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

[DMGeurts]

My girls love "mingos" (as DD2 calls them) too. That outfit is just precious!

Not Disney related but I just know y'all will understand my excitement over this... My mother & I are in the process of clearing out about 50 years' worth of clutter from my grandmother's house, and I came home today with all of this:

This is so awesome! There's a lady at work that keeps bringing me bags and bags of fabric - I had to tell her to stop until my sewing room is done. LOL I don't have anywhere to put it all. I am so happy that you are able to use up your Grandmother's fabric!

And here is the surprise second way... I have a feeling it will mostly be worn like this.

Thanks for looking,
Jeana

THis is adorable!! I love the polka-dotted top, and I just love the saying under the skirt - so true! Cute!

D~

 

[3lilpirates]

I'm sure there are, but anyway, adhesive is driving me crazy!!!!! I'm in the process of making 50 bridal shower invites and the glue dots I'm using are showing signs of sliding. I also just looked through a Disney scrapbook that I did and stuff is starting to come off! Does anyone have a recommendation for a good adhesive to use for my scrapbooking/ card making? I've tried many things over the years and haven't liked many of them either for ease of use or durability. For these card I'm using a heavy, textured cardstock to make layered flowers. Thanks for any help!

 

[cogero]

I use an ATG gun made by 3M. It is used for picture framing. It is acid free and holds everything down.
I have even used it when wrapping presents.

My second favorite adhesive is anything by HELMAR.

 

[JMD1979]

love it! where did you get the polka dotted tank?

1Adorable! And I love the polka dot tank as well!

That is so cute! I love the little secret surprise way to wear the skirt!

THis is adorable!! I love the polka-dotted top, and I just love the saying under the skirt - so true! CuteD~

Thank you all so much! The Tank is from Old Navy. Isn't it adorable? I'm so mad at myself for not buying them out. LOL! I can't find them online either. In fact I'm so upset I'm headed there now to stock up.

I'm sure there are, but anyway, adhesive is driving me crazy!!!!! I'm in the process of making 50 bridal shower invites and the glue dots I'm using are showing signs of sliding. I also just looked through a Disney scrapbook that I did and stuff is starting to come off! Does anyone have a recommendation for a good adhesive to use for my scrapbooking/ card making? I've tried many things over the years and haven't liked many of them either for ease of use or durability. For these card I'm using a heavy, textured cardstock to make layered flowers. Thanks for any help!

I'm probably not the best one to answer as I don't do a whole lot of scrap booking or card making, but when I do do paper projects I ALWAYS use the 3M Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive. I love it!



Well my DD woke up and was exited as can be. She couldn't wait to get into it first thing this morning. I didn't complain though cause it gave me a chance for a mini photo session!

Here she is my groggy eyed little model...

She can't wait to wear it to the store to go buy more tanks!

Jeana

 

[Meshell2002]

Good grief -- they can't even put the templates in the magazine! Thanks for letting me know -- I will at least stop looking for it.


Bless your heart for the Ottobre pattern
I've never done an Ottobre pattern before, but I've done a tut for another sunhat and figure it should be similar. Also, I might be able to modify what I can print form the Marth Stewart pattern to make something work. I also found this knit beret pattern which looks adorable and the pattern prints properly:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/49166470/The-Blue-Beret

but I couldn't find any knit fabric in the colors I wanted!!! I may just cut up a t-shirt, though it wouldn't be as soft.

No problem, I love ottobre... but not the prices so free is great! I would think most tshirts that are upcycled would be really soft. I upcycle a lot of tshirts. Sometimes for my kids PJs I will cut up an adult tshirt and make shorts or pants out of them....if I don't have one I'm willing to cut up I will go to the thrift store and buy one for 5o cents I try to stick to all cotton ones though....they seem to last longer.

 

[mommy2mrb]

I'm sure there are, but anyway, adhesive is driving me crazy!!!!! I'm in the process of making 50 bridal shower invites and the glue dots I'm using are showing signs of sliding. I also just looked through a Disney scrapbook that I did and stuff is starting to come off! Does anyone have a recommendation for a good adhesive to use for my scrapbooking/ card making? I've tried many things over the years and haven't liked many of them either for ease of use or durability. For these card I'm using a heavy, textured cardstock to make layered flowers. Thanks for any help!

I use the ATG gun also and tombo mono.....are you sure you are using "permanant" dots and adhesives....the "repositional" will slide later on!

 

[Meshell2002]

Yes, two days in a row - I am quoting myself... Stay tuned for an apology...



Well, I confess, one of my biggest pet peeves is the improper use of "there, their, they're" and "to, too, two"... so I went and did it myself.

