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

[mommy2mrb]

such cute outfits and kiddos....I miss the days when I could dress my girl up so cute....oh well at least she still loves wearing her Disney Shirts!!!

 

[froggy33]

I was really bad about taking good pictures of dd in her dresses, some days I got a ton of pictures, then other days only partial pics of the dresses...I think I have a few full length ones on our photopass that I will post when I get the cd. We had a great time, but it was a little cold, so the outfits where covered up alot.

Christmas Belle...I didn't make this one...but had to share we had dinner in the castle right after this was taken.

Christmas Princesses, we got the most attention from this dress, we were stopped on main street by a few of the CM that made a huge deal out of it.

p.s. does anyone know how to edit my ticker???? I wish we were going back this soon...but don't think that is going to happen.

Your daughter is beautiful!

I LOVE all of them, but the Christmas Belle is just to die for and I remember when you first posted the Princess Christmas dress. I made a regular one wimilar to that and I just loved it with the Christmas fabrics!

As for your ticker. I can't see it, but I usually have to remake a new one entirely. I've never been able to just edit the text.

 

[McDuck]

Been lurking since we got back from Disney...haven't even gotten all the pictures and video downloaded--unpacked, did laundry, Christmas shopping, and then jumped right back into sewing mode to get a Christmas Feliz done! This was my first Feliz. I finished it at 4 AM last night/this morning! Tried it on Kaitlyn this morning over her jammies:

She was, however, not pleased about trying it on over her PJ's.

But she did like the dress, especially the puppies on the overdress

And I'm pleased it looks like we'll get at least two Christmases out of it. Fortunately, she can still walk in it as it comes to just the top of her feet--the final ruffle added more length than I thought it would. I may try to tack the straps a bit to shorten it some. This is what comes of burning the midnight oil and then some with the baby sleeping and unavailable to check the length. Overall, I'm very pleased with how it came out!

 

[miprender]

Poly Princess and Ericawolf... all your pictures look amazing.

Mcduck...love the puppy dress. DS2 is obsessed with puppies and points them out everywhere we go.

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone. I need to clean the table off for tonight so I won't be able to log on

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

Thanks, ladies!!

I should add that the tux and the burgundy gown are bought. Not that anyone thought I made them but just adding that for good measure. The Snow White costume was a gift.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Most Merry of Christmas to everyone.

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Merry Christmas to my favorite sewing friends!!! I hope Santa was good to all of you. He was nice to me! Best of all my 13yo DD remembered me showing her the scissors I wanted a long time ago, and she made Daddy go to JoAnn's to buy them! I am now the proud owner of Gingher applique shears. This is the only place I can post that, and have it appreciated.

 

[billwendy]

Merry Christmas to my favorite sewing friends!!! I hope Santa was good to all of you. He was nice to me! Best of all my 13yo DD remembered me showing her the scissors I wanted a long time ago, and she made Daddy go to JoAnn's to buy them! I am now the proud owner of Gingher applique shears. This is the only place I can post that, and have it appreciated.

Merry Christmas to my DIS Family! Isnt it amazing how close you can feel to people you have never met? Its unbelievable to me how technology has made it that we have friends across the country and around the world! Amazing!!

Everyone keep little Emily in your prayers! She leaves for Disney on Monday and we are expecting snow in the philly area!!! Send mom a note of encouragement if you can!!! lol...

And of course, Little Bryce and his family.....I cant imagine what their emotions are like right now.....

Merry Christmas Hugs to you all!!
Wendy

 

[mommy2mrb]

Merry Christmas to my "family in the box" hope everyone has a fabulous day!

Keeping those in need in our prayers and sending pixie dust1

 

[2girlsmommy]

Hi Ladies! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I am looking for a simple vest pattern for adults. Something like a work vest, nothing fancy. Can anyone point me in the direction of a tutorial or online pattern...
Thanks,
Erica

 

[jessica52877]

Awww! Merry Christmas to everyone! It is finally sewing here in Atlanta! Well, it was for 5 minutes. Hoping we get a bit more!

This thread is amazing and I have met the BEST of friends here! I hope more can join us in January at Disney! Nothing better then actually meeting in person! I have turned the best internet friends into the best "real life" friends. Well, you guys know what I mean. It always comes out sounding bad. LOL!

Prayers for everyone.

 

[billwendy]

Merry Christmas to my "family in the box" hope everyone has a fabulous day!

Keeping those in need in our prayers and sending pixie dust1

Im especially keeping you guys in my prayers tonigh! Hugs to you!!

My cousin Sue loved her quilt!

