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

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Hello everyone I have been lurking on this board for months admiring everyones work, and have been in total awe. I have decided to come out of lurkerdom(not sure that is even a word) and intruduce myself and ask a few questions(Sorry this is alot longer than I had planned).

We are going on our first trip to WDW in November/December and I would love to make some outfits for my kids. I have some very basic sewing skills, I actually sew on paper for scrapbooking more than fabric. I do not have an embroidery machine, but after seeing everything on here would love one but not sure i can justify the cost, anyway I have five kids three boys ages 2,5,6 and two girls ages 9 and 11(will be 2 3/4, 6,7,10,and 12 at the time of the trip).

For the boys I am not finding much to make other than bowling shirts or camp shirts. I do also have some iron-on designs that I am going to be making for a few days. Is there something out there I am missing?

I really wasn't sure that I would be doing anything for the girls other than iron-ons, because they are older and a bit picky, but the oldest was sitting by me the other day as I was looking at the outfits on here and she saw a picture of a dress that she thought was cute. She then asked if i thought that I could make it into a shirt cause it would be "way cute for disney". After I picked my jaw up off the floor I started looking into patterns that they may like. So far I have found a few and downloaded them off of YCMT.

Ok my question is has anyone had any luck or experience turning any of these into shirts for pre-teen girls? I am looking at the stripwork jumper, and the pillowcase dresses. Any help/advice would be welcome, also if you have any other ideas for the girls it would be much appriciated. Thanks

The boys are hard to find cute patterns for. CarlaC has a raglan pattern that is easy (all of her patterns are easy!) And I've made hoodies for my little man - they'd be cute for the older boys too.

Carla's raglan and easy fits

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McCall hoodie pattern and easy fits

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My DD is 7 1/2 and very picky about what she wears. She's ok with the Vida (a euro pattern) and as long as she has a hand in designing the set she'll usually wear it without complaint ;) I think the older girls like the deco jeans, twirl skirts, and the Vida can be altered so it is shorter, more like a top. :) Check out this tute on a twist on the pillowcase top - no pattern required.

Pillowcase tute, perfect for all ages

http://disboutique.blogspot.com/search/label/pillowcase dress

Deco Jeans

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Twirl skirts (lots of different variations for this)

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BTW - I started out not knowing how to sew (I mean ZERO sewing experience) and can hold my own now. You do NOT need an embroidery machine to applique. I use my regular sewing machine to applique. HeaterhSue has a tute in the bookmarks, and I have a tutorial on my blog too.

Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
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Butt ruffles :)

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Close up of applique... thanks HeatherSue!

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Carla's new pattern for my twin girls to coordinate with big sis! Great Pattern, very quick (like literally 30 minutes quick).. I modified a bit and just made a casing around the neck (no bias tape) and eliminated the ruffle around the neck, thought it might be cumbersome to the babies.

Thanks for letting me share!

LOVE this!! The Vida is beautiful, love the colors (makes me long for spring!) and the new CarlaC dresses are adorable!
 
Thanks :) We are having snow and 60 mile an hour wind gusts... sewing sundresses made it bearable!!
 
Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
DSC_1267-1.jpg


DSC_1268.jpg

Butt ruffles :)

DSC_1269.jpg

Close up of applique... thanks HeatherSue!

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Carla's new pattern for my twin girls to coordinate with big sis! Great Pattern, very quick (like literally 30 minutes quick).. I modified a bit and just made a casing around the neck (no bias tape) and eliminated the ruffle around the neck, thought it might be cumbersome to the babies.

Thanks for letting me share!

Soooooo pretty! I love them all! I love the fabrics you used too!

The Tink vida is so sweet, as are the little Cathys! I love that green and yellow together.

I am looking for lanyard hardware. I want to make some lanyards to try to sell at school. I already made myself a FSU one and got requests just from wearing it. I didn't see anything specifically for lanyards at JoAnns so I just used a ring and hook but am looking for something more professional looking if I do try to sell them. If anyone can steer me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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I don't know either but I'll look around. Love that picture of Megan!

Hello everyone I have been lurking on this board for months admiring everyones work, and have been in total awe. I have decided to come out of lurkerdom(not sure that is even a word) and intruduce myself and ask a few questions(Sorry this is alot longer than I had planned).

