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

[pixeegrl]

So, I can't remember if I mentioned this before but I was asked to make a Vida for a woman, about a size 8. I was hesitant at first so we started with what I referred to as a 'fit' dress - a dress made with cheap fabric that I could mail her to see if she liked the fit and style. Well, she definitely wanted the appliqued version so we went for it. Here it is (with Zoe's pettiskirt under it to help fill out the bottom section):

It used more fabric than I'm used to and was a lot more space to applique but I'm happy with the results. I really hope she'll be happy, too. Now this fun style isn't just for the kids.

I would love to see it modeled too. A NBC one would be really cool too for an adult.

 

[pixeegrl]

That is awesome!!!



Love what you've done, but I'm really, really, really askeered of knit; did I mention I have a fear of knit?

me too!!!

 

[pixeegrl]

I feel like I can now officially become a part of the Disboutiquers

First and foremeost, I owe thanks to everyone here for giving me the courage to pull my machine back out and make something I am actually proud of. All of you have helped me find patterns that are simple, given me tips on needles, thread, topstitching, etc. And you've all posted such beautiful, inspiring creations. So thank you to all (Never mind the few seams I had to rip out and redo).

The story behind the dress is that I wanted to make something to test before making Disney clothes so I chose a back to school outfit. I had dd try on the bodice and she hated it. She said she wouldn't wear anything with the number fabric (ugh!). Well, since all the fabric was purchased and cut I pursued and figured I'd bribe dd with Disney dollars. Once I completed the dress I showed it to dd and showed her how it twirled. She immediately begged to put it on and didn't want to take it off and wants to wear it all day tomorrow and have all her clothes from here on out be twirly!

For the Disney wardrobe I am hoping to do those outfits once dd returns to school so they can be surprises presented to her at Disney.

OK, now lets hope the photos work:
Oh, and I plan to add a sash (have it cut but not sewn) and have yet to make a hairbow.

Could not for the life of me get a decent twirl photo, but you can admire dd's curls in this one:

Yes, you get loads of photos since this is my first real creation. Pattern is Ellie's twirl dress from YCMT. Fabric is from our last remaining Walmart fabric spot which is due to close next March

And while I think I've learned to post pics, I have yet to learn multiquote, but wanted to mention:
Nicole: glad dh is doing better and hope his new meds keep things at bay
Miranda: I too vote for the petty since the appliques show better ~ and stunning creations once again
Teresa: Keeping FIL in my thoughts and hoping for the best

FABULOUS! Yes, the ladies here are an inspiration!

 

[pixeegrl]

Well, I finally finished the Patricia Tunic and gave it to my mom for her birthday present!! She really like it and said it was very comfortable!! What do you think??

It's gorgeous! and so is your mom!

 

[angel23321]

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

Can anyone tell me what pattern this is? UGH. I can't find the original post....this is the mickey/minnie dress (red, yellow, black) with the peek a boo bottom? The OP used elastic to make the peek a boo part. I'd would love to CASE this for my girls for chef Mickey.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Okay...I thought I hit muti-quote...hmmm...must have a brain block this morning!

Teresa - Prayers for you and your family...I hope your FIL gets the results you pray for. No 83 is not old to me anymore either. My Granny would be 82 next month and she was still way to young to leave us! 80 is the new 60 she told me last week...I was complaining abaout turning 38 and she was telling me how young I was.

Wendy - You mom is beautiful and the shirt turned out great...I think she is very proud of it!

I feel like I can now officially become a part of the Disboutiquers

First and foremeost, I owe thanks to everyone here for giving me the courage to pull my machine back out and make something I am actually proud of. All of you have helped me find patterns that are simple, given me tips on needles, thread, topstitching, etc. And you've all posted such beautiful, inspiring creations. So thank you to all (Never mind the few seams I had to rip out and redo).

The story behind the dress is that I wanted to make something to test before making Disney clothes so I chose a back to school outfit. I had dd try on the bodice and she hated it. She said she wouldn't wear anything with the number fabric (ugh!). Well, since all the fabric was purchased and cut I pursued and figured I'd bribe dd with Disney dollars. Once I completed the dress I showed it to dd and showed her how it twirled. She immediately begged to put it on and didn't want to take it off and wants to wear it all day tomorrow and have all her clothes from here on out be twirly!

