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

[summerrluvv]

You ladies are soo talented! I made a halloween pillow case last month on a little kid sewing machine and it looks cute, but holy crappola job I did LOL

Does anyone know of a site that sells homemade chrismas dresses w/ applique's on them and matching hairbows and socks? I found something on ebay, but I'm not 100% crazy about it. I know there has to be a website out there w/ this kind of stuff! DD has a charity xmas pageant next month and I don't want to do the typical frilly xmas dress for it.

 

[tvgirlmin]

He causes a lot of trouble, but even I couldn't blame him for that one!

Remember, this is his innocent face...

Too Cute! I love this little guy!!!

 

[sweetstitches]

My DD took my DGD4 to see the broadway musical of Mary Poppins today. They said it was outstanding. Here is the dress I made for her. I didn't try it on her until an hour before they had to leave so it was a tad bit short but she loved it and I think it turned out really cute. I did the applique and since I don't have an embroidery machine, a friend of mine did the wording. (little bit on the right side didn't get to go but she felt like she had to be in the picture)

That is AWESOME!!!

hmmm, my kids are kinda scardy cats, but there are some parts that really freaked em out. I think it's best to wait until your child understands "pretend"; even though it's animated, it's really lifelike. A couple of the ghosts are pretty frightening, and it's enhanced by the 3d. They rated it PG, and I think that's about right; my kids were ok in the end because they knew the basic story, and also saw the preview at the train tour so we were able to talk about it.

Thanks for the review. I think it's a "no" for my 3-year-old and still deciding on the 6-year-old.

Thank you all for your compliments on my outfits!! I have been having so much fun lately, I just wish I could quit my job and do this full time!!!

I have to tell you I am so excited! I have been doing small boutiques here and there showing my sets and some other things that I make with some success (not a ton), and today a friend took one of my applique'd T's (with Mickey with the Santa Hat) to her daughters dance class (they are going to DL in December as a class - they get to perform on main street). She called me and the owner wants all the kids to wear the shirt that I created! There are 21 kids. This is my biggest order ever!!! And most of the moms are ordering one for themselves and the siblings.

They are going to turn in the rest of the orders by next Saturday, but I have orders for 10 of them already!! OMG...I am so amazed that they love them!!!

I guess when you create things, you just hope people love them, but I am really hard on myself.

They have beautiful dresses that they are wearing for the parade, but while they are in Disneyland the rest of the day, they will all be wearing my shirts!!! OMG!!! Sorry...just had to share!

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement...it means the world!

That is so, so cool! Congratulations!

That happened to me once and when my husband took apart the printer there was a crayon inside it. Who know how it got there?

Hope your problem is just as easily fixed!

I hope not, but you knows. In this house, that could definitely be a possibility. Or even more likely, a lego.

 

[Family Loves Disney]

Do you have a record of who you sent payment to for that trip, maybe in your Paypal or email history???) She might not be on that site any more, but she might still sew for others directly. Just be careful. It's hard to find inexpensive and good quality in the same place. If you can use someone you're familiar with, it's safer.

Good luck!

Yes, I do have a record of the person who did my other outfits. I tried emailing her and all of her emails have come back unknown address. I really loved her outfits and they were very affordable and she lived close to me approximately 2-3 hours away. Unfortunately, I have lost her mailing address and phone number. I can try to look it up from my paypal account.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

He causes a lot of trouble, but even I couldn't blame him for that one!

Remember, this is his innocent face...

There is that adorable Scrappy! He is so sweet and I am sure the cat did it!

 

[tricia]

Just checking in here... WOW.. I haven't been able to search through ALL the pages yet but wondering if there is a thread or link that shows all completed projects. I am really intersted in seeing everyone's Disney quilts. I am thinking of tackling this project and want to do different Disney character appliques. Any suggestions where to start looking.

If you check the first page there is a group photobucket account that lots post pics of their projects to. Can;t say that there are any Disney quilts there tho.

 

[Granna4679]

The shirt is the basic uniform shirt from Gymboree. After Gymbucks and the back to school sale it was only $4.95!!! Couldn't pass that up.

Awesome deal!

 

[Granna4679]

Thanks!!!!

Thanks! It was a quick and easy way to make candy canes!

