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

[princessmom29]

Hi Everyone,

I need some help deciding what to do with this fabric for the Girls (Elizabeth, 7 and Hannah, 3) for Easter Dresses. I did the precious dress for Christmas, so a different pattern might be nice....its a silky satiny typer material - the raised area is like a satin ribbon that goes all over the fabric.

Please HELP!!!! lol!! I know you all can come up with something!!!

I am seeing sleevless precious dress without the collar when I look at it. I know you wanted something different. Mabye someone else has a better idea??

 

[itsheresomewhere]

Hi Everyone,

I need some help deciding what to do with this fabric for the Girls (Elizabeth, 7 and Hannah, 3) for Easter Dresses. I did the precious dress for Christmas, so a different pattern might be nice....its a silky satiny typer material - the raised area is like a satin ribbon that goes all over the fabric.

Please HELP!!!! lol!! I know you all can come up with something!!!

Just a heads up. That fabric shreds like mad. I gave up on DD's dress of this stuff. Be prepared to yell at it while working. The lady at Joanns said she has had nothing but complaints from customers about it this year.

 

[Tracie]

I had a great time doing this for Daniel. I am so happy to be back! I am very happy that this was my first Big Give since getting my act together and coming back.

Wendy I hope you all have a great Wish trip!

I will wipe the fingerprints off the front before I send it!

Tracie

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

That's awesome, Tracie!
What a wonderful keepsake.

 

[Cibahwewah]

Just a heads up. That fabric shreds like mad. I gave up on DD's dress of this stuff. Be prepared to yell at it while working. The lady at Joanns said she has had nothing but complaints from customers about it this year.

Could you carefully cut your pieces and then put fray-check along all the edges? Or would that ruin the satin? I was thinking about that type of fabric for a flower girl dress I need to make (by September). I might go for a heavier weight satin though--didn't know shredding was an issue....

Anyway---faithful lurker here. I keep up on this thread but hadn't really sewn anything lately, so hadn't posted. Except for a set of 9 ft tall lined curtains for my dining room with that gorgeous red silk I got before Christmas. I was a little burnt out on sewing after that monstrous project.

Got the sewing bug this weekend though, and made an appliqued reversible A-line and a bowling shirt.

My DD says this is now her favorite dress and couldn't understand why I wouldn't let her wear it to soccer practice this afternoon.

I'm not really happy with the bowling shirt--but my DS loves it. First of all, my lining fabric puckered and shrunk when ironing, although I prewashed it. Maybe I thought it was broadcloth, but it's really a cotton/poly blend and the heat was too high on the iron. And then my applique didn't turn out too well or centered right and it looks too wobbly. (I don't have an embroidery machine yet so I applique "by hand" with a regular machine). Maybe I'm being too critical, the important part is that he likes it.

For those of you who applique by hand, like the awesome LisaZoe, how do you keep your lines smooth? I try to go fast when possible and really slow around curves (like HeatherSue instructs), but I still end up with a wobbly line look sometimes.

 

[teresajoy]

MYA'S BIG GIVE UPDATE! I am so pleased to announce that we have met our goal to send Mya and her family back to Disney World!
You guys are truly, truly amazing! I am pleased to announce that in less than 48 hours, we have been able to provide the following package for Mya's trip:
WOO HOO! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!

WOW!!! That is just amazing!

Wanted to share these Big Give SeaWorld outfits for Noah's family...

poohnpigletCA is making bows to match

shirts for the boys:

I love these! That fabric is really nice!

Wow, is this picture bad or what!?!?!?!? I'm attempting to get the girls to bed and take photos... what was I thinking?

The double ruffle Faith Dress is for Maya and the stripwork jumper is for Ali..

We're making matching bracelets (well, my DD9 and DD6 are).. I will post better pictures of the whole set tomorrow.

My first Big Give!
Monica

Very cute!

Here are a few new things I've been working on. I did a lot of sewing but not a lot of sleeping along the way. LOL

Holy smoke Lisa!!!! Those are amazing!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Bambi one!!! Just stunning!

