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

[pixeegrl]

These are so very cute!

Okay, here's a few of my themed sewing projects:


Gracie's zoo smocked dress (Analise by Portobello Pixie - my 2nd place win in the Sewing for Children contest at PR):

Love this!!!!
Benjamin's Nascar Mickey shirt (Ottobre 1/2003 #28):

Adorable! I have never seen this fabric!

Gracie's Minnie dress (worn to dinner at Goofy's Kitchen - made from a Simplicity Project Runway pattern):

Gracie's July 4th Feliz (I <3 Farbenmix!):

Gracie's hula bear dress (Farbenmix Yola with a smocked panel added) - very beachy:

Brother-sister set for the zoo (all Ottobre patterns - picked the giraffe prints b/c Benjamin loves giraffes!):

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Great stuff! Be sure and show us more! I love the pattern review site by the way! I always check there before beginning a new project!

 

[WDWAtLast]

Chef Mickeys - I made a quickie outfit using the free chef hat pattern at YCMT..

And while I'm at it, I might as well share everything I made, yes? LOL Disclaimer: I had only just learned to sew, and these were my very first Disney customs. So lots are super easy!

An easy AK outfit..

My favorite of the trip - the Minnie Dress

We leave in 6 weeksish and I have lots up my sleeve for this trip!

These are all sooo cute!!! Have a great trip!

Melissa you know I think your stuff rocks!!!!

Um, so yeah, I just realized ....

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY PHINEAS AND FERB ARE MINE!

Okay, well, I have share them with The Husband and the girls...but

MINE MINE MINE

No CPS, no case workers, no adoption workers, no home visits, no drop in visits, NO PAPERWORK, no classes, no getting permission to CUT THEIR FRAKKING HAIR let alone take them anywhere, and on and on and on...

So very exciting!!!!

we had the worst thunderstorms today, the rain destroyed some of my lillies, I went out to review the damage and was able to "upright" some and take a few pics, in case they are gone tomorrow...I can't wait as more bloom, I planted close to 30 bulbs, casa blanca, stargazer,Le Reve, asiatics (what I photographed today) pink, yellow,red, etc...
I only wish Id had them planted as a group, rather than spread out, I think Ill try to dig them up and re group them after they are done blooming, in the fall..

I am sorry the rain ruined them - but the flowers you posted are beautiful!

Many thanks! I think I'll buy that one and give it a try. My daughter is 8, and turning 9 in the Magic Kingdom this fall. As you might guess, I feel like I've done my regular patterns to death! So on to something new. I'm loving all the inspiration here!

I've never sewn with any of the Carla C patterns. Can anyone tell me if the sizes run pretty true? For me this is the part I hate most... getting to know the sizing of the patterns....

I thought it was true to the measurements listed. Like revrob said - measure your child because my skinny 8 year old needed a size 5 (glad I measured her!) so I just added legnth and it fit perfectly!!!

Skirts/dresses have been made...here are 2 that I finished -I want to make a MMCH one and a Princess one any ideas on something for a boy???

Cute - love the colors in the skirt! Sorry, no ideas for a boy.

Okay, here's a few of my themed sewing projects:

Gracie's Sleeping Beauty dress (adapted Simplicity 4949 by using broadcloth, shortening dress and sleeves so it would be cool and comfy):

Gracie's zoo smocked dress (Analise by Portobello Pixie - my 2nd place win in the Sewing for Children contest at PR):

Benjamin's Nascar Mickey shirt (Ottobre 1/2003 #28):

July 4th shirts for Matthew (almost 9 - flags) and Jamie (7 - lobsters):

Gracie's Minnie dress (worn to dinner at Goofy's Kitchen - made from a Simplicity Project Runway pattern):

Gracie's July 4th Feliz (I <3 Farbenmix!):

I hope I didn't post too many pics here, but I am loving seeing all the darling outfits on this thread - lots of eye candy and inspiration! If anyone wants to see more of my work and/or get more pattern info, Sandi's pattern reviews

Thanks for the warm welcome!

You sew beautifully! And your children are cutie pies!! Welcome!!

Skirts are what I've usually made with the storybook panels. Here's DD's. It was about a size 5, I did not add extra strips of fabric, and it's still pretty twirly. I used all of the panels/pages. (The last picture is just a bonus, because I LOVE it.)

Adorable!! I never would have thought to use the panels this way!!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I posted before wondering if my Brother machine was going to work with my computer since it has Windows Vista on it. I called the store where I purchased it and they had me turn on my machine and double checked that it had been installed with a certain version of software. It had so everything was great - I was able to download a font pattern last night and my friend and I were able to put her little girl's name on some fabric to be used for her nap mat at preschool! I have a feeling I'm going to love this machine!

