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

[*Toadstool*]

It wasn't all Disney, they had a little bit of everything.

Awesome!

Very pretty!

CASE question:

Does anyone remember the pirate outfit that had a white top, pink and black skirt and the pink petti underneath, I think it was in the last thread? If so, who's it was? And then, can I CASE it for out pirate night on the cruise???

Your pettis came out great! Love them!
I think you are talking about the outfit Ibesue made. Maybe you could pm her. I can't remember if I have seen her posting lately.

 

[PrincessKell]

The Princess Peach has spoken! She has requested a Pleated Dallas Cowboys skirt for her birthday with a white shirt and an appliqued star on the front with # 9 in the middle of it for her boyfriend Tony Romo. Im going to have to bite the bullet and make it for my sweet Princess, even though it is a Cowboys outfit. hahahaha Now, I will leave you for the next few hours (until half time) to watch my Pack play! GO PACK GO!!

 

[McDuck]

Question Does anyone know anything about Alphasew sewing cabinets? I'm looking at possibly getting this one from allbrands.com: http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp14473-1989.html with the acrylic insert to fit my Kenmore machine for flatbed sewing. My parents gave me $500 for Christmas so basically DH and I would only have to pay for shipping. Just didn't know if Alphasew was a good brand or not. I've been having trouble finding reviews on sewing cabinets.

Thanks!

 

[*Toadstool*]

Question Does anyone know anything about Alphasew sewing cabinets? I'm looking at possibly getting this one from allbrands.com: http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp14473-1989.html with the acrylic insert to fit my Kenmore machine for flatbed sewing. My parents gave me $500 for Christmas so basically DH and I would only have to pay for shipping. Just didn't know if Alphasew was a good brand or not. I've been having trouble finding reviews on sewing cabinets.

Thanks!

Sorry, I haven't heard of them. I know a few people with Koala cabinets.
They are very expensive though.

 

[charlinn]

The Princess Peach has spoken! She has requested a Pleated Dallas Cowboys skirt for her birthday with a white shirt and an appliqued star on the front with # 9 in the middle of it for her boyfriend Tony Romo. Im going to have to bite the bullet and make it for my sweet Princess, even though it is a Cowboys outfit. hahahaha Now, I will leave you for the next few hours (until half time) to watch my Pack play! GO PACK GO!!

OMG...how cute! Now I am going to have to tell my hubby about this amazing idea! He's a huge Cowboys fan and would love to see our daughter in a little cute outfit! You're house sounds like ours...my son is a Packers fan! & me- I love my Colts!

 

[birdie757]

I think the colors look great together. I have to ask though. Is that white with white dots the non skid stuff you put on the bottom of pjs?? It looks just like it!

It is actually white on white polka dot calico from Joann's. But I do see what you are saying...lol.

Huntingburg is just South of Jasper. I am 15 min from Holiday World (SE) and 40 min from East Evansville (SW). That is so neat! Maybe we can meet someday!

I definately know where Holiday World is! We usually try to go each year when we visit in July. Maybe we can meet someday...how cool.

This story made me laugh. My daughter carried a stuffed duck around from birth to around 10 or so (we tease her and tell her she carried it until she was 13). I made most of her clothes when she was small so I used the scraps to make matching clothes and hair bows for the duck. It was always dressed to match. We had to repair "ducky" many times. Once while at day care one of the other children got some scissors and cut "ducky's" beak off and so we had to sew him up(she called the duck a him even though it always wore dresses). We used to tell her that if she didn't give "ducky" up that when she got married, the duck would have to go down the aisle with her in her wedding. This past May, at age 22, she got married. I didn't forget. I made the duck a matching flower girl dress and the flower girl carried "ducky" down the aisle.

Just had to share this after reading your post about "Betty".

That is just too cute. I love that the duck was in the wedding.

I also lived in Evansville when I was younger. My best friend lives there now and works for the newspaper. She is editor of two of the small magazines the paper puts out. I know one is about women's issues.

How cool. What a small world!

 

[PrincessKell]

I guess I'm doing ok. Got my sewing room 90% put together yesterday, so I at least have something new to look forward to.

We are We are taking things with DS8 one day at a time. I think I just needed to take a step back and look at things differently. Once I did that, I see some things I can do to improve his situation.

While I am not completely giving up on the book learning, I am incorporating day to day life in our school work. I admit I have been babying him for the past 5 years, and I never realized there were lots of things he could do, but just doesn't know HOW to do. So, he can now carry a bowl of cereal to the table without spilling...he has learned to use both hands! Small victory, I know. But every victory adds up!

Thanks for asking!

