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

[mphalens]

Love MaryJo's, they have the best selection of fabric. We've been lucky to have two WM's in the area that still carry a nice selection of disney fabric.

I have nine grandchildren, 6 girls and 3 boys. In the past I have made the boys tee's with iron on designs that I have copied from The Creative DISigns Boards. There's a couple of really cute Yoda and Darth Vadar in a Christmas scene. We're originally from Boston, so the boys love anything that has a Patriot or a Red Sox Mickey on the designs. I bought the tee's from A.C.Moore in Matthews. They put the tee's on sale pretty regularly.

We're planning a trip for the week of Thanksgiving. I love Disney World that time of year.

Take care,
Marianne

Hehehe! Another Marianne who spells her name the same way I do! And you're in the Charlotte area AND I'm originally from Rhode Island (Mom is from MA -Taunton) and we love the Patriots and Red Sox!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!! I think I'm off to buy CarlaC's easy pants and bowling shirt patterns ...

Has anyone made the Bandana Military Style Hat - Child's size
from YCMK ???? Easy? not easy? Can I make it without a serger? TIA!!!!

 

[MoeFam]

Thanks to all who sent advice on finding a resell page!

Less than thirty days and I still have one skirt, two dresses and three T's to go- better get a move on!!

 

[jessica52877]

Has anyone seen a Sorcerer Mickey fabric? I'm trying to get our FE ready for our cruise and we've been to every store locally and searched online but can't seem to find any sorcerer mickey fabric, embroideries, iron on's or anything close (except a 2"x2" on ebay that's too small). We're wondering if fabric has ever been made, or iron-on's...

Thanks!

I've never seen fabric with him on it. I have seen some adorable fabric to use though that is starry looking. Aimee just used one in her SW set and actually made skirts out of the other!

Question: I was scanning the photobucket account and saw some princess dresses made for the American Girl doll. Is there a pattern out there to make these?? TIA!

What Ellen said below!

I have used the simply sweet pattern by Carla C and used her tutorials to "princessify" them:

Cinderella

Aurora

Belle

This!

Hehehe! Another Marianne who spells her name the same way I do! And you're in the Charlotte area AND I'm originally from Rhode Island (Mom is from MA -Taunton) and we love the Patriots and Red Sox!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!! I think I'm off to buy CarlaC's easy pants and bowling shirt patterns ...

Has anyone made the Bandana Military Style Hat - Child's size
from YCMK ???? Easy? not easy? Can I make it without a serger? TIA!!!!

Sorry, never tried it but wanted you to know I read the question.

I was just wandering around and came upon a post on another DIS forum that GKTW needs pillowcases. They sound easy to make and there are directions and pictures on the post.

It's listed on the Just for Fun board (near the bottom of the list of forums), then select Cooking, Crafting and Scrapping, then Arts & Crafts. The actual post is entitled HELP needed for GKTW pillow program!

Sounds like they must have mini pillows they give out because a yard of flannel makes four pillowcases. In addition to the solid color there's also a pocket made from a printed fabric.

Maybe someone who's been to GKTW can explain how the pillows are used.

PS Joann's has solid color flannel on sale this week 50% off.

Each child while there can go into the Castle of Miracles (atleast I assume it is in there) and they press a button and a pillow pops out! I am pretty sure that someone talks to them about what they like and the "machine" magically pops out something they would love!! The kids are always so thrilled with what they receive! Someone who has actually been might have more to say about it. I'll have to check out the thread, I know about a year ago they had plenty at the time, but assume it is something that comes and go. I think there are many things you can donate. I think I saw the list on their website.

 

[scouthawkk]

Has anyone made the Bandana Military Style Hat - Child's size
from YCMK ???? Easy? not easy? Can I make it without a serger? TIA!!!!

I have. I thought it was pretty easy to make. And I didn't even use a bandana, just regular material. And, no, you do not need a serger. I don't have one, and it came out great. Actually, if you look at my pic, that's DS wearing the one I made him. I made the sides a little taller and the brim a little bigger to fit his big head, but it worked great!

