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

[ellenbenny]

My youngest son is graduating from Michigan State University in less than a month!!

When my older son graduated from college 2 years ago I made small purses for a few of us to carry to the graduation and dinner for me, mom, sister, sister-in-law, and my son's step-mom.

I hadn't necessarily been planning to do it again, but...since my Mom is an alumni of MSU, and she is flying up to Michigan just to attend the graduation dinner, and she asked me if I would be making bags again... I felt obligated.

But I went further and made more difficult types of bags, I have finished 3 so far. For me, my Mom and my son's best friend that is also graduating. Now I think I will have to make something for ds's step-mom again, since I did it the last time. And also my ex MIL and ex SIL will be there at dinner, and they are both MSU alum as well, so do I need to make them something too? Why do I do this to myself?

Anyway, here are the 3 I have made so far... still deciding what else to do. Maybe little wristlets is what I am currently thinking.

This one is Carla C's new pattern

These 2 are also from ycmt, patchwork messenger bag and drawstring tote.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Thank you all for your nice comments on my quilt. You were all very kind in your words and I appreciate it. Quilting is my new passion a few here remember when I did make clothes but it seems so long ago.

This quilt is from Eleanor Burns quick trip quilt. It was very easy, just sewing strips together and then putting them into a tube, cutting once again and the cutting in half at alternating squares. I loved how it came out and the colours.

Today I got our Disney bin and now find myself having to make a few things for our trip. So it is back to clothing. Hopefully summer will arrive here in the mountain west and I can put it all way for a few months and get outside to play.

Can I make you jealous? I live 2.2 miles from Quilt in a Day's California store! I'm a quilter first, seamstress second, and am there about once a week.

 

[NiniMorris]

I just had to post and say.....I have had my new embroidery machine for a week now (only played with it one night with the only spool of thread I had)...but today I got 50 spools in the mail AND I have the house all to myself tomorrow!! Can we say "I AM ECSTATIC!!"

You are going to have soooooo much fun!!!! Enjoy!


Nini

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Okay QUESTION TIME!! I saw the cutest Western font on some Woody's Roundup dresses somebody made a while back ago- sorry I can't remember the member name!! I was wondering where I could purchase that font for my machine. My little guy has developed a crush on Jessie the cowgirl and I want to make him a few things once I get my computer back.


Oh and I find out the baby's gender on MONDAY!! I can hardly contain myself!!

are you talking about my dresses?

if so I found the letters on etsy - work is not letting me on the etsy site right now or I would you tell you who I bought them from.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

I NEED to cut out fabric tomorrow for shirts and to start making the appliques for the Nemo stuff I have planned. I am working now til 7am - I work nightshift so this is not new for me but I feel so bad that I want to do this instead of get rest so we could maybe go to the zoo on Sunday. We have a yr membership that we got for Christmas and have not gone yet but the weather will be decent this weekend. But we leave in less than a monthe for Disney on a suprise trip so it's not like I can say "do you want to where this in Disney? then you need to go play with Daddy instead of trying to help me cut the material with the rotary cutter, honey" Sorry - I am whinning and rambling but just need to write. don't mind me.

 

[livndisney]

Um, Nicole, Sweetie, we are going to have to ask you to turn in your Fabric Overbuyers Anonymous card.

T- you have been gone to long hun, I am not Nicole

 

[lovesdumbo]

My youngest son is graduating from Michigan State University in less than a month!!

When my older son graduated from college 2 years ago I made small purses for a few of us to carry to the graduation and dinner for me, mom, sister, sister-in-law, and my son's step-mom.

I hadn't necessarily been planning to do it again, but...since my Mom is an alumni of MSU, and she is flying up to Michigan just to attend the graduation dinner, and she asked me if I would be making bags again... I felt obligated.

But I went further and made more difficult types of bags, I have finished 3 so far. For me, my Mom and my son's best friend that is also graduating. Now I think I will have to make something for ds's step-mom again, since I did it the last time. And also my ex MIL and ex SIL will be there at dinner, and they are both MSU alum as well, so do I need to make them something too? Why do I do this to myself?

Anyway, here are the 3 I have made so far... still deciding what else to do. Maybe little wristlets is what I am currently thinking.

This one is Carla C's new pattern

These 2 are also from ycmt, patchwork messenger bag and drawstring tote.

Love your bags!

