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

[jessica52877]

I learned something yesterday, completely unrelated to sewing, or customs, or Disney. I want to share anyway.

This is what I learned: Marie Callender's Restaurants, which are found in 10 states in the west, is owned by Perkin's Restaurants, which are found in all but 9 states in the US and in Canada.

Perkin's Restaurants built and operates the Gingerbread House at GKTW village, where Make-A-Wish families usually spend their Wish vacations. The corporation is a HUGE supporter of GKTW and has fund-raisers at their restaurants all the time. Currently at Perkin's they're selling a coupon book for $1.00 and all the money goes to GKTW. They also have coin boxes or cookie jars out all the time for donations.

We don't have Perkin's in California, so I wasn't aware of this...but yesterday I went to Marie Callender's and saw signs all over the place for GKTW. Apparently at some MC restaurants they're fundraising right now for GKTW! No coupon books like Perkin's, but you can offer a donation in any amount and write your name or a memorial name on a card to be displayed. They also have coin boxes.

Okay, so I was excited. Some people here are very involved in the Big Give. Some of us can't sew; some of us don't have a lot of time to contribute to the Big Gives; some of us wish we could contribute in some way. I think it's really cool that there is an opportunity out there to contribute, indirectly, to the needs of children, GKTW, and Make-A-Wish trips.

That's it...I'm off my soapbox.

I didn't know that. Thanks for letting me in! I will for sure stop in at the next Perkins I see. I don't even know of one in GA but maybe there is! And the only place I have ever seen a MC was in California!

And lets not forget that we LOVE all the support and cheerleading of the big give projects made! I love nothing more then when someone says something nice about a big give item!!

 

[sahm1000]

Look! I finally got an avatar!

Thank you Teresa! I don't know why computers throw me for such a loop!

So after how many years (yes - years!!!) I finally have an avatar! So when I need the photo updated after our next trip, will you fix it for m again !

 

[emcreative]

Look! I finally got an avatar!

Thank you Teresa! I don't know why computers throw me for such a loop!

So after how many years (yes - years!!!) I finally have an avatar! So when I need the photo updated after our next trip, will you fix it for m again !

YAY!!! I'm so happy you aren't "faceless" anymore!

 

[abc123mom]

I must be the height of fashion, because my first post of the new thread is on page 55.

The reason that I have not been posting is because we have been going through this major ordeal in our house. We have been debating back and forth and back and forth on whether or not to move out of the state that we live in. After several months we have decided that we will definitely be moving out of state. We have yet to figure out where to move to. We were going to move to Indiana at the end of this month, but due to DH not finding a job there and not having enough money for more than just one month's income we have decided that we will not be moving at the end of this month and have now decided that we do not want to move to Indiana at all. (Does your head hurt yet? Cuz mine does) DH is now leaning towards us moving to FL in the Orlandoish area. He is convinced that he would be able to find a job there faster than he could in Indiana, due to all of the hotels, shops, restaurants, and of course amusement parks. He really likes to work customer service so I think that that is a good place to look, however it has one of the things that I so desperately want to get away from: The HEAT!!! Anyways long post over. If anyone has any ideas please feel free to clue me in one them.

I have not sewn anything. I was supposed to make a Molly dress for Jenna for tomorrow. I now have an hour and a half to get it done and I don't see that happening, because it is only cut out and it has a lot of curvy parts. I'll post it when I finally do get it done, though.

Sounds like you guys are getting ready to make some BIG decisions. We went through that two years ago when we decided to switch states.

Now I'm in Indiana. I grew up in the northern portion (near Michigan and Ohio borders) went to school in Muncie (central IN) and now I'm back in the Indianapolis area (after spending many years up in northern IL). So you could say I'm pretty familiar with the state...any questions, feel free to ask.

Good luck getting your dress done!

 

[HeatherSue]

I have finished a few things. This is Abbey's Steamboat Willie Outfit. I'll put a shirt under them.

These are great! It's very easy to tell that it's the Mad Hatter! How cool!

Yes Heather it is on the package, I got all flustered when DH called me at work and told me the package got returned, that's what happens to me when I don't think enough. This is my first week back at work after being off for two months with my broken ankle, plus check my ticker and feel my frustration. I have about three outfits left that I want to make, and I still don't think I will get the denim flouncy skirt done that I wanted for Hoop Dee Doo. Can you tell from my rambling post that I am about to have nervous breakdown with the trip so close.

