Disboutiquers Part 19 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Disney_Princess_Fan]

Wowee Lis! Did you make that dress? It's very pretty! Great work...you are so talented! :

Oh no...that's terrible news that your brother's wife lost her baby, and same with the nurse from work! Please pass my condolonces on to them both! I am so sorry, it's awful when something like this happens!

(((Very Big Hugs))) to all of you, my friend!

 

[fairygoodmother]

I've never been to Disney on Ice- never had the desire to but I would be interested in seeing the dresses! I wonder if DD would sit through it!

Just wanted to let you know that Isabel, age 22 months, was mesmerized by the show. She laughed, she clapped, she danced, she stared with her mouth open. She LOVED it!

 

[teresajoy]

Does anyone have the link for the cat in the hat hats. I think they were made from felt and a wish trip mom made them and posted them.

Jessica, Jessica, Jessica, did you check the bookmarks?

 

[*Toadstool*]

Im sorry I missed it the first time! It looks good...now I want to make one too. I didn't see it on YCMT, where else can I look?

She is selling it on Facebook. Her name is Lisa Williams. She is going to have it on ycmt but is offering it up in case anyone wants to make it before then. I think the price is 10 dollars.
THanks!

That is just adorable!

Thanks!

Belle gown on display.

We've been to disney on ice 3 times and have never had the opportunity to see the dresses or meet princesses or even see them up close cept for rink side seating! Can you share which performance you were at? Like the name of the tour? There are a couple different ones going around. I'm thinking maybe only certain shows do it?? I was thinking of skipping this year, but would probably go if I knew this would be there!! Your DD looks so happy.. I know mine would be thrilled!

Really like this one!!

Wow! what a wardrobe!!

The dress is by the same company that does the feliz. The pattern is Tuolumne http://www.banberryplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3&products_id=117

I sewed the dress not being sure I would add anything to it, but saw this little mushroom in looking at embroidery desighns and thought it was perfect for this dress.

Thanks to everyone about great coments.
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Wow! Would have no clue it was that dress from the picture they show you. I'm guessing is an underdress type of situation? LOVE IT. Thanks for replying back. I'm going to add it to my list for next buy I do.

Looks perfect! My freehand applique didn't come out that well. I still haven't posted it!

Could you please tell us if you used a pattern for this dress, and if so, could you specify which one it is?
I absolutely adore this dress - and your embroidery!
Gretchen

I asked her above. She said it was this one. http://www.banberryplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3&products_id=117

 

[*Toadstool*]

I am a member of SAGA(Smocking Artisans Guild of America) and I went to the meeting of the Greater New Orleans chapter tonight. I had so much fun. It is just fun to be with sewing people.
We are going to make this quilt and raffle it off. Each member will do a block. The guild pays for the kit and everything. I am excited!! I wanted to share because I know a few of you quilt. I have been saving scraps from Hannah's dresses to make her a quilt like this one day too.

Aren't they gorgeous?? This is just my kinda quilt! I'll probably do the smocked versions. sorry to post something I didn't make. I just had to share in case anyone else wants to make one. Here is her website. http://www.kreationsbykaron.com/

 

[karebear1]

Jessica, Jessica, Jessica, did you check the bookmarks?

Is she being a SLACKER again??? I really thought she was over that phase in her life?!?!?

I am a member of SAGA(Smocking Artisans Guild of America) and I went to the meeting of the Greater New Orleans chapter tonight. I had so much fun. It is just fun to be with sewing people.
We are going to make this quilt and raffle it off. Each member will do a block. The guild pays for the kit and everything. I am excited!! I wanted to share because I know a few of you quilt. I have been saving scraps from Hannah's dresses to make her a quilt like this one day too.

Aren't they gorgeous?? This is just my kinda quilt! I'll probably do the smocked versions. sorry to post something I didn't make. I just had to share in case anyone else wants to make one. Here is her website. http://www.kreationsbykaron.com/

This quilt is beautiful! What time that will take to do, but soooooo worth it! Thanks for adding the link.

 

[WDWAtLast]

Hi Ladies,

Everyone has really been sewing some amazing pieces! It looks like everyone is ready for summer to be here. We are too. I love the snow but after 3 months I'm done. I've seen this already can we change the channel now? Oh, wait I live in Northern IL- no chance.

Here are a few things I have done over the last few weeks.

