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

[lollipopsandgiggles]

Here's another dress I made with a variation of the Zoe skirt. This is the longest one I've made so far and I think it came out really pretty (if I say so myself LOL).

Wow Wow Wow that is just to cute i love it

 

[teresajoy]

And why have I never seen this before?? You need to post pictures more often! I know you make WAY more then you post!

I was thinking the SAME thing!

You do such beautiful work, I wish you'd share with us more! I love seeing what you make!

 

[LisaZoe]

I have 5 granddaughters ranging from age 10 to 9 months! I'd be happy to test drive any size you need! Finishing up my first Feliz now; I'm having fun in the sewing room again

I'm working on creating a list of people who are interested in assisting with pattern testing. What I thought I'd do is as I get closer to having a new pattern to test, I'd send out an email asking who might be available. That way it lets people decide how it works in their schedule so I won't feel like I'm imposing on anyone.

I know, it's hard for me to pay more than $5 a yard for anything!

Although I prefer to pay $5 or less, I'm OK going up to $8 for prints I really like and even $9 if it's something I NEED. Still, it's hard for me to pay more than $5 if it's just a print that I think is cute but I don't have something specific to do with it. The local quilt shop has a great clearance section that used to have everything $5 or less. I could easily get in trouble because often the prints I like aren't really that popular in this are, like Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, etc. The prices started going up to $6 per yard and I found that I was less likely to make impulse purchases... which is a good thing for sure.

 

[mom2OandE]

Good luck with Grandma's apron! I make my own pattern for that, so sorry I don't have a pattern to suggest.

Here's Aurora:

That is one of the most amazing dresses I've ever seen! Congrats on such a beautiful outcome!

 

[mom2OandE]

Ok...finally got a couple pictures taken and loaded into photobucket.
This is the outfit I made for the Big Give. I hope she likes it.

And then, just because I was having so much fun appliqueing, I stitched out Alice and then had to think of something to put her on.

Isn't she cute?

I love it! Very cute!

 

[teresajoy]

Although I prefer to pay $5 or less, I'm OK going up to $8 for prints I really like and even $9 if it's something I NEED. Still, it's hard for me to pay more than $5 if it's just a print that I think is cute but I don't have something specific to do with it. The local quilt shop has a great clearance section that used to have everything $5 or less. I could easily get in trouble because often the prints I like aren't really that popular in this are, like Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, etc. The prices started going up to $6 per yard and I found that I was less likely to make impulse purchases... which is a good thing for sure.

Hmm.. that is an interesting thought for me! If all fabric were more expensive, I would probably SAVE money by only buying what I needed! Instead of having the huge stash of things I bought because they were cute and on sale!

 

[mom2OandE]

Hi ladies! I love reading your threads & seeing all the gorgeous outfits you make! I'm just starting DD's dresses for our trip in May (need to get moving on them!!). I'm almost finished this Cinderella dress but can't decide if it needs anything else to make it a little fancier. Any ideas? Maybe a satin ribbon to tie in the back? I used CarlaC's Simply Sweet pattern for the top & improvised a pettiskirt pattern for the skirt part. Chiffon is definitely a pain to work with, lol.

Beautiful! Such a stunning dress!

 

[jeniamt]

Hi guys! Just lurking about and keeping an envious eye on all the beautiful creations being posted!

I'm spending most of my DIS time and all of my sewing time chasing after a toddler on the move while I try to research everything DVC. We are seriously thinking about making the investment before our next WDW vacation. So much to consider!!!

 

[DisneyKings]

Lydia saw it and thinks Aunt Heather needs to digitize her a thing 1 design!

Here's a link to a free thing 1 & thing 2 design: http://www.sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=159796&p=1436988&hilit=thing+1#p1436988

 

[100AcrePrincess]

There have been some WONDERFUL things posted. I got seriously behind again. I'm trying to get ready for a birthday party & a Disney trip & make myself a few maternity things. We'll see how all that goes. I'm finally feeling much better now that the morning sickness is past & I'm not completely exhausted when I get home everyday so I'm hopeful.

