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

[ireland_nicole]

Well, she got home safely, but didn't make the cut, and neither did her 2 friends. Evidently they were looking for blondes. But she's ok with it, and says it was a good learning experience. Her next plans are to go to Miami at the end of next month for an audition with Royal Caribbean. I'll take her to that one, letting her go to Orlando for the day with friends is one thing, but overnight 5 hours away into a big city is another.

Nicole, I'm sorry for all your troubles too. I wish your DH would agree to counselling. BTDT, so I feel your pain. Would you consider counselling by yourself? I know its not a total fix, but it can help too.

I'm sorry she didn't make it this time; but she definitely hasthe right attitude for this kind of work; yep; this time she wasn't what they were looking for, but that doesn't mean she's not good enough- and someone else will be looking for someone just like her if she keeps getting herself out there- tell her to break a leg at the Miami audition- and keep us posted!

I am glad to be back ladies...I have had a crazy few months. The Give items I shipped out this week were the first things I have sewn since January....but I have a good excuse.

Back in Nov we decided to try for another baby. We went to Disney world and low and behold two weeks after our trip I got a positive test. Unfortunately, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. We had another trip planned in January and it was kind of our little joke that maybe we could bring a little "magic" home with us again. You won't believe it but two weeks after our trip on my birthday I tested and got another positive! So right now I am just a day shy of being 12 weeks pregnant with a due date of Oct 5th. We are just ecstatic!

So, in early Feb morning sickness hit me hard. Sitting at the computer made me queasy but not as much as watching my sewing machine needle bob up and down and don't even think about getting me behind my embroidery machine...you might as well have thrown me on the teacups for an hour...lol. I survived my give outfits and have some other projects lined up so I think I am back on the horse. I was missing seeing all those wonderful outfits for two months!

I see a few other ladies are due around the same time as me...I am so glad to have some company.

Congratulations on your "magical beginning"

Do I wash Bias Tape?? and if so how??? I am making a Cathy out of Tiana fabric and I need to do teh armholes and the neckline but I'm not sure I wash the bais tape LOL

I don't wash prepackaged bias tape. If, however, you're making your own (I do occasionally, but avoid it like the plague), I would wash the fabric first. HTH.

 

[LisaZoe]

Before I go totally insane.... please help.

Has anyone ever seen a pattern similar to this skirt?

My 13yo saw this in Hot Topic tonight...and wants it. I just can't see spending $36 on a skirt that was 3 layers(of mostly tulle and lace) and elastic.

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Apparel/Bottoms/Tripp-Blue-Crinkle-Bow-Ruffle-Skirt-274144.jsp

I've been searching online the last hour...and I know I'm missing something. I can't even find anything similar that I can modify the pattern.

(I also want to add an inch....or three to the length )

Ugh, I saw a tutorial for one very much like this not long ago and now I can't find it again! The skirt looks like a basic modification of a tiered twirl skirt with some added layers of lace trim where a boutique skirt might have extra ruffles inserted in seams. What I'd do is figure the length you want, take off an inch for the waistband, divide by the number of tiers to get the width of those then add seam allowance. I'd make each tier 1 1/3 - 1 1/2 times the length of the one above. For example, for a skirt to be a finished length of 15" with 7 tiers, the fabric strip/loop for each tier would be 3" wide but the top one would be wider to allow for fabric to make the casing at the waist. Assuming a waist of about 25", I'd make the tiers the following lengths:

(sorry for the .... but I wanted to get the numbers to line up as best I could )
x1.33 x1.5
1 -.. 34"..... 25"
2 -.. 45"..... 57"
3 -.. 60"..... 86"
4 -.. 80"... 129"
5 -. 107".. 194"
6 -. 142".. 291"
7 -. 189".. 437"

Edited to add: Found the tute! http://www.chicaandjo.com/2009/05/28/sew-a-tiered-ruffled-skirt/ It looks like they make their tiers 1.33 times the one above. They even have a cool 'calculator' to help you determine the measurements for each tier. The only thing I'd do differently is the order of sewing the tiers together. I'd start with the bottom and work up because I find it easier to sew a gathered layer onto one that isn't gathered yet. I'd also topstitch above each seam to get them to stay laying flat.

