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

[ireland_nicole]

I finally finished the Ariel set a few days ago. I had some leftover fabric after I cut out the stripwork twirl so I made some ruffled Easy fits too, then some Easy fit shorts, and with the very last scrap, appliqued a square onto a t-shirt. So now a mix-n-match set. I had intended for the dress to be a top--but it looks fine as a dress.

Love this set; great way to use up your fabric, and so fun to mix and match! I especially love the coordinating ruffles on the dress- and great applique, too!

Hey everyone! It feels like forever since I've been around! I am sewing like crazy for our upcoming trip (since it's my three girls, one niece and two nephews) but I'm coming up for a breather now! I got the worst case of stomach flu last week and that has knocked my wind right out of me! Today is the first day that I feel like myself (finally!).


So, I am working on Carla's A-line for Animal Kingdom. Quick question - how much hand sewing do I have to do???? I am truly not gifted in hand sewing! Hoping it's not much! I've had this pattern for about a year and never used it (shame on me!!!!). Any hints I need to make this dress?

Also, if you decide not to make it reversible, you can just machine sew the last bit- but it really isn't much either way. I just wish I could make more- DD looks awful in them- even in the right size they just swim on her.

Oh.. YAY FOR WICKED TOMORROW NIGHT!! FRONT ROW SEATS!! YIPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such a dream come true for me.
Please don't think I'm nuts. If I screamed that outloud right now irl my hubby would laugh at me.

I wanted to make a shirt for myself that says "Defying Gravity" across the chest.. then I thought about it some more and realized it was a bad idea.

I think you should totally make the shirt 1. most people wouldn't get the pun 2. the pun is actually really funny 3. I've seen silkscreened shirts at the show that have that wording over the front, so it would be like a cool custom boutique version of those. 4. Did I mention it would be fun?

Have a great time! I love the show! RE: 10 y/o's- FWIW, Caitie would wear them every day, the school keeps giving me a hard time about how Disney obsessed Caitie is: I don't know how it happened, really. I just figure most kids like her obsess about something- it's really a bonus that I'm happy to talk about her obsession and never get tired of it.

I was doing a 1/4" seam allowance- standard in quilting, the issue was I was going from minkee, to flannel to satin, etc. I do have a walking foot, but not for my Viking, for my other machine- which is sitting in my garage waiting to go to the shop.

I actually did pin it alot- I found even the cutting to be difficult, the strips were 2.5" wide. The thought crossed my mind to put a water soluable stabilizer on the back of the piece, sew it and then wash away. But I wasnt sure, with a quilt, if its inside, with the stabilizer be "trapped"?
I have Floriani wet n gone....

Hannah's appointment is later this morning, just on here to check the weather!
I'm looking forward to my sewing class on Saturday to work on a little batiste dress for Hannah.


Wendy- You asked about batiste slips- batiste is a very light weight fabric (cotton) used for slips and dresses. They are a great way to add color to a sheer or see-thru dress.
I have seen some dresses made in a sheer white fabric and then a color in batiste put underneath.
here is an example this is a white voile with a purple slip

Nicole- did you make the dress? It's gorgeous! I love the quilt, I think it's super cute- and Hannah will love the different textures- in fact I'm working on a texture quilt now for Caitie (although I'm not showing mine, because it stinks- but Caitie likes it so far). Praying for you both today. I can't believe how big she's getting already- "our" Disbabies are growing too fast.

 

[revrob]

I don't normally suffer too bad but this year is the worst I have ever experienced. I have never had itchy eyes but have it bad this year. Really painful sinus pressure too.

I had brochitis for the first time ever in January and I also had whooping cough. I wonder if this has made me prone to the allergies this year.

So...I took a Claritin D 24 hour this morning and while it did relieve the sinus pressure it made my a bit jiggy and SO tired. I was in a meeting this afternoon with ONE other person and I fell asleep as she talked to me. I appoligized and am now hoping she won't tell my boss. I don't know if I should hope that I'll get used to the Claritin, if I should try children's Claritin to get a smaller dose, or consider going to a doctor (really don't want to do that.....).



