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

[Haganfam5]

Thank you so much for the info. I found Olliegirl on Facebook and now I am a life-long fan! Everything is gorgeous! The Tiana dress is to die for and it's exactly what I was thinking of doing. They/we are planning to go in May and when we were there last year it was around 100 degrees and very humid. I know it would have to be made from cotton and as light as possible. That dress is just beautiful.

I hope Crystal will post her's or the link to it. I would love to see more.

Thank you ladies!

 

[revrob]

If this is after a tornado, I can't imagine it under good conditions Unbelievable...my space doesn't look this good after a full day of organizing

oh, no, this is clean. I took the pictures a while ago so that I could remember what it is actually supposed to look like! Unfortunately, it's not that way most of the time!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Heather, i just got here from the other thread Anyway, totally off topic, but i lovd those Mickey suitcases! What kind are they? Do you own them??? I'm fairly certain I NEED one!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Santa brought the girls Precious Day dolls from Goetz and we want to comb their hair. I read reviews and they are mixed about the wire wig brush. What do you use, how easy is it & where did you get it?

 

[angel23321]

Ok. So I'm really stressed right now. So KC and really the midwest in general has had some pretty cr@ptastic weather lately. So much that school was out Monday, today and the rest of the week. We also used one snow day before Christmas break. So that's our 5 "built in" days. If we have any more, we have to go longer - our scheduled last day is June 2. Our family vacation starts June 7. So I'm really worried about having more snow days and having to make them up. Which means me working longer because I'm the school nurse. And I feel like I'm being really selfish worrying over this as I know there are much worse things.

So I know maybe I should have scheduled further out, but I really couldn't for a couple of reasons - we had a code that was only good until June 12. We had to use airline credit from last year when we had to cancel our trip.

We NEVER have this many snow days - I think there was ONE last year! I have no idea how this is all going to play out, but we absolutely cannot cancel another trip! a) we would lose the airline credit altogether - and b) we've had a pretty crummy year (sister-in-law passed away in June and our home was burglarized in October among other smaller things that all add up) and we NEED this vacation!

Anyway, thanks for letting me vent. I'm sure it will get worked out one way or another. It just sucks because I can't really talk it over with anyone at work until Monday.

I would be stressed also. I know how you feel about feeling bad cause there are other things worse in the world but it's important to you. I would feel the same way. I'm a planner and when things threaten those plans, I am not happy and I get very stressed. My daughter is the same way (and my husband tells me..why do I wonder where she gets it from). Hopefully everything works out for you. And NO MORE SNOW.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Ok. So I'm really stressed right now. So KC and really the midwest in general has had some pretty cr@ptastic weather lately. So much that school was out Monday, today and the rest of the week. We also used one snow day before Christmas break. So that's our 5 "built in" days. If we have any more, we have to go longer - our scheduled last day is June 2. Our family vacation starts June 7. So I'm really worried about having more snow days and having to make them up. Which means me working longer because I'm the school nurse. And I feel like I'm being really selfish worrying over this as I know there are much worse things.

So I know maybe I should have scheduled further out, but I really couldn't for a couple of reasons - we had a code that was only good until June 12. We had to use airline credit from last year when we had to cancel our trip.

We NEVER have this many snow days - I think there was ONE last year! I have no idea how this is all going to play out, but we absolutely cannot cancel another trip! a) we would lose the airline credit altogether - and b) we've had a pretty crummy year (sister-in-law passed away in June and our home was burglarized in October among other smaller things that all add up) and we NEED this vacation!

Anyway, thanks for letting me vent. I'm sure it will get worked out one way or another. It just sucks because I can't really talk it over with anyone at work until Monday.

We had some severe snow back in 2000 in which school was cancelled for over a week. The governer eventually called it a state emergency and we didn't have to make any days up! Maybe you will get lucky!

woo hoo.... Finally got 2 designs done and modeled today...