For the Disney wardrobe I am hoping to do those outfits once dd returns to school so they can be surprises presented to her at Disney.

OK, now lets hope the photos work:
Oh, and I plan to add a sash (have it cut but not sewn) and have yet to make a hairbow.

That looks so pretty and looks like it does have great twirl!

I will be in Virginia Beach next week...any good fabric shops I should drag the family to...and give PLEASE a good place for seafood! I have never been to VABeach before...I've always lived closer to Myrtle or one of the NC Beaches...but my FIL likes VB so we are going up for a few days. I like seafood, but nobody else does! At MB we can usually get a good buffet that we can all eat at...are there any there?

 

[cerberus]

Hello! I am mostly a lurker, but have posted a couple of times. I was insipired to start sewing for my girls after reading through this thread. I do not usually post because I am a novice sewer, but get some help from my mom.
Anyhoo, we are having a pony party for my DD's 4th birthday. I would like to her to have a western top that does not scream "western", so I was thinking about maybe a colorful bandana top, but do not want a halter. ANY IDEAS, Please??
Here is a top I found on ebay that i thought was cutehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Boutique-Custom-Red-Bandana-Top-Decoupage-Jean-3T_W0QQitemZ110347167005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b134251d&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116


Here some of the most recent dresses I made:

This patchwork dress has been one of the hardest I have done yet! I made it doe DD's 2nd birthday in March and I can not believe I did not get any good pictures of her in it!

 

[minnie2]

Hello! I am mostly a lurker, but have posted a couple of times. I was insipired to start sewing for my girls after reading through this thread. I do not usually post because I am a novice sewer, but get some help from my mom.
Anyhoo, we are having a pony party for my DD's 4th birthday. I would like to her to have a western top that does not scream "western", so I was thinking about maybe a colorful bandana top, but do not want a halter. ANY IDEAS, Please??
Here is a top I found on ebay that i thought was cutehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Boutique-Custom-Red-Bandana-Top-Decoupage-Jean-3T_W0QQitemZ110347167005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b134251d&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116


Here some of the most recent dresses I made:

This patchwork dress has been one of the hardest I have done yet! I made it doe DD's 2nd birthday in March and I can not believe I did not get any good pictures of her in it!

Super cute!

I know walmart has some cute westernish fabric pretty cheap. Maybe just make something like a simple twirl skirt? with a peasant top?

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Now I need to think of Epcot outfits! The kids informed me they need them especially if we are meeting Cathy and her girls there. NO CLUE what to do!! I was just making outfits with things I knew they would like but the kids are already declaring what outfits are for what day Epoct is actually me least favorite park so I am so not inspired to make something specai any suggestions would be great....

Have you considered just doing an icon from a country? Like just an Eiffle Tower, or just Big Ben? It would be a sublte Epcot idea. Or a twirl skirt with several of the icons around it. Morocco and China stand out to me!

 

[tricia]

Well, I finally finished the Patricia Tunic and gave it to my mom for her birthday present!! She really like it and said it was very comfortable!! What do you think??

That turned out great. She looks awesome in that colour.

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Great job. Glad she ended up liking it.

I also finished Kyle's stitch shirt.
Sorry there are wet spots on the shirt I was trying to get off my marking pencil marks...

Now I need to think of Epcot outfits! The kids informed me they need them especially if we are meeting Cathy and her girls there. NO CLUE what to do!! I was just making outfits with things I knew they would like but the kids are already declaring what outfits are for what day Epoct is actually me least favorite park so I am so not inspired to make something specai any suggestions would be great....

Really cute Tink outfit. Love the Stitch too.

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Here some of the most recent dresses I made:

This patchwork dress has been one of the hardest I have done yet! I made it doe DD's 2nd birthday in March and I can not believe I did not get any good pictures of her in it!

All really cute stuff. Love the patchwork.


GoofyG- Great photos of the gymnastics meet. She looks so tiny to be doing all that. And I can't believe Atticus is walking. He must be hard to keep up with now.

And Marah, I forgot to mention last night that I love seeing the boys in your siggy pic instead of just P & F. They are the cutest.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Well, I finally finished the Patricia Tunic and gave it to my mom for her birthday present!! She really like it and said it was very comfortable!! What do you think??

Your Mom is beautiful! LOVE that top! The fit looks perfect on her and she looks very comfortable in it. It looks like something she would have picked out to buy for herself.

