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

[PurpleEars]

Looks like the group has been busy in the last little bit. I have been away seeing family half way across the country. I honestly had a case of sewing withdraw when I was away. Hopefully I can keep up better now that I am home! There are lots of nice outfits, quilts, and bags posted while I was away. I hope I can get away with saying that they all look beautiful.

First, I just want to thank each and every one of you - you have all been so inspriational!

I found you about 6 weeks ago, while you were all on part 22... I read all of that, then I wandered over to part 1 (a, b, c & d) - I was a bit discouraged that most of the photos were "red Xs" - so then I wandered to parts 21, 20, 19 and I just started 18 today. I don't think I will go back much further. But it is just so addicting to see all of your wonderful creations!

I've showed some of your items to my dds - who are 11 and 12 y/o - and they want nothing to do with mom sewing any great Disney clothes. I wish I would have found you all a decade ago - because I totally missed the boat on sewing clothes for my girls.

So, as I said earlier in this (hopefully not so long) post, you've all inspired me. About a month ago, I opened the door to my deepest, darkest, messiest closet - and there in the back was a sewing machine that my MIL had given me over 5 years ago. I knew nothing about it, except that it was taking up valuable space in my closet. I found the manual online, and I read it cover to cover twice, with the machine sitting here on my desk. I took it apart and gave it a nice oiling (I figured it needed it), and then I found an old pillow case to take it for a test drive... then I hemmed dd's curtains... and I hemmed my other dd's curtains... and I really wanted to do some disney sewing. My girls had no interest, as I said... so I turned to their massive AG collection... and I started sewing...

First was Goofy:

Then came Donald:

And Mickey:

Minnie:

Some of these were patterns I created (I was too afraid to buy any)... I didn't break down and buy a pattern until Minnie. The Goofy skirt was a free one at YCMT. The Goofy and Donald shirts were a pattern that I drafted - Goofy was actually my first ever attempt at a collar and sleeves. I drafted Donald's skirt, as well. The Mickey dress was a pattern I drafted from a dress we already had, and Minnie is CarlaC's Simply Sweet. I also drafted the pattern for the leggings, and tried to attempt a lettuce edge on two of them - which didn't turn out as well as I would have liked.

Next up is my rendition of Pluto. I have the pattern and the fabric purchased - I just need to find the time.

I don't think I CASED anyone in particular, I think all of these outfits are just a vast majority of everything I liked from everyone, and some of my own ideas. I really hope that I didn't wreck anyone's creations when I made these.

Oh, and my ticker is off. We had to reschedule our "girls only" trip indefinately - so right now were are tripless.

Anyways, I hope you all don't mind if I pull up my machine and hang out for a bit.

D~

First off, I felt that I had to comment on your work since they look so nice! You may want to consider joining the Big Give group for your Disney sewing fix. I am new to the Big Give but I have to say I really enjoyed making something special for the families.

 

[*Toadstool*]

My husband is super hard to shop for too. His favorite present was a little scrapbook that went through our life together, pictures of when we were dating, got married and had the kids. He cried at that and because it was small (6x6) it didn't take long to make.

This year I got him a memory foam pillow and made a pillowcase for it. He is on the road Monday-Friday so I thought that would help him sleep better in the hotel room. I used Steelers fabric for the pillowcase and he loved it. And it was quick and easy too.

I like the scrap book thing. I keep wanting to do that, but I am very not crafty.. lol Maybe I can work on that for an anniversary gift. He never lets me buy him anything for that, but maybe that would be okay since it is a sentimental thing.

Is he into music? I bought my DH a pair of Bose headphones and an Itunes card.

He is into music but has that all set up already. He doesn't like headphones so he uses those mini speakers to plug into his satellite radio portable thingy.
I want some Bose headphones for myself though..

I have to say...this year's best Christmas present for my husband did not come from me. My kids got together and gave him and I a Keruig coffee machine and a gazillion K cups. We have used it multiple times each day and hubby has already decided it is going on all trips with him...of course that means he has to take ME on all his trips because I love it too.

