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

[teresajoy]

That is WELL worth bragging about.

Okay, here is my second boutique dress. I've never made anything like this before!!! I didn't have a pattern, but I think it turned out okay.

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I love this!!! I just bought some of that fabric. I think it is so pretty! I really like what you did with it. Keep it up!

Everything from the last 2-3 pages looks great ladies! I'm not going to quote them since it gets really long that way. This thread inspires me!

I've been working on my DD2 3yoBday dress.....its going to be "Heirloom Party Dress" by Martha Pullen. I'm allowing myself 6 mos to sew this dress as its my first big heirloom project. I've made bonnets and daygowns before.

I don't care if it gets too long, this needed to be quoted! This is so beautiful!!! It looks like a lot of love went into this! Thank you for sharing!

Really starting to think about customs for our upcoming trip to Disney in October, and have been nabbing up some great appliques from some of the recent sales from the digitizers.

I thought I would do a little brag, my mom made Lily two STUNNING princess gowns. Both dresses will fit Lily during our upcoming trip as well. YIPPIE!!

Okay here are some pictures
Photopass photos

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Your Mom did a wonderful job!!! You should be proud!!! Your daughter looks absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!

 

[Meshell2002]

Holy Hannah! I don't think I'll ever have that much patience. Absolutely beautiful.

Patience? I never thought about it that way, the actual dress is easy to sew (1 hr), and the bonnet takes about 30 minutes to sew, the smocking takes about 6 hrs for both.....I cross-stitched as a teen, and I smock on car trips, so every car trip must have new project!

Incredible! I don't think I will ever be able to do anything like that if I live to be 100!

Thanks, my sis' MIL taught me how to smock, she's the only reason I picked it up, its so much better to have a IRL teacher than read it from a book (for me as I'm a visual learner)

I LOVE that Belle Dress! When our trip gets closer (Nov), I'm going to have to decide which princess dresses to make for DD, by then I'm sure she will be able to express her opinion.

 

[miprender]

I know I'm beginning to wonder if rainy yucky June's in RI are my fault Last June wasn't too great either ...

Oh well, I want to spend my month working out and sewing ... so bad weather might be better for me because lord knows when it's beautiful out I just want to be out and about and not in my parent's basement on the treadmill or rowing machine or up in the sewing room ...

Hopefully the weather will clear up. The sun does have to come out someday right? Not sure where you will be but if you are in the Lincoln area there is an awesome fabric store called RYCOs. They are in a run down mill but they have the nicest fabrics I have ever seen. The prices are more than Joanne's but the quality is top notch.

Cute outfits! Your family is going to get lots of attention!

Thanks

Wow everything looks just amazing.

Can I brag a little bit? I mentioned the other day that we are saving money for my SIL, Barbara, to stay at the Poly in May. Well, Arminda and Lydia decided that they would donate half their lemonade stand money for Barbara. So far, they have made over $7 for her.

They are buying the lemonade themselves, so the other half of the money mostly goes for supplies.

That is so sweet. How is your SIL doing?

Love it. We will be eating there for breakfast for the first time and can't wait.

Okay, here is my second boutique dress. I've never made anything like this before!!! I didn't have a pattern, but I think it turned out okay.

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Love that fabric.

I've been working on my DD2 3yoBday dress.....its going to be "Heirloom Party Dress" by Martha Pullen. I'm allowing myself 6 mos to sew this dress as its my first big heirloom project. I've made bonnets and daygowns before.

Just amazing. You will have to post pics with your DD in it.

Really starting to think about customs for our upcoming trip to Disney in October, and have been nabbing up some great appliques from some of the recent sales from the digitizers.

I thought I would do a little brag, my mom made Lily two STUNNING princess gowns. Both dresses will fit Lily during our upcoming trip as well. YIPPIE!!

Okay here are some pictures
Photopass photos

Our photos

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Your mom did a great job.

I really want to make a Rapunzel dress as well!! I hope Carla does a tutorial real soon!!!


M and M fabric made into shorts for the 3 kids with applique shirts

And Audrey Ruffle skirts for the girls with raggie flip flops to match!

WOW great job.

 

[mphalens]

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL stuff ladies!!!! I'm just in awe!!!!


I got my trip to Mary Jo's in today ... My kids were well, freak shows is putting it nicely I missed my chance to have Mary Jo HERSELF cut my fabric because they were being little monsters and I couldn't think straight at that point

Thanks to everyone's advice, I think I'm going to make easy fit pants but add straps inside the legs so I can make them into "roll up" pants (make sense? you know, buttons on the outsides of the legs . . . ) and I'm going to make the insides of the pant legs lined to the knees with contrasting fabric so they still look cute when rolled up ...

