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

[h518may]

Question I am making easy fit pants for DH. He would like elastic in the bottoms. Has anyone added elastic to the bottoms?


On another note I finished another feliz, this one is Princess Tiana material. I haven't taken pictures so I will later.

 

[aksunshine]

Was at a sewing shop I don't normally go to today to get needles after I broke 2, and looking at their sergers. They have Janomes. Anyone know much about them. The had a summer model for $400. It just cuts edge and serges. Is that good? Matt was with me and he may get it for Christmas if I don't say otherwise.

Anyone have a Janome? I don't know much about the brand?

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Great outfits, and I love the purses! I remember making the same mistakes with the easy-fit pants, and couldn't figure it out and ended up posting it here for help as well!

Does anyone know how much the babylock imagine and the babylock enlighten cost? After all this talk about serger's I looked them up and they seem incredible, so I was wondering how much they cost and I cannot find any info on the internet. Also, does anyone know if the imagine gathers (I saw that the enlighten does 2:1). I won't be able to get one any time soon, but I was just wondering how much (and how many years) it would take me to save for one TIA!

No idea on the price, but I hope I can own one some day....

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.

I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

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

Have a great time!!!

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???

Oh..how exciting! So I guess we don't get to see it until after Christmas?

Love, love your sewing room!!! Make me want to go and clean mine up! I love seeing sewing room pictures...anyone else wants to share pictures of their sewing room?

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!

Yay on the ADRs! Hope Timmy feels better soon!!

 

[woodkins]

We just got back from a wonderful trip to the World! Had a great time and some wacky weather to boot. I did get to quickly meet Jessica & her sleeping beauty at 1900 Park Fare but only noticed 1 or 2 customs around the parks. Here are a few pics from our trip. The Tiana Vida was a HUGE hit, I don't think they are seeing too many customs of her so we got LOTS of attention with that one.
Thanks for letting me share:

 

[froggy33]

We just got back from a wonderful trip to the World! Had a great time and some wacky weather to boot. I did get to quickly meet Jessica & her sleeping beauty at 1900 Park Fare but only noticed 1 or 2 customs around the parks. Here are a few pics from our trip. The Tiana Vida was a HUGE hit, I don't think they are seeing too many customs of her so we got LOTS of attention with that one.

Hi!! Now I can put a name with who I saw. I couldn't remember! It is so fun running into other Disboutiquers! I'm glad you had a good time. I'm already wanting to go back and thinking of more customs! Love the Tiana Vida!! I did make my daughter a Tiana custom, but she slept most of that day and we didn't get to see Tiana. Oh well! We didn't see too many customs either - especially not elaborate ones. I did get a lot of comments about my daughters though!

Jessica

 

[SallyfromDE]

Was at a sewing shop I don't normally go to today to get needles after I broke 2, and looking at their sergers. They have Janomes. Anyone know much about them. The had a summer model for $400. It just cuts edge and serges. Is that good? Matt was with me and he may get it for Christmas if I don't say otherwise.

My mother and I both have Janome sewing machines and LOVE them. But... she bought a new Janome serger for close to $600 a few years ago. 1 year later, the thing just stopped working. Took it in, Janome said the motor blew out to fix it would cost more then the origional price, with the warranty. Could have just been a bad egg. Like I said, we LOVE the sewing machines.

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???

I have this machine!! It's been a few weeks, and I'm starting to get the hang of it. I do have to take it back, I can't get the tension to adjust. I know how, but it doesn't change no matter what I do. But it will get fixed and I'll be even happier!! I am in love with in the hoop designs and having so much working on them.

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

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Dear Santa ..... I want sewing room. One without the dining room table in it.

Love, Sad Sewer

 

[tvgirlmin]

We just got back from a wonderful trip to the World! Had a great time and some wacky weather to boot. I did get to quickly meet Jessica & her sleeping beauty at 1900 Park Fare but only noticed 1 or 2 customs around the parks. Here are a few pics from our trip. The Tiana Vida was a HUGE hit, I don't think they are seeing too many customs of her so we got LOTS of attention with that one.
Thanks for letting me share:

Awesome customs! Love your Tiana vida! Hope you guys had a great time!

