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

[ncmomof2]

Great skirt! I love the pose! So cute!

 

[HeatherSue]

Got a couple of things to share today.

I made a Vida for my little cousin. She wanted a dress with Minnie on the front and Mickey on the back.

Front:





One more to go (the big one, for her dining room table)

The Vida is so cu]te! I love how you did Minnie on one side and Mickey on the other! You and your housekeeper have quite a deal worked out! How cool! I love the table covers. This last one is especially fabulous!

How about,"This isn't Disney"??? LOL....JUST KIDDING!!

Don't think I'll be using that one!

No pattern, but you quilt, don't you?

What I did was cut some WOF strips, sewed them together and then cut 60 degree triangles.

The design took a bit of planning and you have to work from the middle out if you want the right side up and upside down triangles to be the same.

So mine went

Dark 3.5"
Small Flowere 1.5"
Beige 2.5"
large flower 1.5"
Dark 1.5" This is the middle, must be the same above and below.
large Flower 1.5"
Beige 2.5"
Small Flower 1.5"
Dark 3.5"

............ /\................/\ .............../\
............/..\............../..\............../..\
.........../....\............/....\.........../.....\
........../......\........./.......\......../........\
------/ ----- \ ---- / ---- \ ---- / ---- \----Middle line
....... /..........\....../..........\....../..........\
......./............\..../............\..../............\
....../..............\../..............\../..............\
...../................\/................\/................\

OK, not exactly 60 degree cuts, but at least maybe you can see what I mean, this way there is little waste, as you can use all of the triangles.

Oh, and WOF only gave me 4 triangles cause they are so big. the finished product is about 29.5" tip to tip, and 25" across from flat to flat.

Clear as mud I am sure. You can PM me if you need more help.

You are so sweet to type all of that out! That's what I love about this thread!

 

[PrincessKell]

Morning Friends,
We are having a wonderful time in Disney. All the parks have been done, all the fireworks have been seen. Yesterday we went to Vero beach for the day and it was a perfect day to really slow down and relax. Unfortunately, we relaxed too long and all got sunburnt.

Today we are going to just walk through MK and take in all the little things, no hurry, no rushing. Then we have Boma's tonight and movie on the beach.

Tomorrow is our last full day. I don't know what we will be doing yet? But we have LaNuba at 9 pm.

The crowds were nothing at all until Fri/Sat when the grad nites happened. There was a noticeable difference in crowds and age groups. When MK opened and had EMH Sunday nite the park was wall to wall people since it has been closed 2 nites for the grads. But Sunday it all went back to light crowds again and even with the crowds we are just happy to be here.

The weather in a word. HOT It has been 90 for the past 5 days. We spend a lot of time in the pool at beach club and are grateful for the cool water in the afternoons.

MVM

Sounds like you are having a great time other than the sunburning!

Here's my "Audrey Skirt" that I made for DGD4. I LOVE how it turned out. When I tried it on her to take pictures she posed herself? It is a size 1/2 with a 9" length. It fit her perfect, she's so short, poor girl.

Gotta love those butt ruffles!!

Hehe love her modeling! How cute is she! And love the butt ruffles, they are so cute and small.

Got a couple of things to share today.

I made a Vida for my little cousin. She wanted a dress with Minnie on the front and Mickey on the back.

Front:



Back:



Also, as part of my sewing for cleaning trades I have going on with my cleaning lady, I am making her matching table runners for her dining room and open concept living room.

Here are the first:



After I took this pic, I added little dangly things at the ends, as this is to fit on a small 15" table with the dark triangles hanging over the edges.


And the second:



One more to go (the big one, for her dining room table)

Love the Vida!!! And very nice table runners. I like that idea of trade. hehe

 

[snubie]

Hannah had her Birth to Three evaluation this morning, she qualified for the program. Now, if only insurance would pay for it.

Doesn't your early intervention program go through the county/state? Gianna had EI services from 15mos to age 3 then received services from the school district from 3-5yrs. She received speech, OT and PT services multiple times per week and it was all paid for through the county's early intervention program, not our private insurance. We didn't even have to give them our insurance information!

I'm glad that Hannah will be getting the services she needs, you will be amazed at the progress she will make. Gianna loved her therapy sessions, lots of playtime and attention. People now can't even believe that she is the same child!

Lauren also received EI services from 12 months to 3 years for gross motor, fine motor and speech delays. We did pay a minimal fee out of pocket but the state picked up the rest.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hi...I saw and Ill be real quick! (Megan was crying in her sleep and complaining her head and ear hurts alot)

The Birth to Three IS our state early intervention program. They apparently added "parent fees" a while ago and now have recently raised them by 60%. So right now we are looking at $185 a month.
They count how many your have in your household, and then what your income level is..
the evaluation is free to us. but not the services.

