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

[MommaGinger]

I am a long time lurker and am amazed by the beautiful clothing you guys make. I have a question for the experts. How would I go about fixing a mesh basket that has a hole in it. The stroller basket on the bottom of my DD's stroller is ripped. How would I fix something like that. Is that something I can sew or do I use some kind of faberic tape. I called the stroller manufacturer and thy no longer make that model so I cant order a new one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[dianemom2]

I am a long time lurker and am amazed by the beautiful clothing you guys make. I have a question for the experts. How would I go about fixing a mesh basket that has a hole in it. The stroller basket on the bottom of my DD's stroller is ripped. How would I fix something like that. Is that something I can sew or do I use some kind of faberic tape. I called the stroller manufacturer and thy no longer make that model so I cant order a new one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I am not sure that you could sew the mesh back together well. If you sew well, you might be able to make a new basket by using the old one as a pattern. You might also try looking on the internet to see if anybody is selling a generic stroller basket which might work.

 

[DMGeurts]

It's Miley by TUCI Design. It's an e-pattern that I got from Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops. They have a great selection of fabric & the BEST selection of patterns around.

THanks so much! Going there now... I am always looking for unique and fun sites!

Wow! Thanks so much! Lisa (LisaZoe) who used to post on here (and who design the audry ruffle and Zoe skirt) inspired me. She always had these great big appliques and she was the first I saw do the ruffles on the side. I can't wait to see how the interaction goes. The steps are always so excited and love to see Lucifer too!

I miss LisaZoe's big appliques... but yours turned out so fantastic!!! Does she have a tut for the variation of the ruffles on the side??? I finally just got the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book... now I just need to get the Vida... even though I have no one to sew for - I just want these patterns. Isn't that crazy???

I am hoping to have pictures to post later today... I am working on a baby girl outfit to give to someone... again, the fabric spoke to me, and I am loving how it's turning out!

I also need to post pics of the placemats/table runner/napkins I made for my BIL and future SIL's wedding gift... Hopefully this afternoon.

D~

 

[chellewashere]

I finally finished my dissertation and got my Ph.D. and now I get to work part time. So for 2 days a week I get to stay home and sew!!! I've finished up a few things, some for customers, some for our trip - NEXT WEEK!!

Onesie tutu and ruffled socks. These are for twins, another one says "Thing Two". The ruffle socks almost beat me, but now that I have them figured out they're pretty easy!

CarlaCs medium boxy bag. Made this for the trip to hold my cameras, wish I had made the next size up, but this works. It goes together so easily! The adjustable strap was simple too!

A Vida for my daugther to wear to 1900 Park Fare dinner. Hand appliqued the steps - I kone why I love my embroidery machine now - wanted really big appliques. The lucifer is by embroidery machine.

Thanks for looking!

Jessica

Do you hand paint the faces on?
Saw 3 days till your trip. Have an awesomely fantastic time!!

 

[tricia]

I had a very productive day today. Here are some pictures:



For my niece who is crazy about mermaids:

Great job on everything. Love the green fabric for the mermaid outfit, it's perfect.

I finally finished my dissertation and got my Ph.D. and now I get to work part time. So for 2 days a week I get to stay home and sew!!! I've finished up a few things, some for customers, some for our trip - NEXT WEEK!!

A Vida for my daugther to wear to 1900 Park Fare dinner. Hand appliqued the steps - I kone why I love my embroidery machine now - wanted really big appliques. The lucifer is by embroidery machine.

Thanks for looking!

Jessica

Beautiful. I love the large appliques.

Hey Ladies! I know that it has been FOREVER since I posted!! Sorry, I always lurk and you always inspire me.

I just had to post my new FAVORITE PATTERN of ALL TIME!!

I made this dress with my favorite Me & My Sister fabric (which I am nearly out of). It goes together great and is not time-consuming (minus the handmade bias). There is an option for an extra godet in the back, and next time I think I will add it, but I was running out of pink.

Hope you enjoy...oh, it's the Miley pattern and I got it from FF&L.

Just keep sewing

Very pretty.

I got my Hobby Lobby order today! At the last possible minute the PO called to say it was all finally here.

First order of business - Share with my Disboutiqer Freinds....

I am on and in a sewing drought no more! Whoot whoot!

Ooooh, have fun.

Oh and I have a project to share from a recent Big Give:

A camera bag and jewellery rolls

I digitized the Lego minifig for the Give as the recipient is very much into Lego. I was a little annoyed because one of the hands is a little bit off. I think that was because I walked into the table while the machine was going (don't ask me how). The Hidden Mickey book stayed at my home since they have a copy of the book already.

They look great. I have a T-shirt that I made for my son that the embroidery machine hit the wall during, so it is a little off too, fortunately, I am the only one that can tell.

I miss LisaZoe's big appliques... but yours turned out so fantastic!!! Does she have a tut for the variation of the ruffles on the side??? I finally just got the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book... now I just need to get the Vida... even though I have no one to sew for - I just want these patterns. Isn't that crazy???

