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

[sahm1000]

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.

Pretty fabrics! I would NOT recomend the Dainty Design dress. I have never made the dress but I bought that pattern originally years ago to make a peasant top and it came out very strangely. Teresa is right, it just doesn't fit correctly and it does seem much harder than Carla's. The sleeves were too short, the waist was off, it's just not quite right. If you have Carla's Portrait Peasant pattern it gives directions for how to make it into a ruffly dress and it turns out really cute. Good luck!

 

[aksunshine]

I have Carla's Simply Sweet. Do you think I could jazz it up? I know there are some tutorials out there. What about the Cindy tut?

 

[McDuck]

Hi--I'm new here. Thanks to Adi for the heads up about this thread.

I'm Jennie and my 7-weeks-old-tomorrow daughter is Kaitlyn. I'm a Navy wife and Disney nut.

I haven't had a chance to play with my sewing machine yet...we had an overseas PCS move from England to Mississippi in July-August that sort of interrupted things, plus my not-just-morning sickness kept me from feeling good enough to play with it. Now I'm just waiting on a worktable so I can break the machine out and start working on the quilt for Kaitlyn that I've been planning since before she was born (and before we knew she was a she!). I also just ordered my first 4 patterns...sewingpatterns.com was having a $2.99 sale on McCall's patterns. I've got myself a huge wishlist at YouCanMakeThis.com as well. LOL I love seeing what everyone has done here.

 

[cydswipe]

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

So after reading this, I thought I'd finally get into the cd that was sent to us after our sept trip.

I could die right now... it is 160 pics of basically the same photo with diff borders... am I out of luck? I went through the photos for days to crop/ add border, add to favorites... deleted ones...

I need help too!

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Hi--I'm new here. Thanks to Adi for the heads up about this thread.

I'm Jennie and my 7-weeks-old-tomorrow daughter is Kaitlyn. I'm a Navy wife and Disney nut.

I haven't had a chance to play with my sewing machine yet...we had an overseas PCS move from England to Mississippi in July-August that sort of interrupted things, plus my not-just-morning sickness kept me from feeling good enough to play with it. Now I'm just waiting on a worktable so I can break the machine out and start working on the quilt for Kaitlyn that I've been planning since before she was born (and before we knew she was a she!). I also just ordered my first 4 patterns...sewingpatterns.com was having a $2.99 sale on McCall's patterns. I've got myself a huge wishlist at YouCanMakeThis.com as well. LOL I love seeing what everyone has done here.

Hi Jennie! I am in Gulfport also. I have a Kaitlyn as well, but she is three now. let me know if you need any help finding the fabric stores around here. We are limited but do have a Michaels,Hobby Lobby, and a local shop, called Coastal Sew and Vac that is located on Hwy 49 in Orange Grove.

 

[Adi12982]

Hi--I'm new here. Thanks to Adi for the heads up about this thread.

I'm Jennie and my 7-weeks-old-tomorrow daughter is Kaitlyn. I'm a Navy wife and Disney nut.

I haven't had a chance to play with my sewing machine yet...we had an overseas PCS move from England to Mississippi in July-August that sort of interrupted things, plus my not-just-morning sickness kept me from feeling good enough to play with it. Now I'm just waiting on a worktable so I can break the machine out and start working on the quilt for Kaitlyn that I've been planning since before she was born (and before we knew she was a she!). I also just ordered my first 4 patterns...sewingpatterns.com was having a $2.99 sale on McCall's patterns. I've got myself a huge wishlist at YouCanMakeThis.com as well. LOL I love seeing what everyone has done here.

Hey there!! Glad to see you over here

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[Diz-Mommy]

So after reading this, I thought I'd finally get into the cd that was sent to us after our sept trip.

I could die right now... it is 160 pics of basically the same photo with diff borders... am I out of luck? I went through the photos for days to crop/ add border, add to favorites... deleted ones...

I need help too!

