Disboutiquers Part 20 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[DisneyKings]

QUESTION for you English majors:

What would be the correct punctuation for this quote in between place and welcome?"

"To all who come to this happy place, welcome!"


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I'm not an English major, but I think you've got it right.

 

[mom2rtk]

QUESTION for you English majors:

What would be the correct punctuation for this quote in between place and welcome?"

"To all who come to this happy place, welcome!"


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OK, I have yet another take on it. I would go with:

"To all who come to this happy place: Welcome!"

 

[NiniMorris]

To the person asking about mixing Rayon and Polyester. The Marathon Lady told me that the major difference between the two is that the Rayon hold up better in washing and drying, while the polyester is a bit picky about such things. She said she recommends Rayon for all kids clothes and Polyester for home dec.

She also said she sometimes uses both in one project if she doesn't have the color she needs in whatever she is using at the moment.

I asked her last month when they were at the Atlanta Quilt and Sewing Expo (which wasn't in Atlanta at all...)


Nini

 

[Granna4679]

Hi -

Well, I couldnt be the only one not sewing for Samantha so, I made her a few things...
A pair of shorts to match a cute tshirt that was given to her with a minnie head on it ...

and coordinating sister dresses/shirt

And here is Billy in a really cute - i mean Cool tigger shirt!!

and - he actually asked for an UP shirt and picked out the orange shirt himself!!! CAn you believe it????

If I have a chance, I'd like to do an UP shirt for me and maybe another thing...We get home on a Sunday, and we have the neices and nephew that following weekend, so I'd like to sew a new outfit for each of them...Any suggestions of what to do with one yard of cute fabric with a coordinating half yard in a size 4T????? Which pattern????

Everything is so cute. I like the pink princess dress too. And tell Bill he is looking mighty spiffy in his Tigger shirt!

Here's the Peasent Dress made with a pillowcase.

Any ideas for this fabric? I have 3 pieces (29"x36") that I picked up at the second hand store.

I got a call from my dad, my mom went into Coquitlam.

Just had to ask...what is Coquitlam? Congrats on the niece/nephew....and I totally see this fabric on Carla C precious dress with a baby blue or pink collar.

I know I've already posted Caitie's AK dress, but I finished it, and my model was willing, and, well, it looks cuter on... so I couldn't resist taking pics, and Caitie's first question was, mom, when are you posting to the other DisGirls can see? Well, I can't say no to the cutest 10 y/o in my house, so...

you can almost see where my sewing room got moved to- again. I'll post pics as soon as I clean it

Even cuter on Caitie!!

 

[Tweevil]

HELP! Does anyone have about 2 yards of this fabric but I need the brown and pink version, i think this is actually the blueish version of it.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.ph...wn&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=2&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

It is about 2 or so years old and was from walmart. Heather made Tessa an adorable outfit with it.

Thanks!

I don't have it and just got back from my Wallymart where I looked for it (sometimes they have patterns there forever!) but sorry, they didn't have it.

Sorry if this is too big!

So pretty! I love babies!


BUSYMOMMY - is that a VIDA? I love, love, love that dress!!


And, thanks for the positive feedback on my simply sweets - I wish I could figure out how to kick the catbox out of my office - it would be perfect for a sewing room but there isn't anyplace else in my tiny house for it....argh...
I could get in more sewing practice then.

Does anyone know how to get the "Debut" pattern again from YCMT? I could have sworn that I saved my first email from them when I signed up but I don't have it and would like to make that bag.....

I lvoe all of the outfits posted! It is truly inspiring

 

[Jerseyguy's Wife]

Hello, all! I have just spent a couple of hours admiring your handiwork. I have to say, I think I may have just stumbled on to something amazing! I have been wanting to learn to sew for years; my mom is a sewing goddess. I am not allowed to touch her machine (not for 15 years), but she bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I am very nearly hopeless. I can't even sew a straight seam. I am hoping some of your talent may rub off over the internet. I just wanted to say hi!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Tessa is hyperventilating over this dress again!! It is gorgeous and even prettier on your gorgeous girl! WOW!! Hmmm...she's 10, so maybe you'll have to pass this down to a 7 year old that I know when she's done with it.

THanks guys for the compliments; I still don't absolutely love the applique part, but I can live with it, and Caitie loves it which is what matters. It's definitely made me want to do more large scale aplique. Heathersue; one teensy problem: Yes, Caitie's 10, but wears a size 6/7. The vida is the size 7 w/o the seam allowances and w/ the elastic tightened as far as it will go. So it's probably Tessa's size now. Sorry!

