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

[aimeeg]

Here are some of the purses I made:

Your daughters look adorable in their Christmas dresses.

This is my favorite purse. What pattern is it?

 

[woodkins]

Where do you find your appliqués for a Vida?

I thought I might like to make one for Emily but I need a spring design I was thinking a basket of flowers or something but I can't find anything to use online so I thought I'd ask where you all find your appliqué designs.

Thanks

I don't have an embroidery machine so I do all my appliques by hand. I also like HUGE appliques, so I am giving you this info as a precursor to how I do them LOL. I find coloring pages, clip art or just make a drawing of what I want to applique. I then scan it into the computer and resize it using PSP.

 

[candicenicole19]

Can someone PLEASE help me! I need to find the Feliz pattern but it is sold out everywhere! I just LOVE it and want to make one for my daughters Bday in May so I have time but I heard the pattern is a PITA so I would like to get it and try it out first before attempting to make her dress! Not to mention my little Nathan will be born in May (If not sooner diliated already ) Any help on where to locate this pattern would be awesome!

 

[ellenbenny]

Can someone PLEASE help me! I need to find the Feliz pattern but it is sold out everywhere! I just LOVE it and want to make one for my daughters Bday in May so I have time but I heard the pattern is a PITA so I would like to get it and try it out first before attempting to make her dress! Not to mention my little Nathan will be born in May (If not sooner diliated already ) Any help on where to locate this pattern would be awesome!

It is included in a book called Sewing Clothes Kids Love which can be found on Amazon and at some barnes and noble stores. It is a good deal because it includes a total of 10 patterns I believe. That is how I purchased it, although I have yet to try sewing the Feliz.

ETA: Here is a link http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Clothe...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269617567&sr=8-1

 

[candicenicole19]

Wow~ THANK YOU! I AM SO EXCITED!

 

[birdie757]

It is included in a book called Sewing Clothes Kids Love which can be found on Amazon and at some barnes and noble stores. It is a good deal because it includes a total of 10 patterns I believe. That is how I purchased it, although I have yet to try sewing the Feliz.

ETA: Here is a link http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Clothe...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269617567&sr=8-1

Wow, thanks for that link. I needed one more thing for super saver shipping and that looks like a great deal.

 

[Mirb1214]

MAN!! I hate it when I throw something away and it jumps up into my nose!! That's a good one!!

This sounds like my dd. When she has a "accident" she says that her tee tee just "jumped out"!

Here are the next two Princessified Simply Sweet Dolly Dresses! I think that Tiana is my absolute favorite! Last on the list of projects beginning this afternoon is a Snow White made from a Precious Dress pattern...

Belle:


Tiana:

These dresses are AWESOME; I can't wait to see the full size version!

 

[ncmomof2]

I think it looks great!QUOTE]

I love everything you made and your children are beautiful!

Thanks!

Your daughters look adorable in their Christmas dresses.

This is my favorite purse. What pattern is it?

I will pm you if I find it. It was a free tutorial online. I did my pleats a little different because I could not figure out the instructions.



Can I vent for a second? I mentioned yesterday that I am making dresses for a friend who allowed me to borrow her disney embroidery machine ( the cheapest one and she does not know how to sew). Well, I have made four dresses for her so far for her vacation coming up. I gave her the lastest one this morning. She barely thanked me and commented that she like a different hem. I stayed up till 12:30am finishing it and that is it?! Two others I gave to her daughter for her birthday. I got the thank you today and the note just said thank you. In fact, she told me the other day that her daughters favorite gift was a note card set from her party. Seriously! I have spent MAJOR time one this and they do not seem to appreciate it. Oh, and I overheard her going on and on about how I can make the dresses because I am borrowing her machine. UGH! Am I being crazy here? I so don't want to make the other three dresses I have planned!

Thanks for letting me get it out!

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks!




I will pm you if I find it. It was a free tutorial online. I did my pleats a little different because I could not figure out the instructions.



Can I vent for a second? I mentioned yesterday that I am making dresses for a friend who allowed me to borrow her disney embroidery machine ( the cheapest one and she does not know how to sew). Well, I have made four dresses for her so far for her vacation coming up. I gave her the lastest one this morning. She barely thanked me and commented that she like a different hem. I stayed up till 12:30am finishing it and that is it?! Two others I gave to her daughter for her birthday. I got the thank you today and the note just said thank you. In fact, she told me the other day that her daughters favorite gift was a note card set from her party. Seriously! I have spent MAJOR time one this and they do not seem to appreciate it. Oh, and I overheard her going on and on about how I can make the dresses because I am borrowing her machine. UGH! Am I being crazy here? I so don't want to make the other three dresses I have planned!

