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

[sweetstitches]

Hi All,
I am fortunate enough to live not too far from Jennifer Paganelli's home. Which means I had to honor of seeing her home while I checked out her "Holiday Sale". My main reason for going was to meet Carla (Scientific Seamstress of YCMT) In fact, I loved it so much I went twice! Carla was SOOOOO sweet, she's so cute too and she was wearing one of her creations- a cute dress- Molly?? was the pattern name maybe. I had so much fun chatting with her and I bought one of her dollies to give to Hannah for Christmas (made with Sis Boom fabrics of course) with a face like Raggedy Ann. She was so busy cutting fabric for everyone. But still had time to discuss a pattern question I had and she GAVE me a couple of her super cool new pattern formats- on cd, can't wait to show my local quilt shop and beg them to carry them. I have to make the baby bubble for SURE for Hannah for Disney world.
The first day I bought the fabric megan is wearing below, along with another I have not used yet. The second day I returned and purchased fabric to make a Patricia tunic for my Mom for Christmas)
Im just sorry I didnt get to meet Louie!
Its been ages since I have done the portrait peasant dress- I forgot how easy and fun it is!
It's been really hard for me to sew like I used to with the baby and Hannah. But I had this done in a weekend.
Megan (due for a hair cut!!!)


and for here is the gown Crystal made for Megan for Halloween. I never would have been able to get this done in time and it came out perfect!

the back

why yes, that is a baby unicorn...
(store bought)


thanksgiving...sorry I dont seem to have a photo of her wearing it, and it looks so much better on.
(I did get around to pulling out gathering stitches)

Love everything!

Would those of you that pray please say a prayer for my brother? He was tragically struck and killed by a car Friday night. My Dad died 12/12/67 when I was 6 years old so my brother was like a Dad to me.

I am so very, very sorry. My heart just aches for you.


I lost my mom right before Christmas (the 19th) and I know how much harder it makes the holidays too. I will be praying.

Prayers are being sent for those in need. I wish you peace.

I finished uploading my pics of the Tiana outfit I made as a gift for the angel tree here.

I hope that they will like it. It was so fun puttig it together. Now to work on some outfits for my own girls.

You are going to make someone VERY happy!!!

 

[sweetstitches]

First, the good:
Birthday Dress for my son's friend - My take on a Hannah Montana...her initials are EP, so I jazzed up a logo for her...

Three finished Christmas purses that need to get mailed to the mainland ASAP - the first and last are identical, so you get front and back in one shot...

Reversible A-line Top for Emmy (my first Carla A-line!)

And now the help needed - my first Easy Fit pants! What a disaster! I wasn't worried about making these at all, as everybody says they are so great and so easy - I guess I should have been worried! I thought I followed the instructions exactly, but there is no booty room in my pants! I haven't tried them on her yet - I finished after her bedtime last night - but I know they aren't going to go over her diaper. I am so bummed - I am going to try to squeeze her in them for pics, as they are so cute, but this and the A-line was supposed to be her school outfit today.

Does anybody know what I did wrong? I would LOVE to make more pants with these instructions, but I gotta have some booty room in the pants! So bummed....

Everything is really cute! I'm glad you were able to figure out what was wrong with the pants.

 

[busy mommy]

We're back!!! We had a wonderful time. I will post pictures soon. I am too tired to try right now. We didn't get home until 3:30 this morning, and I am trying to function on about 3 hours of sleep. I have almost caught up on the mountain of laundry though.

 

[twob4him]

What I've Been Working On - HELP NEEDED!!!

First, the good:
Birthday Dress for my son's friend - My take on a Hannah Montana...her initials are EP, so I jazzed up a logo for her...

Three finished Christmas purses that need to get mailed to the mainland ASAP - the first and last are identical, so you get front and back in one shot...

Reversible A-line Top for Emmy (my first Carla A-line!)

And now the help needed - my first Easy Fit pants! What a disaster! I wasn't worried about making these at all, as everybody says they are so great and so easy - I guess I should have been worried! I thought I followed the instructions exactly, but there is no booty room in my pants! I haven't tried them on her yet - I finished after her bedtime last night - but I know they aren't going to go over her diaper. I am so bummed - I am going to try to squeeze her in them for pics, as they are so cute, but this and the A-line was supposed to be her school outfit today.

Does anybody know what I did wrong? I would LOVE to make more pants with these instructions, but I gotta have some booty room in the pants! So bummed....

Yep...those pants look awfully familiar...why??... cause we've all made the same mistake !!!!!! I think you sewed them upside down. I think I started putting a straight pin at the top of each pant piece so when I took the pattern off, I wouldn't get the top and bottom mixed up. Hope you can fix it ok!

