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

[Granna4679]

So, in addition to making things for kids, I made a few new things for Zoe's furry friends. This is a modified Vida - basically a twirl skirt on the Vida bodice.

I also attempted to make bows for the first time. I think they came out pretty cute but I decided it would have been better to do them at the same time if I wanted them to be about the same size. They're fine now but I had to keep tweaking the second as I made it.

The boys were feeling left out so I put some knit scraps to good use for a fun little hoody.

Lastly I did a version of my Zoe skirt for Miss Kitty. I still need to make a top to match but that's on hold for now as I focus on sewing for kids again.

Cute "doll" outfits. I love making dolly clothes to match. And you did great on the bows. My DDs are 29 and 23 now and I always made ALL of their bows. Now I am making them for DGDs. It saves soooo much money and then they match perfectly too!

I would love to have the Zoe skirt pattern (the child size). Can we get it somewhere already?

I am enjoying all the awesome outfits for kids and dolls! Keep the gorgeous things coming Today my son's school is celebrating Read Across America. My son insisited on wearing a Cat in the Hat shirt and a Yertle the Turtle hat. Here are some photos of him before leaving for school.

He was still wearing the hat when I visited his class to read them Yertle the Turtle. I guess that means he really likes it.

Dawn

Too cute! I bet all the kids were envying him and his "yertle" hat. That is precious that he was still wearing it.

Thank you! I had planned on going much more elaborate on the V-day dress, but time ran out and I got tired of doing ruffles. It turned out cute though!
My little ham! She totally poses for pics (and she's only 19mths). She really like those boots. They make them in green for little boys - so cute!

I can't wait to finish this PhD!! It's been 5.5 years already! Now, I have no idea what I am going to do with it, but I'll have it!

What field is your PhD in?

Here are a few of the things I have been making for customers recently. It's been really fun and challanging to work with other people!! The whole sizing issue is tough though!!
A Vida with butt ruffles!

This is the kyoko pattern. It goes together really easily. I adjusted the sleeves following CarlaC's guidance of course!

Thanks for looking! I had better stop procrastinating and get back to work on my presentation!

Jessica

Love the Vida. Super appliques on both. You always have such unique ideas.

I am making Vidas for my DGDs for Easter. I am not doing Disney and I don't want to make it strictly Easter because I want them to wear them through the summer. I am making them out of all Sis Boom fabrics. Any ideas for some unique appliques? I do all of mine by hand too.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

*Toadstool*

I love buying from Chez Ami. Wazoodle has some good ones too, but it took them 2 months to ship my last order. Maybe others have had better experience with them though. They claim my order was lost.
Chez Ami has GREAT sales. Sign up for their newsletters. Sew Baby has some yummy soft knits too.

YAY!! Thank you so much, these are fantastic sites! I love the print selection at Chez Ami too I don't know why, but between Hobby Lobby, JoAnns and Hancock- there just isn't a huge selection of knits. Only JoAnns carries rib knits, and they are an hour round trip so driving out there is a pain!

I'm just drooling over these selections!! I better hurry up and use up some fabric around here, so I can justify some shopping!!

Have a a FUN trip!! I hope you come home with what I think you're coming home with too!

 

[froggy33]

What field is your PhD in?



Love the Vida. Super appliques on both. You always have such unique ideas.

Thank you so much!

I am getting my PhD in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. I do research on mice to study the formation of the vasculature (blood vessels). It relates to cancer and heart disease.

I just had a meeting to determine if I am ready or not, and I am close. A few last things to do, so hopefully June/July!!!

Jessica

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

I don't know if anyone remembers me, but I was poking around for inspiration before our last trip. We don't get to go again until December, but I'm hoping to get a head start this time.

Here are a few of my projects (some self-made, semi-self-made and "put together" from existing pieces) in action...

Flower bow and DS's Prince Eric costume (that's barely visible )

Skirt and little white panels, top is from dress-up outfit

Tie-dye!

DS's shirt, DNiece's dress, backpack and headband/bow

DS's Prince Charming outfit

DS's outfit

Both outfits

DS's Prince Philip and DNiece's Briar Rose

Mom's FP costume, my Lilo, DS's Snow Prince and DNiece's skirt

Shirts



I hope to do a lot more "from scratch" this time around!! Hopefully I can make some things as FABULOUS as the ones that are always on this thread!!!

