Disboutiquers Part 23 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[woodkins]

Thank you so much. A lightbulb just went on. She didn't choose the satin - I did, because I made the assumption that's what it was. It makes so much more sense to be spandex, and you're right, the fitting it on each girl will be so much easier. That's the part I was most worried with. I've never sewn spandex, do you have any experience with that? I've made the tunics out of a knit fabric, and that worked out well using a small zig zag stitch.

Also, any cheap place to pick up spandex?

Glad I was able to help! I don't have much experience sewing with spandex, but I would treat it the same way as the knit using the zig zag stitch. I actually buy spandex alot as I use it to make cheer bows for my daughter and her cheer team. I have bought from www.syfabrics.com and www.spandexworld.com. and had a great experience with both sites.

 

[billwendy]

Thanks to everyone who parcipates in the Big Gives!! If anyone would like to sign up to help for future big gives,just click on the button!!! We'd love to have you - even if you dont sew!!!!!!

Wendy,
I just signed up on the Big Give site! I want to thank you for choosing us and everyone here who made something for our family for Emily's wish trip! We had a truly magical time and we became known as the "Minnie Mouse family" around GKTW after wearing our Big Give outfits to meet the mice! Every Big Give item we wore was noticed and ooohed and aahed over. it was awesome. So now I hope to give back! I can't sew, but I can send some other kind of Pixie Dust or scrapbooking things!

Thanks Again everyone and I love to see everything you make!

Woo Hoo~that is so awesome!! Thanks!!!

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Awww - so CUTE!!!

 

[GrammaBelle]

Ok...sitting at work, wishing I could go home and sew. I am making 2 Vidas and 2 Felizes in a row this week...all with butt ruffles and ruffles around the bottom. Quick figuring (can you tell I am bored at work)...that is roughly 213 ft of fabric I need to ruffle (and I do it all by hand!)....yipes! Thinking I will do them assembly style...all the ruffles hemmed first, then all of them gathered, then attach.

Anita, putting hand-gathered ruffles on 5 Feliz's In November is what gave me tendinitis!! Be careful--I haven't been able to rest my elbow enough yet to get it to heal

 

[jeniamt]

We are in North Carolina...I live in Salisbury down near Charlotte area. The weather was real weird across the state....my parents didn't get anything at their house until last night...nothing like we got.

Here's the kids....they managed to find a way to play even in the ice!

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

ATTENTION SEWERS WITH TWEENS!!!!

I finally have something to post, with only 8 days left I figured I better dust off the machine and get busy.

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle. Might be hard to see in the picture. I haven't taken off the stabalizer yet and noticed her wet hair (she just got out of the shower!) is leaving water drops all over the shirt!

She loves the outfit and is still wearing it a few hours later. She is very excited to wear it on our MK day and to Crystal Palace.

 

[ms_mckenna]

Thanks to everyone who parcipates in the Big Gives!! If anyone would like to sign up to help for future big gives,just click on the button!!! We'd love to have you - even if you dont sew!!!!!!

Wendy,
I just signed up on the Big Give site! I want to thank you for choosing us and everyone here who made something for our family for Emily's wish trip! We had a truly magical time and we became known as the "Minnie Mouse family" around GKTW after wearing our Big Give outfits to meet the mice! Every Big Give item we wore was noticed and ooohed and aahed over. it was awesome. So now I hope to give back! I can't sew, but I can send some other kind of Pixie Dust or scrapbooking things!

Thanks Again everyone and I love to see everything you make!

Aww yeah! Glad to have you coming over to the big give! You guys were my first and it was such a fun experience!

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Pure preciousness!

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

ATTENTION SEWERS WITH TWEENS!!!!

I finally have something to post, with only 8 days left I figured I better dust off the machine and get busy.

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle. Might be hard to see in the picture. I haven't taken off the stabalizer yet and noticed her wet hair (she just got out of the shower!) is leaving water drops all over the shirt!

This is so cute on her!

 

[ms_mckenna]

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

 

[livndisney]

Not 100% sure this is appropriate to post here...but I was wondering. Did anyone else notice that Maya's mom (a former Wish tripper that we lost) is going to be an intern at DISNEY! How exciting for her!


Nini

Yes, she is arriving later this week. I was thinking of sneaking her over to the Dismeet as a surprise to all involved.

