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

[VBAndrea]

Where does everyone get their character beads to go with their outfits (for necklaces and things)? Do you make them or do you buy them? Anyone want to PM me a cheap source?

I've seen beads and jewelry on etsy for very reasonable prices, but I just went ahead and bought a set of colored clay to make my own beads. Once I get fabric I'll just do beads to coordinate with what I choose. I'm not sure I'll be able to make some of the fancy princess beads, but I'm pretty sure I can manage to make a Mickey head for bracelets and coordinating ones for hair bows and the like.

 

[jessica52877]

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 really love the idea of fabric co-ops but most have not turned out so well. It has taken me well over 8 months to receive some fabric which was summer and spring and received a few weeks before Christmas. It was not a very good experience. It seems it is alot of work and that manufacturers can just change whatever they want as they are out of that print or what not! Sometimes it is a coordinating print where you also bought other things to go along with it and then can't get the one so the others are useless.

I have pretty much just resorted to paying full price here and there. The $ savings was nice (up to about $3/yd on some) but I would rather order what I need when i need it now.

Even with just the fabric swaps. Quite a few never received fabric or are still missing fabric after several attempts to get with the person involved and being told several times that their fabric was shipped. In fact right now there are still a couple who have not received their fabric from a swap that took place 2 or so months ago!

So, I don't want to be a downer but really wanted to let everyone know my experiences. Just so some thought can be put into it. The money is paid up front of course so the person can order the fabric.

Oh, and also, you pay a cutting/paypal/shipping fee to the person usually and then shipping to yourself on top of it. My last one was much faster then the usual co-op goes (about 5 weeks before I got my fabric) but in the end I saved about $1.25/yd on 4 yds of fabic.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

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.

I might be intersted too, please keep me updated.

 

[MiniGirl]

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

I have always LOVED this fabric, and I really like what you've done with it. Like ya'll, I don't care for it being so open in the back. I know. I'm a bit prudish and prefer a bit more structure and guaranteed coverage. I was going to make a it into a wrap top. My plans are to extend both back pieces (and bodice strip) all the way across the back and have them overlap. I was thinking of snap strips to attach the 2 pieces or maybe even a long piece of velcro. LOL!!! It would still be nice and flowy and look a lot like the original but with more coverage.

 

[kimmylaj]

just to let everyone know...noah ( wish trip) is back in the hospital and needs lots of prayers. thanks everyone

 

[karebear1]

I really love the idea of fabric co-ops but most have not turned out so well. It has taken me well over 8 months to receive some fabric which was summer and spring and received a few weeks before Christmas. It was not a very good experience. It seems it is alot of work and that manufacturers can just change whatever they want as they are out of that print or what not! Sometimes it is a coordinating print where you also bought other things to go along with it and then can't get the one so the others are useless.

I have pretty much just resorted to paying full price here and there. The $ savings was nice (up to about $3/yd on some) but I would rather order what I need when i need it now.

Even with just the fabric swaps. Quite a few never received fabric or are still missing fabric after several attempts to get with the person involved and being told several times that their fabric was shipped. In fact right now there are still a couple who have not received their fabric from a swap that took place 2 or so months ago!

So, I don't want to be a downer but really wanted to let everyone know my experiences. Just so some thought can be put into it. The money is paid up front of course so the person can order the fabric.

Oh, and also, you pay a cutting/paypal/shipping fee to the person usually and then shipping to yourself on top of it. My last one was much faster then the usual co-op goes (about 5 weeks before I got my fabric) but in the end I saved about $1.25/yd on 4 yds of fabic.

This is good information to have Jessica- I think it's important to have all the info (good and "bad") so people can make informed decisoins. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

 

[Stephres]

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.

