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

[littlepeppers]

I had a dream last night about a Cindy Lou Who dress. I know I must have seen it here.

Can anyone remind me where I saw it or re-post the pic. If I'm dreaming about it, then it must be great & a must have for DD.

The Grinch is DS's fav. Last Christmas he wore a Grinch neck tie. I thinik he needs Grinch pjs this yr & DD too.

 

[littlepeppers]

Loving everyone's stuff. Kind of jealous too.

Not feeling motivated to sew right now. I need to get out of the house. I never get out anymore & I think I'm going nuts. Going from a working mom (11yrs) to housewife & homeschooling 1yr later is a big adjustment.

We are trhing to plan a mini trip to somewhere to break the cabin fever, but we are thinking about waiting another 2 weeks until everyone is in school. (less crowds & cheaper prices)

 

[minnie2]

So far behind I just can't keep up!!!!!

No one should feel badly about the swap thread going bad, these things happen. I have been smacked recently for no reason. There are people here who do not participate in the same spirit that most of us do and are itching to get us in trouble. They are probably jealous of the way we support each other and everyone is eager to help another sewer out. That's what makes me love this thread so much. I think the facebook idea is great, I hope you get it off the ground.

Marah, Megan saw Phineas & Ferb and wanted to know the story so I told her. She said she can't wait until you get to keep the boys forever and forever and show their pictures, although she wanted you to know P & F is her favorite show! How do I see your blog? Do I need to pm you?

Carla has a flickr site where she would love you to show off your creations made with her patterns. It is easy and free! If you have any questions, please let me know.

Love the flicker account and seeing every ones stuff! Carla is amazing isn't she?????

Hey there fellow boutiquers:

Just a little cautionary tale. First many thanks to the fellow Diser who let me know etsy seller CRAFTYQUILT was using pictures from my Drizella costume listing trying to sell one to her. She actually sent photos of MY OWN DAUGHTER as well as photos of MY gown hand made by me to her saying that she had made it and would make it for her. So I posted my own want ad under another ID, and SHE ACTUALLY SENT PICTURES OF MY OWN DAUGHTER TO ME!!!!!

I have reported her to Etsy, as well as "cautioned" her myself directly. Anyone else have anything like this happen??? Any idea if etsy will do anything? I have this funny feeling I might have broken a few rules and might get thrown off myself.......

Her stuff doesn't look that great, but if you want to custom shop, avoid craftyquilt, as you will never know if the photos she uses are even her own work.

Many thanks again to my fellow Diser! It's nice to know when others are looking out for you!

OMG that is CRAZY! I hope they take care of it right away!

Just had to share something, though I wish I could catch up and see what people have been making but it's too dang slow and hard to see on my mobile phone. We're at Disney and we went to DHS yesterday morning. My girl was in a simple Cars shirt and shorts that I made. As we met the Up guys in the animation building, 'Karl' from Up fingered my DDs shirrt, pointed to me, and then mimed sewing. (Asking me without talking if I made it.) I nodded, and 'Karl' clapped for me while I bowed.

This is going to sound kind of dumb because it choked me up a little. It was like someone said to me, "Wow, I can see that you love your daughter." (I know you can love 'em without sewing things too, but that's what it felt like just then.) It was really great, even though I felt a little silly reacting that way.

Well, I can't type anymore on my tiny phone keyboard, but I had to share that with some people who might understand.

What a very sweet story!!!!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Here is another one for my baby girl. Only three dresses and ten applique shirts left. I really want to get it all done before we start school on the 17th. I homeschool so all of my free time is about to go away!

This little girl is so cute- love her smile and your outfits have all been awesome! My fav is the princess in pastels, but this is adorable too- what pattern are you using? How is the back of the bodice done? Im always on the look out for small sized patterns that are easy to whip up

Just had to share something, though I wish I could catch up and see what people have been making but it's too dang slow and hard to see on my mobile phone. We're at Disney and we went to DHS yesterday morning. My girl was in a simple Cars shirt and shorts that I made. As we met the Up guys in the animation building, 'Karl' from Up fingered my DDs shirrt, pointed to me, and then mimed sewing. (Asking me without talking if I made it.) I nodded, and 'Karl' clapped for me while I bowed.

This is going to sound kind of dumb because it choked me up a little. It was like someone said to me, "Wow, I can see that you love your daughter." (I know you can love 'em without sewing things too, but that's what it felt like just then.) It was really great, even though I felt a little silly reacting that way.

Well, I can't type anymore on my tiny phone keyboard, but I had to share that with some people who might understand.

