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

[princessmom29]

Well, not to create controversy, but I consider myself a "victim" of natural childbirth and in NO WAY found it wonderful or empowering. Pain and torture would be the words that I would choose.

I was induced and it had taken almost 20 hrs to get my first contraction. My water had broke but nothing was happening. They wouldn't give me the epidural for fear it would stall the contractions. They did however give me staydol (sp???) which basically puts you in a coma but doesn't remove pain. So I would pass out cold and wake up screaming in agony. At one point I vaugely remember some issues with the heartbeat, umbilical cord around the neck and an internal fetal monitor. I was totally out of it and had no idea what was going on and in incredible pain. It was the worst of the worst.

So, like you say, everyone has different thresholds and what works for one person doesn't always work for others.

You must be one tough woman if you "enjoyed" natural childbirth

Staydol is nasty stuff, and inductions are tough b/c of the pitocin ect that you are being given. Pitocin+ no epidural = agony. Sorry you had such a bad time. Something very similar happened to my best friend from college who ended up being sectioned anyway so it was all for naught.

 

[JUJU814]

Well, not to create controversy, but I consider myself a "victim" of natural childbirth and in NO WAY found it wonderful or empowering. Pain and torture would be the words that I would choose.

I was induced and it had taken almost 20 hrs to get my first contraction. My water had broke but nothing was happening. They wouldn't give me the epidural for fear it would stall the contractions. They did however give me staydol (sp???) which basically puts you in a coma but doesn't remove pain. So I would pass out cold and wake up screaming in agony. At one point I vaugely remember some issues with the heartbeat, umbilical cord around the neck and an internal fetal monitor. I was totally out of it and had no idea what was going on and in incredible pain. It was the worst of the worst.

So, like you say, everyone has different thresholds and what works for one person doesn't always work for others.

You must be one tough woman if you "enjoyed" natural childbirth

After one completely natural childbirth which was completely miserable (to put it mildly) and 2 c sections..I'll take the c section..just tell me the date and time to show up!

 

[DznyDreamz]

Traci - I think the lollipop is my favorite, but they are all great!

 

[billwendy]

We started school here today too! They get out in May sometime towards the end. We get a week for fall break in October though! My favorite! Here are a couple of pictures!

Jessica - he is just so dang CUTE!!!! Did he enjoy his first day of school and riding the school bus????? What jibbitz does he have in his Crocs? Tim is currently wearing red mickey Crocs and Im afraid he lose Jibbitz cause of the different shaped holes....

We went tubin today - and it was pretty fun but went pretty fast due to the rain yesterday. Hannah and Tim had a ball and I think Elizabeth did too, but she was in a weird mood today - my guess is maybe she's getting sick (she is MISERABLE if she is even a tiny bit sick), but I hope not, we have beach vacation next week!!!!!! Unfortunately, it was muddy around where we got in, and my Bill slipped and we think he twisted his knee and pulled a hamstring - any advice anyone - we are doing the RICE treatment.

Guess who is on the phone with Bill right now - you got it Daniel!!! lol!! he wants to come over soon - silly boy - he likes to play video games with his Uncle Bill....the other day I saw him whizzing by in the hospital on a big tricycle!! He had a huge grin on his face!!! Only about 6 more months of Chemo!!!

 

[DznyDreamz]

Staydol is nasty stuff, and inductions are tough b/c of the pitocin ect that you are being given. Pitocin+ no epidural = agony. Sorry you had such a bad time. Something very similar happened to my best friend from college who ended up being sectioned anyway so it was all for naught.

My doctor was widely known in the state for having the lowest rate of c-sections. He did everything he could to avoid a c-section. Not sure if that was good for me or not! LOL!! My first contraction hit 10 mins before he said he would have to do a section. It went from absolutely nothing to hitting the brickwall in about 5 mins. Not fun AT ALL!! I'm sure not all childbirths are like mine or the world would have come to an end a long long time ago.

Between the pitocin, staydol, cord-around-the-neck issues, heartbeat problems, suction, severe jaundice and a heart mumor that lasted a few months, I considered childbirth h*ll and haven't tried it again!! Fortunately I have a beautiful "baby" girl (she's actually 8, but she's always gonna be my baby!)

