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

[disneylovinfamily]

I was thinking the same but I feel so bad that I haven't finished the pattern yet. I've made a couple other test samples but my PC was not being very cooperative when I was trying to do the patterns digitally. I still need to get the instructions and photos put together so it's ready to be tested by someone else. One reason I decided to do the Vida tutorial was to be sure I could write in a way that others could understand.

That came out great! I agree that the first dress does seem to be the most nerve-wracking. I had to use my seam ripper more than a few times on the first dress I made.

Lisa, I just love that skirt!!!!! I have to have it! You must finish it so I can make one for Roseanna for our trip

Oh and BTW, you made MIL VERY happy! SHe can't wait to get a LisaZOe shirt, I am sooooo jealous! I would love to get the kids sets but I know DH would never go for it because I sew. i have 54 days and only one dress done

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I am soooo far behind! I tried to post yesterday to the old thread and my stinkin' 'puter laughed at me! UGH! Somedays!

Anyway KAREN!!!! My Cricut is on it's way! I am so excited! I think Katie may be just as excited!

I am going to try my first shot at my Vida today. Between the two great tutorials you guys have given me...I should be able to do it!

Everyone has so many great creations...I love them all!

emcreative - so sorry your trip was not all you had wanted it to be. I do agree that between Pop and ASMU we enjoyed ASMU a lot more. It is good that nnothing happened that will prevent you from returning! That always breaks my heart to hear that on the boards. I am glad you are able to find the good and forget the bad!

Now...I really should go finish cleaning my house and then get to work on my Vida!

 

[karebear1]

I am soooo far behind! I tried to post yesterday to the old thread and my stinkin' 'puter laughed at me! UGH! Somedays!

Anyway KAREN!!!! My Cricut is on it's way! I am so excited! I think Katie may be just as excited!

breaks my heart to hear that on the boards. I am glad you are able to find the good and forget the bad!

So.......... that's a big Woooohooooo for you and your cricut! I can hardly wait to see what you make with it!

 

[InkspressYourself]

Heads Up for you American Girl Fans..... QVC is having their AG hour in about 6 minutes! Good Luck! let me know what ya get!

Today Special Value is Chrissa, 2 outfits, doll and two books- $127.00-- go to QVC - you can get it now.

While I was sitting around deciding between blonde and brunette bitty babies, they sold out. Waaaa

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Help me I am floundering....
I found the coolest tink tshirt for $5 in the womens department @ Wal-Mart & want to repurpose it for my daughter.....except for the fact that tink is not centered on the tshirt. So I was thinking that I could cut tink out and then attach her to a different piece of clothing...I would like it to be sort of a rough applique...I want to stitch close to the edges so they curl up a little when washed...help me decide how to proceed if you get what i am saying.

And what will I need @ JoAnn to tackle this endevor?

 

[sohappy]

You guys continue to get better and better. I love how helpful this thread is and how everyone continues to just improve so much. I can't wait to check in each day and see what everyone has done. I took a break from my marathon appliques to work on our autograph books. I got a bit intimidated by my cricut, so I went to the old standby- digi scrapping. I will print these out and mount to chipboard. There will be a 2 inch piece of coordinating cardstock on the bottom for the character to sign. The black sections will be cut off (so it will be luggage tag shapped). I will have little rings holding it all together. Here are a few pages that I have finished.

This is the cover and gives an idea of the overall size.

And some pages:

 

[emcreative]

I know I saw someone post about a Tutu being scratchy, I'm worried about that too!

That was me, but again, I have sensory girs so that was more of a considerationf or us than most. We put "not too much" tulle on the skirt and then bike shorts underneath for those two girls, but they are cuter fuller. The pettiskirts actually felt pretty good and you could get much more use out of one, so if it were me and I decided not to sew one I'd go that route.

 

[Tink561]

Heads Up for you American Girl Fans..... QVC is having their AG hour in about 6 minutes! Good Luck! let me know what ya get!

Today Special Value is Chrissa, 2 outfits, doll and two books- $127.00-- go to QVC - you can get it now.

Did you get anything? My mom bought the horse set for Gracie's Christmas gift. Gracie is just 3 but starting to get into the dolls. She so wanted Molly last Christmas. Santa brought Molly & my parents bought Ivy. Now she wants the horse set. I would love to have Felicity but that isn't happening right now.

My mom & I took Gracie to the AG Boutique & Bistro in Atlanta last month. She took Molly and we had a blast!

 

[Tink561]

You guys continue to get better and better. I love how helpful this thread is and how everyone continues to just improve so much. I can't wait to check in each day and see what everyone has done. I took a break from my marathon appliques to work on our autograph books. I got a bit intimidated by my cricut, so I went to the old standby- digi scrapping. I will print these out and mount to chipboard. There will be a 2 inch piece of coordinating cardstock on the bottom for the character to sign. The black sections will be cut off (so it will be luggage tag shapped). I will have little rings holding it all together. Here are a few pages that I have finished.

This is the cover and gives an idea of the overall size.

