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

[t-beri]

ok, now, for real. I'm cutting out the interfacing and sewing.

 

[ryleigh'smom2004]

Looks great! You did a great job on the dress and your daughter is a cutie!

Thank you soo much! I was in a rush to make it so its not the greatest but she didnt care! lol

 

[jholbron]

I found some red Incredible’s fabric at a local fabric store on clearance yesterday and was going to make some pajama pants for my 6 1/2 ds, as my first ever sewn item. Do I need a pattern? I am sure I do. Does anybody know a good one?

I was wanting a different Incredible’s fabric to make a coordinating set for my 2 year old ds. I don't think I have ever seen any other Incredible’s fabric though? But, I can't say I have been looking for it either. Does anybody know where they might sell some?


JoEllen

 

[HeatherSue]

I did get one thing done today on the sewing projects. The ruffled diaper cover.

That is just too cute for words!!

Speaking of baby patterns. Does anyone else find the Bubble pattern runs really big? I cut out a 3 mos, and it looks like it would fit a toddler. My little square, was 1 x 1, so it is not that I printed it wrong.

I make a 6 months and I thought it ran really true to size. It might look bigger than you're used to because of the bubble shape and it's supposed to be really full.

Back when Aurora wore blue!

See I had a pocahontas costume back then too!

And now to clean up the mountain I call my sewing table...

Aww..look at how cute you were!

We check initials too - however my youngest DD is E---- L--- Frank so her initials are ELF and she was born Dec 3rd. She is my elf! We are very particular with names. When DD#1 was in utero we were discussing names and wanted to look at names in our family - my GreatGrandmom's name was Albina - she was from Italy - We called her Grandma Beans" My dad says "you can not name her after her then she'd be Beans Frank" --- My husband liked the name Eaton for a boy - I said no --- Eaton Frank, I don't think so."

Beans Frank! That makes me think about Henry's favorite part of "There's Something About Mary".

My Mom's last name was Sult (pronounced Salt). One of her brothers use to say he was going to name a daughter Pepper Ann. But, no one did! I think that would have been so funny!

I always pronounce it Sult!

I am having some machine (most likely user) problems. Let me give you some background. I have a Husky Platinum 955E. I got it for Mother's Day last year. But just in the past week, I have figured, sort of, out my Reader/Writer unit. I had to haul everything into Joanns and have the lady who sold it o me show me how it worked on her computer. A few days ago I made Gabriel a taggie. I was so excited! The embroidery was a simple G with some stars added around it. I posted pics 8 or so pages back.

Anyway, when I first got started on it, I had everything all ready to go, I'd push the start button and it would get mad. Everything on the screen would flash. Four hours and dozens of trips waddling up and down the stairs (machine in basement, computer on main level), I called the lady at Joanns. We came to the conclusion that, although I have a 240 x 150 hoop and mydesign was smaller, that I needed to move it or make it smaller. On my computer screen it was w/io the edge of the hoop. Sure enough, I flipped it and it stitched!

Yesterday, Matt asked if I could make one for a lady he just did a tree job for, for her great-grandson. It did the same flashing, I simply resized it to 125 x 103 mm and it stitched!

So today I get these great designs from Heather Sue. I drove nearly 2 hours r-t to Joanns to get coordinating fabric. I get home all excited to make a Mickey taggie for Gabriel. And DARNIT if I am not having the same issues! I have tried everything! I have turned off and taken things apart, restarted, recalibrated, checked the presser foot, checked the size, tried to rotate on the machine, each several times.

Can anyone give me any new ideas?

I'm not sure! Have you tried using one of the 4x4 designs in the hoop?

In fact- Heather I truly believe YOU should come too! I think we should have a DISBOUTIQUER'S MEET at the SIS BOOM SALE!!!!

That would be so much fun!

Well, perhaps we're related--I always have something on my shirt & so does DD2!

Welcome to the family, cuz!

I wish they would change Aurora to her blue! I think people would mix her up with Cinderella though..if only they changed Cindy's dress back to silver! and her hair while they are at it

I wish they'd make Cinderella's dress silver, too! It's a pet peeve of mine!