 

[Granna4679]

No pattern, but you quilt, don't you?

What I did was cut some WOF strips, sewed them together and then cut 60 degree triangles.

The design took a bit of planning and you have to work from the middle out if you want the right side up and upside down triangles to be the same.

So mine went

Dark 3.5"
Small Flowere 1.5"
Beige 2.5"
large flower 1.5"
Dark 1.5" This is the middle, must be the same above and below.
large Flower 1.5"
Beige 2.5"
Small Flower 1.5"
Dark 3.5"

............ /\................/\ .............../\
............/..\............../..\............../..\
.........../....\............/....\.........../.....\
........../......\........./.......\......../........\
------/ ----- \ ---- / ---- \ ---- / ---- \----Middle line
....... /..........\....../..........\....../..........\
......./............\..../............\..../............\
....../..............\../..............\../..............\
...../................\/................\/................\

OK, not exactly 60 degree cuts, but at least maybe you can see what I mean, this way there is little waste, as you can use all of the triangles.

Oh, and WOF only gave me 4 triangles cause they are so big. the finished product is about 29.5" tip to tip, and 25" across from flat to flat.

Clear as mud I am sure. You can PM me if you need more help.

OH....I really think I get it. (at least in my head, I get it). Yes, I do quilt. I am going to try this. It looks easy enough (haha...). I am sure I will have a different view when I sit down to do it. Love them though...they are very pretty.

 

[danicaw]

Yikes - here we go. I guess they'll let me wear the Minnie dot at the parks? It's not too character-ish? This pattern isn't the most flattering for large busted girls, but it's too late now - I've made it, so I'm gonna wear it.

and here's the Mickey bling t-shirt

Pardon the mess that is my kitchen behind me - I might clean it up later - if I'm not too busy sewing! Oh, yeah - since I'm making excuses about my messy kitchen - I should add that the little quote saying behind me is: "Happiness is realizing that giving our children a good home is more important than a clean house."

Love it! Thanks for sharing the pics

Here's my Audrey skirt I made from the test version. I love the way it turned out! Tessa wanted me to make a Spongebob skirt. First she wanted me to make the front yellow and put Spongebob's face on it. Then, I got to thinking of where his eyeballs would fall... So, I had to nix that idea and we went with "Spongebob-esque" flowers on the front instead. I still want to make her a Spongebob shirt to go with it to wear at Universal Hollywood.

Lisa gave me the go-ahead to post some pictures. But, the pattern isn't out just yet! This is a 5/6, lengthened to a 7/8.

The settings on my camera were a little screwy for some of these.

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the Audrey skirt is adorable! all the ones posted are wonderful!

I had to share our recent pictures I haven't uploaded my pictures yet but here are some from our photopass. I took the semi lazy route and got someone off etsy to make all our shirts and the girls BBB princess outfits. I even went much simpler on the skirts than I planned since I put it off for too long .

All your pics are wonderful! Looks like a great trip!

Yes, I sure can, I just went a purchased a few of them.
There are different sizes available and it might not be called a rolled hem.

For example you may see 2mm,3,, or 5mm
There is one available for different fabrics, or based on how large of a hem you want.
here is a photo of a shell rolled hem foot- for sheer fabrics

and here is a 2mm Narrow Hem Foot- for cottons, etc

You will start by pressing about 1/2 to 1" of your hem, you may wish to tack it down just a little, then start your foot on the pressed part, then allow the fabric to feed in and the foot with turn it and stitch in one step.

visit your machine's manufacture's site to see what feet are available or visit your dealer for a demo (I know Janome has them because I have used them on my Kenmore) and I would think all brands would have a least 1 foot available.


Hannah had her Birth to Three evaluation this morning, she qualified for the program. Now, if only insurance would pay for it.

Thank you for posting this.... I am going to see what I can find to fit my machine

I am a bit late starting on the Mom's Day gift for my MIL but we don't see them to early June so..... I am working on an apron for her with an embroidery design from SWAK..... so in looking for a pattern I came across this apron pattern. Its not my MIL style but I LOVE it, so I thought I would share and hopefully I will make it for myself soon

http://sew4home.com/projects/kitchen-linens/578-retro-fun-vintage-style-apron
I didn't check the bookmarks.. it might already be there.

 

[aksunshine]

Will absolutely try to do this for Levi!

I do love Dumbo.

Alicia-
Wow! Levi's stone is so beautiful; and the poem you wrote is perfect. I so love the picture of him on the carousel, too- thinking about you today; and on the 11th. And looking forward to seeing pictures of Gabriel, too.

