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

[mom2rtk]

Surgery update!!

DGD3's surgery went very well. It took 2 1/2hrs and she has 60-70 stitches in the roof of her mouth. Dr had hoped to lengthen her palate by 1cm, but he was able to get 2cm. He was very pleased. She has a long road of speech therapy ahead to retrain the muscles in her palate.

She has to have liquid/puree diet for 10 days. He wants nothing past her lips. After 10 days then she will have a soft diet for the remainder of the 3 weeks. He wants her to use a baby spoon (soft spoon) and he wants it to go no further than her teeth, so we will probably have to feed her. Right now we are lucky if we get a sip of liquid and hour down her.

How happy you all must be to have yesterday behind you.... I'm so glad all went well!

Have you posted a picture of your wedding dress? I would love to see it.

Hmmmm....... I'd have to think on that..... It WAS 25 years ago.... and I wouldn't have to make excuses for my hair..... and I wouldn't have to worry about the post-baby weight...... Maybe when I get a minute.....

 

[100AcrePrincess]

One more variation - an apron front. Here are the 3 variations all together (the smallest one I decided to do with fewer ruffles).

They're just gorgeous! I like the apron bigger - easier to applique on.

NaeNae - I'm so glad baby girl's surgery went well. I hope the recovery goes smoothly too.

 

[babynala]

Surgery update!!

DGD3's surgery went very well. It took 2 1/2hrs and she has 60-70 stitches in the roof of her mouth. Dr had hoped to lengthen her palate by 1cm, but he was able to get 2cm. He was very pleased. She has a long road of speech therapy ahead to retrain the muscles in her palate.

She has to have liquid/puree diet for 10 days. He wants nothing past her lips. After 10 days then she will have a soft diet for the remainder of the 3 weeks. He wants her to use a baby spoon (soft spoon) and he wants it to go no further than her teeth, so we will probably have to feed her. Right now we are lucky if we get a sip of liquid and hour down her.

Glad the surgery is over and it went better then expected. I'm sure the next few weeks will be tough but the end results will be worth it. Best wishes to your DGD for a speedy recovery.

One more variation - an apron front. Here are the 3 variations all together (the smallest one I decided to do with fewer ruffles).

These skirts are great and look so cute lined up next to each other.

 

[jenb1023]

I mostly lurk these days and missed the move by 10 pages!!! I need a moving buddy!

I need to finish DD's St Patrick's Day dress tonight since tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day! Wish me luck!

 

[minnie2]

Lisa, Love the new skirts! So cute! I still need to get your other pattern!

 

[babynala]

I made my first CarlaC bowling shirt. I was pretty nervous about the collar and getting the front buttons all lined up but you guys made it sound so easy. It wasn't too bad. I wanted to make a test shirt before I made a shirt to coordinate with a dress I am making for my daughter - I didn't want to run out of fabric if I made a mistake. The stiching on the back is a little wonky but my son doesn't mind. His favorite color is orange and he gave me a big hug when I showed him the finished product so I can't complain.

I have a few questions for you experts: do you ever make this pattern with out the interfacing in the collar or underneath the buttons? It seems a little stiff but I am afraid of making any changes. I know some folks don't make this shirt with the lining and I am thinking about trying that on the next one in hopes of the shirt being a little cooler in the summer.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I got lost...but Jen B found me....thanks Jen!!!

 

[minnie2]

I made my first CarlaC bowling shirt. I was pretty nervous about the collar and getting the front buttons all lined up but you guys made it sound so easy. It wasn't too bad. I wanted to make a test shirt before I made a shirt to coordinate with a dress I am making for my daughter - I didn't want to run out of fabric if I made a mistake. The stiching on the back is a little wonky but my son doesn't mind. His favorite color is orange and he gave me a big hug when I showed him the finished product so I can't complain.

I have a few questions for you experts: do you ever make this pattern with out the interfacing in the collar or underneath the buttons? It seems a little stiff but I am afraid of making any changes. I know some folks don't make this shirt with the lining and I am thinking about trying that on the next one in hopes of the shirt being a little cooler in the summer.

Great job! I haven't tried it with out interfacing. IMO the interfacing softens as it is washed.

I tend to always line my bowling shirts. I love ths pattern for cute summer shirts and even pj's!

 

[Granna4679]

Karamat - thanks for the compliments on the blinged cowgirl shirts!

You need models and photos, right? Right right? I'll even put hats and bows on the boys!

QUESTION - Should I make the 'apron' a bit smaller so more of the skirt front shows?

I like it how it is and I see lots of Minnie Dots outfits made from this one!!

I made my first CarlaC bowling shirt. I was pretty nervous about the collar and getting the front buttons all lined up but you guys made it sound so easy. It wasn't too bad. I wanted to make a test shirt before I made a shirt to coordinate with a dress I am making for my daughter - I didn't want to run out of fabric if I made a mistake. The stiching on the back is a little wonky but my son doesn't mind. His favorite color is orange and he gave me a big hug when I showed him the finished product so I can't complain.

