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

[Granna4679]

Wow...my computer got a virus and I have been out of commission for a week but we are up and running again. I have been busy sewing this week though. I am still working on the antique quilt that I have cut up and am making into 3 baby quilts. They are pieced and ready to be quilted..yay!

I also made a friend's 2 yr old a birthday dress this week. I will try to get pics posted tonight. I can't possibly comment on all of the fantastic things that have been posted in the last 3 or 4 days but I caught a few quotes here and there.

Y'all, I am so proud I could burst! You know I have been soooooooo askeered to shirr. Like, reeeeaaaallly scared. Well, I practiced a couple of times, took a deep breath, and...
(excuse the lousy pics please, I can't take DD outside, it's too cold)

and the front:

It's the Whimsy Couture bow twirl pattern; I added a cuff to the bottom a la Carla C; and followed Carla's way of doing the seams. The only thing I'm not happy with is that it ruffles out at the top, and you can see the inside of the hem; I think next time I won't allow as much unshirred area at the top, and I'll make a much wider hem, so the stitches aren't visible at the top. But overall I feel pretty good about it; I know it's not perfect, but I really feel like I accomplished something I was afraid of; and that feels pretty awesome. Thank you so much for those who encouraged me and patiently explained the process. I am amazed now that I see how easy it is that ya didn't just knock me upside the head LOL.

Nicole - I love the shirred look. It turne dout so cute. And I keep seeing this fabric and haven't bought it. I love it with the mickey dots!!

I finally finished one Read Across America Day outfit....I think its in March but this one took two weekends and I have another to make so I started early. My DD6 designed the whole thing. I started out with a Vida in mind and she thought of the patchwork twirl and the top too. I used Carla's Precious Dress pattern but I just extended the bodice. The skirt is her Patchwork twirl. Carla digitized the words for me and the applique is from DigitalByDesign. And the fabric is Michael Miller a mix of "ta da" and "plain jane" and some red dot thrown in for good measure And my friend, RevRob, was the source of the Cat in the Hat fabric and ruffle in the skirt!!! Thanks EVERYONE!!!!!

Too many pics coming right up!!!

Sitting by the window like in the book but instead of rain...we are getting snow!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!!!!

This is just awesome!! You did a fantastic job on this. I love the whole color scheme and the wording!

We've had some terrible losses this week. My brother's wife lost her baby this week. She was around 16 weeks. There is also a wonderful nurse at work, who also lost her baby. She was 16 weeks also. So terrible. I can't imagine.
I did manage to get my Epcot Vida done, and now I'm searching for ideas for my next outfit.

I like how it came out, but I'm still not sold on the fabric for the bodice. I do like the buttons across the bottom.

So sorry for the losses this week. That is so sad! I too had a miscarriage many years ago and know the pain they are going through.

The Vida is super cute! Love the applique and I really like the bodice fabric!
Where did you get it?

I got to play with my sewing machine today!!!!!

I made an arm cover for DD's mobile:

It matches the curtains my mom made for her room. That's Kaitlyn in the crib:

Cute mobile arm cover. That was a great idea to make it match the curtains. They are very nice too!!

 

[HeatherSue]

SORRY GUYS!!! If you couldn't see the Big Give I posted earlier, please try again! I got it fixed!

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a while, but now I am ready to jump in booth feet. I was originally intimidated to join (actually I still am intimidated!! ) because you ladies are really amazingly talented!

I haven't sewn in propable 15 years, since I was a teenager so I am rusty. I wanted to share with you a couple things I did recently...they aren't nearly as good as the work you all do, but I wanted to share.

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The little one is my DD Ella (3) and the other guy is my brother\

Thanks for looking!!

Hi Sarah!! I know you!! Did you try copying and pasting the

 

[HeatherSue]

So sorry for your familiy's loss. I had a miscarraige long ago and it was awful.

I lost my first baby 8 years ago and it still hurts.

I got to play with my sewing machine today!!!!!

I made an arm cover for DD's mobile:

It matches the curtains my mom made for her room. That's Kaitlyn in the crib:

That looks so cute! My kids had a Winnie the Pooh mobile. So, this makes me happy!

 

[Granna4679]

One of our friends has a little girl with Spina Bifida. She will turn 2 this week. I made this for her birthday. I saw this fabric just as they were putting it out the other day and knew right off this was what I would use.
I love this pattern...it was so easy and I think it turned out so cute.

 

[teresajoy]

I am so sorry about your nephew and your friends' little one. What a terrible summer you all had.

Thank you. This was almost 4 years ago, but it's still hard.

Teresa- it wouldnt take my login- I had to re-register!!