 

[sweetstitches]

Love, love your sewing room!!! Make me want to go and clean mine up! I love seeing sewing room pictures...anyone else wants to share pictures of their sewing room?

Thank you!

I'd love to see more sewing rooms too!

We just got back from a wonderful trip to the World! Had a great time and some wacky weather to boot. I did get to quickly meet Jessica & her sleeping beauty at 1900 Park Fare but only noticed 1 or 2 customs around the parks. Here are a few pics from our trip. The Tiana Vida was a HUGE hit, I don't think they are seeing too many customs of her so we got LOTS of attention with that one.
Thanks for letting me share:

LOVE your Vida!!! The photo of all of you and the face paint were both great pics.

Dear Santa ..... I want sewing room. One without the dining room table in it.

Love, Sad Sewer

I wish you all could have your own room. I didn't always have one either. This is our 6th house. The key was getting enough furniture for my sewing room in house #4 (when I was using what was supposed to be the family room as my sewing room) that every house since HAS to have a sewing room because I have too much $$$ invested to not have one.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Question Alert- If I go too fast when using my ruffler foot, My needle falls out - Does this happen to anyone else too? I make sure it is fastened in good and tight. I have a Babylock Ellageo (which I love) I have one feliz finished, I will be cutting out the other 2 tonight. I still have a tablecloth, a t-shirt, 2 sweatshirts and an apron left to make as gifts before Christmas but I am determined to get these dresses done first! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

 

[mom2rtk]

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.

Sorry this is late. I haven't had time to be on much lately.

I'm terribly sorry for your tragic loss and will keep you both in my prayers.

 

[ireland_nicole]

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.

Of course, I'm praying for your family now.

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

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Sweet! I'm having major hoop envy now though...

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.

He sounds like an amazing man who lived his life well. I am so sorry about your loss.

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???

WooHoo! I'm so excited for you!!

We just got back from a wonderful trip to the World! Had a great time and some wacky weather to boot. I did get to quickly meet Jessica & her sleeping beauty at 1900 Park Fare but only noticed 1 or 2 customs around the parks. Here are a few pics from our trip. The Tiana Vida was a HUGE hit, I don't think they are seeing too many customs of her so we got LOTS of attention with that one.
Thanks for letting me share:

Love the customs! The vida is awesome!

 

[froggy33]

Here's a mini trip report featuring customs!!

We arrived on Saturday, Dec 5, checked into Caribbean Beach and ate at Chef Mickey's for dinner. Little one did pretty good with the characters.

Sunday morning we headed out to Epcot and ran into Daisy Duck!

Monday we went to Animal Kingdom. She was sleepy during Lion King, but really loved Nemo - we got front row seats!!

Tuesday was MGM - my favorite dress and probably the one that got the most attention.

Wednesday was Magic Kingdom...she slept most of the day and ended up cutting a tooth, so I have no pics. : (
Thursday was a simple day with dinner at Akershus and the MVMCP! These are the best pictures I have (she didn't want to hang out with Santa - she fell asleep soon after this)

Friday we did a photo session at Grand Floridian. It went really well and the pics were great!

That night was dinner with the Steps-again she was pretty tired, so this is the best pic of the dress. The sisters were okay, but the mother was great!!

Saturday morning was breakfast with Mary Poppins (mommy's favorite part!!)

We had a great time! I can't wait to go back!!! Does it mean you have a problem if you just got back, and are already thinking/planning the next one and what customs you will make?!
Thanks!

Jessica

 

[kimmylaj]

help please,
i made mia a stripwork twirl to go over a petti and it just doesnt lay right . i amtaking it apart and trying to figure out how much more to add. any ideas on how to figure out measurement to twirl enough and lay properly? thanks girls

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone - hope you are all enjoying your holiday events! Prayers to all who need them - T-beri hope you are okay.....love the holiday outfits and the Disney customs too!! Adorable!

