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

[revrob]

I made a Molly peasant for Abbie today. I freaked out a little when I printed out the pattern. The sleeves had nine pieces to tape together. Once I put the sleeve pieces together, the dress went together very quickly.
I made the top out of some of the fabric I used for Maddie's Cinderella Vida. Abbie has agreed to coordinate with Maddie for 1900 PF and a few other times. I have agreed to take what I can get.

And here is a picture of Maddie. She wanted a "cheerleader dress like Abbie's " and I didn't want to spend $50, so this is what she got. she loves it!

Love the Molly - and that cheerleader dress is VERY cute! I've got to get started on a cheerleader outfit for my daughter to wear to my son's football games. Don't know why I can't get motivated to just do it!

 

[abc123mom]

Thanks Ladies!!

Anyone have any advice for that 8 year old girl size?

Has anyone ever gone to the Imagination Movers Concert? Im thinking of taking the kids - they are coming to Wilmington, DE......customs?????

We are going to see the Movers on Oct. 25th...just two days before we head to Disney. Our kids all love them and so do we. We have great seats and can't wait to enjoy the show together!

 

[busy mommy]

But more than anything please share how you did the elastic in the sleeves of the peasant shirt. Carla may have it in her instructions, but I haven't read through every detail yet. I love those sleeves and want to do some like that but I'm clueless. Did you use bias tape to thread the elastic through? That was the only way I thought it possible. The shirt turned out great and I like the fabrics and how great that your girls will now coordinate

I could never have done the sleeves without very clear instructions and pictures. You are correct. Bias tape sewn inside the sleeves for the elastic. This pattern is great. I am getting ready to cut out a few more very soon. I am going to make a few more for Abbie and then I can't wait to try this out on Maddie, too.

 

[mirandag819]

I wnated to share pics of the sets for our trip taht is almost here. I have to finish up over half the wardrobe still. Thanks to Jessica for helping me out with some stuff. She is a life saver and i can't wait to get thier stuff in the mail.

Wow those are all amazing! I don't know how you do it. The HS outfits are completely to die for! I LOVE THEM! I hope you all have a great trip!

 

[woodkins]

Love that Minnie with the star glasses! Looks like your kids will have a great time and will be a hit with the characters for sure

 

[billwendy]

I wnated to share pics of the sets for our trip taht is almost here. I have to finish up over half the wardrobe still. Thanks to Jessica for helping me out with some stuff. She is a life saver and i can't wait to get thier stuff in the mail.

These sets re AMAZING!!! I love Lilo and Stitch the best! Great job!

I made a Molly peasant for Abbie today. I freaked out a little when I printed out the pattern. The sleeves had nine pieces to tape together. Once I put the sleeve pieces together, the dress went together very quickly.
I made the top out of some of the fabric I used for Maddie's Cinderella Vida. Abbie has agreed to coordinate with Maddie for 1900 PF and a few other times. I have agreed to take what I can get.

And here is a picture of Maddie. She wanted a "cheerleader dress like Abbie's " and I didn't want to spend $50, so this is what she got. she loves it!

Love it!! Cant wait to see the girls together! Does Abbie like the style, or is this a Disney Only pattern????

 

[karebear1]

OMG People!! Have you heard about the changes coming to the MK in the next 2 years?? BIG TIME STUFF!! I'm really excited about this!

From Allearsnet and the D23 convention that is going on right now....

« Recap of D23 Expo Day 1 | Main

NEWS! D23 Expo - Day 3
by Debra Martin Koma
AllEars® Senior Editor

OK, OK, I know I said I'd write a Day 2 recap, and it's coming, I promise... but we have breaking news from TODAY.

And when the news breaks, the news breaks!

So, what's so important?

Well, today, at a presentation I attended just a little more than two hours ago, Jay Rasulo, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Chairman, made some really exciting announcements that I wanted to share right away!

First, the rumored expansion of Walt Disney World's Fantasyland is TRUE!

They are going to be more than doubling the size of Fantasyland and adding a number of
amazing new attractions.

