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

[troijka]

Do you mind if I CASE this for my daughter for our upcoming trip? I LOVE it!

CASE away!!!!

 

[ut*disney]

I had a long response typed out Saturday. Quoted several people I wanted to respond to that had in turn responded to my quest for a great sewing/embroidery machine. When I went to hit reply it said I was NOT logged in! UGH! I HAD logged in. I guess maybe I was taking too long to post?

Anyway. I want to thank all of you that have responded so far. I love hearing all of the different opinions. Your likes. Dislikes. I am trying to go back through everyone's post and make a list of all of the machines listed so far and research each one. Whew! That is a chore in and of itself.

I have no idea how to embroidery. I have no idea how to do appliques. I am completely lost to all of this.

Again, thanks to all of you so far. Keep 'em coming!

 

[moparop]

First off, love, love, love the Easter stuff- y'all have outdone yourselves.

Second; love the new Carla C pattern- I've now actually made my first top for me- I made tunics for my mom and friends, but not for me yet- Let me first say, I hate pictures of myself, I don't like the way I look, and I'm definitely not photogenic- but the shirt looks better on, and I wanted to show the "larger" ladies how the shirt looks in a 3x. So, without further ado-


Please, please thumbnail it if you happen to repost it

I don't know how to thumbnail pics, but I love how the top turned out! I have been loving the children ones and never have enough cute things for me. This may have to go on my wishlist! You look great in it!

 

[InkspressYourself]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!

I am so thankful for all that encouraged and even pushed me to get my act together to write the Zoe pattern. Money is so tight for us that it was hard to get my mind around the idea that the time spent on writing the pattern would actually pay off in the end. Now I know that one pattern is not going to solve all our money concerns but after (obsessively) checking my author info on YCMT, I am more determined than ever to keep developing more patterns.

I showed Zoe the YCMT page for the skirt and talked a little about what that meant for us. She was excited to see her name there and loves the idea that others are seeing it too.

I also want to thank you for the great feedback I've received here about the designs I'm working on refining. I really do value all the input I get even if I can't do everything as requested. I may not be at the top of the list of posters but I really do enjoy spending time here with you all and hope I've given as much help and encouragement as I've received.

This is the sweetest post. You are always so kind to everyone and I'm blown away by your talent. I always feel so special when you help someone. It makes me all gooey to see someone with so much talent help us that are new to sewing. Your Zoe pattern is what is going to push me to buy a serger. I know you said you could do it without, but I love the look you got.

We are back from our trip to HeatherSue's! The kids had so much fun and us big kids too! Looking at Heather's designs up close it really makes me want to learn how to use my machine.

When we got home there was a package waiting from my mother, a new dress for Megan. I told her we would be traveling on Easter so she made it for my SIL's wedding Friday. She learned about a new technique, ribbon embroidery and wanted to try it out. I think she has mastered it!

Megan loved it and didn't want to take it off. I was almost afraid to let her try it on, it is so beautiful. I posted these on facebook so scroll along if you've already seen them!

I love the ribbon embroidery. I always like that look, but don't have the patience to try it.

LISA: Congrats on the pattern! I'm so happy for you!

I've been really backed up on sewing lately, so haven't had much time to keep up on the thread. But fortunately I did eek out an Easter dress for Katie Friday night. Kit, her AG doll even got one to match. Although I didn't finish that one until this morning!

I love how she is posed with her purse and doll. She is too cute.

I love the Easter dresses. I finally got some work done and finished a whole dress complete with my very first Applique!!!

Both dresses are gorgeous. I really enjoy seeing handmade adult items!

Hello All,
I have not been on the boards for a long time....had a baby, been busy sewing for our recent trip (not to mention I own a business and am the mother of a competitive dancer....no sleep for me!). Anyways, I wanted to share the sustoms I made for my trip. I will try to post one or two outfits a day for the next couple days. (I made 11 sets of 5!!!!)
Enjoy!
P.S. The older blonde girl and the baby are mine....the other three are my nieces and nephew.

Wow, I bet you turned heads everywhere you went. Your children and the clothes are gorgeous.