 

[teresajoy]

Where do you guys get your supplies for things like zippers, elastic and things like buckles and bag hardware? I've been buying elastic & zippers at JoAnn's but the zippers never seem to go on sale. I wanted to make some small zippered bags and was thinking that there had to be a place to get them that was cheaper then the local stores. Thanks

I have found the cheapest place for me to get elastic is Walmart. They sell it prepackaged.

I had to laugh...my DH has to be at work to open the store...we live in a downhill area from the main Hwy...about a mile. So, when bad weather looms, DH parks his car at the school near the Hwy then rides his bike to the school...at 4 am....with a head lamp for a head light! Yesterday he drove home from work, parked the car at the school and biked to the house with a snow shovel, a bag of ice melt, and two flood lights....all on the bike....CRAZY!

Now, today, we have a tractor-trailer jack knifed on our road, so I guess he did the right thing. I feel sorry for the guys in the truck...they have been our there all day and I really don't see a tow truck getting to them. I took them some coffee and soup a little while ago.

You should have got a picture of your husband!!!

You are sooo sweet!!!

Teresa..I like to be sneaky like that! I can't believe you have never made a Vida..I think Vida should be part of your pattern collection, so hurry and go shop! LOL

Maybe I should get it, huh?

I can't believe I didn't think of that!!! I'll definitely start haunting my local freecycle and craigslist!!!

Thank you

I hope you find one!!

We are in North Carolina...I live in Salisbury down near Charlotte area. The weather was real weird across the state....my parents didn't get anything at their house until last night...nothing like we got.

Here's the kids....they managed to find a way to play even in the ice!

Your kids look so cute!

Ok...sitting at work, wishing I could go home and sew. I am making 2 Vidas and 2 Felizes in a row this week...all with butt ruffles and ruffles around the bottom. Quick figuring (can you tell I am bored at work)...that is roughly 213 ft of fabric I need to ruffle (and I do it all by hand!)....yipes! Thinking I will do them assembly style...all the ruffles hemmed first, then all of them gathered, then attach.

I usually like to do things like that assembly line style too! But, apparently, you should be careful!

Oh my gosh! We are expecting 1-1 and half FEET of snow tonight/tomorrow....Oh ick!
its not so much the snow- it's the grey day, I hate it, dark early enough as it is, add that to being stuck inside with 2 little kids. I took them to the Mall tumble play area today to try and get the kinks out.

THANK YOU!
To all the lovely comments everyone made on the dress for Megan!!! And on Hannah and her sweater. I have to say it's an ego booster- otherwise I would have none and would probably second guess everything I make LOL! But seeing that other people's little girls like to wear these fun, outrageous (at least in my area) dresses!
I'm toying with the idea of tacking down the sash at the side seams so it will stay in place even with movement- Think I should??Funny story- yesterday Megan gave me a page from a coloring book and told me her friend Sophie made it for me. I wasn't sure I understood her and said- Oh, you mean she made it for YOU. Nope- for you, Mommy.
"really, that was very nice, I wonder why Sophie colored a picture for me?????"
"Because I had my gumball dress on and she REALLY likes it and wants you to make one for her JUST like it!"
I about fell off the couch in surprise!

wow- being offered "bribes" of coloring pages for my sewing!

I hate grey days. Which, makes me wonder what I'm doing living in Michigan!

That was such a sweet story!!! You can't blame the girl, that was a VERY cute dress!! You should post it again in case anyone hasn't seen it.

Not 100% sure this is appropriate to post here...but I was wondering. Did anyone else notice that Maya's mom (a former Wish tripper that we lost) is going to be an intern at DISNEY! How exciting for her!


Nini

I had heard that! I'm very excited for her!

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Your daughter and the outfits are adorable!!!! I'm so glad you found us!

Anita, putting hand-gathered ruffles on 5 Feliz's In November is what gave me tendinitis!! Be careful--I haven't been able to rest my elbow enough yet to get it to heal

OH NO!!! THAT is painful! I had tendinits in my wrist once, and it was horrible! It lasted a year and then went away. I hope yours gets better soon!

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

ATTENTION SEWERS WITH TWEENS!!!!

I finally have something to post, with only 8 days left I figured I better dust off the machine and get busy.

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle. Might be hard to see in the picture. I haven't taken off the stabalizer yet and noticed her wet hair (she just got out of the shower!) is leaving water drops all over the shirt!

She loves the outfit and is still wearing it a few hours later. She is very excited to wear it on our MK day and to Crystal Palace.

That is really cute!! It's a great idea of tweens.

