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

[lovesdumbo]

Love everything! Really love those Vidas!!!!

I am so behind. We leave in 11 days and I haven't sewn one thing! Between sick kids, my pneumonia, weekend chaperoning trip to NYC with youth group... I have done NOTHING for this trip. Plus I am exhausted from the lack of sleep I got while sleeping on a gym room floor amongst 75 middle school kids. Hoping for snow in the next few days to keep me homebound to do some sewing.

Sounds like me last year. I took my youngest 1/20/10 for her 7th birthday. She had had pneumonia along with my 9 year old DS. I had whooping cough. I had lost my brother on 12/11 I really wasn't sure I was up for the trip but we had a very magical trip. I did have to sew the buttons on her safari bowling shirt for her to wear on the Sunrise Safari in the room the night before but we really did have a very magical trip.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

So after some dedicated time yesterday and and a couple hours today (I am just not a fast sewer!) I have something to post.
I didn't care for it when I had her try it on pre-sash, but like it much better with sash. It's also supposed to have another layer- a white skirt with ruffle peeking out, I bought the fabric today but decided not to sew it in to the skirt, but make it as a seperate that can be put under different dresses.

I still have to top stitch the ruffles and sew closed the elastic in the back, little stuff....
Hannah is next, I have a simple sweet planned that will be very simple.

Front with sash

back

She was actually really happy with it and happy to try it on!

I did not knit this, a friend of mine did as a baby gift and this was her first time wearing it...

 

[AlternateEgo]

Greetings All.
We'll be going to Disney as a blended family this August. I enjoy making Disney Dresses for my granddaughter, age 5. She loves the princess look and I love making the dresses out of cotton so they're nice and cool.
My dilemma is that another new "granddaughter" (age 9 - going on 10) will be coming along this time. She lives out of town and I really don't know her. I don't want to leave her out. I can't ask her or her mother about preferences because this trip is a surprise! Can't think of a better way to get to know my new daughter in law-to-be and her family... I do know her size, so that won't be a problem.
Do any of you have any suggestions that will be nice, but not too young looking? I have NO idea what a 9 year old girl would like. My little 5 year old is a total girly-girl and into princesses, so that's all I know....
Tlhanks for your advice.
Gretchen

I would do capri's with mickey head t-shirts. I think I might try to put rhinestones on a few t-shirts for myself this year, that might be cute for an older girl. How about some swing tops instead of dresses. I think it would be okay to do some coordinating outfits with her little sister. She would always have the option to not wear it on the same day.

I think it's wonderful that you are including her in your customs and I bet she will feel welcomed with her new family

 

[AlternateEgo]

cute Cute CUTE!

 

[Trixieplus2]

Soooo probably a dumb question but I just don't have the budget for a sewing machine right now Is it possible to start out machine-less and get 2 or more outfits done before our trip in a month & 1/2 since I am a total beginner aka never ever sewed????

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Soooo probably a dumb question but I just don't have the budget for a sewing machine right now Is it possible to start out machine-less and get 2 or more outfits done before our trip in a month & 1/2 since I am a total beginner aka never ever sewed????

I think you could use purchased clothes as a baseline...
How about buying t shirts, then do applique by cutting out mickey shaped heads, you could use no-sew fusible web to iron it on...
they make mickey mouse ribbon you could use for trim on jeans/shorts/capris...

I think you CAN sew by hand...I just don't know if you will want to...
could you maybe contact a local quilt shop, ask them if they have a "open sew" class- something where everyone works on their own project, or ask if they have a machine you can come it to use- some charge a nominal fee of $10-$20- depending on if you are in class or not.

 

[RMAMom]

Love the shirt, Wendy! I wanted to share the skirt that I made to match the shirt..

And there are also for the same big give...

So sorry they are so huge!

So sorry that I am doing such a horrible job keeping up with this thread!

Jenny (decided that 2011 calls for a new username..so TickleMeTink it is!)

I love the Vidas!

FIrst of all, thanks so much to everyone for all the welcome messages and kind words about the clothes! I'm going to try to post the big pictures now. This was user error I am sure.

Hopefully, that did it!

Also, I LOVE what I am reading about the Big Give. Could someone explain for me exactly what this entails? I would love to be able to send fun shirts for this!

