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

[livndisney]

Do you think she will come here? I was thinking she needs to start a new hobby, she could make bags and pillowcases and stuff for the give to help her, I know how theraputic sewing is for me....
What does she think she needs? Anything we can encourage her on? Do for her?
Maybe we should all make sleep items, like pillowcases, slippers, bookcovers, etc to encourage her to sleep, I would think that would be a tough time of day for her- when Im at my lowest, thats my toughest time. What can we do for her to help her heal?

You know I had not thought about her coming here. But I will mention it to her.

 

[Granna4679]

Later I remade the bottom and added a ruffle bottom

It was my first time sewing something for her and since it was a surprise present I didn't measure her I remade it but I've never seen it on her
I'm going to make her a Tiana gown based on the parks dress for this year which I'm really excited for!

I made my older cousin a Snow White dress.

Wow long post is so long! Sorry

Awesome work on the dresses. You have amazing ideas and skills.

 

[teresajoy]

Wow, thank you for the overwhelming love and support/prayers expressed on my Facebook page! I hadn't even made an official "statement" and I have so many comments from so many of my Disboutiquer friends.

It was March 16th when my mom was given the diagnosis of lung cancer. She declined any treatment, and my dad expressed a desire to care for her at home. Last night, in her own bedroom with my dad sleeping nearby, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My sister-in-law was there (my siblings had been spending nights so Dad wouldn't be alone). My dad, bless his heart, got up and made his bed and tidied up the bedroom before the hospice nurse arrived. Heaven forbid the nurse find the bed unmade, LOL!
I will be traveling with 2 of my siblings to Arkansas on Saturday.

I know I take your warm thoughts and prayers with me, and I thank you.

Darla

Darla, I'm sorry for your loss. You Dad sounds like such a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with you, friend.

Hope it gets better Teresa! And Big Red is a popular soda here in Texas that I think tastes like a combo of cream and strawberry soda. It's really sweet and not my favorite. You can even get it in some restaurants (usually the ones that only serve Royal Crown sodas - no Coke or Pepsi products).



Been there done that! And I don't wish it on anybody. Grace and Claire have caught them twice. The first time it was at private swim lessons. A woman from a different culture (one that normally lives with lice) was caught just picking them out of her daughters hair . Of course, the girls when they went back for their lessons just tossed their towels all together. We had it two days later. Then Grace caught it again at school in February. Her class has had 3 major outbreaks of them (the school only notifies you if there are more than 4 students with the same thing - lice, strep, chicken pox - whatever). Grace and Claire are constantly in each other's beds so Claire had them too.

Thanks! Hmm..I think I'd like to try that pop!
lice. Oh, I hate lice! My girls got them 2 years ago. It was horrible. I ended up cutting Arminda's very long hair. We found them when we were on vacation in Florida, so I spent several days of our vacation just combing through her hair. It took 6 (or was it 8? does it matter at that point?)hours the first time. Then, I cut it, and the next day it only took 4. Stupid lice. I think once you have them once, you become super paranoid about getting them again!
I was at Heather's on Sunday, in the midst of her cleaning frenzy. When I got home, Lydia was scratching her head like CRAZY! So, I checked her. No lice, but I found a HUGE TICK!!!! EEEEEWWWW!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone for all the compliments! But you've all got to stop mentioning how big the kids are getting! I'm trying to ignore it!



I just used CarlaC's simply sweet halter version - I elongated the bodice and the ties, then just added a loop in the middle of the back to tie the ties through. Hope that makes sense. If not, let me know and I'll try and take pics of what I'm talking about!

Hey Lori, your kids look like they are shrinking, what did you do to them???

You should have heard Heather on the phone the other day when she saw your pictures of that patchwork outfit!!! She LOVES it! (so do I of course!!!)

Here's the front of the dress that resulted:

BEAUTIFUL!!!

Teresa's 18 (is he 19 now??) yo was the duke for his sisters and cousin when they dressed up in cinderella (and stepsisters) attire. So,there's hope

I'm so happy you remembered that outfit! I thought it was pretty clever. He just told me the other day that he would really like some Mickey t-shirts. I think he wants me to buy them though. Corey isn't quite 18 yet, I believe he has 59 days left!