Thank ou so much!

Well - Girls are in bed - they still don't know about the trip tomorrow - I am getting ready to finish packing. still have a few things sewing wise to finish also. Just wanted to wish everyone a good week where ever you are...for those that are going - I'll see you in Disney in about 16 hrs!!!!!!!

OMGosh! How did you do it????

My children were walking past the computer and stopped when they saw the picture of Levi on the carousel and they fussed at how adorable and happy he looked. A friend of mine's toddler son passed away several years ago and they had a dove release and it was beautiful. I loved it so much that we had one at my mother's funeral six months ago. I will say that we had the trinity release and one of my sisters was very jittery at the funeral and was nervous when the dove didn't fly out the second it was released, even though I told her ahead of time to give it a few seconds. Once it did fly out, she screamed and almost fainted. It was not how I envisioned it at all. I'm not sure how you are doing the release but just wanted to make sure that you were aware that they don't always fly out the moment the baskets were opened. Again, the headstone is gorgeous and very touching. God bless.

Oh, thank you so much. The lady, Gail, who is doing the release for us has given us several options and she is bringing extra birds early to practice with. We are doing the Trinity, Isabelle is releasing the "spirit" bird.

Wow you gals are busy ! Went to my Uncle's funeral , then found out that my friend has lung cancer . Sewing is bringing me peace !

Everything you all have made is BEAUTIFUL !

Alicia -I don't even know what to say. Very touching poem and I'm so sorry for your loss. But you are correct that you will hold him again , I'm sure he will the first one to greet you with open arms and his big beautiful smile.

Mary

Thank you so much Mary. That thought really made me cry. I hope so!

Got a couple of things to share today.

I made a Vida for my little cousin. She wanted a dress with Minnie on the front and Mickey on the back.

Front:



Back:



Also, as part of my sewing for cleaning trades I have going on with my cleaning lady, I am making her matching table runners for her dining room and open concept living room.

Here are the first:



After I took this pic, I added little dangly things at the ends, as this is to fit on a small 15" table with the dark triangles hanging over the edges.


And the second:



One more to go (the big one, for her dining room table)

Very cute!

Alicia, I know I have told you this many times before, but I simply adore this picture of Levi. He looks so beautiful and happy!! I believe Levi is watching over all of you with that same great big smile of his!!! Alicia, I wish I could be there on May 11th with you. Your my best friend and I love ya to pieces!!!!

!!

I love you and I know you would be here if you could.

Here's my "Audrey Skirt" that I made for DGD4. I LOVE how it turned out. When I tried it on her to take pictures she posed herself? It is a size 1/2 with a 9" length. It fit her perfect, she's so short, poor girl.

Gotta love those butt ruffles!!

So adorable!!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Sally - is the walmart clearancing their fabric? I heard rumors....

They said about a month ago, they wouldn't be getting anymore fabric. Then the new Taiana came in. I do believe they pulled the manager to another area now. I'll have to check again when I see another of the regular women working there. I haven't been much lately.

 

[LisaZoe]

Quick post - I FINALLY added the Emma Swing Top variation tutorial to my blog (link is in my sig)! For those who aren't familiar with this top, it's from YCMT and very cute but several ladies have been concerned about the open back of the original. I came up with a modification that has a back that's all one piece and elasticized for easy fitting. I made this dress with the pattern and the modifications shown in my tutorial.

Front:

Back:

Sorry this took so long! I'm going to try to do better although I won't jinx myself by saying how often I'll add new tutorials.

 

[RMAMom]

Morning Friends,
We are having a wonderful time in Disney. All the parks have been done, all the fireworks have been seen. Yesterday we went to Vero beach for the day and it was a perfect day to really slow down and relax. Unfortunately, we relaxed too long and all got sunburnt.

Today we are going to just walk through MK and take in all the little things, no hurry, no rushing. Then we have Boma's tonight and movie on the beach.

Tomorrow is our last full day. I don't know what we will be doing yet? But we have LaNuba at 9 pm.

The crowds were nothing at all until Fri/Sat when the grad nites happened. There was a noticeable difference in crowds and age groups. When MK opened and had EMH Sunday nite the park was wall to wall people since it has been closed 2 nites for the grads. But Sunday it all went back to light crowds again and even with the crowds we are just happy to be here.

The weather in a word. HOT It has been 90 for the past 5 days. We spend a lot of time in the pool at beach club and are grateful for the cool water in the afternoons.

MVM

This sounds heavenly to me! I'm glad your enjoying your trip.

