONE who thinks I am "wonderful" for adopting.........

Come on people! You have MET me-you KNOW better
My reasons for adopting were/are my own. I wanted a child. I didn't do it for financial reasons or to be part of a "trend" (where everyone has one-yess I have heard people say that). I wanted a child. I knew the minute I saw her picture that THIS was the child. (ok I knew but I was scared and tried to talk myself out of it LOL). But the first time I saw that little face in person........

And if you ask Morgan, she will tell SHE adopted us.

(For anyone who has not met me-yes I do try and have a sense of humor when it comes to adoption. But I am Momma bear if I think for one second you are being negative or nosy. I have shut down total strangers and family members with my mouth. I have only been truly hurt by comments once and that was earlier this year. And I walked away from the situation, because Morgan was standing right there and heard and saw the whole thing.
The whole thing was totally unexpected.

For anyone who has not met Morgan-what are you waiting for?
TeresaJoy, Heather Sue and Kristine tell me ALL the time what an "angel" she is. Guess I should email them the video LOL

Hey, I've met Morgan and I also KNOW she is an angel! Love that girl!

I am not looking at the boards for a couple of days and one of my biggest pet peeves gets addressed. I, too, am an adoptive mom. I have two girls adopted from China. You would not believe the comments and reactions that I have gotten from people. Someone actually told me that I wouldn't know how to raise a Chinese child. Because babies are so different all over the world when they are 10 months and 14 months (the ages of my girls when I adopted them). We have been told that we are not "really" their parents. Where are their "real" parents is a question that is asked all the time. We had a baby shower but was told because they weren't really newborns that we didn't need one. When we got back from China both times no one bothered to help us out. Never mind the fact that we were dealing with jetlag, time zone change, sickness, and a terrified baby that was just taken out of the only home they ever knew. Bitter? Yeah. I am pretty bitter about how all of that was handled.

But worst of all is my inlaws. They have never accepted my children as their grandchildren. They have treated them different since day one. They have 7 other grandchildren who walk on water but mine are barely acknowledged. The final straw was when they just had their 50th wedding anniversary party a month ago and slighted them in front of a group of a 100 people. My FIL went around and introduced the family to everyone there as he was making a speech. He said wonderful things about all the other grandkids but never even said my girls names. He said, "This is Julie (me) and her daughters." That was it. Not my DIL and Sarah and Emily even. So they are done with interacting with my kids. Their loss.

WHAT??? Sorry, just mortified. Seriously. These people that don't get adoption just wow, I just don't know what to say.

Speaking of adoption, I used to work for AT&T. My first baby died at birth and they were trying to tell me that I didn't need maternity leave because I didn't have a newborn at home to take care of. I was a total zombie. My Dr. pretty much straightened that one out for me so I did end up with my leave. A year or so later I'm in the HR office again discussing my options. We were approved for adoption and just waiting for the placement of a baby. They tell me "you can't have maternity leave because you didn't actually give birth." What? Is it for giving birth or taking care of a baby, get your story straight AT&T. I was so mad!

Oh I love Bambi! Show those pictures here will ya? There was the sweetest Babmi dress on recently, I just couldn't pay that price. Wanted to though. Even tried to pick a fight with my DH so I could "make myself feel better" by spending money on DD. Didn't work though.

I totally do that. Nothing is more justified than revenge shopping...

Got the Curious George applique done to match the Pyjama pants I showed you on Monday. It is my most complex applique so far, and this is on an 18mos size shirt, so those pieces are little Anyway, I am not all that happy with one of the eyes, and one of the paws, but overall I am pleased. With a little more practice I think I will do OK.



And the close up.

really cute!

for anyone following my coop question: apparently I shouldn't have asked, 'cause I've been pretty unceremoniously kicked out. Are you guys sure you're all ok having such a "black sheep" hang out here?

but sorry you had such a bad experience! Makes me glad I've never tried to buy in a coop.

 

[3huskymom]

I am going to start working on shorts sets for the two boys we have gives for right now. Would you use a mickey cutie applique on a shirt for an 8 year old? I am going to pair it with mickey print shorts.

 

[ireland_nicole]

We got a new furbaby!

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but he needs a name! Any ideas? Our other kitty is named Persephone...

