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

Quick update about my post in the last thread (about me losing my CarlaC bundle pack when my laptop crashed)...YCMT just re-emailed it to me!! :cool1: Just in time, because I was planning on making a peasant shirt for my DD this week to go under her birthday outfit.

And I'm so excited because we're going back to Disney World next week! My DH has a conference to go to so the kids and I are tagging along. We did the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day so we are going to go to Magic Kingdom one of the days we're there. And, we have a few character meals planned where we're going to celebrate my DD's 4th birthday! Since we were just there in December and all of her outfits still fit, I only made one outfit for my DD, that she'll wear to breakfast at the Poly with Lilo and Stitch.

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And I made DD an outfit to wear for her birthday:
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:cool1: Woo Hoo! Just booked our Sept. stay at the Polynesian...let the custom creating begin! Gianna has agreed to wear a few customs this trip even though she will be 8 and too cool for them :lmao: Mostly simply vidas or twirl skirts and tanks, but it is something!

Anyway..does anyone have a source for the Michael Miller Hula Hut and Eiffel tower fabrics? I am looking for about a yard of each but haven't found anything.

I sent a link to a site with both. They're higher priced than I like to pay but the Hula print is getting much harder to find. One source I shared with someone else just yesterday is already sold out. I'm just glad I have a couple yards of it still but it gets harder to cut into it the harder it is to get more. :confused3

Heather and I were talking about you too! I was telling her I wanted your new pattern for Easter, but it just seems that Easter is coming too fast this year. I bought your other pattern because I saw it with some Easter egg fabric and it is totally cute! Maybe Megan needs two Easter outfits!

Of course she does! I imagine she needs one for an Easter egg hunt and another for a dressier event, like church. :lmao:

Haha.. Yes it would. I love pockets.. especially since my DD uses them to put her teeny tiny princess dolls in.

I have a feeling a pocket will be included. Once I get an idea, it's hard to not try it out. :rotfl:
 
I sent a link to a site with both. They're higher priced than I like to pay but the Hula print is getting much harder to find. One source I shared with someone else just yesterday is already sold out. I'm just glad I have a couple yards of it still but it gets harder to cut into it the harder it is to get more. :confused3

Thanks for the info Lisa! It is pricey, but sooo perfect for a Polynesian vida, I already have the Hula dancing Minnie mouse applique all drawn up LOL Guess I will bite the bullet & go for it, you only live once! Thanks again :hug:
 

Thank you!!! :cool1: What type of fabric do you use?

Ladies, I may need your help. Neither Joann's in my area has more of the bunny fabric. They have a shipment tomorrow so I'll go back and look but if not, I may send out an SOS. LOL. I'm so upset. I finally found what I was going to do and now I may not be able to finish older DD's dress. :confused3

All of those were made from the dance knit from Joann's. For my dd I can use 3 half yard cuts and nearly get 4 leos...she is a size 4. When I do the two color ones I keep all the scraps and sometimes do crazy multicolor ones. If you save up your coupons you can get it really cheap. They never put the dance knits on sale so you can always use your coupon. The material holds up well if you don't run it through the dryer and I didn't line it and you couldn't see her bright underpants through it.
 
Love all the new stuff and just voted for Teresa. It was really easy to register on the site. :thumbsup2
 
Quick update about my post in the last thread (about me losing my CarlaC bundle pack when my laptop crashed)...YCMT just re-emailed it to me!! :cool1: Just in time, because I was planning on making a peasant shirt for my DD this week to go under her birthday outfit.

And I'm so excited because we're going back to Disney World next week! My DH has a conference to go to so the kids and I are tagging along. We did the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day so we are going to go to Magic Kingdom one of the days we're there. And, we have a few character meals planned where we're going to celebrate my DD's 4th birthday! Since we were just there in December and all of her outfits still fit, I only made one outfit for my DD, that she'll wear to breakfast at the Poly with Lilo and Stitch.

