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

[1308Miles]

Hi ladies...I feel like it's been so long since I've posted (but, I swear, I've been following along and admiring all of your creations! ) Loving those Stepsisters Vidas, the lilac baby ensemble, the water bottle coolers (is there a pattern for that?), the ruffled halter top, the boxy bag... WTMTQ! I've been really busy lately trying to re-landscape our yard that was absolutely destroyed by this past winter's wrath. However, there's ALWAYS time to bust out the sewing machine and de-stress. In between all the landscaping, I sneak out to JoAnns and buy fabric. I used to belong to a message board way back in the day when I started quilting. Whenever you bought a bunch of fabric, they called it having a Stash Enhancement Experience (or S.E.x.) Thought that was hilarious (but probably inappropriate for a family Disney board.)


Here are a few little projects:
classic Minnie dress for DD1. Now that she has this dress, I told DH we need another trip to WDW. LOVELOVELOVE the Precious pattern! It definitely wasn't as difficult as I had anticipated.

A sunhat I made for DD for our trip to Naples (FL.)

Here's my little beach baby modeling it on Sanibel Island:

A sunhat I made for DS6.

Rosetta bag that I made as a carry-on for our trip to Naples (got stopped so many times in the airport asking where I got it!)

closeup of the frayed fabric rosette (i LOVE these...I put them on everything now!)

Another little sundress for DD...again, need to plan a trip so she can wear it!

Mickey-inspired crayon rollup for DS

and lastly, PJs for DS. As he was going to bed one night, he gasps and says, "Mommy! I forgot tomorrow was PJ day at school! Can you make me some Bears PJs to wear?" How can I say no to big, beautiful green eyes and freckles? I stayed up all night long making these but the end result (and seeing his sweet face in the morning) was SO worth it!

 

[hivemama]

I posted this not too long ago. It's using this pattern from ycmt.com: https://www.youcanmakethis.com/info...irt-Women-and-Junior-Sizes-6-Sizes-in-all.htm . It's essentially just a pillowcase dress. and I added an applique of Rapunzel. I've also made some other tanks, and then some appliqued Ts, but I don't have pics of those. I'm not really too worried about them looking grown up though!! HA!

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Love it! I want "fun" outfits, but I keep looking at the disney prints out thinking "I'll look ridiculous if I wear that." I could definitely do a pillowcase top inspired by minnie or princesses! Thanks! Anyone else have ideas?

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

I just use one of the other vertical brother 5x7 (I think they're like 5.1x7.1 or something close). It really has no effect on the design other than to give you guidance so you don't make them too big.

Just open the digitized PES design in SEU and then you can select the whole thing and resize it. And you can move it around and add names and such. Then just re-export it as a PES, BUT remember to save it as a different name, otherwise you overwrite the purchased design.

Good luck!

Thanks so much! I'll have to give it a whirl and see if I can figure it out. By the way, I LOVE your 1900 Park Fare outfit!!! Did you paint the faces on?



Does anyone know where I can find a good pattern for a kindle cover? Preferably the one that is more like a book. I just got a kindle for mother's day so I would like to have a cover for it. TIA!

 

[mphalens]

I have made a bunch of outfits for my kids, and now i need ideas for me! Anyone have anything Disney themed they wear that still makes you look like a grown up?

I'm planning on making myself some upcycled decoupage jeans/jean capris for our trip ... I've been collecting princess materials and minnie & mickey too... I also bought the SisBoom Meaghan peasant dress/top pattern from YCMT.com to make myself a dress or two ... And I'm envisioning a couple of skirts, but nothing concrete yet I'm still on the lookout for other ideas too though ...

Hi ladies...I feel like it's been so long since I've posted (but, I swear, I've been following along and admiring all of your creations! ) Loving those Stepsisters Vidas, the lilac baby ensemble, the water bottle coolers (is there a pattern for that?), the ruffled halter top, the boxy bag... WTMTQ! I've been really busy lately trying to re-landscape our yard that was absolutely destroyed by this past winter's wrath. However, there's ALWAYS time to bust out the sewing machine and de-stress. In between all the landscaping, I sneak out to JoAnns and buy fabric. I used to belong to a message board way back in the day when I started quilting. Whenever you bought a bunch of fabric, they called it having a Stash Enhancement Experience (or S.E.x.) Thought that was hilarious (but probably inappropriate for a family Disney board.)


Here are a few little projects:
classic Minnie dress for DD1. Now that she has this dress, I told DH we need another trip to WDW. LOVELOVELOVE the Precious pattern! It definitely wasn't as difficult as I had anticipated.

A sunhat I made for DD for our trip to Naples (FL.)

