Disboutiquers Part 17 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Maybe these are bigger pictures...not used to having to post through photobucket. Sorry.

Emma was bursting to go to school today. I love that she was so excited.

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Opps..really big now. I'll figure it out eventually. Oh and don't mind the chocolate on my DD's face.

Very pretty! Thank you for reposting. Now we can see the fabrics you used!

Nope, I've never had a problem with using 1/4" seams. Are you sure you're using the right line to measure? When I go to a pattern that uses 5/8" seams, I don't understand why they need to be so big!

I was having a hard time trying to sew two gathering threads within the 1/4" but other than that I don't have any trouble.

I have been wondering if the 5/8" seams are meant for those who have a serger because it leaves some extra fabric to trim off? But I don't have a serger so I don't know.

 

[froggy33]

I know I'm probably CRAZY for even thinking this. . .but, does anyone know approximately how many yards it takes to make a pettiskirt? I will probably make it about 12 inches long. My dd is turning 4 and I've been making size 5's in SS and Easy fits, if that makes a difference.

Thanks!!

I was the one teresa measured for!! I have made one and it turned out really well!! I follow that martha stewart link pretty close.
This is what I would do for a 12". Remember this is a 2 layer skirt. I am explaining just for one layer - so multiply by 2!!
Take her waist measurement times 2. This is made with satin. Make about 7.5 X 2 x waist". So this would be about 3" long once folded over and with seam. For the first 4" tier of chiffon, I do about a 130" length (This will be a ruffle of about 2.5 depending on waist size). For the second 4" tier I do about 320" length (again about a ruffle factor of 2.5), and for the 2" ruffle I do 1620" length (a ruffle factor of 5).
This will give you a length of about 12". When you do the math with chiffon at 54", you would need just over 5 yards. I get my chiffon at afc-express.com for $1.54 a yard. Plus they now have pre cut rolls. For example a 90 yard roll of 2" chiffon! That will save a ton of time!!!

Some tips: start from the bottom up. Cut and ruffle the 2"ruffle first, attach to 2nd tier, then ruffle 2nd tier and so on. WAY easier!!
Also, on my brother I just adjust the tension to ruffle the chiffon. I tested on some scrap strips to figure it out! So really no actual hand gathering or ruffler foot!

They aren't too bad, a little time consuming, but I am hoping the pre-cut rolls will help!!

Good luck!

Jessica

 

[Mirb1214]

Hey, all! You guys have been really busy! I just wanted to drive by and show you all my latest skirt. I had seen someone post a long while ago that they had made a skirt from a charm pack of fabrics. When I saw this charm pack in a quilt store, I knew I had to make one! Of course, now I need more fabric to make a top. Didn't think that all the way through! ANYWAY, i love the skirt - and once I get the top made up, I'll be anxious for AbbyGrace to wear it this fall!

Love it!

HELLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Hi everyone. I have been MIA on the dis for soooooooooo long. I actually haven't been sewing but some of you know that. haha BUT I did cut fabric today! Its a start, right??? Some cute brown Punk pants the Peach wants.

I have missed you all so! I will try to catch up soon. Hopefully get some sewing done tomorrow while the princess is at school.

Welcome Back!!

I was the one teresa measured for!! I have made one and it turned out really well!! I follow that martha stewart link pretty close.
This is what I would do for a 12". Remember this is a 2 layer skirt. I am explaining just for one layer - so multiply by 2!!
Take her waist measurement times 2. This is made with satin. Make about 7.5 X 2 x waist". So this would be about 3" long once folded over and with seam. For the first 4" tier of chiffon, I do about a 130" length (This will be a ruffle of about 2.5 depending on waist size). For the second 4" tier I do about 320" length (again about a ruffle factor of 2.5), and for the 2" ruffle I do 1620" length (a ruffle factor of 5).
This will give you a length of about 12". When you do the math with chiffon at 54", you would need just over 5 yards. I get my chiffon at afc-express.com for $1.54 a yard. Plus they now have pre cut rolls. For example a 90 yard roll of 2" chiffon! That will save a ton of time!!!

Some tips: start from the bottom up. Cut and ruffle the 2"ruffle first, attach to 2nd tier, then ruffle 2nd tier and so on. WAY easier!!
Also, on my brother I just adjust the tension to ruffle the chiffon. I tested on some scrap strips to figure it out! So really no actual hand gathering or ruffler foot!

They aren't too bad, a little time consuming, but I am hoping the pre-cut rolls will help!!

Good luck!

Jessica

Thanks so much for posting this. I was going to pick up the chiffon at Joann's this weekend but I really like the idea of the precut rolls! I think I will just order it online.

I would LOVE to see a photo of yours posted!

 

[Rebecuberduber]

Praying for the little girl with blood clot issues and Keri and her family.

 

[sahm1000]

Quick question.........I know someone made their daughter the converse tennis shoes with the bling on the toe cap..........Leslie maybe? I was just wondering how you did it and has anyone ever done the designs that I've seen on the sites that are really expensive? I just ordered the Target version of the Converse tennis shoes (made by Converse but somehow different) in pink and black and want to "bling" them up. By the way, they are buy one get one half off so it really helps with the price if you're looking for them.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I found it! The one on the left in your pic with the knife in his mouth. I would say maybe 1 and a smidge yard on one bolt and one bolt with maybe the other 2 - do you still need it?