Hi All,
I am fortunate enough to live not too far from Jennifer Paganelli's home. Which means I had to honor of seeing her home while I checked out her "Holiday Sale". My main reason for going was to meet Carla (Scientific Seamstress of YCMT) In fact, I loved it so much I went twice! Carla was SOOOOO sweet, she's so cute too and she was wearing one of her creations- a cute dress- Molly?? was the pattern name maybe. I had so much fun chatting with her and I bought one of her dollies to give to Hannah for Christmas (made with Sis Boom fabrics of course) with a face like Raggedy Ann. She was so busy cutting fabric for everyone. But still had time to discuss a pattern question I had and she GAVE me a couple of her super cool new pattern formats- on cd, can't wait to show my local quilt shop and beg them to carry them. I have to make the baby bubble for SURE for Hannah for Disney world.
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How amazing is Jennifer's house???? And I agree Carla is the bestest!!! I love the things you posted that you made....very cute!!!

Would those of you that pray please say a prayer for my brother? He was tragically struck and killed by a car Friday night. My Dad died 12/12/67 when I was 6 years old so my brother was like a Dad to me.

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news...prayers for you and your family

 

[McDuck]

Don't have time to track down all the pics and multi quote but just wanted to say I LOVE what everyone has posted the last couple of days. I can't wait to start sewing for Kaity.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Thanks so much for all the prayers and hugs. It just doesn't seem real. I don't know how I'll get through the wake and funeral. My brother was such a great guy. Everyone who met him loved him. This is from his guest book and pretty typical of the sentiments:

Joe gave so much of himself to help people. For years, he helped me with the VA hospital program, the Brockton hospital Christmas delivery, Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts events, Millis Pride Day events. The latest was the October Turkey Shoot, for scholarship funds. There will be no way to replace Joe. He will be remembered & missed.


Thanks again for your support.

 

[GoofyG]

So I wanted to see my ticker, but the reality is I have ran out of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[desparatelydisney]

Okay....I am about to bust........


DH talked to both sets of parents and.....


today we left the kids with my folks and went to Chesapeake to Tidewater Sew-n-Vac........


and.......


......wrapped under my tree.......



is a brand new Brother 780-D, starter kit & 48 spools of Floriani thread!!!!!!



can you tell I'm happy???

 

[sweetstitches]

Okay....I am about to bust........


DH talked to both sets of parents and.....


today we left the kids with my folks and went to Chesapeake to Tidewater Sew-n-Vac........


and.......


......wrapped under my tree.......



is a brand new Brother 780-D, starter kit & 48 spools of Floriani thread!!!!!!



can you tell I'm happy???

How exciting!

Thanks so much for all the prayers and hugs. It just doesn't seem real. I don't know how I'll get through the wake and funeral. My brother was such a great guy. Everyone who met him loved him. This is from his guest book and pretty typical of the sentiments:

Joe gave so much of himself to help people. For years, he helped me with the VA hospital program, the Brockton hospital Christmas delivery, Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts events, Millis Pride Day events. The latest was the October Turkey Shoot, for scholarship funds. There will be no way to replace Joe. He will be remembered & missed.


Thanks again for your support.

But what a great testament to his life. How many can say that they used their time here that wisely? None of us know how long we have.

I know that doesn't make it stop hurting though. I will keep praying for your family.

 

[sweetstitches]

Not too fancy, but it's mine and as clean as it's ever been....

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[Stephres]

Would those of you that pray please say a prayer for my brother? He was tragically struck and killed by a car Friday night. My Dad died 12/12/67 when I was 6 years old so my brother was like a Dad to me.

I'm so sorry.

Thanks for the help, girls! That is exactly what I did, Nini!!!! After I had some caffeine this morning, I went downstairs and read through the instructions again - it says plainly on them to be careful about reversing the legs and booty, but I was tired and did it anyway! Glad I am not the only one to make this boo boo...

And I may have got the print right on the pants, but i had to cut out the Santa hat applique on the A-line twice cause the first time the birds were upside down! Yesterday was just not a good sewing day for me - I have a tutu to make today, lets hope it goes better...

Thanks again for the help! You ladies rock!

We see a lot of those kind of pants around here, which means most everyone has done it at one time or another.

Mary Ann, gorgeous sewing room!

 

[t-beri]

I know I haven't been around a whole lot this year. but I really need some prayers said for my family. I can't really specific but I would appreciate good thoughts being sent my way.

TIA, ...t.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Not too fancy, but it's mine and as clean as it's ever been....

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OMG, your room and machines look wonderful! Please come over and organize me Mary Ann. What model is that Brother?

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Thanks so much for all the prayers and hugs. It just doesn't seem real. I don't know how I'll get through the wake and funeral. My brother was such a great guy. Everyone who met him loved him. This is from his guest book and pretty typical of the sentiments:

Joe gave so much of himself to help people. For years, he helped me with the VA hospital program, the Brockton hospital Christmas delivery, Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts events, Millis Pride Day events. The latest was the October Turkey Shoot, for scholarship funds. There will be no way to replace Joe. He will be remembered & missed.


