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

Guess what we did yesterday? We went to see the Christmas Carol Train Tour :dance3: Before I post, know that we only decided to go at midnight the night before, so no customs:sad2::sad2:
but at least I got some pics!

The tour stopped at the Amtrak station in San Antonio:
Here's the sign on the way in:
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Then you got to walk to the train and get in a really, really, really, really, really, really long line (See, I told ya it was Disney) (What, no fastpass?) because 15,000 of my closest friends had the same idea. At least we went early, so it was only a 1 1/2 hour wait. By the time we got in, it was almost 4 hours.

It was a long train:
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but Disney had very kindly provided those waiting with water, activity sheets for the kids, and some entertainment: Keep in mind these poor folks were in the same 100+ heat we were:
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We noticed some white stuff coming out of this:

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and were pleased to find out that they had even brought thier own "snow"; the kids loved it, there were two of these, one in this line, one by the movie.

We finally got on, but couldn't take pictures of the first two cars; they had multiple (running all the way down the walls) flat screens. In the first car, they had costumes, and then screens showing all the actors and characters who were talking about who the characters were and more about them, etc. There were also artifacts from Dickens; letters he wrote, etc. The second car was all screens depicting the animation different scenes, how they made it look night and day, etc. A lot more interesting than it sounds, I promise.

The third car had models of the characters in it:
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and these in cases:
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The cars were all decorated beautifully, with garlands, and dark woods, and the walls covered in fabric which was a flocked damask type; really, really nice.

Then the models of the buildings:
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(big ben)
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(scrooges office)
There were loads of these.

Next, we learned about motion capture technology that they used to make the film; it was really fascinating. THe actor does everything, in character; but in this special suit; then the computer animates what he just did using these pink pong balls and tiny dots all over them.
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(really bad pic of Jim Carey but you can kind of see the dots and the ccameras which sent the info to the computers.)
Finally, the interactive parts; first, you got to play with these screems and do quizzes and fly to two different locations) then, the ultimate face morph:
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a camera took pics of your face, and then morphed it into characters from the movie (you got to pick) then it emails them to you. There were three cars of just tiny booths for this.
Last, the final car was set up like a victorian parlor:
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including the christmas dinner w/ goose:
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After this, you stood in another, shorter line for a 3d preview of the film. It lasted 10 minutes, and it was Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! All I can say is, I know where I'll be November 6th!

Sorry so long, and rambling, and completely OT, but I knew I'd want to see it if any of y'all went. Totally worth standing in line, even.
 
:rotfl2:That is so funny! Lady Tremaine wasn't there when we ate at 1900 Park Fare last time. I hope she is when we go in October!

Well, it's just a darn good thing I'm not a crazed costume/character lunatic, or THAT might make me mad...........

Actually I have been there 3 times in the past 20 months. 2 of the 3 times Lady Tremaine was there, so I've always known that was a risk.... The night we missed her the Fairy Godmother was there in her place, which was perfect because we were on our way to the P & P party and I was wearing MY fairy godmother costume!

I figure if we miss that night, my daughter will just have to boss Anastasia and Drizella around herself.... I didn't want to drag that costume into the MK, but I know we can do that if we don't find her at 1900 PF!
 
Oh, I forgot: I did get a chance to sew this last night for DD:
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I gotta stop sewing on Saturday night though. DD wakes up every Sunday wanting to know what I made her to wear to church LOL.
 
I would humbly (since you are so way better at this then me) suggest using black and white as the primary. That way if your pinks aren't a perfect match to the pinks there, it won't clash in the photos. Personally, I love MM's ironworks as a black and white print; but you probably have that already.


I think I'm leaning towards black and white too. I love Ironworks, and believe it or not I've only worked with it once, and I have none in my stash.
 

I had to take a break from sewing for a minute. I am watching Ratatoli on the big flat screen and cutting out some of DH shirt while I have the fabric out.

So far it is going better than usual. I had to print out my directions again and I put them into a book so I am turning 1 page at a time. No errors yet.
I am not lining the bowling shirt for DH so there are a few adjustments like hemming the bottom before adding the plackets. I am onto the sleeves and then the dreaded collar.

I am also cutting some of DH shirt out since I have the fabric and interfacing out. I must figure out the two pieces together and then the placket for his shirt from a commercial pattern. I know I can do it. Very slow and think first.

I did run out of the light weight black so if I can get to the city I will buy some more. DH shirt will not get started but I will have a few pieces cut out and the interfacing iron on.

AK does stand for Alaska and I won't use Disney speak on facebook again.
 
Here we are as Hercules:

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If anyone needs a Slant foot Ruffler, I have one that I'd be glad to send you!! I don't need it. I think it's just a generic foot.


Sally, what pattern did you use for Kirsta's Megara costume. We are doing Hercules for MNSSHP and I have not been able to find a Megara costume online (they are either too small or too big). I may have to resort to making one. Thanks!
 
Guess what we did yesterday? We went to see the Christmas Carol Train Tour :dance3: Before I post, know that we only decided to go at midnight the night before, so no customs:sad2::sad2:
but at least I got some pics!

The tour stopped at the Amtrak station in San Antonio:
I saw that it will be in Salt lake city but is it worth it to drive 8 hours to see this? It look so beautiful and you are so lucky to have seen it. Great pictures!
 
I saw that it will be in Salt lake city but is it worth it to drive 8 hours to see this? It look so beautiful and you are so lucky to have seen it. Great pictures!


I was going to try to take the kids to this but seeing as how it will be here in Atlanta the day before we leave for Disney...we probably won't get to go.
 