The down side? Toontown is going to go away. Completely. Although the Imagineers have said they are going to try to save Goofy's Barnstormer somehow... they're just not sure how yet.

Based on Rasulo's presentation, and a press conference I attended afterward with several Imagineers and Rasulo as well, here are some of the major features of the expansion:

-- A country chateau where Cinderella lives with her stepmother and stepsisters, where you'll see her transform.
-- An area for Sleeping Beauty, in which you can make birthday cards for Aurora's Sweet 16 birthday party and give them to her.
-- Beast's Castle, which will house a 552-seat restaurant that is counter service by day, table service by night. The castle will have three areas, including the "West Wing", in which you will be able to see the Beast's private antechamber and the rose with dropping petals, featured in the animated film, Beauty and the Beast.
-- An "under the sea with Ariel" attraction, like the new Little Mermaid attraction in Disneyland, only with a completely different queue area.
--Expanded Dumbo -- Basically two Dumbo rides, and NO queue. Instead, there will be a 3-Ring Circus interactive play area with bleachers for adults, so that you can have fun while you wait for your "feather" to be called so that you can ride.
-- Pixie Hollow, which will be a second phase of the expansion, will eventually join the rest of Fantasyland.

Construction on the first phase of the expansion is expected to start soon, and, according to the Imagineers, impact on guests and existing attractions in Fantasyland should be minimal. The new areas should be completed by 2012, with the second phase following in 2013.

The second biggest announcement came as a good news/bad news thing.

The bad news? Star Tours in Disneyland is going to close in October 2010.

The good news? A whole new Star Tours, in 3D, will open in 2011!

The new attraction will feature scenes like the Pod Race in The Phantom Menace.

Although it was unclear when Star Tours in Walt Disney World will close, it, too, will be
receiving the new makeover.

For the official press release on this and other remarks Rasulo made today at the D23
Expo, as well as some artist renderings, check out our Disney News Blog HERE.

I'll be back more later with a recap of Day 2 and 3!

VIDEO OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE NEW STAR WARS ANNOUNCEMENT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08W5Os-Wnj0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jQaHgsKhQ4



So..... what do ya think?? Huh- huh????

 

[busy mommy]

Love it!! Cant wait to see the girls together! Does Abbie like the style, or is this a Disney Only pattern????

Thanks! Abbie does like this pattern and says she will wear it as long as she can pick out the fabric.

 

[disneylovinfamily]

I am soooooo exicited about the fantasyland announcement. I told DH we should have another baby so "she" would be little to enjoy it. I wasshot down and told Roseanna will still enjoy it. She will be 9 or 10 when it opens and I am sure she will still love it but by then some of the believing magic will be gone. Well I can't wait!

 

[mirandag819]

I am soooooo exicited about the fantasyland announcement. I told DH we should have another baby so "she" would be little to enjoy it. I wasshot down and told Roseanna will still enjoy it. She will be 9 or 10 when it opens and I am sure she will still love it but by then some of the believing magic will be gone. Well I can't wait!

HAHA the first thing I thought was.... hmmm I wonder if Taylor will still believe in the magic and think it is all real then. She will be 6 or 7 (depending if it is early of late 2012....hopefully she still will.... if not maybe I need another girl too! It sounds wonderful... my first thought when I heard it was awww I will miss Minnie's house, but after watching the video I think it will be fabulous.... man now there will be another super super hard ADR to get in a few years!

 

[NaeNae]

Does anyone know when they are going to close Toontown? My granddaughters are really going to be upset if they loose Goofy's Barnstormer roller coaster. That is all DGD3 talks about every day. She was just barely tall enough to ride it last Feb. She rode it twice but was so scared. She says she is going to ride it when we go back.

Also what's going to happen to Mickey Mouse? Where are they going to move him to when they do away with Toontown?

 

[teresajoy]

I wnated to share pics of the sets for our trip taht is almost here. I have to finish up over half the wardrobe still. Thanks to Jessica for helping me out with some stuff. She is a life saver and i can't wait to get thier stuff in the mail.

