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

[Fruto76]

On a side note... I think everyone here knows that my DH really has no love for Disney... And I am just dying for another trip - I can barely contain myself... I have 2 trips "coming up" - one in 2013 is our family trip - but I am not sure I can take another trip to Disney with DH - he turns massively Grumpy. I really don't get it. So, I am half way contimplating taking the girls by myself - after all, we do need someone to watch the dog. So, I emailed Shades of Green last week, because I was starting to think that maybe my military ID would qualify me to stay with out DH... and it does!!! Yay!!! This just made me so happy. Who knows, maybe once I declair that I just plan to take the girls alone - he will have a change of heart and want to come with us???

D~

I am NEVER going to Disney with my dh again. Alexa and I are going to do a mother/daughter/auntie (my sister) trip as soon as we sell our RI house. I'm hoping to go in May of 2012, and if not then Oct of 2012. Some houses have taken over three years to sell in our neighborhood though.

My dh can not stand crowds and gets social anxiety. It was a miserable trip. He did great at Storyland in NH so I thought he'd be fine at Disney, but our afternoon hotel breaks and naps were more to benefit him than the children.

I would definitely take the girls alone. Also, see if you can get a military discount at the Disney Resorts. We got a 40% off discount, but it didn't apply to value hotels. With Shades of Green you do not get free park parking or early and late magic hours.

My DH used to be the same way. When we first came back to FL, I would take the kids for a day trip by myself all the time, while he was at work. When we started camping he would come but would hate to go in the parks during the busier seasons or for the entire day. It was miserable for all of us. We eventually came to the agreement that if he wanted to stay at the resort and swim or mill around than I wouldn't be upset and neither would he. It has made such a difference now. He LOVES Disney (almost as much as me ). Loves going because he knows I am not going to try to force him into the parks running around on a crazy plan so we don't spend the day in lines Alot of the times 1 or 2 of the kids will want to stay back with him and do "super cool fun stuff" and we'll meet up later in the day. He goes in for EMH, during the slower times of the year, and for the special ticketed events. He enjoys the parks just hates the crowds.
You're right it's no fun for anyone if someone isn't happy. I hope it all comes together for you....OH, I wanted to add... I think SOG is ok. Stayed 2 separate occasions. I didn't love it. Depending on your dh's rank, the military discount might be better in a Disney resort. 40% off a Deluxe and a lot of them sleep 5. POR also sleeps 5. And don't forget the new Art of Animation Value (Opens spring next year, I think) which will have family suites (like ASMu) that sleep 6 and has 2 TV's and 2 bathrooms and a mini kitchen. Warning though, you'll REALLY fall in love with Disney if you do that.

I am in a sewing slump. I am working on two Insa's but they just aren't coming together. I ran out of ric rack for one -- I'm short 4 inches and since Walmart downsized their fabric they no longer carry jumbo ric rac (or much in the way of fun colors) so it's a hike to go get some. For the other skirt I have a fringe trim on the bottom layer and can't figure out what to do with the overskirt. Nor do I have a t-shirt that matches

Instead of the 4 yards of fleece horse fabric that I paid $4 for I actually have 6 yards (that makes it 66 cents a yd! -- though I got shorted a wee bit on two bolts of two yards that I bought). I think I am going to make dd a snuggie out of it but I a)don't feel like measuring her b)want it to be a surprise so won't sew it until school starts and c) don't really need it until winter -- though dh does keep the house too cold for my liking.

I have some other fabric for winter pj bottoms but I don't feel like doing those in the summer.

I have other fabric I bought on sale with no purpose in mind and don't really like it. I bought it on line and most looked prettier on line.

And then I have a horse to put on a yard sale dress (embroidery fill) but even though it's on my flash drive it won't show up on my machine. Everything else I bought from them downloaded just fine. I tried downloading it again on my new computer but have no idea how to get it on to the flash drive!

And I did buy the Olivia but I don't feel like tracing it out. Ordering knits sounds like fun -- maybe I shall do that!

Any ideas to get me out of my slump? Any projects that I should try?

In a slump means its time to sew something for you... a new purse, maybe monogram some throw pillows, a travel jewelry case Sometimes that helps me kick it into gear again.

