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

[teresajoy]

So... you'll never guess!! I'm gonna start sewing again- and my 1st project is a red and white quilt for the guest bedroom. I'm doing red, white and a pale yellow in the room.

these are the fabrics for the quilt- what do you think? Are they ok? I hope so- they cost a fortune! Today I cut the strips- tomorrow I cut the squares. I do it in steps so I don't overwhelm myself trying to get it all done in one day!

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The quilt fabrics look pretty Karen! Let me know when you are done with it and I'll come over to stay in your guest room!

And, I think your desk looks great, I liked the cartridges on the wall!

Embroidery machine question: What do I need to look for in a machine to be able to purchase emboridery designs online like the ones on Stitch On Time? I told my hubby that I wanted one eventually and he seemed ok with it. So I want to do some research to find out how much it is going to cost for what I need. I am hoping for Christmas maybe. Thanks for the info!

I think you mean Heathesue

Question:

I am doing a mini give for the DS of a wonderful family. Their DD3 has cancer is undering a treatment that will keep her and her mom at the hospital for 9-12 months. Their DS is starting school and he misses his mom and sister so much. I know his having a little difficultly with so much attention on the sister and is feeling very left out. So I decided to send him so stuff to let him know that he is still very special. He is truely a wonderful , caring boy.I have run out of ideas on what to send him. So far I have crayon rolls and coloring books. Any ideas on what else? They already had their make a wish trip. Thanks

Corey loved Matchbox cars at that age. You could send a few of those over to him. I think it is so sweet that you are doing this for the family.

I love this, so simple and classic. It's very cute.



I lost the quoet, but I also really looooved the minnie mouse dress. Beautiful work!



Ok, I have some news I'm so excited to share! We got our trip all booked, yesterday. Flight reservations, hotel reservations, and everything. We're going to be staying in the new Treehouse Villas!!! I'm so excited! We're keeping it as a surprise to the kids, but they are going to flip out. They love tree houses, I mean what kid doesn't? And they always fantasize about one day our family living in a big tree house like the Swiss Family Robinson. Well, now we can stay in a tree house at Disney World. I love that the renovated those!



Ok, so on to my sewing question. I'm diving in to make outfits for the trip, already. (It will be the first trip I've sewed for!) I remember that Theresa Joy made a skirt and shirt Snow White set a while ago for a Big Give. I loved that idea as an informal princess dress. I was thinking about making a Snow White and a Cinderella one. They will be for younger girls, and I'd really like to make a button-down blouse as the top to go with a CarlaC twirly skirt. I can't find a YCMT blouse pattern, but I found this Burda one:

Has anyone made this? I'm still a beginner, so I'm looking for something easy. I was considering the short puff-sleeved style one. Any input or ideas?



I've finished a lot of outfits, lately, and made a couple Simply Sweets for the first time that I'm excited to share, but I haven't gotten around to taking pictures, yet. I will soon, though.

Some people have used CarlaC's Precious Dress pattern and made a top out of it. I don't think the buttons would show though if you did that.

OOH! The Tree Houses!! Those look so neat!! I can't wait to hear all about it!

Teresa.....I can't send you a PM 'cause your inbox is full!! LOL!! when you clear it out let me know!
Amy


I love it! Have you tried the tension trick for doing ruffles? I love it! You just crank the tension up on your machine, set your stitch to the longest, then run your machine slowly and only guide the fabric, try not to touch it too much, and VOILA! Ruffles!

I'm so glad it worked for you!!!

After reading off and on for 2 days, I am finally on page 146 - hopefully I will catch up soon - I can't bear to miss any of the awesome creations!! I am ready to try out the Vida pattern for the first time, but I am afraid my 8 year old won't wear it (but the 5 year old will!) She refused to wear the patchwork twirl dress at WDW - anyone have any "tween" patterns that she might like?

I like the tween Flare Skirt on YCMT.

ANY! Onto lighter topics! No new sewing for me other than altering DS's Prince Charming pants (NOT that exciting!) But I can share a few new tie dyes!

These look great!