How about something like this for the others?

http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/sewing-patterns-and-templates

 

[weluvdizne]

Time for a slightly happy dance! Y'all know things w/ DH have not been good, and he's talked about cancelling our trip; well, today we had to finish paying off the house we're supposed to be renting- he used his debit card to do it; so I'm hoping he's still planning on going. I asked him if he's at all looking forward to any part of the trip, and he said "I don't know" which I guess is a big step up from- absolutely not, I think you should just cancel; it's just a waste of time and money (which is where he was 3 weeks ago)

Nicole, I am so happy for you. I have been praying for you and thinking about you lately, but didn't want to bring it up and upset you. I am soooooo happy to hear that things are looking up. I definately see this as a step in the right direction. Sometimes, vacations can "reset your brain" and make you see things more clearly. I hope that this upcoming trip does that for your DH and he sees what a special family he is so lucky to have. Keeping you in my prayers.



Granna - have fun with your machine. I have had mine for a couple years, but have been too intimidated to take it out of the box. All the talk about it here lately has me convinced to try it. I just need to get some thread. Walmart has the C&C junk only, and I have not had a chance to make it out anywhere else yet. I hope my courage is still up by the time I finally get some thread. Have fun! I can't wait to see what cool things you make!!! (I have the Brother SE-270D with the Disney designs, but can't wait to get my hands on some of HeatherSue's creations.)

 

[SallyfromDE]

Why did I think Kirsta was older than that? I don't get why schools think they need to do this to little kids! Like you said, they grow up too fast. They need a little bit of make believe in their lives.

Kirsta just turned 9 in January and in the 3rd grade. So, 1st grade was just a few years ago, but I remember how upset she was about the kids telling her Mickey wasn't for real. She is very tall. Was always a head taller then the kids in her class, even when in preschool. Right now, she's as tall as my 12 yo nephew. Our 9 yo neighbor only comes up to her shoulder (where did we get this amazon?) The curricullum with teaching kids about a fairie tale and true life was around then (thankfully not in her school) and I was always upset by this.

When I was a kid, I can remember a neighbor telling my little sister that Santa wasn't for real when she was 6 (I was 16). This woman had no right to tell someone elses child something like that. My mother was always too much of a diplomat. I would have gone over and given the woman a peice of mind, to put it mildly.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

What Arminda is almost 12???? How is that possible- funny I was just searching for an old post the other day and came across a cute pic of her in 2008. Wearing a story book skirt.


Nicole (from another Nicole, because we like to keep T-beri confused) Honey, I hope he has a good time being on this trip. I hope the two of you can grow stronger. I will be sure to say a prayer for you, your marriage and your family tonight. (by the way, I thought it was great of you to post the pretty top- and not on a hanger!)

MinnieVanMom (April, is that you?) -I feel like Pooh talking to the tiger. anywho- You CAN embroider on knit and tshirt. Put a soft mesh stabilizer on the back and hoop tear away. Use a ballpoint needle and you should be good to go, some like to use a topper stabilizer too, I havent found it makes a difference. I HAVE heard that some machines do it better than others.


Clown costume- I have my fabric! I ended up searching in my stash and found a piece that will work well- not pastel, but not primary either.
I also found this cool purple glittery fabric to use for the "clown dress, thats not too clown-y" outfit I will do for the other little girl. I have a great idea for that now.
Joann's has a 40% off coupon, so I got my $8.79yd for 40% off and the purple was on sale for $2.99 yd. I was going to post photos of my purchase, but I think I will wait til they are all done and surprise everyone with what I do.

 

[Cibahwewah]

Hi Everyone!!!

I fianlly found a clown costume pattern- from like 1965 or something, and its coming from WA!!
Here is my reference- I found this darling costume on etsy
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29702791

Hee hee! I wore this one in 1978--made for me by my "other mother."

 

[lollipopsandgiggles]

Love your bags!

How about something like this for the others?

http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/sewing-patterns-and-templates

Those are so sweet

 

[billwendy]

MinnieVanMom (April, is that you?) -I feel like Pooh talking to the tiger. anywho- You CAN embroider on knit and tshirt. Put a soft mesh stabilizer on the back and hoop tear away. Use a ballpoint needle and you should be good to go, some like to use a topper stabilizer too, I havent found it makes a difference. I HAVE heard that some machines do it better than others. /QUOTE]

YES!!! you definately can!! And Nicoles machine does a great job of embroidering on stretchy tshirts-I'd say this material was super stretchy, would you say so Nicole??? She made it for ME and a really cute Ariel Minnie for Shelly!!!!

I cannot believe that Arminda is 12!!!!! Thats the same age as Daniel, and I cant believe he is 12 either!! And Elizabeth will turn 8 this June and Hannah 4!!! Where does the time go????