So I went down and worked on another shirt and it went perfectly. So that made me very happy and it improved my mood greatly.

YAY! Glad you didn't have to throw any machines down the stairs!

DH and I were out and about today for lunch... DH wanted to go to walmart. I hate walmart, but figured it would be a good chance to check on the fabric situation. Our Walmart is getting the fabric section back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whooooo!!!!!!!! It is tiny, pretty much 2 half rows of fabric and another two of notions... but they are already putting the fabric out (with big signs saying they aren't cutting the fabric yet). But, the prices appeared pretty good, and they are much closer than Joann or Hancock!

DH was totally unimpressed (I think he just saw dollar signs!) but I was excited. It must have shown because DD6 asked if we could quit walking up and down the aisle, we had already done it 5 x!

Yippee! Last time I was in my Walmart they were packing all the fabric up for a remodel. They had told me it was coming back...I might go in and check today.

The thing we like most about SOG is the resort itself...Very rustic (in an elegant sort of way) and love the waterfall. It will always have very unique special place in our hearts. The first time we stayed there, my DS was still recovering from his accident. He had not been able to go down stairs. (he could go up, but going down scared him since his balance was so off.) He loved the water fall so much...he learned to go down the stairs...by himself...just so he could see the water. He actually made a game of it...see who could get down faster..him and Dad using the stairs or me and sis using the elevator...and I am talking about just the one flight...not from our room!


Every year we always go and try that little race again...for old times sake. (even though I know he doesn't remember the first time...)


Nini

Such a sweet story. Thank you for sharing!

WOW! Painting is a talent I never had!

Here is Emily's Jungle Book outfit from last year. You can't tell in the picture but the brown fabric has gold sparkles in it and I loved the orange African fabric it's so sublte. I'm really sorry that I didn't buy more of it.

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Here is a picture of her when her love affair of Donald Duck began. This is last October outside of Tusker house, she ran up to him and had a great conversation that only a toddler and Duck could have! She had just turned two.The shirt was big and as you can see the capri pants are a little long so we'll get two years out of this one.

LOVE this outfit! The fabrics are perfect for Tusker House and that pic of her and Donald is adorable!

 

[RMAMom]

Can anyone direct me to an embroidery design that says
Its a small world after all.... or something to that effect.

Thank you

nevermind I found them on Etsy!

 

[vhartwell]

I finished my nieces Rag Quilt. I loved how it turned out. Here are a couple of the Disney designs I used.... Please click on the photo album link below to see them all up close.

KErmit

Monsters:

Photo Album: Click Here

 

[DMGeurts]

WOW! Painting is a talent I never had!

Here is Emily's Jungle Book outfit from last year. You can't tell in the picture but the brown fabric has gold sparkles in it and I loved the orange African fabric it's so sublte. I'm really sorry that I didn't buy more of it.

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Here is a picture of her when her love affair of Donald Duck began. This is last October outside of Tusker house, she ran up to him and had a great conversation that only a toddler and Duck could have! She had just turned two.The shirt was big and as you can see the capri pants are a little long so we'll get two years out of this one.

Oh I just love this, it's so unique and original... And I can see why she has a love affair with Donald - I think he gets around - I have the same issue.

I have anxiety as well. I can not be in lines with large crowds or I end up having panic attacks. Disney has been so much nicer since getting the Guest assistance card. It allows me to use an alternate entrance. You might want to see if that helps with your husband. You can get it at guest relations and it is good for your entire stay.

I will check into this... But Dh is one of those people that he doesn't like to draw attention to his "issues"... Honesly - I am convinced it's totally because of his PTSD from Iraq - doesn't like crowds, strict schedules, stress or any sort - and of course, must face the door in restaurants.