 

[itsheresomewhere]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4399461563_32f2236111_s.jpg


I am trying to post the Dr. Seuss pajamas I made. Hopefully, this works but at least I tried to post a picture.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

9 pages and I'm finally caught up!!! I didn't even try to multi-quote because I started reading this at lunch on my phone, and finally finished just now...awesome stuff posted here since Friday night! I can't decide on a favorite because it got better and better as I went along.

And here's why I've been MIA...it was the business trip from Hades. We were at the DTD Hilton, not usually a bad place, not usually a bad meeting, we've attended both before. I am sad that PI is gone...Jelly Rolls at the Boardwalk is a sorry subsitute for the Adventurers Club. We ate in the hotel, and then went out for the night, it wasn't a late one, and I only had a glass of wine with dinner, but in the middle of the night I woke with a sour stomach, and it went downhill from there. I took some Alka Seltzer, it's all I had with me, but it usually works. The next thing I know I'm waking up on the bathroom floor. It took several attempts to get back to bed. By that time my room mate woke up and asked me if I was ok. I don't know what happened, but I was dizzy and nauseous. She gave me the trash can and I fell asleep, only to wake violently ill 30 minutes later. I was sick the rest of the night, then the other end started. And then the toilet quit working. We got that fixed and soon it was time to get up for the meeting. Boss's rule is, you can go out at night, but must make it the next day. I've never had this problem before, but there is usually someone in our group hungover, and he's not too happy with them. I finally manage to get up and moving, and the toilet quits again. Lucky for me my insides have calmed down, and I'm just dizzy. My head and backside is sore, I think I passed out and landed bottom first and then smacked my head. I made it to the meeting, and sat zombie-like until the end of the day. Even if I wanted to go home, I couldn't, I was stuck with the group. When I got home I slept for 16 hours, and napped on and off the past 2 days. Today I went to work, and apologized to my boss, but he said he knew I was sick and not hungover, he just didn't realize how sick. I'm feeling better now, but have a bruised hiney and sore head, and no desire to go to the DTD Hilton again!

 

[NaeNae]

9 pages and I'm finally caught up!!! I didn't even try to multi-quote because I started reading this at lunch on my phone, and finally finished just now...awesome stuff posted here since Friday night! I can't decide on a favorite because it got better and better as I went along.

And here's why I've been MIA...it was the business trip from Hades. We were at the DTD Hilton, not usually a bad place, not usually a bad meeting, we've attended both before. I am sad that PI is gone...Jelly Rolls at the Boardwalk is a sorry subsitute for the Adventurers Club. We ate in the hotel, and then went out for the night, it wasn't a late one, and I only had a glass of wine with dinner, but in the middle of the night I woke with a sour stomach, and it went downhill from there. I took some Alka Seltzer, it's all I had with me, but it usually works. The next thing I know I'm waking up on the bathroom floor. It took several attempts to get back to bed. By that time my room mate woke up and asked me if I was ok. I don't know what happened, but I was dizzy and nauseous. She gave me the trash can and I fell asleep, only to wake violently ill 30 minutes later. I was sick the rest of the night, then the other end started. And then the toilet quit working. We got that fixed and soon it was time to get up for the meeting. Boss's rule is, you can go out at night, but must make it the next day. I've never had this problem before, but there is usually someone in our group hungover, and he's not too happy with them. I finally manage to get up and moving, and the toilet quits again. Lucky for me my insides have calmed down, and I'm just dizzy. My head and backside is sore, I think I passed out and landed bottom first and then smacked my head. I made it to the meeting, and sat zombie-like until the end of the day. Even if I wanted to go home, I couldn't, I was stuck with the group. When I got home I slept for 16 hours, and napped on and off the past 2 days. Today I went to work, and apologized to my boss, but he said he knew I was sick and not hungover, he just didn't realize how sick. I'm feeling better now, but have a bruised hiney and sore head, and no desire to go to the DTD Hilton again!

Sorry about your trip. If it's any consoluation that same bug is running around here too. Don't blame it on the hotel. I think there is some form of it going on all across our wonderful nation.

 

[aboveH20]

My week at Disney came and went too quickly. I got eye strain from looking for creations that may have come from this board. I saw a couple pillowcase dresses, and one possible Heathersue applique. I might have seen more if clothes weren't covered by ponchos or snowsuits (okay, not quite that cold, but below average for Feb.)

a couple quickies from trying to read 8 days' worth of goodies. . .

tricia - love the "Frankenstein" jammies, wish I had thought of that years ago

Granna - I was hoping my son might be stationed in Hawaii or San Diego, but he's 3 hours from home, no exotic vacations for me!

