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

[teresajoy]

I hope my Walmart doesn't close out their fabric department! I don't know what I would do. I asked them a few months ago and they said that they weren't closing theirs out. But when I was in there yesterday, it seemed like a few of the shelves were more bare than usual. Hopefully they are just waiting for my stock. I guess I should've asked them again.

I hope they don't close either! I was in there last week and was amazed at what a big department you still had! There was no prepackaged ribbon, but with all the fabric choices, I didn't care!

Here is picture of the vida's I did last year for my 2 DGD's and their best friends. All of the dresses are a size 2/3 just varying lengths with 5x7 appliques.

Oh my goodness gracious!!! How much cuteness can you PUT in one picture????? ADORABLE!

Hi all. My name is Elizabeth and I have just recently found this site. I love it and I have loved seeing all of your designs. I am not a very good sewer but I hope to become better. lol. My question is that I have some really cute patterns that I want to make but I have a hard time picking out fabric. Do you all have any good suggestions for Disney and non-Disney fabric lines. I only have Hobby Lobby or the internet. Also my daughter and mother are going on a Disney cruise in March for my daughter's birthday and I would love some suggestions on what to make for their trip. Thanks so much for any advice you all can give me.

I really like the Brother Sister line from Hobby Lobby. They have some of the nicest fabrics there! They aren't Disney, but they are gorgeous!

 

[teresajoy]

Hello! I have been a long time lurker and have so enjoyed all your creations! I was sewer before but became inspired to sew customs for our then 2 year olds first trip to Disney last October. What special memories it made!!
I promise to post some pictures when I get a chance, especially with my new creations with HeatherSue's designs Things are a bit busier here now because we have 6 month twin girls in addition to their almost 4 year old big sister! We may be crazy but we are going back the first week of March with all of our girls for me to run the Princess Half Marathon. So I am busy sewing for three now and trying to get all my training runs in and still manage a few hours sleep!!!!!
I have a quick question about the Vida pattern... thinking about attempting, but have never seen one "in the flesh". Would an applique done in my 5x7 hoop be big enough on the center portion? My daughter is a size 3T.
Thanks so much!

out of lurdome!!!

 

[karamat]

Thanks all for the sweet comments on the Beatrix Potter dress!! Of course I tried to get DD to try it on this morning and she ran away from me!! Not a Mommy day I guess?!?

Ok, I don't have a baby or even anyone around me but this is just too dang cute. What pattern did you use for the diapers cover ruffle thingy? I know someone who is going to have a baby so that counts and I would love to make some cute covers.

The diaper cover pattern is from YCMT - How to Sew Fancy Ruffled Diaper Covers by TieDyeDiva and Monkeysbugs

Just adorable!!! I love it!!!! And if you find a bigger diaper cover pattern, please share - I have been searching and searching for one to make covers for my daughter, and have had no luck!!!

I really like the bloomers in Simplicity 2872 - the Disney Fairies pattern (size 3 - 8). But the seam runs front and back, rather than on the sides.

 

[Haganfam5]

Oh my goodness gracious!!! How much cuteness can you PUT in one picture????? ADORABLE!

OH MY GOODNESS, I was going to say the same thing! That picture, the outfits and the ALL of the babies are just adorable! Everything and everyone is cuter than the next! The vidas are great and I love the little bowler shirts!

 

[glorib]

So here's the Valentine outfit I made for Ella . . . That's my first machine-embroidered t-shirt! It was a bit of a challenge, but it turned out ok! It doesn't show up really well, but there's some big rick-rack on the bottom contrast. I still have one more fairy friend to stitch out, then assemble the skirt, so hopefully soon I'll be able to post those.

 

[glorib]

Some time back Shannon (RevRob) posted a picture of a Super Cute wrap dress - well I've been wanting to make one ever since then. And this week I finally did. I also added a ruffled diaper cover. I hope the diaper cover fits DD - the largest size on the pattern is 18-24 months. I'm going to look at doing a Franken-pattern with another bloomer pattern I have that is size 3 - 6, but has front/back seams rather than the side seams of this pattern.

This is just darling - loving the bum ruffles!

Here is picture of the vida's I did last year for my 2 DGD's and their best friends. All of the dresses are a size 2/3 just varying lengths with 5x7 appliques.

OK, so I agree with everyone else - this is just too much cuteness! I'm surprised your camera didn't explode from it all! Love the vidas!

