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

[ireland_nicole]

MAN! You've got quite a nice stash! I'll check it against my stash in the morning and let you know if I have any that you don't already have.

Thanks! I honestly didn't realize how much I did have until I pulled them all out. I try to buy whatever I can find locally when I'm able so I have them ready for big gives. (and of course for my peanuts, too.)

 

[Granna4679]

Ireland - Nicole

MAN! You've got quite a nice stash! I'll check it against my stash in the morning and let you know if I have any that you don't already have.

And I can add these to your collection if you want....

I'll put them in the mail tomorrow if I get address before then.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Ireland - Nicole

And I can add these to your collection if you want....

I'll put them in the mail tomorrow if I get address before then.

WOW! Thank you so much! I sent you a PM; thanks a million, really!

 

[clhemsath]

Just curious...what are you ironing?? Iam making a petti right now too out of nylon chiffon. I have never ironed mine(it wasn't increidble wrinkeled, but I find after ruffling the heck out of it you don't see any wrinkles. Maybe this can save you some ironing!!!

Hi Jessica~

I was following the free pattern on youcanmakethis.com. I cut full widths of the fabric, then fold them in half to sew a "loop". I then moved the seam to the middle of the loop and ironed both sides to make a crease.

This is the first time I have made one, so I at least try to follow the instructions the first time I have three more at least to make after this one; not so sure we will be doing that part again.

 

[AQW]

IrelandNicole:

I've set these aside for you - please PM me your address.

 

[Stephres]

Megan says, that is sooooo adorable and those look like the same buttons as my jacket. So I think she approves!

I'm glad you used the fabric before you forgot about it; that has happened to me. It is really the cutest!

[/IMG]

Totally cute outfits! The girls looked like they had so much fun. Are you going to post more?

Cute! I wish we had pajama day. Your family looks beautiful. Love the cookie picture. We make cookies too, but I never take pictures, very smart! Your pillowcase dress looks so sweet. Thanks for sharing your Christmas pictures!

Here is the long awaited jacket. I was hurrying to make it because I was afraid it would warm up before I finished but now they are saying it might snow this weekend. I have lived in Florida all my life and it had only snowed twice (melted as soon as it touched the ground) so everyone is quite excited. Heather and Teresa will know that I am NOT quite excited because I hate the cold!

Anyway, her jacket is green corduroy with soccer flannel on the inside and a layer of fleece in between so it is perfect for this weather. It has pockets and a faux belt. It is called the Fair Weather Jacket and I got the pattern from etsy. As soon as I finished one of Megan's friend asked if I would make her one, exactly like it, so I guess it's a hit!

Enjoy the Florida frost pictures with our neighbor's dolphin mailbox in the background!

 

[snubie]

So cute! I love the pic! I know it's hard when your "first" shows jealousy of the second. It's perfectly normal, but it's hard to see. Show her affection and praise when you can, allow her to "help" by getting things for the baby, etc. and praise her for her efforts, try to do things with her, reading, etc. while nursing Megan; try to set aside time when baby's sleeping just for mommy and her time. Reassure her that she is still loved and valued. I know they're probably all things you're doing already, but figured I'd mention them, jic.

While we are still working on a second child, I do have advice that my mom gave me on what she did with me after my sister was born. We were 2 1/2 years apart and I had a hard time with her arrival. It was worse because my mom broke her back when she was about 6 months pregnant with my sister so all day after that until my sis was born she just would lay on the couch and read to me and color with me and stuff so it was a total shock for me. She made a point to do something with me each week with no baby. Sometimes she could take me to the library some weeks she could only manage to drop my sister off at my grandmas and take me for a happy meal. But she made a big deal that it was something that only a big sister could do. Evidently that really helped the transition. She said once my sister could sort of "play" with me I got over my jealousy.

Good Luck!

Snubie,
Your girls are adorable!!

