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

[Piper]

You are so wonderful next time I am in your area I would love to try and meet you we are doing alot more shows down there this year it is one of our better markets. Again you are such a great person

Not wonderful at all--just quite an ordinary person who enjoys teaching young ones--in school and at home. I am retiring in June also. I'll be 65 in April and my body is telling me it is time (I've had 4 respiratory infections since school started--hopefully this break will give my body a break! and I won't have any more.)

I'm dealing with planning a greatly reduced budget, deciding on Medicare provider (which is quite a chore!) and finding a new place to live that fits my budget! I have great faith that everything will work out as it should--with some prayers and planning!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Got a couple of more things sewn lately.

This Thomas set that I just finished tonight. (except for buttons and buttonholes, cause I always do those on MILs machine)









And this Vida with a portrait peasant. I love the Vida, this is my second one and I am sure there will be many more.



(Gotta go check the settings on my camera, these pics are all kinda off)

Trica, I am so happy to see boy clothing. The hat is very kul and love the shirts.

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

Welcome back and happy new year. Of course your work is amazing. Please do stay in contact. I responded on FB but didn't hear back. Prayer and faith, all can be accomplished.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I rarely post (I think this is post #1,000 in almost 10 years on the Dis ) but I do read faithfully. I really hope that 2010 brings joy and happiness to everyone here.

I have been teaching Giuliana (the little girl I went to WDW with summer before last) to sew. She turned 7 in November. So far, she has made 2 skirts.....the sew up the side seam, make a casing and hem kind. One is pink with sparkles and crowns--the other is plain navy blue (so she can wear it to school--uniforms!) I am only instructing her and am keeping my hands off (difficult as that is to do!) She has already made friends with Jack (my ripper) and we bought her one of her own to put in the sewing kit she is assembling. She named hers after her 1 year old brother because "he is always ripping things up, too!"

Before she left Wednesday, she cut out a portrait peasant in pink with small white butterflies. I didn't think about taking pictures but I will with this one. I'm not sure when she will get back to finish, but she is very proud of what she has done--wobbly stitches and all!

Piper, I am just happy to see you posting. I have missed you. You must have such kindness to teach a 7 year old to sew. Love the jack joke.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

lovestosew WELCOME back!
I have been worried about you! Not sure if we are allowed to call you by your real name or not?
Big hugs!
Hey, you should check out my FB page to see the christening gown I did for baby Hannah (now 7 months old!)


Piper! Nice to see you too!

 

[2cutekidz]

I am making a jumper style top. Thanks for all those photos - it was nice to see the different combinations. I think I'm going to go with the plain straps on my Minnie simply sweet. I just needed to hear from someone with a DD near 7. She'll always tell me she likes it and then when I finish it she refuses to wear it -- trying to avoid that if I can!

Jumping in a little late...My picky DD is 7 and I like making knot straps. It makes the top/dress a little adjustable, and I don't have to worry about getting the straps the perfect length. Here's a few pics

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi all! I hope this finds you all doing well on the first day of our new year!

I am spending the day getting ready for Patrick's party tomorrow. I am making the most outlandish cake and pray it turns out well. Patrick's 8th birthday was actually yesterday...so we don't do much to celebrate the new year, we celebrate all things Patrick...that came with a trip to the dentist! No kidding...all three of them went to the dentist for regular check ups yesterday. No worries, they love our dentist! Then we were off to IHOP for pancakes...yep gotta gunk those freshley cleaned teeth up with syrup and then an ice cream sundae!

I do want to say to all of our newbies and long time lurkers and welcome back to some that have been missing for a while! (boy do I miss you guys when we aren't all around!)

I have no real big resolutions for 2010...get off another 30 pounds

would be nice as this last year saw 27 go away, I think I can do it! And then my real goal for 2011 will be that 5k I want to run! But one step at a time!

I am very excited about our trip in 2010. I think every year you go it just gets better!


We are off to Ohio in a few weeks to visit DH's dad and going tubing...I am not really looking forward to being cold, but I am looking forward to seeing the kids play in some snow. Anybody live near the Akron area? That is where we are heading.

Oh! I almost forgot....Katie got her AG doll for Christmas! She got Kit and carries her everywhere! It was her last present that she got to open and she could not have been any more thrilled.