All of your creations are beautiful - but I LOVE this top! What pattern did you use?

I am a member of SAGA(Smocking Artisans Guild of America) and I went to the meeting of the Greater New Orleans chapter tonight. I had so much fun. It is just fun to be with sewing people.
We are going to make this quilt and raffle it off. Each member will do a block. The guild pays for the kit and everything. I am excited!! I wanted to share because I know a few of you quilt. I have been saving scraps from Hannah's dresses to make her a quilt like this one day too.

Aren't they gorgeous?? This is just my kinda quilt! I'll probably do the smocked versions. sorry to post something I didn't make. I just had to share in case anyone else wants to make one. Here is her website. http://www.kreationsbykaron.com/

Beatiful! Learning to machine quilt is on "to do" list!

 

[babynala]

I am a member of SAGA(Smocking Artisans Guild of America) and I went to the meeting of the Greater New Orleans chapter tonight. I had so much fun. It is just fun to be with sewing people.
We are going to make this quilt and raffle it off. Each member will do a block. The guild pays for the kit and everything. I am excited!! I wanted to share because I know a few of you quilt. I have been saving scraps from Hannah's dresses to make her a quilt like this one day too.

Aren't they gorgeous?? This is just my kinda quilt! I'll probably do the smocked versions. sorry to post something I didn't make. I just had to share in case anyone else wants to make one. Here is her website. http://www.kreationsbykaron.com/

How beautiful. What a great idea to save your daughter's dress fabric to make her one. Thank you for sharing.

 

[NiniMorris]

Man, I feel like I have not gotten any sewing completed in forever. I did do a few crayon roll ups for friends, but nothing worth posting. My serger is in the shop and I don't want to sew anything for anyone outside of the immediate family without it.

I have done one thing that is kinda cool. My DS, Tyler, is having this hoarding problem lately. Does not want to give away or throw out anything. His PJ's were getting so small on him and some even had rips, so I made him a compromise and built these for him with a bunch of old pairs. The shirt is the Imke and the pants are Easy Fits.

Oh, and the new thing is that he does not like to have his picture taken, so the face was not allowed to be shown.

OK... had a very lengthy response and I lost it! So, I'll try again! Thank you so much for this idea! Since my DS8's accident 5 years ago he has become a hoarder as well! He has jammies that are so small on him it practically takes a jack hammer to get him into. I think I can make an idea like this work for him! Thanks again!



I have a couple of questions for you ladies (and Tom). Has anyone here made the Boutique Easter Baskets from YCMT? I usually make a quilted basket, but want to try something a little different this year. I also thought about one of Carla C's new boxes, but not sure if I can Easter-fy it enough to make a good basket.


Also, my DGD2 is having her foot surgery next Friday, and I still haven't made her any clothes to wear afterwards. My problem is we won't know until they go in which surgery they will do. Both will result in a cast from her toes to her hip, but one will be MUCH thicker than the other. (they will either just cut and lengthen her Achilles tendon or add a reconstruction of her bone to the Achilles tendon fix.) Any suggestions? I thought about some easy fits with one leg larger than the other, but still unsure if the cast will fit into it. Also thought about adding some velcro to the seams of the one leg to make for a better 'fit'.
She will have a 'sock' of sorts to cover it, but we wanted her to look 'dressed'. Especially for all her outings. It is still too cold for her to wear dresses all the time (even if it is supposed to be spring here already!!!) I'm not sure if I have explained it enough to give you an idea of what I actually asking about...but we do have a wheelchair coming for her. Her leg will have to remain elevated quite a bit, and for 'modesty' reasons dresses won't always be a good idea.


Sorry...rambling again!

Nini

 

[waltfans5]

I am a member of SAGA(Smocking Artisans Guild of America) and I went to the meeting of the Greater New Orleans chapter tonight. I had so much fun. It is just fun to be with sewing people.
We are going to make this quilt and raffle it off. Each member will do a block. The guild pays for the kit and everything. I am excited!! I wanted to share because I know a few of you quilt. I have been saving scraps from Hannah's dresses to make her a quilt like this one day too.

