Disboutiquers Part 18 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[teresajoy]

NiNi-I am sorry for your loss and I am praying for the family. I have been crying for their loss and for Levi also. I promise that I will never talk on my phone while driving. I'm a bad enough driver as it is. And as requested here are some pics to give inspiration!

These were for a WISH trip for StephLyn-Bella.

And this is a Christmas dress that I made for my etsy shop. This is the back. The front looks the same except with out the bow. The back is just so pretty.

That is really pretty Crystal!

Thank you for praying for Henry. I know it's hard for people to understand how hard it is for the officer on the scene when something like that happens.

It is a thankless job! I get so tired of hearing people say that they don't like cops. How could you not like the people that are out there to protect you? They are people, not just uniforms! I think it's because you almost always hear negative stories on the news and never hear the wonderful things they do on a daily basis. Plus, most of them don't get paid squat to put their life on the line every day!

I know, people should respect these guys and ladies who are out their trying to protect us. I'm so proud of Henry.

And, in case anyone didn't understand what Heather was saying, MANY officers are not paid AT ALL for what they do! Like, Henry, who is a trained volunteer. He VOLUNTEERS to put his life at risk to help out other people. Until Henry signed up for this, I had no idea there were volunteer officers. It really gives me new appreciation.

Not me! My dad is a retired police officer and my brother is near retirement as a police officer. I understand completely and appreciate what they do.

Thank them both for me.

My DH was a state trooper for 20 years before he retired. I agree, so many people bad mouth cops, but when someone breaks into their home, and they call the cops and run out, guess who runs in?? It is a thankless underpaid, under appreciated profession, but my DH loved it!

I didn't realize he was a state trooper for 20 years. That is really wonderful. Although, I have to say I'm so glad my husband didn't chose a profession like that. I don't know how you guys handle it.

I don't bad mouth cops. I have a cousin who is a State Trooper and he is also on SWAT team for Louisiana. I do have the tendency to gripe about getting a ticket, but seriously whose fault is it that I got a ticket? MINE!! I have met some of the sweetest police officers here in this town. I even had one give me a lesser charge (I don't know if that is the correct word or not) on a ticket when I was in an accident that was my fault. Whether we believe so or not Police officers are our friends and tell your husband that he held an honorable position!!

Well said Crystal.

 

[froggy33]

I am supposed to be paying bills right now but had to do a quick skim of posts. I am finishing two appliqued Christmas Chip and Dale t's and a shirt for ds to wear to Akerhsus and that will likely be all I have time for. The kids will either have to be naked one day or repeat. And I ran out of two colors of embroidery thread so now have to run to Joann's which isn't particularly close to my house

I have not started packing and none of the bases here have anymore military salute tickets so now we have to get them in FL and pay tax I figured they were electronically generated but apparently not so.

I am not so sure I will have time to post outfit pics. I may try to snap photos as I'm packing and get them posted -- but don't hold your breath. I still don't even have all my plannig done. I subscribed to TGM and thus far mainly only used it for park days. Hopefully I can log on on the car ride down and do some planning.

Allright, off to pay the bills.....

Ugh!! I totally understand!! I am really super excited about our trip, but I don't feel like I have enough time to get everything done!! I did manage to get all Kenzie's clothes made (I am going to post pics tonight), but I still have bows I want to make, blocks for the autograph quilt, and a crayon roll up. Really the world won't end if I don't get them done but I want to!! I loose tonight cause I have to go to DH's work party!!

Really though, not a big deal. Our kids can wear regular clothes and we'll be in Disney. Only 3 more sleeps!!!!!

 

[lori123]

Thank you for praying for Henry. I know it's hard for people to understand how hard it is for the officer on the scene when something like that happens.

It is a thankless job! I get so tired of hearing people say that they don't like cops. How could you not like the people that are out there to protect you? They are people, not just uniforms! I think it's because you almost always hear negative stories on the news and never hear the wonderful things they do on a daily basis. Plus, most of them don't get paid squat to put their life on the line every day!

