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

[*Toadstool*]

You can just take that one and crop it and blow it up.
I did it in Gimp and it didn't distort too much. I'd post the image, but have no idea how big you'd want it.
Hope you can figure it out. Marah will probably be able to find a bigger sized one for sure.
Off to bed now.

 

[mirandag819]

Miranda, are you better yet?

I am better now thank you. It actually wasn't tooo bad... it kicked my butt for a few days, but I got better pretty quickly.... I was feeling A LOT better after about 4 or 5 days, and was totally better in a week and a half. Only like 8 more days til Disney World, so thank goodness it didn't take me long to get better....and thankfully I managed to keep Taylor for catching it.

 

[JUJU814]

Sorry - I checked I didn't put it on the Photobucket but here it is the most rockin' FAME or FOOTLOOSE picture that I have to date!

Oh that is adorable!!! Love it!

 

[JUJU814]

Hey Miranda!
I'm glad to read you're feeling better. So sorry you had swine flu...eeewww! I have something now...they are not sure what, but the swine test was negative. I'm not sure what could be worse..the actual flu, or that terribly aweful test sticking that thing up your nose!

I think for me it is strep. The fever still persists and I woke up with a killer sore throat. I was supposed to have my friend and her family today come stay with me for a week, but they are staying an extra night in PA. I guess it's for the best.

Because I was so stressed and wanted so badly to get a couple more outfits done, while having tea with a dear friend last week who loves loves loves to sew, she volunteered to make a couple of dresses for Emily for our trip (2 weeks from this saturday) Here is the minnie dress!! Sorry the picture doesn't show it well ie: upright. I'll post another pic of Emily in it soon. I'll also post pics of Emily in the Ariel and Belle dresses Shannon made. Coming up next is the pink Cinderella dress.

This dress was made with CarlaC Simply Sweet jumper front bodice, ruffled elasticized straps, halter back. We constructed it per my friend's way..2 rows elastic casing in the back..same as my snow white and cinderella dresses.

Now that my friend and her family isn't coming till Sunday, hmmmmmm, I wonder if I have time for the Luau dress! LOL

Julie

 

[twob4him]

Happy Anniversary Heather and Teresa! Love seeing all those gorgeous photos and how little Corey was...adorable!!! Hope you all have many more happy years ahead!!!

 

[ollyg]

I did just hear the same thing today. The lady called me back and said the 750D would be discontinued and the 780D is the next model. If they can't get the 750D then I will be getting the new released 780D instead.

The floor model that I can purchase does not have a usb port, but she said she would throw in PED basic. She did tell me that it had a few more designs but the main update is the flash drive. I was also told that I could not send in the warranty card as the warranty would not apply. I am thinking this could possibly be because it is a floor model. Anywho, I am going to go with the 780D.

Thanks for everybody's reply

 

[WDWAtLast]

My goodness you ladies have been chatty!! I skimmed over the past 10-15 PAGES and saw some amazing new outfits!!!! Sending out prayers to those who need them and healing thoughts for those who are sick. I am sorry for Monk's Mom's loss (hope I got your name right!) but loved seeing the pics of you with your Grandmother - how blessed you are to have such special memories! Happy Anniversary to Heather and Teresa.

We leave for WDW in TWO days - so I will be more in "lurker mode" as I try to finish packing and tie up loose ends. FYI to those of you packing a patchwork twirl dress - they take up A LOT of room in the suitcase! I am sure that ya'll will have started Thread #17 before we get back!

LisaZoe - love your new Vida's, but would love to see a pic or two of your fabric painting. I used to really enjoy that - back in the day!!!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

We are starting in a week and a half and I am starting to panic! I have 3 dresses and 10 applique shirts plus a nursing cover. And I want to have my 2008 Disney scrapbbok finished before we go. And be ready to teach! UGH! Ihope you are not as stressed out as I am

Well, I was so stressed last night that I didn't sleep very well. I kept picturing patterns in my head and doing math in my head to see if I had enough of certain material. Plus, I just keep figuring out if I am going to have enough time to get them all done. I still have a lot to do!!!! We are starting school a little later than you though.

Come on, you can do it! I think I made my first Vida about this time last year and I still find myself thinking of new variations. In fact, here's the first one I made. I think the hardest part was the buttonholes - I was still very nervous about messing those up :

I'm so glad you like them. I know the Maleficent fabric was a last minute change but I think it is more dramatic than the original plan.

I can't believe that is your first one. It's incredible! What did you put on the back of it? I would like to do a minnie safari one if I get the time for our tusker house visit but I am not sure what to put on the back. I was thinking daisy but I probably really won't have the time then since I'll have to make two of them!