Aren't they gorgeous?? This is just my kinda quilt! I'll probably do the smocked versions. sorry to post something I didn't make. I just had to share in case anyone else wants to make one. Here is her website. http://www.kreationsbykaron.com/

Oh My Goodness! That quilt is beautiful! I think saving scraps from her dresses is a fantastic idea! My mom saved all of our t-shirts/sports shirts and had someone make a quilt for my brother and I. I have 3 little girls though and I think this is a great idea too! I'm am sure your raffle will be great! I do not quilt, but now I wish I did.

 

[waltfans5]

All of your creations are beautiful - but I LOVE this top! What pattern did you use?

Thanks! I used Simplicity 2677.
http://images.patternreview.com/sewing/patterns/simplicity/2677/2677.jpg

It was a pretty simple pattern. I also made a dress for my Daughters Daddy/Daughter dance with the same pattern.

 

[babynala]

OK... had a very lengthy response and I lost it! So, I'll try again! Thank you so much for this idea! Since my DS8's accident 5 years ago he has become a hoarder as well! He has jammies that are so small on him it practically takes a jack hammer to get him into. I think I can make an idea like this work for him! Thanks again!



I have a couple of questions for you ladies (and Tom). Has anyone here made the Boutique Easter Baskets from YCMT? I usually make a quilted basket, but want to try something a little different this year. I also thought about one of Carla C's new boxes, but not sure if I can Easter-fy it enough to make a good basket.


Also, my DGD2 is having her foot surgery next Friday, and I still haven't made her any clothes to wear afterwards. My problem is we won't know until they go in which surgery they will do. Both will result in a cast from her toes to her hip, but one will be MUCH thicker than the other. (they will either just cut and lengthen her Achilles tendon or add a reconstruction of her bone to the Achilles tendon fix.) Any suggestions? I thought about some easy fits with one leg larger than the other, but still unsure if the cast will fit into it. Also thought about adding some velcro to the seams of the one leg to make for a better 'fit'.
She will have a 'sock' of sorts to cover it, but we wanted her to look 'dressed'. Especially for all her outings. It is still too cold for her to wear dresses all the time (even if it is supposed to be spring here already!!!) I'm not sure if I have explained it enough to give you an idea of what I actually asking about...but we do have a wheelchair coming for her. Her leg will have to remain elevated quite a bit, and for 'modesty' reasons dresses won't always be a good idea.


Sorry...rambling again!

Nini

Not sure if this is possible or not but for the leg that will be in the cast can you modify the Easy Fits so that the leg has some spots along the seam where there is horizontal gathered elastic? Or maybe leave the seam open and put in some of ties along the seam, I'm thinking about how you would tie the top of a wrap skirt. That way the leg could be open for easy dressing but would be adjustable based on the size of the cast she gets. Sorry if this is crazy and not feasible. Hope your DGD has a speedy recovery.

 

[tricia]

Those are both really nice. Love the fabrics. I have to agree tho, I don't like the wider straps as much either.

These were not meant to be together, but she likes them together.

She picked out both fabrics by herself.

Kate loves Groovy Girls and thought that the girls on this fabric looked like them.

My little fairy. I cased this from a black and pink Mickey skirt on a past thread. I lost my link and cannot remember who it was from. I think she even posted a separate blog with instructions. Thanks to you!

I wanna see some grass! Soon!

Awesome stuff. I really like that first pattern too.

Finished my first project with my new machine and my first applique! Thanks to Heather's awesome tutorial, it was much easier than I thought it would be! While it isn't perfect, I am happy with it for a first try! My daughter came home from school sick (earache and fever) and didn't want to model or be in the pic.

Great job. Would have never guessed it was your first applique.

OK... had a very lengthy response and I lost it! So, I'll try again! Thank you so much for this idea! Since my DS8's accident 5 years ago he has become a hoarder as well! He has jammies that are so small on him it practically takes a jack hammer to get him into. I think I can make an idea like this work for him! Thanks again!


Nini

I wanted to thank everyone for the nice comments about Ty's jammies. Nini, I used about 7 different pairs of PJs, and had lots of leftovers of course. My advice is to make sure you hide and get rid of the leftovers before he sees them. I also did not have to hem a single edge on these, just used the finished hems from the originals.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Finished my first project with my new machine and my first applique! Thanks to Heather's awesome tutorial, it was much easier than I thought it would be! While it isn't perfect, I am happy with it for a first try! My daughter came home from school sick (earache and fever) and didn't want to model or be in the pic.

That is very very good. I could never tell it was your first hand applique.