Lori

Love the animal print! My dd14 would have loved that when she was little! s

 

[birdie757]

WAY cute! Cloth diapering is awesome - I just wish I'd started sewing when my princess was still in dipes!

And now on to my woe-is-me rant of the day...

Apparently, I am embroidery challenged.

I was SO essited about finally getting my long-awaited embroidery machine... and now, turns out it's one more craft thing I'm not good at it and it really makes it no fun at all. So far I can barely sew, I can't applique, and now I can't do machine embroidery.

I'm using Heather's awesome designs, so that's not the problem. I've read my machine's manual cover-to-cover many times... keep it right next to me when I'm working... and still, I'm doing stuff wrong and my projects come out looking stupid and I can't figure out why. My centering is way off, I can't figure out the design size/position so I have no clue where it will end up on the finished garment. I did manage to hoop a kids' XS t-shirt with reasonable success, so that was one small victory, but I'm so clueless about the embroidery part I can't even bring myself to TRY putting fabrics in for applique like I wanted to.

Whine, whine, whine. (Anybody got any cheese?)

And we leave in a week.

Don't get discouraged! I got my embroidery machine last Feb and just in the past 3 months did I really "get it" and start having success. And I am pretty good at sewing and had already mastered my regular machine, a serger and a coverstitch on my own. I was about to throw the thing out the window until I finally just started getting on web boards about the machine and watching videos on hooping, stabilizer and all that jazz. I was not hooping correctly and not using the right stabilizer. After much trial and error I think I have got it now...though there are still occasions that I am stumped I have a bit more confidence to trouble shoot.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

OOPS! Sorry about the suitcase question...see it was answered on like page 3 I'm off to hunt around and see if I can find a cheaper one or an adult one.

 

[angel23321]

WAY cute! Cloth diapering is awesome - I just wish I'd started sewing when my princess was still in dipes!

And now on to my woe-is-me rant of the day...

Apparently, I am embroidery challenged.

I was SO essited about finally getting my long-awaited embroidery machine... and now, turns out it's one more craft thing I'm not good at it and it really makes it no fun at all. So far I can barely sew, I can't applique, and now I can't do machine embroidery.

I'm using Heather's awesome designs, so that's not the problem. I've read my machine's manual cover-to-cover many times... keep it right next to me when I'm working... and still, I'm doing stuff wrong and my projects come out looking stupid and I can't figure out why. My centering is way off, I can't figure out the design size/position so I have no clue where it will end up on the finished garment. I did manage to hoop a kids' XS t-shirt with reasonable success, so that was one small victory, but I'm so clueless about the embroidery part I can't even bring myself to TRY putting fabrics in for applique like I wanted to.

Whine, whine, whine. (Anybody got any cheese?)

And we leave in a week.

You'll get it. I took a basic class when I first got my embroidery machine. And after 5 years...I STILL get my designs off center occasionally. I have a t-shirt board that I use and it works perfectly every time. When I don't want to deal with that though, I don't hoop the shirt but have marked it with creases and just use spray adhesive. You should have a preview button also like someone else described...that's what I use to tell where my design will stitch out and the move it accordingly.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/com...cameras=canon_eos450d,canon_eos1000d&show=all
Most people I talked to told me it was all about getting good lenses to go to the camera. I think the XS is great for me since it is my first SLR.


You should look at Ollie Girl's Tiana dress. I am not sure if she has it listed on etsy, but she has it on her FB account. It is gorgeous and I want to CASE it because I can not afford OllieGirl!!!
Crystal, made a beautiful Tiana dress as well. Hopefully she will post it.


I'm the most unorganized person ever... You can come and help me after you get yours done.

I know you found the answer, but I just thought this post was too funny because I read the story behind the pictures.


Love this one! She is safari Barbie!

Here is a tutorial I saw today. I thought you ladies would like it. It is a snowglobe shirt with a castle inside of it. Too cute. I am glad to have some of this yummy fabric coming to me. It is a Japanese fabric. http://lilblueboo.blogspot.com/2009/12/snowglobe-shirt-tutorial.html
Here is the fabric. I did not make this!!!