Jen

 

[teresajoy]

I was just wandering around and came upon a post on another DIS forum that GKTW needs pillowcases. They sound easy to make and there are directions and pictures on the post.

It's listed on the Just for Fun board (near the bottom of the list of forums), then select Cooking, Crafting and Scrapping, then Arts & Crafts. The actual post is entitled HELP needed for GKTW pillow program!

Sounds like they must have mini pillows they give out because a yard of flannel makes four pillowcases. In addition to the solid color there's also a pocket made from a printed fabric.

Maybe someone who's been to GKTW can explain how the pillows are used.

PS Joann's has solid color flannel on sale this week 50% off.

You're right, it's pretty well buried. This is the first post in the thread. If you keep reading there are directions, photos, and the address to mail them.

I just emailed the GKTW contact to see about pre-washing the fabric. They want new fabric (understandably) and since fabric doesn't always seem as new once it's washed I wanted to make sure before I start. I just got back from Joann's where I got solid flannel and some prints. It's a project that's right up my alley.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2694506

I emailed them a month ago asking for information about this and never heard anything back. I was hoping we could add it to the Big Give board. maybe I'll try contacting them again, since you got a reply so quickly.

 

[woodkins]

You're right, it's pretty well buried. This is the first post in the thread. If you keep reading there are directions, photos, and the address to mail them.

I just emailed the GKTW contact to see about pre-washing the fabric. They want new fabric (understandably) and since fabric doesn't always seem as new once it's washed I wanted to make sure before I start. I just got back from Joann's where I got solid flannel and some prints. It's a project that's right up my alley.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2694506

Please post if you find out about the pre-washed fabric. I have tons of flannel but it is all pre washed. Finances are a bit tight right now, but if I can use items on hand then I would be able to contribue as it would only cost me the shipping to GKTW.

I saw the directions posted on the other thread for making them, but they seemed a bit confusing, I guess I'll have to do a bit more reading with some fabric next to me...sometimes I need a visual to figure it out.

 

[Marianne0310]

Hehehe! Another Marianne who spells her name the same way I do! And you're in the Charlotte area AND I'm originally from Rhode Island (Mom is from MA -Taunton) and we love the Patriots and Red Sox!

It is a small world!

My husband used to work in the Dupont area before his job was transferred to Charlotte.

I've been looking through my Patriot and red sox designs, when I finally find them I'll send them to you in a PM.

Hancock Fabrics had Handy Mandy and Buzz Lightyear fabric last week . I'd wait for a sale if possible. I wish we had a Joann Fabric in the Charlotte area.

You'll find lots of inspiration from the very talented ladies on this board.

Take care,
Marianne

 

[mphalens]

I have. I thought it was pretty easy to make. And I didn't even use a bandana, just regular material. And, no, you do not need a serger. I don't have one, and it came out great. Actually, if you look at my pic, that's DS wearing the one I made him. I made the sides a little taller and the brim a little bigger to fit his big head, but it worked great!

Jen

Can I ask you what the brim is made out of? Is it just fabric? Do you use something to make it stiff? I wish there was a list of "supplies needed" for that pattern TIA!!!

Hehehe! Another Marianne who spells her name the same way I do! And you're in the Charlotte area AND I'm originally from Rhode Island (Mom is from MA -Taunton) and we love the Patriots and Red Sox!

It is a small world!

My husband used to work in the Dupont area before his job was transferred to Charlotte.

I've been looking through my Patriot and red sox designs, when I finally find them I'll send them to you in a PM.

Hancock Fabrics had Handy Mandy and Buzz Lightyear fabric last week . I'd wait for a sale if possible. I wish we had a Joann Fabric in the Charlotte area.

You'll find lots of inspiration from the very talented ladies on this board.

Take care,
Marianne

OOOH!! Thank you for looking for those designs!!!! My Dad is (of course) also a NEP/Sox fan, so I could probably get him to wear something like that if his grandsons had them too

My mom tortures me with Joann Fabrics ... she always forgets we don't have them down here and gives me a gift card at Christmas Shipping always negates the great deals I can shop for


Oh! I read someone's post about an autograph QUILT? Can someone help me figure out what direction to start looking in to see what that would be??? Some examples? TIA!