Hope you find some relief before your very magical trip!!!

Have you tried Zyrtec D? I prefer it over Claritin. It seems to work better for me. I don't have the issues of drowsiness (though Claritin didn't make me drowsy either). I have lots of allergy issues, and I take Zyrtec every day for several months of the year. If you don't get used to the Claritin, maybe Zyrtec will work!

Hey everyone! It feels like forever since I've been around! I am sewing like crazy for our upcoming trip (since it's my three girls, one niece and two nephews) but I'm coming up for a breather now! I got the worst case of stomach flu last week and that has knocked my wind right out of me! Today is the first day that I feel like myself (finally!).


So, I am working on Carla's A-line for Animal Kingdom. Quick question - how much hand sewing do I have to do???? I am truly not gifted in hand sewing! Hoping it's not much! I've had this pattern for about a year and never used it (shame on me!!!!). Any hints I need to make this dress?

It's not much hand sewing at all. And, (I can't believe I'm going to say this!) If you don't want to hand sew at all, the small part that is left open, you can fold in, press it closed and use a small piece of steam a seam tape to close it.

I was doing a 1/4" seam allowance- standard in quilting, the issue was I was going from minkee, to flannel to satin, etc. I do have a walking foot, but not for my Viking, for my other machine- which is sitting in my garage waiting to go to the shop.

I actually did pin it alot- I found even the cutting to be difficult, the strips were 2.5" wide. The thought crossed my mind to put a water soluable stabilizer on the back of the piece, sew it and then wash away. But I wasnt sure, with a quilt, if its inside, with the stabilizer be "trapped"?
I have Floriani wet n gone....

Hannah's appointment is later this morning, just on here to check the weather!
I'm looking forward to my sewing class on Saturday to work on a little batiste dress for Hannah.


Wendy- You asked about batiste slips- batiste is a very light weight fabric (cotton) used for slips and dresses. They are a great way to add color to a sheer or see-thru dress.
I have seen some dresses made in a sheer white fabric and then a color in batiste put underneath.
here is an example this is a white voile with a purple slip

THIS IS GORGEOUS! I LOVE it! I think I need to try this out!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Um- okay- wow- sorry that photo is so big! I dont know what happened!

No- I didnt make it- see the tags? It's a Wil'Beth, popular heirloom clothing brand

I just dropped Megan off at Preschool and her teacher said she needs a clown suit for April 30th!

I would love ideas- I peeked over at etsy for ideas. I saw 2 different things...
I saw Tutus with suspenders and striped tights and I saw some traditional clown suits-
I would have to buy the tutu and I dont even know where I would find tights or suspenders this time of year..

can you girls give me ideas of cute clown suit patterns?

 

[twob4him]

Hi all! We took our pettiskirted children to the boardwalk Easter Sunday! What a blast! The weather was unusually warm and they even had an egghunt on the beach!!! They got lots of compliments on the skirts! Thanks Teresa for making sure we got them on time and helping us pick out such pretty colors!

 

[twob4him]

Ok, so I have to share this with other "Believers" - others won't understand!

I am fortunate to get to go into my daughter's 1st grade class as a collaborative teacher. When I got there this am they were going over their morning work - the question was
The girl sprinkled magic dust on the pumpkin and it turned into a carriage.
True or Make Believe

Of course my daughter circled True but the teacher told them it was Make Believe and the look on my daughter's face almost made me cry right there! She sheepishly erased her answer and circled Make Believe.

When her group got to my table, I told her that she had the right answer and that she should change it...she felt SO relieved and changed it immediately and said "they must not have been to Disney or seen the movie". I'm hoping she's still a believer!!!

I know that she will know the "truth" someday, but I'm not ready for it today!

Please know I'm not bashing the teacher/work, just sharing an experience!

Truly horrifying! I would have gone ballistic! Thank goodness you were there to correct it back to the "right" answer! What right does the teacher have for dashing dreams in first grade no less?

