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

[Mom2SamandJames]

I have some pictures of outfits I made for some friends of my sons. They both have special little girls they are friends with and wanted me to make them something pretty for their birthdays. Without further ado, here are the girly outfits.

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants:

Close up of the applique Samuel insisted I use on the top:

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants: (We just used solid fabric on this one.)

Thanks for letting me share. I am now off to the fabric store to buy fabric for some little boy outfits.

Dawn

 

[babynala]

I haven't been keeping up in the last week- sorry about that! But, I did want to show you what I made for Tessa's birthday party on Saturday. She wanted a Rock' N Roll outfit. I thought LisaZoe's Zoe pattern would work great for a rock 'n roll skirt! The pattern was really fun to do and it wasn't difficult at all!

I also made some appliques for Tessa and Sawyer's shirts. Be prepared for too many pictures!

Here's the cake I made her:

Here's my favorite picture from the day:

After I shot these pictures, we were off to Chuck E. Cheese for her party! The place was PACKED! We had 20 kids at the party and it was a madhouse. They had a great time, though!

Tessa got SO many compliments on her outfit! She loved it!

That skirt is very Rock n Roll and I love the appliques on the shirts. Tessa's boots are very cool. That cake looks too good to eat, very professional.

We did a Chuck E Cheese birthday party on a friday night and we were the only party there. There were a few other families there but not too many people. The kids at the party were young (5) so it was easier to keep track of them.

Heather...i swear Tessa looks like she got older overnight! How did that happen?!?! Love the outfits!! Glad she got lots of compliments...she deserved them! I can't believe you went to CEC on a Saturday...are you crazy?



Love all the stuff this weekend. I almost freaked when I looked at my ticker today! I have a lot ofsewing to do! I hope tomorrow goes smooth and I can do some sewing this week. I all of a sudden today am a nervous wreck! I have been fine up until today and now I can't get it out of my mind! I just called and I have to be there at 7:45am...really...why so early? I told DH I have to take the kids to school so he has to help me get them ready tomorrow. Now I have to give him the morning routine...it's amazing what you do for so long and don't think about it then you have to tell someone else everything...my kids are routine kids.

Well, I 'm of to CVS to get my pain meds filled and then I need some new socks...I have to have nice warm socks for tomorrow. Have a great day guys and I will check in later this week! Keep those prayers coming!

Good luck tomorrow.

Hi DISBoutiquers gang...I am a first time poster, but a long time lurker and a huge fan! I stand in awe of all of your work! You've inspired me to start some projects. We are hoping to make a trip to WDW in November 2010.

I have two little princesses that I am going to get all outfitted for the trip. Last night I bought my first two CarlaC patterns...precious and simply sweet. I am thinking that I will use the simply sweet with the "Princessified" instructions to make a Cinderella for one and hopefully use the precious to make a snow white (if I can figure it out!) for the littlest one.

Any recommendations for types of fabrics that are easy to work with that would make a semi-authentic looking and most importantly COMFORTABLE dress? Thanks in advance. I have already learned so much from all of you!

Welcome. The princessified simply sweet dresses look very comfortable for little ones when they are made with a cotton fabric. Can't wait to see the pictures of what you come up with.

I have some pictures of outfits I made for some friends of my sons. They both have special little girls they are friends with and wanted me to make them something pretty for their birthdays. Without further ado, here are the girly outfits.

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants:

Close up of the applique Samuel insisted I use on the top:

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants: (We just used solid fabric on this one.)

Thanks for letting me share. I am now off to the fabric store to buy fabric for some little boy outfits.

Dawn

That was so sweet of your sons to request special outfits for their friends. I love the way they turned out and the ruffle pants are so cute.

 

[HeatherSue]

I need HELP deciding which pattern to make a dress using taffeta fabric. My DD wanted this kind of fabric SO BAD but I have NO CLUE what to do with it. I was hoping that it wouldn't be too hideous and could be her easter dress. I have the simply sweet and portrait peasant patterns. I also have contrasting fabric to make a sash. I am leaning towards the portrait dress but will that look ok? Does anyone happen to have pictures to show of this?

Thanks!!

I was going to post pictures of the precious dress that Teresa made for Tessa, but she already did!! It is really beautiful and the perfect pattern for that fabric!

Heather...i swear Tessa looks like she got older overnight! How did that happen?!?! Love the outfits!! Glad she got lots of compliments...she deserved them! I can't believe you went to CEC on a Saturday...are you crazy?