Calm yourself!! Though it may seem blasphemous on this board- even if you don't get all the customs done, your trip will still be great!

Heather,

I clicked on your signature and signed up. I will anxiously await my approval. I think what you are doing is great, and I'd love to help!

Dawn

I approved you! Thank you for signing up!

I so need to get my sewing in gear. Only a few more days and I still have 8 outfits to do.


Question:

So my saga continues about the dress. I finally got it after almost 2 months and it has a big label on the front of who made it. She serged the label on and it will tear the silk to remove it. The label is in the front about 6 inches from the hem and measures 3.5in by 5in. Am I being to picky by complaining to her. It makes the dress look so tacky. Best part was she sent a reminder about how I need to leave feedback. I am not sure she wants my feedback. I did go thru the pics again and it shows no label.

Thanks.

I don't remember hearing about this before. But, I wouldn't be happy about a huge tag like that on the front of a dress! I don't understand why anyone would want a tag on the outside at all! I would definitely let he know that you're not happy about the tag before you leave feedback and give her a chance to make it right.

I must be the height of fashion, because my first post of the new thread is on page 55.

The reason that I have not been posting is because we have been going through this major ordeal in our house. We have been debating back and forth and back and forth on whether or not to move out of the state that we live in. After several months we have decided that we will definitely be moving out of state. We have yet to figure out where to move to. We were going to move to Indiana at the end of this month, but due to DH not finding a job there and not having enough money for more than just one month's income we have decided that we will not be moving at the end of this month and have now decided that we do not want to move to Indiana at all. (Does your head hurt yet? Cuz mine does) DH is now leaning towards us moving to FL in the Orlandoish area. He is convinced that he would be able to find a job there faster than he could in Indiana, due to all of the hotels, shops, restaurants, and of course amusement parks. He really likes to work customer service so I think that that is a good place to look, however it has one of the things that I so desperately want to get away from: The HEAT!!! Anyways long post over. If anyone has any ideas please feel free to clue me in one them.

I have not sewn anything. I was supposed to make a Molly dress for Jenna for tomorrow. I now have an hour and a half to get it done and I don't see that happening, because it is only cut out and it has a lot of curvy parts. I'll post it when I finally do get it done, though.

I was wondering where you were! I'm glad to see you back! I think Orlando is a much better choice than Indiana! That's a big deal and I hope everything goes well for you all!

I just looked through some of the pages on this thread and I am AMAZED at everyone creativity and sewing abilities. I am in awe of everyone's dresses and outfits. We are going for the first time in December and I just love all things disney so I just wanted to tell everyone that everything is beautiful!!!!

You need to get sewing! You can do it!

Awwwwwww.... thanks! I feel sooooo much better now!

As a matter of fact, I feel so good that I feel I should share this with all my friends here on this board, since I found it on the budget board....... (Heather- please forgive me... and turn a blind eye please.....) SCREAMIN' DEAL!!! American Girl DVD sale on the AG website. DVD's are $5.00 until the end of September.

Just go here:

http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/thumbnail.jsf/title/$5+DVD+Promotion/saleGroupId/1254/uniqueId/694/nodeId/12/webMenuId/3/LeftMenu/FALSE

Hope someone can use this deal!

I looked!! My eyes! My eyes!!! Tessa has been talking about American Girl dolls a lot lately.

Look! I finally got an avatar!

Thank you Teresa! I don't know why computers throw me for such a loop!

So after how many years (yes - years!!!) I finally have an avatar! So when I need the photo updated after our next trip, will you fix it for m again !

Benita?? Is that you?? I almost didn't recognize you!

 

[HeatherSue]

We saw aksunshine briefly at the Fireworks dessert party and another disboutiquer at Chef Mickey's. Sorry, don;t know her name, but she has 3 children a daughter and 2 boys named Tristan and Logan I think. That was all I saw all week for customs!

I keep screwing up your pictures! Sorry! But, I wanted to tell you that all of the outfits look great and I love your pictures! How cool that you saw Alicia and another Disboutiquer!

I have the brother 6000i and got the ruffler foot from joann's for my birthday and I am also in the process of making my last outfit before we leave in a week. Of course I am making a patchwork twirl skirt and I can't figure out how to use my ruffler foot or even attach it to my machine!!!!!!!!!! I don't want to hand gather these forever long strips. I have looked at Carla C's ruffler tutorial....and sadly, I still can't figure out how to attach it. I am running out of time and still have soooooooooooooo much to do!!

