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

[HeatherSue]

I LOVE all of these dresses! Of course, my favorite is the Cinderella!! That turned out SO gorgeous! The fabric looks like a brocade in the picture. SO pretty!

I was blessed to meet Mya and her family today. A couple of pictures are posted on the Big Give board.

This is so awesome!! Everyone has to check out the update with pictures!!
http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/69012/719024/3

Saratoga Springs has been unbelievably generous!!

This is gorgeous!!

Ok - our of sheer curiosity....

If I made a cinderella dress, how much would one of you charge to put that cinderella carriage on it? Does anyone even do that?

If you dont, where could I go to get that done (I obviously dont have a machine haha!)

Just curious! - Its AWESOME!

Vester

If you look at people's signatures, you will see that some of them sell on etsy. You might be able to ask some of them through a PM. I don't do this, though. I'm too busy with the digitizing!

The Jessie and Daisy are GREAT!!! But, I adore the Alice set!! That is so cool!!

Adorable stuff posted ! So i am on a medical leave from school for 30 days (due to a recent Blood clot found on my heart) and i was out today and i just had to buy some fabric, Now i am just needing a pattern? My daughter is 8 now . Any suggestions for a Tween pattern she needs at least a size 12 -14
I am hoping to do alot of sewing this month I miss it alot ...

Welcome to the coumadin club! Did they check to make sure you don't have a clotting disorder (like me)? It's not normal for someone your age to get a clot.

Teresa, I think they are all beautiful but that Cinderella looks just perfect! Where did you find the fabric? Since I have seen Cinderella's dress at Disney, I have been trying to fnd a similar print, and I think you have! It looks just perfect.

I like to perpetuate the misconception that Teresa and I are the same person. So, I'll answer for her! We found that fabric at JoAnn. It looks like brocade, but it's actually a cotton print!

OOOOHHHH!!! That is gorgeous!!!

Got some stuff finished up this weekend. First, a penguin costume for my little cousin for a skating concert. Tyler, DS8, designed and did the feet for this.

The penguin outfit is too cute! I am really impressed with the feet! I love the princess dresses, too!

Many thanks! And yes, we were there 12/08 and LOVED it. Last year we chose to go for Halloween, but the heat did me in. I'm back to December again and can't wait!

And what AWESOME news about Daniel's PIC line!!!

I'm with you, I really loved the weather in early December! Even October in Florida is too hot for me!

DISBOUTIQUERS! This is our chance to SHOW OUR APPRECIATION to TERESA for all that she has done for our group! Please go to SEW NEWS and VOTE (frequently) for TERESA as our Sewing Idol!

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WE ALL NEED TO VOTE FOR TERESA!!!!!!!!

Hi...home for the DR...always fun! Anyway, she is totally on board with me and has me set up with a specialist this Thursday. She said if he doesn't do what I want, call her and she will get me set up with another DR ASAP! Gotta love a DR like that! I was a little nervous becuase I had never been to her before and wasn't sure if she would take my concerns serious or just tell me to wait...I don't want to wait. So...I feel like today is a good day!

I missed what's going on. But, for you.

I am back from Nowhere land lol, Kinda just been Blah recently but I have started sewing again! I made my niece a special dress for her suprise Easter trip to Disney World. She is going to be SO excited! Heres a peek:

There is all sorts of cuteness going on here!!! Great job!!

What would you do?

I sold a dress on Ebay, for a lot less that I really wanted for it....the Epcot Minnie. Anyway, in the listing it says it's a size 6, and ask all questions before bidding and all sales are final. I used the Vida pattern in a size 7 with no seam allowances when I cut it...hence the size 6. Also it fits Lexie and she's a 6. Well I got an email from the buyer who wants a refund because she thinks I misrepresented the outfit, because it's big on her size 5/6 daughter. When she emailed me I told her Alexis was a solid 6. Not a seven, and not a 5...LOL, she wants her money back.
Do you all think I should send it... I feel bad for her, but duh...read the listing, if I had any doubt if it would fit and a refund was not offered, I would NOT buy it.
I'd love to know what you all think I should do...

UGH! What a mess! I don't think you owe her a refund, but it might hurt your business if you don't give her one. It's totally unfair for you, though.

