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

[mkwj]

I read something yesterday and it has been on my mind now. I know a lot of us are using disney designs for doing appliques and so forth. One of my applique sites posted on facebook yesterday how this is illegal and those who buy and sell using them are doing so illegally. Etsy was mentioned and why they allow people to sell items. What are your thoughts about this. Do you feel it is okay to make for your own kids but not sell it. I can't imagine not making stuff for my kids for our trip. Just curious what others think or feel about this.

 

[teresajoy]

Thanks! I was the one looking for a pattern. This one is great! I almost purchased one just like it!



I'm glad you guys had such a good time. What all did you do?
What a super nice surprise and that is so amazing that your son wants to pay for a night himself!!! How is Barbara doing?

We went to DTD and the outlet malls several times, we met up with C (livndisney)and M one night at hung out at DTD, we met up with Nicole and her family at Beaches and Cream and then walked around the Boardwalk with them, we went to Sea World (LOVE it there!), and the Orlando Science Museum (using the pass for the Kingman Museum I bought on Groupon for $25 ) we swam in the pool and we went to the Atlantic Ocean,where a wave stole Corey's glasses. I think that's about it, but it was just fun being together.

Barbara is doing wonderful right now! She had bone scans not too long ago and there are no new tumors and from what I understood the ones she has haven't grown. Her doctor told her that she has had another patient on the treatment that Barbara is on that has lived for 5 years now. Barbara is one of the lucky ones who is responding very well to the treatment. We keep praying that we will have much longer than 5 years with her. It's scary though.

Hopefully I can get this to post right...

I started this quilt as a class project, didn't like the way it was going and quit. Once I got my embroidery machine, I ripped out all the applique and started again with my machine.

I put it on the long arm and had major problems with the thread. It kept breaking every few inches. So, after it was finished, I ripped out the stitches to redo. Fast forward to a year later, and I FINALLY finished the quilting and the binding. I was planning on giving it to a casual friend. (one of the moms at therapy) But I really like the way it turned out.

So my question is...should I get mom a different baby gift and sell this one? Or go with my original plan and give this as a gift?

Crossing fingers to see if the picture actually loaded here...



Nini (feeling slightly selfish at the moment..

I am guessing that the Mom didn't know that you were working on this for her? If she doesn't know, I think I'd be selfish and sell it! It is a lot of work or a casual acquaintance!

To get big pictures from Facebook, you need to right click on the thumbnail and select "view image" (that's for Firefox, it's something similar in IE and Chrome) that will open it up like it use to before Facebook made the stupid picture viewer "improvement". From there,you can just right click and select "copy image location". You can then paste that here, (using the little picture icon to put the [img ] [/ img ] brackets around it.

Here is the shirt I did for Trace's big give:

It looks great Rochelle!



I need to change my ticker, it's depressing me! I also need to post pictures of Lydia's Sea World dress AKA: "The-dress-of-too-many-appliques". I was just hoping to get some better pictures of the appliques.

 

[Granna4679]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking here for a while. I've been sewing for years and have enjoyed looking at everyone's creations...whether for WDW trip or not.

Here is DS Jedi outfit....I made it for Halloween 2010...and after I let the sleeves out it will fit for our Nov 2011 trip.

Base pattern was for a karate gi, I made up the boot covers, outer tunic and the belt.

He is toooo cute!

No, I did not, that is why I am so impressed with myself. I do have a double needle, but I can't seem to get it to stitch as well as I like. I think the tension is a little too tight sometimes and the 2 lines of stitching get pulled together a bit from underneath and do not sit as flat as I would like.

In that case....I am in awe!! I know how hard that is. Great job!!

My husband is out of town for the week so I cranked up the space heater in the basement and finished some more pillows for Give Kids the World.

[My husband isn't just out of town, he's at Disney World for one of those pesky milestone birthdays. (I went solo in February.) We joke that maybe we'll go together someday. He did the Wild Africa Trek tour at Animal Kingdom in the morning and said it was amazing. He went to Boma for dinner, and rode Tower of Terror with Billy Gardell -- Mike from "Mike and Molly". Sounds to me like a better birthday than cold, rainy, gloomy New York!

