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

[mom2rtk]

That is awful. Personally, I wish I could sew like you so that my dd could have the amazing experiences you are giving your dd. She will have so many experiences and hopefully will enjoy sewing as much as you do.
I think it is wonderful.

I wish that I had half the talent that all of you have. I love looking at your customs and thinking about what it would be like to have my dd wear those at Disney. Sad thing is, I have 20 days to go and about 8 unfinished outfits around here. I'm starting to think that my kids won't have the experience at Disney that I wanted them to have.

Personally, with all the time and energy those people spend complaining, think of what they could accomplish if they turned that negative energy into positive energy. I actually feel sad for them.

Thank you! That's very sweet of you. And regardless of the reaction the customs get in the park, the best reaction is seeing your child appreciate that you made it for them.

Believe it or not, 20 days is LOTS of time! So finish up a couple, get a few good pics at the park, and have a marvellous time!

 

[revrob]

This is news to you?

Isn't it amazing how doing something loving with your children turns into we're bad parents! Dallas LOVES it when I make something for him!

I just love it when the kids are so proud of what they are wearing and have big smile on their faces, telling me their mama made it for them!!

I knew that there were some that were very cruel in their conversation about our custom making. However, I didn't realize that they would be so warped as to equate that to a belief that we are BAD PARENTS. That was the surprising thing to me.

 

[desparatelydisney]

Okay...you go to Disney for 3 days, come back, and all %@&# has broken loose on the boards

I just had to share something neat that happened. While waiting for the monorail at the GF another little girl came up to DD in her Belle dress. The little girl had on a beautiful custom Cinderella that her grandmother had made her. When we got to BBB, the little girl was there and she and DD sat down beside each other to wait. Mother after mother walked into BBB, went thru the dresses available for purchase, and then came over to the two of us (me and the other mom) and asked us each, individually, where they could get THAT dress for their daughters? It was the most wonderful feeling to know that I had created something for my daughter that others wished they could have

As far as getting take a picture of Belle in her holiday dress with DD, we waited in line multiple times and failed. However....as Belle was leaving one of the times she saw DD. She brought Beast over and said "Look Beast, she is wearing my dress. How beautiful she is!". IT MADE HER TRIP!!! Then, when she met Belle the next day at Akershus, Belle went on and on over her dress and how much it was like her own. So, while Mommy would have loved to have had that picture, DD was more thrilled with what actually happened. And, Jasmine & Mulan both made her twirl when she met them and told her how much she looked like their friend Belle.

So....I had to share a few pics from the trip...and thanks again guys for giving me the strength to think I could do this

twirling at the GF

riding Cindy's horse

in the UK

talking to Belle about her dress

 

[mom2rtk]

As far as getting take a picture of Belle in her holiday dress with DD, we waited in line multiple times and failed. However....as Belle was leaving one of the times she saw DD. She brought Beast over and said "Look Beast, she is wearing my dress. How beautiful she is!". IT MADE HER TRIP!!! Then, when she met Belle the next day at Akershus, Belle went on and on over her dress and how much it was like her own. So, while Mommy would have loved to have had that picture, DD was more thrilled with what actually happened. And, Jasmine & Mulan both made her twirl when she met them and told her how much she looked like their friend Belle.
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FIRST: She is GORGEOUS! As is the dress.....

I'm curious what you mean by failing at getting her picture with Belle in her holiday dress. Did they swap to Snow White before you got up there in the line? I want to make this dress for our trip next year and would kind of like to know the low down...... I'm actually kind of surprised one of the CM's wouldn't help you find a way to make that happen..... They certainly don't see carbon copies of her holiday dress like that very often!

I'm glad your daughter got to have her magical moment!

 

[desparatelydisney]

Since I'm not writing a trip report for our October trip, I'll post this video on here. This is what happened when Drizella saw Arminda in her Drizella dress. Then, when Anastasia saw Lydia in her Anastasia dress.

It was GREAT!!!

This is awesome!! I know it made your day and theirs!

 

[Stephres]

Gorgeous dress! The story made me teary-eyed. Good for you and that grandma. She looks so sweet.

 

[mom2rtk]

I knew that there were some that were very cruel in their conversation about our custom making. However, I didn't realize that they would be so warped as to equate that to a belief that we are BAD PARENTS. That was the surprising thing to me.

Yeah.... go figure..... To be honest, the ones I feel sorry for are their kids. If they are THAT judgmental of others, imagine what kind of an example that is. And if they do it online, I'm quite sure they don't somehow find restraint in the "real" world......

