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

[Diz-Mommy]

Ok I have heard of Mary Jo's but where is it? I live in Greensboro NC.... I think I may need to make a trip and Thanks.... I made Taylor a Boo outfit last year with those flowers and this green on green dot they had that matched it, I've still been searching for more of this green on green dot with no success but I was excited when I saw the multicolored dots at Hobby Lobby.... since it has the 3 main colors from Monster's inc I figured it would work too. I guess while I am at it, I will see if anyone has seen any fabric like the green on green I'm talking about.... here is the fabric I'm looking for:

Ok and since I'm at it.... there is 1 other fabric I have desperatly been searching for again, I got it from the fabric fairy but it was sold out within a week of when I first bought it, anyone have any idea what the name of this fabric is, or where to find it (the one with the dots with crowns and stuff in them)?

I feel like I'm constantly looking for these 2 fabrics, but never can find anything close, now that Taylor has outgrown those outfits I sooooo want to make something in her new size and all I can come back to in my head are these 2 fabrics for so many ideas I have.

ADORABLE dresses!!

Since my days are numbered till we leave, my posting has been at a minimum but everything I've seen is fantastic!

I swear at any minute now my embroidery machine is going to refuse to do one more stitch! I've been wearing it out! Seriously, though, after about how many stitches do most machines start to wear out? Mine is less than a year old and most of the time it only gets light use so I"m not really worried, just curious if anyone knows. And since all of the designs I've been using are HeatherSue's - I have to comment. I love her designs ! They stitch out fabulously! And one last comment - CarlaC's patterns are the best! I'm using her patterns on three sets of dresses (I'm making 4 of each - making multiple of the same dress is kind of painful I admit) and just love following her directions. It makes it all go together so easily! I promise I'll post pictures of everything with "models" from Walt Disney World when we get back.

My machine really got a workout the last week before our last trip too I think embroidery machines can hold up a long time as long as they are cleaned and maintained. I vaccuum the lint out of mine on a regular basis and I take it in for a tune up about every 18 months. Have a FUN trip!!

Quick drive by,,,But I have to say..I have two boys. First one was planned , second one was 2 years on fertility drugs. I was disappointed when the second one was a boy (but loved him just the same!) and thought we were through...and according to the doctors we were!

Seventeen months later we had our little girl! I made the doctor check the gender three times during the birth because I didn't believe him...back then (26 years ago) you didn't get to 'peek' into the gender like you do now!

She spent the first several months of her life with her diaper constantly being taken off...I guess I was afraid it would all be a dream and she would really be a boy!!

(and yes, I do now have 5, but only the first 3 were given life by me...the other 2 were born in my heart, and I was able to be in the delivery room with one...)


Now back to sewing....

Nini

Nini, I still look at the ultrasound scans on a regular basis, I just keep thinking "I really made a girl this time?!" I even asked the ultrasound tech how sure she was pecentage wise and she smiled and said "ummm, 99.9%?" and then my DH asked my OB to look at the scans to confirm and she said "There's no way that's a boy! AND my ultrasound tech is NEVER wrong". DH was sooooooo sure this baby was a boy, he kept telling me "don't get your hope up, I don't want you to be sad". I was a little bummed when DS#2 was a boy, but never "sad". Babies are such an amazing gift no matter the gender. This baby was not in the least bit "planned" but incredibly wanted.

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

Lisa, it's hard to pick a favorite when it comes to your work! This one is very beautiful though, I can tell you spent a lot of time on the details. I love it!

I want to say thank you all for the congratulations on my little girl I'm so thankful I found this lovely group of ladies on the DIS! I can't wait to show her off to you all

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I am 2 pages behind, and I WILL go back and read...but I just thought I would share..
I brought the dress in to Megan's school for the Mama of the little girl (who was also there) and she just loved it and said it was way beyond her expectations and what she thought I would make.
Yes, Im pretty sure I'm over the $24, but it's okay- I mean- when does one get to mix purple-sparkle fabric with rainbow organza in one outfit LOL! It took me a week to make it.
But the reward was in how delighted to Mom was to see it all done. The girl is very petite, so it might be roomy on her a wee bit- but she said do a 3T....I think the Carla bodices run a little big- which is fine, I suggested she will probably get 2 years out of it and her Mom said she will absolutely wear it more than just circus day.
That was such a great experience.

After making the Ariel shirt and scallopini skirt for the birthday gift with no thanks at all, I wasnt sure what to expect.