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

I like it with the petti. I think a sash will be really cute with it too and the bloomers!

Yes, she is arriving later this week. I was thinking of sneaking her over to the Dismeet as a surprise to all involved.

You should do that!! I wish I was going to be there!

 

[Granna4679]

Henry Ford would be very proud!

Good luck with all those gathers!

Wow..213 ft of ruffles, and all by hand..that takes a lot of patience. I like the idea of doing them assembly style!



Look at all those snow! We live in Houston, so no snow for us but my kids would love to play in that amount of snow.



LOVE, LOVE the Feliz, and the PJs! Everything is so cute!

Thanks for the encouragement...75% done with first Feliz tonight...at least all the ruffles are done on that one (and from that you know that the assembly line idea fell through...I couldn't wait to make the dress completely).LOL

I live in Houston too...maybe you would like to volunteer to gather for me?? LOL

Not 100% sure this is appropriate to post here...but I was wondering. Did anyone else notice that Maya's mom (a former Wish tripper that we lost) is going to be an intern at DISNEY! How exciting for her!


Nini

That is great! I am so happy for her! She has lots of special memories there.

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Welcome to the thread! You will love it here! Cute outfits!

Anita, putting hand-gathered ruffles on 5 Feliz's In November is what gave me tendinitis!! Be careful--I haven't been able to rest my elbow enough yet to get it to heal

Yikes! I will be careful and take lots of breaks!

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

ATTENTION SEWERS WITH TWEENS!!!!

I finally have something to post, with only 8 days left I figured I better dust off the machine and get busy.

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle. Might be hard to see in the picture. I haven't taken off the stabalizer yet and noticed her wet hair (she just got out of the shower!) is leaving water drops all over the shirt!

She loves the outfit and is still wearing it a few hours later. She is very excited to wear it on our MK day and to Crystal Palace.

Really cute! I love Eyeore!

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

I like it both ways! I think the sash and bloomers will be adorable.

I didn't get around to posting these after Christmas. My granddaughters got EVERYTHING Barbie for Christmas (I think between everyone, they racked up!)...Barbie house, car, plane, swimming pool, tote bags, Barbie dolls, horse, you name it.....SO...I felt they should have Barbie dresses as well...I think they loved them. This is not the best picture but getting them to both stand still at the same time is not an easy task.

 

[visitingapril09]

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

Without and she is just beautiful!!!!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

I know I haven't posted here in like FOREVER, so some of you might not remember me! lol! Wow! Everything that I have seen posted is fantastic! I need to Dis more again!
That Minnie dress reminded me of one I just did. So teeny, tiny compared to what I usually sew for my ever growing princess.

DW surprised me with my very own embroidery machine for Christmas! I am like a kid with a new toy and have played with it almost every day! lol!

Pattern: Scientific Seamstress Precious dress. Scientific Seamstress easy fits for bloomers.
Applique Design: Frou Frou by HeatherSue.

 

[DMGeurts]

Love this outfit! Love the different colors too! We are like that at our house each girl has her fav color - pink, purple & blue too! I do't put names on them becasue of hand me downs, the one and only exception is Evangeline's Princess & thh frog dress.

I love how this turned out! You can never have too many ruffles IMO!

Well like everyone I have been busy over the holidays. Here finally are a few pictures of the outfits I have done.
The girls Christmas one you saw.

I have made 3 more of the HP shirts my mom & I wore to WWoHP -"Mischeif Managed" is on the back.

I made 3 sets of matching nightgowns for girls and their AG dolls for a customer.

and a set of PJ's for Juliet for school

Everything turned out so nice! I love the HP outfits!

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Awwww.... adorable!

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

ATTENTION SEWERS WITH TWEENS!!!!

I finally have something to post, with only 8 days left I figured I better dust off the machine and get busy.

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle. Might be hard to see in the picture. I haven't taken off the stabalizer yet and noticed her wet hair (she just got out of the shower!) is leaving water drops all over the shirt!

She loves the outfit and is still wearing it a few hours later. She is very excited to wear it on our MK day and to Crystal Palace.

I love this idea - I should ask dd if she might wear something like this? It's perfect!

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

I like it with out.... but I think the bloomers would make a perfect touch under it!

Thanks for the encouragement...75% done with first Feliz tonight...at least all the ruffles are done on that one (and from that you know that the assembly line idea fell through...I couldn't wait to make the dress completely).LOL

These turned out awesome! I'll bet they were thrilled!