Can anyone please help me? I think Heather has the same machine as me. I would greatly appreciate any help and advice on how to use this thing easily so I can get this done!!!

Thanks!

You know what's funny? I did a search for "how to attach a ruffler foot" and found a video that I made! I don't even remember making this video!
Hopefully it'll give you an idea of how I put it on. But, it's not real detailed in that respect.

http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/8/100/RufflerFoot/261586

 

[*Toadstool*]

URGHHHH!!!


I can't believe how hard it is to get the simple design in my head transferred to fabric! I spent 3 hours drafting the simple peplum pattern for Ariel's sea foam dress, only to find out the fabric won't hold its shape! And...it is too thin and sheer for any type of lining or interfacing!

I think I may end up going with a peplum more like Cindy instead!At least it will hold that shape!

I also NEED a mannequin if I keep sewing late in the evening when my model is asleep...she also has a problem with me trying to stick pins in her to hold the skirt up...

Now that my rant is over...back to sewing! Only 14 days left to get all three of them done!

Nini

How frustrating! Have you tried german interfacing? It is a lightweight fusible cotton interfacing. I have used it on an organdy type fabric before and it worked great. You could also try fusible tricot. Did you find something else that worked??

I went back and corrected the "thread" to instructions before I read your reponse!!

THANKS for helping me out!

Np. I didn't want to be left out of the crayon roll up thread!

And since I'm hogging the thread this morning, I'll show off what I'm working on currently.

DD3's 1st day preschool is Tuesday. I'm not ready for this at all. She's my baby. It's 2 1/2 hours a day 2 days a week. It's not like I'm getting to be home with her right now anyway, but still. Anyway, this is her outfit so far.

I can't wait to see it finished. I have been meaning to copy Leslie's VHC dress that she made, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I love that you are doing all the food! It will look awesome.

Very good Mad Hatter! I got it right away. That SBW dress is really cute. I love her pose!

Most of the ones with both of us are on the photopass I don't have yet.
http://[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC02099.jpg[/IMG]

http://[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa126/jajone/DSC02216.jpg[/IMG]

The outfits look so cute on her! I love the picture of her with the stepsister! So cute!! Her Jessie custom is awesome!

Look! I finally got an avatar!

Thank you Teresa! I don't know why computers throw me for such a loop!

So after how many years (yes - years!!!) I finally have an avatar! So when I need the photo updated after our next trip, will you fix it for m again !

I think I don't have one.... I can't remember. Guess I will see after I post this.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I am so impressed with everything that has been posted.

I am in a funk I just havnt had the inspiration to sew anything lately. I havnt talked to my sister in 6 weeks since the accident, she wont return my calls. I dont understand why she is acting this way. She even deleted me from her facebook. She had made the comment we were going to sue her to my Dad, which is so not true. I would never do that.

 

[emcreative]

I am so impressed with everything that has been posted.

I am in a funk I just havnt had the inspiration to sew anything lately. I havnt talked to my sister in 6 weeks since the accident, she wont return my calls. I dont understand why she is acting this way. She even deleted me from her facebook. She had made the comment we were going to sue her to my Dad, which is so not true. I would never do that.

(((hugs))) I'm sorry hon. do you think maybe she's feeling guilty and anger is her way of not dealing with the guilt?

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I tried to talk to my Dad about it and he said Her husband talked to a Attorney and he told them to not contact me, even though I told her flat out the day after I fell that we wouldnt do anything like that, and that my health insurance is covering most of it. It really stinks because I feel like I have done somthing wrong, and I have no one to talk to since she was my best friend too.

 

[*Toadstool*]

I tried to talk to my Dad about it and he said Her husband talked to a Attorney and he told them to not contact me, even though I told her flat out the day after I fell that we wouldnt do anything like that, and that my health insurance is covering most of it. It really stinks because I feel like I have done somthing wrong, and I have no one to talk to since she was my best friend too.

That is really sad. It is really shocking to me, so I can't imagine how shocking it must be to you. I'd think that eventually she'd realize you don't have evil intentions, and she'll move past it. I've lost my sister to drugs several times in my life for years at a time. I can understand the pain you must feel from that. I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

[emcreative]

I tried to talk to my Dad about it and he said Her husband talked to a Attorney and he told them to not contact me, even though I told her flat out the day after I fell that we wouldnt do anything like that, and that my health insurance is covering most of it. It really stinks because I feel like I have done somthing wrong, and I have no one to talk to since she was my best friend too.