No, I am not an English teacher. And I would never think to correct anyone on it... but whenever I see it the wrong way, mentally, I correct it. I don't know why, I just do.

So, I apologize to anyone else out there, who might be just like me, reading this and seeing that I spelled "there" instead of "their"... consider this me correcting mysef.

Back to your regularily scheduled programming.

D~ (thanks for being so accepting of my, somtimes, strange ways)

I have to admit I'm the same way. I was an English major before switching to Nursing......and I'm OCD....so I notice......I was onced asked by a patient in the office if I was from England....because I spoke "proper"....I'm a USAF brat.....mostly the east coast....but not from England.

 

[miprender]

Thought I would share the one thing I have managed to sew in the last few months. Its from the Girl's World book and it turned out so cute! DD loves it and I would definitely make it again. The picture really doesn't do it justice.

That is so beautiful.

Just finished up this Steps dress. These are some of the most involved designs I've digitized, but I am really pleased with how they turned out! Other than that the dress went together easy peasy - gotta love the simply sweet!

WOW that is just amazing.

Thought I'd share my first attempt at converting a pair of jeans with irreparable holes in the legs into something cute - DD2's Memorial Day parade outfit, inspired by the super-cute Minnie tee from Old Navy. Ignore the scraped-up face, DD had yet another mishap trying to keep up with her big brother & sister over the holiday weekend.

That came out great.

This is what I made this weekend

I will trim the ribbon later. Still have to top stitch, but I know some people were wanting a Rapunzel Dress. Sorry about Pippi in the photo-I think she wanted to play with the ribbon.

Nice and no appologies for Pippin being in the photo. She's part of the family.

Warning...I am on my way to install the nursery...wish me luck! I'm hoping to get some great pictures. I saw a sneak peak of the room, and they got it painted perfectly! The furniture is there and it is only waiting on my handiwork to complete...

This little guy is going to be surrounded by so much love! Even his older brother (all of 4 years old) helped to paint and 'place' the furniture. And his two older sisters picked the colors of the room.

Now, we are off to throw a 'put together the nursery ' party and lunch. (two moms and 6 kids)

Nini

Can't wait to see what you post.

Does anyone want to be my friend on Facebook? I see people mention it every once in a while and always mean to ask...
I'm www.Facebook.com/marianne.ps.stern

Sent a request.

Thank You everyone for the responses to my hooping t shirt problem. I was able to successfully applique a tank top yesterday so that boosted my spirits. I just need to continue to fiddle around with my machine and the t shirts, till I find my stride.

Don't forget to post pictures

These are for the mom...family minnie head (Heather's) tank, medium rosetta bag, and a tank with heather's princess motif.

How sweet of you to do that. I see you did the Motif around the tshirt. Were you the one that asked Heather on FB how to do it? Because it came out really nice and all lined up perfectly.

Yes, two days in a row - I am quoting myself... Stay tuned for an apology...



Well, I confess, one of my biggest pet peeves is the improper use of "there, their, they're" and "to, too, two"... so I went and did it myself.

No, I am not an English teacher. And I would never think to correct anyone on it... but whenever I see it the wrong way, mentally, I correct it. I don't know why, I just do.

So, I apologize to anyone else out there, who might be just like me, reading this and seeing that I spelled "there" instead of "their"... consider this me correcting mysef.

Back to your regularily scheduled programming.

D~ (thanks for being so accepting of my, somtimes, strange ways)

You are too funny. That is one of my pet peeves to but I didn't even notice it. My boss is always getting on us for spelling names wrong and in our meeting yesterday I wanted to point out he spelled training wrong... but I was good and kept my mouth shut

I just bought instructions for the rosetta bag a couple of weeks ago. I have a bunch of other projects in line before I start on it but I am looking forward to trying it out.

Today I finished two shirts for a customer and another romper for dd's teacher. This same teacher had my older daughter last year and was WONDERFUL to her. Gave her lots of extra time and attention which helped her move ahead to an advanced math class. My older daughter's favorite animal is the flamingo, so I made a flamingo romper for the teacher's baby. Here are a few pictures:

What a great gift. She is going to love it.

I just wanted to say to all the new faces I think for bringing all of these fabulous people into my life ...

I'm still pretty new here myself and I can honestly say if it wasn't for this wonderful group, I'd still be wishing I could make the stuff I've been making lately This is a fantastic group of supportive people!!!!!

Totally agree. I remember seeing this thread a few years ago and always wanted to do some customs but did know how to even start. If it wasn't for this thread I would have never even knew how to applique.

Not Disney related but I just know y'all will understand my excitement over this... My mother & I are in the process of clearing out about 50 years' worth of clutter from my grandmother's house, and I came home today with all of this:

So I have 10 more boxes' worth of treasure hunting awaiting me this weekend, and I wasn't even back home when my mom was calling my cell to tell me that the "mystery dresser" that we'd unearthed in the basement was full of fabric too!

