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

[mom2rtk]

She looks fabulous! I absolutely love the pattern - the simple lines really show off your fabric - and Ash models it so well!

I just ordered the pattern thanks to your link.

I have a question, tho:
In an earlier post you mentioned the "painful" hem (due to all the curves)... Not having seen the pattern yet, do you think it would be possible to "line" the skirt with something very lightweight, such as organza or a very fine batiste, & eliminate the hem altogether? I'm envisioning no hem whatsoever - simply making the skirt in a double layer, turning it inside out, then attaching it to the bodice. Does this sound do-able? Or do you think this would be more trouble than what it's worth?

Thank you for all your help.

Gretchen

Any time I hem something with anything but an absolute straight line hem, I use bias tape. It's easy as can be and looks awesome. I don't know why it wouldn't work on this as well!

 

[jham]

gorgeous Tiana!

That dress quilt is sooooo cool!

Love the Grinch with butt ruffles!

I'm so far behind I just scanned the last few pages. I'm going to try to keep up better (again). I needed to check in to get motivated and inspired!

I've been busy sewing up a few odds and ends for our trip. I made princess simply sweets for Lily and my neice and have been appliqueing sweatshirts, string backpacks, etc. I guess I should post photos They are on the other computer so hopefully I'll get them tomorrow.

 

[2cutekidz]

I just finished a Grinch Vida tonight (my first!) for I think the same little girl for the Big Give. I made the 5/6 and it is about 27" long. She is 47" tall. I hope this is about right. Also, how far up do most people put the buttons? I moved them up quite a bit from the end of the strap because the straps looked really long. The buttons can easily be moved though. I don't have anyone that size to try it on.

Too cute!! My DD is a size 6 - 7 in tops. I usually make the 5/6 Vida for her and it's always fine (even when I don't add the seam allowance) I haven't made it as a dress though and always shorten mine. Are the straps ong enough to tie into a knot? You can make knot straps instead of buttons.

When I shorten my Vida, I usually shorten the main panel and the bottom panel too (then the side panels to match , of course )

 

[h518may]

She looks fabulous! I absolutely love the pattern - the simple lines really show off your fabric - and Ash models it so well!

I just ordered the pattern thanks to your link.

I have a question, tho:
In an earlier post you mentioned the "painful" hem (due to all the curves)... Not having seen the pattern yet, do you think it would be possible to "line" the skirt with something very lightweight, such as organza or a very fine batiste, & eliminate the hem altogether? I'm envisioning no hem whatsoever - simply making the skirt in a double layer, turning it inside out, then attaching it to the bodice. Does this sound do-able? Or do you think this would be more trouble than what it's worth?

Thank you for all your help.

Gretchen

I hadn't thought of lining the dress, but I think it would work. I had hoped I would have enough material to put a ruffle on the bottom and that would have been easier then a traditional hem.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Just for those who have a love/hate relationship!

http://www.gadling.com/2010/02/25/g...t-animals-sock-monkeys-and-pets-on/#continued

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Any time I hem something with anything but an absolute straight line hem, I use bias tape. It's easy as can be and looks awesome. I don't know why it wouldn't work on this as well!

Duh! Now why didn't I think of that?!?

Thanks for the heads up!

Gretchen

 

[*Toadstool*]

Front:

Its very pretty. I'm not crazy about halter style though so I'll probably skip this pattern or find a way to make straps that I like. I saw the criss cross ones on the website, but didn't care for that either. I just love gored skirts though.. it would look great with a petti!!

Toadstool- that quilt is amazing!!! All that hand applique and the hand embroidery WOW!!

I was supposed to get the Emma pattern in a coop- but then she forgot to put my name on it, so I didn't get it. But am I the only one who thinks her color combo on the pattern cover is ugly? Kira, thanks for the feedback- now I know I don't have to buy this pattern, if I did, I would have planned to use satin or cotton. NOT voille! LOL.

Finished Mom's tunic, now I just have to find out where they are in Florida this week and send it to her.

