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

[ireland_nicole]

Blowing lots of pixie dust your way ! You dont' know how much I wish we were joining you THIS December!!

Me too, but you could always move to Austin (just a 3 hour hop to Dallas) and it would be like Disney every day

 

[jessica52877]

Morgan and I had a MUCH needed "Mommy, Daughter day" today.
We started at Target where we found the "AG" (Our Generation) ruffly vanity (that Morgan has wanted for months) on clearance for $7.12. We also found a white "princess" dress for 7.48. "Mean Mommy" refused to buy the white Tinkerbell dress at the Disney store for 50 bucks. But for 7.48, I can glue Tink to the dress and she can wear it till her hearts content. AND it is lined so it is not itchy (like the Disney store dress). Then we went to the library which has a bookstore inside. The clerk thought Morgan was so polite she GAVE her the two books she wanted to buy. Followed by a trip to Mcdonalds (which is a rare thing) for two Teeny beenies (AG's need stuffed animals). We went into a small thrift store where I found the SNOW WHITE and DOPEY sheets I have been scouring Ebay for!!!! In very good condition for less that 5 bucks!!!! Then we found a new fruit market where Morgan got watermelon, a giant tomato and "salad" for 3.18.

A wonderful day that did not break the bank! And a VERY happy little girl who is now watching Kit and asking for salad for dinner LOL. (a month ago this kid would not touch lettuce)

What a fun mommy/daughter day! The best part is that it was fairly cheap!

We SO need the penguin if anyone gets an extra!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

It's so quiet tonight...did I give y'all my sinus infection?

Well, I don't really believe you gave it to me but I spent the day in bed yesterday with one of those. Today I was feeling better.
I did run up to JoAnn's today and bought a big table cloth for our Disney Movie Night. I found a really cute bundle of Halloween Fat Quarters too. We had spaghetti and meatballs and watched Lady and the Tramp. It is 13 weeks until our trip and we are going to have Disney Family Movie Night every Thursday until we leave. If you want to see pictures click on the link to my Pre-Trip Report.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

ok, this may not work out, but I'm just bursting to share it, even if in the end it turns out to be nothing. As y'all know, we had to "cancel" our trip in Sept.; well, when it came time to do it, I talked to the CM's at CRO and asked about "postponing" until next year. They couldn't move it that far, but were able to temporarily move it to Dec., and said I needed to call in Oct. to move it again. OK, no problem.

Cut to present day, and they're uncharacteristically offering Free Dining in December. hmmmm, DD will be 10 in January, thus increasing the price of the trip, DH has a week available he HAS to take (already worked w/o pay, no needs to not work to get the money) and he just got (very unexpectedly) a raise and promotion! was supposed to get it two years ago, but with the economy, especially in the tech sector, we're just truly happy he still has any job at all, so were really surprised. Also, finally got all the ducks in a row (only took a year) to get my nursing license back( I stupidly let it lapse while I was home with kids and living overseas).

Long story short:
We're currently booked for a package w/ free dining that we may even be able to take

This would be truly awesome, as I've never, ever been to WDW at Christmas and have always wanted to, but DH has the week between Christmas and New Years off and our kids could never go then because that size crowds and their disabilities are so not a good mix. But DH didn't want to use his whole vacation just at Christmas. (fair enough). Plus, once DD starts middle school we already agreed we wouldn't take her out of school (she's in 4th this year, so not much time left.)

I know it's selfish, but if anybody has a chance, I wouldn't mind a bit of mental pixie dust. I know this is a want, not a need, but it sure would mean a lot to us. So keep your fingers crossed, and I'll keep ya posted

I hope it works out for you!!

 

[emcreative]

Can anyone let me know if the SuperSecretTripReport sends out notice when I update?

 

[Tweevil]

ok, this may not work out, but I'm just bursting to share it, even if in the end it turns out to be nothing. As y'all know, we had to "cancel" our trip in Sept.; well, when it came time to do it, I talked to the CM's at CRO and asked about "postponing" until next year. They couldn't move it that far, but were able to temporarily move it to Dec., and said I needed to call in Oct. to move it again. OK, no problem.