Circus clown- ITs VERY hard to sew when Hannah wont nap!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow is Megan's birthday, and we have to spend part of it at a pre-op appointment for Hannah. I tried, I begged for any other day, but 11am on the 21st was all I could get.
I can't believe she will be 4.
4 years ago today they did a biophysical, said her heart, etc wasn't responding the way it should and I was admitted to the hospital to be induced...not a lovely experience, but what a Fabulous outcome!!!
Funny, want to know a secret???????

Until I had kids I really dislike babies- didn't even want to be around them, or sit near them. MY WHOLE LIFE! Even as a kid.
Then I had Megan....who cried with colic and new teeth for the first 6 months.
From then til she turned 3 I thought I had died and gone to heaven, she was such a doll.
Oh, I hated pink too.
Now my world is colored in shades pink and I can't imagine any other life than being a stay at home Mom to 2 little girls. Now I see babies and try and catch their eye, smile at them.
God knew what would bring me joy, I was just a bit obtuse about it for a while....sorry for the monolog....all this talk of baby girls got me thinking!!

as an aside...I ordered waldorf dolls for the girl's birthday...not mine, but similar

These dolls are my inspiration to make and to make and sell some doll clothes.
I ordered some cool voile and ribbons, etc to work with, along with my growing, breathing stash....

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

Oh my gosh! Lisa, I can not believe the gorgeous stuff you create, not to mention the speed you do it in! I dont know how long it took you to do this...
Even simple stuff takes me forever- I am always being interrupted!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

My guess is whether you could use it would depend on the type of petti it was. If it was a half skirt, and tea length, it would probably work for an older girl. Also, if it's not full enough, you can "stack" a couple of them for more fullness.

may have to keep that in mind if I decided this one is too hard for me! But for now it is going fairly well!

 

[Stephres]

Until I had kids I really dislike babies- didn't even want to be around them, or sit near them. MY WHOLE LIFE! Even as a kid.
Then I had Megan....who cried with colic and new teeth for the first 6 months.
From then til she turned 3 I thought I had died and gone to heaven, she was such a doll.
Oh, I hated pink too.
Now my world is colored in shades pink and I can't imagine any other life than being a stay at home Mom to 2 little girls. Now I see babies and try and catch their eye, smile at them.
God knew what would bring me joy, I was just a bit obtuse about it for a while....sorry for the monolog....all this talk of baby girls got me thinking!!

I never liked kids or babies either. I only agreed to have one for my husband. And I especially did not want a girl, as I was a tomboy and didn't know what to do with one. Now I have a girl who is part tomboy, part girly girl and I work at school with kids every day and love it. Isn't it funny how life turns out?

 

[aksunshine]

Ok...Seriously....I left you on part 19, I knew it was getting close. But GEEZ!!!! No way I will ever catch up. Unless they put me on bedrest these last 6 weeks!

 

[mom2rtk]

Ok...Seriously....I left you on part 19, I knew it was getting close. But GEEZ!!!! No way I will ever catch up. Unless they put me on bedrest these last 6 weeks!

Believe it or not, I was just thinking about you.... worried because we hadn't heard anything in a while. Is it going OK?

 

[aksunshine]

Yes, I think so. Thanks for asking! My next appointment is tomorrow. I have had quite a bit of fluid retention. I am SOOO ready for these last few weeks to be over! LOL! Between everything, life is just a bit stressful. Good news is I FINALLY figured out my reader/writer!!!! I made a taggie for Gabriel. I'll post in a few!

 

[mom2rtk]

Yes, I think so. Thanks for asking! My next appointment is tomorrow. I have had quite a bit of fluid retention. I am SOOO ready for these last few weeks to be over! LOL! Between everything, life is just a bit stressful. Good news is I FINALLY figured out my reader/writer!!!! I made a taggie for Gabriel. I'll post in a few!

That's awesome! I can't wait to hear when baby Gabriel arrives!

Sending prayers your way as you enter the home stretch!

 

[aksunshine]

The embroidered side:

other:

It isn't perfect, but I have never made one. I kinda suck at sewing sraight lines! LOL! Now I want to try Machine Applique!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Does Wendy come back tomorrow????
I can't wait to hear how Daniel's trip went!!!!

 

[livndisney]

Does Wendy come back tomorrow????
I can't wait to hear how Daniel's trip went!!!!

I don't think so. I think they are here thru the end of the week.

 

[revrob]

I've finished up a few things! First a meghan peasant dress for me to wear to a medieval themed meeting

secondly, I made this today for a friend's daughter - it will be worn with an apron and headscarf as a Cinderella rags dress

 

[LKD]

Just popping in to let you all know I found out that...

I'm having a GIRL!!

I FINALLY HAVE A LITTLE GIRL TO SEW FOR THAT IS MY OWN!!

