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

[princessmom29]

Do the patches need to always line up with the tier above it?

I like mine to be offset from the tier above. I think carla's pattern lines up. but i usually make some of my patches different sizes. I use the gathering in quarters method to try to keep my gathers even. I put a pin in the front, back, and on each side seam and gather between the pins and attach in sections. It usually works out pretty well. The method explained above may work a little better than mine. I sort of just figured it out without a pattern at all.

 

[Rebecuberduber]

I hope to start it this weekend if I can. This may be your first Simply Sweet but it is my first dress from a pattern ever so I am sure you will be much more help to me than I will be to you. If you don't mind some dumb questions from me, it would be great to stumble through together!

I decided to try it out in dolly size, first, since that came with the purchase. I got it all cut out, last night. It's going good so far ..

Skirts/dresses have been made...here are 2 that I finished -I want to make a MMCH one and a Princess one any ideas on something for a boy???

I love this idea! They have some really cute ones at Joannes, like the Clubhouse Mickey one, that I've always been wondering what I could do with. I'll have to try this out sometime!

Okay, here's a few of my themed sewing projects:

Gracie's Sleeping Beauty dress (adapted Simplicity 4949 by using broadcloth, shortening dress and sleeves so it would be cool and comfy):

Gracie's zoo smocked dress (Analise by Portobello Pixie - my 2nd place win in the Sewing for Children contest at PR):

Benjamin's Nascar Mickey shirt (Ottobre 1/2003 #28):

July 4th shirts for Matthew (almost 9 - flags) and Jamie (7 - lobsters):

Gracie's Minnie dress (worn to dinner at Goofy's Kitchen - made from a Simplicity Project Runway pattern):

Gracie's July 4th Feliz (I <3 Farbenmix!):

Gracie's hula bear dress (Farbenmix Yola with a smocked panel added) - very beachy:

Brother-sister set for the zoo (all Ottobre patterns - picked the giraffe prints b/c Benjamin loves giraffes!):

I hope I didn't post too many pics here, but I am loving seeing all the darling outfits on this thread - lots of eye candy and inspiration! If anyone wants to see more of my work and/or get more pattern info, Sandi's pattern reviews

Thanks for the warm welcome!

These are wonderful! That dress that got second place is really beautiful! Wow -- reading what you've sewed in one day (in the post before) -- I don't think I could sew that much in a week!

Here is the dress I made..

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If anyone can point me in the direction of some easy patterns or tutorials to get me going, It would be much appriciated.

thanks

Sam

This came out great! I love the bling you added, like the sequence and flowers around the boarder.

 

[Sapper383]

This came out great! I love the bling you added, like the sequence and flowers around the boarder.

thanks PrincessLeighsDaddy I was pretty pleased with it...for a first try!!!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I like to of the minnie dot ideas here and now I don't know what to make! I want to make them all, but how many minnie dots do they reallyt need for one trip?! Seriously, I just can't decide!

 

[Sapper383]

This came out great! I love the bling you added, like the sequence and flowers around the boarder.

So cute!!


That is a great job! You sure that's your first? I would definitely recommend carlaC's simply sweet dress and easy fit pants; they are amazing! And so easy to do, I promise! Also, YCMT has a free headband pattern

youcanakethis.com has some great stuff. Most of us here CarlaC her stuff is so easy to fallow and come out looking so professional even for some one who has never sewn! If you ahve sewn they are still probably the best patterns IMO!

so cute!

Thanks Guys, just worked out how to multi quote!! ha ha

Anyway, just got the CarlaC patterns, thanks for the information, I can't wait to get started, just need to find the right fabrics.

Thanks again, I will keep you posted on how I'm doing

Sam xx

 

[Sapper383]

Hi Everyone!
I've been lurking around here for a while, and thought I would post this question. . .
Does anyone have a great idea for outfits/costumes for a family? DH, myself, DD4 and DD2 have tickts to MNSSHP. The girls have princess dresses, but I would love to match, even if it means getting them another outfit.
I've seen families in cute t-shirts, but wasn't sure if that was appropriate for MNSSHP. Any input is welcome!

P.S.- I really would like to have minimal work involved. PM me if you are on Etsy, etc. and would sell a set of outfits (reasonably priced)!

Me, DH, DS10and DD4 are going to MNSSHP this year as the dalmations from 101 dalmations. The costumes are realy easy. I got us a cheap white tshirt each and used black fabric dye to create spots. We all have white shorts and i'm leaving them as they are, just making some tails to pin on. I also got white caps and made ears to pin on. lastly i will be making collers out of ribbon, with each dogs name on.

Oh, we will also pain our faces

I can't wait it will be our first time, but definatly wanted to get into the spirit of things

 

[NiniMorris]

URGH!!!!

I just got home from the 30 mile one way drive to my local Hobby Lobby. They had T shirts on sale for 50% off...sale ends today. Well I purchased 25 Tshirts...and it came up to over $100.00 I got a couple of other things so didn't think about it until I got home and looked at the reciept...my 50% off discount was non existent.

