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

[RubberDuckyRanch]

Kelly...just saw where you are from...I'm from the philly area too..actually across the bridge in NJ but I work in philly

How Heartbreaking

Where are you two? I live in South Jersey. About 20-30minutes outside of Philly.

 

[fairygoodmother]

anyone know where i can find some little einsteins fabric? I only need a yard, i found some on ebay but id rather not get it there.

I have about 1.25 yard of this:

http://www.katydidcreations.com/Graphics/Fabrics/Woven/Little Einsteins Swatch.jpg

PM me with your address and I'll send it if you'd like it.

 

[teresajoy]

Thanks for praying for Chad and his baby girl Miranda. She went home to be with her mommy and Jesus and last night. Here is her daddy's last post if you guys are interested in reading it:
http://sadandchara.blogspot.com/2011_02_09_archive.html

That is so sad.

Where do I get a picture from? And what is a Tag Fairy?

I'm sorry for breaking the link, but it wouldn't let me post with the link intact.

If you go to the Big Give site, and sign up, you can find the pictures (with the links like I just posted ) in the thread entitled "Signature Buttons". Here's a direct link: http://s3.excoboard.com/DisBigGive/55881/458810

Is this really Part 23 of the Disboutiquers thread?


Gosh! I can hardly believe it!!

Hey KAREN!!!! I've missed you!

Thanks everyone for thinking of me and my kitty! He is a sweet boy and we don't think he is any pain. He moves around a ton and still wants a lot attention. Plus, although he is losing weight, he has a great appetite. We have him on daily prednisone to keep the tumor from growing too fast. He will probably succumb to kidney disease b/f the cancer. It was actually the wetting outside the litter box that actually sent us to the vets in the first place. Such a pain! We can't leave any plastic bags laying around or open laundry baskets. I have found soaking things in OxyClean has been the best method of getting the smell out.

Andrea- sorry to hear about your girl. The vet tells me kidney disease is expected in a cat as old as ours but your kitty is so young. Hope everything works out okay.

Here is a recent picture of our old boy, Lewis, and our dog, Trixie.

This is just the saddest thing. Praying for Chad. I just can't imagine.

He is very beautiful!

Thanks for that info -- it would be helpful too if you would add that particular code on the Big Give forum

I added it to my sig and am testing it out in replying to you!

ETA: My test didn't work Where did I go wrong?

This code has been there since I first posted the signature buttons in September of 2008. The thread is called "Signature Buttons". It's in the "General Information" section of the site. If you look there, maybe it will give you a better idea of how to do it? Are you including the ending [/ URL] tag?

If you post here exactly what you've put in your siggy (you will need to put a space or two in it so we can see it) I can help you figure out what's wrong.

 

[kelly1218]

Kelly...just saw where you are from...I'm from the philly area too..actually across the bridge in NJ but I work in philly

Where are you two? I live in South Jersey. About 20-30minutes outside of Philly.

Small world!
I'm Northeast of Philly.... actually on the PA side of the Burlington-Bristol Bridge.

 

[VBAndrea]

This code has been there since I first posted the signature buttons in September of 2008. The thread is called "Signature Buttons". It's in the "General Information" section of the site. If you look there, maybe it will give you a better idea of how to do it? Are you including the ending [/ URL] tag?

If you post here exactly what you've put in your siggy (you will need to put a space or two in it so we can see it) I can help you figure out what's wrong.

ETA: OK, I got it to work!!! It may have linked all along without me being aware of it. Sorry I'm soo stupid with computers -- but at least I can sew!

The kids have off school today for snow That saves me two hours of my day taking them to and from school -- I can use that time to finish Khelsey's Big Give

 

[miprender]

I can now post pics

So here are my very first projects, not perfect to say the least but DD loves them and that's all that matters.

Very nice!

For those of you with the PE 770 do you like having a seperate machine.

I am trying to decide what to ask for

Congrats on your new machine. I love having a seperate one, otherwise I had to keep changing the foot.

Front:

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Love the AG dress.

