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

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I can't say that we have ever had a major issue at Disney thank goodness. I know we have had little ones that give me a few hours and I am over it but on our first cruise we ever went on the water would only trickle out of the faucet and shower. We had never been before so had no idea. My aunt was with us though and before dinner she noticed so we called and they had to come and fix the stupid thing. They were in our room 2 days straight and each night until like midnight! For some reason my mom didn't want to change rooms though because they eventually offered that up. It wasn't to anything better though. I think that is why no one wanted to make an effort.

I love hearing disney issue stories though! Although I hate that whatever happened.

I haven't had a lot of issues with disney either (thank goodness!), but we never seem to get the area we request for a room. Oh well! I do have one story though. We went with my inlaws a few years ago and stayed offsite with them in their time share. My DH, DD, and I were riding Peter Pan and my in laws were still in line b/c they didn't want to get fast passes earlier in the day (don't ask me why!) Anyway, the ride stopped while we were up in the air. We were up there for a long time. Finally they turned on the lights inside the ride, but wouldn't tell us what was going on. It was difficult having my DD stuck in that little boat up in the air for that long b/c she was under 2 years old. They started bringing around water and mickey icecream bars and throwing them up to us. My DH called his parents on his cell phone to see what was going on. Apparently someone fell on those little runners that you step on when you are getting on the ride and got their head lodged under the ride!!! They quickly removed everyone from the area who was waiting to get on and closed all of fantasy line (probably so no one could take pictures). Firemen finally came into the ride to get all of us down with ladders! It was so crazy! When we were getting off the ride, they handed us free park tickets for everyone in our party and they had already moved all of our strollers somewhere else and routed us around so we couldn't see what was going on. They were super apologetic and we saw a lot of Disney big-wigs that day. It was amazing how well they covered it up because you never saw much of anything on the news or anything!!!!

That same trip the plumbing wasn't working in our condo so we have to keep taking a shower at my in laws so the the condo company gave my DH and I a free weeks stay to use in the next year and then our flights kept getting delayed on the way home so they ended up giving us free round trip flights to use in the next year. So we had free tickets, a free stay, and free flights! I think we were being awarded for sticking it out for a full week with our inlaws so we got a week later by ourselves.

Just thought i would share my story.
Love all of the beautiful things being posted!!!!

 

[jessica52877]

I haven't had a lot of issues with disney either (thank goodness!), but we never seem to get the area we request for a room. Oh well! I do have one story though. We went with my inlaws a few years ago and stayed offsite with them in their time share. My DH, DD, and I were riding Peter Pan and my in laws were still in line b/c they didn't want to get fast passes earlier in the day (don't ask me why!) Anyway, the ride stopped while we were up in the air. We were up there for a long time. Finally they turned on the lights inside the ride, but wouldn't tell us what was going on. It was difficult having my DD stuck in that little boat up in the air for that long b/c she was under 2 years old. They started bringing around water and mickey icecream bars and throwing them up to us. My DH called his parents on his cell phone to see what was going on. Apparently someone fell on those little runners that you step on when you are getting on the ride and got their head lodged under the ride!!! They quickly removed everyone from the area who was waiting to get on and closed all of fantasy line (probably so no one could take pictures). Firemen finally came into the ride to get all of us down with ladders! It was so crazy! When we were getting off the ride, they handed us free park tickets for everyone in our party and they had already moved all of our strollers somewhere else and routed us around so we couldn't see what was going on. They were super apologetic and we saw a lot of Disney big-wigs that day. It was amazing how well they covered it up because you never saw much of anything on the news or anything!!!!

That same trip the plumbing wasn't working in our condo so we have to keep taking a shower at my in laws so the the condo company gave my DH and I a free weeks stay to use in the next year and then our flights kept getting delayed on the way home so they ended up giving us free round trip flights to use in the next year. So we had free tickets, a free stay, and free flights! I think we were being awarded for sticking it out for a full week with our inlaws so we got a week later by ourselves.

Just thought i would share my story.
Love all of the beautiful things being posted!!!!

I love your theory! Sticking it out with the in-laws! LOL!

That is nice that each company did what they did. Disney doesn't lose money on the tickets what so ever in my opinion. If anything they make $ getting you in the park! I know that isn't always the case, but probably most of the time.

I cannot imagine being stuck up on PP with a young one and keeping them still. When we went to DL in Oct we were stuck on HM for what seemed like forever. I am sure it was no more then 15 minutes but I was so ready to get off that thing! And no young kids were even with us!