I also think there has the be a commitment on the person who organizes it. I was in Shannon's minnie dot purchase and I remember being frustrated that it took so long, but Shannon was really good about communicating what was going on, which I really appreciated. So besides all the work with the fabric, Shannon was sending messages to all of us keeping us informed, which was work too. I just want the person thinking about it to be aware of every part of the purchase that she will be responsible for.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

and here are some pics I took of just the shirts. I am including these because I love the shots of the kids

 

[karebear1]

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

and here are some pics I took of just the shirts. I am including these because I love the shots of the kids

Ok- this is simply JUST TOO CUTE!!! Such an imagination- and I love the color combos. GREAT JOB! And cute kids too! All those pics are darling!

 

[Marianne0310]

Hi everyone,

For those of you that may be thinking about purchasing something from HSN there is a code that I found on www.naughtycodes.com.


C56574 15% off your first single-item purchase with a maximum savings of $75 12/31/09

I have used this site for the past couple of years with great success.

I've been reading the Disboutiquers Board from the beginning, but have posted only a few times. I love everyone's creations. I also love the fact that so many have had a new interest in sewing. I've been sewing for close to 40 years, and I get motivated with the work that everyone has been doing.

Take care,
Marianne

 

[my*2*angels]

just to let everyone know...noah ( wish trip) is back in the hospital and needs lots of prayers. thanks everyone

Prayers being said!

 

[InkspressYourself]

It's been awhile but I finally have something to share. The inspration for the sets was this great knit hat that I got off I just love how they turned out and can't wait for halloween to roll around. I am halloween mode around here with lots of ideas scetched out. Now i just need time to make them come to fruition.

and here are some pics I took of just the shirts. I am including these because I love the shots of the kids

These are awesome. I love the hat!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Where do you find codes for YCMT??

 

[troijka]

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 totally interested in many of the colors. (esp. pink, red, YELLOW, multi and black).
Christi

 

[Floridamomof2]

Everyone is amazing and I want to thank you for giving me the inspiration and motivation to figure out how to sew. I had a working knowledge because my Mother and Grandmother have always sewn. I just never picked it up. I have had a machine in my cabinet for close to 10 yrs that I rarely used.

Here are a couple things that I had taken pics of. I have also made a an outfit for my DD and a couple pillow case shirts that I do not have pics of yet.




this is actually like a skort (it looks like a skirt in the front but shorts in the back). Just can't really tell in the pics.

I am also going to make one of these for my DD friend whose birthday is next week and is going to Disney for really the first time. The last time she went she was a baby.

Thanks for looking!!!!

 

[minnie2]

I just can't keep up with you all!

Here is my 2 cents about c-ops or swaps. Not that you asked for it but that has never stopped me before!
I would be VERY careful with them I ahve heard too many cases of things gone bad and never receiving what they where promised! Mainly some one is trusting and sends out the fabric they said they would swap and they KNOW the other person got it. Then that other person NEVER send what they promised. Which to me is stealing but hey that is my opinion. that is just NOT right. I have also heard to cases where every one send the money to get the fabric in a co op and the fabric NEVER comes. Once again stealing. No cool!
So for these reasons I won't do it. Sadly there are far too many people in this world who can't be trusted. Now if you know the person and really trust them then go for it. But i can only think of a handful of people I would swp with. Then again I am not a trusting person..

 

[disneylovinfamily]

Ok- this is simply JUST TOO CUTE!!! Such an imagination- and I love the color combos. GREAT JOB! And cute kids too! All those pics are darling!

These are awesome. I love the hat!

THANKS so MUCH!

 

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[revrob]

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.

Before I'm willing to to sign up for a co-op - could you please verify that the fabric that you were questioned about in the fabric swap thread has or has not been shipped? Another member had posted a question to you regarding whether or not you had shipped fabric that you had promised over a month ago. You have not answer that question on the thread. It causes me to wonder whether or not I would want to order fabric from someone that may or may not follow through on the deal. I certainly don't want to invest in fabric and never receive what I've paid for.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

So I worked on this today. I was thinking about a tutu bottom, but I'm not sure about it now. What should go on the bottom in your opinion?