Cut to present day, and they're uncharacteristically offering Free Dining in December. hmmmm, DD will be 10 in January, thus increasing the price of the trip, DH has a week available he HAS to take (already worked w/o pay, no needs to not work to get the money) and he just got (very unexpectedly) a raise and promotion! was supposed to get it two years ago, but with the economy, especially in the tech sector, we're just truly happy he still has any job at all, so were really surprised. Also, finally got all the ducks in a row (only took a year) to get my nursing license back( I stupidly let it lapse while I was home with kids and living overseas).

Long story short:
We're currently booked for a package w/ free dining that we may even be able to take

This would be truly awesome, as I've never, ever been to WDW at Christmas and have always wanted to, but DH has the week between Christmas and New Years off and our kids could never go then because that size crowds and their disabilities are so not a good mix. But DH didn't want to use his whole vacation just at Christmas. (fair enough). Plus, once DD starts middle school we already agreed we wouldn't take her out of school (she's in 4th this year, so not much time left.)

I know it's selfish, but if anybody has a chance, I wouldn't mind a bit of mental pixie dust. I know this is a want, not a need, but it sure would mean a lot to us. So keep your fingers crossed, and I'll keep ya posted

 

[twob4him]

Morgan and I had a MUCH needed "Mommy, Daughter day" today.
We started at Target where we found the "AG" (Our Generation) ruffly vanity (that Morgan has wanted for months) on clearance for $7.12. We also found a white "princess" dress for 7.48. "Mean Mommy" refused to buy the white Tinkerbell dress at the Disney store for 50 bucks. But for 7.48, I can glue Tink to the dress and she can wear it till her hearts content. AND it is lined so it is not itchy (like the Disney store dress). Then we went to the library which has a bookstore inside. The clerk thought Morgan was so polite she GAVE her the two books she wanted to buy. Followed by a trip to Mcdonalds (which is a rare thing) for two Teeny beenies (AG's need stuffed animals). We went into a small thrift store where I found the SNOW WHITE and DOPEY sheets I have been scouring Ebay for!!!! In very good condition for less that 5 bucks!!!! Then we found a new fruit market where Morgan got watermelon, a giant tomato and "salad" for 3.18.

A wonderful day that did not break the bank! And a VERY happy little girl who is now watching Kit and asking for salad for dinner LOL. (a month ago this kid would not touch lettuce)

Super fantastic day!!! Yippy about the fabric/sheet find...don't you just want to say "Nah nah nah" to ebay...hahaha. Glad you both had a nice day!

ok, this may not work out, but I'm just bursting to share it, even if in the end it turns out to be nothing. As y'all know, we had to "cancel" our trip in Sept.; well, when it came time to do it, I talked to the CM's at CRO and asked about "postponing" until next year. They couldn't move it that far, but were able to temporarily move it to Dec., and said I needed to call in Oct. to move it again. OK, no problem.

Cut to present day, and they're uncharacteristically offering Free Dining in December. hmmmm, DD will be 10 in January, thus increasing the price of the trip, DH has a week available he HAS to take (already worked w/o pay, no needs to not work to get the money) and he just got (very unexpectedly) a raise and promotion! was supposed to get it two years ago, but with the economy, especially in the tech sector, we're just truly happy he still has any job at all, so were really surprised. Also, finally got all the ducks in a row (only took a year) to get my nursing license back( I stupidly let it lapse while I was home with kids and living overseas).

Long story short:
We're currently booked for a package w/ free dining that we may even be able to take

This would be truly awesome, as I've never, ever been to WDW at Christmas and have always wanted to, but DH has the week between Christmas and New Years off and our kids could never go then because that size crowds and their disabilities are so not a good mix. But DH didn't want to use his whole vacation just at Christmas. (fair enough). Plus, once DD starts middle school we already agreed we wouldn't take her out of school (she's in 4th this year, so not much time left.)

I know it's selfish, but if anybody has a chance, I wouldn't mind a bit of mental pixie dust. I know this is a want, not a need, but it sure would mean a lot to us. So keep your fingers crossed, and I'll keep ya posted

Here's hoping you get your trip!!!!! When do you find out for sure???




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Hey look we have a new smiley... Maybe its from Noah???

