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

[ireland_nicole]

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.

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.

WHEW!!! The sewing is done and we are mostly packed. We leave tomorrow afternoon as soon as DD & DGD3's Christmas program is over. Here are a few of the customs.

DGS's shirts.

More customs

These are for Epcot. It is how Santa Claus is refered to in all 11 countries at Epcotl

Last post I promise.
This is my first Feliz and I made two matching ones. Each dress has 6 princesses on it with a total of 87,306 stitches. The light blue is sparkely.

I figured I should post some of what I was up to! I am building legos right now (ordered tons of pick a bricks) and so thought I would load photobucket up! Too many pictures coming!

And a few more.

Those two are pretty much the same as what I did for us last year.

Thanks Aimee for the inspiration!

That was the Daisy outfit I was working on a while back.

I mentioned yesterday that I finished another feliz. I wanted a feliz that was more summery then my first one(Christmasy).

The front

Oh my goodness, I love, love, love everything!!!

The lanyards- what a great gift idea!
The t-shirts- awesome!
The vida- very, very cool!
The other stuff- amazing!
The Tiana Feliz- gorgeous!
My two very, very favorite have got to be:
The Christmas Princess Feliz- Wow, just wow!
The Donald- I love how you used the blue whimsy fabric; it really stands out in an amazing way, the euro ruffles are also the perfect touch- just amazing!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

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

Wendy,
I know how hard life can be with just 1 SN child, Shelly must be at wits end. I have said a prayer and will continue to pray for God's peace for this family. I know of the grief you speak of, because there was a life before hand, A pre cancer Daniel. It is so hard and I sure do wish I could do more for her.

I will continue to also pray for those lost on the mountain. DH was SAR and it will be a recovery. God's grace and peace for the family.

We miss you and love you, April

 

[tvgirlmin]

Nae Nae - somehow lost a quote, but LOVED the princess felizes! You did a great job!!!!

Thanks Aimee for the inspiration!

That was the Daisy outfit I was working on a while back.

What beautiful work, Jessica! It is all great, but the donald and daisy tops are beyond belief - love the fabrics!!!!!

I mentioned yesterday that I finished another feliz. I wanted a feliz that was more summery then my first one(Christmasy).

The front

The back

Better picture of the back

What a precious Tiana! I wanna get that material so bad - we are the last to get everything out here on the rock!

I've been so busy with everything that I've been forgetting to take pics before the stuff goes out LOL, but I made an Alice cutie top for DD's alice audition, aprons for a few folks, an outfit for DD to sing at the capitol, and a Tiana meghan (or is it Molly) peasant for a co-workers DD. Finally finished the kids outfits to go see Santa saturday. DS didn't want to model his vest, but DD was happy to oblige. DS's vest is in the same mickey stripe fabric.

DD also wanted a pic of the puppies, and in the spirit of the dog lovers of the board, here are my furbabies "posing" with DD:

Your DD is such a cutie - and the pups are adorable, too!

I have a question guys....

What is the easiest purse to make on YCMT? I have 5 to do and a cold so easy would be good... Giving them out on Wednesday for our angel tree.

Thanks very much for your help,
She who has a 103.4 fever and can't stand it.

I am a big fan of the knot purse - it is easy to sew, but a pain to cut out! Lots of pieces to cut, but if you can get kind of an assembly line going, it is not so bad. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

I made a last minute tutu this morning for a friend's baby - she is only three months old, so had to leave a flat spot for her to lay down! Today was the last day I was gonna see her before Christmas. Found just enough scraps in my fabric bin and had been kidding my friend that her baby really needed a tutu - it is Ohio State colors for the big bowl game coming up:

 

[Tweevil]

Heather!!!!
I didn't know you digitized those HAMSTERS!!! Soooo cute!!

(Yes, I am overly using the !!! tonight - I am sick and the cough meds are making me goofy - but those are soooo cute!!!!!)

 

[karamat]

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!

Thanks! What part of Houston are you in? I'm down SW - in Sugar Land. There are a couple of other Houston-area ladies that frequent here.

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

I love Janome - I have the 350e embroidery machine and now the 6600P sewing machine. But like with most brands, Janome makes everything from base models to top-of-the-line... you should be able to do research on line for any model you're looking at. And check yahoo for groups... I joined a yahoo group for the 6500/6600 machine as soon as DH gave it to me and I've already learned a lot!


Mary Ann - great pictures of your sewing room. Next house I'll have one... for now I'm spread across the dining room, the living room and the bedroom

 

[jessica52877]

Questions... September customs, do you still do dresses? Are they hot? If I don't have a serger will the seems irritate my kids stomachs? If you have three daughters... do you make a custom for every park? or more extensive like, one for the park, then one for dinner...?

Thanks!