How very sweet of you to make all of those pillowcases. That was a lot of work. Sounds like your hubby had a great time. My husband would never go on a trip to Disney without me. He has done no less than 12 missions trips to other countries but would not do that. Of course, I probably wouldn't let him go to such a fun place without me

I've been busy sewing a few things for my family and friends:

I made this dress for my niece for her Birthday (she got it about 2 months after her actual birthday, opps).

I made this for my nephew and had to add the "Captain Jack" since his name is Jack.

I guess the boys won't be getting anything because I have no ideas for them.

Everything is adorable. Could you make the boys some appliqued tshirts??

I love the Pirate outfit. I am saving up all of these ideas for my little grandson that is on the way!

Hi Kell!

OK, here's DD's dress for her 5th grade graduation. It's Lila Tuelers(sp?) London dress. It's my first time using one of her patterns. Def. could be a bit confusing for beginners, but what really frustrated me were how many pieces of the pattern that were supposed to match up didn't. I know I can fix it, but I really don't think I should have to. At first I thought maybe I somehow mixed up lines when I was tracing the pattern, so I took my ruler and checked the original pieces- they didn't match either I would hate to be making it if I didn't have a reasonable amount of experience honestly because I don't think it would do wonders for your confidence level. Call me crazy, but I get a little tingle when both sides start and end even, kwim? Yeah, I guess I am nuts. Anyway, I do like how the dress turned out in the end, and DD loves it...plus, now I've fixed the pattern pieces I made and won't be frustrated

fwiw, the hem at the bottom and the sleeves really are the same length, it's just the way she's standing.

Nicole - I am sorry the pattern was so confusing but I love the dress and the fabrics you picked out. Caitie is just so pretty!

I made another Jamie dress over the last few days. I had this polka dot material for quite some time and I thought Jamie's retro look was just the right thing for it. Unfortunately it is a little shorter than planned because I managed to get a 4" rip in the fabric when I was taking a few stitches out. The shorter skirt may work out a little bit better for the retro look anyway.

Another project in the last week was to scale down the Lego Minifig from a Big Give bag to something that DH would wear. He liked the one I did for the Give but he wanted something a little bit more suitable for a grown up (i.e., smaller). So with some work back on the drawing board, here it is:

He is actually about the same size as a real life Minifig. I did the eyes and mouth by hand - they are too small for the machine.

This is the whole shirt just to show the scale:

Cute cute Jamie dress...and I like the little lego guy too.

Maybe I got it right this time. Shorts and tshirt.

Love it!

 

[miprender]

Finally getting around to post some pics. I finished my 1st Simply Sweet I needed to upsize it to a 10 and it fits DD

Here are some outfits for the boys:

Here's some outfits for our AK day:

These are all HeatherSues designs and they are just too cute

Now I need to go back and see what I missed the last few days.

 

[miprender]

I made another Jamie dress over the last few days. I had this polka dot material for quite some time and I thought Jamie's retro look was just the right thing for it. Unfortunately it is a little shorter than planned because I managed to get a 4" rip in the fabric when I was taking a few stitches out. The shorter skirt may work out a little bit better for the retro look anyway.

Another project in the last week was to scale down the Lego Minifig from a Big Give bag to something that DH would wear. He liked the one I did for the Give but he wanted something a little bit more suitable for a grown up (i.e., smaller). So with some work back on the drawing board, here it is:

He is actually about the same size as a real life Minifig. I did the eyes and mouth by hand - they are too small for the machine.

This is the whole shirt just to show the scale:

Great job on the dress and the shirt is too cute.

Maybe I got it right this time. Shorts and tshirt.

Those came out cute.

We got to ride the Star Wars ride today it officially opens the 20th they wont let you take any pictures yet let me say it was awsome

Lucky you. Can't wait to ride it in July.

Hopefully I can get this to post right...

I started this quilt as a class project, didn't like the way it was going and quit. Once I got my embroidery machine, I ripped out all the applique and started again with my machine.

I put it on the long arm and had major problems with the thread. It kept breaking every few inches. So, after it was finished, I ripped out the stitches to redo. Fast forward to a year later, and I FINALLY finished the quilting and the binding. I was planning on giving it to a casual friend. (one of the moms at therapy) But I really like the way it turned out.

So my question is...should I get mom a different baby gift and sell this one? Or go with my original plan and give this as a gift?