Okay...off to work on my new year's dinner. I am straying from the traditional this year....black eye peas, collards, pork....we are having my favorite split pea soup! YUMMY!

 

[NiniMorris]

OOOOOH how I love sales at Joann's! I just saved over $155 and only spent $125!

I NEVER buy unless it is on sale, and always use a coupon if I can. I now have enough fabric for 8 of my dresses and 15 yards of batting!

Now to get my stuff packed up so I can move the studio downstairs...although I'd rather be sewing!!

Nini

 

[sheridee32]

Not wonderful at all--just quite an ordinary person who enjoys teaching young ones--in school and at home. I am retiring in June also. I'll be 65 in April and my body is telling me it is time (I've had 4 respiratory infections since school started--hopefully this break will give my body a break! and I won't have any more.)

I'm dealing with planning a greatly reduced budget, deciding on Medicare provider (which is quite a chore!) and finding a new place to live that fits my budget! I have great faith that everything will work out as it should--with some prayers and planning!

I hope you enjoy your retirement there are a number places in little old fairfield that are for retires and go by your income so maybe you can find some of those in houston

 

[clhemsath]

I did promise to keep you all updated, so here we go. After fighting with the computer, internet, camera and photobucket I do have this picture. Let's see if it actually shows up...

these are the "jammy" pants I made for my girls (and don't they look excited to model). I have made the pants for their dolls too, just need some elastic that is the right size.

Next on the list is Valentine's day outfits. I am actually using fabric I got last year for the skirt. Better late than never!

Carrie

 

[Stephres]

I knew it was you when I saw this beautiful dress. Welcome back!

My daughter loves it! Now she wants me to redecorate her room, lol. It really looks great.

I have been teaching Giuliana (the little girl I went to WDW with summer before last) to sew. She turned 7 in November. So far, she has made 2 skirts.....the sew up the side seam, make a casing and hem kind. One is pink with sparkles and crowns--the other is plain navy blue (so she can wear it to school--uniforms!) I am only instructing her and am keeping my hands off (difficult as that is to do!) She has already made friends with Jack (my ripper) and we bought her one of her own to put in the sewing kit she is assembling. She named hers after her 1 year old brother because "he is always ripping things up, too!"

Before she left Wednesday, she cut out a portrait peasant in pink with small white butterflies. I didn't think about taking pictures but I will with this one. I'm not sure when she will get back to finish, but she is very proud of what she has done--wobbly stitches and all!

I do hope you post pictures when she's done. That is so nice that you are passing down your knowledge to someone who appreciates it. I know a little girl who wanted me to teach her to sew but her mom didn't seem interested.

Happy New Year to everyone! I have not had time to post in a while but I read the boards everyday. This is going to be a great new year I get to retire in June and I am going to be able to start workin on my customs for the craft shows and etsy everyday. My dd that works for disney has now gotten her on apartment so we dont have to stay on property any longer. She will take us and get us into the parks and go to work, so I see alot more trips in the future. Youngest dgd went to see her the week after Thanksgiving and got to do all the Christmas stuff. We are taking her in March for hers and her pawpaws birthdays, birthdays actually in february but due to work schedules just cant be there on the birthday. So yesterday my dear hubby suggested I turn the back of the den into my sewing area its huge I was so excited I have been using the guset bedroom and we actually need to turn it back into a bedroom as my daughter and her family moved back in and took over my 2 extra bedrooms. So now I am getting to get all kinds of new things to help get things organized. I found the cutest fabric for a dress for dgd I thik I will use it for Epcot but the little people look alot like the small world dolls it is very bright colors and I am gong to make in vida form will post pictures when finished. Looking forward to new beginnings this year and know its going to be a great year. Hope everyone has a great new year and prayers for everyone struggling wih issues and remember all our military personel because with out them we wouldnt be talking freely with each other and doing all the wonderful things we get to do God Bless The USA.

Sounds great, happy new year to you!

 

[Stephres]

I have been sewing up a storm. I only have three more days until back to work so I have been hustling!

Megan decided Scrappy needed a stocking so we made one out of felt and scrapbooking baubles:

I made my sister some easy fit pj pants and found a cute monkey for a t-shirt. I also made Megan a matching nightgown but haven't taken a picture yet.