Hi
My name is Stephanie and I am in awe of finding a board that combines two of my favorite things. SEWING and DISNEY. You guys are amazing. I love to sew and last year we went to Disney for the first time. We are now addicted. I think I make about 75% of what my DD8 wears. BTW her name really is Daisy. Here are a few of her outfits. As I looked for pictures to post I realized we took pictures of her and characters, her and attractions, but I don't have a lot of great pictures of her in her clothes. I hope you enjoy. I know I will enjoy reading this thread through!

Thank you so much for sharing the pictures!!! Your daughter and her outfits are adorable!!! I love the barber shop sparkle picture!

I second that on the big pictures! I love to see all the details of everyones creations!

Those are wonderful! Isn't that pattern great!!!

I've never seen thread like that before! I think it might be a little out of my price range though!

Ive been a longggggg time lurker. I just have to say that every one of you does such amazing work.: I hope to some day be 1/2 as good as you. I made a strip twirl skirt for my daughter about 2 months ago. What a mess. I think I'll do much better with the CarlaC patterns I got from YCMT because the directions that I used for that skirt were not hers and they were so unclear. Anyway, I am now finishing up my pillowcases for my Give A Day volunteer/donation. Then, I hope to start some projects for my kids. We currently do not have a trip planned, but I figure I can practice and they can just wear the creations as everyday clothes.

Make sure you share some pictures!

Ok - I am ready for bed so I will post what I have finished over the past couple days
I made Woody & Jesse out of A-lines with a ruffle around the bottom and the Giselle outfit was my own pattern from a top my daughter had but it is very similar to the swing top.
I still have a Bullseye dress to make for the youngest and I was going to cut out the fabric tonight but I need more before I can cut anything out.

WOW!!! These look so cute!!! I have the Giselle sheets, but I have never made anything with them! Maybe I should get them out!

CUTE!!!

Oh my! Everything is sooo cute!
I am trying to get OFF my computer, but had to comment on the cuteness!

Oh, and if anyone wants a baby to try on the rompers or model them- Hannah has volunteered LOL!

had to post- here is EllenBen's sleeping beauty dress that I got for a nice price!
Megan LOVES it!

That dress is amazing!!! I still can't believe she was selling it so cheep! Did you see it before I posted it on Facebook?

Once upon a time there was a girl who liked Disney. Then she founds the DISboutiquers and decided to learn to sew. After learning to sew, she decided she really wanted to do embroidery, so....she bought an embroidery machine.

She loved the pictures of others' creations but always thought it a bit over-the-top to make outfits for a one day event....like....oh....a movie....The customs were beautiful but seemed like so much work for a 2-hour thing. And said to herself, "I will NEVER do that".

Then, one day this same girl found herself waiting impatiently for HeatherSue and praying that she was around her computer at 11:34 on a Saturday morning when, after deiciding at 11:15 that she was going to take her children to the 2:00 Alice in Wonderland showing that same day, that she MUST have custom jeans made by 1:15pm for her adorable daughter to wear to the move...

WHAT HAVE Y'ALL DONE TO ME

LOL!

Of all people, my dh (HHBG) just saw this and wants me to make one for my DD(6) as soon as she is allowed new "special clothes".

She and her brother are in the process of being punished for painting and drawing on walls, breaking a lamp and a dresser drawer, using an entire tube of toothpaste and bottle of softsoap to "decorate, and destroying some of their toys by not being allowed any new "special clothes" (AKA made by mommy) until she proves that she can take care of things better. The brother is banished from his computer.

Oh my!

Totally not Disney:

The twins decided that Belle's 2nd birthday party should be on a train. Don't ask me how they came to that conclusion...it is what it is.

Anyway, the Sacramento Railroad Museum has a free standing caboose which they rent out for parties. The cost of the rental includes 12 adult tickets for a 40 minute train ride up the Sacramento River, with children riding free.