I'm so sorry to hear about all the bad adoption reactions people have gotten! I don't understand how anyone could treat a child like that.

 

[mommalissa]

Thanks for all of the feedback on the A-line question. Hopefully after we go on our trips, my sister will help me tackle it.

Love the tye dyed shirts!!! Hope ours turn out that well.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Marah & Beth-I am just floored by your families lack of joyful celebration with you guys. I am so happy for both of you and your children and I have only see pictures of your special little men. I just can't imagine how anyone could know you and your children and not want to share in your joy.

 

[Adi12982]

Marah & Beth-I am just floored by your families lack of joyful celebration with you guys. I am so happy for both of you and your children and I have only see pictures of your special little men. I just can't imagine how anyone could know you and your children and not want to share in your joy.

I couldn't agree more!!

 

[livndisney]

I am so not going to comment on stupid adoption comments. I think everyone has a pretty good idea where I stand on those.
(I did not read all of them-I got the clift notes version)

When I started my journey, I knew people would not accept what I was doing. And I did not care! I made it very clear to everyone (even Shell) that they could choose to be a part of this or not. But I was doing this no matter what. I would like to say everyone was supportive, but that is not true. I was VERY surprised how certain family members handled it. My dad was (and still is AMAZING). I had a VERY interesting conversation with a relative just hours off the plane. I will admit, I was not nice. I went over and told my Dad what I had said (since I KNEW he would hear about it). My Dad wanted to go "handle" it himself. I made him sit back down and told him I was the Mom and I handled it. And that family member has no access to Morgan. Think about what he is missing


Beth, I am so sorry. Please tell that sweet little man that "Auntie Cindee" loves him!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Think about what he is missing

A lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


And....doesn't sound like Morgan is missing much from them......

 

[emcreative]

*Venting Here*

So I bought a set of "2 NIP" pillowcases from "a site". I had to pay a little more than I wanted to but I hadn't seen them anywhere else.

As SOON as I knew I was the one to get them, I get an email from the seller- there are not two pillowcases, there's only one. Do I want just the one?

GET THIS:

They want to charge me more for the ONE than would be half the cost of the set of TWO!

Um, I'm not understanding the logic of this. They don't have the item I wanted, but want to charge me even more for PART of it?

Of course if we "both agree" to cancel what happened this can all go away.

This seems like a scam to me Has anyone else dealt with something like this? Am I missing something?

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I have been lurking for a good while. Everything posted has just been too adorable. Please know that goes for everything posted by everyone. I have been praying for everyone who has needed them. I have been quite busy running back and forth helping my grandparents. My grandma has Alzheimer's and my grandpa is the one who normally takes care of her. He does the cooking, the cleaning and makes sure she gets things done right. Well he had neck surgery last Monday and can not do anything that he would normally be doing. My mom was supposed to come down and help, but her DH was diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer. So I am helping out until my grandpa is better.

I did want to say something about the adoption thing. I think it is awful that some of you have had bad experiences with members of your family. What you did was the most loving and selfless thing you could have done. You should be celebrated daily for giving these children a loving, safe home when they did not have one. The people who have not welcomed these children into their lives should be ashamed and well it is their loss not yours. Keep up the good work.

 

[Adi12982]

*Venting Here*

So I bought a set of "2 NIP" pillowcases from "a site". I had to pay a little more than I wanted to but I hadn't seen them anywhere else.

As SOON as I knew I was the one to get them, I get an email from the seller- there are not two pillowcases, there's only one. Do I want just the one?

GET THIS:

They want to charge me more for the ONE than would be half the cost of the set of TWO!

Um, I'm not understanding the logic of this. They don't have the item I wanted, but want to charge me even more for PART of it?

Of course if we "both agree" to cancel what happened this can all go away.

This seems like a scam to me Has anyone else dealt with something like this? Am I missing something?

I would dispute it with paypal - once I didn't even have to pay the shipping, got all my money back - b/c seller sent wrong item - not my fault - why should it cost me to send it back? Hopefully you get it all settled soon - too bad this happened! I wouldn't agree to cancel - then they get away with it and can pull it on someone else. If you want it - iffer to pay 1/2 price for 1/2 the products on the paypal dispute.