 

[HeatherSue]

Hello everyone!

HOPEFULLY I am back for good. I ended up in the hospital AGAIN after my appendectomy because I got an abscess (infection) and had to have a PICC line inserted and was getting IV antibiotics for three weeks at home. It has been out for almost two weeks and I am feeling better I had missed you all, but had been busy with all of that. I did manage to make Isabel a valentine's outfit - I pick up the pictures at Sears tomorrow, so I will hopefully be able to scan them and show them off!

I hope everyone is well! Not sure if I will be able to catch up, but I will try to go back and see all I missed in the month I was gone.

Adi, I had no idea you were going through all of this! I'm sorry I haven't said anything sooner. Wow, what a rough time you've had! I had to go into the hospital for 11 days with a portal vein blood clot when Sawyer was 5 weeks old. It was SO hard! I was sick and weak for a long time after I came home and it was really difficult taking care of him and Tessa when I felt that way. So, I can really feel for you. I was lucky enough to have my mom next door to help me, though. I really hope you're feeling better and that you stay out of the hospital!

Very nice! I remember when I got my first computerized sewing machine. I was SO excited that it beeped! LOL!

!!!! Wow, that dress is fantastic!! Your goddaughter is going to look beautiful!

For those of you not on FB, you might have missed LisaZoe's launch of her very first pattern- which Kira snatched up super fast and added to a Children's corner pattern to create this dress....

Nice job on the dress for Hannah!!!!

Lisa, Congratulations on your pattern! I love the skirt you have on voldemort too!

I love the dress!!!

I bought Lisa's pattern and it's really well written! I haven't had a chance to make a skirt yet, but I really, really want to!!

Lori

These are both too cute! JoJo is looking as gorgeous as ever, too! I like seeing your summer pictures. It sends me on a mini vacation in my head. *sigh* Henry really wants to move somewhere warm (and his family lives in Arizona), but I refuse to leave my family!

I wanted to share a sneak peak of an upcoming venture! I digitized and stitched this out this morning.

You know I love this!! It's such a cute idea!

You people (I have to speak gender correct, guys can sew too) have some amazing talent. I am very impressed! My DH loves when I talk sewing machines (Hah). I had to sign up here because I remember the times that I made custom's for my kid's and custom shirts for DH and then all his friends. It becomes a huge business then I got burnt out. Ready to start again I think.
Hope to see more of your creations. I have a niece who would love all the designs and outfits you have made.
Then I will pick your brains about the next machine to buy. Mooky had a great one at a very good price I think she got.

!!! We have a fantastic tailor on her named Tom. He comes up with some wonderful creations! But, he doesn't post enough (do you hear that, Tom?)! I'd love to see some of the things you've made in the past! Just let us know if you have any questions about machines! Are you looking for an embroidery machine or a regular machine?

I am in !!! I keep convincing myself - I do not need to buy an embroidery machine.... I DO NOT NEED TO BUY ONE!!!!Then things like this make me say oh yes I doooooo!!!!!

Oh, but you DO need an embroidery machine! MUWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

I just had to share my first embroidery. I was very scared of trying this on a piece I was working on. It came out great.

It looks great!!

well, it's usually close to summer here, too- was over 70 two days ago...and now it's snowing and schools closed- this is NOT why I moved to Texas, I assure you. Bet you won't be seeing anything about this winter's weather in the tourism brochures...

We went to San Antonio in December about 5 years ago. It was cold! I was surprised at how cold 50's felt down there. At home I'd be wearing shorts in that weather! LOL!

I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I talked to the teacher this morning and she said that the counselors were coming today and that they would ask Peach if she wanted to go and talk to them. I also learned that they are bringing back the program they do for coping,life,and social skills counseling they do for special needs kids that are in main stream classes with no aids! That was great news to hear. There was even a permission slip in her folder this afternoon for the class. That baby was signed dated and put back in the folder asap!

I don't think the school could handle much more as a whole. That is one thing about her school, its pretty small, and the community pulls together very well.

This is what Georgia showed me she did today with the counselor. Its very sweet and special and she asked if we could frame it. Its of her and her friend, and her new angel friend.

This absolutely breaks my heart. I started sobbing when I saw this picture. Our poor little Peach. I can't believe she has to deal with something like this. It's just sickening.

I'm not sure if I quoted the right pictures. But, your girls both looked so pretty in their Tiana gowns!