Yeah! I just realized DH bought this new huge 24 inch Mac and nothing is going to work on it. I believe I will take the old PC and put it next to my sewing table.

I can't wait to see your new work.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Melissa you know I think your stuff rocks!!!!

Um, so yeah, I just realized ....

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY PHINEAS AND FERB ARE MINE!

Okay, well, I have share them with The Husband and the girls...but

MINE MINE MINE

No CPS, no case workers, no adoption workers, no home visits, no drop in visits, NO PAPERWORK, no classes, no getting permission to CUT THEIR FRAKKING HAIR let alone take them anywhere, and on and on and on...

Wooo Hoo! I noticed on your ticker that it is getting close. Congrats

 

[Sapper383]

Hi Guys,

I've been following this thread for some time now and I can't believe how cleaver you all are.

Anyway, I thought I would have a go at making my DD 4 a dress.....when I asked my mother in law to borrow her sewing machine, she nearly fell off her chair laughing!!!!!

It no way near perfect and I need alot more practice....but I'm pretty pleased with myself!!!

And as an added bonus my DD was over the moon and when she wore it she told everyone that her mammy had made the dress!!!

 

[Sapper383]

Can't believe it.....can't get photo to display!!! aaarrrgghhh

 

[Sapper383]

Here is the dress I made..

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If anyone can point me in the direction of some easy patterns or tutorials to get me going, It would be much appriciated.

thanks

Sam

 

[ireland_nicole]

I finished the outfits for Margaret's give last night, thought I'd post pics before I mail them out this morning. Many, many thanks to Heathersue for her excellent applique designs. I used the Carla C aline pattern (for the first time) for this one. I wanted to make something that would be easy to get on and off with the vent, and wouldn't bunch up underneath her in her chair too much, but that would also look cool!

Here's Margaret's dress:

I also made matching t-shirts for her siblings:
one for each of the girls w/ their names:

and one for her brother:

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone,,,

That dress for Margaret is so sweet - so thoughtful of you to be concerned about the vent and her siblings too!!

The pink minnie dress is adorable!! Patterns on Youcanmakethis.com - especially the ones by Carla C are very beginner user friendly!!! Its nice because you dont have to choose a specific size - when you purchase the pattern it comes with all the sizes!!

I remember talk about someone possibly making embroidery patches? I was wondering how much would a Cinderella Cutie and a Snow White Cutie from Heathers Designs cost? My missionary friends from MT are going to spend 2 days in disney this fall, and I'd love to make something for their little girl, Kara - I guess I better include the 3 brothers too, huh??? Please PM me if you think its doable!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

I made my little one an Ariel dress today to match her sisters. I simplified it from the Minnie dot dress I made a few days ago. One more dress from big sister and 4 more for this one. Oh, and ten applique t-shirts to go for our trip

She was not too happy to try it on!

So cute!!

woops- put the wrong comment here, meant to say this baby girl is sooo cute and I love her dress too!
My latest...I dont know why, but once in a while I screw up putting the cuff on and have to rip it all out...




Its been a while since Ive done the jumper version and I dont know why, but the skirt doesnt seem quite as full as I thought....does it look less full to you folks?

What's next? Well MommyBoo shopped for me and all I need is th find a Cinderella block to start work on my "movie quilt" for DD3

and I need to start on a precious dress for baby hannah's baby dedication...
but I cant decide on fabric..

I love this; I haven't put the back ties on a simply sweet yet; I'll have to try it!

Melissa you know I think your stuff rocks!!!!

Um, so yeah, I just realized ....

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY PHINEAS AND FERB ARE MINE!

Okay, well, I have share them with The Husband and the girls...but

MINE MINE MINE

No CPS, no case workers, no adoption workers, no home visits, no drop in visits, NO PAPERWORK, no classes, no getting permission to CUT THEIR FRAKKING HAIR let alone take them anywhere, and on and on and on...

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo esited for you!!! (I'd dance w/ ya, but I'm over my pic limit for this post.)