Thanks again for your support.

Sorry I have not been around much lately, I saw your post and my heart breaks for you...I know you will need all of our prayers.

I know I haven't been around a whole lot this year. but I really need some prayers said for my family. I can't really specific but I would appreciate good thoughts being sent my way.

TIA, ...t.

Miss seeing you around T....I will say a prayer for your family and send lots of good thoughts!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I am soooo excited....I made all of my dining reservations today! YIPEE!!!

Now, I have some plan for days in my head so now I can truly plan outfits....sickness that you people gave me!

Speaking of sick...Timmy is on his second round of antibiotics for strep throat. He was better after the first ten days but it seems a certain bad mommy forgot to change his toothbrush...you would think I was new to this whole mommy thing! But he is feeling VERY good today and driving me nuts becuase he is bored not being at school. He misses his friend "Chilly Lily" and wants to go play with her. Silly boy!

I have been doing some sewing...not much. I am working on a shirt for Patrick. Just a Rudolph...he said it could have been any old deer with a red nose...he told me this after I am halfway done with his REAL rudolph....ugh! I have to get it done today becuase tomorrow is dress down day.

Katie is playing basketball at the Y now. She has never played before and really knows nothing about the game...so it has been hard for her. Plus, there is a little girl on her team that is VERY mean to her...it has been hard as a mother to watch. But Katie has been practicing with DH and is getting much better. Last night she had three rebounds and almost got it in the basket...I keep my fingers crossed for just one basket!

I hope you are all doing well and know even though I am not by here as much...I think of you all often and I lurk more than you know and love all of your stuff! I have been really working on getting in shape...I work out most days twice a day. I am still aiming for a 5k next year. I am happy to say this last weekend I bought a size 12 pants for the first time in forever...when I started working out last year I had bought my first pair of 18...that was the straw!

Okay...enough rambling...I must go finish Patrick's shirt!

 

[tvgirlmin]

Okay....I am about to bust........


DH talked to both sets of parents and.....


today we left the kids with my folks and went to Chesapeake to Tidewater Sew-n-Vac........


and.......


......wrapped under my tree.......



is a brand new Brother 780-D, starter kit & 48 spools of Floriani thread!!!!!!



can you tell I'm happy???

Congrats on your new Brother! Woo Hoo! You are going to be sewing like crazy come Christmas afternoon...

Not too fancy, but it's mine and as clean as it's ever been....

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Love your sewing room! It looks AWESOME!!!! I am a kitchen table sewer, but I aspire to having my own room some day...it would be so nice not to have to search for rogue spots of jelly before laying out my outfits!!!

I know I haven't been around a whole lot this year. but I really need some prayers said for my family. I can't really specific but I would appreciate good thoughts being sent my way.

TIA, ...t.

Prayers coming your way...

And, last but not least, the absolute last craft I had to finish before Christmas - a candy cane tutu for another of Jack's little friends birthdays....

And Emmy, wearing the FIXED pants! Thanks for the help, ladies!

Gotta love the overflowing trash and unpacked groceries in the background - yesterday was a busy day!

 

[Granna4679]

Wow...I am about 6 pages behind on quotes. And I think I lost a couple here that I really wanted to quote on. Now that our trip is behind us and I have completed the Christmas dresses for DGD's, I have been working on smaller things for gifts....crayon roll ups and headbands, a blanket, and a few other little projects.

SHANNALEE - Love the pics of Kaedyn @ Disney. Wonderful pics. The one of Tiana is my favorite. Kaedyn looks so happy!

TRICIA - Love the onesie....

WOW - finished skimming through about 2 weeks of posts... lots of great things posted!!



Friday DH gave me my Christmas present - a Janome 6600 sewing machine. He ordered it from a local shop and they got it in while we were away.

I love your customs for Megan....you did an excellent job. So envious off all the fabric in the background. I have tons too but not near enough storage room and definitely not as organized. Congrats on new machine!

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.

Wow....you are one busy girl! Love the handmade card idea.

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.

I do all of my appliques by hand. I usually google search for Disney or any other pictures. You can also search "coloring pages" for any characters. I then blow them up on xerox to the size I want and as a pp said, cut them out and make it like a puzzle. My little hint though is to always make a separate copy to keep intact so you can see how it is "suppose to look". I have been known to cut all the pieces apart and then can't remember what goes where..LOL. I always back them with wonder under and then iron onto fabric before sewing. That holds them in place.

and for here is the gown Crystal made for Megan for Halloween. I never would have been able to get this done in time and it came out perfect!

the back

why yes, that is a baby unicorn...
(store bought)

Love the Cinderella custom. Just darling! And that is one cute unicorn.