By the way, I did manage to find a Bible cover pattern online. The one in the bookmarks has a broken link, but I did find one. Off to print the pattern and see if I can get it to work....

Nini

Nini you and your family are in my thoughts. Small victories are HUGE victories for a special needs child. Anything that gets mastered in our house whether its big or small is rewarded with something it may be a treat or just wonderful amounts of praise. Right now we are working on using our words when we are upset and angry...instead of ripping heads off of our barbies.... But this is a major thing too, its super hard for Peach to use her words when she gets angry or frustrated to express her feelings. So walking to the table and not spilling is a huge thing if its something that was not done before! That is totally awesome for him!

I also lived in Evansville when I was younger. My best friend lives there now and works for the newspaper. She is editor of two of the small magazines the paper puts out. I know one is about women's issues.


On a completely different note, I made my first simple sweet. I made a portrait peasant top to go under the dress. I haven't hemmed because I was still trying to decide on weather to put a ruffle or not. I think not for this one.

super cute!

Hey Nicole!

Here are the fabrics that I pulled out...one is pooh with presents so you may not want that one but I'll put it in the package also. I don't think I pulled any duplicates. I remembered most of them I think.

Have fun!

Sandy

Hey I love that Princess fabric with the purple fabric where did you find that gem?!

OMG...how cute! Now I am going to have to tell my hubby about this amazing idea! He's a huge Cowboys fan and would love to see our daughter in a little cute outfit! You're house sounds like ours...my son is a Packers fan! & me- I love my Colts!

Oh then your son and I are waiting for the Packers to show up to the game. At least the second quarter wasn't as bad as the first. But its very difficult to watch this game. ugh....

I fully think you should make an out! But for sure make her both teams. hehe I did this when Georgia was young enough she didn't have a choice. I loaded her up in Packers gear. Now, I don't have a choice! She took after her dad. They say you are born Cowboys fans if you don't live in TX....well that is for sure she was totally born a Cowboys fan. 3rd generation. I plan on using this pattern
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Peek-a-Boo-Pleats-Skirt-Sizes-2t-8.htm
for the skirt. I have made it before and its pretty easy and quick to make.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi everyone, its been a long time since I've logged on so my apologies!
I've spent the last two days just tying to catch up. All the new outfits are gorgeous btw!

Now I may be talking about last years news now, but I was wondering how you ladies got on with finding the illusive black japanese theme park fabric (hope you know which one I mean - the one with the castle and carriages and fireworks, looked sort of like MK)

Anyhow, just in case any of you were still looking for it, I managed to order 2 yards of it this morning from Etsy. It wasn't cheap, but hey, I've been searching for it for 8 months so I grabbed it whilst I could.

It was listed as amusement park at night - japanese fabric. The listing only showed 1/2 yard available, but I contacted the seller and they said that they had plenty of fabric.

HTH?

Oooh, I'm so jealous! Glad you were able to get it though- can't wait to see what you make with it!

I guess I'm doing ok. Got my sewing room 90% put together yesterday, so I at least have something new to look forward to.

We are We are taking things with DS8 one day at a time. I think I just needed to take a step back and look at things differently. Once I did that, I see some things I can do to improve his situation.

While I am not completely giving up on the book learning, I am incorporating day to day life in our school work. I admit I have been babying him for the past 5 years, and I never realized there were lots of things he could do, but just doesn't know HOW to do. So, he can now carry a bowl of cereal to the table without spilling...he has learned to use both hands! Small victory, I know. But every victory adds up!

Thanks for asking!

By the way, I did manage to find a Bible cover pattern online. The one in the bookmarks has a broken link, but I did find one. Off to print the pattern and see if I can get it to work....

Nini

One of the blessings of a SN child is that you never miss an accomplishment, never take it for granted; that you celebrate every achievement. What a blessing that you are able to share this time with him, and celebrate every new victory with him- and yes, I think carrying a bowl of cereal without spilling IS an achievement- Congrats, Mom! BTW, I expect to see pics of the sewing room LOL.

On a completely different note, I made my first simple sweet. I made a portrait peasant top to go under the dress. I haven't hemmed because I was still trying to decide on weather to put a ruffle or not. I think not for this one.

Cute! I love this- it's adorable!

Thank you so much for your support and advice. I don't think I could have finished without you. did the second petti without ironing and got done much faster. I ran out of the pink thread, so the doll pettis are going to have to wait. Here are the pictures:

In Action:

I had made the skirt that Bella is wearing over hers a few weeks ago and wanted to see the puff.

WOW!!! Just, WOW! I am so impressed!