Hi all. My name is Elizabeth and I have just recently found this site. I love it and I have loved seeing all of your designs. I am not a very good sewer but I hope to become better. lol. My question is that I have some really cute patterns that I want to make but I have a hard time picking out fabric. Do you all have any good suggestions for Disney and non-Disney fabric lines. I only have Hobby Lobby or the internet. Also my daughter and mother are going on a Disney cruise in March for my daughter's birthday and I would love some suggestions on what to make for their trip. Thanks so much for any advice you all can give me.

Welcome!!! As far as non-disney prints, I agree with Teresa - I really like the Brother Sister designs at Hobby Lobby - they usually have several prints/coordinates so it makes it easy to match fabrics. And especially since you said you have a hard time picking out fabric, I'd start there. Plus, they are almost always on sale, and if they're not, HL usually has coupons.

In my experience, HL usually doesn't have much in the way of disney prints - they will have a few to get you started, though. If you have a Wal-Mart near you that still sells fabric (they're becoming fewer and fewer) they usually have several disney prints.

Good luck and you know we want pictures of whatever you create!!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

So here's the Valentine outfit I made for Ella . . . That's my first machine-embroidered t-shirt! It was a bit of a challenge, but it turned out ok! It doesn't show up really well, but there's some big rick-rack on the bottom contrast. I still have one more fairy friend to stitch out, then assemble the skirt, so hopefully soon I'll be able to post those.

Lori,
I always like your work, the colours are perfect!

I did make the jacket after several problems with my machine and it came out super. Of course DH took the camera with him to the mountain. I hope to post pictures later.

Finally, I lost my toolkit to the linus blanket project. I have the blankets ready to go but lost the sheet that we were suppose to put our names on.

Does anyone have a scan copy?

 

[ireland_nicole]

Here is picture of the vida's I did last year for my 2 DGD's and their best friends. All of the dresses are a size 2/3 just varying lengths with 5x7 appliques.

oh, my gosh... that is too much cute for one picture!

So here's the Valentine outfit I made for Ella . . . That's my first machine-embroidered t-shirt! It was a bit of a challenge, but it turned out ok! It doesn't show up really well, but there's some big rick-rack on the bottom contrast. I still have one more fairy friend to stitch out, then assemble the skirt, so hopefully soon I'll be able to post those.

Love it- great job!

 

[busy mommy]

I agree with everyone else. Too cute!!!!

I love it. What a beautiful girl you have! I will be trying my first t-shirt applique soon, too. I hope my turns out half as good as yours did.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Has anyone finished their Project Linus Blankets yet?

I am feeling indecisive about what to make. I was originally planning on making two Baby Blankets and two fleece blankets.

Anyone care to share photos of their completed blankets?

 

[ireland_nicole]

Has anyone finished their Project Linus Blankets yet?

I am feeling indecisive about what to make. I was originally planning on making two Baby Blankets and two fleece blankets.

Anyone care to share photos of their completed blankets?

We completed ours (7 of them) but I forgot to take pics. We did all fleece, 5 no sew tied w/ pinking sheared tied fringe, and 2 blanket stitched w/ swirl mickey embroidery.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi ladies and Tom;
Finally finished the outfits for Gavin and his siblings for the give; here's a sneek peek and comments:

My DD who's helping model is quite a bit smaller than the recipient, don't worry, the outfit should fit and is actually capris LOL.

Here's a really bad pic of the three outfits together; the sun wasn't cooperating:

Finally, a close up of Heathersue's applique design:

Random musings: Loved Heathersue's applique design- Thank you so much for creating it! Learned an important lesson: machine embroidery is to be put on the list of things you do not do when exhausted: very bad things can and will happen and tears and screaming might, just might , ensue- 'nuff said.

The round neck top: cute pattern, will use it again, but wow, I really wish everyone else would try Carla's patterns first before they create their own. So much time wasted because of the slight curve; would have been even cuter and so much easier if it had been a straight hem; next time I'll just use the pattern for the top of the bodice and maybe the trapezoid shape but I'm totally doing the hem and cuff at the bottom carlas way from now on- it would have made the process so much easier and imho created a better product too. Glad I tried it though.

For those interested, got the pirate fabric and minnie dot (had the minnie dot already) from Joann's, along with the black Kona cotton.