Ireland_Nicole,

I love the top. I think you are both beautiful. Thanks for sharing, because I wanted to see more pictures of that pattern on adults. It looks very pretty and your fabric choice is great too. I didn't quote, because I don't know how to do a thumbnail

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Well DH finished making me a sewing corner in our room . I'll have to take pics in the day tomorrow. Mary

Can't wait to see the pictures of the new sewing area.

I don't know about other machines, but another thing I like about my Janome is the choice of default color palettes, the large clear screen..just like a computer screen.

When you're doing an applique design with a lot of pieces, on the janome screen, you can always see the area that's going to stitch next. Naturally, when you purchase designs they come with color charts..but I never go by them. I just look at the design, and can easily see what's next in the design and make my choice that way. Other machines may do this same thing, but this is just something I particularly like about Janome.

I also prefer applique. Also, in terms of fonts, there are just tons of embroidery fonts out there that you can purchase. They are "individual" designs so you need your customizing software to make a word. **for the greatest flexibility, be sure to purchase the customizing software with your machine!** often, it comes with it.

For embroidery organizing, I love Buzz Xplore. Now, they have just come out with a new program, and I haven't used it yet except for the trial, but it's called "Buzz Word". First, it comes with tons of fonts. Second, It has the ability to assign a keystroke to your existing fonts that are individual designs. Say you buy a font from a digitizer and there are 26 individual designs. In Buzz Word, you can sort of turn that into a key stroke font. It's really neat. You might want to look into that if you are interested in lots of lettering.
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I need a program to use to be able to see the designs and I will go check this out. Sounds great.

We are back from our trip to HeatherSue's! The kids had so much fun and us big kids too! Looking at Heather's designs up close it really makes me want to learn how to use my machine.

When we got home there was a package waiting from my mother, a new dress for Megan. I told her we would be traveling on Easter so she made it for my SIL's wedding Friday. She learned about a new technique, ribbon embroidery and wanted to try it out. I think she has mastered it!

Megan loved it and didn't want to take it off. I was almost afraid to let her try it on, it is so beautiful. I posted these on facebook so scroll along if you've already seen them!

Glad you had a great trip and the dress is just wonderful!

I've been really backed up on sewing lately, so haven't had much time to keep up on the thread. But fortunately I did eek out an Easter dress for Katie Friday night. Kit, her AG doll even got one to match. Although I didn't finish that one until this morning!

Happy Easter everyone!

Beautiful outfit and glad you got the dress done for the doll too.

I love the Easter dresses. I finally got some work done and finished a whole dress complete with my very first Applique!!!

Here is the dress I made for myself, Tyler cut my head off.

You could never tell that is a first time applique, you did a super job, very cute. What dress pattern did you use for your dress? I love it.

Hello All,

Wow, they all look so cute, very good job and you are a busy mom

Second; love the new Carla C pattern- I've now actually made my first top for me- I made tunics for my mom and friends, but not for me yet- Let me first say, I hate pictures of myself, I don't like the way I look, and I'm definitely not photogenic- but the shirt looks better on, and I wanted to show the "larger" ladies how the shirt looks in a 3x. So, without further ado-

Please, please thumbnail it if you happen to repost it

Nicole, it is so cute and pretty as are you!

 

[mom2rtk]

Hi!

Thanks for the compliments! The tops were from instructions from youcanmkaethis. Here is the name: How to Make a Corset Top With a Shirred Back.

The fabric was a michael miller print: Plain Jane. SUPER cute line.

I actually just hunted online for that print. I see it comes in a larger scale and a small scale print. Do you recall which you used?

Thanks for letting me CASE it!

 

[ncmomof2]

So cute! I love the use of that flower fabric!

 

[troijka]

I actually just hunted online for that print. I see it comes in a larger scale and a small scale print. Do you recall which you used?

Thanks for letting me CASE it!

I ordered the small print. And I ordered from maryjos online. $6.someting a yard....

 

[Granna4679]

Just had to share a few pics of my girls from my cousin's wedding today. Juliet wore a dress I made last year that is still too big for her skinny little stick frame!
last one I promise! Here is all of us - me(Carol) DH(David) and the girls

Thanks everyone for letting me brag about my girls!

Precious pictures! The girls and the dresses are just adorable.

We are back from our trip to HeatherSue's! The kids had so much fun and us big kids too! Looking at Heather's designs up close it really makes me want to learn how to use my machine.

Beautiful! I love the embroidery and the colors. And Megan is just a doll!