So, based on that plan, today at Mary Jo's I picked up:

For DS #1 for AK (roll up pants with black contrast and then a Mickey Head out of the same cheetah material on a T-shirt)

DS#2 picked out a similar material but it's gorillas instead of cheetahs (and I can't find a picture online of it) ...

I also found myself this gorgeous African animal print that I'll have to snap a picture of ... I'm going to do a skirt with some black trim ... I'm thinking A-line ... any pattern suggestions???

I snagged some

and it's coordinating fabric, but only bought a 1/4 yard of each ...

I also got a red and green strip to make pants for MVMCP ... a really thin "candy" strip ...
And I bought that "Flags of the World" material for pants for Epcot
Now, to sew it all

 

[belle41379]

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL stuff ladies!!!! I'm just in awe!!!!


I got my trip to Mary Jo's in today ... My kids were well, freak shows is putting it nicely I missed my chance to have Mary Jo HERSELF cut my fabric because they were being little monsters and I couldn't think straight at that point

Thanks to everyone's advice, I think I'm going to make easy fit pants but add straps inside the legs so I can make them into "roll up" pants (make sense? you know, buttons on the outsides of the legs . . . ) and I'm going to make the insides of the pant legs lined to the knees with contrasting fabric so they still look cute when rolled up.

That's a great idea! We have pants that zip off and take them each trip.

 

[mphalens]

That's a great idea! We have pants that zip off and take them each trip.

Thanks!!! My older DS has those zip off pants and he LOVES them! I haven't found any in younger DS's size though ... and they LOVE to match! Roll up pants are a family favorite around here, and I just couldn't see making shorts AND pants for each outfit, so they make the most sense!!!!

 

[Jaylin]

Well we returned from our trip on Saturday. I saw a handful of kids in customs, a few that I recognized from etsy. I finally have some pictures to share. Be warned, picture overload ahead!!!!

I somehow managed to get everything done that I wanted to make. Next year all 3 girls will be going so I'd better start planning my outfits now!

Here's our first day at AK. EE is the kids favorite ride. I loved how these turned out!

Our second day at fantasmic

Our next day at Epcot...These outfits were the ones we got the most compliments all week. The CMs at test track were going crazy over them. We even got a "free ride" because the CM incharged loved them so much

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of them standing.....all the good shots are on my photopass!

 

[mphalens]

Well we returned from our trip on Saturday. I saw a handful of kids in customs, a few that I recognized from etsy. I finally have some pictures to share. Be warned, picture overload ahead!!!!

I somehow managed to get everything done that I wanted to make. Next year all 3 girls will be going so I'd better start planning my outfits now!

Here's our first day at AK. EE is the kids favorite ride. I loved how these turned out!

Our second day at fantasmic

Our next day at Epcot...These outfits were the ones we got the most compliments all week. The CMs at test track were going crazy over them. We even got a "free ride" because the CM incharged loved them so much

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of them standing.....all the good shots are on my photopass!

All of these are fabulous!!! But those Test Track Mickeys ... OMGoodness! I don't DARE show DS#1 b/c he would insist on having one of those!!!!!

 

[Jaylin]

More......

Next day MK....

Next day MK, Pirates League....I had one lady as where in the park she could buy my outfits!

of course my DD still wanted to buy the cheapy pirate costume they were selling there....trying to explain to her that Mommy made a much better costume and we weren't buying theirs!

Next was HS. I don't have a good picture of that day. I'll have to wait for my photopass pics. But we had Jake and Izzy and Storm trooper Donald.
We did manage to get home to change for our dinner with chip and dale though.

Next day was SWW.....oh what a crazy day at HS that was!

And then our breakfast at Tusker house

The craziest thing was that I was going nuts over what to make for our dinner at Akershus and was sewing that at the very last minute. Well we ended up staying all day at Epcot, never going back to the hotel for a break, and I didn't think to pack their ourfits, so they ended up wearing their test track clothes to the castle. I felt so out of place. I was explaining to the princesses why they were wearing test track clothes. Any non-diser would probably think I'm crazy, but I know you girls understand! I just can't imagine doing Disney in plain everyday clothes anymore!

Thanks for looking! Hopefully I can add to the inpiration around here!