 

[WDWAtLast]

So here's the Valentine outfit I made for Ella . . . That's my first machine-embroidered t-shirt! It was a bit of a challenge, but it turned out ok! It doesn't show up really well, but there's some big rick-rack on the bottom contrast. I still have one more fairy friend to stitch out, then assemble the skirt, so hopefully soon I'll be able to post those.

It turned out so cute! I love the skirt fabric!!

Hi ladies and Tom;
Finally finished the outfits for Gavin and his siblings for the give; here's a sneek peek and comments:

My DD who's helping model is quite a bit smaller than the recipient, don't worry, the outfit should fit and is actually capris LOL.

Here's a really bad pic of the three outfits together; the sun wasn't cooperating:

Finally, a close up of Heathersue's applique design:

Random musings: Loved Heathersue's applique design- Thank you so much for creating it! Learned an important lesson: machine embroidery is to be put on the list of things you do not do when exhausted: very bad things can and will happen and tears and screaming might, just might , ensue- 'nuff said.

The round neck top: cute pattern, will use it again, but wow, I really wish everyone else would try Carla's patterns first before they create their own. So much time wasted because of the slight curve; would have been even cuter and so much easier if it had been a straight hem; next time I'll just use the pattern for the top of the bodice and maybe the trapezoid shape but I'm totally doing the hem and cuff at the bottom carlas way from now on- it would have made the process so much easier and imho created a better product too. Glad I tried it though.

For those interested, got the pirate fabric and minnie dot (had the minnie dot already) from Joann's, along with the black Kona cotton.

I love them! The pirate fabric is perfect!!!

 

[sahm1000]

I've had the same problem. The girls spilled a glass of milk in the living room and nothing I do seems to get the smell out of the carpet! I will try the vodka. If nothing else, I can drink it, then I won't care if the carpet stinks, right???

What!!!! That's not going to really happen is it???? But if you do end up drinking it, please invite us over so we can watch the after effects!
I'm sure it would be funny! And if you do drink it, you might want to start out with something a little less "stiff" than vodka!

Anyway, I know on Oprah I have seen them talking about getting stains out of carpets and things using white wine. Something about what the white wine does to a stain that has protein in it or red wine. So if it is a milk stain that might work too.

So here's the Valentine outfit I made for Ella . . . That's my first machine-embroidered t-shirt! It was a bit of a challenge, but it turned out ok! It doesn't show up really well, but there's some big rick-rack on the bottom contrast. I still have one more fairy friend to stitch out, then assemble the skirt, so hopefully soon I'll be able to post those.

Very cute! Glad to see you posting so much again!

Has anyone finished their Project Linus Blankets yet?

I am feeling indecisive about what to make. I was originally planning on making two Baby Blankets and two fleece blankets.

Anyone care to share photos of their completed blankets?

I still need to get signed up for this. I am pretty sure I'm going to be on the hook for all of our family that is going this spring but I can probably talk my MIL into making them if I buy the fabric and things.

We completed ours (7 of them) but I forgot to take pics. We did all fleece, 5 no sew tied w/ pinking sheared tied fringe, and 2 blanket stitched w/ swirl mickey embroidery.

Ooh, I wish I could see them! What are you guys using them for, the free ticket or for the fast passes? Since we will have multi-day tickets I don't think it will be a very big advantage for us to get the free tickets. Does anyone know how the fast passes thing works? Do you get one fast pass for every fast pass ride in one park, like the YOAMD fast passes?

Hi ladies and Tom;
Finally finished the outfits for Gavin and his siblings for the give; here's a sneek peek and comments:

My DD who's helping model is quite a bit smaller than the recipient, don't worry, the outfit should fit and is actually capris LOL.

Here's a really bad pic of the three outfits together; the sun wasn't cooperating:

Finally, a close up of Heathersue's applique design:

Random musings: Loved Heathersue's applique design- Thank you so much for creating it! Learned an important lesson: machine embroidery is to be put on the list of things you do not do when exhausted: very bad things can and will happen and tears and screaming might, just might , ensue- 'nuff said.

The round neck top: cute pattern, will use it again, but wow, I really wish everyone else would try Carla's patterns first before they create their own. So much time wasted because of the slight curve; would have been even cuter and so much easier if it had been a straight hem; next time I'll just use the pattern for the top of the bodice and maybe the trapezoid shape but I'm totally doing the hem and cuff at the bottom carlas way from now on- it would have made the process so much easier and imho created a better product too. Glad I tried it though.

