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

[tricia]

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.

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

Not so sure about me doing tutorials. I usually just wing it . Maybe I will try one the next time I make something from the book. Or, one for the T-shirt dresses.

I have a few things to share. We went away for Easter Vacation. I made my girls a few custom tops-

Everything is awesome as usual.

Now, I am heading upstairs to put the 2nd coat of pain on the sewing room and my next project will be my oldest dd's skirt. Once I get all these skirts done, then I can go back to sewing dolly clothes and BGs.

D~

Glad you got it fixed. Looks great.

 

[aimeeg]

Thanks!!!

Matilda Jane can be a bit pricey but it's addictive! LOL The straightees are beyond comfy. My girls don't wear pants but they love these!

It's Princess Week in our house. So, here is Ariel . . .

 

[cogero]

Thanks!!!

Matilda Jane can be a bit pricey but it's addictive! LOL The straightees are beyond comfy. My girls don't wear pants but they love these!

It's Princess Week in our house. So, here is Ariel . . .

I love the Ariel /outfit. My niece would flip for that.

 

[cogero]

Oh my gosh are those cute!


I asked this on the last thread but I think it got lost in the move. Can someone please link me to Aimee's skirt tutorial? I would really appreciate it.

Here is a link to it

Aimee's Skirt Tutorial

 

[Granna4679]

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.

Such a cute little minnie dress! Love the cupcake in the minnie colors.

And I really am envious of all of that space you have too! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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

Ahhhh....why do they have to grow up???? Isn't there a "stay little" button we can push?

I have a few things to share. We went away for Easter Vacation. I made my girls a few custom tops-

Since we have been home I was able to finish two things.

Incredibles set is looking for a home. Although . . . I really love it so it might find a home in my DD's closet.

This was custom for a little girl. It was so much fun to make a itty bitty outfit!

Love the outfits on your little girls Aimee. Everything is really cute...especially the crab outfits. Where did you go for your vacation?

Beautiful colors on the Ariel outfit too.

 

[VBAndrea]

Oh my gosh are those cute!


I asked this on the last thread but I think it got lost in the move. Can someone please link me to Aimee's skirt tutorial? I would really appreciate it.

Saw Chiara already posted it to you after I dug through about ten poorly labeled tuts!

Thanks everyone for your help and advise yesterday.

I ended up cutting both side seams of the skirt - taking it in about a half inch on each side. Then I cut off the bottom ruffle, hemmed up the underskirt so it only hangs down under that last ruffle about an inch. Then I flipped the front panel inside out and rehemmed it to where the new last ruffle measured out to - trimmed all the excess frabric to 1/4". I had dd try it on, and then I top stitched. Considering how much I had to rework it, I think it turned out great!

And for the record - dd picked out this fabric. I told them they could choose their own fabrics, I didn't like this one as much as some others, but it was dd's favorite - and DH said it was OK - so that's what she got.

Here's the final product:

Now, I am heading upstairs to put the 2nd coat of pain on the sewing room and my next project will be my oldest dd's skirt. Once I get all these skirts done, then I can go back to sewing dolly clothes and BGs.

D~

It looks great. It sounds like too much work to re-do though -- you're braver than I am.

Thanks!!!

Matilda Jane can be a bit pricey but it's addictive! LOL The straightees are beyond comfy. My girls don't wear pants but they love these!

It's Princess Week in our house. So, here is Ariel . . .

Ariel is beautiful. I'm enjoying princess week!

 

[Fruto76]

Thanks everyone for your help and advise yesterday.

I ended up cutting both side seams of the skirt - taking it in about a half inch on each side. Then I cut off the bottom ruffle, hemmed up the underskirt so it only hangs down under that last ruffle about an inch. Then I flipped the front panel inside out and rehemmed it to where the new last ruffle measured out to - trimmed all the excess frabric to 1/4". I had dd try it on, and then I top stitched. Considering how much I had to rework it, I think it turned out great!

And for the record - dd picked out this fabric. I told them they could choose their own fabrics, I didn't like this one as much as some others, but it was dd's favorite - and DH said it was OK - so that's what she got.

Here's the final product:

Now, I am heading upstairs to put the 2nd coat of pain on the sewing room and my next project will be my oldest dd's skirt. Once I get all these skirts done, then I can go back to sewing dolly clothes and BGs.

D~

Wow that's a lot of work, but it looks great! I love the orange and pink combos.

Thanks!!!

Matilda Jane can be a bit pricey but it's addictive! LOL The straightees are beyond comfy. My girls don't wear pants but they love these!

It's Princess Week in our house. So, here is Ariel . . .