We are going on our first trip to WDW in November/December and I would love to make some outfits for my kids. I have some very basic sewing skills, I actually sew on paper for scrapbooking more than fabric. I do not have an embroidery machine, but after seeing everything on here would love one but not sure i can justify the cost, anyway I have five kids three boys ages 2,5,6 and two girls ages 9 and 11(will be 2 3/4, 6,7,10,and 12 at the time of the trip).

For the boys I am not finding much to make other than bowling shirts or camp shirts. I do also have some iron-on designs that I am going to be making for a few days. Is there something out there I am missing?

I really wasn't sure that I would be doing anything for the girls other than iron-ons, because they are older and a bit picky, but the oldest was sitting by me the other day as I was looking at the outfits on here and she saw a picture of a dress that she thought was cute. She then asked if i thought that I could make it into a shirt cause it would be "way cute for disney". After I picked my jaw up off the floor I started looking into patterns that they may like. So far I have found a few and downloaded them off of YCMT.

Ok my question is has anyone had any luck or experience turning any of these into shirts for pre-teen girls? I am looking at the stripwork jumper, and the pillowcase dresses. Any help/advice would be welcome, also if you have any other ideas for the girls it would be much appriciated. Thanks

I have made a lot of things for DD12. She likes appliqued tees with skirts. I love the minnie dot Meghan/Molly peasant I made her. I'm trying to find a photo of it to post. If Facebook ever cooperates I'll grab it off of there.
 
Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
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Butt ruffles :)



Thanks for letting me share!

I LOVE this! It is so different and cheerful! I think your fabric choices are awesome!!!!

It is here! It is here! It is here!

We have bonded quite well, and it stitches like a dream. Hubby said he will have to go to Mickey D's for dinner tonight...I didn't answer...LOL


So far I have practiced on about a dozen designs, learned how NOT to try and center a Tshirt, how to measure for the size I have to embroider in, how fast and easy it is to thread and change thread. My 8 year old son refuses to bring me any more of his ratty tshirts! LOL

I have also learned how NOT to put the designs on the thumb drive, and how S L O W my downstairs computer really is! LOL My daughter (9) came home from school and has decided she needs to use her own money to buy some more designs (progress reports came out today! She rich!)

So far I have only done one applique. I was going to use my basting spray to help hold it down...but the spray part was off (I removed it to make sure the kids couldn't mess with it, and forgot where I put it!) so, I just used my fingers to hold it in place until the tack down stitch. My only problem was cutting close enough to not show...I guess that will take practice. Now, off to play some more before church tonight!

To aqnyone thinking about getting this machine....I say go for it!!!!



Nini

Congratulations! I love hearing that you love it! I want to get that machine so badly! I'm sure i will be asking your for tips when I do!:thumbsup2
 

How exciting for the new machines!! I'm waiting until my MIL gets here to teach me how to use my new serger. I'm scared of it. :lmao:

I hate having to upload pictures to photobucket. Between our family website, facebook, shutterfly and the photobucket to post here...sigh. Do our pictures have to be in photobucket?

I just finished Lily's shirt. It is definately too short. But she loves it. I'll have to make a new one and not tell her. LOL.
Here is the new nightgown I made her using the portrait peasant. My DD6 made the hat for her. She sewed it on my sewing machine.
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Here is her new shirt/skirt. Definately need a longer top. I cut it too short, totally my fault.
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Hello everyone I have been lurking on this board for months admiring everyones work, and have been in total awe. I have decided to come out of lurkerdom(not sure that is even a word) and intruduce myself and ask a few questions(Sorry this is alot longer than I had planned).

We are going on our first trip to WDW in November/December and I would love to make some outfits for my kids. I have some very basic sewing skills, I actually sew on paper for scrapbooking more than fabric. I do not have an embroidery machine, but after seeing everything on here would love one but not sure i can justify the cost, anyway I have five kids three boys ages 2,5,6 and two girls ages 9 and 11(will be 2 3/4, 6,7,10,and 12 at the time of the trip).

For the boys I am not finding much to make other than bowling shirts or camp shirts. I do also have some iron-on designs that I am going to be making for a few days. Is there something out there I am missing?