WOW what a great find and your grandmother would be so happy that her fabric will get some good use.

Thanks for looking,
Jeana

That is adorable. I love the peekabo part.

I'm sure there are, but anyway, adhesive is driving me crazy!!!!! I'm in the process of making 50 bridal shower invites and the glue dots I'm using are showing signs of sliding. I also just looked through a Disney scrapbook that I did and stuff is starting to come off! Does anyone have a recommendation for a good adhesive to use for my scrapbooking/ card making? I've tried many things over the years and haven't liked many of them either for ease of use or durability. For these card I'm using a heavy, textured cardstock to make layered flowers. Thanks for any help!

I have used the Xyron sticker maker. You put the picture in and then crank it out and it has a sticker to the back.
http://www.acmoore.com/p-54415-xyron-500-sticker-machine-5x18-permanent.aspx

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Yes, two days in a row - I am quoting myself... Stay tuned for an apology...



Well, I confess, one of my biggest pet peeves is the improper use of "there, their, they're" and "to, too, two"... so I went and did it myself.

No, I am not an English teacher. And I would never think to correct anyone on it... but whenever I see it the wrong way, mentally, I correct it. I don't know why, I just do.

So, I apologize to anyone else out there, who might be just like me, reading this and seeing that I spelled "there" instead of "their"... consider this me correcting mysef.

Back to your regularily scheduled programming.

D~ (thanks for being so accepting of my, somtimes, strange ways)

Me too! My kids call me the grammar nazi because I will correct some of their texts or facebook posts. My sister just gave me a magnet that lists "Grammar Pet Peeves!"

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Thought I would share the one thing I have managed to sew in the last few months. Its from the Girl's World book and it turned out so cute! DD loves it and I would definitely make it again. The picture really doesn't do it justice.

Very cute!

Greetings from WDW! DH got a rare weekend off and requested a short stay at the Beach Club. Who was I to say no?! lol

Rebecca asked for something Toy Story, and I managed to get this done at the last minute. She can wear it on the cruise too. It's a Simply Sweet with a tiers skirt to make it twirl well. We recieved tons of compliments yesterday, even from other kids who kept shouting "it's Jessie!". I love th SS pattern, this went together in just over 2, uninterrupted because everyone was asleep, hours.

Love it! The red trim is so perfect!

I love the seersucker outfits and the jessie outfit is just too too cute.

I actually have something to share. This is a quick shirt I made DD for International Day she wanted something blue and saw this in my stash. It is pre-shirred so I just needed to sew a straight seam and add the ribbon.

Here are the 2 machines on the table we made. The table sits on 2 expedit shelves from IKEA I am going to put some of my fabric and projects in progress on the bookshelf and todays project is to clean the wall.There were bookcases across there for years.

Cute shirt! Are the new tables working out well?

 

[cogero]

Shannon I haven't sewn since I set it up. I did a couple straight lines on the Duetta to try it out and wound some bobbins which this machine makes a dream.

My plan is to do some work tonite

 

[belle41379]

Here is the first way...

And here is the surprise second way... I have a feeling it will mostly be worn like this.

Thanks for looking,
Jeana

Too cute! I'll be working on a Cars set for my DD too.

This is what I picked out from the first 2 of 12 boxes of assorted fabrics my grandmother stockpiled over the years, intending to sew more when she retired. Sadly she had a stroke a couple years after she retired and lost the ability to sew. I'm sure she'd be happy if she could see me now, using up her stash to make my girls' summer clothes! And the fabrics are so nice, mostly cotton and flannel, mostly 1 and 2 yard lengths, and softer than anything I've ever found at Joanns. Some even still have tags. Can you imagine paying this for fabric? I'd have a dozen boxes too!

So I have 10 more boxes' worth of treasure hunting awaiting me this weekend, and I wasn't even back home when my mom was calling my cell to tell me that the "mystery dresser" that we'd unearthed in the basement was full of fabric too!

WOW! Not only is that an amazing find, the sentimental value is priceless.


Here is the blanket I finished for Bridgie's BG. My second attempt at appliqué...

The front is cotton, the back is soft Disney flannel:

Close-Up of Snow White:

 

[Meshell2002]

Too cute! I'll be working on a Cars set for my DD too.



WOW! Not only is that an amazing find, the sentimental value is priceless.


Here is the blanket I finished for Bridgie's BG. My second attempt at appliqué...

The front is cotton, the back is soft Disney flannel:

Close-Up of Snow White:

LOVE the 3D bow it looks great

 

[OhStuffandFluff]

Thanks so much!