 

[NiniMorris]

Can I ask you what the brim is made out of? Is it just fabric? Do you use something to make it stiff? I wish there was a list of "supplies needed" for that pattern TIA!!!

OOOH!! Thank you for looking for those designs!!!! My Dad is (of course) also a NEP/Sox fan, so I could probably get him to wear something like that if his grandsons had them too

My mom tortures me with Joann Fabrics ... she always forgets we don't have them down here and gives me a gift card at Christmas Shipping always negates the great deals I can shop for


Oh! I read someone's post about an autograph QUILT? Can someone help me figure out what direction to start looking in to see what that would be??? Some examples? TIA!

Autograph quilt is easy peasy! I take squares of fabric, back them with freezer paper to stabilize them while being signed...use a clipboard and a fabric marker and you are all set...of course Stitchtastical has the signatures digitized...so now I have a complete different option!

On my next one I am making the squares complete with an appliqued picture of the character as well as the signature. (I have more ideas than I have time for! LOL)

If you have questions, check out the first page...there is a link to some directions somewhere there...and I am always willing to give detailed info when needed...sometimes too detailed!

Nini

 

[MWGreene]

I'm doing an animal print twirly skirt and tank top for my DD. I would like to do maybe an iron on transfer shirt for my DS who is 6. He isn't into Mickey as much as he is into star wars lol. Any "big boy" suggestions for a coordinating shirt for him?

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

Please post if you find out about the pre-washed fabric. I have tons of flannel but it is all pre washed. Finances are a bit tight right now, but if I can use items on hand then I would be able to contribue as it would only cost me the shipping to GKTW.

I saw the directions posted on the other thread for making them, but they seemed a bit confusing, I guess I'll have to do a bit more reading with some fabric next to me...sometimes I need a visual to figure it out.

I read the directions and was scratching my head too! I am sure the cold I have is not helping. If you figure it out and have more specific cutting measurements, would you share them?

Thanks!

 

[scouthawkk]

Can I ask you what the brim is made out of? Is it just fabric? Do you use something to make it stiff? I wish there was a list of "supplies needed" for that pattern TIA!!!

If memory serves me correctly is was interfacing fused to the brim pieces. But I can't remember if it was heavy or medium weight.

 

[Marianne0310]

Autograph quilt is easy peasy! I take squares of fabric, back them with freezer paper to stabilize them while being signed...use a clipboard and a fabric marker and you are all set...of course Stitchtastical has the signatures digitized...so now I have a complete different option!

On my next one I am making the squares complete with an appliqued picture of the character as well as the signature. (I have more ideas than I have time for! LOL)

If you have questions, check out the first page...there is a link to some directions somewhere there...and I am always willing to give detailed info when needed...sometimes too detailed!

Nini[/QUOTE]

Thank you Nini, I always wondered how you made that quilt.

You're very talented!

Take care,
Marianne

 

[aboveH20]

Please post if you find out about the pre-washed fabric. I have tons of flannel but it is all pre washed. Finances are a bit tight right now, but if I can use items on hand then I would be able to contribue as it would only cost me the shipping to GKTW.

I saw the directions posted on the other thread for making them, but they seemed a bit confusing, I guess I'll have to do a bit more reading with some fabric next to me...sometimes I need a visual to figure it out.

I read the directions and was scratching my head too! I am sure the cold I have is not helping. If you figure it out and have more specific cutting measurements, would you share them?

Thanks!

I agree that they're confusing. I haven't heard back yet about prewash or not. As soon as I do I'll make my first one and take photos as I go.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Hi! This is my first post here ... everyone just has AMAZING stuff!!!!

I used to sew quite a bit in middle school (yup, twenty something years ago) and when my older DS was born I made him a few things b/c he was so tiny ...

But I haven't done a whole lot of sewing lately (although I did make us all Star Wars Costumes for DS#1's birthday party this year

Okay... so I have a very old Singer (as in it was my Great-Aunt's machine when my mom was a teenager and Mom is now 30 years or so past 30 )... it does some embroidery using cams but I've never tried to do any ...

