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

[TinkerbelleMom]

We had a terrific time on Oasis of the Seas. This ship is by far the most amazing one we've ever been on, and to be a part of it's maiden voyage is something my kids will remember forever. We already plan on doing it again, as busy as we were all week (didn't even get off at the ports!) we still didn't see everything. DH also was disapointed that he had to miss a few things because of his broken arm...it's been a month but he still has to be careful. Rebecca totally enjoyed the kids program, and had to be pulled out crying every night. She wore many different outfits I had made for her, and loved the attention she got. The Christmas dress I posted here was a definate hit, and she keeps asking to wear it again...which is good because once I had it finished she only tried it on under protest for the picture! Now I need to get my brain in gear for Christmas, up until now I was in cruise mode! Seeing the ship decorated helped, so when we got home we put up the tree before unpacking and laundry even started, lol!

I was glad to see you didn't chat enough to get to page 19, so I have a chance of getting caught up!

 

[revrob]

We had a terrific time on Oasis of the Seas. This ship is by far the most amazing one we've ever been on, and to be a part of it's maiden voyage is something my kids will remember forever. We already plan on doing it again, as busy as we were all week (didn't even get off at the ports!) we still didn't see everything. DH also was disapointed that he had to miss a few things because of his broken arm...it's been a month but he still has to be careful. Rebecca totally enjoyed the kids program, and had to be pulled out crying every night. She wore many different outfits I had made for her, and loved the attention she got. The Christmas dress I posted here was a definate hit, and she keeps asking to wear it again...which is good because once I had it finished she only tried it on under protest for the picture! Now I need to get my brain in gear for Christmas, up until now I was in cruise mode! Seeing the ship decorated helped, so when we got home we put up the tree before unpacking and laundry even started, lol!

I was glad to see you didn't chat enough to get to page 19, so I have a chance of getting caught up!

WOW! The Oasis looks and sounds fabulous! I'd love to hear more about your trip!

 

[t-beri]

Hi boutiquers!! just wanted to drop in and say that I hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday Season!!! Are you all busy busy busy w/ sewing and crafting? I have a lot to do over the next 2 weeks.
1. My MIL and I are making PJ pants (Easy Fits for Teens, Tweens and Adults) for 17 people!!!
2. I am going to dye some cardstock using the shaving cream method and use the cardstock to make pillow boxes for gift boxes for craft #3.
3. Applesauce ornaments (in the nov. issue of MaryJane's Farm which is my new favorite magazine!)
4. I STILL HAVEN'T MADE THE GIRLS CHRISTMAS DRESSES
5. We are hitting Disney for a couple of days right after Christmas and I'm hoping that the girls at least have one new custom. Definitely a minnie dot Precious Dress for Violet
5. I'm ALMOST done putting together my cards. I handmade 56 of them this year, let me tell you they aren't too fancy LOL.

I hope you are all having a great time getting ready for your holiday too! Hopefully some of you are further ahead of the game than me LOL.

...t.

 

[desparatelydisney]

We had a terrific time on Oasis of the Seas. This ship is by far the most amazing one we've ever been on, and to be a part of it's maiden voyage is something my kids will remember forever. We already plan on doing it again, as busy as we were all week (didn't even get off at the ports!) we still didn't see everything. DH also was disapointed that he had to miss a few things because of his broken arm...it's been a month but he still has to be careful. Rebecca totally enjoyed the kids program, and had to be pulled out crying every night. She wore many different outfits I had made for her, and loved the attention she got. The Christmas dress I posted here was a definate hit, and she keeps asking to wear it again...which is good because once I had it finished she only tried it on under protest for the picture! Now I need to get my brain in gear for Christmas, up until now I was in cruise mode! Seeing the ship decorated helped, so when we got home we put up the tree before unpacking and laundry even started, lol!

I was glad to see you didn't chat enough to get to page 19, so I have a chance of getting caught up!

That's awesome!!! I have a client who just booked a 7-night for May on Oasis and she is super psyched!! Can't wait to tell her I have heard from someone who has gone

 

[aksunshine]

Hey T! Can you share the applesauce ornament idea? TIA!

 

[kimmylaj]

hi all, oh how i have missed you guys. life has just been busy and i have barely been the boards. i did skim and see lots of great customs (no surprise there, you are all so talented) i went to the doc today and got some antibiotics for a sinus infection, i could barely bend my head over and i was going to sew mias outfit for her christmas sing. i did finish 26 tooth fairy pillows for ryans classmates this week, i will try to post pics tonight, i still need to do 6 pairs of pjs for my kids and their cousins but i cant find any fabric i like (i need better fabric stores my joanns stinks and walmart had no holiday by me) hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Hey T! Can you share the applesauce ornament idea? TIA!