Tim loved his blanket too!

Hannah with her jingle bell piggie tails!

Hannah posing with her Zhu Zhu's!

Bekah with her footie pajamas!

Mom and Bob with their stockings!

Billy and I have decided to stretch the holiday out! Santa will come to our house tonight! Why rush it!!! We also are expecting snow tomorrow!!

Merry CHristmas to All and to All a GOODNIGHT!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I'm going through disboutiquer withdrawals!! I'm sure you've all been making wonderful things, but I've been so busy with last minute shopping, wrapping and sewing to veg in front of the computer lately.

Anyhow, I got quite the Christmas surprise!! No, I'm not pregnant again...I GOT A SEGER!!!

But just like when my husband surprised me with the plans of buying an embroidery machine, I knew nothing about embroidery machines except for that they did awesome things and I wanted one...pretty much the same story with this serger idea, I know nothing except for that they make finishing edges beautiful and I want one. DH says I can't open the box unless I know I'm going to love it and I want to keep it because he can't return or exchange this unless it's untouched. It's a Janome 1110DX . I guess he got a pretty good deal on it since they are discontinued, and the shop lady says they have gotten the best feedback on them. Can anyone give me guidance on if this is a good choice for a beginner? I'm a fast learner, but I know nothing about sergers except that they provide a finished edge on clothing, and truth being told, I really drool over a nicely finished edge when you all make those ruffled dresses. I have a little girl to sew for now and I really want to make pretty ruffles!! Is that a silly reason to want a serger? I plan to do my homework tomorrow, but any tutoring you serger expert ladies could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS!! lol I hope everyone has had a blessed holiday

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Diz-Mommy-you will LOVE your serger! Best thing to do is sit at the machine with the manual in your lap, and go over it and the machine together, page by page. Don't plan on sewing yet, but have some scraps to play with. You'll want the bigger cones of thread, but if you don't have them to practice with yet, use regular spools of the ugly/rarely used colors you have already. When you purchase your cones, basic white and black will be enough to get you started, I try to purchase colors when they're on sale 1/2 price. Just be careful of pins and fingers, and you'll be amazed at how easy it is!

 

[jessica52877]

I'm going through disboutiquer withdrawals!! I'm sure you've all been making wonderful things, but I've been so busy with last minute shopping, wrapping and sewing to veg in front of the computer lately.

Anyhow, I got quite the Christmas surprise!! No, I'm not pregnant again...I GOT A SEGER!!!

But just like when my husband surprised me with the plans of buying an embroidery machine, I knew nothing about embroidery machines except for that they did awesome things and I wanted one...pretty much the same story with this serger idea, I know nothing except for that they make finishing edges beautiful and I want one. DH says I can't open the box unless I know I'm going to love it and I want to keep it because he can't return or exchange this unless it's untouched. It's a Janome 1110DX . I guess he got a pretty good deal on it since they are discontinued, and the shop lady says they have gotten the best feedback on them. Can anyone give me guidance on if this is a good choice for a beginner? I'm a fast learner, but I know nothing about sergers except that they provide a finished edge on clothing, and truth being told, I really drool over a nicely finished edge when you all make those ruffled dresses. I have a little girl to sew for now and I really want to make pretty ruffles!! Is that a silly reason to want a serger? I plan to do my homework tomorrow, but any tutoring you serger expert ladies could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS!! lol I hope everyone has had a blessed holiday

I am sure it is a very nice machine but I know nothing about it. I have a cheap Brother from Walmart, the 1034D, and it has been awesome. Quite a workhorse in my opinion for the price. I just opened the box and started with scraps to see what it would do. A few weeks later I started worrying about learning how to thread it and settings and stuff.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I am sure it is a very nice machine but I know nothing about it. I have a cheap Brother from Walmart, the 1034D, and it has been awesome. Quite a workhorse in my opinion for the price. I just opened the box and started with scraps to see what it would do. A few weeks later I started worrying about learning how to thread it and settings and stuff.

Got the same one and it really is a great machine!

Merry Christmas to all my sewing buddies! Can't wait till I finally get to meet some of you in January! Now that Christmas is come and gone it is time to get sewing on some outfits!!!!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Diz-Mommy-you will LOVE your serger! Best thing to do is sit at the machine with the manual in your lap, and go over it and the machine together, page by page. Don't plan on sewing yet, but have some scraps to play with. You'll want the bigger cones of thread, but if you don't have them to practice with yet, use regular spools of the ugly/rarely used colors you have already. When you purchase your cones, basic white and black will be enough to get you started, I try to purchase colors when they're on sale 1/2 price. Just be careful of pins and fingers, and you'll be amazed at how easy it is!

