Disboutiquers Part 24 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

Love the Cindy outfit and the minnie purse!

I made another doll dress for DD's friend's birthday after DD went to bed last night. Then this morning after DD saw it, DD decided SHE wanted it (the striped one) so I made another one with that fabric and yellow gingham while she was at school. THEN I started thinking, she has a dress out of that fabric and now here are 2 outfits that match hers...she'll want to keep both so all 3 of them match. So I made a 3rd outfit.

 

[aimeeg]

My dd picked this fabric out at JA's a couple weeks ago too. Except mine hasn't been cut yet Where do you get your tanks?

Old Navy

 

[PurpleEars]

Wow. I am 20 pages behind because I was away for a few days!

That was a great idea for that Big Give. Thank you so much for posting the directions!

And last but not least, my daughter had her Spring Concert last night at school. I made the costumes for her class...nothing special, but I thought they came out really cute. They did a great job singing a Beattles song

Now to get another project out of that serger

Congrats on your serger. It's amazing that you did outfits for the whole class! It looks like the kids had a great time!

And at last, something for me! I made myself a Rosetta Bag. I had already decided on the colors, but once I saw Nini's bag with the Mickey trim, I knew it was perfect. I originally wasn't going to bother with the trim. I got stopped a dozen or so times over the weekend to be asked where it came from. This one is the large size, and though it's big, it worked for me.

When Marissa and I were at DHS yesterday for a girls lunch (we do that when the younger 2 are in school and I have a Friday off) I saw this bag. I like the "real" Rosetta better, don't you? I think CarlaC was CASE'd!

I like that Minnie dress the most. Looks like the girls had a great trip! I like your Rosetta bag. I saw that Mickey bag at DL and I thought about taking a pic for here, though you beat me to it!

This thread depresses me I went to the one and only local fabric store and their selection was..well...pathetic. It really depressed me and my hopes for any future projects. Ordering from the internet is a pain because shipping is so outrageous. Guess I will just buy from ETSY until we get back to the states

I have a small suggestion for you - you may want to consider buying your fabric online 2 weeks prior to your trip(s) and have the purchase shipped to the resort. You can save a bundle on shipping by doing that.

Peanut and Monkey received their Big Give outfits. For Peanut I made a Portrait Peasant Daisy Dress (sadly her bill is messed up and I already had to undo it once because my bobbin thread was acting up so was afraid to undo it again and really mess up the fabric). For Monkey I made a coordinating Donald T-

I know I said it on the Big Give board, but I think they look great! I think you are being too critical of your work. I am sure the family appreciates the outfits (and probably don't know it didn't quite come out the way you planned). Oh and the jewellery too!

My daughter designed this set. I think she did a pretty good job.

This is beautiful!

I finally finished my first Vida! Yay! That was the first time I'd put buttons and button holes on with my machine. WOW! was that easy or what!! I am already planning on making more!

This looks great. Can't wait to see your future Vida's!

Now that my Big Give gifts have been received I can post them here.

A Simply Sweet Halter for January

A baby Bubble for Kaitlyn

And some other stuff I have been up to too.

Easter Table runner for a friend.

Easter table runner for my mom.

Wrist cuffs for some other family members.

Those are really cute outfits you made for January and Kaitlyn. Thank you for making something special for the family. Great job on the table runners. I have never thought of making wrist cuffs. I may have to try that one day.

Very cute outfit (and model)!

Now I can cross this one off my 'to do' list. Trust me, it looked MUCH better in the book I got it from.

PS It's a bear.

My hand's in the photo to give an idea of size, but if there are any agents out there for hand models, now that my career making bears is over . . . . .

The bear looks really cute!

So much to catch up on and I have missed yall so much! Had a great wish trip at GKTW, want to share a couple of pics ...more to come!

I really like this set of outfits!

We jsut got back from our Mother Daughter Weekend and had a blast! I'm so glad to have gotten to spend some time with my DD alone. Thank you so much for all of your ideas! She felt so special with all of the attention she got from the characters, CMs and other guests. Here are some pics from our trip.

Alice - "It's almost as though I'm looking through a looking glass. You look just like me! What's you're name?"
Lauren - "Lauren"
Alice - "I would've thought it was Alice"

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing them!

I made this for Carrie (Hannah's Mom) for a Big Give and can now post since she has received it.

It's an Aivilo Tote made a little larger (wider) and with longer straps. The Minnie head is pinned on so Carrie can remove it and use it for an everyday bag when not in Dis.

Great job with the tote. I am sure the family will appreciate having it for their trip and beyond! Your work for the Gives is always amazing!