 

[mom2rtk]

Hi all! We took our pettiskirted children to the boardwalk Easter Sunday! What a blast! The weather was unusually warm and they even had an egghunt on the beach!!! They got lots of compliments on the skirts! Thanks Teresa for making sure we got them on time and helping us pick out such pretty colors!

They are absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful Easter!

 

[NiniMorris]

Well, it is official...my DIL has decided to make the girl's their pettiskirts for our trip in November. I only hope 'she' gets started early enough that we will have time to order some if 'she' has problems.

(Isn't it strange that my son married a procrastinator...just like his Mom!)

Please send us all the good 'pettiskirt' vibes you can find......


Nini

Nini

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hey everyone! It feels like forever since I've been around! I am sewing like crazy for our upcoming trip (since it's my three girls, one niece and two nephews) but I'm coming up for a breather now! I got the worst case of stomach flu last week and that has knocked my wind right out of me! Today is the first day that I feel like myself (finally!).


So, I am working on Carla's A-line for Animal Kingdom. Quick question - how much hand sewing do I have to do???? I am truly not gifted in hand sewing! Hoping it's not much! I've had this pattern for about a year and never used it (shame on me!!!!). Any hints I need to make this dress?

I hate to sew by hand. As others have said not too much on the Aline-just a few inches and if you are not making it reversible it doesn't have to be perfect-well not it really ever has to be perfect.

Hannah's appointment is later this morning, just on here to check the weather!

Good luck!!!

For a clown suit how about just a peasant top and easy fits with elastic at the cuff? You could embelish with pom-pom trim (is that what they call it?).

Have you tried Zyrtec D? I prefer it over Claritin. It seems to work better for me. I don't have the issues of drowsiness (though Claritin didn't make me drowsy either). I have lots of allergy issues, and I take Zyrtec every day for several months of the year. If you don't get used to the Claritin, maybe Zyrtec will work!

Thanks! I think I'll try that!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hannah took a nice, super long nap yesterday and here's what I did...
It made me realize how much I despise working with minkee. But its cute and she likes it (has satin, flannel, cotton and minkee in it)

close up of main fabric

Hannah checking it out...

This is adorable.
You asked about the minkee stretching, I use a walking foot when making blankets with minkee. And a lot of pins. I almost bought that quilt kit at JoAnn's, but I didn't like the satin. It sure is pretty when it's done.

Prayers and Positive thoughts for the doctor's appointment.

 

[SallyfromDE]

So cute ingrid!!!!

Nicole = that baby is SOOOOO CUTE!!!! I'll be praying for you guys tomorrow at her eye appointment!!!

Well, we are bout 1 week away from leaving and my allergies are totally out of control. Called the regular asthma/allergy doc and they can get me in mid MAY!!!! ugh - no way!! So, I called our local Medical Aid Unit(a walk in place) and they were so nice! So, I have a huge allergy flare up, plus a sinus infection plus borderline bronchitis!!!!! What is up with THAT!!!!! I dont feel terrible, but am uber tired and my chest is soooo tight, although starting to feel looser now that I've had some good doses of advair in me!!! I've been getting so short of breath just walking around work! I gotta kick this ASAP!!!! I have to be ready to be on the MOVE!!!! lol!!!

Anyone else in the same boat?

I have year round allergies. Lucky me. Anything can trigger an attack. If I don't nip it in the bud right away, I end up with bronchitis or pnuemonia. We had a short rain on Tuesday, and I've had sinus pain ever since. I haven't been able to the store, Mom's in the hospital, and all my time is spent there. I like Simbicort better then Advair, I think really because of the packaging. I do better with the inhaler style. As soon as an attack starts, I head to the Dr. to get on an antibiotic. I'd a bad attack happens about 4 times a year with bronchitis.

Ok, so I have to share this with other "Believers" - others won't understand!

I am fortunate to get to go into my daughter's 1st grade class as a collaborative teacher. When I got there this am they were going over their morning work - the question was
The girl sprinkled magic dust on the pumpkin and it turned into a carriage.
True or Make Believe

Of course my daughter circled True but the teacher told them it was Make Believe and the look on my daughter's face almost made me cry right there! She sheepishly erased her answer and circled Make Believe.