These look great together, I have that same Pooh fabric, Im planning to use it with a pink check to make up a Daisy Kingdom pattern that calls for this fabric- have you seen it? Its out of print, but on ebay, etc.
I recognize the yellow plaid from the Pooh quilt I just did (I used the pink version) and I own the same multi dot too! They make a cute combo, I wouldnt have thought to put them together.

So I have grand plans for Hannah's baby dedication gown..hee hee. Im so excited, Kira has been helping me choose- or giving me more ideas to make it harder to choose- whichever way you wanna look at it. ;)

and of course these are NOT inexpensive, so in order to help pay for this dress I plan to list some of my other stash fabrics for sale on etsy. Maybe Ill get them posted by the end of the weekend. Im sure Ill be posting some of my Disney stuff.

I've never seen the Kingdom pattern, I will check it out on ebay, thanks.

Please let us know when you list your fabric, I'm getting into this sewing lark and need to build up some stock....dont tell DH:rotfl:

If you use Heather's applique tute, you could definitely do the super sleuth logo, or the idea for checking out the other board for an iron on version is good, too. Love the outfit, and so well modeled!

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I haven't tried to applique yet and I will have to do it by hand, I'll keep you posted on how it turns out.

thanks all for your kind comments:banana:
 
Other than not having buttons, I finished DS AK shirt. I still have DH and a dress or skirt for myself.
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Other than not having buttons, I finished DS AK shirt. I still have DH and a dress or skirt for myself.
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I love it!

I haven't tried to applique yet and I will have to do it by hand, I'll keep you posted on how it turns out.

thanks all for your kind comments:banana:

Honestly, I think you'd be fine; just heat n bond light the pieces on top of each other. I'd do the inside stitches first, and then just satin stitch the finished one onto a shirt. I use the zigzag on my machine for applique. On my machine, I find that .3 for stitch length and a 3-4 for width work well. I use the 3 for smaller detail work and the 4 for the outline.
 
Um, you'll let us know first, right? right?????????????

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Okay....go take a look, I didnt do the shipping right, if I can put more than 1 in a flat rate, I will. Does that make sense? just convo me with questions.
Okay- gotta go nurse somebody is getting tired of waiting LOL

Can't wait to buy fabric for Hannah's christening gown!!!:banana:
I bought a christening gown pattern- I'm going all out girls!!
 
I saw that it will be in Salt lake city but is it worth it to drive 8 hours to see this? It look so beautiful and you are so lucky to have seen it. Great pictures!

I don't honestly think it's worth an 8 hour drive. It was fun and interesting, but I personally wouldn't have driven over a couple of hours for it unless I had another reason to be there, too (like, I don't know, fabric shopping!).

For the Dallas girls: the train is heading to Dallas next!
 
Many thanks to all for the research on Cindy's parade dress. I am finally done. I wasn't completely sold on the skirt yet, so I took that off and did a new one. My daughter had a growth spurt and it was just a little short, and I also thought it needed a double layer of the mesh dot fabric. It's now hemmed and has a massive bow (with tails!) in back. She has a matching headband, rhinestone choker and earrings.

And now that I'm sick to death of it, I can call it officially done!




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Okay....go take a look, I didnt do the shipping right, if I can put more than 1 in a flat rate, I will. Does that make sense? just convo me with questions.
Okay- gotta go nurse somebody is getting tired of waiting LOL

Can't wait to buy fabric for Hannah's christening gown!!!:banana:
I bought a christening gown pattern- I'm going all out girls!!

Goody! I can't wait to see!
 
Kathyell-I was just admiring your signature. We were at the world at the same time and from your signature I can see we'll be there together again in May. I don't have my May dates set but I always go for my birthday on the 6th.

Neat! You know what's silly? I saw a family with at least one girl wearing what was CLEARLY a CarlaC simply sweet and I, like a big old chicken, was too embarrassed to approach one of the adults and see if they were a Disboutique family. I am ashamed to say it was because I only saw the husband and not the wife and I made the assumption that the husband a) probably wasn't the sewer (which isn't necessarily true, obviously) and b) would think I was a lunatic. So I didn't. :( Maybe that was your family.

And hey, we're considering a quick 3-night trip to DLR next October. Wanna come there too and make it a trifecta? Then I could chicken out asking if someone is a fellow disboutiquer there too. :0
 
Many thanks to all for the research on Cindy's parade dress. I am finally done. I wasn't completely sold on the skirt yet, so I took that off and did a new one. My daughter had a growth spurt and it was just a little short, and I also thought it needed a double layer of the mesh dot fabric. It's now hemmed and has a massive bow (with tails!) in back. She has a matching headband, rhinestone choker and earrings.

And now that I'm sick to death of it, I can call it officially done!




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Wow! That is absolutely amazing!!!!
 
Many thanks to all for the research on Cindy's parade dress. I am finally done. I wasn't completely sold on the skirt yet, so I took that off and did a new one. My daughter had a growth spurt and it was just a little short, and I also thought it needed a double layer of the mesh dot fabric. It's now hemmed and has a massive bow (with tails!) in back. She has a matching headband, rhinestone choker and earrings.

And now that I'm sick to death of it, I can call it officially done!




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GORGEOUS!!!! She is sure to get lots of attention when she wears that.:worship:
 
Many thanks to all for the research on Cindy's parade dress. I am finally done. I wasn't completely sold on the skirt yet, so I took that off and did a new one. My daughter had a growth spurt and it was just a little short, and I also thought it needed a double layer of the mesh dot fabric. It's now hemmed and has a massive bow (with tails!) in back. She has a matching headband, rhinestone choker and earrings.

And now that I'm sick to death of it, I can call it officially done!




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WoW!:worship::worship::worship: Glad I could help with the Cindy butt pics!! :rotfl2:
 


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