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

[WDWAtLast]

My Fav accessory makers happen to be DISers. Tinkerbells*Tiny*treasures (The1EvliQueen on the DIS) makes AWESOME bling. Waughzee makes fab bows with polymer centers (she's made some adorable NBC bows) and Little*Lady*Bowtique (JennWDW on DIS) makes TDF boutique bows.

I made these blinged converse. They're pretty easy to do.

I used e6000 glue and rhinestones from Hobby Lobby. (You could use genuine swarvoskir crystals, but I didn't)

Use sandpaper and scuff of the toes of your shoes (the stones will stick better) I learned alot on this pair and figured out what to do the next time. Try using a toothpick to apply the glue to the back of each rhinestone and place them with a pair of tweezers. You can either work your way down in straight lines or follow the curve of the toe when placing the stones. I think you could just write Boo on your shoe and cover it with your stones and then fill in around it. I'll write up a tute next tmie I make a pair.

Here they are "in action"

Thanks for the tutorial on blinging up the shoes - I love E6000!!!

Also - a question on the Vida - my 8 year old would prefer a tunic style to wear with jeans or leggings instead of a dress (like your daughter is wearing in these pics) Do I cut out her size and shorten it or do I use a smaller size? I have everything bought and washed for my first Vida - but not sure what size to trace and cut!

 

[karamat]

...but just wanted everyone to know we got all our ADRs! The only one that was off in time was 1900 Park Fare ~ I wanted 5pm on our arrival night and instead got 7:50pm. I was just hoping to get the kids in bed a little earlier.

All other times were within 15 minutes of what I wanted.

Here is what we have:

Sun Dec 6 1900 PF 7:50pm (wanted 5pm)
Mon Dec 7 Coral Reef 11:45am (wanted 12pm)
Tues Dec 8 Akershus 5pm (exact!)
Thurs Dec 10 Tusker 8:10am (wanted 8am)
Fri Dec 11 Crystal Palace 8:05am (wanted 8am)
Fri Dec 11 Boma 9pm (exact)

I may change Boma. It's our last park night so didn't want to do an early dinner, but 9pm might be too late. I'd really like to try it though. Wed I just planned on doing CS (DHS in am and AK in evening). Hmmm, maybe I should change to Picnic in the Park at AK and cancel Boma. I'll have to think about that.

On Sat we might do breakfast at the Swan (features two characters and is cheap) and then we'll do Downtown Disney and leave in the afternoon.

Now must come up with some customs -- Crystal Palace wan't chosen until yesterday when dd decided she wanted to do it after all (never mind I asked her a few times before that and it was an immediate "no").

CONGRATS on getting everything you wanted!

I made my ADRs this morning and got all but one (but it wasn't a have-to-have one, so I'm not too upset.) I don't think any of my ADRs are on the original dates I had planned, but I think this is going to work out better for us in the end.

Mine are:
Sun Dec 6 Akershus Royal Banquet 5:10pm
Mon Dec 7 Crystal Palace 3:55pm
Tue Dec 8 1900 Park Fare 5:45pm
Wed Dec 9 Chef Mickey 5:25pm

The Crystal Palace is a little early, but it was either that or 7:15pm (8:15pm to our Central-time bodies) and we're early eaters so it should work out fine. We'll be at AK for Early EMH that day and plan to do an early lunch with Picnic in the Park - DD is not on the Dining Plan (she's under 2) so with the 3 of us eating off a 2-person picnic we should be ready for an early dinner. And an early dinner may leave room in our tummies for a Dole Whip before leaving MK that evening

I wasn't planning on Akershus - now I've got to think of something for DD to wear!!

 

[2cutekidz]

Thanks Leslie! I was just going to try and "wing" it with the shoes but I hadn't thought of scuffing up the toes with the sandpaper. I'm sure that really helps. I love the ones I see on etsy but they want $$$ for them. I wish I could, but I can't afford them. I was able to get the Converse shoes from Target for $15 and I wanted to "bling" them up for my girls.

Where did you find the striped socks? I have been looking and I thought last year people found them at Target but I haven't seen any there this year. Any suggestions or sources?

I love the bling converse too - Emily just decided that she likes them this summer. She wouldn't wear high tops before, but she likes the low tops. Target had the One stars on sale buy one get one half off. I'm not sure if the sale is still going on.