Haganfam5 - your Tiana - WOW

toadstool - as the official president of the I Love "it's a small world" ride (yeah, I made that up), I love your friends around the world creation

ellenbenny - I'm in the same boat with no princesses to sew for. I used to tell my sons that I couldn't wait for granddaughters. When he was 19 my younger son asked how you know if you're ready to get married. (I said look at your driver's license. If it says you're 19, you're not ready.) That was a couple years ago, but I no longer do anything to indicate that I want granddaughters any time soon.

You people impress me. You can sew, take and upload photos, and you don't seem to have the typos in your posts that invade mine!


PS I'll have to see if there is a thread for people addicted to using smileys.

 

[revrob]

MYAROSE - SUPER BIG GIVE UPDATE!

Making Magic requires lots of Pixie Dust! I'm amazed at what so many have so generously given to make a little girls wish come true!
MyaRose is going to Disney World! We are SO CLOSE to meeting our goal that will make their trip EXTRA SPECIAL! Only $125 more! What a miracle!
Please read Mya's story here
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/myaroseharris

WANT MORE INFO? PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK!
http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/69012/719024

 

[RMAMom]

Thank you! I do the appliqué 'by hand' as in on my machine but not using a digitized design. I mostly get designs online - it feels like I'm always searching for new ideas. Once I find an image I like, I make a line drawing of it to use for the appliqué. I then crop and resize it as needed for the garment.

Thanks Lisa, I appreciate you taking the time to explain that. They really are amazing!

Wish I had a little baby around to put these on, cause I just don't think the hangers do them justice.

These are for twin baby girls that are due in April.

Romper #1, Side #1



Side #2



Romper #2 Side #1



Side #2

I love these. Does the pattern have the option for less puffy sleeves. I have a Grandson due in June and I don't think his parents will be happy if I make him rompers with puffy sleeves.

Here are a few of the things I have been making for customers recently. It's been really fun and challanging to work with other people!! The whole sizing issue is tough though!!
A Vida with butt ruffles!

This is the kyoko pattern. It goes together really easily. I adjusted the sleeves following CarlaC's guidance of course!

Thanks for looking! I had better stop procrastinating and get back to work on my presentation!

Jessica

Congratulations on the PHD and don't worry about where you'll use it. It will be there when you need it. The dresses are great. I love the Walt & Mickey appliqué!

Mary

 

[Haganfam5]

I don't know if anyone remembers me, but I was poking around for inspiration before our last trip. We don't get to go again until December, but I'm hoping to get a head start this time.

Here are a few of my projects (some self-made, semi-self-made and "put together" from existing pieces) in action...

DS's Prince Charming outfit

Mom's FP costume, my Lilo, DS's Snow Prince and DNiece's skirt


I hope to do a lot more "from scratch" this time around!! Hopefully I can make some things as FABULOUS as the ones that are always on this thread!!!

Oh, everything is so fabulous! I LOVE the Prince Charming on your son. The princess dresses are adorable too. Did you make the Ariel dress? My favorite has to be your LILO dress. How cute is that? What a great idea.

Froggy33, the Vida is gorgeous! love the colors. The Kyoko is just adorable too!

AboveH20, Thank you for the Tiana compliment!

LisaZoe, The animal outfits are Great! I love the skirt! Where do you find the time?

tinkerbellemom- Sorry to hear about your horrible time. Those stomach bugs just stink!

 

[syncsk8mom]

OH I need a little HELP!!!!

I can't find the tutorial in the bookmarks for the Minnie Head Hair clips. I made both Tessa and Phoebe's in the hoop, now I need to attach the clips, but I don't know how. Cna someone help me find the tutorial.

THANKS!!!!!

 

[ellenbenny]

I love these. Does the pattern have the option for less puffy sleeves. I have a Grandson due in June and I don't think his parents will be happy if I make him rompers with puffy sleeves.


Mary

I just completed 2 more of the bubble rompers in the sleeveless version for an upcoming shower where I do not know the gender of the baby. Hopefully there is one side for each one that is not too girly!

Also made some blankets, burp cloths, and little baskets to put everything in...

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Sorry about your trip. If it's any consoluation that same bug is running around here too. Don't blame it on the hotel. I think there is some form of it going on all across our wonderful nation.

Thanks. I wasn't blaming the hotel except for the broken toilet part. That couldn't have come at a more annoying time! I think there were sewer issues on our floor, I kept getting whifs of it as we walked down the hallway.

 

[teresajoy]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs147.snc3/17457_424175335326_575830326_10730912_8236575_n.jpg

How do I make it show up? Or can I not?