I have a few

Very cute! Love the fabric too. I haven't seen that one.

 

[Granna4679]

Oh...forgot to ask...
I made Vidas for my DGDs for Easter (should finish the 2nd one tonight). The fabric/fabrics are very busy and I used lots of them. Would you put a simple white shirt under them (like portrait peasant) or would you pick a color out and make a shirt with a solid? Any other suggestions for a shirt to go underneath (I don't want to do tshirts since they are a little fancy and are for Easter Sunday)?

 

[jenb1023]

I got lost...but Jen B found me....thanks Jen!!!

Happy to help!

 

[clairemolly]

We are staying off site - 8-22. Hope's birthday is October 23, but that falls into UK school holidays so the price was $$$$$ more than the dates we've chosen. I'm still hoping to do a 'birthday' something for her, just haven't decided what or where yet.

Maybe we'll see you there! We are hoping to do lunch at CRT on the 16th, which is Miss Molly's actual birthday. We are also hoping it is a MVMCP night too!

 

[Mirb1214]

The iron ons just came off in the wash. they were ones from Michaels. I had 3 shirts survive disney, but one of them is coming apart here at the house now. I am thinking of doing one iron on this time and making it from Avery since everyone says those stand up.

I used Avery iron on's this past year. Some were dark transfers and others were light transfers. I made 2 sets for each of us. One set (on brown shirts) held up great. But mine and DH's faded on white shirts when we sweated in the miserable heat. They were super cute and we got TONS of compliments on them but I hesitate to use them again because they faded the first day we wore them.

Did I do something wrong?

 

[clairemolly]

I get home.



Oh, and I have a new ticker!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!

 

[ProudDanceMom]

Hi Everyone!

I'm new and have been trying to read through part 19 and am so amazed by what everyone has made!

A little about me...
I am a stay at home to three girls, ages 8, 6, and 19 months. My older two are competitive dancers and their Dance Studio was accepted to dance at Disney in June! My sister and I will be taking the two of them while my husband stays home with our youngest.

I've been sewing since I can remember (grew up sewing in 4-H) and made a ton of things for the girls when we went to Disney in 2007. However, nothing as cool as the things here...I have so many new things to try!

I actually ended up making the costumes for my 6 year old's dance team this year....making 8 of the same thing kind of burnt me out, but I'm ready to get going again!

Anyways, I'm excited to be here and when I have enough posts, I'll share some pictures of the dance costumes!

Sara

 

[ireland_nicole]

ugh, I am so bummed out; I spent two days making adorable rodeo outfits, checked the weather this morning, and there's a freak front coming through; temps are down over 20 degrees and it's going to rain buckets.

I know it sounds stupid, but I just want to cry. They look so, so cute; I even made my first raggy bow (LesTissus instructions are awesome!)...

and I had to put them in jeans and sweatshirts.

I know in the grand scheme of things it really isn't a big deal at all, but figured y'all would understand.

 

[mom2rtk]

I have a few questions for you experts: do you ever make this pattern with out the interfacing in the collar or underneath the buttons? It seems a little stiff but I am afraid of making any changes. I know some folks don't make this shirt with the lining and I am thinking about trying that on the next one in hopes of the shirt being a little cooler in the summer.

Interfacing comes in all weights. I'd use a lighter weight interfacing.

 

[birdie757]

ugh, I am so bummed out; I spent two days making adorable rodeo outfits, checked the weather this morning, and there's a freak front coming through; temps are down over 20 degrees and it's going to rain buckets.

I know it sounds stupid, but I just want to cry. They look so, so cute; I even made my first raggy bow (LesTissus instructions are awesome!)...

and I had to put them in jeans and sweatshirts.

I know in the grand scheme of things it really isn't a big deal at all, but figured y'all would understand.

OMG I am so sorry. That happened to me on our last Disney trip. I about died. Now dd outgrew all the oufits she never wore there. This winter has been awful and unpredictable everywhere.

 

[HeatherSue]

2) I'm with you on the petticoat thing. I sew all day every day, gowns, cloaks, my own wedding gown, made myself lined silk suits in my professional days working outside the home pre-kids...... but I buy petticoats when I need them!

I 3rd that!! Ever since the pettiskirt pattern came out, Teresa's sales have been almost non-existent. But, I keep hoping people will come to their senses and start buying the pettiskirts again! It only costs about $10 more to buy one than the materials to make one, and they're much fuller!

I haven't posted in a long time (and I never posted much) but I wanted to let My*Sweet*Sunshine to know that I used the directions from her blog to make a twirl skirt for my daughter's friends birthday present.

They are going to Disney next week. After I saw the picture I realized I should have lowered the embroidery on the tshirt, but she loved it anyway.

I don't know how to make the picture any bigger.