My DH used to be the same way. When we first came back to FL, I would take the kids for a day trip by myself all the time, while he was at work. When we started camping he would come but would hate to go in the parks during the busier seasons or for the entire day. It was miserable for all of us. We eventually came to the agreement that if he wanted to stay at the resort and swim or mill around than I wouldn't be upset and neither would he. It has made such a difference now. He LOVES Disney (almost as much as me ). Loves going because he knows I am not going to try to force him into the parks running around on a crazy plan so we don't spend the day in lines Alot of the times 1 or 2 of the kids will want to stay back with him and do "super cool fun stuff" and we'll meet up later in the day. He goes in for EMH, during the slower times of the year, and for the special ticketed events. He enjoys the parks just hates the crowds.
You're right it's no fun for anyone if someone isn't happy. I hope it all comes together for you....OH, I wanted to add... I think SOG is ok. Stayed 2 separate occasions. I didn't love it. Depending on your dh's rank, the military discount might be better in a Disney resort. 40% off a Deluxe and a lot of them sleep 5. POR also sleeps 5. And don't forget the new Art of Animation Value (Opens spring next year, I think) which will have family suites (like ASMu) that sleep 6 and has 2 TV's and 2 bathrooms and a mini kitchen. Warning though, you'll REALLY fall in love with Disney if you do that.

Thank you for this idea - I might talk to him and see if this is something he would consider.

I finished my nieces Rag Quilt. I loved how it turned out. Here are a couple of the Disney designs I used.... Please click on the photo album link below to see them all up close.

KErmit

Monsters:

Photo Album: Click Here

Awww... this is just so cute! And it looks so warm! Great job on the appliques...

I feel really bad for dd... the storm we had this morning (65 mph winds for about a half hour) gave her garden wind damage. She is so upset - I can't blame her... All of her corn is tilted sideways - the rest looks like it's going to be OK. It's just too bad, because the corn was doing so good. I know it's kind of stupid... but a quick wish for her that her garden will come back (it's my oldest dd who doesn't sew, and this was her "summer project") - I would hate for her to lose interest because her garden didn't produce much.

D~

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

Ack!! I really wanted to sleep in today - but the storm sirens blew at 5am. Any time I startle myself out of bed, I end up with a head ache. The storms already blew through (the worst of them anyways) - so now I just have to get rid of my headache.

Anyways....



Yay for more fabric! I've noticed that our Walmart is starting to get more Disney fabric than they ever used to have. We never lost our fabric department (and I honestly didn't know that anyone else did until I joined this board). I do have a hard time with their solids though - they are just really thin and my machine likes to eat them - I have to buy the Kona Cottons so they don't get wrecked. Now, if Wally World would start selling Kona and better thread (my machine eats their thread too) - then I'd be in business. Anyways.... Sorry for the ramble and congrats on getting your fabric dept. back!



I hope so... but it would be so much cheaper if he didn't go. LOL The hotel wouldn't change - but one less airfare, WDW ticket, and person to feed... and it drives me crazy to spend that much $$ on someone who doesn't enjoy it - you know?



I am so glad that you got it to work!



The Baloo shirt is so cute! And Elli looks like she is having a great time!

I really need to work on my Woody outfits - I dug into them when we returned from The Netherlands - I just need to finish the bottoms - So, I think I will make that my goal today.

Tomorrow starts week one of our "learning your sewing machine feet" spectacular. I think I've decided that we need to learn to use our ruffler foot first. I have the best luck when I start the hardest and work towards the easiest. So, dig out your ruffler foot, read up on Carla C's free ruffler foot tutorial: https://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/free-the-ruffler-unruffled.htm Also, if you have a manual to your ruffler foot - you might want to read up on that. Every one is welcome to join us, and feel free to only participate in the weeks that interest you (or that you have feet for). I will be taking requests for next week's "Foot Of The Week" (FOTW).
D~

the ruffler foot was the 1st foot i bought for my machine { machine given by my daughter,she'd gt it for b'day and never used it,then after divorce she wa ready to get rid of it! she had lost all the feet ,how i have no idea! anywsy i love my ruffler foot!

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

WOW! Painting is a talent I never had!

Here is Emily's Jungle Book outfit from last year. You can't tell in the picture but the brown fabric has gold sparkles in it and I loved the orange African fabric it's so sublte. I'm really sorry that I didn't buy more of it.

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Here is a picture of her when her love affair of Donald Duck began. This is last October outside of Tusker house, she ran up to him and had a great conversation that only a toddler and Duck could have! She had just turned two.The shirt was big and as you can see the capri pants are a little long so we'll get two years out of this one.

oh i love the Jungle Book outfit and yes i see the sparkle ,just too cute and the pic of your dd chatting with Donald Dick is priceless1 ty for posting!