Thanks for letting me get it out!

If that's true, then she should have GIVEN you the machine.......

I'd be really ticked too.......

And I'd be done sewing.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

ncmomof2, I would be offended by this behavior as well. Perhaps it's time to get a machine of your own.
Then you can return her machine and politely point out that now she can make some of the outfits herself- and you would be happy to suggest simple patterns for her to start with. 4 dresses is a lot to do, but is she loaning you the machine or giving it to you?

perhaps she views the dresses, as payment for gifting the machine to you???

For those on Facebook, you may recall I made the patricia tunic for my Mom- and mailed it to her in Florida and she didnt get it. Well it took 3 weeks, but it finally showed up. She wore it for the first time while I was visiting. Here she is in DTD with it on.

I did NOT coach her on her pose- she put herself in this pose all on her own.

here's one more with Megan (who despite the breezy day was convinced her shoes made her feet hot, meanwhile my Father is constantly cold, had his sweater on)

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Here are the next two Princessified Simply Sweet Dolly Dresses! I think that Tiana is my absolute favorite! Last on the list of projects beginning this afternoon is a Snow White made from a Precious Dress pattern...

Belle:


Tiana:

I had to comment- I adore these little dresses, and would think the mini versions would be a challenge since they are so small. The Tiana one is quite striking, but I simply love the Fancy Nancy doll!!

I wanted to add this too-

Whew!! What a day!!! Finally got 3 projects finished today....plus.....BIG (TOTALLY UNEXPECTED) NEWS (no, I'n not pregnant )!!!

1. The Mia

What I like - it goes together well & is cute

What I don't like - it's too long to be a top & too high-waisted to be a dress

Catie loves it and I will definitely make it again. But next time, I will lengthen the bodice by several inches and make it into a better dress. Also, I totally eliminated the underskirt and i don't think it hurt a thing.


2. The Emma Swing Top

I fought the pattern and the pattern won! I love it though so I will try again. I think it will go together better next time because I will understand why I am doing things. I am not a good follower of directions for the sake of following directions.


3. Easter Feliz

all are cute- but I love the coloring on your fish design
and the feliz is adorable.. I really need to make another one of those- I have found they last a long time!

 

[Granna4679]

ncmomof2, I would be offended by this behavior as well. Perhaps it's time to get a machine of your own.
Then you can return her machine and politely point out that now she can make some of the outfits herself- and you would be happy to suggest simple patterns for her to start with. 4 dresses is a lot to do, but is she loaning you the machine or giving it to you?

perhaps she views the dresses, as payment for gifting the machine to you???

For those on Facebook, you may recall I made the patricia tunic for my Mom- and mailed it to her in Florida and she didnt get it. Well it took 3 weeks, but it finally showed up. She wore it for the first time while I was visiting. Here she is in DTD with it on.

I did NOT coach her on her pose- she put herself in this pose all on her own.

here's one more with Megan (who despite the breezy day was convinced her shoes made her feet hot, meanwhile my Father is constantly cold, had his sweater on)

Oh, I am so glad the shirt finally made it to your mom and that she was able to wear it during your visit. It looks great on her. The picture of them together with Megan is so sweet and will be treasured for years to come, I am sure!! I am glad you had a great visit with them.

 

[littlepeppers]

TOP STITCH

What is the proper spacing for a top stitch?

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

well friends and prayer buddies

I just talked to my dad -- he took Anne (mom) to the doctor today; they offered to drain the fluid from the pleural cavity again, and she refused treatment.
Hospice has now been called and will take over at their home tomorrow or the next day.

In the meantime, she is causing grief for all of us. She's accusing Dad's kids of not wanting her kids to visit, saying we all have never liked her kids, etc. It's been 40 years. If we didn't like them do you think we would still communicate with them? We've been BEGGING them to visit with her.
Anyway, please continue your prayers when you think of it. Dad still wants her to remain at home...he will need strength and comfort that only God can provide.


Darla

Prayers and Positive Thoughts for your family. May God bring peace to all of you.