These are so sweet! I like the rain boots!

WOW! You've been busy! Kate is such a cutie pie! I really like those wrap tops you made. She did a great job picking out the fabrics! The tulle twirl skirt is adorable, too! It's all great!

Finished my first project with my new machine and my first applique! Thanks to Heather's awesome tutorial, it was much easier than I thought it would be! While it isn't perfect, I am happy with it for a first try! My daughter came home from school sick (earache and fever) and didn't want to model or be in the pic.

YAY!!!! I'm so glad my tutorial was helpful for you! You really did a fantastic job on this. I had to look closely because I wasn't sure if it was a machine embroidery or not!

Aren't they gorgeous?? This is just my kinda quilt! I'll probably do the smocked versions. sorry to post something I didn't make. I just had to share in case anyone else wants to make one. Here is her website. http://www.kreationsbykaron.com/

I love the quilt! Those little tiny dresses on it are just so pretty!!

Is she being a SLACKER again??? I really thought she was over that phase in her life?!?!?

I miss you, my dear!

It was a pretty simple pattern. I also made a dress for my Daughters Daddy/Daughter dance with the same pattern.

I just love father/daughter dance pictures!!! Her dress is so pretty and it's such a cute picture of the two of them!

 

[casper_jj11]

I'm so impressed with all of the pictures I've seen. I've made a few halloween costumes for the kiddos but other than that, I'm not a bit crafty. I have a question that I'm hoping someone can help with. I realize that you don't sell here but I'm looking for something that I can't seem to find and I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Our last two trip to WDW, I've had wonderful autograph books made by someone in the US. They're nice cardstock and personalized with the kiddos names and date of our trip. They're 6x8 so I can easily put a picture to the left with teh autograph on the right.

DD's wish trip is this August and I'd love to get similar books but the lady is no longer making them. I've found similar ones online but the only ones I can find are 4x6 which really won't enable me to add pictures. I know Disney sells books where you can add pics but I'm looking for one with more pages since my kids are really into autograph collecting and since this is DD's wish trip, I'd like to have them personalized. Does anyone know where I may be able to find this type of autograph book?

 

[ellenbenny]

I have a couple of questions for you ladies (and Tom). Has anyone here made the Boutique Easter Baskets from YCMT? I usually make a quilted basket, but want to try something a little different this year. I also thought about one of Carla C's new boxes, but not sure if I can Easter-fy it enough to make a good basket.

Nini

I have made a couple of the boutique easter baskets. If I make one again I think I will try to stiffen it a little more, probably use fusible fleece on the lining and a stiff fusible interfacing on the main fabric.

Here is a picture of one:

Hope that helps.

Ellen

 

[tricia]

I'm so impressed with all of the pictures I've seen. I've made a few halloween costumes for the kiddos but other than that, I'm not a bit crafty. I have a question that I'm hoping someone can help with. I realize that you don't sell here but I'm looking for something that I can't seem to find and I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Our last two trip to WDW, I've had wonderful autograph books made by someone in the US. They're nice cardstock and personalized with the kiddos names and date of our trip. They're 6x8 so I can easily put a picture to the left with teh autograph on the right.

DD's wish trip is this August and I'd love to get similar books but the lady is no longer making them. I've found similar ones online but the only ones I can find are 4x6 which really won't enable me to add pictures. I know Disney sells books where you can add pics but I'm looking for one with more pages since my kids are really into autograph collecting and since this is DD's wish trip, I'd like to have them personalized. Does anyone know where I may be able to find this type of autograph book?

Have you tried Etsy? There are a couple on there that are 6 x 8, and lots of the sellers are willing to customize too.

 

[froggy33]

Just wanted to let you know that Isabel, age 22 months, was mesmerized by the show. She laughed, she clapped, she danced, she stared with her mouth open. She LOVED it!

That's good to know! My daughter will be 20 months when we go. She loves Tinkerbell, so hopefully she will be entranced as well! I did take her to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live at 1 year and she did pretty good!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hey Heather! Glad to see you around! Now that I have my new to me machine, Katie was checking out all your designs...she is soooo excited! She wants them all I think!

I hope to get some time to play with it this week...Tim will be in Vegas starting Saturday...so I get to play some while he is gone!

AND! Where is a good place for me to get thread for the machine at a great price?