 

[littlepeppers]

I know that there is a tutorial for making a ruffle w/ a ruffler as a case, so you don't have to hem the entire thing. I looked in the bookmarks & can't find it.

Please help me find the way! DS wants to make a pillow case for DD & he wants a rufflle on it.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I have been lurking for a good while. Everything posted has just been too adorable. Please know that goes for everything posted by everyone. I have been praying for everyone who has needed them. I have been quite busy running back and forth helping my grandparents. My grandma has Alzheimer's and my grandpa is the one who normally takes care of her. He does the cooking, the cleaning and makes sure she gets things done right. Well he had neck surgery last Monday and can not do anything that he would normally be doing. My mom was supposed to come down and help, but her DH was diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer. So I am helping out until my grandpa is better.

I did want to say something about the adoption thing. I think it is awful that some of you have had bad experiences with members of your family. What you did was the most loving and selfless thing you could have done. You should be celebrated daily for giving these children a loving, safe home when they did not have one. The people who have not welcomed these children into their lives should be ashamed and well it is their loss not yours. Keep up the good work.

So sorry to hear about your DM's DH, I sincerely hope he and you grandpa are able to heal soon

 

[teresajoy]

Hey Everyone,,,

I know you all have beautiful pictures to share -

if you order an 11x14 poster from walgreens.com before midnight and enter the code FREEPOSTER, you only have to pay for the shipping which is 1.99 plus tax (was 2.11 for me).....

Wendy

Thanks Wendy!! Corey is trying to upload one of his pictures right now!

 

[Stephres]

I have been lurking for a good while. Everything posted has just been too adorable. Please know that goes for everything posted by everyone. I have been praying for everyone who has needed them. I have been quite busy running back and forth helping my grandparents. My grandma has Alzheimer's and my grandpa is the one who normally takes care of her. He does the cooking, the cleaning and makes sure she gets things done right. Well he had neck surgery last Monday and can not do anything that he would normally be doing. My mom was supposed to come down and help, but her DH was diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer. So I am helping out until my grandpa is better.

I did want to say something about the adoption thing. I think it is awful that some of you have had bad experiences with members of your family. What you did was the most loving and selfless thing you could have done. You should be celebrated daily for giving these children a loving, safe home when they did not have one. The people who have not welcomed these children into their lives should be ashamed and well it is their loss not yours. Keep up the good work.

Crystal, sounds like you have been running around taking care of everyone. Hope things get better soon.

I TOTALLY agree with what you wrote about the adoption comments. I admire each and every one of you who has fostered and/or adopted children. You are our angels!

 

[teresajoy]

I am so not going to comment on stupid adoption comments. I think everyone has a pretty good idea where I stand on those.
(I did not read all of them-I got the clift notes version)

When I started my journey, I knew people would not accept what I was doing. And I did not care! I made it very clear to everyone (even Shell) that they could choose to be a part of this or not. But I was doing this no matter what. I would like to say everyone was supportive, but that is not true. I was VERY surprised how certain family members handled it. My dad was (and still is AMAZING). I had a VERY interesting conversation with a relative just hours off the plane. I will admit, I was not nice. I went over and told my Dad what I had said (since I KNEW he would hear about it). My Dad wanted to go "handle" it himself. I made him sit back down and told him I was the Mom and I handled it. And that family member has no access to Morgan. Think about what he is missing


Beth, I am so sorry. Please tell that sweet little man that "Auntie Cindee" loves him!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.................. You know how I feel about THAT! Morgan is a little angel and everyone should be so LUCKY to get to know her!

*Venting Here*

So I bought a set of "2 NIP" pillowcases from "a site". I had to pay a little more than I wanted to but I hadn't seen them anywhere else.

As SOON as I knew I was the one to get them, I get an email from the seller- there are not two pillowcases, there's only one. Do I want just the one?

GET THIS:

They want to charge me more for the ONE than would be half the cost of the set of TWO!