I just wanted to tell you how much I respect and admire all our men and women in uniform. They put their life on the line daily to protect us. I don't know if any of you have seen on your national news - but we lost 4 police officers on Sunday. A man specifically targeted them - he went into the coffee shop they were at going over pre-shift paperwork (they had only been there about 15 minutes) and ambushed them. There were 3 men and 1 woman, and they had 9 children between them. The kids and I drove by the coffee shop and memorial yesterday - it is heartbreaking!

 

[princesskayla]

I hate my embroidery machine. I can not tell you how many applique shirts I have ruined because the thing gets off center everytime you take it off the hoop holder!! Everytime I start to use the thing, I hope that I don't have any problems with the bobbin, cause if I do, I might as well kiss that shirt goodbye!!

Anyone looking at embroidery machines....
DO NOT get a singer Futura.. it is so not worth the headache!!!!

 

[teresajoy]

I just wanted to tell you how much I respect and admire all our men and women in uniform. They put their life on the line daily to protect us. I don't know if any of you have seen on your national news - but we lost 4 police officers on Sunday. A man specifically targeted them - he went into the coffee shop they were at going over pre-shift paperwork (they had only been there about 15 minutes) and ambushed them. There were 3 men and 1 woman, and they had 9 children between them. The kids and I drove by the coffee shop and memorial yesterday - it is heartbreaking!

I've seen that on the news, and it scares me! I didn't realize you lived right there. How sad for those officers and their families. For the whole country, actually.

 

[HeatherSue]

I got an email from JoAnn's for Free shipping no minimum and they are honoring the online sale! Only until midnight. Flannel and fleece are on sale.

Thank you, April!

Everytime I add something to my cart I get an error that page can't be displayed... bummer.

The same thing kept happening to me and then I signed in to my account and the items started showing up in my cart. Then, I decided that I didn't really need any of it anyway!

Thanks I will tell him. Like Heathers husband just witnessed recently, there is a lot of heartache to the job as well. And I agree about the speeding tickets....haven't ever gotten one when I wasn't speeding

I didn't realize your husband was an officer, either! Yes, the only time I ever got a speeding ticket, I was going 45 in a 25. I REALLY deserved a ticket! But, he only gave me a ticket for 5 miles over. I have to say, I don't speed anymore!

My children know that the police are our friends. When we first traveled out west and were in Jackson at 1 am with hungry kids, I told DH to go ask the cop where we could feed our kids. Yes, they knew! I didn't know where a location was in Jackson just Monday, I asked the WHP. They are here to serve and paid by my tax dollar. They do a job I would never want and they deserve respect.

I saw that Teresa already said it. But, my husband is a reserve officer, so he doesn't get paid at all! He also has to pay for his own equipment, which is really expensive. I bought him his bullet proof vest for Christmas one year.

I just wanted to tell you how much I respect and admire all our men and women in uniform. They put their life on the line daily to protect us. I don't know if any of you have seen on your national news - but we lost 4 police officers on Sunday. A man specifically targeted them - he went into the coffee shop they were at going over pre-shift paperwork (they had only been there about 15 minutes) and ambushed them. There were 3 men and 1 woman, and they had 9 children between them. The kids and I drove by the coffee shop and memorial yesterday - it is heartbreaking!

Thank you for saying that.

I did see that on the news and I was sickened by it. What is wrong with people?

I hate my embroidery machine. I can not tell you how many applique shirts I have ruined because the thing gets off center everytime you take it off the hoop holder!! Everytime I start to use the thing, I hope that I don't have any problems with the bobbin, cause if I do, I might as well kiss that shirt goodbye!!

Anyone looking at embroidery machines....
DO NOT get a singer Futura.. it is so not worth the headache!!!!

I have heard this quite a few times about the Futura, through my business. It could also be a stabilizer problem, though. Sometimes if I don't have my stuff stabilized right, especially on t-shirts, the shirt shifts a little and everything is off. If you're embroidering on t-shirts, you almost have to use a sticky stabilizer or a sticky spray to keep it in place. I know a lot of people don't have an issue when they don't, but it's what works for me. If you're doing that and the design still gets off when you take the hoop off the machine, it's definitely the machine!