 

[Tweevil]

Oh boy... I have to jump in and tell you all - I was in active labor for 40 hours - then pitocin. No spinal, no happy stuff, nothing. Matter of fact the Dr. left, went home and then came to see me in the Mat ward, thought for sure I would have had my son by then. I heard him coming up the hall outside my room pitching a fit because I was still there. After the pitocin it was about 4 hours and THEN I rec'd a wee little bit of morphine (I am still wondering where the rest is..lol )

And toward the end all of a sudden the nurse came in said they had to separate the table because they were going to dislocate my son's shoulder to get him out - well I remember thinking in my half stupid state like hell. I guess I had enough because I pushed a couple of times and he shot out like a football - seriously - Dr caught him with one hand because he was getting ready to dislocate and was talking to the ex-husband (well not ex at the time but you know...)

Those who don't even get the wee bit of anything - - Good on you! You are some tough mama's.

Little twerp my boy - I wouldn't trade him for all the stars and moon.
I can't have any more babies - I am 1 for 4 - so I will be content gazing upon your little ones.

 

[3huskymom]

Ok so I'm finally done with the sewing!!! we leave for WDW in almost 2 days and I never thought I was going to get it all done.

Thanks again to Revrob for the helpful advice - the skirt you helped me with is the stripwork skirt for animal kingdom, sorry this picture turned out so bad

Thanks to all you ladies and gentleman for all the inspiration, me and my DD have really enjoyed getting these outfits ready for our trip, thanks also to Heathersue for such wonderful applique designs which were a pleasure to do!!!

Icecream cone outfit for beaches and cream

Lollipop outfit

Pink Minnie outfit

Whew, that just about does it!!!! Sorry there was so many pics

This was my first attempt at making hairbows, I think they took me longer than making the outfits

Thanks for looking

They look great! I esp. like the ones I left in the quote. Where did you find the lollipop fabric! It's great to see we are all keeping a roof over HeatherSue's head!

Serious help needed with patchwork twirl skirt/dress before I go any further.

Ok..help..I love the fabrics and all..but as I piece together the tiers..they look HUGE..like..I could drag them across the house! LOL

I am following Miranda ?sp improvisions as described.

instead of yoke, I used 10--5 1/2 inch wide patches
next tier...10--11 inch wide patches
next tier--20--11 inch wide patches (this looks *insanely* long..even folded in half...) will match up 2 to the 1 above it
bottom ruffle will be 20-22 inch wide patches folded in half.

HELP!!! I can't imagine one petite little 5 year old wearing so much fabric. I want to do this so bad, but don't want to mess it up.

I have until end of day tomorrow to finish at which time Mara, my nanny/housekeeper puts everything away and helps me get ready for a housefull of company for a week and hosting a baby shower saturday.

Part of me says "give it up..you did 2 adorable princess sundresses..be proud and leave it at that" the other part says "noooooo, you cut all those strips, made the bodice and want to do this...do it!"

I'm putting so much pressure on myself I'm almost making myself cry. I really want to do homemade autograph books and passports too but I'm just woman and there's less than three weeks left till our trip..not to mention I do have a business to run.

A little perspective please from anyone who can relate?

I think that's right. Usually when you add ruffles they are 2X as long as what you are attaching them to. I haven't done one of these yet, but it sounds right. You can do it!

 

[DznyDreamz]

Oh boy... I have to jump in and tell you all - I was in active labor for 40 hours - then pitocin. No spinal, no happy stuff, nothing. Matter of fact the Dr. left, went home and then came to see me in the Mat ward, thought for sure I would have had my son by then. I heard him coming up the hall outside my room pitching a fit because I was still there. After the pitocin it was about 4 hours and THEN I rec'd a wee little bit of morphine (I am still wondering where the rest is..lol )

And toward the end all of a sudden the nurse came in said they had to separate the table because they were going to dislocate my son's shoulder to get him out - well I remember thinking in my half stupid state like hell. I guess I had enough because I pushed a couple of times and he shot out like a football - seriously - Dr caught him with one hand because he was getting ready to dislocate and was talking to the ex-husband (well not ex at the time but you know...)

Those who don't even get the wee bit of anything - - Good on you! You are some tough mama's.

Little twerp my boy - I wouldn't trade him for all the stars and moon.
I can't have any more babies - I am 1 for 4 - so I will be content gazing upon your little ones.

Sorry to hear your record is what it is. I had 2 failures before my eventual success. Fortunately the losses came early so it wasn't as difficult.

I have a friend who had a weak cervix and lost her baby after 6 months. It was awful. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Hard labor or not, I wouldn't give my daughter back for the world.