Here's my little beach baby modeling it on Sanibel Island:

A sunhat I made for DS6.

Rosetta bag that I made as a carry-on for our trip to Naples (got stopped so many times in the airport asking where I got it!)

closeup of the frayed fabric rosette (i LOVE these...I put them on everything now!)

Another little sundress for DD...again, need to plan a trip so she can wear it!

Mickey-inspired crayon rollup for DS

and lastly, PJs for DS. As he was going to bed one night, he gasps and says, "Mommy! I forgot tomorrow was PJ day at school! Can you make me some Bears PJs to wear?" How can I say no to big, beautiful green eyes and freckles? I stayed up all night long making these but the end result (and seeing his sweet face in the morning) was SO worth it!

Love all of it! What hat pattern did you use? My boys love their hats so I'm always on the lookout for good patterns (were they easy to make?) ...
I so wish I had a girl to make cute Minnie dresses for!!!!
But I had to quote you when I saw those pajamas! My boys would go GAGA for those!!!! DH was born in Chicago so my boys had no choice but to be Bears fans (they're also Patriots fans b/c I'm from RI )... they would LOVE pajamas like those!!!! What pattern did you use??? And I bow down that you made those in a night before school the next day!

 

[froggy33]

Love it! I want "fun" outfits, but I keep looking at the disney prints out thinking "I'll look ridiculous if I wear that." I could definitely do a pillowcase top inspired by minnie or princesses! Thanks! Anyone else have ideas?

Thanks! That pattern is easy peasy!! I made the binding, but you could just buy some and it would be even easier!

Thanks so much! I'll have to give it a whirl and see if I can figure it out. By the way, I LOVE your 1900 Park Fare outfit!!! Did you paint the faces on?

You bet! And yes, I did paint the faces on. There is NO WAY I could do that by hand.
I found myself pretty rusty in doing just the regular satin stitching!

 

[mphalens]

QUESTION:

Has anyone ever made the Amy Butler Anna Tunic pattern? If so, easy? hard? Did you like it? It looks really cute and I love that it can be made longer for a dress, etc ... but I can't decide if I could handle it ...

Also if you've ever shopped on SewBaby (or seen them elsewhere) does anyone have experience with the Sew Serendipity Book or the Fashion Formula Skirts Patterns book???

Thanks in advance!!!!

 

[1308Miles]

Love all of it! What hat pattern did you use? My boys love their hats so I'm always on the lookout for good patterns (were they easy to make?) ...
I so wish I had a girl to make cute Minnie dresses for!!!!
But I had to quote you when I saw those pajamas! My boys would go GAGA for those!!!! DH was born in Chicago so my boys had no choice but to be Bears fans (they're also Patriots fans b/c I'm from RI )... they would LOVE pajamas like those!!!! What pattern did you use??? And I bow down that you made those in a night before school the next day!

Thank you! I used the Reversible Bucket Hat pattern from ycmt. I found that fantastic madras plaid at JoAnn's for something like $15/yd but I had a coupon and paid $7.50/yd! LOL...my DS LOVES da Bears because my husband LOVES da Bears! He's a huge Walter Payton fan, so, like your boys, my DS had no choice but to become a Bears fan. I used Carla C's Easy Fit pants pattern for the bottoms and her Bowling Shirt pattern for the top (both found at ycmt...can you tell I'm a fan?) I started the project at 8:30 pm and finished at 2:30 am. I'm such a sucker for my kids!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Thanks! That pattern is easy peasy!! I made the binding, but you could just buy some and it would be even easier!



You bet! And yes, I did paint the faces on. There is NO WAY I could do that by hand.
I found myself pretty rusty in doing just the regular satin stitching!

Have fun on your trip!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Its such a pain actually. I have to import everything and its $$$. Would I trade the beach for a local Joanns, Hobby Lobby, and Hancocks - In a heart beat!

I keep telling hubby I am ready to move back home (long story short - I was born and raised in NYC : My mom's from Brooklyn, my dad is from Grand Cayman ..as is my hubby. I grew up on Staten Island)

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to live in Orlando or West Palm Beach for obvious reasons...to be close to THE mouse and have 100's of fabric stores in driving distance....depending on how much I want to spend in gas....

Gas here is USD$7.50 p/gallon

My cousing lived in the islands for many years. It's terrible that I can't remember where. But she and her husband ended up moving back, there home had been wiped out by hurricans so many times, they couldn't afford to live there any more. She also so, when she had to go to the Dr., you needed to make a trip out it. Becuase it was on the next island and you have to fly over. I think I could give it shot!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Isn't this a cute pattern? McCalls 6316. I think I'm going to make the blue one Jasmine. The center panel will be in a tan of peach flesh fabric. I'm not sure about the zipper tho'. If I put it down the back, she'd have trouble if she had to go to the ladies room. I wonder if a side zipper would work?

