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

[MinnieVanMom]

NEXT: Do I stitch by hand the words and around the people or use a machine?

 

[Granna4679]

NEXT: Do I stitch by hand the words and around the people or use a machine?

I do quite a bit of quilting. A lot of people swear by machine quilting but I love the hand quilting. It is therapeutic for me, very relaxing. And if the whole thing is pinned with safety pins, it is very hard to machine stitch it.

 

[woodkins]

Does anyone know how to make beaded/jewled snap clips or have instructions they would be willing to share with me? My dd 7 is officially too old for hairbows and is growing out her bangs, so I am looking for a way to spice up the snap clips that she is wearing to hold them back. I would like to wrap them with swarovski crystals or cats eye beads. I know they have directions on YCMT.com but I would have to buy a package of mulitiple bow instructions and I already have all of those, just not the one I need!

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

 

[princesskayla]

Could you please pray it's nothing? I can't get in for more films/ultrasound until the 25th.

I know that it could be nothing, and I'm trying not to let me mind go there, but.....

I've been stressed beyond belief this year. Our oldest is having a VERY difficult year. My doctor put me on antidepressants a few weeks ago to help cope with dealing with him.

DH is traveling like crazy; in fact, he's gone now. We have ZERO family support. We're an hour away from our church family. I'm just feeling very alone and vulnerable.

It didn't help that when the hospital put me on hold, the song playing was, "I Beg Your Pardon; I didn't Promise You a Rose Garden." I haven't heard that song in probably 30 years. I hope it wasn't a bad omen.

Thinking of you.

I can't wait to show off my dresses when we get back...so watch out on Wed night!

Can't wait to see them! Have fun!

Praying for you - whew what a time you are having...



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!!!

I think that would be wonderful!!

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!

How great! Super excited for you!!

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.

Pictures as soon as possible please!!


Thanks for the Christmas ideas. I know one thing.. fake fur will be involved. I will post pistures when I finally get around to creating it!!

 

[billwendy]

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.

Hi April - thanks so much!! What do you think about doing a top with her, or should I try a skirt? I will have her do as much as she can. It may take us a few weeks, but thats okay, right? I know she loves Ariel, Jasmine and Minnie. I was thinking I could look in my stash to see if I had something she liked. She is really a SWEETHEART!! I totally adore her. I know that other kids think that she is very annoying, so she really doesn have any friends - sometimes she calls me her bestest friend....

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

Remember, this is his innocent face...

Scrappy!!! Where have you been ? Zoey says "woof"!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hey y'all, guess what I found at Hancocks last night- and at 50% off too

it's the first Tiana fabric I've seen, I was so excited! Of course, DD has decided she thinks she's too old for it, but I figure somebody going on a wish trip will love it! Just wanted to let y'all know it's out there!

 

[2cutekidz]

Hey y'all, guess what I found at Hancocks last night- and at 50% off too

it's the first Tiana fabric I've seen, I was so excited! Of course, DD has decided she thinks she's too old for it, but I figure somebody going on a wish trip will love it! Just wanted to let y'all know it's out there!

LOVE it!! Is it flannel??

 

[GoofyG]

Ok, so not sewing related but I'm about to loose my MIND!!!!

My loved 3yr old is physically and mentally wearing me down. She is WILD!!!!!! We finally have her in speech twice a wk for 20min. Don't know how it will be going, apparently she is all nasal speech. So surgery may have to happen. What is new is her behavior. She has been having these mood swings and now she can be so sweet and then very hateful. Like ANGRY!!!!
I feel like my pediatricain blows me off when I try to talk to her about anything. I have also been asking about the issue of her drinking ALOTTTTT. The kid would be happy to have water all the time. As long as her cup is full.

I'm just ready to pull my hair. I have no idea on what else to do with her. She is up right now, she was just throwing a major fit and sounding so HATEFUL in her room. I have her up to just hold her for a little bit. Sorry to vent, I'm just ready to pull my hair out. No one else really knows what i'm going through and it's tough!!!!

Ok, back to all of the wonderfull customs. I need to go look for some ao the princess T's fabric.

 

[Tweevil]

Hi guys,
Well, I just played around with my new designs on some dish towels and I have to tell you, I heart Heathers Designs. They are so cute! I wanted to do this instead of the cake (which turned out pretty good -black light was actually pretty neat!).

So, here they are, I don't really know how to use the emb machine, but these turned out really nice.

Please excuse the crappy photo - I have to get a camera - I have been using my Handycam and it's not good at stills. Ugh....

 

[MouseTriper]

i miss you guys!!!!