When her group got to my table, I told her that she had the right answer and that she should change it...she felt SO relieved and changed it immediately and said "they must not have been to Disney or seen the movie". I'm hoping she's still a believer!!!

I know that she will know the "truth" someday, but I'm not ready for it today!

Please know I'm not bashing the teacher/work, just sharing an experience!

I am so against this. It just makes me cry when I hear about schools doing this. Thankfully, in Kirstas 1st grade class, she had some boys make fun of her because she believes in the Disney characters and her teacher stuck up for her. I can see when a child is older. But who is to tell a child that Santa isn't real, except her mother? It's just not right. Can you imagine what would have happened if Walt has his imagination nipped in the bud? Maybe that is what is wrong with the world today, reality is presented too soon to children and they grow up too fast.

 

[cydswipe]

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My DD7 wasn't in the mood to help me out. The girls these are for are 5, so that's why it doesn't fit DD! )

 

[cydswipe]

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Um- okay- wow- sorry that photo is so big! I dont know what happened!

No- I didnt make it- see the tags? It's a Wil'Beth, popular heirloom clothing brand

I just dropped Megan off at Preschool and her teacher said she needs a clown suit for April 30th!

I would love ideas- I peeked over at etsy for ideas. I saw 2 different things...
I saw Tutus with suspenders and striped tights and I saw some traditional clown suits-
I would have to buy the tutu and I dont even know where I would find tights or suspenders this time of year..

can you girls give me ideas of cute clown suit patterns?

How about a dress? Like this one - http://www.simplicity.com/p-1941-costumes.aspx . I made an older version of this for DD when she was 2 or 3. It's a simple dress; the pouf is provided by whalebone corseting stuff in the hem. I seem to remember that attaching the pompoms was the hardest part of the whole thing. She wore a set of bloomers under it. As for tights, at the end of April, do you really need them? Tennies and a pair of crazy socks would work.

Deb

 

[ellenbenny]

So I may have done something crazy.... I have been looking at embroidery/sewing combos to upgrade to. Had my heart set on Brother, either the Duetta 4500D or the Quattro 6000D, but of course they are very expensive. I have been watching that website to get an idea of prices of used machines and pricing new machines as well.

Anyway, this morning there was a listing for a used 4500D duetta that had been owned/used by Jillian Lewis who is a famous designer (although I had never heard of her). I looked up her website and called the contact # and left a message saying that I was interested in the machine but wanted to verify that it really was listed by them.

Anyway, I got a call back from someone that works for her, and he confirmed that she was selling it, and that it had been given to her by Brother as she is a spokesperson for them. Looked and sounded legit.

So anyway, I just purchased a used Brother Duetta 4500D for $2400.

Lets hope it really is in as good condition as they claim! I think I got it for a very good price based on what I have been seeing used machines going for. Claims to have owned it for just over a year, but I don't know the stitch count. I forgot to ask, and I was too anxious to wait for another response, so I just went ahead and purchased!

So I will be updating in a few days hopefully to let you know if I got a good deal! I am so excited, ! Let's hope I am not let down.

 

[princesskayla]

Here's what I might do.....I would email Claire with stitchontime and ask her to digitize something for you...in my mind I see Minne standing in her little eyelet pantaloons and a little camisole and holding a dress in each hand....

I love that idea. If anyone digitilizes it -please let me know. I will buy it.

Oooh, that is a great idea. I digitize too and I think I have a coloring book picture of minnie at a vanity primping....that could be really cool!

Or this one....

As for the "Minnie" idea....I think Minnie in front of the castle? Or what about a picture of her "thinking" about what to wear ...sort of like this...
http://disney-stationary.com/coloring-book/Minnie-Mouse/Minnie-Mouse-Color-Page5.jpg
(maybe someone could digitize that for you)?

or this one!!