So here I am getting ready to sew at 2:00 am b/c my week was absolute crap (cleaning, planning packing...) so this is the first chance I've had and I knew only you guys would understand So if I don't totally crash I should have new outfits to post tomorrow. Although, I'm already feeling a bit sleepy
Bet you guys thought I'd forgotten where I parked my machine.

Did you get any sewing done last night (this morning)?

Well, I guess I understand that. But honestly..... if someone can't tell the difference between blue Aurora and Cindy... they need to turn in their membership to the princess fan club!

Not that I'm surprised. My daughter wore a blue Belle costume at Disney a while back and you'd be surprised now many CAST MEMBERS called her Alice!

I hear yah! When Tessa wore her pink Cinderella dress a few years ago, the CMs kept calling her Aurora!

Just so you both know, if you ever want to give Megan a squeeze, come on over to Massachusetts. We would love to see you. Or just plan a trip to CT for a Sis boom sale and you can get two things done at once.

Aww...thanks!

One more question, yesterday I was randomly on the dining website checking out what was available...I wasn't happy with one ressie we had. Well, I checked an availability and in the suggestions it had a 5pm CRT ressie! So, I took it...lol. But I wasn't planning on doing a princess meal this time. So I am torn on having her wear the same pink cinderella she wore to the past two princess meals (CRT and Akershaus) or making something else last minute. Decisions, decisions....

SCORE on the CRT ressies!!!!

I spoke with DH about the costumes and had several failures. I was paralyzed because of the all the work and was overwhelmed. We made a choice to give them back all the fabrics, explain what didn't work and then wish them the best.

After we talked about that I was able to complete the new incredibles shirt for DD and starting the new pirate shirt this morning. It feels great to be able to sew for pleasure again.

DH got me a new Mac book Pro for mother's day!!!!: It arrived yesterday afternoon.

I got us great seats for La Nouba at 30% off! 3 more days till we leave for Disney!

I'm glad you decided to let them figure out the costumes themselves. It's so stressful to try and do things like that for other people!

 

[NiniMorris]

I found some red Incredible’s fabric at a local fabric store on clearance yesterday and was going to make some pajama pants for my 6 1/2 ds, as my first ever sewn item. Do I need a pattern? I am sure I do. Does anybody know a good one?

I was wanting a different Incredible’s fabric to make a coordinating set for my 2 year old ds. I don't think I have ever seen any other Incredible’s fabric though? But, I can't say I have been looking for it either. Does anybody know where they might sell some?


JoEllen

Carla C's Easy fits from YCMT.

Easy Easy Easy!

Nini

 

[tricia]

I found some red Incredible’s fabric at a local fabric store on clearance yesterday and was going to make some pajama pants for my 6 1/2 ds, as my first ever sewn item. Do I need a pattern? I am sure I do. Does anybody know a good one?

I was wanting a different Incredible’s fabric to make a coordinating set for my 2 year old ds. I don't think I have ever seen any other Incredible’s fabric though? But, I can't say I have been looking for it either. Does anybody know where they might sell some?


JoEllen

Yep, Carla's Easy Fits. Best PJ pant pattern ever.

 

[HeatherSue]

ok lets see if this works. The dress is a simply sweet by CarlaC love her! Sorry if it is blurry.
so i tried facebook and it didnt work so im trying photobucket now...

Adorable- both your daughter and the dress! I love the "bling" ship on the top!

Just had to complain and moan about my lack of sewing. I had so hoped to have our outfits already DONE for our generational photo with my mom. I've been busy with housework, getting ready for various trips to and from NOLA for family events, etc. etc. About a week and a half ago I pulled all the craft paper out of my closet to organize in paper holders and Kaity woke up before I could finish. Then I brought my fabric and patterns to my mom's to take advantage of her BIIIIIG dining table to lay out and cut it out....and she pointed out to me I had not pre-washed the fabric (which wasn't cheap--the Thomas Kinkade stuff).

FINALLY got my fabric washed and dried and decided yesterday that I was going to clean up the disarray in the craft room/guest room/sewing room finally so I could iron the fabric and then do my best at laying out/cutting out here at my house. Made a bigger mess getting the bookcase in the closet clear of stamp pads so I could move a shelf up to accommodate the paper holders, only to discover that for some reason, DH had nailed the front of the shelf in place--a fact I naturally didn't notice until after wondering why the bookcase was so warped and I couldn't get the shelf front to move. So, aching back and shoulders, irritated, I left the mess on the floor and just walked away. Intended on tackling the mess this morning during Kaitlyn's nap but was so exhausted I ended up napping myself.