I put the directions in the first post.

I love that picture!

Hi guys!
Is there a matrix or something for sizing up patterns? I checked the links but I can't locate it.
I have a size 7 and and size 12 girls to sew for.

Also, can you recommend a pattern for a 11-12 year old?

Thanks everyone!

Could you please tell me what you term you are using to search for it? I think I have it in the bookmarks several different times and ways, but people have a really hard time finding it. It's under alterations and garment size charts as:
Scaling chart for resizing patterns by CarlaC
Sizing Down a pattern THANK YOU CARLA!!!!!
CarlaC make a pattern smaller
CarlaC Make a Pattern larger

I'm not sure how to make it easier to find, and would love some suggestions!

I just posted on the Big Give board about a special family (Mya, who I posted about earlier in the week)! Please go and check this one out! This is not an average big give, it's something a little different. This is a chance to do something huge for this little girl and her family!

Time is of the essence, so please check it out as soon as possible!
http://s3.excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forumid=69012&threadid=719024&page=1#5678486
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Heather thank you so much for doing this!

Wowzas, you ladies always turn out some amazing stuff, but the dresses posted the last couple of days... I AM IN AWE!!!! Talk about some creative/innovative stuff. Amazing. My kudos and thanks to all of you for being such a great example and sharing... I strive to turn out stuff like you guys do!

That said.... just wondering for all the mammas that make their little princesses dresses out there, do you ever make yourselves coordinating tops to go with? I was thinking of doing something to coordinate with my DD for our upcoming trip... why should she get to have all the fun?? Of course, I'm not thinking full-blown princess gown or anything, but maybe a peasent top in yellow, a Belle-inspired type thing... maybe a Minnie-dot accent on a top or something.... has anyone ever done this sort of thing? Any ideas? Trying to make it look a bit more adult/mature, but only for DH's sake - he said he's glad Disney has a rule about adults wearing costumes.... bah humbug!

TIA!
-laura

I've wore several princified outfits to Disney:
Arminda and Lydia were wearing Belle and Ariel when I wore this:

Heather and I wore Fairy Godmother and Evil Stepmother shirts to 1900 Park Faire The girls were Cindy, Anastasia, and Drizella, Corey was the Duke, and Sawyer was Prince Charming.
Here we are:

The Duke:

I've also worn a Snow White outfit, blue shirt with red ribbons sewn on the shoulders, and yellow capris and a Belle shirt: yellow t-shirt with yellow tulle over the shoulders and red rose ribbons sewn on.
I can't seem to remember WHEN I wore these though and can't find my pictures!

ETA: Found pictures:

Thank you to everyone for the kind support. It's been really stressful the last few weeks.
As of this evening, it looks like we are looking at the second to last week in March!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really dont want to go in April because when we return Hannah goes back to the eye doctor and we will most likely be planning for her surgery sometime during the month.
Sadly, Grampy will miss Megan's 4th birthday.
I desperately want to do Hannah's Easter dress before we leave- and I have to order the fabric and pattern!!
Since we wont be spending Easter with them I want the girls to look their best.
Mom says he is doing well, driving and getting about, but still wont be able to "play" with Megan the way he used to. I know comotion tires him and I will do my best to keep things from being crazy. I think DH is going to come after all.
Im so worried that the next time I see him he will be in hospice. Or worse. Please pray that we have a peaceful, happy visit with him.

With all of this going on I have a request to make.....

Is there a chance that someone would be willing to take over doing 4 embroidered t shirts for the adults for my Big Give family??? This totally stinks, but I dont know how I am going to have time to do them now. I REALLY wanted to do this. This Wendy's big give.
I can tell you what I had planned.

Oh honey, I wish you didn't have to go through this. I'm glad you are going to be able to go see him.




Whoever is taking over the t-shirts (NOT YOU WENDY!), please let me know.

Froggy- Cuteness! And, congrats!

Love them!

I am enjoying all the awesome outfits for kids and dolls! Keep the gorgeous things coming Today my son's school is celebrating Read Across America. My son insisited on wearing a Cat in the Hat shirt and a Yertle the Turtle hat. Here are some photos of him before leaving for school.

He was still wearing the hat when I visited his class to read them Yertle the Turtle. I guess that means he really likes it.

Dawn

So cute!!! What a great idea!

I don't know if anyone remembers me, but I was poking around for inspiration before our last trip. We don't get to go again until December, but I'm hoping to get a head start this time.
I hope to do a lot more "from scratch" this time around!! Hopefully I can make some things as FABULOUS as the ones that are always on this thread!!!