My hoop saga contuines, I still have not recieved my 2 hoops that I ordered a week and a half ago. The account says "processing" still - which means that they have not shipped it!!! I have got to do my big give outfits. I have emailed the company three times without a response. The company is the one that runs the singer futura yahoo group, so I put a question on the message board. I am a little ill at the moment about it. I finally gave up and ordered another one from ebay. It is from a store not far from my house and they have already shipped it. Maybe I will get it today.


Long rant ahead...caution:

I bought Easter outifts for my children - I know shame on me. My mother in law bought my 1 year old a dress (that was too big for her) and expected me to let her wear it. Me and my husband both worked on Easter so my mother in law had them. So fine, I resigned my positon to make sweet outfits and let them wear store bought clothes. I found the matching dress for my 6 yo (which was expensive) and matching clothes for my 7 yo son. They were to be super cute, plus shoes, hose, belts (all that stuff). I spent about 180.00 to make them cute. Well, when I returned home from work I found out that they wore the outfits about 10 mins and no one got pictures. On top of that - my mother in law "couldn't find the belt" (which was under the clothes) and dressed my son in CAMO pants that were too short!!!!! So he had a very nice dress shirt and too short camo pants to match my daughter's lavender and cream dresses. I swear - she will never have my kids on a holiday again.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Oh.. YAY FOR WICKED TOMORROW NIGHT!! FRONT ROW SEATS!! YIPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such a dream come true for me.
Please don't think I'm nuts. If I screamed that outloud right now irl my hubby would laugh at me.

I wanted to make a shirt for myself that says "Defying Gravity" across the chest.. then I thought about it some more and realized it was a bad idea.

Congrats on the great seats and enjoy the show, good idea on the shirt, why do the applique in green and white with witch and ??? Sorry TBI.

Hi all! We took our pettiskirted children to the boardwalk Easter Sunday! What a blast! The weather was unusually warm and they even had an egghunt on the beach!!! They got lots of compliments on the skirts! Thanks Teresa for making sure we got them on time and helping us pick out such pretty colors!

The girls looks so beautiful and what a great time. Thanks for sharing, the skirts are the perfect colours for Easter.

Well, it is official...my DIL has decided to make the girl's their pettiskirts for our trip in November. I only hope 'she' gets started early enough that we will have time to order some if 'she' has problems.

(Isn't it strange that my son married a procrastinator...just like his Mom!)

Please send us all the good 'pettiskirt' vibes you can find......

Nini, Good vibes for a job done in time sent to you. I would just check in with her often and remind her to get them done.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

So I may have done something crazy.... I have been looking at embroidery/sewing combos to upgrade to. Had my heart set on Brother, either the Duetta 4500D or the Quattro 6000D, but of course they are very expensive. I have been watching that website to get an idea of prices of used machines and pricing new machines as well.

Anyway, this morning there was a listing for a used 4500D duetta that had been owned/used by Jillian Lewis who is a famous designer (although I had never heard of her). I looked up her website and called the contact # and left a message saying that I was interested in the machine but wanted to verify that it really was listed by them.

Anyway, I got a call back from someone that works for her, and he confirmed that she was selling it, and that it had been given to her by Brother as she is a spokesperson for them. Looked and sounded legit.

So anyway, I just purchased a used Brother Duetta 4500D for $2400.

Lets hope it really is in as good condition as they claim! I think I got it for a very good price based on what I have been seeing used machines going for. Claims to have owned it for just over a year, but I don't know the stitch count. I forgot to ask, and I was too anxious to wait for another response, so I just went ahead and purchased!

So I will be updating in a few days hopefully to let you know if I got a good deal! I am so excited, ! Let's hope I am not let down.

Awesome Deal on the machine. Don't forget that you have to post pictures for us when it arrives. That is such a good deal for you. I am sure it is in good condition. Just make sure you used paypal or any other means than western union.

Hi,

I have posted I think twice on this thread. But I am always lurking I wanted to post something I just made. I am always inspired by everyone's talents. Thank-you for sharing your tips and tricks!

Ok, that is just so cute that I must ask if we may CASE your shirts. I love it.

Ok, so I have to share this with other "Believers" - others won't understand!

