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

[NiniMorris]

Pattern Question... Since we are definitely going to Disney this December (unless the Navy pulls a nasty trick on us somehow) I'm going to make Kaitlyn some customs for the trip. I'll be making 18 month sized, based on everyone's wonderful suggestions, since she'll be nearly 14 months old when we go. I ordered a Feliz pattern earlier this week, which will probably be last on my tackle list--if I get brave enough at all. LOL I'm looking at the following patterns on YCMT. Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I also have a couple of McCall's baby clothes outfits patterns--some playsuits and some Laura Ashley sundresses but I'm not sure they would layer as well for December.

And fabric question--DH gave me the go ahead to pick up some fabric Friday when he gets paid. Without having any patterns in hand, would you say I'd be safe with picking up about 2 yds of each fabric? Should I get less? More? Really hoping some Christmas fabric is still on the clearance rack and hasn't been picked up yet. LOL

Thanks!!!!

OK... I have both # 1 and #3. My 8 year old daughter made the A line in one afternoon. It was her first dress and she made it for her niece's birthday present. I have used that pattern to teach my DIL how to sew...she mad about 10 before she decided to branch out into other items.

In my opinion it is easy-peasy to use as a first project. One, it is easy to understand and construct, and two, you get great results fast...but it doesn't look like it was easy or fast. KWIM?

My DIL normally shops at a well known boutiquey store...their best seller is an A line shift with monograms...

I am a quilter, so I always get at least a yard more than I need...it came in handy when I made the girls the autograph quilt. I got to use fabrics from all their dresses. (of course I need more storage for my stash now!)

Nini

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Hi all! I have been so busy, I have barely been able to lurk!

We head out for Ohio in the morning...pray for good travel weather...I am not looking forward to heading north in the winter! I am so scared of snow...well driving in it. Tim promised me that if it starts to snow, we will get a hotel right then and not keep driving.

I am looking forward to taking the kids tubing...they are so excited. I will be when we get there!

I made them all ski masks that came out real cute...I'll post action shots after we get home. I was able to find all three of them ski bibs and boots at our local Goodwill and thrift store all in great shape...I mean really, people don't need them that much around here! But all in all I only spent $20!!! Gotta love a deal!


I hope I didn't miss if anything else has been discussed about the brick at GKTW...If so, please know I would really like to be a part of it too.

So many cute things posted and triumphs for our kids...you guys seem like you are having a good week! Keep it up!

Okay...off to take the dog to the kennel and buy some last minute things at Wal-Mart!

HAve a great weekend everyone!!!!

 

[2cutekidz]

Good morning!

I've followed this thread off an on since the beginning; not so much in the last year. I lost my mojo, if you know what I mean.

So, DD is a Brownie this year and we're heading into the dreaded cookie-selling season.

Has anyone made any great crafts/outfit pieces/masterpieces using the Girl Scout fabric? I bought a yard of the overall floral yesterday ( http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/girl_scoutsreg/ ), thinking that it would be DD's favorite.

I'm NOT going to make a twirl skirt of any fashion; she's got a drawer full of them. I'd like for it to be worn/used with her Brownie vest, so any top is out of it. They don't go camping, so pillowcases, sit-upons, etc. would never be seen/used. I've already seen everything on the Robert Kaufman site. I'm thinking of a headband using the free pattern I pulled off YCMT a long time ago, but that's just a few inches!

Any great ideas? I'll surf photobucket and flickr later, but was hoping that someone could inspire me. Thanks!

Deb

You just reminded me I need to get some of this fabric!! My plan is to make a pair of decopage jeans for DD. She'll wear them for the cookie booth and when we go camping in Feb. (Yes, that's right! Camping in Feb. in Michigan. Sounds like fun, right??) Here's a pair of deco jeans that I made, the Brownie jeans will be similar.

 

[pitterpat]

You just reminded me I need to get some of this fabric!! My plan is to make a pair of decopage jeans for DD. She'll wear them for the cookie booth and when we go camping in Feb. (Yes, that's right! Camping in Feb. in Michigan. Sounds like fun, right??) Here's a pair of deco jeans that I made, the Brownie jeans will be similar.