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And I made DD an outfit to wear for her birthday:
outfit.jpg

Glad ycmt resent your patterns!! :woohoo:

and Glad you got your GAD/GAD in before it was too late. Make sure you take your vouchers with you and when you get there upgrade them to however many days you need tickets for....that way they apply the $70 to a longer base ticket...get it? You probably already knew that but someone had to tell me that!!! ;) Have a great trip!!!

Those outfits are adorable :cutie:
 
Just wanting to remind everyone to vote!!!! Teresa needs our votes! I keep thinking if we were able to send MyaRose to WDW surely we can win this for Teresa, right????? Come on! It takes less than five minutes to register the first time. Then they send you a link to finish your registration and after that it takes about 30 seconds everyday to vote! There are some ladies who each have around 4000 votes and Teresa has 223 votes. We need you to vote!


Here is the link:

http://ck.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?p=A&c=12907&s=3102222&i=1&r=157178



Teresa is on the second page, she was nominated by Shannon - Revrob!

Now please vote!

BUMPING:thumbsup2
 
How happy you all must be to have yesterday behind you.... I'm so glad all went well!



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.....
PLEEEEZ??? PLEEEEEEZEEEEE PLEEEEEEZE?????

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.

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That is adorable!!


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

Hi Sara! I'm glad you have joined us!

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.

That is so disapointing! I'm sorry.
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!


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 forgot to comment, that I would like it a little shorter too.

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been mostly lurking around here. I've been keeping up with the reading, because if you don't you'll be 20 pages behind in no time around here....you all move so fast! I'm loving everything that's being made around here. You guys are so inspirational. After seeing those purses a while ago, I gave it a try too......loved it! It was so easy and they look so good!!! Anyway I had posted awhile back about getting my new machine and figuring things out.

Well I'm an accountant and don't exactly have too much free time right now, so I'm not doing much. but I do have everything figured out and am loving my new Brother.

I went to a "user" class at the place where I bought it and learned so much, I was so glad I went. I also bought a ruffler foot while I was there. I practiced with it there but haven't tried yet at home. If this thing really works it's gonna save my hours! Since it seems like everything I do need to be gathered.

Could someone answer a quick question about the ruffler foot for me??? Usually when I'm adding the ruffle at the bottom of the skirt, I would baste it and then gather it to the length that I need it to be. How do you get your ruffle to the exact length you need it with the foot? There is no way to adjust it when it's done. Do you need to just play around with it and see what each setting does?

Does my question even make sense????
Thanks all!

I suggest reading Carla's tutorial on YCMT too. It's in the free section I believe or search for Carla's patterns.

Oh no, people are talking about me! :scared1: I can't wait to see some of the Zoe skirts people make. It will be so fun to see all the different variations.

Were your ears burning? ;)
I am really excited about this pattern Lisa!!! I can't wait to try it! And, Arminda was looking over my shoulder and she said she would like a skirt like that too, because "It's REALLY cute!" So, there you go, an almost 12 year old likes it too! Did you decide to do a 10/12? She will be very happy if you do!

That's not a problem! Zoe's told me she wished I had used a 'y' on her name. :rotfl: I've seen work from school where she's spelled it that way.

I'm off to the post office to get packages and then to work! I'm still having trouble adjusting to the time change so my body thinks it's not even 8 yet.
Kids are funny! I remember I went through a period when I signed my name with an h! I think I was in 6th grade.

Thanks for the Welcome!

I just have to share the conversation I just had with DD6 while waiting for the bus (plus I need a couple more posts before I can post pictures).

Lauren: "Mommy, your birthday is this weekend."
Me: "Yes"
Lauren: "But we haven't gotten you a present, what do you want for your birthday?"
Me: "Um, how about a new sewing machine ";)
Lauren: "OK, I'll tell Daddy!"

Now, I doubt that he'll buy me one, but it doesn't hurt to try. :goodvibes

Thata girl!

Just wanting to remind everyone to vote!!!! Teresa needs our votes! I keep thinking if we were able to send MyaRose to WDW surely we can win this for Teresa, right????? Come on! It takes less than five minutes to register the first time. Then they send you a link to finish your registration and after that it takes about 30 seconds everyday to vote! There are some ladies who each have around 4000 votes and Teresa has 223 votes. We need you to vote!