 

[RMAMom]

QUESTION

I am sure it has been posted somewhere before but I am looking for directions to make the Eye Spy bags...These are supposedly good for Eva who has sensory issues. Traditional toys have been destroyed due to her chewing and saliva...I am going to have to make this super strong though.

Also any tips in sewing them would be great I am worried that my machine cant handle it. I am not that experienced so if I need special needles too please let me know. I am so clueless!!LOL

Thanks so much!!

Actually, if you go back in this thread a few pages Andrea posted a tutorial with pictures just about a week or so ago.

 

[mphalens]

Thank you! I used the Reversible Bucket Hat pattern from ycmt. I found that fantastic madras plaid at JoAnn's for something like $15/yd but I had a coupon and paid $7.50/yd! LOL...my DS LOVES da Bears because my husband LOVES da Bears! He's a huge Walter Payton fan, so, like your boys, my DS had no choice but to become a Bears fan. I used Carla C's Easy Fit pants pattern for the bottoms and her Bowling Shirt pattern for the top (both found at ycmt...can you tell I'm a fan?) I started the project at 8:30 pm and finished at 2:30 am. I'm such a sucker for my kids!

Awesome! I have Carla C's easy fits and bowling shirt patterns! I never would have thought to do pj's with them together! SO COOL!

 

[billwendy]

I live in the Cayman Islands - the big island Grand Cayman home to 7 mile beach!

Ohhh, I love the Cayman Islands!!! We stopped there once on a cruise, and had fun snorkeling right near the cruise ship drop off!! A little restaurant with a red roof???LOTS of Parrot fish - my FAVORITE!!!!!!

QUESTION

I am sure it has been posted somewhere before but I am looking for directions to make the Eye Spy bags...These are supposedly good for Eva who has sensory issues. Traditional toys have been destroyed due to her chewing and saliva...I am going to have to make this super strong though.

Also any tips in sewing them would be great I am worried that my machine cant handle it. I am not that experienced so if I need special needles too please let me know. I am so clueless!!LOL

Thanks so much!!

I would be VERY cautious and really wouldnt recommend an Eye Spy Bag for a child who craves input through chewing. If she did happen to chew through the fabric or vinyl, there are so many things she could choke on. Could be very very scarey. Have you looked into some chewy tubes for her or P's and Q's? I would also ask her OT to go over her sensory diet with you to provide more activities that provide proprioceptive input - seems like she is craving it!

 

[PurpleEars]

Hi ladies...I feel like it's been so long since I've posted (but, I swear, I've been following along and admiring all of your creations! ) Loving those Stepsisters Vidas, the lilac baby ensemble, the water bottle coolers (is there a pattern for that?), the ruffled halter top, the boxy bag... WTMTQ! I've been really busy lately trying to re-landscape our yard that was absolutely destroyed by this past winter's wrath. However, there's ALWAYS time to bust out the sewing machine and de-stress. In between all the landscaping, I sneak out to JoAnns and buy fabric. I used to belong to a message board way back in the day when I started quilting. Whenever you bought a bunch of fabric, they called it having a Stash Enhancement Experience (or S.E.x.) Thought that was hilarious (but probably inappropriate for a family Disney board.)


Here are a few little projects:
classic Minnie dress for DD1. Now that she has this dress, I told DH we need another trip to WDW. LOVELOVELOVE the Precious pattern! It definitely wasn't as difficult as I had anticipated.

Here's my little beach baby modeling it on Sanibel Island:

A sunhat I made for DS6.

Rosetta bag that I made as a carry-on for our trip to Naples (got stopped so many times in the airport asking where I got it!)

closeup of the frayed fabric rosette (i LOVE these...I put them on everything now!)

Another little sundress for DD...again, need to plan a trip so she can wear it!

Mickey-inspired crayon rollup for DS

and lastly, PJs for DS. As he was going to bed one night, he gasps and says, "Mommy! I forgot tomorrow was PJ day at school! Can you make me some Bears PJs to wear?" How can I say no to big, beautiful green eyes and freckles? I stayed up all night long making these but the end result (and seeing his sweet face in the morning) was SO worth it!

Looks like you have been busy. Everything you made look awesome. I hope your son had lots of fun on PJ day with that special PJ.

Isn't this a cute pattern? McCalls 6316. I think I'm going to make the blue one Jasmine. The center panel will be in a tan of peach flesh fabric. I'm not sure about the zipper tho'. If I put it down the back, she'd have trouble if she had to go to the ladies room. I wonder if a side zipper would work?