I'm working on creating a list of people who are interested in assisting with pattern testing. What I thought I'd do is as I get closer to having a new pattern to test, I'd send out an email asking who might be available. That way it lets people decide how it works in their schedule so I won't feel like I'm imposing on anyone.

You can add me to that list. I have 2 sizes I can test.

 

[woodkins]

Although I prefer to pay $5 or less, I'm OK going up to $8 for prints I really like and even $9 if it's something I NEED. Still, it's hard for me to pay more than $5 if it's just a print that I think is cute but I don't have something specific to do with it. The local quilt shop has a great clearance section that used to have everything $5 or less. I could easily get in trouble because often the prints I like aren't really that popular in this are, like Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, etc. The prices started going up to $6 per yard and I found that I was less likely to make impulse purchases... which is a good thing for sure.

Heather Bailey & Amy Butler for $5-6/yd I would be broke...Here they are about $12/yd and NEVER go on sale at the quilt shop

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!
Home from our MAW trip. Overall it was great - Daniel got sick towards the end, but did not have to be hospitalized (thank goodness)! We got so many comments on our special outfits - it made the trip even that much more fun! THanks again to everyone who was so generous to us for Daniel'd Big Give!!!!! I'll post some pictures soon!!!
Wendy and Daniel and family!!!!!!

 

[birdie757]

There have been some WONDERFUL things posted. I got seriously behind again. I'm trying to get ready for a birthday party & a Disney trip & make myself a few maternity things. We'll see how all that goes. I'm finally feeling much better now that the morning sickness is past & I'm not completely exhausted when I get home everyday so I'm hopeful.

I am in the feeling better stage now too...I am going to be 17 weeks Tues. I am just getting back at the machine again. I am totally curious what you are planning on sewing maternity wise. I just ordered the Kwik sew maternity shorts/capris/pants pattern to try out. I wore out my two pair with dd so I need several this time. I also found a blog tutorial on how to convert a tee shirt pattern to a maternity top I would like to try. I have a tshirt pattern I love (Vogue 8536) that I want to use for that. She adds pleats to the side front of the shirt so it isn't just a big aline top. I hope you get your energy boost soon!

 

[teresajoy]

Here's a link to a free thing 1 & thing 2 design: http://www.sewforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=159796&p=1436988&hilit=thing+1#p1436988

Thank you!!! And, I bet Heather thanks you too! She's busy enough without me requesting something! I am planning on taking my embroidery machine in tomorrow. Hopefully they will fix it really quick!

Lydia says she should be Thing 1 and Arminda Thing 2, but I thought it should be the other way around, since Arminda is older. We'll see how this works out!

There have been some WONDERFUL things posted. I got seriously behind again. I'm trying to get ready for a birthday party & a Disney trip & make myself a few maternity things. We'll see how all that goes. I'm finally feeling much better now that the morning sickness is past & I'm not completely exhausted when I get home everyday so I'm hopeful.



You can add me to that list. I have 2 sizes I can test.

Hi, It's nice to see you posting! I'm glad you are feeling better!

Hi Everyone!
Home from our MAW trip. Overall it was great - Daniel got sick towards the end, but did not have to be hospitalized (thank goodness)! We got so many comments on our special outfits - it made the trip even that much more fun! THanks again to everyone who was so generous to us for Daniel'd Big Give!!!!! I'll post some pictures soon!!!
Wendy and Daniel and family!!!!!!

Hey Wendy!!! I was wondering when you were going to stop in and say hi to us! (I saw you on Facebook today. )

I am in the feeling better stage now too...I am going to be 17 weeks Tues. I am just getting back at the machine again. I am totally curious what you are planning on sewing maternity wise. I just ordered the Kwik sew maternity shorts/capris/pants pattern to try out. I wore out my two pair with dd so I need several this time. I also found a blog tutorial on how to convert a tee shirt pattern to a maternity top I would like to try. I have a tshirt pattern I love (Vogue 8536) that I want to use for that. She adds pleats to the side front of the shirt so it isn't just a big aline top. I hope you get your energy boost soon!

I keep forgetting who is pregnant!

