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

[revrob]

Never having been in a fabric co-op....... How hard would it be for the disboutiquers to organize their own co-op?? There are so many of us here- and once we see a fabric someone has used- we all want it- right??


So............... does anyone know anything about this at all???

I've ordered from several coops, and one time I sponsored a minnie dot coop order. I can just say from that one experience that I wouldn't want to have to do that again. It took FOREVER for the fabric to come in, and I felt really bad that people were needing their fabric and I didn't have it to send. From what I've read on the coop boards, to be in charge of something like this is VERY intense. There are TONS of bolts of fabric to deal with, and you have to cut it, have a place set up to for shipping and keep it all straight. Someone would need a separate room just to deal with this, I would think. Then, you've also got the whole issue of having to have a wholesale license to deal with the individual companies. THAT would be a major undertaking. In addition to all of these issues, you'd also have the issue of people who those that would order fabric and then decide they didn't want it and the owner of the group would be stuck with the fabric.

It sounds like a great idea - but it would be a LOT of work.

 

[LisaZoe]

Silly me I didn't even think about buying every other size (as needed). I kept thinking I would have to buy each size as she moved up.

Actually, the ones I have only came in those sizes. I know there are more accurate dress forms for pattern making but those are beyond my means (the ones I've seen are around $600 each). I got mine on for about $60 each plus shipping.

Oh Lisa................you have another PM. But I know, you're hot, so Im feeling very bad for you as I sit in my A/C tonight.

We just got back from swimming so I'm feeling fairly cool. I'll try to get caught up on all my email, PMs and various other messages tonight.

Okay, while I was in photobucket I uploaded photos of Lily's revised Hula Hut outfit. I ended up not liking the first top I made to go with these pants so I made the Emma swing top and I like it much better! Like Lisa I'm hoping to figure out how to get the back to overlap a bit and not be so open, unless she wants to make a tutorial for that

Oh, I love the Hula print with those coordinates. Those colors look great on Lily.

My idea for a revision of the Emma pattern is to make the back all one piece with a small 'keyhole' type opening below the button. The other thought was to make the back and back contrast each one piece rather than two that open in the center. I'd make them longer than the pattern has them. I could then insert elastic into the contrast once it's top stitched so the top still fit the same but could be slipped on over the child's head. Since I've never made the pattern as it's designed, I'd need to do a test to be sure the top could be slipped on fairly easily.

The other idea would be to add a placket to either side of the back main pieces before adding the contrast so the plackets line up with the edge of the contrast. Then I'd put buttons & buttonholes on down the back. The first and last options would keep the silhouette as close as possible to what it is now. The other option might add a bit more flare to the top than it has now.

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

Never having been in a fabric co-op....... How hard would it be for the disboutiquers to organize their own co-op?? There are so many of us here- and once we see a fabric someone has used- we all want it- right??


So............... does anyone know anything about this at all???

I have seriously considered trying to set up a co-op...I have wholesale accts with a about 5 different distributors. Today I was looking at one of the websites and I found the various colors of Minnie-Dot we have all loved from JoAnn, even the yellow.

Here are the ones I found:

I would love to have a bolt of everyone of them....especially the yellow & the multi color dot. I would order if there was any interest from others.

 

[karamat]

If you mean the fabric I used in Lily's dress and Alicia used in Isabelle's ruffle pants it is made by Timeless Treasures. I bought mine on etsy. You can search timeless treasures apple. Wait, I got a little less lazy and grabbed the photo to shamelessly repost:

YES! That's the fabric. Thanks so much.

How much of each fabric did you need to make the stripwork version of that pattern? I have the pattern on order from a co-op, but I'm going to a BIG quilt shop sale Thursday and want to be prepared in case I find something I can't live without (and all I can find on-line is the yardage for the solid top/skirt). TIA!

 

[ibesue]

**For those who joined me for my supersecret trip report**
I did manage to get some pictures up yesterday some of you will be VERY interested in (*cough*phin*ferb*cough*) I'm not sure, does it email when I update?

I want to join the super secret place too!

Oh! Finally baby Hannah fell asleep! So I can post a few photos.

This fabric I picked up when I was checking out a new shop, showed it to DD3 who said she wanted a dress out of it...


My first experience with co-ops, my fabric arrived in the mail today!
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So cute! We used that fabric for Molly's 1st birthday outfit, but the pictures are on my camera and my cord is in LA, so I can't download them.

I bought a pattern from that coop and it took a month from the time it got in until I got it. I think it's a LOT of work for the person and I am just as happy paying full price for it.

SO COOL! We'll be there October 6-11, where are you staying? You must show pictures of your customs so I can spot you in the parks! We need a mini dismeet!

I want to come too! I live about 30 minutes away from Disneyland.

WAY OT question:

Has anyone had a Central Air Unit replaced? We only need the outside unit bought and installed, nothing inside our home.

Good luck with that A/C!!

I made my first dress for my baby girl. It took longer than most of the dresses I have made for my 3 year old! It is a little big but I have two months until we go to Disney!

So cute!