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

Can anyone tell me how to save a file in pes format using Stitch Era? I am going to put names on tshirts in the Disney font, but I cannot figure out how to save it. I am technologically challenged at time... I am proud of myself for getting as far as I have, lol. I am going to keep googling for my answer, but if anyone is able to help me out here I'd be forever thankful! Thanks!

 

[tracipierce]

Can anyone tell me how to save a file in pes format using Stitch Era? I am going to put names on tshirts in the Disney font, but I cannot figure out how to save it. I am technologically challenged at time... I am proud of myself for getting as far as I have, lol. I am going to keep googling for my answer, but if anyone is able to help me out here I'd be forever thankful! Thanks!

Well done on getting the names done! Stitch era can take a bit of getting used to. When you click on the save icon, there is an option to export, select this and then choose pes from the drop down list. Hope that's helped?

 

[momto2cuties]

Can anyone tell me how to save a file in pes format using Stitch Era? I am going to put names on tshirts in the Disney font, but I cannot figure out how to save it. I am technologically challenged at time... I am proud of myself for getting as far as I have, lol. I am going to keep googling for my answer, but if anyone is able to help me out here I'd be forever thankful! Thanks!

I'm doing this from memory, but here goes: When you go to "save" it is saved as a .dsg file. After it has been saved, click on the arrow beside the save button and you should see an option for "Export." When you click on Export, you should see all the different file options. Select .pes.

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

Now if the export button is in gray and won't let me click on it, any idea what I've done wrong? Told you I'm new to this lol

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

Nevermind! I figured it out! OMG I cannot believe I figured it out! Yaaaaaaaaay now off to see if it works, lol! Thank you so much for responding and trying to help yall!

 

[babynala]

We have a large truck with a hard cover over the bed. (you know the ones with a back seat.) Doesn't get great gas mileage, but is tons more comfortable on long trips than my mini van!

We even tried to fold it up to take up less space...but it was too big for the room. We had to carry him to the room each night, unless we wanted to take another trip out to the parking lot. He weighs 95 pounds...I am still only allowed to lift 30 pounds...so it became Daddy's decision to carry or make the extra trip.

Which I guess explains why having a ground floor room close to the parking lot is so important to us! He will not do elevators! So we had to carry him up the stairs. At least they didn't put us on the third floor!

I really only wrote Disney because I needed to vent. If their attitude had been better I would have let the whole thing go with my complaint to the manager. She originally asked me if I thought my son would enjoy eating at the castle...I told her we had done that the night before...so she was out of ideas. I guess three deflated balloons and Mickey and Minnie's autograph had the same 'value' to her! LOL

But over all...I still love CSR. But we are seriously thinking of POFQ this next trip. Now if the school would just hurry and release their calendar for next year I could start planning!

Does any one have any ideas on how to get a tween to wear customs to the park? I'm not above bribery....doesn't she understand that this is half my fun!

Nini

That is so frustrating. We usually stay at the all stars and request to be near the parking lot. We do always seem to have trouble getting the connecting rooms that we have requested. I think next time I'm going to get my husband to do the checking in and verifying that the rooms are what we want before we get all unpacked. I'll have to remember to check the water to make sure it is hot. I would be crying with no hot water but it is such a PAIN to move after you have settled in.

I really hope the bribery works! Maybe some jeans with the decorated cuffs and a t-shirt?? Good luck.

On a side note, I never got to tell you how impressed I am that you got all of your customs done for your recent trip. I am amazed. I thought there was no way you would get everything done (especially with your surprise surgery thrown in there).

I have been lurking since my last post on this thread late last winter. I'm back now. I have been loving every single beautiful thing you have all made. WOW! Gorgeous work - all of you!

All of the recent and upcoming trips have me really excited about our trip next year! We have not been since fall 2009, which really isn't that long ago, but seems like forever! I've been making mental notes of things I have seen and loved. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions to ask once I start working on trip stuff. I wish I had a magic view to the future to see how much the kids will grow in the next 9 months! Wishful thinking.

First, though, I must complete the projects at hand - and QUICK! I am making huge stockings for my kids. The boys have a preprinted Thomas the Tank Engine stocking which has a finished length of 29 inches. I told my husband that we could put the baby in there and I think he'd disappear! I am in the process of using that pattern to make one for my daughter that has Dora on one side and Ariel on the other side. I am also making them each a Care Bear shape pillow, which I just have to hand stitch the opening closed on all three. Those projects are tricky since I have to do them all while the kids are sleeping. The big project I have to get done is the quilt I am making for my parents. I have one piece to sew on to the back side and then it is ready to be sandwiched together. I have never made a quilt before, so this is an adventure for me, but they are so hard to shop for, and I know they will appreciate my effort with this quilt. In addition to all this, my son asked me to make him a flannel pillowcase, and just yesterday, my daughter asked me to make her a Christmas dress. How could I say no? My husband said I better not start any more sewing projects. I told him I have to do it. I get so sad when I see you all talking about your girls who no longer want to wear dresses or the kids who don't want customs at all. I need to do this now, while she is still young! Who needs sleep - it's over-rated!