From my experience you're probably out of luck at this point. You are more than 30 days from your trip, so more than likely everything has been deleted. Here's their phone number if you'd like to talk to their "ever so helpful" customer service 407-560-4300. Tell em' Angie says Hi...grrrr!!!

 

[McDuck]

Hi Jennie! I am in Gulfport also. I have a Kaitlyn as well, but she is three now. let me know if you need any help finding the fabric stores around here. We are limited but do have a Michaels,Hobby Lobby, and a local shop, called Coastal Sew and Vac that is located on Hwy 49 in Orange Grove.

Thanks, Heather! Knew about Hobby Lobby, Hancocks, and Michaels, but not about Coastal Sew and Vac. I'll have to check that one out.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Today I drove all over town trying to find a Razor scooter for Jenna for Christmas. I was hoping to find one for $20 like they were for Black Friday. I had no luck at all. Then I went to Wal-Mart and they had a Jack Knife Scooter in Pink!!! It's not a Razor, but I don't think Jenna will mind, especially since it is pink. And while I was there of course I stopped by the fabric section and found..... 3 different prints of Princess Tiana fabric!!! I was so happy. It was just what I was looking for to make my niece's Christmas present.

 

[froggy33]

Hey all. In Disney now, waiting for block party bash. It's nice and warm. Kind of crowded, but not crazy. Saw luvsdumbo Sunday- my first dis meet! Kenzies outfits are getting so much attention. She wore her small world sun, lion king yesterday, and mickey through years today. The mickey is a big hit!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi--I'm new here. Thanks to Adi for the heads up about this thread.

I'm Jennie and my 7-weeks-old-tomorrow daughter is Kaitlyn. I'm a Navy wife and Disney nut.

I haven't had a chance to play with my sewing machine yet...we had an overseas PCS move from England to Mississippi in July-August that sort of interrupted things, plus my not-just-morning sickness kept me from feeling good enough to play with it. Now I'm just waiting on a worktable so I can break the machine out and start working on the quilt for Kaitlyn that I've been planning since before she was born (and before we knew she was a she!). I also just ordered my first 4 patterns...sewingpatterns.com was having a $2.99 sale on McCall's patterns. I've got myself a huge wishlist at YouCanMakeThis.com as well. LOL I love seeing what everyone has done here.

Welcome to the forum. It is addicting and fun all at the same time.

Today I drove all over town trying to find a Razor scooter for Jenna for Christmas. I was hoping to find one for $20 like they were for Black Friday. I had no luck at all. Then I went to Wal-Mart and they had a Jack Knife Scooter in Pink!!! It's not a Razor, but I don't think Jenna will mind, especially since it is pink. And while I was there of course I stopped by the fabric section and found..... 3 different prints of Princess Tiana fabric!!! I was so happy. It was just what I was looking for to make my niece's Christmas present.

HI Crystal, great score on the scooter. I thought I saw them on Amazon yesterday on the lightening deals. It is great to see you post.

 

[Jenjulia]

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.

Cute fabrics!

I have sewn both Carla C's and the Dainty Designs patterns. Both are good patterns. I like to use my serger to roll the edges around the neckline and sleeves on the DD one and then use single fold bias tape a little under the neckline so that neckline then gathers and forms a cute dressy edge. I think I've sewn about four of each pattern.

My dd is large for her age though, so the fact that the sleeves are short on the DD pattern works well for us. My dd is 3, 39.5" and weighs 42.5 lbs and carries most of that weight in her chest and tummy. She is 23.5" around her chest, 24" around her tummy and hips.

If I can get my dd to let me dress her and get her picture taken I will try to do that for you. I made a Minnie dress using the DD pattern last week for Chef Mickey's next week. I'm finishing a patchwork twirl jumper using Carla C's patchwork twirl skirt/simply sweet jumper (I think?) bodice. The Dainty Design peasant top and then jeans with ruffle cuffs and appliqued/embroidered with Heather Sue's designs. I'll take a picture of that too when I get it finished.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I have spent days trying to pull out the monogram from the terry robe. The fabric now looks terrible. So I bought the NBC Jack Skellinton applique and once it comes I am just going to sew over the entire mess.