I hope that is not a sign of craziness, or I am really around the bend as I do it all the time. You just have to find a little cousin, or niece, or even a cute little neighbour girl to sew for.

 

[Zeebs]

So cute! I can't believe it doesn't fit! Did you use a tut? If so which one? I haven't made a pillow case dress yet but I have the fabric and a couple of tuts bookmarked.

Thank you everyone for your lovely responses to my first pillowcase dress. I didn't follow at tut (which I assume means tutorial) I had a pattern I found on the internet somewhere and just worked from there. I plan to follow one of the links that have been listed in the thread if I find the time. Only 8 days to go, visitors arriving tomorrow to stay so I am not sure I will be able to fit it in.

Kirsten

 

[tinkerbell3747]

I finally just got the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book... now I just need to get the Vida... even though I have no one to sew for - I just want these patterns. Isn't that crazy???


D~

D, I almost had a complete melt down this morning (Candace is my witness) when I read your post about the Vida not being in the book. As popular as that pattern is I was in shock. I immediately google searched and bought the pattern ASAP I should have it here in about 1.5 wks.!

THANK YOU! as I would have been totally in a rut when I finally got ready to make one.

So Far my list for DD is:

2 rompers
2 Summer Smocked dresses..maybe 3
1 Vida (Think I will use my Purple Tink Fabric for this one....)
1 Audrey ruffle skirt (w/appliqued tank)
1 peek a boo skirt (w/appliqued tank)
1 Felez...( I really want to do a Tiana dress for this one..got to find the fabric someplace that ships internationally)

I will order more fabrics of course that was just enough to get me started.

 

[PiperPizzaz]

I love the step-sister's outfit!

I finally have something to add. I made an ice cream bar shirt for my DS. I used the coffee filter on the back trick and it worked great!

 

[PiperPizzaz]

I am a long time lurker and am amazed by the beautiful clothing you guys make. I have a question for the experts. How would I go about fixing a mesh basket that has a hole in it. The stroller basket on the bottom of my DD's stroller is ripped. How would I fix something like that. Is that something I can sew or do I use some kind of faberic tape. I called the stroller manufacturer and thy no longer make that model so I cant order a new one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

You can probably patch it back together by sewing it. I would probably quadruple the thread or it may just rip again when you use it. Maybe you could post a pic?

 

[ncmomof2]

Hey Ladies! I know that it has been FOREVER since I posted!! Sorry, I always lurk and you always inspire me.

I just had to post my new FAVORITE PATTERN of ALL TIME!!

I made this dress with my favorite Me & My Sister fabric (which I am nearly out of). It goes together great and is not time-consuming (minus the handmade bias). There is an option for an extra godet in the back, and next time I think I will add it, but I was running out of pink.

Hope you enjoy...oh, it's the Miley pattern and I got it from FF&L.

Just keep sewing

Adorable! I found the pattern online, but it did not say the sizes. What size range does the pattern make? Thanks!

 

[Sapper383]

I would like to make my DD6 a Snow white inspired dress, something quite simple. Has anyone made anything like this, looking for inspiration.

thanks

 

[NiniMorris]

I would like to make my DD6 a Snow white inspired dress, something quite simple. Has anyone made anything like this, looking for inspiration.

thanks

If you are looking for super simple...How about a Simply Sweet sundress/jumper with dark blue bodice (with a stipe of yellow rick rack down the front), light blue straps (with a bit of red rick rack ) and a yellow skirt?

I make that and add a peek a boo under skirt with an applique of Snow White.


Nice and cool and super easy to do!

Nini

 

[NiniMorris]

To anyone who has used the tank tops for adults at WalMart (currently for $4) what happens after washing? How bad do they shrink? They are 100% cotton...worried just a bit.


Thanks,

Nini

 

[froggy33]

I would like to make my DD6 a Snow white inspired dress, something quite simple. Has anyone made anything like this, looking for inspiration.

thanks

I've made this. It's the a portrait peasant dress by CarlaC. It goes together really easily. If you left off the white collar and didn't make a cape it would be easy peasy!

 

[DMGeurts]

I hope that is not a sign of craziness, or I am really around the bend as I do it all the time. You just have to find a little cousin, or niece, or even a cute little neighbour girl to sew for.

LOL... Totally crazy here! Scroll to the bottom of my thread - you''l see what I mean. LOL

D, I almost had a complete melt down this morning (Candace is my witness) when I read your post about the Vida not being in the book. As popular as that pattern is I was in shock. I immediately google searched and bought the pattern ASAP I should have it here in about 1.5 wks.!
:

Glad I could help... LOL Watch them retire it before I buy it - that would be my complete luck!

I finally have something to add. I made an ice cream bar shirt for my DS. I used the coffee filter on the back trick and it worked great!

I just love the mickey bar (icecream cone... any sort of dessert confection) - they are my favorite machine appliques... maybe because IRL - I love dessert???

OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related.

We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

This photo is a better representation of the actual color - it's very vibrant and rich... just gorgeous fabric. And, just in case you are curious... all of the fabric for the entire gift cost about $120 and it took me 3 full days to make.

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Back:

Bloomers, hat and shoes:

Close-ups:

I couldn't resist the ruffles on the butt of these bloomers... LOVE THEM!!!

Over all, I am very happy with how this set turned out... Now - a: I hope it fits and b: I hope she likes it.

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

Oh - and note to those of you that are my friends on FB... these pictures will not be posted there until we are back from the wedding... don't want to ruin the surprise for future SIL - even though I am dying to share. LOL

D~

 

[dianemom2]

To anyone who has used the tank tops for adults at WalMart (currently for $4) what happens after washing? How bad do they shrink? They are 100% cotton...worried just a bit.


Thanks,

Nini

I haven't used them for appliques but I have used them several times for tie dye. They seem to not shrink much at all.

 

[scouthawkk]

Pixie dust idea for the BigGives-woot.com currently has Disney 3D fleece blankets for their kidswoot. They are there until they sell out. $3.99 plus shipping. I just picked up a Lightning McQueen, Princess and Tink/Faries one. $16.97 for 3 blankets plus shipping. Not sure how the 3D will actually work, but the blankets are 40x50, so at that price, who cares about the 3D!!!

Jen

 

[froggy33]

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Back:

The Napkins/placemats are great! LOVE this set. It's so pretty!

Do you hand paint the faces on?
Saw 3 days till your trip. Have an awesomely fantastic time!!

Yep. I just use a fabric paint. I in no way could ever do face applique "by hand"!!

I miss LisaZoe's big appliques... but yours turned out so fantastic!!! Does she have a tut for the variation of the ruffles on the side??? I finally just got the Sewing Clothes Kids Love book... now I just need to get the Vida... even though I have no one to sew for - I just want these patterns. Isn't that crazy???

She doesn't have a tut as far as I know. I just kind of winged it. It's really simple though. I follow Steph's tutorial (http://stephres.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/vida-sew-along-part-one/). But if you want to add ruffles, then you don't sew the long sides to the front/back panels. You first sew the two sides together, add the ruffles (just like on the rossetta bag), then sew the sides to the front back panel.

Clear as mud? I should have taken pics!

I do have a daughter to sew for, but still you should see the crazy amount of patterns I have!! Many have never even been opened or made!!

 

[aboveH20]

OK - finally - I have pictures to post... not Disney related, but trip related.

We leave for the Netherlands in less than 2 weeks for my BIL and future SIL's wedding, I was stumped for weeks about what to make for their wedding gift - I finally heard back from future SIL about 2 weeks ago with what she wanted...

I didn't photograph everything, because there is a lot. What I did is 8 placemat frames, 8 reversible placemat inserts, 8 matching napkins for each of the two fabrics I used, and 1 tablerunner that matches the placemats (frame and reversible insert).

THen my future SIL's only sister had a baby last November, and I wanted to bring a gift for her too... I wasn't sure what to make, and then I found this fabric, and I just knew what it was going to be.

The whole set - front - this photo is the truest representation of the colors:

Bloomers, hat and shoes:

Close-ups:

I have a few more gifts to make - but I am waiting for my walking foot to be delivered... I plan to do luggage tags for the rest of future SIL's family - they are huge travelers - so I thought that would be fun.

D~

Beautiful and WOW!

I love the fabrics you used, both for the linens and baby stuff.

 

[Adi12982]

Hello again,
Seeking moral support! Exhausted and stressed from sewing ribbon by hand. I'm the hapless mom who posted a while back that I was going to try to make a rapunzel dress for my daughter as BBB doesn't have them as an option for her 4th birthday (the trip to the boutique is her gift from Dad and I). Well, I'm not a great seamstress so it isn't a copy of Disney's version - it is my own "inspired by Disney" version. I do not have a machine so it is sewn by hand starting with an existing pink easter dress from superstore. Just for those curious -Total cost ended up being $34.00 including the crown and shoes I picked up at Disney store.

AMAZING job - and by hand? Holy Moley!

Made Carla's romper for my grandson, it was really quick and easy to put together. The appliqué is from Heather.

This is the reversible side. I'm not sure I like the fabric but I love that potato head appliqué

Can you post bigger pictures? PLEASE

So much cute stuff lately! WTMTQ!

Sarah- Jane I love that Rapunzel dress, so cute!

There are so many other fabulous things that I can't even begin to mention them all!

Here are a couple of recent things I did for a Big Give. The family is going to the WWOHP and are huge HP fans! My older kids are also huge HP fans so I jumped at the chance to do these!

I am SO SO SO jealous of that HP fabric!

I've made this. It's the a portrait peasant dress by CarlaC. It goes together really easily. If you left off the white collar and didn't make a cape it would be easy peasy!

Gorgeous! I need to make my DD a version of this one day. I <3 Carla C!