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

[anggye]

Finally finished!!! Patchwork twirly dress

I can't believe I finally finished this. Emily is tickled pink...and so am I, that it's done! LOL Now I can go into houseguest and baby shower mode

Sorry for so many pics..I took about 20!! LOL

What a gorgeous dress, not to mention your DD. I would love to make a patchwork twirl, but that much ruffling intimidates me.

 

[emcreative]

Well, we're cooling off again. Thanks so much for all the suggestions!

It was frozen. They have NO idea why though. Unfortunately we had to turn the HEAT on to get it unfrozen (ack)

And he didn't even try to charge us...probably a good thing as I'm all MamaBear today and would have probably lost it!

((hugs)) and thanks to everyone for listening!

 

[VBAndrea]

I used the CarlaC Simply Sweet patter: Jumper front, halter back, natural waist. Scrunch elastic straps. I did not follow the instructions however, for assembly. I used fashion fabric and lining..no underlining. I sewed the front to back at side seams of fashion fabric, and did the same with lining. Then, I put one inside the other, right sides together and inserted the straps into the front between fashion and lining. I sewed all the way around the top, leaving holes in the back. Turn right side out, insert straps into back and get them the way you want them. Turn inside out again and stitch the straps into place

Turn the whole thing right side out. Press. Topstitch. Now sew your casings to the back..four vertical lines spaced out well. Take two pieces of elastic cut to desired length. Attach a safety pin to the first and go up the front in between fashion and lining and find the casing hole in the back from the side. Feed through all the way to the other side seam until there is just about 1/4 inch overlapping the side seam. Stitch in the ditch... and pull the elastic the rest of the way through until just about 1/4 inch past the side seam. Holding the elastic in place, stitch in the ditch 2 or 3 times. Repeat for the other elastic. My friend Janel explained it to me this way and I think it gives a really nice finished look. It fits my dd perfectly! We did the same with her Minnie dress. I just wish I had made the straps a little shorter..but they are ok.

Julie

Thanks for all the details. I purchased the Simply Sweet pattern but haven't made anything yet. My five and half year old fits between the size 3 and 4 measurements and I was a little worried about that. I think a size five with the elastic like you did it might work best. I saved your instructions to my sewing file and hopefully once I try the Simply Sweet I can use your method. I'm very impressed with your skills! I also forgot to mention, I really like your color combinations for the stripwork. I can't wait to try one.

 

[*Toadstool*]

I am better now thank you. It actually wasn't tooo bad... it kicked my butt for a few days, but I got better pretty quickly.... I was feeling A LOT better after about 4 or 5 days, and was totally better in a week and a half. Only like 8 more days til Disney World, so thank goodness it didn't take me long to get better....and thankfully I managed to keep Taylor for catching it.

Glad you are feeling better. I too was thinking how horrible that would have been for little Taylor to get sick too. 8 more days?? eeek! Are you finished sewing?? I'd imagine so.. hehe.. you have so many beautiful things made already!

I think for me it is strep. The fever still persists and I woke up with a killer sore throat. I was supposed to have my friend and her family today come stay with me for a week, but they are staying an extra night in PA. I guess it's for the best.

Because I was so stressed and wanted so badly to get a couple more outfits done, while having tea with a dear friend last week who loves loves loves to sew, she volunteered to make a couple of dresses for Emily for our trip (2 weeks from this saturday) Here is the minnie dress!! Sorry the picture doesn't show it well ie: upright. I'll post another pic of Emily in it soon. I'll also post pics of Emily in the Ariel and Belle dresses Shannon made. Coming up next is the pink Cinderella dress.

This dress was made with CarlaC Simply Sweet jumper front bodice, ruffled elasticized straps, halter back. We constructed it per my friend's way..2 rows elastic casing in the back..same as my snow white and cinderella dresses.

Now that my friend and her family isn't coming till Sunday, hmmmmmm, I wonder if I have time for the Luau dress! LOL

Julie

It looks great! I love how deep that red color looks. Your friend is a genius for thinking up using the halter back. Or did you come up with that?? I can't wait to try it. I'm working on something else, but that is next!

Finally finished!!! Patchwork twirly dress

I can't believe I finally finished this. Emily is tickled pink...and so am I, that it's done! LOL Now I can go into houseguest and baby shower mode

Sorry for so many pics..I took about 20!! LOL

It is gorgeous!! I sooo think it was worth it. Do you?? lol
I love the little tinks ont he bodice. That is so sweet!