Darn! I was hoping! I love it when patterns go up to the bigger sizes. My oldest girls are just 6 and 4 but they are both REALLY tall! So they can still wear the little girl styles, but I have problems finding ones that fit. Claire (my 4 year old) is a little on the chunky side but she has started slimming down (after a year of closely monitoring her intake b/c the pediatrician didn't want any weight gain) but she is completely off the charts for height. When she was 3 she was 110% but when she turned 4 they couldn't even chart her. At her 4 year old physical she was the average height for a 7 year old! Grace is tall too - when we go in two weeks she'll be able to ride all of the rides this year - even Rock 'n Rollercoaster. But Grace is thin as a rail and I have a hard time buying things long enough that will fit her in the waist. I'm just hoping that Lilly will be average maybe????

It's SO hard to get kids slimmed down, isn't it! At least it is for us. And, it's such a fine line you have to walk with their emotions. At least it is with Arminda! We've been trying to help her slim down for awhile too. Less snacking, more exercising. She grows SOOOO slowly, I think that makes it harder. I had an average child (Corey) a very short child (Arminda), and a tall kid (Lydia). Weird, since Brian and I are both averagely short.

Hello everyone.
I did not get to finish both outfits today but I did get the one for my youngest DD finished, here it is. Please go easy on me as I have not sewn since high school and I just winged these with no Patterns.

The shirt:

That is adorable!

I've missed you guys and your encouragement. I wish we had that in all aspects on our life.

It would be nice!

I will be praying for Shardai tonight too. I lost a niece @ 2 yrs old and I remember how hard the following weeks were.

I'm so sorry.

I accidentally deleted what you actually said, so I improvised. But, you are giving me a heart attack- he's 17!! He'll be 18 on June 12, but I prefer not to think about that.

Your "quote" of Tifani made me laugh!

I MADE BOWS!!! Pics to come!!! It was amazingly easy and Ella likes them a lot. I just bought wide cotton headbands to put them on until she has hair. lol THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

PICTURES!!! We need Pictures!!! please!

So, do I add the ribbon or not? I have enough to use on the top, tie, and the casing on the pink overskirt.

THANKS!
Sara

I love it with the ribbon!

Just driving by for a quick update on me....

We are in the process of moving (twice)...we have to be out of our current house by the 26th, but the house we are building won't be ready until May 12th. We'll be moving in with my in-laws for 3 weeks in between houses, and since it is my MIL that has the Bernina embroidery machine, I'm actually excited about this.

We found out 4 weeks ago that the baby we are expecting is a BOY this time around, which is exciting, but giving me fits with trying to design outfits for our trip. I figure since he will only be 3 months, I'll just applique some onesies and maybe make matching burp cloths/blankets.

Anyway, I've been lurking for a while, and will hopefully have some new pics to post soon!

Congratulaitons on the new baby! Like Heather said, a lot of people have made the bubble romper into a very cute little boy outfit.

Yay on the machine too! How nice you have something to look forward to living with you inlaws!

I spoke with Shardai for a good bit today. I let her know she has friends and we are all praying for her.

Shannon, thank you for taking care of this.

thank you.

And, I think I missed the quote, but thank you Shannon, for organizing the flowers.

I want to express how happy I am to be able to be part of a group of people who care so much for others. It really warms the heart to see this kind of generosity in a time when you very rarely see it anymore. Ya'll rock!!!!!

You too!

heathersue-Aw thank you ^^ My Belle dress is my favorite but most hated costume I've sewn. I actually made it in a week so I could wear it to the halloween party at California Adventure. Here's what it looked like then

Later I remade the bottom and added a ruffle bottom

GORGEOUS!!! You and the dress!!!
Please, we'd like to see all the dresses!

o of the girls with the step-sisters. It is times like those that make Disney so magical. How fun!

Thanks! It was so fun!

Sorry I haven't responded to each post, but thank you all for the nice comments on my work.

I was too busy/excited setting up and trying out my new sewing machine and my first HeatherSue design!!

It looks great!

Aww thank you everyone ^^ I don't want to spam with pics of all my costumes >.< Any specific outfit you want to see?:

All of them! Seriously!
Great deal on that fabric!

 

[LuvGoing2Disney7]

Thank you so much for the pictures!! My favorite is of Madilynn in her Cinderella dress, of course. I love the family picture, too!! Your kids are growing up! Why do these kids keep doing that?

Why of course that's your favorite It's still her favorite dress too.