These are so cute! That Jungle Book one is still one of my favorites! And, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your Holllywood Minnie!!! That is so cute!

I made a Molly peasant for Abbie today. I freaked out a little when I printed out the pattern. The sleeves had nine pieces to tape together. Once I put the sleeve pieces together, the dress went together very quickly.
I made the top out of some of the fabric I used for Maddie's Cinderella Vida. Abbie has agreed to coordinate with Maddie for 1900 PF and a few other times. I have agreed to take what I can get.

And here is a picture of Maddie. She wanted a "cheerleader dress like Abbie's " and I didn't want to spend $50, so this is what she got. she loves it!

The Molly turned out great!!! I'm glad she has agreed to coordinate!!! Arminda is still fully into the dress up at Disney. She wants to be Drizella at 1900 park Fare. i asked if she just wanted a Drizella like outfit, but she wants the costume. Lyddie will be Anastasia. That is if I get busy!

OMG People!! Have you heard about the changes coming to the MK in the next 2 years?? BIG TIME STUFF!! I'm really excited about this!

From Allearsnet and the D23 convention that is going on right now....

« Recap of D23 Expo Day 1 | Main

NEWS! D23 Expo - Day 3
by Debra Martin Koma
AllEars® Senior Editor

OK, OK, I know I said I'd write a Day 2 recap, and it's coming, I promise... but we have breaking news from TODAY.

And when the news breaks, the news breaks!

So, what's so important?

Well, today, at a presentation I attended just a little more than two hours ago, Jay Rasulo, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Chairman, made some really exciting announcements that I wanted to share right away!

First, the rumored expansion of Walt Disney World's Fantasyland is TRUE!

They are going to be more than doubling the size of Fantasyland and adding a number of
amazing new attractions.

The down side? Toontown is going to go away. Completely. Although the Imagineers have said they are going to try to save Goofy's Barnstormer somehow... they're just not sure how yet.

Based on Rasulo's presentation, and a press conference I attended afterward with several Imagineers and Rasulo as well, here are some of the major features of the expansion:

-- A country chateau where Cinderella lives with her stepmother and stepsisters, where you'll see her transform.
-- An area for Sleeping Beauty, in which you can make birthday cards for Aurora's Sweet 16 birthday party and give them to her.
-- Beast's Castle, which will house a 552-seat restaurant that is counter service by day, table service by night. The castle will have three areas, including the "West Wing", in which you will be able to see the Beast's private antechamber and the rose with dropping petals, featured in the animated film, Beauty and the Beast.
-- An "under the sea with Ariel" attraction, like the new Little Mermaid attraction in Disneyland, only with a completely different queue area.
--Expanded Dumbo -- Basically two Dumbo rides, and NO queue. Instead, there will be a 3-Ring Circus interactive play area with bleachers for adults, so that you can have fun while you wait for your "feather" to be called so that you can ride.
-- Pixie Hollow, which will be a second phase of the expansion, will eventually join the rest of Fantasyland.

Construction on the first phase of the expansion is expected to start soon, and, according to the Imagineers, impact on guests and existing attractions in Fantasyland should be minimal. The new areas should be completed by 2012, with the second phase following in 2013.

The second biggest announcement came as a good news/bad news thing.

The bad news? Star Tours in Disneyland is going to close in October 2010.

The good news? A whole new Star Tours, in 3D, will open in 2011!

The new attraction will feature scenes like the Pod Race in The Phantom Menace.

Although it was unclear when Star Tours in Walt Disney World will close, it, too, will be
receiving the new makeover.

For the official press release on this and other remarks Rasulo made today at the D23
Expo, as well as some artist renderings, check out our Disney News Blog HERE.

I'll be back more later with a recap of Day 2 and 3!

VIDEO OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE NEW STAR WARS ANNOUNCEMENT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08W5Os-Wnj0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jQaHgsKhQ4



So..... what do ya think?? Huh- huh????