I asked last week for ideas for a LegoLand outfit for Lauren DD5. This is what I came up with:
the girl is an applique I did by hand, the bricks at the bottom are a machine design.

Great job on the applique!

Good job like usual!

 

[PurpleEars]

Ok, here's part 2 of my catching up attempt!

Hi ladies!

It's been SO long since I last posted....but I've been lurking and LOVE the new outfits posted (obviously WTMTQ!) I'm still trying to shake off that post-Disney funk...it's taking longer than I thought! What better way to keep the Dis love alive than by making customs, right? Here are a few new creations:

Jessie-inspired Toy Story dress

Alice in Wonderland-inspired outfit (it's hard to see the white bloomers with the black ruffle trim...)

Nice outfits. The precious dress is quite easy to make.

I was able to finish one more thing today. It's my 2011 version of Steamboat Willie.

Wow! Everything you make is so beautiful!

I am happy I actually made this in a few hours today. Got my serger to somewhat cooperate with me and made the gathering a lot easier so I just wanted to share.
Now its on to the Vida and stuff for Disney!!
Front

Great dress! Thanks for sharing the pictures!

Finisned up a little Alice themed Audrey skirt and shirt this week.

So pretty!

Here are the items that I did for January's Give

Shirts & Skirt for January

Kaitlyn Taggy

I was so nervous about fit but she looks adorable in the pictures.

Great job on the outfit and the taggy. I am sure the family appreciates the time and talent you put into the Give!

Love everything that's been posted! When I have kids I'll have such great inspiration! Hopefully my skills will have improved enough by then that I can actually make stuff like you all do!

Here's a teeny backpack that I made for a Give:

That's a great backpack. I really like the colours!

Hi Everyone... I'm still alive... I've still been sewing. Lots.
Here are some of the latest.

Your work is amazing!

DD wanted applique so she picked out the designs. Of course everything that could go wrong did!!!

1. I put the egg on the BACK of the dress. Oh well, the back will now be the front!
2. I put the flip flops on upside down!!! So I had to cut the elastic out of the top and make it the hem. Then I had to add a yoke to the bottom (now top) because there wasn't enough room to put in elastic! Oh well, the skirt is a big longer now.

At least you were able to fix the problems. I wouldn't have known about them looking at the pictures if you didn't say anything!

didn't get a chance to read back but wanted to jump on and post my first twirl skirt and my first attempt at a carla pattern

Great job on your first twirl skirt! They are lots of fun to make.

Here's my latest... a large Rosetta. My regular fabric store didn't have any Disney fabric at all. So, I had to improvise - and I think this turned out better than what I had originally planned.

Here's the front... I did an adjustable cross-body strap - this is as short as she goes:

D~

Your bags are just as inspiring as your doll clothes!

I can finally post the outfits I made for Peanuts big give she finally recieved the package

Your work for the Gives is amazing! I am sure the family will treasure the gifts you sent them (sorry I had to take some pictures out due to the picture limit)

Ugg, it's cold and rainy today...go figure, I washed my minivan yesterday!

Oh well, perfect day to sit inside and sew! Not Disney related, but here's some in the hoop bunny slippers I made DD today

So adorable!

I've loved looking through and getting some ideas for things to make. I've been sewing for years and used to sew for others until I just didn't have time anymore. I'm very excited about making some customs for my kids for our trip coming up next month. Lots of great inspiration here! I hadn't thought about making myself a special tote bag to carry, but that is now on my to do list as well.

This is the latest thing I made for my DD. She is a real girly girl. The twirlier the better. I can't wait to do some applique on a dress for her.

Very pretty and feminine!

Your work is just absolutely amazing!

I just booked the Disney Magic for it's maiden voyage out of Galveston Sept 22, 2012!!!

How do I wait that long? Oh well, at least I have a lot of time to get my back and hands better so I can sew!

Congrats on your upcoming trip!

Don't know what it is about reading this board that made me want to make a tote bag but I finally did it so can join the ToBa (Tote Bag) Club.

Mine went through several permutations -- the inside was originally the outside -- and it's bits and pieces of a couple patterns, a couple guesses, and a couple revisions. The Minnie heads are Heathersue designs.

I learned a lot and look forward to Version II.

Now I'll go sit by my mailbox and wait for my official memberhsip card and certificate suitable for framing from the ToBa Club.

I really like your version of the bag. I am still waiting for the membership card myself, though I suppose we can blame it on the border crossing!

I made another doll dress for DD's friend's birthday after DD went to bed last night. Then this morning after DD saw it, DD decided SHE wanted it (the striped one) so I made another one with that fabric and yellow gingham while she was at school. THEN I started thinking, she has a dress out of that fabric and now here are 2 outfits that match hers...she'll want to keep both so all 3 of them match. So I made a 3rd outfit.

