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

[squirrel]

Thanks for the crayon roll up instructions.

I have finished making enough for the daycare children and I even had time to make 2 more for a family that the Child Care Resorce and Referal program (they cordinate and suport daycare providers and families) has sponsered for a Christmas Hamper.

Has anyone made them for markers? Did you use the regular Crayola ones or thin ones?

 

[glorib]

Funny how you must plan so early out. What customs are you making? What plans for ADRs are you thinking about?

Congrats on your June Trip.

Thanks! Right now, I'm working on a skirt to match a store-bought Grumpy shirt. Next up, I've planned a Tink outfit with some fabric I've been hording for about a year and a half.

I already have a Monsters Inc., a JackJack, and a Toy Story custom that I made for our last trip that we ended up having to cancel. I just pray that they still fit because they each have rather large appliques. I'm afraid to try them on her. I haven't made anything for DS yet.

As for ADR's, we have definitely Whispering Canyon (since we're staying at WL), Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey. I don't know what else yet. Anyone have any suggestions for a family of 4 with a 6 and 4 year old? One of whom is pretty picky?

 

[ireland_nicole]

Thanks! Right now, I'm working on a skirt to match a store-bought Grumpy shirt. Next up, I've planned a Tink outfit with some fabric I've been hording for about a year and a half.

I already have a Monsters Inc., a JackJack, and a Toy Story custom that I made for our last trip that we ended up having to cancel. I just pray that they still fit because they each have rather large appliques. I'm afraid to try them on her. I haven't made anything for DS yet.

As for ADR's, we have definitely Whispering Canyon (since we're staying at WL), Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey. I don't know what else yet. Anyone have any suggestions for a family of 4 with a 6 and 4 year old? One of whom is pretty picky?

So many great choices, so little time: How about Akurshus (DD's absolute Fave), Coral Reef (love the fishees), 50s PTC, My kids reallllly love Boma; Ohana's; Then there's loads of other great character meals. We usually book lots of character meals because, frankly, I hate standing in line to meet characters. We have to eat anyway, there's always something on a buffet my kids can eat and like, and it keeps them entertained. All very good stuff.

Hey, when exactly are you going? We'll be there June 5th through the 13th.
and we're staying at POR.

 

[glorib]

So many great choices, so little time: How about Akurshus (DD's absolute Fave), Coral Reef (love the fishees), 50s PTC, My kids reallllly love Boma; Ohana's; Then there's loads of other great character meals. We usually book lots of character meals because, frankly, I hate standing in line to meet characters. We have to eat anyway, there's always something on a buffet my kids can eat and like, and it keeps them entertained. All very good stuff.

Hey, when exactly are you going? We'll be there June 5th through the 13th.
and we're staying at POR.

We'll be there the 7-16. We should meet up! Anyone else going then?

 

[desparatelydisney]

Beautiful! I LOVE how you trimmed the bottom of each ruffle with the same fabric as the top of the back of the underdress (can't remember what they call that piece....).

 

[aksunshine]

I have a week to make Isabelle's Christmas outfit. Her program at school is next Tues. I would love to make a Vida or Felize, but I probably sholdn't try it on such short notice. I have fabric, I guess I should start on something, huh?

 

[NiniMorris]

All righty... as if I don't have enough of a time crunch for Christmas, I found out both my married daughter and my daughter in law want me to make them a purse for Christmas.

I have been looking at the patterns on YCMT and see several that look cute...but I need one that not only looks cute, but is quick and easy! I literally have maybe an hour of unspoken for sewing time coming up. But, being the ever good Mother and mother in law, I always try to get my girls what they want for Christmas!

So, which ones have you made that I should stay away from (giving the short time span), ones that I can whip up easily, one maybe even ones that are super cute and I should get and make them in January?

I normally am not a last minute sewer. I had a plan and was going to have everything done on time...and then last week happened! Since I had my GD2 every night last week, my sewing time was nil. I made good use of my weekend, but I still have 8 wall hangings that need bindings, 2 king size quilts that need to get quilted and bound, One window treatment from hecky-pooh to finish; and I haven't even STARTED my Christmas baking!

Oh yeah...I still haven't finished the Christmas VIdas and ties for our Christmas pictures....(maybe the guys won't get ties after all....

Nini

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Me too! But I do it... because thats how they learn

You know, it ended on a good note, she took a nap while they cooled and then after dinner (with Daddy too) I put cookies on a plate for each of us (Hannah HAD to sit on my lap and hold a cookie) and dumped out a couple boxes of writing icing- WOW! I had no idea my husband could be such an artist!!!!! it was a lot of fun
This is my new idea- after dinner I will pull out a partially started project that we can all create together.

we made suger cookies- but I noticed the outline cutters were easier than the one's with the lines inside 'em. ah well, the suger that wa spilled is all cleaned up now and cookies are complete. I think the cinnomen ornaments will be easier since those will be using an outline cutter.

gotta run! Its CLEANING day! (because Megan is in preschool)

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Question??? I just saw those princess tutorials on Carla's blog using the simply sweet. I don't own the simply sweet yet, although it is on my after Christmas wish list. Okay back to my question, do you think I could use the stripwork pattern and get the same general idea? I would love to make my littlest a princess dress for Christmas, but have to adjust a pattern I already own. Let me know what you think.

 

[aksunshine]

I am trying to pick out something new to make for Isabelle, anyone ever tried the Peasant dress pattern by Dainty Designs? TIA

Here is my fabric. Any ideas?