I've seen you all posting these during my years of lurkdom so I just have to ask....How do you do that?! Do you have to take the jeans apart? Then how do you put them back together? Please explain this one to me because I SOOOOOO want to try it. (And doing it for cookie sales sounds like an awesome idea ---- I will, however, skip camping in February in Michigan or elsewhere!)

 

[2cutekidz]

I've seen you all posting these during my years of lurkdom so I just have to ask....How do you do that?! Do you have to take the jeans apart? Then how do you put them back together? Please explain this one to me because I SOOOOOO want to try it. (And doing it for cookie sales sounds like an awesome idea ---- I will, however, skip camping in February in Michigan or elsewhere!)

Yes, you have to rip open a seam. For these I have to go pretty far up the seam, so it's easiest if you open a side seam (instead of the inside seam) These don't have the frayed edges, but you could do it that way too.

I don't use a fusible, but you could. I cut my squares a little bigger than I want them, and fold under one of the long edges (this edge will be layered on top.) and the edge that is not going to be buried in the seam. I start from the bottom and work my way up. So the bottom edge of my first square/strip is folded under (like a hem) and the inside edge is too. Line the folded edges up to the inside seam, and the hem, pin and sew around all edges. You can use a straight, zig-zag, or decoraive stitch. Repeat with as many layers as you like. For the top layer, both the top and bottom edges need to be folded under. You can either hem them, use bias tape, or keep the original hem. Make sense?? Here's another pair I did..

 

[desparatelydisney]

UGH! Sure, dear! We SHOULD go to WDW for DS's birthday! That's a GREAT idea! Do you have the number so you can call tomorrow and make the arrangements? 1-407-WDISNEY - Have fun making the arrangements!

OH HOW I WISH I COULD DO THIS He has ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what it takes.

Unfortunately, as a WDW TA, he knows I call 5x a day anyway so it really wouldn't work. Plus, he would just say..."oh, well. Guess you don't really want to go."

 

[NaeNae]

OH HOW I WISH I COULD DO THIS He has ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what it takes.

Unfortunately, as a WDW TA, he knows I call 5x a day anyway so it really wouldn't work. Plus, he would just say..."oh, well. Guess you don't really want to go."

ACK, you're a WDW TA? How great is that!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

UGGGHHH I blame all of you for me totally blowing my New Year's resolution to keep up with the thread this time around. You gals can CHAT!!!!

 

[RMAMom]

I want to thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. Ed came home from the hospital yesterday but I am not happy with the way he is breathing. He is still in a lot of pain. He has an appointment tomorrow with his primary and I am looking forward to that because I don't think he is going to make it through the weekend without a change or tweaking with his meds.

Pattern Question... Since we are definitely going to Disney this December (unless the Navy pulls a nasty trick on us somehow) I'm going to make Kaitlyn some customs for the trip. I'll be making 18 month sized, based on everyone's wonderful suggestions, since she'll be nearly 14 months old when we go. I ordered a Feliz pattern earlier this week, which will probably be last on my tackle list--if I get brave enough at all. LOL I'm looking at the following patterns on YCMT. Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I also have a couple of McCall's baby clothes outfits patterns--some playsuits and some Laura Ashley sundresses but I'm not sure they would layer as well for December.

And fabric question--DH gave me the go ahead to pick up some fabric Friday when he gets paid. Without having any patterns in hand, would you say I'd be safe with picking up about 2 yds of each fabric? Should I get less? More? Really hoping some Christmas fabric is still on the clearance rack and hasn't been picked up yet. LOL

Thanks!!!!

Thanks for this post, I could have written it myself. I have only ever sewn with a pattern from Joann's and I really want to branch out and sew some cute things for my DGD. I will be reading the answers with great interest.

Here is a jumper I made for my Granddaughter. She loves Pooh and when I found this Pooh Christmas fabric last October I had to make something for her. I should have taken a picture of it before I mailed it but my DIL sent pictures of her playing in her her dress so I thought I'd share.

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Mary

 

[pitterpat]

Yes, you have to rip open a seam. For these I have to go pretty far up the seam, so it's easiest if you open a side seam (instead of the inside seam) These don't have the frayed edges, but you could do it that way too.