That is what I am afraid of I am worried it will affect our relationship plus her finacially, But to be fair it is also going to cost us and it was an accident. I was even holding the railing and wearing flipflops.

I agree with the others. I would not take it to her insurance company. If its something you really can't afford, ask her to help you. It was just an accident.

Okay, while I was in photobucket I uploaded photos of Lily's revised Hula Hut outfit. I ended up not liking the first top I made to go with these pants so I made the Emma swing top and I like it much better! Like Lisa I'm hoping to figure out how to get the back to overlap a bit and not be so open, unless she wants to make a tutorial for that And I don't know why I keep taking photos by that corner of the wall where Luke crashed into the baseboards with the vacuum and it got put back together but the paint did not get touched up...I know you noticed.

I give up. I resized those photos, I swear.

I love that outfit!!! I have that fabric but when I went to use it last week, I couldn't find it?

I've ordered from several coops, and one time I sponsored a minnie dot coop order. I can just say from that one experience that I wouldn't want to have to do that again. It took FOREVER for the fabric to come in, and I felt really bad that people were needing their fabric and I didn't have it to send. From what I've read on the coop boards, to be in charge of something like this is VERY intense. There are TONS of bolts of fabric to deal with, and you have to cut it, have a place set up to for shipping and keep it all straight. Someone would need a separate room just to deal with this, I would think. Then, you've also got the whole issue of having to have a wholesale license to deal with the individual companies. THAT would be a major undertaking. In addition to all of these issues, you'd also have the issue of people who those that would order fabric and then decide they didn't want it and the owner of the group would be stuck with the fabric.

It sounds like a great idea - but it would be a LOT of work.

It would be a LOT of work.

My idea for a revision of the Emma pattern is to make the back all one piece with a small 'keyhole' type opening below the button. The other thought was to make the back and back contrast each one piece rather than two that open in the center. I'd make them longer than the pattern has them. I could then insert elastic into the contrast once it's top stitched so the top still fit the same but could be slipped on over the child's head. Since I've never made the pattern as it's designed, I'd need to do a test to be sure the top could be slipped on fairly easily.

The other idea would be to add a placket to either side of the back main pieces before adding the contrast so the plackets line up with the edge of the contrast. Then I'd put buttons & buttonholes on down the back. The first and last options would keep the silhouette as close as possible to what it is now. The other option might add a bit more flare to the top than it has now.

I have made a couple of tops with a placket. I like the look, but also don't like the open back too much. I have a picture that I took to show someone, but its not finished and I didn't realize how dirty the bench was that I took the pictures on! Nevermind, the picture is on my camera. I did the CarlaC halter top, added a placket to the front and shirred the back. I will have them up next week on my etsy shop that I have been working on! I will post them here too when I get them finished editing.

 

[aimeeg]

I have seriously considered trying to set up a co-op...I have wholesale accts with a about 5 different distributors. Today I was looking at one of the websites and I found the various colors of Minnie-Dot we have all loved from JoAnn, even the yellow.

Here are the ones I found:

I would love to have a bolt of everyone of them....especially the yellow & the multi color dot. I would order if there was any interest from others.

Please keep me in mind. I love the yellow!!! I am going to be away next week but put me on the interested list. I have issues with polka dots.

 

[karebear1]

I have seriously considered trying to set up a co-op...I have wholesale accts with a about 5 different distributors. Today I was looking at one of the websites and I found the various colors of Minnie-Dot we have all loved from JoAnn, even the yellow.

Here are the ones I found:

I would love to have a bolt of everyone of them....especially the yellow & the multi color dot. I would order if there was any interest from others.

How big are the dots on that fabric? I think I'm in for the multi colored dot.

Do you have an account with a distributor that sells Michael Miller, Amy Butler, A. Henry etc??

I'm really interested in learning more about this- for instance , take that polka dot fabric you just posted, what is the difference in price you pay for a bolt of fabric vs. a yard of the same fabric an Joann's??

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

How big are the dots on that fabric? I think I'm in for the multi colored dot.

Do you have an account with a distributor that sells Michael Miller, Amy Butler, A. Henry etc??

I'm really interested in learning more about this- for instance , take that polka dot fabric you just posted, what is the difference in price you pay for a bolt of fabric vs. a yard of the same fabric an Joann's??

I was just emailing the district salesperson to find out about the size of the dots. I also requested an updated price list. So when I find out all the particulars on this line I will let you know.

I do have an acct with Westminster~Amy Butler. I have not made an intial order with them yet. I really wanted to order some things a few months ago and then they stopped printing that line!

Aimeeg...I will keep you posted.

 

[ncmomof2]

Adorable! I love the fabrics!

 

[Rebecuberduber]

Jeez, we've been having a "hot" summer, too. It was in the 70's today and we were all walking around complaining about the heat. Reading all of your A/C troubles, and 90*+ conditions .... well, let's just say I think I will stop complaining about 70 degrees, now.
I enjoyed all the inspiration, today. I've been helping out with our church's VBS these days, leading the preschool group and I am wiped out. I wish I could sew, but mostly I'm just sitting staring at my machine, wishing. I just can't find the energy to do it. And you know, with the heat and all ... Soon, though. Very soon. I love seeing what you all have been doing.