I finished uploading my pics of the Tiana outfit I made as a gift for the angel tree here.

I hope that they will like it. It was so fun puttig it together. Now to work on some outfits for my own girls.

Oh,I don't think you have to worry about her "liking" it. She is going to LOVE it. Just a sweet thing for you to do.

What I've Been Working On - HELP NEEDED!!!


Reversible A-line Top for Emmy (my first Carla A-line!)

And now the help needed - my first Easy Fit pants! What a disaster! I wasn't worried about making these at all, as everybody says they are so great and so easy - I guess I should have been worried! I thought I followed the instructions exactly, but there is no booty room in my pants! I haven't tried them on her yet - I finished after her bedtime last night - but I know they aren't going to go over her diaper. I am so bummed - I am going to try to squeeze her in them for pics, as they are so cute, but this and the A-line was supposed to be her school outfit today.

Does anybody know what I did wrong? I would LOVE to make more pants with these instructions, but I gotta have some booty room in the pants! So bummed....

I wish I could count how many times I have sewn the wrong piece to the other wrong piece or backwards or upside down....wow... Believe me, you aren't alone...my seam ripper gets a work out.

Hope it's okay to ask this.....
For those of you that sell....how does copyright work??? I get most of my "by hand" applique designs from the internet or coloring books. Are outfits with these on them okay to sell on etsy and/or ebay?? I see them on there, I'm just curious. Thanks!

I have never had a problem selling them. I don't think they could say they are authentic copyright work since we all change them up a little.

Not too fancy, but it's mine and as clean as it's ever been....

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Love it. Doesn't it feel great to work in a completely clean and organized space? I wish I could have a complete room like that.

 

[sweetstitches]

OMG, your room and machines look wonderful! Please come over and organize me Mary Ann. What model is that Brother?

The brother is the 4500 Duetta (same as yours, right?)

I still have a pfaff 7570 and a viking 500 under the table. I wish I had more room so that I could keep at one more set up.

 

[sweetstitches]

I know I haven't been around a whole lot this year. but I really need some prayers said for my family. I can't really specific but I would appreciate good thoughts being sent my way.

TIA, ...t.

praying, t

Katie is playing basketball at the Y now. She has never played before and really knows nothing about the game...so it has been hard for her. Plus, there is a little girl on her team that is VERY mean to her...it has been hard as a mother to watch. But Katie has been practicing with DH and is getting much better. Last night she had three rebounds and almost got it in the basket...I keep my fingers crossed for just one basket!

I hope you are all doing well and know even though I am not by here as much...I think of you all often and I lurk more than you know and love all of your stuff! I have been really working on getting in shape...I work out most days twice a day. I am still aiming for a 5k next year. I am happy to say this last weekend I bought a size 12 pants for the first time in forever...when I started working out last year I had bought my first pair of 18...that was the straw!

Okay...enough rambling...I must go finish Patrick's shirt!

ugh, mean kids. Why do some girls have to be so nasty?

YOU are very inspiring! Congratulations on the size 12!!!

( I lost 37 lbs in '08 and then gained it all back, and more, this year. )

Love your sewing room! It looks AWESOME!!!! I am a kitchen table sewer, but I aspire to having my own room some day...it would be so nice not to have to search for rogue spots of jelly before laying out my outfits!!!


And, last but not least, the absolute last craft I had to finish before Christmas - a candy cane tutu for another of Jack's little friends birthdays....

And Emmy, wearing the FIXED pants! Thanks for the help, ladies!

Gotta love the overflowing trash and unpacked groceries in the background - yesterday was a busy day!

Thanks! I still usually cut out on the kitchen island because it's so big, so I still have to fight the jelly stickies sometimes.

Love the tutu!

Love it. Doesn't it feel great to work in a completely clean and organized space? I wish I could have a complete room like that.

Thanks. Don't know how long it will stay that clean though.....

 

[froggy33]

I do all of my appliques by hand. I usually google search for Disney or any other pictures. You can also search "coloring pages" for any characters. I then blow them up on xerox to the size I want and as a pp said, cut them out and make it like a puzzle. My little hint though is to always make a separate copy to keep intact so you can see how it is "suppose to look". I have been known to cut all the pieces apart and then can't remember what goes where..LOL. I always back them with wonder under and then iron onto fabric before sewing. That holds them in place.

I have never had a problem selling them. I don't think they could say they are authentic copyright work since we all change them up a little.

I do my applique the same way. It's also possible to use coloring books that you may have at home. I have photoshop at work and I cope the pics into there, so I can adjust the size and layout that way. Remember if you want the applique to go the same exact way as the printed picture you must first reverse it, then cut the shapes out, then wonder under them. Otherwise things, like words will be backwards.

Thanks about the selling. I figured as much, but I didn't want to start making things and come across a problem!

Jess