Thanks for all your help. Guess I just don't cut it in the Dis Boutique crowd. Have at it girls. Your clothes are great but you are too much of a clique for me.

I did see your post and didn't answer only because I couldn't offer any experience on any of those machines. I'm sorry if you felt ignored - I can honestly say that the ladies (and Tom) here are always very helpful but posts do sometimes get missed along the way.

I haven't wanted to post here about this, but I would appreciate prayers from those of you who don't mind. My husband of 11 years has struggled w/ depression on and off over the last 7 years. Suddenly, a month and a half ago he just "shut down" emotionally- coincidentally, right after we went away for a weekend and had a wonderful time. He hasn't spoken to me since, except for the truly necessary whos picking up the kids, etc. Today he said he's not sure if he loves me anymore or wants to be married anymore. he says there's no one else and that he hasn't made up his mind. I'm completely stunned, confused and overwhelmed. I still love him as much or more as the day I married him, and had no idea this was coming.

Would y'all pray that he would find peace and wisdom, and that if it's God's will he would find his way home?

Thanks.

ETA: I know it might seem strange to post here, but I consider y'all friends, and I know we pray for each other a lot when needed. It's very humbling to ask for prayers for this. I know I must have done something wrong, and I just can't figure out what it is.

I'm not sure what I can say that others haven't but you're family will be in my thoughts.

Well, she got home safely, but didn't make the cut, and neither did her 2 friends. Evidently they were looking for blondes. But she's ok with it, and says it was a good learning experience. Her next plans are to go to Miami at the end of next month for an audition with Royal Caribbean. I'll take her to that one, letting her go to Orlando for the day with friends is one thing, but overnight 5 hours away into a big city is another.

Sorry it didn't happen this time but maybe that's because she's destined to combine both of her dreams by working on a Disney Cruise ship.

Do I wash Bias Tape?? and if so how??? I am making a Cathy out of Tiana fabric and I need to do teh armholes and the neckline but I'm not sure I wash the bais tape LOL

I think most packaged bias tape specifically says pre-washing isn't needed but check if you still have yours. I do pre-wash most trim but I haven't done so with bias unless it's some I make myself and then I pre-wash the fabric before cutting it.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Has anyone tried this? It's free software from Floriani to convert your thread. And I don't know if it's worthwhile or not. I can't quite figure it out.

http://www.florianisoftware.com/products/*/*/6873

 

[billwendy]

Longtime lurker. I admire all the creativity you put into your designs. For several years long ago I did the same but my kids grew up and I joined the corporate world.
Now for my question. I would like your honest opinions on new sewing/embroidery machines. Mine are old now and I have more time to enjoy this hobby again. I currently have a Janome Memory Craft 7000, a Janome 4 thread serger w/ D feed, a Babylock 3 thread serger w/ D feed, a Singer Poem embroidery machine and a Singer industrial machine. These were state of the art when I got them. I thought these were reasonably priced but can't decide which one(s) to get or just keep the old ones!.
Singer Futura SES2000 $1200 all software included
Singer Futura CE350 $800 all software included, can use hat hoop too
Brother PE 700II $600
Brother Serger Lay In Threader 1034D $200
Love them, hate them? TIA!

Hi - Im sorry I didnt respond, but I have older machines that I got from other people, so I have no experience with any of the ones you mentioned. My regular machine is an old kennmore from my husband's Nana - I think its a 1950;s model. Then, I have a used Disney Brother 270D that I got off craigslist, and then a several year old serger from walmart. I do love my brother and find it easy to use - I only have a 4x4 hoop though. I do have fun with it, but wouldnt advise getting one this small - there is just too much to have fun with out there!!!!!!

I think you should give the group another try. I find especially over the weekends when things move pages at a time that many posts arent answered. I have definately posted when no one responded - and, I 've also seen my post quoted several days later - lol - we have lots of new people here in the past few weeks - its so fun to get to know everyone!!!!