I've been really backed up on sewing lately, so haven't had much time to keep up on the thread. But fortunately I did eek out an Easter dress for Katie Friday night. Kit, her AG doll even got one to match. Although I didn't finish that one until this morning!

Beautiful as always! Katie is just so cute and I love the matching AG dress.

I love the Easter dresses. I finally got some work done and finished a whole dress complete with my very first Applique!!!

Very pretty...love the spring colors!

55 sets (is that correct)? WOW!! Amazing! They are sooooo cute! I love the red and black ones!! And super gorgeous children. I just want to pinch the cheeks on that little one!!!!

First off, love, love, love the Easter stuff- y'all have outdone yourselves.

Second; love the new Carla C pattern- I've now actually made my first top for me- I made tunics for my mom and friends, but not for me yet- Let me first say, I hate pictures of myself, I don't like the way I look, and I'm definitely not photogenic- but the shirt looks better on, and I wanted to show the "larger" ladies how the shirt looks in a 3x. So, without further ado-

Please, please thumbnail it if you happen to repost it

Very nice picture! The top looks great on you.

 

[froggy33]

I can't answer the DVC or GAD questions but I can say that Zoe and I went to WDW when she wasn't yet 3 and we had a blast! Although I would have loved to have more in our party, it didn't work out and I was afraid if I waited that I wouldn't be able to afford it (I was right ). We stayed at AKL for 2 nights (I splurged for Savannah view) and WL for the remainder. I thought the bus service at WL was nice but at AKL it was really good. We never had to wait long at all. I brought an umbrella stroller so it was pretty quick to get us both on and off the bus while carrying that and a tote bag. At WL we took the ferry (boat?) over to MK. We took the monorail from there to other locations on the monorail route and buses everywhere else.

Now I will say that we had a much slower pace than I'd originally planned but since it was just the 2 of us, it worked perfectly. We didn't always go back to the room for an afternoon break since Zoe would often fall asleep in the stroller so I'd just use that time to browse the shops for a little 'quiet' time. Of course if we needed a wardrobe change before a meal, it was pretty simple to go back for a short rest and then get another bus to where we were headed. I realized I overbooked the character meals, though, when poor Zoe was worried someone would sneak up on her at lunch one day when we ate at the WL (don't remember the name of the place but it's a fun and slightly noisy atmosphere but no characters). She just couldn't relax so we canceled the rest of the character meals for that trip.

The only DVC resort on the monorail is Bay Lake Towers at the Contemporary.

Yes, you can use Magical Express if you stay at a DVC resort.

You should try to rent the points now because November is a popular month with the Food and Wine Festival and then later Thanksgiving.

I'm not sure about GAD but you can ask on the theme park boards if no one here knows the answer.

No, I don't think you're crazy. I took my daughter on her first trip when she was about your daughter's age.

Thanks for all your help! I think we are going to do it, although I think we may move it up to September. (So it'll be a bit warmer). I do have a pin code for up to 40%, which makes the cheaper deluxe not too bad - so we are going to do Wilderness Lodge! I've always wanted to stay there and since we'll only be going to EPCOT and Magic it will be perfect!

We'll take it pretty slow and won't have to worry about any of the big, long wait attractions. Hopefully we'll get to see some of the things we tend to miss on other trips

 

[teresajoy]

Hello All,
I have not been on the boards for a long time....had a baby, been busy sewing for our recent trip (not to mention I own a business and am the mother of a competitive dancer....no sleep for me!). Anyways, I wanted to share the sustoms I made for my trip. I will try to post one or two outfits a day for the next couple days. (I made 11 sets of 5!!!!)
Enjoy!
P.S. The older blonde girl and the baby are mine....the other three are my nieces and nephew.

AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOO CUTE!!! I love these outfits!!!

Dresses from Animal Kingsom Day. NOT the best pics of the kids, but I was trying to show the outfits.

These look great too!

First off, love, love, love the Easter stuff- y'all have outdone yourselves.

Second; love the new Carla C pattern- I've now actually made my first top for me- I made tunics for my mom and friends, but not for me yet- Let me first say, I hate pictures of myself, I don't like the way I look, and I'm definitely not photogenic- but the shirt looks better on, and I wanted to show the "larger" ladies how the shirt looks in a 3x. So, without further ado-

Please, please thumbnail it if you happen to repost it

Nicole, I love this!!!! You look fantastic!