So we've decided to purchase all paper goods in "The Little Engine That Could" theme, shown here:
http://www.trainparty.com/little-engine-that-could-party-supplies.html

Of course, all three girls need "train clothes, Auntie!" I could expand on the obvious circus theme of the little engine...but what else? Has anyone seen trains on fabric (other than Thomas)? Isabel doesn't care for Thomas, and I don't think it's really all that great a choice for a little girl's party anyway. I like ruffles and lace on my girls

I could go with the pink striped overalls and hats, with lacy ruffly blouses, but what else??

I have until April 3rd - plenty of time to order fabric if I can find something.
Any ideas?

I have no ideas, I just wondered if her birthday was April 3rd? That's a very nice day.

Hi all!

Mommy2JulietJocelyn Love the Toy Story dresses! They are so adorable. Nice Job!

I know many of you have seen this on facebook but if you haven't here it is. My "new Alice" inspired dress modeled by my niece Bella. Get ready for Alice overload:

Your niece is SUCH a cutie pie!!!!! That dress looks great! It's so pretty.

Please say a prayer for a special family.
I work with a wonderful, sweet girl. Last night (5am) she received a phone call that her little newborn nephew (6 weeks old) wasn't breathing. She ran to be with him and his mom, (her sister). We heard in the morning, that the baby died. I cried the whole way home. It's just terrible. Pray for them, to have some relief from the emotional pain that comes with losing a baby.

Oh no Elisa, I'm so sorry.

I said I wasn't going to create anything for the cruise. My machine decided to have a fit and stop working. I just fixed her on Friday and got the itch - I had to make something! (though this doesn't have any embroidery on it - still!)
This is incomplete - still have to put the casing in the easy fits that will be a part of this outift - as well as a peasant top. But, here's the dress.

I'll post the complete thing when it's finished (hopefully this afternoon). I've got one more thing that I want to make before the cruise, then I've gotta get packing!

Shannon, that is just adorable!

Prayers said! One of me dear friends lost a son this past week also. He was 26 years old, but I don't think that it gets any easier with the passing of age when you lose a child.



BEAUTIFUL! Love it! Love it! Love it!

Kim, I'm so sorry for your friend. What happened?

So many beautiful creations posted lately! Love Lisa's ruffled vida and Shannon's Alice dress is amazing!!

Here are pics of a few of the layouts I made for Daniel's Big Give scrapbook album. I also have Epcot, Magic Moments, and a couple more, but didn't take the time to scan them all. I promise they are straight IRL - they just "stitched" together wonky when I scanned!

Those are great!!! Thank you so much!

I just wanted to make a quick post and try to add the picture of a quilt I made yesterday for a sweet little girl at church. Her name is Noni and she has mitocondrial disease. She just came home from an extended hospital stay and I wanted her to have a snuggly.She had a new port put in, and will be returning to the hospital off an on for the next several months for evals.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=423608&id=1581598032

Nini

I tried 4 times to get the picture to show up here...sorry. Evidently you have to know what you are doing and have more than 2 minutes to do it! LOL!

Love it Nini!
It looks like you copied the link and not the picture .

I made this yesterday. It's not for WDW. It's not shorter on one side than the other, just the photo that makes it look like that.

Adorable! Do you have a close up of that fabric?

OK - for the new sewer (that would be me) what is your opinion (all of you!) as to the best pillowcase dress pattern? I want to add a ruffle at the bottom, but I'm finding so many on the internet! I found this one: http://alittleloveliness.blogspot.com/2009/05/make-pillowcase-dress.html

but it is lined? I dont know I"m just looking to make that first, then I'm going to try the twirly skirt, before I sink my newbie teeth into my daughters Cinderella dress haha! (need some courage!)

I'm *totally* intimidated by all of you on here - you are so fantastic!

Vester

I agree with Leslie, Jeanne's is great!

Hi Everyone,

I need some help deciding what to do with this fabric for the Girls (Elizabeth, 7 and Hannah, 3) for Easter Dresses. I did the precious dress for Christmas, so a different pattern might be nice....its a silky satiny typer material - the raised area is like a satin ribbon that goes all over the fabric.

Please HELP!!!! lol!! I know you all can come up with something!!!

I also vote for a sleeveless Precious Dress.

 

[Daisy'sMama]

This is awesome! I think a basic peasant blouse should do it, just modify the sleeves. I know I will try it this week.