I gave hubby a hoodie with his business logo on it. Since he owns his own business and works outside at it, he really needed a warm jacket that would wash well...he loves it!

I have an extremly hard to buy for hubby...I used to look at what he stopped to look at in stores. Only to discover that he sometimes stops just to look at stuff to kill time while I am shopping. He does NOT like the things he stops to look at...who knew!


Nini

He'd probably like the Kerig if it makes single cups. He is always saying our coffee machine makes too much coffee! I don't drink coffee so maybe a single cup coffee pot would be a good gift. I am not sure we could swing a Keurig right now. I bet it makes hot cocoa too huh? I love hot cocoa
The hoody sounded like a great gift.. good one.
My hubby doesn't look at anything while we shop.. does that mean he likes everything?
He hates shopping.. and generally he'd rather me not spend any money than get him anything. He gives great gifts though.

My hubby likes video games, so I hit the clearance bins at Kmart and Best Buy. He was really excited about the single serve trial size bags of coffee I picked up out of Target's $1 bins and the Mickey-head Rice Krispy treat. Another big hit with him was another $1 bin find--a Lego pack of a Toy Story Army Man and Jeep. And this was probably just because it was kind of special to us--I got him two blown glass ornaments of a VW bug and VW van, to commemorate our year in Newquay (Cornwall, UK). Pretty simple, but he liked it all.

My hubby likes video games too, but I'm not sure what kind of games to get him anymore. He hasn't gamed in quite some time and I'm not sure if it is lack of interest or what. I think there might be a new Zelda game out and he likes Zelda.. so this gave me a good idea. I'll check that out.
You are very creative with your gifts. What a lucky man!

My hubby loved is digital coin counting bank, his puffy slippers from Walmart, his Madden11 for the Wii and the $7 remote control car I got him from Zoey at Rite Aid!!!! lol....

We are going to Sight and Sound in Lancaster today for the Christmas show!! Cant wait!!

Still not sure what we are doing for NYE - whats everyone else doing?

Your hubby sounds easy to please! Hehe.. I don't t hink my hubby ever has coins.

We are going to a New Years Eve party at a friends house I think. I generally like to stay in since my hubby is on the boat, but Hannah really wants to go.

We're baking cupcakes, probably watching movies or playing video games, then ringing in 2011 with sparkling cider. Oh the wild and crazy life we lead...

Oooh.. I love me some sparkling grape juice.. must be same thing huh?

Thanks for the compliments on the Rudolph Feliz. I think I have retired my Feliz sewing for awhile. So much work and so much fabric. The ruffles nearly pushed me over the edge and I have a ruffler! I was going to make an Animal Kingdom Feliz but have decided to do something a little simpler as I just don't have the energy!

Here is the tote bag I made for my mom's Christmas gift. They are taking DD4 for her 5th birthday in February so I put together a little "Survival Kit" kit for them. The are also going on European Disney Cruise in September so I thought the bag would be cute for that as well. I even added some little pockets on the inside that will fit their Keys to the World cards perfectly. In retrospect, I wish I had closed it with a zipper so things wouldn't fall out on rides. Not sure how to do that though. Can anyone recommend a pattern for a tote that closes with a zipper? I didn't use a pattern for this, just winged it based on a Vera Bradley bag I have.

Really cute tote!! Stay tuned for me posting my trip dresses. I made a dress that looks very similar to the Felix, but uses alot less fabric. I found it very easy to make too. The ruffles on the back are done completely different as well.

I can't even beging to say how much I love all of the things that I have seen lately. I've been lurking due to time constraints. DH is back at work now & I have some free time again.

I haven't even posted out trip pics yet because I'm in a post-trip depression.

I think I just taked DH into a Nov 2011 trip again.!!!!! Let the planning begin.

Here are a few trip pics from our Nov trip.

