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

[mpbest]

Here are some of the outfits I have been making for my son and his cousins.

For my son Garrett

A princess dress for the princess

A picture of Sierra by herself to show the skirt

All of our little mice in ther Mr. & Mrs. Mouse Shirts

This is not the best picture but his pants have a Mickey head on the leg and on the back pockets

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Nicole - you seem to be able to plan a very special trip with lots of great surprises...I may have to pick your brain next year when we go. I am all for going to WDW, but I did give up our return to Niagra Falls for our 10 years...so I want to make sure we make it special for us too this trip!



I had some more pics from our June vacation I never posted...slack I know!

This is from our day #2 in MK. I had a huge surprise for Katie...breakfast at CRT! She had no clue you could even eat in the castle.

I had planned on making for her the same skirt I had made for one of the Big Gives. She is a HUGE Sleeping beauty fan, and she loved this skirt and had asked me to make it for her...

...but I ran out of time mainly because we left a day early and I was making that skirt last. But for a back up...I took Katie sewing machine and made a pair of princess shorts for her in the hotel room. I really felt like a bad mom that I didn't get it done for her...it will get made much earlier this year as she said she still wants it for next year!

This was Epcot day 1...I loved these set...nothing real original, but I just love that fabric!

And Epcot day 2...tye die shirts that they love!

And here are some pics I took on the back lot tour...our dream jobs!!!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

mpbest- your daughter's hair is gorgeous! I like her outfit the best
they are so cute all together. How many years you think you can keep them willing to do that?

okay- I found this while going thru photos- my first outfit for megan- a mccalls pattern I had this older woman helping me and Ill admit, she did a lot of it- although that was not my intent. but it was way too big, she was able to wear in the following year! nd the snap tape would not stay snapped! this was also the first photo I posted on this thread. I guess in 2007

 

[JohnsonsLoveDisney]

I am thinking of joining this. You wonderful ladies helped my friend and her family out when they went on their Make-A-Wish trip this past march.

I dont sew (grandma does)

But i do scrapbook and have loads of disney stuff to donate.

If you can use some autograph books and the such please let me know.

When i try to register it says i didnt put in the right code thing.

 

[emcreative]

Thank you so much for all the stories and pictures and ideas!

Okay this is funny-

Those pictures on the wall are the princess parade dresses (with the Cindy Dress Mom2rtk wanted to see the back of)- and once again, you can ALMOST but not quite see the back of Cindy's dress!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I have a Kenmore sewing machine that's 45 years old!! (It still does just what I want it to do) BUT....it has these grayish disks that pop into the top to do decorative stitches.....the only one that does zigzag -is chipped and will not do the job any more. I looked on the Kenmore site....and they don't even talk about them anymore!! I would of course love a new super machine..but that's kind of out of the question right now. Does anyone have any idea where I can start looking for this disk? I checked ebay...but there's nothing there. Is there somewhere I can post an "I NEED" ..... I can't help think that someone somewhere might have one sitting in a closet!! TIA ......

Have you looked on Craig's list? I would try looking there and posting there is free!

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

also...every trip I surprise DH with a gift basket filled with stuff for us to nibble on when we are back at the room. Here was the basket from one of our trips

what company did you use for the gift basket? i was thinking of doing the same thing for DH and the kids

 

[clairemolly]

Question for those of you who have made CarlaC's Flouncy Skirt Pattern -

I measured DDs waist (21', I think) and according to her chart I should make either a 2 or a 3. She is 6 and wears a size 5/6 in pants, although mainly with adjustable waists. Anyone else have this probelm? What size should I make? How does the sizing run?

 

[stephie1012]

has anyone appliqued on a ribbed shirt? I bought a bunch of tank top ribbed shirts for DS and was going to applique them, is it going to be a problem?

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

THeMoonksMom-absolutely!
Its a rainy day and Im too tired to sew or clean, so I hope you are enjoying the photos everyone.....
We love the boardwalk for food- Check out Spoodles, I was surprised at how much we enjoyed it-I loved the funnel cakes with chocolate and ice cream at night and then watching the jugglers, piano player on bike, etc.
heres DH with a truffle
check out Youtube for "lunch at the boardwalk bakery" and "beaches and cream--the kitchen sink mega-sundae" for some fun food viewing.
okay- not food related- but I really wish I'd bought this hat! I couldnt find it when I was there for MNSSHP-I even went to DTD and nada..