Very pretty! Love that fabric! I'll post a picture of the Emma I made when I can remember where I put my camera.. lol
I used cotton, but it is very sheer and I had a hard time finding something that I thought was suitable.. That being said It might work with quilters weight cotton.. I just don't think that is the effect she was going for when she made this. It might even work with chiffon or something really drapey.. It is a top and skirt too.. Not a dress. Which is probably why I am not crazy about mine. I made it dress length(she gives directions in the patter) without the skirt and it is just okay looking on.. It needs the skirt to give it that poof I guess.

Hey there, Been lurking as I'm heading back to Disney.

I just don't have time to make anything, but wanted you all to know I'm DROOLING over all the projects posted!

The Tianna dress is to die for!

I feel guilty for not having time to make anything.

Praying the weather in late March will be warm enough for dd to wear the sundresses I made last summer.

Julie

Julie!! Glad to see you back! I went to SAGA last night and this woman had several outfits with your designs on it. I really wanted to say "I KNOW HER" but I didn't want them to think I was a freak!

I wish I could post pictures to share it with you, but my computer is driving me crazy right now and having "issues" and the wonderful people at dell can't seem to figure it out. Hopefully they figure it out soon and I can post them.

Anyway I am so excited. I finished my first project yesterday. I was a little scared to start with clothes so I made an Aivilo Tote bag. It turned out really pretty good with only a few mistakes. My son liked it so much he took it to pre-school for show and tell. I got quite a few positive coments from the teachers and other parents. And my daughters want me to make them one.

So thank you for all the advice and encouragement. I think I have found my new obsession, I just wish the nearest fabric store wasn't 2 1/2 hours away.

Oh I hope we see pictures soon! Welcome to the obsession!

My dd is a size 7/8 in store clothing and I made her the size 7 vida. I will admit I did not add the seam allowances. She is tall and slim (gymnast body) and I did not shorten it at all. She is about 51" tall. This is how it fit her:

It's beginning to look like I may not get any customs made for the cruise. And sadly, I'm not even sure that bothers me! I did order tie dye shirts for our family (I think we might wear them on Pirate night). We'll have the shirts I made with the DCL logo on them. I may try to make a dress for AbbyGrace - but if not, she'll wear customs that she's worn before.

I think AbbyGrace will be lucky to get to wear all those customs she's worn before. I'm curious now though. Do most of you let your kids wear their customs all the time or is it just a DW thing? I'm just wondering.. because Hannah wears her customs all the time.

I have a question, tho:
In an earlier post you mentioned the "painful" hem (due to all the curves)... Not having seen the pattern yet, do you think it would be possible to "line" the skirt with something very lightweight, such as organza or a very fine batiste, & eliminate the hem altogether? I'm envisioning no hem whatsoever - simply making the skirt in a double layer, turning it inside out, then attaching it to the bodice. Does this sound do-able? Or do you think this would be more trouble than what it's worth?

Thank you for all your help.

Gretchen

I would do a rolled hem or a blind hem by hand if it were me. Rolled hem on the serger would be so easy! You could do a madeira applique hem.. That is great way to not have to actually hem a dress. I used a madeira hem on this dress:

I could take pictures of the inside to show you more of how it is done if you like. It is my favorite finish to hem a dress!!! THe green part is sewn right sides together and flipped out and then topstitched down.
Here is a tutorial on how to do a scallop hem with a madeira finish. http://www.everythingsewing.net/scollopedhem.htm I have made a dress with this hem and it was gorgeous!! It was a teeny tiny dress though and because it was scallops it was very time consuming. The dress above just had curves so it was fairly quick. You don't have to make it nearly as wide as the one I did either. I was just going for that look.

I just finished a Grinch Vida tonight (my first!) for I think the same little girl for the Big Give. I made the 5/6 and it is about 27" long. She is 47" tall. I hope this is about right. Also, how far up do most people put the buttons? I moved them up quite a bit from the end of the strap because the straps looked really long. The buttons can easily be moved though. I don't have anyone that size to try it on.

LOVE IT!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Duh! Now why didn't I think of that?!?

Thanks for the heads up!

Gretchen

It also gives just a bit of flowing body to the bottom, just as pretty and easy as can be!