A side zipper should work. Good luck with the mods.

I have made a bunch of outfits for my kids, and now i need ideas for me! Anyone have anything Disney themed they wear that still makes you look like a grown up?

Ok, here are a few samples of some grown up Disney wear:
The Minnie dress I posted earlier in the week:

A Disney-inspired Meagan dress (with the embroidery on the hem):

A Disney-inspired music skirt:

A Marlo top with sleeves for a Big Give:

A few Patricia tunics for Big Gives:

Hopefully some of them will inspire you...(maybe you are sorry that you asked for pictures!)

And to all those who commented on the Lego camera bag - thanks for your kind words. It was a lot of fun to put it together. The digitizing was pretty easy since it was filled in. I tried the applique route but it just didn't work well with a 4x4 hoop. I hope the recipient will enjoy using it!

 

[Disney Yooper]

Love it! I want "fun" outfits, but I keep looking at the disney prints out thinking "I'll look ridiculous if I wear that." I could definitely do a pillowcase top inspired by minnie or princesses! Thanks! Anyone else have ideas?

I am having fun looking through the disboutiquers photobucket account. I found this Minnie cute halter that I want to attempt for myself and my adult daughters. I have the same concerns about looking silly but I also want to have fun!

ETA: This halter outfit would be cute for an adult as well. Not sure if it was made for one or not from the picture.

 

[jas0202]

Quick Question

When making the insulated bottle holders... where do you find the insulation that goes inside? I've looked up online and what I found was called Insu-Brite..but I can't find it in stores... Is this an online only item?

Thanks for the insight!

I used insul-brite, and it was at Joann's here in Nebraska. It wasn't with the rest of the interfacings and such though...I had to ask. It was over in a separate place with the duck canvas and some other specialty stuff. I can't remember the price, but don't remember it being insanely expensive...of course I had a 40% off coupon.

 

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

So many adorable things! The Lady Tremaine and Steps Vida! LOVE IT!!! She will get so much attention at dinner at 1900 PF!!

Love the sweet green/yellow/purple baby outfit!

Love Snow White! Love the bears pjs!!

hi All!
Anyway, I did two sets of water bottles for two different Big Give families. These went together really quickly and were so fun to do! They were my first two Big Gives EVER and it was such a wonderful experience. Once my head gets above water again, I'm looking forward to doing more.

I LOVE THEM!!! What pattern did you use? I want to make some for my kids for school next year! Also, where did you get the SW's font???

I live in the Cayman Islands - the big island Grand Cayman home to 7 mile beach!

Color me green with jealousy!!!

 

[mkwj]

I LOVE This Dress. SOOOO Cute

Is the bowling shirt hard to do? I have never done sleeves before, but the description with pictures on YCMT are usually pretty specific.

 

[jas0202]

Hi ladies...I feel like it's been so long since I've posted (but, I swear, I've been following along and admiring all of your creations! ) Loving those Stepsisters Vidas, the lilac baby ensemble, the water bottle coolers (is there a pattern for that?), the ruffled halter top, the boxy bag... WTMTQ! I've been really busy lately trying to re-landscape our yard that was absolutely destroyed by this past winter's wrath. However, there's ALWAYS time to bust out the sewing machine and de-stress. In between all the landscaping, I sneak out to JoAnns and buy fabric. I used to belong to a message board way back in the day when I started quilting. Whenever you bought a bunch of fabric, they called it having a Stash Enhancement Experience (or S.E.x.) Thought that was hilarious (but probably inappropriate for a family Disney board.)

I LOVE THEM!!! What pattern did you use? I want to make some for my kids for school next year! Also, where did you get the SW's font???

I more or less went with this pattern:
http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2006/07/10/whiplash-challenge-water-bottle-carrier/
I used polypro web for the straps for a little more "sturdiness" and also made them adjustable so they could be carried cross body or over one shoulder. I also skipped the quilting part and just tacked the insul brite down in the seams and thought it was secure enough.

The star wars font was downloaded for free from DaFont:
http://www.dafont.com/star-jedi.font
Then, I used Stitch Era Universal to digitize them and put them with the star wars designs. Also...a shout out to Heather sue for those who don't already know it...she is the best digitizer EVER! These star wars designs from her are the most efficient and the most beautiful designs that I have done so far on my new machine. She's amazing.

 

[Luv2DressEmUp]

I am about to throw my computer and printer out of the window....
Have a birthday invite for my dd. All i'm trying to do is print them on 4x6 note cards. Seems innocent enough! I can't get them to print correctly - start too far over etc. Have spent more hours on this than I care to admit

Anyone have any tips? I can't start on sewing projects until this is done!!!