I got Emilys arm and leg warmers on etsy. Joanns has black and white striped knee socks, but they have a ghost on the top of the sock. Walmart is usually a good place for knee socks too.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I've been sewing...a little bit of this, a little bit of that...
First, this is for Mikaela's big give...for her to wear to Sea World

Then, I made these for the girls to wear to Whispering Canyon:

and I just completed this 1st trip t-shirt:

The picture isn't really clear. It just says "My 1st Trip to the World" in the Disney font.

and this story book panel skirt:

Little sister's skirt will be different - all the princesses, and lots more PINK.

My husband was in the room while I was doing the math for the skirt bottom ruffle. I said something about 120" - he said incredulously and loudly, "That's TEN FEET!" I said, "no, honey. we're sewing here...it's 3 and 1/3 yards". Thank God for the gathering foot, right?

Those are cute! Reminds me I have to get on the stick and get my stuff done for that give too.

...but just wanted everyone to know we got all our ADRs! The only one that was off in time was 1900 Park Fare ~ I wanted 5pm on our arrival night and instead got 7:50pm. I was just hoping to get the kids in bed a little earlier.

All other times were within 15 minutes of what I wanted.

Here is what we have:

Sun Dec 6 1900 PF 7:50pm (wanted 5pm)
Mon Dec 7 Coral Reef 11:45am (wanted 12pm)
Tues Dec 8 Akershus 5pm (exact!)
Thurs Dec 10 Tusker 8:10am (wanted 8am)
Fri Dec 11 Crystal Palace 8:05am (wanted 8am)
Fri Dec 11 Boma 9pm (exact)

I may change Boma. It's our last park night so didn't want to do an early dinner, but 9pm might be too late. I'd really like to try it though. Wed I just planned on doing CS (DHS in am and AK in evening). Hmmm, maybe I should change to Picnic in the Park at AK and cancel Boma. I'll have to think about that.

On Sat we might do breakfast at the Swan (features two characters and is cheap) and then we'll do Downtown Disney and leave in the afternoon.

Now must come up with some customs -- Crystal Palace wan't chosen until yesterday when dd decided she wanted to do it after all (never mind I asked her a few times before that and it was an immediate "no").

Those look great! Keep calling about the Park Faire (esp. around the 45 day mark. People do cancel, and you might be able to pick one up.)

CONGRATS on getting everything you wanted!

I made my ADRs this morning and got all but one (but it wasn't a have-to-have one, so I'm not too upset.) I don't think any of my ADRs are on the original dates I had planned, but I think this is going to work out better for us in the end.

Mine are:
Sun Dec 6 Akershus Royal Banquet 5:10pm
Mon Dec 7 Crystal Palace 3:55pm
Tue Dec 8 1900 Park Fare 5:45pm
Wed Dec 9 Chef Mickey 5:25pm

The Crystal Palace is a little early, but it was either that or 7:15pm (8:15pm to our Central-time bodies) and we're early eaters so it should work out fine. We'll be at AK for Early EMH that day and plan to do an early lunch with Picnic in the Park - DD is not on the Dining Plan (she's under 2) so with the 3 of us eating off a 2-person picnic we should be ready for an early dinner. And an early dinner may leave room in our tummies for a Dole Whip before leaving MK that evening

I wasn't planning on Akershus - now I've got to think of something for DD to wear!!

Great! The awesome thing about Akershus is that with all the princesses, it's really fun to make customs for.

 

[snubie]

For those with the Brother PE700II...what materials will I need when Igor finally arrives?

I think everyone has given you great suggestions. Have fun when Igor gets there.

I love the CarlaC peasant shirt. Can a beginner make that? I've heard that sleeves are difficult. One of the sewing shops has a class that teaches you how to set sleeves. Should I take that class first?

Also - Anyone know what the difference between the Brother 700ii and the 750D? I know the D has Disney - just wondering why so many have opted for the 700ii over that one. I'm looking at embroidery machines now.

I went with the 700II because of price and I didn't really think I would need/use the built-in Disney designs.

I have embird. I bought a tutorial to learn to digitize and it has been helpful, it just seems that to make a design look great, there are a lot of little things that you have to learn the hard way.