This story touches my heart! What a wonderful thing you have done for this family! Everything looks fabulous, but I have to say that the Rosetta bag really stands out! I LOVE it!


Awwww That romper is so cute! I adore both sides of it, and the socks are a sweet added touch!



Wow what a treasure! You must be in your glory!

Here is what I finished up today. A new set for my "Cars" lovin' little lady to wear when we see the new movie! She was so upset with me today for not having it finished before her bedtime! She is going to be thrilled when she wakes up!

She will be able to wear the skirt two different ways.

Here is the first way...

And here is the surprise second way... I have a feeling it will mostly be worn like this.

Thanks for looking,
Jeana

I absolutely love the Cars skirt!! your daughter is so lucky!! The added touch of writing on the skirt is so creative and unique!! Love it!

 

[jas0202]

Thanks for all of the compliments, guys! I love the rosetta too...its my favorite. They got their box yesterday and opened with me on the speaker phone and the reaction was priceless! The girls tried everything on instantly and were twirling in the living room and the boy thought the star wars stuff was so cool. Made my WEEK just to hear how happy they were!

How sweet of you to do that. I see you did the Motif around the tshirt. Were you the one that asked Heather on FB how to do it? Because it came out really nice and all lined up perfectly.

Ha ha! Yes, that was me. I ended up doing just what she suggested, and used the 4x4 designs and did it in three separate hoopings. Nice of you to say it lined up perfectly, because the right side (as you look at it in the picture) is too close to the neck seam for my liking. She of course didn't notice, but it bugs the heck out of me!

 

[kha100399]

Hello ladies! I love to look at all of your creations for inspiration although I'm mostly a lurker. can anyone point me in the direction of a tutorial for a snow white simply sweet? I found them for sleeping beauty, cinderella, and belle.

thank you for any help!

 

[tricia]

Got a couple of things to share today. First up the Bags for the end of year gifts for Tyler's teachers.

Than an Ottobre shirt I made for Tyler (he is grown too far out of Carla's Bowling shirt for me to continue to use it)

Here is a picture with good colours:

and then here is a modeled pic, but the lighting is terrible.

He loves the shirt, and of course had a big part of designing it, but just hates having his picture taken.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Hello everyone! I'm sorta kinda new to the boards, I've seen little disboutiquers icons in sigs a lot. I'm so excited that I finally discovered who you guys are. I would love to take part, I love creating costumes and such. Unfortunately I'm saving up for a cruise as well as my own sewing machine, I probably won't get a hold of one until I get into the costume shop. But I would still love to participate in anyway I can.

Welcome! What type of machine are you saving for? And we love pictures if you have any of your costume shots.

 

[mphalens]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Cars outfit!!!

And that stash of fabric! Lucky you!!!!

There's just so much I want to comment on, but I'm three pages behind and my crazy monkeys are making me INSANE!

I just had to jump on here and share though ... today we went to this fabric store in Cranston that we didn't know existed until I did an online search last week ... It's called Just Fabrics and IT IS AMAZING!!!!

They had lots of Disney prints I've only seen in high priced auctions online ... and all for around $4.00 a yard!!!! They had an entire shelf of Wizard of Oz prints (my BFF is doing a Wicked! party for her soon to be 5 year old) ... all kinds of fabulous stuff!!!! If I'd had more time I could have done some SERIOUS damage!!!! As it was, I spent more than I'd planned ...

Here's what I got:

BFF's fabrics (because I called her and took lots of pictures LOL):

Pink Mickey, Alice in Wonderland fabrics (3 different ones - and she had others too!):

Star Wars (these were only $4.00 a yard!!!!!!) and 3 different Mickeys:

Close ups:

So that's all I bought there... but I just had to share that I've gone a little fabric crazy since I got here...
Here are my 1/4 yard pieces of Princess fabrics:

Here are the rest of my smaller cuts of Disney prints:

And here is a pattern book I bought (with a 50% off coupon at Joanns!):

Has anyone else bought and used this??? I'm interested to see what you think of it if you have

 

[Granna4679]

OH wow...I haven't been on here since Friday. I am about 12 pages behind. I have been working really hard on my DDs baby bedding for my grandson but had to stop and get a quilt made for a cousin that is due in a couple weeks. I was hoping to get it to her by her shower (she is in another state) but didn't quite get it done. She received it yesterday and called to say she loved it. Made my day. So, here is the quilt (several shots of it) along with a cute little burp cloth to match (why you need a burp cloth to match your quilt...I have no idea )

I made the turtle on the front and the label on the back (except for my name) with my embroidery machine. I was so happy I could do this.

And a shot of front and back (flipped over) with the burp cloth:

Going back to catch up on the last 12 pages or so now.