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

[Camping Griswalds]

Ok, I really need to get off the computer, I need to take some pictures of excess Bambi Toille fabric I have.

Oh I love Bambi! Show those pictures here will ya? There was the sweetest Babmi dress on recently, I just couldn't pay that price. Wanted to though. Even tried to pick a fight with my DH so I could "make myself feel better" by spending money on DD. Didn't work though.

 

[karebear1]

I need help ladies..and I trust your opinions so...I haven't scheduled a trip since DH and I went in 2000...and all those plans were thrown out the window because we went right after 9/11.
So..can you comment on my ADR's (I can make ressies on Saturday and am so unprepared ) and schedule.

Arrive Fri 11/20 - 8pm flight arrival
Sat 11/21 - Donald Breakfast 8:05 Morning in AK, Hotel in afternoon, Sci-Fi at 5:45 and then Osborne lights
Sun 11/22 - Crystal Palace 8:05, Morning in MK, parade at 3pm??, hotel after parade, Chef Mickey's - 6:30, DTD for shopping
Mon 11/23 - Ohana's 8:05???, Morning in DHS, Hotel in afternoon, Kona's at 5:45 and then MK for spectro/wishes
Tues 11/24 - leave EARLY morning

Let me first tell you that my DD's are EARLY risers. At home on the weekends, they are up by 7am at the very latest. So the early mornings will not be a big deal to them. TIA everyone.

You have 4 character meals scheduled for a 3 day visit. Any particular reason why? Where are you staying and how old are your kids??

That is gorgeous! I can't help but think what a great spot it would make for taking pictures of outfits!

HEY!! How'd you get that picture to show up??

It would make a perfect spot for any pics! I can ahrdly wait to get there and take some pics tonight.

And......really...... you and Heather should come on over and visit- if you did- you could see Monches Farms in person!

 

[tricia]

Got the Curious George applique done to match the Pyjama pants I showed you on Monday. It is my most complex applique so far, and this is on an 18mos size shirt, so those pieces are little Anyway, I am not all that happy with one of the eyes, and one of the paws, but overall I am pleased. With a little more practice I think I will do OK.



And the close up.

 

[angel23321]

You have 4 character meals scheduled for a 3 day visit. Any particular reason why? Where are you staying and how old are your kids??



HEY!! How'd you get that picture to show up??

It would make a perfect spot for any pics! I can ahrdly wait to get there and take some pics tonight.

And......really...... you and Heather should come on over and visit- if you did- you could see Monches Farms in person!

I know...that was part of my indecisiveness. My DD's are 5 and 2 1/2 and we're staying at the Poly. We want to be at RP so I figure why not already be in the park for the first two days. And DH really wants to do Chef Mickey's (I don't but he doesn't ask for much when planning a vacation..LOL).

 

[angel23321]

Got the Curious George applique done to match the Pyjama pants I showed you on Monday. It is my most complex applique so far, and this is on an 18mos size shirt, so those pieces are little Anyway, I am not all that happy with one of the eyes, and one of the paws, but overall I am pleased. With a little more practice I think I will do OK.



And the close up.

My DD would go crazy for that!! So cute.

 

[teresajoy]

Oh I love Bambi! Show those pictures here will ya? There was the sweetest Babmi dress on recently, I just couldn't pay that price. Wanted to though. Even tried to pick a fight with my DH so I could "make myself feel better" by spending money on DD. Didn't work though.

I am making a dress out of some of the blue fabrics for a customer and I want to make Lyddie a dress out of the green and pink. I just love this fabric!

The green is a linen type fabric and the blue is the softest cotton! I think I'll make Arminda something with the blue too.

 

[Rebecuberduber]

With a 2 and 4-y-o I only get little spurts here and there at the computer. I'm so sorry that it takes me so long to reply, sometimes. Anyway, we're all moms here (and a dad, and some aunts and grandmas), so you all understand.

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!

and for Halloween

Love them! Will definitely have to try this some time.