I feel like I can now officially become a part of the Disboutiquers

First and foremeost, I owe thanks to everyone here for giving me the courage to pull my machine back out and make something I am actually proud of. All of you have helped me find patterns that are simple, given me tips on needles, thread, topstitching, etc. And you've all posted such beautiful, inspiring creations. So thank you to all (Never mind the few seams I had to rip out and redo).

The story behind the dress is that I wanted to make something to test before making Disney clothes so I chose a back to school outfit. I had dd try on the bodice and she hated it. She said she wouldn't wear anything with the number fabric (ugh!). Well, since all the fabric was purchased and cut I pursued and figured I'd bribe dd with Disney dollars. Once I completed the dress I showed it to dd and showed her how it twirled. She immediately begged to put it on and didn't want to take it off and wants to wear it all day tomorrow and have all her clothes from here on out be twirly!

For the Disney wardrobe I am hoping to do those outfits once dd returns to school so they can be surprises presented to her at Disney.

OK, now lets hope the photos work:
Oh, and I plan to add a sash (have it cut but not sewn) and have yet to make a hairbow.

Wow! Great job! Your DD sure looks happy in it!!!

How cute! Love all your photos. I can't believe your little one is walking already.

OH!!!! Did anyone see the second to last picture of her? Yes that would be a hole in her mouth! No she didn't lose it the normal way. We can thank the balance beam for that one. She is very proud of the hole in her mouth though.

I did notice that hole. I wondered if she had lost a tooth. My 6 1/2 year old just lost her first tooth at Disney. Her sister (10 years old) was a bit jelous of the Disney dollar so she found a baby tooth that a bit loose to pull out.

I finally finished Nikki's Tink outfit for WDW! I think I have posted the skirt before but here is is with the top. I hand pieced the Tink applique of Heathers design. THANKS HEATHER !!!!!!!! I would ahve used Heather emb design in a heart beat but I have a baby hoop and Tink would have been tiny and I wanted her big so Heather let me so kindly use her image

I also finished Kyle's stitch shirt.
Sorry there are wet spots on the shirt I was trying to get off my marking pencil marks...

Now I need to think of Epcot outfits! The kids informed me they need them especially if we are meeting Cathy and her girls there. NO CLUE what to do!! I was just making outfits with things I knew they would like but the kids are already declaring what outfits are for what day Epoct is actually me least favorite park so I am so not inspired to make something specai any suggestions would be great....

LOVE Tink & Stitch-my Emma would LOVE Stitch but she would need teeth. She likes Tink a bit more now that we told her she must been to leave the Disney $$$.

Good luck with the Epcot outfits,

Hello! I am mostly a lurker, but have posted a couple of times. I was insipired to start sewing for my girls after reading through this thread. I do not usually post because I am a novice sewer, but get some help from my mom.
Anyhoo, we are having a pony party for my DD's 4th birthday. I would like to her to have a western top that does not scream "western", so I was thinking about maybe a colorful bandana top, but do not want a halter. ANY IDEAS, Please??
Here is a top I found on ebay that i thought was cutehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Boutique-Custom-Red-Bandana-Top-Decoupage-Jean-3T_W0QQitemZ110347167005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b134251d&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116


Here some of the most recent dresses I made:

This patchwork dress has been one of the hardest I have done yet! I made it doe DD's 2nd birthday in March and I can not believe I did not get any good pictures of her in it!

Those dresses are adorable! JoAnn's also has bandana fabric. Couldn't you make a pillowcase top like the dresses?

 

[my*2*angels]

Well, I finally finished the Patricia Tunic and gave it to my mom for her birthday present!! She really like it and said it was very comfortable!! What do you think??

Your mom is GORGEOUS! The tunic looks fantastic on her! Great job!

 

[i12go2wdw]

Hello! I am mostly a lurker, but have posted a couple of times. I was insipired to start sewing for my girls after reading through this thread. I do not usually post because I am a novice sewer, but get some help from my mom.
Anyhoo, we are having a pony party for my DD's 4th birthday. I would like to her to have a western top that does not scream "western", so I was thinking about maybe a colorful bandana top, but do not want a halter. ANY IDEAS, Please??
Here is a top I found on ebay that i thought was cutehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Boutique-Custom-Red-Bandana-Top-Decoupage-Jean-3T_W0QQitemZ110347167005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b134251d&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116


Here some of the most recent dresses I made:

This patchwork dress has been one of the hardest I have done yet! I made it doe DD's 2nd birthday in March and I can not believe I did not get any good pictures of her in it!