I'm also kicking myself, because I made a precious dress in size 1/2 for a baby shower gift and didn't take a picture. I also made the ruffled diaper cover to match. I guess I'll ask the mom to be to take a picture for me.

This is so cute!! I love this look!

I love the Jessie top and Carla C romper is so darling!! I'm dying to know who I'm growing, so I can start sewing for this baby!!

You'll have to forgive me if this post seems a bit scatterbrained...I just got home from the Kindergarten parent roundup meeting and I'm having separation anxiety, even though the first day of school is still 5 months away

Sawyer doesn't start kindergarten until 2011 and I'm already having separation anxiety. So, I can totally relate! I can't wait to hear "who you're growing", either! LOL!

Surgery update!!

DGD3's surgery went very well. It took 2 1/2hrs and she has 60-70 stitches in the roof of her mouth. Dr had hoped to lengthen her palate by 1cm, but he was able to get 2cm. He was very pleased. She has a long road of speech therapy ahead to retrain the muscles in her palate.

She has to have liquid/puree diet for 10 days. He wants nothing past her lips. After 10 days then she will have a soft diet for the remainder of the 3 weeks. He wants her to use a baby spoon (soft spoon) and he wants it to go no further than her teeth, so we will probably have to feed her. Right now we are lucky if we get a sip of liquid and hour down her.

I'm so glad the surgery was a success!! It sounds like a long recovery time, but I'm sure she's going to do great! Kids recover so quickly!

One more variation - an apron front. Here are the 3 variations all together (the smallest one I decided to do with fewer ruffles).

CUUUUUUTE!!! Teresa and I were just talking about you on the phone yesterday. We were saying that we can't wait for this pattern! I'm going to start on the Zoey pattern today. Tessa wants a "rock 'n roll" skirt for her birthday, and I thought the Zoey would work perfectly!

QUESTION - Should I make the 'apron' a bit smaller so more of the skirt front shows?

I'll be the oddball and say that I think it should be about 1" shorter. It would be cute to see a little more of the fabric underneath in front.

I made my first CarlaC bowling shirt. I was pretty nervous about the collar and getting the front buttons all lined up but you guys made it sound so easy. It wasn't too bad. I wanted to make a test shirt before I made a shirt to coordinate with a dress I am making for my daughter - I didn't want to run out of fabric if I made a mistake. The stiching on the back is a little wonky but my son doesn't mind. His favorite color is orange and he gave me a big hug when I showed him the finished product so I can't complain.

I have a few questions for you experts: do you ever make this pattern with out the interfacing in the collar or underneath the buttons? It seems a little stiff but I am afraid of making any changes. I know some folks don't make this shirt with the lining and I am thinking about trying that on the next one in hopes of the shirt being a little cooler in the summer.

That is darling!! So sweet! I haven't noticed that the collar was stiff when I made bowling shirts. I used a light interfacing, though.

Oh...forgot to ask...
I made Vidas for my DGDs for Easter (should finish the 2nd one tonight). The fabric/fabrics are very busy and I used lots of them. Would you put a simple white shirt under them (like portrait peasant) or would you pick a color out and make a shirt with a solid? Any other suggestions for a shirt to go underneath (I don't want to do tshirts since they are a little fancy and are for Easter Sunday)?

I would go with plain white so you don't draw attention away from the vidas!

Hi Everyone!

I'm new and have been trying to read through part 19 and am so amazed by what everyone has made!

A little about me...
I am a stay at home to three girls, ages 8, 6, and 19 months. My older two are competitive dancers and their Dance Studio was accepted to dance at Disney in June! My sister and I will be taking the two of them while my husband stays home with our youngest.

I've been sewing since I can remember (grew up sewing in 4-H) and made a ton of things for the girls when we went to Disney in 2007. However, nothing as cool as the things here...I have so many new things to try!

I actually ended up making the costumes for my 6 year old's dance team this year....making 8 of the same thing kind of burnt me out, but I'm ready to get going again!

Anyways, I'm excited to be here and when I have enough posts, I'll share some pictures of the dance costumes!

Sara

!!!! I can't wait to see your pictures!

 

[cydswipe]

Hi Everyone!

I'm new and have been trying to read through part 19 and am so amazed by what everyone has made!

A little about me...
I am a stay at home to three girls, ages 8, 6, and 19 months. My older two are competitive dancers and their Dance Studio was accepted to dance at Disney in June! My sister and I will be taking the two of them while my husband stays home with our youngest.

I've been sewing since I can remember (grew up sewing in 4-H) and made a ton of things for the girls when we went to Disney in 2007. However, nothing as cool as the things here...I have so many new things to try!

I actually ended up making the costumes for my 6 year old's dance team this year....making 8 of the same thing kind of burnt me out, but I'm ready to get going again!

Anyways, I'm excited to be here and when I have enough posts, I'll share some pictures of the dance costumes!

Sara

Welcome Sara! You will love this thread!