Ooh, they look like fun. When do you go? Im curious how far they are from restaurants and food court, etc. Will you be trying out the ferry? I wonder if you can take it to POFQ and POR and if so, how long it takes to get there. And I wanna know if it's buggy, are they all on the canal? I read in the Disney Files Magazine they filled in the 10 ft deep swimming pool and made it smaller!

We leave January 7th. (I need to update my ticker, now that we have exact dates) We'll be staying in the Tree Houses for the first three days, just so we can give them a try and see if they're for us. The rest of the time we'll be at our old staple, Shades of Green. The Tree Houses are right next door to Saratoga Springs, so they're a boat-ride from DTD and buses to the parks. I'm not looking forward to the transportation part. Hopefully it will be smooth, but I know that buses can be a pain especially with three small kids and strollers. I read about the pool, too. The pool at the Tree Houses actually looks kind of boring and unimpressive. But people say you can swim at the Saratoga Springs pool, too, which is nicer and has a little kids area. I'll be sure to do a trip report and tell all about our experience, there. I hear your concern about bugs. I know they spray with pesticides very religiously at DW, so hopefully it won't be a problem. We'll see, though. That will be the pits if there are many mosquitoes.

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!

Ooh, I like the Precious dress idea, using the bodice for a blouce. Anyone have pictures, by any chance??? I do want to get that pattern, soon. Maybe that would work....

Got the Curious George applique done to match the Pyjama pants I showed you on Monday. It is my most complex applique so far, and this is on an 18mos size shirt, so those pieces are little Anyway, I am not all that happy with one of the eyes, and one of the paws, but overall I am pleased. With a little more practice I think I will do OK.



And the close up.

It's adorable! Oh, that's going to be so cute on a little 18-mo. kiddo! Love that shorts fabric. I haven't seen that, before.

 

[WDWAtLast]

I am sorry that so many of you that have adopted have had such hurtful experiences. My good friend and her husband adopted their daughter 6 years ago and while their immediate family was supportive, I know that some friends and family were not. Hugs to you all. And while I am sure that most of you adoptive moms may be familiar with it, if any of you have a friend who is adopting, there is a book by Karen Katz called "Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale" that I included in a shower gift to my friend. Her daughter is 7 now and it is still one of her favorite bedtime stories!

http://www.amazon.com/Over-Moon-Ado...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250705984&sr=8-2

 

[ireland_nicole]

Got the Curious George applique done to match the Pyjama pants I showed you on Monday. It is my most complex applique so far, and this is on an 18mos size shirt, so those pieces are little Anyway, I am not all that happy with one of the eyes, and one of the paws, but overall I am pleased. With a little more practice I think I will do OK.



And the close up.

Cute!!

Question for those who have done fabric Coops
I'm sorry to be the official group troublemaker, but:
I had a weird situation today, and while trying to be vague enough, I'm wondering if y'all can tell me if my expectation was wrong.

A large group of fabrics that was seasonally based was being ordered yesterday.
On the run up to it, there was a lot of tooing and froing to fill bolts.
I originally chose 3 yrds; one main fabric and two coordinates, to do a Vida
one of my coordinates didn't get enough orders to fill a bolt, so was dropped. No problem, moved it to another coordinate.
Then they were having problems filling, so I added a yard of each, thinking I could also do a ruffled capri, peasant top, maybe a stripwork skirt with the extra.
Then today, the owner says the order was placed and all but one fabric will be arriving as expected, the other fabric won't come for another month. and those who ordered it would have to pay extra shipping.
Of course, that was one of the coordinates I needed.
So I asked the group owner if she had any suggestions
She accused me of lying and basically having buyers remorse and not wanting it.
So now, I'm trying to figure out how to handle this. I'm obviously stuck with a bunch of fabric that hopefully DD will agree to wear next year. I would have thought that she would try to help me come up with a solution, at least not charging the extra shipping, but no, she immediately became angry.

So my question is, 1. Did I unknowingly do something wrong? 2. How do you think I should handle it at this point? 3. Is this sort of thing common? Cause I really didn't need this drama today.
TIA

 

[ncmomof2]

I need help ladies..and I trust your opinions so...I haven't scheduled a trip since DH and I went in 2000...and all those plans were thrown out the window because we went right after 9/11.
So..can you comment on my ADR's (I can make ressies on Saturday and am so unprepared ) and schedule.