Crossing fingers to see if the picture actually loaded here...



Nini (feeling slightly selfish at the moment..

Wow that came out great. Tough decision but after all that hard work maybe you could sell it and make mom another gift. If you did make her something else I am sure it will be great as you are very talented in everything you make

 

[teresajoy]

Finally getting around to post some pics. I finished my 1st Simply Sweet I needed to upsize it to a 10 and it fits DD

Here are some outfits for the boys:

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I am loving all these outfits!!!!! Those Mickey with the ice cream bars are so cute!!!

 

[MoeFam]

Hello All-

After many years of following this thread- I finally actually made almost all of our customs for our last trip. We just got home last weekend- and we had a ball! I made customs for our 5 yr old daughter, and our friends' 3 yr old. The girls got lots of compliments and I think most of the outfits are headed back in June with some more family friends!

Here are a few quick pics:

Here are their Animal Kingdom pillowcase dresses and matching hair wraps:

Magic Kingdom- Mickey T and Twirl- I have ZERO pictures of my own kid in this outfit!

Hollywood STudios- I did not make the skirt- it's TCP.

Epcot

I made a Minnie hair wrap for myself-

Thanks for all of the inspiration- can't wait to do it again next trip

 

[Meshell2002]

I read something yesterday and it has been on my mind now. I know a lot of us are using disney designs for doing appliques and so forth. One of my applique sites posted on facebook yesterday how this is illegal and those who buy and sell using them are doing so illegally. Etsy was mentioned and why they allow people to sell items. What are your thoughts about this. Do you feel it is okay to make for your own kids but not sell it. I can't imagine not making stuff for my kids for our trip. Just curious what others think or feel about this.

I feel that it is ok to make things for personal use and even sell it as "used" as long as you specifically state it was custom made for your child. You are not making large quantities or lots of money from this. If you are selling things "used" you are not going to do much money making only get a little of your cost back. I sell on Etsy (non-disney items) and their stance is if you purchase licensed fabric you can sell the item you made as long as you disclaim you are not affiliated with the company. Technically many prints are copyrighted....like some of the boutique prints (like amy butler), obviously some are more prominent. Of course some people feel better posting the item as "pink princess" instead of Sleeping Beauty, or "blue princess" instead of Cinderella.

Some info on the subject
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5757831_can-items-made-licensed-fabric_.html

 

[SallyfromDE]

I read something yesterday and it has been on my mind now. I know a lot of us are using disney designs for doing appliques and so forth. One of my applique sites posted on facebook yesterday how this is illegal and those who buy and sell using them are doing so illegally. Etsy was mentioned and why they allow people to sell items. What are your thoughts about this. Do you feel it is okay to make for your own kids but not sell it. I can't imagine not making stuff for my kids for our trip. Just curious what others think or feel about this.

Well, I love the discussions on tv shows or magazines, about how a celebrity is in the spotlight and should expect to be ... denied privacy. That it is thier "job" to be in the public view. That is the best way I can explain that. So, if that is the case, then with Disney being the celebrity, they should expect to be "cased".

But Disney doesn't feel that way. They own the rights to Disney, and want to negiotate thier own terms with "contractors". You'll notice on the side of the Disney fabric, it says something like, Not for Commercial use or personal use only. Disney tried to get a seller to stop making clothing with these fabrics and make money. Unfortunately for them, this seller won the case. And Disney then proceeded to make sure future fabric that verbage printed on the side.

Because of this, you'll find sellers make different names for thier products. Like Meese instead of mouse. You can make for your own use, but not to sell. I've even heard of Disney having people take down sites because they ask for donations instead of outright charging a fee.

But since I only use these items for my personal use, I just figured if anyone in Disney were to stop and ask me where I got an outfit, or design, I would just say a friend did it for me. I personally feel, that if it's not obscene or vulgar, they really shouldn't have anything to say about it. They are in the public eye and it should be expected.

JMHO

 

[NiniMorris]

I read something yesterday and it has been on my mind now. I know a lot of us are using disney designs for doing appliques and so forth. One of my applique sites posted on facebook yesterday how this is illegal and those who buy and sell using them are doing so illegally. Etsy was mentioned and why they allow people to sell items. What are your thoughts about this. Do you feel it is okay to make for your own kids but not sell it. I can't imagine not making stuff for my kids for our trip. Just curious what others think or feel about this.