Love it!

 

[mkwj]

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

I saw these too and thought they were so cute. I want to get them for daughter, but would love to know the comfort level first. Plus she has a very narrow foot.

 

[mkwj]

Thanks everyone for your help and advise yesterday.

D~

that Came out really cute. What pattern was it again?

 

[aboveH20]

Don't forget about pillowcases for GKTW.

Joann has solid flannel on sale for $2.49/yard, this Saturday, 4/30

 

[VBAndrea]

Don't forget about pillowcases for GKTW.

Joann has solid flannel on sale for $2.49/yard, this Saturday, 4/30

I see you've been busy! Would you mind telling me what size the finished project measures out to be? I picked up 3/4 yard solid flannel in the remnant bin at Hancock, and the particular Hancock's I got it had their remnants at 75% off. My to do list is currently too long to fit any in right now, but once I get completed with my projects and a my week of full time work is over I should be able to start doing some cases for GKTW. I have two BGs to do (started one), a blanket for my sister, and teacher's gifts to finish -- though my totes are done and I already have coffee cozies, bookmarks and luggage tags inside so it's not the end of the world if I don't get bracelets and notebook covers made.

 

[GoofItUp]

I don't have that machine but I did look it up. It seems to get good reviews. Most of the reviews talked more about sewing than embroidery. The reviewers raved about how well this machine sews. Apparently it has a wonderful "walking foot" that makes it really good on layers. Completed sales on ebay with similar extras were over $1,000.

Thanks for this info. I had read some reviews that were positive, but I'm not very experienced and some of the info was Greek to me! I'll have to think on it a little more, but I just might do it....I just might....

 

[dianemom2]

Here is the stripwork jumper. I decided to put the ruffle at the top after all. I felt like it needed a pop of the orange up there to tie in with the orange on the bottom.

 

[SallyfromDE]

news 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 be telling Kirsta, when you get a job to buy your own clothes, then you can be picky!! haha... luckily, so far, she still loves the customs, WHILE IN DISNEY. And packs it away when we get home.

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

They need adult sizes!! I wonder if you wear this style big? Like the other crocs. I'm not a huge fan, but I do wear them around the house.

That Working Girl

Be careful what you call her...the prince might not like it!

Thanks everyone for your help and advise yesterday.

I ended up cutting both side seams of the skirt - taking it in about a half inch on each side. Then I cut off the bottom ruffle, hemmed up the underskirt so it only hangs down under that last ruffle about an inch. Then I flipped the front panel inside out and rehemmed it to where the new last ruffle measured out to - trimmed all the excess frabric to 1/4". I had dd try it on, and then I top stitched. Considering how much I had to rework it, I think it turned out great!

And for the record - dd picked out this fabric. I told them they could choose their own fabrics, I didn't like this one as much as some others, but it was dd's favorite - and DH said it was OK - so that's what she got.

Here's the final product:

Now, I am heading upstairs to the second coat of pain on the sewing room and my next project will be my oldest dd's skirt. Once I get all these skirts done, then I can go back to sewing dolly clothes and BGs.

D~

"coat of pain" perfect name for painting!! Or was this a typo?

I love the skirt. Did it come from YCMT?

 

[VBAndrea]

Here is the stripwork jumper. I decided to put the ruffle at the top after all. I felt like it needed a pop of the orange up there to tie in with the orange on the bottom.

Adorable! I love the fabric and I like the ruffle.

 

[billwendy]

Can someone give me a link for their favorite pillowcase dress tutorial/pattern? I know, "no pattern needed" but I don't sew for little girls, remember I have a friend that really wants me to make her 3T size daughter one and I'd love to try it ... but need some assistance ... and I don't have any clothes hanging around here to go by either ...
And my Mom's words were "What's a pillowcase dress?" so I don't think she'd be much help!

When I made my first (because of being on this thread a few years ago) pillowcase dresses, I actually just used the width of a dress that fit the girls and then winged it to make Minnie Pillowcase Dresses. The Minnie patch on the front is actually one of those iron on patches that you get for fixing the knees in pants - I just cut it into the shape of a Mickey head - lol....

Love all the beautiful creations! I've finished a few things but am waiting on a visit from my nieces so they can try them on and then I'll post pics.

I asked a question on the last thread that I think may have gotten lost in the excitement of the move, so I'm going to re-ask...

Does anyone have the Pfaff 7570 Sewing & Embroidery machine? Or know anything about this brand? I've found a used one on craigslist in my area listed for $750. Here's the listing...

