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

[RMAMom]

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 have had that fabric for a while now and was never sure what to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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

Anyway.....if anyone has a Juki serger and a gathering foot could they tell me their stitch length & tension settings? I'd love to use it but I've not gotten the 2:1 ratio for the ruffle I'm trying to get for puffing and ruffles. Today I just used my regular sewing machine cause I figured I'd get it done sooner than trying to learn something new

and to the pp that was asking about the weather in Nov....I live in south AL and the weather is a lot like FL, that time of year....you need to bring both AND dress in layers.....for girls u just make skirts and bring leggings, boys I would make thin pants and some back up shorts, I would applique short sleeve tshirts and bring long sleeve to put under if you need it, and a windbreaker.

This is beautiful!!!

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.

Beautiful!

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

Teresa - how wonderful of your girls! That is just so caring and kind - I'd be proud too!!

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!

This is fantastic! love red, white and blue for the kids! Have a great time at the shore!

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!

I didn't quote all of your pictures but I love them all. I love that they kids outfits coordinated.

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.

 

[miprender]

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!
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!

Wow love all your outfits. The little Yeti is so cute.
I can't wait for our trip. Only 56 more days

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.

That is great news.

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.

 

[MyDisneyTrio]

Father's Day is fast approaching and I'd like to make my DH and my dad something, but I have no idea what. My DH wants a quilt made out of Texas Tech University fabric, but honestly I don't think I can squeeze a quilt in before Father's day! Anyone have any good ideas for Father's Day handmade gifts? I thought about embroidering a couple of tees for DH for our Sept. trip, but my dad I have no ideas for!

 

[revrob]

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 completely understand that horror! And I don't even sew at the table! My table is loaded down with things that need to be packed. It's become my staging area. As I pack one table load of stuff, I load it up again with the next box of stuff. My poor kids have been eating at the breakfast bar for a week now!

 

[jessica52877]

Help me out please, how much do I upsize the simply sweet to get a size 10 (29 inch chest)? I thought it was somewhere but I can't find it now.

 

[jessica52877]

Help me out please, how much do I upsize the simply sweet to get a size 10 (29 inch chest)? I thought it was somewhere but I can't find it now.

Yes, I am quoting myself! Linnette found it for me on the blog! Thanks!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Father's Day is fast approaching and I'd like to make my DH and my dad something, but I have no idea what. My DH wants a quilt made out of Texas Tech University fabric, but honestly I don't think I can squeeze a quilt in before Father's day! Anyone have any good ideas for Father's Day handmade gifts? I thought about embroidering a couple of tees for DH for our Sept. trip, but my dad I have no ideas for!

Do they wear neck ties? The June/July edition of SewNews mag, has a nice tie roll up. You could make it out of any fabric you want.

And in the past, we've talked of Adult versions of "DisneyWear", they have an article to make cuffs and bands on capris, that would work great to customize.

 

[Granna4679]

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 can't believe you did that without a pattern. Very cute.

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

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! Beautiful!!

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

Dancing with Prince Charming

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.

The dresses are gorgeous. You have every right to be proud of them and you mom did a fantastic job.

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...how adorable! I was hoping to get my DGDs something made for memorial day but that is quickly approaching and I have too many other things to do before then. Have a great time! The kids will look so cute! Take lots of action shots for us.

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

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???

Really cute fabrics. I like your idea of the rolled up shorts.

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.

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!

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

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 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!

I can't decide which ones I like the most. Love the pirate outfits but everything is just adorable. Your kids are gorgeous. I love that the little one always has her stuffed animal with her. My younger DD (now 24) always carried her stuffed duck everywhere she went. It ALWAYS had matching outfits too to whatever she was wearing. <sorry...had to cut out some of the pics...I was over my limit>

 

[Dustykins]

Questions:

How many inches do you normally make the ruffles for the bottom of a dress?

I have the fabric and ribbon to make a Rapunzel dress. I'm just having trouble trying to come up with a way to thread the ribbon on the front. I thought of using pieces of hair elastic, but that might be too thick and bulky on the dress. I'd prefer to thread it through something rather than stitching it on. Any ideas?


Lots of beautiful things posted in the last day or two.

I think my ruffles are usually around three inches deep but it often ends up being whatever depth it takes to make the dress the right length.

I'd probably use short loops of 1/8" ribbon sewn into the seams to lace up the ribbon, but you could also use the "eye" part of hook and eye fasteners or a make thread chains after it's put together. thread chain tutorial

 

[GlassSlippers]

Do you suppose I could sue Simplicity for false advertising? After all, the company name implies easy to follow instructions and pattern pieces that are indeed simple to use! I've obviously become accustomed to the great patterns available on You Can Make This. Sure wish the bowling shirt came in big people sizes! *sigh*

Just thought I'd vent for a minute.

Lori in East Podunk

 

[Jaylin]

Questions:

How many inches do you normally make the ruffles for the bottom of a dress?

Lots of beautiful things posted in the last day or two.

If I'm not intentionally making a wide ruffle, I usually cut 3 inches wide and fold in half, so after hem allowance, maybe 1 1/4 inches.....

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.....and yes, my DD3 had to carry her doggy with her everywhere, I was so worried that we were going to loose him! He even go his own seat in It's a Small World!

Now I just have the motivation to sew some summer dresses. I have so much fabric that I've been hoarding. I kept telling myself that I'm not buying any dresses for the girls this summer, I'm going to make them all! Hah! All that went out the window when the gymbo sale started yesterday....I got dresses for $9.xx....can't beat that....I can't make it that much cheaper than that! Don't you hate that!