Love all the stuff this weekend. I almost freaked when I looked at my ticker today! I have a lot ofsewing to do! I hope tomorrow goes smooth and I can do some sewing this week. I all of a sudden today am a nervous wreck! I have been fine up until today and now I can't get it out of my mind! I just called and I have to be there at 7:45am...really...why so early? I told DH I have to take the kids to school so he has to help me get them ready tomorrow. Now I have to give him the morning routine...it's amazing what you do for so long and don't think about it then you have to tell someone else everything...my kids are routine kids.

Well, I 'm of to CVS to get my pain meds filled and then I need some new socks...I have to have nice warm socks for tomorrow. Have a great day guys and I will check in later this week! Keep those prayers coming!

1. I don't know when she went and grew up on me! I don't like it.
2. Yes, I'm crazy.
3. I'm praying for you!! Can you have your husband update us if you aren't feeling up to it?? Do you have my e-mail address?

HeatherSue-

She has the prettiest eyes!! What a little doll face Fabulous job on the outfits!! Sounds like the kids had a great time. Our Chuck E Cheese is not what it used to be, I cringe when we get invited to a party there!

Thank you so much! I love to hear nice things about my daughter!

I commented on FB but I just have to say again, WHAT A CUTE OUTFIT! Sawyer looks very cute in his shirt as well. I love the last picture of her holding the guitar.....what a gorgeous picture!
I have the pattern but havent' tried it yet. I am going to have to do that now.

Thank you so much!! I plan on making more of these skirts- it can have so many different looks!

I love the skirt and the applique shirts. Your cake rocks. You are very talented in more ways than one. I can't believe you decorate cakes and sew. I always wanted to take a cake decorating class. I have been lurking her for the last few months. I hope to try to post more.

Thank you!!! I tried making fondant before and couldn't get the hang of it. I guess I just don't have the strength in my hands to knead that much. Then, I found a video tutorial on youtube that shows you how to make it with a mixer and now it's easy! Youtube has all sorts of great cake decorating videos. You don't even need to take a class!

Quick question, please. Do I want a ruffling foot or a gathering foot? I get really tired of gathering threads breaking!
Thanks
Stephanie

I have a ruffler foot and I love it when I take the time to use it!

The skirt and shirts are really cute! I wish I had a serger so I could get that pattern! The cake is awesome too! Does she take guitar lessons?

There are directions in the pattern for hemming the skirt instead of serging it. So, you don't need a serger to make it!

HEATHERSUE: Were the photos from your daughter's birthday taken with your nifty fifty? How's it going with that?

Yes, they were! I still don't have it all figured out, but I'm liking it more! I haven't had enough time to play with it enough!

Well, I am back from the shop and now the proud owner of a janome professional sewing machine. It is all metal insides and is a dual needle. I can't wait to use it.

Yay!! That sounds like a great machine!

Hi DISBoutiquers gang...I am a first time poster, but a long time lurker and a huge fan! I stand in awe of all of your work! You've inspired me to start some projects. We are hoping to make a trip to WDW in November 2010.

I have two little princesses that I am going to get all outfitted for the trip. Last night I bought my first two CarlaC patterns...precious and simply sweet. I am thinking that I will use the simply sweet with the "Princessified" instructions to make a Cinderella for one and hopefully use the precious to make a snow white (if I can figure it out!) for the littlest one.

Any recommendations for types of fabrics that are easy to work with that would make a semi-authentic looking and most importantly COMFORTABLE dress? Thanks in advance. I have already learned so much from all of you!

!!!!

Yesterday, when he started talking, he was telling me that he felt he just wasted the last 4 months. So, I had him tell me all the things he did for this project that he learned by doing it. I don't know that it made him feel better yet, but I think he will look back on it as a good experience. Last night, he was already trying to make his other team mates feel better about it.

My niece and nephew are TOOO cute!!!! I love their outfits Heather! I'd love a copy of those designs too! I've been promising Arminda a guitar/ rock n rollercoaster shirt for years!

I made Tessa's (my niece) Father Daughter Dance dress out of some tafetta type material. I used the Precious Dress pattern. It turned out really pretty.
Here she is. Tessa picked out this very cool material!

1. Aww..poor Corey. I hope he's feeling better about it today.
2. Thank you, Teresa! I'm still zipping those files and then I'll send them over to you!
3. I adore that dress! I was going to post that picture and then I saw that you did!