Oh my goodness!!!! I'm so ESITED!!!!! I will be a little sad to see Tunetown gone. My girls really like it for some reason. BUT this is SOOOO much better!!!! ARIEL???!!!! AN ARIEL ride!!!!! OH MY OH MY OH MY!!! It's about TIME!!! Now, what can we do to get them to take out those stupid racecars!?!

She will be 9 or 10 when it opens and I am sure she will still love it but by then some of the believing magic will be gone. Well I can't wait!

Once you get to Disney, everyone still believes!!! I do!!!

 

[mirandag819]

Does anyone know when they are going to close Toontown? My granddaughters are really going to be upset if they loose Goofy's Barnstormer roller coaster. That is all DGD3 talks about every day. She was just barely tall enough to ride it last Feb. She rode it twice but was so scared. She says she is going to ride it when we go back.

Also what's going to happen to Mickey Mouse? Where are they going to move him to when they do away with Toontown?

I think Goofy's rollercoaster is the one thing they said they were going to try to keep... it is still on the blueprints, but it "might" get re-themed, I don't think they have decided that yet.

Mickey and Minnie will have meet and greets near the entrance from what I have read.

 

[billwendy]

Oh no!!!!! WHere will Minnie's beloved sewing machine go????????

Post your Minnie Sewing Machine Pictures!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I wnated to share pics of the sets for our trip taht is almost here. I have to finish up over half the wardrobe still. Thanks to Jessica for helping me out with some stuff. She is a life saver and i can't wait to get thier stuff in the mail.

WOW!!! Love those! Love the Lilo Vida! Love the AK, the Mickey, the DHS, ....love them all!!!!!

I made a Molly peasant for Abbie today. I freaked out a little when I printed out the pattern. The sleeves had nine pieces to tape together. Once I put the sleeve pieces together, the dress went together very quickly.
I made the top out of some of the fabric I used for Maddie's Cinderella Vida. Abbie has agreed to coordinate with Maddie for 1900 PF and a few other times. I have agreed to take what I can get.

And here is a picture of Maddie. She wanted a "cheerleader dress like Abbie's " and I didn't want to spend $50, so this is what she got. she loves it!

That Molly came out great! Love the cheerleader too. I bought my DD(10) a Simplicity pattern to make a cheerleader costume for Halloween but I'm not looking forward to it.....

Once you get to Disney, everyone still believes!!! I do!!!

My youngest 2 never believed the characters were real-I don't know why but they just didn't. I had to tell them NOT to tell their older sister. She was 8 when she figured out that Pooh was just a person in a costume. I was really worried that some of the magic would be gone on our next trip but was relieved in the airport when she starting drawing pictures for the Pooh characters to give them at our CP breakfast.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I wnated to share pics of the sets for our trip taht is almost here. I have to finish up over half the wardrobe still. Thanks to Jessica for helping me out with some stuff. She is a life saver and i can't wait to get thier stuff in the mail.

Oh Gosh I love all of these, my faves, I think are the red and black mickey's, the DHS and the Ohana outfits!

I made a Molly peasant for Abbie today. I freaked out a little when I printed out the pattern. The sleeves had nine pieces to tape together. Once I put the sleeve pieces together, the dress went together very quickly.
I made the top out of some of the fabric I used for Maddie's Cinderella Vida. Abbie has agreed to coordinate with Maddie for 1900 PF and a few other times. I have agreed to take what I can get.

And here is a picture of Maddie. She wanted a "cheerleader dress like Abbie's " and I didn't want to spend $50, so this is what she got. she loves it!

Love em both; great job!

Those of you with Hobby Lobby's.... There is a fabric I am trying to find, and none of my Hobby Lobby's have it anymore... I got it a few months ago....it is a Hobby Lobby exclusive brand (I think)....and I am having no luck finding it online. I have the info from some scraps it says it is Brother Sister Design Studios B-16 CEL-L The fabric is the green on green polka dots from this outfit:

I want this fabric for like 3 different outfits I have in my head. Does anyone still have any of this at their Hobby Lobby and want to be my hero????