 

[kathyell]

Ok, so not sewing related but I'm about to loose my MIND!!!!

My loved 3yr old is physically and mentally wearing me down. She is WILD!!!!!! We finally have her in speech twice a wk for 20min. Don't know how it will be going, apparently she is all nasal speech. So surgery may have to happen.

If the speech issues that led you to getting help for her speech also cause her to have trouble expressing herself, the behavior issues you describe could be a venting of the frustration she feels by wanting to say things but having trouble getting the right words out. Or, it could just be a case of the threes. Mine is about to turn four and we have our tantrummy moments at my house too. Sometimes her...sometimes me!

Hey y'all, guess what I found at Hancocks last night- and at 50% off too
(snipped Tiana fabric)

OOOOH! Want. There is also a different Tiana fabric on Hancock's website, don't know if it'll be in the stores too, but I believe I will be finding out tomorrow when I go out looking for some Princess and the Frog fabricky goodness!

And, I have a finished object! It's a shirtdressy kind of thing that I can't decide if she'll wear with leggings or tights. It might depend on the weather.

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A few thank yous for this project. First, Teresa helped me find this fabric when I just innocently commented that I liked it but couldn't find it anywhere. Thank you for that! And also a thank you to my ruffler, because I would have pulled my hair out trying to do that ruffle any other way.

Oh! And I may still add a tie in the back or maybe a strip of elastic sewn on the underside shirring-style to give it a little more shape. Opinions? I'm not sure. I kind of like it semi-flowy, too.

 

[dancer_mom]

Mary Ann, My prayers are with you!!

Here is the Minnie Xmas Dress/Top I made for my daughter for our trip to DL in 2 weeks (from today). Yay!!! OMG...I have a couple more outfits to do...for her and for two other little ones that are coming with another family! Nothing like waiting till the last minute. Oh, and something else I recently did (not disney).

I couldn't remember if I posted this Belle Pic - It is my FAVORITE!!!

I LOVE these tutus. I really want to do a few tutus as Christmas gifts this year... it seems like all of my friends have toddler girls... I downloaded the free filled tutu pattern but I really like these styles as well - they are so cute.
So just wondering where you two got patterns from? Did you make it up? How did you add the embellishments at the bottom and such. If either of you could point me in the right direction I would love it - thanks!!

 

[VBAndrea]

Does anyone know how to make beaded/jewled snap clips or have instructions they would be willing to share with me? My dd 7 is officially too old for hairbows and is growing out her bangs, so I am looking for a way to spice up the snap clips that she is wearing to hold them back. I would like to wrap them with swarovski crystals or cats eye beads. I know they have directions on YCMT.com but I would have to buy a package of mulitiple bow instructions and I already have all of those, just not the one I need!

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

This site has instructions for beaded bobby pins using beads and wire you wrap around the bobby pin -- hopefully you could do the same on a hair clip.
http://www.girlythingsbows.com/beaded_bobby_pins.html

Ok, so not sewing related but I'm about to loose my MIND!!!!

My loved 3yr old is physically and mentally wearing me down. She is WILD!!!!!! We finally have her in speech twice a wk for 20min. Don't know how it will be going, apparently she is all nasal speech. So surgery may have to happen. What is new is her behavior. She has been having these mood swings and now she can be so sweet and then very hateful. Like ANGRY!!!!
I feel like my pediatricain blows me off when I try to talk to her about anything. I have also been asking about the issue of her drinking ALOTTTTT. The kid would be happy to have water all the time. As long as her cup is full.

I'm just ready to pull my hair. I have no idea on what else to do with her. She is up right now, she was just throwing a major fit and sounding so HATEFUL in her room. I have her up to just hold her for a little bit. Sorry to vent, I'm just ready to pull my hair out. No one else really knows what i'm going through and it's tough!!!!

Ok, back to all of the wonderfull customs. I need to go look for some ao the princess T's fabric.

If she is drinking constantly she needs to be checked for diabetes. Has she had a blood sugar test done? High and low blood sugars could account for some of the mood swings.
My dd HAD terrible mood swings as well from about 1 year to 4 years old. I can't exactly pin point what caused it, but she has some minor sensory issues as well (tags on clothes bother her, she has to wear a t-shirt under a peassant top I appliqued for her, the fabric on her Halloween costume bothered her, etc.). So she has something going on, but alot of her behaviour boils down to attention. We tried everything with her and I think we finally figured it out so that her drastic mood swings and hateful behaviour are now minified. The best way for us to handle her her bad moods are to give her what we call "alone time." We do this instead of a time out. We usually give her two options. One is to sit in the office and watch the aquarium ( we have a huge salt water aquarioum so fish watching is relaxing) the other is to go to her room and close the door and sit on her bed and read/look at books. Those have worked best for us. We can't put her in a regular time out b/c she won't stay and she will scream and get more and more worked up. She says hateful things and she will pinch, bite, kick, etc.