And I told Megan if she wanted something new for Valentine's Day I'd better do it now so she picked out this puppy fabric and I used Carla's skort pattern to make a double layer skort. What I love about Carla's skirt/skort pattern is that I've made it dozens of times and each one looks different. And it's so easy, of course!

I used the 10 minute headband tutorial for a matching headband. The whole project was so quick and easy (once I decided what to make).

For the dog lovers:

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I have been sewing up a storm. I only have three more days until back to work so I have been hustling!

Megan decided Scrappy needed a stocking so we made one out of felt and scrapbooking baubles:

I made my sister some easy fit pj pants and found a cute monkey for a t-shirt. I also made Megan a matching nightgown but haven't taken a picture yet.

And I told Megan if she wanted something new for Valentine's Day I'd better do it now so she picked out this puppy fabric and I used Carla's skort pattern to make a double layer skort. What I love about Carla's skirt/skort pattern is that I've made it dozens of times and each one looks different. And it's so easy, of course!

I used the 10 minute headband tutorial for a matching headband. The whole project was so quick and easy (once I decided what to make).

For the dog lovers:

Ok, that is all just too cute! I love the jammies, headband, shirt skort and of course scrappy.

 

[tricia]

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

Welcome back. Of course we remember you and your beautiful work. Hopefully things will work out well in your new location.

Jumping in a little late...My picky DD is 7 and I like making knot straps. It makes the top/dress a little adjustable, and I don't have to worry about getting the straps the perfect length. Here's a few pics

Those are great. And the best thing is no need to sew on a button.

I did promise to keep you all updated, so here we go. After fighting with the computer, internet, camera and photobucket I do have this picture. Let's see if it actually shows up...

these are the "jammy" pants I made for my girls (and don't they look excited to model). I have made the pants for their dolls too, just need some elastic that is the right size.

Next on the list is Valentine's day outfits. I am actually using fabric I got last year for the skirt. Better late than never!

Carrie

Great job.

I have been sewing up a storm. I only have three more days until back to work so I have been hustling!

Megan decided Scrappy needed a stocking so we made one out of felt and scrapbooking baubles:

Great stocking. And OMG, talk about being ahead of the game with the Valentines outfit. It looks great.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Jumping in a little late...My picky DD is 7 and I like making knot straps. It makes the top/dress a little adjustable, and I don't have to worry about getting the straps the perfect length. Here's a few pics

I just love this version of your classic dress. It is a great colour combination and super cute.

 

[PrincessMickey]

Love the room. Sometimes I wish I had a girl to dress and decorate for.

Love the Thomas. How did you make the hat, was it a pattern. That's a good idea to make a matching hat.

 

[PrincessMickey]

This is what I made my mom for Christmas. I got the idea from tvgirl, thank you very much. Of course I didn't finish until after Christmas but oh well, I also planned to make one for MIL and my grandma but that didn't happen either so they will be after christmas gifts.

The picture my mom took when she took them to the pool. I had to sneak into her room to get her camara to get the pic. She loved it and had no idea I got the pic from her.

 

[billwendy]

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

I KNEW IT WAS YOU LINETTE!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope all is going much better for you now! I missed you so much! I knew that wonderful dress was yours though!

I have been sewing up a storm. I only have three more days until back to work so I have been hustling!

Megan decided Scrappy needed a stocking so we made one out of felt and scrapbooking baubles:

I made my sister some easy fit pj pants and found a cute monkey for a t-shirt. I also made Megan a matching nightgown but haven't taken a picture yet.

And I told Megan if she wanted something new for Valentine's Day I'd better do it now so she picked out this puppy fabric and I used Carla's skort pattern to make a double layer skort. What I love about Carla's skirt/skort pattern is that I've made it dozens of times and each one looks different. And it's so easy, of course!

I used the 10 minute headband tutorial for a matching headband. The whole project was so quick and easy (once I decided what to make).

For the dog lovers:

Hey Steph - cute!! I agree with Megan - Scrappy needed a stocking!! Cute valentines outfit too!!! I guess I should start thinking about valentines too!!!

Beautiful redone bedroom!! Did you paint that lettering on? I love it!!

Adorable Thomas outfits!!

