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

[billwendy]

This is just adorable! Great job!! She looks like a little pixie!!! Love the smile!

I finally found that yellow tshirt and finished the outfit for Piper with matching shirts for Mom and Grandma!

These are some Alines I made for the girls and pants for Tim - they are a really soft corduroy that was on clearance at Joann's. The girls fabric has snowflakes embroidered on it, and the pants have footballs on them. The buttons on the Alines are pretty snoflakes!!

My friend at works little boy lost his blankie (that I made him when he was born) at daycare. We quickly got replacement fabric (he wouldnt go to sleep happy) and I made him a new blankie - with his name on it - lol. At daycare they said they dont want him walking around with the blankie all day anyway (he is only 1 for goodness sake). So, I tried to make him a "lovey" which the other kids have that they walk are allowed to walk around with. Im hoping it will pass for him and make him happy!!!

Im also having a lot of fun with HeatherSue's LOVE design. We are right near Philly, and this is just like the sign at "Love Park" in Philly - so Im making a bunch for my friends!

Next up - finishing some valentines pants for the girls and some more raggie quilts!!

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Hi Everyone,

I have 2 unrelated questions for you.

1. Has anyone been to Vogue fabrics? I have 1 about an hour from me and I was going to check it out. I can see from their site they have a good selection, but do they have good prices as well? I have Walmart, Hobby Lobby, JoAnns and Hancock not far from me, but I thought I might find something new.

2. Long story short, I have my Grandmother's wedding dress. I was thinking of using a piece of it to make a veil for my daughter's 1st Communion. Maybe a piece for the back and then have the tulle lay over it. Does this sound weird? I do not know how else to use it. The dress is satin and has a SUPER long train, but I do have other cousins to share it with. I do not want to/ cannot make bears, bags or blankets with it because I do have to share it. Any ideas?

Thanks Everyone!

My mother remade her wedding gown into a Christening (Baptism, Baby Dedication, Blessing...you choose!) gown for me (the infant version!), and it has been worn by all the babies in the family since, as well as several close friends'. Even the boys, though my nephew was held with a blue blanket, just to keep BIL happy, lol. It too had a long train, and lots of lace. The dress consists of a full length slip, all made from the wedding gown, with some left over. It was originally a very pale ivory, it's now a very antique dark cream color. Here's the only pic I have of my youngest wearing it...we all forgot to take pics that day somehow! The bonnet was made at a later date, it's not satin, it's batiste and lace with smocking, it's actually a better color match than the photo appears.

 

[sahm1000]

This is just adorable! Great job!! She looks like a little pixie!!! Love the smile!

I finally found that yellow tshirt and finished the outfit for Piper with matching shirts for Mom and Grandma!

These are some Alines I made for the girls and pants for Tim - they are a really soft corduroy that was on clearance at Joann's. The girls fabric has snowflakes embroidered on it, and the pants have footballs on them. The buttons on the Alines are pretty snoflakes!!

My friend at works little boy lost his blankie (that I made him when he was born) at daycare. We quickly got replacement fabric (he wouldnt go to sleep happy) and I made him a new blankie - with his name on it - lol. At daycare they said they dont want him walking around with the blankie all day anyway (he is only 1 for goodness sake). So, I tried to make him a "lovey" which the other kids have that they walk are allowed to walk around with. Im hoping it will pass for him and make him happy!!!

Im also having a lot of fun with HeatherSue's LOVE design. We are right near Philly, and this is just like the sign at "Love Park" in Philly - so Im making a bunch for my friends!

Next up - finishing some valentines pants for the girls and some more raggie quilts!!

Really cute Wendy! All of your things are fantastic!

 

[sahm1000]

So I signed up tonight for my family to do the Give A Day, Get A Day. We are going to do the Binky Patrol which is similar to Project Linus. They estimate it to take 2-3 hours to do a blanket and expect volunteers to donate 8 hours of work - so by my math I am figuring we need to do 3 blankets a piece. So I ordered all of the fleece tonight for 30 blankets (since there are 10 of us going that are 6 and over)! Holy Mary, that was a big bill! We will each do one blanket for each age (baby, child, and teen). And I bought different fabric for each age group (so the baby stuff looked like it was for a baby and the teen stuff looked like it was for a teen) as well as each sex. So a total of 6 different fabrics, three different fabrics for girls and three for boys. Does this sound right to everyone? Thankfully these only have to be a single layer of fleece - I've already ordered 48 yards of fabric to complete these!

 

[squirrel]

I took a trip down to Bellingham and bought some fabric.

This is all I have managed to get done so far, using the pattern I made

I even made a trip to the second hand store this morning in search of red fabric for the straps. I was lucky they had some.