Those dresses are so cute, well done, the girls are real cutties too!!
I am about to try the bandana twirly dress (using the bandana as the bodice) but that will not be a fast easy. It seems to me there is a patern on YCMT that is to use with a bandana.

Here are some travel bathroom bags I made for the family for out trip in less than 2 weeks I got the pattern from a link someone posted here, thank you

they were pretty quick and easy once I figured out what I was doing (ok by the last one)

 

[utkscvol1]

GoofyG, Great pictures! I have some from Nikki at that age in gymnastics. She did it since she was 18 months and my little girl is still a huge tumbler. I used to LOVE watching the meets.

Lisa, great dress!

emcreative, LOVE all the pictures they are so cute!

That theoretical person sure sounds like me....

It came out fabulous! She looks like she LOVES it.


Great JOB! she looks like she is having so much fun in it.

I finally finished Nikki's Tink outfit for WDW! I think I have posted the skirt before but here is is with the top. I hand pieced the Tink applique of Heathers design. THANKS HEATHER !!!!!!!! I would ahve used Heather emb design in a heart beat but I have a baby hoop and Tink would have been tiny and I wanted her big so Heather let me so kindly use her image

I also finished Kyle's stitch shirt.
Sorry there are wet spots on the shirt I was trying to get off my marking pencil marks...

Now I need to think of Epcot outfits! The kids informed me they need them especially if we are meeting Cathy and her girls there. NO CLUE what to do!! I was just making outfits with things I knew they would like but the kids are already declaring what outfits are for what day Epoct is actually me least favorite park so I am so not inspired to make something specai any suggestions would be great....

I love the tink and stitch shirt! did you make those?

 

[tricia]

Got a couple of mickey heads done for a big give.





And I happen to have a model in the same size.



The T-shirt is not really wonky the way it looks. It's just that this DS always looks like and unmade bed. Even when I put new or freshly pressed clothes on him.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I decided to try on the 'fit' dress last night because it just looked so big after doing girls' dresses for so long. It was very snug in the chest and tummy but I was able to get it on (and just as importantly get it off)... and I'm not even close to a size 8 (not by way too many sizes to narrow it further). I bet the pattern could be adjusted for more 'fluff' room. I was thinking it might be a very comfortable style. It's not exactly a shape flattering design but I'm more about comfort these days than fashion. I think it could be really cute as a maternity tunic.

I love this. But I think for a woman it looks childish. But I could see it as a tunic, they are popular right now.

Do you ever sew Ottobre? They have the best boy patterns ever. Here are a few things I've made for my boys from Ottobre:

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I've seen Ottobre, but never paid attention to it. Your outfit look great.

That is the one I just got...and I have the same machine..so I just found Carla C's. Ruffler foot unruffled and am going to attempt to try it out.

Be careful. I had the 6000i and Brother told me that it didn't have a ruffler for it. I found an old singer ruffler that worked. Unfortunately, the whole feed dog contraption collapsed in my machine. I was told at the shop that the machine wasn't sturdy enough for heavy projects. It was under warranty, but it cost more to fix then I paid for the machine. I ended up buying a Janome that was a trade in.

Well, I finally finished the Patricia Tunic and gave it to my mom for her birthday present!! She really like it and said it was very comfortable!! What do you think??

Mom looks great, and so does her tunic.

I feel like I can now officially become a part of the Disboutiquers

First and foremeost, I owe thanks to everyone here for giving me the courage to pull my machine back out and make something I am actually proud of. All of you have helped me find patterns that are simple, given me tips on needles, thread, topstitching, etc. And you've all posted such beautiful, inspiring creations. So thank you to all (Never mind the few seams I had to rip out and redo).

Yes, you get loads of photos since this is my first real creation. Pattern is Ellie's twirl dress from YCMT. Fabric is from our last remaining Walmart fabric spot which is due to close next March

CarlaC has a great bow sash that would look with this dress. Your dress is awesome.