Send her the money back and move on. Ebay and Paypal leave you completely defenseless as a seller. The bad part is that you can give her a complete refund and she can STILL leave you bad feedback and ding your stars. So not only do you have to do it, you have to do it with a smile.

Sad, but true.

I bought a new camera lense from someone and they ended up sending me a used, refurbished lense. I complained to the person I bought it from and they refused to do anything to correct the situation, even though they admitted that their ad stated that it was a new lense. Basically, they said "oops". So, I filed a complaint with paypal. They immediately answered the complaint saying that since the buyer sent me "something", I couldn't get a refund- even though it wasn't as advertised. They said I could only file a complaint if the item wasn't shipped! I thought that was a load of crap and I've decided not to buy anything expensive through paypal anymore!

 

[mom2rtk]

I bought a new camera lense from someone and they ended up sending me a used, refurbished lense. I complained to the person I bought it from and they refused to do anything to correct the situation, even though they admitted that their ad stated that it was a new lense. Basically, they said "oops". So, I filed a complaint with paypal. They immediately answered the complaint saying that since the buyer sent me "something", I couldn't get a refund- even though it wasn't as advertised. They said I could only file a complaint if the item wasn't shipped! I thought that was a load of crap and I've decided not to buy anything expensive through paypal anymore!

I am shocked by this! And I'm so sorry you got taken on the deal. Did you use your credit card to pay with Paypal? That gives you some right too, if not too much time has lapsed.

I really just want to leave ebay behind, but that's were I continue to sell consistently the most stuff. Really, it's like picking my way through a minefield on a daily basis!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

II missed what's going on. But, for you.

I haven't really shared details...but maybe I should now and let it be a lesson to each and everyone of you!

About three years ago, just before we moved, I was at work one day and I noticed what felt like a lump right on the top of my cheek bone. I have TMJ, so I really thought it had something to do with that. I really never paid much attention to it past that day. Well, about a year and half ago, while at my new dentist, I asked her about it and she told me to follow up with my GP. I didn't have a GP and really had no time to deal with getting that done right away. I was still dealing with DH's dad and all of his appointments and such.

So, time marches on, I still don't go to the DR. About a month ago i noticethe lump again...only it is bigger. I went to look in the mirror and you can vissibly notice the lump. Okay...what the heck! I started doing some reading and sure enough...I should have gone 3 years ago.

I am really going with the statistics at this point that it is all going to be okay. After talking to my DR today she agrees that it is a parotid tumor. She wanted to kick me for not getting it taken care of sooner. the biggest concern right now is getting a surgeon that can take it out without damaging the nerves in my face. She said the ENT I am seeing Thursday has done lots of these and he does beautiful work (less scar). But, after she spoke with him, they are slightly concerned with the rate of growth,but I refuse to listen to it right now...it will all be okay!

okay...enough of my crap! Off to workout!

 

[HeatherSue]

I am shocked by this! And I'm so sorry you got taken on the deal. Did you use your credit card to pay with Paypal? That gives you some right too, if not too much time has lapsed.

I really just want to leave ebay behind, but that's were I continue to sell consistently the most stuff. Really, it's like picking my way through a minefield on a daily basis!

I bought the lense from Tristatecamera.com and used my paypal debit card. So, that may be different than if I had bought it on ebay? If I had used my regular Visa card, they would have fought for me and got my money back. I did file a report with the better business bureau on them (there have been many complaints). Then, they contacted me by phone and offered to give me 10% back on the lense. I accepted it because I knew that was the best I would get. Guess what? I haven't seen that 10% refund yet and it's been several weeks. Grrr.....

I used to sell quite a bit on ebay- just odds and ends, things I picked up on clearance. But, then they started greatly favoring the power sellers and the buyers and leaving us small sellers in the dust. So, I haven't sold on ebay in quite some time.

 

[candicenicole19]

What would you do?