Miranda;
I know we still have the flowers at all 3 of our Hobby Lobby's here; I can run around and check on the green Monday when they open; how much do you need? And do you want me to check back with you or just pick it up for you if they have it?
Nicole

 

[ibesue]

May I please ask you to pray for our whole town??

We just received word that one of the teachers at one of our high schools passed away in his sleep last night. He didn't show up for work today and couldn't be reached, which prompted a visit to his home.

He was 29 years old, a math teacher and football coach at Enochs High School. Enochs has only been around for 3 years, and he was there since the beginning. (They graduated their first senior class last year. When the school began, there were only freshman and sophomores and they were like family.)

Please pray for the students, faculty, and staff at Enochs HS. We have 6 high schools in town, and you can imagine that this will impact all of them in some way.

I know I am late on this, but prayers being sent.

Here are some of the new (or new variations) creations for me:

I did a similar Alice dress in the past but loved the idea of adding the Mad Hatter on the back. The dress for an older sister has the appliques reversed.

Can you believe I hadn't done an Aurora Vida yet?!? I'm really pleased with how this one came out especially the Fairy Godmothers on the back.

I was very happy with how this set came out. Again I did a variation of the Emma top, this time just rounding the back panels. I have been wanting to do decoupage jeans again but not the same as I'd done in the past. I really like how well the Old Witch looks against the patches. I was worried she'd be lost on their but I think it works.

As always, they are wonderful!

Another drive-by post by Kristine....sorry ladies and Tom!

Has anyone been successful in finding white ankle socks (not athletic ones...pretty ones) at any national chains??? I need to pick some up for Aisling and I always have problems finding them.

Check out Gymboree. They will have some in their holiday lines.

***IF YOU LIVE NEAR NYC OR LOS ANGELES YOU"VE GOTTA CHECK THIS OUT!!***

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/princessfrogtickets/index.html?cmp=dmov_dpic_frogtickets_emc_gen

It's a "Disney Experience" after the showing of The Princess and the Frog"...and one of the things after is a showing of costumes from the Disney archives!!!

We saw this yesterday and are thinking of going to the LA showing!! So, you know, if you come to LA, you can then jump on down to Disneyland!!!

In regards to Lisa Zoe and the Winnie the Pooh twirly designer
apparently I don't have enough posts here yet to post links! LOL... but I think you will know that I am referring to the new Vida applique'd dresses by Lisa Zoe and the Winnie the Pooh twirl designer!
Hugz!
_________________
Lisa Zoe! You know I've always LOVED your applique and designs! I love how you bring in actual prints to add to the further contrast the art of your applique as opposed to using solids or calicos! I love how original you are. You rock my socks off! I am trying to figure out how to post your pics under my little blurb here... but you know, I am still lost at how this whole DisBoard thing works! LOL... well, I am getting back to my customs I have on hand. I just wanted to let you know... I love seeing you on FB... thanks for being my friend!
~ Angela
Ollie Girl!

Ps.... I also love the Winnie the Pooh twirl and applique set by the other designer too! Truly a bunch of creative gals here!

Hey Angela! Your calico princess are my favorites! Well, next to Shannons! We have a Ollie Girl original and its TDF!!

I feel your pain! We went without a furnace for two years (I suspect that's similar to the AC in Texas!) and our dishwasher hasn't worked in over a year. I HATE doing dishes and I HATE freezing my patootie off!

Okay, we have had no heater/AC for 2 years. I will not whine anymore about not having a heater. I live in So CA, you live in Michigan! BIG difference in winter! Oh, and my DH bought me an air conditioner last week!

Good morning everyone!

My mom finally sent me some pictures from her trip to Brazil where they were speaking/encouraging local men and women who minister and work so hard with their local people. My mom brought 50 wristlets that Lydia, Steph and I made and put little packets of tissues, life savers and a Bible verse in all of them. One day my mom had a special "tea" for the ladies to spoil them a little - the ladies were so grateful, they wouldnt even use their special decorative napkin, but instead folded it up and put it in their wristlet to take it home. I have been emailing with one of the ladies over there and Im going to send her a pink one for her 8 year old neice - do you think I should make her a skirt or something too? I only have a head shot of her, but she looks thin but I cant tell how tall!! I want it to be a surprise - should I just make a size 8? or should I do bigger with the elastic smaller??????