I'm so sorry this is happening to you I wish I could somehow make it better.

If you know it's nothing you've done, as hard as it is, I'd try to let it go. She is probably going through something you don't know about.

I had a relative who I felt was my best friend who I "lost" too. I still miss her. In fact, I feel like I've "lost" most of my family, so I most definitely understand. My husband and I have decided we'll just build our own family of our own choosing as we go. If the others eventually come to their senses, the more the merrier, but we can't let things we can't control ruin our lives.

If you ever want a cyber sister, you let me know! I've never had a sis and would love one one of these days.

 

[VBAndrea]

Behind again, but did scan through all the threads and everything posted looks awesome. Sorry, I lack the time to go back and multiquote as I am still working on plans as ADR date is Sept 7 and the only day I could seem to squeeze Akershus in is for a TGM absolute no at Epcot. But if we just hop the monorail over there for lunch only would it be OK?

Here is a little something I whipped up for ds: I made the shorts out of a pair of pants that had a hole in the knee and were too short anyway but still fit in the waist. I am going to do this with all his short pants from now on -- he's going to have tons of shorts lol! The t- is another old one b/c I was still afraid to applique on a good t-. Good news is it worked fine. My applique is still a hair wonky, but you don't notice the few tiny mistakes while he's wearing the outfit and most importantly he loves it. I have never seen him get dressed quicker in the morning and he even refused to change for soccer practice (though regular shorts are technically a no-no).

And I'm going to ask my QUESTIONS again since no one answered.
1) If I make a simply sweet with button holes for the straps how wide do I make the straps and how large do I make the button holes?
2)Ugh! I can't recall what else I absolutely needed to know

 

[minnie2]

ericalynn1979- Sorry I am no help but the outfit and your dd are adorable!
NaeNae- Welcome home to your nephew!!!
PolyndianPrincessJes- The dresses look great and so does your sons PC outfit!

DisneyKings- What a cute party! Love the cakes and the treat bags!
Jennia- Violet looks adorable in her outfit! I love the pink Minnie.
100AcrePrincess-WOW you ahve been busy! The matching dresses are fun! Love the aprons and your dress. Everything super cute!
The Moonk's Mom- I say do it Friday night. This way the kids get to wear their costumes more then once. I have thought about doing a Halloween bday party for Nikki since her bday is the 4th but we never have. Maybe I will do an early party this yr before our trip or a late one and do it after we get back... Or maybe non since she will be in WDW for her bday.. I know mean mommy.
carrie6466- alla re so cute! I love seeing all the creations at WDW!
anggye- ve steam boat Willy! Your DD is Mad Hatter of course!!!!!

Tinka_Belle- WOw you ahve alot going on! Personally I would tell Colby to send in applications in both states and where ever he gets a job 1st you go if you really want to leave your state. Since you seem o like both options.

Jajone- WOW look at how much fun you had! Love all the outfits! The one with the Step sister is my fav!

Tykatmadismomma- so sorry you are dealing with this. I hope it works out.
VBAndrea- super cute!!!!!

I am in panic mode our trip is in 54 days and I am not nearly done!!!!!

 

[carrie6466]

At the Christmas party they have hot chocolate & Christmas cookies.

Thanks!

Most of the ones with both of us are on the photopass I don't have yet.
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I think they were all great but this one is my favorite

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I have finally come to the conclusion that I will never catch back up---sigh! I have 13 days and TONS of things left to do. I should be excited but all I feel is stress. I have tons of orders and am so worried taht I won't get everything done. I ordered teh kids some stuff even to take some of the load off me (THANKS JESSICA!) I won't be on much but plase send sewing pixie dust my way, I need it!

 

[Mirb1214]

I am so impressed with everything that has been posted.

I am in a funk I just havnt had the inspiration to sew anything lately. I havnt talked to my sister in 6 weeks since the accident, she wont return my calls. I dont understand why she is acting this way. She even deleted me from her facebook. She had made the comment we were going to sue her to my Dad, which is so not true. I would never do that.

I'm so sorry this is happening. Sometimes it just takes time for the hurt feelings to subside. I hope it subsides soon.