Here's my "Audrey Skirt" that I made for DGD4. I LOVE how it turned out. When I tried it on her to take pictures she posed herself? It is a size 1/2 with a 9" length. It fit her perfect, she's so short, poor girl.

Gotta love those butt ruffles!!

Such drama!

Yes, I sure can, I just went a purchased a few of them.
There are different sizes available and it might not be called a rolled hem.

For example you may see 2mm,3,, or 5mm
There is one available for different fabrics, or based on how large of a hem you want.
here is a photo of a shell rolled hem foot- for sheer fabrics

and here is a 2mm Narrow Hem Foot- for cottons, etc

You will start by pressing about 1/2 to 1" of your hem, you may wish to tack it down just a little, then start your foot on the pressed part, then allow the fabric to feed in and the foot with turn it and stitch in one step.

visit your machine's manufacturer's site to see what feet are available or visit your dealer for a demo (I know Janome has them because I have used them on my Kenmore) and I would think all brands would have a least 1 foot available.


Hannah had her Birth to Three evaluation this morning, she qualified for the program. Now, if only insurance would pay for it.

Thanks for posting this, I have been looking at the rolled hem feet on amazon and I was wondering about the sizes. Now I see that I'll probably want a few different sizes.

Oh, I really need to check into some different feet for my machine. I especially want to get the narrow hem foot. I did do one Audrey skirt with a traditional hem and think it came out really cute. Here's a close-up of the ruffles.

I have a couple testers to hear from but I have the instructions just about ready otherwise.

I have a brother machine and I always order the Distinctive brand on amazon. They are inexpensive and you can get them for a low or high shank machine. Lisa, do you think you'll expand this skirt to include misses sizes. My 17 and 25 yr old would love it! I'd be happy to test the size 14 and 16!

Quick post - I FINALLY added the Emma Swing Top variation tutorial to my blog (link is in my sig)! For those who aren't familiar with this top, it's from YCMT and very cute but several ladies have been concerned about the open back of the original. I came up with a modification that has a back that's all one piece and elasticized for easy fitting. I made this dress with the pattern and the modifications shown in my tutorial.

Front:

Back:

Sorry this took so long! I'm going to try to do better although I won't jinx myself by saying how often I'll add new tutorials.

Thank you! I'll look forward to checking this out for Emily.

Tricia, I love the Vida. I'm going to have to take the plunge and give it a go!

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

Yes, I sure can, I just went a purchased a few of them.
There are different sizes available and it might not be called a rolled hem.

For example you may see 2mm,3,, or 5mm
There is one available for different fabrics, or based on how large of a hem you want.
here is a photo of a shell rolled hem foot- for sheer fabrics

and here is a 2mm Narrow Hem Foot- for cottons, etc

You will start by pressing about 1/2 to 1" of your hem, you may wish to tack it down just a little, then start your foot on the pressed part, then allow the fabric to feed in and the foot with turn it and stitch in one step.

visit your machine's manufacture's site to see what feet are available or visit your dealer for a demo (I know Janome has them because I have used them on my Kenmore) and I would think all brands would have a least 1 foot available.


Hannah had her Birth to Three evaluation this morning, she qualified for the program. Now, if only insurance would pay for it.

Very cool!! Showing my complete lack of knowledge here, but I had no idea you could do all those different things with a machine! I mean, in the back of my mind I knew they were possible, just didn't think about how. I have so much to learn.

 

[LisaZoe]

I have a brother machine and I always order the Distinctive brand on amazon. They are inexpensive and you can get them for a low or high shank machine. Lisa, do you think you'll expand this skirt to include misses sizes. My 17 and 25 yr old would love it! I'd be happy to test the size 14 and 16!

I've been thinking about trying to have a version of this pattern that covers junior and/or women's sizes. My main issue is getting standard length measurements. I was trying to find some knee length skirts where the finished length was listed but didn't have any luck so far. I know I just need one length as a starting point since all the sizes can be the same length. I think maybe 23-24" would be right, though, after looking at some skirt patterns. Once I have that, I'll have to decide how to handle the bigger difference in waist to hip sizes for women so the side seams don't hang 'wonky'. I think darts would be the simplest method for the front. The back probably wouldn't need to be changed if I kept it elasticized. (Do your girls wear skirts with elastic in the back like that?)

Thanks for the tip about the presser feet. I was browsing a little today for some that will work on my machine. Now I just need to wait until I have money. LOL I had to order a new foot for my serger because the screw thing that is used to adjust for a rolled edge is broken and I'm tired of my 'make do' fix.

