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

[teresajoy]

Wow! I can't stop gushing over my new baby! I embelished DD3 - Evangeline -her own jean jacket. It was my DD1 first jacket with a Disney picture on it - ironed on poorly but she loved it then. I took the iron on off and re-did it for Evie. And I did it all today!
Here it is --

I kind of still think it needs something else to balance it out. NOt sure what though.....thinking maybe a Mickey made out of 3 buttons somewhere would look really cute - lime green buttons or bright blue might be better ---left side above the pocket.

WDYT?

HeatherSue - yes the girls bed is a BERG. retail was like $3100 before taxes, etc. Paid huge amt less - thank you Direct Buy!

I love the jacket!!! Mickey and Pluto look great!!!

QUESTION

I want to try a corset top and was looking for free instructions, so being an obedient disboutiquer I went to the bookmarks. Lisa Zoe has instructions but the pictures aren't in photo bucket anymore and I think I might need the pictures.

Does anyone know of any other sites or could give me some simple instructions. I think I just really want to do a corset to wear around a portrait peasant top, so I think a simple rectangular shape might work.

If anyone has any pictures they've done as such or ideas for me could you please post them -- I don't have time right now to search through the entire library of photos.

Thanks so much!

And I will get some photos posted on Monday while the kids are back in school. They will have had off a total of five days between Veteran's Day and our two storm days. I did manage to make a Jasmine applique yesterday with dd home -- if she saw it I was going to tell her I was making auntie a Jasmine wall hanging for Christmas, never mind that Auntie is 46 years old

Shoot, you know I think I just deleted the pictures of Lisa's corset from my computer the other day. I will have to see if I have them anymore.

I'm missing everybody!!

I can't imagine making 22 of anything and I'm not that nice! LOL! My first thought is little pillows or pillowcases. But, that is a lot of fabric for 22 kids! How about little felt pouches to put their teeth in for the tooth fairy (maybe shaped like a tooth)? First graders lose a lot of teeth!

We miss you too!

I like the idea of the tooth pillow. I know Lydia would love that.

Heathersue - In reguards to DirectBuy - I got my BJ City Elite, jump seat, canopy 4 jump seat & cooler bag - taxes & freight for a little under what it was selling for in the store - not including tax.

the Berg bad was over a thousand less than the retail prices.
Don't remember about the receiver. we haven't bought too much big stuff yet, but my stove is broken and my dishwasher is old - I am just trying to make it another 2 yrs so maybe we could just redo the kithchen counter/sink at the same time as the dishwasHER & stove. Then we will probably save a decent amt too.


How do I put the jacket on your facebook page? I want to add the last bit before I do it though.

You just go to the Frou Frou by Heathersue fan page and post a picture on her wall. It will then go into the fan photos.

 

[revrob]

I've had a TON of stuff going on lately. I've not had near the time to sew that I would have liked. I was kinda in a rut and feeling ike I had lost my mojo, so I decided I needed to try something different to get me back in the groove and jumpstart my creativity again. I've been wanting to learn to quilt for a long time, but been very scared to try. SO, I decided I'd jump in and give it a try. I had won the ebook for the kimmy doll quilt from YCMT
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Make-the-Mini-Kimmy-Quilt.htm

and decided I'd try.

Here's the end product!

 

[sweetstitches]

Very cool cake!

Great job on the jacket! I really do like the yellow dot for Pluto.

Very sweet quilt.

I find quilting relaxing. I love the piecing, but then it never seem to finish them. I have a couple of tops that I just bought fabric for to back them. When I finish them, I think I'll win the oldest UFO project award.

 

[HeatherSue]

Heathersue - In reguards to DirectBuy - I got my BJ City Elite, jump seat, canopy 4 jump seat & cooler bag - taxes & freight for a little under what it was selling for in the store - not including tax.

the Berg bad was over a thousand less than the retail prices.
Don't remember about the receiver. we haven't bought too much big stuff yet, but my stove is broken and my dishwasher is old - I am just trying to make it another 2 yrs so maybe we could just redo the kithchen counter/sink at the same time as the dishwasHER & stove. Then we will probably save a decent amt too.


How do I put the jacket on your facebook page? I want to add the last bit before I do it though.

Thanks for the info on Direct Buy! I've always been curious about it.