And some pages:

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! You should sell those.... I would buy one now!

 

[karebear1]

You guys continue to get better and better. I love how helpful this thread is and how everyone continues to just improve so much. I can't wait to check in each day and see what everyone has done. I took a break from my marathon appliques to work on our autograph books. I got a bit intimidated by my cricut, so I went to the old standby- digi scrapping. I will print these out and mount to chipboard. There will be a 2 inch piece of coordinating cardstock on the bottom for the character to sign. The black sections will be cut off (so it will be luggage tag shapped). I will have little rings holding it all together. Here are a few pages that I have finished.

This is the cover and gives an idea of the overall size.

And some pages:

These turned out great..... and now that you've done your pages via digi scrapping, you have just taken me to a new place! I could plan my pages doing it the digi scrap way- and then use those plans to make it on your cricut! You are brilliant!

Did you get anything? My mom bought the horse set for Gracie's Christmas gift. Gracie is just 3 but starting to get into the dolls. She so wanted Molly last Christmas. Santa brought Molly & my parents bought Ivy. Now she wants the horse set. I would love to have Felicity but that isn't happening right now.

My mom & I took Gracie to the AG Boutique & Bistro in Atlanta last month. She took Molly and we had a blast!

no........ I didn't buy anything. My youngest DD is 25- and so far, she's only given me a grandson to buy for... but when that little granddaughter comes around??? WEll..... you can juts imagine!

I knew there were lots of people on the thread that have little girls that love AG- and I just love to hear about what deals you got!

 

[Tink561]

You guys continue to get better and better. I love how helpful this thread is and how everyone continues to just improve so much. I can't wait to check in each day and see what everyone has done. I took a break from my marathon appliques to work on our autograph books. I got a bit intimidated by my cricut, so I went to the old standby- digi scrapping. I will print these out and mount to chipboard. There will be a 2 inch piece of coordinating cardstock on the bottom for the character to sign. The black sections will be cut off (so it will be luggage tag shapped). I will have little rings holding it all together. Here are a few pages that I have finished.

This is the cover and gives an idea of the overall size.

And some pages:

I just reread your post and see these are done digitally. How do you do that? I would love to learn to do this? What do I need to buy to get started??? I need digital scrapbooking for dummies! LOL

 

[Mirb1214]

My daughter is turning 4 in less than 2 months. With all the talk of American Girl on here, I ordered a catalog several weeks ago and she now wants one. I notice on the website where it says ages 8+. Are they really not for younger girls? I REALLY don't want to waste $$$$ and then it not be appropriate for her age. I think she would just LOVE having a doll match her though! So, what ages are appropriate for AG? Is 4 too young?

Also, my dd has light skin, blonde hair, and HAZEL eyes; there is not an option for that. Do I just have to get the one closest to her that they already have offered or do they customize to exacts? Her eyes are blue around the edges but the majority of her eyes are hazel so hazel would be a closer match.

 

[princesssfws]

WOW - this thread has really changed since the first one - way back when. Everyone is doing such AMAZING, artistic outfits for their little ones.

We're going back to WDW in Sept so I'm hopping back in this thread for some inspiration for our trip.

Great work everyone!!!!

 

[Tink561]

My daughter is turning 4 in less than 2 months. With all the talk of American Girl on here, I ordered a catalog several weeks ago and she now wants one. I notice on the website where it says ages 8+. Are they really not for younger girls? I REALLY don't want to waste $$$$ and then it not be appropriate for her age. I think she would just LOVE having a doll match her though! So, what ages are appropriate for AG? Is 4 too young?

Also, my dd has light skin, blonde hair, and HAZEL eyes; there is not an option for that. Do I just have to get the one closest to her that they already have offered or do they customize to exacts? Her eyes are blue around the edges but the majority of her eyes are hazel so hazel would be a closer match.

A lot of the accessories have very small pieces and work better for older girls. Also, the historical books are for older girls BUT I got them for my dd who wasn't yet 3. We're not playing with them as historical dolls yet, that will come in time. I got princess dresses for them and that is how they are played with here. Later we will get into the stories, etc. M

My dd isn't tough on toys and the dolls are fine. They are durable. If they ever get messed up I can send them in to be repaired. I will probably do that for their hair one day if needed but so far so good. I think they are fine for younger girls to play with but they won't "get" the historical stuff like older ones will. That will come in time.

They don't customize so you can get as close as possible or just show your dd the catalog and see which one she likes. My dd is Chinese and I assumed she would want the Asian doll. She wanted Molly and wouldn't let go of it. She still loves Molly as her favorite.

 

[disneymomof1]

I hopped on the QVC bandwagon this morning. I got the today's special value, Chrissa, it really was a good deal. I also got the horses and the bitty twins, brunette. I will probably keep Chrissa and the horses for Christmas and keep the bitty twins for her birthday. We just made arrangements today to head up to NYC in October and we will visit the American Girl Store and Cafe. We could make dining reservations online, so at least we won't be disappointed and get up there and it be packed. This will be DD first trip to the "big city" and she is very excited.