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[teresajoy]

Could you carefully cut your pieces and then put fray-check along all the edges? Or would that ruin the satin? I was thinking about that type of fabric for a flower girl dress I need to make (by September). I might go for a heavier weight satin though--didn't know shredding was an issue....

Anyway---faithful lurker here. I keep up on this thread but hadn't really sewn anything lately, so hadn't posted. Except for a set of 9 ft tall lined curtains for my dining room with that gorgeous red silk I got before Christmas. I was a little burnt out on sewing after that monstrous project.

Got the sewing bug this weekend though, and made an appliqued reversible A-line and a bowling shirt.

My DD says this is now her favorite dress and couldn't understand why I wouldn't let her wear it to soccer practice this afternoon.

I'm not really happy with the bowling shirt--but my DS loves it. First of all, my lining fabric puckered and shrunk when ironing, although I prewashed it. Maybe I thought it was broadcloth, but it's really a cotton/poly blend and the heat was too high on the iron. And then my applique didn't turn out too well or centered right and it looks too wobbly. (I don't have an embroidery machine yet so I applique "by hand" with a regular machine). Maybe I'm being too critical, the important part is that he likes it.

For those of you who applique by hand, like the awesome LisaZoe, how do you keep your lines smooth? I try to go fast when possible and really slow around curves (like HeatherSue instructs), but I still end up with a wobbly line look sometimes.

Those curtains are AMAZING!! That is some gorgeous fabric!!! What a big project though!

I love the a-line! So cute!!! No wonder your daughter wanted to wear it right away! I don't blame her!

And, YES you are being MUCH too hard on yourself! To me, that bowling shirt looks perfect! I don't think the appliques look wobbly at all! You did an amazing job on both of these, stand back and be proud of yourself!

 

[dogodisney]

I am seeing sleevless precious dress without the collar when I look at it. I know you wanted something different. Mabye someone else has a better idea??

That was what I was thinking too!

I had a great time doing this for Daniel. I am so happy to be back! I am very happy that this was my first Big Give since getting my act together and coming back.

Wendy I hope you all have a great Wish trip!

I will wipe the fingerprints off the front before I send it!

Tracie

You s=did a great job on this.
.

Could you carefully cut your pieces and then put fray-check along all the edges? Or would that ruin the satin? I was thinking about that type of fabric for a flower girl dress I need to make (by September). I might go for a heavier weight satin though--didn't know shredding was an issue....

Anyway---faithful lurker here. I keep up on this thread but hadn't really sewn anything lately, so hadn't posted. Except for a set of 9 ft tall lined curtains for my dining room with that gorgeous red silk I got before Christmas. I was a little burnt out on sewing after that monstrous project.

Got the sewing bug this weekend though, and made an appliqued reversible A-line and a bowling shirt.

My DD says this is now her favorite dress and couldn't understand why I wouldn't let her wear it to soccer practice this afternoon.

I'm not really happy with the bowling shirt--but my DS loves it. First of all, my lining fabric puckered and shrunk when ironing, although I prewashed it. Maybe I thought it was broadcloth, but it's really a cotton/poly blend and the heat was too high on the iron. And then my applique didn't turn out too well or centered right and it looks too wobbly. (I don't have an embroidery machine yet so I applique "by hand" with a regular machine). Maybe I'm being too critical, the important part is that he likes it.

For those of you who applique by hand, like the awesome LisaZoe, how do you keep your lines smooth? I try to go fast when possible and really slow around curves (like HeatherSue instructs), but I still end up with a wobbly line look sometimes.

All of your things look great! I love the aline.

 

[teresajoy]

These are the dresses that kept me up to all hours of the night (morning) this past week! I made these for a fellow Diser who should have arrived at Disney today.


Belle dress, using the Princified Simply Sweet and Heathersue's applique designs (except for the book):

Back:

I really didn't like it before I added the roses.

And, Cinderella
I think this is my very favorite:

This was made with CarlaC's Precious Dress. I love that pattern!

And an Aurora princified Simply Sweet, with Heathersue's wonderful Sleeping Beauty collection!