For those interested, got the pirate fabric and minnie dot (had the minnie dot already) from Joann's, along with the black Kona cotton.

Great job! Love the outfits! I had a question on the boy's outfits though. Do you guys think there is an age limit for boys with matching shorts? Since I have three girls the boy stuff confuses me! I don't know what is "not cool". We have two nephews who are going with us in April and the one is a little guy (8 months) so he will look adorable (I think) in the matching shorts. My other nephew is going to be almost 9. Is that too old? Should I just stick to shirts with store bought shorts that are khaki or denim that I could applique a design on?

And while on that same theme...when are the stores going to get their t-shirts out? I need short sleeve blank tees and have had a really hard time finding them for the little 3 that are going with us. And for the boys in general I have a hard time finding tees that don't have a pocket on them. Don't the stores understand I have sewing to do????!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi ladies and Tom;
Finally finished the outfits for Gavin and his siblings for the give; here's a sneek peek and comments:

My DD who's helping model is quite a bit smaller than the recipient, don't worry, the outfit should fit and is actually capris LOL.

Here's a really bad pic of the three outfits together; the sun wasn't cooperating:

Finally, a close up of Heathersue's applique design:

Random musings: Loved Heathersue's applique design- Thank you so much for creating it! Learned an important lesson: machine embroidery is to be put on the list of things you do not do when exhausted: very bad things can and will happen and tears and screaming might, just might , ensue- 'nuff said.

The round neck top: cute pattern, will use it again, but wow, I really wish everyone else would try Carla's patterns first before they create their own. So much time wasted because of the slight curve; would have been even cuter and so much easier if it had been a straight hem; next time I'll just use the pattern for the top of the bodice and maybe the trapezoid shape but I'm totally doing the hem and cuff at the bottom carlas way from now on- it would have made the process so much easier and imho created a better product too. Glad I tried it though.

For those interested, got the pirate fabric and minnie dot (had the minnie dot already) from Joann's, along with the black Kona cotton.

I just think this is too cute. I am sure the family is going to love having these great customs to wear. You did a super job.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Here is picture of the vida's I did last year for my 2 DGD's and their best friends. All of the dresses are a size 2/3 just varying lengths with 5x7 appliques.

I love those minnie vidas!!!! Great job on all of them!


Also,
Is the peek a boo twirl skirt pretty easy to make? I have only used carla c's patterns so I am a little nervous to try something different.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Ooh, I wish I could see them! What are you guys using them for, the free ticket or for the fast passes? Since we will have multi-day tickets I don't think it will be a very big advantage for us to get the free tickets. Does anyone know how the fast passes thing works? Do you get one fast pass for every fast pass ride in one park, like the YOAMD fast passes?



Great job! Love the outfits! I had a question on the boy's outfits though. Do you guys think there is an age limit for boys with matching shorts? Since I have three girls the boy stuff confuses me! I don't know what is "not cool". We have two nephews who are going with us in April and the one is a little guy (8 months) so he will look adorable (I think) in the matching shorts. My other nephew is going to be almost 9. Is that too old? Should I just stick to shirts with store bought shorts that are khaki or denim that I could applique a design on?

And while on that same theme...when are the stores going to get their t-shirts out? I need short sleeve blank tees and have had a really hard time finding them for the little 3 that are going with us. And for the boys in general I have a hard time finding tees that don't have a pocket on them. Don't the stores understand I have sewing to do????!

We're using our vouchers for the tickets and upgrading after we're in the park to multiday; that way we're saving $79 each for the multiday tix. There's a thread about GAC/GADD on the theme parks board. I think it works like the current birthday fp; somewhere between 2 and four rides in a given park; but it depends on the day, i.e., how crowded the parks are, how many rides are using fp, etc.

As far as the kids go, I would ask him. My DS is almost 8 and loves the matching- in fact, he wouldn't take that outfit off until I promised I would make him one just like it. Some kids still like it at that age- esp. at Disney, some don't. For my blank t-s, I use jiffyshirts.com So far I'm super happy with what I've gotten, and it can really save money. I got 48 shirts for our next trip (some child, some adult size, incl. plus size) and I think it was $104 total.

 

[jham]

Some time back Shannon (RevRob) posted a picture of a Super Cute wrap dress - well I've been wanting to make one ever since then. And this week I finally did. I also added a ruffled diaper cover. I hope the diaper cover fits DD - the largest size on the pattern is 18-24 months. I'm going to look at doing a Franken-pattern with another bloomer pattern I have that is size 3 - 6, but has front/back seams rather than the side seams of this pattern.