 

[Jaylin]

Oh, and it's funny my DD6 hates to wear dresses, so all the simple sweets that I made for her, I hade to make shorter so I could tell her they were tops, not dresses. But then my DD3 only wants dresses, so she always got the longer version of everything. When I pull all these out of the bin next year, I'm going to be so confused about what size everything is. I think my DD2 could probably wear my DD6's tops as dresses.....

 

[teresajoy]

H
That is so sweet. How is your SIL doing?

Thank you! Barbara is doing really well right now, the Herceptin she is on is keeping the cancer from growing and spreading. We pray that is continues to keep working for her.

I snagged some

and it's coordinating fabric, but only bought a 1/4 yard of each ...

I LOVE this fabric!!!! I'm so jealous!

Well we returned from our trip on Saturday. I saw a handful of kids in customs, a few that I recognized from etsy. I finally have some pictures to share. Be warned, picture overload ahead!!!!

I somehow managed to get everything done that I wanted to make. Next year all 3 girls will be going so I'd better start planning my outfits now!


Our next day at Epcot...These outfits were the ones we got the most compliments all week. The CMs at test track were going crazy over them. We even got a "free ride" because the CM incharged loved them so much

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of them standing.....all the good shots are on my photopass!

All of your outfits are great! I especially love the Test Track ones!
Test Track outfits at the Princess meal??? Oh my!!!!
Some things only fellow Disboutiqers can understand!

 

[teresajoy]

Speaking of things only fellow Disboutiquers can understand, I think those of you who use your dining room table to sew on will understand what sort of terror this phrase (spoken by my husband to our daughters) struck in my heart yesterday:

"Clear the table for dinner."




I was right in the middle of two sewing projects too!

We ate outside on the picnic table instead.

 

[babynala]

Hello Kitty was Alison's favorite too - the day after she wore it she snuck into the dirty clothes bin and pulled it out and then dressed herself in it. It was quite the struggle convincing her that it needed washing! She calls it her Kitty Hello outfit..

I guess you know she really likes it. How great that she loves her Kitty Hello outfit!

Can I brag a little bit? I mentioned the other day that we are saving money for my SIL, Barbara, to stay at the Poly in May. Well, Arminda and Lydia decided that they would donate half their lemonade stand money for Barbara. So far, they have made over $7 for her.

They are buying the lemonade themselves, so the other half of the money mostly goes for supplies.

Your kids are the sweetest.

Thought I'd post our last day while I'm being lazy at work!

We checked out of AKL on Monday morning. It was sad as usual, but not so bad considering we were headed to the beach and not home!

We went for breakfast at 1900 Park Fare cause I love Mary Poppins. It would be better though if it were actually Julie Andrews! Kenzie was in a bit of a mood this morning, but it was still fun! And Mary Poppins was so great with her!

All in all it was a great trip! I'm hoping to get over to Disneyland in September/October for one last family of 3 trip before the baby and then hopefully head back to WDW in May with the new little one and our neighbors who have never been!! I would get to make customs for 2 little girls, a little boy, and the baby. Is it crazy that it is still only a possibility and I'm already planning what I'll make!! HA! We'll see how it goes!

She looks so cute in the Mary Poppins dress. I really like how you did the front.

Okay, here is my second boutique dress. I've never made anything like this before!!! I didn't have a pattern, but I think it turned out okay.

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wow, that is beautiful.

Everything from the last 2-3 pages looks great ladies! I'm not going to quote them since it gets really long that way. This thread inspires me!

I've been working on my DD2 3yoBday dress.....its going to be "Heirloom Party Dress" by Martha Pullen. I'm allowing myself 6 mos to sew this dress as its my first big heirloom project. I've made bonnets and daygowns before.

DH is going to have DD2 photographed in this dress for the dining room....a family tradition

These are gorgeous. I LOVE the bonnet. How special that your DD will wear it in a photo you will hang in the dining room. You must go on lots of car trips to get all that sewing done.

I finally have something to post!! We are going to the beach for Memorial Day weekend plus a few bonus days, so I made the kids some patriotic wear! My 17 yo nephew asked me what I was making and when I told him M and M shirts he said he wanted one too!!! lol!!! This was my first time making raggie flip flops (love the old navy buck sale!).

M and M fabric made into shorts for the 3 kids with applique shirts

And Audrey Ruffle skirts for the girls with raggie flip flops to match!

Everything is so cute. I really love the Audry skirts and the fact that your 17 year old nephew is requesting custom tshirts.