I guess we now where 6 year olds get the gumption to point out an adorable jacket and tell the owner that Pooh is for babies.......

 

[livndisney]

Yeah.... go figure..... To be honest, the ones I feel sorry for are their kids. If they are THAT judgmental of others, imagine what kind of an example that is. And if they do it online, I'm quite sure they don't somehow find restraint in the "real" world......

I guess we now where 6 year olds get the gumption to point out an adorable jacket and tell the owner that Pooh is for babies.......

huuuummmmm wonder where does that leave me? I have been an Eeyore fan for YEARS LOL.

 

[mom2rtk]

huuuummmmm wonder where does that leave me? I have been an Eeyore fan for YEARS LOL.

I'm in trouble too. I've been a Cinderella fan since 1st grade........

 

[HeatherSue]

Yay! I finally have a facebook account for friending all of you! so, please friend me! My name one their is disneygirlsanddrew rochelle. I don't have pics uploaded to that account yet. i'll try to work on that.

I sent you a friend request!!

Can I ask you ladies a ?

My daughter has two Cars pillowcase dresses and she would like to wear them when we go to WDW but we are going in December. Would it look weird if I put the dresses over jeans? I don't sew so the Jeans would just be plain. Please be honest, thoughts?

I think that would look really cute!!

I just had to share something neat that happened. While waiting for the monorail at the GF another little girl came up to DD in her Belle dress. The little girl had on a beautiful custom Cinderella that her grandmother had made her. When we got to BBB, the little girl was there and she and DD sat down beside each other to wait. Mother after mother walked into BBB, went thru the dresses available for purchase, and then came over to the two of us (me and the other mom) and asked us each, individually, where they could get THAT dress for their daughters? It was the most wonderful feeling to know that I had created something for my daughter that others wished they could have

As far as getting take a picture of Belle in her holiday dress with DD, we waited in line multiple times and failed. However....as Belle was leaving one of the times she saw DD. She brought Beast over and said "Look Beast, she is wearing my dress. How beautiful she is!". IT MADE HER TRIP!!! Then, when she met Belle the next day at Akershus, Belle went on and on over her dress and how much it was like her own. So, while Mommy would have loved to have had that picture, DD was more thrilled with what actually happened. And, Jasmine & Mulan both made her twirl when she met them and told her how much she looked like their friend Belle.

So....I had to share a few pics from the trip...and thanks again guys for giving me the strength to think I could do this

twirling at the GF

riding Cindy's horse

in the UK

talking to Belle about her dress

WOW!!! That dress is absolutely gorgeous!! So is your DD!! You must have been so proud- as you should have been! Such an awesome story and beautiful pictures!

Gorgeous dress! The story made me teary-eyed. Good for you and that grandma. She looks so sweet.

I bet she doesn't even know the significance of making Stephanie teary-eyed. Now THAT'S something!

huuuummmmm wonder where does that leave me? I have been an Eeyore fan for YEARS LOL.

Yeah, and I had a pretty large Disney movie collection way before I had kids!!

 

[Stephres]

I bet she doesn't even know the significance of making Stephanie teary-eyed. Now THAT'S something!

She probably doesn't! I do not get teary-eyed often, unless it has to do with children usually. And I am feeling a little under the weather today (yeah, I'll blame it on that).

It is one great story!

 

[tricia]

Girl, what can I say that hasn't been said already..Love it, love your work, keep posting.

Thanks. I am actually loving sewing, pretty much just started a year ago. Wish I had more time for it some days, with work, and the kids and my hockey I don't get to sew as often as I would like.

That is so cute!!!! How hard was it?

It was actually very easy. The hardest part for me was to figure out how to do that lettuce edging. It took me like a whole spool of thread and a zillion scraps to get it to how I wanted it.

 

[teresajoy]

Funny...I almost forgot about all the discussions when my first son was born....Hubby's grandmother bought him all PINK stuff...(this was 32 years ago...) and hubby blew a gasket! (she also bought him DRESSES!!!...but of course I remember my brother wearing dresses...yes, I'm old!)
I want everyone to promise me....NO ONE WILL STOP MAKING CUSTOMS! I live for this site!

Nini

Yep, like Heather said, when Corey was born people bought him VERY girly looking outfits!!! It's hard to know what to do when you open something that is so OBVIOUSLY girly for your newborn baby boy! My MIL bought him shirts with litle bows all over them!!