I sold a dress on Ebay, for a lot less that I really wanted for it....the Epcot Minnie. Anyway, in the listing it says it's a size 6, and ask all questions before bidding and all sales are final. I used the Vida pattern in a size 7 with no seam allowances when I cut it...hence the size 6. Also it fits Lexie and she's a 6. Well I got an email from the buyer who wants a refund because she thinks I misrepresented the outfit, because it's big on her size 5/6 daughter. When she emailed me I told her Alexis was a solid 6. Not a seven, and not a 5...LOL, she wants her money back.
Do you all think I should send it... I feel bad for her, but duh...read the listing, if I had any doubt if it would fit and a refund was not offered, I would NOT buy it.
I'd love to know what you all think I should do...

Umm, WOW! That stinks! I dont think I would offer a refund. If you put ask all questions before bidding, then she should have done just that, asked questions. If her daughter is not a solid size 6 then a size 6 dress will not fit her so I am not sure why she would even ask for a refund for a dress that she knew was not the correct size. It baffles me sometimes what people will ask for! Sorry you are going through that! It stinks. I would hope that she wouldnt hurt your feedback score because of her mistake but I have seen it happen before. Let me know the outcome!

 

[Granna4679]

I am back from Nowhere land lol, Kinda just been Blah recently but I have started sewing again! I made my niece a special dress for her suprise Easter trip to Disney World. She is going to be SO excited! Heres a peek:

And here is a Wizard of Oz outfit I made as well!

I also have a Peter Pan and Tink outfit that I dont have pictures of yet as well as a few other summer sets I will try to get pictured tonight to share! They all need ruffles on the bottom of them so I have been putting it off lol

Thanks again for letting me share!

These are very cute!! Can't wait to see the others.

What would you do?

I sold a dress on Ebay, for a lot less that I really wanted for it....the Epcot Minnie. Anyway, in the listing it says it's a size 6, and ask all questions before bidding and all sales are final. I used the Vida pattern in a size 7 with no seam allowances when I cut it...hence the size 6. Also it fits Lexie and she's a 6. Well I got an email from the buyer who wants a refund because she thinks I misrepresented the outfit, because it's big on her size 5/6 daughter. When she emailed me I told her Alexis was a solid 6. Not a seven, and not a 5...LOL, she wants her money back.
Do you all think I should send it... I feel bad for her, but duh...read the listing, if I had any doubt if it would fit and a refund was not offered, I would NOT buy it.
I'd love to know what you all think I should do...

I have sold a lot of clothes on ebay and I have only had 2 or 3 customers that were unhappy and wanted refunds (you just can't make some people happy no matter what). You could try just telling her that it was custom made and all patterns run differently. If she didn't give you specific measurements to go by, then it is the sellers discretion as to whether it is really a size 6 or not. However, like pp said, she could still give negative feedback and no one wants that. Good luck with whatever you do. I recently offered to give a portion of the money back for something they were unhappy with...they accepted and left me "positive" feedback. Hope this helps.

 

[mom2rtk]

I bought the lense from Tristatecamera.com and used my paypal debit card. So, that may be different than if I had bought it on ebay? If I had used my regular Visa card, they would have fought for me and got my money back. I did file a report with the better business bureau on them (there have been many complaints). Then, they contacted me by phone and offered to give me 10% back on the lense. I accepted it because I knew that was the best I would get. Guess what? I haven't seen that 10% refund yet and it's been several weeks. Grrr.....

I used to sell quite a bit on ebay- just odds and ends, things I picked up on clearance. But, then they started greatly favoring the power sellers and the buyers and leaving us small sellers in the dust. So, I haven't sold on ebay in quite some time.

I don't know, but it seems to me that the card has that Mastercard logo on it, so it might be worth calling to see.

I bought a lens from them once, but it was new. I'm looking at another now, so I will avoid them like the plague!

And I absolutely agree... ebay just isn't what it used to be....

 

[HeatherSue]

I haven't really shared details...but maybe I should now and let it be a lesson to each and everyone of you!

About three years ago, just before we moved, I was at work one day and I noticed what felt like a lump right on the top of my cheek bone. I have TMJ, so I really thought it had something to do with that. I really never paid much attention to it past that day. Well, about a year and half ago, while at my new dentist, I asked her about it and she told me to follow up with my GP. I didn't have a GP and really had no time to deal with getting that done right away. I was still dealing with DH's dad and all of his appointments and such.

So, time marches on, I still don't go to the DR. About a month ago i noticethe lump again...only it is bigger. I went to look in the mirror and you can vissibly notice the lump. Okay...what the heck! I started doing some reading and sure enough...I should have gone 3 years ago.