I really wasn't sure that I would be doing anything for the girls other than iron-ons, because they are older and a bit picky, but the oldest was sitting by me the other day as I was looking at the outfits on here and she saw a picture of a dress that she thought was cute. She then asked if i thought that I could make it into a shirt cause it would be "way cute for disney". After I picked my jaw up off the floor I started looking into patterns that they may like. So far I have found a few and downloaded them off of YCMT.

Ok my question is has anyone had any luck or experience turning any of these into shirts for pre-teen girls? I am looking at the stripwork jumper, and the pillowcase dresses. Any help/advice would be welcome, also if you have any other ideas for the girls it would be much appriciated. Thanks

Okay, found a photo of the Megan/Molly peasant I made DD12 (11 at the time)

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Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
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th_DSC_1268.jpg

Butt ruffles :)

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Close up of applique... thanks HeatherSue!

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Carla's new pattern for my twin girls to coordinate with big sis! Great Pattern, very quick (like literally 30 minutes quick).. I modified a bit and just made a casing around the neck (no bias tape) and eliminated the ruffle around the neck, thought it might be cumbersome to the babies.

Thanks for letting me share!

Soooooooo cute! I can't wait to see action shots of them in their matching outfits. Your color/fabric choices are great!

How exciting for the new machines!! I'm waiting until my MIL gets here to teach me how to use my new serger. I'm scared of it. :lmao:

I hate having to upload pictures to photobucket. Between our family website, facebook, shutterfly and the photobucket to post here...sigh. Do our pictures have to be in photobucket?

I just finished Lily's shirt. It is definately too short. But she loves it. I'll have to make a new one and not tell her. LOL.
Here is the new nightgown I made her using the portrait peasant. My DD6 made the hat for her. She sewed it on my sewing machine.
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Here is her new shirt/skirt. Definately need a longer top. I cut it too short, totally my fault.
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I adore the monkey gown. My DGD2 loves monkeys and I am going to have to somewhat CASE that. She would die of heat stroke here in Houston in the thicker fabric but maybe I can find something lighter weight and get the same look.
 
I have no idea where to get them Steph...but with that cutie attached you should have no problem selling them!

I hope you find what you are looking for...I was thinking of making some for our trip this year.

I know they sell the clips, plastic card holders, and lanyard type things at Staples by me. If you don't have a "Staples" by you, maybe an Office Depot or whatever office supply store you have near by. I know people personalize business lanyards, that's why they sell that stuff there. I actually bought the card holders for our Disney passes to put on our lanyards at Staples, that's how I know they have that stuff. I don't know that was exactly what you were looking for but I hope I helped a little. :thumbsup2
 
The Tink vida is so sweet, as are the little Cathys! I love that green and yellow together.

I am looking for lanyard hardware. I want to make some lanyards to try to sell at school. I already made myself a FSU one and got requests just from wearing it. I didn't see anything specifically for lanyards at JoAnns so I just used a ring and hook but am looking for something more professional looking if I do try to sell them. If anyone can steer me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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I made these for the teachers for Christmas. I found the hardware at JoAnn's but it wasn't easy to find them. They were package 2 to a pack.
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I made a bunch of other Christmas gifts I never posted. I thought you guys might like this pillowcase I made my DS. I made my girls name pillows but I thought this one looked a bit more boyish.
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Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
th_DSC_1267-1.jpg
th_DSC_1271.jpg

Carla's new pattern for my twin girls to coordinate with big sis! Great Pattern, very quick (like literally 30 minutes quick).. I modified a bit and just made a casing around the neck (no bias tape) and eliminated the ruffle around the neck, thought it might be cumbersome to the babies.

Thanks for letting me share!
I LOVE your Vida!!! That is too cute!!! And the Cathy is just adorable!!! I had thought about doing the neck ruffle like that the next time too. Yours looks so cute!!! And, I LOOOOOVE the fabrics and colors you used!!! Just fabulous!

It is here! It is here! It is here!

We have bonded quite well, and it stitches like a dream. Hubby said he will have to go to Mickey D's for dinner tonight...I didn't answer...LOL


So far I have practiced on about a dozen designs, learned how NOT to try and center a Tshirt, how to measure for the size I have to embroider in, how fast and easy it is to thread and change thread. My 8 year old son refuses to bring me any more of his ratty tshirts! LOL

I have also learned how NOT to put the designs on the thumb drive, and how S L O W my downstairs computer really is! LOL My daughter (9) came home from school and has decided she needs to use her own money to buy some more designs (progress reports came out today! She rich!)