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Thank you for praying for Henry. I know it's hard for people to understand how hard it is for the officer on the scene when something like that happens.

It is a thankless job! I get so tired of hearing people say that they don't like cops. How could you not like the people that are out there to protect you? They are people, not just uniforms! I think it's because you almost always hear negative stories on the news and never hear the wonderful things they do on a daily basis. Plus, most of them don't get paid squat to put their life on the line every day!

This just made me tear up! It's nice to know someone understands. My DH had a horrible case in the spring that he still doesn't like to talk about. Thankfully they brought counselors in for the guys who were there. My DH was first to respond and one of the victims was a little girl close to the age of ours so itwas hard on him.

Not me! My dad is a retired police officer and my brother is near retirement as a police officer. I understand completely and appreciate what they do. Although the dinner conversations do sometimes get a little gruesome for my taste....

They can become a little desensitized to gruesome things, can't they?

I got an email from JoAnn's for Free shipping no minimum and they are honoring the online sale! Only until midnight. Flannel and fleece are on sale.

Do you have to have a code to type in for free shipping?

My DH was a state trooper for 20 years before he retired. I agree, so many people bad mouth cops, but when someone breaks into their home, and they call the cops and run out, guess who runs in?? It is a thankless underpaid, under appreciated profession, but my DH loved it!

My DH likes it most of the time too but it is hard to hear people talk bad about them all the time. most of them aren't dirty out to get you officers!

I just wanted to tell you how much I respect and admire all our men and women in uniform. They put their life on the line daily to protect us. I don't know if any of you have seen on your national news - but we lost 4 police officers on Sunday. A man specifically targeted them - he went into the coffee shop they were at going over pre-shift paperwork (they had only been there about 15 minutes) and ambushed them. There were 3 men and 1 woman, and they had 9 children between them. The kids and I drove by the coffee shop and memorial yesterday - it is heartbreaking!

When my DH and I heard this, it made us sick. People are so sick....I don't understand how anyone can do something like this. Their poor families as well as your community. If nothing else, hopefully the rest of us can pray for their families as well as everyone else's families who have someone in these types of professions...pray that they come home safe to their family each and every day. I have to say, I pray practically every time I hear sirens for the officers/ workers who are responding. It still makes me nervous every time all of the sirens go off at once. Once you have a loved one in these type of professions, you think of things differently and appreciate them so much more.

 

[karamat]

We prayed for a son...and got two. I guess I need to be a bit more careful, that prayer can be a very powerful thing!

We kept putting off starting a family... we wanted to buy a house first, then I went back to grad school, and DH started working on getting a certification for work... and we had just decided to put it off again when I thought I caught a stomach bug... turns out I was pregnant... we joke that God got tired of us putting it off

I have this bookmarked - not sure if it will help or not, but it sure is cute! Maybe you can use the dimensions?

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/05/bookkeeper.html

I made one for my mother last week. It went together very fast and she says it fits the Kindel perfectly! I think I have pictures of it on my camera - I'll post one once I download the pics.

 

[Tweevil]

I hate my embroidery machine. I can not tell you how many applique shirts I have ruined because the thing gets off center everytime you take it off the hoop holder!! Everytime I start to use the thing, I hope that I don't have any problems with the bobbin, cause if I do, I might as well kiss that shirt goodbye!!

Anyone looking at embroidery machines....
DO NOT get a singer Futura.. it is so not worth the headache!!!!

I have that every once in a while. Everything gets all balled up underneath. I think I am the queen of changing out the bobbin in between the projects.

I would love for it to have a command that says... go to the upper right corner inbetween color changes. That would be awesome so it would get the needle out of the way so I can clip around the fabric after the tack down but before the satin stitch. If this machine has one I don't know how to do it. Yep, its a touchy machine and futie has heard enough $#(*&@ words from me lately.
Sorry about the troubles... Hey, have you ever tried to emb on a fabric or stablizer and cut it out and then sew it to the shirt? Hmmm... I may have to try this myself. it would eliminate the tshirt abuse and help with the "itchy" stuff on the inside.