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL stuff ladies!!!! I'm just in awe!!!!

I got my trip to Mary Jo's in today

Thanks to everyone's advice, I think I'm going to make easy fit pants but add straps inside the legs so I can make them into "roll up" pants (make sense? you know, buttons on the outsides of the legs . . . ) and I'm going to make the insides of the pant legs lined to the knees with contrasting fabric so they still look cute when rolled up ...

Sorry your kids were not cooperating. I can relate. Your roll up pants sound like a great idea especially because the weather can be so unpredictable. We went in mid-December in 2007 and they had record breaking heat but I know last year it was quite cold.

Well we returned from our trip on Saturday. I saw a handful of kids in customs, a few that I recognized from etsy. I finally have some pictures to share. Be warned, picture overload ahead!!!!

I somehow managed to get everything done that I wanted to make. Next year all 3 girls will be going so I'd better start planning my outfits now!

Here's our first day at AK. EE is the kids favorite ride. I loved how these turned out!

Our second day at fantasmic

Our next day at Epcot...These outfits were the ones we got the most compliments all week. The CMs at test track were going crazy over them. We even got a "free ride" because the CM incharged loved them so much

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of them standing.....all the good shots are on my photopass!

More......

Next day MK....

Next day MK, Pirates League....I had one lady as where in the park she could buy my outfits!

of course my DD still wanted to buy the cheapy pirate costume they were selling there....trying to explain to her that Mommy made a much better costume and we weren't buying theirs!

Next was HS. I don't have a good picture of that day. I'll have to wait for my photopass pics. But we had Jake and Izzy and Storm trooper Donald.
We did manage to get home to change for our dinner with chip and dale though.

Next day was SWW.....oh what a crazy day at HS that was!

And then our breakfast at Tusker house

The craziest thing was that I was going nuts over what to make for our dinner at Akershus and was sewing that at the very last minute. Well we ended up staying all day at Epcot, never going back to the hotel for a break, and I didn't think to pack their ourfits, so they ended up wearing their test track clothes to the castle. I felt so out of place. I was explaining to the princesses why they were wearing test track clothes. Any non-diser would probably think I'm crazy, but I know you girls understand! I just can't imagine doing Disney in plain everyday clothes anymore!

Thanks for looking! Hopefully I can add to the inpiration around here!

OK, I love all the pictures but I can not decide which outfits I like the best. I really like all the fabric combinations you used, especially on your Crystal Palace dresses. The Test Track outfits are really cool. I guess you will have to plan a return trip so you can show off those princess dresses

do you mind sharing where you found the Test Track and the pirate appliques?

Oh, and it's funny my DD6 hates to wear dresses, so all the simple sweets that I made for her, I hade to make shorter so I could tell her they were tops, not dresses. But then my DD3 only wants dresses, so she always got the longer version of everything. When I pull all these out of the bin next year, I'm going to be so confused about what size everything is. I think my DD2 could probably wear my DD6's tops as dresses.....

It is so funny that two little girls can have such different ideas about what they like.

Speaking of things only fellow Disboutiquers can understand, I think those of you who use your dining room table to sew on will understand what sort of terror this phrase (spoken by my husband to our daughters) struck in my heart yesterday:

"Clear the table for dinner."

I was right in the middle of two sewing projects too!

We ate outside on the picnic table instead.

Good call on eating outside plus you can just grab the hose to clean up any messes.

 

[babynala]

Really starting to think about customs for our upcoming trip to Disney in October, and have been nabbing up some great appliques from some of the recent sales from the digitizers.

I thought I would do a little brag, my mom made Lily two STUNNING princess gowns. Both dresses will fit Lily during our upcoming trip as well. YIPPIE!!

Okay here are some pictures
Photopass photos

Cinderella and Lily

Sorry total photo overload, but they took my mom weeks to make and I am soooo proud.

P.S. if I have already posted these, SORRY totally sleep deprived.

Hey, I'm not sure how I missed this in my other quote since I know I wanted to comment on these gorgeous dresses. They are breathtaking. Your DD looks beautiful in them and her hair is so pretty. She is a little princess. Your son is a little cutie too.

 

[McDuck]

One can simply not go a couple days without checking in on the thread. TMTQ and what I had multiquoted is long gone!!!! It is ALL so lovely, and I am in awe of the smocking!

Thank you to all who commented and complimented on my latest creations. I am itching to get back to my machine and get busy on more.

 

[mphalens]

I LOVE this fabric!!!! I'm so jealous!