 

[Haganfam5]

First of all thank you all sooooo much for the amazing compliments on my Tiana dress and the Vida too. You ladies are just too sweet! I am so glad you all like it! I made a matching one for my niece who is supposed to be going to Disney with us. I think they are going to get a few compliments. Yes, Teresa, I wish we were going at the same time too! I would have went the beginning of May again in a heartbeat but I am in school until May 22.

I am sorry I didn't quote everyone but the shirt for mom came out gorgeous.
The Easter patchwork and St. Patty's Bowler shirt look adorable too!
The little mushroom dress and easter bag are just too cute!

Adorable dresses! I have a size question for you. I am making a Vida for the big give and the child is a size 6/7. What size is your daughter? How much would you recommend shortening the pattern? It does seem a little long...but still cute! I have made the 3/4 for my god-daughter but haven't seen it on her yet to know how much to take off. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

I don't think you have to shorten it at all. Like the amazing Vida shown below, it will look just fine, I am sure. My daughter is an 8/10 (8 waist, 10 length) and because I was too lazy to add for the seams, I just made the 10/12 size. If you do a 6/7 for the 6/7 you should be fine. I just like jumper style dresses at the knees and this on is about 4 inches too long for me. I did take about an inch off the bottom but that didn't help too much. Next time I will measure and get it more where I want it. I also added ties at the sides and the top, I just like the look. I hope that helped. Here is a pic of the side:

My dd is a size 7/8 in store clothing and I made her the size 7 vida. I will admit I did not add the seam allowances. She is tall and slim (gymnast body) and I did not shorten it at all. She is about 51" tall. This is how it fit her:

Oh my! Just beautiful! I am in love with your Vida!

We have blizzard conditions outside right now, a state of emergency and about a foot of snow! (more over night) The kids cannot wait to go outside and play in it!

 

[ireland_nicole]

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/

Wow! Gorgeous!!

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

Hi Nini; what about making knit easy fits? That way there'd be enough stretch for the wider cast. You could also make bike short or knee length ones to wear under dresses; with the wider hem, it would fit over the cast but still be modest.

I haven't been able to do the amount of sewing that I need to do lately, but I wanted to share some of my latest projects.

First, a dog bed for Bisuit, the dog who has so far helped my son NOT have a single night terror since joining our family.

An Easter patchwork twirl top with matching pink pants. My first try.

A birthday present for my nephew who actually lives in a farmhouse on a farm in Delaware.

A twirl skirt for a little girl who wanted no panels but still wanted some twirl.

Thanks for letting me share the photos. You are all amazing! I love seeing what everyone has made.

Dawn

Love everything- but biscuit is too cute!

Hi! Snow day here in New York so I had a chance to attempt my first Vida. It came out okay. I just wish I had made it a bit shorter. My daughter is pretty tall and it still looks too long on her. It was much easier than I had thought it was going to be. Now I just have to give Feliz a shot!

Here is what you have all been waiting for ... The reveal of my Tiana dress. Well, the front anyway. Sorry about the crummy pictures I tried to take them without using the flash:

Love both! I think the vida looks great and the Tiana is fantastic!

I finally tried my hand at a patchwork twirl - made it as a dress instead of a skirt. I like it a lot, but think I may have picked too many wild colors this time. Also, cause I think I forgot to post it before, here are some pics of my son in his Shamrock bowling shirt...

Now its off to make some Easter outfits, as we are doing pics with live bunnies next week! Woo Hoo!

I don't think it's too wild at all, I think it's cute! Love the St pat's day shirt, too.

Love it!

I just finished a Grinch Vida tonight (my first!) for I think the same little girl for the Big Give. I made the 5/6 and it is about 27" long. She is 47" tall. I hope this is about right. Also, how far up do most people put the buttons? I moved them up quite a bit from the end of the strap because the straps looked really long. The buttons can easily be moved though. I don't have anyone that size to try it on.

Awesome! I second the idea of knot straps; I find that w/ Caitie's vida's she loves the look and I can get a perfect fit

 

[RMAMom]

I haven't had a chance to post this because I wrapped it before I took a picture. This was for my nephews 7th birthday, I took the picture after he opened it and then left my camera at my sisters. I finally have the camera back and viola...