Hi! I've been lurking for a few weeks now and I'm hoping that I can join you. I have triplet girls who will be 4 in April. I made the mistake of showing them the beautiful dresses that you all have made and now they want to know when their dresses will be finished.

feb6e by 4forSarah, on Flickr

Welcome fellow New Englander. Your daughters are just beautiful.

When doing machine appliques shirts do you float or frame? I just ruined a SW shirt for Mom and had it in the frame. I wondered if I should float instead?

I always float everything.

Very exciting news!!! My mom called to tell me they had just gotten off Its a Small World and headed to the upstairs super-secret bathroom at Columbia House. While in the bathroom a woman started talking to DD4 and asking her if her mommy made her skirt (she was wearing a Minnie patchwork twirl). DD4 said yes and then my mom got into the conversation. The woman asked if I was on the Dis boards and then asked about Disboutiquers. Well... it was AboveH2O. Isn't that cool!?! I love it! It is a Small World After All.

That is such a cool story.

[back- Im sorry the satin sash is crooked in the pics

Very cute

I finally uploaded to photobucket ! We had a blast, and I cannot wait to go back! Wondering if there is anyway I can convince DH to go in the fall.... We stayed at POFQ and I looooved it. It was tiny and we had a great room location, my kids loved the playground and we got to swim one day! I did indeed have to take my cheaper and smaller machine with me to attach ruffles and make my boys their red mickey pants. I figure if I go ahead and get started on outfits now for our next trip then I won't have to tote a machine with me.

DD in her Minnie outfit- a nosey lady on the bus told me I was very talented but for me not to tell anyone I made that because then Disney would sue me?!? I just nodded and smiled....

Great pictures. We loved POFQ when we stayed there. Too funny about the lady, that must be the oldest running story around.

I don't use the spray because it gets on the hoop. I have read to make sure you cover the hoop before spraying. I just use Sticky by solvy. I put it in the hoop then peel the paper back and it is pre sticky. Easy without worrying about spray.

Again, I did read about spraying and just make sure you cover the hoop. If you get any on the hoop, wash it off.
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Sounds like my mom, she won't use the spray either because she doesn't want to dirty her hoops so she uses the sticky paper stabilizer

I made this to match the twirl patchwork skirts. It is a med bag. The dog won't take a picture of me with it on my shoulder and the cats are worthless. I only am making one as I have more clothes to make. Why do I always wait to the last minute?

Love it. I am so tempted to purchase that pattern and make myself one.

Hi all,
I haven't posted in a while (not since the last thread, and probably only once and not since the thread before that. lol) but I am keeping up with you as best I can!
I have a ton of stuff to post, but I will just do a little at a time, so I don't overload you

I made this dress for my DNiece for her Ni Hao Kai Lan Birthday party.

Nice!

Can you tell me what you all use to ship your creations for the Big Give (or to anyone really)? I had a terrible time trying to find a box or envelope to fit the two bags I shipped today and ended up squishing them into a big big envelope (so much for all that ironing!). Do you use boxes/big envelopes?

Even though it costs more I felt like going to the shipping store where they make their own boxes just so my stuff wouldn't be squished and arrive looking all wrinkly. Any tips?

I usually ship from work and use UPS or Postal Service. Since we have corporate rates at work I can ship using UPS and get a huge discount.

How can you tell I have a trip coming up? I post pictures often of what I have been making.

Here is mom's Star Wars shirt. I had stabbed the shirt and made a little hole. Town is 120 miles RT so I just stitched the hole with same colour thread. I hope no one is up that close to her....girls, to see the repair.

Big starwars family here... love the shirt.

 

[miprender]

I like the Mickey inspired pirate!

Very pretty!

I like that dress -- I think that is a pattern that would work well for tweens too. Great job!

wow, 14 days sounds like a great trip. This dress is really nice. I love the bottom ruffle and the Mickey is perfect!

14 nights!!! Awesome! I just started sewing for our trip in Nov. 6 kids x 10 nights= lots of stuff

Very nice. Love the Mickey, it ties in perfectly.