How about Megara? Then she's both Disney and mythology related; pluss, they both involve being stuck in the underworld w/ Hades

OK ~ let's see, I live on the west coast of Canada and have never been to Disneyworld.
I have been to Disneyland 5 times in my 40 something years. The last time was 2 years ago for my kids first time. My parents took us down in their 30+ year old Motorhome with no ac.in Aug. We had a good time at Disney but the heat was aweful and there was no where to go to get out of it.
My kids are dying for me to take them back and stay in a hotel.

I'm going to school next month to become a teaching assistant and I'm hoping once I get a job and pay down some bills ~ that we will be able to take them back. (or maybe even Disneyworld)

I have to stay away from fabric stores because I buy too much and don't get around to using it. I have banned myself from going in until I use up what I have in my closet.

You're a better woman than I; I keep saying I'm gonna use up my stash, but can't seem to stay out of stores.

I am going to start working on shorts sets for the two boys we have gives for right now. Would you use a mickey cutie applique on a shirt for an 8 year old? I am going to pair it with mickey print shorts.

hmmmm; I love the mickey shorts idea; My 7 y/o would like the mickey cutie, but he's still into most of the preschool stuff. A girl would love it; honestly, I think it would depend on the 8 y/o; some boys get "grown up" too quickly kwim? If you're stuck, a mickey head works for any age.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi Friends,
I feel so bad to even but could you, would you, just say a prayer for my mom. It seems so trivial compared to those who are so ill or hurt. But my mom is hurting so bad on the inside.

I looked for about an hour but the fields are so tall right now. I scanned the fields, checked the forests, called, drove, called some more. Finally my mom insisted I leave.

It has been 12 hours since Savannah went missing and it is more than likely too late for a good outcome. She most likely got eaten by a mountain lion or shot.

Mom is devastated. There is no consolation or closure since we can't find anything of her dog. Please I know it is seems so small but if you could pray for peace and comfort for my mom.

Yes, I have the machine. It is nice but so bitter sweet. I do have pictures but i am going back to mom's.

 

[NaeNae]

Hi Friends,
I feel so bad to even but could you, would you, just say a prayer for my mom. It seems so trivial compared to those who are so ill or hurt. But my mom is hurting so bad on the inside.

I looked for about an hour but the fields are so tall right now. I scanned the fields, checked the forests, called, drove, called some more. Finally my mom insisted I leave.

It has been 12 hours since Savannah went missing and it is more than likely too late for a good outcome. She most likely got eaten by a mountain lion or shot.

Mom is devastated. There is no consolation or closure since we can't find anything of her dog. Please I know it is seems so small but if you could pray for peace and comfort for my mom.

Yes, I have the machine. It is nice but so bitter sweet. I do have pictures but i am going back to mom's.

No problem, prayers said. I'm just as close to my doggies too, since my kids are grown. My 6 year old male dog has been sick for a year now. We almost lost him and have had a lot of scares with his low platelet counts. I hope she finds her or can at least get some closure.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I'm so, so, sorry. It's not trivial, it's a serious loss when you lose a beloved pet. I am praying that he finds his way home safely.

 

[ollyg]

Hi Friends,
I feel so bad to even but could you, would you, just say a prayer for my mom. It seems so trivial compared to those who are so ill or hurt. But my mom is hurting so bad on the inside.

I looked for about an hour but the fields are so tall right now. I scanned the fields, checked the forests, called, drove, called some more. Finally my mom insisted I leave.

It has been 12 hours since Savannah went missing and it is more than likely too late for a good outcome. She most likely got eaten by a mountain lion or shot.

Mom is devastated. There is no consolation or closure since we can't find anything of her dog. Please I know it is seems so small but if you could pray for peace and comfort for my mom.

Yes, I have the machine. It is nice but so bitter sweet. I do have pictures but i am going back to mom's.

I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. I hope she comes home safely. Please don't give up hope.

 

[NaeNae]

QUESTION?????

I'm going to put a ruffle on the bottom of a jean skirt. Can I just sew the ruffle on, flip it down and top stitch it or do I need to cut the thick existing hem off first.

 

[princessmom29]

Question to whoever made the red and black Ohana outfit can I case you??? I just found red and black hibiscus print at hawaiian fabric.com for a reasonable price ($5.95/yrd) and I absolutely LOVED that dress!!!