 

[ellenbenny]

I haven't been posting much, but I have been trying to keep up.

I absolutely love all of the work that has been posted, and I apologize for not quoting.

Also, hugs and prayers to all who need it.

We got back from vacation a week ago, and since then I have been battling a bad cold, and getting caught up on work and housework after being away.

Right now I am working on a Belle dress using the official Disney Princess pattern Simplicity 9902. Hope to have pictures to post soon. So far I like it, hopefully I won't mess it up.

 

[kelly1218]

Have you looked at Simplicity 2620? It is a juniors pattern that is similar...once you got the waist you could adjust and add tiers to your dd's liking. I have a few adult patterns for tier skirts I like from Simplicity too. They will be on sale for 99 cents the Thurs-Sat before Easter at Joann's.
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I was looking around the Simplicity site...I don't remember seeing that.....but at that point I was going crosseyed.

I'll check that pattern out.

Thanks for the heads up on the sale , I've been waiting for it!

Isn't it similar to a pettiskirt? You can patterns from YCMT. Instead of tulle, you can use a fabric as a base. When I was her age, my mother used to tell me to make it myself. Now I know why she had me sewing when I was 8 years old. So she wouldn't have to do it!!
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hmmm.... not quite like a pettiskirt.... but I probably could alter the pattern for that.

Ugh, I saw a tutorial for one very much like this not long ago and now I can't find it again! The skirt looks like a basic modification of a tiered twirl skirt with some added layers of lace trim where a boutique skirt might have extra ruffles inserted in seams. What I'd do is figure the length you want, take off an inch for the waistband, divide by the number of tiers to get the width of those then add seam allowance. I'd make each tier 1 1/3 - 1 1/2 times the length of the one above. For example, for a skirt to be a finished length of 15" with 7 tiers, the fabric strip/loop for each tier would be 3" wide but the top one would be wider to allow for fabric to make the casing at the waist. Assuming a waist of about 25", I'd make the tiers the following lengths:

(sorry for the .... but I wanted to get the numbers to line up as best I could )
x1.33 x1.5
1 -.. 34"..... 25"
2 -.. 45"..... 57"
3 -.. 60"..... 86"
4 -.. 80"... 129"
5 -. 107".. 194"
6 -. 142".. 291"
7 -. 189".. 437"

Edited to add: Found the tute! http://www.chicaandjo.com/2009/05/28/sew-a-tiered-ruffled-skirt/ It looks like they make their tiers 1.33 times the one above. They even have a cool 'calculator' to help you determine the measurements for each tier. The only thing I'd do differently is the order of sewing the tiers together. I'd start with the bottom and work up because I find it easier to sew a gathered layer onto one that isn't gathered yet. I'd also topstitch above each seam to get them to stay laying flat.

Thank you! And thanks for the tips

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Has she tried Disney? Or Universal? I have a prior co-worker whos daughter started to audition in her Senior year and all through college for summer shows at these places. I think she even did Cruise ships. Eventually she did dance on Broadway.

This was her first audition, we haven't looked into Disney yet, she did this one because a friend was going. I think it really gave her the incentive to attempt more. Both Disney and Universal are definite possibilities, and a Disney Cruise would be MYdream job for her, lol. I talked to a CM once who did a few contracts on the Wonder, and he said he had a great time, earned good $$ and his parents got to go on cruises for 75% off. It's a weird feeling to have here, I want to support her decision, but I want her to go to college too, but it's something she needs to do while she's still young and single. And she's still young, won't be 18 until July. As much as I want her to stay here, I don't want her to ever regret not doing what she wants.

I am glad to be back ladies...I have had a crazy few months. The Give items I shipped out this week were the first things I have sewn since January....but I have a good excuse.

Back in Nov we decided to try for another baby. We went to Disney world and low and behold two weeks after our trip I got a positive test. Unfortunately, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. We had another trip planned in January and it was kind of our little joke that maybe we could bring a little "magic" home with us again. You won't believe it but two weeks after our trip on my birthday I tested and got another positive! So right now I am just a day shy of being 12 weeks pregnant with a due date of Oct 5th. We are just ecstatic!

