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

[mommyof2princesses]

Thanks everyone for the compliments on the zebra dress and the storybook dress. I do love the colors in te zebra dress and little sara beth says it is boho chic...whatever that means?

I love this...what pattern is it?

The bodice is the balter style from CarlaC's simply sweet, and the bottom is from the stripwork jumper by CarlaC. notice a theme?

We could use some prayers

We just found out that the boys' "Nana" (actually their Great Great Aunt, the woman who raised Ryker from birth until we got him in February) doesn't have much longer to live. She has been battling lung cancer that has spread for months now and is under hospice care. They said hours, MAYBE a few days, but she seems to be going downhill fast.

If you pray could you please send some to her for a gentle passing, and to send strength to her family? Her sister is trying to make it there from Tennessee, and she has children and grandchildren with her now trying to help her through.

Thanks so much.

Prayers being said.

 

[Stephres]

About the Vida...yes, I cut on the bias, and yes it looked like the picture when I sewed it.
I followed Steph's tutorial.

How difficult will it be to make one reversible, or at least fully lined? Any tutorial out there showing that?

Then you're fine, it must just be hanging funny in that pic.

I haven't seen a reversible vida, but I would imagine it wouldn't be that hard, just cut out everything twice and sew together.

 

[revrob]

Can anyone tell me the name of the technique that would allow me to make something with the distinctive look of the bottom of Belle's yellow dress? (Talking about the kind of gathered swag sort of thing on the top layer of the skirt.)

*Someone* brilliant here made a simplified version of the Belle dress, sort of a sundress in the same style with the swags but it looked much more wearable long-term than a full-out replica version. I think it was posted in Part 15 somewhere, but I haven't been able to find it.

If anyone has any general suggestions, a tutorial, or a clue they could lend me, it would be much much much appreciated.

(Drooling over those new appliques, HeatherSue, and thank you for the 4x4 versions. Seriously considering doing something with those but my head is telling me to wait a little and see how much the daughter grows between now and next May, our next trip to WDW.)

Is this the dress that you're talking about?

If so, I did a straight hem on the bottom of the dress. I marked spots evenly around the dress that I wanted to gather up - about 3" up from the hem line. Then, I just did little finger pleats (folded it back and forth real small - like you would fold a paper fan) up to the point that I marked. I pinned it at that point and just stitched over the gathered area - making sure to secure it a few times. That's it!

And, just because I love the pic - my daughter LOVED the dress for her BBB trip!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Finally have pics of finished outfits! Had a storm, so moved photo shoot to the living room.... Here are the AK dress and the story book outfit! Fogot to add...the mickey head is my first non square applique! My sewing machine actually cooperated with me and the material didn't pucker thanks to that great stuff you put on the back of the material!

Now off to work I go.

These look great! I love the hot pink and zebra together! Where did you find the princess storybook fabric?

Heather, that cinderella skirt is so beautiful! I keep hoping that I can get an embroidery machine some day so I can buy your designs.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Does anyone out there sell appliques that they have made? I am looking for a Mrs Potts or chip to put on an apron for my blue belle dress. I don't have an embroidery machine and really don't have the time to do this by hand. If you do this, can you please pm me? I thought I saw someone post on here a few weeks ago that they do this.

 

[2cutekidz]

Thaks for all the coments on my NBC set!! You all know hw to make a girl feel GREAT!!

Love it! And I have to ask... how did you stitch on the black roses? (That's the stuff from Hobby Lobby by the yard - right?) I put some of that on the neck of a tshirt and handstitched it - boy was it a pain! And took forever!

Yep, it's from HL - I used my machine to stitch it on. I stitchd on both the bottom and the top, close to the roses. When I pinned it I pinned the roses out of the way and kinda moved them around while I stitched. Just go slow.

About the Vida...yes, I cut on the bias, and yes it looked like the picture when I sewed it.
I followed Steph's tutorial.

How difficult will it be to make one reversible, or at least fully lined? Any tutorial out there showing that?

I think you did you Vida right, they just don't hold their shape.

I always line the middle panel when I applique it. That might help it keeps it's shape too.

Can anyone tell me the name of the technique that would allow me to make something with the distinctive look of the bottom of Belle's yellow dress? (Talking about the kind of gathered swag sort of thing on the top layer of the skirt.)

If anyone has any general suggestions, a tutorial, or a clue they could lend me, it would be much much much appreciated.