 

[karamat]

We started school here today too! They get out in May sometime towards the end. We get a week for fall break in October though! My favorite! Here are a couple of pictures!

I LOVE your first-day-of-school sign. I saw something similar in a magazine a few years ago and plan on doing the same for DD when she starts school. How did you make the sign? Did you use your Cricut?


Our schools don't start until the 24th (my mom went back today - she's the registar at her school and I think my sister goes back next Monday - she's a 3rd grade teacher.) But listening to the National news tonight there was an article about swine flu and schools and the school they showed (maybe in CA) that was already on their 2nd week of classes!

 

[2cutekidz]

Serious help needed with patchwork twirl skirt/dress before I go any further.

Ok..help..I love the fabrics and all..but as I piece together the tiers..they look HUGE..like..I could drag them across the house! LOL

I am following Miranda ?sp improvisions as described.

instead of yoke, I used 10--5 1/2 inch wide patches
next tier...10--11 inch wide patches
next tier--20--11 inch wide patches (this looks *insanely* long..even folded in half...) will match up 2 to the 1 above it
bottom ruffle will be 20-22 inch wide patches folded in half.

HELP!!! I can't imagine one petite little 5 year old wearing so much fabric. I want to do this so bad, but don't want to mess it up.

I have until end of day tomorrow to finish at which time Mara, my nanny/housekeeper puts everything away and helps me get ready for a housefull of company for a week and hosting a baby shower saturday.

Part of me says "give it up..you did 2 adorable princess sundresses..be proud and leave it at that" the other part says "noooooo, you cut all those strips, made the bodice and want to do this...do it!"

I'm putting so much pressure on myself I'm almost making myself cry. I really want to do homemade autograph books and passports too but I'm just woman and there's less than three weeks left till our trip..not to mention I do have a business to run.

A little perspective please from anyone who can relate?

Keep going, you're doing it right!! It will make a beautiful, full, twirly skirt!! I never do a bottom ruffle on these type of skirts because they are INSANELY long!! I can't wait to see how yours turns out.

 

[LisaZoe]

Serious help needed with patchwork twirl skirt/dress before I go any further.

Ok..help..I love the fabrics and all..but as I piece together the tiers..they look HUGE..like..I could drag them across the house! LOL

I am following Miranda ?sp improvisions as described.

instead of yoke, I used 10--5 1/2 inch wide patches
next tier...10--11 inch wide patches
next tier--20--11 inch wide patches (this looks *insanely* long..even folded in half...) will match up 2 to the 1 above it
bottom ruffle will be 20-22 inch wide patches folded in half.

HELP!!! I can't imagine one petite little 5 year old wearing so much fabric. I want to do this so bad, but don't want to mess it up.

The math looks right to me. I know the bottom 2 tiers do seem extremely long when they are not yet gathered but that's almost exactly how I make mine. I don't increase the number of patches for the bottom 2 tiers but otherwise the basic dimensions are the same. For example, if I started with 10 patches that are 5.5" wide, the second tier would have 10 patches 11" wide, the third 10 patches 22" wide and the bottom ruffle 10 patches (if they can still be called that LOL) the full width of the fabric, usually 42-44". I typically use 8-10 different fabrics so I only have one patch of that fabric on each tier. I think I used 8 prints on this one:

 

[DznyDreamz]

I love the back to school signs too. I wish I had started that from the beginning.

My cousin took a picture of her son every month with a sign of his age. Its really cool to look at them all lined up in a row now.

 

[WDWAtLast]

Serious help needed with patchwork twirl skirt/dress before I go any further.

Ok..help..I love the fabrics and all..but as I piece together the tiers..they look HUGE..like..I could drag them across the house! LOL

I am following Miranda ?sp improvisions as described.

instead of yoke, I used 10--5 1/2 inch wide patches
next tier...10--11 inch wide patches
next tier--20--11 inch wide patches (this looks *insanely* long..even folded in half...) will match up 2 to the 1 above it
bottom ruffle will be 20-22 inch wide patches folded in half.

HELP!!! I can't imagine one petite little 5 year old wearing so much fabric. I want to do this so bad, but don't want to mess it up.

I have until end of day tomorrow to finish at which time Mara, my nanny/housekeeper puts everything away and helps me get ready for a housefull of company for a week and hosting a baby shower saturday.

Part of me says "give it up..you did 2 adorable princess sundresses..be proud and leave it at that" the other part says "noooooo, you cut all those strips, made the bodice and want to do this...do it!"