I also wanted to share with you, for those not on facebook. Hannah started out a bit cross eyed, but as the months have gone by her eyes have become more and more crossed rather than getting stronger. Her pediatrition requested we see an ophthalmologist. I took her to one last Saturday, an ophthalmologist who does not do surgery. However, after the exam she wrote a script for eye drops that she takes 3 days a week to dilate the stronger eye to help aid the weaker one. She also said we really needed to see a different Dr in the practice because she felt that eye therapy and surgery were going to be needed, and she didnt believe this was a condition that was corrected with glasses.
I have been doing some research and so far what I keep reading is that babies born with this do need the surgery. They also say that these vision problems can contribute to developmental delays and I dont know if I'm being premature, but she is 8 months old now and not confidently sitting up yet, and when put on her tummy immediately rolls to her back. But I know development time tables are broad anyway....
I have read that these eye surgeries can sometimes require being repeated. Ugh. I hate the idea of my little baby going thru surgery. Thanks for letting me share.
.

She is beautiful Nicole. I understand hating the thought of your baby having surgery. When Lyddie had to have tubes put in her ears (a very minor surgery, I know!) I was worried sick. We are all here for you, so feel free to share anytime.

Oh my! That's awful! Again, I am so sorry! Poor Lydia!
How is your sister? Haven't seen her on here much lately. She's missed!

Not long after Andy (our nephew) died, the lamp in my room fell over on Lyddie's bed and started a small fire. She absolutely freaked out. (honestly, I did a bit too). She screamed and screamed about how her cousin died in a fire. She wouldn't sleep in her bed for quite awhile after that and, I threw the lamp away.

Heather has been busy digitizing.

Teresa,
I missed your comments amongst all your multi quotes, I can't imagine knowing a 3 year old who died, let alone 2. So heartbreaking.
I can't imagine trying to recover from such a loss.

It was so awful. I've known way too many little kids who've died, which makes me even more paranoid than I would be normally.

We've had some terrible losses this week. My brother's wife lost her baby this week. She was around 16 weeks. There is also a wonderful nurse at work, who also lost her baby. She was 16 weeks also. So terrible. I can't imagine.
I did manage to get my Epcot Vida done, and now I'm searching for ideas for my next outfit.

I like how it came out, but I'm still not sold on the fabric for the bodice. I do like the buttons across the bottom.

Oh Elisa, I'm so sorry. Losing a baby is so hard. My prayers are with you all.

Your Vida is gorgeous. I love the fabrics you chose.

We have a great debate in our house...There is a new silver fox in town..

I'm sticking with Brent! I think it's the smile.

I But, I liked buying them on ebay so I could avoid the whole "Wow, there's a girl in the comic book store" incident that happened the last time!

So sorry for your familiy's loss. I had a miscarraige long ago and it was awful.

I'm so sorry.

It matches the curtains my mom made for her room. That's Kaitlyn in the crib:

That is so cute!!! I've always loved that fabric! Corey had a Pooh mobile when he was a baby. It was thing he really smiled at!

I am really hoping our walmart doesn't do away with the fabric department now that they have had that fire.

Heather and I were talking about that too. It's the only really nice Walmart fabric department around!

Wendy, the next time I go to China you are SO going with me!

Are you trying to tell us something????

I lost my first baby 8 years ago and it still hurts.

I think about little Hayden often.

One of our friends has a little girl with Spina Bifida. She will turn 2 this week. I made this for her birthday. I saw this fabric just as they were putting it out the other day and knew right off this was what I would use.
I love this pattern...it was so easy and I think it turned out so cute.

I LOOOOVE it!!! That is just so, well, PRECIOUS!!!

 

[HeatherSue]

Supplies
-HeatherSue's Miss Mouse with Bow & Name Design (4x4)
-Black felt (I can get 3 clips from 1 piece of felt)
-Colored felt for bow

1. Make bobbins for the black (head) and your bow color


2. Hoop either tear away or cut away stabilizer (I have used both for this and i can't decide which I like least; they both require a lot of trimming)


3. Put in the black bobbin & black thread; attach your hoop


4. Sew the head outline onto the stabilizer (Design Step 1/6)

5. Remove the hoop from the machine and spray the back of the stabilizer lightly with adhesive within the outline; stick a piece of felt to the back of the stabilizer using your outline as a guide; re-attach hoop.

6. Float another piece of black felt on top

7. Stitch the head tack down (Design Step 2/6)


8. Remove the hoop from the machine and trim felt on both sides

9. Put in the bow color bobbin & thread; re-attach hoop


10. Stitch the placement for the bow (Design Step 3/6)

11. Remove the hoop from the machine and spray the back of the stabilizer lightly with adhesive within the outline of the bow; stick a piece of felt to the back of the stabilizer using your bow outline as a guide

12. Re-attach the hoop & float another piece of felt on top for the bow

13. Stitch the tack down for the bow (Design Step 4/6)

14. Remove the hoop again and trim the bow felt front and back

15. Switch back to the black bobbin and thread, re-attach the hoop & sew the head satin stitch (Design Step 5/6)

16. Remove hoop & switch back to the bow bobbin & thread


17. Re-attach hoop & stitch the satin stitch for the bow and name (Design Step 6/6)


18. Take it all out and tear/cut away the stabilizer


19. Position your alligator clip on the back and cut a tiny slit for it to fit in


20. Slide the back of the clip thru the slit (you could sew a pony tail holder instead)

21. You're done

You are AWESOME!!! This is such a great tutorial and such a great idea!!