Our dd is extremely articulate and smart, but in the case of your dd she may have some issues as well with not being able to express herself clearly. Hopefully the speech therapy can help with some of that. And at a younger age alone time for your dd may be best accomplished by you sitting with her and cuddling and just taking a break (our dd wouldn't always let us do that though).

Now that our dd is older we can take some more extreme action. Like when she told me she hated me and didn't want me to be her mother anymore I took the weekend off (dh was home to take care of her). And when she locked herself into her bedroom and wouldn't open the door I took the door off for a week. Idle threats don't work with this child until after something with impact has happened.

When my daughter is sweet she's a doll and soooo loveable. But she can easily misbehave and have foul moods as well. Either age is improving things or our learning how best to handle her is. She really thrives on attention and compliments though and I always remember from my psychology class that if a child isn't praised or rewarded for positive behaviour they will perform negative behaviour to get attention b/c all they want is attention.

So in a nutshell, give loads of praise and positive attention. It may not solve any problems depending on your dd's issues, but it surely won't hurt. Also, mandate that your ped investigate the excessive thirst -- it IS abnormal. And also, you know your own child best, so if you feel a psychological evaluation is necessary push for one as well. It may help give you some answers or set your mind at ease. You're the mother -- you're with your child constantly and you obviously know things aren't quite right. Don't settle for "no" with the pediatrician.

 

[princesskayla]

Ok, so not sewing related but I'm about to loose my MIND!!!!

My loved 3yr old is physically and mentally wearing me down. She is WILD!!!!!! We finally have her in speech twice a wk for 20min. Don't know how it will be going, apparently she is all nasal speech. So surgery may have to happen. What is new is her behavior. She has been having these mood swings and now she can be so sweet and then very hateful. Like ANGRY!!!!
I feel like my pediatricain blows me off when I try to talk to her about anything. I have also been asking about the issue of her drinking ALOTTTTT. The kid would be happy to have water all the time. As long as her cup is full.

I'm just ready to pull my hair. I have no idea on what else to do with her. She is up right now, she was just throwing a major fit and sounding so HATEFUL in her room. I have her up to just hold her for a little bit. Sorry to vent, I'm just ready to pull my hair out. No one else really knows what i'm going through and it's tough!!!!

Ok, back to all of the wonderfull customs. I need to go look for some ao the princess T's fabric.

I know it frustating to know that something is not right and no one listens to you. My son had a severe speech delay (spoke at a 1 1/2 level at age 5) It took me 3.5 years to get someone to listen. Like VBAndrea said, I would go to the pedi with the specific complaint of "drinking all the time". That could be a symptom of underlying medical problems and could also help explain some of the behavior issues. At the the very least the pedi should check her blood sugar. Here hoping that you get your issues resolved soon!! I will be thinking and praying for you!!

Hi guys,
Well, I just played around with my new designs on some dish towels and I have to tell you, I heart Heathers Designs. They are so cute! I wanted to do this instead of the cake (which turned out pretty good -black light was actually pretty neat!).

So, here they are, I don't really know how to use the emb machine, but these turned out really nice.

Please excuse the crappy photo - I have to get a camera - I have been using my Handycam and it's not good at stills. Ugh....

Very nice. I love Heather's designs as well. I have all of her Christmas designs but I have stitched them out yet.

I see that you have a Futura. Do you like it? I am not all that impressed with mine. I just got it and I can't seem to get the appliques to work right. If I take the hoop off my machine, it is a crapshoot if I will get the design to stitch out correctly. 85% of the time the design is moved and I can't get it back in line. I have ruined many a good shirts with this problem.
I know just cut away with hoop still in the machine. Any ideas??

I LOVE these tutus. I really want to do a few tutus as Christmas gifts this year... it seems like all of my friends have toddler girls... I downloaded the free filled tutu pattern but I really like these styles as well - they are so cute.
So just wondering where you two got patterns from? Did you make it up? How did you add the embellishments at the bottom and such. If either of you could point me in the right direction I would love it - thanks!!