Megan said stuff that was tough when Hannah came home...
The first week it was like "I love Daddy and NOT Mommy" (in front of me)
She still requests Daddy for a lot of stuff, but I think part of that is because Daddy lets her do naughty stuff (like jumping off couch) and my rules are written in stone for the most part.
It's been an adjustment for us. I never was able to follow people's advice about doing other stuff while nursing, I always needed both hands- one to hold the baby and the other to support my breast (sorry if thats TMI!)
However, I did enroll Megan into a little preschool program, which gives her an opportunity to be with other kids her age and do arts and crafts, have time on a playground, etc. This also means the time I have with her when she doesnt go I make sure to do fun things with her.
Over Christmas time I went on to the Disney family website and selected a bunch of crafts to do with her- so 2 or 3 days a week we worked on things like gingerbread houses, ornaments, baking cookies. I would put Hannah in the swing, or hold her on my lap. Even coloring, etc.
I think time and allowing her to adjust is a big part of it.
I know for us I think its just part of being 3. She was SUCH a doll when she was 2, i couldn't understand "terrible 2s" but man, 3 has been tough, she is more dramatic, says no more, tried out temper tantrums for a while.
Staying calm and praying for patience has been key. I NEVER lost my temper before. But I'm more volatile (spelling?) now.

I think families are a work in progress.
I like to think of a cardboard sign hanging from my neck and from megan's and keep my "nice voice"

God bless and good luck!

Ahhh. My daughter has a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. Not only did the 4 yr old react this way when the youngest was born but then the little one got RSV @ one month and had to be hospitalized for a week. This just compounded the "jealousy". She also nursed and they were in the process of moving to Houston (from about 100 miles away) all at the same time. I told her that it would all work out. Despite how tired she was and needed sleep herself, I and several others encouraged her to spend a few minutes each day with JUST the oldest (whether it be baking cookies, watching a TV show, doing a puzzle, or just holding her and talking to her). In those alone times, let her know you love her and are having fun spending "special" time with her. It takes a while and believe me there will always be a bit of jealousy, but in the end, they will be friends. My DGD's absolutely love each other and are each other's best friend now. They miss each other when separated for whatever reason for any length of time BUT they still love the attention they get during that time alone with Mommy.

They are so cute together! I didn't have a lot of trouble with Jacob when I brought Megan home, except he wouldn't call her by her name. "Put the baby down and play with me" or " the baby is hungry" is what I would hear. I had him in preschool a few mornings a week which gave me a break and I took him to story time at the library and other activities where it was just the two of us (with the baby in the car seat). I think it helped to make him feel important that there were things the baby couldn't do that he could.

Megan walked by and said, "hey, Megan Grace! And her big sister!" LOL!

It gets better. About 6 weeks after our 2nd came home, our perfect angel 3 year-old turned into a monster He would do things wrong just so he would get yelled at and punished because that way we were paying attention to him. It is hard to go from the center of attention to being a team player. The worst was when people would bring Catie gifts....but it got better. And by #3 (only 15 months later ) he was "good to go". It takes time. Just remember that even though it doesn't seem like it, her life is richer with a baby sister than it was before

Thank you everyone for the advice. It has been hard because Megan was hospitalized for 5 days the week before Christmas for RSV. I was only able to see Lauren one day (and for only 2 hours) during that time. I was at the hospital the rest of the time because Megan was REALLY sick there for a while (headed to PICU sick) and she was nursing every 2 hours. And we have been spending too much time at the doctors in the new year for Megan also as she has developed reflux now with some lovely projectile vomiting.
I was able to take Lauren to see Princess and the Frog (just her and I) on New Years weekend. We both enjoyed that time together.
I will keep the faith that it will all get better. I will be honest - I do not like the baby stage at all. Never did with Lauren either. I prefer toddlers and preschoolers.

 

[birdie757]

After almost 90 minutes of ironing, I need a break. I am making a pettiskirt for my oldest out of nylon chiffon. So far, working with the fabric hasn't been too bad. Just the ironing...

Okay, back at it.

You are a nicer mommy than me. When I did dd's petti in December I did not iron the chiffon, just the satin. Mine wasn't really wrinkled though. And come to think of it, it didn't wrinkle in our suitcase either. Maybe it is just so puffy I can't see the wrinkles? Are you using CarlaC's pattern?

 

[birdie757]

ok, here's the fabrics I have:

Ideally, I'd really love to use each fabric only one or twice; so it really looks like a mosaic type effect. I really appreciate anyone even considering.