 

[twob4him]

Glorib - Awesome Big Give outfits!!! They will be cherished!!!!!

Trip Report Update!!! After several weeks of blahhhhh I finally got to it last night!!! I have two days left!!!

Click here and scroll down a little bit

 

[Haganfam5]

The TINK outfit is just darling! I like the triangles, I think they are an extra little bonus. I know what you mean though, I often have "visions" of things in my head too!

This is just adorable! Great job!! She looks like a little pixie!!! Love the smile!

My friend at works little boy lost his blankie (that I made him when he was born) at daycare. We quickly got replacement fabric (he wouldnt go to sleep happy) and I made him a new blankie - with his name on it - lol. At daycare they said they dont want him walking around with the blankie all day anyway (he is only 1 for goodness sake). So, I tried to make him a "lovey" which the other kids have that they walk are allowed to walk around with. Im hoping it will pass for him and make him happy!!!

Im also having a lot of fun with HeatherSue's LOVE design. We are right near Philly, and this is just like the sign at "Love Park" in Philly - so Im making a bunch for my friends!

Next up - finishing some valentines pants for the girls and some more raggie quilts!!

Everything is just wonderful! They are going to love the big give things! The personalization is awesome! The "love" stuff is great too!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I finally found that yellow tshirt and finished the outfit for Piper with matching shirts for Mom and Grandma!

These are some Alines I made for the girls and pants for Tim - they are a really soft corduroy that was on clearance at Joann's. The girls fabric has snowflakes embroidered on it, and the pants have footballs on them. The buttons on the Alines are pretty snoflakes!!

My friend at works little boy lost his blankie (that I made him when he was born) at daycare. We quickly got replacement fabric (he wouldnt go to sleep happy) and I made him a new blankie - with his name on it - lol. At daycare they said they dont want him walking around with the blankie all day anyway (he is only 1 for goodness sake). So, I tried to make him a "lovey" which the other kids have that they walk are allowed to walk around with. Im hoping it will pass for him and make him happy!!!

Im also having a lot of fun with HeatherSue's LOVE design. We are right near Philly, and this is just like the sign at "Love Park" in Philly - so Im making a bunch for my friends!

Next up - finishing some valentines pants for the girls and some more raggie quilts!!

Everything is great! I had to comment about the blue snowflake material. Bought the same material at Joanns and am going to make the Aline with it too! Great midnds think alike!

 

[waltfans5]

My mother remade her wedding gown into a Christening (Baptism, Baby Dedication, Blessing...you choose!) gown for me (the infant version!), and it has been worn by all the babies in the family since, as well as several close friends'. Even the boys, though my nephew was held with a blue blanket, just to keep BIL happy, lol. It too had a long train, and lots of lace. The dress consists of a full length slip, all made from the wedding gown, with some left over. It was originally a very pale ivory, it's now a very antique dark cream color. Here's the only pic I have of my youngest wearing it...we all forgot to take pics that day somehow! The bonnet was made at a later date, it's not satin, it's batiste and lace with smocking, it's actually a better color match than the photo appears.

That is a wonderful idea and so special, but we already have something like that. My Grandma made a christening dress for me when I was a baby. I have worn it, my brother and my 3 girls have worn it. I think ours started out white, but now the coat has turned a slight off-white color. She made a slip, dress, coat, bonnet, blanket and my Great Aunt did some hand embroidery. I think you can see the blanket on my oldest, the coat on my middle and the dress on my youngest. As for boys wearing it, my brother was a big baby and my Mom could not button the back when he wore it, but I know if he has a boy he will use it too. I think it is sooo special to have something to hand down and share. We also have a wood cradle that 18 of us have used! Thanks for sharing!

 

[glorib]

I finally found that yellow tshirt and finished the outfit for Piper with matching shirts for Mom and Grandma!

These are some Alines I made for the girls and pants for Tim - they are a really soft corduroy that was on clearance at Joann's. The girls fabric has snowflakes embroidered on it, and the pants have footballs on them. The buttons on the Alines are pretty snoflakes!!

Im also having a lot of fun with HeatherSue's LOVE design. We are right near Philly, and this is just like the sign at "Love Park" in Philly - so Im making a bunch for my friends!

Next up - finishing some valentines pants for the girls and some more raggie quilts!!

Love, love, love the give outfit and shirts - the pink, yellow and orange look AWESOME together! And, I love the cord a-lines - that fabric and the buttons are so pretty! And you're so sweet to make that little guy a replacement blanket and a lovey. One more - And I love the tops that you made your friends!

I took a trip down to Bellingham and bought some fabric.