I'm looking at her little Saints Super Bowl dress / toddler top I had made her (and pulled out yesterday to show our company) and hoping it will inspire me to get sewing this weekend. That's one good thing about being so behind on the thread, I suppose, all the outfits being seen at once are sure good inspiration!!! Everyone has done a great job!

UGH! I sure hope today goes better!

Yeah yeah...that was almost a week ago and it's starting to wear off. If I don't get some REAL WDW time soon I'm gonna lose it.
Well the potato salad is done, water on for the pasta and I'm nixing the brownies unless B wants to put them in when he gets home. So now to try to sew a little oh, no, the water is boiling. CRAP.

Camping takes SO MUCH PREPARATION!!! It better be a relaxing weekend is all I can say.

Camping does take a lot of preparation! But, it's always so much fun once you get there!

I found some red Incredible’s fabric at a local fabric store on clearance yesterday and was going to make some pajama pants for my 6 1/2 ds, as my first ever sewn item. Do I need a pattern? I am sure I do. Does anybody know a good one?

I was wanting a different Incredible’s fabric to make a coordinating set for my 2 year old ds. I don't think I have ever seen any other Incredible’s fabric though? But, I can't say I have been looking for it either. Does anybody know where they might sell some?


JoEllen

It sounds like you need CarlaC's Easy Fit Pants pattern!
http://scientificseamstress.com/wheretobuy.html
Click on one of the links and then look for Easy Fit Pants. You will not regret buying this pattern. You can reprint it and use it over and over again in different sizes, unlike a commercial pattern. Plus, it's the easiest thing I've ever made!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

ok lets see if this works. The dress is a simply sweet by CarlaC love her! Sorry if it is blurry.
so i tried facebook and it didnt work so im trying photobucket now...

Very cute you did a super job!

Well, I'm trying to make some simply sweet dresses for the girls and these really cute urban bonnets. BUT I got everything cut out last night and lost steam. Now I'm trying to tie up loose ends before we leave for camping. I'm hoping to AT LEAST get the bonnets done. They'll need the sun protection.

T, you really need to rest also. Enjoy your trip and stay protected.

Just had to complain and moan about my lack of sewing. I had so hoped to have our outfits already DONE for our generational photo with my mom. I've been busy with housework, getting ready for various trips to and from NOLA for family events, etc. etc. About a week and a half ago I pulled all the craft paper out of my closet to organize in paper holders and Kaity woke up before I could finish. Then I brought my fabric and patterns to my mom's to take advantage of her BIIIIIG dining table to lay out and cut it out....and she pointed out to me I had not pre-washed the fabric (which wasn't cheap--the Thomas Kinkade stuff).

FINALLY got my fabric washed and dried and decided yesterday that I was going to clean up the disarray in the craft room/guest room/sewing room finally so I could iron the fabric and then do my best at laying out/cutting out here at my house. Made a bigger mess getting the bookcase in the closet clear of stamp pads so I could move a shelf up to accommodate the paper holders, only to discover that for some reason, DH had nailed the front of the shelf in place--a fact I naturally didn't notice until after wondering why the bookcase was so warped and I couldn't get the shelf front to move. So, aching back and shoulders, irritated, I left the mess on the floor and just walked away. Intended on tackling the mess this morning during Kaitlyn's nap but was so exhausted I ended up napping myself.

Girl, you are so ambitious. Good for you. It takes a lot to really clean and organize so many things come out before going back in. Rest when you! Glad you got a nap.

 

[HeatherSue]

WE HAVE A NEW BIG GIVE!!!!

http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/69103/730989

Come and see if there's something you'd like to make for this great family!

 

[ryleigh'smom2004]

Adorable- both your daughter and the dress! I love the "bling" ship on the top!

Thank you! I am going to scrape off the "bling" (its coming off anyways) so that she can wear it when we go to WDW in June!

Very cute you did a super job!


