Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Diz-Mommy]

Here is a little dress that I finished today.

Here are the pictures of my new sewing room. I still have to get hubby to move my wall mounted thread racks. When we get a little extra $$$ I will do some actual decorating in there. Maybe paint and spiff it up a little bit.

Love your cupcake dress and the spacious sewing room!! I'm hoping our home sells soon, because DH agreed to bump out my sewing room a little by adding to the front of our new home, so I'll have more space. We can't start the building process till this darn house sells!!

A teal accent wall sounds great! I think the idea to start a sewing room photobucket account is great!

I have a question about the stripwork jumper. Do most of you put the ruffle on the top of the bodice or just leave it off? I am not sure what I want to do with it.


BTW, I saw the comment about little boy's crafts and I wanted to say that I made tons of stuff for my two nephews this spring. I made each of them three bowling shirts and three matching tshirts. They each got Buzz Lightyear, Curious George and Cars sets to wear this summer. I didn't make shorts to go with them because at the end of last summer I had picked up shorts (denim, black and khaki) at the Children's Place Outlet for 85 cents per pair!!!! Plus they got other appliqued t-shirts too.

I second the idea of having an album of everyone's sewing spaces! I already drool over all the sewing everyone does, what's one more thing to drool over!

As for ruffle or not to ruffle...I like the ruffle on the top, but my father in law said it made my daughter's Valentine's dress look "old fashioned". Here it is...

 

[mphalens]

$50+ later and I'm home from Hobby Lobby

Picked up some "Minnie inspired" cottons (1/4 yard each) to add to my Decoupage jeans stash ... Picked up a "disco dot" black with pink & red & white dots (I only know it's called Disco Dot b/c a friend used to have a boutique) ... but really it's a Minnie Dot 1/4 yard - but I might get more for a dress if I like it ...

Picked up t-shirts for a BG ...

Picked up some "mickey colored" beads so I can make a bracelet or two (in my spare time )

Picked up a teflon sheet for applique technique ... (used the 40% off coupon)

Picked up 3 different color schemes of the multi-colored thread (rainbow, pastel rainbow & reds)

Picked up 4 spools of the wide rick-rack in Mickey Colors
Picked up a spool of the Fab 5 ribbon

Snagged a small backpack (lime green pokeydots) for $6.99 on sale for Sheriff Shortstuff to use to keep all his Leapfrog Tag stuff in ...

Now, if only my kids would stop driving me crazy, I might get to USE some of this stuff!!!!


Okay ... question - WHERE is the best place to buy a larger pack of the DARK iron on transfer inkjet paper???? I need to do a bunch of shirts!!!! The pack at HobbyLobby only had 5 sheets and it was $10.99

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Is it bad that I got an e mail from Brother for a special mother's day offer of no interest until 2014 and I am actually considering a Quattro 6000D?

 

[NiniMorris]

Is it bad that I got an e mail from Brother for a special mother's day offer of no interest until 2014 and I am actually considering a Quattro 6000D?

I got that email too...I scanned over it quickly and deleted it! I am way too weak to leave it in the inbox for long!

Nini

 

[Diz-Mommy]

Is it bad that I got an e mail from Brother for a special mother's day offer of no interest until 2014 and I am actually considering a Quattro 6000D?

That machine is AMAZING!! I will be forever jealous of you!! That reminds me I was going to ask if anyone has tried to purchase the single Disney designs Brother offers online now?? If so, do they stitch out well?

 

[chellewashere]

I got that email too...I scanned over it quickly and deleted it! I am way too weak to leave it in the inbox for long!

Nini

Me too. Start justify things in my head and go NOOOOO then just hit delete before I can hit sounds great.

 

[dianemom2]

Is it bad that I got an e mail from Brother for a special mother's day offer of no interest until 2014 and I am actually considering a Quattro 6000D?

I've been yearning for one but I can't justify it. My Ellageo works like a dream.

 

[chellewashere]

Here is a little dress that I finished today.

Here are the pictures of my new sewing room. I still have to get hubby to move my wall mounted thread racks. When we get a little extra $$$ I will do some actual decorating in there. Maybe paint and spiff it up a little bit.

Dress is sooo cute!! I have got to get started on the minnie stuff for our trip!!
J-E-A-L-O-U-S!! Love how huge your room is and I love the closet.
I think I might have to over-take my sons room. Only problem is I have to get a table since the one Im using is our dining room table.

Does anyone have an opinion on this one? Im thinking of getting it
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sauder-Sewing-Craft-Cart-Cinnamon-Cherry-Finish/15690337

 

[mommymack]

WTMTQ (I think I got that right )


I made my little guy a pair of decoupage dinosaur jeans last week ... I still want to learn how to applique to make a coordinating t-shirt to go with them... but here's a <can't quote links yet>....