Well, it has been exactly 1 year since Daniel (my now 12 year old nephew) was diagnosed with a medullablastoma - a very aggressive form of brain cancer/tumor. We are thankful that this year has gone fairly well healthwise (with less than 5 hospitalizations due to illness - many due to chemo treatments though). I found out today that Daniel's team meeting in Rehab didnt go so great. I dont know specifics, there is no sign of regrowth of the tumor (whew) so they werent telling mom that, but she just broke down in the meeting. She is just so overwhelmed and I think is in some ways greiving the loss of her "healthy son" Daniel. While he is a GREAT kiddo - he has some permanent issues in they way he thinks, walks and talks. I've mentioned before that his 2 brothers are also special needs kiddos (drug/alcohol exposed in utero by their birth mothers) and they are a HANDFUL to say the least. Plus he has a teenaged sister (so sweet, bearing alot for her family) and a 2 year old sister! While we reach out to them, sometimes they just want to be left alone I think so life feels "normal" to them again. If you guys could just say a prayer of thanksgiving for his health and then a prayer of strength for his mom (Shelly) I'd really appreciate it. I think it just hits home with it being the holidays and all. Thanks

Prayer request #2. My step sister's best friend is Katie Nolan - she is one of the hikers missing on Mt. Hood. They called off the search officially now - she has not been found and they say there is less than a 1% chance of her survival at this point. She and Ruthie went to college at Philadelphia Biblical University together. Katie lived at my mom's house for a month or so 2 summers ago. I dont know her very well, but my stepfather's side of the family does. I pray her family finds peace and closure - what a horrific event.

Thanks friends! Sorry to ramble - Love you guys!!
Wendy

 

[froggy33]

help please,
i made mia a stripwork twirl to go over a petti and it just doesnt lay right . i amtaking it apart and trying to figure out how much more to add. any ideas on how to figure out measurement to twirl enough and lay properly? thanks girls

My little one is 17 months and 31" tall about 22lbs and for all my skirts I make the bottom hem about 60" around. They fit over a petti pretty well that way. I have heard other people do 80 or 90" for bigger girls. For strip skirts I do each strip in a trapezoid shape, the top a little smaller than the bottom so that I have less to gather on top.

Good luck!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

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.

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

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What a beautiful room!

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!

Everything is really adorable. I was at the last picture. For a brief moment I thought your baby was getting foil highlights. Then I realized she is wearing a shiny hat.

Hi Everyone - hope you are all enjoying your holiday events! Prayers to all who need them - T-beri hope you are okay.....love the holiday outfits and the Disney customs too!! Adorable!

Well, it has been exactly 1 year since Daniel (my now 12 year old nephew) was diagnosed with a medullablastoma - a very aggressive form of brain cancer/tumor. We are thankful that this year has gone fairly well healthwise (with less than 5 hospitalizations due to illness - many due to chemo treatments though). I found out today that Daniel's team meeting in Rehab didnt go so great. I dont know specifics, there is no sign of regrowth of the tumor (whew) so they werent telling mom that, but she just broke down in the meeting. She is just so overwhelmed and I think is in some ways greiving the loss of her "healthy son" Daniel. While he is a GREAT kiddo - he has some permanent issues in they way he thinks, walks and talks. I've mentioned before that his 2 brothers are also special needs kiddos (drug/alcohol exposed in utero by their birth mothers) and they are a HANDFUL to say the least. Plus he has a teenaged sister (so sweet, bearing alot for her family) and a 2 year old sister! While we reach out to them, sometimes they just want to be left alone I think so life feels "normal" to them again. If you guys could just say a prayer of thanksgiving for his health and then a prayer of strength for his mom (Shelly) I'd really appreciate it. I think it just hits home with it being the holidays and all. Thanks

Prayer request #2. My step sister's best friend is Katie Nolan - she is one of the hikers missing on Mt. Hood. They called off the search officially now - she has not been found and they say there is less than a 1% chance of her survival at this point. She and Ruthie went to college at Philadelphia Biblical University together. Katie lived at my mom's house for a month or so 2 summers ago. I dont know her very well, but my stepfather's side of the family does. I pray her family finds peace and closure - what a horrific event.

