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

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

I love all of these Carol. I just got that minnie fabric. What pattern did you use for the first dress? That's the one I want to make for Emma and Lily. TIA.

Thanks so much! I used the Simply Sweet my Carla C. I made the skirt from 2 pieces44/45 inches wide instead of following the chart in the pattern - this provided the extra fullness. And I added the second layer to the skirt - the first layer is 2/3 the length of the bottom layer.

where do you ladies find your big polka dotted material for the mickey/minnie dresses? Does JoAnne's carry that? because that's pretty much my only option where I live! unless there is something on the internet that I can order through? any help is appreciated. thanks!

I also have always gotten mine from Joann's

Off topic...sort of. I'm trying to plan our trip. Question for you all...have you ever NOT started with MK. Would your kids be disappointed (if they hadn't been before)? We're using TGM to plan and the day we start our vacation isn't the best to go to MK. I'm torn between what will get us through with less crowds or not starting with MK. My main concern is that the girls will be able to see the castle from our hotel and then not go the first day. I'm so torn. Help. What do you think?

I think we have always started at MK but my kids are 5,4 18 months now. SO they have to see the castle.

Thank You everyone for the compliments on the dresses. I feel like I have most things done so I am calming down a little. I just have to pack next.

 

[cydswipe]

Off topic...sort of. I'm trying to plan our trip. Question for you all...have you ever NOT started with MK. Would your kids be disappointed (if they hadn't been before)? We're using TGM to plan and the day we start our vacation isn't the best to go to MK. I'm torn between what will get us through with less crowds or not starting with MK. My main concern is that the girls will be able to see the castle from our hotel and then not go the first day. I'm so torn. Help. What do you think?

More of a lurker here, as my projects aren't finished, nor do I know where the cable to upload to our computer is.... We just moved...

anyway, we will not be going to MK our first day either, as suggested by TGM. I feel you pain. Our girls are 6 and 9. Seems to me, you should take them to "the" place you first think of when thinking WDW. I think our girls are old enough to understand... we'll go the 2nd day for the morning... the evening is our MNNSHP...

 

[emcreative]

And last, but certainly not least, our version of Farmer Mickey.

Nini

This is ADORABLE! My fav I think! :0

Off topic...sort of. I'm trying to plan our trip. Question for you all...have you ever NOT started with MK. Would your kids be disappointed (if they hadn't been before)? We're using TGM to plan and the day we start our vacation isn't the best to go to MK. I'm torn between what will get us through with less crowds or not starting with MK. My main concern is that the girls will be able to see the castle from our hotel and then not go the first day. I'm so torn. Help. What do you think?

We did not do MK the first night and it was fine. Of course my girls are older so they were more looking forward to roller coasters, etc. My feeling was I didn't want to spend "part" of a day in MK, I wanted the WHOLE day there!

 

[emcreative]

If anyone is considering getting Toontown Online for the kiddos please PM me, I may be able to help out.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Off topic...sort of. I'm trying to plan our trip. Question for you all...have you ever NOT started with MK. Would your kids be disappointed (if they hadn't been before)? We're using TGM to plan and the day we start our vacation isn't the best to go to MK. I'm torn between what will get us through with less crowds or not starting with MK. My main concern is that the girls will be able to see the castle from our hotel and then not go the first day. I'm so torn. Help. What do you think?

I have and I'm a TGMer. I find his advice has often been worth it. The only thing I dont follow- we do a park on our arrival day- even if its just a couple rides and dinner- and we go where we want, regardless of crowds, cause our goal is atmosphere, not accomplishing anything. Then our first full day we like to go to MK. Does that make sense?
I have been a TGmer since late 03-2004 and I really like his park advice.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi! Got DS's first day of school outfit done, and he loves it, although my DM thinks it's too "girly"

So what do y'all think?

Adding myself to the list of very satisfied TGMers!

 

[jham]

Hey everyone, I just posted a NEW BIG GIVE just follow the Big Give link in my siggy. You can check out their PTR here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2113987 they have two adorable little girls aged 4 (almost 5) and 2 (almost 3) they will be so fun to sew for!

 

[mom2rtk]

I ordered it to have at 1900 PF.... I ordered it from Pat at the GF. She is the one who helped Brook with her cake too. I will post pictures when I get back and let you know how it goes if you want. I didn't give too too many details, because they seem to do such a great job with just a little guidance, so I left the details up to the chef, but I ordered a 10 inch white cake with white chocolate filling covered in fondant and I wanted it to really be decorated with a step sister's theme and not just a picture on top. She said they would come up with something with a little more dimension to it and use the step sister's colors for the fondant. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

I can't wait to see it and hear how it goes! Remind me again when you are going, and do you mind sharing what she will be wearing?

 

[tricia]

Off topic...sort of. I'm trying to plan our trip. Question for you all...have you ever NOT started with MK. Would your kids be disappointed (if they hadn't been before)? We're using TGM to plan and the day we start our vacation isn't the best to go to MK. I'm torn between what will get us through with less crowds or not starting with MK. My main concern is that the girls will be able to see the castle from our hotel and then not go the first day. I'm so torn. Help. What do you think?

I think not going to MK on the first day would be fine. We usually hit whichever park is best according to TGM also. Then, if I feel they really need a Disney hit that evening we plan on Chef Mickeys for dinner.