I used the CarlaC Simply Sweet patter: Jumper front, halter back, natural waist. Scrunch elastic straps. I did not follow the instructions however, for assembly. I used fashion fabric and lining..no underlining. I sewed the front to back at side seams of fashion fabric, and did the same with lining. Then, I put one inside the other, right sides together and inserted the straps into the front between fashion and lining. I sewed all the way around the top, leaving holes in the back. Turn right side out, insert straps into back and get them the way you want them. Turn inside out again and stitch the straps into place

Turn the whole thing right side out. Press. Topstitch. Now sew your casings to the back..four vertical lines spaced out well. Take two pieces of elastic cut to desired length. Attach a safety pin to the first and go up the front in between fashion and lining and find the casing hole in the back from the side. Feed through all the way to the other side seam until there is just about 1/4 inch overlapping the side seam. Stitch in the ditch... and pull the elastic the rest of the way through until just about 1/4 inch past the side seam. Holding the elastic in place, stitch in the ditch 2 or 3 times. Repeat for the other elastic. My friend Janel explained it to me this way and I think it gives a really nice finished look. It fits my dd perfectly! We did the same with her Minnie dress. I just wish I had made the straps a little shorter..but they are ok.

Julie

Thank you for the directions. Hopefully I can find them when I need them!

This is an old basketball arena, so the floor seating, I imagine would just be seats on the flat floor. So i think in this case I would like to sit in more stadium style seating. But in a real theater I want as close as I can get!!


Thanks! Yeah, the cheaper one didn't work for me either. I may try the brother brand. I have seen that online.

Jessica

Ya, I think going up is the right decision. What are you guys going see? I forgot already?? Disney Live??

Off to go shopping in Baton Rouge.. hope I don't get rained out!

 

[Mirb1214]

Well, we're cooling off again. Thanks so much for all the suggestions!

It was frozen. They have NO idea why though. Unfortunately we had to turn the HEAT on to get it unfrozen (ack)

And he didn't even try to charge us...probably a good thing as I'm all MamaBear today and would have probably lost it!

((hugs)) and thanks to everyone for listening!

Isn't today the BIG day?? I hope everything is going well with the adoption!

 

[emcreative]

Way late, but just in case anyone else needs it:

 

[emcreative]

Isn't today the BIG day?? I hope everything is going well with the adoption!

Tomorrow.

The good news is...I'm not being silly and paranoid!

The bad new is...I'm not being silly and paranoid!

So things are going as well as the possibly can right now, and hopefully everything will wrap up tomorrow without incident.

 

[anggye]

I finally have things to post. I posted earlier in the week about my sister-in-law and I haven't had time to complete things.

This is the Stitch t-shirt for myDD12. The back has 626 on it.

Someone posted the water bottle carrier tutorial awhile ago, and I had been wanting to try it. It really wasn't too hard and I really like the way they turned out.

 

[anggye]

Tomorrow.

The good news is...I'm not being silly and paranoid!

The bad new is...I'm not being silly and paranoid!

So things are going as well as the possibly can right now, and hopefully everything will wrap up tomorrow without incident.

I hope all things go smoothly tomorow. I think it wonderful how you are adding to your family.

 

[mom2rtk]

Tomorrow.

The good news is...I'm not being silly and paranoid!

The bad new is...I'm not being silly and paranoid!

So things are going as well as the possibly can right now, and hopefully everything will wrap up tomorrow without incident.

I don't have time for much posting these days, but just wanted to send hugs and prayers your way. There's a special place in my heart for those who overcome hurdles in putting together their families! Best of luck! and Congrats!

 

[anggye]

I finished 1 halloween costume, 3 to go. My DD3 is going as Marie. When I put it on her, she started meowing and licking us all.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Well, we're cooling off again. Thanks so much for all the suggestions!

It was frozen. They have NO idea why though. Unfortunately we had to turn the HEAT on to get it unfrozen (ack)

And he didn't even try to charge us...probably a good thing as I'm all MamaBear today and would have probably lost it!

((hugs)) and thanks to everyone for listening!

For tomorrow! Good Luck

I finished 1 halloween costume, 3 to go. My DD3 is going as Marie. When I put it on her, she started meowing and licking us all.

Look at that! She is so cute!

 

[mirandag819]

Glad you are feeling better. I too was thinking how horrible that would have been for little Taylor to get sick too. 8 more days?? eeek! Are you finished sewing?? I'd imagine so.. hehe.. you have so many beautiful things made already!!