Um, I'm not understanding the logic of this. They don't have the item I wanted, but want to charge me even more for PART of it?

Of course if we "both agree" to cancel what happened this can all go away.

This seems like a scam to me Has anyone else dealt with something like this? Am I missing something?

That is really weird!! Did you ask them why you would pay MORE for half the product??

I have been lurking for a good while. Everything posted has just been too adorable. Please know that goes for everything posted by everyone. I have been praying for everyone who has needed them. I have been quite busy running back and forth helping my grandparents. My grandma has Alzheimer's and my grandpa is the one who normally takes care of her. He does the cooking, the cleaning and makes sure she gets things done right. Well he had neck surgery last Monday and can not do anything that he would normally be doing. My mom was supposed to come down and help, but her DH was diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer. So I am helping out until my grandpa is better.

I did want to say something about the adoption thing. I think it is awful that some of you have had bad experiences with members of your family. What you did was the most loving and selfless thing you could have done. You should be celebrated daily for giving these children a loving, safe home when they did not have one. The people who have not welcomed these children into their lives should be ashamed and well it is their loss not yours. Keep up the good work.

I'm so sorry Crystal.

I know that there is a tutorial for making a ruffle w/ a ruffler as a case, so you don't have to hem the entire thing. I looked in the bookmarks & can't find it.

Please help me find the way! DS wants to make a pillow case for DD & he wants a rufflle on it.

I'm sorry, I don't think I understand what you are looking for.

 

[MouseTriper]

Oh you can find a boy pattern. And you could buy a pattern and just skip the complicated stuff. A boy in silk dupioni or taffeta would be sweet!
I bought mine here-
http://www.smockingstore.com/patternswecarry.html
but if you see something you like cross reference with other sites, because I realized after that I could have bought it a little cheaper and less shipping from somewhere closer to me- now its CA to CT!
You could select a boys romper pattern and make it up in a white fabric. Or do a vest or jacket with shorts- heres one you can buy

www.grammies-attic.com
Or a bubble style pattern- goes up to 24m
http://www.heirloomsewingforchildren.com/p-cm-dedication126.htm
heres a jumpsuit pattern with shirt
http://www.heirloomsewingforchildren.com/p-ce-will.htm
lots of ideas out there! If you sew, you can do it!

Awww you are too sweet, thank you for all the links. I am gonna check them all out. I still can't wait to see your finished outfit!

LORI - LOVE the princess minnie's!! JoJo is cute as always!!!!

CASSI - I am a huge fan of tie dye!!!! Here is our families attempt at the tie dye mickey heads - How do you get your colors so bright???? Any hints you want to share????

It was fun because EVERYONE had to make their own - some came out great - some not so great - but we had a good time!!!

We have 2 "adopted children" in our family - and we are also a "brady bunch" family - My mom and I lost my dad 15 years ago - the Evans family lost their mom about 13 years ago - our parents were all great friends - and after they each lost their spouse, Mom and Bob found each other - so I got 5 siblings!!! Can you believe it!! One of my step brothers adopted 2 boys. Now another step brother has 3 step children - so we are quite a mix!! At my oldest step brothers wedding, his brother made a speech and said "Now we have 3 curly headed blondes in the family - Grandma Corrie (my mom), my son Will (adopted) and the newest step daughter (sorry, dont know her name)". To me, that helped the newest members of the family see that we all happy to be together - no matter where you started out, you are here now!!! Here are our curly blondies...

Wendy...LOVE all the tie die shirts...so cute!!! And I agree, your family sounds like a blast!!! And they also all sound very sweet!!!

Marah & Beth-I am just floored by your families lack of joyful celebration with you guys. I am so happy for both of you and your children and I have only see pictures of your special little men. I just can't imagine how anyone could know you and your children and not want to share in your joy.

Awww thank you so much for your kind words. You are so sweet.

I couldn't agree more!!

Thank you again!!!