Okay, here's a few of my themed sewing projects:

Gracie's Sleeping Beauty dress (adapted Simplicity 4949 by using broadcloth, shortening dress and sleeves so it would be cool and comfy):

Gracie's zoo smocked dress (Analise by Portobello Pixie - my 2nd place win in the Sewing for Children contest at PR):

Benjamin's Nascar Mickey shirt (Ottobre 1/2003 #28):

July 4th shirts for Matthew (almost 9 - flags) and Jamie (7 - lobsters):

Gracie's Minnie dress (worn to dinner at Goofy's Kitchen - made from a Simplicity Project Runway pattern):

Gracie's July 4th Feliz (I <3 Farbenmix!):

Gracie's hula bear dress (Farbenmix Yola with a smocked panel added) - very beachy:

Brother-sister set for the zoo (all Ottobre patterns - picked the giraffe prints b/c Benjamin loves giraffes!):

I hope I didn't post too many pics here, but I am loving seeing all the darling outfits on this thread - lots of eye candy and inspiration! If anyone wants to see more of my work and/or get more pattern info, Sandi's pattern reviews

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Oooohhhh, I love these; look forward to seeing more! Great to have ya here!

Here is the dress I made..

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If anyone can point me in the direction of some easy patterns or tutorials to get me going, It would be much appriciated.

thanks

Sam

That is a great job! You sure that's your first? I would definitely recommend carlaC's simply sweet dress and easy fit pants; they are amazing! And so easy to do, I promise! Also, YCMT has a free headband pattern

 

[ncmomof2]

Gracie's Sleeping Beauty dress (adapted Simplicity 4949 by using broadcloth, shortening dress and sleeves so it would be cool and comfy):

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Adorable!! All of them!

My latest...I dont know why, but once in a while I screw up putting the cuff on and have to rip it all out...


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So cute! I love the bow!

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I love the hat! I am going to have to check out those instructions And I love the Minnie dress!

 

[minnie2]

Here is the dress I made..

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If anyone can point me in the direction of some easy patterns or tutorials to get me going, It would be much appriciated.

thanks

Sam

youcanakethis.com has some great stuff. Most of us here CarlaC her stuff is so easy to fallow and come out looking so professional even for some one who has never sewn! If you ahve sewn they are still probably the best patterns IMO!

I finished the outfits for Margaret's give last night, thought I'd post pics before I mail them out this morning. Many, many thanks to Heathersue for her excellent applique designs. I used the Carla C aline pattern (for the first time) for this one. I wanted to make something that would be easy to get on and off with the vent, and wouldn't bunch up underneath her in her chair too much, but that would also look cool!

Here's Margaret's dress:

I also made matching t-shirts for her siblings:
one for each of the girls w/ their names:

and one for her brother:

so cute!

Hi Everyone,,,

That dress for Margaret is so sweet - so thoughtful of you to be concerned about the vent and her siblings too!!

The pink minnie dress is adorable!! Patterns on Youcanmakethis.com - especially the ones by Carla C are very beginner user friendly!!! Its nice because you dont have to choose a specific size - when you purchase the pattern it comes with all the sizes!!

I remember talk about someone possibly making embroidery patches? I was wondering how much would a Cinderella Cutie and a Snow White Cutie from Heathers Designs cost? My missionary friends from MT are going to spend 2 days in disney this fall, and I'd love to make something for their little girl, Kara - I guess I better include the 3 brothers too, huh??? Please PM me if you think its doable!!

Wendy, I believe Shannon was the one that was starting the patches

 

[Adi12982]

Um, so yeah, I just realized ....

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY PHINEAS AND FERB ARE MINE!

Okay, well, I have share them with The Husband and the girls...but

MINE MINE MINE

No CPS, no case workers, no adoption workers, no home visits, no drop in visits, NO PAPERWORK, no classes, no getting permission to CUT THEIR FRAKKING HAIR let alone take them anywhere, and on and on and on...

YEAY!! I am soooo thrilled for you and your family!!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Trying to catch up here!
Yes Cindee, get on FaceBook! I am on FaceBook and I didn't think I would like it, but now I have a hard time getting off of it! Leighanna loves all the interactive things she has found on there to do too!

Welcome to all the newcomers!

Wow! Everyone's things are amazing! Great work all!

Here was Leighanna's Minnie dot dress for Chef Mickey's. All of the CM's loved it and asked where I got it! They all seemed surprised when I told them I made it!

Better picture of the front of the dress with Tink!
Uhm... No, I didn't bring her Tink dress on this day. I know, a Disboutiquer cardinal rule was broken!

 

[JUJU814]

NEED HELP PLEASE WITH PATCHWORK TWIRL

I am making dd a patchwork twirl dress..so I'll use Simply Sweet top and then make a patchwork twirl skirt.

I would prefer not to have a one piece yoke, but have that piece patches instead.

Can anyone tell me how to do this easily?? 1) patches instead of yoke, but what size to get then to line up with the next tier, and 2) how to combine the skirt pattern and make it a dress instead of skirt?