And, I promise to never stop making customs. Maybe when the girls think they are too big, I'll just make them for me! I can see it now, the whole thread will turn from kids customs to customs for us!!!

Megan has had friends comment on her outfits in a nice way and others who tell her they are babyish. The good thing about Megan is, she doesn't care! She tells the nay sayers, I like Princesses and little girl stuff right now, I'll probably outgrow them someday but not yet! I am so jealous of her self-confidence.

I wish I knew what made mean girls mean! I would bet Megan would not think the jacket is babyish at all!

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Good girl Megan!

I am sure you know my feelings on kids being kids. But I wanted to say Arminda is a very sweet girl (which I am sure you already know) with a very kind heart. She is "mature" about things she needs to be and I just love seeing your girls play. They are so happy(Corey too) and full of joy. You have done a great job with them. (Insert super mom icon here) I have a hard enough time keeping up with one LOL

Aww, you are going to make me cry! I have to say I have three of the most wonderful kids ever!

No, sorry I'm not.

Well, we all have our faults.

Friday was hat day at school so Kyle wore his new Mickey ears where the ears have the Mickey shorts and hand all over them and apparently some BRAT( I say brat because this kid has been a trouble maker for 2 yrs and he has earned the right to be called brat!)this brat started picking on him for wearing Mickey Mouse club house ears! My girlfriend was helping in the class and heard it ad told the kid that these ears where WALT DISNEY WORLD ears the kid you get wen you go to wdw. then told him how she though Mickey Mouse club house was cool. Thankfully the little brat dropped it but poor Kyle didn't want to wear his ears for the rest of the day. So she took Kyle aside and told him quietly that the little boy was probably jealous since Kyle just came back from WDW and Kyle was ok with that.

These kids are in 2nd grade frankly they should still e watching Mickey's club house!

Kids should be kids not little adults!

I'm sorry that kid did that to Kyle!

I guess I am lucky. My DD knows what she likes and tries really hard to like what she likes.(No matter what Mommie thinks LOL). She has never been a Hannah Montana Fan, she prefers Princesses and Tinkerbell. She loves her AG dolls and is basically happy being who she is. She prefers "Mommie sewing" over store bought (Store bought never fits right lol) We have had more than our share of mean people and she is learning to deal with them. But for the most part she is just happy. She likes to be around people.


to all the little ones who are dealing with "meanies".


On a side note, her "style" must be catching on-they just opened a store at DTD JUST for her it is called "Little Missmatched" LOL

She is a sweetheart! I love her style!

You've described my middle DD exactly. She's a very 'young' 12, happy to play with her 4 yo sisterand has more webkinz than I can count. And definatly not into boys or appearance yet. She's outgrown the 'fun' kind of customs, but loves wearing t-shirts with machine applique on them.

YAY for your daughter!!! I love to hear about tweens acting their age!!! I was so happy on our last trip when Arminda wanted the full Drizella costume!

You are so right!! Teresa's kids are so great, and I think that shows what a great mom she is!

Aww, thank you Heather!

Since I'm not writing a trip report for our October trip, I'll post this video on here. This is what happened when Drizella saw Arminda in her Drizella dress. Then, when Anastasia saw Lydia in her Anastasia dress.

It was GREAT!!!

Thanks for posting this!!! This was one of my ALL TIME favorite Disney moments!!!! It was so beyond what I had anticipated!!!!

My Neice Courtney was always like this. She ended up being the most popular kid in HS because she never cared who you were, what you looked like or where you came from. If you were her friend, you were her friend and everyone else had to be accepting of them. She loves Belle, and wants a summer top to looke like Belles dress. Her prom dress even looked like Belles gown.

We have a niece Courtney too.
I love that your Courtney still loves the princesses!!

Thank you for posting that! It is priceless! And I contend it's the most fun you can have at Disney! Wish we could have been there at the same time with Katie as Lady Tremaine! Maybe next time we should all go at the same time!

LOVE little Anastasia's red hair!

Thank you! It was just wonderful, truly truly magical!!!! That would have been so much fun to be there together!!!

And, thanks on Lydia's hair! I love it too!

Megan loves the video! Soooo cute!

Megan also says the jacket is totally cool.

Thank you Megan!

I think it starts as soon as they start school. Both of my kids are pretty "young" for their age, and they both took some teasing over it in K and 1st. No one gives DS a hard time about being the only one still into legos or not interested in girls because he's a good athlete and that goes a long way in the social world of adolescent boys, but DD has struggled at times with being the girl still into Dora when the other girls had moved on to Bratz, or still wanting Princess clothes when "everyone else" wanted Hannah Montana.