Hey Nicole!

Here are the fabrics that I pulled out...one is pooh with presents so you may not want that one but I'll put it in the package also. I don't think I pulled any duplicates. I remembered most of them I think.

Have fun!

Sandy

How incredibly awesome Thank you thank you thank you thank you

 

[clhemsath]

Hey I love that Princess fabric with the purple fabric where did you find that gem?!

I plan on using this pattern
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Peek-a-Boo-Pleats-Skirt-Sizes-2t-8.htm
for the skirt. I have made it before and its pretty easy and quick to make.

Hi Kell~
I think I have some of that purple fabric too. It would have been a Hobby Lobby or Wally World purchase.

That skirt pattern is so cute! I have put it on my wishlist.

 

[i12go2wdw]

Hi Everyone!!

Wow - I hope our walmart gets those fabric packs too!! I have been looking for that multicolor block Mickey for a while - and Handy Manny - we'd love him!!!

Does anyone still have the pattern for the boxy bag (that little squarish travel bag)? It looks like now its a pattern that you have to purchase. Or does anyone have another free pattern for one that they'd recommend? My mom and SF are going to Israel for a tour of the Holy Lands (my SF is leading the tour, and he has gone many times, but its my mom's first visit) and I just wanted to make them something they could take on their trip!

Almost time for our disney volunteer service - we have to be there at 4 to get ready to serve dinner. Im nervous and excited at the same time!!

Hi,
I went looking for that boxy pattern too and was kinda mad when I saw that she was selling it now. I did find this one though http://dragoknit.blogspot.com/2007/02/box-bag-tutorial.html and it looks the same as the other one, I made 6 of them this summer so I pretty much remember how they were made I am going to print the instructions out this time inscase they dissapear again. Hope that helps
Chrisitne

 

[PrincessKell]

GRRRRRRRRRR Im not a happy girl right now. Totally should have called back that TD due to a face mask on my future husband Aaron Rodgers! There as no flag...totally should have been a flag.

Ok, vent over. Back to sewing ladies. haha

 

[PrincessKell]

Hi Kell~
I think I have some of that purple fabric too. It would have been a Hobby Lobby or Wally World purchase.

That skirt pattern is so cute! I have put it on my wishlist.

I will have to go scan Wally World for it. We only have one that has fabric dept anymore around here and its about 35 minutes away. And we don't have Hobby Lobby here. Which I am totally bummed about I always am in awwh of you all that have it and get such great fabric from it.

 

[Haganfam5]

Hi all! The pettis are beautiful. You are all making me want to attempt that one. i don't know if I could pull it off as nicely as you all though! Great job!

All those lisazoe creations are just wonderful. I love the family pics. They all came out so great!

About my girls pirate tops, I know someone asked but I didn't mark the post....anyway, I just used one of those tiny hook and loop fastners on the back at the top. You could add ties also if you wanted too. Here is another back shot:

I didn't share this one yet. Here was Julia's Pooh Christmas outfit I made. She looked like a little elf:

and my latest little creation that I put together quickly. Sorry the pics are not that great, she didn't want to stay still to take them today. This is "Julia's flower dress" She said she is a flower in this pic:

 

[livndisney]

http://www.sphere.com/nation/articl...s-high-levels-of-toxic-metal-cadmium/19311067

Also jewelry bought at Claires and Dollar Stores.

 

[angel23321]

Hey I love that Princess fabric with the purple fabric where did you find that gem?!


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I think I got that one on a while ago...I still haven't made anything with it and there is quite the yardage. LOL.

 

[NiniMorris]

OK...I have my new Feliz pattern (thank you Lisa!) I am soooo looking forward t making this dress.

So, I am going through it to see how hard I think it will be, when I read the part about the butt ruffles...and I quote "Embellish the exposed back underdress piece (3a) with ruffles, if desired"....IF DESIRED!!!???!!! Come on...I knew everyone said the instructions were a bit lacking....


So, where is a good (or even not so good) tutorial on this thing? I remember someone somewhere has a blog tutorial...I think...


...and as for my previous post...the reason it is so remarkable that my DS8 made it to the table without spilling his cereal is that he was paralyzed on his left side as a result of the accident. He still doesn't have full use of that side. He not only has a mental disability he also has a physical disability. Both are related, but both cause vastly different problems (as I am sure all of you with SN kids know...just is so amazing to me that he did it!)

Nini

 

[sahm1000]

I hate when things like that happen!!! I bet they will go back down. Airfares are a weird thing that way! Have you checked any other airlines?

This probably wouldn't be a good time to tell you that I got 5 RT tickets for us for $270 (total) would it?
No? Didn't think so, so I won't...