 

[desparatelydisney]

I did manage to get my Epcot Vida done, and now I'm searching for ideas for my next outfit.

The Mickey Head Buttons are the bomb!! Where did you find them??

You are AWESOME!!! This is such a great tutorial and such a great idea!!

Thanks, but I couldn't have done it without a certain someone's awesome design

 

[HeatherSue]

Nicole- She is so beautiful! I didn't realize that she may need surgery.

One of our friends has a little girl with Spina Bifida. She will turn 2 this week. I made this for her birthday. I saw this fabric just as they were putting it out the other day and knew right off this was what I would use.
I love this pattern...it was so easy and I think it turned out so cute.

That is so sweet!!! I adore it!! That fabric is perfect!

I'm sticking with Brent! I think it's the smile.

I think about little Hayden often.

I'm sticking with Brent, too!

Now I'm all teary. Thank you, Teresa. Tessa was just talking about him at the dinner table the other night. She said "I should have a big brother and he would have been Hayden."

 

[livndisney]

Are you trying to tell us something????


!!!

I have an invitation from the "Officals" in her providence to visit/tour/volunteer her orphanage.

 

[teresajoy]

Nicole- She is so beautiful! I didn't realize that she may need surgery.


That is so sweet!!! I adore it!! That fabric is perfect!


I'm sticking with Brent, too!

Now I'm all teary. Thank you, Teresa. Tessa was just talking about him at the dinner table the other night. She said "I should have a big brother and he would have been Hayden."

Now you made me cry.

 

[HeatherSue]

Now you made me cry.

Just thinking of you crying, makes me cry all over again.

Hmmm...I think I should probably go to bed.

 

[spongemommie05]

Just dropping by to say Hello ! it's late and i should be asleep But i can't ! 6 months left of school and then maybe i can get back to life, maybe sewing too. i miss it so much and i really want to help out with some more Big Gives
Everything posted is adorable and makes me want to bust out my machine there are so many saved post and pictures that i would love to CAB i will try to pop on more.... wishing everyone a wonderful day and magical memories

 

[CastleCreations]

The Mickey Head Buttons are the bomb!! Where did you find them??

They are scrapbook things from Michaels. They have stickers on the back but are strong enough to be buttons.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Not long after Andy (our nephew) died, the lamp in my room fell over on Lyddie's bed and started a small fire. She absolutely freaked out. (honestly, I did a bit too). She screamed and screamed about how her cousin died in a fire. She wouldn't sleep in her bed for quite awhile after that and, I threw the lamp away.

Heather has been busy digitizing.
!!!

Poor Lydia! How scary! Makenna has been really paranoid that we might have a fire for awhile and will cry and stuff (we have no idea why or where this came from) so when that happened to our friends from church, we decided not to tell her for now because we knew it would just make things worse. I can't even begin to imagine what you guys went through.

Heather, I saw your buzz lightyear. Any chance you are going to do a Woody and Jesse?

 

[HeatherSue]

Just dropping by to say Hello ! it's late and i should be asleep But i can't ! 6 months left of school and then maybe i can get back to life, maybe sewing too. i miss it so much and i really want to help out with some more Big Gives
Everything posted is adorable and makes me want to bust out my machine there are so many saved post and pictures that i would love to CAB i will try to pop on more.... wishing everyone a wonderful day and magical memories

Hi Misty!

Poor Lydia! How scary! Makenna has been really paranoid that we might have a fire for awhile and will cry and stuff (we have no idea why or where this came from) so when that happened to our friends from church, we decided not to tell her for now because we knew it would just make things worse. I can't even begin to imagine what you guys went through.

Heather, I saw your buzz lightyear. Any chance you are going to do a Woody and Jesse?

I feel for poor Makenna. I used to lay in bed at night worrying about the house catching fire. I'd get myself so worked up I would start to cry. I think this started for me when they talked about fire safety at school. Actually, I still lay in bed worrying. But, at least now I have working smoke detectors everywhere and a plan!

I'm going to try to do a whole set of Toy Story characters before Toy Story 3 comes out! So far I just have Hamm and Buzz.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

So my DH asked the other day if you guys would kick me out of the group for not sewing enough...I told him no because it really is about so much more than just sewing...but I really do need to do some sewing.

I have all my ideas picked out for our trip in June...no I just have to start. LAZY!