I wish I could help but I don't have anything that hasn't been posted already. I don't have luck finding disney prints very often around here.

Just curious...what are you ironing?? Iam making a petti right now too out of nylon chiffon. I have never ironed mine(it wasn't increidble wrinkeled, but I find after ruffling the heck out of it you don't see any wrinkles. Maybe this can save you some ironing!!!

Hi Jessica~

I was following the free pattern on youcanmakethis.com. I cut full widths of the fabric, then fold them in half to sew a "loop". I then moved the seam to the middle of the loop and ironed both sides to make a crease.

This is the first time I have made one, so I at least try to follow the instructions the first time I have three more at least to make after this one; not so sure we will be doing that part again.

Oh, I get it now. I used that pattern too but I didn't press the loops. It is such a forgiving pattern really. My friend was sewing along with me and her strips were cut so uneven and she hadn't sewn in years but we got it together and looking nice. The fluff is really good at concealing mistakes!

Thank you everyone for the advice. It has been hard because Megan was hospitalized for 5 days the week before Christmas for RSV. I was only able to see Lauren one day (and for only 2 hours) during that time. I was at the hospital the rest of the time because Megan was REALLY sick there for a while (headed to PICU sick) and she was nursing every 2 hours. And we have been spending too much time at the doctors in the new year for Megan also as she has developed reflux now with some lovely projectile vomiting.
I was able to take Lauren to see Princess and the Frog (just her and I) on New Years weekend. We both enjoyed that time together.
I will keep the faith that it will all get better. I will be honest - I do not like the baby stage at all. Never did with Lauren either. I prefer toddlers and preschoolers.

I am the same way! The baby stage was so hard for me and dh that we were not going to have another child. We absolutely adore the toddler and preschool stage though so that is why we are trying for one more now that dd is already 4. She will probably be 5 by the time we actually have our second. We figured in the grand scope of things the baby stage might be the toughest but it is definitely the shortest of the stages so we will make it though. I hope you little one is feeling better soon

 

[clhemsath]

You are a nicer mommy than me. When I did dd's petti in December I did not iron the chiffon, just the satin. Mine wasn't really wrinkled though. And come to think of it, it didn't wrinkle in our suitcase either. Maybe it is just so puffy I can't see the wrinkles? Are you using CarlaC's pattern?

I didn't mean to be that nice! It is a CarlaC's pattern. I looked at it again and it said to press each fluff and tier length once I moved the seam into the middle. that was 60 pieces, and I guess I am just slow.

 

[clhemsath]

Oh, I get it now. I used that pattern too but I didn't press the loops. It is such a forgiving pattern really. My friend was sewing along with me and her strips were cut so uneven and she hadn't sewn in years but we got it together and looking nice. The fluff is really good at concealing mistakes!

Oh good! on the next one I will see if I can get it done faster. I have the one to do for my youngest, then their two dolls. IF I think it isn't too much, I was going to make one for each of my nieces along with their outfits for pirate night of the cruise. If it is too much, just the pirate outfits

 

[teresajoy]

NEW BIG GIVE

We have a Brand NEW BIG GIVE up!

This is for Momofwishkid, who's son Gavin is going on his Wish Trip!

They have three kids, so we will need lots of help filling this one up!

Thanks so much!


http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=68819&threadid=704717​

 

[snubie]

I am the same way! The baby stage was so hard for me and dh that we were not going to have another child. We absolutely adore the toddler and preschool stage though so that is why we are trying for one more now that dd is already 4. She will probably be 5 by the time we actually have our second. We figured in the grand scope of things the baby stage might be the toughest but it is definitely the shortest of the stages so we will make it though. I hope you little one is feeling better soon

It took us a few years to decide to have another child after surviving Lauren's babyhood (she was colicky). Lauren is 4.5 now. So I understand your feelings exactly.

 

[birdie757]

Oh, I get it now. I used that pattern too but I didn't press the loops. It is such a forgiving pattern really. My friend was sewing along with me and her strips were cut so uneven and she hadn't sewn in years but we got it together and looking nice. The fluff is really good at concealing mistakes!