Welcome and thanks for sharing your customs, they are all great! My 17 yr old loved the Chucks.

You can get larger hoops for the 770...just the software built in doesn't support it.

Meaning, you can't do a 6 x 10 design with it. You can ...somehow...get the larger hoops and reposition the hoop ...but from what I have read, it requires special designs...or you could use it to put two designs together...one on top of the other. Basically, you are still limited to the 5 inch portion of the 5 x 7 no matter how large the hoop is.

Strange, but after discovering this fact, I am more interested in getting a SMALLER hoop (for the little stuff) than I am for the larger hoop. I hate trying to hoop a small onesie. It can be done...but WHAT A PAIN!!!


Nini


PS...I love how I get the 'blame' for everyone getting a 770! LOL Maybe I should try and get a job with them!

Thanks Nini, and yes, it's totally your "fault" that I bought my 770. I owe you a big thank you for it. I have had so much fun that machine! Thanks for the hoop info and your right a smaller hoop would be great for little shirts and onesie.

Here is my first custom for our trip in late September. I haven't decided if I want a Mickey head or something else embroidered in the bottom right (DD's left). I am making matching for all three girls, except the colors will change out. I have Pink, Purple, and Blue

What is everyone's opinions on having names on clothing at Disney. I'm a little apprehensive, although I know that a ton of people do it.

Also I am interested in what sort of shoes I should be looking in to. I have made flip flops with fabric scraps looped around the top before but was wondering what others do.

The girls still don't know we are going... I am planning to start Disney nights next weekend.

The dress looks great. My only concern with names on clothing is if they will be wearing them at home. Another thing to consider is if your kids are away from you. My kids were never out of my sight so really if they had their name on something it wouldn't have mattered because there was never a time they were away from me. Now if you have a child that is out riding a bike or walking from the bus stop alone etc, it may be something to consider.

So after some dedicated time yesterday and and a couple hours today (I am just not a fast sewer!) I have something to post.
I didn't care for it when I had her try it on pre-sash, but like it much better with sash. It's also supposed to have another layer- a white skirt with ruffle peeking out, I bought the fabric today but decided not to sew it in to the skirt, but make it as a seperate that can be put under different dresses.

I still have to top stitch the ruffles and sew closed the elastic in the back, little stuff....
Hannah is next, I have a simple sweet planned that will be very simple.

Front with sash

back

She was actually really happy with it and happy to try it on!

I did not knit this, a friend of mine did as a baby gift and this was her first time wearing it...

Don't you love it when they are excited to try on what you've made!

Soooo probably a dumb question but I just don't have the budget for a sewing machine right now Is it possible to start out machine-less and get 2 or more outfits done before our trip in a month & 1/2 since I am a total beginner aka never ever sewed????

Are you considering sewing by hand? I have friends who have made quilts by hand and I alway admire their dedication. I am way to lazy to make anything without a machine. It can be done though if you have the time and patience.

 

[mommy2mrb]

thanks Wendy, I will take all hugs and prayers!!!
last week Megan had a tough time, missing day and ended up getting really bad head cold and double ear infection so missed 4 days of school.

I bet - its so hard for you girls - are you going to do anything special 1/12 together? Lots and lots of prayers headed your way![/QUOTE]

We haven't planned anything, Megan has school (she doesn't want to go)we will just see how we feel and go from there....it will only be Megan and I, I am done planning "get togethers" for the families to mark the days...from now on it will be what Megan and I want to do.

Hard is a subjective word for me....yes some days are incredably difficult, others seem normal....Jim has been travelling extensively the year before, gone 4-6 weeks at a time and home for 4-5 days, so in a strange way that might of prepared us a bit.

Thanks again for the hugs and prayers, I appreciate your thoughtfulness!

 

[teresajoy]

Love the shirt, Wendy! I wanted to share the skirt that I made to match the shirt..

And there are also for the same big give...

So sorry they are so huge!

So sorry that I am doing such a horrible job keeping up with this thread!

Jenny (decided that 2011 calls for a new username..so TickleMeTink it is!)

So, you think you can just go change your username, huh? Ok, I guess that's ok! I'm glad you told us though!