Can you tell I'm a tad excited!? So where do I start sewing?? I'm wondering since she's due in late August if I have much time for her to get any use out of those adorable bubble rompers I see you ladies making?? I live in Nebraska where it could start snowing in October or still be nice enough to run in the sprinklers in December! Totally unpredictable!

Congrats! Aww can't wait until I can do the same..course that will come years later

I started quoting but them stopped, so some quotes are here and some are not.

LKD - Your dresses are beautiful! Did I miss what you do? I assume you don't just make them for the fun of it (although I am sure it is quite fun). I have found that every picture you show that you fit that princess so so well!

I loved Pocahontas best since you didn't have a wig on but funny enough, I have no idea you had on a wig until you mentioned it!

Your friends hand painted bags are also gorgeous!

Aww thank you! I don't do anything, they are for fun and I wear them to whereever I can! Mostly random conventions and things like that. I have done special events at several schools around me as Belle but it's just volunteer work, since I can't find a party business that's willing to hire me and no clue how to start my own, or get hired by disney dream job!

Ok I have heard of Mary Jo's but where is it? I live in Greensboro NC.... I think I may need to make a trip and Thanks.... I made Taylor a Boo outfit last year with those flowers and this green on green dot they had that matched it, I've still been searching for more of this green on green dot with no success but I was excited when I saw the multicolored dots at Hobby Lobby.... since it has the 3 main colors from Monster's inc I figured it would work too. I guess while I am at it, I will see if anyone has seen any fabric like the green on green I'm talking about.... here is the fabric I'm looking for:

Ok and since I'm at it.... there is 1 other fabric I have desperatly been searching for again, I got it from the fabric fairy but it was sold out within a week of when I first bought it, anyone have any idea what the name of this fabric is, or where to find it (the one with the dots with crowns and stuff in them)?

I feel like I'm constantly looking for these 2 fabrics, but never can find anything close, now that Taylor has outgrown those outfits I sooooo want to make something in her new size and all I can come back to in my head are these 2 fabrics for so many ideas I have.

Wow I love that second dress! Maybe I should make myself a dress like that and who cares if I end up looking years younger

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

The embroidered side:

other:

It isn't perfect, but I have never made one. I kinda suck at sewing sraight lines! LOL! Now I want to try Machine Applique!

Oh thats nothing, you should see my "straight" lines!

 

[Granna4679]

Does Wendy come back tomorrow????
I can't wait to hear how Daniel's trip went!!!!

I think Wendy and hubby left on Thursday to drive but the rest of the gang wasn't getting there until Sat or Sun, I believe. So for sure they should be there the rest of the week.

AKSUNSHINE - Love the taggie and you did a great job. So glad to see you back on here and happy everything is going great with the pregnancy.

 

[teresajoy]

I posted this last year:

But I'm sure others have posted things with pretty bows too! I don't use a pattern, but it's not hard, and you can do any size you want. It doesn't have to be oversized like mine.

THe important part is to line the fabric with a layer of netting. It will give it some body to hold its shape without being too stiff.

Just start with a piece of fabric twice the width and height of the finished bow (plus an inch or so in length for lapping and plus a small seam allowance). Sew it into a long tube then turn inside out. THen fold it into a loop, overlap and scrunch together in the middle and tie with string. Then cover the scrunched up part with a piece of matching fabric (with the raw edges turned to the inside). The tails are separate pieces with a diagonal edge on the bottom. I pleat the top of the tail to narrow it down, then serge over the pleats to hold them in place, the stitch the tails on to the backside of the fake knot (where you covered the string scrunching in the middle of the bow). I use snaps to attach it to the back of the dress.

I would make your sash and bow as separate pieces. Have the sash fasten in back, then attach the bows to the back of the sash with snaps.

It's a lot harder to explain than it is to do it. I hope it slightly makes sense.......

That's the bow I was thinking of. It's so pretty!

I still need to get some pictures of Taylor in some of the things I've made her recently, but here are a few things I finished this weekend, sorry they weren't Taylor's size so I didn't have a model, but I do like the Alice dress so I might make Taylor one like it.

I was busy with a lot of bows too, I haven't edited them yet, so forgive any bad backgrounds.

I love the Alice!!! So pretty!
Your bows are really cute! Funny, when I looked at the name, I thought that Lori, of Taylor Tot's Boutique, had started making bows!

Just popping in to let you all know I found out that...

I'm having a GIRL!!

I FINALLY HAVE A LITTLE GIRL TO SEW FOR THAT IS MY OWN!!