You can just post a picture on my fan page, and like Teresa said, it will go right to my fan photo folder! It's really cool! But, it has to be my Frou Frou by heathersue page and not my regular profile with my real name. Thank you!!

I've had a TON of stuff going on lately. I've not had near the time to sew that I would have liked. I was kinda in a rut and feeling ike I had lost my mojo, so I decided I needed to try something different to get me back in the groove and jumpstart my creativity again. I've been wanting to learn to quilt for a long time, but been very scared to try. SO, I decided I'd jump in and give it a try. I had won the ebook for the kimmy doll quilt from YCMT
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Make-the-Mini-Kimmy-Quilt.htm

and decided I'd try.

Here's the end product!

That is so pretty, Shannon! I love that little pocket- so sweet! What a fun new hobby!

 

[tricia]

Where would I go to find instructions on how to make the crayon rollups?

Why, the bookmarks of course.

 

[VBAndrea]

DS saw this fabric at Hancock's and asked for it. He hasn't seen the completed shirt (nor will he until we get to FL). DD saw me making her skirt and said "but I don't like Little Einsteins" in her usual whine. Anyhoo, I think it's one of my favorite outfits b/c I love how my little waist corset looks. I may cut the ribbon a bit shorter, but want to see how it fits first. I just made it up b/c I couldn't find any free directions. I think I'm going to make the same kind of top for her Mickey patchwork twirl.

Shirt is Carla's Bowling Shirt and I sewed the buttons on wrong so need to redo those (first time I ever marked them wrong) hence it's not buttoned in the photo.

Skirt is Leslie's double layer twirl skirt.

DD's shirt is Portrait Peasant with ruffled collar. I extended the sleeves and put bias tape to gather them high rather than at the wrists. And of course, the corset is my own little creation.

Front:

Back (couldn't get any photos without kitty):

Hopefully once we're headed to DHS dd will get excited and actually want to wear the outfit. She's getting a note from June and Annie that they picked it out especially for her. And if it's cold black leggings will be added.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

My first Bowling Shirt! And my first FINISHED applique! Yay!!!

Not the best ever, but not bad for a first effort - me (and my little guy!) are pleased....

The applique is supposed to say "Jack," but the font looks a little more like "Jdck" - live and learn, I guess...

I love that shirt!
Where did you find that turkey fabric? I feel the need to make one of those shirts for DS. . .

 

[NiniMorris]

Very sweet quilt.

I find quilting relaxing. I love the piecing, but then it never seem to finish them. I have a couple of tops that I just bought fabric for to back them. When I finish them, I think I'll win the oldest UFO project award.

Mary Ann...I have a quilt I have 90% finished for my first baby...he will have a birthday the day after Thanksgiving...he will be 32. I think I may have beat you on the oldest UFO!!!

Nini

 

[livndisney]

Mary Ann...I have a quilt I have 90% finished for my first baby...he will have a birthday the day after Thanksgiving...he will be 32. I think I may have beat you on the oldest UFO!!!

Nini

Now I don't feel so bad. I started a cross stitch quilt for my dd about 6 or 7 years ago. It is no where near finished and she is 8. I figure I will have it done for HER children LOL.

 

[HeatherSue]

Back (couldn't get any photos without kitty):

Hopefully once we're headed to DHS dd will get excited and actually want to wear the outfit. She's getting a note from June and Annie that they picked it out especially for her. And if it's cold black leggings will be added.

Those are perfect!!! They are going to look so cute in those outfits!! The corset looks great! It's kind of fun to figure stuff like that out, isn't it? It gives you a greater sense of pride!

Nini: 32 years??? I think you win the prize for sure!!! I really think you should finish it! That would be fun!

 

[twob4him]

Hi! I sewed today for the first time since a week before our trip...wow. I was itching to get started again! I made a little something for my friend and will post pics soon!

I also started my trip report here on the disboards...if you have nothing else to do tonight...I am posting a link. I only did the introductions but hopefully it will get better soon!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=34334105&posted=1#post34334105

 

[MouseTriper]

GREAT stuff everyone!!!!

 

[kimmylaj]

Have you made Magic Bags?

You could make smaller ones for when they get hurt - keep them in the freezer.


Where would I go to find instructions on how to make the crayon rollups?

i think there are a couple of different ones in the bookmarks, i hate to say it but i just wing it depending on whether i am doing crayons or markers and how many, i think the hardest part is a closure because i always think the string will be frustrating for the lil ones to tie

magic bags --what do you fill them with? rice? or something to put in the freezer

 

[kimmylaj]

Yay! I'm glad my advice helped!