I'm so happy it's Friday, I hope everyone has a great weekend. And keeping up with my dead yard theme, we had ice covered roads and school delays this morning. I wish I lived in the south

Dawn

It's cold here too! 48 degrees! We do have some daffodils blooming and the Bradford Pear trees are starting to flower though! It should be 67 degrees here!

I'm not h518may, but I can answer this for you as I was very tempted ot buy it myself. Fabric.com is selling it and some other really pretty Disney fabric. They offer free shipping if you spend $35 or more and they are in Marietta!

Thank You! I placed an order and got the free shipping. I almost drove up there but decided to spend my money on fabric, get free shipping and not spend money for Gas! Have you been to the warehouse?

More pictures of the "Alica Kingsley" dress...I told poohnpigletCA that she need to put a disclaimer on her picture, stating that the top was not wonky - Sierra was standing funny.
Anyway...here are two more:

That party looks like a lot of fun! I love the girls dresses. Where did you find that giant teacup? It is adorable.

I know someone else answered, but yes I ordered mine from fabric.com I also have this
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=f9bfdda5-4ad6-45c0-9197-d2025502dc81

I also have this material cut out to make a vida.

Thank you everyone on the nice comments on the shirts. I now have some more t-shirts to make for Easter.

Thank you! I ordered 3 yards of the Peter Pan fabric, and 1 1/2 yards of a coordinating fabric!

Can I vent for a second? I mentioned yesterday that I am making dresses for a friend who allowed me to borrow her disney embroidery machine ( the cheapest one and she does not know how to sew). Well, I have made four dresses for her so far for her vacation coming up. I gave her the lastest one this morning. She barely thanked me and commented that she like a different hem. I stayed up till 12:30am finishing it and that is it?! Two others I gave to her daughter for her birthday. I got the thank you today and the note just said thank you. In fact, she told me the other day that her daughters favorite gift was a note card set from her party. Seriously! I have spent MAJOR time one this and they do not seem to appreciate it. Oh, and I overheard her going on and on about how I can make the dresses because I am borrowing her machine. UGH! Am I being crazy here? I so don't want to make the other three dresses I have planned!

Thanks for letting me get it out!

Yikes! She doesn't sound very grateful?? Is she going to charge you to rent the machine? I hate confrontations, but I would return the machine and not make anything else for her. Did you buy the fabric for her?

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I did NOT coach her on her pose- she put herself in this pose all on her own.

here's one more with Megan (who despite the breezy day was convinced her shoes made her feet hot, meanwhile my Father is constantly cold, had his sweater on)

What beautiful pictures! I love the tunic! Your Dad's sweater coordinates very well with it!

 

[Granna4679]

This is probably a dumb question but with the embroidery machines that take a memory card...can you download from computer to any memory card and insert it or are you limited to only the memory cards with images you can buy?

 

[ncmomof2]

ncmomof2, I would be offended by this behavior as well. Perhaps it's time to get a machine of your own.
Then you can return her machine and politely point out that now she can make some of the outfits herself- and you would be happy to suggest simple patterns for her to start with. 4 dresses is a lot to do, but is she loaning you the machine or giving it to you?

perhaps she views the dresses, as payment for gifting the machine to you???

It is definetly a loan because she was telling people today that I was going to teach her to sew :0 I have two other friends, with nicer machines, that have offered to let me embroider something. I think I might give it back soon. I think I will make two more dresses (so they are even between her two girls) and then tell her I do not have the time for the othe two I planned on making.

Love the top!

She did buy the fabric, and there will be some left over for me to use. But I have spent alot of time!

Thanks for the support! I knew I could count on you all.

 

[ellenbenny]

I did NOT coach her on her pose- she put herself in this pose all on her own.

here's one more with Megan (who despite the breezy day was convinced her shoes made her feet hot, meanwhile my Father is constantly cold, had his sweater on)

Love these pictures, the tunic came out great!

 

[HeatherSue]

I'm not caught up to the end of the thread, so bear with me if I answer questions that have already been answered! I'm testing out a Prince Eric cutie right now and I've got a few minutes while the machine is going.

Hi all! Just popping in becaue they may be all I can stay awake! Pain meds are good!

Surgery went well yesterday...I did fall right asleep...twilight my tail! But it seemed to go really quickly. The DR said he is pretty sire it is not cancer......but we are waiting on test results just to make sure.

DH took lots of blackmail photos of me while I was coming out of the surgery...I'll get him later for that!

Talk to you all again soon...when I'm not under the influence!

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that the doctor doesn't think it's cancerous!! I'll keep praying for you!!! I hope you're feeling okay today!!