Hehe.. I don't think I want to go back in November. We were FREEZING!!! I had plenty layers of clothes and all that packed, but if I had known just how cold it is to stand in 30 and 40 degree weather all day I would have bought a down jacket or something much warmer.
Your outfits are gorgeous! I love how far along your sewing has come from when you first started posting here! The Stitch yetti has to be my favorite. Such a cute shirt!

Hi Toadstool! (Sorry, I don't remember your real name! )

It was fun running into you at 1900 Park Fare! Do you mind if I post a photo of the girls together?

Janet

I would LOVE for you to post the picture. The one I have didn't come out great. I was having camera issues and Hannah is making a wierd face if I remember correctly. I'm Kira btw.
I was so shocked when we saw you guys on our way out!! Would have thought we had planned that! Katie's dress was gorgeous and my hubby even commented on how much it looked like the disney dress.

Wow! Love everything. Donald is especially adorable. It looks very vintage to me.



How long do you guys usually have to wait for photopass cd to come in?? I an anxiously awaiting it. Do they send you an email to let you know it shipped?

 

[DMGeurts]

Thank you everyone for your super nice comments! It really means a lot coming from all of you! I must say that this project has truly been something that I enjoyed making - I really didn't think I had any creativity or sewing talent at all.

I am very interested in the Big Give! Do I just click on the links in the siggys and register?

D~

 

[NiniMorris]

I think I am about to give myself a late Christmas present...the Atlanta Sewing and Quilt Expo is coming in March. I just got my emailed copy of class lists and vendors list...I think this could be dangerous!

Nini

 

[mommyof2princesses]

D~

WOW! those are all awesome! I think they would make great little girls outfits too! HMMMM...still trying to decide what to sew for our next trip!

 

[aboveH20]

First was Goofy:

Then came Donald:

And Mickey:

Minnie:

D~

Wow. Wow. Wow.



You've inspired me to create a new sewing plan.

I'm boxing up my sewing machine, putting it in the back of my closet, and five years from now I'm going to take it out and sew amazing outfits like yours.

My sons are grown, no grandchildren to sew for, no American Girls, and as much as I'd like to sew clothes for Big Gives I'm concerned about proper size/fit. I did come across my troll that I used to make clothes for, I wonder if he'd like a Disney outfit. Hmmm.

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Finally starting to get a sewing plan together for our trip in 30 days but now am wondering if I should put all the time and effort into outfits that may be covered up by coats the whole time! The idea of not doing some outfits is crazy though! Maybe I need to make a Disney themed coat!

 

[Stephres]

Well, since I haven't posted in a long time, prepare for a lot of pictures! Unfortunately none of them are Disney. Even though we are going in January Megan doesn't want anything.

This is her back to school dress I made. She only wore it for pictures and hasn't worn it since:

This is the Rosetta bag I made for one of her teachers. She loved it and couldn't believe I made it:

This is the Betsey apron I made for her other teacher:

And this is a Betsey apron I made for my mom (she loves cardinals):

Here is the pillow and pillowcase I made for my husband:

And here is a nightgown my mom made for Megan. I think she copied it from a sewing magazine:

I also made Megan a nightgown out of fleece but didn't get a picture of it. So that's what I've been up to, sewing-wise. I am hoping I can talk her into something for the January trip. I can't imagine going to Disney with no customs!

 

[billwendy]

Wow. Wow. Wow.



You've inspired me to create a new sewing plan.

I'm boxing up my sewing machine, putting it in the back of my closet, and five years from now I'm going to take it out and sew amazing outfits like yours.

My sons are grown, no grandchildren to sew for, no American Girls, and as much as I'd like to sew clothes for Big Gives I'm concerned about proper size/fit. I did come across my troll that I used to make clothes for, I wonder if he'd like a Disney outfit. Hmmm.

you sew WONDERFULLY for the big gives my friend!!!!!!!!!!! I could always start asking the big Give kids if they have americal girl dolls - that 'd be a hoot!!!!!