No, not at all! I can't believe someone wants to copy me!

Go right ahead. Thanks!

The pants:

I didn't cut them off. I am still looking for a good way to do it. I'm not sure mine look right!

Do you attach the ruffle to the wrong side (inside) or the right side of the jeans?

I would also be interested to know what others think of the new Christmas
Carol movie and if it is too scary for a 5 year old?

I attach the ruffle as I would any garment...ride sides together. Then I turn down ruffle and top stitch on the jeans so the ruffles stays laying down. I hope this helps.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Awesome! Love the applique and love your fabric choices. I think that's one of the nicest Feliz's I've seen. May have to rethink buying that pattern (but not until after our trip -- I can't handle tackling much else new right now).

You are making me blush

Me too! Maybe you could also leave notes and pictures for him- just in case; I think Santa likes order numbers

I think I'm gonna email him some web links too....never hurts to be clear

She called me and the owner wants all the kids to wear the shirt that I created! There are 21 kids. This is my biggest order ever!!! And most of the moms are ordering one for themselves and the siblings.

They are going to turn in the rest of the orders by next Saturday, but I have orders for 10 of them already!! OMG...I am so amazed that they love them!!!

I guess when you create things, you just hope people love them, but I am really hard on myself.

They have beautiful dresses that they are wearing for the parade, but while they are in Disneyland the rest of the day, they will all be wearing my shirts!!! OMG!!! Sorry...just had to share!

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement...it means the world!

THAT IS AWESOME!!! I am so happy for you! I love how "The DISboutiquers" are here for the good and the bad and always prop you up!!

 

[Keurigirl]

Anyone want any business??

I have someone who wants to buy some replicas (or similar outfits) to some I've made for my daughter. I don't sew for others (plus I'm 8 weeks from giving birth) so I was wondering if any of you were interested in picking up some business. They are easy outfits. PM me if interested!

 

[SallyfromDE]

How's she doing with the little Janome? Katie keeps wanting to use mine, but I'm always in the middle of work sewing. I think I was about her age when I started sewing, so I DO want to let her do more. Does she have any trouble with threading it or having it knot up?

She does pretty good with the Janome. I wish it had a light!! That bugs me. There was another model that was a little more. I think there is a regular Janome that is the same version as the Hello Kitty. I got it for her for the same reason, she only wanted to sew when I was.

That happened to me once and when my husband took apart the printer there was a crayon inside it. Who know how it got there?

Hope your problem is just as easily fixed!

We found a sandwich on the VCR once.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Nope- it is all connected world wide!! Some people are sending them to me to help my little tiny new church's goal of filling 25 boxes. Bill and I felt that God was leading us to this new little church to see if we can help them in some way! So, this was something, that would also benefit children around the world, that I thought I could help accomplish. But dropping them off at a center near you is AWESOME too!! I think that is what April is doing too, arent you April? Thanks so much for asking!!

Has anyone ever tried to do a Carla C pattern with a 9 year old helping you? One of my patients is going to Disney in January for a once in a lifetime trip (not make a wish though, her disorder is not considered life threatening) and i was wondering if you all thought I could help her (she has severe learning disability, seizure disorder, possible CP and other issues) maybe make a Molly top or something???? Thoughts? I just cant stand the thought of a little kiddo going without a custom now!! See what you guys have done to me!!! lol!!!

Hi Wendy, Yes, we are bringing our box to Jackson with us and just dropping it off there. It would be faster that way. Wendy, you are so nice to think of that client. Let me know what I can do to help. I am on a very strict budget until I get the machine paid for but I will do what I can.

Oh, and I usually use the Angry Chicken video for attaching bias tape but I thought I could manage it without watching the video. Of course I used single fold bias tape which does not work! I felt so silly when I couldn't figure out why it wouldn't work.

Anyway, here is Jacob and I last night on our way to the mother/son dance. It was 60s theme so he picked out some crazy batik and I made him a vest and myself a tunic (both Carla patterns). We got lots of compliments but did not win best dressed. A note for anyone attending a 60s theme a go-go dance outfit with those boots wins every time! They were so cute.

I love the pictures of your family and you for halloween, it was a quick flash back for me. The top/jumper is too cute.

Have a great weekend everyone! Now off to clean my house to I can have a clear head to sew!!!