We're going to WDW in November and I really want to make some things for us... My older DS's best friend is ambergreenawalt 's DS (He had a MAW trip when they were 3 and they recently returned to the World this past January) ... Anyway, my guy thinks that Disney trips mean coordinating outfits for the family, etc. and I don't want to let him down ... He asks to look at Seb's Disney pics all the time and ALWAYS comments on their "cool outfits" . . . I'm just having trouble figuring out things to make without having an embroidery machine.
Especially when my DH isn't too keen on the whole "coordinating outfits" thing and my parents think I'm NUTS So there's a good chance it'd be me and my two boys on our own in that department ...
Can anyone point me in the right direction for ideas? I'm lucky to live in Charlotte, NC where I have MaryJo's Cloth Shop in Gastonia and a great Walmart that still carries LOTS of Disney fabric ...

Everyone's stuff is just gorgeous and makes me wish I had a little girl!!!

Welcome! A couple years ago, my nephew came last minute and I didn't have a chance to do much for him other then Iron on's from the creative board. Which he happened to love. Can you co ordinate something with that?

Has anyone seen a Sorcerer Mickey fabric? I'm trying to get our FE ready for our cruise and we've been to every store locally and searched online but can't seem to find any sorcerer mickey fabric, embroideries, iron on's or anything close (except a 2"x2" on ebay that's too small). We're wondering if fabric has ever been made, or iron-on's...

Thanks!

I bought a FQ a few years ago. But it was a very large print, and it felt more like a curtain or sheet, then fabric to me. But it did it's purpose. Try doing a look up of sheets on Ebay.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Here is a link for the Made Circle skirt. She uses a wide elastic. Don't remember if she gives any specific instruction about it tho. http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-circle-skirt.html

Too cute!! Thanks

 

[SarahJN]

TMTQ!!! As usual, I'm behind in everything.

I managed to shorten the elastic in the skirts in time for the girls' birthday party. Grammy doing the hand applique on the shirts just did not work out. That is not a skill you can acquire in 2 sittings and she picked up this cold/cough that we've all had.

Anyway, here are the girls in their birthday outfits. They have now asked me for a red Minnie dress, a pink Minnie dress, a Belle dress, a Cinderella dress, a pink Cinderella dress, etc, etc. Sure, I'll whip those up tonight.


apr10 by 4forSarah, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

 

[jessica52877]

TMTQ!!! As usual, I'm behind in everything.

I managed to shorten the elastic in the skirts in time for the girls' birthday party. Grammy doing the hand applique on the shirts just did not work out. That is not a skill you can acquire in 2 sittings and she picked up this cold/cough that we've all had.

Anyway, here are the girls in their birthday outfits. They have now asked me for a red Minnie dress, a pink Minnie dress, a Belle dress, a Cinderella dress, a pink Cinderella dress, etc, etc. Sure, I'll whip those up tonight.


apr10 by 4forSarah, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

The outfits turned out so cute! The shirts look great!

 

[jessica52877]

Someone please figure out how to make the pillows and post. I would love to make some and I am tired but just not really following the directions tonight! Also, let us know about washing the flannel. It looks like crap after it is washed most of the time! Well, I am used to looking at Dallas' totally washed out Wall-E pants but I know it makes it look not nearly as nice.

 

[ellenbenny]

TMTQ!!! As usual, I'm behind in everything.

I managed to shorten the elastic in the skirts in time for the girls' birthday party. Grammy doing the hand applique on the shirts just did not work out. That is not a skill you can acquire in 2 sittings and she picked up this cold/cough that we've all had.

Anyway, here are the girls in their birthday outfits. They have now asked me for a red Minnie dress, a pink Minnie dress, a Belle dress, a Cinderella dress, a pink Cinderella dress, etc, etc. Sure, I'll whip those up tonight.


apr10 by 4forSarah, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

Adorable, and great job!! The shirts you picked out to go with them look great too!