What am I making? Nothing! I can't imagine making 22 of anything and I'm not that nice! LOL! My first thought is little pillows or pillowcases. But, that is a lot of fabric for 22 kids! How about little felt pouches to put their teeth in for the tooth fairy (maybe shaped like a tooth)? First graders lose a lot of teeth!

that is a really cute idea http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Tooth-Fairy-Pillow/
this had a cute one, i might base it on this

Are you insane?! Alexa's classmates are getting little Christmas notepads that I got on clearance at Target last year and Ben's class is getting puzzles that I think I got on clearance after Easter (they're transformers and Looney Tunes -- not Easter related). Otherwise I go to the dollar bin at Target and pick gifts. Ben's class got yo-yo's last year and Alexa's got snowglobes. Much cheaper and less time consuming than making something.

If I have time (and doubt I will) maybe I'll make little felt stockings to put the gifts into.

I do like Heather's idea of tooth bags -- you hopefully could use some scrap fabric to do those.

yes i am insane i having working mom guilt and feel like i should be doing more so i sometimes get a lil cuckoo....and if it wasn't for my equally insane disboutiquer friends i would have never made 20 crayon rollups last year and felt the need to out do myself this year

 

[minnie2]

I've had a TON of stuff going on lately. I've not had near the time to sew that I would have liked. I was kinda in a rut and feeling ike I had lost my mojo, so I decided I needed to try something different to get me back in the groove and jumpstart my creativity again. I've been wanting to learn to quilt for a long time, but been very scared to try. SO, I decided I'd jump in and give it a try. I had won the ebook for the kimmy doll quilt from YCMT
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Make-the-Mini-Kimmy-Quilt.htm

and decided I'd try.

Here's the end product!

Fantastic Shannon!!!

DS saw this fabric at Hancock's and asked for it. He hasn't seen the completed shirt (nor will he until we get to FL). DD saw me making her skirt and said "but I don't like Little Einsteins" in her usual whine. Anyhoo, I think it's one of my favorite outfits b/c I love how my little waist corset looks. I may cut the ribbon a bit shorter, but want to see how it fits first. I just made it up b/c I couldn't find any free directions. I think I'm going to make the same kind of top for her Mickey patchwork twirl.

Shirt is Carla's Bowling Shirt and I sewed the buttons on wrong so need to redo those (first time I ever marked them wrong) hence it's not buttoned in the photo.

Skirt is Leslie's double layer twirl skirt.

DD's shirt is Portrait Peasant with ruffled collar. I extended the sleeves and put bias tape to gather them high rather than at the wrists. And of course, the corset is my own little creation.

Front:

Back (couldn't get any photos without kitty):

Hopefully once we're headed to DHS dd will get excited and actually want to wear the outfit. She's getting a note from June and Annie that they picked it out especially for her. And if it's cold black leggings will be added.

great job!



Cathy loved the TR start!

 

[revrob]

I just finished this up for a friend. She wanted a nemo stripwork jumper for her daughter.

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

I just finished this up for a friend. She wanted a nemo stripwork jumper for her daughter.

Very cute, Shannon!! Your friend's daughter is going to love it. I have to learn how to do rolled hem on my serger! Love that look!

 

[ireland_nicole]

I've had a TON of stuff going on lately. I've not had near the time to sew that I would have liked. I was kinda in a rut and feeling ike I had lost my mojo, so I decided I needed to try something different to get me back in the groove and jumpstart my creativity again. I've been wanting to learn to quilt for a long time, but been very scared to try. SO, I decided I'd jump in and give it a try. I had won the ebook for the kimmy doll quilt from YCMT
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Make-the-Mini-Kimmy-Quilt.htm

and decided I'd try.

Here's the end product!

Cute!!

DS saw this fabric at Hancock's and asked for it. He hasn't seen the completed shirt (nor will he until we get to FL). DD saw me making her skirt and said "but I don't like Little Einsteins" in her usual whine. Anyhoo, I think it's one of my favorite outfits b/c I love how my little waist corset looks. I may cut the ribbon a bit shorter, but want to see how it fits first. I just made it up b/c I couldn't find any free directions. I think I'm going to make the same kind of top for her Mickey patchwork twirl.