This is all I have managed to get done so far, using the pattern I made

I even made a trip to the second hand store this morning in search of red fabric for the straps. I was lucky they had some.

Lookin' cute! Can't wait to see it finished!

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

 

[teresajoy]

I did finish the tink and friends outfit and hopefully, I'll post pics later tonight, but right now DH is taking me out to eat at Cheesecake Factory to celebrate. Celebrate what, you ask? My losing 30 lbs! Yeah, so I know that going out to dinner to celebrate losing weight is a bit of an oxymoron, but I've been good for far too long - tonight I'm going to splurge! Back on the wagon tomorrow!

WOW!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! +

All Together:

That is just too cute!!!! I love the petti with it!

I finally finished a tunic I started last year.

Cute! I was going to ask you what pattern you used...

Here's the tink and friends that I've been rambling on about! This one was fun to make, although I wish I would have done the top a little different - not wild about the triangles now - yet another thing that was cuter in my head!

Lori, that is just so cute!!! I love it! You must make that girl stop growing though! She was such a little thing when you started posting here, and now look at her!

This is just adorable! Great job!! She looks like a little pixie!!! Love the smile!

I finally found that yellow tshirt and finished the outfit for Piper with matching shirts for Mom and Grandma!
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Next up - finishing some valentines pants for the girls and some more raggie quilts!!

You have been busy!!!! The Big Give outfits look great! Thank you so much
I love the a-lines, that fabric and those buttons are just precious!
The Love shirts look great!
I love the little lovey you made for your friends son! That was sweet!

I took a trip down to Bellingham and bought some fabric.

This is all I have managed to get done so far, using the pattern I made

I even made a trip to the second hand store this morning in search of red fabric for the straps. I was lucky they had some.

Looking good. What are you doing for the skirt?

 

[tricia]

Here's the tink and friends that I've been rambling on about! This one was fun to make, although I wish I would have done the top a little different - not wild about the triangles now - yet another thing that was cuter in my head!

Very cute. Love the fabric, and how the back looks.

I finally finished a tunic I started last year.

Just in time for this Valentines Day. Looks great.

Oh my, Wendy, everything looks beautiful. Piper and her family will love the shirts and skirt. The A-Lines are awesome. I love the A-line in Corduroy.

So pretty.
I saved my wedding dress, and if I ever get to this skill level, or this confidence level, I am going to try to sew a christening outfit from it.

 

[NiniMorris]

Quick question...for those of you who've made a peek a book twirl skirt, what pattern did you use...I don't see one from Carla....who do you recommend?

Also...any suggestions on increasing a precious dress from a 10 to a 12...if you don't have access to a copy shop?

Nini

 

[livndisney]

Cute! I was going to ask you what pattern you used...

I can honestly say...... I have NO idea LOL I have looked and looked for the pattern and can't find anything even close.

 

[teresajoy]

Also...any suggestions on increasing a precious dress from a 10 to a 12...if you don't have access to a copy shop?

Nini

I have done this with my regular printer. On Adobe Reader, I don't have anything that will let me change the percentages of the print out (it seems like it use to, but I don't see it anymore) but, when I open the PDF files in Foxit Reader http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/ there is an option when I go to print that lets me change the percentages. You have to actually click "print" and it comes up on the print options screen. I've made the Precious Dress up to a 14 with that method.

I can honestly say...... I have NO idea LOL I have looked and looked for the pattern and can't find anything even close.

I KNEW it! You are just no help at all!

 

[teresajoy]

BIG GIVE-
I'm working on a new Give that should be up soon.
And, anyone who registered last week should just be able to sign into the board with the username and password they picked out when registering.

 

[Granna4679]

How about a sailor dress using blue fabric, red Minnie dot and maybe some white rick rack.


Angie (Granna4679)Would you mind if I case the outfit you made for Piper? I want to make an outfit for my Granddaughter for Valentines day and I think your fabric combo is perfect. I thought I could make the easy fits with a simply sweet jumper.

Thanks,
Mary

No problem...CASE away!! Be sure to post pics.

That is fantastic! I love it - perfect for a movie theater bday!


I did finish the tink and friends outfit and hopefully, I'll post pics later tonight, but right now DH is taking me out to eat at Cheesecake Factory to celebrate. Celebrate what, you ask? My losing 30 lbs! Yeah, so I know that going out to dinner to celebrate losing weight is a bit of an oxymoron, but I've been good for far too long - tonight I'm going to splurge! Back on the wagon tomorrow!

Thank you.
And regarding the weight loss....congratulations!! I lost 50 last year and thats exactly how I celebrated too!!

very cool! you know this is the sewing/cake decorating thread right?

I thought so....ha! And I thought I would have made the cake a lot easier if I could have sewn it!!

