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

[Astro Orbiter]

I love this! I like that it looks to be fitted at the top and flares out - is that the pattern or the shirring? I think I've seen it several times before - what's the pattern?

Thanks!!!

Deb

 

[NiniMorris]

Oh, Nini! I should drive down and bring you some chicken soup (and some beautiful fabric!) I'm so sorry you're sick - hope you have a speedy recovery!

My kids would probably appreciate the chicken soup! LOL. Dad took a few days off and has been at home with them. They are officially tired of McDonalds!

Last night I wiped up a big batch of chili before heading off to the doctor. They thought hubby had fixed it because he was stirring the pot. They refused to eat it until I promised them I had made it! My poor babies are being so mistreated!

I am thinking all those antibiotics they gave me last night must be doing the trick. Besides loosing 5 pounds since last night I am starting to feel a little better.

Friday was supposed to be grocery shopping day, so I am several days behind. I have GOT to get out today while it is nice and get some food in this house.

Yup...definitely feeling better...my house is looking so much messier than it did all week! LOL

Nini

 

[luvalwaysMandy]

I made a Carla C flouncy skirt. But I want them to be reversible. (such a waste of a good fabric on the underside) So have any of you done this? I just thinking some sort of a ribbon strip over the rough part of the skirt...? Any other ideas?!

 

[PrincessMickey]

YUCK!!!! YUCK!!! YUCK!!!


It is official, I have pneumonia.

After a visit to the ER last night and too many meds to remember, and a med induced horrible sleep (I kept feeling like I had to remind myself to breathe!) I made it through the night.

Now to cancel the therapy appts for DS for today (no way I can drive!)and to figure out how to get some groceries in the house and some fabric in my stash!


Nini

Glad you're feeling better today.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi guys; I have to ask for more prayers for my Dad. He had seemed to stabilize, and they were supposed to do a revision surgery today. Just found out tonight that things didn't go as planned, the damage was much more extensive, and they are going to have to amputate the leg above the knee later this week. They're just trying to get some of the anticoagulants out of his system first. This has been a real shock for all of us. A lot of decisions are being made, and it's hard to focus and have wisdom. Please pray for him, for my family, and for me as I am now rethinking when will be best to go to him. I can really only take the time away from work and my family here once. (although my brothers and their families are doing a great job there with him).


Keep the kids from seeing this next part- a bit graphic
Of course, my Dad was joking about how at least there's one place he'll always get a job now- I HOP. (insert groan.) I told him that I'd much rather have him with us with 1 leg than in a casket with two. And I meant it, and I know that in the grand scheme of things it really isn't the end of the world; big adjustment- yes; but not insurmountable. But I'm still afraid for him.

Nicole
I am praying for your Dad and for peace for all his loved ones. My dearest family friend had to have his leg cut off from diabetes. He said he could now win a one legged *** kicking contest. His humor put all of at at ease. Don't worry, humor is part of the process.

 

[Granna4679]

my computer crashed and my son broke his "good knee" and will need surgery (he had surgery 2 mths ago for his left knee that he injured in school!!!) and somehow I messed up the dates for the give I am participating in so

this is what i did today as the deadline is today... was not what I had planned but it was the easiest for me to do without drafting a pattern

Theresa or Heather can I get the address please!!!!!

Beautiful!! Are they each 2 pieces or one? If I could sew that great and that quickly, I would stay home and open my own children's store!! You are awesome!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I wanted to share the first twirl skirt that I have ever attempted. I know it isn't perfect, but I am proud of it. I made it for a friend's little girl for her birthday. What kind of shirt do you ladies suggest I get to go with it? Thanks for the advice in advance.

Dawn

The colours are great and it is beautiful.

Have any of you rented DVC points? I am thinking about this for our next vacation. What were your experiences, costs, positives, negatives, etc. Please feel free to PM if you would like. I just priced out WL for 8 days with dining plan, pool view room and it was $4300for the three of us. So I am thinking renting points may be more economical. Thanks everyone !!

I don't remember who made the wrap dress with the Beatrice potter material, but that helped me decide what to do with the Easter material I had. And everyone that said how easy the pattern was is right, but the way Carla writes her patterns makes hers easier to follow.

Funny thing, I decided with the way Ash is that a button would be better than a bow on the side. So I haven't done buttonholes on my new machine. I start trying to figure out the buttonholes and realize I received all the presser feet for the machine except the buttonhole foot. I will be buying one soon, for now I am very good at buttonholes on my old machine so I have to get it back out.

That is just a beatiful dress and I am sure the button hole will be easy.

Hi Guys,

I had the day off today, so decided to do my outfits for Aidan's big give. I did animal prints for each boy, outlined them in their favorite color and then combined them for Mom and Dad. I also made a little princess dress for Addie since someone else was making her a zebra outfit to coordinate!! The shorts for all 3 boys match and are different animals on them!!!