HAHA I wish I was finished sewing.... I want to finish this weekend since DH leaves Iraq on Monday and could be home as early as Tuesday, and I don't want to still be sewing when he gets home.

I have 2 more things to finish for Taylor... her 2nd Ohana outfit and something else for Epcot (I was going to do Mickey heads with different countries flags, but now I am thinking I may just do a white sundress with lots of mickey heads in bright colors).

I still have 12 more t-shirts to do for us adults....and I think 4 or 5 more sets of matching bows for Taylor. Although the good news is, I am more confident in my bows now, and they are starting to look pretty cute... I made 10 pairs last night (I will get some pictures of them tonight).

Oh yeah and I need to post pictures of her Chef Mickey's outfit I finished this weekend and a really really simple chip and dale outfit I made when I got back in town. I wanted to throw something together fast to feel like I was making progress.... I'm not sure where she is wearing it, it is probably just a backup in case she gets dirty more times then her 3-4 outfits a day.

I am sooooooooo not ready for our trip.... I did call and get her cake ordered today for 1900 PF.... but I still have a list a mile long to do:

finish the outfits and shirts and bows
buy some more travel space bags and hope they work for the 3 pettiskirts and customs
Pick up a few more new things for me to wear on the trip
Get Taylor a couple more pairs of shoes to match her outfits
Buy Taylor's birthday presents from us
Get my hair cut and straightened
Pack Taylor's suitcases
Pack my suitcases
Pack DH's suitcases
Go pick up all of DH toiletries since he doesn't have anything at home and I doubt he will bring anything back from Iraq
Go shopping for stuff to put in Taylor's presents from Mickey and the Gang
Figure out how and where I can get Balloons into the room
Go shopping for stuff to decorate our room on her bday
Figure out how to make Mickey footprints, handprints, and pretty boxes from Mickey and gang
Book a rental car (poo.... I didn't remember this until just now)
Find a new backpack...and/or camera bag for my SLR
Get an oil change and get DH's car detailed (since I have been driving it while he was gone)
Go to the tanning bed or something to fix the pale tops of my shoulders where I have worn too many shirts with sleeves and now I want to wear tanks at Disney
Buy new luggage since the airline broke mine last week
Put together Taylor's new stroller
Call the cake hotline and order Taylor the slipper dessert for CRT on her bday

Oh and I just remembered I have to make my sister an AK skirt like Taylors too

Wow....anyone wanna come help me out... I am feeling pretty intimidated now that I typed it all out.... guess I should print this list as my checklist now. At least I have a half day at work tomorrow and Taylor will still be at preschool while I get some stuff done.

 

[SallyfromDE]

The Fabric Fairy got in some cute prints I thought you'd like to see.

Sassy Tink:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/feisty-sassy-fairy-on-black-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Cat in the Hat:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/the-cat-s-hats-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Tink Halloween:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/halloween-fairy-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Sorry, I couldn't copy the pictures.

 

[mirandag819]

The Fabric Fairy got in some cute prints I thought you'd like to see.

Sassy Tink:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/feisty-sassy-fairy-on-black-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Cat in the Hat:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/the-cat-s-hats-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Tink Halloween:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/halloween-fairy-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Sorry, I couldn't copy the pictures.

Those are sooooooooo cute, but I wish they weren't knit... I am not very confident with knit yet.

 

[teresajoy]

It took me 30 minutes to reset my password and log in to wish Heather and Teresa a very happy anniversary (and their lucky husbands too!). Back to lurking...

Glenda

OH, thank you!!!! How sweet!!!

How nice is this, I log in and the first things I see are anniversary wishes!!! Thank you guys!!!

Now, I have so much to get caught up on!!!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Didn't get to go shopping.. it is sooo raining right now! I hate driving in the rain.

I finished 1 halloween costume, 3 to go. My DD3 is going as Marie. When I put it on her, she started meowing and licking us all.

That is so cute!! I still don't know what DD is going to be for Halloween. She was a pink bunny last year, and wants to be the same this year. I'm not making another pink bunny, and I don't think it will fit. I love Marie, and think this is so cute though. Maybe I will show Hannah and push it on her.. lol

HAHA I wish I was finished sewing.... I want to finish this weekend since DH leaves Iraq on Monday and could be home as early as Tuesday, and I don't want to still be sewing when he gets home.

I have 2 more things to finish for Taylor... her 2nd Ohana outfit and something else for Epcot (I was going to do Mickey heads with different countries flags, but now I am thinking I may just do a white sundress with lots of mickey heads in bright colors).