I decided to whip up a little play outfit for Em yesterday, just some easy fits and top to wear to pre-school or the playground. Let's just say I went a little overboard - I am so happy with how it turned out! Looks like something Elle Woods would have worn in Legally Blond!!! Not play attire now, but I think it is fine with school, just the top and pants...

For School:

Petti Power: (Target Petti - Didn't make it)

All Together:

Can't believe it all started with a 7/8 yard remnant of the hippie print from Wally's!!! Woo Hoo!

I love the outfit!! And the colors are great....

I finally finished a tunic I started last year.

I love the outfit. I have many, many unfinished projects too.

Here's the tink and friends that I've been rambling on about! This one was fun to make, although I wish I would have done the top a little different - not wild about the triangles now - yet another thing that was cuter in my head!

Very cute!! I haven't seen the fabric on top. I really like that.

This is just adorable! Great job!! She looks like a little pixie!!! Love the smile!

I finally found that yellow tshirt and finished the outfit for Piper with matching shirts for Mom and Grandma!

These are some Alines I made for the girls and pants for Tim - they are a really soft corduroy that was on clearance at Joann's. The girls fabric has snowflakes embroidered on it, and the pants have footballs on them. The buttons on the Alines are pretty snoflakes!!

My friend at works little boy lost his blankie (that I made him when he was born) at daycare. We quickly got replacement fabric (he wouldnt go to sleep happy) and I made him a new blankie - with his name on it - lol. At daycare they said they dont want him walking around with the blankie all day anyway (he is only 1 for goodness sake). So, I tried to make him a "lovey" which the other kids have that they walk are allowed to walk around with. Im hoping it will pass for him and make him happy!!!

Im also having a lot of fun with HeatherSue's LOVE design. We are right near Philly, and this is just like the sign at "Love Park" in Philly - so Im making a bunch for my friends!

Next up - finishing some valentines pants for the girls and some more raggie quilts!!

Wendy - you have been super busy!! I love the shirts for Piper and her mom and grandma. So cute. They are going to love them.

The baby lovey is great too. I have always loved that fabric and that was a cute idea to add the face.

That is a wonderful idea and so special, but we already have something like that. My Grandma made a christening dress for me when I was a baby. I have worn it, my brother and my 3 girls have worn it. I think ours started out white, but now the coat has turned a slight off-white color. She made a slip, dress, coat, bonnet, blanket and my Great Aunt did some hand embroidery. I think you can see the blanket on my oldest, the coat on my middle and the dress on my youngest. As for boys wearing it, my brother was a big baby and my Mom could not button the back when he wore it, but I know if he has a boy he will use it too. I think it is sooo special to have something to hand down and share. We also have a wood cradle that 18 of us have used! Thanks for sharing!

I used my daughters wedding dress to make a christening blanket for first DGD and then used the rest of it for second DGD a christening dress. Her wedding dress was a size 0 so we had to be very creative. It all worked out but not much left of the dress.

My only thoughts on something to make if you just want to use a small portion of the dress would be a Bible cover. I am pretty sure you could find a tutorial on making book covers. That would be something she could keep.

BIG GIVE-
I'm working on a new Give that should be up soon.
And, anyone who registered last week should just be able to sign into the board with the username and password they picked out when registering.

Oh can't wait for the new Big Give! I love being a part of this!!

 

[WDWAtLast]

Here is the Aivilo tote that I made for Gavin's Big Give. (for mom, not Gavin! )

 

[NiniMorris]

I have done this with my regular printer. On Adobe Reader, I don't have anything that will let me change the percentages of the print out (it seems like it use to, but I don't see it anymore) but, when I open the PDF files in Foxit Reader http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/ there is an option when I go to print that lets me change the percentages. You have to actually click "print" and it comes up on the print options screen. I've made the Precious Dress up to a 14 with that method.


I KNEW it! You are just no help at all!

Well, thanks anyway Teressa... Foxit doesn't like my printer! It is too old!!! I have an older version of Adobe that will let me scale customs sizes when printing, but that computer is too old to print on my printer! So, my options were, to drive and find a print shop; buy a new printer; or my old standby!

I 'view' it in a larger size and trace it off my screen with a marker on paper...kinda like a lightbox. Not easy, but do able! I can see this taking way longer than I wanted it to! Might be easier to tell my DD to just stop growing!!!

Wish me luck!

Nini

Well...darn it! My new and improved Adobe only lets me view it in predetermined sizes!!!! URGH!!! I guess a drive is in my future!

 

[tricia]

Here is the Aivilo tote that I made for Gavin's Big Give. (for mom, not Gavin! )

Cute. Love the fuzzy top.