This was my idea of a 'custom' by the way you cant get these now- this was when disneystores online did it, even has a Disney tag insde and they are the softest, good quality ts!

Marah, this is a MUST for us! Liberty Tree Tavern


I dont think I have photos but no matter where we stay we like going to POR -Boatwright's for breakfast- they have this excellent stuffed french toast!
We also really like 50s Primetime
and a trip to POFQ for benighs is a must- a hidden jewel of powdery air- they are good (I know if you are from N.O. they arent the same, but for this New Englander, they are soooo good!)

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

what company did you use for the gift basket? i was thinking of doing the same thing for DH and the kids

I have used a few. Peggy's SweetNMore (no longer in bis- she now works at Disney Florist) which is where this came from. I like Disney Florist for several reasons- I can have food put in it, they deliver it to the room- no calling the front desk, and lets say theres something you HAVE to have, but disneyflorist doesnt have it- ask for a manager and they can give you the okay to call disney merchendise, purchase the item and send it to the florist to put in your basket.
The only thing I have noticed, in past years the designers are not as creative with offering suggestions and are more order takers. I always customize.
My suggestion- be original- don't use the mickey shaped basket, ask what elese they have to offer- some things I have used
sand pail, WDW embroidered bag, lunch/cooler sack- I like using items that will be used again.
For a Big Give I did piggy banks, and they just put them on a plate- I didnt want them to worry about carrying a basket, or leaving one behind- they are as much as a bag! and they can be delivered to restaurants, fireworks boats (well Ive only done food to that) or be in your room on a specific day.

 

[eeyore3847]

And here are some pics I took on the back lot tour...our dream jobs!!!!

seriously my dream job!!!!! I want those paintings on the wall for my kids rooms!!!

Lori

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

My daughter wore this little skirt set to MVMCP last year. It was just right, not too warm, not too cold. I had a friend embroider Minnie on the long sleeve red t-shirt, and I added maribou trim. I made the minnie dot skirt with maribou trim.

I love the soft feel of maribou, but haven't figured out how to have the item be washable when I do, so use at your own peril...... For us it was a one time outfit and I didn't care!

I love this outfit! Perfect for Winter! Is the maribou difficult to sew?

Thank you! Tessa took the one where I'm laughing and the one of me and Sawyer. I was laughing because she was directing me as to how to stand and then saying "That's it! Just like that!" She was cracking me up!

Tell Tessa she did a great job! Sounds like she could be a great fashion photographer.

I haven't been able to post for awhile. I don't know how so many of you are able to make these gorgeous outfits and post them so often. I haven't been able to find some time to sew!! I am hoping now that schol is starting, I'll have more time.
This is DD3 NBC outfit. Thanks to Disneylovingfamily, I was able to put these adorable Mickey spiderheads on the ends of the ties. The barrettes are also courtesy of her ideas!! I am making a 2nd pair forDD5, she told me she will be wearing hers next week for the first day of kinder!

I haven't had time to comment, but I really love the new creations!!

I love the NBC outfit. Great Idea for the ties.

I was just looking over our ADR's and on our MGM day (or whatever it is now called) we are eating at Mama Melrose. The outfits Fairygoodmother s making for that day do not really match with Mama Melrose. Switching our ADR's to another restaurant would not be over the top, right.

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No need to switch your ADR's just make another outfit! Kids get messy during the day so she can change before dinner. How about a Lady and the Tramp outfit since Mama Melrose has Italian food?

Here are a few pictures from the beach - the kids left today (Im so sad) to take their big brother back to college - not sure how many more fun beach days we will have cause their 16 year old brother (who I love to be with on the beach) starts band camp!! Where did summer go!! Tim became a little dare devil - thank goodness for those waterwings!! I can keep them close to me without having all of them hang on me at the same time!!!!
Get ready for waaayyyyy too many sandy kids!!!

A storm came up while we were at the beach today - it was beautiful...

Looks like you had a lot of fun!! I like watching storms too...

Ladies and Tom

As you've long ago probably figured out I'm an OBSESSIVE planner. I don't really mind so much if we don't stick to the plan, I just LOVE planning!

I'm trying to get an idea of places for us to eat this next trip where we've never gone before. Please let me know a place you NEVER miss (or hate when you do!) Tell us about your experience and why it was so great for you (pictures, including food are appreciated).