 

[jham]

Nicole, you look really great in the Marlo top! Thanks for posting the photo!

I love all the gorgeous easter outfits! I'll have to get photos of ours next week. It was too snowy and cold this week!

 

[troijka]

Okay, here is my take on the simply sweet princess sundresses. It's Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel (not THRILLED with that one, but it's hard to interpret a fish) and my little Tinkerbell. Try to check out her shoes. We got the most compliments on those!!!!!

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg236/troijka/102_5135
[IMG]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg236/troijka/AAAACLARA.jpg

(I had to throw this one in...I love it. My older daughter has waited SO long for a baby!)

 

[luvinyou]

Okay, here is my take on the simply sweet princess sundresses. It's Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel (not THRILLED with that one, but it's hard to interpret a fish) and my little Tinkerbell. Try to check out her shoes. We got the most compliments on those!!!!!

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg236/troijka/th_102_5135
[IMG]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg236/troijka/th_AAAACLARA.jpg

(I had to throw this one in...I love it. My older daughter has waited SO long for a baby!)

I had to come out of lurking to comment on this last photo. How cute are your two girls!? you can really tell how much they love eachother, gorgeous!

Love everything everyone has posted lately!

 

[tricia]

All of the outfits are great, and the little shoes are too cute.

Janet - great easter dress, looks very pretty.

Nicole - good looking top.

Mommy2julietjocelyn - great family pic. I love that dress you made. It is a good thing that it is still a bit big, that means you will get more use from it.

Steph - love the ribbon embroidery, my MIL can do that sort of thing. Me... I would not have the patience.

Tykatmadismomma - great spring dresses, I am loving anything in spring colours right now, I am so done with winter.

 

[minnie2]

Lisa, So thrilled you are on YCMT!!!!!!!

Nicole, The Marlo top looks great on you! It is such a great top isn't it?

All these darling kids in some super cute clothes

 

[LisaZoe]

Thanks again everyone for the kind words.

I finally added the bodice to the Zoe skirt I made for the illustrations. I really had wanted to get it done to include in the pattern but that didn't happen. However, I wanted to share it here for those who've wondered about how it would work. I made my own bodice pattern but I think this would work with just about any bodice that had a gathered skirt attached. I really like how this came out!

 

[itsheresomewhere]

Thanks again everyone for the kind words.

I finally added the bodice to the Zoe skirt I made for the illustrations. I really had wanted to get it done to include in the pattern but that didn't happen. However, I wanted to share it here for those who've wondered about how it would work. I made my own bodice pattern but I think this would work with just about any bodice that had a gathered skirt attached. I really like how this came out!

I think this is beautiful. DD would love it.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Hello All,
I have not been on the boards for a long time....had a baby, been busy sewing for our recent trip (not to mention I own a business and am the mother of a competitive dancer....no sleep for me!). Anyways, I wanted to share the sustoms I made for my trip. I will try to post one or two outfits a day for the next couple days. (I made 11 sets of 5!!!!)
Enjoy!
P.S. The older blonde girl and the baby are mine....the other three are my nieces and nephew.

I love these dresses!

First off, love, love, love the Easter stuff- y'all have outdone yourselves.

Second; love the new Carla C pattern- I've now actually made my first top for me- I made tunics for my mom and friends, but not for me yet- Let me first say, I hate pictures of myself, I don't like the way I look, and I'm definitely not photogenic- but the shirt looks better on, and I wanted to show the "larger" ladies how the shirt looks in a 3x. So, without further ado-


Please, please thumbnail it if you happen to repost it

I love this top, I know what you mean I hate pictures of myself.


Minnievan Mom~ I made it up as I went along, I have a shirt that was my inspiration. I like to think adding pockets was a stroke of Genius on my part

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Thanks again everyone for the kind words.

I finally added the bodice to the Zoe skirt I made for the illustrations. I really had wanted to get it done to include in the pattern but that didn't happen. However, I wanted to share it here for those who've wondered about how it would work. I made my own bodice pattern but I think this would work with just about any bodice that had a gathered skirt attached. I really like how this came out!

This is sooo beautiful! I cant wait to try it for Madi!