I made DD a cotton Belle gown last Halloween. I made casings at the hem and attatched ribbons in them. I scrunched up the casing and tied a bow to secure it.

 

[twob4him]

Hi all!
Life has been crazy and for some reason I don't always get updates from this thread any more!!!
I wanted to share my newest creation. I shared the skirt before but I finally finished the top. Nikki wants to wear her today but I want her to save her for our trip. I am torn!!!

Here are my newest additions to my family! Beulah and her daughter Petunia! My mom sent them to me. HEr company sells stuff to places like Restoration Hardware and Anthroplolagie among other places. They are more for show then for actual design but she figured they where fun! They had one that was my kids size but they sold out of it . Oh well. It was a great surprise from my mom!

They outfits are amazing!!!! I love the hand appliques...they are terrific!! Your DD looks so excited and I am sure its going to be a battle getting them off! That happens to me to...I get them to model but then they don't want to take the outfits off...lol!
Beulah and Petunia look so great sitting there in the corner. A very welcome addition...that was so thoughtful of your mom!

 

[twob4him]

Does anyone out there sell appliques that they have made? I am looking for a Mrs Potts or chip to put on an apron for my blue belle dress. I don't have an embroidery machine and really don't have the time to do this by hand. If you do this, can you please pm me? I thought I saw someone post on here a few weeks ago that they do this.

Revrob does!!! I am sure she can help you out but you would have to pm her...if I see her I will mention your request and send her right over!

 

[tricia]

I thought that I should finish something, so I can post it so I don't get kicked out of the club!! I made this bag out of the "infamous" bandanna!! When I saw the dresses posted, I loved them. I know that I would probebly get some stares if I made that for myself, so I thought a bag for the trip would work....I shouldn't lose it, it's bright enough.
When I got it together, I realized it was kind of big. Oh well, us mom's carry enough around. This should have enough room for my DSLR, snacks, everything else

Very cute. Good use of the bandana!

Thanks for all the kitty well wishes. Emmy decided to name him...(drumroll!)

HADES​

Mostly to go with our other cat, Persephone. It does seem to be fitting, though. He is the sweetest, most loving little cat, but something about his face ALWAYS seems to make him look like he's thinking "I will KILL YOU in your sleep!!!" He has the best evil cat looks ever. Like this one:

http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=5014692

The Husband came up with the caption, lol!

Emmy calls him by cooing "Come here my little prince of darkness!"


In sewing news, I was hoping to finish up at least the cutting on the Ponyo tunic, but no luck, as my health doesn't wanna cooperate today. Nope, we haven't seen it yet, though Lizzie keeps plotting ways to get us there!

Cute cat. Love the pic with the caption.

I have finished a few more customs for DL. Only 48 more days and I still have more to do. This is DD12. My 2 oldest only want t-shirts.

Great NBC shirts, and I love the plain castle too.

 

[karebear1]

Emcreative...... such sad news. I'll be praying for everyone.

 

[twob4him]

I'm so excited to be actually sewing something for our October Disney trip, that I had to share before it's finished! I'm making this for Tessa for 1900 Park Fare. I'm going to do a shirt with my Cinderella cutie design on it to go with it. But, I haven't started that yet.
Here's the front:

And the back:

Here are some closeups of the appliques I digitized for it:

I hadn't trimmed the threads on these yet and I fixed the "y" in the first design:

I know that's a lot of pictures, but there will be even more when it's finished and I get some pictures of Tessa wearing it!

My jaw just hit the floor


That is absolutely amazing and soooo creative!!! The appliques are so perfect and I love the fabrics.....uh.....my name could be Tessa if you want

 

[HeatherSue]

I am in organizing heaven right now. My husband and I are going to be doing some "house stuff." As we were going through the list of important things for our house he mentioned Art Room/Sewing storage. Let's just say I could not contain my grin. Honestly I think I have left my crap around so much he is tired of looking at it! LOL

I was hoping I could get some suggestion on good storage solutions. My room is about 10x10 with a corner cut out. On one wall I have three large windows. I would not be able to go vertical on that wall. One wall has a door to our deck. I have two full windowless walls to work with. I need a sewing/serging/embroidery machine area. A cutting area and an area for the laptop. Then I need storage for my fabric

Any Suggestions?