I don't use a fusible, but you could. I cut my squares a little bigger than I want them, and fold under one of the long edges (this edge will be layered on top.) and the edge that is not going to be buried in the seam. I start from the bottom and work my way up. So the bottom edge of my first square/strip is folded under (like a hem) and the inside edge is too. Line the folded edges up to the inside seam, and the hem, pin and sew around all edges. You can use a straight, zig-zag, or decoraive stitch. Repeat with as many layers as you like. For the top layer, both the top and bottom edges need to be folded under. You can either hem them, use bias tape, or keep the original hem. Make sense?? Here's another pair I did..

Makes perfect sense. Thanks!

 

[RMAMom]

OH HOW I WISH I COULD DO THIS He has ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what it takes.

Unfortunately, as a WDW TA, he knows I call 5x a day anyway so it really wouldn't work. Plus, he would just say..."oh, well. Guess you don't really want to go."

I think I would have said that maybe his next wife will go to Disney with him!

I would love to be a TA especially a Disney TA but I can't find any info on how to get into this business. I checked the local college to see if there were classes but no luck. If you have the time I would love some advise. I searched the net but found a lot of information that seemed shady so I was afraid to trust any info I found online.

 

[NiniMorris]

I think I would have said that maybe his next wife will go to Disney with him!

I would love to be a TA especially a Disney TA but I can't find any info on how to get into this business. I checked the local college to see if there were classes but no luck. If you have the time I would love some advise. I searched the net but found a lot of information that seemed shady so I was afraid to trust any info I found online.

LOL... my hubby told me I should look into being a Disney TA since I help everyone plan their trips! If you find out how to go about it...let me know!

Nini

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I am so far behind that catching up is impossible at this point but great job Kelly on getting the IEP and for Peach doing so well!

I have about 3 months to our next WDW trip and just wondering what on earth I could make? We have most of our customs already from previous trips. I just wanted something new. Suggestions?

Then in July we will go to DL and our girl Wyoming will be along. She will need complete customs for the DL trip. Please once again, any suggestions are so appreciated!

Finally, we are making a closet on the interior of DS room that will also be accessed by the guest room. Everything in DS room needs to come out and sit in the family room until it is finished and then put back. All the furniture then comes out of the guest room and put into storage since it is what caused the remodel. Hope we make it through with the house ripped apart.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

So I bought these cute jeans that were too small for me to begin with thinking I'd take them apart and do a fabric pannel on the side seams and perhaps doll them up with a little embroidery too...they were only $3 so if I mess them up who cares! Now since I've found out I'm pregnant I was thinking I'd try to do the above AND cut out the zipper and button portion and put in a tummy pannel. The full tummy pannel, because those half bands never worked for me in the past.

Anyone have experience making materninty jeans? Any advice on fabric content for the tummy pannel? A spandex blend I'm guessing, but I want it to have a tiny bit of control to it to have a smooth belly. Any ideas or step by step dirrections would be Maaaa-velous!

 

[rie'smom]

So I bought these cute jeans that were too small for me to begin with thinking I'd take them apart and do a fabric pannel on the side seams and perhaps doll them up with a little embroidery too...they were only $3 so if I mess them up who cares! Now since I've found out I'm pregnant I was thinking I'd try to do the above AND cut out the zipper and button portion and put in a tummy pannel. The full tummy pannel, because those half bands never worked for me in the past.

Anyone have experience making materinty jeans? Any advice on fabric content for the tummy pannel. A spandex blend I'm guessing, but I want it to have a tiny bit of control to it to have a smooth belly. Any ideas or step by step dirrections would be Maaaa-velous!

This is a tutorial to transform regular jeans to maternity:


http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Make_Maternity_Jeans_Using_Regular_Jeans_an/

 

[froggy33]

Pattern Question... Since we are definitely going to Disney this December (unless the Navy pulls a nasty trick on us somehow) I'm going to make Kaitlyn some customs for the trip. I'll be making 18 month sized, based on everyone's wonderful suggestions, since she'll be nearly 14 months old when we go. I ordered a Feliz pattern earlier this week, which will probably be last on my tackle list--if I get brave enough at all. LOL I'm looking at the following patterns on YCMT. Which would be best for me to start with?

1) Portrait Peasant / Stripwork Jumper / Easy Fit Pants bundle
2) Paper Doll dress
3) A-Line / Scallopini / Simply Sweet bundle

I also have a couple of McCall's baby clothes outfits patterns--some playsuits and some Laura Ashley sundresses but I'm not sure they would layer as well for December.

