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

We have a little neighbor girl who does that to me ALL the time! If I say one thing, she says another! You know, it's WAY more irritating when it's someone elses child doing that to you! She's a great kid most of the time though, thank goodness!

One of Zoe's friends initially got on my nerves because she'd question me when I said no to something, like Zoe going to her house, letting them have a popsicle, etc. I had a little chat with Zoe to let her know she wasn't to question an adult when they said no. I didn't want her to think it was OK since her friend did it. Zoe definitely got the message because the next time her friend asked 'why', Zoe told her not to question me because no meant no. :rotfl: Now if only I could get Zoe to stop questioning me when I tell her no... :rolleyes1
 
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These are SO cute! Did you use a pattern for Anastasia's skirt? I love it! It's perfect for appliques!

okay so I'm still in what poohpigletCA calls my "staring at the fabric and talking to it mode" prior to embarking on the gazillion outfits I'm making for her girls. We did find GREAT fabric for Fawn. It's a batik, and although it has some pink in it it's primarily orange and yellow and PERFECT! I'm so excited about it!

So I asked my 17 yo son what he thought. I pulled up a photo of Fawn at Disneyland to show him. Our conversation went like this:
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I: son look at her. Tell me what you think about that color.
HE: It's a lot of orange.
I: well, I'm trying to match it. Look at that fabric at your feet. Is it the same colors?
HE: yes, except yours has pink -- it'll look good, Mom. You've still "got it".
HE: (looking at the picture more closely) Hold up Mom. Hold up. This one, the Disneyland one, it's like...polyester.
I: yes, it is. It's actually lycra, like your sister's dance costumes used to be.
HE: yeah, like stretchy. Like polyester-double-knit. And it sparkles.
I: yeah, well the brown that I got to tie around her waist is sparkly. You know son, it doesn't have to match perfectly.
HE: Right. It's just supposed to give that illusion.
I: (in a fake Southern accent a la Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama) "Your mama done raised you right!"
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He's paid attention all his life!
I love it! He sounds just like Corey!

Everything looks so pretty! Great job! I especially like the stripwork skirt and the tunic!

Thanks, but I went back and looked at where I wrote down her measurements...22.5 IS her hip measurement! Her waist is even smaller.:sad2: I am just going to make the 5 and make the elastic shorter. If it is too big she can always grow into it...by the time she's 10!:rotfl:
It sounds like she's measuring a 4, so a 5 shouldn't be too big! My daughter is a tall skinny little thing, so I always make her a smaller size and lengthen it. I made her a size 3/4 tunic and lengthened it to a size 7!

I was MIA for so long on here, I think I missed seeing pictures of Hannah! She is GORGEOUS!!! Wow, what a beautiful baby!

*sigh* :lovestruc

My hope is that my 11 yo DS makes it to 17 so I can see this first hand
Oh please, that kid is perfect! He's so sweet and personable. I don't believe he could do any wrong- just like Cindee's Morgan! :angel:

I will be happy to get through the next MONTH with Ryker...he had a test of wills screaming fit for (no lie) an hour and a half last night. The Husband and I had to tagteam each other to get through it!
Oh my, I've been there! Tessa used to throw some AWESOME tantrums!

Thanks all for your prayers!!!

DH got through surgery, took twice as long as they thought, but he is home! The doctor said that his gall bladder was really bad and scared.

Again, thanks for the prayers and well wishes!!
I'm so glad he made it through surgery okay! I hope he starts feeling better soon!

What cute kids you have! I love the first day of school outfit!

I agree whole heartedly about teenagers getting a bad rap! I have a 17 year old son, a 13 year old son and the 2 of them COMBINED are not half the headache my 5 yo DD is But I love them all. I also think 90% of my boys friends are awesome and great kids to be around. The other 10% are not bad...just going through some growing pains/challenges. My oldest gets off work, and calls me to see if he needs to stop at the store for us, or if he can pick up his sister from pre-k for us all of the time.

I know Teresa and I have talked about our oldest boys and how easy and proud of them we are. Her Corey seems so much like my oldest. I have enjoyed everything about the teenaged years, and watching my son and his friends become young men.
You guys give me hope! I just hope my kids don't act like Henry and I as teenagers! At least we know what to look for! :rotfl:

AND I'm pretty sure it's all his fault anyway. I know I had a headache that night
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Happy 8th Birthday to Ireland
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, IRELAND!!
I can't believe she's 8 already!