Also, speaking of Big Gives, can someone please PM me the address for Lucas' Give, I posted on the Big Give Board that I was ready to ship but have not received the address yet.

 

[mom2rtk]

Off topic...sort of. I'm trying to plan our trip. Question for you all...have you ever NOT started with MK. Would your kids be disappointed (if they hadn't been before)? We're using TGM to plan and the day we start our vacation isn't the best to go to MK. I'm torn between what will get us through with less crowds or not starting with MK. My main concern is that the girls will be able to see the castle from our hotel and then not go the first day. I'm so torn. Help. What do you think?

Our last 2 trips we started at DHS. I think it had to do with TGM best park days for us too....

To be honest, I have grown to love having a day to enjoy the Disney magic, but still anticipate the Magic Kingdom the next day. We have a great time at DHS, but it's so nice late in the afternoon to realize, "hey, tomorrow we're going to the Magic Kingdom!"

 

[mirandag819]

I can't wait to see it and hear how it goes! Remind me again when you are going, and do you mind sharing what she will be wearing?

We leave on Saturday....we are eating at 1900 PF our first night. Okay I am going to go adjust the buttons right now and I will share what she is wearing. I didn't make it, Leslie made it before I learned to sew. If I can get her to pose for me I will post pictures shortly.

 

[emcreative]

Can anyone tell me what "mesh" fabric is? It doesn't look like the mesh I am used to thinking of...

 

[emcreative]

We leave on Saturday....we are eating at 1900 PF our first night. Okay I am going to go adjust the buttons right now and I will share what she is wearing. I didn't make it, Leslie made it before I learned to sew. If I can get her to pose for me I will post pictures shortly.

I can't wait to see! Miranda I hope you don't mind but your trip is gonna be like a mini-do-over for me!

 

[mom2rtk]

We leave on Saturday....we are eating at 1900 PF our first night. Okay I am going to go adjust the buttons right now and I will share what she is wearing. I didn't make it, Leslie made it before I learned to sew. If I can get her to pose for me I will post pictures shortly.

Yeah! I can't wait to see pics of the cake. If you think about it, would you mind PM'ing me when you get back? I'd like to hear about your cake and how it went. I need to firm up something soon. If things go as planned, my daughter will be going to 1900 PF dressed as Lady Tremaine.... She's been Cinderella, and she's been one of the steps, so she wanted to break new ground this time..... I just can't envision a stepmother cake though.....

 

[SallyfromDE]

I never got around to my Custom Wear Report from our June vacation, becuase of trouble I've had with my camera program. Anyway, I finally got all my pictures downloaded and on Photobucket.

This is our version of Ariel. I just planned on the top with a green skort. Kirsta got mad because it's supposed to belong. So I went looking for something to make a ruffle. But I came across this green glitter that as pretty cheap.

Ariel knew what we were going for :

Here is our Tink outfit:

Tink loved the petals. It's a "refurb" from last trip. I just reused the petals over bike shorts and a Tink shirt. Tink was so cute. She saw my Tink tatoo from across the room and had to tell everyone that I had her on my leg.

To be conti:

 

[mom2rtk]

We leave on Saturday....we are eating at 1900 PF our first night. Okay I am going to go adjust the buttons right now and I will share what she is wearing. I didn't make it, Leslie made it before I learned to sew. If I can get her to pose for me I will post pictures shortly.

Hey, I have an odd request. Do you watch the parade in the Magic Kingdom? If you (or anyone else anytime soon!) catch the parade, can you take a picture of the back of Cinderella's gown in the parade? I've done replica for our trip, but haven't done the bow yet. I need a closer look at the size and to see if it has tails.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

 

[i12go2wdw]

Hi! Got DS's first day of school outfit done, and he loves it, although my DM thinks it's too "girly"

So what do y'all think?

Adding myself to the list of very satisfied TGMers!

I don't think it is girly at all, I know my dd6 would not wear it because it is too boyish!! I really like it.

 

[mirandag819]

I can't wait to see! Miranda I hope you don't mind but your trip is gonna be like a mini-do-over for me!

HAHA fine with me....hopefully everything goes well..... my mom sis and I do bicker back and forth often, but hopefully we can use last year's trick to get us to stop fighting by asking DH where the big girl panties are if we get grumpy with each other.....how sad is it that the moment that makes me smile the most from last year's trip occurred in an outlet mall parking lot?


I can't wait to write a TR this time, but I will probably need some creative help coming up with a cool name for it.

 

[mirandag819]

Hey, I have an odd request. Do you watch the parade in the Magic Kingdom? If you (or anyone else anytime soon!) catch the parade, can you take a picture of the back of Cinderella's gown in the parade? I've done replica for our trip, but haven't done the bow yet. I need a closer look at the size and to see if it has tails.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

I sure will.....we have the VIP guide that day and will be in a special roped off area so I should be able to get a good shot for you. Is Cindy at CRT in a different dress? Well she may think I am crazy if I ask to take a pic of her backside

 

[woodkins]

Quick question on making a patchwork twirl skirt...Do you topstich the seams between each patch (the vertical ones) as well as the horizontal ones? I am hoping not because my dd is a tall size 7/8 and that will take me forever & a day LOL!
Thanks...Krysta