You will want to use different types of stabilizers for different types of projects. Let me see if I can find the link to a workbook that explains the different types and when to use them. Off the top of my head - tear away is ok for woven cottons, but isn't the best for knits. For tshirts (or other knits) you need to use a cut away stabilizer because the fabric is not stable enough to support the design after it is stitched without a stabilizer that remains on the fabric. There is a huge list of stabilizer types and uses, but for most general uses, tear away and cut away will cover it.

http://www.rnkdistributing.com/FlorianiWorkbookStabilizer.pdf

Thank you Shannon! I need to sit and read the whole document. Stabilizing and hooping give me nightmares.

OT, but could use a little hug...

So, as y'all know, we had to cancel our trip that we should be on now due to my DH getting a pay cut and both DD and DH having hospitalizations this year. So we rebooked for Dec., but I still haven't gotten a job, and going over the finances last night we really can't possibly justify a trip so no Disney at Christmas. The silver lining on that is that the kids didn't know about it anyway, I have a wedding that I can book the cake for, and hey, they're already excited it's Christmas kwim?

So we're looking at our usual time next fall; I'm ok, although not thrilled, but then DH reminds me of the other part of the silver lining when he says, "hey, won't harry potter be open at Universal by then? We can just add a day and stay there for a night first." After I get my breath back after him mentioning the park which must not be named, I start thinking, yeah, actually, that's not so bad.

But, and I know this is stupid, I'm really sorry to have to cancel- again. Anyway, I'm done whining now. Thanks for being sooooooo patient with me.

Lately, I have had such a craving to return to WDW. I know it really is not in the cards with the new baby arriving and Lauren starting Kindergarten next Fall. The next Disney fix will have to wait until Spring 2011 and even then it will probably be a visit to family in Southern CA with a trip to DL tacked on.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I finally finished sewing last night! Check out my ticker!!!!! I now need to make a ton of hairbows!!!!

Hey, a few weeks ago, someone posted a time that more of the rare characters come out around the hat at hollywood studios for meet and greet. Does anyone remember when that was?

 

[candicenicole19]

Howdy everyone! Thought I would pop in today and say Hi! I have some pictures to post later of my new creations however I do not have them in Photobucket yet. Working on a new Alice set and I can not wait till it is finished! It has kinda been a PITA! lol Just wanted to say I miss yall and all the Disney Custom talk! I hope to start thinking about our next disney trip in the next few months but that all depends on how the income is now that I am a single Momma of 3! Hope all is well with everyone! Back to sewing for me but I will check in Later!

 

[sahm1000]

I just wanted to quote you because I'm so happy you have an avatar now!

Finally, right?!!!! Thanks to you I have the avatar! Left up to me, I'd still be messing with it!

Thanks for the tutorial on blinging up the shoes - I love E6000!!!

Also - a question on the Vida - my 8 year old would prefer a tunic style to wear with jeans or leggings instead of a dress (like your daughter is wearing in these pics) Do I cut out her size and shorten it or do I use a smaller size? I have everything bought and washed for my first Vida - but not sure what size to trace and cut!

The length of the Vida that you like on Emily looks to be about the same as the dresses I make my girls, right around their knees. And I just use their measurements to figure out their sizes. Have fun with the Vida, it's a really easy dress to make and embellish. It seems that I want to make my girls Vidas all the time, I have to force myself to switch up my dress patterns!

I love the bling converse too - Emily just decided that she likes them this summer. She wouldn't wear high tops before, but she likes the low tops. Target had the One stars on sale buy one get one half off. I'm not sure if the sale is still going on.

I got Emilys arm and leg warmers on etsy. Joanns has black and white striped knee socks, but they have a ghost on the top of the sock. Walmart is usually a good place for knee socks too.

I got the pink and black converse for both of my older girls during the sale! That brought the cost down to around $15 a pair. Not too bad!

I've seen them on etsy. Guess I'll have to order from their since I cannot find them in my stores anywhere - and I looked last year too!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I just slept in for the first time since I don't know when. Maybe last year when I was sick.

Today I plan to get the test track shirts done and maybe do the design and iron on for the incredibles. Wish me luck.

 

[sahm1000]

I just bought my first Christmas gifts for the year!