Holy Mary! Five tickets for that price! Wow! That is some good airfare shopping! I have checked other airlines but I'm not in a hurry now to buy them! I figure they will go on sale again, just mad at myself since they were great times and a good price. We are ending up paying for more than we imagined on this trip and I would've rather spent that money somewhere else. Hopefully they will come back down again!

That petti is gorgeous!!! I'm sure Piper will love it!



I HATE that! I had the same problem with tickets when we went to Disneyland last October. Someone told me airlines sometimes drop their rates late on Wednesday nights so one Wed. night around 10pm I thought I'd just check. I'd already checked earlier in the day, but I checked again and they went from $264 to $179 in a matter of hours! So I'd try checking at different times of day too. I had to check a lot but it was worth it! Stoopid airlines!

Thanks for that tip! I will definitely be checking on Wednesday nights from now on! Is it 10 pm eastern, central or pacific times??? I know you are in Utah so an hour behind me.

I have been considering purchasing one of those dolphin mailboxes. Could you ask your neighbor where they got it? All we see around here are giant fish and duck mailboxes. Oh, and there are a few fishing lures. Nothing cool like a giant dolphin!



On Chrismtas, Allegiant had fares for $12 each way!!! I was talking to my Mom on the phone and she casually mentioned it in passing...!!!

I totally know you're joking about purchasing the mailbox, but are you serious about the fish and duck ones? Do people really have those? I am incredibly thankful right now for our HOA!!!!!

I swear at $12 each way, I'd just book a trip for no reason!

 

[NaeNae]

OK...I have my new Feliz pattern (thank you Lisa!) I am soooo looking forward t making this dress.

So, I am going through it to see how hard I think it will be, when I read the part about the butt ruffles...and I quote "Embellish the exposed back underdress piece (3a) with ruffles, if desired"....IF DESIRED!!!???!!! Come on...I knew everyone said the instructions were a bit lacking....


So, where is a good (or even not so good) tutorial on this thing? I remember someone somewhere has a blog tutorial...I think...


...and as for my previous post...the reason it is so remarkable that my DS8 made it to the table without spilling his cereal is that he was paralyzed on his left side as a result of the accident. He still doesn't have full use of that side. He not only has a mental disability he also has a physical disability. Both are related, but both cause vastly different problems (as I am sure all of you with SN kids know...just is so amazing to me that he did it!)

Nini

Here are tutorials.
http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/trillium/posts/tag/feliz/
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/farbenmix/images/6/60/Feliz.pdf

I used the trillium. The pattern is not hard, just work your way through it step by step. The first time was the hardest, the second was much easier.

 

[Granna4679]

That is just the most precious thing ever!! Great pic, too.

hehe too cute. Love the little Duck.

That is just darling!!! What a unique moment and memory to be incorporated into the wedding!

Anita, that duck IS super cute!!! Love the pic in the bottom. k:

So cute!!!

Kirsta is 9 now, and shows no sign of giving up Betty yet. Something tells me Betty is going to be in wedding.

My youngest sister is a second life baby, she loved the Bernstein Bears and one year wanted everything sister bear had. She got a Teddy, that resembled the Bernsteins. When our sister Angi got married, I think Renee was about 8 or 9. So Teddy wore a tux to the wedding, with her as the flower girl.

When my sister Tricia was little, when she got nervous over something, she'd get sick. We couldn't go anywhere unless we had a bucket with us. We always said when she got married, she'd need a bucket. For her rehearsal dinner, we had a bucket decorated with flowers, of course. She didn't need it, be she kept saying how sick she felt. haha.....

Oh, that just brought tears to my eyes! How sweet and cute!

That is just too cute. I love that the duck was in the wedding.

Thanks everyone. It really touched her too that I remembered and went through the trouble to make the outfit for the wedding. She and I shared a few tears when she saw it. Our whole family knew about Ducky (it was like part of the family because it went everywhere with us) so when the flower girl walked down the aisle, there were lots of whispers and smiles (those that understood how important and special that was) but I think his family thought we were crazy to have the flower girl carry a ratty little duck instead of a basket. It didn't matter, it was very special to my daughter and she loved it.

I definitely think Betty should be in the wedding too.

And tooooo funny about the bucket...that is hilarious!

Aksunshine - I joined your group!!

 

[clhemsath]

Awesome!


Very pretty!

Your pettis came out great! Love them!
I think you are talking about the outfit Ibesue made. Maybe you could pm her. I can't remember if I have seen her posting lately.

Great memory! I found her and sent the PM. Thank you so much