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

[MinnieVanMom]

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!

Congrats on the weight loss! I have serious muffin top this morning and need to get my abs in gear. You are inspiring me to do what I need to get in shape.

I finally finished a tunic I started last year.

I love the fabric and it is just so sweet. Super job on the fabric choice and construction.

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!

I think for something you just made up this is very good. The petals are fine. We are often our worst critics.

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, please send some of your mojo my way, I am such a slacker this week! Love the big give shirts and the applique is the best. It really stitched out very well. That was so sweet of you to make a new lovey for the little guy and very cute. The love design is adorable! Wow girl you are amazing.

 

[teresajoy]

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

I love it! That fringey stuff at the top is great!

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!

Don't you just love it when they "improve" things by taking away features??

 

[MinnieVanMom]

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

I am just in wonder when I see the cute purses that you folks make. Is it hard? I have a few patterns but never make the bags. This is so cute and love the fringe.

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!

Nini, Printers are really cost effective lately, sometimes we just buy a new printer for cheaper than the replacement ink! It is a sad state of affairs but drive safe and good luck getting the new printer.

 

[minnie2]

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!!

I love all the new stuff!

I made pants fr Kyle with that same material last yr! I made the top too. Love Carla's stuff!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Ok, I am caught up again. I feel bad that I don't check here often or make comments on all the great work.

I did sew the quilt together with the reverse barn raising and today I am cutting the border 1 and 2 and going to drive the 40 miles to get border 3. I hope to attach them today. Tomorrow is my snowboard lesson so about Thursday or Friday I should be working on the backing for the quilt.

On our remodel, DS room just needs the trim on the corner of the closet and it is finished. The other room is a different story. I have to paint the new part of the cut out for the doors, put up the closet system, put all the furniture into storage....shed, trailer or garage??? Then build the new bed system and make curtains and cut the king sheets and sew to make them twins.

Today I am transplanting tomato plants and dreaming of getting new chicks.

 

[tricia]

I am just in wonder when I see the cute purses that you folks make. Is it hard? I have a few patterns but never make the bags. This is so cute and love the fringe.

April, the Aivilo Pocket Tote is really easy. I have made about 16 of them, ranging in size from a purse for a 3 yr old, to an 18" tall tote for a teacher. It goes together really easy, and once you have the hang of it you can make it in any size.

 

[NiniMorris]

I have the bestest son in law in the world!!!!!

He told me what to do to make my new and improved Adobe like me again and let me view it in the size I wanted! It is called the dynamic zoom and you add it to the toolbar! It is a little tricky to use...but it WORKS!

I am so happy!!!!


...and to my wonderful son in law....Happy Birthday!!!!


Nini

 

[RMAMom]

Ok, I am caught up again. I feel bad that I don't check here often or make comments on all the great work.

I did sew the quilt together with the reverse barn raising and today I am cutting the border 1 and 2 and going to drive the 40 miles to get border 3. I hope to attach them today. Tomorrow is my snowboard lesson so about Thursday or Friday I should be working on the backing for the quilt.

On our remodel, DS room just needs the trim on the corner of the closet and it is finished. The other room is a different story. I have to paint the new part of the cut out for the doors, put up the closet system, put all the furniture into storage....shed, trailer or garage??? Then build the new bed system and make curtains and cut the king sheets and sew to make them twins.

Today I am transplanting tomato plants and dreaming of getting new chicks.

True confessions time.... Wonder Woman is that you? Wow! I am tired just reading what you have planned. I am working on a simply sweet and doing a load or two of laundry today and I thought I was productive.

 

[tvgirlmin]

Love it! And I think the triangle neckline is too cute!

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.

Beautiful! What a sweet way to use the gown again, for something that will last for generations!

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

No help with the size increase, but I use the "Growing Up with Rosy" Peek A Boo from YCMT. It comes out so cute!

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

Love this! I usually make the Knot Purse, but I think I may have to give this one a try, too! The knot is so cute, but it comes out so tiny - I love the look of the Aivilo, and the fact that I can make it big to haul all my crap!

 

[AlternateEgo]

Everyone has been so busy

I have a couple of projects I am currently working on...

My first A-Line... Just wait until you see the picture... I bet you guys will catch in a second where I messed up... but I doubt it would otherwise be noticed. ..... Ohhhh ... and for the record.... I HATE button holes

Ummm... I have matching easy fit gauchos for the above mentioned A-Line.

I have some material picked out for my next project, I just haven't decided which pattern to use.

And... I can't wait for the next Big Give

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

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.

Can you PM me when it goes up..like most New Year's resolutions...I have failed before the end of January and haven't been keeping up with the thread

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Oh, love seeing other christening gowns! (y'all know my obsession with them)
I do want to make one for megan some day, or at least for Megan's children anyway)
I wonder about using my wedding gown....for those on FB you have seen my gown....Still seems so "new" to cut it up...but it might be fitting to have my first have the one from my gown....Perhaps when Hannah is in preschool I will have time to take on that task and the fabric wont be too old to work with.