Here are some travel bathroom bags I made for the family for out trip in less than 2 weeks

they were pretty quick and easy once I figured out what I was doing (ok by the last one)

Your bags look great. I might have to try this for my next trip.

 

[minnie2]

I love the tink and stitch shirt! did you make those?

Yup! I hand pieced them
Next up Sleeping Beauty Cutie! And Daisy Duck..

Those dresses are so cute, well done, the girls are real cutties too!!
I am about to try the bandana twirly dress (using the bandana as the bodice) but that will not be a fast easy. It seems to me there is a patern on YCMT that is to use with a bandana.

Here are some travel bathroom bags I made for the family for out trip in less than 2 weeks I got the pattern from a link someone posted here, thank you

they were pretty quick and easy once I figured out what I was doing (ok by the last one)

Great job! I love them.

Got a couple of mickey heads done for a big give.





And I happen to have a model in the same size.

Super cute!

 

[VBAndrea]

I will be in Virginia Beach next week...any good fabric shops I should drag the family to...and give PLEASE a good place for seafood! I have never been to VABeach before...I've always lived closer to Myrtle or one of the NC Beaches...but my FIL likes VB so we are going up for a few days. I like seafood, but nobody else does! At MB we can usually get a good buffet that we can all eat at...are there any there?

If you want a good fabric shop VB is NOT the place to be. Our Joanne's is awful -- it's small, dingy, messy and has very limited selections. We have one Walmart with fabric, but again a small selection. And we have a Hancock fabrics as well which is OK, but nothing grand.

The only seafood buffet restaurant I know of is Captain George's, and my sister and I affectionatley nicknamed it *Captian Cholesterol.* I've only eaten there once, at least 10 years ago. There were some things that were good (like the soup -- though very rich) but there was a lot of fried greasy foods. But anyway, look on Trip Advisor and see if there are any reviews. I guess it depends what you like. My sister's ex loved the place, but I didn't care for it.

Good restaurants are Rockafeller's, Rudees and Waterman's. Mahi Mahs is popular, though I've never been there. One Fish, Two Fish is really good, but it is pricier. And two local restaurants that are nice are Steinhilber's and Blue Petes. Steinhilber's is one of our favorites, but it's not really a family restaurant (no kids menu).

My sister is out of town, but I'll try to remember to ask her for suggestions b/c she goes out alot. We, on the other hand, eat at home mostly to save our money for Dis!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

If you want a good fabric shop VB is NOT the place to be. Our Joanne's is awful -- it's small, dingy, messy and has very limited selections. We have one Walmart with fabric, but again a small selection. And we have a Hancock fabrics as well which is OK, but nothing grand.

The only seafood buffet restaurant I know of is Captain George's, and my sister and I affectionatley nicknamed it *Captian Cholesterol.* I've only eaten there once, at least 10 years ago. There were some things that were good (like the soup -- though very rich) but there was a lot of fried greasy foods. But anyway, look on Trip Advisor and see if there are any reviews. I guess it depends what you like. My sister's ex loved the place, but I didn't care for it.

Good restaurants are Rockafeller's, Rudees and Waterman's. Mahi Mahs is popular, though I've never been there. One Fish, Two Fish is really good, but it is pricier. And two local restaurants that are nice are Steinhilber's and Blue Petes. Steinhilber's is one of our favorites, but it's not really a family restaurant (no kids menu).

My sister is out of town, but I'll try to remember to ask her for suggestions b/c she goes out alot. We, on the other hand, eat at home mostly to save our money for Dis!

Thanks! I think we may have to stick to a resturant...no buffet...they have several at MB that are really good and offer really good selections.

Okay...you have exactly 3 more places to buy fabric than I do! They took my WM fabric away in April and now I must drive about 30 minutes to get to a fabric store...or I can go to the local quilt shop...WAY overpriced!!!! We don't eat out that much either...but when I must go on a mini vacation with my FIL, I will eat out! and I will eat seafood...I don't care what the rest of them want! (Patrick loves shrimp too!)

 

[LisaZoe]

I love this. But I think for a woman it looks childish. But I could see it as a tunic, they are popular right now.

I think this lady needs a little fun in her life right now. I would be self-conscious wearing something like this but then I'm hesitant to wear a purchased character tee anywhere but Disney. That seems to be common for adults - we find it hard to let the child in us come out which is why Disney is so popular for adults as well as kids IMHO.