Arrive Fri 11/20 - 8pm flight arrival
Sat 11/21 - Donald Breakfast 8:05 Morning in AK, Hotel in afternoon, Sci-Fi at 5:45 and then Osborne lights
Sun 11/22 - Crystal Palace 8:05, Morning in MK, parade at 3pm??, hotel after parade, Chef Mickey's - 6:30, DTD for shopping
Mon 11/23 - Ohana's 8:05???, Morning in DHS, Hotel in afternoon, Kona's at 5:45 and then MK for spectro/wishes
Tues 11/24 - leave EARLY morning

Let me first tell you that my DD's are EARLY risers. At home on the weekends, they are up by 7am at the very latest. So the early mornings will not be a big deal to them. TIA everyone.

Looks good to me! The only one I have not done is Ohana.

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

A large group of fabrics that was seasonally based was being ordered yesterday.
On the run up to it, there was a lot of tooing and froing to fill bolts.
I originally chose 3 yrds; one main fabric and two coordinates, to do a Vida
one of my coordinates didn't get enough orders to fill a bolt, so was dropped. No problem, moved it to another coordinate.
Then they were having problems filling, so I added a yard of each, thinking I could also do a ruffled capri, peasant top, maybe a stripwork skirt with the extra.
Then today, the owner says the order was placed and all but one fabric will be arriving as expected, the other fabric won't come for another month. and those who ordered it would have to pay extra shipping.
Of course, that was one of the coordinates I needed.
So I asked the group owner if she had any suggestions
She accused me of lying and basically having buyers remorse and not wanting it.
So now, I'm trying to figure out how to handle this. I'm obviously stuck with a bunch of fabric that hopefully DD will agree to wear next year. I would have thought that she would try to help me come up with a solution, at least not charging the extra shipping, but no, she immediately became angry.

So my question is, 1. Did I unknowingly do something wrong? 2. How do you think I should handle it at this point? 3. Is this sort of thing common? Cause I really didn't need this drama today.
TIA

Ok, I am pretty sure we are in the same group (which will remain nameless)
#1 I think its dumb about paying extra for shipping.
#2 I would be PO'd too, but I don't really have any help
#3 My last point this is the last time I go in for an order with a group. I mean I understand that we all want to get good prices on things but sometimes its not worth the hassle IMO (That and all the "extra" yrds she wants us to buy is messing up my fabric budget...)

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Cute!!

Question for those who have done fabric Coops
I'm sorry to be the official group troublemaker, but:
I had a weird situation today, and while trying to be vague enough, I'm wondering if y'all can tell me if my expectation was wrong.

A large group of fabrics that was seasonally based was being ordered yesterday.
On the run up to it, there was a lot of tooing and froing to fill bolts.
I originally chose 3 yrds; one main fabric and two coordinates, to do a Vida
one of my coordinates didn't get enough orders to fill a bolt, so was dropped. No problem, moved it to another coordinate.
Then they were having problems filling, so I added a yard of each, thinking I could also do a ruffled capri, peasant top, maybe a stripwork skirt with the extra.
Then today, the owner says the order was placed and all but one fabric will be arriving as expected, the other fabric won't come for another month. and those who ordered it would have to pay extra shipping.
Of course, that was one of the coordinates I needed.
So I asked the group owner if she had any suggestions
She accused me of lying and basically having buyers remorse and not wanting it.
So now, I'm trying to figure out how to handle this. I'm obviously stuck with a bunch of fabric that hopefully DD will agree to wear next year. I would have thought that she would try to help me come up with a solution, at least not charging the extra shipping, but no, she immediately became angry.

So my question is, 1. Did I unknowingly do something wrong? 2. How do you think I should handle it at this point? 3. Is this sort of thing common? Cause I really didn't need this drama today.
TIA

I have participate in some co-op and I can't say that it has all been a pleasant experience. Sometimes, I don't think it is really worth the hassle.