Shirt is Carla's Bowling Shirt and I sewed the buttons on wrong so need to redo those (first time I ever marked them wrong) hence it's not buttoned in the photo.

Skirt is Leslie's double layer twirl skirt.

DD's shirt is Portrait Peasant with ruffled collar. I extended the sleeves and put bias tape to gather them high rather than at the wrists. And of course, the corset is my own little creation.

Front:

Back (couldn't get any photos without kitty):

Hopefully once we're headed to DHS dd will get excited and actually want to wear the outfit. She's getting a note from June and Annie that they picked it out especially for her. And if it's cold black leggings will be added.

Awesome! I love, love, love this set!!

I love that shirt!
Where did you find that turkey fabric? I feel the need to make one of those shirts for DS. . .

Not her, but I have the same fabric; it's sooo cute! I got it at Joann's.

Hi! I sewed today for the first time since a week before our trip...wow. I was itching to get started again! I made a little something for my friend and will post pics soon!

I also started my trip report here on the disboards...if you have nothing else to do tonight...I am posting a link. I only did the introductions but hopefully it will get better soon!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=34334105&posted=1#post34334105

Yeah!! I loves me some disboutiqers trippys!

I just finished this up for a friend. She wanted a nemo stripwork jumper for her daughter.

Super cute! Love the contrasting rolled hem; perfect!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Nothing all that interesting for me I'm afraid, but I did make the full coverage apron from YCMT for my DD's therapeutic riding instructor- of course, forgot to take pics- oops.

Also had a brief moment of panic this am; thought Aidan's big give ship date was Wed., but checked this am just to double check his measurements because I'd forgotten all about it- and of course, the ship date was today I'd already bought the embroidery design and had the fabric for the shorts, so a short trip to walmart later I was ready to finish. Here's the final product:

I'm trying desperately to get motivated enough to start the kids thanksgiving outfits, but we went out to dinner and I'm too stuffed to move.

On the up side; got my first paycheck in 8 years yesterday and it felt GOOD!! It's working wonders on DH too; my normally dis-hating DH actually asked me a question about our upcoming trip and mentioned he's looking forward to it- after I picked my derriere back up off the floor, I decided I should have gone back to work a long time ago LOL. Anyway, we're surprising the kids with the news of the trip on Thanksgiving (we tried a true surprise trip last time and it was a disaster of epic proportions- anyone with kids with autism, think twice. I realized they missed being able to help plan, and also because we'll be there over DS's birthday, we've decided to hold off celebrating DD's birthday until the trip and celebrate them both at WDW.

So if anyone has any ideas on creative ways of making the announcement, please let me know- Thanks!

 

[revrob]

Nothing all that interesting for me I'm afraid, but I did make the full coverage apron from YCMT for my DD's therapeutic riding instructor- of course, forgot to take pics- oops.

Also had a brief moment of panic this am; thought Aidan's big give ship date was Wed., but checked this am just to double check his measurements because I'd forgotten all about it- and of course, the ship date was today I'd already bought the embroidery design and had the fabric for the shorts, so a short trip to walmart later I was ready to finish. Here's the final product:

I'm trying desperately to get motivated enough to start the kids thanksgiving outfits, but we went out to dinner and I'm too stuffed to move.

On the up side; got my first paycheck in 8 years yesterday and it felt GOOD!! It's working wonders on DH too; my normally dis-hating DH actually asked me a question about our upcoming trip and mentioned he's looking forward to it- after I picked my derriere back up off the floor, I decided I should have gone back to work a long time ago LOL. Anyway, we're surprising the kids with the news of the trip on Thanksgiving (we tried a true surprise trip last time and it was a disaster of epic proportions- anyone with kids with autism, think twice. I realized they missed being able to help plan, and also because we'll be there over DS's birthday, we've decided to hold off celebrating DD's birthday until the trip and celebrate them both at WDW.

So if anyone has any ideas on creative ways of making the announcement, please let me know- Thanks!

That turned out really cute!

Congrats on the paycheck! AND on the excited hubby!

As far as your trip announcement - well... I've got nothing. I'm gonna be watching for responses though. We're announcing our spring break cruise on Christmas day. I'm trying to come up with the perfect way to give them this gift. Besides making shirts with the cruise logo, I've got nothing!