This would be like a dream come true to me. Being noticed by other guests is nice, but a cast member (who sees it all everyday) is just fabulous!
Do others have stories like this?
I heard people comment on how cute the matching Daddy-daughter outfit I did was- but no one asked about them, or if I made them. I just heard stuff around me, nice, but not the same. What is DHS? Ohhhhhh.....just figured it out, "MGM" is "DHS"

Toadstool- It sounds like you need a slightly thicker ruler and you aren't pressing your blade straight forward- but into the ruler.
Fabric Search
Im thinking you might have the answer to my next question....
I want to buy some nice fabric for baby Hannah's baby dedication dress- like pique or something, I'm sure Martha Pullen's catalog is going to be outragiously priced- so where else can I look?

sorry to keep editing...
I wanted to add photos to Carla's Flickr group- but I dont want to load stuff to flickr, and then load it to her page, I want to load it directly from my saved files, OR from webshots if thats even possible...
is there a way to do this that I am missing?
can you post the link again?

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Thanks again for all the prayers...you guys are the best! The funeral was very nice. My mother and my Uncle sang and delivered the service together. It was very special. I don't know how they did it! I just sat in the pew and cried like a baby. Katie had a harder time this time...bless her heart, she has had to deal with death way too many times in her 10 years. Patrick was okay until they took the casket out to the car, then he just about fell to the floor crying. Timmy was okay...he had cried some the night before at the visitation (calling hours for my Ohio people), but I am not sure how much he understands.

We enjoyed a very nice afternoon at my mom's house with the family with tons of great food from my church.

Oh...I wanted to also say, at the funeral, my uncle said I sure am glad Granny taught Kim too cook the collards and fat back....nobody made them like Granny! More than one person came to us to comment on her talents. I will have to share some pictures of her paintings one of these days. She was so talented, she wrote a book (never published...they said it was too short for a book, but too long to publish as a short story) she painted, she sewed...truly gifted!

I know you guys don't know her...but I wanted to share one of my last visit with you. I know this is a day I will never forget. We had just decided out of the blue to drive up to see her...we had other plans that day, but I said I really wanted to go see Granny. Tim said he thought we should, so two weeks ago today, this is my visit with my Granny.

This is when I was talking to her about some sewing (go figure!) and she was telling me how to do somthing...now I can't remember what it was...Tim remembered it was about sewing...I'm sure it will hit me when I sew again!

Look at this smile!

And her telling us good by...I love this picture...we had such a great visit!

Okay...I promise...no more depressing talk...I will get back to sewing!

 

[ncmomof2]

This little girl is so cute- love her smile and your outfits have all been awesome! My fav is the princess in pastels, but this is adorable too- what pattern are you using? How is the back of the bodice done? Im always on the look out for small sized patterns that are easy to whip up

Thanks! I just copied a dress that I already have since I have a tough time with patterns normally I laid it down on some paper and traced a pattern for the front and then the back. The first dress I made had six button down the back and that was too much for me! So since then I am putting buttons on the straps (I took the back pattern and traced one side, then flipped it over to the correct width and traced the rest). The dress part is just 11X40 (3.5X11 strips for the princess) and then the ruffle is 2.5X80. I have a ruffler so that makes it quicker.

 

[minnie2]

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sorry to keep editing...
I wanted to add photos to Carla's Flickr group- but I dont want to load stuff to flickr, and then load it to her page, I want to load it directly from my saved files, OR from webshots if thats even possible...
is there a way to do this that I am missing?
can you post the link again?

I am not sure you can d it that way. I created an account and just moved my pictures from my account to Carla's. It was so easy it didn't take long at all!!!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/scientificseamstress/

Thanks again for all the prayers...you guys are the best! The funeral was very nice. My mother and my Uncle sang and delivered the service together. It was very special. I don't know how they did it! I just sat in the pew and cried like a baby. Katie had a harder time this time...bless her heart, she has had to deal with death way too many times in her 10 years. Patrick was okay until they took the casket out to the car, then he just about fell to the floor crying. Timmy was okay...he had cried some the night before at the visitation (calling hours for my Ohio people), but I am not sure how much he understands.

We enjoyed a very nice afternoon at my mom's house with the family with tons of great food from my church.

Oh...I wanted to also say, at the funeral, my uncle said I sure am glad Granny taught Kim too cook the collards and fat back....nobody made them like Granny! More than one person came to us to comment on her talents. I will have to share some pictures of her paintings one of these days. She was so talented, she wrote a book (never published...they said it was too short for a book, but too long to publish as a short story) she painted, she sewed...truly gifted!