Can you tell I'm a tad excited!? So where do I start sewing?? I'm wondering since she's due in late August if I have much time for her to get any use out of those adorable bubble rompers I see you ladies making?? I live in Nebraska where it could start snowing in October or still be nice enough to run in the sprinklers in December! Totally unpredictable!

YAY YAY YAY!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! I would definitely make some bubble rompers. They would even look cute with a little skirt over them and some tights.

Congrats from another mom who had two boys and then a girl. I had an amnio and knew I would find out the gender, but didn't expect them to tell me that day from the 15 week sonogram used to place the needle. I still smile when I recall that moment... totally out of the blue... not at all expected..... She asked if we wanted to know the gender. I said yes, thinking it would come 2 weeks later with the amnio results. When she said to paint the room pink, I couldn't help but cry. Of course we love our boys, and wouldn't change a thing, but man I wanted to shop that pink aisle and sew for a girl! I still remember waking up in the middle of the night that night and sitting straight up in bed and smiling when I realized I'd be sewing her wedding gown one day....... You have much fun and may frills ahead of you!

Aww, that is a wonderful story!!!

Did I know you were in Greensboro? I am in Salisbury. I think MJ's is easy to get to...I keep trying to resist...scared I'll blow the entire budget. But, I may make a trip here soon for some diff stuff!

Oh...funny story...my DH calls me the other day, he had to go to Concord to pick some stuff up and he says, "Do you know about the fabric shop off the 29 exit?" I told him" yes, it's Hancock's" He then made some grumbly noise..."I know where Hancock's is...it's another fabric store!" So, guess where he gets to take me tomorrow? I may have to ask if he wants to go to Gastonia too.

What a husband!!!

It is so hard to say no to the teachers some times esp when there are so few parents that will help out. I know that so many parents work, but even at evening events at our school, for two different times we were the ONLY parents to show up for Patrick's class. At on event, the teacher down the hall (Patrick's teacher last year) no parents came. I felt so bad because she was sitting in her room crying. It broke my heart that not a single parent could get there. So, yes I tend to say okay to whatever they need even when timing is REALLY bad. Good luck and I know you will get all done you will need to do!

That is so sad! Professional or not, it's a lot of work for a teacher to put into things like that, and then to have no one at all show up?? That would have to be so hard to take.

Ok ladies, convince me that I need a serger. I have an itch for one.


Now I just need to finish DS's bug pants and shirt, his earth day outfit, my shorts and top and DD's earth day outfit. I need more hours in the day.

You need one! Before I got mine, I didn't really see the point, but now that I have one, I can't imagine sewing without it! My favorite thing to do is a rolled hem! I don't hem anything anymore!!! I just do a rolled hem.

I bought a Bernina Bernette 340 !!!! Super excited.


I am ordering a set of rayon threads from Marathon. (getting ready for my machine) I want to go ahead and get my other supplies I will need, so when I pick up my machine I will be ready to go. Does anybody order the stabilizer from Marathon? Which ones do I need to start out? If not from Marathon what kind do I need. I bought a Bernina 340 deco!!!! Super excited.

What other supplies will I need to start Embroidery?

The lady at the dealer said the Isacord thread is the best but it is very expensive. (this is the thread they sale) Is the Marathon rayon comparable?

TIA,

JoEllen

You will need a nice supply of designs from Heather!
I use a medium weight cut away stabalizer.

I think this is my favorite creation so far. Lots of details in the wings that slowed me down but I love how this came out. The prints are some that I've had for awhile waiting for the perfect use.

That is really pretty Lisa!

what about doing a very tight rolled edge hem with crochet thread over a couple of pieces of wire?

Good idea Shannon!

I am 2 pages behind, and I WILL go back and read...but I just thought I would share..
I brought the dress in to Megan's school for the Mama of the little girl (who was also there) and she just loved it and said it was way beyond her expectations and what she thought I would make.
Yes, Im pretty sure I'm over the $24, but it's okay- I mean- when does one get to mix purple-sparkle fabric with rainbow organza in one outfit LOL! It took me a week to make it.
But the reward was in how delighted to Mom was to see it all done. The girl is very petite, so it might be roomy on her a wee bit- but she said do a 3T....I think the Carla bodices run a little big- which is fine, I suggested she will probably get 2 years out of it and her Mom said she will absolutely wear it more than just circus day.
That was such a great experience.

After making the Ariel shirt and scallopini skirt for the birthday gift with no thanks at all, I wasnt sure what to expect.

Circus clown- ITs VERY hard to sew when Hannah wont nap!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow is Megan's birthday, and we have to spend part of it at a pre-op appointment for Hannah. I tried, I begged for any other day, but 11am on the 21st was all I could get.
I can't believe she will be 4.
4 years ago today they did a biophysical, said her heart, etc wasn't responding the way it should and I was admitted to the hospital to be induced...not a lovely experience, but what a Fabulous outcome!!!
Funny, want to know a secret???????