I know I haven't posted here in like FOREVER, so some of you might not remember me! lol! Wow! Everything that I have seen posted is fantastic! I need to Dis more again!
That Minnie dress reminded me of one I just did. So teeny, tiny compared to what I usually sew for my ever growing princess.

Yay... I've always wondered if the phrase "ladies and Tom" was somewhat mythical... it's nice to finally "meet" you. You do gorgeous work!!! I love this dress - the bloomers are adorable and I love the embroidery!

D~

 

[babynala]

Nini - lost your post but 3 weeks off at Christmas and now all these snow/ice days. YIKES. I hope you are staying sane.

Do you have a Hancock Fabric nearby? Not sure if the sale is still on, but when I was there on Friday, their zippers were 50% off, along with the wrights bias tape and bindings.

I will have to pay more attention to their flyers. They are a bit farther away from my house then JoAnn's but it might be worth the trip for some good zippers.

We are in North Carolina...I live in Salisbury down near Charlotte area. The weather was real weird across the state....my parents didn't get anything at their house until last night...nothing like we got.

Here's the kids....they managed to find a way to play even in the ice!

Looks like they are having fun!

Ok...sitting at work, wishing I could go home and sew. I am making 2 Vidas and 2 Felizes in a row this week...all with butt ruffles and ruffles around the bottom. Quick figuring (can you tell I am bored at work)...that is roughly 213 ft of fabric I need to ruffle (and I do it all by hand!)....yipes! Thinking I will do them assembly style...all the ruffles hemmed first, then all of them gathered, then attach.

Good luck with all those ruffles.

Funny story- yesterday Megan gave me a page from a coloring book and told me her friend Sophie made it for me. I wasn't sure I understood her and said- Oh, you mean she made it for YOU. Nope- for you, Mommy.
"really, that was very nice, I wonder why Sophie colored a picture for me?????"
"Because I had my gumball dress on and she REALLY likes it and wants you to make one for her JUST like it!"
I about fell off the couch in surprise!

wow- being offered "bribes" of coloring pages for my sewing!

Hope your grey day has turned brighter. I think if you just tack down the sash with a few threads it will stay in place better and then if you don't like it you can always take it off later. Will she still be able to get the dress on with the sash tacked down? I remember your bubblegum dress. If I color a picture will you make me one too? What a cute story.

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Welcom and what cute dresses. I really like the pink princess one, it is so sweet.

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle.

She loves the outfit and is still wearing it a few hours later. She is very excited to wear it on our MK day and to Crystal Palace.

The fact that she is still wearing it is the greatest compliment. Really good idea for the tweens. Have fun on your trip.

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

This dress is soooo cute and so is your daughter. I like it with the petti but I think without the petti and the bloomers it would look really cute. I didn't notice the dots not lining up but a sash would look cute too.

I didn't get around to posting these after Christmas. My granddaughters got EVERYTHING Barbie for Christmas (I think between everyone, they racked up!)...Barbie house, car, plane, swimming pool, tote bags, Barbie dolls, horse, you name it.....SO...I felt they should have Barbie dresses as well...I think they loved them. This is not the best picture but getting them to both stand still at the same time is not an easy task.

Love the Barbie dresses.

I know I haven't posted here in like FOREVER, so some of you might not remember me! lol! Wow! Everything that I have seen posted is fantastic! I need to Dis more again!
That Minnie dress reminded me of one I just did. So teeny, tiny compared to what I usually sew for my ever growing princess.

DW surprised me with my very own embroidery machine for Christmas! I am like a kid with a new toy and have played with it almost every day! lol!

Pattern: Scientific Seamstress Precious dress. Scientific Seamstress easy fits for bloomers.
Applique Design: Frou Frou by HeatherSue.

I too feel like I am "meeting" a superstar. Why do little girls think it is OK to grow up? This little dress is so cute, love the applique too. Congrats on the new machine!

 

[aboveH20]

I have a re-positionable hoop for my 4x4 embroidery machine and I do like it. It is great if you want to add a saying or name under your design. When I made our MVMCP shirts I did the Santa Head and then just repositioned it and add the saying "Very Merry Christmouse" without rehopping the shirt.

Thanks for the reply. I just ordered the Famous 770 from Amazon and the website suggested add-ons, so I ordered four additional hoops including the repositionable hoop. My husband's out of town this week so I should have paid extra for expedited shipping so I could play while the cat's away, but I didn't so it won't arrive until next week.