Anyways - here ya go!!
My Mom and Sister in Law Heather

Thanks so much for sharing with us!!

Does it have a preloaded design in it? I would start with that one first so it build confidence.

1. Put fabric in hoop and make it taut.
2. Attach hoop to machine
3. Put stabilizer under the fabric and hoop. Or put stabilizer under fabric and hoop both.
4. Pull up design from the storage in machine, lower foot, press button.

APPLIQUE! You can do it, just go slow and breath. Start with just a small piece of fabric that you just want to practice on.

I am sure others know a lot more than me as I have only done it for 2 weeks.

Okay, when I started using my machine, we had to take a drive out to the dealer, 60 miles away. We could NOT get the dumb old things to hoop??? The hoop kept popping off! So if that happens, let me know, I know how to hoop now!

I wnated to share pics of the sets for our trip taht is almost here. I have to finish up over half the wardrobe still. Thanks to Jessica for helping me out with some stuff. She is a life saver and i can't wait to get thier stuff in the mail.

So cute!!!! I love the lilo & stitch!!

Those of you with Hobby Lobby's.... There is a fabric I am trying to find, and none of my Hobby Lobby's have it anymore... I got it a few months ago....it is a Hobby Lobby exclusive brand (I think)....and I am having no luck finding it online. I have the info from some scraps it says it is Brother Sister Design Studios B-16 CEL-L The fabric is the green on green polka dots from this outfit:

I want this fabric for like 3 different outfits I have in my head. Does anyone still have any of this at their Hobby Lobby and want to be my hero????

Hmmm, I think the closest hobby lobby is a couple thousand miles away....

HAHA the first thing I thought was.... hmmm I wonder if Taylor will still believe in the magic and think it is all real then. She will be 6 or 7 (depending if it is early of late 2012....hopefully she still will.... if not maybe I need another girl too! It sounds wonderful... my first thought when I heard it was awww I will miss Minnie's house, but after watching the video I think it will be fabulous.... man now there will be another super super hard ADR to get in a few years!

Kadie is turning 6 in a couple of weeks and LOVES the princesses!! She still does not want a party for her birthday, she wants to have lunch at Ariel's Grotto, so she can have lunch with the princesses!

OH, and she loved the birthday set you did!! Can I case it???

Everything lately has been amazing!! I have been lurking as I am far behind and was out of town again. Have to visit the grandchildren!!

 

[VBAndrea]

I could never have done the sleeves without very clear instructions and pictures. You are correct. Bias tape sewn inside the sleeves for the elastic. This pattern is great. I am getting ready to cut out a few more very soon. I am going to make a few more for Abbie and then I can't wait to try this out on Maddie, too.

Thanks, but now I just realized you did the Molly peasant and I have the portrait peasant. I made just one short sleeve shirt with the pattern thus far, so I'll have to dig to see if the instructions are in it. Just knowing that it is indeed bias tape, I can probably figure it out on my own.

 

[VBAndrea]

QUESTION????

How do you sew rick rack onto an item? I assume for the smaller sizes of rick rack you would just sew down the middle???? But what about the super large size rick rack? I can't find the color I want for my Vida, but I still have a couple of more stores to hit and am hopeful. Would I need to sew it along both edges?

And one other question, when purchasing ribbons and rick racks for trim would I prewash that as well? And what if I wanted to add tassels to something...does that make it non-washable?

Thanks in advance

 

[busy mommy]

My youngest 2 never believed the characters were real-I don't know why but they just didn't. I had to tell them NOT to tell their older sister. She was 8 when she figured out that Pooh was just a person in a costume. I was really worried that some of the magic would be gone on our next trip but was relieved in the airport when she starting drawing pictures for the Pooh characters to give them at our CP breakfast.

You mean the characters aren't real!?!