So, in early Feb morning sickness hit me hard. Sitting at the computer made me queasy but not as much as watching my sewing machine needle bob up and down and don't even think about getting me behind my embroidery machine...you might as well have thrown me on the teacups for an hour...lol. I survived my give outfits and have some other projects lined up so I think I am back on the horse. I was missing seeing all those wonderful outfits for two months!

I see a few other ladies are due around the same time as me...I am so glad to have some company.

I love this story! It reminds me of an old DCL tv ad...a little girl is chatting up as stranger all about her cruise last year, and then intoduces her new baby brother saying "mommy calls him our little souvenir". Now you can steal that line too! Congrats!

 

[NiniMorris]

I love this story! It reminds me of an old DCL tv ad...a little girl is chatting up as stranger all about her cruise last year, and then intoduces her new baby brother saying "mommy calls him our little souvenir". Now you can steal that line too! Congrats!

I have to re-tell...

Some friends of ours have two teen aged children. Nine months after their first family Disney Cruise, they welcomed their baby boy...Noah... into the family!


Everytime they go back we always ask them what or who they brought back this time!


Nini

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I have to re-tell...

Some friends of ours have two teen aged children. Nine months after their first family Disney Cruise, they welcomed their baby boy...Noah... into the family!


Everytime they go back we always ask them what or who they brought back this time!


Nini

Too funny! We'd be in trouble if cruising did that to us, we go 2-3 times a year! Rebecca is our "unexpected blessing", (nobody is allowed to call her a mistake, God doesn't make mistakes!) and she came to be in the middle of our multiple hurricanes in '04. She's not a storm baby, but we kept getting asked if she was. There was even an article in the local paper about the 6 week baby-boom in Early May-June of '05. She was an argument apology. who was discovered during storm prep.

 

[NiniMorris]

Too funny! We'd be in trouble if cruising did that to us, we go 2-3 times a year! Rebecca is our "unexpected blessing", (nobody is allowed to call her a mistake, God doesn't make mistakes!) and she came to be in the middle of our multiple hurricanes in '04. She's not a storm baby, but we kept getting asked if she was. There was even an article in the local paper about the 6 week baby-boom in Early May-June of '05. She was an argument apology. who was discovered during storm prep.

My oldest son was an "argument apology"...and his daughter was a "birthday present"... we were teasing them after his last Birthday dinner. We went to the same restaurant! (I have to say, I would not like it if my mother or mother in law knew that much about my kids! LOLOLOLOL)

Nini

 

[birdie757]

Has anyone tried this? It's free software from Floriani to convert your thread. And I don't know if it's worthwhile or not. I can't quite figure it out.

http://www.florianisoftware.com/products/*/*/6873

I went to a Floriana stabilizer seminar and was given that program in my packet. She demonstrated it and it looked interesting but I have never done any embroidery complicated enough to really need it. It seems like the largest benefit from that program was that you could print out your design with diagonal and horizontal guide lines...so if you don't have a program that can do that it might be worth it.

 

[birdie757]

Too funny! We'd be in trouble if cruising did that to us, we go 2-3 times a year! Rebecca is our "unexpected blessing", (nobody is allowed to call her a mistake, God doesn't make mistakes!) and she came to be in the middle of our multiple hurricanes in '04. She's not a storm baby, but we kept getting asked if she was. There was even an article in the local paper about the 6 week baby-boom in Early May-June of '05. She was an argument apology. who was discovered during storm prep.

I remember that baby boom since we lived in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area then. My oldest dd was born in 2005 early because of hurricane Wilma. My last month pregnant we had no power and it was in the 90's everyday. I was finally put on bedrest the day after we got power. Now they are saying we will have an above average season again. People are already blaming my fertility on hurricanes!

 

[birdie757]

Right now I am working on a Belle dress using the official Disney Princess pattern Simplicity 9902. Hope to have pictures to post soon. So far I like it, hopefully I won't mess it up.

I made that pattern for dd for Halloween in 2008. I really like the authenticity of the pattern. I really wish I had learned to make pettis then though cause hers was really flat without one. I wish it still fit her and still can't believe 5 yards of satin went into a dress for a 3 year old...lol.