 

[ireland_nicole]

Super fantastic day!!! Yippy about the fabric/sheet find...don't you just want to say "Nah nah nah" to ebay...hahaha. Glad you both had a nice day!



Here's hoping you get your trip!!!!! When do you find out for sure???




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Hey look we have a new smiley... Maybe its from Noah???

I love Noah's smiliy;
as far as the trip; phase one is to get DH to drink enough to be amenable to the idea. phase two is to come up with the money before the 45 day mark. Wish me luck on Mission Impossible.

 

[revrob]

Can anyone let me know if the SuperSecretTripReport sends out notice when I update?

I don't believe so.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Can anyone let me know if the SuperSecretTripReport sends out notice when I update?

ok, I'm officially a dork. I actually asked, "what super secret thinkamabob? She didn't ask me? " ... then i realized. So the answer is, like Revrob said, nope. it doesn't update; But I did get a lot to read tonight

 

[WDWAtLast]

Can anyone let me know if the SuperSecretTripReport sends out notice when I update?

I am fairly new to this thread - so I didn't ask to be included in the SSTR - but since we are leaving in a week for our first family trip to Disney - do you have any words of wisdom for us??? Of course I am hoping for a magical trip, but realize that my kids may want to swim in the pool all day

 

[emcreative]

ok, I'm officially a dork. I actually asked, "what super secret thinkamabob? She didn't ask me? " ... then i realized. So the answer is, like Revrob said, nope. it doesn't update; But I did get a lot to read tonight

((hugs)) yOu know I wouldn't leave you out! I'm kinda bummed as I thought it was letting people know when I was updating...

Of course now that I've got all my fingers crossed for you, it will be harder to update!

 

[ireland_nicole]

((hugs)) yOu know I wouldn't leave you out! I'm kinda bummed as I thought it was letting people know when I was updating...

Of course now that I've got all my fingers crossed for you, it will be harder to update!

 

[NaeNae]

Had to pop in and say Hi. I just got back from our whirl wind mini vacation to Sea World and the beach. This is the first time that we all, kids and grandkids, have tried to vacation together. It went really good for the most part. The only part we need to work on is we, DH, DD(GoofyG) and her kids, are used to stopping at McD's and letting the kids play while we get our food and then we hop back into the car and eat going down the road and DS & his family wanted to take an hour for lunch. That will have to change if we ever all drive to WDW together. We'll never get there at that rate. We normally make it in 21 hours, I can't imagine how long it would take stopping that long to eat each time.

Now to go back to page 1 and try and get caught up.

 

[Tweevil]

I feel like a dummy....
I have a futura and I want to emb something on a polo shirt. Just a little picture on the upper right side. How the heck do I hoop this?

The emb arm thing has a moving piece on it and if I hoop material it goes down under the hoop - the screws that hold the hoop have to be over the fabric. Now - I am there has to be a way to do this without sewing both layers..... I feel dumb.

Can I hoop stabilizer, put some of the spray sticky stuff on it and put the polo shirt on top? That would let the thing move without getting caught up and the bottom of the shirt would be underneath....

AND leave it to me to want to do a shirt at 11:50p so I can wear it to work tomorrow...lol

Do you guys do these and how do you do them?

 

[Rebecuberduber]

My first serger was a bernette. I think its just a lower end Bernina. I had a Bernina too, but kept having issues with the zig zag stitch.

Yes, it's a lower end Bernina without all the bells and whistles. I don't know if all Berninas are so fancy, or if it's just the ones they carry here. I really don't need 60 different stitches and all that, though. It would be fun, but I doubt I'd use all 60 of them. I'd be willing to pay extra if it were because the machine were built better/ sturdier, but if they're charging more just for the extra fluff, I'd rather just stick to a more basic machine. Reviews I've read have said that it's actually not by the Bernina company but it's in collaberation with Bernina, or something like that. So it's not really Bernina, just shares the name, I guess. Anyway, I don't really care about all that so long as it gets the job done.

LOL! After that last pic Isabelle said," I'm saxy." (no I didn't misspell) I cracked up! But where did she get the idea? I have no CLUE!

So cute, and about the "saxy" comment. Kids are just too funny. Who knows where they hear things.