Well, since I haven't posted in a long time, prepare for a lot of pictures! Unfortunately none of them are Disney. Even though we are going in January Megan doesn't want anything.

This is her back to school dress I made. She only wore it for pictures and hasn't worn it since:

This is the Rosetta bag I made for one of her teachers. She loved it and couldn't believe I made it:

This is the Betsey apron I made for her other teacher:

And this is a Betsey apron I made for my mom (she loves cardinals):

Here is the pillow and pillowcase I made for my husband:

And here is a nightgown my mom made for Megan. I think she copied it from a sewing magazine:

I also made Megan a nightgown out of fleece but didn't get a picture of it. So that's what I've been up to, sewing-wise. I am hoping I can talk her into something for the January trip. I can't imagine going to Disney with no customs!

Hi Steph!!!!! Im sure you can talk Meg into SOMETHING????? Tshirt???????? So nice to see what you've been up to!!!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

Well, since I haven't posted in a long time, prepare for a lot of pictures! Unfortunately none of them are Disney. Even though we are going in January Megan doesn't want anything.

This is her back to school dress I made. She only wore it for pictures and hasn't worn it since:

This is the Betsey apron I made for her other teacher:

Here is the pillow and pillowcase I made for my husband:

And here is a nightgown my mom made for Megan. I think she copied it from a sewing magazine:

I also made Megan a nightgown out of fleece but didn't get a picture of it. So that's what I've been up to, sewing-wise. I am hoping I can talk her into something for the January trip. I can't imagine going to Disney with no customs!

Love the back to school vida! Everything looks great! Hope youcan at least talk her into one thing!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Angie, I have this machine and I love it. Mine was a Christmas gift last year. I was able to go to the dealer and have her show me how to thread it, etc., so you may want to see if you can do the same. I was a bit intimidated by it at first but once you thread it once or twice its no big deal! I serge all my seam finishes now, its so fast and looks so professional.

This is my first time "quoting" ... going to hit Submit Reply now and see what happens! Liz

Thanks for trying out the quote on me Liz!! I'm happy to know you love your machine, because mine is still sitting on my sewing desk intimidating the heck outta me My husband bought it at a shop that's a little bit of a drive from our house, so I'm going to take it over to a friends house and have her give me lessons. She is my living sewing idol, so I'm sure once she's shown me the ins and outs I'll be set to sew.

I am good...been around been I have been so busy! I think I have too many irons in the fire for my own good this year! But, with the holidays over, I can relax a little! I say that, but we did get a new addition to the family that will keep me busy for some time!

So, to introduce...here is Max, our new beagle puppy!

Katie only loves him just a little!

The hardest part is housebreaking with snow on the ground...no fun! But he is so smart and now that the snow has started to melt, he is getting the hang of it!

Congrats on the puppy, he's so SWEET and your daughter looks like she's going to burst with happiness.

First, I just want to thank each and every one of you - you have all been so inspriational!

I found you about 6 weeks ago, while you were all on part 22... I read all of that, then I wandered over to part 1 (a, b, c & d) - I was a bit discouraged that most of the photos were "red Xs" - so then I wandered to parts 21, 20, 19 and I just started 18 today. I don't think I will go back much further. But it is just so addicting to see all of your wonderful creations!

I've showed some of your items to my dds - who are 11 and 12 y/o - and they want nothing to do with mom sewing any great Disney clothes. I wish I would have found you all a decade ago - because I totally missed the boat on sewing clothes for my girls.

So, as I said earlier in this (hopefully not so long) post, you've all inspired me. About a month ago, I opened the door to my deepest, darkest, messiest closet - and there in the back was a sewing machine that my MIL had given me over 5 years ago. I knew nothing about it, except that it was taking up valuable space in my closet. I found the manual online, and I read it cover to cover twice, with the machine sitting here on my desk. I took it apart and gave it a nice oiling (I figured it needed it), and then I found an old pillow case to take it for a test drive... then I hemmed dd's curtains... and I hemmed my other dd's curtains... and I really wanted to do some disney sewing. My girls had no interest, as I said... so I turned to their massive AG collection... and I started sewing...