Ok, I'm getting ready to sew my first Carla C. A-line top. I have it cut out and ready to go. I don't see many posted on here that other people have done; is there a reason for this?? Is it a hard pattern? I've gotten the simply sweet down pat and the A-line looks like a lot less time consuming. Does anyone have pics to post of any A-lines??
There are tons of them in the group photobucket album. Just click on the a-line tag. They're REALLy easy to make!

Oh and here's excitement. I have a ruffler foot for my machine. I never knew I had it..or never had the desire to experiment with it. So...we'll see how that goes!
How did you miss that thing?! :rotfl2:

He is such a cutie!!

I'm new here and have a question that has probably been asked so sorry. How do you make the Mickey Mouse head that I have seen on a t-shirt. It is a patterned Mickey Mouse head. I'm not sure if I worded that right. Any help would be great.
:welcome:!!!
I think you're asking about an applique. You can find my applique tutorial in the first post in this thread.

Here is SisBoom and Carla's new Meghan pattern! This went together so quick and was easy. I have only ever sewn 2 other things for myself and that was years ago. I can't wait to make this in solid black and a burgundy for around the holidays! It is perfect and can be dressed up or down!

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You're just as cute as a button! ;)

BTW, I ate a Pop Tart today and thought of you.
 
Heathersue, what's new and exciting in your world, and the world of patterns? Are you being kind to my half of your left eye? The Husband says when some checks come through I can get my machine, so I'll start making payments on the eye then- be kind to it in the meantime! :lmao:
 
Heathersue, what's new and exciting in your world, and the world of patterns? Are you being kind to my half of your left eye? The Husband says when some checks come through I can get my machine, so I'll start making payments on the eye then- be kind to it in the meantime! :lmao:

I'm afraid I read some scary stuff about lasik surgery. So, I think I'm chickening out. I just worry since I have some pretty unusual health problems that things won't go right! So, I'll have to think of something else for you to claim! :rotfl2:

I just digitized a bunch of pretty Cinderella designs today to go with the pumpkin coach I have listed. I'm hoping to get them tested tomorrow. I want to make Tessa a Cinderella dress for 1900 Park Fare with them!
 

I'm afraid I read some scary stuff about lasik surgery. So, I think I'm chickening out. I just worry since I have some pretty unusual health problems that things won't go right! So, I'll have to think of something else for you to claim! :rotfl2:

I just digitized a bunch of pretty Cinderella designs today to go with the pumpkin coach I have listed. I'm hoping to get them tested tomorrow. I want to make Tessa a Cinderella dress for 1900 Park Fare with them!

Oh I can't wait to see them. That is on our trip list for next time since we aren't doing CRT. I want to do Ohana stuff too, we're going back for that breakfast and probably the luau too!

Of course then I get so that I want to do themed stuff but CHRISTMAS themed too. Good thing I have a while!

Oh, did I send you the tree idea? :confused3
 
Oh I can't wait to see them. That is on our trip list for next time since we aren't doing CRT. I want to do Ohana stuff too, we're going back for that breakfast and probably the luau too!

Of course then I get so that I want to do themed stuff but CHRISTMAS themed too. Good thing I have a while!

Oh, did I send you the tree idea? :confused3

1900 Park Fare is my all-time favorite character meal! The stepsisters are SO much fun! Plus, the food is DEEE-LICIOUS! I still dream about the brownies that were kind of like fudge and kind of like brownies. MMMMMM.....

I don't think you sent the tree idea!
 
I found it at Wal Mart and they had the 2 I picked and a Ruler looking one. I also found out our Fabric Dept will be closing in April:sad2::mad:
 
Here is SisBoom and Carla's new Meghan pattern! This went together so quick and was easy. I have only ever sewn 2 other things for myself and that was years ago. I can't wait to make this in solid black and a burgundy for around the holidays! It is perfect and can be dressed up or down!

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You know, I am going to have to get this pattern! I love to match my daughter with simple sundresses or beach cover ups. I think these would look great in that pattern. Ummmm, how big does it go though???

Yours looks great Jessica! I love that fabric too! Did all of you buy this Sisboom fabric at the same time? I've never heard of it until this recent surge with Carlas pattern!
 
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.

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I adore these! Love the color combo for AK -- I already bought the standard giraffe, cheetah and zebra, but I really like what you did.



ok finished a couple of new outfits... working on 2 more at the moment :)
Boo Minnie with and without the apron
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Too cute! I saved this to my sewing pics file for future refernce. Is that a Simply Sweet over a Peasant? I purchased the SS but now may need to get the peasant as well b/c that is an awesome combination.