I am really going with the statistics at this point that it is all going to be okay. After talking to my DR today she agrees that it is a parotid tumor. She wanted to kick me for not getting it taken care of sooner. the biggest concern right now is getting a surgeon that can take it out without damaging the nerves in my face. She said the ENT I am seeing Thursday has done lots of these and he does beautiful work (less scar). But, after she spoke with him, they are slightly concerned with the rate of growth,but I refuse to listen to it right now...it will all be okay!

okay...enough of my crap! Off to workout!

Oh Kim, . This must be so scary for you. I just did a little research and the prognosis looks good. But, I can imagine how you must be feeling. I'm so glad you shared it with us. I will be praying for you, sweetie.

 

[SallyfromDE]

What would you do?

I sold a dress on Ebay, for a lot less that I really wanted for it....the Epcot Minnie. Anyway, in the listing it says it's a size 6, and ask all questions before bidding and all sales are final. I used the Vida pattern in a size 7 with no seam allowances when I cut it...hence the size 6. Also it fits Lexie and she's a 6. Well I got an email from the buyer who wants a refund because she thinks I misrepresented the outfit, because it's big on her size 5/6 daughter. When she emailed me I told her Alexis was a solid 6. Not a seven, and not a 5...LOL, she wants her money back.
Do you all think I should send it... I feel bad for her, but duh...read the listing, if I had any doubt if it would fit and a refund was not offered, I would NOT buy it.
I'd love to know what you all think I should do...

I'm always so negative. I'd want to know how long she's had it. In other words, did she take it to Disney, wear it, and now wants a refund. See, I told you I was negative. If she hasn't had it long, I'd return it and give her a refund. Maybe if you resold it, you'd get what you really want for it.

 

[candicenicole19]

I agree as well Ebay has gone WAY downhill but it is the only place to sell used customs and clothing really besides a yard sale or a consignment sale where I would get nothing!

 

[candicenicole19]

These are very cute!! Can't wait to see the others.
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Thank you! I hope to have them finished and pictured tonight but it is beautiful out and the kids are playing outside and I am sitting on the porch playing Babysitter to the neighborhood so I am not sure what I will have time to finish! If not today then tomorrow!

I had another quote but I must have lost it so Thanks to whoever said that as well!

 

[mom2rtk]

Umm, WOW! That stinks! I dont think I would offer a refund. If you put ask all questions before bidding, then she should have done just that, asked questions. If her daughter is not a solid size 6 then a size 6 dress will not fit her so I am not sure why she would even ask for a refund for a dress that she knew was not the correct size. It baffles me sometimes what people will ask for! Sorry you are going through that! It stinks. I would hope that she wouldnt hurt your feedback score because of her mistake but I have seen it happen before. Let me know the outcome!

I ask for measurements more and more often, even though I list a size chart on my ME page. You'd be surprised how many moms little size 6's have a 30" chest.....

And while you might hope she wouldn't hurt your feedback, I wouldn't count on it. You have to make a decision whether you're ready to take the negative for her mistake or not, knowing that all you can leave her is a positive.

And you said it sold for less than you wanted. Consider this your golden opportunity for a do-over. Tell her you'll refund as soon as she agrees to cancel the transaction. Then refund and list with a Buy It Now at the higher level you think it should bring.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm always so negative. I'd want to know how long she's had it. In other words, did she take it to Disney, wear it, and now wants a refund. See, I told you I was negative. If she hasn't had it long, I'd return it and give her a refund. Maybe if you resold it, you'd get what you really want for it.

Doesn't matter. Many have tried this and many have succeeded. I have a friend who makes costumes just like I do and had to refund a Halloween costume AFTER Halloween.

 

[mom2rtk]

I haven't really shared details...but maybe I should now and let it be a lesson to each and everyone of you!

About three years ago, just before we moved, I was at work one day and I noticed what felt like a lump right on the top of my cheek bone. I have TMJ, so I really thought it had something to do with that. I really never paid much attention to it past that day. Well, about a year and half ago, while at my new dentist, I asked her about it and she told me to follow up with my GP. I didn't have a GP and really had no time to deal with getting that done right away. I was still dealing with DH's dad and all of his appointments and such.