 

[Rebecuberduber]

I was just emailing the district salesperson to find out about the size of the dots. I also requested an updated price list. So when I find out all the particulars on this line I will let you know.

I do have an acct with Westminster~Amy Butler. I have not made an intial order with them yet. I really wanted to order some things a few months ago and then they stopped printing that line!

Aimeeg...I will keep you posted.

Wow, if you feel up to this, I think I'd be interested, too. I'd like to learn more, as well.

 

[sheridee32]

Thanks! We were gonna move to Little Elm...but now we need to be a bit further away from Dallas. No idea where we'll end up!

I didnt realize that you were from texas I am just down the road from you

 

[anggye]

We will be staying at the Fairfield Inn by McDonalds. We normally stay at Ramada Maingate, but Fairfield had a better deal. In all the times we have been to DL, we have never sayed onsite, unless you count the time I went with my family and we all camped out at the campgrounds where California Adventure is now!!

Where are you both staying? I know that 2 of you will be there at the same time we are.

 

[Forevryoung]

Ok, I'm officially back "in" (and I would love to do a fabric co-op, I've signed up for a few and never ordered anything)

My best friend and her husband (both disney obsessed) had a baby boy 3 months ago. I'll have to get pictures of everything I've made.

We are planning the baby's first Disney trip for October (my birthday weekend!) and I HAVE to make some cute outfits of course. It's just hard to find baby boy stuff!

Now that I'm going to be making more clothes, I want a serger- do most/many of you have the brother 1034D from walmart? do you miss the coverstitch option that the more expensive machines have? I want to potentially sell my creations, would the Brother be enough?

 

[tnmom25]

I LOVE that outfit!!! She is really starting to look like your older dd I bet you hear that all the time, huh?

 

[MouseTriper]

Okay, while I was in photobucket I uploaded photos of Lily's revised Hula Hut outfit. I ended up not liking the first top I made to go with these pants so I made the Emma swing top and I like it much better! Like Lisa I'm hoping to figure out how to get the back to overlap a bit and not be so open, unless she wants to make a tutorial for that And I don't know why I keep taking photos by that corner of the wall where Luke crashed into the baseboards with the vacuum and it got put back together but the paint did not get touched up...I know you noticed.

I give up. I resized those photos, I swear.

Oh my gosh Lily is such a little cutie-patootie!!! I love this outfit on her. So stinkin' cute!!!

 

[sahm1000]

Yes, they are hideously trashy. Just what I want to put on my daughter. Daddy has not seen them yet. LOL It is funny because I am really particular about keeping my girls looking like little girls for as long as possible.

I am not sure if our ES has a tank top rule. I was thinking of putting this tank over a long sleeve tee when it gets colder this fall. That might work for you.

I agree that they're trashy, but trashy in a good way, right? I'd probably have to do a short sleeve here in TX since it's hot pretty much through Halloween!

I made my first dress for my baby girl. It took longer than most of the dresses I have made for my 3 year old! It is a little big but I have two months until we go to Disney!

She's so cute! And so is the dress!



I finally finished cleaning up and organizing my sewing area (actually my formal dining room). Whew! It needed it! Now I'm off to bed, good night everyone!

 

[ibesue]

I have seriously considered trying to set up a co-op...I have wholesale accts with a about 5 different distributors. Today I was looking at one of the websites and I found the various colors of Minnie-Dot we have all loved from JoAnn, even the yellow.

Here are the ones I found:

I would love to have a bolt of everyone of them....especially the yellow & the multi color dot. I would order if there was any interest from others.

I am always up for red, yellow & black! Are these the dots from Joann's?

I think due to the heat, we might get to go to "THE" fabric store tomorrow!!! I think 106 is a bit hot for hiking up the falls!

 

[emcreative]

Ooh what is "THE" store????

 

[VBAndrea]

WAY OT question:

Has anyone had a Central Air Unit replaced? We only need the outside unit bought and installed, nothing inside our home.

I had hubby talked into an embroidery machine, and it was in my cart for purchase (darn you HeatherSue you have me hooked...we'll be making your car payment for you one month I'm sure!! ), and the Central Air goes out today So now he says Central Air first, then embroidery machine. I'm hoping I can use it to make Christmas presents for extended family.

A little late in replying, but we have dual zone a/c and we had our upstairs unit replaced in the spring at $3800. They did have to do work in our attic as well, which it sounds like you may not need. Get a couple of quotes though ~ our neighbors were quoted $11,000 for theirs from Sears and their house is the same square footage as ours. I happily gave them the name of the people we used (a local company) so they could save $7K.

Also I just joined the boards in June, so I have not followed your entire story, but I did want to say that I'm sorry your recent trip wasn't what you had hoped for. I agree that a repeat trip is in order!

And I actually I am having a sitter this morning as I'm getting my hair done, but lo and behold, one of the three fabric stores in our vicinity is located within a mile of my hair dressers, so I will actually be able to go fabric shopping without the kids this morning. It's only a small Joann's, but hopefully I can find something to get me started ~ even if it's back to school fabric it will be good practice.