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I have to say I was very excited with this outfit. The pants are easy fits made out of corduroy and that is my very first bowling shirt! I was really proud of it and encouraged to press on in my sewing. I decided to make a precious dress for my Granddaughter for Easter. It was the single most frustrating experience I have ever had at a sewing machine. I was very excited today to have a snow day because I thought I would get so much done! Ha! This was a Murphy's Law experience to end all Murphy's Law experiences after about 8 or so hours I got it done and ripped and redone and ripped again, well you get the idea.

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The best part about this is I don't have to mail it. The kids are coming home for Easter!!!! This will be the first time I will see her wear something I've sewn for her, I just can't wait to kiss that beautiful baby face!!!

Mary

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I need pink thread to match what I'm working on...and I don't have the right shade here. I have 11 different spools, and none of them work for me. So now I either don't topstitch or just use a color I'm not happy with or stop until Monday when I have the time to go to JoAnn's because my Walmart recently killed the fabric department.

Ok, vent over. Carry on...

 

[Tweevil]

Hi Guys!
Where is the best place to buy online the minnie dot fabrics? The black and red with white dots? I have NO stores around here and the ones on line are endless......
Anyone have a reasonably priced favorite go to online store?

Many Thanks

 

[ireland_nicole]

I haven't had a chance to post this because I wrapped it before I took a picture. This was for my nephews 7th birthday, I took the picture after he opened it and then left my camera at my sisters. I finally have the camera back and viola...

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I have to say I was very excited with this outfit. The pants are easy fits made out of corduroy and that is my very first bowling shirt! I was really proud of it and encouraged to press on in my sewing. I decided to make a precious dress for my Granddaughter for Easter. It was the single most frustrating experience I have ever had at a sewing machine. I was very excited today to have a snow day because I thought I would get so much done! Ha! This was a Murphy's Law experience to end all Murphy's Law experiences after about 8 or so hours I got it done and ripped and redone and ripped again, well you get the idea.

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The best part about this is I don't have to mail it. The kids are coming home for Easter!!!! This will be the first time I will see her wear something I've sewn for her, I just can't wait to kiss that beautiful baby face!!!

Mary

Love these! Great job

Hi Guys!
Where is the best place to buy online the minnie dot fabrics? The black and red with white dots? I have NO stores around here and the ones on line are endless......
Anyone have a reasonably priced favorite go to online store?

Many Thanks

For reasonably priced "basics" I love fabric.com- look around online and see if you can find a discount code. They have free shipping over $35, and cut a 37 inch yard, plus they ship fast.

 

[Granna4679]

I just finished a Grinch Vida tonight (my first!) for I think the same little girl for the Big Give. I made the 5/6 and it is about 27" long. She is 47" tall. I hope this is about right. Also, how far up do most people put the buttons? I moved them up quite a bit from the end of the strap because the straps looked really long. The buttons can easily be moved though. I don't have anyone that size to try it on.

OMG...that is the cutest thing ever. I saw on the Big Give you were talking about doing it in pink instead of red. That is fabulous. She is going to go crazy over that.

I haven't had a chance to post this because I wrapped it before I took a picture. This was for my nephews 7th birthday, I took the picture after he opened it and then left my camera at my sisters. I finally have the camera back and viola...

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I have to say I was very excited with this outfit. The pants are easy fits made out of corduroy and that is my very first bowling shirt! I was really proud of it and encouraged to press on in my sewing. I decided to make a precious dress for my Granddaughter for Easter. It was the single most frustrating experience I have ever had at a sewing machine. I was very excited today to have a snow day because I thought I would get so much done! Ha! This was a Murphy's Law experience to end all Murphy's Law experiences after about 8 or so hours I got it done and ripped and redone and ripped again, well you get the idea.

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The best part about this is I don't have to mail it. The kids are coming home for Easter!!!! This will be the first time I will see her wear something I've sewn for her, I just can't wait to kiss that beautiful baby face!!!

Mary

The Cars Outfit is really cute. I love the idea of making the easy fits from corduroy.

I really like the precious dress too. Your DGD will look so sweet in it. Be sure and take pictures of her in it and post later. How old is she?

Hi Guys!
Where is the best place to buy online the minnie dot fabrics? The black and red with white dots? I have NO stores around here and the ones on line are endless......
Anyone have a reasonably priced favorite go to online store?