Ok, I have confession. I've never made a Vida, I don't own the pattern and I never really wanted it. But, I keep seeing these totally adorable Vidas and now I'm REALLY wanting the pattern!! These are so pretty!

actually I did.....but it is in my nature to appologize (I get in trouble for it all that time) and when I wrote that post ...I thought about the first post the whole time......LOL

I understand!! There is a lot of stuff in the first post!!

FIrst of all, thanks so much to everyone for all the welcome messages and kind words about the clothes! I'm going to try to post the big pictures now. This was user error I am sure.

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Hopefully, that did it!

Also, I LOVE what I am reading about the Big Give. Could someone explain for me exactly what this entails? I would love to be able to send fun shirts for this!

That is MUCH better!!!! These outfits are all adorable!!!!

We would love you to join the Big Gives!!!!!!

Like Wendy said, you sign up for the site, then you can just pick a family and let us know what you'd like to send.

anyone have a good suggestion for a cat in the hat embroidery file or applique? i didnt see any under heather sue's page...

I think Heather only has the Thing 1 etc.... designs. When we went in May, I was able to find some designs online, if I can find the site again, I'll send you a PM.

You get credit for replying to the question even though you didn't know the answer.

Thanks!!! Sometimes I forget that I should reply even if I don't know the answer, just so people know I'm paying attention!

Also, where do most people here get their embroidery designs? I see some cute ones listed on other web sites (not sure if I'm allowed to say which one, but it's crafty).
It seems that the 770 will do everything the old Memory craft did but with more options!
Thanks for any help!

FrouFrou by Heathersue on Facebook aka: Heathersue on Etsy (but you get a discount for ordering on Facebook if you "like" her page) has the best designs I've ever used.

and, I'd say that even if she wasn't the bestest little sister in the WHOLE world!

Here is my first custom for our trip in late September. I haven't decided if I want a Mickey head or something else embroidered in the bottom right (DD's left). I am making matching for all three girls, except the colors will change out. I have Pink, Purple, and Blue

What is everyone's opinions on having names on clothing at Disney. I'm a little apprehensive, although I know that a ton of people do it.

Also I am interested in what sort of shoes I should be looking in to. I have made flip flops with fabric scraps looped around the top before but was wondering what others do.

The girls still don't know we are going... I am planning to start Disney nights next weekend.

This is really cute!!!! I generally don't think I have a problem with names on clothes, because my kids are always with me. But, then I have moments where I get paranoid and wonder what would happen if we DID happen to get separated. So, I'm really no help!!!

I really think I am going to sew tomorrow ... if someone sees me on FB remind me I said I was going to sew. I have GOT to get going or I will never have everything ready before we go in June.

Will do!

So after some dedicated time yesterday and and a couple hours today (I am just not a fast sewer!) I have something to post.
I didn't care for it when I had her try it on pre-sash, but like it much better with sash. It's also supposed to have another layer- a white skirt with ruffle peeking out, I bought the fabric today but decided not to sew it in to the skirt, but make it as a seperate that can be put under different dresses.

I still have to top stitch the ruffles and sew closed the elastic in the back, little stuff....
Hannah is next, I have a simple sweet planned that will be very simple.

She was actually really happy with it and happy to try it on!

I did not knit this, a friend of mine did as a baby gift and this was her first time wearing it...

I love the dress and the touch of Sis Boom!!! Very pretty!!!

And, the sweater is too cute!!! But, when did the baby get so big!??? Your girls are just adorable!

Soooo probably a dumb question but I just don't have the budget for a sewing machine right now Is it possible to start out machine-less and get 2 or more outfits done before our trip in a month & 1/2 since I am a total beginner aka never ever sewed????

Could you borrow one? We've had Disboutiquers who have sewn some fabulous outfits by hand. Aksunshine, Alicia, use to sew by hand and the outfits looked great. Personally, if I had to sew an outfit by hand, it would NEVER EVER get done!

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Everyone!

Here is the shirt I made for Wendy's Big Give - Jenny is making a skirt to match it!!! Its always fun to work together!!

Are you guys down south getting snow yet?

I LOVE this Wendy! The sparklies are awesome.