Piper - I worked with a special 9 year old girl to make an outfit for a disney trip - we made the molly peasant, and it turned out ok - she LOVEs it for sure, lol - it was fun to teach her, but she didnt have a lot of patience, and kept asking if we would be done soon - I could only work with her for an hour at a time during her appointments with me - lol - fun stuff!! I really want to teach Elizabeth (7), but tim and hannah are always near by and I DONT want hannah(3) in my sewing room.....she is too sneaky sometimes!!!

Stopped at a Handcock fabric on the way home from hershey. couldnt find the Cars Christmas cotton, but did find the mickey/minnie and some Cars Christmas flannel for next year.

Im trying to get the courage to try a petti....not sure I can do it - ruffles are NOT my favorite thing!! Also wanting to do a Cinderella for ELiz and Aurora for hannah, but what for tim???? I was thinking handy manny????? idk....he still wants something hand made when i make something for the girls - i will enjoy that as he is now 5 - not sure how much longer it will last!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS!!!
Wendy

 

[tricia]

Love the room. Sometimes I wish I had a girl to dress and decorate for.



Love the Thomas. How did you make the hat, was it a pattern. That's a good idea to make a matching hat.

Thank you. It was the bucket hat from You can Make This. http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Reversible-Patchwork-Bucket-Hat.htm

This is what I made my mom for Christmas. I got the idea from tvgirl, thank you very much. Of course I didn't finish until after Christmas but oh well, I also planned to make one for MIL and my grandma but that didn't happen either so they will be after christmas gifts.

The picture my mom took when she took them to the pool. I had to sneak into her room to get her camara to get the pic. She loved it and had no idea I got the pic from her.

They look great. That is an awesome idea, and I think one day I will do the same. Grandmas and Great Grandma's always love showing off the DGC.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Health and Happiness to all in this coming new year


WELL.... IT IS A NEW YEAR, NEW NAME(remember me??? ) New place , new State......it's been a little rough but I know the worse is behind me....

To each and every one of you Thank you for the love, the emails, messages etc, was not able to post as I had a lot to deal with, but now back on track...

as my move from NY was chaotic I still have stuff in boxes , have not done much sewing , but prior to leave NY I made this Belle inspired dress...

the flowers were pinned in a hurry and they are a little off

once I unpack (Hopefully within a year) I might get back into my sewing mood again)



once again Thank You for the love and support , I really , really missed you guys!!!!

Lovestosew..... THE ARTIST FORMALY KNOWN AS - MRSMILLER

Linette, your dress is beautiful. Glad to see your back.

This is what I made my mom for Christmas. I got the idea from tvgirl, thank you very much. Of course I didn't finish until after Christmas but oh well, I also planned to make one for MIL and my grandma but that didn't happen either so they will be after christmas gifts.

The picture my mom took when she took them to the pool. I had to sneak into her room to get her camara to get the pic. She loved it and had no idea I got the pic from her.

Love the bag!

 

[Granna4679]

I made my sister some easy fit pj pants and found a cute monkey for a t-shirt. I also made Megan a matching nightgown but haven't taken a picture yet.

And I told Megan if she wanted something new for Valentine's Day I'd better do it now so she picked out this puppy fabric and I used Carla's skort pattern to make a double layer skort. What I love about Carla's skirt/skort pattern is that I've made it dozens of times and each one looks different. And it's so easy, of course!

I used the 10 minute headband tutorial for a matching headband. The whole project was so quick and easy (once I decided what to make).

For the dog lovers:

Love the pj pants. I have got to make some of those. My grown daughters will love them. And the puppy valentine dress is too cute. My youngest daughter (23) just bought that fabric this weekend to make DGD4 some pj's out of it for her 5th birthday. It is her first thing to sew to wear. She has made a quilt and a couple little things. I got her a sewing machine for Christmas. Hope hers turns out this cute.

Love the room. Sometimes I wish I had a girl to dress and decorate for.

Thank you.
I think I missed a quote earlier. The lettering is vinyl lettering. You order through that unnamed auction site (put in "vinyl wall lettering"), you get to pick the size, color, and quote and they send it to you ready to apply. If you decide to do it, email several of them and look for the best deal for the size you want (most of them will work with you and quote you a price....the sizes they usually put on auction are pretty small so be careful). One person wanted to charge me 3 times what I ended up paying for that size of a quote. (i.e. like $75 instead of $25 for the exact same thing)