I feel so dumb right now!!! HELP!!

Julie

 

[revrob]

Hi Everyone,,,

That dress for Margaret is so sweet - so thoughtful of you to be concerned about the vent and her siblings too!!

The pink minnie dress is adorable!! Patterns on Youcanmakethis.com - especially the ones by Carla C are very beginner user friendly!!! Its nice because you dont have to choose a specific size - when you purchase the pattern it comes with all the sizes!!

I remember talk about someone possibly making embroidery patches? I was wondering how much would a Cinderella Cutie and a Snow White Cutie from Heathers Designs cost? My missionary friends from MT are going to spend 2 days in disney this fall, and I'd love to make something for their little girl, Kara - I guess I better include the 3 brothers too, huh??? Please PM me if you think its doable!!

I make patches. I'm leaving tomorrow for WDW, so I can't get them out for a few weeks. I'll PM you.

 

[princessmom29]

NEED HELP PLEASE WITH PATCHWORK TWIRL

I am making dd a patchwork twirl dress..so I'll use Simply Sweet top and then make a patchwork twirl skirt.

I would prefer not to have a one piece yoke, but have that piece patches instead.

Can anyone tell me how to do this easily?? 1) patches instead of yoke, but what size to get then to line up with the next tier, and 2) how to combine the skirt pattern and make it a dress instead of skirt?

I feel so dumb right now!!! HELP!!

Julie

I usually measure the bottom of the finished jumper top and make the yoke 1 1/2 times that. the next layer would be 1 1/2 times what i did for the yoke and so on. I just stitch the patches for each layer into tubes adn construct the skirt as normal, but do not include the allowance for the waistband casing on the yoke. just use what you would like the yoke to actually measure plus aseam allowance to attach it to the skirt, then attach as you would a solid skirt. You probably know this, but don't forget to account for seam allowance on the patches. i did this once on a skirt and didn't understand why it was so hard to get on!! HTH

 

[JUJU814]

I usually measure the bottom of the finished jumper top and make the yoke 1 1/2 times that. the next layer would be 1 1/2 times what i did for the yoke and so on. I just stitch the patches for each layer into tubes adn construct the skirt as normal, but do not include the allowance for the waistband casing on the yoke. just use what you would like the yoke to actually measure plus aseam allowance to attach it to the skirt, then attach as you would a solid skirt. You probably know this, but don't forget to account for seam allowance on the patches. i did this once on a skirt and didn't understand why it was so hard to get on!! HTH

Do the patches need to always line up with the tier above it?

 

[mirandag819]

NEED HELP PLEASE WITH PATCHWORK TWIRL

I am making dd a patchwork twirl dress..so I'll use Simply Sweet top and then make a patchwork twirl skirt.

I would prefer not to have a one piece yoke, but have that piece patches instead.

Can anyone tell me how to do this easily?? 1) patches instead of yoke, but what size to get then to line up with the next tier, and 2) how to combine the skirt pattern and make it a dress instead of skirt?

I feel so dumb right now!!! HELP!!

Julie

Okay I will try and explain how I did it....forgive me if this doesn't make sense.

While I used the pattern directions for the skirt, to get me in the right direction, I didn't exactly follow the quantity for each tier. I used Carla's math, but then adjusted to what I needed.

For the top tier (attached to the simply sweet bodice)..... I used the skirt width recomended for the simply sweet. I think it was like 55 inches. So I did 10 patches that were 4.5 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide for a total of 55 inches.

The next tier I doubled the width (per the patchwork twirl skirt pattern) and had 10 patches that were 4.5 inches tall and 11 inches wide.

The next tier I doubled the width again and this time had 20 patches that were 4.5 inches tall and 11 inches wide

My bottom tier I had 20 patches that were 4.5 inches tall and 22 inches wide. (Of coarse they were a double fold ruffle so they became 2.25 inches tall when folded in half).

This gave me a total length of 15.75 inches for the skirt, which was long enough for me. If your DD is taller you may have to add another tier or make each tier slightly longer.

Once you have all of you tiers put together just assemble the skirt per the patchwork twirl instructions and attach to your bodice.

 

[mirandag819]

Do the patches need to always line up with the tier above it?

I like the way Carla has then line up.... they either line up 1 on 1 when the patch width doubles, or they line up 2 to 1 when the patch width stays the same and the quantity of patches double. They don't have to line up, but I like the way it looks, and it gives you a feel that they are evenly gathered as you are attaching the tiers (instead of getting to the end of a long strip and realizing that it isn't gathered to the right length.