I made crib bumper pads to go with the yankees baby quilt, now I still need to make the crib skirt. This is not my favorite type of project, but I said yes to my DIL to make a baby gift for her sister. They had seen a set on line for $300 and wanted to know if I could make something. I will be able to make the set for around $80 in materials, which my DIL is paying for and I said my labor would be my gift to her sister. So I need to get the crib skirt done next just to get it off my plate and move on to more fun things. And to top it off the design is not something I would ever pick for a baby, so that makes it even less fun to work on!

Anyway here are the bumper pads, I made it as all one piece, so I REALLY hope it fits right I don't have a crib to try it on, so it is laying on our pool table.

That looks really good. And I agree, I am so much happier sewing if it's something I really like. Just know it's what they want and you will be making the parents very happy.

Love the shirt, Wendy! I wanted to share the skirt that I made to match the shirt..

And there are also for the same big give...

So sorry they are so huge!

So sorry that I am doing such a horrible job keeping up with this thread!

Jenny (decided that 2011 calls for a new username..so TickleMeTink it is!)

That skirt will be perfect with Wendy's shirt. And I LOVE the Vidas. Very nice work.

FIrst of all, thanks so much to everyone for all the welcome messages and kind words about the clothes! I'm going to try to post the big pictures now. This was user error I am sure.

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Hopefully, that did it!

Also, I LOVE what I am reading about the Big Give. Could someone explain for me exactly what this entails? I would love to be able to send fun shirts for this!

Beautiful work! And yes, follow Wendy's instructions and join in on the Big Give. Your shirts are great and it's even fun to tag team -- someone makes a shirt and someone else makes the skirt.

Here is my first custom for our trip in late September. I haven't decided if I want a Mickey head or something else embroidered in the bottom right (DD's left). I am making matching for all three girls, except the colors will change out. I have Pink, Purple, and Blue

What is everyone's opinions on having names on clothing at Disney. I'm a little apprehensive, although I know that a ton of people do it.

Also I am interested in what sort of shoes I should be looking in to. I have made flip flops with fabric scraps looped around the top before but was wondering what others do.

The girls still don't know we are going... I am planning to start Disney nights next weekend.

Very nica and I love that you are two others with differnt color accent fabrics. They will look so good together.

I personally I not fond of names on outfits. Also makes it harder to pass down outfits or share (I recently loaned my dds Disney wardrobe to a friend who went this year and if names were embroidered it wouldn't have worked). Do what you feel is best though.

As for shoes, let's see.....I think my dd had a pair of shoes for almost every outfit last year. For AK I bought her sparkly animal print shoes and I made Converse with Mickey heads and red laces to match another outfit.

So after some dedicated time yesterday and and a couple hours today (I am just not a fast sewer!) I have something to post.
I didn't care for it when I had her try it on pre-sash, but like it much better with sash. It's also supposed to have another layer- a white skirt with ruffle peeking out, I bought the fabric today but decided not to sew it in to the skirt, but make it as a seperate that can be put under different dresses.

I still have to top stitch the ruffles and sew closed the elastic in the back, little stuff....
Hannah is next, I have a simple sweet planned that will be very simple.

Front with sash

back

She was actually really happy with it and happy to try it on!

I did not knit this, a friend of mine did as a baby gift and this was her first time wearing it...

Very pretty!
And I do love that sweater! Nice friend And Hannah is getting so big!

VBAndrea.....I received your cute blankets today....thank you so much for helping us with our project and for your sweet and touching note too!!

Lisa and Megan

Glad they arrived safely.

 

[DMGeurts]

Hi Everyone!

Here is the shirt I made for Wendy's Big Give - Jenny is making a skirt to match it!!! Its always fun to work together!!

This turned out so great!

I made crib bumper pads to go with the yankees baby quilt, now I still need to make the crib skirt. This is not my favorite type of project, but I said yes to my DIL to make a baby gift for her sister. They had seen a set on line for $300 and wanted to know if I could make something. I will be able to make the set for around $80 in materials, which my DIL is paying for and I said my labor would be my gift to her sister. So I need to get the crib skirt done next just to get it off my plate and move on to more fun things. And to top it off the design is not something I would ever pick for a baby, so that makes it even less fun to work on!

Anyway here are the bumper pads, I made it as all one piece, so I REALLY hope it fits right I don't have a crib to try it on, so it is laying on our pool table.