Thank you so much!!! :-D

 

[SallyfromDE]

Beans Frank!!!! Eaton Frank!! I love those!!!!

My Mom's last name was Sult (pronounced Salt). One of her brothers use to say he was going to name a daughter Pepper Ann. But, no one did! I think that would have been so funny!

My sister had a friend in school, her fathers name was Walter Mellon. HAHAHA.... My initials spell SAT. The kids never picked up on that. They were too busy singing the Little Sally Ann song to me. My cousins name was Patricia, so her initials spelled PAT. I don't think they planned that, but they called her Patti.

Awww.... how adorable! It's nice to see that you come by your love of costumes naturally!!!!

And I do love seeing Aurora in her blue. I wish they'd mix it up a bit and let Merryweather win occasionally again!

Behind the Castle is the store Tinkerbell's Treasures, they have an Aurora dress display that changes from Pink to Blue. I keep looking for a peice of Pink and Blue Tye Die to make a dress, and embroider the "dueling" fairies on it. But no luck so far.

 

[mom2rtk]

Behind the Castle is the store Tinkerbell's Treasures, they have an Aurora dress display that changes from Pink to Blue. I keep looking for a peice of Pink and Blue Tye Die to make a dress, and embroider the "dueling" fairies on it. But no luck so far.

I LOVE that display! I even did a whole layout on it in my last Disney scrapbook!

I think I posed the half pink/half blue Aurora gown here I made last summer. I brought it on our fall trip, but it was just too hot the whole time for it. I'm digging it out soon to see if she can wear it one morning at DL this summer. Not as humid there you know.... I'd at least like a quick photo in front of the castle. I'm thinking the sleeves might be too short, so I might have to put in new ones, but then should be good to go!

 

[birdie757]

You have to love the things 4 year olds say...

I just finished appliqueing a Figaro on a dress for dd and it took forever. When I showed it to her she tapped her cheek and thought for a second then said, "I think it could be a little bit lower"

ROTFL! Such a fashionista!

 

[twob4him]

I thought I'd share a few pictures with you guys!

The other week, I took some pettiskirts over to Mom's house on Pizza Night to show Heather. This is what happened after that:

Doesn't Heather look cute in the petti!

and, that's me!

Corey tried it on too, but I don't know that he'd want me posting pictures of that!

BUYERS BEWARE:
That was supposed to be my daughters custom pettiskirt order that I paid a lot of money for. It really wasn't meant to be tried on by everyone including your son...then packaged up and shipped to me.
So for others, if you order, you may actually be getting a slightly used pettiskirt.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Thanks guys! The first name we really like the most is Emily. Dd is Ashley so we think they go well together...short and sweet. The middle name I really wanted to use was Anne...because it is my grandma's and my MIL's middle name...but that would make her initials EAT. I just keep thinking...what if she is chunky and is teased with initials like that? Names we can't use are Lynne, Brooke, Elizabeth and Catherine. Soooo...that eliminates lots of the popular middle names...lol. I am totally open to suggestions!

I will be honest that I am scared to have two sisters. My sister and I are 2 years apart and STILL don't get along. And we have lived over 1,000 miles apart for over 9 years now. We are just polar opposites. I would hate for my girls to be like that too. I am hoping the large age difference might help. My dd will be about 2 months shy of turning 5 when number 2 arrives and will be in preschool half days.

Not sure if you've come to a conclusion on the middle name yet so here's my two cents:

Emily Mae

It's my Grandmother's middle name, and also mine, so I'm going to pass it on to my little girl too

Annabella Mae

ZIPPERS
I had to put a zipper in the clown suit and found this great new way to put a zipper in- I have to say, it was so easy!
it involves glue....
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=87
(I used a little elmers instead of a glue stick and it worked great)

The wealth of information I gain from you ladies is soooooo appreciated!! BOOKMARKING!! That woulda really been handy last year when I was struggling with the boys' Imagination Mover costumes!

ok lets see if this works. The dress is a simply sweet by CarlaC love her! Sorry if it is blurry.
so i tried facebook and it didnt work so im trying photobucket now...

What a Qtpa2T!! And I love the dress too!

 

[teresajoy]

ok lets see if this works. The dress is a simply sweet by CarlaC love her! Sorry if it is blurry.
so i tried facebook and it didnt work so im trying photobucket now...