Sorry, crappy phone pic.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I have a week to make Isabelle's Christmas outfit. Her program at school is next Tues. I would love to make a Vida or Felize, but I probably sholdn't try it on such short notice. I have fabric, I guess I should start on something, huh?

I am trying to pick out something new to make for Isabelle, anyone ever tried the Peasant dress pattern by Dainty Designs? TIA

Here is my fabric. Any ideas?

Sorry, crappy phone pic.

hmm, love your fabrics! That Debbie Mumm line is gorgeous! When I was looking for peasant dress patterns I will say that everyone hands down recommended Carla's peasant, and steered me away from the DD one. Personally, I think you should go for the Vida; it's really not hard, I promise. It would look adorable with your fabrics, and Stephres tutorial in the bookmarks really leads you through it.

 

[NiniMorris]

Love, Love, Love your fabric...I agree, teh Vida is really easy... my only question is do you already have the pattern? It took 10 days for mine to get here!

Nini

 

[teresajoy]

I am trying to pick out something new to make for Isabelle, anyone ever tried the Peasant dress pattern by Dainty Designs? TIA

Here is my fabric. Any ideas?

Sorry, crappy phone pic.

Once, and ONLY once! It didn't fit right and some how was much harder than Carla's.

 

[AlternateEgo]

I purchased CarlaC's SimplySweet yesterday.

I read through it Looks very easy.

 

[Granna4679]

Beautiful! I LOVE how you trimmed the bottom of each ruffle with the same fabric as the top of the back of the underdress (can't remember what they call that piece....).

Thank you. I had seen that someone else did that for another dress and just thougth it was so pretty. The red really made the ruffles stand out, I think.

I am trying to pick out something new to make for Isabelle, anyone ever tried the Peasant dress pattern by Dainty Designs? TIA

Here is my fabric. Any ideas?

Sorry, crappy phone pic.

I have used the strip looking fabric (see below), cut off certain strips that I like (leave enough above and below to turn under), and used them for borders. Both the border on the shirt and the band around the pants was cut from one piece of strip-like material just like you have. You could use this with your other fabric and put a border across the bodice and another along the bottom of any pattern you choose. That would be so cute. Just a thought.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Everyone's Christmas sewing looks beautiful. I wish I could be busy creating right now, but I'm on infinate hold with PhotoPass customer care trying to correct a $300 error on billing

Mark my words! I WILL NEVER USE PHOTOPASS AGAIN AND I WILL BE SURE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS DO NOT EITHER!!

I'm not feeling the Disney "magic" today girls

 

[AlternateEgo]

Everyone's Christmas sewing looks beautiful. I wish I could be busy creating right now, but I'm on infinate hold with PhotoPass customer care trying to correct a $300 error on billing

Mark my words! I WILL NEVER USE PHOTOPASS AGAIN AND I WILL BE SURE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS DO NOT EITHER!!

I'm not feeling the Disney "magic" today girls

Oh no! What happened? I was thinking about purchasing one for our September trip...

I was able to join in on a Photopass share for our last trip, before they were outlawed.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I am in tears over this. A $240 charge on my account for something that was pre-paid and should of had a ZERO charge! My husband purchased the pre-sale of the CD and Book for $170, and then when I used the coupons today, they accepted but in the end my account was charged the full amount.

Oh and by the way, if you purchase the Book and Cd presale, you'll have to check out twice to use both codes...so you pay double shipping, isn't that nice of them!?

Honestly I think we get better pictures with our camera anyhow...you can give the photographers your own camera to take a shot after they take theirs and that is what we will be doing from now on. The whole PhotoPass website is a total mess, it took me FOREVER to get my book just how I wanted it and editing pictures to get the special borders I wanted was a total headache too.

The entire process has been total frustration, and now after speaking to custmer care they will refund the full amount, but it will take 10-14 days to show on my end. An extra $240 around Christmas is not easy to come by for us. I'm just so sad and I swear I will never do this again. If a store makes error on overcharging you, normally they make it right instantly!! I don't care what their sales volume is, they should put the money back, it isn't theirs

 

[aksunshine]

Wow Diz-Mommy, I'm sorry about that! That sounds terrible!

Thanks everyone for all of your help. No I don't have the Vida, so I guess I won't be doing that if it takes so long to arrive! LOL!

I really wanted a dress, how do I make Carla's top a fluffy dress?

 

[AlternateEgo]

I am in tears over this. A $240 charge on my account for something that was pre-paid and should of had a ZERO charge! My husband purchased the pre-sale of the CD and Book for $170, and then when I used the coupons today, they accepted but in the end my account was charged the full amount.

Oh and by the way, if you purchase the Book and Cd presale, you'll have to check out twice to use both codes...so you pay double shipping, isn't that nice of them!?

Honestly I think we get better pictures with our camera anyhow...you can give the photographers your own camera to take a shot after they take theirs and that is what we will be doing from now on. The whole PhotoPass website is a total mess, it took me FOREVER to get my book just how I wanted it and editing pictures to get the special borders I wanted was a total headache too.

The entire process has been total frustration, and now after speaking to custmer care they will refund the full amount, but it will take 10-14 days to show on my end. An extra $240 around Christmas is not easy to come by for us. I'm just so sad and I swear I will never do this again. If a store makes error on overcharging you, normally they make it right instantly!! I don't care what their sales volume is, they should put the money back, it isn't theirs

I know how tough Christmas is! DH has been off four 4 weeks out of the past 7 and I haven't been making much commission on my houseplans.

Hopefully Santa will bring me a new camera for Christmas, my old Kodak works, but its nothing I feel excited about. I didn't even take it with us to Disney, just relied on Photopass.