 

[livndisney]

MinnieVanMom (April, is that you?) -I feel like Pooh talking to the tiger. anywho- You CAN embroider on knit and tshirt. Put a soft mesh stabilizer on the back and hoop tear away. Use a ballpoint needle and you should be good to go, some like to use a topper stabilizer too, I havent found it makes a difference. I HAVE heard that some machines do it better than others. /QUOTE]

YES!!! you definately can!! And Nicoles machine does a great job of embroidering on stretchy tshirts-I'd say this material was super stretchy, would you say so Nicole??? She made it for ME and a really cute Ariel Minnie for Shelly!!!!

I cannot believe that Arminda is 12!!!!! Thats the same age as Daniel, and I cant believe he is 12 either!! And Elizabeth will turn 8 this June and Hannah 4!!! Where does the time go????

How cute are you! Are you packed yet?

 

[billwendy]

How cute are you! Are you packed yet?

Not nearly as cute as Miss M!!!!!!! Not packed yet - we have to sneak the suitcases into the house when Zoey isnt looking or else she gets all pouty and sad - and I cant live with that until Thursday!! I'll miss her a TON anyway!! We love to travel with her, but know she wouldnt enjoy the Disney Kennel club....she thinks she is a people, not a doggie!!!

Single Digit Dance = anyone want to join in?????

 

[livndisney]

Not nearly as cute as Miss M!!!!!!! Not packed yet - we have to sneak the suitcases into the house when Zoey isnt looking or else she gets all pouty and sad - and I cant live with that until Thursday!! I'll miss her a TON anyway!! We love to travel with her, but know she wouldnt enjoy the Disney Kennel club....she thinks she is a people, not a doggie!!!

Single Digit Dance = anyone want to join in?????

Oooh poor Zoey! M would LOVE all the colors in your tee. I hope you guys have a wonderful amazing trip!

 

[PrincessMickey]

Wow it has been forever since I've been able to visit. I got a small promotion at work and have been working many many hours. I've only managed to sew one thing in the last two months. A Colorado Rockies fleece raglan for a coworkers son. Of course I forgot to take a pic before I gave it to them but with baseball seaon starting I'm sure I'll have several opportunities to get a pic when we all go to games together. I might have to make my boys some too. Does anyone know of a similar pattern for adults. After making that one several of the guys decided they wanted one too!

Wendy I was thinking about you today. We still have our house in NE PA and DH needed to go up there to take care of some stuff. His flight got canceled and he ended going through Philly to get home tonight.

Well I'm off to the airport to pick DH up and I hope to be able to get on here and post more often. I just realized we have less than two months of school left. My life will be so much easier not having to drive back and forth ever day.

Oh and we had some good news today and DH promised if this went through I could get an embroidery machine so I guess I better get moving and figure out which one I want.

 

[LisaZoe]

I just got digitizing software for free! It is SticthEra Universal. Does anyone have this? Do you like it? I am going to start looking at it this weekend. I have to work tonight & tomorrow night. I have a couple designs I want to digitize so badly and DH wants me to digitize something for his friend's tree service business. Plus My dad would love to have new racing shirts. (He runs a dragster at Atco Raceway, NJ)
Wish me luck!

I recently downloaded this to see if I could figure it out. I think I may have to print out the manual so I can read through it to see if it makes any sense. So far I haven't actually converted anything but have hopes that I'll be able to at least do some simple designs.

I had fun doing some new characters from the upcoming Toy Story 3 movie. These are for a brother and sister who will be going to DLR next month.

I also made this set for the same little girl. The skirt is the shortest I've done of the Zoe skirt so far at only 7"! It's so cute, though, and I can't wait to see photos of the little girl in it.

 

[weluvdizne]

Wow it has been forever since I've been able to visit. I got a small promotion at work and have been working many many hours. .

Congrats on the promotion!!!

 

[weluvdizne]

I recently downloaded this to see if I could figure it out. I think I may have to print out the manual so I can read through it to see if it makes any sense. So far I haven't actually converted anything but have hopes that I'll be able to at least do some simple designs.

I had fun doing some new characters from the upcoming Toy Story 3 movie. These are for a brother and sister who will be going to DLR next month.

I also made this set for the same little girl. The skirt is the shortest I've done of the Zoe skirt so far at only 7"! It's so cute, though, and I can't wait to see photos of the little girl in it.

BEAUTIFUL as always! You do such nice work. Love all the color combos, too!