I am fortunate to get to go into my daughter's 1st grade class as a collaborative teacher. When I got there this am they were going over their morning work - the question was
The girl sprinkled magic dust on the pumpkin and it turned into a carriage.
True or Make Believe

Of course my daughter circled True but the teacher told them it was Make Believe and the look on my daughter's face almost made me cry right there! She sheepishly erased her answer and circled Make Believe.

When her group got to my table, I told her that she had the right answer and that she should change it...she felt SO relieved and changed it immediately and said "they must not have been to Disney or seen the movie". I'm hoping she's still a believer!!!

I know that she will know the "truth" someday, but I'm not ready for it today!

Please know I'm not bashing the teacher/work, just sharing an experience!

oh, I am so happy your daughter believes and how heartbreaking that must have been, but you have raised her right and she knows that they haven't been to experience the magic yet.

It is official - I can't sew or cut in a straight line....ugh....

And, I did the first Simply Sweet and I can't read directions & the second one I cut wrong and had to do it differently.LOL
I will learn how to sew... I will learn how to sew...

You can sew straight and well, it is just a new pattern, we all make mistakes. I make so many mistakes and thought it is just normal, I call it learning.

I finally finished the Ariel set a few days ago. I had some leftover fabric after I cut out the stripwork twirl so I made some ruffled Easy fits too, then some Easy fit shorts, and with the very last scrap, appliqued a square onto a t-shirt. So now a mix-n-match set. I had intended for the dress to be a top--but it looks fine as a dress.

Very cute outfit and you did a great job.

Hey everyone! It feels like forever since I've been around! I am sewing like crazy for our upcoming trip (since it's my three girls, one niece and two nephews) but I'm coming up for a breather now! I got the worst case of stomach flu last week and that has knocked my wind right out of me! Today is the first day that I feel like myself (finally!).

Yeah! We are going to Disney and I get to meet you!!! I am so excited. Sorry you were sick but glad it is out of the way. Don't forget to call so we can say a quick hello.

 

[ellenbenny]

Awesome Deal on the machine. Don't forget that you have to post pictures for us when it arrives. That is such a good deal for you. I am sure it is in good condition. Just make sure you used paypal or any other means than western union.

Thanks, I will definitely post pics!

I did use paypal charged to my VISA.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Oh.. YAY FOR WICKED TOMORROW NIGHT!! FRONT ROW SEATS!! YIPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such a dream come true for me.
Please don't think I'm nuts. If I screamed that outloud right now irl my hubby would laugh at me.

I wanted to make a shirt for myself that says "Defying Gravity" across the chest.. then I thought about it some more and realized it was a bad idea.

Oh My Goodness, I would so make it! I would give anything to see Wicked. I sing/listen to the soundtrack while I sew, The kids and Dh beg me to use my earphones.

Hi all! We took our pettiskirted children to the boardwalk Easter Sunday! What a blast! The weather was unusually warm and they even had an egghunt on the beach!!! They got lots of compliments on the skirts! Thanks Teresa for making sure we got them on time and helping us pick out such pretty colors!

I love the Peti's!

How cute I love the fabric combo.


Okay ladies, I need your input my Katie has had a major growth spurt and went from a size 10 to a 14. I cannot find any shorts or tops to fit poor girl. What are some good patterns for girls who are growing?

 

[tmh0206]

Um- okay- wow- sorry that photo is so big! I dont know what happened!

No- I didnt make it- see the tags? It's a Wil'Beth, popular heirloom clothing brand

I just dropped Megan off at Preschool and her teacher said she needs a clown suit for April 30th!

I would love ideas- I peeked over at etsy for ideas. I saw 2 different things...
I saw Tutus with suspenders and striped tights and I saw some traditional clown suits-
I would have to buy the tutu and I dont even know where I would find tights or suspenders this time of year..

can you girls give me ideas of cute clown suit patterns?

i have seen some really cute tights at www.welovecolor.com, you might try that. hope that helps and be sure to post a picture what you end up doing, i bet she will be a super cute clown!!!