Thanks for letting me share. I am now off to the fabric store to buy fabric for some little boy outfits.

Dawn

Those are too adorable!! The appliques look great, too. How sweet that your boys wanted you to make them for their friends!

 

[teresajoy]

Well my Bernina that DH bought 6 yrs ago is apparently only meant more light sewing as it is all plastic. It is only worth about 175 dollars now compared to the 1200 I bought it for) and so the man is fixing it for free since I bought the machine. It needs new bearings, gears and a motor. Dh and I had talked recently about getting a better machine.

That's wonderful!! (that he's fixing it that is!)

I have some pictures of outfits I made for some friends of my sons. They both have special little girls they are friends with and wanted me to make them something pretty for their birthdays. Without further ado, here are the girly outfits.

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants:

Thanks for letting me share. I am now off to the fabric store to buy fabric for some little boy outfits.

Dawn

This is so cute!

1. Aww..poor Corey. I hope he's feeling better about it today.
2. Thank you, Teresa! I'm still zipping those files and then I'll send them over to you!
3. I adore that dress! I was going to post that picture and then I saw that you did!


Those are too adorable!! The appliques look great, too. How sweet that your boys wanted you to make them for their friends!

You know how much he shows his emotions, so to see him upset about it just breaks my heart. And, he just walked in, so I better get off the computer!

 

[tmh0206]

Okay, so in between customs I was able to squeeze in some practice time and get a little more aquainted with my embroidery machine! YAY!
I used my practice time to embroider the name of one of my friend's new little princesses.... the mother doesn't like pink, LOL, so I created this little receiving blanket for her. I was so happy with the embroidery! I probably would have tilted the name more at the corner next time, but this was good enough for now
I know it's simple to all you big time embroidery machine experts But baby steps will get me eventually there!!

i think you did a great job! I am trying to get acquainted with my new embroidering machine as well and all i have accomplished is a couple of names on scrap fabric...guess i had better get busy!

 

[dogodisney]

I have some pictures of outfits I made for some friends of my sons. They both have special little girls they are friends with and wanted me to make them something pretty for their birthdays. Without further ado, here are the girly outfits.

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants:

Close up of the applique Samuel insisted I use on the top:

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants: (We just used solid fabric on this one.)

Thanks for letting me share. I am now off to the fabric store to buy fabric for some little boy outfits.

Dawn

Both out are very cute. Samuel has good tase. I like that applique too.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Well, I am back from the shop and now the proud owner of a janome professional sewing machine. It is all metal insides and is a dual needle. I can't wait to use it.

Yeah, congrats and you must post pictures.

That's the one I've had my eye on. Not sure what it would take for me to justify my getting one though. I have seen used/refurbished for around $2000. Does that seem like a reasonable price?

That is a very resonable price and I do love my machine for quilting, sewing and all the great disney designs already loaded into it. It is so easy to use and has a huge hoop.

WOO HOO! I take it your other machine was beyond repair?

Well my Bernina that DH bought 6 yrs ago is apparently only meant more light sewing as it is all plastic. It is only worth about 175 dollars now compared to the 1200 I bought it for) and so the man is fixing it for free since I bought the machine. It needs new bearings, gears and a motor. Dh and I had talked recently about getting a better machine.

Yeah!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Quick question, please. Do I want a ruffling foot or a gathering foot? I get really tired of gathering threads breaking!
Thanks
Stephanie

I have a ruffling foot on a machine calibrated only for ruffling.

If you don't mind me asking, how much does that machine run for?

Location does make the price but I would say from 2k-2.5K would be a fair price.

Hi DISBoutiquers gang...I am a first time poster, but a long time lurker and a huge fan! I stand in awe of all of your work! You've inspired me to start some projects. We are hoping to make a trip to WDW in November 2010.

I have two little princesses that I am going to get all outfitted for the trip. Last night I bought my first two CarlaC patterns...precious and simply sweet. I am thinking that I will use the simply sweet with the "Princessified" instructions to make a Cinderella for one and hopefully use the precious to make a snow white (if I can figure it out!) for the littlest one.

Any recommendations for types of fabrics that are easy to work with that would make a semi-authentic looking and most importantly COMFORTABLE dress? Thanks in advance. I have already learned so much from all of you!

I like to sew on cotton but also the type of dress, if formal perhaps other fabrics would be better?

I have some pictures of outfits I made for some friends of my sons. They both have special little girls they are friends with and wanted me to make them something pretty for their birthdays. Without further ado, here are the girly outfits.