Love it! I have that same fabric in my tote just begging me to use it. I was thinking of a Zoey skirt, but I like the way it looks in a solid dress. Decisions, decisions!

Thanks everyone. I actually forgotten I had purchased the fabric in October. I was going through what I had and found it.

Going for 14 days is something I have always wanted to do. We usually go for 10 days but I have always wanted to stay a little longer. DH is a teacher so it works out perfectly. I just haven't told my boss that I will be gone that long but I have everything covered with my coworker. She has been my bbf since HS and loves Disney as much as me

 

[tricia]

I tried that and in the preview siggy thing it still didn't look right. I tried again so maybe it will magically work now.

Glad to see you got the link in your siggy working now.

 

[RubberDuckyRanch]

Small world!
I'm Northeast of Philly.... actually on the PA side of the Burlington-Bristol Bridge.

I see you walked in Philly for the 3Day last year. I walked too but down in Tampa. I have a circulation thing and can't take cold weather no matter how much I bundle up. Plus the walk was right before our Disney trip so it worked out pretty well. Still thinking about walking this year again or possibly being crew- probably med crew.

 

[shefrn1]

Where are you two? I live in South Jersey. About 20-30minutes outside of Philly.

i'm about 45 minutes outside philly....in pittsgrove...near vineland.......grew up in collingswood though!!!

I see you walked in Philly for the 3Day last year. I walked too but down in Tampa. I have a circulation thing and can't take cold weather no matter how much I bundle up. Plus the walk was right before our Disney trip so it worked out pretty well. Still thinking about walking this year again or possibly being crew- probably med crew.

are you in the medical fields??? just curious...i'm a nurse..i work in philly!!!!

 

[shefrn1]

and you guys are so inspiring that i pulled out my fabric stash that has been in my sons closet for 3 years....and i found my quilting/fabric cutting supplies....i'm on my way....now just to get my kids to nap at the same time and i'll be able to reacquaint (LOL...sp?) myself with my very basic sewing machine...i hope i remember how to thread it...please tell my that it's like riding a bike!!!!

 

[RubberDuckyRanch]

I live in Franklinville! Yes, I am a nurse. I have been ER for 10yrs - adult ER for 8.5 but the last 1.5 yrs has been kids ER.

 

[RubberDuckyRanch]

Just booked Juliet's dining reservations & her BBB appointment. Now - question - I bought her Jasmine's outfit to give her either at her birthday or pack it and bring it to give her the morning of her appointment? She has one other 7/8 size a Tiana dress which is a little big but easily fixed with clothes pins. I know she has time to grow between now & then even between her bday in March and our trip in June. However, that is my only concern - that the outfit would not fit correctly. So do I give it to her in March? Wait and give it during the trip? She want to be a Pop Princess.. They require you to bring their own comb/brush. Is this new? Only ask because I did hear of someone I know who came back with lice.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

and you guys are so inspiring that i pulled out my fabric stash that has been in my sons closet for 3 years....and i found my quilting/fabric cutting supplies....i'm on my way....now just to get my kids to nap at the same time and i'll be able to reacquaint (LOL...sp?) myself with my very basic sewing machine...i hope i remember how to thread it...please tell my that it's like riding a bike!!!!

Just like riding a bike. Welcome and I can't wait to see what you make.

 

[shefrn1]

I live in Franklinville! Yes, I am a nurse. I have been ER for 10yrs - adult ER for 8.5 but the last 1.5 yrs has been kids ER.

omg...that's funny.....my husband grew up in malaga!!!! my sister in law works in the ER at SJR in Elmer....i do cardiology. did about 4 years med surg and then i've been in cardiology for the past 10 years or so.....lol....small world!!!!

and in answer to your question.....i know some people bring it with them and drop it off before the appointment without the child knowing....then it's like 'wow...i really am a princess today'...just an idea...although i know that your worried about size so that might not work!!!

and i just saw your ticker and almost thought that we were going to be there at the same time...but i'll be about 2 weeks ahead of you i think...that really would have been a small world!!! lol

 