I was SO excited to find it, as I'd been DROOLING over it online in several places, but it was always SO expensive . . . Imagine my dismay when I saw how THIN the material was and just not the quality I expected It's very soft, but the thread count is not great at all . . . and it's coordinating fabric was even thinner Hence why I only bought a 1/4 yard of each - I figure I'll use it for some decoupaged jeans, etc. instead of the bowling shirt and pants outfit I was imagining . . .

Speaking of things only fellow Disboutiquers can understand, I think those of you who use your dining room table to sew on will understand what sort of terror this phrase (spoken by my husband to our daughters) struck in my heart yesterday:

"Clear the table for dinner."




I was right in the middle of two sewing projects too!

We ate outside on the picnic table instead.

All of my cutting, etc. is done on my dining room table (I have to keep my sewing machine in the hallway, but everything else happens at the dining room table) . . . I can only imagine the fear that struck in your heart!

 

[hivemama]

What sweet girls you have!

Can I brag a little bit? I mentioned the other day that we are saving money for my SIL, Barbara, to stay at the Poly in May. Well, Arminda and Lydia decided that they would donate half their lemonade stand money for Barbara. So far, they have made over $7 for her.

They are buying the lemonade themselves, so the other half of the money mostly goes for supplies.

 

[aboveH20]

Yipes. I had way too many photos in my multi quote so had to go back and delete. Hope I got the best of the best.

Can I brag a little bit? I mentioned the other day that we are saving money for my SIL, Barbara, to stay at the Poly in May. Well, Arminda and Lydia decided that they would donate half their lemonade stand money for Barbara. So far, they have made over $7 for her.

They are buying the lemonade themselves, so the other half of the money mostly goes for supplies.

I'd love to buy some virtual lemonade if they can figure out a way to sell it.

I finally got around to making my GKTW pillows today. They were pretty quick and easy. I didn't take pictures yet since I am hoping to make more of them.

Thanks. I saw on the pillow thread on the Big Give board we've made over 100 so far.

Really starting to think about customs for our upcoming trip to Disney in October, and have been nabbing up some great appliques from some of the recent sales from the digitizers.

I thought I would do a little brag, my mom made Lily two STUNNING princess gowns. Both dresses will fit Lily during our upcoming trip as well. YIPPIE!!

Okay here are some pictures
Photopass photos

Cinderella and Lily

Sorry total photo overload, but they took my mom weeks to make and I am soooo proud.

P.S. if I have already posted these, SORRY totally sleep deprived.

Wow. I especially love the Belle gown. Go, Mom!

I finally have something to post!! We are going to the beach for Memorial Day weekend plus a few bonus days, so I made the kids some patriotic wear! My 17 yo nephew asked me what I was making and when I told him M and M shirts he said he wanted one too!!! lol!!! This was my first time making raggie flip flops (love the old navy buck sale!).

M and M fabric made into shorts for the 3 kids with applique shirts

And Audrey Ruffle skirts for the girls with raggie flip flops to match!

CUTE CUTE CUTE

Every heart beats true for the red, white and blue. They'll be styling! I LOVE them.

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL stuff ladies!!!! I'm just in awe!!!!


So, based on that plan, today at Mary Jo's I picked up:

For DS #1 for AK (roll up pants with black contrast and then a Mickey Head out of the same cheetah material on a T-shirt)

DS#2 picked out a similar material but it's gorillas instead of cheetahs (and I can't find a picture online of it) ...

I also found myself this gorgeous African animal print that I'll have to snap a picture of ... I'm going to do a skirt with some black trim ... I'm thinking A-line ... any pattern suggestions???

I snagged some

and it's coordinating fabric, but only bought a 1/4 yard of each ...

OOOOO. I like it.

Well we returned from our trip on Saturday. I saw a handful of kids in customs, a few that I recognized from etsy. I finally have some pictures to share. Be warned, picture overload ahead!!!!

I somehow managed to get everything done that I wanted to make. Next year all 3 girls will be going so I'd better start planning my outfits now!

Here's our first day at AK. EE is the kids favorite ride. I loved how these turned out!

Our second day at fantasmic

Our next day at Epcot...These outfits were the ones we got the most compliments all week. The CMs at test track were going crazy over them. We even got a "free ride" because the CM incharged loved them so much

Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of them standing.....all the good shots are on my photopassNext day MK....

Next day MK, Pirates League....I had one lady as where in the park she could buy my outfits!

of course my DD still wanted to buy the cheapy pirate costume they were selling there....trying to explain to her that Mommy made a much better costume and we weren't buying theirs!