Truthfully, every shirt, dress or outfit I make ends up on a Disney trip. When you consider the price of a Disney trip as opposed to what I might charge for an outfit...they are making tons more money from the outfit than I am!

Collegiate teams are way more aggressive in their dealing with 'unauthorized' use of their logos. It is how they help to support their sports teams.

We are not getting rich off Disney. Any money I may make is going back to Disney in the form of a trip.

This discussion comes up about once a year. Everyone panics for a few days and then it all goes away. I really doubt that Disney is willing to spend the time and money necessary to 'shut me down' ...for my one or two shirts or dresses a month!

As for the licensed fabric...courts have continuously held that once the fabric is purchased by the original consumer, they can use it as they see fit. Disney (or whoever) has made their money from the actual license that was used to create and print the fabric.

Nini

 

[aboveH20]

How very sweet of you to make all of those pillowcases. That was a lot of work. Sounds like your hubby had a great time. My husband would never go on a trip to Disney without me. He has done no less than 12 missions trips to other countries but would not do that. Of course, I probably wouldn't let him go to such a fun place without me

Thanks for the comment about the pillowcases. It's not very creative, but it's fun in its own way.

Impressive about your husband going on so many mission trips. One of the regrets that I had for my sons is that we were never connected with a church that did youth work camps. My husband's best friend is currently in Haiti for a year organizing the work for mission groups. My husband's thinking about going.

Finally getting around to post some pics. I finished my 1st Simply Sweet I needed to upsize it to a 10 and it fits DD

Here are some outfits for the boys:

Here's some outfits for our AK day:

These are all HeatherSues designs and they are just too cute

Now I need to go back and see what I missed the last few days.

Obviously named Simply Sweet because of the model, the dress pattern, and the look on Minnie's face. I all three.

I love Mickey holding the ice cream -- not cannibalism, right? I was shocked that they went up to $3.50 -- how long until they're $5!!!

And I love all the AK outfits.

 

[mkwj]

Thanks for the inputs on the copyrights. I was trying to figure out if making shirts for people was wrong if I bought the applique from a site like etsy. I just don't want to get in trouble.

I LOVE the animals with the mickey ears. I have been trying to figure something out for animal kingdom. Those are just precious.

 

[teresajoy]

Hello All-

After many years of following this thread- I finally actually made almost all of our customs for our last trip. We just got home last weekend- and we had a ball! I made customs for our 5 yr old daughter, and our friends' 3 yr old. The girls got lots of compliments and I think most of the outfits are headed back in June with some more family friends!

Here are a few quick pics:

Here are their Animal Kingdom pillowcase dresses and matching hair wraps:

Magic Kingdom- Mickey T and Twirl- I have ZERO pictures of my own kid in this outfit!

Hollywood STudios- I did not make the skirt- it's TCP.

Epcot

I made a Minnie hair wrap for myself-

Thanks for all of the inspiration- can't wait to do it again next trip

Since you've been following for years, I bet you know what I'm going to say!

BIGGER PICTURES PLEASE!!

pretty please?? because your stuff looks AMAZING and I want to be able to really see it.

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Finally getting around to post some pics. I finished my 1st Simply Sweet I needed to upsize it to a 10 and it fits DD

Here are some outfits for the boys:

Here's some outfits for our AK day:

These are all HeatherSues designs and they are just too cute

Now I need to go back and see what I missed the last few days.

Aww...I love your Simply sweets. I too need to upsize to a ten. Can you tell me how you did yours?

 

[dianemom2]

Finally getting around to post some pics. I finished my 1st Simply Sweet I needed to upsize it to a 10 and it fits DD

Here are some outfits for the boys:

Here's some outfits for our AK day:

These are all HeatherSues designs and they are just too cute

Now I need to go back and see what I missed the last few days.

Everything looks wonderful! I love all the appliques, especially the Mickey with the Mickey bar!

Hello All-

After many years of following this thread- I finally actually made almost all of our customs for our last trip. We just got home last weekend- and we had a ball! I made customs for our 5 yr old daughter, and our friends' 3 yr old. The girls got lots of compliments and I think most of the outfits are headed back in June with some more family friends!