I ordered the Cinderella's Castle Playset from the Disney store online.........does anyone else have it? And I also got the Cinderella castle lego set......does anyone have any of those? My girls have always really liked legos but they don't like the different sets they have for kids their age. They all seem like they are geared for boys. I know some of them are more gender neutral but they don't want them. I am hoping they will like this!

 

[revrob]

I finished Cinderella this morning!

 

[NiniMorris]

I finished Cinderella this morning!

Fantastic! When I grow up I want to sew like you!

Now, why don't you tackle an Ariel sun dress in sea foam? Then I can see how bad I really did on mine! Obviously that would be one it would be better to pay someone to do for me than make on my own! I doubt I will EVER try one of those again....at least not for a long while!

Seriously, you are such an inspiration for me! I can't wait to see what you do next!

Nini

 

[revrob]

Fantastic! When I grow up I want to sew like you!

Now, why don't you tackle an Ariel sun dress in sea foam? Then I can see how bad I really did on mine! Obviously that would be one it would be better to pay someone to do for me than make on my own! I doubt I will EVER try one of those again....at least not for a long while!

Seriously, you are such an inspiration for me! I can't wait to see what you do next!

Nini

You are SO SWEET! Seriously!
Did you see the Ariel I did? (not in seafoam)

My next creation will be Tinkerbell - I have one to make for a Big Give. Hoping to have it done this week!

 

[teresajoy]

I've been sewing...a little bit of this, a little bit of that...
First, this is for Mikaela's big give...for her to wear to Sea World

Then, I made these for the girls to wear to Whispering Canyon:

and I just completed this 1st trip t-shirt:

The picture isn't really clear. It just says "My 1st Trip to the World" in the Disney font.

and this story book panel skirt:

Little sister's skirt will be different - all the princesses, and lots more PINK.

My husband was in the room while I was doing the math for the skirt bottom ruffle. I said something about 120" - he said incredulously and loudly, "That's TEN FEET!" I said, "no, honey. we're sewing here...it's 3 and 1/3 yards". Thank God for the gathering foot, right?

I love the Sea World outfit!!! That is so different than I've seen done before! Great job!

I really love Whispering Canyon, those outfits are perfect!

I was laughing about the conversation between you and your husband!!!

I finished Cinderella this morning!

Oh Shannon, she looks beautiful!

 

[NiniMorris]

Shannon...yes, I saw the Ariel you made, but unfortunately...I was told it had to be the Princess Dress or nothing! Of course both girls want to be Tink for Halloween... but DIL and I are going to use the Scallopinni skirt to base it on... It is so much fun having a sewing partner in crime! (DIL)

Eagerly awaiting your next magnificent creation!

Nini

 

[sahm1000]

I finished Cinderella this morning!

Beautiful job Shannon!

 

[My2Qtz0205]

I just bought my first Christmas gifts for the year!

I ordered the Cinderella's Castle Playset from the Disney store online.........does anyone else have it? And I also got the Cinderella castle lego set......does anyone have any of those? My girls have always really liked legos but they don't like the different sets they have for kids their age. They all seem like they are geared for boys. I know some of them are more gender neutral but they don't want them. I am hoping they will like this!

De-lurking to say that I bought the Cinderella's Castle Playset for my DD for her birthday (in December). It is HUGE! It's probably about 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall. Plan out where you will hide it, because I thought I would hide it in my closet, but it won't fit! I've left it in the packing box and put it on a shelf in our garage. I think it's a good deal, considering all of the pieces she'll get with it. Our challenge is to keep the numerous pieces from becoming puppy chow.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Ireland, I am so sorry you had to cancel your trip but I do like how you think about the positive and keep your head up. I know it is difficult when life gets so hard to keep going at it. I truly believe there is a reason for all things and that your new trip is the one that will be the best.

NiNiMorris, I feel the pressure too. 16 days and I am just ordering fabric for a dress

Thanks April; You're doing great on your customs; almost there on the trip!! Can't wait to see the rest of your stuff, I really loved the AK outfits.
I've come up with a couple of more reasons to look on the bright side, too
1. Customs will be a lot easier! Don't have to worry about having long and short sleeve tops and embellished jeans to go under everything!
2. Hopefully won't end up with the grand gathering this was shaping into with 18 of our nearest and dearest relatives. I love them, really; but my idea of great family time is 2-3 hours, not 7 days
3. we'll be able to go two days longer
4. actually, that's all I've got; but 3's not bad, right?