LOVE this tutorial. Emma is so into snow globes right now also. She got two at Disney and two for christmas.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Bummed tonight..... I just had my sewing machine serviced in December (it was dragging and not wanting to feed). Worked fine for 2 days when I got it back and then started dragging again. I had too many projects working to take it back in right away, so I just dealt with it. Then it mysteriously stopped doing it. So for 3 weeks, I have been sewing fine. Tonight I have 3 very important jobs to finish, and the lever holding the presser foot just breaks. GREAT! So I am off to the sewing machine center tomorrow after work and hopefully its will be a quick fix.

Funny thing is, I got a serger for Christmas. Still kinda scared of it, so it hasn't come out of the box. I am thinking if they give me a good deal, I could use the money from the serger, plus a trade in on the sewing machine and maybe make a good deal on a newer machine??? Oh well....just had to vent. I have to do something beside biting my nails and worrying about what to do now to finish these 3 projects. Sorry to vent but hubby ONLY listened long enough to take the machine out of the sewing table and put in the backseat of the car for me. Ha!

When I got my New-to-me sewing machine I kept my Kenmore, sure I did something to it and it needs to be serviced now, so it's sitting in my garage. BUT I wanted to keep it as a back up, just in case something happens with the snazzy one and I'm in the middle of a project.
I also still have a Jem Janome, which is more of a quilter's travel machine. That one I need to sell. I thought Megan could use it one day, but in truth it feels so "rough" to me now that I am using computerized machines, I dont think I could switch back to even teaching her on it. I should have that one serviced and sell it. Probably get $100 for it.


Revrob- I think that's the catch. That money would come in handy....but at the same time....so would the space. Some other things need to be cleared up before I will have a good understanding of how limited our budget will be then. Our initial agreement (with DH) was to go on the may trip and rent the next year's points, now we are doing the reverse.

I do know we NEED a vacation. It has always helped us get glued back together as a couple.
I keep telling myself we will do something other than Disney...and then we don't. Okay, maybe in 2012 we can plan a trip to Bermuda...

 

[clhemsath]

Let the trouble begin...

SOOOOO, while I was waiting for my work computer, I was searching the disney store. I couldn't figure out how to post a picture, but here is the link...

http://www.disneystore.com/adult-flannel-candy-cane-mickey-mouse-sheet-set/p/1252506/59529/

that fabric is AWESOME. I am thinking of buying the sheet set and cutting it up for clothes..

okay, back to work

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Thank you so much for the info. I found Olliegirl on Facebook and now I am a life-long fan! Everything is gorgeous! The Tiana dress is to die for and it's exactly what I was thinking of doing. They/we are planning to go in May and when we were there last year it was around 100 degrees and very humid. I know it would have to be made from cotton and as light as possible. That dress is just beautiful.

I hope Crystal will post her's or the link to it. I would love to see more.

Thank you ladies!

Are you on Facebook? I have a ton of pics of the 2 different versions that I have done so far in my photo album. Just search for Crystal Carter on Facebook. I have a pic of The Cat in the Hat and Sally as my avatar.

 

[AlternateEgo]

Let the trouble begin...

SOOOOO, while I was waiting for my work computer, I was searching the disney store. I couldn't figure out how to post a picture, but here is the link...

http://www.disneystore.com/adult-flannel-candy-cane-mickey-mouse-sheet-set/p/1252506/59529/

that fabric is AWESOME. I am thinking of buying the sheet set and cutting it up for clothes..

okay, back to work

I have been in love with those flannel sheets for some time now. I can't make myself purchase it though, because I'm not sure what I would make from it

 

[MinnieVanMom]

woo hoo.... Finally got 2 designs done and modeled today...

Lori

Lori, I always love to see what you make and this is just so cute. Great job.

Now that we have our vacation for May cancelled and we rented out all our points we are thinking of a downsized trip...limited table service meals and no 2 bedroom
This would also be in October, providing us with more time to save money for our trip rather than stressing like we were about going in May.