[RubberDuckyRanch]

omg...that's funny.....my husband grew up in malaga!!!! my sister in law works in the ER at SJR in Elmer....i do cardiology. did about 4 years med surg and then i've been in cardiology for the past 10 years or so.....lol....small world!!!!

and in answer to your question.....i know some people bring it with them and drop it off before the appointment without the child knowing....then it's like 'wow...i really am a princess today'...just an idea...although i know that your worried about size so that might not work!!!

and i just saw your ticker and almost thought that we were going to be there at the same time...but i'll be about 2 weeks ahead of you i think...that really would have been a small world!!! lol

Juliet & I are going just the 2 of us for her birthday trip. Her birthday is obviously in March but we are going for Star Wars Weekends. She is super excited and so am I. I am a big SW geek.

 

[babynala]

and you guys are so inspiring that i pulled out my fabric stash that has been in my sons closet for 3 years....and i found my quilting/fabric cutting supplies....i'm on my way....now just to get my kids to nap at the same time and i'll be able to reacquaint (LOL...sp?) myself with my very basic sewing machine...i hope i remember how to thread it...please tell my that it's like riding a bike!!!!

Glad to hear you are getting back on the bike! I'm sure you will be "riding" in no time. Everyone on this board is very helpful so ask if you have any questions or run into any snags. Lots of sewing machine manufacturers have their manuals on line if you can't find the book your machine came with.

Just booked Juliet's dining reservations & her BBB appointment. Now - question - I bought her Jasmine's outfit to give her either at her birthday or pack it and bring it to give her the morning of her appointment? She has one other 7/8 size a Tiana dress which is a little big but easily fixed with clothes pins. I know she has time to grow between now & then even between her bday in March and our trip in June. However, that is my only concern - that the outfit would not fit correctly. So do I give it to her in March? Wait and give it during the trip? She want to be a Pop Princess.. They require you to bring their own comb/brush. Is this new? Only ask because I did hear of someone I know who came back with lice.

My daughter did BBB about a year ago and I brought my own brush (as they suggested) but they did have combs that they used. We got the comb in our goody bag of stuff at the end of the appointment so I don't think they reuse them. Don't your DDs have really long hair? You might do better with a small brush but I can't imagine her hair having too many knots since I assume you will brush it in the morning before heading to the park.

My DD did the Jasmine outfit the last time we were there. She is pretty skinny and the Fairy Godmother that helped dress her did a little magic with the straps of the top and one of those small, clear hair elastics. It looked like a little bow on top of her shoulders and made the top fit perfectly. It stayed secure for the rest of the day. I'm sure they can round up a safety pin if they need too also. (Our waitress at Chef Mickey brought us two safety pins for my daughter's chef mickey dress because the hook and eyes I had used kept coming unhooked - I was scared of button holes).

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Making a modified bowling shirt for my brother who is going to join us for a day at WDW. I am using a commercial pattern and using the skilz from the bowling shirt to make it.

I have very little fabric and doing my best to frankenpattern this shirt together.

 

[saraheeyore]

hi. someone posted a link with a site for making bows/clippies with princess and stuff on them a couple of weeks ago. has anyone still got it please. they were free patterns i think. i took a quick look and thought i added it to my favs but its not there so guess i didn't, thanks

 

[kelly1218]

I see you walked in Philly for the 3Day last year. I walked too but down in Tampa. I have a circulation thing and can't take cold weather no matter how much I bundle up. Plus the walk was right before our Disney trip so it worked out pretty well. Still thinking about walking this year again or possibly being crew- probably med crew.

Yup! It was my first walk. I was in wdw With my mom right after the Tampa walk. I ended up talking to a guy in toontown from around here who also had just walked in Tampa ( he was wearin the shirt)

We ended up camping indoors which was nice. Only the mornings were cold, it warmed up pretty quick. But I'm told it can get pretty frigid.

I already registered to crew this year. I'm hoping for motorcycle safety
My oldest daughter plans to walk with me next year when she is 16. We are already working on fundraising ideas. $4600 is a lot to raise!!!!