I don't think the seams will irritate the kids at all. Make sure you zigzag the edges atleast though otherwise the fabric will just become stringy and what not. Can't help you out on the dress thing since I only have a boy!

I make a custom per day. I am not one to carry around clothes and change though. Some make them for special breakfasts and then change for the park or the like. Just depends on what you want to do. I would love to have a matching shirt for each character or thing we did but too much trouble and not enough time.

My two very, very favorite have got to be:
The Christmas Princess Feliz- Wow, just wow!
The Donald- I love how you used the blue whimsy fabric; it really stands out in an amazing way, the euro ruffles are also the perfect touch- just amazing!

Thanks! That is some of my most favorite fabric too and especially because blue is my favorite color!

Heather!!!!
I didn't know you digitized those HAMSTERS!!! Soooo cute!!

(Yes, I am overly using the !!! tonight - I am sick and the cough meds are making me goofy - but those are soooo cute!!!!!)

I love to use the !!! sign often!

 

[Granna4679]

Thanks! What part of Houston are you in? I'm down SW - in Sugar Land. There are a couple of other Houston-area ladies that frequent here.

I live in NE Houston (Humble to be exact). My daughter got married out your way in May (Southern Plantation - Heaven on Earth Weddings). It was beautiful. Who else is from Houston and what part?

 

[Adi12982]

Quick question...I want to sew DD a couple of pacifier clips to put in her Christmas stocking (she turns 2 months on the 21st). I got pink ribbon and some snaps. Now I need to find a fastener-- I'm calling it a suspender clip...the part of suspenders that clips to the top of the pants, but I don't know what the "real" name is? I like how the cover part of it would keep sharp corners down. I'm hitting a local sewing shop on Saturday (and then Hancock's after that). If I have to ask someone there for assistance, does anyone know the technical name of what I'm looking for is?

Jennie - I got suspender clips at the walmart craft section (mine has fabric though, dunno if that makes a difference). I dunno what they are called either, lol - sorry I can't help.

 

[McDuck]

Jennie - I got suspender clips at the walmart craft section (mine has fabric though, dunno if that makes a difference). I dunno what they are called either, lol - sorry I can't help.

Thanks, Adi. Unfortunately, the Wal-Marts in our area eliminated their fabric sections, so I'm not too hopeful of finding it there. There is one near my mom that still has fabric. I was so bummed when I learned Wal-Mart was getting rid of fabric in some of their stores. The yarn section is tee-ninesy now, too. Lucky us for being the "chosen ones". (Have to admit the shrinking yarn section does help with preventing too much addition to THAT stash, anyway. LOL)

Hopefully the sewing store or Hancocks will work out for me.

 

[WDWAtLast]

I live in NE Houston (Humble to be exact). My daughter got married out your way in May (Southern Plantation - Heaven on Earth Weddings). It was beautiful. Who else is from Houston and what part?

I am in NW Houston and am a loyal lurker of this thread! I haven't had much time to sew, but did make many of the Aivilo Pocket totes for teacher gifts! I modified the size slightly and self lined the exterior pockets. I also added fringe trim to the homeroom teacher's bags.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I am in NW Houston and am a loyal lurker of this thread! I haven't had much time to sew, but did make many of the Aivilo Pocket totes for teacher gifts! I modified the size slightly and self lined the exterior pockets. I also added fringe trim to the homeroom teacher's bags.

Those are great! I feel like such a slacker this year, I was running so behind, I just want to Lammes and got them all chocolate gifts. Bad me. Your bags are lovely, I love the fringe.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I am very good at the bowling shirt but have never used a pillow case for the back. I would like to get a shirt done for DS today but need some more instructions for how to use the pillowcase??? Do I just center the back and cut it out?

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

 

[teresajoy]

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.

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 very very sorry. Joe sounds like he was a wonderful man.

 

[teresajoy]

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 the Tiana Vida!!! So cute!!! Heather and I were at Disney this week, and I think we only saw 3 customs! One belonged to a Diser, JenJulia! Which was neat!

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!

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

I love seeing your daughter in the outfits!!! I LOVE the Small World dress! It is so cute! Your daughter is just adorable!! She reminds me of Arminda when she was that age.

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

Wendy, thank you for the update on Daniel. I'm so happy that he is doing well. My prayers are with Shelly too.

I'm so sorry for your step-sister's friend. I had so hoped they would find those climbers.

Thanks Aimee for the inspiration!

I love the Snow White!!! That is so adorable!! I bet Dallas looks cute in that! :lol:

And, the Donald is FABULOUS!!! Very very pretty!