It is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing pictures!

Well, I'm trying to make some simply sweet dresses for the girls and these really cute urban bonnets. BUT I got everything cut out last night and lost steam. Now I'm trying to tie up loose ends before we leave for camping. I'm hoping to AT LEAST get the bonnets done. They'll need the sun protection.

Yeah yeah...that was almost a week ago and it's starting to wear off. If I don't get some REAL WDW time soon I'm gonna lose it.

Well the potato salad is done, water on for the pasta and I'm nixing the brownies unless B wants to put them in when he gets home. So now to try to sew a little oh, no, the water is boiling. CRAP.

Camping takes SO MUCH PREPARATION!!! It better be a relaxing weekend is all I can say.

Camping is so much work, I agree! But, like Hether said, it is so worth it!

I found some red Incredible’s fabric at a local fabric store on clearance yesterday and was going to make some pajama pants for my 6 1/2 ds, as my first ever sewn item. Do I need a pattern? I am sure I do. Does anybody know a good one?

I was wanting a different Incredible’s fabric to make a coordinating set for my 2 year old ds. I don't think I have ever seen any other Incredible’s fabric though? But, I can't say I have been looking for it either. Does anybody know where they might sell some?


JoEllen

I'll keep on the lookout for some.

I always pronounce it Sult!

My sister had a friend in school, her fathers name was Walter Mellon. HAHAHA.... My initials spell SAT. The kids never picked up on that. They were too busy singing the Little Sally Ann song to me. My cousins name was Patricia, so her initials spelled PAT. I don't think they planned that, but they called her Patti.



Behind the Castle is the store Tinkerbell's Treasures, they have an Aurora dress display that changes from Pink to Blue. I keep looking for a peice of Pink and Blue Tye Die to make a dress, and embroider the "dueling" fairies on it. But no luck so far.

That is hilarious about Walter Mellon! Gotta love parents with a good sense of humor!

The idea for an Aurora dress sounds beautiful!

You have to love the things 4 year olds say...

I just finished appliqueing a Figaro on a dress for dd and it took forever. When I showed it to her she tapped her cheek and thought for a second then said, "I think it could be a little bit lower"

ROTFL! Such a fashionista!

She is so cute!!!

 

[LKD]

I LOVE that display! I even did a whole layout on it in my last Disney scrapbook!

I think I posed the half pink/half blue Aurora gown here I made last summer. I brought it on our fall trip, but it was just too hot the whole time for it. I'm digging it out soon to see if she can wear it one morning at DL this summer. Not as humid there you know.... I'd at least like a quick photo in front of the castle. I'm thinking the sleeves might be too short, so I might have to put in new ones, but then should be good to go!

:O You made the half dress?! I want to see!

I'm going to go to the fashion district to find fabric to make my grandma an apron. Anyone have any pattern suggestions? I kind of want to do something quilted..I learned how to sew making quilted items and then went onto costumes and haven't gone back!

 

[ryleigh'smom2004]

What a Qtpa2T!! And I love the dress too!

It is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing pictures!

Thank yall soo much!

 

[mom2rtk]

:O You made the half dress?! I want to see!

I'm going to go to the fashion district to find fabric to make my grandma an apron. Anyone have any pattern suggestions? I kind of want to do something quilted..I learned how to sew making quilted items and then went onto costumes and haven't gone back!

Good luck with Grandma's apron! I make my own pattern for that, so sorry I don't have a pattern to suggest.

Here's Aurora:

 

[teresajoy]

Thank yall soo much!

You are welcome!

:O You made the half dress?! I want to see!

I'm going to go to the fashion district to find fabric to make my grandma an apron. Anyone have any pattern suggestions? I kind of want to do something quilted..I learned how to sew making quilted items and then went onto costumes and haven't gone back!

There are quite a few apron patterns in the bookmarks, you could try there.

That reminds me, my aunt sent me the most adorable apron pattern the other day! I need to take pictures of it to show you guys!

Good luck with Grandma's apron! I make my own pattern for that, so sorry I don't have a pattern to suggest.

Here's Aurora:

OHHHHH Janet!!! You are just amazing! I love all the things you post!