So, time marches on, I still don't go to the DR. About a month ago i noticethe lump again...only it is bigger. I went to look in the mirror and you can vissibly notice the lump. Okay...what the heck! I started doing some reading and sure enough...I should have gone 3 years ago.

I am really going with the statistics at this point that it is all going to be okay. After talking to my DR today she agrees that it is a parotid tumor. She wanted to kick me for not getting it taken care of sooner. the biggest concern right now is getting a surgeon that can take it out without damaging the nerves in my face. She said the ENT I am seeing Thursday has done lots of these and he does beautiful work (less scar). But, after she spoke with him, they are slightly concerned with the rate of growth,but I refuse to listen to it right now...it will all be okay!

okay...enough of my crap! Off to workout!

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. At least now you can get it behind you and not have to worry about it any more. I'll pray it's resolved quickly with a good outcome!

 

[erinmomof2]

I don't sew, but lurk here frequently because I just love all the customs you do. I've been looking at purchasing some customs off either etsy or ebay, and I'm hoping you guys could help me with a couple of questions. First of all, there is such a wide range of prices. If I buy a custom for $30-$50 is going to be poor quality compared to the $100 + dresses out there? Also, is there anything I should look for before I buy? I know nothing about sewing so any help would be appreciated.

I'm looking to buy an Anasatsia and Drizella costume, if that helps. Also, I know some of you sell your designs, so if you make a Drizella or Anastasia please PM me, I'd rather purchase one from someone on here.

Thanks so much!
Erin

 

[LisaZoe]

I am back from Nowhere land lol, Kinda just been Blah recently but I have started sewing again! I made my niece a special dress for her suprise Easter trip to Disney World. She is going to be SO excited! Heres a peek:

And here is a Wizard of Oz outfit I made as well!

I also have a Peter Pan and Tink outfit that I dont have pictures of yet as well as a few other summer sets I will try to get pictured tonight to share! They all need ruffles on the bottom of them so I have been putting it off lol

Thanks again for letting me share!

Those are great!

What would you do?

I sold a dress on Ebay, for a lot less that I really wanted for it....the Epcot Minnie. Anyway, in the listing it says it's a size 6, and ask all questions before bidding and all sales are final. I used the Vida pattern in a size 7 with no seam allowances when I cut it...hence the size 6. Also it fits Lexie and she's a 6. Well I got an email from the buyer who wants a refund because she thinks I misrepresented the outfit, because it's big on her size 5/6 daughter. When she emailed me I told her Alexis was a solid 6. Not a seven, and not a 5...LOL, she wants her money back.
Do you all think I should send it... I feel bad for her, but duh...read the listing, if I had any doubt if it would fit and a refund was not offered, I would NOT buy it.
I'd love to know what you all think I should do...

Rather than a refund, could you take in the sides a bit? If not, I hate to say it but I think it would just be simpler to give her a refund and get the dress back. Yes, she should have read the listing and not faulted you for her error. Unfortunately, it does feel like a few 'bad apple' buyers use the power of a negative over the sellers. Maybe it will work out to your advantage in the end and you'll get more than she paid if you relist.

I don't sew, but lurk here frequently because I just love all the customs you do. I've been looking at purchasing some customs off either etsy or ebay, and I'm hoping you guys could help me with a couple of questions. First of all, there is such a wide range of prices. If I buy a custom for $30-$50 is going to be poor quality compared to the $100 + dresses out there? Also, is there anything I should look for before I buy? I know nothing about sewing so any help would be appreciated.

I'm looking to buy an Anasatsia and Drizella costume, if that helps. Also, I know some of you sell your designs, so if you make a Drizella or Anastasia please PM me, I'd rather purchase one from someone on here.

Thanks so much!
Erin

You should be able to get well made items in that price range but they'd probably be simpler in style/detail than the higher price. Unfortunately, poor quality can be found in items at any price range so just do some checking of the sellers' feedback and maybe even ask for referrals before you buy.

 

[txaggie94gigem]

so how do u applique stuff? where can i find pics of all your stuff? will some of you adopt me?....how do i post pics?

lol....just subscribing and yes mom, i read the first post! thanks for all the hard work!