Oh good! on the next one I will see if I can get it done faster. I have the one to do for my youngest, then their two dolls. IF I think it isn't too much, I was going to make one for each of my nieces along with their outfits for pirate night of the cruise. If it is too much, just the pirate outfits

I *think* the reason she has you iron the loops is to help people keep their gathering even by having the seam exactly in the center to match up. If you can gather without that marker easily then it doesn't really matter how close the seam is to the center as long as it is in the back...ykwim? I just did my in the general center and it was just fine.

They aren't hard especially if you can get a "system" going. I did a two color one and I felt that by following her steps I was always changing thread color and it seemed like every time I got into a rhythm I ran out of bobbin thread. I have two more to make but I am doing one for an infant so that shouldn't be so bad. The other one is going to be all white and I am winding every bobbin I have with white thread before I start! I used two entire spools of thread on the one I made so I am going to have two fresh spools to start out this time around.

 

[birdie757]

It took us a few years to decide to have another child after surviving Lauren's babyhood (she was colicky). Lauren is 4.5 now. So I understand your feelings exactly.

Yup, same here. Did the colick and the reflux. I am glad someone else understands...our family and friends think we are nuts not to love the baby stage.

 

[glorib]

Hi Y'all; I am wanting to make a patchwork twirl with as many different disney fabrics as I can get my hands on; probably 6x6 squares. I have probably 15 fabrics, but if anyone happens to have any scraps that size they could send me, I'd really appreciate it. I want to do an outfit similar to the one Miranda did for Taylor last year w/ the applique of the partner statue on the top and a montage of prints representing the movies, etc. for the skirt. I know I'm asking a lot, but I really can't afford to buy a yard of all the materials I can find, so I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. I'd be happy to send a postcard from Mickey, or a fave character if you would like.
TIA
Nicole

I have some I can send you also - as long as you don't mind if I CASE the idea!

Here is the long awaited jacket. I was hurrying to make it because I was afraid it would warm up before I finished but now they are saying it might snow this weekend. I have lived in Florida all my life and it had only snowed twice (melted as soon as it touched the ground) so everyone is quite excited. Heather and Teresa will know that I am NOT quite excited because I hate the cold!

Anyway, her jacket is green corduroy with soccer flannel on the inside and a layer of fleece in between so it is perfect for this weather. It has pockets and a faux belt. It is called the Fair Weather Jacket and I got the pattern from etsy. As soon as I finished one of Megan's friend asked if I would make her one, exactly like it, so I guess it's a hit!

Enjoy the Florida frost pictures with our neighbor's dolphin mailbox in the background!

That jacket is ADORABLE! Megan looks great in it!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Here is the long awaited jacket. I was hurrying to make it because I was afraid it would warm up before I finished but now they are saying it might snow this weekend. I have lived in Florida all my life and it had only snowed twice (melted as soon as it touched the ground) so everyone is quite excited. Heather and Teresa will know that I am NOT quite excited because I hate the cold!

Anyway, her jacket is green corduroy with soccer flannel on the inside and a layer of fleece in between so it is perfect for this weather. It has pockets and a faux belt. It is called the Fair Weather Jacket and I got the pattern from etsy. As soon as I finished one of Megan's friend asked if I would make her one, exactly like it, so I guess it's a hit!

Enjoy the Florida frost pictures with our neighbor's dolphin mailbox in the background!

I love it! It reminds me of a coat I had as a little girl with the buttons on the back. I saw it on FB this morning and said to dh, is that a dolphin mailbox? LOL!

I am finally posting a few photos from Christmas.

Here are my boys with Santa at their preschool on pajama day in the pajamas I made for them. Santa happens to be their daddy too.

Love the Christmas pics. So neat that dad gets to be santa. Do your boys know it is daddy? The dress is cute. I love the initial on it.

 

[angel23321]

ok, here's the fabrics I have:

Ideally, I'd really love to use each fabric only one or twice; so it really looks like a mosaic type effect. I really appreciate anyone even considering.

I have a bunch that you're welcome to...do you want different characters than what you have or just different fabrics...PM me your address.