(I copied and pasted this because I don't know how to quote right...ugh)
Heather "I haven't made it to the end of the thread, so this might have been answered already. But, I've had several people tell me that DST works best for the Futura. If you need me to resend any of the designs you've bought in DST, just let me know!"
Thanks!

I sure do want it. Even with a yard for the sleeve and maybe the back I could use the 2 for the front pieces. I know I can make it work and that is our favorite fabric. Please do go back and get it. I sent a PM to you.

Thank you for doing this and looking for it.

 

[Stephres]

I was having a hard time trying to sew two gathering threads within the 1/4" but other than that I don't have any trouble.

I do my gathering stitches 5/8 inch from the edge and then 1/4 inch farther from the first set. Then I don't run over them when I sew 1/4 from the edge. I also sew a zig zag overcast stitch first then stitch 1/4 from the edge. If you use upholstery thread in the bobbin, you can almost pull it out with one motion that way. Hope this helps!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Aww shucks, thanks! She sure didn't get it from me! Hannah has my hands...and that's the ONLY thing about us that looks alike! My BFF keeps saying she thinks Hannah looks like a young Jennifer Garner. Sometimes I think I see it, sometimes I don't.

So I was so excited because I thought I was gonna finish Hannah's ballet skirt...and then I find out I'm about a yard short of a trim I need. GAH! I'm trying to tell myself it's way too late to drive the 30 minutes to Walmart for some more....but I just want to finish it soooo bad! The only place I have to sew is at the kitchen table, and I HATE having it all out in the kitchen. That's like asking someone to spill ketchup on it!!

I think Hannah looks a lot like Jennifer Garner- except cuter! So; did you finish the skirt?

For those who are following my job saga; I've been looking for part time nursing work. I'm so naiive, I really thought it would be easier, but even in nursing it's hard to get a job after 10 years at home.

Anyway, went to the interview today, and I think it went well. They had me fill out all the new hire paperwork but I also had to take a very involved, complicated test of nursing knowledge. So... they said if I passed the test and my references and background check come back ok that I'd have the job! So here's hoping I passed the test (because I'm pretty sure the rest is ok)

 

[NiniMorris]

I think Hannah looks a lot like Jennifer Garner- except cuter! So; did you finish the skirt?

For those who are following my job saga; I've been looking for part time nursing work. I'm so naiive, I really thought it would be easier, but even in nursing it's hard to get a job after 10 years at home.

Anyway, went to the interview today, and I think it went well. They had me fill out all the new hire paperwork but I also had to take a very involved, complicated test of nursing knowledge. So... they said if I passed the test and my references and background check come back ok that I'd have the job! So here's hoping I passed the test (because I'm pretty sure the rest is ok)

Yay!!!!!!! I'm sure you passed it! Now even less time to sew!

Nini

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

OK, guys, I have a slight problem...

I bought some dress-up outfits at a steal at our local consignment sale. I thought I'd use the tops and make tutus for the bottoms. Well, DNiece tried Cinderella on, and the tutu looks great, but the top is too short. I thought about cutting off the middle panel and attaching it to another shirt, but I want something fancy. DS will be in his Prince Charming costume, so I want her to feel equally as special (i.e., not just a Cinderella tshirt). Any ideas? An easy shirt to sew? A cute way to embellish a blue tshirt? Adding material to this shirt? She says the sleeves are itchy, so I'd have to line those somehow if I ended up just adding material. This is for dinner at 1900.

Here's the top:

I hiked up the tutu for the purpose of the pic, but it looks more like Jasmerella.

 

[tadamom]

Thanks to all of you for praying for my friend Keri.....I'm very saddened today as she passed away this morning. Please continue to pray for her family, her husband and her babies. Thanks!

 

[froggy33]

OK, guys, I have a slight problem...

I bought some dress-up outfits at a steal at our local consignment sale. I thought I'd use the tops and make tutus for the bottoms. Well, DNiece tried Cinderella on, and the tutu looks great, but the top is too short. I thought about cutting off the middle panel and attaching it to another shirt, but I want something fancy. DS will be in his Prince Charming costume, so I want her to feel equally as special (i.e., not just a Cinderella tshirt). Any ideas? An easy shirt to sew? A cute way to embellish a blue tshirt? Adding material to this shirt? She says the sleeves are itchy, so I'd have to line those somehow if I ended up just adding material. This is for dinner at 1900.

Here's the top:

I hiked up the tutu for the purpose of the pic, but it looks more like Jasmerella.

Could you find a fabric that coordinates with the top and add a ruffle to the bottom?

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Thanks to all of you for praying for my friend Keri.....I'm very saddened today as she passed away this morning. Please continue to pray for her family, her husband and her babies. Thanks!

I tried to post earlier today that I was praying for her...so sorry to read this and I will continue to pray for her family and so sorry for your loss too.