 

[teresajoy]

I'm ready to start a new thread, anyone want to help move this along???

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

and now I'm finally caught up! I just got back from a wonderful 4 day cruise with my DH...no kids! We had a great time, weather was perfect and now we're totally relaxed. Just in time for a demolition of my house. The hardwood flooring goes in starting tomorrow. Home Depot told us it would take two days, the installer said to plan on 5, so I've got another week off of work. I'll be confined to the upstairs playroom or my computer/sewing room. I think I'll pull my machines back out of storage and get busy...don't you think that's a good idea? I feel like one of the kids, they keep opening boxes to get at their toys too.

Thanks for posting the link to Thing 1 and 2...that's something my mom had digitized years ago for my kids, along with a Thing 2 1/2 for my nephew who was then 2.5 It was one of her early projects after getting a digitizer, but I couldn't ever find where she saved it on her computer. When the 3 kids wore their shirts together, we were always stopped and asked where they came from. We've been thinking about a trip to IOA this summer, my older two are huge Potter fans, so keep the Suess ideas coming!

 

[roscoepc1]

I'm working on creating a list of people who are interested in assisting with pattern testing. What I thought I'd do is as I get closer to having a new pattern to test, I'd send out an email asking who might be available. That way it lets people decide how it works in their schedule so I won't feel like I'm imposing on anyone.

Ok, colour me stupid, but does this mean you need people to try outifts for you to perfect hand-made patterns??? My girls would L.O.V.E. that! They are almost 12 and 8...

You guys are such awesome sew-ers! I sew "well", but everyone else's skill and talent leave me breathless here!

I'd be happy to contribute to shipping $ as well, for the honour of them being guinea pigs!

blross@hurontel.on.ca

 

[roscoepc1]

Here's another dress I made with a variation of the Zoe skirt. This is the longest one I've made so far and I think it came out really pretty (if I say so myself LOL).

That is absolutely breath-taking! Do you make it in a Ladies 14????

You ladies who sew so beautifully, especially you appliquers, blow me away!

(I'm VERY serious about the ladies 14 thing too!)

 

[teresajoy]

and now I'm finally caught up! I just got back from a wonderful 4 day cruise with my DH...no kids! We had a great time, weather was perfect and now we're totally relaxed. Just in time for a demolition of my house. The hardwood flooring goes in starting tomorrow. Home Depot told us it would take two days, the installer said to plan on 5, so I've got another week off of work. I'll be confined to the upstairs playroom or my computer/sewing room. I think I'll pull my machines back out of storage and get busy...don't you think that's a good idea? I feel like one of the kids, they keep opening boxes to get at their toys too.

Thanks for posting the link to Thing 1 and 2...that's something my mom had digitized years ago for my kids, along with a Thing 2 1/2 for my nephew who was then 2.5 It was one of her early projects after getting a digitizer, but I couldn't ever find where she saved it on her computer. When the 3 kids wore their shirts together, we were always stopped and asked where they came from. We've been thinking about a trip to IOA this summer, my older two are huge Potter fans, so keep the Suess ideas coming!

OOOH, do you have any pictures to share of your cruise? Brian and I (and the kids) really want to go on a cruise someday. Lydia has decided she REALLY wants to be a world traveler (in addition to being an astronaut, a farmer and a ballerina...) We thought a cruise would be so much fun for all of us. Of course, I fear one of my children falling overboard, but as anyone who knows me knows, I fear a lot of things when it comes to my kids!

 

[LisaZoe]

Heather Bailey & Amy Butler for $5-6/yd I would be broke...Here they are about $12/yd and NEVER go on sale at the quilt shop

Luckily, they don't put those down often and it's usually the coordinates more than the main prints but it's still very hard to resist. Since I'm trying to use what I have and only buy when I must, I don't go there often.

Ok, colour me stupid, but does this mean you need people to try outifts for you to perfect hand-made patterns??? My girls would L.O.V.E. that! They are almost 12 and 8...

The testing that I mentioned is people using my patterns to make the garments for their kids. They then give feedback on the instructions and other aspects of the pattern.