Thank you!! I'm so excited, but sort of scared to open it if that makes any sense. What if it doesn't like me?

I've heard more than once sergers are very hard to thread... is that they are really hard to thread or just a pain to thread? I'm really spoiled with my embroidery machine since it threads itself. I'm pretty sure all of the serger that thread themselves are out of my price range. Also, DH says this machine does NOT do a cover stitch, but again I'm wondering if one that would most likely is out of my price range . Would not having a cover stitch option be a deal breaker?

 

[TinkerbelleMom]

Thank you!! I'm so excited, but sort of scared to open it if that makes any sense. What if it doesn't like me?

I've heard more than once sergers are very hard to thread... is that they are really hard to thread or just a pain to thread? I'm really spoiled with my embroidery machine since it threads itself. I'm pretty sure all of the serger that thread themselves are out of my price range. Also, DH says this machine does NOT do a cover stitch, but again I'm wondering if one that would most likely is out of my price range . Would not having a cover stitch option be a deal breaker?

Threading is no big deal, it's just fussy sometimes. Every serger I've had has a color coded map for each thread, you just follow the line and it's done. You can always cheat by tying the thread the new thread to the old one, and with the tension set at zero, just pull the threads...this only works with the loopers though, not the needles. The needles thread just like any other machine, so that part isn't hard, its usually the path the looper threads run that make it a challenge for some. I'm sure my machine has a cover stitch, but I've never used it, can't even tell you what it is! and I like to use the serger on anything I can because I like the finished edge.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Re: sergers; I started with a brother 1034d but it only lasted 5 months and I couldn't find anyone to service it for me because I had bought it on line. I ended up upgrading and I think you definitely get what you pay for; my Elna is heavier, 5 thread with a cover stitch, does a 2 or 3 thread rolled hem (the two thread is for making wired ribbon or on sheer fabric like organza) and will easily go through 5 or 6 layers of fabric like it's nothing. If it were me I would stick with the Janome if it were sold by a local dealer who would service and support it

 

[effervescent]

I actually picked it up fairly quickly. I use Heathers designs a lot, so I knew how I wanted mine to work out. I thought it was going to be much more difficult than it is. Now, I just work on my designs as I sit in front of the TV. It is time consuimng, especially if you are a little OCD and want to make it perfect (which is a good thing if you're going to sell).

I say download it and give it a try!

Cool, I'll put it on my to-do list for the new year. I have ideas for designs that I want on outfits, but then I can't find what I'm looking for. I have thought more than once that it would be a lot easier if I could just digitize it myself!

1900 Park Fare

Grand Floridian dress-up

All of your pictures are fantastic, but the above are my absolute faves! I really love the Prince Charming outfit, you did a great job on it!

Snow White for dinner in Germany

MVMCP

I love everything! I think the above two are my favorites, and I really love the Christmas Belle too.

That is really sweet! I love the puppies too...lol. One of these days I'm going to conquer the Feliz, I swear! Do you have a ruffler foot or did you do it all by hand?

I am now the proud owner of Gingher applique shears. This is the only place I can post that, and have it appreciated.

Awesome! And how sweet that your DD remembered that!

Awww! Merry Christmas to everyone! It is finally sewing here in Atlanta! Well, it was for 5 minutes. Hoping we get a bit more!

This thread is amazing and I have met the BEST of friends here! I hope more can join us in January at Disney! Nothing better then actually meeting in person! I have turned the best internet friends into the best "real life" friends. Well, you guys know what I mean. It always comes out sounding bad. LOL!

Prayers for everyone.

I didn't realize you were in ATL...we just had an afternoon of snow flurries here in Savannah and my toddlers were beside themselves. It's died down now and my 5yo keeps looking out the window and then telling us that the snow is broken.

I just posted on the meet up thread - I had forgotten that you all were planning a meetup and by lucky coincidence that is when we are doing a couple days at Disney for DS1's 13th birthday. We have late ressies at 1900PF but I would love to join you all for some appetizers and drinks if that would be okay. I'll probably have DS2 with me as well - we're finding out that divide and conquer is the best strategy for the toddlers at the moment!

My cousin Sue loved her quilt!

I LOVE IT! I want a Mickey blanket too!

I loved seeing your tree too - I'm glad we aren't the only ones with a bunch of Disney stuff on our tree!

Anyhow, I got quite the Christmas surprise!! No, I'm not pregnant again...I GOT A SEGER!!!

Yay! I got one too and I'm also too scared to open the box! You go first!