I took the day off to tear the house up so I can't try it today but maybe this weekend...

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Here is the code for the free shipping for JoAnn's
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Please do take note of my new ticker And we got Beach club and all the ADR's without a single problem at all. It will be warm but not hot, low crowds and a good trip without any drama.

 

[squirrel]

Here is the Stitch Fabric. It's not very good quality, but I had to buy it as Stitch is my niece's favorite. She began loving him after our trip to DL. So far, nobody (in my family) knows I have this fabric. I'm going to try not to say anything until I have finished making something.

 

[Tweevil]

Can you guys recommend a pair of scissors that I could use to trim my appliques. Those little tight spaces are driving me to drink.
I saw some springy ones but I am not sure how they work.
What do you guys use?
thanks!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Saalllyyyy- I went through the thread trying to find the instructions that were posted and I couldn't find them, but I did find that you have made the same jacket. (I thought I remembered seeing Kirsta in one just like it) Anyways, Can you tell me how you did your jacket? Did you use Heat N' Bond?

This one?:

I just pinned some squares on, then did my zig zags. I think I tried some spray adhesive once and that worked okay to.

Everyone must be sewing pretty hard...no one is posting anything! Hello...are you there?

Is anyone making things for teachers' gifts? I need more ideas...I just realized I have 4 more teachers that I had forgotten. I am out of ideas!

Nini

I made some great machine embroidery items. I gave one to Kirsta for her teacher. It was a pencil, that held chapstick. Came out really cute. I LOVE doing in the hoop designs.

Isn't that cute:

http://www.embroiderygarden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=191

 

[SallyfromDE]

Can you guys recommend a pair of scissors that I could use to trim my appliques. Those little tight spaces are driving me to drink.
I saw some springy ones but I am not sure how they work.
What do you guys use?
thanks!!

I use Ghingers. They are applique scissors, one side had a rounded edge. They are in the store for about $30 and more, but I got them from Ebay for half that price. I love them, they have a nice sharp point.

 

[froggy33]

Well, with 3 days to spare I finished up all my outfits for my daughter! I still have bows I want to finish, and I would have loved to fit in a black petti, but I am happy so far! Here is what I haven't posted so far. They all hang a little wonky - my daughter is still smaller than the dress form.

Outfit for Chef Mickey's: Carla's bowling shirt (need to add buttons), circle skirt and apron from online tutorial. I wish the yellow fabric wasn't so thin.

My take on Princess Tiana. We will be there the day the movie opens so I thought it was a good idea. Maybe with it we'll be picked to go on the Liberty Belle. Easy fit pants and modified simply sweet:

Breakfast with Mary Poppins. This sash is a little wonky - this is what happens when you are rush sewing at 1am! It turned out cute though. Portrait Peasant, Sash, and strip skirt.

I don't know what I would do without Carla! I made the bowling shirt last night for the first time and it went together so easily!!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I use Ghingers. They are applique scissors, one side had a rounded edge. They are in the store for about $30 and more, but I got them from Ebay for half that price. I love them, they have a nice sharp point.

I use these too. I bought them when Joann's had a sale.

Everyone must be sewing pretty hard...no one is posting anything! Hello...are you there?

Is anyone making things for teachers' gifts? I need more ideas...I just realized I have 4 more teachers that I had forgotten. I am out of ideas!

Nini

I need some ideas. I can't decide what to make them.

Thanks for everyone's compliments on the customs and kids. I had so much fun creating them and especially chatting with you guys for inspiration!!!

Now, I need some Christmas inspiration.... come on ladies. I know it may not be Disney related but please post what you are working on. My kids need outfits and I need to sew up some gifts. I'm thinking of sewing some dishtowels/handtowels that I would embellish with hand stitching and beads. Honestly, I'm sorta stealing the idea from Anthropologie:

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro...ushId=HOME-KITCHEN&id=HOME-KITCHEN-DISHTOWELS

Those dishtowels are adorable.

I have this bookmarked - not sure if it will help or not, but it sure is cute! Maybe you can use the dimensions?