So far I have only done one applique. I was going to use my basting spray to help hold it down...but the spray part was off (I removed it to make sure the kids couldn't mess with it, and forgot where I put it!) so, I just used my fingers to hold it in place until the tack down stitch. My only problem was cutting close enough to not show...I guess that will take practice. Now, off to play some more before church tonight!

To aqnyone thinking about getting this machine....I say go for it!!!!



Nini

I'm so excited for you!!!! I'm so glad you jumped right into it!

The Tink vida is so sweet, as are the little Cathys! I love that green and yellow together.

I am looking for lanyard hardware. I want to make some lanyards to try to sell at school. I already made myself a FSU one and got requests just from wearing it. I didn't see anything specifically for lanyards at JoAnns so I just used a ring and hook but am looking for something more professional looking if I do try to sell them. If anyone can steer me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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Stephanie, I think this is such a neat idea!!!!
BTW - I started out not knowing how to sew (I mean ZERO sewing experience) and can hold my own now.
You crack me up Leslie!!! You make AMAZING things!!! You can MORE than hold your own!
How exciting for the new machines!! I'm waiting until my MIL gets here to teach me how to use my new serger. I'm scared of it.
I hate having to upload pictures to photobucket. Between our family website, facebook, shutterfly and the photobucket to post here...sigh. Do our pictures have to be in photobucket?

I just finished Lily's shirt. It is definately too short. But she loves it. I'll have to make a new one and not tell her. LOL.
Here is the new nightgown I made her using the portrait peasant. My DD6 made the hat for her. She sewed it on my sewing machine.
th_Christmas193.jpg


Here is her new shirt/skirt. Definately need a longer top. I cut it too short, totally my fault.
th_Christmas223.jpg


No, you don't need to upload things to Photobucket. I usually just upload to Facebook and post the link here.
Right click on your Facebook picture,
If you are using Firefox: click, on the option that says "copy picture location"
If you are using Inernet Explorer click: Properties, then copy the image location information
Then, for either one, paste that into the little picture linkie thing up there at the top of your reply box.
You should also be able to do the same thing from your family website too.

I love the outfits you made. Really cute!
For the shirt, I think it would look totally adorable with another ruffle on the bottom.
Okay, found a photo of the Megan/Molly peasant I made DD12 (11 at the time)

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I love this top! Jayden looks so pretty.
I made a bunch of other Christmas gifts I never posted. I thought you guys might like this pillowcase I made my DS. I made my girls name pillows but I thought this one looked a bit more boyish.
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That is really cute!
 
Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
DSC_1267-1.jpg


DSC_1268.jpg

Butt ruffles :)

DSC_1269.jpg

Close up of applique... thanks HeatherSue!

DSC_1271.jpg

Carla's new pattern for my twin girls to coordinate with big sis! Great Pattern, very quick (like literally 30 minutes quick).. I modified a bit and just made a casing around the neck (no bias tape) and eliminated the ruffle around the neck, thought it might be cumbersome to the babies.

Thanks for letting me share!

ok, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Could you tell me where/what/who has the best/favorite vida dress pattern?

And if you don't mind me asking, what method do you use to ruffle? All of yours look absolutley perfect.

Did I mention that I love that dress!!! Can't wait to see them on the girls!
 
No, you don't need to upload things to Photobucket. I usually just upload to Facebook and post the link here.
Right click on your Facebook picture,
If you are using Firefox: click, on the option that says "copy picture location"
If you are using Inernet Explorer click: Properties, then copy the image location information
Then, for either one, paste that into the little picture linkie thing up there at the top of your reply box.
You should also be able to do the same thing from your family website too.

I love the outfits you made. Really cute!
For the shirt, I think it would look totally adorable with another ruffle on the bottom.

That is really cute!

Thank you!! Now I don't have to upload to photobucket!!!

Ohhh I never thought of another ruffle. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the idea.
 
A few days or weeks ago I was skimming through here and I remember I saw a picture of Cinderella's pink dress and it had the little bird with a ribbon on the bottom.
Can someone post it again or link me to it? x3 That was the cutest dress I've seen and a friend is making it and I really want to show her it!
 
ok, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Could you tell me where/what/who has the best/favorite vida dress pattern?