How long should I expect for the design to come from Digital? Do I need to email her and tell her my format?

 

[Colleen27]

Just wanted to see the ticker. I'm discovering an unexpected upside to making the girls customs for our trip - packing is super-easy when 6 our of 8 outfits are pre-determined and not in the regular wardrobe rotation! I don't think I've ever been completely packed (well, except toothbrushes) with 4 days to go before.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I have spent days trying to pull out the monogram from the terry robe. The fabric now looks terrible. So I bought the NBC Jack Skellinton applique and once it comes I am just going to sew over the entire mess.

How long should I expect for the design to come from Digital? Do I need to email her and tell her my format?

In my experience, she usually delivers within a few hours, but never longer than a day. Probably wouldn't hurt to let her know which format you need though.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Thanks, I did send an email and I need to just wait. This robe has been a nightmare from the get go and I just want to get it done, wrapped and over with.

 

[aksunshine]

Cute fabrics!

I have sewn both Carla C's and the Dainty Designs patterns. Both are good patterns. I like to use my serger to roll the edges around the neckline and sleeves on the DD one and then use single fold bias tape a little under the neckline so that neckline then gathers and forms a cute dressy edge. I think I've sewn about four of each pattern.

My dd is large for her age though, so the fact that the sleeves are short on the DD pattern works well for us. My dd is 3, 39.5" and weighs 42.5 lbs and carries most of that weight in her chest and tummy. She is 23.5" around her chest, 24" around her tummy and hips.

If I can get my dd to let me dress her and get her picture taken I will try to do that for you. I made a Minnie dress using the DD pattern last week for Chef Mickey's next week. I'm finishing a patchwork twirl jumper using Carla C's patchwork twirl skirt/simply sweet jumper (I think?) bodice. The Dainty Design peasant top and then jeans with ruffle cuffs and appliqued/embroidered with Heather Sue's designs. I'll take a picture of that too when I get it finished.

Thanks Jen! And have a WONDERFUL first family trip!!!!

 

[NaeNae]

Does anyone have a picture of Cinderella in her Christmas dress? I'm trying to get DGD's dresses done for our trip next week.

 

[hollybearsmom]

i have these from last year....

 

[Jenjulia]

Here's a picture of my dd in her DD peasant dress for Chef Mickey's. Not the best picture because she kept twirling in it, lol. I couldn't get her to stand still long enough to get a good picture. It's hard to tell in the picture that there are two of the red and white polka dot ruffles on the hem of the skirt. I think it is my favorite outfit I have sewn for the trip.

Here's an Ohana outfit that I started in Sept. We're eating there for dinner on Sunday night. It's Carla C's patchwork twirl skirt attached to a Simply Sweet Jumper bodice. I still need to do the buttonholes. The jeans still need the ribbon to go through the buttonholes that I made to lace the ribbon through at the hem line before the ruffles. The appliques are Heather Sue's (LOVE THEM!). The feather cuffs are some that Leslie made to go with a Cinderella Felize that I had her applique (Love them, THANK YOU!). I still have to get started on that. I'm a little nervous (with 3 days left to sew...).
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I have been pulling a lot of all-nighters trying to get clothes finished. I had started sewing in Oct but had to set it aside when my grandparents were diagnosed in the beginning of Nov with cancer again. Both of them passed away the week or so before Thanksgiving. Nov. was a really, really tough month around here. My grandma taught me to sew and I have a lot of fun memories of her that I am thinking about as I try to get things finished by Friday morning (we are flying out of the Twin Cities on Sat. morning so we are staying there Friday night, it is a 4 hour drive from here).

Thanks for the trip wishes, AKSunshine! I'm not sure who's more excited, the kids or me, lol.