If you don't need the fabric that is arriving as expected, can she hold them until the other one arrives and ship them together? That way, you won't have to pay extra shipping.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I have participate in some co-op and I can't say that it has all been a pleasant experience. Sometimes, I don't think it is really worth the hassle.

If you don't need the fabric that is arriving as expected, can she hold them until the other one arrives and ship them together? That way, you won't have to pay extra shipping.

Probably, but since it's back to school/fall fabric, I'm guessing getting it in October isn't going to be overly helpful. Oh well, live and learn I guess. I'm thinking this unfortunately is probably going to be the end of my coop experience.

 

[The Real Cinderella]

Hiya
I am hoping to try and make my 18 month old a little skirt and t shirt to wear when we are in disney- can anyone point me in the right direction for some lovely material for the skirt and some how or other to incorporate it in to a little applique for the t shirt???

 

[bclydia]

Hi All! I'm way behind. Not sure I can quote and get caught up.
I've been running my children to bicycle camp all last week and this and found my way into the local Value Village (thrift shop). I scored a couple of "finds"!!
First, a twin bedsheet with Mickey and friends in construction vehicles, another Mickey sheet and last and perhaps best, a flat twin Mulan sheet that looks brand new.
I've no idea what I'm going to do with any of it.
Didn't someone say they started a new forum for our swapping? Perhaps I can find that.
Oh, and I finished my first Vida. Fun pattern!!! I sure miss CarlaC's photos though. But, I figured it out and once I have the buttons on it, I'll get Eleora to model it and post a picture.
Anyway, I'm going to try to go back and check out all the stuff that's been posted since last I was here. I did skim and I love the tie dye shirts I saw! How fun! We may need to try those out!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Again, not caught it by any means, but wanted to update you all on my DH's hospital adventure. We are now on Day 5. He may come home tomorrow!! He had another CAT scan late last night where they found his organs around where the gall bladder was were all swollen. They put him on heavy duty antibiotics today and said he may be going home tomorrow. But late this afternoon, he got really sick again and his fever shot back up. Hopefully this is something they expected and he will still be able to come home tomorrow.

If only I hadn't left my laptop at my DD's house. If I had it I would be all caught up from all the hours sitting in his hospital room! I am looking forward to catching up on all I have missed.

Again, thanks for everyone's prayers and well wishes. They really mean a lot to me.

Prayers for you and your DH.

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.

Prayers for you and your Family.

Got a couple of things this morning!

First: I could use some prayers for my dad. Some tests came back elevated and next week he is having a biopsy done on his prostate. They are possibly thinking cancer. Wanted to post to facebook, but dd is on there and she doesn't know yet.

Second: I want to write up a pre-trip report. I have never done it, and need some examples! So, would you send me links to your pre- trip reports! I need to get started!

Third: I am going to attempt to applique a mickey head! AHHH...I could use some luck!

Thanks! Busy here....check out my ticker! not enough hours in the day..especially when I work 6-7 hours of the day and have to sleep 7-8 hours too!

Prayers for your Dad
There is a link to my Pre-trip report in my signature(I need to post an update)
Good Luck with the Mickey Head

I live in Anniston.

You aren't too far from me. *I am on the west side of Atlanta in Douglasville*

I need help ladies..and I trust your opinions so...I haven't scheduled a trip since DH and I went in 2000...and all those plans were thrown out the window because we went right after 9/11.
So..can you comment on my ADR's (I can make ressies on Saturday and am so unprepared ) and schedule.

Arrive Fri 11/20 - 8pm flight arrival
Sat 11/21 - Donald Breakfast 8:05 Morning in AK, Hotel in afternoon, Sci-Fi at 5:45 and then Osborne lights
Sun 11/22 - Crystal Palace 8:05, Morning in MK, parade at 3pm??, hotel after parade, Chef Mickey's - 6:30, DTD for shopping
Mon 11/23 - Ohana's 8:05???, Morning in DHS, Hotel in afternoon, Kona's at 5:45 and then MK for spectro/wishes
Tues 11/24 - leave EARLY morning

Let me first tell you that my DD's are EARLY risers. At home on the weekends, they are up by 7am at the very latest. So the early mornings will not be a big deal to them. TIA everyone.