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Very nice.

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle. Might be hard to see in the picture. I haven't taken off the stabalizer yet and noticed her wet hair (she just got out of the shower!) is leaving water drops all over the shirt!

She loves the outfit and is still wearing it a few hours later. She is very excited to wear it on our MK day and to Crystal Palace.

I love Eeyore -- the "real" guy and your applique. That will be perfect for Crystal Palace. (I've made the puffed French toast from Crystal Palace a couple times to rave reviews. If you like it, check out the cooking thread for the recipe.)

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

I always hate to agree with something that means more work, but I see what you mean about the sash covering up where the two fabrics join, so I do think it would look nice.

Thanks for the encouragement...75% done with first Feliz tonight...at least all the ruffles are done on that one (and from that you know that the assembly line idea fell through...I couldn't wait to make the dress completely).LOL

I didn't get around to posting these after Christmas. My granddaughters got EVERYTHING Barbie for Christmas (I think between everyone, they racked up!)...Barbie house, car, plane, swimming pool, tote bags, Barbie dolls, horse, you name it.....SO...I felt they should have Barbie dresses as well...I think they loved them. This is not the best picture but getting them to both stand still at the same time is not an easy task.

Wow. It's hard for me to think that some day I may be a "granna" and might be making pink things or Barbie things or American Girl things. I love those dresses -- and the models

I know I haven't posted here in like FOREVER, so some of you might not remember me! lol! Wow! Everything that I have seen posted is fantastic! I need to Dis more again!
That Minnie dress reminded me of one I just did. So teeny, tiny compared to what I usually sew for my ever growing princess.

You're right, a legend in his own time. I come across your posts from time to time when I'm searching something.

It's snowing in upstate New York. Schools have been canceled. Gonna sew.

 

[cogero]

DH is shoveling with our new power shovel. I need to get the kids occupied. it has been a rough morning.

 

[Camping Griswalds]

I know I haven't posted here in like FOREVER, so some of you might not remember me! lol! Wow! Everything that I have seen posted is fantastic! I need to Dis more again!
That Minnie dress reminded me of one I just did. So teeny, tiny compared to what I usually sew for my ever growing princess.

DW surprised me with my very own embroidery machine for Christmas! I am like a kid with a new toy and have played with it almost every day! lol!

Pattern: Scientific Seamstress Precious dress. Scientific Seamstress easy fits for bloomers.
Applique Design: Frou Frou by HeatherSue.

Hey Tom! I remember you! We are some of the origional members from the very first very LONG thread! Way back in the day when it took forever to download all of our stuff. Then they shortened threads here on the DIS. Anyway, not only do I remember you, but my daughter is FINALLY wearing one of your creations that we bought indirectly from you. The Snow White twirl. It finally fits and my DD is wearing it on our trip the last week of January. Funny how timing works huh? I'm hardly on here any more myself. Do YOU remember ME???

Regardless, the little dress is sweet, and your fabric collection is a great background for the picture. Very sweet and thoughtful present from your wife! Enjoy it!

 

[tricia]

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

Welcome, and very cute dresses.

Glad to hear they had fun! It is snowing here and looks like no chance of school tomorrow! Wahoo!!!!

ATTENTION SEWERS WITH TWEENS!!!!

I finally have something to post, with only 8 days left I figured I better dust off the machine and get busy.

DD11 trying on her new outfit. I cut off a pair of jeans and sewed the ruffle. Might be hard to see in the picture. I haven't taken off the stabalizer yet and noticed her wet hair (she just got out of the shower!) is leaving water drops all over the shirt!

She loves the outfit and is still wearing it a few hours later. She is very excited to wear it on our MK day and to Crystal Palace.

Awesome, of course she likes it, I would too.

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

You are doing so well, great job. And I didn't even notice that the dots did not line up.

Those are awesome, love the fabric combinations, the Vida is great for that.

I know I haven't posted here in like FOREVER, so some of you might not remember me! lol! Wow! Everything that I have seen posted is fantastic! I need to Dis more again!
That Minnie dress reminded me of one I just did. So teeny, tiny compared to what I usually sew for my ever growing princess.

DW surprised me with my very own embroidery machine for Christmas! I am like a kid with a new toy and have played with it almost every day! lol!

Pattern: Scientific Seamstress Precious dress. Scientific Seamstress easy fits for bloomers.
Applique Design: Frou Frou by HeatherSue.

