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

[tricia]

wow, I have been a little busy! whew....

ok.. couple more have to upload pics...

Lori

Here are the other 2!! Still have one more valentines set to finish!! and then on to easter, spring and st patricks day!

Lori

You have been busy. Love everything as usual. I really like the second valentines outfit, very chic.

Here is my first applique-I should have started with something easier. Still it didn't turn out too bad.

My niece loved it. I had her close her eyes and then I got the camera ready so I could get a picture of her face when she first saw the shirt.

My sister okayed me to post her reaction:

Great shirt, and awesome job catching the reaction.

Finally took pictures of Ella in her new Tink custom! Anyone have trouble with the Emma Swing Top running small? Ella's a pretty solid 5 in most clothes and can even wear some of her 4's still. I made the 5/6 size and went to try it on her and could barely get it buttoned! She said "it's too tight under my pits, mama." So I had to alter it a bit - I just put a button hole on each side and make an extra little placket for two buttons to button under the shirt. Then I just sewed some more buttons on to cover up the extra button hole. That leaves the back more open than I'd like, but at least it will be nice for WDW in June, I guess!

- I wish the applique showed up a little better - I probably should have used a more subdued print or a solid, but I've had this in my stash for a very long time and wanted to finally use it!
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Love it, great fabric combinations.

I haven't had a chance to read to catch up because the girls and I spent all afternoon at Joanns hunting bargains and buying princess fabric. But, I wanted to share what I've gotten done this week...

First up is an Ariel outfit for my younger Ariel loving dd - (I bought the shirred fabric and added straps)

Next is a Pooh storybook skirt for the same 5 year old I am going to applique a shirt with Piglet - her favorite.

And her Nemo skirt. She'll have a T-shirt with one of those Fab-liques on it that is Nemo.

And finally, a little Pooh skirt for my 4 year old friend who is going with us to Disney.

Now, I have another Minnie dress, another Nemo skirt, and another Pooh skirt to make. Always a fun time sewing Disney clothes

Everything is great, I especially like the fabric you used for the pants of the Ariel outfit. Very appropriate.

I got a brother 780D on Friday & here's what I have been up to: My 1st project is covering up a stain:

then I was brave enough to try an applique:

my next applique didn't go so well, I think maybe the hoop wasn't tight enough?

So, I covered that one up with this:

DD4 insisted on Mickey NOT Minnie, so I tried to girly it up. To get pants on them, for the picture they insisted on pajama pants! LOL

Looks like you're doing great.

Megan's favorite right now is Littlest Pet Shop toys but her Zhu Zhu pet is a close second. She likes that she can tuck him into a purse and take him wherever she goes. She really doesn't play with his accessories that much.

Anyway, she decided he needed a house and picked out this non-zhu zhu pet looking fabric (at least to me) for me to make him a house. I used Carla's new pattern.

Then this is her Zhu Zhu pet outfit, courtesy of Frou Frou by HeatherSue! I used chenille ribbon as a trim for the jeans and shirt. It will get fuzzier each time I wash and dry it. I bought a huge roll of it at a quilt shop like two years ago and still have plenty. It is great when you want to jazz an outfit up though.

I am surprised and happy that as she gets older, there is plenty Megan wants me to sew for her.

Shannon, I really like that Callie pattern but have searched and can't see what it looks like in the back. I think it is too young for Megan though, and it only goes up to size 6. I have seen it several times around the net and always thought it is super cute, especially with the piping! I am thinking of trying to alter the back of that ycmt pattern like Lisa did to add elastic and make it closed. She didn't do a tutorial about how she did that, did she?

The little box is too cute. Love the Zhu Zhu outfit too.

 

[Stephres]

The boxes are so neat. Are they hard to make? I am thinking I can make a whole bunch for all of Sara beth's little pet shop animals and little ponys. How old is Meaghan? I hope my girls let me sew for them for a long time!

They are not hard at all, with Carla's great directions. They ARE time consuming, you have to cut out all the pieces of fabric, interfacing, fleece and foam stuff. I think cutting took more time than sewing!