Today was the first day of school,:sad1: :woohoo::sad1: I didnt think I'd have to fight crying so much. Miss Madi is in Pre K this year, Miss K is in 3rd.
Get ready for too many Miss Madi and K's
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All look great and don't you just love that fabric -- I used the same for Alexa's bts dress but combined it with a different fabric.


This gives me hope! If feels like Zoe argues with me about everything! No matter what I say, I'm wrong. :headache: While I like for her to think for herself, this is getting so frustrating. I scrounged up money we really couldn't afford to send her to more weeks of day camp because I knew we'd drive each other crazy by the end of summer. :rotfl: Don't get me wrong, she is a very sweet and considerate child most of the time but constantly disagreeing with me is tiring. I know I'm the adult and should be able to handle this but I've resorted to 'the silent treatment' on more than one occasion when it seemed everything I said was contradicted. :rolleyes1
Are you talking about my dd again??? I so can relate. Alexa argues constantly. We just call her Miss Contrary b/c that's what she is. At other times she's as sweet as can be, but she's a brown noser and knows how to push all my buttons.

And sorry I haven't commented on everything ..... I looked at everything yesteray but this morning all the pages will not open for me. Great work ladies!
 
#1 Problem

My beloved serger is acting up. It keeps coming unthreaded in two spots -- I assume the thread is breaking b/c it does it midstream. The needle comes undone and the orange thread comes undone (thankfully only at the last spot). It is doing it repeatedly. It's just a cheap Singer from Walmart and I still have the original thread on it. Do you think it's the cheap thread or does my tension need adjusting???

And I am going to buy new thread today b/c I will run out sometime today. Is one brand any better than another? What's on there now seems thin and inconsistent in thickness (does that make sense?).

I am using French seams wherever I can, but I need my serger to finish up the ugly edges on ruffles.

#2

Not really a problem, just a question (not urgent either): Any good patterns for a bolero style jacket that I can make using microfur. I looked on YCMT and didn't find anything. I want a simple jacket for over my dd's AK dress as we will be there in December and she's getting a cold weather dress for AK in addition to a warm weather one (shhhh, don't tell dh). Where is another good place to look for patterns?
 
Wendy, all your alines were adorable! I especially loved teh dolly ones!

Steph, your fake vida is the cutest. I don't think I had ever seen that picture before. I bet it was probably as hard if not harder then the real thing to make!

BTW, I ate a Pop Tart today and thought of you.

I think I have only had one in the past 3 or so months and it didn't even taste good! I for sure go on kicks with those things!

You know, I am going to have to get this pattern! I love to match my daughter with simple sundresses or beach cover ups. I think these would look great in that pattern. Ummmm, how big does it go though???

Yours looks great Jessica! I love that fabric too! Did all of you buy this Sisboom fabric at the same time? I've never heard of it until this recent surge with Carlas pattern!

The pattern goes up through a 3x I think. It would fit you for sure! I like the endless possibilities. I might make me a NBC shirt with it but that means either another year of Dallas wearing the same outfit (somehow cut off so it looks like it fits) or making a new one.

#1 Problem

My beloved serger is acting up. It keeps coming unthreaded in two spots -- I assume the thread is breaking b/c it does it midstream. The needle comes undone and the orange thread comes undone (thankfully only at the last spot). It is doing it repeatedly. It's just a cheap Singer from Walmart and I still have the original thread on it. Do you think it's the cheap thread or does my tension need adjusting???

And I am going to buy new thread today b/c I will run out sometime today. Is one brand any better than another? What's on there now seems thin and inconsistent in thickness (does that make sense?).

I am using French seams wherever I can, but I need my serger to finish up the ugly edges on ruffles.

#2

Not really a problem, just a question (not urgent either): Any good patterns for a bolero style jacket that I can make using microfur. I looked on YCMT and didn't find anything. I want a simple jacket for over my dd's AK dress as we will be there in December and she's getting a cold weather dress for AK in addition to a warm weather one (shhhh, don't tell dh). Where is another good place to look for patterns?

Did you adjust the tension from what it was originally set on? I have a cheap brother from walmart and no issues. I have never really messed with any setting though. I kept the rainbow thread in until it was all gone. I was too chicken to rethread it.

I just buy the cheap spools of serger thread at Joann's or Walmart or wherever I am that day! No issues.

Sorry no idea about #2.
 
FACEBOOK USERS! I've created an account on facebook just for me to keep up with sewing stuff. I'm trying to get to all of the friend suggestions - but there are SO MANY! If you're on facebook, would you mind sending me a friend request in my new ID name? It's Revrob Winters. Thanks so much!
 
Ooh I want this in fluffy size, it's delish, Wendy!

