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

[princesskayla]

I have to work on Thursday and Saturday I have to go to my Nephew's Birthday Party. So Friday is the best day. The kids will be at school so I can enjoy everything without interruptions too. DH works Saturdays so I would have to bring them with if I came after the Party.

I wish you were going to be there on Friday!

Anyone else in the Atlanta area going? It is in Gwinnett (northeast of the city)

I was thinking abou going on Friday. I wish I could have taken some classes though!!!

Is it worth going even if you do not take classes?

 

[littlepeppers]

I spent all day putting Marie on a dress front for DD & it is getting lost in the print.

The print is so cute that it should look good anyway.

Any suggestions how to make an applique stand out? I will not applique on busy fabric again. Lesson learned.

 

[Granna4679]

I spent all day putting Marie on a dress front for DD & it is getting lost in the print.

The print is so cute that it should look good anyway.

Any suggestions how to make an applique stand out? I will not applique on busy fabric again. Lesson learned.

No suggestions...sorry! But I just wanted to say I can't wait to see your Marie outfit....my DGD2 loves, loves, loves Marie and I want to make her an outfit soon with Marie on it.

 

[LisaZoe]

Ok ladies confession time.

Do you ever have fabric that you just can't cut to use. I own some the original Toy Story fabric and I can't bring myself to use it. I have the aliens, Zirg, woody and stuff and just can't cut it. I keep looking at it while planning my toy story 3 outfits.


Back to planning my outfits.

Yes, too many prints I buy I hate to use especially if I know I can't get more. It makes no sense because then it just sits in my stash but I always fear I'll use it and then find the perfect thing to make with it but it's too late.

I spent all day putting Marie on a dress front for DD & it is getting lost in the print.

The print is so cute that it should look good anyway.

Any suggestions how to make an applique stand out? I will not applique on busy fabric again. Lesson learned.

I usually pick a fairly monochromatic fabric or one with a simple print, like dots, as the base for applique.

 

[jessica52877]

I have to work on Thursday and Saturday I have to go to my Nephew's Birthday Party. So Friday is the best day. The kids will be at school so I can enjoy everything without interruptions too. DH works Saturdays so I would have to bring them with if I came after the Party.

I wish you were going to be there on Friday!

Anyone else in the Atlanta area going? It is in Gwinnett (northeast of the city)

More then likely Friday was the day I was thinking about going. I am free pretty much every day, just gotta be home by 2ish to get Dallas. I wasn't sure what I would see and if it would be any fun.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

I'm in love and in awe of most of the things posted lately - everyone has been so creative!

My daughter has asked me to make her outfits that match the Rainbow Magic fairies. This was new to me! Her final decision was to match Juliet the Valentine's Fairy, though I expect this will change again in the morning. I was rooting for Tia, who has a tank top and gathered skirt. Juliet wears a demin skirt with a scoop neck top and a tank underneath it, from the picture:

http://www.amazon.com/Juliet-Valent...1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1268286213&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Does anyone have a good pattern for a scoop neck? I'm wondering what would happen if I made a long-sleeve peasant top and left the neckline open, then sewed shoulder straps to it to keep it from falling off her shoulders.

Thanks!

Deb

 

[Cand]

I'm wondering what would happen if I made a long-sleeve peasant top and left the neckline open, then sewed shoulder straps to it to keep it from falling off her shoulders.

Deb

Actually, I think that would be a GREAT way of doing a scoop neck. My only other thought would be to still use elastic just very very loosely.

 

[NiniMorris]

I was thinking abou going on Friday. I wish I could have taken some classes though!!!

Is it worth going even if you do not take classes?

Yes...I never take a class and have fun every time! (that is if you love to shop! -- think the variety of on line shopping and the ability to TOUCH and FEEL everything!)

Of course I do tend to buy way too much when I go! It is also a great time to see some new 'tools' to see if you really like them before you shell out the money to purchase!


My original idea was to go on Friday...but that means taking my DD out of school and she has an awards ceremony for being student of the quarter. I doubt that would win me any good mommy points!

Since I live so close to Gwinnett ...when I asked hubby to take off this weekend...he thought I was going for the whole weekend! But without taking classes I doubt that would be as much fun!!!