Pfaff Creative 7570 sewing & embroidery machine. Has accessories that were included when purchased. Also has one extra standard hoop and the Pfaff creative fantasy hoop.
Includes PC designer 2.2 software with cable.

5 blank memory cards
2 Amazing Designs memory cards
19 Pfaff creative fantasy cards

Do you think this would be a good deal/good machine?

Sorry I dont know anything about it - but it is fun to have an embroidery machine!!! I have a brother PE770 and I love it!

Here is the stripwork jumper. I decided to put the ruffle at the top after all. I felt like it needed a pop of the orange up there to tie in with the orange on the bottom.

I love your fabric!!!! So cute - is it from Joann's??

THat little Hannah and Sophee are just adorable - I LOVE all your outfits!!!!

D- skirt came out great!! I hope she loves it and wears it alot after all the trouble you went to!!

 

[RMAMom]

Thanks everyone for your help and advise yesterday.

I ended up cutting both side seams of the skirt - taking it in about a half inch on each side. Then I cut off the bottom ruffle, hemmed up the underskirt so it only hangs down under that last ruffle about an inch. Then I flipped the front panel inside out and rehemmed it to where the new last ruffle measured out to - trimmed all the excess frabric to 1/4". I had dd try it on, and then I top stitched. Considering how much I had to rework it, I think it turned out great!

And for the record - dd picked out this fabric. I told them they could choose their own fabrics, I didn't like this one as much as some others, but it was dd's favorite - and DH said it was OK - so that's what she got.

Here's the final product:

Now, I am heading upstairs to put the 2nd coat of pain on the sewing room and my next project will be my oldest dd's skirt. Once I get all these skirts done, then I can go back to sewing dolly clothes and BGs.

D~

I am glad it worked out!

Here is a link to it

Aimee's Skirt Tutorial

Thank You!!

Saw Chiara already posted it to you after I dug through about ten poorly labeled tuts!!

Thank you Andrea, I appreciate the effort!

Here is the stripwork jumper. I decided to put the ruffle at the top after all. I felt like it needed a pop of the orange up there to tie in with the orange on the bottom.

Adorable and I like the ruffle!

Aimee, I somehow missed your beautiful creations but wanted to say that I am really enjoying seeing your pictures! Your outfits are beautiful.

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I have a few things to share. We went away for Easter Vacation. I made my girls a few custom tops-

Since we have been home I was able to finish two things.

Incredibles set is looking for a home. Although . . . I really love it so it might find a home in my DD's closet.

This was custom for a little girl. It was so much fun to make a itty bitty outfit!

Thanks!!!

Matilda Jane can be a bit pricey but it's addictive! LOL The straightees are beyond comfy. My girls don't wear pants but they love these!

It's Princess Week in our house. So, here is Ariel . . .

You do such a wonderful job I love how everything you make has such a fresh look

When I made my first (because of being on this thread a few years ago) pillowcase dresses, I actually just used the width of a dress that fit the girls and then winged it to make Minnie Pillowcase Dresses. The Minnie patch on the front is actually one of those iron on patches that you get for fixing the knees in pants - I just cut it into the shape of a Mickey head - lol....

That is an adorable dress and super adorable little girl Wendy!

I might just have to stop trash talking my Wal-Mart...I went there tonight to grab dishwashing detergent and snuch over to the crafting department just to see if the remodel was bringing anything new with it and lo and behold!! FABRIC!! I didn't buy anything, because I'm making myself use up some of my stash but they had quite a few Disney prints and some really pretty florals too... I'll stop being a bitter betty about the whole fabric thing as long as they promise to keep things well stocked. I'm probably going to end up kicking myself for not grabbing some Disney stuff while it's still there.

Where did y'all find that Mickey Comic Strip fabric? I've looked everywhere and no luck.

 

[billwendy]

Thanks Adi - that is my Hannah!!!! She's going to be 5 in June!! Dont blink or they grow up before you know it!!!

UPDATE ON PERRINS BIG GIVE!!
Hi Everyone!! Perrin's give is looking great!! Here is a special request!! Would anyone be willing to make a Jedi Robe for Perrin? I think it would be super special for him!!!
Could also REALLY Use Eye Spy Bags for Perrin and Juju( mom thought they'd love them), tie dye shirts, diaper bag for Alek, Maybe a shirt for mom (dad has 2, she has 1) - come on over!!

http://disbiggive.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=perrin&action=display&thread=44

 

[Luv2DressEmUp]

A while back I saw a precious boys shirt that had "Princess Protection" on it. I would love to make something similar for my nephew for their trip. If it was yours or you know where the pic is would you please share with me? THANKS!!