I am better now thank you. It actually wasn't tooo bad... it kicked my butt for a few days, but I got better pretty quickly.... I was feeling A LOT better after about 4 or 5 days, and was totally better in a week and a half. Only like 8 more days til Disney World, so thank goodness it didn't take me long to get better....and thankfully I managed to keep Taylor for catching it.

Miranda, Is your husband home yet? You guys must be so excited to see him!!!!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Happy Anniversary Heather and Teresa!!!! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures! Enjoy remembering your day and your life together!

 

[snubie]

Ok, Juliet's Mickey/Minnie dress is done! SO here she is!

This came out amazing. Looks like she loves it too.

Thanks AKsunshine.

I just got a good reminder of what is/isn't important. I'm having a personal freak-out right now (not about the air conditioner something more serious) and I'm sorry I can't put it on the board.

Could I please ask for some prayers/good thoughts/wishes of luck or whatever is in your belief system that everything holds together for about 36 or so hours?

Thanks.

Here's hoping all is well with you.

I am better now thank you. It actually wasn't tooo bad... it kicked my butt for a few days, but I got better pretty quickly.... I was feeling A LOT better after about 4 or 5 days, and was totally better in a week and a half. Only like 8 more days til Disney World, so thank goodness it didn't take me long to get better....and thankfully I managed to keep Taylor for catching it.

Glad to hear you are feeling better. Swine flu scares the bejeezus out of me now. I think it is because they say pregnant women are at much higher risk for serious complications. I was fine this spring when the outbreak first started but now I am paranoid.

 

[HeatherSue]

Thank you all so much for the anniversary wishes!

Happy Anniversary Teresa and Heather And Brian and Henry I hadn't realized you had the same anniversary.
Corey was so blonde! Me made a cute flower boy! I am also curious about you having no sleeves and teresa having long sleeves? I had long sleeves too and I got married at the end of June- Boy was I roasting!!

I have never thought about that! I guess Teresa was going for a classic look, and I was going for an early 90's look! Teresa is much more tolerant to heat than I am, too. The summer she got married was one of the hottest summers ever! I remember spending the majority of it in my parent's bedroom because theirs was the only one with a window air conditioner.

We actually had to change the location of our wedding at the last minute because the place we were going to have it didn't get AC installed, as they had told us they would. I knew I would probably pass out if there was no AC!

OK, I'll start with the one that will be quickest - adjusting the opacity of the text.

* Open the photo you want to watermark. Do any editing to it you need before adding the watermark.

* Click on the Text tool, select the font, size and color. Type in your text - I'd suggest having it in the center of the image. The color should be basic IMO, i.e. white if the image is mostly dark or black if the image is mostly light.

* Once you have the text done (it will be a vector), click on the Layer menu on top. From it select Properties. That will open a pop-up with a 'before and after' version of your image as well as a few other options. Set the opacity to less than 100%. You'll probably need to experiment a little to see what level works best. You want it to be visible without making it too hard to see the image itself.

Thank you so much, Lisa! I'm going to try that right away!

Thanks,
Heather did you just use one layer of eyelet material? I didnt buy any because i was afraid it would be too see through for a little girl who has been thru hell. Instead i bought some white printed calico and shiny red material for the sash. I am really thinking she needs something much fancier though. Knowing myself i will end up making it and deciding it isnt right and staying up all night friday to make her the super fancy one. But i just bought the portrait peasant so i HAVE to use it immediately.......lol

I just used one layer and she wore a tank top under it. I made little eyelet bloomers to go under it, too. I'm don't think you can see the in the picture with Mary, but they were capri length. It sounds like the fabric you got will be fabulous, too! When I made the sash, I ironed interfacing to each piece of fabric to make it thicker.

I am better now thank you. It actually wasn't tooo bad... it kicked my butt for a few days, but I got better pretty quickly.... I was feeling A LOT better after about 4 or 5 days, and was totally better in a week and a half. Only like 8 more days til Disney World, so thank goodness it didn't take me long to get better....and thankfully I managed to keep Taylor for catching it.

I'm so glad you're feeling better!

Hey Miranda!
I'm glad to read you're feeling better. So sorry you had swine flu...eeewww! I have something now...they are not sure what, but the swine test was negative. I'm not sure what could be worse..the actual flu, or that terribly aweful test sticking that thing up your nose!

I think for me it is strep. The fever still persists and I woke up with a killer sore throat. I was supposed to have my friend and her family today come stay with me for a week, but they are staying an extra night in PA. I guess it's for the best.