Great job on the dresses!

Andrea - I think I lost your quote somewhere along the way. I am sorry to hear about your kitten.

 

[aimeeg]

I have soooooo much fun making this little Smurf dress. It's so itty bitty!!!

I also finished the first of two Star Wars sets tonight.

 

[Fruto76]

I have to agree with you that everything has been amazing on her lately!!!

Please post a picture of your journals-this is such a great idea....I'm not a big fan of the favors, but I would even want one of these Hope he has a great party!

Ok, here is the actual book

And here is the journal I made

I plan to do cardstock bookmarks with their names to slide in the pocket next to the pencil. Blake is going to sign the first page of each journal with a "Thanks for coming to my party". He's really excited about it and loves how they turned out.

 

[Fruto76]

I have soooooo much fun making this little Smurf dress. It's so itty bitty!!!

I also finished the first of two Star Wars sets tonight.

These are both great, but the Star Wars just really stands out to me! Maybe because my kids are so into it but I love the set!

 

[weluvdizne]

Thank you so much to everyone who responded about the Rosetta bag sans serger. I am so excited that I can make this bag! I thought I was out of luck since I don't yet, (ha, yet!) have a serger. I am super excited and hope it comes out 1/2 as great as the bags that have been posted. I literally screeched with excitement when I read the replies. My kids and dh came running in the den to see what was going on.

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

We have the same machine almost. I have the 4000D with the 12x7 hoop. I love the machine and it has a high stitch count but keeps going.

Just out of curiosity what is your stitch count? I had a 1500 and put over 2 million stitches on it in 9 months so I just upgraded to the 6000D. I hope it trucks along for a long, long, long time! I have about 400,000 stitches on the new machine, and I've only had it 6 weeks. I use it everyday.

I know how to operate my serger now! Yahoo! I made DD a gown to test it out and it was so fun, and it is so nice not to have to zig zag everything!

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

I made my boys some shorts and embroidered t-shirts for their Easter outfits They like the outfits, and even asked to wear them again today...

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

whoops! double post

 

[Piper]

Woo hoo! What fun! Galveston I think would add too much to our cost, then again, the new ships are out of my cheap price range so maybe it would be cheaper to go that way.



I hope the price does drop! What does the schedule look like? Are they doing 4, 5 or 7 day cruises or something else. I am kind of lazy and know I could look but I know you guys know the answer!!

I am pretty far behind, needing to get alot of sewing done so been neglecting the thread.

Jessica, they are doing 7 days---Saturday to Saturday. If you are double occupancy, It is just over $100 day!

 

[cogero]

I have soooooo much fun making this little Smurf dress. It's so itty bitty!!!

I also finished the first of two Star Wars sets tonight.

I just love the star wars outfit.

The smurfette outfit is adorable my sister would flip for it.

Ok, here is the actual book

And here is the journal I made

I plan to do cardstock bookmarks with their names to slide in the pocket next to the pencil. Blake is going to sign the first page of each journal with a "Thanks for coming to my party". He's really excited about it and loves how they turned out.

this is such a creative idea. I love the idea of giving journals as gifts.

 

[DMGeurts]

Love the Cindy outfit and the minnie purse!

I made another doll dress for DD's friend's birthday after DD went to bed last night. Then this morning after DD saw it, DD decided SHE wanted it (the striped one) so I made another one with that fabric and yellow gingham while she was at school. THEN I started thinking, she has a dress out of that fabric and now here are 2 outfits that match hers...she'll want to keep both so all 3 of them match. So I made a 3rd outfit.

These are great! I love the fabrics!

I have soooooo much fun making this little Smurf dress. It's so itty bitty!!!

I also finished the first of two Star Wars sets tonight.

The Smurf dress is adorable! And I love the Star Wars too! Everything you make is so inspriring!

Ok, here is the actual book

And here is the journal I made

I plan to do cardstock bookmarks with their names to slide in the pocket next to the pencil. Blake is going to sign the first page of each journal with a "Thanks for coming to my party". He's really excited about it and loves how they turned out.

Wow! I love it! What an awesome party gift!

Thank you so much to everyone who responded about the Rosetta bag sans serger. I am so excited that I can make this bag! I thought I was out of luck since I don't yet, (ha, yet!) have a serger. I am super excited and hope it comes out 1/2 as great as the bags that have been posted. I literally screeched with excitement when I read the replies. My kids and dh came running in the den to see what was going on.

I can't wait to see your first bag! Just go slow and read all the directions twice before you do anything. I've only made this bag 3 times, and I rarely have to consult the directions - so once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.