Have fun on Friday! I'll be thinking of you....


Nini

 

[NiniMorris]

OK...all you young, hip, new mommies out there... I need some advice on burp cloths. A good friend has a new family member in the NICU and wants some personalized burp cloths for him.


I never had 'burp cloths' I just used a cloth diaper...but I see they can be really pretty now and not just functional.

I've been searching patterns for almost a week, and have discovered there are as many ways to make them as there are people making them. Do you prefer to have a layer of cloth diaper and a layer of flannel, or just use the flannel as a decorative accent either on the sides or ends (and some have it as just a center panel)

And then, if you use a layer of flannel and a layer of diaper...would you put the embroidery on the diaper side or the flannel side?

I cannot believe that something so simple has so many design options! DD9 told me to just make one each way...I should be able to get at least 6 different cloths that way...using the embroidery and the flannel fabric to pull them together.


And...last question (I promise!!) Is a pack of burp cloths a good baby gift???? They are so easy to make and so relatively inexpensive to make it seems almost like cheating!!


Thanks,

Nini

 

[CastleCreations]

Ok ladies confession time.

Do you ever have fabric that you just can't cut to use. I own some the original Toy Story fabric and I can't bring myself to use it. I have the aliens, Zirg, woody and stuff and just can't cut it. I keep looking at it while planning my toy story 3 outfits.


Back to planning my outfits.

I have a few yards of Castaway Cay fabric. It's the fabric used to make the shirts for the employees, I can't bring myself to use it. I have lots of others, but this is my favorite.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

OK...all you young, hip, new mommies out there... I need some advice on burp cloths. A good friend has a new family member in the NICU and wants some personalized burp cloths for him.


I never had 'burp cloths' I just used a cloth diaper...but I see they can be really pretty now and not just functional.

I've been searching patterns for almost a week, and have discovered there are as many ways to make them as there are people making them. Do you prefer to have a layer of cloth diaper and a layer of flannel, or just use the flannel as a decorative accent either on the sides or ends (and some have it as just a center panel)

And then, if you use a layer of flannel and a layer of diaper...would you put the embroidery on the diaper side or the flannel side?

I cannot believe that something so simple has so many design options! DD9 told me to just make one each way...I should be able to get at least 6 different cloths that way...using the embroidery and the flannel fabric to pull them together.


And...last question (I promise!!) Is a pack of burp cloths a good baby gift???? They are so easy to make and so relatively inexpensive to make it seems almost like cheating!!


Thanks,

Nini

Nini,
We have the burp clothes out here that are two layers of flannel and then we hemstitch, with a very very small crochet hook a pretty design on the edges. It is standard out here and they are cute.

 

[tricia]

OK...all you young, hip, new mommies out there... I need some advice on burp cloths. A good friend has a new family member in the NICU and wants some personalized burp cloths for him.


I never had 'burp cloths' I just used a cloth diaper...but I see they can be really pretty now and not just functional.

I've been searching patterns for almost a week, and have discovered there are as many ways to make them as there are people making them. Do you prefer to have a layer of cloth diaper and a layer of flannel, or just use the flannel as a decorative accent either on the sides or ends (and some have it as just a center panel)

And then, if you use a layer of flannel and a layer of diaper...would you put the embroidery on the diaper side or the flannel side?

I cannot believe that something so simple has so many design options! DD9 told me to just make one each way...I should be able to get at least 6 different cloths that way...using the embroidery and the flannel fabric to pull them together.


And...last question (I promise!!) Is a pack of burp cloths a good baby gift???? They are so easy to make and so relatively inexpensive to make it seems almost like cheating!!


Thanks,

Nini

I am making a few of these next week for a baby shower. The pattern is free at YCMT

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/baby/Free-YCSTProjectPart-2Burpies.htm

I will be giving a few of these and a taggie blanket that matches for a shower gift.

 

[teresajoy]

I'm loving these temps we're having this week!!! Tessa walked outside yesterday, took a deep breath, and said "It smells like Disney in the Fall."