Marah, you are too funny - hey, How is Ryker today????????

Attikus had his 1st day of school on Thursday! He is going once a wk. I hope to have a job at the 3yr olds school this yr, His school is right around the corner from Ellarie's school. (Kindergarten)

Here is my BIG BOY!!!
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He is so cute - wasnt he just born yesterday though?????? Where does time go???

Here is SisBoom and Carla's new Meghan pattern! This went together so quick and was easy. I have only ever sewn 2 other things for myself and that was years ago. I can't wait to make this in solid black and a burgundy for around the holidays! It is perfect and can be dressed up or down!

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Looks GREAT Jessica!! Cant wait to see what else you do with the pattern!

I have SERIOUSLY got to start making matching outfits for DD's dolls!

I have the A-line finished except for sewing up the final side :scared1::scared1::scared1:. I am going to bed and I will tackle that part tomorrow. I have this scared feeling that that part might be a tad bit harder. Thanks again for posting pics!

Lol - I cheat on that part and just stitch it up regular - I havent made any to be reversable yet.....

One of Zoe's friends initially got on my nerves because she'd question me when I said no to something, like Zoe going to her house, letting them have a popsicle, etc. I had a little chat with Zoe to let her know she wasn't to question an adult when they said no. I didn't want her to think it was OK since her friend did it. Zoe definitely got the message because the next time her friend asked 'why', Zoe told her not to question me because no meant no. :rotfl: Now if only I could get Zoe to stop questioning me when I tell her no... :rolleyes1

Too funny Lisa!!
 
The pattern goes up through a 3x I think. It would fit you for sure! I like the endless possibilities. I might make me a NBC shirt with it but that means either another year of Dallas wearing the same outfit (somehow cut off so it looks like it fits) or making a new one.

Yeah, but Pooh sized is not always a flattering look in that style top. Sometimes it makes Pooh look PG:goodvibes Is this a pattern that you could applique on? If so, I bet it'd be cute to match Dallas. And you know, you could just break down and make him a new NBC set:)
 
One of Zoe's friends initially got on my nerves because she'd question me when I said no to something, like Zoe going to her house, letting them have a popsicle, etc. I had a little chat with Zoe to let her know she wasn't to question an adult when they said no. I didn't want her to think it was OK since her friend did it. Zoe definitely got the message because the next time her friend asked 'why', Zoe told her not to question me because no meant no. :rotfl: Now if only I could get Zoe to stop questioning me when I tell her no... :rolleyes1

My 3.5yr old has entered into the "why" stage - although she has moved past that to the "No" stage, and she talks non-stop- Ugh!

HeatherSue- Thank you!!! and to the others who complimented Hannah- I'm biased but I think she's pretty cute too.

Marah PM me back so I can mail this off to you, I'm just gonna squeeze it into a flate rate- my tab- and ship it off on Monday (if you reply to me) LOL


Question- for those who dont have a serger, or worked with fabrics that fray a lot- have you tried "Seams Great" I just picked it up....
 
#1 Problem

My beloved serger is acting up. It keeps coming unthreaded in two spots -- I assume the thread is breaking b/c it does it midstream. The needle comes undone and the orange thread comes undone (thankfully only at the last spot). It is doing it repeatedly. It's just a cheap Singer from Walmart and I still have the original thread on it. Do you think it's the cheap thread or does my tension need adjusting???

And I am going to buy new thread today b/c I will run out sometime today. Is one brand any better than another? What's on there now seems thin and inconsistent in thickness (does that make sense?).

I am using French seams wherever I can, but I need my serger to finish up the ugly edges on ruffles.

#2

Not really a problem, just a question (not urgent either): Any good patterns for a bolero style jacket that I can make using microfur. I looked on YCMT and didn't find anything. I want a simple jacket for over my dd's AK dress as we will be there in December and she's getting a cold weather dress for AK in addition to a warm weather one (shhhh, don't tell dh). Where is another good place to look for patterns?


Sorry about your serger, I don't have one but I hope someone can help you.

For a bolero jacket, try Simplicity 2833 or 3589 These are in their Hannah Montana line

McCall's M4703 Is a cute pattern for capes/capelets which would look very cute in Microfur and perfect for December. No sleeves either so it would be easy.

