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

[cydswipe]

Thank you so much! I just adore all your creations, so this is a big compliment to me!


I just finished up another outfit today. I've been staying at home with my little one this week. I'm technically supposed to be working on my dissertation, but it's way more fun to sew!!

This is using WONDERFUL alexander henry fabric and the faith double layer top. This is a cute, and very simple pattern!

Thanks for letting me share!

Jessica

Really really cute! I love the faith double layer pattern too!

 

[minnie2]

Sorry not sure why that one image kept showing up!

 

[mom2rtk]

It seems the bigger girls love twirls and pettiskirts with appliqued tanks or tees. Swing tops with leggings are also a fun option. If you let her choose her fabrics, that would probably increase the chances of her wearing it as well! Have fun!

My daughter is 9 and sill loves the twirly skirts, although without the petticoat. (Our most recent petti purchase was to go under her witch costume last fall...she was fine with that one!).

You'll be surprised to find even if she won't wear the cute customs to school, she will want them for Disney!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

My daughter is 9 and sill loves the twirly skirts, although without the petticoat. (Our most recent petti purchase was to go under her witch costume last fall...she was fine with that one!).

You'll be surprised to find even if she won't wear the cute customs to school, she will want them for Disney!

I 2nd that!!! Aisling won't even them me pack "normal" clothes for Disney anymore!!!!

 

[livndisney]

I 2nd that!!! Aisling won't even them me pack "normal" clothes for Disney anymore!!!!

That's my girl!!!!!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

That's my girl!!!!!!

It's bad...I suggested some "comfy" clothes she could wear on the plane (because we are landing so late and have to be up early the next day) and she looked at me like I had 3 heads and said "I'm not going to have a special travel outfit?"

 

[LisaZoe]

Since I just realized after one more post, I can post pictures, I thought I would post!

Any suggestions on patterns for an 8year old? She says she does want me to make things for her for our trip, but she's not the little girl her sister is! I don't want to end up making her things that she decides aren't cool to wear (which I don't think normally would be a problem, but since we'll be there with her dance team, it could be). I'm planning on buying the Simply Sweet pattern since I think I can use that for her sister's things. Maybe the patchwork twirl would be good her her?

Thanks!
Sara

I will agree with the others who say you will likely have more success if you get her involved in deciding on fabric and styles. There are lots of fun options that range from definitely girly (twirl skirts) to simpler (capri pants and tees). When we last went to Disney, my DD was in kindergarten but she was already past the point where she would wear whatever I selected. I made her an outfit for each day of the trip but only a couple were well received. Since that was all I'd packed, she had no choice but to wear what I made.

She preferred styles like capri pants and decoupage jeans worn with coordinating tees rather than the 'fancier' styles I'd made. I don't sew for her often unless it's by request because I want her to enjoy what I make and not feel like it's a burden to wear. I'm hoping when we finally go again that she'll be more willing to wear what I make.

 

[LisaZoe]

It's bad...I suggested some "comfy" clothes she could wear on the plane (because we are landing so late and have to be up early the next day) and she looked at me like I had 3 heads and said "I'm not going to have a special travel outfit?"

It just doesn't seem fair that Zoe can't be a bit more, well, girly! LOL Here I make so many sweet things for little girls yet mine is totally uninterested in having me sew for her. I guess it might be for the best because she could be expecting one of each thing I make... and I'd never get caught up.

 

[ProudDanceMom]

I will agree with the others who say you will likely have more success if you get her involved in deciding on fabric and styles. There are lots of fun options that range from definitely girly (twirl skirts) to simpler (capri pants and tees). When we last went to Disney, my DD was in kindergarten but she was already past the point where she would wear whatever I selected. I made her an outfit for each day of the trip but only a couple were well received. Since that was all I'd packed, she had no choice but to wear what I made.

She preferred styles like capri pants and decoupage jeans worn with coordinating tees rather than the 'fancier' styles I'd made. I don't sew for her often unless it's by request because I want her to enjoy what I make and not feel like it's a burden to wear. I'm hoping when we finally go again that she'll be more willing to wear what I make.

Thanks for the suggestions of letting her help. She actually has her own machine (my mom bought her the green Hello Kitty Janome on clearance at target a couple years ago), but we've never gotten around to her making anything, just practicing sewing straight. I'm thinking she could help make a patchwork twirl (minus the ruffling part of course) and if the stitching isn't straight, it wouldn't be that noticable. I suppose this means I will have to try to figure out applique for the shirts, which I'm totally scared of.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

It just doesn't seem fair that Zoe can't be a bit more, well, girly! LOL Here I make so many sweet things for little girls yet mine is totally uninterested in having me sew for her. I guess it might be for the best because she could be expecting one of each thing I make... and I'd never get caught up.

Aisling is girly and has to wear THIS to school everyday!