Great job - what a huge project! I bet she'll love it!

Love the shirt, Wendy! I wanted to share the skirt that I made to match the shirt..

And there are also for the same big give...

So sorry they are so huge!

So sorry that I am doing such a horrible job keeping up with this thread!

Jenny (decided that 2011 calls for a new username..so TickleMeTink it is!)

The skirt will look awesome with Wendy's shirt!!

And I love the Vidas - the colors on those just pop!

Here is my first custom for our trip in late September. I haven't decided if I want a Mickey head or something else embroidered in the bottom right (DD's left). I am making matching for all three girls, except the colors will change out. I have Pink, Purple, and Blue

The girls still don't know we are going... I am planning to start Disney nights next weekend.

These look so comfy - I have't made any of them yet - but I love the colors you chose!

So after some dedicated time yesterday and and a couple hours today (I am just not a fast sewer!) I have something to post.
I didn't care for it when I had her try it on pre-sash, but like it much better with sash. It's also supposed to have another layer- a white skirt with ruffle peeking out, I bought the fabric today but decided not to sew it in to the skirt, but make it as a seperate that can be put under different dresses.

I still have to top stitch the ruffles and sew closed the elastic in the back, little stuff....
Hannah is next, I have a simple sweet planned that will be very simple.

Front with sash

back

She was actually really happy with it and happy to try it on!

I did not knit this, a friend of mine did as a baby gift and this was her first time wearing it...

The dress turned out great - the sash really adds a nice element to it!

The sweater is adorable! Your friend did a great job!

D~

 

[abfight]

Ok I think that I am ready to give the Vida a try. First a few questions. Does it take forever to do? Is it hard? Where can I get the pattern? And is there a kinda knock off version or something close on YCMT? I love their patterns and still have trouble with the traditional ones.
Ok so I had a lotta questions, SORRY

 

[NiniMorris]

Ok I think that I am ready to give the Vida a try. First a few questions. Does it take forever to do? Is it hard? Where can I get the pattern? And is there a kinda knock off version or something close on YCMT? I love their patterns and still have trouble with the traditional ones.
Ok so I had a lotta questions, SORRY

I personally love the Vida. I can whip one up in just an hour or so. (but I tend to be a bit speedy when sewing!)There are several tutorials on how to put it together. When you read them, it helps to avoid some of the pitfalls. Meaning there are lots of pieces that are very similar...but different.

For me, the hardest part is tracing the pattern. I have made a few shortcuts so that I can skip some of the tedious part. I use freezer paper for my patterns (but you can use wrapping paper...really just what ever you have handy.) Then I just iron on the pattern to the fabric and cut it out. It takes ME longer to cut out the pattern than actually put the dress together.

Another reason to look at the tutorials...the instructions are seriously lacking on the Vida. I am on the wrong computer to have the links to the tutorials...but I know someone else will have them handy. I haven't seen a pattern on YCMT that is similar to the Vida...but I know that Linette made her own version. (she is special like that...I HAVE to have a pattern!) When I bought my copy of the Vida there were several places on line to get it...I'm not sure if it is one that is scarce now or not. (sorry not that much help from me!)

I think everyone should try the Vida at least once. Then you know you can do just about anything!

Nini

 

[babynala]

thank you for the link babynala, i saw those at joannas but did not want to buy them without knowing. they work better than the regular machine needles?

I'm quoting this from a website about using different needles: "Machine Embroidery needles - Designed with a special scarf and a large eye to prevent shredding and breakage when sewing with rayon and special machine embroidery threads"
Not sure how much of a difference it makes but I just use when (when I remember to switch it).

in the past we have stayed at the Fairfield Marriott its within walking distance, about 15 minutes from the security gates, has always been clean and never any problems, not sure how much you want to spend, but high season will probably run you $169 + a night, there's a McD and another restaurant in the parking lot...a lot of people love the Howard Johnson which is just another 1/2 block down, but I've never stayed there.

Thanks.

PS...I love how I get the 'blame' for everyone getting a 770! LOL Maybe I should try and get a job with them!

or at least a commission

Here is my first custom for our trip in late September. I haven't decided if I want a Mickey head or something else embroidered in the bottom right (DD's left). I am making matching for all three girls, except the colors will change out. I have Pink, Purple, and Blue

What is everyone's opinions on having names on clothing at Disney. I'm a little apprehensive, although I know that a ton of people do it.