I am tossing around the idea of either a studio or 1 bedroom In October. This would give us another chance to go to MNSSHP maybe.

But now we will have Megan who will be 4 and half by then and Hannah will be 1 and half years. She would still sleep in a pack n play and Megan would sleep on a fold out couch (unless we stayed at Old Key West)

probably BeachClub or BoardWalk...
The studio would allow me to rent points again and I would have about $1,000 worth of points to rent.
there is a mini fridge and small microwave

The 1 bedroom would leave us no points to rent (well leaving me with maybe 10 points to bank)
it would provide us with more elbow room
washer and dryer
kitchen
and jacuzzi for Mom and Dad

I think we are looking at a 1 week stay. Would that be too long for a studio, or am I just spoiled? (our last 2 times we stayed in a 2 bedroom (my Mother was with us) and then a 1 bedroom.

Which should I do????
I really wish the other resorts had the same set up as OKW, a queen bed and a full bed (rather than a pull out couch)
I would no doubt make the couch up as a bed and leave it that way so Megan feels like she has a bed. In a 1 bedroom it would give us flexibility to have both girls nap in our room during the day while we have the kitchen/living room with her bed.
But, is it worth $1,000
and then of course, do I want to deal with the hassle of renting points?

Renting our points from our May vacation meant that our annual dues were paid for this year, and next year and gives us plenty left over. Which we really need right now.

What to do? What to do!

No matter what, I can not book until March (7 months out if it's not at your home resort)
but it's nice to plan (and figure out customs ahead of time)

We got BCV at less than the 7 month window. I had to work around the dates they gave me and then waitlisted the last two nights.

1 br/Studio: I love the 1 br at OKW but love the pool and location of BCV. I can't have it both ways so we now stay at BCV in a studio. We miss the room but it is a trade off for location. We still nap in the afternoon but we are only with 1 child. The 1 br is just sooo nice but we are point poor and work with only 190 each year. Last year I cut back and saved points by flying in on a Wed/Thurs and spending the time at discount room specials at a CSR. Then on Sunday bounce over to BCV but only a studio. I banked a lot of points but still wish we could try a 1 br BCV.

We spend so much time on the go or at the pool we don't really need a 1br. There is a free wash machine and dryer at all DVC's, but you must leave your room.

Things will change and you will be more ready in the years to come. Having a DVC and choices makes for very wonderful vacations.

 

[clairemolly]

Good Morning All~

We too have a snow day in Northern KY. It has been so cold the last week and they are calling for about 7 inches to start falling during the day today. I still have to work though, so not much sewing will get done today.

I LOVED the tutorial on the snow globes and the ruffle dress was FANTASTIC. Thank you so much for the directions you followed.

Everyone have a good day!

Where in NKy are you? I live north of Cincy and work about 5 minutes north of the river.

I am just now making it to the new thread. It's been a busy week at work and we're only on day 3! Don't they know I have Dis-ing to do?

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I have been in love with those flannel sheets for some time now. I can't make myself purchase it though, because I'm not sure what I would make from it

We are redoing a bedroom and my DD who visits asked me to make it into a Jack Skellington room. I bought 2 sets of king sheets from Disney store and will cut 1 fitted to make 2 twin fitted, also cut the flat to make two. Then with the other set I am going to make window treatments and something for the wall, maybe incorporate part of the sheet fabric into a quilt.

I bought the candy cane in twin so the room could have a holiday sheet set also.

 

[ollyg]

I found a picture on the disboutique photobucket page of a panel skirt with simba, flounder, and stitch embroidered on the panels. I believe it was posted by Toadstool.

Could you please tell me what pattern you used? I looked on YCMT and could only find a strip skirt patten and I did not think the panels would be wide enough for a 5X7 design.

Thanks in advance.