Love the outfits, you have mad skilz! The bell dress is beautiful. A clean house always helps before sewing.

The McFrock - Emmy loves McDonalds, so couldn't pass this material up! My good camera is being repaired, and this one took crappy pics - the colors are really vibrant on the dress, like the first pic of just the top - not washed out, like the ones of my lil lady wearing it!

Super Job on the dress!

Is it wrong that I have my neices giagantic 16th birthday cake to do (which I can't get into - black, neon, and graffiti?!?) and ALL I WANT to do is stitch out my UBER fantastic designs I just got from Heather the Fantastic?

*Sigh* - off to play with Fondant so I can get this thing done. Maybe I can squeek out a snowflake towel or two before I go set up.... *sigh*

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No not wrong at all. But work first then play. Do post pictures of the cake if you would please.

After 2 weeks, 3 broken needles, and a bunch of dry-rotten thread (don't ask)...my first Feliz is complete. The applique certainly isn't up to HeatherSue's standards, but I am happy with it.

Amazing work. I just don't know how you with girls do all this work on the dresses? It is beautiful.

Here's the two of them together

Slightly better look at Caitie's outfit:

Close up of Heathersue's hidden mickey holly:

Nicole you have must have the patience of a saint to stitch that out. Good for you and super job. Funny how we must have customs for every occasion now isn't it? Your work is amazing.

 

[bear_mom]

Question if you have ever made pj's for you kids:

I bought some flannel and fleece to make some pj's for my dd's but when I went to cut out the flannel it had on the side that it wasn't for children's pajamas. I know it is because it isn't fire retardant fabric. Is something you ever worry about?

Emily

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Could someone please help me with how to make this idea???? My mom likes wall hangings and keep asking me to learn to quilt. This is my fakie quilt until I have time to learn.

I have the top piece with the kings, batting and bottom.

How do I put it all together and onto a branch as a wall hanging? I want to stitch out the words and do some outline but don't know if I do with the backing on or just to the batting????

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Question if you have ever made pj's for you kids:

I bought some flannel and fleece to make some pj's for my dd's but when I went to cut out the flannel it had on the side that it wasn't for children's pajamas. I know it is because it isn't fire retardant fabric. Is something you ever worry about?

Emily

I don't worry about it, I think it's a CYA thing for the manufacturer. I know my kids won't spontaneously combust, and they know better than to play with fire.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Could someone please help me with how to make this idea???? My mom likes wall hangings and keep asking me to learn to quilt. This is my fakie quilt until I have time to learn.

I have the top piece with the kings, batting and bottom.

How do I put it all together and onto a branch as a wall hanging? I want to stitch out the words and do some outline but don't know if I do with the backing on or just to the batting????

You'll want to put the backing, batting and top together (think of it like a batting sandwich), pin well (safety pins work best if doing by hand) and quilt through all the layers. After you're done quilting, baste the outside edges together, about 1/4" from the cut edge, and then stitch down the binding, bias works best.

 

[ireland_nicole]

My DD took my DGD4 to see the broadway musical of Mary Poppins today. They said it was outstanding. Here is the dress I made for her. I didn't try it on her until an hour before they had to leave so it was a tad bit short but she loved it and I think it turned out really cute. I did the applique and since I don't have an embroidery machine, a friend of mine did the wording. (little bit on the right side didn't get to go but she felt like she had to be in the picture)

So cute!

Thank you all for your compliments on my outfits!! I have been having so much fun lately, I just wish I could quit my job and do this full time!!!

I have to tell you I am so excited! I have been doing small boutiques here and there showing my sets and some other things that I make with some success (not a ton), and today a friend took one of my applique'd T's (with Mickey with the Santa Hat) to her daughters dance class (they are going to DL in December as a class - they get to perform on main street). She called me and the owner wants all the kids to wear the shirt that I created! There are 21 kids. This is my biggest order ever!!! And most of the moms are ordering one for themselves and the siblings.

They are going to turn in the rest of the orders by next Saturday, but I have orders for 10 of them already!! OMG...I am so amazed that they love them!!!

I guess when you create things, you just hope people love them, but I am really hard on myself.