 

[NaeNae]

so how do u applique stuff? where can i find pics of all your stuff? will some of you adopt me?....how do i post pics?

lol....just subscribing and yes mom, i read the first post! thanks for all the hard work!

WELCOME fellow Oklahoman!!! All of the how too's should be answered in the first post. If you still can't figure it out just come back and ask!!! We don't bite.

 

[ireland_nicole]

These are the dresses that kept me up to all hours of the night (morning) this past week! I made these for a fellow Diser who should have arrived at Disney today.


Belle dress, using the Princified Simply Sweet and Heathersue's applique designs (except for the book):

Back:

I really didn't like it before I added the roses.

And, Cinderella
I think this is my very favorite:

This was made with CarlaC's Precious Dress. I love that pattern!

And an Aurora princified Simply Sweet, with Heathersue's wonderful Sleeping Beauty collection!

I promise, the peplum is not crooked, even though it looks like it!
I actually had the peplum made in the lighter pink fabric, but then I realized I'd cut it wrong and didn't have enough fabric left to redo it! So, I made it from the pink. Disney does it that way, so I figured I could to!

Lastly, I made a Giselle and I'm not happy with the pictures, it looked so much cuter in person!

These are all awesome, but holy cow; the Cinderella is amazing!

I did a few tees for a woman who usually got things just for her boys. She wanted to coordinate somewhat so we did things like Tink to be worn when her boys had on Peter Pan tees. Most were characters I'd done before but I finally had a chance to do Jessie from Toy Story 2 (her boys were wearing Buzz and Woody tees, I believe).

I had a chance to make another decoupage set with applique and a modified Emma top. I really love the drama of the prints and colors I selected with the mom who wanted the set for her daughter.

Speaking of the Emma, I'm still having a lot of fun with the variations I've developed for it. I still haven't documented the variations for a tutorial but I did get photos of one variation so I'll try to get it put together for my blog soon. That variation is like the one in this Daisy set with the closed back that has elastic (the photos are actually of a dress I made with the Emma).

Love, love, love, love; the Alice (1st and this one) is one of my absolute faves of yours! I so hope you postthe Emma variation on your blog really, really, really soon- I'm dying to try it with the closed back

I also love Teresa's fabric and was going to ask the same question! And I love the border design!

I'm sure it will come as no surprise to anyone here that I am constantly in search of the best fabric to replicate Cindy's dress. I actually found this piece on Ebay recently and made the dress a couple days ago:

It's the closest I've found yet. We're going at Christmas time, so I'm also making a matching jacket like Cindy sometimes wears that time of year. I'm still mulling over the details of that one in my mind....

And I also FINALLY just bought the PERFECT fabric to make Ariel's green land gown. I've been wanting to do that one FOREVER and can't wait!

Got some stuff finished up this weekend. First, a penguin costume for my little cousin for a skating concert. Tyler, DS8, designed and did the feet for this.



It was really last minute, so there are a lot if imperfections. Also, I can never get anything to hang nicely for pics.

Then 2 dresses for a Big Give.

Those are really cute!

I am back from Nowhere land lol, Kinda just been Blah recently but I have started sewing again! I made my niece a special dress for her suprise Easter trip to Disney World. She is going to be SO excited! Heres a peek:

And here is a Wizard of Oz outfit I made as well!

I also have a Peter Pan and Tink outfit that I dont have pictures of yet as well as a few other summer sets I will try to get pictured tonight to share! They all need ruffles on the bottom of them so I have been putting it off lol

Thanks again for letting me share!

These are fab! Please post the others soon, I really want to see them!

 

[Haganfam5]

I am back from Nowhere land lol, Kinda just been Blah recently but I have started sewing again! I made my niece a special dress for her suprise Easter trip to Disney World. She is going to be SO excited! Heres a peek:
And here is a Wizard of Oz outfit I made as well!

I also have a Peter Pan and Tink outfit that I dont have pictures of yet as well as a few other summer sets I will try to get pictured tonight to share! They all need ruffles on the bottom of them so I have been putting it off lol

Thanks again for letting me share!

The Easter dress is just adorable but I Love the Wizard of Oz set! Wow, you must have put a lot of time into that! It looks GREAT!