The kids are home from school today after our big snow...a whole 6 inches...but wow did it ice over with 11degrees last night! (I know some of you think the snow and temp is no big deal...but in NC it tends to be!) Poor DH had to go to work today anyway...retail and all...so he had parked his old car up the road at the high school and he rode his bike at 4:00 am a mile up to the school. He said he would have never made it in the car it was so icy. Then with all of the ice it took him 30 mins to go 5 miles to work. I pray for some major melting today!

Okay...off to fold some clothes and then sew....I hope....hmmm...kids are yelling for me....may have to sew tomorrow!

 

[RMAMom]

Teresa- it wouldnt take my login- I had to re-register!!


I also wanted to share with you, for those not on facebook. Hannah started out a bit cross eyed, but as the months have gone by her eyes have become more and more crossed rather than getting stronger. Her pediatrition requested we see an ophthalmologist. I took her to one last Saturday, an ophthalmologist who does not do surgery. However, after the exam she wrote a script for eye drops that she takes 3 days a week to dilate the stronger eye to help aid the weaker one. She also said we really needed to see a different Dr in the practice because she felt that eye therapy and surgery were going to be needed, and she didnt believe this was a condition that was corrected with glasses.
I have been doing some research and so far what I keep reading is that babies born with this do need the surgery. They also say that these vision problems can contribute to developmental delays and I dont know if I'm being premature, but she is 8 months old now and not confidently sitting up yet, and when put on her tummy immediately rolls to her back. But I know development time tables are broad anyway....
I have read that these eye surgeries can sometimes require being repeated. Ugh. I hate the idea of my little baby going thru surgery. Thanks for letting me share.

I know it's scary to turn your child so completely over to someone else but once her eyes are corrected she will close her developmental gaps very quickly!

We've had some terrible losses this week. My brother's wife lost her baby this week. She was around 16 weeks. There is also a wonderful nurse at work, who also lost her baby. She was 16 weeks also. So terrible. I can't imagine.
I did manage to get my Epcot Vida done, and now I'm searching for ideas for my next outfit.

I like how it came out, but I'm still not sold on the fabric for the bodice. I do like the buttons across the bottom.

I'm so sorry for the losses you have endured this week. Love the Vida! I like the bodice fabric and the buttons.

One of our friends has a little girl with Spina Bifida. She will turn 2 this week. I made this for her birthday. I saw this fabric just as they were putting it out the other day and knew right off this was what I would use.
I love this pattern...it was so easy and I think it turned out so cute.

Adorable!

 

[tvgirlmin]

I think my Emmy has the tie your little cutie is wearing - it came with her "Britney Spears" looking back to school outfit from k-mart - super cute little pink schoolgirl skirt with attached pink top! So cute - never thought of putting it with another outfit..hmmmm....

Latest project....

This was my first try at the Farbenmix Sasha. I will make the next size up next time...it's a little tight over the shirt but will be great in the spring by itself.

Love the Sasha! I have never seen it before - you did an awesome job! And our model is a total cutie, too!

and the front:

Awesome job, Nicole! It looks great!!!

Aloha Karen (and Shannon!) Loved all your pics!!!!!

Wow!!! This outfit is outrageous!!! Great job and too cute - would be so awesome to wear to IOA!!!

Emma and Lily are too cute - and that blue fairy dress is amazing! I love it!

Supplies
-HeatherSue's Miss Mouse with Bow & Name Design (4x4)
-Black felt (I can get 3 clips from 1 piece of felt)
-Colored felt for bow

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the photo tutorial! I can't wait to try this!!!!!

Love the warm-up suit (and I would never have noticed the boo-boos!!)! And the dress is awesome - that fabric is great!!! Can't wait to see the finished product...

The vida is great - just beautiful! And I am so sorry to hear of your family and friend's losses - I have been there too and it is just a horrible time. I will be praying for them.

What a cute dress!!! Love it!!! And where did you get the fabric? I have a little princess I may need to get some for......

It was a busy weekend for us, I only made a quick diaper cover. A big THANK YOU to whoever suggested converting the Easy Fits pattern into a diaper cover pattern (I can't find the post back in the thread and I forgot to bookmark it!) - it works out great!!!! I am just tweaking it a bit more and then I can crank out covers to match all of Em's outfits!!! Yay!!!! No more icky pampers booty!!!

 

[gallafamily]

I have not been on here for a long time. I have lurked many times, but now that I have gotten back into sewing more, I need some help. I tried my very first applique this past weekend, but I need to know how you sew around all those tiny pieces? Any suggestions?

 

[tracipierce]

Hi everyone,
just a quick note, the seller on etsy who I got my long sought after fabric from (the black one which looked like magic kingdom) has found some more and relisted. I know some of you wanted some, so here's the link
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38752703&ref=sr_list_1&&ga_search_query=amusement+park+at+night&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

hope that worked ok!

take care