First was Goofy:

Then came Donald:

And Mickey:

Minnie:

Some of these were patterns I created (I was too afraid to buy any)... I didn't break down and buy a pattern until Minnie. The Goofy skirt was a free one at YCMT. The Goofy and Donald shirts were a pattern that I drafted - Goofy was actually my first ever attempt at a collar and sleeves. I drafted Donald's skirt, as well. The Mickey dress was a pattern I drafted from a dress we already had, and Minnie is CarlaC's Simply Sweet. I also drafted the pattern for the leggings, and tried to attempt a lettuce edge on two of them - which didn't turn out as well as I would have liked.

Next up is my rendition of Pluto. I have the pattern and the fabric purchased - I just need to find the time.

I don't think I CASED anyone in particular, I think all of these outfits are just a vast majority of everything I liked from everyone, and some of my own ideas. I really hope that I didn't wreck anyone's creations when I made these.

Oh, and my ticker is off. We had to reschedule our "girls only" trip indefinately - so right now were are tripless.

Anyways, I hope you all don't mind if I pull up my machine and hang out for a bit.

D~

WOWZA!! Those are amazing...I'm thinking I'd like to take your Mickey creation as inspiration for my life size dolly

 

[livndisney]

Well, since I haven't posted in a long time, prepare for a lot of pictures! Unfortunately none of them are Disney. Even though we are going in January Megan doesn't want anything.

I am hoping I can talk her into something for the January trip. I can't imagine going to Disney with no customs!

Are you going to the meet in January?

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

First was Goofy:

Then came Donald:

D~

First...

Second...WOW! Great work! My DD loves all of the outfits and wants to know if I can CASE you for some real size outfits for her? She is 11 and still very much a kid at heart.

I love all the outfits! I think I am finally inspired to get started on our trip! And yeah on booking another trip! DH said that if there is a bounceback offer when we are there we can boook our next trip too!



What a cutie! the girls got a certificate for a new dog for once we move into our new house! they are quite excited! The only compromise is that is needs to be a rescue dog!

Every dog I have ever owned was a rescue and this one would have been but DH really wanted a beagle and so did the kids. I found a wonderful lady down in Monroe (remember Monroe? LOL!) and got him from her. She is very selective about not only how she breads her dogs, but who gets to adopt them. She wants to make sure if you get one from her, you will be keeping him for his entire life. She even offers to take back in ones that people find they can't afford later down the road, so they won't end up in a shelter.

My DH gave me two dachshund puppies for Valentine's Day this year - I call them the gift that keeps on giving. We FINALLY have them almost totally crate trained but it was a looonngg year! Good luck!! (I don't know if it was a Freudian slip but I kept typing SH instead of DH...)

A YEAR! WHAT? Actually, he loves his crate and now that the snow has almost all melted, the housebreaking is going much better...I just wish he would sleep all night!

I made a ton of tea wallets using this tutorial (I'll have to upload the photo of the Mickey style one that is still on my camera):

I love these tea wallets...I may make some of those for Valentine gifts.

Well, since I haven't posted in a long time, prepare for a lot of pictures! Unfortunately none of them are Disney. Even though we are going in January Megan doesn't want anything.

This is her back to school dress I made. She only wore it for pictures and hasn't worn it since:

Love that dress...looks so pretty on her!

I was just thinking about you today! I wanted to make some of the lanyards you had in your blog and was going to have to hunt for it as I lost all of my bookmarks when my computer crashed this summer....but there you are!

 

[Stephres]

Love that dress...looks so pretty on her!

I was just thinking about you today! I wanted to make some of the lanyards you had in your blog and was going to have to hunt for it as I lost all of my bookmarks when my computer crashed this summer....but there you are!

Thanks Kim!

You don't know how good you made me feel. Since I don't have time to sew much I don't feel like I should contribute, but I love to help, so thanks for making me feel needed still!