 

[squirrel]

I think my ruffles are usually around three inches deep but it often ends up being whatever depth it takes to make the dress the right length.

I'd probably use short loops of 1/8" ribbon sewn into the seams to lace up the ribbon, but you could also use the "eye" part of hook and eye fasteners or a make thread chains after it's put together. thread chain tutorial

Thank you!

I think I did think of the hook and eyes, but forgot rather quickly with all the dresses I have to finish. I think that will be the fastest and easiest way. I just have to buy bigger hook and eyes for the ribbon to fit through. The thread chain looks neat but I think it will take a lot of time with a min of 6 to make.

I can't decide which one to start next-Rapunzel or Tiana print with a frog applique.


Next question: I know some people use paint to do the smaller details when hand appliquing. Has anyone tried using fabric markers? The frog has tiny brown eyes and I thought it would be easier to use a brown fabric marker to color in that part.

 

[aboveH20]

Had to take my Brother 770 in for service today. I was merrily embroidering last night when it suddenly started beeping and I got a message saying, "The safety device has been activated." I don't remember anyone else ever reporting on that one before, but with my memory, that's certainly not to say no one has.

I cleaned out a few stray threads, rethreaded, reinserted the bobbin, changed the needle, did three jumping jacks, stood on my head and yelled "I love Brother" but nothing worked. Fortunately they have a one year warranty so off it went.

She said it would be a minimum of 12 business days. I'm sure they don't like machines bought from Amazon. Good news is I'll be able to take advantage of Joann's flannel sale this weekend and make pillows for GKTW ------ or join Wendy

 

[miprender]

Had to take my Brother 770 in for service today. I was merrily embroidering last night when it suddenly started beeping and I got a message saying, "The safety device has been activated." I don't remember anyone else ever reporting on that one before, but with my memory, that's certainly not to say no one has.

I cleaned out a few stray threads, rethreaded, reinserted the bobbin, changed the needle, did three jumping jacks, stood on my head and yelled "I love Brother" but nothing worked. Fortunately they have a one year warranty so off it went.

She said it would be a minimum of 12 business days. I'm sure they don't like machines bought from Amazon. Good news is I'll be able to take advantage of Joann's flannel sale this weekend and make pillows for GKTW ------ or join Wendy

I had the same message last night, but that was after the needle hit the pin that was holding my shirt to the stabilizer. Hopefully I didn't do anything to my machine since I still have so many shirts to do

 

[RMAMom]

Enabler alert!!!! Carla patterns on sale

http://www.aboveallfabric.com/patterns/designer-en/scientific-seamstress.html

http://www.aboveallfabric.com/patterns/designer-en/sis-boom-jennifer-paganelli.html

 

[tricia]

Jaylin - Love everything, especially the Test Track stuff.

Do you suppose I could sue Simplicity for false advertising? After all, the company name implies easy to follow instructions and pattern pieces that are indeed simple to use! I've obviously become accustomed to the great patterns available on You Can Make This. Sure wish the bowling shirt came in big people sizes! *sigh*

Just thought I'd vent for a minute.

Lori in East Podunk

I know April has had some luck with just using the pattern pieces for a larger bowling shirt from one of the Big 3, but using Carla's instructions to assemble it.

 

[revrob]

I sewed today! This is a pattern in the testing phase. It's very dear to my heart!

and modeled (sorry for the poor lighting)

 

[revrob]

don't know what happened - sorry

 

[billwendy]

Had to take my Brother 770 in for service today. I was merrily embroidering last night when it suddenly started beeping and I got a message saying, "The safety device has been activated." I don't remember anyone else ever reporting on that one before, but with my memory, that's certainly not to say no one has.

I cleaned out a few stray threads, rethreaded, reinserted the bobbin, changed the needle, did three jumping jacks, stood on my head and yelled "I love Brother" but nothing worked. Fortunately they have a one year warranty so off it went.

She said it would be a minimum of 12 business days. I'm sure they don't like machines bought from Amazon. Good news is I'll be able to take advantage of Joann's flannel sale this weekend and make pillows for GKTW ------ or join Wendy

Oh No!!! I hope its okay....Ummmm, I think I may have had that error - once or maybe twice???

Looks like it will be a good beach weekend! I took Tues and Wed off too to rest up before the chase till its time for Camp Promise!!! We ended up renting a house on the boardwalk near Oves for $650 for the week! We were going to spend that much between the 3 rooms we were going to rent for 2 nights for us and our cousin and her family!!! I cant believe its right on the boardwalk either!! SHould be FUN!! the only bummer is that Zoey has to stay at my mom's house (place we usually stay at) and I dont like being separated from my puppyfuzz!!!!

 

[aboveH20]

Oh No!!! I hope its okay....Ummmm, I think I may have had that error - once or maybe twice???

Looks like it will be a good beach weekend! I took Tues and Wed off too to rest up before the chase till its time for Camp Promise!!! We ended up renting a house on the boardwalk near Oves for $650 for the week! We were going to spend that much between the 3 rooms we were going to rent for 2 nights for us and our cousin and her family!!! I cant believe its right on the boardwalk either!! SHould be FUN!! the only bummer is that Zoey has to stay at my mom's house (place we usually stay at) and I dont like being separated from my puppyfuzz!!!!

Have fun. When my husband worked in the family hardware store Memorial Day weekend was a hopping start to the summer season!

Before my son went to boot camp we took him and a friend for a few days and stayed on the boardwalk -- off season. My husband (cough - cheap - cough) prefers to stay off the island and I prefer the boardwalk!

Poor Zoey, but knowing dogs she'll quickly forgive.