Here is the link you need!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2048367
That's how I learned (and how to make bows too)

 

[GoofyG]

I use to say part of her frustration was because she couldn't comunicate to well. But last night I had her in bed and and she was so mad and angry, I could hear her through her door. She was ANGRY, then about 30min later was crying for me. I finally got ehr calmed downed, and she slept in my bed. That's what is so strange aboutt he mood swings. She can be fine, then next thing we know it she is mad and gets angry. I've also noticed DS ahs ahd some bite marks on him. I'm NOT around when this is happening. So i don't know if she has done it, or if his cousin who is 3wks younger then him doing this. She does bite, but hasn't bit him before, just her sister. I'm just concerned she will have one of these anger fits at school,a nd it won't be good.

 

[princessmom29]

Ok, so not sewing related but I'm about to loose my MIND!!!!

My loved 3yr old is physically and mentally wearing me down. She is WILD!!!!!! We finally have her in speech twice a wk for 20min. Don't know how it will be going, apparently she is all nasal speech. So surgery may have to happen. What is new is her behavior. She has been having these mood swings and now she can be so sweet and then very hateful. Like ANGRY!!!!
I feel like my pediatricain blows me off when I try to talk to her about anything. I have also been asking about the issue of her drinking ALOTTTTT. The kid would be happy to have water all the time. As long as her cup is full.

I'm just ready to pull my hair. I have no idea on what else to do with her. She is up right now, she was just throwing a major fit and sounding so HATEFUL in her room. I have her up to just hold her for a little bit. Sorry to vent, I'm just ready to pull my hair out. No one else really knows what i'm going through and it's tough!!!!

Ok, back to all of the wonderfull customs. I need to go look for some ao the princess T's fabric.

The mood swings and constant drinking really is textbook for Diabetics. The mood swings are due to blood sugar changing rapidly. I had a roomate once who was daibetic and i could catch an oncoming crash b/c she was normally really sweet and sort or retiring, but would get snappy and loud when she was crashing. I would definitely insist on a glucose tolerance test, even if her blood sugar is normal during an office visit. Some people only show up on the 5 hour test.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Hey y'all, guess what I found at Hancocks last night- and at 50% off too

it's the first Tiana fabric I've seen, I was so excited! Of course, DD has decided she thinks she's too old for it, but I figure somebody going on a wish trip will love it! Just wanted to let y'all know it's out there!

Love this! I need to go hunting for some. I have Princess T pillowcases to make a vida with but I would like some of this too!

Hi guys,
Well, I just played around with my new designs on some dish towels and I have to tell you, I heart Heathers Designs. They are so cute! I wanted to do this instead of the cake (which turned out pretty good -black light was actually pretty neat!).

So, here they are, I don't really know how to use the emb machine, but these turned out really nice.

Please excuse the crappy photo - I have to get a camera - I have been using my Handycam and it's not good at stills. Ugh....

so cute! These towels would make a great gift. I always eye those embroidered towels they make downtown hollywood studios and have never bought them. If I could talk my DH into buying me an embroidery machine, I ocould make my own! Heather's designs are so great!

 

[tricia]

I'm way behind again.

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 think about that sometimes too. But was afraid to ask. But, I keep making PJ pants, so I guess it doesn't worry me too much.

Hi guys,
Well, I just played around with my new designs on some dish towels and I have to tell you, I heart Heathers Designs. They are so cute! I wanted to do this instead of the cake (which turned out pretty good -black light was actually pretty neat!).

So, here they are, I don't really know how to use the emb machine, but these turned out really nice.

Please excuse the crappy photo - I have to get a camera - I have been using my Handycam and it's not good at stills. Ugh....

Cute, I always tell myself that I don't need an emb. machine cause my kids are too big, then you guys go and post cute stuff that is not just for kids.

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Great job.

What great tutus. The girls will love them.

very pretty

I couldn't remember if I posted this Belle Pic - It is my FAVORITE!!!

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

Great outfits. The lighting is just perfect on that Belle pic.

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Great McFrock. My DS8 loves McDonald's too, But I'm pretty sure he is 'too cool' for that fabric. LOL

Great job. I am way too chicken to try that pattern. I have ordered the Vida pattern, and will attempt that, but the Feliz still scares me.

Here's the two of them together

Those look awesome. That is a heck of a lot of steps tho.

Love the kitty cat outfit, and great sixties costumes.

 

[tricia]

OK, get ready for too many tote bags. I finally got all of these finished.

Three my cleaning lady bought to give as gifts:









One for a Big Give:



One a coworker bought to give as a gift:

 

[mom2rtk]

If she is drinking constantly she needs to be checked for diabetes. Has she had a blood sugar test done? High and low blood sugars could account for some of the mood swings.

I thought the same thing immediately. Is it time to consider a new pediatrician? You need someone supporting you, not someone you have to drag along with you. Trust your instincts!