 

[harleykarolynmom]

My first sewing project not near perfect but wearable

 

[harleykarolynmom]

 

[harleykarolynmom]

 

[disneymomof1]

I wanted to post some photos from our trip last year, as sort of a re-introduction, I haven't been on here very much and I plan on starting to work on outfits for this years trip soon. Anyway, my name is Lisa, my dd is 8 and thankfully she still loves to wear outfits that I make for her.

Quite a lady like pose !!!

I loved this outfit, easy fits and simply sweet top !!

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[disneymomof1]

Here are a few more from our trip last year, time to get working on outfits for this year

This is the buzz lightyear comic strip fabric, in a portrait peasant with polka dot sleeves and easy fits !

Twirl skirt with some colorful Mickey fabrics !!

Dr. Seuss dress that she wore to Universal Studios !

Simply sweet with princess fabric and a crown applique at the top, that Duffy is covering !!

 

[VBAndrea]

I have anxiety as well. I can not be in lines with large crowds or I end up having panic attacks. Disney has been so much nicer since getting the Guest assistance card. It allows me to use an alternate entrance. You might want to see if that helps with your husband. You can get it at guest relations and it is good for your entire stay.

If he ever goes back I will look into that. He is pretty much self diagnosed with SAD and doesn't want anything in his military record about it. He functions fine at work and has moved up the career ladder just fine, but take him somewhere where there is a crowd and a bunch of strange people and he withdraws excessively. We had to leave a party once b/c he was so stressed. It drained him and he started falling asleep. Highly introverted. He reacts by withdrawing.

I finished my nieces Rag Quilt. I loved how it turned out. Here are a couple of the Disney designs I used.... Please click on the photo album link below to see them all up close.

KErmit

Monsters:

Photo Album: Click Here

Love it! I haven't done a rag quilt in some time. I hate all the lint I get everywhere, but seeing yours makes me want to do another one!

I will check into this... But Dh is one of those people that he doesn't like to draw attention to his "issues"... Honesly - I am convinced it's totally because of his PTSD from Iraq - doesn't like crowds, strict schedules, stress or any sort - and of course, must face the door in restaurants.

I feel really bad for dd... the storm we had this morning (65 mph winds for about a half hour) gave her garden wind damage. She is so upset - I can't blame her... All of her corn is tilted sideways - the rest looks like it's going to be OK. It's just too bad, because the corn was doing so good. I know it's kind of stupid... but a quick wish for her that her garden will come back (it's my oldest dd who doesn't sew, and this was her "summer project") - I would hate for her to lose interest because her garden didn't produce much.

D~

Now that you mention your dh wanting to face the door at a restaurant I am surprised mine doesn't. My dh's problems are more due to his excessive introversion. He is wonderful one on one and in small groups of people that he likes he does OK. But put him with superficial extroverts and he gets drained. It highly fatigues him. He couldn't stand the one parade we saw at Disney -- too much of a crowd. He did fine in the lines though.

I hope your dd's garden recovers. We have some tomatoes ripening in a brown bag b/c the wind blew them off prematurely. Corn is hard to grow in a home garden, so I hope that is all that was damaged.

My first sewing project not near perfect but wearable

Looks near perfect if not absolutely perfect to me! Your daughters are adorable! I love their dark hair and olive skin tone. And I adore the doll dress as well. Great first job!!!

I wanted to post some photos from our trip last year, as sort of a re-introduction, I haven't been on here very much and I plan on starting to work on outfits for this years trip soon. Anyway, my name is Lisa, my dd is 8 and thankfully she still loves to wear outfits that I make for her.

Quite a lady like pose !!!

I loved this outfit, easy fits and simply sweet top !!

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I definitely remember you avatar but I don't recall any of these outfits. The red,white and black MM dress that you dd is wearing at AK is my absolute favorite! I love the patchwork on the skirt!

Here are a few more from our trip last year, time to get working on outfits for this year

This is the buzz lightyear comic strip fabric, in a portrait peasant with polka dot sleeves and easy fits !