Also I am interested in what sort of shoes I should be looking in to. I have made flip flops with fabric scraps looped around the top before but was wondering what others do.

The girls still don't know we are going... I am planning to start Disney nights next weekend.

What a cute dress, I love the idea of the different colors. As for names, I've never done them before but some people say it is nice for the kids because the face characters will say "Oh, hi Suzy how are you doing" and the kids think it is cool that the kids know their names. We have put the kids names on their autograph books and then the characters will sometimes look at them and say their names. Maybe just do it on an outfit that you will wear when you know you will meet the princesses. As for shoes, my DD has always worn socks and sneakers to the parks. She is older and walks most of the time and I hate to worry about blisters, she is not good with pain or band-aids.

I could not agree with you more! DD11 will wear Disneyfied stuff in Disney but not if it matches anyone else in the family. I made a bunch of matching outfits for our trip/cruise last Nov and she would change if she saw anyone wearing the same outfit. I had visions of all the cute matchy family photos I see on here and, sadly, no such luck.

I am so behind. We leave in 11 days and I haven't sewn one thing! Between sick kids, my pneumonia, weekend chaperoning trip to NYC with youth group... I have done NOTHING for this trip. Plus I am exhausted from the lack of sleep I got while sleeping on a gym room floor amongst 75 middle school kids. Hoping for snow in the next few days to keep me homebound to do some sewing.

Hope you are feeling better and you can catch up on some sleep. Sleeping among middle school kids on a gym floor does not sound like fun! At least you can be excited for your trip.

So after some dedicated time yesterday and and a couple hours today (I am just not a fast sewer!) I have something to post.
I didn't care for it when I had her try it on pre-sash, but like it much better with sash. It's also supposed to have another layer- a white skirt with ruffle peeking out, I bought the fabric today but decided not to sew it in to the skirt, but make it as a seperate that can be put under different dresses.
Front with sash

I did not knit this, a friend of mine did as a baby gift and this was her first time wearing it...

This dress is really pretty. I liked it before you added the sash but I love it with the sash. That sweater is really pretty and your girls are so cute.

We haven't planned anything, Megan has school (she doesn't want to go)we will just see how we feel and go from there....it will only be Megan and I, I am done planning "get togethers" for the families to mark the days...from now on it will be what Megan and I want to do.

Hard is a subjective word for me....yes some days are incredably difficult, others seem normal....Jim has been travelling extensively the year before, gone 4-6 weeks at a time and home for 4-5 days, so in a strange way that might of prepared us a bit.

Thanks again for the hugs and prayers, I appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Just wanted to send a little hug to you and Megan.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Here is my first custom for our trip in late September. I haven't decided if I want a Mickey head or something else embroidered in the bottom right (DD's left). I am making matching for all three girls, except the colors will change out. I have Pink, Purple, and Blue

What is everyone's opinions on having names on clothing at Disney. I'm a little apprehensive, although I know that a ton of people do it.

Also I am interested in what sort of shoes I should be looking in to. I have made flip flops with fabric scraps looped around the top before but was wondering what others do.

The girls still don't know we are going... I am planning to start Disney nights next weekend.

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.

My daughters name is Evangeline and since it is Ray's girlfriend it fits the dress anyway but it will not get passed on to anyone. That dress is hers & hers alone. I will end up making a dress for each girl - a feliz with whatever special designs they would like. I digitized these except for Louis the alligater - that was Heathersue's. I just added a couple music notes. to bring in the pink color to that side.
Otherwise I don't put their names on things. They do however wear a reminderband (rubber bracelet) that has Mommy's cell ***-***-**** imprinted on it that they know goes on before we leave NJ and comes off when we get home to NJ. just in case anyone gets lost.

 

[tricia]

Here is my first custom for our trip in late September. I haven't decided if I want a Mickey head or something else embroidered in the bottom right (DD's left). I am making matching for all three girls, except the colors will change out. I have Pink, Purple, and Blue

What is everyone's opinions on having names on clothing at Disney. I'm a little apprehensive, although I know that a ton of people do it.