And if you don't mind me asking, what method do you use to ruffle? All of yours look absolutley perfect.

Did I mention that I love that dress!!! Can't wait to see them on the girls!

Thanks :) Farbenmix makes the vida pattern, I ordered it from the Branberry Place website and used all the wonderful tutorials from the DisBoutique ladies. I had been scared of it for awhile but it was actually quite easy :)
I use a ruffler foot for my ruffles.
 
I know they sell the clips, plastic card holders, and lanyard type things at Staples by me. If you don't have a "Staples" by you, maybe an Office Depot or whatever office supply store you have near by. I know people personalize business lanyards, that's why they sell that stuff there. I actually bought the card holders for our Disney passes to put on our lanyards at Staples, that's how I know they have that stuff. I don't know that was exactly what you were looking for but I hope I helped a little. :thumbsup2

Thank you so much! There is an office depot close by and a staples is right next to my joanns! I never thought to look there, thank you!

I made these for the teachers for Christmas. I found the hardware at JoAnn's but it wasn't easy to find them. They were package 2 to a pack.
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Those are so pretty, I know the teachers must have appreciated them. Thanks for letting me know!

I should have posted here first instead of googling for an hour, it would have saved me some time. Thanks so much! :hug:
 
A few days or weeks ago I was skimming through here and I remember I saw a picture of Cinderella's pink dress and it had the little bird with a ribbon on the bottom.
Can someone post it again or link me to it? x3 That was the cutest dress I've seen and a friend is making it and I really want to show her it!

Several people have made that dress. Heathersue has made several, and Jham made one. I'm not sure who posted one last. I know Heather's are in the Group Photobucket album (the link you saw in the first post). You can check there for the pictures. (Probably under the Cinderella tag)
 
Shannon, I didn't know you were also quilting, we are going to be a bunch of quilters soon. I so love quilting but messed up the order on my quilt and now am stuck. Do I start all over again or just try to find something that works?

Good luck, I would use the right tool for the job. It makes it easier.

Learning to quilt is my creative goal for 2010. I've not made a whole lot of progress yet, though I have begun to work on it. This year has been very busy for me, so I've not made as much progress as I would have liked. My second creative goal is to not stress myself by accepting more projects than I am able to leisurely complete. So, no quilts completed this year, but I've worked on a few little projects to try to learn the technique before plunging into a big project.

Just wanted to share my first attempt on the vida... love it, so easy to put together and uses so little fabric!!! This is for our March trip...
DSC_1267-1.jpg


DSC_1268.jpg

Butt ruffles :)

DSC_1269.jpg

Close up of applique... thanks HeatherSue!

DSC_1271.jpg

Carla's new pattern for my twin girls to coordinate with big sis! Great Pattern, very quick (like literally 30 minutes quick).. I modified a bit and just made a casing around the neck (no bias tape) and eliminated the ruffle around the neck, thought it might be cumbersome to the babies.

Thanks for letting me share!

Oh. my. heart! I LOVE this! LOVE. LOVE. LOVE!
 
I made these for the teachers for Christmas. I found the hardware at JoAnn's but it wasn't easy to find them. They were package 2 to a pack.
DSC_0628.jpg




I made a bunch of other Christmas gifts I never posted. I thought you guys might like this pillowcase I made my DS. I made my girls name pillows but I thought this one looked a bit more boyish.
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I LOVE this idea for the teachers. Is it just a tube? All the teachers in our school wear their badges also.
 
Soooooooo cute! I can't wait to see action shots of them in their matching outfits. Your color/fabric choices are great!



I adore the monkey gown. My DGD2 loves monkeys and I am going to have to somewhat CASE that. She would die of heat stroke here in Houston in the thicker fabric but maybe I can find something lighter weight and get the same look.

Awww...thanks. She loves monkeys also. I made her a mokey cake for her birthday last year.

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So im mostly a lurker but I have a question. I know that you are supposed to wash and dry your fabric before you cut it out... but how do you keep the fabric from unravaling??? lol and I have to say that the Tink Vida is soooo cute. I just bought the pattern and i can not wait to try it out.
 
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