I know you guys don't know her...but I wanted to share one of my last visit with you. I know this is a day I will never forget. We had just decided out of the blue to drive up to see her...we had other plans that day, but I said I really wanted to go see Granny. Tim said he thought we should, so two weeks ago today, this is my visit with my Granny.

This is when I was talking to her about some sewing (go figure!) and she was telling me how to do somthing...now I can't remember what it was...Tim remembered it was about sewing...I'm sure it will hit me when I sew again!

Look at this smile!

And her telling us good by...I love this picture...we had such a great visit!

Okay...I promise...no more depressing talk...I will get back to sewing!

Sorry your little ones are having a rough time of it.
Your Granny sounds like an amazing woman and her pictures are beautiful! Keep those memories in your heart and she will be with you for ever.

 

[minnie2]

Doesn't work for me either. I'm wondering if the patterns will be cheaper or something. I don't get why one would want to buy from etsy instead of ycmt. I want my points!

I have the link if you want it feel free to pm me i would be happy to give it to you

As for points why they are a added bonus and a good thing keep in mind it take along time for them to add up. I LOVE YCMT don't get me wrong! It is a fabulous site with amazing pattern BUT the point of Carla's etsy site i think it more to get her patterns to other people who may not know about them. This way she can gain a larger audience and maybe bring other people who wouldn't sew because they thought it was to hard or what ever to the sewing world so they can see the joy we all get from it. So for that point alone I am THRILLED she is branching out! So I may not get a few point but if it helps a pattern maker or some one who is talented get more recognition I am all for it. Personally If some one is GOOD I would pay more for their product knowing more of the proceeds go to them this way they can keep up the good work and bring their talent to the masses. That is just me though

 

[pixeegrl]

Hi, Oh you are so sweet. Truthfully, I am NO super woman. In fact, I spend many a day pulling my hair out trying to find more time for family. If I didn't have my nanny/housekeeper to keep my life in order, my family would have take out pizza every night!

Trust me, I use the artist as an excuse to go to Disney all the time. To dh: oh honey, you know, I really haven't met with Chris. I *really* need to! It always works. Now to schedule him in around my ADRs!

I am ashamed to say this, but here goes. I do not make hardly anything for outfits with my own designs. I love digitizing, but when you are doing it for a living and testing etc, it gets to the point where if I do make something, I will often use a design I purchased! Sometimes I use my own. All the projects that my customers submit to me are major inspiration. I think after sitting here these past several days sewing outfits for Disney, my confidence in sewing has increased and I will probably make more for dd while she's still willing to wear the stuff.

As far as the shell design, do you mean the one Shannon used on the ariel dress for Emily? If so, that is already a design in one of my sets. I think it's the "Under the Sea" one. She surprised me by putting that on there as she already had purchased the designs in the past!

Regarding the patchwork twirl dress I'm working on. Here ye here ye! I would like to go on the record and say:

Any internal desire /emotional need that I've repressed all these years to sew ruffly things for my darling little cherub angel girl and make frilly girly things, has now been utterly and completely satisfied and I'm not sure I ever want to gather anything else as long as I live. I cannot even see straight. LOL I got the bottom ruffle done and sewn to the bottom tier. Ruffling the bottom tier now. Starting to see how this all works.

I'm tired, grumpy, hungry...and I'm doing all this for dd to wear to the happiest place on earth. There. I'm human! LOL

BTW, I have the Janome ruffler foot but it is scary looking and I haven't tried it yet..so I'm hand gathering and pinning. I pinned 30 feet or so. I've stabbed myself in the fingers, the belly, my right thigh and please oh Lord I hope I didn't drop a pin so the dog doesn't get it!

I think the kids ate something today....not sure....

Julie, who thinks she may be PMSing!

You are too funny JUJU! I am thinking of trying this....but I hate gathering and my ruffler always acts up after awhile so I can see myself screaming and just throwing it all away out of frustration...but then digging it back out later

A DISBoards Admin closed the swap thread b/c someone mentioned the word "paid' when referring to some fabric Linnette had "traded" for. Anyhow, I PMed the admin and would appriciate if some of you who use the board would too, because it is a valuable source for "swapping" especially harder to find fabrics

Actually I am worried and I feel really horrible. Maybe I need to take a break from the screen for a while.

NO! Stay with us, and I really wouldn't worry about it!