I love that girl!

thank you sooo much for giving me these instructions! i am at work right now so i will have to make another attempt tonight when i get home...I cant tell you how much i appreciate the help! i have had my new to me machine for 2 weeks now and havent been able to figure this out! very frustrating!!! but now it will be all better!!!

No problem! If you need more help, let me know.

Really cute!!! I love your countdown chain too!

I went away for the weekend and it has taken me until today to catch up with this thread. First off you guys have been very busy and your creations have been so wonderful. I love all the princess dresses but I am partial to the Cinderella dresses. I thought it was because I have two older sisters who always bossed me around but I think it is because the two dresses recently posted were so fabulous.

Thank you so much!

I can't get either

When Corey registered, we couldn't find the confirmation email either. What helped us was when we realized the email was coming from "upickem.net" When he searched for that in his emails, he found it.

I spent all day putting Marie on a dress front for DD & it is getting lost in the print.

The print is so cute that it should look good anyway.

Any suggestions how to make an applique stand out? I will not applique on busy fabric again. Lesson learned.

It helps if you do the embroidery on a plain fabric, then cut around the design leaving a border of the plain fabric and sew it onto the outfit.

OK...all you young, hip, new mommies out there... I need some advice on burp cloths. A good friend has a new family member in the NICU and wants some personalized burp cloths for him.


I never had 'burp cloths' I just used a cloth diaper...but I see they can be really pretty now and not just functional.

I've been searching patterns for almost a week, and have discovered there are as many ways to make them as there are people making them. Do you prefer to have a layer of cloth diaper and a layer of flannel, or just use the flannel as a decorative accent either on the sides or ends (and some have it as just a center panel)

And then, if you use a layer of flannel and a layer of diaper...would you put the embroidery on the diaper side or the flannel side?

I cannot believe that something so simple has so many design options! DD9 told me to just make one each way...I should be able to get at least 6 different cloths that way...using the embroidery and the flannel fabric to pull them together.


And...last question (I promise!!) Is a pack of burp cloths a good baby gift???? They are so easy to make and so relatively inexpensive to make it seems almost like cheating!!


Thanks,

Nini

I am neither young nor hip, but I'll say that some of my favorite shower gifts were burp rags. I used several different kinds. I had some that were terricloth, some that were double layers of flannel and some that were just a diaper with a cute design on it (along with some that were just diapers). I usually reached for the double layer of flannel ones before the others, just because they are so soft! I liked the ones that are shaped, with rounded ends and a dip in the middle where it would go over your shoulder (like on YCMT). But, I would have been happy with any cute looking ones actually!

 

[Granna4679]

OK...all you young, hip, new mommies out there... I need some advice on burp cloths. A good friend has a new family member in the NICU and wants some personalized burp cloths for him.


I never had 'burp cloths' I just used a cloth diaper...but I see they can be really pretty now and not just functional.

I've been searching patterns for almost a week, and have discovered there are as many ways to make them as there are people making them. Do you prefer to have a layer of cloth diaper and a layer of flannel, or just use the flannel as a decorative accent either on the sides or ends (and some have it as just a center panel)

And then, if you use a layer of flannel and a layer of diaper...would you put the embroidery on the diaper side or the flannel side?

I cannot believe that something so simple has so many design options! DD9 told me to just make one each way...I should be able to get at least 6 different cloths that way...using the embroidery and the flannel fabric to pull them together.


And...last question (I promise!!) Is a pack of burp cloths a good baby gift???? They are so easy to make and so relatively inexpensive to make it seems almost like cheating!!


Thanks,

Nini

I am making a few of these next week for a baby shower. The pattern is free at YCMT

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/baby/Free-YCSTProjectPart-2Burpies.htm

I will be giving a few of these and a taggie blanket that matches for a shower gift.

I was going to suggest these as well. I made them a month or so ago for a baby present. They turned out soooo cute. You use cotton on one side and the diaper on the other (this way you can use any fabric to fit their theme or just make it boyish or girlish). I loved making them and super easy.

 

[Steve's Girl]

I have a Canon Rebel XSI. It's a great camera, with a mediocre operator. I have no idea which settings are best for which situations. I almost always take pictures indoors. The few that I took with the nifty fifty lense made my kids look like ghosts, they were so white! Do you know which settings would take the best shots indoors, of moving targets? Thank you for offering to help!