Beautiful Tom. Congrats on the new machine, they're fun, aren't they?

Yay... I've always wondered if the phrase "ladies and Tom" was somewhat mythical... it's nice to finally "meet" you. You do gorgeous work!!! I love this dress - the bloomers are adorable and I love the embroidery!

D~

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Not 100% sure this is appropriate to post here...but I was wondering. Did anyone else notice that Maya's mom (a former Wish tripper that we lost) is going to be an intern at DISNEY! How exciting for her!


Nini

Nini, totally appropriate and I started to tear when I read this. I still think of her ALL the time. I'm so happy to hear she's doing this- a fresh start with a company like Disney- I will be praying it's a big success for her! She deserves it!

That's precious, and at her age done out of love. Great story. You've gotta print out your post and hang it by your sewing machine.

Oh yes- Sophie actually already has a dress i made just for her- she is addicted to only wearing dresses. Sadly, I have never seen her wear it to school- I asked her Mom if she still wore t and she said she uses it to play in at home.

Just wanted to say hi! I just found this thread and I'm in heaven!!!! I can't believe I never saw it before!
I love all of the pictures! Everything is so great!

Here are 2 "disney" dresses I have made for dd .

I love these! Both are sweet and you did a nice job! thanks for sharing!!!!!!

Minnie dress is done woot! It is shorter than I planned. I apparently suck at math today lol. I am thinking of adding some white bloomers though and think it will be ok. I also think I am going to add a sash because the dots do not line up right. Please excuse my daughters hair she had been in bed and woke up and I seized an oppurtunity.

with a petti (we need a white one now)

Or without?

I think a white slip with some eyelet lace on the bottom just peeking out would be cute, and I like either with or without, but I think a petti will slightly less poof- so that your hem hangs without being too pushed out.

I know I haven't posted here in like FOREVER, so some of you might not remember me! lol! Wow! Everything that I have seen posted is fantastic! I need to Dis more again!
That Minnie dress reminded me of one I just did. So teeny, tiny compared to what I usually sew for my ever growing princess.

DW surprised me with my very own embroidery machine for Christmas! I am like a kid with a new toy and have played with it almost every day! lol!

Pattern: Scientific Seamstress Precious dress. Scientific Seamstress easy fits for bloomers.
Applique Design: Frou Frou by HeatherSue.

How cute! Nice to see you post over here! Everybody loves to see your talent!

Okay Teresa- here goes.
Here is the gumball dress (photo from last year)

she did not wear a petti with it Monday, and she's taller now- it needs an underskirt pretty soon
and here is the dress I made Sophie (they had a Circus and the K-3 kids were clowns, but Sophie didn't want to wear pants- so this was a "circus dress"

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pattern for both dresses- CarlaC Stripwork jumper combined with the Peek A Boo Skirt from YCMT

 

[vester]

HI all.

I'm a lurker. An addicted lurker. And I Have to first of all say thank you. It is because of you that last May I made my daughter 3 sundresses, a Mickey pillowcase dress, a Snow White shirt, twirl skirts, matching shirts for all of us, and a gorgeous Cinderella dress (if I do say so myself). I promise to post pictures soon. But, I wanted to say thank you for the inspiration and advice you were giving someone you didnt even know!

We are now planning another trip, and so I'm firing up the sewing maching again. This time I would like to do some Mickey appliques on shirts.

However, I dont have an embroidery machine. I dont really want to do any iron ons but wondered if any of you have ever seen a Disney Font Embroidered Alphabet that I could iron on instead of paying someone to embroider our names, if that makes sense?

Or, I could use my cricut to cut out the Disney font in fabric, and then I could satin stitch it, but wouldnt that be almost impossible to do?

Let me know your thoughts as to how to get the names on these shirts.

Thanks again, and I promise I'll post pics. They are all because of you!

Vester

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!

I was just remembering a year ago today was the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Hugs to all those who lost a loved one, I know they are greatly missed.

Also a reminder that we are going our blankets for the Haitian orphanage project and you can sign up over on the Big Give boards. All it takes is 1/2 yard of fleece, edged how ever you want. The orphanage will house 66 children at a time, and so far we have enough blankets signed up for to cover 1 round of children plus a bit more. If you have signed up, thanks so much - this means alot to our dear friend, and will mean alot to the children. If you haven't signed up - come on over!!!! Its a project that everyone can help with including your children!!! Its amazing what we can do if we all pull together!!