How old are your kids? I'm so glad that they are sticking to what they like and being true to themselves! You did good Momma!

Absolutely ADORABLE!!! I love those kids! Aren't they just the cutest little things??

Why, yes, yes they are! I love them too!

Thanks for posting for this! I love it! In fact, it made me tear up! What a priceless memory for her girls! My DD's loved watching this with me!

I'm glad Heather posted this, because before this, Arminda and Lydia would just re-enact the whole thing over and over and over and over again!!!! They LOOOVED it, and I think it will be a special memory for them their whole life.

Can I ask you ladies a ?

My daughter has two Cars pillowcase dresses and she would like to wear them when we go to WDW but we are going in December. Would it look weird if I put the dresses over jeans? I don't sew so the Jeans would just be plain. Please be honest, thoughts?

I really like that look with pillowcase dresses.

twirling at the GF

SOOO pretty!

This is awesome!! I know it made your day and theirs!

It did! I don't think any of us could stop smiling! And, the best part of it was that the entire restaurant seemed to be enjoying it too!

I bet she doesn't even know the significance of making Stephanie teary-eyed. Now THAT'S something!

I was thinking the same thing about Stephanie!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Could some one give me some tips on how to monogram robes? I have water solvy for the top and med. stabilizer for the bottom. But I am paralyzed by fear to even try.

 

[Tweevil]

Just my 2 cents - because no one should be made fun of and it cheeses me to know people do it - I felt the need to respond.....
Now, I do not have a daughter, but I do have 3 nieces, stepkids (sorta) and it's not just Disney customs that get comments, it's everywhere/everything. I get flack about what I do for my son and is this my take on it. (Now I talk real plain so I hope this makes sense.)
Anytime you do something that is over and above or what others wished they had the gumption to do with their kids but don't - you will get slack. The way I figure it is is this... these are your babies (1 year old or 30 year old), and you do what you do because it comes from the heart. Well two or three hearts really when the love of whatever you are doing is being shared between you and your children. I say as long as the kids enjoy it and it makes special memories who gives a flip what other people say. I say they need to take a look a themselves and try to remember the last time they saw a twinkle in their kids eye because of something they did. It's enough for some to parent by providing food/shelter/clothing to the children and make special time for themselves so they don't lose themselves. And, there are parents (like me) who would rather see the twinkle and make a memory than give a hoo ha what the others think. When it comes down to it, I have to tuck my kid in at night and know I am the best mommy to him. Does he have more than me? Yep. Does he get all the handmade whatever I know how to do? Yep. Do I bake/make/take things for him to school that others may joke about? Yep. Do I get laughed at because I am not an "IN" mom and wear old sneaks and beat up jeans? Yep. Do I give a crud... Nope... That is all that matters is my kid is happy, healthy, and LOVED. Period. And, anyone who wants to flame me from the other board or whatever can feel free to. If that is what makes them feel better than go for it because in the grand scheme of things they do not matter, never have, and never will.

So, disregard those who think this is wrong or bad or whatever. They should spend the minutes they take ripping people apart to look inside and see if they are trying to make themselves feel better. Chances are - they are. If the energy was spent doing special things for their kids the world would be a better place. Kindness and love would replace hatred and jealousy.


So, now that I have rambled (and not cussed once, I am so proud of me!) keep doing what you are doing. Make the dresses that your children will remember, make memories that others won't have, tuck your kids in bed at night, say sweet dreams and know you are being the best mommies you can be.

Oh, as a postscript, I am also a momma bear who will rip the face off anyone who hurts my kids (son, neices, stepkids, etc.) so this was written in a manner not to offend anyone - ~fluttering eyes~ LOL ~ I hope I succeeded, if not let me know and I will delete. Off the soapbox now and exiting the building....

 

[Tweevil]

Could some one give me some tips on how to monogram robes? I have water solvy for the top and med. stabilizer for the bottom. But I am paralyzed by fear to even try.

April,
Is it the terry kind or fuzzy velour kind? I did towels that were loopy and did it just like you described. The only thing I would say is make sure your stitches are substantial - or thicker. The one I did said Happy Thanksgiving and the stitches were thinner and when all was said and done the loops in the terry covered the stitching. Looked ok, but I would go with a thicker one in the future.
Hope this helps and good luck on the project!