Wendy ( :

Wendy, the shirts and outfits are just adorable. I love how creative you were to put the names inside.!

It is official, I have pneumonia.

After a visit to the ER last night and too many meds to remember, and a med induced horrible sleep (I kept feeling like I had to remind myself to breathe!) I made it through the night.

Now to cancel the therapy appts for DS for today (no way I can drive!)and to figure out how to get some groceries in the house and some fabric in my stash!
Nini

Oh Nini, I am so sorry are sick. Can your mom come over and spoil you? Chicken soup, rest and don't forget to the air moving in your lungs.

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Here is the reversible wrap around skirt I finished this morning for my son's preschool teacher. I used Carla C's pattern, and I LOVE it! It was so simple and quick.

 

[NiniMorris]

(no, I'm still sick!)

I just processed my order to get my new embroidery machine! Hubby came home and gave me the go ahead. I pressed the order button before he could change his mind!


Now, all I have to do is wait the 14 days for it to come in...



Nini

PS...around here...I AM the Mom. My mom died in a car wreck almost 5 years ago. That is the one that injured my DS8.

 

[HeatherSue]

Today is the ship date for Gavin's Big Give and yesterday was the ship date for Piper's Big Give. Please check the Big Give board to see if you signed up for either of these. Thank you all so much!

http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive

Embroidery Machines for Dummies!!!

I am looking at embroidery machines - but am clueless as to what I should be looking for! I know that I should get a big hoop (or as big as I can afford! lol) I mainly would like to applique - not really embroidery. It would be nice to be able to purchase Heather Sue's designs - so I guess I need a machine with a USB port. But what else do I look for?

Don't get the Singer Futura! I've heard lots of bad things about that machine from my customers. You don't really need a USB port. My machine uses a floppy disk! Seriously! Most everyone that has a Brother embroidery machine seems to be happy with it (as long as it comes with a 5x7 or bigger hoop). I can't help you out on model names/numbers, though.

It's beautiful!! I love the fabrics you used!! I would pair it with a white t-shirt with some sort of applique on it.

That still makes me mad to hear!!!
Isn't she almost retirement age?? Maybe she will be gone before Sawyer gets there.

Thank you, Teresa! I was starting to think everyone thought that was an appropriate way to teach a kindergarten kid to write! I asked her in a roundabout way if she was going to retire soon and she said she wouldn't be.

Hello ladies and Tom
Well, I'm afraid I haven't been around in quite a while. Sorry about that. I had a rough fall and just haven't felt up to getting involved in much let alone planning our trip to Disneyland the last week of April. But, April will come whether I'm ready or not, so it's time to get to work on pretty things for the children to wear.
I am going to take a page from Flylady's book and just jump in here. There is no way I could catch up on all I've missed so I'll work on staying up to date from here. I've seen some of the lovely things on Facebook.
We're going to spend a week in Disneyland with another family with children of similar ages. This will be that family's first trip so I'm excited to see them experience all of it. Between us, we have 4 girls and 2 boys and I'm going to see if I can make up coordinating vidas for the girls with different princesses on each. For the boys, I'll make bowling shirts. Probably Star Wars, I think.
Matthew turns 5 in March and wants a Star Wars party, so maybe I can get double duty out of his shirt.
Anyway, I have missed you all and you have been in my thoughts. I'm sorry I kind of dropped off the face of the Dis for a while.
Can't wait to see all the new things you all are working on!

I'm glad to see you around here again.

Hi Guys,

I had the day off today, so decided to do my outfits for Aidan's big give. I did animal prints for each boy, outlined them in their favorite color and then combined them for Mom and Dad. I also made a little princess dress for Addie since someone else was making her a zebra outfit to coordinate!! The shorts for all 3 boys match and are different animals on them!!!

Thanks for your help Heather!!!
Wendy

No, thank YOU!! Everything looks wonderful! You're so sweet to make all of this for them!

my computer crashed and my son broke his "good knee" and will need surgery (he had surgery 2 mths ago for his left knee that he injured in school!!!) and somehow I messed up the dates for the give I am participating in so

this is what i did today as the deadline is today... was not what I had planned but it was the easiest for me to do without drafting a pattern

Theresa or Heather can I get the address please!!!!!

Those are absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you so much!! I e-mailed the address to you.

Brandon and Dylan are such adorable boys!! I love the cowboy shirts! That fabric is really cool!

How come Brandon is the only one on his hockey team not wearing a helmet? Is it because he doesn't want to muss his super chic 'do?

YUCK!!!! YUCK!!! YUCK!!!


It is official, I have pneumonia.

After a visit to the ER last night and too many meds to remember, and a med induced horrible sleep (I kept feeling like I had to remind myself to breathe!) I made it through the night.

Now to cancel the therapy appts for DS for today (no way I can drive!)and to figure out how to get some groceries in the house and some fabric in my stash!