 

[MinnieForMe]

I can't believe it! My embroidery machine died! I took it in for service and it'll cost $450 to repair. I only paid $550 so it's going to get a proper burial. We leave for Disney in a few weeks so it looks like this will be the first vacation in years where we don't match. Boo Hoo!

My budget is limited. I'm trying to decide whether I should get a new machine or just buy custom items off of etsy. I'm looking at the Janome 350E and the Brother 1250. Any recommendations in this price range?

 

[babynala]

I made a skirt out of the top of a pair of sparkle jeans - What do you think? I think I am going to make an Emma top to go with it.

This is so cute and I love the applique too.

I just realized I haven't shared any of my projects lately.

I finally have some boy things to share. I made this shirt for Avery to wear for Valentine's day:

and this one is his for Easter:

plus I made him this 1st pair of knit boxer briefs:

after trying them on he declared them most comfy undies ever. Doesn't want to wear his store bought undies anymore & so I expect to make quite a few more

I also made my girls these Easter sets of stripwork jumper/leggings:
Morgan's

Sierra's

Oooh & I almost forgot. I finally made something for myself. I used some of that lovely blue/white/silver fabric & came up with this bag:

I have learned so much since finding this thread. Working on outfits for my first big give right now
I am looking forward to learning more from you all. Which brings me to this question... My ds Garrison's 5th grade class has civil war day coming up in May & he has to have a soldier costume. Could anyone help me figure out how to make this? He is playing the part of an injured soldier. I don't have a clue where to even start. Thanks.

The Valentine's day shirt is great. The easter dresses are so cute. I love the appliques on the top of the dresses. Your bag is really nice too, it is nice when you get to make something for yourself.

I'm feeling nostalgic tonight for the time when I got to sew for Zoe. I was looking through some photos on my computer and came across her in a set that I absolutely loved! (Still haven't found the photo I was looking for.) I loved this paisley and had such fun using quilt piecing techniques. I also added some beading on the top and headband. I do wish she'd wear something like this still.

This is such a great outfit. I love the paisley and the piecing is a really nice touch. Someday I am sure your daughter will let you sew for her again.

Lisa, Love the outfit. It is beautiful. Too bad, she won't wear your outfits. My son is shy about clothing attention, too. He got a Chicago Bears football leather jacket as a gift. It was really nice, and he didn't want to wear it because he thought "everyone would look at him". Silly kids!

TinkerbelleMom, good luck to Marissa! Keep us posted. My 4.5 year old aspires to be a dancer in a Disney parade. How exciting for Marissa!!!

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice about appliqueing and stabilizer. I went out to get tear away stabilizer and can't wait to try it, now that I know to put it on the backside. However, my parents were out of town and I went over to their house this morning, as usual, to make sure things are o.k., and found 2 1/2 feet of water in their basement! I will be helping my parents clean out their basement, so I hope I can find a little time to sew. They have lived there for over 40 years, and my mom is a pack-rat. So, there is a lot of work ahead of us. We've got the pump running and hope all the water is out by the time they get back on Monday night.

Yikes, hope your parent's house is dry soon and there is not too much damage.

I am sewing! After months and months of envy, I finally started sewing again, the first time in 15 years! I made this shirt for my daughter and a Tinkerbell dress, except I have to take a picture of the Tinkerbell dress. I am having a lot of fun and I have an ambitious project in mind- I bought the Feliz pattern!

Also, it is an E, not a backwards 3.

This is such a cute shirt.

I am glad to be back ladies...I have had a crazy few months. The Give items I shipped out this week were the first things I have sewn since January....but I have a good excuse.

Back in Nov we decided to try for another baby. We went to Disney world and low and behold two weeks after our trip I got a positive test. Unfortunately, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. We had another trip planned in January and it was kind of our little joke that maybe we could bring a little "magic" home with us again. You won't believe it but two weeks after our trip on my birthday I tested and got another positive! So right now I am just a day shy of being 12 weeks pregnant with a due date of Oct 5th. We are just ecstatic!