I am just finishing up my second one, this time for me. Megan will be 8 in May. When I started sewing for her she was four and I really thought I had two years and then she wouldn't want me to. I feel really lucky!

You know, I remember people talking about Lisa's alter, but I don't remember seeing it. LISA - are you here? Can you show us again? (I think I'll facebook her and see if she can help!)

I already did! Great minds, Shannon!

 

[pitterpat]

I love the colors you used together! Great job!





Love it all. Great idea to use the blanket binding as the yoke on the skirt. Ingenious!

Thanks....dd likes it as he hates "itchy" stuff and the binding is so soft. Plus, it's cute!

Then this is her Zhu Zhu pet outfit, courtesy of Frou Frou by HeatherSue! I used chenille ribbon as a trim for the jeans and shirt. It will get fuzzier each time I wash and dry it. I bought a huge roll of it at a quilt shop like two years ago and still have plenty. It is great when you want to jazz an outfit up though.

I am surprised and happy that as she gets older, there is plenty Megan wants me to sew for her.

My girls were going crazy for this shirt. Adorable! We are all about zhu zhus here!

Everything is great, I especially like the fabric you used for the pants of the Ariel outfit. Very appropriate.

My dd5 actually picked that out on her own. She said she needed pants that looked like water because I wouldn't make her a real mermaid tail.

 

[RMAMom]

Hi everyone, I got a little busy yesterday and I'm a little behind but I wanted to ask a question.

I remember reading a day ago or so that Carla's precious dress runs a little small. Do all of Carla's patterns run small? I am going to attempt my first one of Carla's patterns, easy fits with a simply sweet top, and I wanted to check to make sure I wasn't supposed to go up a size. My biggest problem is that I am sewing for my Granddaughter who lives in Oklahoma and I am in NJ so I don't have her here to try on and adjust as I go.

Thanks,
Mary

 

[i12go2wdw]

How did you finish off the edges of the green fabric?

I only have a plain sewing machine but I found if I pulled on the fabric a bit and did a tight zig zag it kind of looked like that lettuce edge. I didn't fray in the wash either.

 

[aksunshine]

I want to take a moment to say thank you!

 

[billwendy]

Hi everyone, I got a little busy yesterday and I'm a little behind but I wanted to ask a question.

I remember reading a day ago or so that Carla's precious dress runs a little small. Do all of Carla's patterns run small? I am going to attempt my first one of Carla's patterns, easy fits with a simply sweet top, and I wanted to check to make sure I wasn't supposed to go up a size. My biggest problem is that I am sewing for my Granddaughter who lives in Oklahoma and I am in NJ so I don't have her here to try on and adjust as I go.

Thanks,
Mary

HI! I dont find that the other patterns run small. For my kids, they are a little on the big side, but I use their usual sizes. I know some people with thinner kids go by the measurements and add length if they need to. The precious dress is just more fitted than the other styles. Have fun, her patterns are GREAT! I feel like she has been a sewing teacher for me!!

I love Megan's box!! Tell her I have the same little blanket and a little pink bed for mine - lol. Jilly is sleeping in it right now! I know this sounds so funny, but I take them to work for my therapy kids to play with!!!!Honest!!!

 

[busy mommy]

I love the dress. I am going to have to make Maddie one. And great job on stitch!

Beautiful work! You always amaze me.

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You did a great job. Your niece is precious.

I love it! This will be perfect for June.

Everything is great! I have always wanted to buy the book panels because they are so cute. But I really never wanted to make the book. I see a trip to the fabric store in my near future.

It is a Children's Corner pattern - it's called Callie
http://www.childrenscornerinc.com/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=385&substring=callie

I would like to see the back of this, also. How difficult is this pattern? Carla C. has really spoiled me.

I am going to have to try the new boxes. We have plenty of stuff that needs to be stuffed somewhere
Tell Megan I love her! She gives me much hope that I will be able to sew for Maddie for quite a while. Abbie did let me sew some things for Disney World, though. She told me that at Disney, it is okay to act like a kid I can't believe she will be twelve on Saturday.