Things to keep in mind:
1. We're on Deluxe Dining so cost isn't a consideration.
2. We will have kids ages 14, 11, 9, 3, and 2 at time of travel
3. We're staying at CSR but will hit ALL parks and don't mind doing resorts (we have 7 park days and 2 travel days)
4. ADRs we have done before include: CRTx2, Hollywood and Vine (Fantasmic), Crystal Palace Breakfast, Akershus breakfast, Hoop de Doo.
5. ABILITY TO DO EVEN MORE PLANNING WITH AWESOME CUSTOMS IS A PLUS! (and NOW you know why I brought this question to y'all first!!!)

Our favorites, Boma for Dinner, Tusker House Breakfast in the Animal Kingdom, Crystal Palace for any meal, SciFi Dine In theatre, Chef Mickeys for breakfast (dinner has been getting bad reviews) Beaches and Cream, 'Ohana dinner at Polynesian they have a character meal with Lilo and Stitch for breakfast, Kona Cafe for Breakfast. With your trip so far out though, be prepared to make some changes. For example: Spoodles has closed and Liberty Tree Tavern is no longer a Character Meal.

I finished my last dress last night. It is kind of bittersweet! I am glad to be done but I enjoyed making them all. I still have six mickeyhead tee shirts to finish, the just need to be sewn.

This is for Animal Kingdom.

I love all of your girls matching outfits. You have been busy!

This is my try at the bandana dress, the materials are all leftovers from a quilt DD13 and I made last year, they aren't a perfect match but who can tell when she is twirlling??
and of course we couldn't quilt it without putting in one of these

here is the dress

and the front, I have shortened the elastic around the neck because the weight of the dress pulled it down a lot!!

After working with the bandanas I have learned a few things that I will pass on. I soaked them in vinegar and water to help set the dye, dried them in the dryer then ironed them with a hot iron. I ironed them face down because the front seemed to kind of stick a bit, when I did iron them, this also helps to set the dye, they shrunk a huge amount, I would say over an inch each way, I could see then pucker and shrink as the iron touched them. Hope that helps someone.
I also have a pink and orange peti-skirt meeting us at ASMU when we go in 9 days, thanks Aimeeg.

Very cute. I love the quilt and how nice to already have the fabric to go with the bandanas on hand. Great job on the dress.

mpbest- your daughter's hair is gorgeous! I like her outfit the best
they are so cute all together. How many years you think you can keep them willing to do that?

okay- I found this while going thru photos- my first outfit for megan- a mccalls pattern I had this older woman helping me and Ill admit, she did a lot of it- although that was not my intent. but it was way too big, she was able to wear in the following year! nd the snap tape would not stay snapped! this was also the first photo I posted on this thread. I guess in 2007

Look at her! She has gotten so big.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Thank you so much for all the stories and pictures and ideas!



Okay this is funny-

Those pictures on the wall are the princess parade dresses (with the Cindy Dress Mom2rtk wanted to see the back of)- and once again, you can ALMOST but not quite see the back of Cindy's dress!

oh...I have a very obscure picture of Cindy's rear too!!! This is from last year...it almost looks like she has ties in this one?

 

[LisaZoe]

has anyone appliqued on a ribbed shirt? I bought a bunch of tank top ribbed shirts for DS and was going to applique them, is it going to be a problem?

I've done a couple and it's trickier than jersey tees. The ribbing stretches more easily so you'll want to make sure your stabilizer is always in place. To be honest, what I'd do is applique onto a woven base fabric and then attach that to the tee.

 

[eeyore3847]

has anyone appliqued on a ribbed shirt? I bought a bunch of tank top ribbed shirts for DS and was going to applique them, is it going to be a problem?

I have never had a problem using ribbed skirts at all

 

[eeyore3847]

ok finished a couple of new outfits... working on 2 more at the moment
Boo Minnie with and without the apron

the a little pumpkin patch dress

Lori

 

[eeyore3847]

and my NBC set... anastasia loves this!!!

Lori

 

[stephie1012]

and my NBC set... anastasia loves this!!!

Lori

wow love that!

 

[mom2rtk]

I love this outfit! Perfect for Winter! Is the maribou difficult to sew?

Many thanks! The maribou wasn't hard at all. I just zig zagged it directly on the finished item and it fluffed out to cover the stitches. Just keep in mind I haven't figured out yet how to wash it.....