Karen

 

[revrob]

Revrob- I think that's the catch. That money would come in handy....but at the same time....so would the space. Some other things need to be cleared up before I will have a good understanding of how limited our budget will be then. Our initial agreement (with DH) was to go on the may trip and rent the next year's points, now we are doing the reverse.

I do know we NEED a vacation. It has always helped us get glued back together as a couple.
I keep telling myself we will do something other than Disney...and then we don't. Okay, maybe in 2012 we can plan a trip to Bermuda...

I SO understand! Vacations are a must! If you NEED a vacation (we all do!) but the money could be an issue, go with the studio! Seriously, you'll have a great time regardless. It's like saying you can't have a good time at Disney if you don't stay at the Grand Floridian. Sure, it would be nice, but it's not a deal breaker. Go, enjoy yourself and remember there's always next years points - you can stay in a 1 bedroom next year and things will be fine!

 

[SallyfromDE]

I'm using Heather's awesome designs, so that's not the problem. I've read my machine's manual cover-to-cover many times... keep it right next to me when I'm working... and still, I'm doing stuff wrong and my projects come out looking stupid and I can't figure out why. My centering is way off, I can't figure out the design size/position so I have no clue where it will end up on the finished garment. I did manage to hoop a kids' XS t-shirt with reasonable success, so that was one small victory, but I'm so clueless about the embroidery part I can't even bring myself to TRY putting fabrics in for applique like I wanted to.

Well, I'm not that great at it either. I tend to do more in the hoop designs. But when I do tshirts, I used the arm pit of the shirt as the line up point to center the design. And I've tried different types of stablizers to get an idea of what I like. But I still plan on taking an embroidery class locally. I'm just trying to find a time that matches up to mine. But I think it will help me learn more about the machine, then the manual.

Here is a tutorial I saw today....pot.com/2009/12/snowglobe-shirt-tutorial.html
Here is the fabric. I did not make this!!!

I love this idea. I bet you could take a picture of the castle, or you in front of the castle, and iron it on. Then do the globe. I think Kirsta will need one of these.

OOPS! Sorry about the suitcase question...see it was answered on like page 3 I'm off to hunt around and see if I can find a cheaper one or an adult one.

They are on Amazon for half the price as the website. I sent an email to the company and said they needed to make an adult size becuase there are alot of us Disney fanatics out there. I'm sure if they hear it enough, they'd make them.

Let the trouble begin...

SOOOOO, while I was waiting for my work computer, I was searching the disney store. I couldn't figure out how to post a picture, but here is the link...

http://www.disneystore.com/adult-flannel-candy-cane-mickey-mouse-sheet-set/p/1252506/59529/

that fabric is AWESOME. I am thinking of buying the sheet set and cutting it up for clothes..

okay, back to work

OMG!! I love this. And the Tink ones with the ornaments!! I wish I wasn't so broke right now. I'd buy them and put them away for next year. What great family pj's they'd make. But I had a $500 vet bill this week, and the tires gave out on the truck, and I had to go buy 2, and that was $300. I discouraged!!

 

[BBGirl]

My daughter and I went to the one in Atlanta last year. We had a blast. We are taking my DIL and GD this year!


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Is anyone here experienced in teaching learning disabled children? I homeschool my youngest. He had a series of Neurpsychological evaluations. I just met with his doctors and got the results. While none of the results were not expected, somehow their recommendations left me...wondering.

I now need to completely rethink our home school experience and almost do a 180... The only actual school skill we will continue with is reading. The rest will be 'life skills'. Math will become teaching him how to use a calculator. We will focus on things like making sandwiches and doing chores.

Since his reading problems don't have a specific name like 'dyslexia' I am having problems finding some suggestions on how to help. At age 8, he is reading on a 4 year old level..meaning he knows his ABCs and the sounds each letter makes (for the most part) he has a lot of problems putting the letters together and making words.

Sorry for the rant and rambling...I guess I am still reeling form the meeting. Maybe I need a nap!

Nini

look into the Barton Method. It really works and it starts with color tiles no letters and makes reading so much easier for learning disabled.
HTH