I was thinking of the L-shaped desk in front of the windows, too. In my sewing room, I used 2 regular desks and bolted them together in an L shape because it was cheaper than an L-shaped desk, plus a little bigger. I was also thinking you should do the comic book boards on bookshelves method of fabric storage. I really love how easy it is to see everything I have and I don't have to unpile anything to get to it. I keep my scraps in clear over the door shoe holders (Jeanne's idea) so I can see what I have for appliques. My desks have a drawer in them where I keep my bobbin thread, scissors, different feet, my embroidery hoops, etc... Then, I have a clear storage bin with drawers in the closet where I keep my stabilizer, zippers, elastic, buttons, etc... I only have 2 walls in my sewing room that are usable for verticle storage and one of them has a doorway in it. Heck, I'll just post some pictures!
Here's the desk. I like how I have the serger and the sewing machine right next to each other, so I can serge the seams without having to walk to a different machine. A rolling chair helps with that, too. I don't have it in a corner so I can look outside when I'm sewing. You might be able to set yours up this way and then have a cutting table in front of it, if you have the room (my room is too small).

Here's my fabric storage (it's a bit more full now than when I took this picture):

Here's my mess of a closet:

That's a really cute bag!

I have to brag on Heather for a minute if you guys go to Swak and check out the SisBoom designs it they where done by our very own Heather!!!!!

Thank you, Marlo!
Just so you all know, I'm not profiting from the sales on SWAK, so it's okay to say something on here!

This is for HeatherSue
On your appliques of the Cinderella icons, what color is the outlines, on the computer it looks like gold. What brand of thread is it. Thanks

It's Marathon thread. It's great thread and it's pretty inexpensive. I got the rayon thread in the 50 most popular colors Here's a link:
http://www.marathonthread.com/collection.shtml

http://cheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=5014692

The Husband came up with the caption, lol!

Emmy calls him by cooing "Come here my little prince of darkness!"


In sewing news, I was hoping to finish up at least the cutting on the Ponyo tunic, but no luck, as my health doesn't wanna cooperate today. Nope, we haven't seen it yet, though Lizzie keeps plotting ways to get us there!

Too funny! I love the caption!

You know, they're playing that movie in our local theater.

Your girls are so pretty! I love the shirts you made them. You did a fantastic job on the appliques!

umm, not to pry, but ah, what are your plans for that sexy little nurse number on the top left?

We could use some prayers

We just found out that the boys' "Nana" (actually their Great Great Aunt, the woman who raised Ryker from birth until we got him in February) doesn't have much longer to live. She has been battling lung cancer that has spread for months now and is under hospice care. They said hours, MAYBE a few days, but she seems to be going downhill fast.

If you pray could you please send some to her for a gentle passing, and to send strength to her family? Her sister is trying to make it there from Tennessee, and she has children and grandchildren with her now trying to help her through.

Thanks so much.

Prayers said. But, what was the "nevermind" comment about?

Do you mind my asking were I could find this tutorial.
Also what is a "vida" and are there special instructions for one?

Does anyone have any Halloween costumes they've made in the past that they would like to share pics of?
DD wants to be a "dead bride"

Stephres has a great tutorial on her blog, too:
http://stephres.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/vida-sew-along-part-one/

Just to clarify-I did not sue. The attorney I called is also an adoptive parent (as is the CEO fo the company). They explained to the manager that what she was doing was illegal and if she continued she would pay the fine. (Fine is to the government not me). I got NOTHING for her ignorance. I take that back she DID let me leave a hour early the day before I flew to China (after I had already worked a bunch of overtime )LOL

How sweet of her.

Well, I did it. I got my new machine today and already made a Heathersue applique on my bigger hoop. I like the machine a lot, but I think I will take a class. The bobbin is a little wonky... anyhow...I was shocked by how fast it goes. It had the applique done in no time. Now I'm off to shop for more...LOL.
oh yeah...it's a singer futura. I really wanted a Brother, but couldn't pass up the deal. It was listed on Craigslist for 400, I offered 350. It was new in the box and came with a TON of embroidery thread. There are at least 100 different colors. They were untouched. It turns out the poor man bought it for his wife and she died before she could use it. He was happy that we took it. Well I'm off to shop...LOL

You got a great deal! I say Craigslist is the way to go for a good deal on an embroidery machine! Sad about the man's wife, though.

I love the shoe! I think it will be perfect for a Cindy outfit I have planned. What kind of fabric did you use for the shoe? It looks sheer.