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants:

Close up of the applique Samuel insisted I use on the top:

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants: (We just used solid fabric on this one.)

Thanks for letting me share. I am now off to the fabric store to buy fabric for some little boy outfits.

Dawn

Dawn I love the girls outfits, for CUTE!

 

[mom2rtk]

Yes, they were! I still don't have it all figured out, but I'm liking it more! I haven't had enough time to play with it enough!

Yeah! Keep at it!

 

[HeatherSue]

Yeah! Keep at it!

Thank you for your help with it! I think you just need to come over and show me how to use it.

I saw the Ariel dress you made in some of the quotes. HELLO!!!!!!! That is total and absolute FABULOUSNESS!!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

Thank you for your help with it! I think you just need to come over and show me how to use it.

I saw the Ariel dress you made in some of the quotes. HELLO!!!!!!! That is total and absolute FABULOUSNESS!!!!

Thanks HeatherSue!!

And what time do you want me to stop by? That sounds AWESOME!

Did you use your flash on the photos?

 

[HeatherSue]

Thanks HeatherSue!!

And what time do you want me to stop by? That sounds AWESOME!

Did you use your flash on the photos?

Nope, I didn't use my flash. I think that's why I was actually able to get my kids to look at me a few times! I wasn't blinding them! I'll be home all evening.

 

[mom2rtk]

Nope, I didn't use my flash. I think that's why I was actually able to get my kids to look at me a few times! I wasn't blinding them! I'll be home all evening.

You did great. Her eyes in that last shot are in super sharp focus.They just jump right out at you. I thought that was a little sharper than you would get with the kit lens. Looks like even though you got cheated, the refurb is nice and sharp!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

1. I don't know when she went and grew up on me! I don't like it.
2. Yes, I'm crazy.
3. I'm praying for you!! Can you have your husband update us if you aren't feeling up to it?? Do you have my e-mail address?

1. I hate realizing Katie will be 11 in just a few short weeks! 11!!!!

2. Just learn from this and move on!

3. Thanks! and my poor DH...really he is not computer savy at all! He just got a blackberry and he is having a time figuring that thing out. I'll pm you.

 

[Granna4679]

I have some pictures of outfits I made for some friends of my sons. They both have special little girls they are friends with and wanted me to make them something pretty for their birthdays. Without further ado, here are the girly outfits.

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants:

Close up of the applique Samuel insisted I use on the top:

Patchwork twirl jumper with ruffle pants: (We just used solid fabric on this one.)

Thanks for letting me share. I am now off to the fabric store to buy fabric for some little boy outfits.

Dawn

These are toooo cute! And I think Samuel did a great job of picking out the applique. It looks really cute on it.

 

[sahm1000]

Just checking out to see if my countdown banner works. I've been lurking lately and everything I've seen has been great! As you can see (maybe - if I did it right) I, or course, have waited until the last minute to get started on outfits for our trip!

I have done t-shirts for all of the kids (my three girls, my two nephews and one niece - what was I thinking sewing for them all??????) and I just finished up skirts last night for the four girls. I kind of cheated and bought tie-dye Mickey Head tees for the boys and tie-dyed halter dresses for the girls. So I have two outfits done for our 8 day trip! And truthfully, I am planning on them wearing some of the outfits more than once. We'll see how much I get done!!!! Now I'm working on A-lines for the girls for Animal Kingdom. I need to sew non-stop between now and the trip date!

 

[sahm1000]

Oh yeah! I did it right! What do you know!

 

[birdie757]

I just reallized that I have read your review on patternreview.com. Very helpful, thanks! I have used a couple of your modifications.

And congrats on your little souvenir!

Haha that is funny...I never realize that people on here "cross over" to patternreview. I love the other review on the dress...where she got her daughter's photos taken professionally...I wonder what she put under her dress to get it to poof like that!

 

[burzynsk]

I forgot to note that the reason my DD has long sleeved shirts/leggings on under each costume was that we were there for the marathon (I ran it) in January. It was in the low 30s!!!

 

[scarlet_ibis]

This was my last major sewing venture. I didn't have time to get to the belt before this costume party and ended up not finishing it at all! The wings are store-bought, and she's wearing an incredibly coordinated swimsuit under it because I didn't have the tulle edge finished off at the waist and it was scratchy. (It's the Rosetta pattern from... McCall's? I got it at JoAnn.)