Thanks friends! Sorry to ramble - Love you guys!!
Wendy

Prayers for Daniel's Family and for yours. I have been following the story of those Hikers and praying they would find them. So sorry to hear that bad news.

Question I am making easy fit pants for DH. He would like elastic in the bottoms. Has anyone added elastic to the bottoms?


On another note I finished another feliz, this one is Princess Tiana material. I haven't taken pictures so I will later.

I think you can just make a smaller casing and add the elastic to the ankles.

Anyone have a Janome? I don't know much about the brand?

My first sewing machine was a Janome but it was ages ago and it wasn't a serger. I hope you can find some more information. Can you search for some reviews of the Model #'s of the machines you are considering?

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

Have a great trip!!

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???

Congratulations on your new machine!

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 be specific but I would appreciate good thoughts being sent my way.

TIA, ...t.

Prayers for you family.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

We just got back from a wonderful trip to the World! Had a great time and some wacky weather to boot. I did get to quickly meet Jessica & her sleeping beauty at 1900 Park Fare but only noticed 1 or 2 customs around the parks. Here are a few pics from our trip. The Tiana Vida was a HUGE hit, I don't think they are seeing too many customs of her so we got LOTS of attention with that one.
Thanks for letting me share:

I love seeing pictures from the parks. Your DD and her outfits are adorable. Looks like you had a great time!

Here's a mini trip report featuring customs!!

We arrived on Saturday, Dec 5, checked into Caribbean Beach and ate at Chef Mickey's for dinner. Little one did pretty good with the characters.

Sunday morning we headed out to Epcot and ran into Daisy Duck!

Monday we went to Animal Kingdom. She was sleepy during Lion King, but really loved Nemo - we got front row seats!!

Tuesday was MGM - my favorite dress and probably the one that got the most attention.

Wednesday was Magic Kingdom...she slept most of the day and ended up cutting a tooth, so I have no pics. : (
Thursday was a simple day with dinner at Akershus and the MVMCP! These are the best pictures I have (she didn't want to hang out with Santa - she fell asleep soon after this)

Friday we did a photo session at Grand Floridian. It went really well and the pics were great!

That night was dinner with the Steps-again she was pretty tired, so this is the best pic of the dress. The sisters were okay, but the mother was great!!

Saturday morning was breakfast with Mary Poppins (mommy's favorite part!!)

We had a great time! I can't wait to go back!!! Does it mean you have a problem if you just got back, and are already thinking/planning the next one and what customs you will make?!
Thanks!

Jessica

Your little girl is so cute!!! I love her outfits. Great Pictures! Thank you for posting.

 

[Momma2dakidz]

Help! I need 2 short tink sayings, preferably two words (one word on each sleeve)

 

[NaeNae]

Question Alert- If I go too fast when using my ruffler foot, My needle falls out - Does this happen to anyone else too? I make sure it is fastened in good and tight. I have a Babylock Ellageo (which I love) I have one feliz finished, I will be cutting out the other 2 tonight. I still have a tablecloth, a t-shirt, 2 sweatshirts and an apron left to make as gifts before Christmas but I am determined to get these dresses done first! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

I have that same machine. I've never had mine fall out but I do use a small screwdriver to tighten it down extra tight. I can get it a little bit tighter with the screwdriver than I can with just my fingers.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I made Lanyards for teachers this year.

They are super easy. I found the Badge Clips at Michael's and attached them to D rings and also added a split ring for a key. So I spent about $12.00 and of course I used fabric from my stash.

Here is the tutorial I followed, although I added a little Stitch Witchery inside.

http://sewsimplycreative.blogspot.com/2008/09/lanyard-tutorial.html

The finished products. . .

I also made a couple of key fobs.

Now I need to make 2 Christmas Dresses, 4 aprons, and 2 nursing covers.
I have 2 days left because we are leaving Saturday for my parents house.