 

[minnie2]

Interesting that you should ask this...
Lauren LOVES her little sister but she has started acting out now and saying things like "no one wants me anymore" and "You never have time for me." Does anyone have any advice for how to deal with this? I feel so guilty that I cannot spend as much time with Lauren as I used to but there is only so much time in one day. Megan is still nursing every 2-3 hours during the day and it takes a good amount of time to get her to sleep as well. I am exhausted and feeling so guilty. And words of wisdom from those moms out there with more experience than me in this area of having more than one child?

It will get better! I promise! When Kyle was born we tried to get Nik involved in his daily care. Seh would get his diaper and his blanket or help pick out his clothes for the day or help give him a bath and I think that helped her. There was only 2.5 yrs between them.

woo hoo.... Finally got 2 designs done and modeled today...

Lori

very cute!!!!!

I'm so very blah... Just officially got the word I will be going down to Part time starting tomorrow.

I currently am Salary position, sick days, Holidays, personal days... and vacation.

Now I'm going to be hourly... without insurance

Sorry!

So I bought fabric and matching bows last year and finally got around to making Lily's S'mores Vida. She wore it to school yesterday and it turns out their theme this week is snowmen!

It has a lot of butt buttons (you know, like butt ruffles?) but she insists they don't annoy her when she sits on them.

So cute! Look at Lily! love the butt buttons!

I am finally getting around to posting our trip report from our October trip. Darla made to many cute things to not post a report. Anyway I want to give credit where credit is due. Soooooooooo are you ready for another exciting game of "Name that Case."

Who was Case'd.....

Cute!

Got to go play with my new baby but I thought I would tell you all first....I am so excited. I just took my 10 yr old Singer to the sewing center in our area to see what was wrong with it and they told me the whole needle/presser foot mechanism stem thingy (great technical term for it) is broken completely. So to fix it would be more than the machine is worth. God knew I wanted a new machine. I walked out an hour or so later with a brand new Janome 2010. And on top of that they gave me a good trade in value considering it is 10 yrs old (and they said they would bury it for me...no charge for that..hahah)....I am so excited. Gotta go play now. I will tell you how much I love it later.

Congrats!

Megan says, that is sooooo adorable and those look like the same buttons as my jacket. So I think she approves!

I'm glad you used the fabric before you forgot about it; that has happened to me. It is really the cutest!



Totally cute outfits! The girls looked like they had so much fun. Are you going to post more?



Cute! I wish we had pajama day. Your family looks beautiful. Love the cookie picture. We make cookies too, but I never take pictures, very smart! Your pillowcase dress looks so sweet. Thanks for sharing your Christmas pictures!

Here is the long awaited jacket. I was hurrying to make it because I was afraid it would warm up before I finished but now they are saying it might snow this weekend. I have lived in Florida all my life and it had only snowed twice (melted as soon as it touched the ground) so everyone is quite excited. Heather and Teresa will know that I am NOT quite excited because I hate the cold!

Anyway, her jacket is green corduroy with soccer flannel on the inside and a layer of fleece in between so it is perfect for this weather. It has pockets and a faux belt. It is called the Fair Weather Jacket and I got the pattern from etsy. As soon as I finished one of Megan's friend asked if I would make her one, exactly like it, so I guess it's a hit!

Enjoy the Florida frost pictures with our neighbor's dolphin mailbox in the background!

I love it! what pattern is that??? was it hard?


UPDATE on my dad.
After a very drama filed day Wednesday we found out yesterday from the oncologist they believe they got all the cancer and he will need chemo and radiation. It has not spreed but it is a very aggressive kind of brain cancer. So they are treating it aggressively. His recovery from brain surgery is wonderful he is talking so much better almost back to normal! He still needs OT which may start today but the improvements are great. So we still have a fight but he will win! He has to! So please continue to pray for him.

 

[angel23321]

:
UPDATE on my dad.
After a very drama filed day Wednesday we found out yesterday from the oncologist they believe they got all the cancer and he will need chemo and radiation. It has not spreed but it is a very aggressive kind of brain cancer. So they are treating it aggressively. His recovery from brain surgery is wonderful he is talking so much better almost back to normal! He still needs OT which may start today but the improvements are great. So we still have a fight but he will win! He has to! So please continue to pray for him.

I will be praying for your dad. My mom just finished with chemo, surgery and radiation for a very agressive inflammatory breast cancer. I'm glad they hoe they got everything. Prayers for you and your family.