So, in early Feb morning sickness hit me hard. Sitting at the computer made me queasy but not as much as watching my sewing machine needle bob up and down and don't even think about getting me behind my embroidery machine...you might as well have thrown me on the teacups for an hour...lol. I survived my give outfits and have some other projects lined up so I think I am back on the horse. I was missing seeing all those wonderful outfits for two months!

I see a few other ladies are due around the same time as me...I am so glad to have some company.

At least you have a good excuse for not sewing. I hope you are feeling better soon. Congratulations!

 

[babynala]

I haven't wanted to post here about this, but I would appreciate prayers from those of you who don't mind. My husband of 11 years has struggled w/ depression on and off over the last 7 years. Suddenly, a month and a half ago he just "shut down" emotionally- coincidentally, right after we went away for a weekend and had a wonderful time. He hasn't spoken to me since, except for the truly necessary whos picking up the kids, etc. Today he said he's not sure if he loves me anymore or wants to be married anymore. he says there's no one else and that he hasn't made up his mind. I'm completely stunned, confused and overwhelmed. I still love him as much or more as the day I married him, and had no idea this was coming.

Would y'all pray that he would find peace and wisdom, and that if it's God's will he would find his way home?

Thanks.

ETA: I know it might seem strange to post here, but I consider y'all friends, and I know we pray for each other a lot when needed. It's very humbling to ask for prayers for this. I know I must have done something wrong, and I just can't figure out what it is.

I hope everything works out. There is nothing that you did to cause this situation. I will be thinking of you and your family.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

I remember that baby boom since we lived in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area then. My oldest dd was born in 2005 early because of hurricane Wilma. My last month pregnant we had no power and it was in the 90's everyday. I was finally put on bedrest the day after we got power. Now they are saying we will have an above average season again. People are already blaming my fertility on hurricanes!

I won't blame you, I totally blame my DH for all the storms that hit us that year. He's a lifetime FL resident, but had never seen a full blown hurricane, they always seem to stay away from Daytona. Some would call that a blessing, but he missed his calling and should have been a weatherman or storm chaser, he loves that stuff. On the first one, it came in late on a Friday, we lost power before bedtime and it was stormy all night...a tornado even blew through the neighborhood knocking over pool enclosures. We woke to a bright sunny day only having lost a tree, some fencing and a few screen panels on the pool enclosure. The power was on before nightfall. I asked him if he was happy to finally get a storm, and he said yes, he would die a happy man. Two weeks later we got another storm (and the positive pregnancy stick!), and two weeks after that another. I told him enough already! LOL The next winter he said he really wished it would snow, I told him to shut up!

 

[aboveH20]

Ireland Nicole - just wanted to let you know that I join the many others on this board who are holding you and your husband in prayer.

 

[ellenbenny]

I made that pattern for dd for Halloween in 2008. I really like the authenticity of the pattern. I really wish I had learned to make pettis then though cause hers was really flat without one. I wish it still fit her and still can't believe 5 yards of satin went into a dress for a 3 year old...lol.

I am still trying to decide what type of petti to make for it. I skipped the slip from the pattern because I read that it didn't add much. I have it hanging now and it definitely needs something underneath to make it "poof" out. I wanted to make it separate from the dress though so it could be reused if I make others. Not sure if this will be for my dgd or I may try to sell it. Haven't decided yet. And luckily I bought inexpensive costume satin with a 50% off coupon, because it did take 5 yards!

 

[birdie757]

I am still trying to decide what type of petti to make for it. I skipped the slip from the pattern because I read that it didn't add much. I have it hanging now and it definitely needs something underneath to make it "poof" out. I wanted to make it separate from the dress though so it could be reused if I make others. Not sure if this will be for my dgd or I may try to sell it. Haven't decided yet. And luckily I bought inexpensive costume satin with a 50% off coupon, because it did take 5 yards!

I really think that this dress needs a hoop skirt...I wish I would made one for dd before she outgrew it. It needs some serious umpf to truly display it properly. I have played around with the idea of making it again for her and making a simple hoop skirt for it next time.