I used organza for the shoe. When I digitized it, I put the satin stitching for the pillow behind the shoe in case people wanted to use sheer fabric.

Shoot, Lyddie saw the skirt again in a reply and got her little lips all over my screen! Hey, didn't you say it was a little big for Tessa?? You know, Lyddie is a little bigger than her, you could just make another for Tess!

Poor neglected kittyless Tessa.


Woo hoo!!! I have absolutely no good storage solutions for you. Although, I would highly discourage the "put it in the basement all piled up on a desk, shelf, storage box" method.

Love that Lyddie! But, nope, not gonna make another one!

Yes, poor, poor, Tessa.

You always crack me up!

Thanks! I love how you put the name of the auction site in code! The only down side is that I don't really know how to use my embroidery machine. It is a Bernina Bernette. I am pretty sure I could use the PED basic and upload files that way. Would that work?? Cause I like ALL of Heather's designs!! I guess I do have over 3 months to figure out the machine. REally I think I just need to purchase the PED if that will work.

What?? You need to learn to use that machine!! They're really not all that hard to use, it's just intimidating to start! You can do it!

Oh, she is just the prettiest little thing! I love this picture! I would love to meet you two someday!

Look at how little she was! This looks like a Michigan Halloween, for sure! This must have been before she put her winter coat on over the costume, though.

 

[minnie2]

I have finished a few more customs for DL. Only 48 more days and I still have more to do. This is DD12. My 2 oldest only want t-shirts.

DD9--our NBC day, don't have days planned out yet

DD9 wanted a castle tee. I wanted simple. I am not sure about the material for the applique. When she put it on, the t-shirt stretched and the material shredded.

Great job!

We could use some prayers

We just found out that the boys' "Nana" (actually their Great Great Aunt, the woman who raised Ryker from birth until we got him in February) doesn't have much longer to live. She has been battling lung cancer that has spread for months now and is under hospice care. They said hours, MAYBE a few days, but she seems to be going downhill fast.

If you pray could you please send some to her for a gentle passing, and to send strength to her family? Her sister is trying to make it there from Tennessee, and she has children and grandchildren with her now trying to help her through.

Thanks so much.

prayers said.

Love that!!!! Love your dress forms too-do you have outfits planned for them? They would be cute to dress up for holidays!

I have thought about it! I figured for Halloween I could dress them up and put them on my porch but I won't be here for Halloween I will be in WDW! so maybe next yr

Can anyone tell me the name of the technique that would allow me to make something with the distinctive look of the bottom of Belle's yellow dress? (Talking about the kind of gathered swag sort of thing on the top layer of the skirt.)

*Someone* brilliant here made a simplified version of the Belle dress, sort of a sundress in the same style with the swags but it looked much more wearable long-term than a full-out replica version. I think it was posted in Part 15 somewhere, but I haven't been able to find it.

If anyone has any general suggestions, a tutorial, or a clue they could lend me, it would be much much much appreciated.

(Drooling over those new appliques, HeatherSue, and thank you for the 4x4 versions. Seriously considering doing something with those but my head is telling me to wait a little and see how much the daughter grows between now and next May, our next trip to WDW.)

I know others ahve said but Shannon made a great one! Also I think Jeanne and Tom have made ones too.



I just finished my AK outfit for Nik

I also have to post this picture of my son in his 1st football scrimmage. He is the one standing up with my DH who is coaching him.

He looks so cute in his practice uniform! Poor kid is loving it but he is so tentative to tackle1 He has no problem tackling his dad or his sister but any one else nope! He is only just 7 so hopefully in time it will click. The important thing is he is having fun even if he doesn't look it on the field. If you ask him he says he loves it!

 

[mom2rtk]

Emcreative...... such sad news. I'll be praying for everyone.

I've been skimming the thread this week.... too much work sewing.... but just wanted to say my prayers are also with your little guy Emcreative.... so much in such a young life....

 

[longaberger_lara]

I love the little ones playing football! I had wondered about letting mine play this time, but I think they start at 6 and Nate just turned 5. Don't worry too much about him being wary to tackle. My nephew (7) broke his shoulder in practice Monday night. He said he enjoyed "nailing" those other boys. They will meet with the orthopedist on Monday to see if he needs surgery

 

[karebear1]

First......... I need to apologize to Heather, as I invited her to come out and play yesterday, and I didn't show up! I tried to, but my camera was not co-operating for me... and I have a special surprise for her later in the post. I'm sorry Heather. Can we still be friends?