I still have 12 more t-shirts to do for us adults....and I think 4 or 5 more sets of matching bows for Taylor. Although the good news is, I am more confident in my bows now, and they are starting to look pretty cute... I made 10 pairs last night (I will get some pictures of them tonight).

Oh yeah and I need to post pictures of her Chef Mickey's outfit I finished this weekend and a really really simple chip and dale outfit I made when I got back in town. I wanted to throw something together fast to feel like I was making progress.... I'm not sure where she is wearing it, it is probably just a backup in case she gets dirty more times then her 3-4 outfits a day.

I am sooooooooo not ready for our trip.... I did call and get her cake ordered today for 1900 PF.... but I still have a list a mile long to do:

finish the outfits and shirts and bows
buy some more travel space bags and hope they work for the 3 pettiskirts and customs
Pick up a few more new things for me to wear on the trip
Get Taylor a couple more pairs of shoes to match her outfits
Buy Taylor's birthday presents from us
Get my hair cut and straightened
Pack Taylor's suitcases
Pack my suitcases
Pack DH's suitcases
Go pick up all of DH toiletries since he doesn't have anything at home and I doubt he will bring anything back from Iraq
Go shopping for stuff to put in Taylor's presents from Mickey and the Gang
Figure out how and where I can get Balloons into the room
Go shopping for stuff to decorate our room on her bday
Figure out how to make Mickey footprints, handprints, and pretty boxes from Mickey and gang
Book a rental car (poo.... I didn't remember this until just now)
Find a new backpack...and/or camera bag for my SLR
Get an oil change and get DH's car detailed (since I have been driving it while he was gone)
Go to the tanning bed or something to fix the pale tops of my shoulders where I have worn too many shirts with sleeves and now I want to wear tanks at Disney
Buy new luggage since the airline broke mine last week
Put together Taylor's new stroller
Call the cake hotline and order Taylor the slipper dessert for CRT on her bday

Oh and I just remembered I have to make my sister an AK skirt like Taylors too

Wow....anyone wanna come help me out... I am feeling pretty intimidated now that I typed it all out.... guess I should print this list as my checklist now. At least I have a half day at work tomorrow and Taylor will still be at preschool while I get some stuff done.

Oh goodness girl. You are definitely going to be busy! I hope you can get alot of it done this weekend before the hubby gets home. I can't imagine how excited you must be. Does Taylor know yet?
I pm'd you btw.

The Fabric Fairy got in some cute prints I thought you'd like to see.

Sassy Tink:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/feisty-sassy-fairy-on-black-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Cat in the Hat:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/the-cat-s-hats-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Tink Halloween:

http://www.thefabricfairy.com/index.php/retail/halloween-fairy-cotton-knit-fabric.html

Sorry, I couldn't copy the pictures.

Oh wow.. that Seuss fabric is going to be popular. I want some, but will hold off. I'll probably regret it though.

 

[*Toadstool*]

I just found out my harmones that I have to get filled are going to cost me 420 dollars. I'm without insurance for a month because there is a 30 day wait period at DH's new job. My doctor said I can't stop taking it, so hopefully I can figure something out. I'm trying to contact the drug company since I know sometimes they will give you a coupon. Ugh.. now I'm really stressed out!

 

[JUJU814]

Thanks for all the details. I purchased the Simply Sweet pattern but haven't made anything yet. My five and half year old fits between the size 3 and 4 measurements and I was a little worried about that. I think a size five with the elastic like you did it might work best. I saved your instructions to my sewing file and hopefully once I try the Simply Sweet I can use your method. I'm very impressed with your skills! I also forgot to mention, I really like your color combinations for the stripwork. I can't wait to try one.

My dd wears a size 6 top. Some dresses size 5, but more a 5/6 or 6. I used pattern size 5 for the jumper front and halter back and my elastic pieces were 9 inches and it fit her perfectly. Not sure if that helps anyone, but wanted to mention that.

I appreciate your compliments, but I have to tell you, I have NO skills! I made a few blunders and had to rip it out in a few places here and there. I just follwed CarlaC's sewing instructions for the skirt and the great help in revising a few things in that from the great ladies here..and my dear dear friend who helped me with the bodice.

