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

[snubie]

There are a couple tutorials out there for Belle costumes:

here's one: http://creatingbycami.blogspot.com/2010/10/belle-dress-tutorial.html (using a plain dress pattern as a base)

and this one isn't super authentic - but it's made of knit so it'd be really comfy!

http://crafterhours.blogspot.com/2010/08/belle-dress-tutorial.html

that second tutorial is really cute. I have to bookmark that one. Thanks

 

[Fruto76]

The skirts look great. What about doing a tank with a Minnie outline in hot fix crystals? I've seen some on Etsy and they look really cute!

Oh what a good idea! I haven't done them before but DD loves bling! Thanks!

Needed some spring colors in my life last night, so I whipped up these little 6mos size summer dresses.

I love these! SO cute!!!!

 

[cogero]

Needed some spring colors in my life last night, so I whipped up these little 6mos size summer dresses.

so precious. Love the colors

I need to find a tweenish sundress pattern for DD

 

[tricia]

just wanted to share what I found today. Grinch who stole Christmas fabric set to be release in May http://www.christmascloth.com/Grinch-Christmas-Fabric-Robert-Kaufman-Fabrics.asp?Store_Id=499&T=1

 

[SallyfromDE]

HELP ME CHOOSE-
If I were going to do a cotton version of Belle (just inspired by Ellen's facebook)
I want to use Fairy Frost fabric-
there are 2 fairy frost yellows I could choose from-
This is Maize from fabric.com
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=e2cf1428-3a77-49e8-bbcc-0fd2d29dae51
Or Banana from maryjos.com
http://maryjos.com/fabrics/quilting-fairy-frost-banana-2412

which one??

I think both would work. But I kind of lean towards the banana color.

 

[aboveH20]

Has anyone ever tried to embroider on hats or caps? I found a hoop for my machine, but I am not sure how well it will work...anyone?

Nini

Okay, Nini, by special request, this is just for you. Despite two sons and a husband, I couldn't find a cap to practice on yesterday (we've moved twice in the last five years, so I guess we did a good job of cleaning out). Anywho, today I went to AC Moore and bought a cheapo painter's cap for $1 cuz I figured you gave me the incentive to use the cap hoop I've had forever.

I used my old machine, because I'm still not totally familair with Miss 770, but look what I made! When I brought it upstaris I saw that I missed a few jump stitches, but it was so easy to make. I might be hooked. Of course now I'll need to try real caps, not just painter's caps, and I'll have to try my new machine as well, but I'm psyched.

 

[NiniMorris]

Okay, Nini, by special request, this is just for you. Despite two sons and a husband, I couldn't find a cap to practice on yesterday (we've moved twice in the last five years, so I guess we did a good job of cleaning out). Anywho, today I went to AC Moore and bought a cheapo painter's cap for $1 cuz I figured you gave me the incentive to use the cap hoop I've had forever.

I used my old machine, because I'm still not totally familair with Miss 770, but look what I made! When I brought it upstaris I saw that I missed a few jump stitches, but it was so easy to make. I might be hooked. Of course now I'll need to try real caps, not just painter's caps, and I'll have to try my new machine as well, but I'm psyched.

(

Third time is a charm right? I deleted my last two attempts to respond to this! LOL)


COOL!!!!

If I remember right, you have a hoop that is priced somewhere between the two I found online....(25 and 175). Do you think the hoop you have will work on the 770? I may have to take the plunge and get one...I only had a request for 6 hats...and it isn't something I really want to do, but the 6 hats is a small part of a much larger order...

Thank you so much...I feel kinda guilty 'forcing' you to do that...even if you did find a new obsession (like we don't have enough!!)

Do you remember the brand of hoop you have? And...you used my favorite word...easy!!!



Nini

 

[Tweevil]

LOVE all of the new outfits but I have a question.....

and I made a matching Minnie for my DN2 who will be coming with us in May.

What is that black swirly fabric called and where do you get it? I keep seeing it on outfits and I can't seem to find it.

Great job everyone! I love seeing the outfits. I will sew again one day - not today - but soon!

 

[jeniamt]

Okay, Nini, by special request, this is just for you. Despite two sons and a husband, I couldn't find a cap to practice on yesterday (we've moved twice in the last five years, so I guess we did a good job of cleaning out). Anywho, today I went to AC Moore and bought a cheapo painter's cap for $1 cuz I figured you gave me the incentive to use the cap hoop I've had forever.

I used my old machine, because I'm still not totally familair with Miss 770, but look what I made! When I brought it upstaris I saw that I missed a few jump stitches, but it was so easy to make. I might be hooked. Of course now I'll need to try real caps, not just painter's caps, and I'll have to try my new machine as well, but I'm psyched.

I'm lurking from my iphone and I hate posting from it but I had to when I saw this! The ladies at the sewing store insisted my machine couldn't do hats b/c Viking doesn't make a hoop. But I found one of ebay for my machine (not made by Viking of course). So I'm wondering who made your hoop? If I can do caps, DH will be so psyched and will totally justify the cost of the machine. He really wants me to make our brother-in-law a hat that says, "I survived Spaceship Earth." Its a long standing inside joke mostly based on the fact that when Epcot first opened he thought it was a thrill ride. Psyched to ride it, he got on it and was sorely disappointed. He is still not over it and tells everyone the story. Even my DD4 will tell you about it when she sees the big silver ball! Maybe it doesn't sound so funny now that I'm typing it. But trust me, its hilarious to us every trip to DW and we laugh and laugh!

 

[snubie]

just wanted to share what I found today. Grinch who stole Christmas fabric set to be release in May http://www.christmascloth.com/Grinch-Christmas-Fabric-Robert-Kaufman-Fabrics.asp?Store_Id=499&T=1

How cool!