Also I am interested in what sort of shoes I should be looking in to. I have made flip flops with fabric scraps looped around the top before but was wondering what others do.

The girls still don't know we are going... I am planning to start Disney nights next weekend.

Great job. They will look awesome all together.

I don't mind having names on clothing at Disney, the kids liked their personalized Star Wars Shirts last trip and all the CM;s called them by name. They were always with me, and are actually old enough and most people in close proximity to us would be able to hear their names anyway, as in "MOM, CAN YOU TELL LIAM TO STOP HITTING ME" "IT'S NOT MY FAULT, TYLER STARTED IT" etc....

So after some dedicated time yesterday and and a couple hours today (I am just not a fast sewer!) I have something to post.
I didn't care for it when I had her try it on pre-sash, but like it much better with sash. It's also supposed to have another layer- a white skirt with ruffle peeking out, I bought the fabric today but decided not to sew it in to the skirt, but make it as a seperate that can be put under different dresses.

I still have to top stitch the ruffles and sew closed the elastic in the back, little stuff....
Hannah is next, I have a simple sweet planned that will be very simple.

Front with sash

b

The dress is beautiful, and you are obviously not posting enough pictures of Hannah, cause she has gotten really big since we last saw her.



As for the Vida..

You can get it here. http://www.banberryplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=395

and the best tutorial is here: http://stephres.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/vida-sew-along-part-one/

 

[Camping Griswalds]

They do however wear a reminderband (rubber bracelet) that has Mommy's cell ***-***-**** imprinted on it that they know goes on before we leave NJ and comes off when we get home to NJ. just in case anyone gets lost.

First off that is a beautiful Feliz! I so love the feliz! May I also ask where you ordered your reminderband? I love the idea of my daughter having one in case she needs me!

 

[VBAndrea]

Ok I think that I am ready to give the Vida a try. First a few questions. Does it take forever to do? Is it hard? Where can I get the pattern? And is there a kinda knock off version or something close on YCMT? I love their patterns and still have trouble with the traditional ones.
Ok so I had a lotta questions, SORRY

I think most us of ordered our Vida pattern from:
http://www.banberryplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2&products_id=395

I've also seen it on etsy and e-bay, but Banberry had the best price when I purchased it and they shipped it very quickly (I didn't upgrade shipping at all)

It's easy to make with tutorials. The two I have bookmarked are:
http://funktionalthreads.blogspot.com/2009/07/vida-sew-long-tutorial.html
http://stephres.wordpress.com/

On Steph's site I see only parts three and four are showing up, but dig around a little and parts one and two are hopefully still there.

Time depends on what you do with the dress. If I hand applique on both the front and the back it gets time consuming. Adding any ruffled embelishments likewise takes more time. I did a simple Christmas one with just fabric and ric rack and I think it only took a couple of hours. It's so fun combining fabrics ~ it's my favorite pattern to make. My dd likes twirls though so I haven't made any Vidas lately.

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

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

still in the process of finishing an extra girl/doll set and 2 aprons. And a few more shirts. Taking my machine in for service/cleaning before we leave for WDW so I won't miss it. Then will start doing some more projects to have some RTG stuff for etsy/craft fairs.
And my sewing has paid off because I made enough to buy my iPhone 32gb without putting it onthe credit card! WOOHOO!!!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

First off that is a beautiful Feliz! I so love the feliz! May I also ask where you ordered your reminderband? I love the idea of my daughter having one in case she needs me!

Reminderbands.com I love their selection! Just make sure you measure first - my girls wear them as anklets instead of braclets. They end up about 4 each but quick shipping and we just got new ones because of growth and this time got the imprinted letters filled with glow in the dark. Each girl picked out what color she wanted so we don't have a fuss either.

And Thank You! I truelly love the feliz too! I think so far it is my favorite I have made. Not that I am not proud of some of the other stuff too. I think it is because of how much she loves it. She wore it yesterday when we saw Tangled. I think Jocelyn may have a hard time choosing between having Tangled or Sleeping Beauty for her dress. Tangled may win because I have called her Rapunzel for a long time since her hair is past her bottom and golden. It doesn't glow though or heal anyone. oh, well!