I'm putting so much pressure on myself I'm almost making myself cry. I really want to do homemade autograph books and passports too but I'm just woman and there's less than three weeks left till our trip..not to mention I do have a business to run.

A little perspective please from anyone who can relate?

Yes - the fabric will stretch acroos your house!! My bottom ruffle/tier was about 20 feet long But it turned out adorable!!! Thankfully I had a ruffler attachment but it took me an hour to pin the bottom ruffle to the next layer on the first dress- and I was sewing TWO dresses!

As for the autograph books - I wanted a "pretty" book, too, but ran out of time. I LOVE all the printed pages - but I would have to make two books. So I went to Hobby Lobby in the scrapbook section. On the aisle that has albums, they have 4 x 6 inch "Memory Books" which are spiral bound notebooks with 18 thick cardstock pages - perfect for sharpie markers!!! No bleeding through like I was afraid would happen on my printed pages. The covers were red, purple, black or white. I grabbed two each of red and purple and some scrapbook stickers - Mickey and friends and Princesses. The girls had a blast decorating the covers and in about 10 minutes, they were done!!! And since I caught them on sale, $12.00 for all of it!! I also like the fact that they can just open the book for a character to sign - they will not have to search for the character's printed picture page. Good luck!!

 

[jessica52877]

Jessica - he is just so dang CUTE!!!! Did he enjoy his first day of school and riding the school bus????? What jibbitz does he have in his Crocs? Tim is currently wearing red mickey Crocs and Im afraid he lose Jibbitz cause of the different shaped holes....

We went tubin today - and it was pretty fun but went pretty fast due to the rain yesterday. Hannah and Tim had a ball and I think Elizabeth did too, but she was in a weird mood today - my guess is maybe she's getting sick (she is MISERABLE if she is even a tiny bit sick), but I hope not, we have beach vacation next week!!!!!! Unfortunately, it was muddy around where we got in, and my Bill slipped and we think he twisted his knee and pulled a hamstring - any advice anyone - we are doing the RICE treatment.

Guess who is on the phone with Bill right now - you got it Daniel!!! lol!! he wants to come over soon - silly boy - he likes to play video games with his Uncle Bill....the other day I saw him whizzing by in the hospital on a big tricycle!! He had a huge grin on his face!!! Only about 6 more months of Chemo!!!

Thank you Wendy! I was thinking about getting his hair cut but now looking at these pictures I think it is still okay. He did enjoy his first day except for the bus ride home. It took a little over an hour of them sitting on a hot bus to get everyone loaded and then dropped off. He was hot and sweaty and not happy. The first week usually takes longer to get it all straightened out for the kiddos!

I am glad that Daniel enjoys his Uncle Bill so much! I think of him often! I hope Bill is okay.

Dallas has 4 Wall E jibbitz in his crocs (and we tend to wear crocs with socks). I know the socks look weird but for school I think it is better. Watch Tim's! We lost SO many in Dallas Mickey's. He is in a size 12/13 right now and we haven't lost one yet but in he 10/11 we lost several. Disney even has the little plastic pieces to put on the back in the shoe but our Christmas ones still managed to come off! I rebought one and Lin found one! I was getting irritated. I know we lost a CARS one before that and I am sure more! Now I put two little plastic pieces on one jibbitz if it is on a Mickey croc. But I have still had one fall out! I don't know how either! When at disney I am constantly checking his shoes!

I LOVE your first-day-of-school sign. I saw something similar in a magazine a few years ago and plan on doing the same for DD when she starts school. How did you make the sign? Did you use your Cricut?


Our schools don't start until the 24th (my mom went back today - she's the registar at her school and I think my sister goes back next Monday - she's a 3rd grade teacher.) But listening to the National news tonight there was an article about swine flu and schools and the school they showed (maybe in CA) that was already on their 2nd week of classes!

Thanks! I am sure I saw it in a magazine but it would have been years ago! I didn't do Kindergarten and always regretted it. I figured I might as well start now! I also didn't get any good pictures last year. This year I took probably 50 and most of them turned out great!

Yes, I used my cricut. I have sure cuts alot and just used that. It is so easy to use the different fonts and weld the pieces. I am sure the other program is too just never tried it! I also made the colors match his outfit. I can just change the 1st to 2nd next year if I want. I used a glue stick and it will peel right off. Or I thought of printing out a picture and putting it in the scrapbook that way with the picture added to the side.

I love the back to school signs too. I wish I had started that from the beginning.