I was just about to stick them in the wash. Now I have to gather up the kids and go back. If I wait until tomorrow they said they would not honor the sale price...even though the date is on my reciept...and I have to bring the shirts back. Seems to me they could tell by my reciept that I wasn't given the sales price.

I really thought I was going to get my Stripwork jumpers finished today for the Crystal Palace, but it looks like I'm about to take another trip.....

Nini

 

[emcreative]

URGH!!!!

I just got home from the 30 mile one way drive to my local Hobby Lobby. They had T shirts on sale for 50% off...sale ends today. Well I purchased 25 Tshirts...and it came up to over $100.00 I got a couple of other things so didn't think about it until I got home and looked at the reciept...my 50% off discount was non existent.

I was just about to stick them in the wash. Now I have to gather up the kids and go back. If I wait until tomorrow they said they would not honor the sale price...even though the date is on my reciept...and I have to bring the shirts back. Seems to me they could tell by my reciept that I wasn't given the sales price.

I really thought I was going to get my Stripwork jumpers finished today for the Crystal Palace, but it looks like I'm about to take another trip.....

Nini

Oh I'm so sorry. That really stinks

 

[Tweevil]

URGH!!!!

I just got home from the 30 mile one way drive to my local Hobby Lobby. They had T shirts on sale for 50% off...sale ends today. Well I purchased 25 Tshirts...and it came up to over $100.00 I got a couple of other things so didn't think about it until I got home and looked at the reciept...my 50% off discount was non existent.

I was just about to stick them in the wash. Now I have to gather up the kids and go back. If I wait until tomorrow they said they would not honor the sale price...even though the date is on my reciept...and I have to bring the shirts back. Seems to me they could tell by my reciept that I wasn't given the sales price.

I really thought I was going to get my Stripwork jumpers finished today for the Crystal Palace, but it looks like I'm about to take another trip.....

Nini

That really stinks!

Happened to me once, I live over an hour away from the store. I pitched a fit and the manager credited my card over the phone. It was smart because they would have gotten back charged gas and time.... lol

I hope they do right by you

 

[revrob]

URGH!!!!

I just got home from the 30 mile one way drive to my local Hobby Lobby. They had T shirts on sale for 50% off...sale ends today. Well I purchased 25 Tshirts...and it came up to over $100.00 I got a couple of other things so didn't think about it until I got home and looked at the reciept...my 50% off discount was non existent.

I was just about to stick them in the wash. Now I have to gather up the kids and go back. If I wait until tomorrow they said they would not honor the sale price...even though the date is on my reciept...and I have to bring the shirts back. Seems to me they could tell by my reciept that I wasn't given the sales price.

I really thought I was going to get my Stripwork jumpers finished today for the Crystal Palace, but it looks like I'm about to take another trip.....

Nini

I hate that! I always remind the person checking me out when something is on sale at Hobby Lobby. They're not always the best at remembering.

 

[jham]

Regarding Facebook....My proper, given name is Jeanne. I use Nini on Facebook. Only close friends and family know it is me. I do not use my maiden name... Since Nini has only been my nickname for the past 8 years or so (my little one started calling me that when she started talking; I guess she was about 6 months old...)no one I worked with knew me by that name either.

If I WANT to connect with people from high school (waaaaay too many years ago...) I have to invite them! And there are some people that I accept their friendships and then set them on ignore...they don't know I ignore them, but I don't have to red their inappropriate comments all the time! I haven't set up the groups yet, but that is my next step...if I EVER get an internet connection on my laptop again!


BTW, I have completed a few things, but cannot post pictures. My studio computer will not talk to my camera, and my laptop cannot connect to the internet... I hate this!!!

Nini

My name is Jeanne and my 2-year-old neice calls me Nini!

 

[Stephres]

Sorry I have been MIA. Have been sewing a little, but mostly getting ready for back to school. Does anyone want to be my treasurer for PTA? Mine is MIA.

Here is Megan in her storybook skirt. I took the front page and used a satin stitch to attach to the t-shirt.

We went to Chef Mickey's before I made customs. And husband didn't really care for it, so we probably won't be back.

 

[NiniMorris]

My name is Jeanne and my 2-year-old neice calls me Nini!

My DD9 used to be my great-niece. Her mother always called me Aunt Jeanne. DD9 started talking very young, but had trouble saying some words, so I became Nini. When she was older, she thought all kids called their Moms by their first name! They have only started calling us Mom and Dad in the last couple of years. For the beggining of their lives we were Unk and Nini!

I hate that! I always remind the person checking me out when something is on sale at Hobby Lobby. They're not always the best at remembering.

That really stinks!

Happened to me once, I live over an hour away from the store. I pitched a fit and the manager credited my card over the phone. It was smart because they would have gotten back charged gas and time.... lol

I hope they do right by you

Oh I'm so sorry. That really stinks

Thanks...would you believe she didn't even look in the bag! So now I am an hour and a half behind...plus I didn't really like the way she figured out how much to refund me..she didn't refund any tax! I still think I was about $5 short (not including tax) but I am too tired to argue! And I ended up putting all the refund in gas...the "feed me" light came on as I was just about there...