Hi everyone, I got a little busy yesterday and I'm a little behind but I wanted to ask a question.

I remember reading a day ago or so that Carla's precious dress runs a little small. Do all of Carla's patterns run small? I am going to attempt my first one of Carla's patterns, easy fits with a simply sweet top, and I wanted to check to make sure I wasn't supposed to go up a size. My biggest problem is that I am sewing for my Granddaughter who lives in Oklahoma and I am in NJ so I don't have her here to try on and adjust as I go.

Thanks,
Mary

I have made several of her patterns, and I have never had a problem with sizing. The easy fits and simply sweet both run true to size in my opinion. Have fun sewing. You will love these!

I am so far behind on this thread. I missed so much that I wanted to comment on. Everyone has done a great job. I finished Maddie's birthday outfit last night. I am going to try it on her today and I will post pictures. I am still moving a little slowly . But I tried out my new serger, and I am in love. I don't know how I survived without it. I am in love!

 

[revrob]

Hi everyone, I got a little busy yesterday and I'm a little behind but I wanted to ask a question.

I remember reading a day ago or so that Carla's precious dress runs a little small. Do all of Carla's patterns run small? I am going to attempt my first one of Carla's patterns, easy fits with a simply sweet top, and I wanted to check to make sure I wasn't supposed to go up a size. My biggest problem is that I am sewing for my Granddaughter who lives in Oklahoma and I am in NJ so I don't have her here to try on and adjust as I go.

Thanks,
Mary

My best advice is to go by the measurements. They have always been spot on for me! My daughter usually wears a size 6 top (because of the length, not width). In the simply sweet, if I make it to be worn without a shirt underneath, I make a size 4 and add length. Again, the measurements tell me everything with this particular pattern.

I want to take a moment to say thank you!

I would like to see the back of this, also. How difficult is this pattern? Carla C. has really spoiled me.

I've heard that it is VERY easy to make. I've not made it yet. I have another project that has to be sewn today, but I'm gonna try to add this to the list to make today, or very soon. I'll take pics and give you guys a report.

 

[NaeNae]

Hi everyone, I got a little busy yesterday and I'm a little behind but I wanted to ask a question.

I remember reading a day ago or so that Carla's precious dress runs a little small. Do all of Carla's patterns run small? I am going to attempt my first one of Carla's patterns, easy fits with a simply sweet top, and I wanted to check to make sure I wasn't supposed to go up a size. My biggest problem is that I am sewing for my Granddaughter who lives in Oklahoma and I am in NJ so I don't have her here to try on and adjust as I go.

Thanks,
Mary

Hey I live in Oklahoma! Where does your granddaughter live?

 

[NaeNae]

OT but my husband just called and told me he won a trip to NYC. I'm excited, he's not. I want to see a broadway show, I love music and those type of things, he doesn't but will go to please me. Gotta love him! So does anyone have any suggestions? I saw The Lion King on tour when it came to Oklahoma last May so I don't know if I want to see that one again or not. He said something about trying to go to Niagra Falls. Can anyone tell me how much time it would take to make a side trip there? TIA for any info and help!

 

[woodkins]

OT but my husband just called and told me he won a trip to NYC. I'm excited, he's not. I want to see a broadway show, I love music and those type of things, he doesn't but will go to please me. Gotta love him! So does anyone have any suggestions? I saw The Lion King on tour when it came to Oklahoma last May so I don't know if I want to see that one again or not. He said something about trying to go to Niagra Falls. Can anyone tell me how much time it would take to make a side trip there? TIA for any info and help!

Congratulations!! I live on Long Island about an hour east of NYC so I can tell you it will be a Great trip. Wicked is a great show as well as Jersey Boys. Not sure when you will be coming but it is also very exciting to see a Yankees game at the stadium so maybe that would be fun for dh? Niagra Falls is VERY far from NYC, I believe it is like an 8 hour drive I know my friend actually flew there last weekend for a trip. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

 

[Granna4679]

I love Megan's box!! Tell her I have the same little blanket and a little pink bed for mine - lol. Jilly is sleeping in it right now! I know this sounds so funny, but I take them to work for my therapy kids to play with!!!!Honest!!!