 

[livndisney]

Aisling is girly and has to wear THIS to school everyday!

An "expert" (who shall remain nameless) looked at this photo and said "She NEEDS more color!". I think orange and pink were mentioned

 

[livndisney]

It's bad...I suggested some "comfy" clothes she could wear on the plane (because we are landing so late and have to be up early the next day) and she looked at me like I had 3 heads and said "I'm not going to have a special travel outfit?"

M wants to know what her "check in and check out" outfits look like.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

It's bad...I suggested some "comfy" clothes she could wear on the plane (because we are landing so late and have to be up early the next day) and she looked at me like I had 3 heads and said "I'm not going to have a special travel outfit?"

When we lived in Florida we'd drive to WDW. With my daughter, no way was she wearing custom in the car - it would end up with marker and juice on it. So when we stopped at Chipotle's in Orlando for our lunch, after we'd eaten we'd go into the bathrooms and change into appropriate 'arrival' wear.

Aisling is girly and has to wear THIS to school everyday!
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Poor kid! Looks like you are trying to work the hair, though. When DD used to have uniforms she wore all sorts of colorful headbands. While they told you what color to wear for your tops and bottoms they neglected to specify accessory colors!

Deb

 

[Granna4679]

So I finished DD's St Patrick's Day dress at 10:15 last night! I really want to start using some other Carla patterns but I have the Simply Sweet down to a science and can throw it together in no time.

DD started taking Irish dance lessons so I curled her hair for her this morning since she is going to do a little dance for her class.

Close-up of the fabric so you can see the detail. Jordan (DD) picked out the flashiest, sparkliest St Patty's Day fabric JoAnn's had!

Love the dress made out of that fabric. And adding the ribbon ties was a great accent...great idea. Love her hair too...how cute!

Sara, My DD is 10 and when we just went in Nov I made a bunch of Tshirts for her and twirl skirts
here is her bday outfit. She is on the left and the other girls are Cathy(Two b4him's girls)

I brought this shirt but I am not sure if she wore it...

Nikki is on the left the other cute girls are Cathy's!

She actually wore this the other day to school!

she still love Sleeping Beauty.

Ok sorry to bore you but there are a ton of things you can make for a girl who is getting older! Actually a lot of Carla's patterns would work!

All of the outfits are so cute!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I just now realized we are on 20 of the thread, I didn't even notice we jumped.

 

[aimeeg]

So I finished DD's St Patrick's Day dress at 10:15 last night! I really want to start using some other Carla patterns but I have the Simply Sweet down to a science and can throw it together in no time.

DD started taking Irish dance lessons so I curled her hair for her this morning since she is going to do a little dance for her class.

Close-up of the fabric so you can see the detail. Jordan (DD) picked out the flashiest, sparkliest St Patty's Day fabric JoAnn's had!

Your daughter and her dress are adorable! I love her little curls. I wish I curled my daughters hair this morning too. The snooze button won though! LOL

I have been spending a lot of time getting ready for her Birthday so my DD6 (first time I wrote that!) did not get a full blown custom. She got a semi custom with awesome leg warmers.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The Birthday Girl-

 

[Diz-Mommy]

So I finished DD's St Patrick's Day dress at 10:15 last night! I really want to start using some other Carla patterns but I have the Simply Sweet down to a science and can throw it together in no time.

DD started taking Irish dance lessons so I curled her hair for her this morning since she is going to do a little dance for her class.

Close-up of the fabric so you can see the detail. Jordan (DD) picked out the flashiest, sparkliest St Patty's Day fabric JoAnn's had!

SUPER CUTE!! Jordan picked out the best fabric too!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Ok, I just have to brag. I reached my first goal weight! I am working out and trying hard to tone up for Disney. After a winter of sitting around sewing, I need to work out. I reached my first goal and now am trying to loose the last 4.5 lbs by our trip.

I still eat terrible and crave chocolate but work out regularly and mix it up each day.

I can do this, I will tone up and reach my goal weight!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Hi everyone..
Wanted to post my most recent sewing project. I mostly lurk and love all of the creative ideas you guys have. I am still very beginner and so I sew really slowly. Sorry it's not Disney... I have to be patient and wait till a little closer to our trip to do those outfits.

An Easter dress - Carla C's Precious Dress - and I just sewed the extra flowers on.

Welcome to the boards and your dress is very pretty.

If you are doing transfers on dark shirts, I highly recommend the ones from Amy at amymickey (dot) com

They are really high quality! IMHO, worth every penny.

You can read more about amymickey's transfers and see samples on the DISigns board.

Amy's paper is wonderful and she really stands behind her product.

 

[mommalissa]

The really cute dresses that you all make that have the ruffles in the back that start at the waist and go down the back of the dress - what pattern are you using?

Thanks!