 

[Tink561]

I hopped on the QVC bandwagon this morning. I got the today's special value, Chrissa, it really was a good deal. I also got the horses and the bitty twins, brunette. I will probably keep Chrissa and the horses for Christmas and keep the bitty twins for her birthday. We just made arrangements today to head up to NYC in October and we will visit the American Girl Store and Cafe. We could make dining reservations online, so at least we won't be disappointed and get up there and it be packed. This will be DD first trip to the "big city" and she is very excited.

I'm sure you will love the AG store! We had a blast in Atlanta and it isn't one of the "big" stores. I can't wait to go to one of the real ones one day. My dd had a fit when she saw the horse set so I got on the phone with my mom who is a QVC junkie and she had already ordered them! I'm trying really hard to stay away from ordering Felicity.

I have Samantha in my closet. I remember getting the AG catalog for years when I only had boys and that is the doll I always loved. So when they retired her last year I couldn't help it... I had to order her and her accessories. I'm not sure when my dd will get that one but it won't be this year.

 

[emcreative]

There are lots of DVC owners on this thread!
I've had several successful transactions here on the DVC rent/trade board. As long as you read up on the rules, and follow them, you're pretty safe.

If any member wants to PM me with more info that would be awesome. We did just figure out we could pack into a ASMu suite for one last year, we may try that.

 

[emcreative]

My daughter is turning 4 in less than 2 months. With all the talk of American Girl on here, I ordered a catalog several weeks ago and she now wants one. I notice on the website where it says ages 8+. Are they really not for younger girls? I REALLY don't want to waste $$$$ and then it not be appropriate for her age. I think she would just LOVE having a doll match her though! So, what ages are appropriate for AG? Is 4 too young?

Also, my dd has light skin, blonde hair, and HAZEL eyes; there is not an option for that. Do I just have to get the one closest to her that they already have offered or do they customize to exacts? Her eyes are blue around the edges but the majority of her eyes are hazel so hazel would be a closer match.

We started with the dolls from Target that are "similar" to AG dolls (yes I know, not the same quality). It WAS a good way to see if the girls liked them and how much they would play with them.

As she is so young have you thought about a bitty baby for her (I can't remember what the recommended age is for them, though).

 

[100AcrePrincess]

I hate it when life gets crazy & I get so far behind. I can't believe ya'll got this far into a new thread already. I feel like I fell off the face of the earth for a while. I just can't stay caught up like I want to.

Dh's grandfather passed away last week-end so we've been really busy with the funeral & trying to help his grandmother adjust. She's never had to live on her own before.

Then, we found out some things that have happened with the lady who was keeping the girls so we're now looking for a new sitter. This will be the second new sitter in about a year. I really hate it for the girls especially dd3 - she gets so attached & change is really hard on her. I'm *hopefully* going to be starting to work full-time in a few weeks so I really need to find someone soon.

And while I'm at it & asking for prayers for us - there's a couple at church I'd like you to remember too. They've been fostering to adopt 4 of the sweetest kids & were supposed to be finalizing the adoption Friday, but apparently the state didn't get all of their paperwork finished so now they may have to wait longer. I know a lot of you have gone through this same thing & know how difficult it is for them.

 

[emcreative]

And while I'm at it & asking for prayers for us - there's a couple at church I'd like you to remember too. They've been fostering to adopt 4 of the sweetest kids & were supposed to be finalizing the adoption Friday, but apparently the state didn't get all of their paperwork finished so now they may have to wait longer. I know a lot of you have gone through this same thing & know how difficult it is for them.

I'll pray and light a candle for them. This same thing happened to us- we could have finalized in June but we were waiting for ONE SHEET OF PAPER from the state- the paperwork was approved and finished, they just needed to send the physical copy to our agency. Then, by the time we got it, our judge went on maternity leave and the judge covering for her is notorious for delaying or denying adoptions for silly reasons, so we decided our best bet not to deal with the covering judge at all and wait for the boys' regular judge to return- that put us to August 7th.

I am sorry to hear about your husband's grandfather. I hope this will be a comfort to you- my grandfather (my mom's dad) married my grandmother at 17 and also had never been on his own. We had said for many years that we thought if grandpa went first, grandma would be okay, but we could never imagine grandpa making it without grandma. Besides the fact they were so overwhelmingly in love, grandpa didn't even cook, do laundry, or any of those things for himself. Well, grandma passed away over three years ago and I'm happy to say grandpa IS doing it, and seems to be relatively happy, to boot! I will pray you all not only find peace, but that grandma finds comfort and strength on her own!

Best of luck finding a sitter. I have watched my nephew (and niece during summers) for 2 and a half years, but did tell them that I will have to stop this fall. Five kids is just enough on it's own, and the kids all have special needs of one type or another. I love kids- but I love my sanity too! But at least this is a good time of year to search for a sitter, as many will have been working for families where all the kids will now be in school in the fall and will most likely need a new position!

(((hugs))