Hi! Yes, I remember you! I love the pictures!

Even if I wanted to go home, I couldn't, I was stuck with the group. When I got home I slept for 16 hours, and napped on and off the past 2 days.

OH no! You poor thing, it's bad enough to be sick, but so much worse when you aren't even home, have a roommate, a broken toilet, AND have to go to work!

OH I need a little HELP!!!!

I can't find the tutorial in the bookmarks for the Minnie Head Hair clips. I made both Tessa and Phoebe's in the hoop, now I need to attach the clips, but I don't know how. Cna someone help me find the tutorial.

THANKS!!!!!

It in the embroidery machine section.

 

[littlepeppers]

I just completed 2 more of the bubble rompers in the sleeveless version for an upcoming shower where I do not know the gender of the baby. Hopefully there is one side for each one that is not too girly!

Also made some blankets, burp cloths, and little baskets to put everything in...

If I could have more kids, I would just so you could make me some things.

They are too cool.

What romper pattern are you using?

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

Oh, everything is so fabulous! I LOVE the Prince Charming on your son. The princess dresses are adorable too. Did you make the Ariel dress? My favorite has to be your LILO dress. How cute is that? What a great idea.

Aww! Thank you!! I'm always nervous when I post something here. I didn't make the Ariel dress, just her little flower bow. I want to attempt sort of a mermaid fin-like skirt for DNiece this time, though. Good thing I have nine months!!

I LOVE my Lilo dress!!! Unfortunately, the red dress bled onto the white leaves. I finally found a bleach pen (after looking since last summer when I was tie-dying Mickey heads), so hopefully I can resurrect it.

I just completed 2 more of the bubble rompers in the sleeveless version for an upcoming shower where I do not know the gender of the baby. Hopefully there is one side for each one that is not too girly!

Also made some blankets, burp cloths, and little baskets to put everything in...

Those are TOO adorable!!!! I love the baskets! OK, I think I'm going to have to make myself a little home here on this thread this time so I can learn from the masters!!

I put the directions in the first post.

I love that picture!



Could you please tell me what you term you are using to search for it? I think I have it in the bookmarks several different times and ways, but people have a really hard time finding it. It's under alterations and garment size charts as:
Scaling chart for resizing patterns by CarlaC
Sizing Down a pattern THANK YOU CARLA!!!!!
CarlaC make a pattern smaller
CarlaC Make a Pattern larger

I'm not sure how to make it easier to find, and would love some suggestions!



Heather thank you so much for doing this!





I've wore several princified outfits to Disney:
Arminda and Lydia were wearing Belle and Ariel when I wore this:

Heather and I wore Fairy Godmother and Evil Stepmother shirts to 1900 Park Faire The girls were Cindy, Anastasia, and Drizella, Corey was the Duke, and Sawyer was Prince Charming.
Here we are:

The Duke:

I've also worn a Snow White outfit, blue shirt with red ribbons sewn on the shoulders, and yellow capris and a Belle shirt: yellow t-shirt with yellow tulle over the shoulders and red rose ribbons sewn on.
I can't seem to remember WHEN I wore these though and can't find my pictures!

ETA: Found pictures:

...

Hi! Yes, I remember you! I love the pictures!

Yea! I was sure I'd disappeared into oblivion since I've just been lurking on the last, oh, sixteen threads since last summer. You guys sure move fast!

I your grown-up princess outfits! So something I would wear. I did the yellow skirt and layered red and blue shirts for the P&PP a couple years ago. I have a pink dress that would be just perfect...

 

[ellenbenny]

What romper pattern are you using?

Thank you for your kind comments!

The romper pattern is the Carly Reversible Bubble romper by CarlaC found on youcanmakethis.com

 

[bean]

I just got the Farbenmix/Studio Tantrum book and love it. I've made a couple of the Insa skirts and they went together very easily. Now I'm ready to tackle the Feliz pattern. So my question is about a ruffler. I'd like to buy one but am confused about if I'm looking at the right one. I have the Brother CE 5000 (the machine from Wally World) which I think is low shank? Not even really sure what that means. I see a ruffler on Amazon that is $26 by Distinctive that says it fits all low shank machines. Anyone have any advice? I'd like to add bunches of ruffles but get really annoyed with hand gathering looong pieces. Thanks!!

 

[Haganfam5]

Teresa, I didn't quote you because I would take up a page but your Princessified dress, shirts and outfits. I think Snow White is my favorite. You look so adorable. What great ideas you have.