Well, I don't really believe you gave it to me but I spent the day in bed yesterday with one of those. Today I was feeling better.
I did run up to JoAnn's today and bought a big table cloth for our Disney Movie Night. I found a really cute bundle of Halloween Fat Quarters too. We had spaghetti and meatballs and watched Lady and the Tramp. It is 13 weeks until our trip and we are going to have Disney Family Movie Night every Thursday until we leave. If you want to see pictures click on the link to my Pre-Trip Report.

Hey, we did weekly Disney movie nights, too, up to our last trip. We got the whole gang together that was going, grandparents and everything. It was fun. We did ours on Tuesday nights, though . Have fun!

 

[eeyore3847]

The sale was CRAZY!!! The ballroom was smaller than I expected and there were tons of people... you could hardly walk. I was so glad that my mom went with me. We circled the room as best as we could and then picked a cutting line (there were 4 cutting areas and 7 people cutting). One of us would wait with our fabrics while the other went out looking for more and then we switched. There was also a lot of sharing of bolts with others in line. We probably waited at least an hour for our turn at the cutting table. By the time we got there we had a system down... one person would unwind the fabric as the cutter measured, snipped, and tore (not enough table room to cut fabrics!!!). Then the bolt was handed off to someone else to rewind and put on another table (or floor, or the next person waiting for it) and yet another person would fold the cut fabric.

Here's what I ended up with...

I can't wait to play with these!

you got some awesome fabrics!!!

Lori

 

[sahm1000]

I love Noah's smiliy;
as far as the trip; phase one is to get DH to drink enough to be amenable to the idea. phase two is to come up with the money before the 45 day mark. Wish me luck on Mission Impossible.

Sending you lots of pixie dust! I hope you're able to go! I think WDW at Christmas would be fantastic!

I feel like a dummy....
I have a futura and I want to emb something on a polo shirt. Just a little picture on the upper right side. How the heck do I hoop this?

The emb arm thing has a moving piece on it and if I hoop material it goes down under the hoop - the screws that hold the hoop have to be over the fabric. Now - I am there has to be a way to do this without sewing both layers..... I feel dumb.

Can I hoop stabilizer, put some of the spray sticky stuff on it and put the polo shirt on top? That would let the thing move without getting caught up and the bottom of the shirt would be underneath....

AND leave it to me to want to do a shirt at 11:50p so I can wear it to work tomorrow...lol

Do you guys do these and how do you do them?

I wish I was able to help you here, but I have no idea. Just wanting you to know I saw your question! You can't hold the back of the shirt "up" enough to get it hooped without hooping both layers? Hope you get it figured out!

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

ok, this may not work out, but I'm just bursting to share it, even if in the end it turns out to be nothing. As y'all know, we had to "cancel" our trip in Sept.; well, when it came time to do it, I talked to the CM's at CRO and asked about "postponing" until next year. They couldn't move it that far, but were able to temporarily move it to Dec., and said I needed to call in Oct. to move it again. OK, no problem.

Cut to present day, and they're uncharacteristically offering Free Dining in December. hmmmm, DD will be 10 in January, thus increasing the price of the trip, DH has a week available he HAS to take (already worked w/o pay, no needs to not work to get the money) and he just got (very unexpectedly) a raise and promotion! was supposed to get it two years ago, but with the economy, especially in the tech sector, we're just truly happy he still has any job at all, so were really surprised. Also, finally got all the ducks in a row (only took a year) to get my nursing license back( I stupidly let it lapse while I was home with kids and living overseas).

Long story short:
We're currently booked for a package w/ free dining that we may even be able to take

This would be truly awesome, as I've never, ever been to WDW at Christmas and have always wanted to, but DH has the week between Christmas and New Years off and our kids could never go then because that size crowds and their disabilities are so not a good mix. But DH didn't want to use his whole vacation just at Christmas. (fair enough). Plus, once DD starts middle school we already agreed we wouldn't take her out of school (she's in 4th this year, so not much time left.)

I know it's selfish, but if anybody has a chance, I wouldn't mind a bit of mental pixie dust. I know this is a want, not a need, but it sure would mean a lot to us. So keep your fingers crossed, and I'll keep ya posted

I hope it works out for you!