Here is the link:

http://ck.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?p=A&c=12907&s=3102222&i=1&r=157178



Teresa is on the second page, she was nominated by Shannon - Revrob!

Now please vote!

Benita, you are such a sweetheart!
Hi everyone..
Wanted to post my most recent sewing project. I mostly lurk and love all of the creative ideas you guys have. I am still very beginner and so I sew really slowly. Sorry it's not Disney... I have to be patient and wait till a little closer to our trip to do those outfits.

An Easter dress - Carla C's Precious Dress - and I just sewed the extra flowers on.

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Oh my goodness!!! That is so pretty!

I'll have to check out the pattern.....I may be back for T's information:rolleyes1
:thumbsup2

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

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm so happy for you!
Wow this thread moves fast when it starts over again! Just voted for Teresa!! Love all the new things posted! I will have to get the new Carla pattern that was shown with Jessie - so cute! And I love the new skirt that Lisa designed - will it be sold on e bay, e tsy or somewhere else? Hoping to sew soon - have some big give outfits cut out just waiting to be sewn up!

Thank you so much!

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We went to the Disney Dreams Come True exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art last week. It was so awesome!! I wish we would have been allowed to take pictures inside. I guess Disney has control issues.. just like Bernina! :lmao:
I just wanted a picture of Hannah next to the big storybook display they had. Oh well.. I hope she is old enough that she will remember it. They had original drawings and sketches from all the princess movies... so many neat things. It took us about an hour to pass through, so that gives you an idea of how big it was. At the very end there were drawings from Rapunzel!! :lovestruc
The Little Mermaid room was my favorite. I wish I could have had pictures to show you all. I think there is a book they are selling if anyone is really interested. I heard that New Orleans got this exhibit because of Princess and the Frog and also heard that it isn't going to be on display anywhere else. Is that really true?? Such a shame for no one else to get to see all of that stuff.
Got our copy of Princess and the frog already too! Yippee!

Kira, that sound like so much fun!!! What a bummer that you couldn't take pictures!

Quick update about my post in the last thread (about me losing my CarlaC bundle pack when my laptop crashed)...YCMT just re-emailed it to me!! :cool1: Just in time, because I was planning on making a peasant shirt for my DD this week to go under her birthday outfit.

And I'm so excited because we're going back to Disney World next week! My DH has a conference to go to so the kids and I are tagging along. We did the Give a Day, Get a Disney Day so we are going to go to Magic Kingdom one of the days we're there. And, we have a few character meals planned where we're going to celebrate my DD's 4th birthday! Since we were just there in December and all of her outfits still fit, I only made one outfit for my DD, that she'll wear to breakfast at the Poly with Lilo and Stitch.

th_dress.jpg


And I made DD an outfit to wear for her birthday:
th_outfit.jpg

I love the little Lilo dress!!! Very cute!
I have a feeling a pocket will be included. Once I get an idea, it's hard to not try it out. :rotfl:

Ok, ok, come one we NEEEEEED this pattern!!!! :yay::banana::banana::banana::cool1:
Love all the new stuff and just voted for Teresa. It was really easy to register on the site. :thumbsup2

:hug: Thanks!
 
I agree with buying the pettiskirt. Not that I could ever sew one. We have 2 of Teressa pettiskirts and they are so soft and full! They have been packed in suitcases numerous times and always come out looking great.

What is the link to order those pettiskirts? Can someone send it to me in a pm?
 