I need to load my camera card on the computer so I can post pix of the older two kids' Halloween costumes and a pic of the baby!

I am totally loving seeing all the Christmas gifts you are all creating. It's keeping me inspired! Keep up the good work.

Good luck with all your projects. The stockings sound really cute.

Here's a car cozie tutorial:
http://mygratitudeattitudes.blogspot.com/2009/09/car-cozie-tutorial-and-etsy-re.html

Here's a cute one: http://punkinpattern.blogspot.com/2010/07/car-roll-and-mat-with-riley-blake.html

And another cute one: http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/2010/03/kojotutorial-favorite-things-caddy.html

I just made the car cozie using the directions in the first post for Bryce and his brother, Wade. I've made a few in the past for all the little boys in my family (and a few girls too). They are pretty easy and come out really cute. I wish I had one for my son when he was younger. I always carried a matchbox car in my purse.

Here are the little kids pjs. Now just to do the big kids ones. I am praying I have enough fabric left since the second sheet set I ordered is not here yet. The fabric was thinner than I had hoped so I doubled it up

Love the shirts and PJ's. What cuties.

Hoping to be around more as I really missed this thread....

Been a little busy with sewing and life, but one thing that Im really glad is to rejoin the Dis give,

I posted this dress before but I added the flower (emily's give)

and the headband to match the sleeping beauty

allison's give

Iron on tshirts

working on a cinderella (dress is hand basted ) simple slip on, as usual...

I am working on the pattern in differnt sizes and I am hoping to have them ready so I can send them to those of you who requested it (sorry it is taking me so long!!!!!!!)...

back to sewing

Just for show...

a 6 inches vida dress..... it's so cute!!!!!

Linnette

The Cinderella dress is beautiful. I love the Minnie head t-shirt. The Vida is so cute and tiny.

Adorable Callie!!! your crew is so CUTE!!

Okay - a few gifts done -

For a few of the guys, Phillies and Eagles fleeces (got the fleeces on black friday)

And for my totally preppy pink and green BFF Amy a double thick fleece blanket with special design (thanks Kathy for solving my polkadot letter problem!!!)

So Im caught up to the point of our Saturday party - lol!!! But have more to do for Christmas day - plus maybe something for Billy!!

The jackets came out great. Did you use a topper when you did the ebroidery? The pink and green blanket looks nice and warm. The designs came out really nice.

I can't figure out how to post this on the big give site, so here is a picture of the pillowcases I made for Bryce and his brother!

Sorry it's so huge.

Nevermind, I think I got it to work on the big give site finally.

Really cute.

Here are few more pics from our trip:

Family Shot

Whew...I think that hits the highlights!!!

What a nice family shot. Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I guess your children made quite an impression on the CM's. I really NEED to go to Disney World!

In terms of ideas for a tween to wear to the park...how about something a little bit more "grown up" but still look fun? Would she go for something like this?

(It was my "third time is a charm" skirt from my August trip. That was the third one I made for that trip because the first one was too big thanks to my weight lost efforts, the embroidery machine ate the second one, and the third one is the one pictured.)

For those of you who read music - yes it is actually a real piece of music from the Disney collection.

This skirt is amazing!

I think we were being awarded for sticking it out for a full week with our inlaws so we got a week later by ourselves.

Just thought i would share my story.
Love all of the beautiful things being posted!!!!

I think I would be stressing out if I was on a ride that long with a little one. Sounds like a nice treat after a week on vacation with the inlaws.

 

[NiniMorris]

That is so frustrating. We usually stay at the all stars and request to be near the parking lot. We do always seem to have trouble getting the connecting rooms that we have requested. I think next time I'm going to get my husband to do the checking in and verifying that the rooms are what we want before we get all unpacked. I'll have to remember to check the water to make sure it is hot. I would be crying with no hot water but it is such a PAIN to move after you have settled in.

I really hope the bribery works! Maybe some jeans with the decorated cuffs and a t-shirt?? Good luck.