While we are on the subject of zhu zhu pets....I bought 2 of them before Christmas with the intention of giving them to my DGD. She already had so many presents, I decided to wait for her January birthday and get some of the added things to go with them. Needless to say, that hasn't happened because I haven't found anything to buy for the zhu zhu pet. To those of you that have them, will they be fun without houses and tunnels or should I just take them back and get something else altogether?

 

[Mom2SamandJames]

While we are on the subject of zhu zhu pets....I bought 2 of them before Christmas with the intention of giving them to my DGD. She already had so many presents, I decided to wait for her January birthday and get some of the added things to go with them. Needless to say, that hasn't happened because I haven't found anything to buy for the zhu zhu pet. To those of you that have them, will they be fun without houses and tunnels or should I just take them back and get something else altogether?

My boys like playing with the zhu zhus without any of the accessories. They laugh and chase after them. They make block barriers for them and have a blast. We got the ball and the surfboard at Christmas time. The ball they don't like. They do use the surfboard some, but the majority of their zhu zhu play time is without any accessories.

Dawn

 

[tadamom]

Hey Ladies & Tom......haven't been on here much since my trip in October but I had a question for all of you.

Have any of you ever bought fabric at IKEA? I bought the most adorable white fabric with multicolored outline hearts to make Parker a dress for Valentine's. It is in the dryer now and I'm hoping it washed/dryed well. Before I cut in to it, I just wanted to know if anyone has had experience with the fabric.

 

[livndisney]

Hey Ladies & Tom......haven't been on here much since my trip in October but I had a question for all of you.

Have any of you ever bought fabric at IKEA? I bought the most adorable white fabric with multicolored outline hearts to make Parker a dress for Valentine's. It is in the dryer now and I'm hoping it washed/dryed well. Before I cut in to it, I just wanted to know if anyone has had experience with the fabric.

Ikea has fabric? I didn't know that! I am going to have to check that out.

 

[jenb1023]

Hi all!

I was on hiatus from the DIS for awhile and now am back but this thread is impossible to get caught up on/stay caught up on. So I decided to just jump in with both feet and I will stay as caught up as I can and if I get behind I will just jump back in.

I have a few things I want to post tonight when I get home but wanted to say hello first and wanted to make a commercial announcement.

For those of you that make t-shirts for your family or for the Big Give, Michael's had all of their t-shirts on sale for 5 for $10 (or $2 each). I was just there today - the sale started yesterday and runs all week.

 

[dogodisney]

OT but my husband just called and told me he won a trip to NYC. I'm excited, he's not. I want to see a broadway show, I love music and those type of things, he doesn't but will go to please me. Gotta love him! So does anyone have any suggestions? I saw The Lion King on tour when it came to Oklahoma last May so I don't know if I want to see that one again or not. He said something about trying to go to Niagra Falls. Can anyone tell me how much time it would take to make a side trip there? TIA for any info and help!

Congratulations! Have a great trip!

How was your Christmas vacation? It's hard to believe it's been a month. I've been busy since we got back and haven't even attempted to do any sewing.
My DGD got a lot of nice compliments on her outfits I made her for our trip. She wore one to church yesterday and everyone told her how cute she looked.

I have been skimming all the posts to try and catch up, but I know that's not going to happen. ;p You all have made some beautiful things.

 

[tadamom]

Ikea has fabric? I didn't know that! I am going to have to check that out.

They sure do. I am ironing up my heart fabric now. They have already cut fabric and some that you have cut. What I bought was from the already cut and it was bundled into a 4 yard pack. I got it for $7.99!!!

 

[CastleCreations]

I only have a plain sewing machine but I found if I pulled on the fabric a bit and did a tight zig zag it kind of looked like that lettuce edge. I didn't fray in the wash either.

Thanks..I'll have to try it. After buying a serger that I hated and not to mention it was broken. Maybe that's why I hated it, I decided I can live without a serger. I have been shying away from the fancier fabric because of not knowing how to finish the edges. Thanks again.