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/05/bookkeeper.html

That is so cute! I love it.

Here is the Stitch Fabric. It's not very good quality, but I had to buy it as Stitch is my niece's favorite. She began loving him after our trip to DL. So far, nobody (in my family) knows I have this fabric. I'm going to try not to say anything until I have finished making something.

Wow! What a great find! My Daughter would love that fabric.

Can you guys recommend a pair of scissors that I could use to trim my appliques. Those little tight spaces are driving me to drink.
I saw some springy ones but I am not sure how they work.
What do you guys use?
thanks!!

Get the Gingher Duckbill scissors! They are great.

Well, with 3 days to spare I finished up all my outfits for my daughter! I still have bows I want to finish, and I would have loved to fit in a black petti, but I am happy so far! Here is what I haven't posted so far. They all hang a little wonky - my daughter is still smaller than the dress form.

Outfit for Chef Mickey's: Carla's bowling shirt (need to add buttons), circle skirt and apron from online tutorial. I wish the yellow fabric wasn't so thin.

My take on Princess Tiana. We will be there the day the movie opens so I thought it was a good idea. Maybe with it we'll be picked to go on the Liberty Belle. Easy fit pants and modified simply sweet:

Breakfast with Mary Poppins. This sash is a little wonky - this is what happens when you are rush sewing at 1am! It turned out cute though. Portrait Peasant, Sash, and strip skirt.

I don't know what I would do without Carla! I made the bowling shirt last night for the first time and it went together so easily!!

Adorable outfits! So cute! Where did you find the apron tutorial online?

 

[pixeegrl]

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I don't know what I would do without Carla! I made the bowling shirt last night for the first time and it went together so easily!!

Love all of them but this is my favorite!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Well, with 3 days to spare I finished up all my outfits for my daughter! I still have bows I want to finish, and I would have loved to fit in a black petti, but I am happy so far! Here is what I haven't posted so far. They all hang a little wonky - my daughter is still smaller than the dress form.

Outfit for Chef Mickey's: Carla's bowling shirt (need to add buttons), circle skirt and apron from online tutorial. I wish the yellow fabric wasn't so thin.

My take on Princess Tiana. We will be there the day the movie opens so I thought it was a good idea. Maybe with it we'll be picked to go on the Liberty Belle. Easy fit pants and modified simply sweet:

Breakfast with Mary Poppins. This sash is a little wonky - this is what happens when you are rush sewing at 1am! It turned out cute though. Portrait Peasant, Sash, and strip skirt.

I don't know what I would do without Carla! I made the bowling shirt last night for the first time and it went together so easily!!

All your outfits look so very nice. I love the bowling shirt also.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Outfit for Chef Mickey's: Carla's bowling shirt (need to add buttons), circle skirt and apron from online tutorial. I wish the yellow fabric wasn't so thin.

My take on Princess Tiana. We will be there the day the movie opens so I thought it was a good idea. Maybe with it we'll be picked to go on the Liberty Belle. Easy fit pants and modified simply sweet:

Beautiful!!!

 

[Granna4679]

Well, with 3 days to spare I finished up all my outfits for my daughter! I still have bows I want to finish, and I would have loved to fit in a black petti, but I am happy so far! Here is what I haven't posted so far. They all hang a little wonky - my daughter is still smaller than the dress form.

Outfit for Chef Mickey's: Carla's bowling shirt (need to add buttons), circle skirt and apron from online tutorial. I wish the yellow fabric wasn't so thin.

My take on Princess Tiana. We will be there the day the movie opens so I thought it was a good idea. Maybe with it we'll be picked to go on the Liberty Belle. Easy fit pants and modified simply sweet:

Breakfast with Mary Poppins. This sash is a little wonky - this is what happens when you are rush sewing at 1am! It turned out cute though. Portrait Peasant, Sash, and strip skirt.

I don't know what I would do without Carla! I made the bowling shirt last night for the first time and it went together so easily!!

I love these!! I think my favorite is the Chef Mickey's out fit but WOW....they are all cute!! You did a great job.