That turned out so cute! I have that ruffle bloomer pattern on my wish list. I don't even have a baby but I want it to make baby gifts.

Here is picture of the vida's I did last year for my 2 DGD's and their best friends. All of the dresses are a size 2/3 just varying lengths with 5x7 appliques.

SO cute! Hmmm...maybe my neice needs a Minnie vida...

So here's the Valentine outfit I made for Ella . . . That's my first machine-embroidered t-shirt! It was a bit of a challenge, but it turned out ok! It doesn't show up really well, but there's some big rick-rack on the bottom contrast. I still have one more fairy friend to stitch out, then assemble the skirt, so hopefully soon I'll be able to post those.

I love it! That is the cutest fabric and it goes perfectly with the design on the shirt!

Hi ladies and Tom;
Finally finished the outfits for Gavin and his siblings for the give; here's a sneek peek and comments:

My DD who's helping model is quite a bit smaller than the recipient, don't worry, the outfit should fit and is actually capris LOL.

Here's a really bad pic of the three outfits together; the sun wasn't cooperating:

Finally, a close up of Heathersue's applique design:

Random musings: Loved Heathersue's applique design- Thank you so much for creating it! Learned an important lesson: machine embroidery is to be put on the list of things you do not do when exhausted: very bad things can and will happen and tears and screaming might, just might , ensue- 'nuff said.

The round neck top: cute pattern, will use it again, but wow, I really wish everyone else would try Carla's patterns first before they create their own. So much time wasted because of the slight curve; would have been even cuter and so much easier if it had been a straight hem; next time I'll just use the pattern for the top of the bodice and maybe the trapezoid shape but I'm totally doing the hem and cuff at the bottom carlas way from now on- it would have made the process so much easier and imho created a better product too. Glad I tried it though.

For those interested, got the pirate fabric and minnie dot (had the minnie dot already) from Joann's, along with the black Kona cotton.

Those pirate outfits turned out great!

Ooh, I wish I could see them! What are you guys using them for, the free ticket or for the fast passes? Since we will have multi-day tickets I don't think it will be a very big advantage for us to get the free tickets. Does anyone know how the fast passes thing works? Do you get one fast pass for every fast pass ride in one park, like the YOAMD fast passes?



Great job! Love the outfits! I had a question on the boy's outfits though. Do you guys think there is an age limit for boys with matching shorts? Since I have three girls the boy stuff confuses me! I don't know what is "not cool". We have two nephews who are going with us in April and the one is a little guy (8 months) so he will look adorable (I think) in the matching shorts. My other nephew is going to be almost 9. Is that too old? Should I just stick to shirts with store bought shorts that are khaki or denim that I could applique a design on?

And while on that same theme...when are the stores going to get their t-shirts out? I need short sleeve blank tees and have had a really hard time finding them for the little 3 that are going with us. And for the boys in general I have a hard time finding tees that don't have a pocket on them. Don't the stores understand I have sewing to do????!

We have APs and will probably use ours for the pins and/or fast passes. I'm still waiting for someone to come back from DL and show what the fast passes look like! I would think they would be similar to the YOAMD ones.

And for a 9 year old boy I would say stick to shirts and store bought shorts. I know my Walmart has the toddler girls garanimals tees out that are plain but I never look at the boys' side of the shelf. They also have boys' ss tees in the big boys department out all year round at my Walmart. They've been out a couple of weeks now.

 

[jham]

Here is Lily's Valentine's dress and raggie bows. I decided at the last minute that she needed the blueish shirt. I'm glad I did. I like it. She didn't so much at first. I put it on her and she pushed the sleeves up and said she wanted them short because she didn't want to look like a lunch lady. I have no idea what she is talking about and I'm pretty sure she has never seen a lunch lady????

 

[CastleCreations]

Here is Lily's Valentine's dress and raggie bows. I decided at the last minute that she needed the blueish shirt. I'm glad I did. I like it. She didn't so much at first. I put it on her and she pushed the sleeves up and said she wanted them short because she didn't want to look like a lunch lady. I have no idea what she is talking about and I'm pretty sure she has never seen a lunch lady????

This dress is STUNNING! I love the bodice. It's so different that any that I've done. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. Love the bows... did you make those too. How did you do it...you must tell us.