I would try to stay in one park per day you may end up spending a lot of time on the bus. Are the Osborne lights only on Saturday? If so I would just stay at DHS all Day Saturday, Do Magic Kingdom on Sunday and then Animal Kingdom on Monday with DTD shopping on Monday evening because Animal Kingdom closes early.
Magic Kingdom is usually rather crowded on Mondays. You wouldn't need park hopper tickets this way. And it looks like you can see SpectroMagic on Sunday. It will be easy to take the monorail from the Poly to the Magic Kingdom and back to Chef Mickey's. You can also take a bus from Animal Kingdom to DTD if you decide not to take a break that day.

Got the Curious George applique done to match the Pyjama pants I showed you on Monday. It is my most complex applique so far, and this is on an 18mos size shirt, so those pieces are little Anyway, I am not all that happy with one of the eyes, and one of the paws, but overall I am pleased. With a little more practice I think I will do OK.



And the close up.

I love the Curious George applique! That fabric is really cute.

 

[busy mommy]

I found this forum several months ago while searching for custom Disney clothes. I had only sewn one thing in my life, an apron for home ec that fell apart. But you ladies (and Tom) inspired me. My mil gave me a sewing machine and I have been sewing every since. I love it! I hope one day to be able to do the beautiful work that you all do.
I have a question about a ruffler foot for my machine. I have the Brother Disney se-270d. The brother website does not list a ruffler foot for this machine. It does have a gathering foot, though. Several sewing machine websites list the sa143 ruffler foot as compatible with my machine. Do any of you have this machine or know if there is a ruffler foot that I can use? I am wanting to try a patchwork skirt soon and would love to not have to ruffle everything by hand.
I appreciate any help. I promise to come back and drool over your beautiful creations, and I will try to learn how to upload pics of some of mine. If I can learn to sew, maybe I can learn my way around the computer too. thanks to you all!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hiya
I am hoping to try and make my 18 month old a little skirt and t shirt to wear when we are in disney- can anyone point me in the right direction for some lovely material for the skirt and some how or other to incorporate it in to a little applique for the t shirt???

What kind of look are you going for? There's a great stripwork tutorial in the bookmarks, and Carla C makes amazing patterns too. As far as applique, one option is a mickey/minnie head applique; they can always be done in a coordinating fabric. Many of the big stores sell disney licensed fabrics, and of course the famous auction sites sell even more. Also, quilt shops are fun to look for hard to find boutique fabrics.

Hi All! I'm way behind. Not sure I can quote and get caught up.
I've been running my children to bicycle camp all last week and this and found my way into the local Value Village (thrift shop). I scored a couple of "finds"!!
First, a twin bedsheet with Mickey and friends in construction vehicles, another Mickey sheet and last and perhaps best, a flat twin Mulan sheet that looks brand new.
I've no idea what I'm going to do with any of it.
Didn't someone say they started a new forum for our swapping? Perhaps I can find that.
Oh, and I finished my first Vida. Fun pattern!!! I sure miss CarlaC's photos though. But, I figured it out and once I have the buttons on it, I'll get Eleora to model it and post a picture.
Anyway, I'm going to try to go back and check out all the stuff that's been posted since last I was here. I did skim and I love the tie dye shirts I saw! How fun! We may need to try those out!

Can't wait to see the pics; congrats on your "score"!

 

[ireland_nicole]

for anyone following my coop question: apparently I shouldn't have asked, 'cause I've been pretty unceremoniously kicked out. Are you guys sure you're all ok having such a "black sheep" hang out here?

 

[momtoprincess A]

Wow you people sure make some beautiful clothes.
I do some sewing for my 8 year old dd with my cheap machine and no serger. I would love to show you some pics but I think I need more posts before I can.

As my dd gets older ~ I'm finding it harder to make things fro her. She's getting picky and sometimes wont wear what I've made her.
Though she's already telling me how to make her Halloween costume