On a side note, I never got to tell you how impressed I am that you got all of your customs done for your recent trip. I am amazed. I thought there was no way you would get everything done (especially with your surprise surgery thrown in there).

Thanks for the compliment...I seriously don't know how I got the t shirts done...but the dresses were done before the surgery (sort of)...I just did one day a month.

Once the doctor gave me the go ahead to go down and work at the machine again, I spent as much time as my body would let me sewing. My biggest problem was (and still is) that I think I can do more than my body will let me! LOL

We will probably only go for 5 days this time, so I'll have less to worry about...(and no extended family-just the 4 of us). I think I might be able to sneak one custom dress into the mix...but I have to play it just right. My DD10 was very much the drama queen this past trip. And of course, being forced to have fun with her FAMILY was just too much for her to bear! If I wait a few months before I bring it up I might be able to work one in.

Oddly, my son and hubby both voted for CRT as one of our dinners! I'm not sure what that has to say about them...but they both said their favorite souvenir of the trip was the cheesy plastic sword!

Now....what should I plan for October?

Nini

 

[froggy33]

I thought I better get this one started since Christmas is next weekend!!! It's going to be a Vida soon, but I wanted to get the stitch out done. I LOVE machine embroidery. It does take some time with cutting the fabric and what not, but WAY easier than doing this design by hand last year!

Happy holidays!!

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

What a nice family shot. Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I guess your children made quite an impression on the CM's. I really NEED to go to Disney World!

Thanks!!! They are NOT shy at all and talk to EVERYONE and are very animated.

Thanks for sharing your pictures. Your family looks so cute in the pictures. I really like the ones with your whole family in front of the castle and in front of the ball at Epcot (you posted them after I started this multiquote exercise). The clothes look great in action!

Thanks!! We had to wear jackets so much the clothes were hidden most of the time!! So sad.....

What a special thing for them to do!! That is so cool!

I just love seeing all of your pictures!

Thanks!! It was amazing!!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hey Everybody,
So Im totally just dropping in here like Chinese Eggdrop soup...I know! I'm sorry I haven't been around.

I need to get back in a sewing groove!
Here are a couple things I've done- really simple!
pillowcase pattern-

and because I know there are a lot of sis boom lovers here

The cuff in photo above is light blue flannel
sorry, the flash sort of washed this out, but the hearts fabric has a bit of glitter to it

The John Deer fabric is flannel and so is the christmas bulbs.

Some of you may remember the Christening gown I did for Hannah last year.
Today I was checking email and came across a comment on a photo of mine from THE Martha Pullen (Kira, are you back???) I about flipped the laptop in surprise- and what was more- she commented back in July and I never saw it! She came back to ask again if she could use the photo in her Newsletter!!!!And told me it was a masterpiece. THE MARTHA PULLEN! I'm practically squealing to my husband at this point EEEEEEEAAKKKK!!!!! I consider myself a mediocre sewer and I choose "easy" most of the time, so this will be my once in a lifetime in the limelight.
Over the summer Sew Beautiful Magazine blogged about a family heirloom that I posted, but made probably in the early 1800s.
This is the one she asked about- mine (peach embroidery) next to the teacher's (blue)

 

[billwendy]

Happy holidays!!

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd wear it myself!!!! Are you going to be selling the pattern?


Yes, I used a medium weight water soluable topper on the fleece shirts. I put iron on stabilizer on the back of the fabric, then hooped a layer of tear away. Then I put some spray adhesive down, laid the fabric over it and then stitched a square over the fabric and the topper to hook it all together before I started stitching. This was a VERY stretchy fleece, so I was really worried!!! But, it stayed nice and stable!!!

Just had a wonderful night with family and Bff's....hated to see them go! Amy LOVED her blanket, but I didnt get a picture of her with it!!! Grrrrrr....

Tim and his big sister Bekah

Santa Hannah

 

[PurpleEars]

oooh -is it WHen you Wish Upon a Star????

Wendy - you are absolutely correct! It was DH's idea to do the music notes to a real piece of music. Of course I was the one who had to make it happen somehow.

Thanks to all others who commented on my skirt. I thought it may be an idea for tween or teen (or an adult in my case ) to have something "custom."

I'm a musician, and I NEED that design! I LOVE IT! Could you tell me where I can find the design?

Thanks It was my own design...

I thought I better get this one started since Christmas is next weekend!!! It's going to be a Vida soon, but I wanted to get the stitch out done. I LOVE machine embroidery. It does take some time with cutting the fabric and what not, but WAY easier than doing this design by hand last year!

Happy holidays!!