How did I miss this camera talk? I'm pretty mediocre at sewing, but I do know my way around a camera. PM me! I'll give you my cell phone number. We'll have you up to speed in no time.

Photography is really about controlling light. On your camera you have 3 ways to do this. 1. The ISO setting (this was film speed in the old days). The higher the number, the more sensitive your sensor is to light. 2. Aperture - this is simply the opening in the lens. The smaller the number (ie, 1.8) the bigger the lens opens up and lets in more light. 3. Shutter speed - this is how long the shutter is open. Once you understand how these three things relate, you'll be dangerous!

 

[mom2rtk]

How did I miss this camera talk? I'm pretty mediocre at sewing, but I do know my way around a camera. PM me! I'll give you my cell phone number. We'll have you up to speed in no time.

Photography is really about controlling light. On your camera you have 3 ways to do this. 1. The ISO setting (this was film speed in the old days). The higher the number, the more sensitive your sensor is to light. 2. Aperture - this is simply the opening in the lens. The smaller the number (ie, 1.8) the bigger the lens opens up and lets in more light. 3. Shutter speed - this is how long the shutter is open. Once you understand how these three things relate, you'll be dangerous!

I think she'll be loving her Nifty Fifty in no time!!!

Keep us posted HeatherSue!

 

[HeatherSue]

WE HAVE A NEW BIG GIVE!!!

Come on over and check out the latest wonderful family to receive a magical Wish trip! Let's make their trip extra special!

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ETA: WOO-HOO!!! This is my 3000th post!!!!!
That is not counting my old posts at my alternate ego, the ever-phlegmy hkite.

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

And...last question (I promise!!) Is a pack of burp cloths a good baby gift???? They are so easy to make and so relatively inexpensive to make it seems almost like cheating!!


Thanks,

Nini

As a young and hip mom rolleyes:), I can definitely say that personalized cloths are a GREAT gift!! Tie a cute little ribbon around them, and it'll look like the expensive boutique sets.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

OK...all you young, hip, new mommies out there... I need some advice on burp cloths. A good friend has a new family member in the NICU and wants some personalized burp cloths for him.


I never had 'burp cloths' I just used a cloth diaper...but I see they can be really pretty now and not just functional.

I've been searching patterns for almost a week, and have discovered there are as many ways to make them as there are people making them. Do you prefer to have a layer of cloth diaper and a layer of flannel, or just use the flannel as a decorative accent either on the sides or ends (and some have it as just a center panel)

And then, if you use a layer of flannel and a layer of diaper...would you put the embroidery on the diaper side or the flannel side?

I cannot believe that something so simple has so many design options! DD9 told me to just make one each way...I should be able to get at least 6 different cloths that way...using the embroidery and the flannel fabric to pull them together.


And...last question (I promise!!) Is a pack of burp cloths a good baby gift???? They are so easy to make and so relatively inexpensive to make it seems almost like cheating!!


Thanks,

Nini

Hi Nini,
I like having a cloth diaper, I have kept them simple- just adding 2 rows of grosgrain ribbon, or lining one side with flannel. Then a matching simple bonnet (YCMT) to coordinate, or a flannel blanket. (just slap 2 flannels together, sew, turn, topstitch. Voila!)

I would embroider on the flannel side prior to attaching to the cloth diaper.

I also have some with embroidery right on the diaper cloth.
But buyer beware- I have purchased some that were thin and flimsy and not absorbent, and others hold up nicely.
I turned some Gerber (lousy for diapers, great for burps) into decorated ones and like those.

I like using a burp cloth for wiping noses, or laying down baby's head if Im doing a quick change in the car, I would like a flannel side for Hannah's face to sleep on- I might have a shirt thats rough or has buttons. etc.

(Im not a young hip mom though, Im old, tired and wear sneakers everyday- I have forgotten what I look like in heals)

SO you might want more opinions! LOL



Psyched!! I got my ressie changed for our Oct trip to BWV, so we wont need a rental car now!

 

[NaeNae]

That is not counting my old posts at my alternate ego, the ever-phlegmy hkite.[/SIZE]

CONGRATULATIONS on your 3000th post!