Hello, all! I have just spent a couple of hours admiring your handiwork. I have to say, I think I may have just stumbled on to something amazing! I have been wanting to learn to sew for years; my mom is a sewing goddess. I am not allowed to touch her machine (not for 15 years), but she bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I am very nearly hopeless. I can't even sew a straight seam. I am hoping some of your talent may rub off over the internet. I just wanted to say hi!

I couldn't sew until I started this time last year- trust me, my early stuff s awful- but these ladies (and Tom) continually encouraged and taught me, and now I think I do ok- still always learning, but I'd consider myself an intermediate sewer now. Don't be afraid to get in and get started

 

[Tweevil]

Hello, all! I have just spent a couple of hours admiring your handiwork. I have to say, I think I may have just stumbled on to something amazing! I have been wanting to learn to sew for years; my mom is a sewing goddess. I am not allowed to touch her machine (not for 15 years), but she bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I am very nearly hopeless. I can't even sew a straight seam. I am hoping some of your talent may rub off over the internet. I just wanted to say hi!

I don't know how to sew - my Mom is a professional sewer who has worked in shirt, pant, and jacket places her whole life and my sister is a quilter/sewer/american indian regalia maker - and I never wanted to. Now because of these fantastic ladies and gentleman I want to. Get this - I have a 11 year old boy so I don't even have any babies or girls to sew for. LOL Call me nuts.

Welcome and dust it off - you will be going in no time!

 

[Tweevil]

IRELAND_NICOLE,

I love the shirt you did for yourself. Do you think that could be sized up a bit? I love the way it looks and would like to make one for me but it would have to be a bigger size. I have such a time finding nice shirts for work and thought it I could do a couple of those for me it would be perfect with dress slacks.

Was it hard to do?
Thanks!

 

[squirrel]

Coquitlam is a city outside of Vancouver, BC. The rest of my family live in Chilliwack. Coquitlam is about 45-1 hr away from Chilliwack.

Doctor says the baby won't be born before 7:00pm. I really wanted to go in to see him/her. The earliest I can go is next weekend-can't close the daycare.

I will check out the precious dress and see if I can make the pattern. I'm into making my own. I really liked all the dresses on here but didn't want to spend the $ on patterns that I have to print out. So far I have a Simply Sweet and now a Peasant Top/Dress.

 

[ireland_nicole]

IRELAND_NICOLE,

I love the shirt you did for yourself. Do you think that could be sized up a bit? I love the way it looks and would like to make one for me but it would have to be a bigger size. I have such a time finding nice shirts for work and thought it I could do a couple of those for me it would be perfect with dress slacks.

Was it hard to do?
Thanks!

OK, I have a confession on this one: even though I normally wear a size 22-24; I had to size up on this pattern to feel "safe" with the width (by measurements I hate to admit I was ever so slightly over the 3x in the hips). I added an inch on the inside folded edge, and it worked great, but next time I'll move it to the outside because it did make the armhole a tiny bit small. I would think if you split the increase between the center and the outside you should be fine, but it might be a bit of trial and error based on your arm size. Does that help any? Sorry if I confused you, I'm not very good at explaining things.

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

I know I've already posted Caitie's AK dress, but I finished it, and my model was willing, and, well, it looks cuter on... so I couldn't resist taking pics, and Caitie's first question was, mom, when are you posting to the other DisGirls can see? Well, I can't say no to the cutest 10 y/o in my house, so...

and back:

you can almost see where my sewing room got moved to- again. I'll post pics as soon as I clean it

I love this dress i cant get enough of those animal prints. You did a wonderful job

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

Sorry if this is too big!

This is just precious I love it. Great job , i love the fabric as well

 

[kimmylaj]

HELP! Does anyone have about 2 yards of this fabric but I need the brown and pink version, i think this is actually the blueish version of it.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.ph...wn&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=2&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

It is about 2 or so years old and was from walmart. Heather made Tessa an adorable outfit with it.

Thanks!

i know the walmart in freehold , nj had a lot left from that line but i am not sure if that one was there. i am a little over an hour away from there, but i can get there next weekend to check if you want.
pm me and let me know because i miss a lot of things when i skim thru.