 

[NaeNae]

Thanks to all of you for praying for my friend Keri.....I'm very saddened today as she passed away this morning. Please continue to pray for her family, her husband and her babies. Thanks!

Oh I'm so sorry. I'll definitly keep everyone in my prayers.

 

[Colleen27]

My best friend lives in Port Huron. It sounds like you're pretty close to her. I'm in the Kalamazoo area.

My husband's Mom's family is from Lapeer, it sounds like you are west of there?

Well, hello Livonia, I am in Canton!

Wow, lots of MI folks here! We're pretty close to Port Huron, about 20 min from there, and that's where our closest craft/fabric stores are.

I heard rumours that they had stopped having Esmeralda in the parks when they found male guests being too forward with her. She was apparently too sexy! Same rumour says that's why they stopped having Jack Sparrow out there too. Too many Moms making passes at him!!


So, my american friends. I have a question to ask. I am making up some cards for the Women of Faith conference next year and have run into a spelling dilemma. Most of the cards are for Canadian friends. There are a few though, who are american. The problem is the quotes on them contain the words color and honor. In Canada (and Britain) we spell that colour and honour. My question is this.... Do Americans know that we spell them this way or will they think I've made an error in having them printed?
I hate to have someone think I can't spell (it's my own little pet peeve) but I don't know if they will be seen as a spelling error or just Canadian.
Help!! Thanks!!

I dunno, they've still got Jasmine and she's much sexier than Esmeralda.

Personally, I'd understand the 'u's in color, honor, etc. but I grew up in a border town spending a lot of time in Canada. Probably some Americans would see those as misspellings.

GENERAL QUESTION:
Is anyone here a MLB fan who likes to go to games? Lizzie has decided she would like "our day" to be to go to a Tigers game, and I can't decide if I should get "normal" tickets, or close seats with the frills... I get torn between thinking we should go for the 'normal' mlb experience and that since it's a once in a lifetime thing, we should treat it that way.

Are you going to Comerica Park? If so, there isn't a bad seat in the place and I'd absolutely go with mid priced "normal" seats. The stadium is so much fun that it is almost a shame to have the really good seats with the waiter and all. We did that once and still ended up walking around so that the kids could ride the carousel and the ferris wheel, get their faces painted, and all that other fun ballgame stuff. We're big fans and have had everything from the very cheapest seats (even standing room, during the playoffs) to box seats with a waiter to luxury party box tickets courtesy of a friend's casino comps. Our favorite seats are infield/outfield lower deck boxes, because that's "catch a foul ball" territory.

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

Thanks to all of you for praying for my friend Keri.....I'm very saddened today as she passed away this morning. Please continue to pray for her family, her husband and her babies. Thanks!

So sorry to hear that. All of you will be in our prayers.

Could you find a fabric that coordinates with the top and add a ruffle to the bottom?

Good idea!

 

[emcreative]

Are you going to Comerica Park? If so, there isn't a bad seat in the place and I'd absolutely go with mid priced "normal" seats. The stadium is so much fun that it is almost a shame to have the really good seats with the waiter and all. We did that once and still ended up walking around so that the kids could ride the carousel and the ferris wheel, get their faces painted, and all that other fun ballgame stuff. We're big fans and have had everything from the very cheapest seats (even standing room, during the playoffs) to box seats with a waiter to luxury party box tickets courtesy of a friend's casino comps. Our favorite seats are infield/outfield lower deck boxes, because that's "catch a foul ball" territory.

Yes, that's what we were thinking. We were hoping to go this Thursday to the afternoon game, but grrrpayrollpeoplewhodontknowwhattheyaredoinggrr
seem to be standing in our way!
That's what was bugging me, too. I would love to get her seats right by home plate or the dugout to watch the game...but you "miss" so much else that's the experience, y'know?

 

[2cutekidz]

GENERAL QUESTION:
Is anyone here a MLB fan who likes to go to games? Lizzie has decided she would like "our day" to be to go to a Tigers game, and I can't decide if I should get "normal" tickets, or close seats with the frills... I get torn between thinking we should go for the 'normal' mlb experience and that since it's a once in a lifetime thing, we should treat it that way.

Comerica Park is an awesome stadium! We've had seats up high and been practically right on the feild. You'll have fun either place. I made the kids matching baseball sets last year but they never wore them to a game.

This was the early days of applique for me

 

[emcreative]

Comerica Park is an awesome stadium! We've had seats up high and been practically right on the feild. You'll have fun either place. I made the kids matching baseball sets last year but they never wore them to a game.

This was the early days of applique for me

SOOOO cute! LOL It looks like an awesome applique job to me!
Since Lizzie's clothing of choice appears to be the Patricia tunic, I was thinking of making her one with at least the old English "D" on the back. I'm not very creative! Of course, she told me of her decision to go to a ballgame RIGHT AFTER we checked out at Joann's, so I don't have anything for it yet.

 

[revrob]

Thanks to all of you for praying for my friend Keri.....I'm very saddened today as she passed away this morning. Please continue to pray for her family, her husband and her babies. Thanks!

I'm so sorry to hear this! I'll be praying for you all!