 

[luvinyou]

I've been thinking about trying to have a version of this pattern that covers junior and/or women's sizes. My main issue is getting standard length measurements. I was trying to find some knee length skirts where the finished length was listed but didn't have any luck so far. I know I just need one length as a starting point since all the sizes can be the same length. I think maybe 23-24" would be right, though, after looking at some skirt patterns. Once I have that, I'll have to decide how to handle the bigger difference in waist to hip sizes for women so the side seams don't hang 'wonky'. I think darts would be the simplest method for the front. The back probably wouldn't need to be changed if I kept it elasticized. (Do your girls wear skirts with elastic in the back like that?)

Thanks for the tip about the presser feet. I was browsing a little today for some that will work on my machine. Now I just need to wait until I have money. LOL I had to order a new foot for my serger because the screw thing that is used to adjust for a rolled edge is broken and I'm tired of my 'make do' fix.

I have a few skirts from forever 21 and Old Navy that are elasticized (or shirred) in the back, so I think it would be fine to leave the elastic back

 

[Disneymom1218]

They said about a month ago, they wouldn't be getting anymore fabric. Then the new Taiana came in. I do believe they pulled the manager to another area now. I'll have to check again when I see another of the regular women working there. I haven't been much lately.

A Delaware Walmart still has their Fabric section? which one, Do tell. I am 5 min from the Southern De line and from Delaware originally. I will drive for some Fabric. Thanks in Advance

 

[RMAMom]

I've been thinking about trying to have a version of this pattern that covers junior and/or women's sizes. My main issue is getting standard length measurements. I was trying to find some knee length skirts where the finished length was listed but didn't have any luck so far. I know I just need one length as a starting point since all the sizes can be the same length. I think maybe 23-24" would be right, though, after looking at some skirt patterns. Once I have that, I'll have to decide how to handle the bigger difference in waist to hip sizes for women so the side seams don't hang 'wonky'. I think darts would be the simplest method for the front. The back probably wouldn't need to be changed if I kept it elasticized. (Do your girls wear skirts with elastic in the back like that?)

Thanks for the tip about the presser feet. I was browsing a little today for some that will work on my machine. Now I just need to wait until I have money. LOL I had to order a new foot for my serger because the screw thing that is used to adjust for a rolled edge is broken and I'm tired of my 'make do' fix.

My girls would absolutely wear an elastic waistband in their skirt. I'm going to PM you.

 

[PrincessKell]

Quick post - I FINALLY added the Emma Swing Top variation tutorial to my blog (link is in my sig)! For those who aren't familiar with this top, it's from YCMT and very cute but several ladies have been concerned about the open back of the original. I came up with a modification that has a back that's all one piece and elasticized for easy fitting. I made this dress with the pattern and the modifications shown in my tutorial.

Front:

Back:

Sorry this took so long! I'm going to try to do better although I won't jinx myself by saying how often I'll add new tutorials.

That is adorable, and I love the back!

 

[Granna4679]

QUESTION -
I purchased several fonts via internet. I really like them but can't for the life of me figure out how you line them up to make a word on the embroidery machine. Do you just have to do a letter at a time and re-adjust each time and hope it comes out close to wear it is suppose to be? I did that for 2 words last night and it took me forever (and messed up several times). Am I just being crazy or is there a way to tell the machine which letters you want together? Gosh...I don't even think I am making sense. I hope someone understands...

For example, I want to write "I love you" and I have all the letters in the machine but it only lets me pick one letter at a time. Any advise?

 

[NiniMorris]

QUESTION -
I purchased several fonts via internet. I really like them but can't for the life of me figure out how you line them up to make a word on the embroidery machine. Do you just have to do a letter at a time and re-adjust each time and hope it comes out close to wear it is suppose to be? I did that for 2 words last night and it took me forever (and messed up several times). Am I just being crazy or is there a way to tell the machine which letters you want together? Gosh...I don't even think I am making sense. I hope someone understands...

For example, I want to write "I love you" and I have all the letters in the machine but it only lets me pick one letter at a time. Any advise?

I'm not sure...but I think you have to have editing software....


Nini

 

[billwendy]

QUESTION -
I purchased several fonts via internet. I really like them but can't for the life of me figure out how you line them up to make a word on the embroidery machine. Do you just have to do a letter at a time and re-adjust each time and hope it comes out close to wear it is suppose to be? I did that for 2 words last night and it took me forever (and messed up several times). Am I just being crazy or is there a way to tell the machine which letters you want together? Gosh...I don't even think I am making sense. I hope someone understands...

For example, I want to write "I love you" and I have all the letters in the machine but it only lets me pick one letter at a time. Any advise?

Anita - Im no expert, but I think you need a program that will put the letters together for you and then you load the words into your machine? at least thats how it works on mine, but I have an ol Brother 270D.