Hey guys

I need some advice... I make tie dye shirts, and am trying to figure out a way to put Santa hats on my Mickeys! Another Diser has suggested buying a cricut and using it to cut the fabric (like it has a template??)- any ideas?? Would it be easier just to print a template off the computer, trace onto fabric, and then cut out?

Here are a few pics so you guys can kind of guess what I am talking about! hahaha!

Thanks!!

These are so cute...I would just cut out a santa hat and use heat n bond light and iron them on. Maybe do a little stitch must inside the santa hat (some fraying later on will look cute) and attach a bell!

Hey there fellow boutiquers:

Just a little cautionary tale. First many thanks to the fellow Diser who let me know etsy seller CRAFTYQUILT was using pictures from my Drizella costume listing trying to sell one to her. She actually sent photos of MY OWN DAUGHTER as well as photos of MY gown hand made by me to her saying that she had made it and would make it for her. So I posted my own want ad under another ID, and SHE ACTUALLY SENT PICTURES OF MY OWN DAUGHTER TO ME!!!!!

I have reported her to Etsy, as well as "cautioned" her myself directly. Anyone else have anything like this happen??? Any idea if etsy will do anything? I have this funny feeling I might have broken a few rules and might get thrown off myself.......

Her stuff doesn't look that great, but if you want to custom shop, avoid craftyquilt, as you will never know if the photos she uses are even her own work.

Many thanks again to my fellow Diser! It's nice to know when others are looking out for you!

WOW! The nerve of some people. I hope she gets her just desserts!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I had a dream last night about a Cindy Lou Who dress. I know I must have seen it here.

Can anyone remind me where I saw it or re-post the pic. If I'm dreaming about it, then it must be great & a must have for DD.

The Grinch is DS's fav. Last Christmas he wore a Grinch neck tie. I thinik he needs Grinch pjs this yr & DD too.

It was me!! Although I did NOT sew it myself (Stacy-SoHappy) made it for Aisling when we went to see Grinch the Musical last Christmas

 

[clairemolly]

I am not sure how many of you will remember me. I was on here last summer/early fall in preparation for our trip last October. I haven't sewn anything since we got back...I have been sooo busy.

My plan is to start sewing again after a trip away this weekend (without kids!). My DH is a doll and gave me money from a surprise bonus he received for a serger. It will be here tomorrow!

There have been so many beautiful things posted lately. I have skimmed through the threads for the last 6 months or so.

I hope to have some things to post by mid-late next week. My daughter Claire starts school in 3 weeks, so I have to get busy!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Just had to share something, though I wish I could catch up and see what people have been making but it's too dang slow and hard to see on my mobile phone. We're at Disney and we went to DHS yesterday morning. My girl was in a simple Cars shirt and shorts that I made. As we met the Up guys in the animation building, 'Karl' from Up fingered my DDs shirrt, pointed to me, and then mimed sewing. (Asking me without talking if I made it.) I nodded, and 'Karl' clapped for me while I bowed.

This is going to sound kind of dumb because it choked me up a little. It was like someone said to me, "Wow, I can see that you love your daughter." (I know you can love 'em without sewing things too, but that's what it felt like just then.) It was really great, even though I felt a little silly reacting that way.

Well, I can't type anymore on my tiny phone keyboard, but I had to share that with some people who might understand.

I love it when people post from WDW! Isn't it nice when someone recognizes your hard work?! It really feels good. I made my kids Buzz Lightyear Bowling Shirts for our trip last January. Buzz got down on one knee and kissed my hand! I am sure I was blushing!

Thanks again for all the prayers...you guys are the best! The funeral was very nice. My mother and my Uncle sang and delivered the service together. It was very special. I don't know how they did it! I just sat in the pew and cried like a baby. Katie had a harder time this time...bless her heart, she has had to deal with death way too many times in her 10 years. Patrick was okay until they took the casket out to the car, then he just about fell to the floor crying. Timmy was okay...he had cried some the night before at the visitation (calling hours for my Ohio people), but I am not sure how much he understands.

We enjoyed a very nice afternoon at my mom's house with the family with tons of great food from my church.

Oh...I wanted to also say, at the funeral, my uncle said I sure am glad Granny taught Kim too cook the collards and fat back....nobody made them like Granny! More than one person came to us to comment on her talents. I will have to share some pictures of her paintings one of these days. She was so talented, she wrote a book (never published...they said it was too short for a book, but too long to publish as a short story) she painted, she sewed...truly gifted!