Next was HS. I don't have a good picture of that day. I'll have to wait for my photopass pics. But we had Jake and Izzy and Storm trooper Donald.
We did manage to get home to change for our dinner with chip and dale though.

And then our breakfast at Tusker house

Thanks for looking! Hopefully I can add to the inpiration around here!

Three sets of clothes for so many occasionas. Impressive. I love the Yeti and the test track. I've got to go to disney world in warmer weather. Last three times I went it was rainy and cold most of the time. I want to see customs!

Speaking of things only fellow Disboutiquers can understand, I think those of you who use your dining room table to sew on will understand what sort of terror this phrase (spoken by my husband to our daughters) struck in my heart yesterday:

"Clear the table for dinner."

I was right in the middle of two sewing projects too!

We ate outside on the picnic table instead.

Men!

 

[Meshell2002]

Speaking of things only fellow Disboutiquers can understand, I think those of you who use your dining room table to sew on will understand what sort of terror this phrase (spoken by my husband to our daughters) struck in my heart yesterday:

"Clear the table for dinner."




I was right in the middle of two sewing projects too!

We ate outside on the picnic table instead.

I so get this....DH is always complaining as not only do I cut on the dining room table, I've put my machine and supplies in the sideboard and taken over the coat closet with sewing supplies, not to mention the 2 boxes of fabric I havn't found a home for yet that are sitting in the dining room by the front door for all visitors to see...I keep telling him IF I had a sewing room....

These are gorgeous. I LOVE the bonnet. How special that your DD will wear it in a photo you will hang in the dining room. You must go on lots of car trips to get all that sewing done.

My parents live a 12 hr car trip away, and we drive to the beach (2 hrs away) a couple of weekends every summer. We stay on base very inexpensively to go to the beach.


@ pp Jalin--- I love seeing how you coordinate your older boy with the girls....that is my challenge, since my boy is older, so far the main thing I know is he is ok with Mickey and Star Wars. but I have a feeling he will want to wear ready made pants/ shorts with his tees as your older boy did in the pics.

 

[Jaylin]

OK, I love all the pictures but I can not decide which outfits I like the best. I really like all the fabric combinations you used, especially on your Crystal Palace dresses. The Test Track outfits are really cool. I guess you will have to plan a return trip so you can show off those princess dresses

do you mind sharing where you found the Test Track and the pirate appliques?
.

It's so hard coming up with new outfit ideas every year, so I'm so thankful that all the wonderful digitized keep coming out with new designs! The TT was from digital by design and the minnie pirate was bowsnclothes. They both stitched out great. I was alittle confused at first with the TT but once I understood what fabric goes down first, it was super quick!

Speaking of things only fellow Disboutiquers can understand, I think those of you who use your dining room table to sew on will understand what sort of terror this phrase (spoken by my husband to our daughters) struck in my heart yesterday:

"Clear the table for dinner."




I was right in the middle of two sewing projects too!

We ate outside on the picnic table instead.

I've completely taken over the dining room, thank goodness we only use that room 2xs a year! There is no way I'd be able to move everything every night! Outside was a brilliant idea!


@ pp Jalin--- I love seeing how you coordinate your older boy with the girls....that is my challenge, since my boy is older, so far the main thing I know is he is ok with Mickey and Star Wars. but I have a feeling he will want to wear ready made pants/ shorts with his tees as your older boy did in the pics.[/QUOTE]

Yes, the older boys are difficult. I mean, mine is really easy going, but I don't want to put him in something he doesn't want. Luckily he'll wear anything star wars, and was still fine with Tigger. Plain shorts I think are the best way to go. I was going to make him shorts out of the black pirate fabric, but with all the sewing I had to do for the girls, I never got around to it.

I finally have something to post!! We are going to the beach for Memorial Day weekend plus a few bonus days, so I made the kids some patriotic wear! My 17 yo nephew asked me what I was making and when I told him M and M shirts he said he wanted one too!!! lol!!! This was my first time making raggie flip flops (love the old navy buck sale!).

M and M fabric made into shorts for the 3 kids with applique shirts

And Audrey Ruffle skirts for the girls with raggie flip flops to match!

Wendy, I love these outfits! I also bought that design, now I'm kicking myself that I didnt'. Looks like you are loving your serger! Are you having any problems with it? I definately want to get that one! Is it saving you lots of time not having to hem everything?