I AM SO MAD! I can't get my dang computer to open the software for my Futura!!!! It is all loaded...I can see it...I called Singer today...they told me to disable my Norton, I did, it still does not work!!! I had errands to run (had to go get the cheap Crocs at Big Lots...$10! for Mickey Crocs) and while I was gone they closed and now I have to wait until tomorrow...I really don't want or need this stress in my life! AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

Now back to good things. I did get the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book and have enjoyed reading it. Katie has picked out the first dress she wants...so maybe I will work on that instead.:goodvibes
 
Ugh! I just caught up on the "new" thread and read that stitchontime is empty! Even Heather and the other etsy shops have taken down most of the Disney applique patterns. I am soooo sad. I just got a new embroidery machine for my bday a few weeks ago and hadn't gotten around to collecting any Disney patterns yet. Are there any other sites still selling patterns? I REALLY wanted to make 'mad hatter mickey head' tshirts for our Easter Disney trip. Bummer!
 
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And I made DD an outfit to wear for her birthday:
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Great job!!! Love the bday one!


and Glad you got your GAD/GAD in before it was too late. Make sure you take your vouchers with you and when you get there upgrade them to however many days you need tickets for....that way they apply the $70 to a longer base ticket...get it? You probably already knew that but someone had to tell me that!!! ;) Have a great trip!!!

Those outfits are adorable :cutie:

But now you got it!!!!

What is the link to order those pettiskirts? Can someone send it to me in a pm?


Did you get a PM yet?
 
Ugh! I just caught up on the "new" thread and read that stitchontime is empty! Even Heather and the other etsy shops have taken down most of the Disney applique patterns. I am soooo sad. I just got a new embroidery machine for my bday a few weeks ago and hadn't gotten around to collecting any Disney patterns yet. Are there any other sites still selling patterns? I REALLY wanted to make 'mad hatter mickey head' tshirts for our Easter Disney trip. Bummer!

I guess I am behind the times. What's this all about?
 
:welcome: I am going to be PMing you when the dance studio orders my child a huge costume again and I have to alter it! She had a long torso but they seriously ordered her a size 14 last year...and she was 5! I had to re-sew the whole thing!

I'm not the one who this was intended for, but I can help you too. I've got 13 years of dance costume experience, and have had to correct sizing mistakes from too little (hard to fix) and too big (easier, but still a pita). My friendly advice is not to agree to payment until you've seen your child's measurments compared to the size chart. The girth measurement (through the crotch with the tape measure up to the right shoulder) is the most critical, impossible to fix on a long torso'd kid with a one piece costume. If it's close to say a small child, you might do better moving up to a medium child, etc. Two piece costumes arent as critical, those need to fit in the waist mostl, so that measurement is important. Confused yet? PM me for more info if you'd like.

From a mom who'd BTDT more times than she can count! LOL
 
Please Help Me!

I am right towards the end of embroidering a design for my dd to wear tomorrow on a t-shirt and my machine was accidentally unplugged! I have the Brother PE 770. what do I do? Is there any way to pick back up where I was or to at least jump back to the step I was in? I don't have another shirt to start over. I am really hoping someone here can help me! Ugh! I feel like I am going to cry!

Whew! I figured it out! Thanks anyway!
 
I'm not the one who this was intended for, but I can help you too. I've got 13 years of dance costume experience, and have had to correct sizing mistakes from too little (hard to fix) and too big (easier, but still a pita). My friendly advice is not to agree to payment until you've seen your child's measurments compared to the size chart. The girth measurement (through the crotch with the tape measure up to the right shoulder) is the most critical, impossible to fix on a long torso'd kid with a one piece costume. If it's close to say a small child, you might do better moving up to a medium child, etc. Two piece costumes arent as critical, those need to fit in the waist mostl, so that measurement is important. Confused yet? PM me for more info if you'd like.

From a mom who'd BTDT more times than she can count! LOL


Thanks Nanci! We pay for our costumes in November, don't get them until April, and NEVER see the measurements they took :sad2: The first year she was in dance...she was 2... and they ordered the smallest size totally not taking into consideration a 2 year old might have a growth spurt. :headache: So her costume was way too small and I had to trade with another mom. So ever since then, they've ordered her a size big. That's fine. But last year they ordered like 3 sizes up! :confused3 Luckily there was a tutu on it so I was able to hide a lot of the alterations. And I had to take the straps up 6-7 inches on each side.
 








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