I know you guys don't know her...but I wanted to share one of my last visit with you. I know this is a day I will never forget. We had just decided out of the blue to drive up to see her...we had other plans that day, but I said I really wanted to go see Granny. Tim said he thought we should, so two weeks ago today, this is my visit with my Granny.

This is when I was talking to her about some sewing (go figure!) and she was telling me how to do somthing...now I can't remember what it was...Tim remembered it was about sewing...I'm sure it will hit me when I sew again!

Look at this smile!

And her telling us good by...I love this picture...we had such a great visit!

Okay...I promise...no more depressing talk...I will get back to sewing!

I love those pictures, the last one is so cute! Thank you for posting them. She looks like a really sweet lady.

If you care to share your secrets for cooking good Collards my husband would love it. . . You can PM me if you want.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Actually I am worried and I feel really horrible. Maybe I need to take a break from the screen for a while.

No, don't feel bad at all. The new rules are because of all the bad done in the past, not because of you. Looks like it is being resolved and there will be a new thread.

No one should feel badly about the swap thread going bad, these things happen. I have been smacked recently for no reason. There are people here who do not participate in the same spirit that most of us do and are itching to get us in trouble. They are probably jealous of the way we support each other and everyone is eager to help another sewer out. That's what makes me love this thread so much. I think the facebook idea is great, I hope you get it off the ground.

You are right, there is a group that does nothing but stir up trouble. We just stand together and support each other. We are all like a family here.

I actually sewed tonight!!! (to the newbies...I just hang out on this board to gab and then every once and awhile I sew so they don't kick me out of the club )

Since I don't have my model...I put some less than stellar pics on FB. In case you aren't on there...Here is my Criss Cross Applesauce top. The stitching isn't quite as bad as it looks

That is just adorable and so cute!

 

[Stephres]

I love this picture! You can really see the bond between you.

I am not sure how many of you will remember me. I was on here last summer/early fall in preparation for our trip last October. I haven't sewn anything since we got back...I have been sooo busy.

My plan is to start sewing again after a trip away this weekend (without kids!). My DH is a doll and gave me money from a surprise bonus he received for a serger. It will be here tomorrow!

There have been so many beautiful things posted lately. I have skimmed through the threads for the last 6 months or so.

I hope to have some things to post by mid-late next week. My daughter Claire starts school in 3 weeks, so I have to get busy!

Welcome back! You will love the serger (once you get it threaded).

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

I am in the process of making clothes for our Disney trip, and I was wondering if you guys thought this would be okay. I have cheated a little and gotten a few DISigns for the boys, and I will be making them shorts to go with them. Do you think it would be okay if I made them shorts and embroidered characters that are on their DISign shirts? My oldest wants Lilo and Stitch shorts to wear with his O'Hana breakfast shirt. What do you think?

Dawn

 

[angel23321]

So November hours are out and I feel the pressure. Work is going to start getting busy and I haven't done ANY outfits. Sigh. I have all these great ideas and just no time. I want to have the outfits done for E's birthday the beginning of November as that's how we'll tell her we're going to Disney.

I need some butt kicking ladies!

 

[emcreative]

So November hours are out and I feel the pressure. Work is going to start getting busy and I haven't done ANY outfits. Sigh. I have all these great ideas and just no time. I want to have the outfits done for E's birthday the beginning of November as that's how we'll tell her we're going to Disney.

I need some butt kicking ladies!

 

[anggye]

I am in the process of making clothes for our Disney trip, and I was wondering if you guys thought this would be okay. I have cheated a little and gotten a few DISigns for the boys, and I will be making them shorts to go with them. Do you think it would be okay if I made them shorts and embroidered characters that are on their DISign shirts? My oldest wants Lilo and Stitch shorts to wear with his O'Hana breakfast shirt. What do you think?

Dawn

I'm new here, so I don't know the "proper" ways of doing things, but I would think that would be great. I don't have to sew for boys, but I have a 12 year-old DD, so I know how hard it is to find something that they would actually wear!!

 

[Momma2dakidz]

I cant believe i just spent this much money, but i just bought loge tickets for me and the niece to go see mary poppins. Now I desperately need a custom outfit!!!!!! I can sew but I also appreciate the simple simple simple patterns. Help!!!! I have 2 days to complete outfits for me and her!

I think i would like to make her that gorgeous white mary poppins dress, but i need some help frankenpatterning.

marah, the goddess of finding nifty applique stuff, care to find any mary poppins stuff for my own outfit?

 

[stephie1012]

where does everyone get their shirts that you applique on? I need to order a few in diff colors for the kids. Joanns only had reg tshirts no girly cuts.