Until I had kids I really dislike babies- didn't even want to be around them, or sit near them. MY WHOLE LIFE! Even as a kid.
Then I had Megan....who cried with colic and new teeth for the first 6 months.
From then til she turned 3 I thought I had died and gone to heaven, she was such a doll.
Oh, I hated pink too.
Now my world is colored in shades pink and I can't imagine any other life than being a stay at home Mom to 2 little girls. Now I see babies and try and catch their eye, smile at them.
God knew what would bring me joy, I was just a bit obtuse about it for a while....sorry for the monolog....all this talk of baby girls got me thinking!!

as an aside...I ordered waldorf dolls for the girl's birthday...not mine, but similar

These dolls are my inspiration to make and to make and sell some doll clothes.
I ordered some cool voile and ribbons, etc to work with, along with my growing, breathing stash....

I'm so glad the dress was so well received!!! Doesn't that just make your heart swell!

Your story about becoming a mother made me cry!

I love Waldorf dolls! They are so adorable!

Ok...Seriously....I left you on part 19, I knew it was getting close. But GEEZ!!!! No way I will ever catch up. Unless they put me on bedrest these last 6 weeks!

Wow, only 6 weeks!!!! It's nice to see you here!

The embroidered side:

It isn't perfect, but I have never made one. I kinda suck at sewing sraight lines! LOL! Now I want to try Machine Applique!

I love it Alicia! I don't sew straight lines well, but yours look great to me!
I think applique is easier than the filled designs.

I've finished up a few things! First a meghan peasant dress for me to wear to a medieval themed meeting

secondly, I made this today for a friend's daughter - it will be worn with an apron and headscarf as a Cinderella rags dress

Shannon, you look so pretty!!! I love that you are making yourself so many things!!!

The Cinderella dress is cute!

 

[mgmsmommy]

Quick drive by,,,But I have to say..I have two boys. First one was planned , second one was 2 years on fertility drugs. I was disappointed when the second one was a boy (but loved him just the same!) and thought we were through...and according to the doctors we were!

Seventeen months later we had our little girl! I made the doctor check the gender three times during the birth because I didn't believe him...back then (26 years ago) you didn't get to 'peek' into the gender like you do now!

She spent the first several months of her life with her diaper constantly being taken off...I guess I was afraid it would all be a dream and she would really be a boy!!

(and yes, I do now have 5, but only the first 3 were given life by me...the other 2 were born in my heart, and I was able to be in the delivery room with one...)


Now back to sewing....

Nini

Wow how cool. I thought I was the only 1 who reacted that way to having a girl Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone.

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

OK, so I had just sat down to cut the ADORABLE Toy Story flannel for DS4's pj pants, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to which side I was cutting. Stupid story short, I now have two strips of fabric too skinny to make into pants. Oops! So, I only bought a yard and a half, and I'll have to go get some more. However, I'd hate to just chunk this fabric. I'm going to embroider a T on a shirt to go with the pants, but I still have quite a bit left (just not enough for pants...well, easy pants). Any suggestions? I was thinking a couple small pillows for his bed. He doesn't need another tote bag or backpack, or I'd throw one together. Anything? I could totally kick myself since I'll have to go to OKC (about 30 minutes away) to get more fabric. Boo!!!

Anyway, here's what I'm left with...

 

[itsheresomewhere]

OK, so I had just sat down to cut the ADORABLE Toy Story flannel for DS4's pj pants, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to which side I was cutting. Stupid story short, I now have two strips of fabric too skinny to make into pants. Oops! So, I only bought a yard and a half, and I'll have to go get some more. However, I'd hate to just chunk this fabric. I'm going to embroider a T on a shirt to go with the pants, but I still have quite a bit left (just not enough for pants...well, easy pants). Any suggestions? I was thinking a couple small pillows for his bed. He doesn't need another tote bag or backpack, or I'd throw one together. Anything? I could totally kick myself since I'll have to go to OKC (about 30 minutes away) to get more fabric. Boo!!!

Anyway, here's what I'm left with...

When I do that or have good scraps left over, I save them for quilting. I am going to make a disney quilt. I figure soon I will have every movie covered

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

When I do that or have good scraps left over, I save them for quilting. I am going to make a disney quilt. I figure soon I will have every movie covered

Well, my BFF is making a quilt out of some memorable clothing items for his birthday, so that takes care of one strip of this fabric.

Guess some of it can be embroidery practice. I know I'll mess that up more than once.