I promise, the peplum is not crooked, even though it looks like it!
I actually had the peplum made in the lighter pink fabric, but then I realized I'd cut it wrong and didn't have enough fabric left to redo it! So, I made it from the pink. Disney does it that way, so I figured I could to!

Lastly, I made a Giselle and I'm not happy with the pictures, it looked so much cuter in person!

 

[livndisney]

I was blessed to meet Mya and her family today. A couple of pictures are posted on the Big Give board.

 

[Granna4679]

These are the dresses that kept me up to all hours of the night (morning) this past week! I made these for a fellow Diser who should have arrived at Disney today.


Belle dress, using the Princified Simply Sweet and Heathersue's applique designs (except for the book):

Back:

I really didn't like it before I added the roses.

And, Cinderella
I think this is my very favorite:

This was made with CarlaC's Precious Dress. I love that pattern!

And an Aurora princified Simply Sweet, with Heathersue's wonderful Sleeping Beauty collection!

I promise, the peplum is not crooked, even though it looks like it!
I actually had the peplum made in the lighter pink fabric, but then I realized I'd cut it wrong and didn't have enough fabric left to redo it! So, I made it from the pink. Disney does it that way, so I figured I could to!

Lastly, I made a Giselle and I'm not happy with the pictures, it looked so much cuter in person!

Wow, they are all gorgeous. Belle and Cinderella are my favorites but I know my DGD, she would LOVE the Giselle.

 

[teresajoy]

I was blessed to meet Mya and her family today. A couple of pictures are posted on the Big Give board.

thanks for the update and pictures Cindee!! I'm just speechless that we pulled this off so quickly !

 

[billwendy]

Just a heads up. That fabric shreds like mad. I gave up on DD's dress of this stuff. Be prepared to yell at it while working. The lady at Joanns said she has had nothing but complaints from customers about it this year.

YIKES!! Thanks for the warning - I got it really cheap last year on clearance...not positive Im wanting to work with that lol!!!

I had a great time doing this for Daniel. I am so happy to be back! I am very happy that this was my first Big Give since getting my act together and coming back.

Wendy I hope you all have a great Wish trip!

I will wipe the fingerprints off the front before I send it!

Tracie

Thanks Tracie!! This is really incredible!!I love all the details!! you covered everything!! Thanks so much for making Daniel's trip a wonderful experience!! I really really appreciate all everyone is doing for him and his family!!! We were supposed to get together on Friday night, but he ended up being in the hospital - hold on - for a good reason - he got his PIC line out!!! This is truely a sign of the end of treatment to him!!!!!!!!!!!!

I see the precious too - but, I stink at that dress!! I only made it twice, and messed up the back both times - grrrrrrrr -

Teresa - your princess dresses are beautiful!! I love them all!!!

 

[LisaZoe]

Got the sewing bug this weekend though, and made an appliqued reversible A-line and a bowling shirt.

My DD says this is now her favorite dress and couldn't understand why I wouldn't let her wear it to soccer practice this afternoon.

I'm not really happy with the bowling shirt--but my DS loves it. First of all, my lining fabric puckered and shrunk when ironing, although I prewashed it. Maybe I thought it was broadcloth, but it's really a cotton/poly blend and the heat was too high on the iron. And then my applique didn't turn out too well or centered right and it looks too wobbly. (I don't have an embroidery machine yet so I applique "by hand" with a regular machine). Maybe I'm being too critical, the important part is that he likes it.

For those of you who applique by hand, like the awesome LisaZoe, how do you keep your lines smooth? I try to go fast when possible and really slow around curves (like HeatherSue instructs), but I still end up with a wobbly line look sometimes.

The dress and shirt are so cute! I think your applique looks good. Honestly, I still have some wobbling when I do my appliques. It bothers me at times but then I remind myself that I'm human and if it had to be perfect, I'd better use a machine. I have noticed, though, that the wobbles are less noticeable if the stitching is wider.

These are the dresses that kept me up to all hours of the night (morning) this past week! I made these for a fellow Diser who should have arrived at Disney today.