See, I knew I wanted to use jumper front and halter back..but I wanted jumper straps. However, Simply Sweet pattern did not have instructions for jumper straps to halter back..I mean, why would it? LOL Therefore, I just ASSUMED it couldn't be done..until my friend just showed me how she does all her dd's bodice's. She's crazy..she does all french seams and everything! She's a down and dirty, not afraid to try gal. It was almost like I felt challenged. LOL

To all the wonderful ladies here
This is where you might think I'm a total nut case...but many of you sew and it seems like it comes so easy and so natural to you...and I personally am always in total awe of all the gorgeous outfits you make. I have a 17 year old daughter and a 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter. Since my oldest was young I have desired to sew for her. I made something here and there, but it never fit right and the end result was never satisfying. I have made one dress that she wore forever for Miss Emily...the twirly dress from sewbaby...other than that, I have many started projects, but nothing I finished. Mostly, it was my own personal fear of failure. I love to digitize, and feel I'm pretty good at it, but I have sooooooo desired just to sit and sew for personal pleasure.

I found DisBoutiquers last year while planning our trip and was in awe...and inspired..and just awe and inspired. I have lurked and read and seen your beautiful creations. It is only because of the encouragement I got from you ladies that I was able to actually complete three dresses. I know to some of you that may not seem like a lot, but it is a HUGE deal for me and more so to my dd.

Now, suddenly, I'm not so afraid of my sewing machines. I'm used to the embroidery part because of my digitizing, but wasn't used to SEWING. Now, I just found CarlaC's preppy skirt pattern and am praying I'll be able to make little uniform bottoms for Emily! (I had to ask the director to make sure the style is ok..I think she's pretty relaxed)

Sorry to write a book and be so mushy, but you ladies totally rock!!!!!!

I want to post pics of Emily in the two beautiful princess dresses that Shannon made but am waiting until she gets back from vacation because I want her to see them. Anyone knows when she gets back? Shannon, if you're reading this, thank you soooo much and thanks for your sewing help!!!

Julie

 

[JUJU814]

HAHA I wish I was finished sewing.... I want to finish this weekend since DH leaves Iraq on Monday and could be home as early as Tuesday, and I don't want to still be sewing when he gets home.

I have 2 more things to finish for Taylor... her 2nd Ohana outfit and something else for Epcot (I was going to do Mickey heads with different countries flags, but now I am thinking I may just do a white sundress with lots of mickey heads in bright colors).

I still have 12 more t-shirts to do for us adults....and I think 4 or 5 more sets of matching bows for Taylor. Although the good news is, I am more confident in my bows now, and they are starting to look pretty cute... I made 10 pairs last night (I will get some pictures of them tonight).

Oh yeah and I need to post pictures of her Chef Mickey's outfit I finished this weekend and a really really simple chip and dale outfit I made when I got back in town. I wanted to throw something together fast to feel like I was making progress.... I'm not sure where she is wearing it, it is probably just a backup in case she gets dirty more times then her 3-4 outfits a day.

I am sooooooooo not ready for our trip.... I did call and get her cake ordered today for 1900 PF.... but I still have a list a mile long to do:

finish the outfits and shirts and bows
buy some more travel space bags and hope they work for the 3 pettiskirts and customs
Pick up a few more new things for me to wear on the trip
Get Taylor a couple more pairs of shoes to match her outfits
Buy Taylor's birthday presents from us
Get my hair cut and straightened
Pack Taylor's suitcases
Pack my suitcases
Pack DH's suitcases
Go pick up all of DH toiletries since he doesn't have anything at home and I doubt he will bring anything back from Iraq
Go shopping for stuff to put in Taylor's presents from Mickey and the Gang
Figure out how and where I can get Balloons into the room
Go shopping for stuff to decorate our room on her bday
Figure out how to make Mickey footprints, handprints, and pretty boxes from Mickey and gang
Book a rental car (poo.... I didn't remember this until just now)
Find a new backpack...and/or camera bag for my SLR
Get an oil change and get DH's car detailed (since I have been driving it while he was gone)
Go to the tanning bed or something to fix the pale tops of my shoulders where I have worn too many shirts with sleeves and now I want to wear tanks at Disney
Buy new luggage since the airline broke mine last week
Put together Taylor's new stroller
Call the cake hotline and order Taylor the slipper dessert for CRT on her bday

Oh and I just remembered I have to make my sister an AK skirt like Taylors too

Wow....anyone wanna come help me out... I am feeling pretty intimidated now that I typed it all out.... guess I should print this list as my checklist now. At least I have a half day at work tomorrow and Taylor will still be at preschool while I get some stuff done.

Hey there, when are you going to Disney? We're leaving two weeks from Saturday.

Julie