Nini

I'm so sorry, Jeanne. I hope you get over this really quick!

Here is the reversible wrap around skirt I finished this morning for my son's preschool teacher. I used Carla C's pattern, and I LOVE it! It was so simple and quick.

That turned out so cute! I love the initial embroidered on it!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

(no, I'm still sick!)

I just processed my order to get my new embroidery machine! Hubby came home and gave me the go ahead. I pressed the order button before he could change his mind!

Nini,
What kind of machine did you order? Remember you must post pictures when it arrives, it is tradition.

I call the day of my accident my other birthday. No way am I the person I once was. It is the day that I started all over again with a new life, a different life.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I keep a machine with my ruffler foot calibrated on it. That is all the machine is used for. Two days ago I put in fabric and it worked perfect!

But today I went to put in Tulle onto a ribbon and it bird nested beyond horrible! The love hate relationship continues.

What went wrong and how do I fix it?

 

[NiniMorris]

Nini,
What kind of machine did you order? Remember you must post pictures when it arrives, it is tradition.

I call the day of my accident my other birthday. No way am I the person I once was. It is the day that I started all over again with a new life, a different life.

It is the Brother PE 770.

Now I've got to re-look at the budget to see how many designs I can get from Heather...of course I probably should seeif I like to use it first!!!

I wasn't in the car with my Mom on their accident, and I didn't get any physical injuries, but it forever changed my life as well. I know exactly what you mean.

Nini

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I just gather tulle and got it onto folded over ribbon! It looks good too.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

DS was invited to his first class birthday party and he requested I make something pretty for the little girl. So I present, something pretty per request.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Here is the reversible wrap around skirt I finished this morning for my son's preschool teacher. I used Carla C's pattern, and I LOVE it! It was so simple and quick.

Wrap skirts were popular when I was in school. But we used a woven fold tape for around the edges. It's scary when you see things come back.

I keep a machine with my ruffler foot calibrated on it. That is all the machine is used for. Two days ago I put in fabric and it worked perfect!

But today I went to put in Tulle onto a ribbon and it bird nested beyond horrible! The love hate relationship continues.

What went wrong and how do I fix it?

I have read that tulle has a shiny side and dull side. I've never been able to tell. The shiney side will make the ruffler slide. Thats why it all jumbles up like that.

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

DS was invited to his first class birthday party and he requested I make something pretty for the little girl. So I present, something pretty per request.

That is too precious! That little girl is going to love it! My son has a crush on one of his classmates, and when she went to Disney World, he insisted I make her a cute shirt to wear. Her birthday is the end of this month, and he wants me to make her a beautiful dress. I better not let him see the skirt you made!

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

Wrap skirts were popular when I was in school. But we used a woven fold tape for around the edges. It's scary when you see things come back.

I wore wrap skirts in high school too, and mine had the twill type tape around the edges too. Don't let the ages of my kids fool you. I will be 39 this year. I had to wait a VERY long time before God decided to bless me with my two blessings!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Okay so I just found out that we will be attending MNSSHP this year (yay!!) and I need a costume. Yes, I know its quite a ways off but I have absolutely no idea how to sew so it may take me that long to put it together! I will be going with my sister and her family so we decided a group theme, Alice in Wonderland. Now, I have chosen to be the Queen of Hearts. (Mostly because I found some really fun ballet flats to go with the costume. LOL) I was googling ideas and most of what I found was completely inappropriate. Finally I found the perfect outfit...well if I fit a toddler dress. This is the dress I am talking about:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.ph...ade&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

I love, love this dress but there are two small problems. 1. Its too small and 2. way out of my price range. My goal is to create something very similar to wear. My Mom will help me with the actual sewing part but I need to come up with a pattern. Has anyone seen one in this type of style? (Keep in mind I am Pooh sized!) I have tried googling keywords but nothing seems to come up. I have also looked at the pattern websites and nothing really seems to match.

I know if anyone can help its you guys. I love looking at all your creations. Hopefully over the next several months I will also start posting my own projects.
Tricia

Tricia, This is a Girls pattern, Simplicity #2834: http://www.simplicity.com/p-1755-costumes.aspx

Missies Simplicity # 3685: http://www.simplicity.com/p-1974-costumes.aspx

I thought they had a Pooh size. But I guess I was wrong. You could make it without the jacket. It's one of my favorite patterns. They also have a pattern with Alice and a missy version of Mad Hatter. Wouldn't that be a fun group outfit. Specially with the new Alice movie due out next month.

Check Hot Topic for accessories.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Wrap skirts were popular when I was in school. But we used a woven fold tape for around the edges. It's scary when you see things come back.

I wore wrap skirts in high school too, and mine had the twill type tape around the edges too. Don't let the ages of my kids fool you. I will be 39 this year. I had to wait a VERY long time before God decided to bless me with my two blessings!

I'm much older then you. Maybe they just never went out of style!!