I am so not going to comment on stupid adoption comments. I think everyone has a pretty good idea where I stand on those.
(I did not read all of them-I got the clift notes version)

When I started my journey, I knew people would not accept what I was doing. And I did not care! I made it very clear to everyone (even Shell) that they could choose to be a part of this or not. But I was doing this no matter what. I would like to say everyone was supportive, but that is not true. I was VERY surprised how certain family members handled it. My dad was (and still is AMAZING). I had a VERY interesting conversation with a relative just hours off the plane. I will admit, I was not nice. I went over and told my Dad what I had said (since I KNEW he would hear about it). My Dad wanted to go "handle" it himself. I made him sit back down and told him I was the Mom and I handled it. And that family member has no access to Morgan. Think about what he is missing


Beth, I am so sorry. Please tell that sweet little man that "Auntie Cindee" loves him!

Aww thank you so much Cindee, I will definitely tell my little guy that. What happened to you makes me mad too, how could anyone not want to get to know your sweet little Morgan. Their loss BIG Time!!!! and I do mean BIG time!!!

I have been lurking for a good while. Everything posted has just been too adorable. Please know that goes for everything posted by everyone. I have been praying for everyone who has needed them. I have been quite busy running back and forth helping my grandparents. My grandma has Alzheimer's and my grandpa is the one who normally takes care of her. He does the cooking, the cleaning and makes sure she gets things done right. Well he had neck surgery last Monday and can not do anything that he would normally be doing. My mom was supposed to come down and help, but her DH was diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer. So I am helping out until my grandpa is better.

I did want to say something about the adoption thing. I think it is awful that some of you have had bad experiences with members of your family. What you did was the most loving and selfless thing you could have done. You should be celebrated daily for giving these children a loving, safe home when they did not have one. The people who have not welcomed these children into their lives should be ashamed and well it is their loss not yours. Keep up the good work.

Awww I will be praying for you and your family. It sure sounds like you have a ton of things going on right now. Hope you are doing alright. How is that little girl of yours doing??? great I hope! Thanks for the sweet comments about adoptions!!!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Yeah! Thanks Wendy; DH and I renewed our vows in March and hadn't had time or money to get pics printed or do anything w/ them. Now we'll have a poster of our most recent family photo with us all dressed up!

 

[MouseTriper]

Okay I hope you don't mind but I thought I would share a few pictures of my little guy from the beginning.....

(Here he is, barely a week old)

(two weeks old here)

(this was his 1st Valentine's Day photo shoot...not quite 2 months here)

And here he is on the day of his adoption, .....hehehehe

 

[ireland_nicole]

Okay I hope you don't mind but I thought I would share a few pictures of my little guy from the beginning.....

(Here he is, barely a week old)

(two weeks old here)

(this was his 1st Valentine's Day photo shoot...not quite 2 months here)

And here he is on the day of his adoption, .....hehehehe

Oh, those are so precious; thank you for sharing them; he is such a fabulous gift!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Okay I hope you don't mind but I thought I would share a few pictures of my little guy from the beginning.....

(Here he is, barely a week old)

(two weeks old here)

(this was his 1st Valentine's Day photo shoot...not quite 2 months here)

And here he is on the day of his adoption, .....hehehehe

What a little doll! OMG he is beautiful and looks alittle like my Ty at that age.

 

[jerenaud]

I know that there is a tutorial for making a ruffle w/ a ruffler as a case, so you don't have to hem the entire thing. I looked in the bookmarks & can't find it.

Please help me find the way! DS wants to make a pillow case for DD & he wants a rufflle on it.

Ok, I'm totally breaking out of lurkdom (where I greatly enjoy seeing all your creations - I've even started to sew!!) in the hopes that I can help.

The twirl skirt that I'm currently working on uses something that seems to fit with what you're looking for. Instead of having to hem the final tier, the piece is cut twice as wide as desired, then folded/ ironed in half (wrong sides together). Then the raw edge is gathered as usual onto the previous tier, leaving a finished edge at the bottom.

My bottom tier is 3" finished, with a 1/2 " seam allowance. So instead of cutting it 4", I cut it 7" and folded it in half.

I hope that this is what you're looking for - sorry if I totally misunderstood!

Erica