My cousin took a picture of her son every month with a sign of his age. Its really cool to look at them all lined up in a row now.

I kind of did this with Dallas. I took a stuffed animal (build a bear bunny) and did it each month then every 6 months after the first year. I know I have forgotten some years but it is really cute to see the pictures. I just have him hold the bunny. When he was 2 weeks old he is actually wearing the build a bear shirt! I think I forgot when he turned 6 but I need to do 6 1/2 now. I also read that somewhere years ago.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I don't know about Cricuits but I did see it was 50% off at JoAnn's and there is also a coupon for 10% off your purchase.

I think it is a good deal.

 

[jessica52877]

I don't know about Cricuits but I did see it was 50% off at JoAnn's and there is also a coupon for 10% off your purchase.

I think it is a good deal.

There is nothing better then an enabler alert! I should have enabled you guys the other night with the mix max's that were $20 at disneyshopping. I guess they probably still are! We LOVE ours! Well Dallas loves his so I will be loving mine when it arrives shortly! You can save an extra 10% off using your disney visa and go through ebates for I think 4% cash back!

For anyone who doesn't know a mix max is a disney version of an ipod. It is a bit trickier (probably) to get stuff on but once you got it figured out you got it! DH got it quickly! He is my dvd ripper!

 

[JUJU814]

Yes - the fabric will stretch acroos your house!! My bottom ruffle/tier was about 20 feet long But it turned out adorable!!! Thankfully I had a ruffler attachment but it took me an hour to pin the bottom ruffle to the next layer on the first dress- and I was sewing TWO dresses!

As for the autograph books - I wanted a "pretty" book, too, but ran out of time. I LOVE all the printed pages - but I would have to make two books. So I went to Hobby Lobby in the scrapbook section. On the aisle that has albums, they have 4 x 6 inch "Memory Books" which are spiral bound notebooks with 18 thick cardstock pages - perfect for sharpie markers!!! No bleeding through like I was afraid would happen on my printed pages. The covers were red, purple, black or white. I grabbed two each of red and purple and some scrapbook stickers - Mickey and friends and Princesses. The girls had a blast decorating the covers and in about 10 minutes, they were done!!! And since I caught them on sale, $12.00 for all of it!! I also like the fact that they can just open the book for a character to sign - they will not have to search for the character's printed picture page. Good luck!!

My bottom tier/ruffle..is 36ish feet long. Yes, as long as my house. Literally. top tier: 55 inches
next one: 110
next one 220
ruffle: 440

I don't think I'll be able to let her wear it to a park lest some of the darn fabric gets stuck on the Winnie the Pooh ride when trying to disembark. LOLOLOLOL (I'm scared to death of that ride..our first trip my darling, wonderful, sweetness dh WAS NOT WATCHING DD when disembarking and she almost fell right in front of the moving ride. What a lovely, magical, family moment THAT was!!

But, it's something I have to do. I owe it to myself to make this dress dang it! My good friend said "Julie, who are you doing all this for? You or her?" My answer?? "oh totally me" She'll be thrilled just to go to Disney.

I just have this emotional need to do some of these mommy things. I feel like sometimes I ignore the poor kids because I'm working so hard..even though I'm working hard for them.

I'm going to bed..so tired. Someone pray I don't trip on the houselong strip of disney patched fabric....

 

[JUJU814]

ps. regarding the autograph books. I was in the scrapbook store today and the lady showed me some really cool samples people had made. I would comment "oh..now do you sell these tags?" no..you have to cut them. Do you sell this? no..you cut them yourself. I think my reply out of frustration was "you've got to be *bleepin'* me!"
Last question to the lady? Will you please sell me your samples? Name your price!" LOL

I think the memory book and stickers sounds like a great idea!

Julie

 

[emcreative]

Posting again, in case it was missed:

Does anyone have the maximum measurements (in US) for the Feliz dress pattern? Thank you.

(AWESOME stuff posted today. I am falling behind in posts and PM's. Lizzie and Hannah got back yesterday so we had to go to the movies today to celebrate. Only 3 days until GOTCHA DAY! YIKES! And I had to prep, tomorrow we have the computer repairman, Central air installer and cleaner all coming virtually at the SAME TIME. GAAAAHHH!)

 

[Adi12982]

It sounds to me that the culprit in a lot of the labor is heck or not that bad stories is petocin. . . . if i am able to go the birth center route, there is no petocin to be had, so that is a relief