Here is one that I found: http://www.handmadecountry.com/ezine/cinnamon.html

 

[t-beri]

Alicia, here is a website w/ a few recipes, though none is the same as the one I have. When I get home I'll post the one from the magazine. They're all pretty similar though. I'm planning on making them in the shape of gingerbread men and using glitter where you would normally ice ( outline, face, buttons) I think it'll be a nice gift.
http://www.handmadecountry.com/ezine/cinnamon.html

 

[McDuck]

I was wondering--those of you who do not have an embroidery machine--where do you get your applique patterns from? Would you just use a coloring book page as a guide?

Also, still wondering if anyone has any advice about a sewing cabinet as I think my previous question got lost in all the postings--only got one response.

 

[aksunshine]

Here is one that I found: http://www.handmadecountry.com/ezine/cinnamon.html

Alicia, here is a website w/ a few recipes, though none is the same as the one I have. When I get home I'll post the one from the magazine. They're all pretty similar though. I'm planning on making them in the shape of gingerbread men and using glitter where you would normally ice ( outline, face, buttons) I think it'll be a nice gift.
http://www.handmadecountry.com/ezine/cinnamon.html

Thanks! I am going to check it out later.

 

[aksunshine]

FRIENDS!!!!!

Please say a prayer for Lori Taylor and her family that they can have a wonderful Christmas. I don't know if I should post more, but if you are friends with her on FB, please check her status. I'm not sure what her name is on here. My heart is breaking....

 

[t-beri]

if you have a machine you need to have an image that is digitized. You can buy software to make your own from a coloring book OR you can buy them from a digitizer super cheap
Like Heathersue!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/heathersue?ga_search_query=heathersue&ga_search_type=seller_usernames

 

[t-beri]

OK, I have Christmas fabric and absolutely NO CLUE what I'm doing w/ it but I'm going to start cutting anyway

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

That's awesome!!! I have a client who just booked a 7-night for May on Oasis and she is super psyched!! Can't wait to tell her I have heard from someone who has gone

You can send her my way if she has any questions...I've been following Oasis since she was raw steel, LOL.

 

[McDuck]

if you have a machine you need to have an image that is digitized. You can buy software to make your own from a coloring book OR you can buy them from a digitizer super cheap
Like Heathersue!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/heathersue?ga_search_query=heathersue&ga_search_type=seller_usernames

Thanks, but I do NOT have an embroidery machine and so would have to do it all manually. Was wondering how you do it with a regular old sewing machine.

Wanted to add, I love Heather Sue's designs, but obviously can't use them without an embroidery machine, so was wondering how one would go about it manually.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Thanks, but I do NOT have an embroidery machine and so would have to do it all manually. Was wondering how you do it with a regular old sewing machine.

I would either cut out the shapes from your coloring book and then trace and cut the fabric for piecing OR you could tape your coloring page to a window and then trace the design on your fabric. I think ironing on the fabric with some fusible interfacing before doing your satin stitches would work the best. There are a few ladies on here that do beautiful applique work and instead of doing fabric applique for the tiny facial features, they paint them on.

Happy Stitching!!

 

[McDuck]

I would either cut out the shapes from your coloring book and then trace and cut the fabric for piecing OR you could tape your coloring page to a window and then trace the design on your fabric. I think ironing on the fabric with some fusible interfacing before doing your satin stitches would work the best. There are a few ladies on here that do beautiful applique work and instead of doing fabric applique for the tiny facial features, they paint them on.

Happy Stitching!!

Thanks for the tips...I appreciate it! Look forward to trying some of this out for DD.

 

[t-beri]

silly me, I read that question wrong! In that case you'll want the link to Heathersue's Bestest Ever Applique Tutorial. http://disboutique.blogspot.com/2008/04/bestest-applique-tutorial.html

And YES, coloring books work great, a lot of people use pictures off of pins too.

 

[Stephres]

Heather also happens to have the very best applique tutorial in the world. Check it out and it should answer most of your questions! HTH!

 

[coteau_chick]

Alicia, here is a website w/ a few recipes, though none is the same as the one I have. When I get home I'll post the one from the magazine. They're all pretty similar though. I'm planning on making them in the shape of gingerbread men and using glitter where you would normally ice ( outline, face, buttons) I think it'll be a nice gift.
http://www.handmadecountry.com/ezine/cinnamon.html

Thanks for the recipe. I tried to make these with another recipe a few years ago. It called for one part applesauce to one part glue and cinnamon. It stuck to my wax paper and was a disappointing mess. I will have to try again using these recipes.