 

[PurpleEars]

i've only been on here since thread 22, thus i have to believe this has been done before. but i did it too. had the idea to do a portrait peasant nightgown which then morphed into a wendy darling nightgown. enjoy

A cute nightgown!

Since I never posted these, I will give you a mini trip report on the customs from our last trip. These are the best pics I've got, so bear with me!

AK day.
made with the simply sweet:

made with Leslie's instructions:

Epcot future world day:

trick or treat bags for Halloween at DTD I thought I had a better pic, but I guess not.

boys pirate costumes for MNSSHP:

Zoe's costume for MNSSHP, we went to BBB, Julia was too little
AFTER

all of us

OK, I think that's enough for now. I will do the rest later Thanks for looking!

Beautiful outfits! It looks like your family had a great time!

WOW! Everyones creations are so great! You are all so inspiring!

Here is what I have been working on the last couple days
Tink Sundress for DD9

Minnie skirt for DD9

and I made a matching Minnie for my DN2 who will be coming with us in May.

I'm thinking to match the skirts I'll embellish some tanks with rosettes or maybe even do an applique, but I'm not so good at that. Depends on how daring I feel, I guess. I still haven't decided if I'm going to do an Ariel top or skirt, yet. It was originally meant for a top, but DD just loves the Minnie skirt, so I might be going that route, plus it was super easy and pretty quick.

I have to come up with something for DS7. I like the bowling shirts, so maybe that will work. I didn't think he would want anything besides the tie dye shirts but after DD was trying on her stuff, he says "What are you making me?" SO looks like I'm off for some boy fabric. How difficult is the bowling shirt pattern to follow???

All of them look great! The bowling shirt instructions are great - I actually modified mine the first time I made it (so the shirt and the placket were cut together) and the shirts turned out great. I have since made them a number of times (some following the instructions and some with my own mods) - they all turned out as planned.

Needed some spring colors in my life last night, so I whipped up these little 6mos size summer dresses.

Wow! And you whipped them up in one evening?

Okay, Nini, by special request, this is just for you. Despite two sons and a husband, I couldn't find a cap to practice on yesterday (we've moved twice in the last five years, so I guess we did a good job of cleaning out). Anywho, today I went to AC Moore and bought a cheapo painter's cap for $1 cuz I figured you gave me the incentive to use the cap hoop I've had forever.

I used my old machine, because I'm still not totally familair with Miss 770, but look what I made! When I brought it upstaris I saw that I missed a few jump stitches, but it was so easy to make. I might be hooked. Of course now I'll need to try real caps, not just painter's caps, and I'll have to try my new machine as well, but I'm psyched.

I like the hat!

I have a couple of sewing projects to share from a recent Big Give, as the family has received them:

A tink patchwork twirl:

A Woody and Buzz bowling shirt:

 

[Loodlow]

Yay finished another simply sweet! They are getting easier. Thanks again for the inspiration.

 

[heatherskiba]

Mainly posting because I'm up waiting for DH to get up from his nap to start the drive to WDW!! We are leaving at midnight and driving through (about 9-10 hours from New Orleans) with the hope that DD7 and DS10 months sleep most of the way.

Here's hoping for nice weather!

 

[clairemolly]

LOVE all of the new outfits but I have a question.....

What is that black swirly fabric called and where do you get it? I keep seeing it on outfits and I can't seem to find it.

I'm not sure the name of it, but it's from Joann and it is on the wall with the quiliter's cotton (calico?). I've been able to consistently get it for a few years now. I am not sure if they sell it online, but if you can't find it let me know and next time I am there I can pick up some more for you.

 

[Tweevil]

I'm not sure the name of it, but it's from Joann and it is on the wall with the quiliter's cotton (calico?). I've been able to consistently get it for a few years now. I am not sure if they sell it online, but if you can't find it let me know and next time I am there I can pick up some more for you.

That is so awesome of you!
I will check it out and if I can't I will PM you
Thank you so much!

 

[mommy2mrb]

I have two very special outfits to share.....

DMGeurts made these for Megan's AG dolls....Minnie mouse was Megan's first disney love and Goofy who was my DH Jim's favorite, in his memory

D - thank you again for making such special outfits for Megan...its really means alot to me (D- gave me permission to post the photos)

when Megan opened them she said "Mama, they are so much better than AG clothes you get in the store!" I totally agree

D, you made my girl very happy!!!

 

[fairygoodmother]

Just posted this on FB, now I need to ask your here...

I'm making two of these. On the 2nd one the bodice and bottom pieces are opposite of this one. I want to put bias tape around the bottom of both - but what color?
I have on hand pink, orange, mint green, purple, lavender, red, and lt. blue. There is black piping separating the bodice and "Perry".
Opinions, please?

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

Just posted this on FB, now I need to ask your here...

I'm making two of these. On the 2nd one the bodice and bottom pieces are opposite of this one. I want to put bias tape around the bottom of both - but what color?
I have on hand pink, orange, mint green, purple, lavender, red, and lt. blue. There is black piping separating the bodice and "Perry".
Opinions, please?

I'd go with orange Great job on that btw!!

 

[teresajoy]

Just have to quote this one as it's one of my all time favorites! The fabric is TDF. I'd be too scared to sew on something like that.

Thanks, you just made my night!


So much cute stuff posted this week! TTTQ (Too tired to quote) though!

Darla, you amaze me!

 

[Ericandjenng]

Just a quick drop in to post the Tie-dye Mickey's I did for Kade's Big Give since they got their package on Thursday.

All 8 shirts

In better light

All packed up