OK- here are the photos from my trip the other night. I LOVE THIS PLACE!
It's called Monches Farms. They had their Autumn preview the other night- and sent me an email to come and visit- so I did. It was a beautiful night- cool and cloudy, but just perfect for an Autumn preview--- and it even felt a little eerie when we entered the store with all the Halloween stuff they had.

Anyway... here are the pics:

The outside of the store:

THe gardening area. You can buy any of these plants- and they even have a landscape guy that will come and do your yard plan for you! MY DREAM!

the potting shed:

Monches Farms version of Madam leota!

Inside the fantabulous store! This pic just doesn't do it justice! I took some close ups, but I'm going back for better pics. I learned alot about taking pics in stores like this!

And now........ for Heather's special, SPECIAL treat!

I couldn't help but think of you when I walked into the store and found this. Apparently....... they feel the same way you do about certain..... ummmmmmmmm...... THINGS! WARNING! .... it may be too much to take! WARNING!

I don't know....... maybe you should close your eyes for this......




Proceed with CAUTION!




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I couldn't believe it when I saw it! HEATHER WAS RIGHT! Sock Monkeys REALLY ARE EVIL! :Scared1:

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Oh i wish I had known about this before you went...I would have had you get me one! Randy's neice is doing her baby's nursery in the dreaded sock monkey theme and the baby is due at Halloween!!! It would have been perfect!!!

 

[karebear1]

Oh i wish I had known about this before you went...I would have had you get me one! Randy's neice is doing her baby's nursery in the dreaded sock monkey theme and the baby is due at Halloween!!! It would have been perfect!!!

This place is only about 15 minutes from my house. I'd be more then happy to go and get one for you if you'd like me too. (Just don't tell Heather ok?)

 

[ireland_nicole]

Is this the dress that you're talking about?

If so, I did a straight hem on the bottom of the dress. I marked spots evenly around the dress that I wanted to gather up - about 3" up from the hem line. Then, I just did little finger pleats (folded it back and forth real small - like you would fold a paper fan) up to the point that I marked. I pinned it at that point and just stitched over the gathered area - making sure to secure it a few times. That's it!

And, just because I love the pic - my daughter LOVED the dress for her BBB trip!

I love that pic!!

Thaks for all the coments on my NBC set!! You all know hw to make a girl feel GREAT!!



Yep, it's from HL - I used my machine to stitch it on. I stitchd on both the bottom and the top, close to the roses. When I pinned it I pinned the roses out of the way and kinda moved them around while I stitched. Just go slow.



I think you did you Vida right, they just don't hold their shape.

I always line the middle panel when I applique it. That might help it keeps it's shape too.



I made DD a cotton Belle gown last Halloween. I made casings at the hem and attatched ribbons in them. I scrunched up the casing and tied a bow to secure it.

That is adorable; I love the way you did the gathers on the skirt!

Great job!
prayers said.


I have thought about it! I figured for Halloween I could dress them up and put them on my porch but I won't be here for Halloween I will be in WDW! so maybe next yr
I know others ahve said but Shannon made a great one! Also I think Jeanne and Tom have made ones too.



I just finished my AK outfit for Nik

I also have to post this picture of my son in his 1st football scrimmage. He is the one standing up with my DH who is coaching him.

He looks so cute in his practice uniform! Poor kid is loving it but he is so tentative to tackle1 He has no problem tackling his dad or his sister but any one else nope! He is only just 7 so hopefully in time it will click. The important thing is he is having fun even if he doesn't look it on the field. If you ask him he says he loves it!

Love the outfit! Your DS looks adorable.

 

[NiniMorris]

I need a bit of help here....Halloween will be coming up once we get back from Disney, so I need to start thinking about the kids costumes.

DS8 will be easy...he wants to be Mickey Mouse...but DD9 is a whole 'nother story! She has two choices. Tinkerbelle or Hannah Montana. I've got an idea or two for Tink, but HM...I really have no IDEA!!! I don't watch HM enough to really know (other than a blonde wig and microphone) what will 'say' HM...(my older daughter said bad taste in clothes...but that is her opinion!).

So far I've got leggings, short skirt...that is it! I'm really hoping to steer her towards Tink, but in case I'm not successful in that...any ideas?

Thanks...

Nini