Deep breaths...not really sure why this bothered me so much. I usually just take things like this in stride. Maybe it is because my fever is back and I think my pneumonia is getting worse instead of better...or maybe it is because DS7 has started hacking... I need a nap!

Nini

 

[Rebecuberduber]

Here is Megan in her storybook skirt. I took the front page and used a satin stitch to attach to the t-shirt.

Ooh, I love it. I've never seen a Bambi one, before.

Thanks...would you believe she didn't even look in the bag! So now I am an hour and a half behind...plus I didn't really like the way she figured out how much to refund me..she didn't refund any tax! I still think I was about $5 short (not including tax) but I am too tired to argue! And I ended up putting all the refund in gas...the "feed me" light came on as I was just about there...

Deep breaths...not really sure why this bothered me so much. I usually just take things like this in stride. Maybe it is because my fever is back and I think my pneumonia is getting worse instead of better...or maybe it is because DS7 has started hacking... I need a nap!

Nini

Ugh! I'm so sorry! Hope you get feeling better.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

URGH!!!!

I just got home from the 30 mile one way drive to my local Hobby Lobby. They had T shirts on sale for 50% off...sale ends today. Well I purchased 25 Tshirts...and it came up to over $100.00 I got a couple of other things so didn't think about it until I got home and looked at the reciept...my 50% off discount was non existent.

I was just about to stick them in the wash. Now I have to gather up the kids and go back. If I wait until tomorrow they said they would not honor the sale price...even though the date is on my reciept...and I have to bring the shirts back. Seems to me they could tell by my reciept that I wasn't given the sales price.

I really thought I was going to get my Stripwork jumpers finished today for the Crystal Palace, but it looks like I'm about to take another trip.....

Nini

That is horrible customer service!!!!! Like another poster said, I would ahev asked to speak to a manager. They are acting like it is your fault!!!!! Why should you be inconvienced??? I am so sorry about that for you!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Sorry I have been MIA. Have been sewing a little, but mostly getting ready for back to school. Does anyone want to be my treasurer for PTA? Mine is MIA.

Here is Megan in her storybook skirt. I took the front page and used a satin stitch to attach to the t-shirt.

We went to Chef Mickey's before I made customs. And husband didn't really care for it, so we probably won't be back.

Glad to see you back! I missed you. Sorry Chef Mickeys was not for you. I don't like it either but the boys do so we are going in our MNSSHP costumes on the 1st. I love the storybook skirt.

 

[eeyore3847]

Just got the trial version of embrid... anyone use it and have any hints

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I make patches. I'm leaving tomorrow for WDW, so I can't get them out for a few weeks. I'll PM you.

Yeah, have a great trip and tell us all about it.

I finished the outfits for Margaret's give last night, thought I'd post pics before I mail them out this morning. Many, many thanks to Heathersue for her excellent applique designs. I used the Carla C aline pattern (for the first time) for this one. I wanted to make something that would be easy to get on and off with the vent, and wouldn't bunch up underneath her in her chair too much, but that would also look cool!

Here's Margaret's dress:

I also made matching t-shirts for her siblings:
one for each of the girls w/ their names:

and one for her brother:

wow, that is all just adorable!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Just got the trial version of embrid... anyone use it and have any hints

Lori, you must tell me everything you learn! Seriously I am thinking of the trial after I am finished with work so I can really give it the 30 days. I have found great tutorials on youtube.com

Let me know how it goes and if you like it or not.

 

[emcreative]

OT: But if you're looking for info/pics on the Pirate League, I was able to get to that experience in my SSTR!

So, I'm thinking it will be a while until I am going to get my embroidery machine.

They are coming to replace our Central Air unit on Tuesday (goodbye $2k). That is also the day we need to pay the cleaning lady for the month, as well has have hubby's computer repaired (thank you warranty). We also had to rent a storage space (first month and depost) to help us clean out items to either sell this house or remodel it (we do not have a garage, and only have a dirt crawl space- boxes have been down there 10plus years I need to weed through. I would say "Throw it all out!" but there ARE some family items that need to be saved. Plus, if we sell we will need to store some furniture that WILL be used when we move, but that we'd want put away to make this place seem roomier). It was about $80 for all the lawnmower parts we needed. Then, we discovered today it will be about $1700 to re-carpet the house, and $800 to get a new glass slider door unit installed in the back. We didn't bother getting quotes on the subfloor in the bathrooms, roofing, or new dishwasher plus installation on that. I think we were both depressed at this point.

Oh yes, did I also mention that the whole house doesn't even have drywall, it's that fiberboard/plastic joint stuff they use in mobile homes, so how the HECK do you repair the walls? Are we gonna end up having to have the whole place drywalled?

All this after paying for 10 people to spend 5 days at "The World" and during the odd period when foster care stipend ends yet adoption subsidy has not yet begun (we don't use that money to survive off of, most of it goes to medical stuff like special glasses for Ferb and therapy equipment, but it is nice sometimes to pay for "extras"- oh yeah and they are wanting him to have more OT and we don't think the insurance will cover it.)



bye bye machine. (okay sorry, whiney vent over for today, I think.)