Quick question...I want to sew DD a couple of pacifier clips to put in her Christmas stocking (she turns 2 months on the 21st). I got pink ribbon and some snaps. Now I need to find a fastener-- I'm calling it a suspender clip...the part of suspenders that clips to the top of the pants, but I don't know what the "real" name is? I like how the cover part of it would keep sharp corners down. I'm hitting a local sewing shop on Saturday (and then Hancock's after that). If I have to ask someone there for assistance, does anyone know the technical name of what I'm looking for is?

Like Daniela said, I think most people just use the mitten clips!

I mentioned yesterday that I finished another feliz. I wanted a feliz that was more summery then my first one(Christmasy).



Better picture of the back

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Oh my goodness gracious!!!! That is breathtaking!

Questions... September customs, do you still do dresses? Are they hot? If I don't have a serger will the seems irritate my kids stomachs? If you have three daughters... do you make a custom for every park? or more extensive like, one for the park, then one for dinner...?

Thanks!

Are dresses hot? My girls always found dresses to be quite comfortable in hot weather. I guess it depends on how heavy the dress is. I like a custom for each park, sometimes I bring more. It just depends on what you want to do.

Heather!!!!
I didn't know you digitized those HAMSTERS!!! Soooo cute!!

(Yes, I am overly using the !!! tonight - I am sick and the cough meds are making me goofy - but those are soooo cute!!!!!)

Aren't they adorable!!!

I am in NW Houston and am a loyal lurker of this thread! I haven't had much time to sew, but did make many of the Aivilo Pocket totes for teacher gifts! I modified the size slightly and self lined the exterior pockets. I also added fringe trim to the homeroom teacher's bags.

Those are great!

 

[teresajoy]

Look what Heather and I did this week!

We took a last minute, 2 night, trip to Disney World! A sisters only trip! We were both missing our kids terribly by the end of the 2nd day, but we had such a fabulous time! I feel so blessed to have a sister that wants to spend 3 whole days with me!!!

There are more pictures up on Facebook.

 

[tricia]

I am very good at the bowling shirt but have never used a pillow case for the back. I would like to get a shirt done for DS today but need some more instructions for how to use the pillowcase??? Do I just center the back and cut it out?

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Depends exactly what you want and what size you need to make it. When I made the Jack Sparrow shirts the pillowcase wasn't quite wide enough to go top to bottom on the size shirt I had to make, so I had to sew a strip to the top of it before cutting it out. You can see a bit of the top strip in this.



I also wanted Jack on the back and Will on the front,



but did not want to waste the picture on the seam allowance, so I taped together the back piece and the side piece and cut it all as one.
And in this pic you can see how there is no side seam under his right armpit.



this is probably more info and pictures than you wanted to know, but I really love this shirt and take every opportunity to show it off.

 

[froggy33]

I love seeing your daughter in the outfits!!! I LOVE the Small World dress! It is so cute! Your daughter is just adorable!! She reminds me of Arminda when she was that age.

Thank you! She was so cute and even though she is only 17 months she is already a total girlly girl and loved her dresses!

Look what Heather and I did this week!

We took a last minute, 2 night, trip to Disney World! A sisters only trip! We were both missing our kids terribly by the end of the 2nd day, but we had such a fabulous time! I feel so blessed to have a sister that wants to spend 3 whole days with me!!!

How fun!! I am so jealous!! The last trip was the first for us with kids and even though it was AMAZING, it is really fun to go just adults!

 

[teresajoy]

Thank you! She was so cute and even though she is only 17 months she is already a total girlly girl and loved her dresses!



How fun!! I am so jealous!! The last trip was the first for us with kids and even though it was AMAZING, it is really fun to go just adults!

She sounds like Arminda too! She has always LOVED dresses and being a girly girl!

I haven't went away overnight without my kids since Corey (my 17 year old) was 2! And, that was to Brian's cousin's wedding.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Depends exactly what you want and what size you need to make it. When I made the Jack Sparrow shirts the pillowcase wasn't quite wide enough to go top to bottom on the size shirt I had to make, so I had to sew a strip to the top of it before cutting it out. You can see a bit of the top strip in this.



I also wanted Jack on the back and Will on the front,



but did not want to waste the picture on the seam allowance, so I taped together the back piece and the side piece and cut it all as one.
And in this pic you can see how there is no side seam under his right armpit.



this is probably more info and pictures than you wanted to know, but I really love this shirt and take every opportunity to show it off.

Trica, that is exactly the shirt I was thinking of and thanks for the picture. I don't get the part about the strip on the top? It will be size 7/8 for Hunter. Could you please PM me with exact details?

Thanks, April

 

[mommyof2princesses]

First off, I absolutely LOVE everything that has been posted recently. Beautiful! Wish I had more time!

Second, Enabler Alert! Was in Walmart today and al their Christmas material was marked down to $1.50 and $2.00 a yard! WOOHOO! Picked up a couple of different materials. The lady there told me the marked it down last night!