 

[mom2rtk]

Just my 2 cents - because no one should be made fun of and it cheeses me to know people do it - I felt the need to respond.....
Now, I do not have a daughter, but I do have 3 nieces, stepkids (sorta) and it's not just Disney customs that get comments, it's everywhere/everything. I get flack about what I do for my son and is this my take on it. (Now I talk real plain so I hope this makes sense.)
Anytime you do something that is over and above or what others wished they had the gumption to do with their kids but don't - you will get slack. The way I figure it is is this... these are your babies (1 year old or 30 year old), and you do what you do because it comes from the heart. Well two or three hearts really when the love of whatever you are doing is being shared between you and your children. I say as long as the kids enjoy it and it makes special memories who gives a flip what other people say. I say they need to take a look a themselves and try to remember the last time they saw a twinkle in their kids eye because of something they did. It's enough for some to parent by providing food/shelter/clothing to the children and make special time for themselves so they don't lose themselves. And, there are parents (like me) who would rather see the twinkle and make a memory than give a hoo ha what the others think. When it comes down to it, I have to tuck my kid in at night and know I am the best mommy to him. Does he have more than me? Yep. Does he get all the handmade whatever I know how to do? Yep. Do I bake/make/take things for him to school that others may joke about? Yep. Do I get laughed at because I am not an "IN" mom and wear old sneaks and beat up jeans? Yep. Do I give a crud... Nope... That is all that matters is my kid is happy, healthy, and LOVED. Period. And, anyone who wants to flame me from the other board or whatever can feel free to. If that is what makes them feel better than go for it because in the grand scheme of things they do not matter, never have, and never will.

So, disregard those who think this is wrong or bad or whatever. They should spend the minutes they take ripping people apart to look inside and see if they are trying to make themselves feel better. Chances are - they are. If the energy was spent doing special things for their kids the world would be a better place. Kindness and love would replace hatred and jealousy.


So, now that I have rambled (and not cussed once, I am so proud of me!) keep doing what you are doing. Make the dresses that your children will remember, make memories that others won't have, tuck your kids in bed at night, say sweet dreams and know you are being the best mommies you can be.

Oh, as a postscript, I am also a momma bear who will rip the face off anyone who hurts my kids (son, neices, stepkids, etc.) so this was written in a manner not to offend anyone - ~fluttering eyes~ LOL ~ I hope I succeeded, if not let me know and I will delete. Off the soapbox now and exiting the building....

Well said! I knew this was a great group!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

April,
Is it the terry kind or fuzzy velour kind? I did towels that were loopy and did it just like you described. The only thing I would say is make sure your stitches are substantial - or thicker. The one I did said Happy Thanksgiving and the stitches were thinner and when all was said and done the loops in the terry covered the stitching. Looked ok, but I would go with a thicker one in the future.
Hope this helps and good luck on the project!

It is the terry kind but thick. Did you use water solvy on the top? I read it helps from the stitches sinking in. I think with the robes the only choice will be to float since I can't hoop robe material.

Thanks for the advice on making the stitch wider.

Anyone else?

 

[kidneygirl]

Thanks!! We will be there for dinner on the 11th and breakfast on the 12th.
This is our schedule
12/5: Arrive. 9:05 dinner at Chef Mickey's
12/6: Epcot. 6:30 dinner at Biergarten
12/7: AK. 6:30 dinner at Sanaa
12/8: DHS.
12/9: MK. 8am breakfast at CP
12/10: MVMCP. Girls only dinner at Akershus
12/11: Free day. 6 dinner at 1900
12/12: Depart 10am breakfast at 1900.

I'll keep an eye out!!

Jessica

Looks like the only days we may run into you is on 12/9 (it's our free day and we may or may not go to MK that day) or on your way to Akershus on 12/10. Otherwise, we have a different schedule. Bummer!

Our schedule is:

12/5: arrive, no plans, but maybe MK
12/6: DHS (no dining plans)
12/7: MK--breakfast at CP
12/8: Epcot--11:00 breakfast/lunch at Akershus
12/9: free day--dinner at 1900 PF
12/10: Epcot--but breakfast at Cape May Cafe first
12/11: MK--dinner at the castle
12/12: leave

 

[phins_jazy]

It is the terry kind but thick. Did you use water solvy on the top? I read it helps from the stitches sinking in. I think with the robes the only choice will be to float since I can't hoop robe material.

Thanks for the advice on making the stitch wider.

Anyone else?

hoop sticky stabilizer, put robe on the sticky, try to pin the robe in place, water solvy on top. Good to go!