Thanks for the prayers for Drew. I can't remember a winter so stressful. We were ready to leave it behind. He went back to school today and his 1:1 Para was commenting on how nice it is to have Drew back, the "real" Drew

FYI: The Walmart by Disneyland sells Big Red

Poor guy, glad he was soo good about it and got the reward.

Thanks, I still think the reward is more he gets it and his brothers dont LOL

You know, if that Tinkerbell outfit was an 8...

Then you just might have a bid war

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

When you sew, do you use a serger for your inside edges? Or do you cross-stitch them close?

I have sketched out a couple of designs to make when my new machine comes in. I don't have a serger, so I wanted to know what most of you do for your inside seams.

I use an overcast seam, I have a several to choose from, I just have to switch my foot. Its not serged, but works well.

 

[ut*disney]

I use an overcast seam, I have a several to choose from, I just have to switch my foot. Its not serged, but works well.

What is an "overcast seam?"

I have no idea what my new machine is going to do! I have no idea what it comes loaded with, etc. Well, I know it has some Disney designs on it, but that's about it.

 

[livndisney]

Please remember Shardai and Mya today. The service for Mya is today and I know Shardai is going to need our prayers. If everyone could take a moment and pray, the service starts at 11 am.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Please remember Shardai and Mya today. The service for Mya is today and I know Shardai is going to need our prayers. If everyone could take a moment and pray, the service starts at 11 am.

Lord hear our prayers.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Please, does anyone have a good link to a Dory fish that stitches out well? It is the last design I need to complete this set of shirts.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

What is an "overcast seam?"

I have no idea what my new machine is going to do! I have no idea what it comes loaded with, etc. Well, I know it has some Disney designs on it, but that's about it.

It will make more sense when you get your machine and can read it- dont know what feet you will get, mine came with my new machine
I found this article for you which I thought would be perfect
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/media/products/techniques/by-foot/overcasting-techniques.pdf

Please remember Shardai and Mya today. The service for Mya is today and I know Shardai is going to need our prayers. If everyone could take a moment and pray, the service starts at 11 am.

Thanks, I have been thinking/praying for her a lot these days.



For those interested in getting a serged edge results on knit, but dont have a serger, I found this technique to use with a regular sewing machine
This will help you get a lettuce edge on knits, etc
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/review/readreview.pl?readreview=1&ID=344


I just needed to vet.........

I HATE organza!!! I have had this rainbow organza in my stash for a while, it looks soooooooooo cool and I am using it as an overlay on a dress- and I know how to do french seams, but I can't figure out how to cut a pefectly straight edge!!! This is very different than the organdy I worked with for Hannah's gown- that at least at some stiffness to it.
I want to attach ribbon to the bottom, but I have to find a way to get this cut straight. (I already have it sewing in a circle for a skirt)

 

[BBGirl]

Please remember Shardai and Mya today. The service for Mya is today and I know Shardai is going to need our prayers. If everyone could take a moment and pray, the service starts at 11 am.

Still praying that God gives Shardai comfort and healing. I know how hard today is. I lost a niece at 4 and a great neice at 3 months. Time and God's grace does heal.

 

[ncmomof2]

Help please! I think I broke my sewing machine. I was using my ruffler when the needle came unattached. So I removed it and got a new one. I proceeded to use the ruffler. When I changed over to the normal foot, the neele is catching when it is all the way down and makes a clicking noise. Any guesses? Is there anything I can do besides take it to someone? I really do not have time for this!! UGH! Thanks!

 

[ut*disney]

It will make more sense when you get your machine and can read it- dont know what feet you will get, mine came with my new machine
I found this article for you which I thought would be perfect
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/media/products/techniques/by-foot/overcasting-techniques.pdf

For those interested in getting a serged edge results on knit, but dont have a serger, I found this technique to use with a regular sewing machine
This will help you get a lettuce edge on knits, etc
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/review/readreview.pl?readreview=1&ID=344

Thanks! I tried to look my machine online and can't find what attachments will come with it. I'll just have to wait and see. This looks great though! The tricky part will be to see if I can do it.

 

[BBGirl]

Help please! I think I broke my sewing machine. I was using my ruffler when the needle came unattached. So I removed it and got a new one. I proceeded to use the ruffler. When I changed over to the normal foot, the neele is catching when it is all the way down and makes a clicking noise. Any guesses? Is there anything I can do besides take it to someone? I really do not have time for this!! UGH! Thanks!