Megan loved the beagle pictures! We used to have a beagle and she was the best dog we ever had. Still miss her.

 

[littlepeppers]

I'm purging my closet next week. I have 3 sizes of clothes in there from when I worked that I need to let go. If I get down to a size 8 again, I will reward myself with some new clothes.

I would really like to UPCYCLE as much of it as possible. Can you plwase send me your favorite UPCYCLE tutorials?

 

[ms_mckenna]

I'm purging my closet next week. I have 3 sizes of clothes in there from when I worked that I need to let go. If I get down to a size 8 again, I will reward myself with some new clothes.

I would really like to UPCYCLE as much of it as possible. Can you plwase send me your favorite UPCYCLE tutorials?

Congrats!!!! I so need to lose! I am interested in upcycle tutes as well!


Ok ladies anyone ever work with lace? Not delicate but heavy maybe? I have found a dress I want to attempt for EE.

 

[DMGeurts]

Wow. Wow. Wow.



You've inspired me to create a new sewing plan.

I'm boxing up my sewing machine, putting it in the back of my closet, and five years from now I'm going to take it out and sew amazing outfits like yours.

My sons are grown, no grandchildren to sew for, no American Girls, and as much as I'd like to sew clothes for Big Gives I'm concerned about proper size/fit. I did come across my troll that I used to make clothes for, I wonder if he'd like a Disney outfit. Hmmm.

Your post made me LOL a bit... Trust me, some of those dresses I had to seam rip multiple times (and I'm still not happy with them), I don't think anyone wants you to box up your machine though.

I know pleanty of adult AG collectors - who knows - you might find a doll you like one day? The best part about the dolls is they never change sizes - so the stuff you make them they can wear forever... They don't complain if it's ugly... they don't complain if it doesn't fit right and you have to pin the back... and you can create whatever you want.

WOWZA!! Those are amazing...I'm thinking I'd like to take your Mickey creation as inspiration for my life size dolly

Thank you and I'd be flattered if you made a life size one.

First...

Second...WOW! Great work! My DD loves all of the outfits and wants to know if I can CASE you for some real size outfits for her? She is 11 and still very much a kid at heart.

Thank you! I'd love to see any of these outfits in life sizes.

D~

 

[billwendy]

Hey Guys

DH said he would get me some new hoops if I wanted for my PE 770 for my bday. Do you think its worth it? What would you suggest? Should I get a 4x4 and sell my 270D or what exactly is a multiposition hoop, and would that be helpful? There are times I want to put wording under a design but dont feel like rehooping....anyone else have different hoops for their machine?

 

[Stephres]

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[Eyore4Ever149]

Wendy, I like my 4x4, 5x7 and 6x10, although sometimes I use my 6x10 for a 5x7 because my machine might say a 5x7 is too large and really its not, its just close, but if I tell the machine Im using a different hoop, it will accept it no problem. If you have an interest in tiny designs (like say for baby socks- embroidery on the cuff is darling!) then a little hoop is helpful since 4x4 would still be too big to hold a baby sock in place.
Not sure if that helps you or not...

For those who have done Dainty Designs Portrait Peasant dress- did your sleeve and bodice piece match exactly or was the sleeve piece slightly more narrow? I have the pattern pieces cut out, but am apprehensive about cutting...

And on the dog front add me to the list! I've been searching daily for months (Started in Sept) and searched in vain for a Belgian Tervuren Shepherd (a dog 6m-2yr) or a German Shep- but the breed rescues around here want a fence or wont adopt to families with kids under 7. I went to meet 2 Tervuren, but they were out of control, then a GSD on the 24th, but just didn't click, he had some shyness issues. Then I found this girl- in a rescue/shelter just 10 miles away, we went to see her last night, I fell in love right away, shes not a Terv or a GSD. She's a collie mix and she certainly will needs some obedience training, probably housebreaking.
We are waiting to hear if we are approved....
Here's a little video DH took while we were there
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAIkRps5MsI