 

[NiniMorris]

UGH...NO Internet on the laptop! I only get to come upstairs to the studio once or twice a day to get online...so everyone s l o w down on the posts...plese...

ok, this may not work out, but I'm just bursting to share it, even if in the end it turns out to be nothing. As y'all know, we had to "cancel" our trip in Sept.; well, when it came time to do it, I talked to the CM's at CRO and asked about "postponing" until next year. They couldn't move it that far, but were able to temporarily move it to Dec., and said I needed to call in Oct. to move it again. OK, no problem.

Cut to present day, and they're uncharacteristically offering Free Dining in December. hmmmm, DD will be 10 in January, thus increasing the price of the trip, DH has a week available he HAS to take (already worked w/o pay, no needs to not work to get the money) and he just got (very unexpectedly) a raise and promotion! was supposed to get it two years ago, but with the economy, especially in the tech sector, we're just truly happy he still has any job at all, so were really surprised. Also, finally got all the ducks in a row (only took a year) to get my nursing license back( I stupidly let it lapse while I was home with kids and living overseas).

Long story short:
We're currently booked for a package w/ free dining that we may even be able to take

This would be truly awesome, as I've never, ever been to WDW at Christmas and have always wanted to, but DH has the week between Christmas and New Years off and our kids could never go then because that size crowds and their disabilities are so not a good mix. But DH didn't want to use his whole vacation just at Christmas. (fair enough). Plus, once DD starts middle school we already agreed we wouldn't take her out of school (she's in 4th this year, so not much time left.)

I know it's selfish, but if anybody has a chance, I wouldn't mind a bit of mental pixie dust. I know this is a want, not a need, but it sure would mean a lot to us. So keep your fingers crossed, and I'll keep ya posted

For me, Disney is almost a need...we, so far, get to go every other year...but since we went last january/Feb (2009) and are going again this Sept I won't be able to go again for THREE years! (selfish I know!) Pixie dust coming your way!

I have been trying to get up there for a couple of months now. She is a rep for Gammill Long Arm machines and I've been trying to get up there for a "test drive". I talked with the owner over the phone and she sounds very nice.

And while I was in the check-out line at the sale today I got an email that a quilt shop near me (Quilter's Emporium Hwy 59 in Stafford) is having a Fat Quarter sale Saturday - 20 for $25... must stay far, far away!!!

OOOOOOHHH! I have wanted a new Gammill for a long time! I even had half the money saved once upon a time, but life got in the way. My local lady only lives a few miles from me...I go about once a month to Test Drive!

Well, I don't really believe you gave it to me but I spent the day in bed yesterday with one of those. Today I was feeling better.
I did run up to JoAnn's today and bought a big table cloth for our Disney Movie Night. I found a really cute bundle of Halloween Fat Quarters too. We had spaghetti and meatballs and watched Lady and the Tramp. It is 13 weeks until our trip and we are going to have Disney Family Movie Night every Thursday until we leave. If you want to see pictures click on the link to my Pre-Trip Report.

I'm trying my best to get over a mild case of pneumonia...super duper Cipro should do the trick for me...I hope! I'm really getting tired of being sick!

We do Disney Movie Night every Friday since we hit the 10 week mark. (it keeps the kids occupied while I get some sewing time in!) Tomorrow is our 7 week mark! Woo Hoo!

Can anyone let me know if the SuperSecretTripReport sends out notice when I update?

I haven't been getting the updates...but I love the reports! I check it once a day!


Today is payday...so I'm calling Disney to verify I am PIF (45 day is Tuesday) I think I am, but don't want to find out later I left a few dollars on the table and lost my trip!

I have two more dresses to start on tonight, and then about a gazillion t shirts! I may have to cut down the number to only a halaf a gazillion. I'm not looking forward to trying to purchase all those shirts today! Plus, money may end up being a bit tighter than I thought for this trip.

My son and DIL heard from DFACS last night. The two new little ones may not be able to go to Disney with us after all...their bio-mom is being difficult on this point. Since they only have emergency custody they can't take them out of the state! Their case worker is going to try for a court order in the next week or two...please keep them in your prayers. (not so much for the Disney thing,,,just because Bios are giving them so much trouble...it is so difficult when bios are related to you! I've been there with my two little ones!)

Nini