Sorry, it stands for Hoop De Doo Review!

I hate to admit it, but I had no idea, either! LOL! Thank you for clearing that up! I'll probably forget in about 2 seconds, though.

My attempt at the emma. I changed it though. Kind of a emma and feliz crossed.
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I tried my first t-shirt embroidery, messed it up even though you can't tell yet.

Where did you get the Peter Pan fabric??? I LOVE it!!!!! The Emma/Feliz is wonderful!!! I also think the egg design looks great! I don't see where you made a mistake!

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find the answer. What do you put on the back of an applique to make it soft and not irritate the child? I never put anything on the back of Maddie's stuff, because she has never complained. But I am making some outfits for the big give and want to make sure they are comfy. Thanks a bunch!

Here's the stuff that I use:
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/...PRODID=prd14459
It's sold on the bolt at JoAnn.

Well I guess you haven't lived until you have fished half and M&M out of your son's nose. While I was cooking dinner, James came into the kitchen crying, and he has bright yellow discharge coming from his nose. I finally pieced together he had an M&M up his nose. Luckily, it was only half of one, and all the crying helped soften it up so it started coming out. I don't think he'll be doing that again. Just thought I'd share a glimpse of time at my house.

Dawn

Mmm....why am I hungry for M&Ms all of a sudden?

This is the twirl skirt I made for my daughter. She like the minnie dot I made for her friend, so I told her I would make her one too. She picked the fabric.

I wasn't overjoyed with the t shirt, but I needed to cover the hole. She liked it, so I guess that's all that matters.

Look how dead our yard is. I don't think spring is ever going to come to my neighborhood.

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I think it looks great!! Your daughter is so pretty, too!

I worked really hard on the back of the dress and
I will add more pics after my DD is feeling better.

I sure hope your daughter is feeling better today!
That dress is absolutely gorgeous!!!! GREAT job!!!

The Belle dress is looking SO beautiful!! That fabric looks like liquid gold! I really like the other top, too! What a cute style!

This reminds me of when we were kids and for whatever reason my cousins decided to have a contest to see how many red hots they could get into each nostril. My Aunt couldn't get them all out and all they could do was wait for them to melt! It's funny now but back then we weren't laughing!

Red hots?!?! YEE-OUCH!!!

I am an RN in a kids ER. Can I tell you how many kids we see that have put something up their nose? Polly pocket shoes/gloves, hot wheels tires are pretty common as are beads, candy and peas. But I LOVE the red hot story! My fav was when a little one put a rhinestone ( the half ones that you put on shirts or jackets) about nickel size up there ----Me: "how did it get up there?" her: "i don't know. I threw it away and it jumped out of the trash can and up my nose"

That sounds like a plausible explanation to me.

My darling daughter came to me with a pearl up her nose.

Was it a pearl of wisdom? Sorry, I couldn't resist!

HELP!!

I want to finish this Vida tonight.

I want to put a tulle tutu on the frog. Should I finish the ends of the tulle? or will tulle not fray?

The tulle won't fray, so it should be fine unfinished. This is SOO incredibly cute so far!

 

[birdie757]

Another picture of my Belle gown (hope I'm not boring you), now with the hoop skirt underneath. (I can't believe how fast it came!) The dress is still not completely finished, but I think it looks much better with the hoop!

Wow, the hoop really makes that dress. I am so regretting not having one for my dd.

I used the pattern for an 18 inch doll. DD doesn't have an AG girl yet (but will be getting a cheap knock off target version for her birthday. ) I figured that I would make them the bigger size and then they can just be a little big on some of the other dolls. The straps are a little big on the Fancy Nancy Doll, but its doable. My youngest DD put it on her "Little Mommy" doll, and it is also a little big on them, but it stays on well enough to work!

Working on Belle and Tiana this afternoon, and will finish them up tomorrow morning. I think that Tiana is going to be my fave!

Thanks for the info...I will have to try one soon.

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find the answer. What do you put on the back of an applique to make it soft and not irritate the child? I never put anything on the back of Maddie's stuff, because she has never complained. But I am making some outfits for the big give and want to make sure they are comfy. Thanks a bunch!

I use Floriani Dream Weave Fusible. You just cut a square of it a little bigger than your design and iron it on. I is just like the stuff Gymboree puts on the back of their embroidery. I have it on some pjs I made dd and it has been washed tons and never peeled off.