Many Thanks

I just purchased from fabrics.com for the first time. Super fast shipping and free (anything over $35).

It seems like I have been working on these forever but its only because I work a couple nights, stop, work a couple nights, stop. Today I realized I have got to get myself in gear if I am going to finish all the projects I have to finish by Easter. Wow...its only a month away!

This is the BIG GIVE outfits I made.

Sorry, the photo quality is weird. The true coloring is more like the darker pictures. I loved that jungle/animal print when I saw it.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Kira- where is the tute for madeira? I want this too!!

 

[Cand]

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

Oh that is really cute! I'm making the easter baskets from the Moda bake sop website.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/03/fabric-easter-basket.html

 

[Cand]

Here is what you have all been waiting for ... The reveal of my Tiana dress. Well, the front anyway. Sorry about the crummy pictures I tried to take them without using the flash:

Oh that's just beautiful! We haven't seen that movie yet but with all these gorgeous dresses I think we'll have to check it out!

I fell in love with these patterns. I can see where all my money will go!!

But this one . . .. . I just LOVE!!!!! It can be Tinkerbelle or Tiana:

I dont know how much you buy but all of those patterns are available through United Notions wholesale. I just bought a bunch for my co-op and they were only about $6 a piece.

My dd is a size 7/8 in store clothing and I made her the size 7 vida. I will admit I did not add the seam allowances. She is tall and slim (gymnast body) and I did not shorten it at all. She is about 51" tall. This is how it fit her:

I love your applique skills! Im so jealous of all you ladies. I just can't do it!

 

[*Toadstool*]

I need pink thread to match what I'm working on...and I don't have the right shade here. I have 11 different spools, and none of them work for me. So now I either don't topstitch or just use a color I'm not happy with or stop until Monday when I have the time to go to JoAnn's because my Walmart recently killed the fabric department.

Ok, vent over. Carry on...

I hate when this happens!!

I haven't had a chance to post this because I wrapped it before I took a picture. This was for my nephews 7th birthday, I took the picture after he opened it and then left my camera at my sisters. I finally have the camera back and viola...

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The best part about this is I don't have to mail it. The kids are coming home for Easter!!!! This will be the first time I will see her wear something I've sewn for her, I just can't wait to kiss that beautiful baby face!!!

Mary

Love that darling little dress!! That is great that you will get to give it to them in person!

This is the BIG GIVE outfits I made.

Love these.. They will be so thrilled to receive them!

Kira- where is the tute for madeira? I want this too!!

http://www.everythingsewing.net/scollopedhem.htm
sorry! Just saw I didn't post the link. I don't think either of the tutorials I found was that great. Maybe I will do one next time I make this hem. hopefully soon. Just pm me if you need help.
Found this one for doing it on collar. http://lasewist.blogspot.com/2009/03/madeira-hem-technique.html

 

[NiniMorris]

Thanks for all the help with ideas for my GD2's post surgery easy fits! I think we have decided to leave the complete inside seam open and use ties to close. Since she is still in diapers, we needed a way to make easier diaper changes.(yes, she is ready to be potty trained, but it will be easier for us if she is not! Last time she was only 9 months old and the cast weighed over 20 pounds!)


Since she won't be walking, the ties shouldn't bother her too much. We thought about velcro, but she doesn't like the 'feel' of velcro (although I may try velcro for the crotch area.) Last time she wore mainly t shirts and jumpers. The area where the heel is being 'fixed' was about 8 inches in circumference after the last surgery, and she was much smaller then! It would be really hard to get an actual pair of pants over it. We have a couple pair of bloomers (actually sized for a MUCH larger kid) that will work over her diapers when she wears dresses.

Well, I'd better get busy...I have a mock up of the easy fits to get ready (still not 100% sure the best way to sew them so they will still look finished), a mock up of Easter baskets (to get some construction issues in hand) a father - daughter Peasant top to get done, two Precious dresses to get finished, and that all important quilt for the Princess to take to the hospital with her. All have to be finished within the next 5 days and I am still not 100%....oh yeah...the Princess will be spending the weekend with me as well!


I LOVE MY CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILD!!!!!


Nini