I love that material. I have been eyeing it at wallyworld for months, but not sure if dd will wear an outfit with pirates on it yet. Love what you did with it!

Yes exactly that Boo! Lizzie got it because she looked just like Boo when she was little and EVERYONE called her that (even my high school students (I was teaching then)! Of course I can't find the picture of her dressed up as Boo for Halloween, but here's what she looked like the next summer:

She was with the "Baby" style stuffed animals, they come wrapped in a little blanket! This doesn't look just the same to me (maybe it's cuter in person?) but Lizzie took the doll on vacation with her up north with her biodad so I can't snap a pic:

Not only does she look just like Boo, she looks just like my cousin when she was about the same age! She is too cute!

Here are my very first Vida's thanks the the tutorial posted on the boards a few days ago (I'm sorry, but I can't remember her name on here right now but her blog is lyin' on the couch watching oprah ). I was surprised to see how easily they went together and I will definitely be making more. My DD's loved them!!!
Here's the front:

sorry for so many pics!

I know I already told you I love this dress...but I had to repost it and say thanks for the inspiration. I finished mine last night and it looks very similiar to yours.

Traci,

Here is the Pooh toile I made for Margaret. Since they are leaving for their wish trip so soon, I just used a couple of fabrics I already had. It is a very simple dress. I hope it will be easy for her mother to dress her in.

That is too cute! i love little dresses! And I do adore pooh toile.

Here's the AK outfit I finished for Hayleigh today. I'm not quite sure why the shirt turned out a little tight, I made it the same size as others I've done and they've been on the big side. I may add a ruffle to it. It the portrait peasant top and the flouncy skirt both Carla C's. The applique design is HeatherSue's new safari mickey head.

ANd drumroll please.....I'm halfway through my first Feliz! Hopefully I'll get it done tomorrow and have pictures to share!

Get ready for too many Hayleigh pics!

I love the AK outfit! I am hoping to work on mine today.

I know I posted these pics a million years ago, but they remain my favorite outfit I made for our last Magical Gathering. i have to say I like my new stuff that I am making for our upcoming trip, but I haven't taken pics to post yet. (I will soon). Enjoy!

I love that material! those outfits are really cool!

As I'm starting our photobook and getting my trip report ready, I thought I'd post a few pics of Melissa's (mommyof3princess) awesome outfits in action!

The cindy dress is very pretty. Definitely the type to wear in Florida in the summer! And that hula skirt is really cute!

Okay, one more...i made this for my daughter for Halloween a few years ago. She wore it to the last Pirate and Princess Party we attended. Got LOTS of attention. Captain Jack Sparrow loved it...he even gave her a special coin to take to "Moe's Tavern" and ask for Larry. They would then turn her into a real pirate...but she MUST be grown up first. (she is desperately waiting. The coin has a place of honor in her room) Sorry her head is cut off, I was trying to show more of the outfot. It is a crazy background, but it was the best pic I have of the outfit...

I love that outfit! I really wish my little one was into pirates already!

The hem is even, btw. I think it was just not hung properly on the form.

I don't see anything wrong with the flower. I love that outfit! It is precious.

Here are the tunics I made for my girls and my great niece.

They came out great! That is probably the next pattern I need to buy!

I made my youngest DD(6) a couple of things for our trip Wednesday. Here's a simple little Buzz sundress:

And a Dug (Up) Vida. It is growing on me. I need to do more applique so I can get better and be happy with the results. Emma LOVES it so that is what really matters!

My dd would love that buzz dress! She is obsessed with him! And that dug Vida is cute! Love it!

I haven't done the Evil Queen yet, but plan to do so for myself (YEAH!) for MNSSHP this year.... I already did a new Snow White for my daughter and we plan to stalk Snow and her dwarfs at the Halloween party for some fun pics!

That outfit is amazing. You can see how much work went into it~