I finally finished sewing last night! Check out my ticker!!!!! I now need to make a ton of hairbows!!!!

Hey, a few weeks ago, someone posted a time that more of the rare characters come out around the hat at hollywood studios for meet and greet. Does anyone remember when that was?

Can't help on the meet and greet but congrats on finishing the sewing I hope you'll have time to post pics!

Howdy everyone! Thought I would pop in today and say Hi! I have some pictures to post later of my new creations however I do not have them in Photobucket yet. Working on a new Alice set and I can not wait till it is finished! It has kinda been a PITA! lol Just wanted to say I miss yall and all the Disney Custom talk! I hope to start thinking about our next disney trip in the next few months but that all depends on how the income is now that I am a single Momma of 3! Hope all is well with everyone! Back to sewing for me but I will check in Later!

Come and hang out; some of us have no trips planned or (like, say, me) have to keep cancelling due to finances. I can't wait to see your Alice set.

I just bought my first Christmas gifts for the year!

I ordered the Cinderella's Castle Playset from the Disney store online.........does anyone else have it? And I also got the Cinderella castle lego set......does anyone have any of those? My girls have always really liked legos but they don't like the different sets they have for kids their age. They all seem like they are geared for boys. I know some of them are more gender neutral but they don't want them. I am hoping they will like this!

I'm planning to get the Cinderella set, too!

I finished Cinderella this morning!

Love it!!! I really, really like your use of trim not just on the bodice, but on the straps; really makes it look special!

De-lurking to say that I bought the Cinderella's Castle Playset for my DD for her birthday (in December). It is HUGE! It's probably about 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall. Plan out where you will hide it, because I thought I would hide it in my closet, but it won't fit! I've left it in the packing box and put it on a shelf in our garage. I think it's a good deal, considering all of the pieces she'll get with it. Our challenge is to keep the numerous pieces from becoming puppy chow.

Thanks! I'm planning to keep the pieces up in DD's room where the dogs don't go, but I still figure they're going to get lost/broken...at least that means they'll have been played with, right? FWIW, puppy #2 ate Jasmine which we bought on our last trip last night. She's now arm and ponytail less.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I got some from radianthreads and the other from house_of_fashion. Today I got serger thread from hancocks for half off. No pirate fabric at all and the fabric department at the Wal-mart was reduced to nothing!

I saw some of the pirate fabric with the black background with the black map print at my JoAnn's. Do you need some more? I can pick it up for you if you need some. There was probably 3 or 4 yards on it.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

Thanks for the encouragement...however...I can't exactly make this a learning experience for HER...but maybe for ME...see I never asked her if she wanted me to make any clothes for her doll. I am making both girls matching dresses for dinner each night and then decided to make a matching dress for GD doll. I used DD's doll as a model. She assumed I was making two of each dresses for dollS (plural)...

I've never actually seen her playing with her CP dolls, so I had assumed she outgrew them. WRONG! She said GD always takes them so she only plays with them when she isn't around. Makes sense to me...

So, now I absolutely HAVE to get the doll dresses made. She was a bit upset when she found out today that I was only making one dress for each night. (oh yes, I compounded the issue by getting GD a NEW CP for her birthday last week. We drove ALL THE WAY TO THE BABYLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL to get the one we wanted.)

At least I finished the Ariel dress for DD. It is not perfect...way, way from that! but it is finished and she loves it. Now I get to redo this 3 more times...oh joy!

By the way...Carla, if you ever decide to make directions on how to transform a Simply Sweet to a 'princess' dress, I will be standing in line to buy it!!!!

(something so simple should NOT be this hard to figure out!)

Nini

That does make a difference. I hope you can get everything you want finished without stressing too much about it.

I love all the outfits you posted!!! Arminda did Locks of Love when she was in 1st grade. It turned out a LOT shorter than I'd planned! Yikes!

And, I loved the pictures of you standing on the toilet!!! I have to admit that I was trying very hard to figure out what was on the back of your toilet! Arminda thought it was a book, and I was really hoping it was a pregnancy test!

It's the box from my contact solution actually. It took me a minute to figure it out though.