That is so cute! You did a good job on it!

Hey Everybody,
So Im totally just dropping in here like Chinese Eggdrop soup...I know! I'm sorry I haven't been around.

I need to get back in a sewing groove!
Here are a couple things I've done- really simple!
pillowcase pattern-

and because I know there are a lot of sis boom lovers here

The cuff in photo above is light blue flannel
sorry, the flash sort of washed this out, but the hearts fabric has a bit of glitter to it

The John Deer fabric is flannel and so is the christmas bulbs.

Some of you may remember the Christening gown I did for Hannah last year.
Today I was checking email and came across a comment on a photo of mine from THE Martha Pullen (Kira, are you back???) I about flipped the laptop in surprise- and what was more- she commented back in July and I never saw it! She came back to ask again if she could use the photo in her Newsletter!!!!And told me it was a masterpiece. THE MARTHA PULLEN! I'm practically squealing to my husband at this point EEEEEEEAAKKKK!!!!! I consider myself a mediocre sewer and I choose "easy" most of the time, so this will be my once in a lifetime in the limelight.
Over the summer Sew Beautiful Magazine blogged about a family heirloom that I posted, but made probably in the early 1800s.
This is the one she asked about- mine (peach embroidery) next to the teacher's (blue)

Thanks for showing your pillow cases. Congratulations on your work being chosen! WOW!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Ok, before I just say forget it, I thought I would ask all of you....

What is the trick to keeping the bobbin thread under the design and not pulled up into the top threads?
I am doing scarves and while the bottom thread gives a nice shadow effect (not really, I am just trying to trick myself), it isn't what I am going for.

So, I have messed with my Futura's tension - which is stupid proof - you have to set it to the "E" - but my tweaking hasn't helped.

Can anyone advise what they have tried that has helped?

Many Thanks,

You can move the dial past the E to "2" to tighten the tension. On my machine that didn't help, so I emailed Singer and they suggested I could tighten the screw inside. Take the metal part off and turn the screw a tiny amount and see if that helps. If you turn it too much then it will be too tight when you sew things. The little screw is in the lower right hand corner.

Sorry it took so long to give you an answer. I was looking back through the thread for an answer to a question I asked.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I have become a lurker here, so sorry, I don't have much time for comments and my computer is so slow uploading pictures is a nightmare.

I still enjoy seeing everyone's beautiful work.

I need to make capes for my Nephews' Christmas gifts I wanted to know if anyone can recommend a pattern?

NaeNae if you are around what pattern did you use for those adorable capes you made?

 

[Tweevil]

You can move the dial past the E to "2" to tighten the tension. On my machine that didn't help, so I emailed Singer and they suggested I could tighten the screw inside. Take the metal part off and turn the screw a tiny amount and see if that helps. If you turn it too much then it will be too tight when you sew things. The little screw is in the lower right hand corner.

Sorry it took so long to give you an answer. I was looking back through the thread for an answer to a question I asked.

Thank you so much!!

I am about ready to trade this one in, I bought a digitized logo for my work and this thing can't do the smaller letters on it without it looking like a ball of thread. The logo they stitched was perfect - Futura's can't do small details well at all!

Sometimes I have to step away from it - I will give the screw a turn when I come back from shopping today. **putting on Kevlar vest now - LOL**

 

[Colleen27]

(It was my "third time is a charm" skirt from my August trip. That was the third one I made for that trip because the first one was too big thanks to my weight lost efforts, the embroidery machine ate the second one, and the third one is the one pictured.)

For those of you who read music - yes it is actually a real piece of music from the Disney collection.

Wow, that is really amazing! Where did you get the design? And was it meant to be When You Wish Upon a Star as designed or did you position the notes yourself?

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

I finally uploaded to photobucket

Here are my kiddos Thanksgiving outfits and Christmas outfits, a onesie and pair of shorts for my cousin's new baby for Christmas (she requested summer clothes). Sooooo many things I want to make and I am completely out of time! I haven't wrapped any gifts and still have orders to finish today and mail out tomorrow I desperately need a pause button!

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!!

Well, my Sunday School kids were in rare form today!! lol - they are so cute and excited, I just love it!! Half the class left after 1st service, so by the time I came down, we had this small but wonderfully funny, snuggly, happy and entertaining group! Notice Hannah and Tim are wearing their Christmas outfits!!!

You promise them they can make a funny face and boy do they follow through with it!!!

This is Hannah - she says she is going to marry Kaleb someday - if she does, I got this picuture!!

Elizabeth sang in the childrens choir this morning