 

[HeatherSue]

I am so impressed with everything that has been posted.

I am in a funk I just havnt had the inspiration to sew anything lately. I havnt talked to my sister in 6 weeks since the accident, she wont return my calls. I dont understand why she is acting this way. She even deleted me from her facebook. She had made the comment we were going to sue her to my Dad, which is so not true. I would never do that.

I'm so sorry to hear that your sister is acting that way. That's got to be really hard. I'm sure she'll come around soon and see how ridiculous she's acting.

Behind again, but did scan through all the threads and everything posted looks awesome. Sorry, I lack the time to go back and multiquote as I am still working on plans as ADR date is Sept 7 and the only day I could seem to squeeze Akershus in is for a TGM absolute no at Epcot. But if we just hop the monorail over there for lunch only would it be OK?

Here is a little something I whipped up for ds: I made the shorts out of a pair of pants that had a hole in the knee and were too short anyway but still fit in the waist. I am going to do this with all his short pants from now on -- he's going to have tons of shorts lol! The t- is another old one b/c I was still afraid to applique on a good t-. Good news is it worked fine. My applique is still a hair wonky, but you don't notice the few tiny mistakes while he's wearing the outfit and most importantly he loves it. I have never seen him get dressed quicker in the morning and he even refused to change for soccer practice (though regular shorts are technically a no-no).

And I'm going to ask my QUESTIONS again since no one answered.
1) If I make a simply sweet with button holes for the straps how wide do I make the straps and how large do I make the button holes?
2)Ugh! I can't recall what else I absolutely needed to know

Your son's Thomas outfit is really cute! Sawyer would love that!
Now, to answer your questions:
1. I don't know
2. I really don't know!

Sorry, I've never made one like that!

 

[jham]

I didn't know that. Thanks for letting me in! I will for sure stop in at the next Perkins I see. I don't even know of one in GA but maybe there is! And the only place I have ever seen a MC was in California!

And lets not forget that we LOVE all the support and cheerleading of the big give projects made! I love nothing more then when someone says something nice about a big give item!!

I've never heard of Perkins, but we have lots of Marie Callendars around here! Mmmmm....pie....

I keep screwing up your pictures! Sorry! But, I wanted to tell you that all of the outfits look great and I love your pictures! How cool that you saw Alicia and another Disboutiquer!



You know what's funny? I did a search for "how to attach a ruffler foot" and found a video that I made! I don't even remember making this video!
Hopefully it'll give you an idea of how I put it on. But, it's not real detailed in that respect.

http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/8/100/RufflerFoot/261586

Now that IS funny Teresa!

Behind again, but did scan through all the threads and everything posted looks awesome. Sorry, I lack the time to go back and multiquote as I am still working on plans as ADR date is Sept 7 and the only day I could seem to squeeze Akershus in is for a TGM absolute no at Epcot. But if we just hop the monorail over there for lunch only would it be OK?

Here is a little something I whipped up for ds: I made the shorts out of a pair of pants that had a hole in the knee and were too short anyway but still fit in the waist. I am going to do this with all his short pants from now on -- he's going to have tons of shorts lol! The t- is another old one b/c I was still afraid to applique on a good t-. Good news is it worked fine. My applique is still a hair wonky, but you don't notice the few tiny mistakes while he's wearing the outfit and most importantly he loves it. I have never seen him get dressed quicker in the morning and he even refused to change for soccer practice (though regular shorts are technically a no-no).

And I'm going to ask my QUESTIONS again since no one answered.
1) If I make a simply sweet with button holes for the straps how wide do I make the straps and how large do I make the button holes?
2)Ugh! I can't recall what else I absolutely needed to know

1. really whatever width you want, I'm thinking finished width 1 1/4"-1 1/2" but really whatever! Your buttonhole size just depends on your buttons. My machine's button hole foot has a little place for the button and it automatically makes the right size button-hole but I always make a test one on scraps anyway and try putting the button through it.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

It's that time again...I'm looking for new ideas to sew, she's finally outgrown her favorite Disney outfits. I saw a dress on the disboutique photo site that we both loved, but didn't see it on YCMT. The front is plain, and has ties that go around the back, which is totally covered in layers of ruffles. Can anyone please tell me where I can find this?

Looking at all the wonderful creations is dangerous now that DD has an opinion...she wants one of everything!

TIA