And fabric question--DH gave me the go ahead to pick up some fabric Friday when he gets paid. Without having any patterns in hand, would you say I'd be safe with picking up about 2 yds of each fabric? Should I get less? More? Really hoping some Christmas fabric is still on the clearance rack and hasn't been picked up yet. LOL

Thanks!!!!

Hey there! I agree with the others, definitely #1. The easy fits rock! I made 2 pair last night in less than 3 hours! All of Carla's patterns are great, but the ones I would definitely get, and that would be the most useful and versatile are the portrait peasant, the easy fit pants, and the Simply Sweet. I was able to make almost all my customs using these. The a-line is nice as well, and reversible!

We took our daughter for the first time this past December when she was just shy of 17 months. I made Carla's patterns in a size 1 (I think that is about a 12-18mth). These fit nice and can still be layered over a shirt. A nice way to do the simply sweet jumper bodice is with straps that knot through a button hole (adjustable) and with a little elastic under the arms. We can explain that if you get the pattern.

For fabric-I am a cheap skate. I usually only get 1 yard and only buy on sale. 1 yard is definitely enough to make one of these patterns for a 1 year old, but it is nice to have 2 yards of you favorite fabrics. I do buy a lot of white, because I use it the most!

Good luck!

 

[desparatelydisney]

I would love to be a TA especially a Disney TA but I can't find any info on how to get into this business. I checked the local college to see if there were classes but no luck. If you have the time I would love some advise. I searched the net but found a lot of information that seemed shady so I was afraid to trust any info I found online.

LOL... my hubby told me I should look into being a Disney TA since I help everyone plan their trips! If you find out how to go about it...let me know! Nini

I'll PM y'all. I work for a great agency (Off to Neverland Travel) part-time from home but I don't think I should put a lot of info on here about it. I was a CM in college and got the bug. DH & I run our own business so I don't do the TA thing full-time but it pays for us to go once or twice a year without having to pull from our regular funds Plus, as I have been quoted more than once as saying, "it's kinda like being an alcoholic bartender" (no offense intended to those who live with that horrible disease ).

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

I have made a few things lately, and I am attempting to post them. I don't have models for everything so please forgive me.

This is a photo of my boys this morning before preschool.

These are the Dopey shirts my boys requested.

This is the Bolt sweatsuit I did for my oldest son.

This is my oldest in his "cool dude" pose.

This is my youngest striking a pose.

Thanks for letting me post these ladies !

Dawn

 

[Diz-Mommy]

This is a tutorial to transform regular jeans to maternity:


http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Make_Maternity_Jeans_Using_Regular_Jeans_an/

Very cool!! Thanks!! I would have never thought about using an old tee shirt for the tummy pannel!! That saves money on a fabric purchase!

 

[100AcrePrincess]

You just reminded me I need to get some of this fabric!! My plan is to make a pair of decopage jeans for DD. She'll wear them for the cookie booth and when we go camping in Feb. (Yes, that's right! Camping in Feb. in Michigan. Sounds like fun, right??) Here's a pair of deco jeans that I made, the Brownie jeans will be similar.

Very cute. I love the Mickey heads on them.

I want to thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. Ed came home from the hospital yesterday but I am not happy with the way he is breathing. He is still in a lot of pain. He has an appointment tomorrow with his primary and I am looking forward to that because I don't think he is going to make it through the weekend without a change or tweaking with his meds.




Thanks for this post, I could have written it myself. I have only ever sewn with a pattern from Joann's and I really want to branch out and sew some cute things for my DGD. I will be reading the answers with great interest.

Here is a jumper I made for my Granddaughter. She loves Pooh and when I found this Pooh Christmas fabric last October I had to make something for her. I should have taken a picture of it before I mailed it but my DIL sent pictures of her playing in her her dress so I thought I'd share.

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Mary

I hope the pain gets better & you're able to get everything straightened out.

That dress is adorable, but your gd is too cute!

I have made a few things lately, and I am attempting to post them. I don't have models for everything so please forgive me.

Thanks for letting me post these ladies !

Dawn

Great shirts! I really like Dopey. He's always been my favorite dwarf.