Both of my boys like them so much they're already asking for other pairs ...

Those jeans are great! You could do a freezer paper stencil to make coordinating t-shirts. I have my first one drying right now, crossing my fingers that it works as well as the ones I have seen.

 

[mommymack]

That table looks great! I just used an old banquet table.

 

[tricia]

Here is a little dress that I finished today.

Great dress and sewing room. Love the little cupcake

Love your cupcake dress and the spacious sewing room!! I'm hoping our home sells soon, because DH agreed to bump out my sewing room a little by adding to the front of our new home, so I'll have more space. We can't start the building process till this darn house sells!!



I second the idea of having an album of everyone's sewing spaces! I already drool over all the sewing everyone does, what's one more thing to drool over!

As for ruffle or not to ruffle...I like the ruffle on the top, but my father in law said it made my daughter's Valentine's dress look "old fashioned". Here it is...

Old fashioned must mean really, really cute to him.

Dress is sooo cute!! I have got to get started on the minnie stuff for our trip!!
J-E-A-L-O-U-S!! Love how huge your room is and I love the closet.
I think I might have to over-take my sons room. Only problem is I have to get a table since the one Im using is our dining room table.

Does anyone have an opinion on this one? Im thinking of getting it
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sauder-Sewing-Craft-Cart-Cinnamon-Cherry-Finish/15690337

I have this one in the pine and I love it. I have never closed it up mind you. And I ended up leaving the wheels off cause I liked it a little lower and never planned on closing it cause it is in my sewing room anyway.

 

[cogero]

My goal this week or next is to better organize my sewing space. I have my whole basement but it is more of a studio. I have my scrapbooking and painting and mixed media and my sewing is in another section but I hate the table I am using.

I have 2 sets of expedit shelves from IKEA that I am thinking of putting plywood on top of. That or a counter top. I am using an old dining room table but it is round so it doesn't really work the best for my serger, PE770 and my sewing machine.

I need to finish the kids rooms first LOL

 

[ireland_nicole]

newsI have sad, sad news
I've been trying to meet multiple commitments sewing wise this week- finished 4 burp cloths for cupcakes, 2 big brother t shirts, made dd a new shirt and turned her previous dress into a matching skirt, and then IT happened... I was getting ready to start ds's shirt, and he walked in and said- mom, I'm not wearing that- customs are for babies! Oh, my heart

 

[mphalens]

newsI have sad, sad news
I've been trying to meet multiple commitments sewing wise this week- finished 4 burp cloths for cupcakes, 2 big brother t shirts, made dd a new shirt and turned her previous dress into a matching skirt, and then IT happened... I was getting ready to start ds's shirt, and he walked in and said- mom, I'm not wearing that- customs are for babies! Oh, my heart

I'd and probably and probably

My heart breaks for you

 

[VBAndrea]

OK - so I was able to snap a quick photo of the skirt on dd before school... what do you think?

There isn't any top stitiching on the front yet - since I am not sure if I am going to rip the skirt apart yet. It does look adorable on her - but it's just so much longer than we wanted.

My thought is that we could easily lose that whole bottom ruffle and it would still be pleanty long... maybe even take it in on the bottom sides a bit??? But I really want to do it without taking off the waistband - I'm afraid that I will totally ruin the skirt then.

Oh - and these photos were taken in my new sewing room - which is now primed.


D~

I don't have that pattern and never will -- too many ruffles -- so I can not help you with why yours is so long. Is your dd perhaps 4 ft 8 inches and you calculated the length as her being 8 ft 4 inches?

Anyhoo -- the skirt is gorgeous -- love your fabrics. You always seem to make stunning fabric choices. And I think it actually looks cute long.

You've all been so busy...I've only been away for the weekend, I come back and there is a new thread.....to page 11..wow

Love all the outfits, you are all so clever

Here are some I have made for our september trip...

DD6 in her Cinderella work dress ( to wear to the BBB)

In her Cinderella inspired Dress ( love CarlaC her instructions were fab)

Animal Kingdom Skirt and Top. I found the skirt quite tricky, I'm not that experienced and fine Carla's patterns much easier to follow

Close up of some of the detail

This is dress is for Chef de France, no model as I still have a bit of work to do on it, but love the material and like the way it has turned out.

Still have quite afew outfits and tshirts to do, but pleased I've made a start.

The Cindy workdress is awesome! And I love the Insa but am sorry to hear it's tricky b/c I want to try it. I will use old fabric as a tester to start with. Tricia has done every pattern out of the book -- she needs to start doing tuts!!! And love the Parisian fabric -- I keep wanting to buy it but have nothing to use it for.