Twirl skirt with some colorful Mickey fabrics !!

Dr. Seuss dress that she wore to Universal Studios !

Simply sweet with princess fabric and a crown applique at the top, that Duffy is covering !!

Fabulous!

 

[RMAMom]

My first sewing project not near perfect but wearable

I think they look great! I love what you did with the ribbons on the cheater dress, it really makes a difference!

I wanted to post some photos from our trip last year, as sort of a re-introduction, I haven't been on here very much and I plan on starting to work on outfits for this years trip soon. Anyway, my name is Lisa, my dd is 8 and thankfully she still loves to wear outfits that I make for her.

Quite a lady like pose !!!

I loved this outfit, easy fits and simply sweet top !!

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Here are a few more from our trip last year, time to get working on outfits for this year

This is the buzz lightyear comic strip fabric, in a portrait peasant with polka dot sleeves and easy fits !

Twirl skirt with some colorful Mickey fabrics !!

Dr. Seuss dress that she wore to Universal Studios !

Simply sweet with princess fabric and a crown applique at the top, that Duffy is covering !!

Everything looks great, I really like the ruffle/trim on the first dress.

 

[StarTunnel]

Does anyone have any idea what I can make using organza ribbon? It's about 7 inches wide, and I have 8 yards of the stuff in light pink. I have no idea what to do with the stuff!

 

[RMAMom]

Does anyone have any idea what I can make using organza ribbon? It's about 7 inches wide, and I have 8 yards of the stuff in light pink. I have no idea what to do with the stuff!

I'm thinking flowers.

 

[dizzy4mickey]

My first sewing project not near perfect but wearable

Your girls are beautiful! You did such a nice job on the dresses!

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!!

Ready for a little princess to spoil? Little Brooke was diagnosed with a cancerous Wilms Tumor last summer. At only 2 and a half years old and with a newborn baby sister, she was such a trooper and full of joy. She endured all of her treatments, and is now ready for a celebration. Ariel is her favorite princess, and she is just so excited with anything Under the Sea! These are frilly little girlies with lots of style - lol - and they are flying to Disney all the way from Canada! The ship date is August 6, 2011! Thanks so much for checking this one out - 2 little girls to doll up - Baby stuff is needed!! too!!

Thanks so much - can't wait to see who gets there first

 

[mkwj]

Those two little girls are precious. I am hoping to join the Big Give Club this fall. Right now I just have so much on my plate I am worried I wouldn't get something done in time.

When I was in Nashville in June my neice had some hand painted disney bows. I thought they were adorable. I decided I would try to make one. Well here is my first try and I don't think it is that bad. Definately not perfect, and I am not a painter. It was also my first attempt at making a hair bow. I am going to try a princess one next.

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

here are a few pillowcase dresses i made last weekend,i love the darker roses and the paisley prints best. I work in a daycare center adn took these and a couple of skirt/shirt sets i had made nd hung them up to see if they would sell...it ws a no go,lots of attention but no one bought anything,the 2 piece sets were $15 and these 3 pc dresses for $10 each.I think many of the parents have no clue about these kinds of clothes.I did have one mom go gaga over the paisley dress but her baby girl just turned one but she siad if i made a peasent top with capri's she'd get it! she also said i was asking too little for the clothes...made me feel good. My oldest dd works in an office nd i think the ladies there may be interested.Gonna make some fall themed things and she will share pix and see what happens. not wanting togo into buisness but i can only make so much for my g'daughter's and gifts for friends kids. anyway i wanted t share...thank s for looking!

here are 2 of the painted tee's my dd made for our 2008 trip,i need to get her to paint on jeans to go with tops i make...
Elli designed it herself...

Blaze's,partially covered by his balloon...but you get the idea

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

Those two little girls are precious. I am hoping to join the Big Give Club this fall. Right now I just have so much on my plate I am worried I wouldn't get something done in time.

When I was in Nashville in June my neice had some hand painted disney bows. I thought they were adorable. I decided I would try to make one. Well here is my first try and I don't think it is that bad. Definately not perfect, and I am not a painter. It was also my first attempt at making a hair bow. I am going to try a princess one next.

that is just too cute! great job!