You can see the patterns at Simplicity.com and mccalls.com
Next weekend (Aug 21-23) Simplicity patterns are 5 for $5 at JoAnn's
 
These are the nemo dresses I made for my girls. I love how they turned out. They are so twirly!!! Thank you ncmomof2 for helping with the tiered skirt!!!!!:worship: I think they are going to wear them to Epcot! Because I don't have a ruffler foot, the bottom ruffle took quite awhile! I think it was over 25 feet long and I had to ruffle it by hand. I definitely need a ruffler foot. I also still need to make hairbows to go with these outfits.
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I love the pattern but I have only made it for my daughter a couple of times. Because it is fully lined it is a little hot for us in Florida and you have to wear sleeves to school so she has to wear a t-shirt underneath it as well. I think it is totally cute though (and easy), especially on the little ones! I have made the dolly version for my daughter's AG doll several times.

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I also used it to make this fake-vida, lol.

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These are just too cute and I must ask, where is the little dog?

Here is SisBoom and Carla's new Meghan pattern! This went together so quick and was easy. I have only ever sewn 2 other things for myself and that was years ago. I can't wait to make this in solid black and a burgundy for around the holidays! It is perfect and can be dressed up or down!

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Jessica, that looks great on you!
FACEBOOK USERS! I've created an account on facebook just for me to keep up with sewing stuff. I'm trying to get to all of the friend suggestions - but there are SO MANY! If you're on facebook, would you mind sending me a friend request in my new ID name? It's Revrob Winters. Thanks so much!
I put you on today! Thanks for the invite.
These are the nemo dresses I made for my girls. I love how they turned out. They are so twirly!!! Thank you ncmomof2 for helping with the tiered skirt!!!!!:worship: I think they are going to wear them to Epcot! Because I don't have a ruffler foot, the bottom ruffle took quite awhile! I think it was over 25 feet long and I had to ruffle it by hand. I definitely need a ruffler foot. I also still need to make hairbows to go with these outfits.
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Super job pulling by hand is hard work. Is the nemo an applique that you did?
 
This gives me hope! If feels like Zoe argues with me about everything! No matter what I say, I'm wrong. :headache: While I like for her to think for herself, this is getting so frustrating. I scrounged up money we really couldn't afford to send her to more weeks of day camp because I knew we'd drive each other crazy by the end of summer. :rotfl: Don't get me wrong, she is a very sweet and considerate child most of the time but constantly disagreeing with me is tiring. I know I'm the adult and should be able to handle this but I've resorted to 'the silent treatment' on more than one occasion when it seemed everything I said was contradicted. :rolleyes1

I bet now you feel it's money well spent!!

Kirsta is in the whining stage. And she's so impatient! You try to help her with something and she tells you your wrong and just plows into whatever she's working on.

Can I pick your brains for a moment. I'm in no rush because I won't be able to pull out my sewing machine until after we get moved in but I want to get an idea of what I'm going to do. We got a magazine in the mail with costumes in it and DS told me he wants to be Anakin Skywalker from Clone Wars for Halloween this year. I hate the thought of spending $50 on the costume he wants so I am determined to do this myself. I have never sewed anything without a pattern so this could be a real challenge for me. For some reason I can't post the picture but here is a link to the costume.

http://www.buystarwarscostumes.com/anakin_skywalker_child_deluxe_cw.html

Thank you so much for any ideas you have and don't worry, I will post pics as soon as I'm done.

They might come out with a pattern since this is a new movie. But what I ususally do, take the picture with you and just find a pattern that is closest to what you want to do. Use the colors to match the outfit. Sometimes you can find the accessory peices on :wizard:. You don't need to be exact, just to give people the idea of what your going for. They'll get it.

These are the nemo dresses I made for my girls. I love how they turned out. They are so twirly!!! Thank you ncmomof2 for helping with the tiered skirt!!!!!:worship: I think they are going to wear them to Epcot! Because I don't have a ruffler foot, the bottom ruffle took quite awhile! I think it was over 25 feet long and I had to ruffle it by hand. I definitely need a ruffler foot. I also still need to make hairbows to go with these outfits.
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These are absolutely gorgeous. :love:

Today was the first day of school,:sad1: :woohoo::sad1: I didnt think I'd have to fight crying so much. Miss Madi is in Pre K this year, Miss K is in 3rd.
Get ready for too many Miss Madi and K'

Your dresses are wonderful. Kirsta has to wear a uniform. I wish they'd have some days they could wear regular clothes. Even for the Xmas show, they have to wear thier uniform with a red top.

Kirsta goes back Sept. 1st.
 
I finished my first A-Line; it took a TAD :lmao: longer than 15 minutes but it is REVERSABLE (which I never thought I could do)! Please excuse Mollie's "bedhead". It's like pulling teethe to get her to model to begins with. I sure wasn't going to make matters worse by insisting that I brush through her hair!

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