It isn't hoarding when it is neatly organized on a shelf, right? That is called a collection I **may** have a problem collecting fabrics. I have 5 more *must* have's and then no more buying fabric unless I *need* it for a project.

My goal for today is to organize the office/craft room - I have a birthday and baby shower this Saturday I want/need to sew for and can't start til this room is cleaner. . . . hi ho, hi ho. . .

But what do you do when you run out of *curio* cabinets for a collection? My collection is overflowing!

UPDATE ON DS
DS just called and they are through with the procedure. His cancer was right below his temple along the hair line. They had to cut all the way to the jaw line in order to get a flap to close the incision. He did find out it was less than 1mm deep, about a 1/2mm, so that is good news. Anything 1mm or deeper runs a higher risk of it going to lymph nodes. He can't shower, lift, bend over or lay flat for 48 hours. Good thing he likes to sleep in the recliner! The doctor did tell him that melanoma, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer are all connected. So I guess I'm to blame, since I'm a breast cancer survivor.

Thank you everyone for all of the prayers!

Great news about the size and depth. Not lifting, showering or bending for 48 hours is a small price to pay if the surgeon has gotten it all.

My father died of pancreatic cancer and I was informed when I mentioned
it in my health history that it is significant for me. I didn't think much of it since I'm a female and figured I couldn't get pancreatic cancer, but it surely is linked to other cancers.

another little recycled dress I finished up last night. I really like these, too bad I don't have any little girls in the family to give them too, and the boys really don't want to wear them

My ds would love the shirt -- the dress, not so much. But I could take ds's old shirts and make them into dresses for dd. Right, in my spare time

Here is a little dress that I finished today.

Here are the pictures of my new sewing room. I still have to get hubby to move my wall mounted thread racks. When we get a little extra $$$ I will do some actual decorating in there. Maybe paint and spiff it up a little bit.

Cute dress but what I am really envious of is all your space and particularly all your machines! I am drooling!

newsI have sad, sad news
I've been trying to meet multiple commitments sewing wise this week- finished 4 burp cloths for cupcakes, 2 big brother t shirts, made dd a new shirt and turned her previous dress into a matching skirt, and then IT happened... I was getting ready to start ds's shirt, and he walked in and said- mom, I'm not wearing that- customs are for babies! Oh, my heart

Oh dear, are you OK? My condolences. My 9 yo wore his Nemo bowling shirt to the aquarium last week and didn't complain -- I was shocked! But when he was 8 and I tried to get him to wear his Mickey bowling shirt to school his reply was "really Mom??? That would be embarrassing." Can't win 'em all.

 

[RMAMom]

newsI have sad, sad news
I've been trying to meet multiple commitments sewing wise this week- finished 4 burp cloths for cupcakes, 2 big brother t shirts, made dd a new shirt and turned her previous dress into a matching skirt, and then IT happened... I was getting ready to start ds's shirt, and he walked in and said- mom, I'm not wearing that- customs are for babies! Oh, my heart

You know, you hear of things like that happening but you never expect it to happen to you... so, so, sad.

 

[billwendy]

Did you guys see these yet? So CUTE and hopefully more comfie than the plasticy shoes at the parks!

http://www.crocs.com/crocs-sparkle-...8,default,pd.html?cid=001&cgid=girls-footwear

 

[chellewashere]

I have this one in the pine and I love it. I have never closed it up mind you. And I ended up leaving the wheels off cause I liked it a little lower and never planned on closing it cause it is in my sewing room anyway.

Awesome to know. I think this might be my I NEED it for Mommys day!!

newsI have sad, sad news
I've been trying to meet multiple commitments sewing wise this week- finished 4 burp cloths for cupcakes, 2 big brother t shirts, made dd a new shirt and turned her previous dress into a matching skirt, and then IT happened... I was getting ready to start ds's shirt, and he walked in and said- mom, I'm not wearing that- customs are for babies! Oh, my heart

Oh No This to me is as bad as Now mom I know there is no Santa Claus

 

[dianemom2]

Did you guys see these yet? So CUTE and hopefully more comfie than the plasticy shoes at the parks!

http://www.crocs.com/crocs-sparkle-...8,default,pd.html?cid=001&cgid=girls-footwear

That's adorable. What I really want are a pair of the Disney Birkenstock sandals but they are like $100!

 

[mphalens]

Did you guys see these yet? So CUTE and hopefully more comfie than the plasticy shoes at the parks!

http://www.crocs.com/crocs-sparkle-...8,default,pd.html?cid=001&cgid=girls-footwear

But why don't they come in MY size????