Belle dress, using the Princified Simply Sweet and Heathersue's applique designs (except for the book):

And, Cinderella
I think this is my very favorite:

This was made with CarlaC's Precious Dress. I love that pattern!

And an Aurora princified Simply Sweet, with Heathersue's wonderful Sleeping Beauty collection!

I promise, the peplum is not crooked, even though it looks like it!
I actually had the peplum made in the lighter pink fabric, but then I realized I'd cut it wrong and didn't have enough fabric left to redo it! So, I made it from the pink. Disney does it that way, so I figured I could to!

Lastly, I made a Giselle and I'm not happy with the pictures, it looked so much cuter in person!

Those came out great. I love how different they all look even the ones made with the same pattern.

BTW - I totally get your dissatisfaction with photos. I feel like my photos never capture the outfits as they look in person. Some are close but others just don't do justice to the colors. Purple and blue have been the hardest colors for me to capture accurately.

 

[revrob]

i adore this, and i left it big on purpose because i love it so much

BEAUTIFUL! Love it! Love it! Love it!

Cute! I love the way you used the fabrics, and the long tie on the sash- can't wait to see it all put together.

Just beautiful!! I'm glad you got your machine back in working order

Shannon, that's beautiful!!!!!

I'm still waiting for my first batch of Alice fabric to arrive on my doorstep. I got the blue character toss and the blue stripe. I can't wait!!!

that fabric (and, of course, the dress!!).

This dress is absolutely gorgeous, Shannon!
Could you please tell me what pattern you used?
Thanks you so much for sharing your creations!
Gretchen

Shannon - that dress is really beautiful!! I cant wait to hear all about your cruise!! Are you doing any excursions?

Just realized I missed these in my post:


Love the Alice dress. Where did you get the fabric?

So pretty, Shannon. I love the fabric, and can't wait to see the completed outfit!

Shannon, that is just adorable!

Thanks everyone, for your very kind comments on the dress! When I finished the dress last night, I wasn't sure if I loved it or not. There was a design flaw in my mind. After showing a few friends, they convinced me that I should leave it be. I'm so glad that I did! I love it today!

Let me see if I can answer questions. The fabric was purchased through a coop. The selvage says "Windham Fabric presents Adventures In Wonderland by Whistler Studios" There were several different prints available. I can't say that I realized that this print was so large scale when I ordered it, but I love it! The only thing I wish is that I had ordered more of the strip.

The patterns - I used my old faithfuls! Carla C's perfect trifecta - Easy Fit pants, Simply Sweet dress & portrait peasant top. Simple, straight forward and always the perfect palette for exactly what I want.

OK - here's the completed version!

and a close up of the bodice to show the print a bit better

 

[vester]

Ok - our of sheer curiosity....

If I made a cinderella dress, how much would one of you charge to put that cinderella carriage on it? Does anyone even do that?

If you dont, where could I go to get that done (I obviously dont have a machine haha!)

Just curious! - Its AWESOME!

Vester

 

[LisaZoe]

I did a few tees for a woman who usually got things just for her boys. She wanted to coordinate somewhat so we did things like Tink to be worn when her boys had on Peter Pan tees. Most were characters I'd done before but I finally had a chance to do Jessie from Toy Story 2 (her boys were wearing Buzz and Woody tees, I believe).

I had a chance to make another decoupage set with applique and a modified Emma top. I really love the drama of the prints and colors I selected with the mom who wanted the set for her daughter.

Speaking of the Emma, I'm still having a lot of fun with the variations I've developed for it. I still haven't documented the variations for a tutorial but I did get photos of one variation so I'll try to get it put together for my blog soon. That variation is like the one in this Daisy set with the closed back that has elastic (the photos are actually of a dress I made with the Emma).

 

[Cibahwewah]

Thanks Lisa. BTW, your sets you just posted are gorgeous, as usual. And I can only imagine the hours put into those.

 

[LisaZoe]

OK - here's the completed version!

and a close up of the bodice to show the print a bit better

That came out so sweet! I love big prints but they can be a challenge when working on a small dress. You worked it perfectly,.