I did something like this to my old singer. I just changed out my bobbin. I threw the plastic thingy because it bent when my needle hit it at the wrong angle. It may worth a shot to try the same. It was my DH that noticed the bobbin was bent I did not see it looking at it

 

[Daisy'sMama]

I made a laptop bag out of a tapestry type fabric and I put a layer of plastic canvas in between the lining and batting. I really gave it a good shape and protects my laptop.

 

[ellenbenny]

Thanks! I tried to look my machine online and can't find what attachments will come with it. I'll just have to wait and see. This looks great though! The tricky part will be to see if I can do it.

If I am remembering right you are getting the 2800d?

Try this link and download the manual...

http://welcome.solutions.brother.co...=hf_inov2800deus&dlid=&flang=English&type2=-1

I did this for my 4500d before I got it, and mine showed the included accessories, feet etc. Hopefully this will show you the same.

 

[dizn4mk]

Please remember Shardai and Mya today. The service for Mya is today and I know Shardai is going to need our prayers. If everyone could take a moment and pray, the service starts at 11 am.

Prayers said with lots of love.

 

[Daisy'sMama]

As if I didn't have enough stuff to do for the trip in 7 months (227 days, but who is counting?) I'm thinking of making a tote to carry in the parks. Last year I used a baggallinni and really loved it, but I am thinking I want something different this year...

First..does anyone know of a good pattern that will make a tote that will carry a bunch of stuff and still look nice?
And second...what construction secrets will make it stronger? I've only really made one pear shaped sling type bag for my daughter and I just don't think it was strong enough to stand up to the abuse it will get after 10 days in the parks.

With a special needs child, I have a bunch of stuff to carry in the parks. Maybe I should just stick with a new Baggallinni...


BTW...I did make it back to my embroidery machine this morning. It was perfect. I guess the trick was the too close to empty bobbin... I did finish the Black and white stripwork jumper inspired dress...but I am waiting until my GD gets here to see how it fits before I take pictures. I really wish I had a petti to put under it...It is screaming out for one...I keep reminding my DIL daily that we need one or two....


Nini

I made a laptop bag out of a tapestry type fabric and I put a layer of plastic canvas in between the lining and batting. I really gave it a good shape and protects my laptop.
Thanks
Stephanie

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Wow! I finally caught up! Been super busy...my dd's birthday was yesterday as well as my husbands. She turned 6! I can't believe it! Where has the time gone. I have a number of outfits to post pics of, but can never get photobucket to work! Ugh!

I love the "it all started with a mouse" outfit! I would love to make a patchwork skirt like that for our trip, but I hardly have any disney fabric left so I would have to find and buy a lot more prints.

Teresa, Heather, and anyone else who lives in the area...I was in the Battle Creek walmart buying fabric the other day. As you know, they are getting ready to close their fabric department in a month and a half. The lady at the fabric department told me that they recently found out that it is up to the store manager as to whether they keep the fabric department or not. They said they just heard of another store that got theirs back because the store manager requested to keep it. So she told me to call and complain and ask for Troy. I don't know if it will work or not (or even how true this is), but it might be worth a try. So I thought you guys might like to give it a whirl. eVen if you don't live here, feel free to call that store and complain for us. She said they are turning the whole fabric department into more of an electronic department!

I really like carrying this bag over my shoulder in the parks...

Here are medium...

And Large....

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These are great! Are they hard to make?

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Our JoAnns won't use a coupon on any items that are already discounted. I suspect, too, that they intentionally put popular items on sale at a lower discount when a coupon with a higher discount is available.

I suspect you're right Lisa. I was so siked I had a whole page of 40% off coupons to use all for the same week. Almost everything was on sale though for 30% off, total BUMMER!

heathersue-Aw thank you ^^ My Belle dress is my favorite but most hated costume I've sewn. I actually made it in a week so I could wear it to the halloween party at California Adventure. Here's what it looked like then

Beautiful!! I would totally rip all my hair out trying to sew such a creation!

Sorry I haven't responded to each post, but thank you all for the nice comments on my work.

I was too busy/excited setting up and trying out my new sewing machine and my first HeatherSue design!!

So first, here is the new baby on the kitchen table, before I moved it down to my sewing area..

Congrats on the new baby!! Looks like a 4500D to me! I love mine