 

[ireland_nicole]

OK, finally got the area reasonably tidy, so here are the pics of my "new" sewing space- formerly known as the living room. To be fair, we never actually used it except to practice piano and for one of the Christmas trees in December (don't even want to think about what we'll do re: that). DH really emotionally needed "his" space back, so they moved me out while I was in Chicago taking care of my dad.

On the plus side, it's the biggest space I've ever had, and laid out perfectly. On the negative, it always has to be reasonably clean, and if we entertain, it probably doesn't look great.- but our friends all know I sew and we have a full house, so I don't think the people who matter would mind. And I guess those who would mind don't matter LOL.
the view from the front door if you turn and look
http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq188/ireland_nicole/018.jpg
the view from the rest of the house walking toward the front door:

another view of the entire "elevation" that used to be the "piano wall"

and finally a view of what's next to the door:

you can kind of see the short wall that seperates the open room from the entry hall; the plant is the same one Caitie was standing next to in the picture earlier today.

ETA: the pile of "stuff" next to the piano is the overflow of Disney outfits; I already have two stacked laundry bins full of finished t-shirts next to them in the corner lol- I'll post whole coordinated days as I finish Caitie's stuff (I saved the best for last). On top of the bookcases my SDad is making me ribbon holders so I'll have somewhere for all of it.

 

[woodkins]

Okay...someone fill me in on what Rock n Rye and Phaygo are? Drinks? I have never heard of either (born and bred Long Island, NY). I am intrigued

 

[ConnieB]

That is really cool fabric! I don't know where you can find it, but I do know where you can find some music themed embroidery designs that would look great with it.
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Well, maybe someday when I have a machine to use those designs! I have you bookmarked and a long list of "wants" already, but first the machine!

And...for this outfit it's a cut out music notes vest, so I don't think there will be a lot of space for embroidery anyway. We're going to two events this summer about pianos and music, so it's perfect...and we have subscription each year to the symphony so at least it should get some wear!

 

[busy mommy]

Thank you all for the compliments. I will try to do better at posting more often.

BUSYMOMMY - is that a VIDA? I love, love, love that dress!!

Thank you . It is the FELIZ.

Hello, all! I have just spent a couple of hours admiring your handiwork. I have to say, I think I may have just stumbled on to something amazing! I have been wanting to learn to sew for years; my mom is a sewing goddess. I am not allowed to touch her machine (not for 15 years), but she bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I am very nearly hopeless. I can't even sew a straight seam. I am hoping some of your talent may rub off over the internet. I just wanted to say hi!

You can do it. These ladies and Tom are very talented and helpful. A year ago, I couldn't even sew a button on.

and back:

I am amazed at anyone that can applique by hand. This dress is beautiful and so is Caitie. And I am jealous of your sewing area. I have to put my machine on our computer desk in the kitchen.

I can't help you with the bows, but this is one adorable baby!

I think Maddies dress came out beautiful. Congratulations on your persevernace. I've been sewing since I was 8, and I can say I had some trouble with this dress. I don't know why, but my ties came out too short, and I didn't really get how to do the ruffles in the back. And what length do you cut the elastic for under the arms? Oh, I think I put the shoulder straps on backwards.

Thanks. I got lucky on the elastic and ruffles. The tutorial on the first page was a size two. I do wish that I had cut the elastic a little shorter, but that just means it will fit longer

 

[Jerseyguy's Wife]

Thanks so much Ireland Nicole and Tweezle. I am glad to know that I am not totally hopeless! I am working on a pair of lounge pants for my 3 y/o son and haven't sewn one straight seam yet. I am almost finished with them. Then I can start on the ones for my 4 y/o and my DH. Mostly I need to learn to sew so that my kids have clothes that fit. The 3 y/o is very big for his age with short legs, and my 4 y/o is tall and super skinny. I have yet to find a pair of pants to actually fit either of them.

 

[Disneymom1218]

Thanks so much Ireland Nicole and Tweezle. I am glad to know that I am not totally hopeless! I am working on a pair of lounge pants for my 3 y/o son and haven't sewn one straight seam yet. I am almost finished with them. Then I can start on the ones for my 4 y/o and my DH. Mostly I need to learn to sew so that my kids have clothes that fit. The 3 y/o is very big for his age with short legs, and my 4 y/o is tall and super skinny. I have yet to find a pair of pants to actually fit either of them.

Just reading here has sparked up the sewing bug in me.
Keep trying you will soon get it. I am working on outfits for my girls. I will post pics when I finish them on Tuesday. I should have enough posts by then. I hope.
Hope you post your finished products when you are done as well.