I know how to operate my serger now! Yahoo! I made DD a gown to test it out and it was so fun, and it is so nice not to have to zig zag everything!

Great job! I've barely done anything with my serger yet. I plan to make a pair of easy fit jammie pants today - and I am hoping to use my serger for most of them.

I made my boys some shorts and embroidered t-shirts for their Easter outfits They like the outfits, and even asked to wear them again today...

So cute! Your boys are just adorable!

D~

 

[kstgelais4]

I have soooooo much fun making this little Smurf dress. It's so itty bitty!!!

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Love this! I have fond memories of the smurfs. My dad made us all into smurfs for Halloween one year.

Ok, here is the actual book

And here is the journal I made

I plan to do cardstock bookmarks with their names to slide in the pocket next to the pencil. Blake is going to sign the first page of each journal with a "Thanks for coming to my party". He's really excited about it and loves how they turned out.

This is fantastic! My 12 and 10 year old boys would love this!

I made my boys some shorts and embroidered t-shirts for their Easter outfits They like the outfits, and even asked to wear them again today...

So cute!

 

[Fruto76]

Just out of curiosity what is your stitch count? I had a 1500 and put over 2 million stitches on it in 9 months so I just upgraded to the 6000D. I hope it trucks along for a long, long, long time! I have about 400,000 stitches on the new machine, and I've only had it 6 weeks. I use it everyday.

I know how to operate my serger now! Yahoo! I made DD a gown to test it out and it was so fun, and it is so nice not to have to zig zag everything!

I made my boys some shorts and embroidered t-shirts for their Easter outfits They like the outfits, and even asked to wear them again today...

Great job on both the gown and boys outfits. I love the Easter-y colors done on boys clothes. They keep the boys looking sweet and innocent

I just love the star wars outfit.

The smurfette outfit is adorable my sister would flip for it.



this is such a creative idea. I love the idea of giving journals as gifts.

Thank you to everyone that commented on the journals. I'm thinking maybe this could work for older kids on gives, as a travel journal. They were simple & quick and you could use scraps to put it together. The composition books I got at the dollar store.
I have journals with all 4 of my kids. We use them when they want to talk about something thats a little tough for them to say (aka. they got in trouble ), or to simply pass a quick hello. The younger ones love taking them when we travel. I love going back and reading how they express themselves and how they have grown. Now I want to dress them up. they are just spiral notebooks.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

Need advice:

Oh, and I will just say ahead of time, that I am not trying to purchase anything from anyone. I have my own embroidery machine....just need advice on what to charge.
How much should I charge to embroider a "Little sister" onesie and a "Big sister" tshirt? What do you guys usually charge? I have been charging $22 for my tshirts but don't know if that is too much or if I should be doing less for onesies? Advice?
Thanks!

By the way, I LOVE the smurfette dress! I loved the smurfs when I was younger. In fact, I had a smurfette cake at my 5th birthday party!

 

[cogero]

Need advice:

Oh, and I will just say ahead of time, that I am not trying to purchase anything from anyone. I have my own embroidery machine....just need advice on what to charge.
How much should I charge to embroider a "Little sister" onesie and a "Big sister" tshirt? What do you guys usually charge? I have been charging $22 for my tshirts but don't know if that is too much or if I should be doing less for onesies? Advice?
Thanks!

By the way, I LOVE the smurfette dress! I loved the smurfs when I was younger. In fact, I had a smurfette cake at my 5th birthday party!

Okay here is my take on charging. I have done handmade gifts for people just not any sewing yet

Most people undercharge because they do not take into account their time and supplies.

You need to make sure you cover your supplies and time.

Personally I find it harder to embroider on a onsie than a t-shirt. You could give a slight discount for having more than one item. I know clear as mud.

 

[billwendy]

...she'll want to keep both so all 3 of them match. So I made a 3rd outfit.

Love the bright fun colors!!!

I have soooooo much fun making this little Smurf dress. It's so itty bitty!!!

I also finished the first of two Star Wars sets tonight.

Cool outfits!!

I made my boys some shorts and embroidered t-shirts for their Easter outfits They like the outfits, and even asked to wear them again today...

Im getting ready to do that same applique this weekend!!! so CUTE!!!

We had the kids over to watch Tangled last night - I really liked it!!!!! Then we played disney Apples to apples together. I love that game because the kids who cant read can still play without help...makes it more fun for all of us. Some how, the 4 year old, Hannah, almost ALWAYS wins!!!!!!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Question

Ok - so for the wedding we are attending in the Netherlands for my BIL and to be SIL - I would like to make them something nice as a wedding gift - sewing related. I've done numerous google searches and I've come up empty handed. Does anyone here have any ideas?



D~