SO....I am thinking I might like to do something to go with Megan's pettiskirt for Valentine's Day and I need inspiration...I think I would like to do just a top- not a whole skirt....Can people post photos of what they have paired their pettis with...
Would a long sleeve tshirt with an embroidered design on the front be acceptable?
If I do a simply sweet or something it will need a turtleneck or something underneath since it's still cold here.
PLEASE POST YOUR PHOTOS OF OUTFIT (2 piece is what Im thinking) W PETTI!

I made these from the YCMT and if you are on FB you saw it already..
reversible boy bonnet 0-3mon



boys flannel, 3-6month




I have some tshirts to post photos of later....gotta run to pick up Megan

 

[WDWAtLast]

Cute. Love the fuzzy top.

I love it! That fringey stuff at the top is great!

I am just in wonder when I see the cute purses that you folks make. Is it hard? I have a few patterns but never make the bags. This is so cute and love the fringe.

April, the Aivilo Pocket Tote is really easy. I have made about 16 of them, ranging in size from a purse for a 3 yr old, to an 18" tall tote for a teacher. It goes together really easy, and once you have the hang of it you can make it in any size.

Thanks, Everyone! Yes, this is the Aivilo Pocket tote,very easy to sew - just leave off the interior pockets the first time and it will go together really fast!! I did altere it some - it is 14 inches wide by 16 inches tall - kind of in between the medium and large sizes. I self lined the exterior pockets so I could add pelon interfacing, plus I added thick sew in interfacing to the strap - just to make it more durable. Because of the fringe (fringe tassle bought in the home dec section of Hancock's) I did put the lining and outside together a little different than the pattern said - but I love the fringe, too!

Also, I saw this while I was blog hopping - reminds me of the crayon roll ups, but is for matchbox cars!!! Sorry if it has been posted before! Car Cozy:

http://mygratitudeattitudes.blogspot.com/2009/09/car-cozie-tutorial-and-etsy-re.html

 

[Leleluvsdis]

I am wanting to make a rag quilt, but I have a couple questions first?

Do you make all the layers flannel?
How many layers do you use?
Do you put any batting in it or is it all just material?

They will be for babies and toddlers so the softer the better is the reason I was leaning towards flannel. Thanks for the help!

 

[Jajone]

Has anyone ever embroidered on ties? I am looking for a Navy tie with a chalice embroidered on for DS First Communion and have exhausted my options. Would it be difficult to do this myself? Or have someone else do it for me I should say as I have not yet been blessed with a machine to do it myself!

 

[h518may]

I just received my first embroidery machine. I was looking for a used one and found one, just got it today. I haven't even tried it yet, probably can't until the kids are in bed tonight. I will probably have a million questions, but not yet.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

okay, here are the tshirts I embroidered. these were from digitalbydesign...I dont know why but the satin stitch doesn't seem to be thick enough to cover the edge of the fabric. I used ballpoint, fusible mesh on back and hooped tear away, even tried a topper.

This purple shirt is the 2nd dog I did, these are for my nieces. (on white shirts, I didnt get photos of those)


Here is my "test" shirt, I switched the outline thread to a neutral off white for the second time and preferred that over the black thread suggested in the design, I also switched the tail thread to a green and the bust thread to a purple. These are my very first Disney designs.

I needed to trim the edge of her arm more

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Here is Lily's Valentine's dress and raggie bows. I decided at the last minute that she needed the blueish shirt. I'm glad I did. I like it. She didn't so much at first. I put it on her and she pushed the sleeves up and said she wanted them short because she didn't want to look like a lunch lady. I have no idea what she is talking about and I'm pretty sure she has never seen a lunch lady????

So fabulous! i spy Sis Boom! Jennifer would love this!

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!!

I bought that same pink corduroy fabric with the intention of making pants or something for Megan....but alas. I have done nothing. But I love your creations!
I also love the lovey- I think it's perfect!
CUTE! CUTE! Love the "LOVE" designs. Where do you find your blanks?

 

[squirrel]

Looking good. What are you doing for the skirt?

The Mickey Fabric.

Now I want more Mickey Fabric so I can make one for her little sister. I'd like to do that one different-yellow straps, red bodice, and then Mickey fabric. I might even attempt to add a black Mickey head on the red bodice.

Since I have only seen photos of the Simply Sweet, I guessed that the front and back of the bodice are the same. I also just guessed on the length of the material to make it scrunchy for the straps.

 

[snubie]

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!

Congrats on the weight loss. I really need to get going on my resolution to loose the baby weight. I have about 20 pounds to loose so that I will be back to where I was before even Lauren was born.

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!

I just used Heather'e love design today. Turned out great as usual.

All this talk about bridal gowns makes me think I should do something with my gown other than have it shoved in a box in the closet. I am thinking I might make ring bearer pillows for each girl.