They have beautiful dresses that they are wearing for the parade, but while they are in Disneyland the rest of the day, they will all be wearing my shirts!!! OMG!!! Sorry...just had to share!

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement...it means the world!

Congrats! That's awesome news!

Wow! Those are perfect! I'm not sure if I'll take my 3 or not. My DS(8) would probably love it but I don't think my DD(6) would enjoy it at all and I'm not sure how interested my DD(10) would be in it. Maybe I should take just my DS-he could use a special date with Mom.

thanks for the compliment, you're entirely too sweet! As far as the movie, I definitely wouldn't take the 3 year old, but would probably take the 8 and 10 year old. Trust me, this ain't your mama's Christmas Carol; it's right up a 10 y/o alley. There are a couple of parts that are really scary; pm me if you want need a warning as to when those are. I really think as long as they completely understand the difference between fantasy and reality (which for most kids is between 6 and 7 or so...) and know the story a bit, they'll enjoy it overall. The 3D was amazing!!

Thanks for the pattern info, Nicole! I am off to youcanmakethis to pick that skirt pattern up!

And thanks for all the kudos on the McFrock! That is my favorite dress I have made so far, but whatever is the latest tends to be my favorite - go figure...

I was working on tutu's for two lil gals birthday's this week, and embroidering their names on some ribbon. Not sure how I managed to do it, but I think I stripped the bolt on my hoop for my brother machine! Ugggh....

Do you all know of a way to fix this, or am I gonna have to buy a new hoop? I hate to buy a new one, as I haven't used this one that much! I wasn't even being rough with it, I am not sure how I stripped it. I turned it to release the tension, and all the sudden it kind of popped and acted like it was stripped. I jimmied it enough to finish the ribbon, but it wasn't acting right...

Here are the tutu's that did the damage, but they are for two of the sweetest little gals -

Sorry about your hoop- could you call your local dealer and see if just the screw is available as a part? I love the tutus and you'll love the peekaboo pattern!

Hi Wendy, Yes, we are bringing our box to Jackson with us and just dropping it off there. It would be faster that way. Wendy, you are so nice to think of that client. Let me know what I can do to help. I am on a very strict budget until I get the machine paid for but I will do what I can.

Nicole you have must have the patience of a saint to stitch that out. Good for you and super job. Funny how we must have customs for every occasion now isn't it? Your work is amazing.

I'm completely blaming you for my current obsessive hoop envy. I almost wish I hadn't gotten a full time job, because I keep thinking that buying a machine, like, oh, say, yours is a necessity once I can afford it. I talked to DH, and when we're debt free except for the mortgage again (hopefully w/in the next 9 months) I can go for it- my plan is to buy a machine with the biggest darn hoop I can find- because 5x7 just isn't big enough. LOL I'm about the patience comment; I'd show it to my DH, but I might never get him back up off the floor; I'm so the least patient person I know. Thankfully, I'm also stubborn, and there was no way we were going to that movie without customs

Could someone please help me with how to make this idea???? My mom likes wall hangings and keep asking me to learn to quilt. This is my fakie quilt until I have time to learn.

I have the top piece with the kings, batting and bottom.

How do I put it all together and onto a branch as a wall hanging? I want to stitch out the words and do some outline but don't know if I do with the backing on or just to the batting????

I don't quilt much, but when I do I baste together my sandwich including my backing, and then quilt that.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I am finally all caught up and I have loved everything posted. I need to upload my pictures from my trip. We got back Wednesday evening and I have been busy busy busy ever since we came home.

I hope to get a minute or two tomorrow to post some pictures of our trip.

I should just say that the Halloween party was so much fun!!! We loved it, even thought we were sweating like crazy it was so hot that evening.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Thank Disboutique friends so much. I was lucky that last week I did check out a quilting book from the library with the same instructions you gave me. You could all write a book too.

I think I will wait for the machine to come home from the shop and use it for this project. For now I shall just cut the batting and pin.

 

[BBGirl]

Thank Disboutique friends so much. I was lucky that last week I did check out a quilting book from the library with the same instructions you gave me. You could all write a book too.

I think I will wait for the machine to come home from the shop and use it for this project. For now I shall just cut the batting and pin.

If you need pictures www.youcanquiltthis.com has finishing quilts under the quilting101 tab.
HTH