Because I was so stressed and wanted so badly to get a couple more outfits done, while having tea with a dear friend last week who loves loves loves to sew, she volunteered to make a couple of dresses for Emily for our trip (2 weeks from this saturday) Here is the minnie dress!! Sorry the picture doesn't show it well ie: upright. I'll post another pic of Emily in it soon. I'll also post pics of Emily in the Ariel and Belle dresses Shannon made. Coming up next is the pink Cinderella dress.

This dress was made with CarlaC Simply Sweet jumper front bodice, ruffled elasticized straps, halter back. We constructed it per my friend's way..2 rows elastic casing in the back..same as my snow white and cinderella dresses.

That is so cute, Julie! I can't wait to see the pink Cinderella! I've made a couple of those myself and they're my favorites!

I hope you start feeling better soon!

We leave for WDW in TWO days - so I will be more in "lurker mode" as I try to finish packing and tie up loose ends. FYI to those of you packing a patchwork twirl dress - they take up A LOT of room in the suitcase! I am sure that ya'll will have started Thread #17 before we get back! !

Have a great time!!

Well, I was so stressed last night that I didn't sleep very well. I kept picturing patterns in my head and doing math in my head to see if I had enough of certain material. Plus, I just keep figuring out if I am going to have enough time to get them all done. I still have a lot to do!!!! We are starting school a little later than you though.

I do the same thing- lying in bed thinking about sewing. Lately, I've been lying in bed digitizing in my head.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

My DD9 has decided to be Sally for Halloween. I have some ideas, but I am very visual, so if anyone has any ideas or pictures, they would be much appreciated. TIA

Stacy (SoHappy) is making Aisling's Sally dress. She is making a Vida with large scenes from the movie in the panels and then the sides are going to be different materials like Sally's dress...all crazy sewed. I'm going to use eyeliner and draw the stitching on Aisling's face for MNSSHP.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Happy belated Anniversary Teresa and Heather!!!

 

[ncmomof2]

We leave for WDW in TWO days - so I will be more in "lurker mode" as I try to finish packing and tie up loose ends. FYI to those of you packing a patchwork twirl dress - they take up A LOT of room in the suitcase! I am sure that ya'll will have started Thread #17 before we get back!

I have been thinking about this! I have three twirl skirts right now and maybe one more. I hope I can fit it all. Have an awesome trip!

Well, I was so stressed last night that I didn't sleep very well. I kept picturing patterns in my head and doing math in my head to see if I had enough of certain material. Plus, I just keep figuring out if I am going to have enough time to get them all done. I still have a lot to do!!!! We are starting school a little later than you though.

:

I have nothing planned today so I will be planning for school, scrapbooking, and sewing, oh, and four kids to take care of! Hopefully I will get enough done that I will stop stressing!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I made Aisling's Crystal Palace dress last night. I didn't get home from work until after 9pm and I STILL made it

 

[minnie2]

You guys are too Chatty! I can't keep up!

I know i missed some amazing stuff. I skimmed all the pictures and everything is amazing! Those sawyer pictures are so funny!
Lisa love your stuff!
Minnie dress adorable!
Everything is GREAT!

Guess what I was doing 15 years ago today?? Here are some hints!

Henry and Corey:

Me holding Courtney (my honorary flower girl and my niece), with Corey and Becca (my flower girl):

Here's what Teresa was doing 15 years ago today. She was my matron of honor, Brian was a groomsman, and Corey was my "flower boy":

Here's what Teresa was doing 21 years ago today:

Here's what I was doing 21 years ago today. I was Teresa's maid of honor, I was 13 (in the burgundy dress)!:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! HEATHER AND HENRY TERESA and BRIAN!! May you have many many more to celebrate!

Ok that little picture of Corey is so stinking cute! Teresa tell him to STOP growing up!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I think I may have to write a tutorial about purchasing an embroidery machine and supplies. There is so much to learn and it is all subjective and based on personal preferences.

My new dilemma is about thread. What kind of thread should I buy? I see so many on Ebay and don't know what to get??? Also the lady at the store says she uses NEBS bobbins but I see others also. I need M type.

Who is your favorite ebay seller and what type of thread should I use. Brother uses polystar.

 

[JUJU814]

Finally finished!!! Patchwork twirly dress

I can't believe I finally finished this. Emily is tickled pink...and so am I, that it's done! LOL Now I can go into houseguest and baby shower mode

Sorry for so many pics..I took about 20!! LOL

 

[MommyBoo!]

Too cute!

Cute!

Those are the perfect size, thank you! That top is so cute! It's nice to see your daughter's pretty face, too!

Thank you!

Happy Anniversary Heather and Teresa!

 

[MommyBoo!]

Hey Miranda!

Very pretty!

So cute! I like the fabric combination. And the Pooh fabric is great!

Finally finished!!! Patchwork twirly dress

You did it! It's wonderful!