Here are a few quick pics:

Here are their Animal Kingdom pillowcase dresses and matching hair wraps:

Magic Kingdom- Mickey T and Twirl- I have ZERO pictures of my own kid in this outfit!

Hollywood STudios- I did not make the skirt- it's TCP.

Epcot

I made a Minnie hair wrap for myself-

Thanks for all of the inspiration- can't wait to do it again next trip

Everything is so adorable! I love it!

Here is what I have been working on in the last week:

Mickey pjs for my nephews. I made two sets of these but I only got pictures of one set.

This Cinderella work dress I saw on here a few weeks ago. I just loved it! I had to make on for my little niece to play in!

My husband says that this is the cutest thing I've ever made. But I can't take credit for it. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration on here!!!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

OMG...been away to long. TMTQ but I love everything especially the quilts 7 Bags.

I have completed 2 rompers so far and will post picks when I get home from the office....they came out nice EXCEPT the pink one did not shir as nicely as the green on the top. I re did it twice and decide I was not going to redo it a 3rd time. Funny thing was I did the waist on the pink first and it shirred perfectly then all of a sudden nothing...or very little anyway. I did not change any settings from one area to the next. Guess its my turn for growing pains because my tension is all out of whack now.

I am moving on to the next project and if time allows and I figure my macine out (Cs600i) then I may redo the top of that troublesome romper.

I got my Vida pattern too! and After my peekaboo skirt with appliqued top Vida will be next!

Well on my way home now be back in a bit!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Truthfully, every shirt, dress or outfit I make ends up on a Disney trip. When you consider the price of a Disney trip as opposed to what I might charge for an outfit...they are making tons more money from the outfit than I am!

Collegiate teams are way more aggressive in their dealing with 'unauthorized' use of their logos. It is how they help to support their sports teams.

We are not getting rich off Disney. Any money I may make is going back to Disney in the form of a trip.

This discussion comes up about once a year. Everyone panics for a few days and then it all goes away. I really doubt that Disney is willing to spend the time and money necessary to 'shut me down' ...for my one or two shirts or dresses a month!

As for the licensed fabric...courts have continuously held that once the fabric is purchased by the original consumer, they can use it as they see fit. Disney (or whoever) has made their money from the actual license that was used to create and print the fabric.

Nini

http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/DisneyLawsuit/DisneyLawsuit.shtml

 

[DMGeurts]

Finally getting around to post some pics. I finished my 1st Simply Sweet I needed to upsize it to a 10 and it fits DD

Here are some outfits for the boys:

Here's some outfits for our AK day:

These are all HeatherSues designs and they are just too cute

Now I need to go back and see what I missed the last few days.

I really love everything.... My favorites are always the mickey bars - and I've never seen the one of Mickey holding the bar - CUTE!! My second favs are the Mickey hats... so I love them all!!

Hello All-

After many years of following this thread- I finally actually made almost all of our customs for our last trip. We just got home last weekend- and we had a ball! I made customs for our 5 yr old daughter, and our friends' 3 yr old. The girls got lots of compliments and I think most of the outfits are headed back in June with some more family friends!

Here are a few quick pics:

Here are their Animal Kingdom pillowcase dresses and matching hair wraps:

Magic Kingdom- Mickey T and Twirl- I have ZERO pictures of my own kid in this outfit!

Hollywood STudios- I did not make the skirt- it's TCP.

Epcot

I made a Minnie hair wrap for myself-

Thanks for all of the inspiration- can't wait to do it again next trip

You did an amazing job on everything! I love all the skirts!

Everything looks wonderful! I love all the appliques, especially the Mickey with the Mickey bar!



Everything is so adorable! I love it!

Here is what I have been working on in the last week:

Mickey pjs for my nephews. I made two sets of these but I only got pictures of one set.

This Cinderella work dress I saw on here a few weeks ago. I just loved it! I had to make on for my little niece to play in!

My husband says that this is the cutest thing I've ever made. But I can't take credit for it. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration on here!!!

OK - that does it - I must find a little girl to make that dress for - it's TDF!!!!

D~

 

[NiniMorris]

Since it was someone on here that got me addicted to these key fobs, I thought I would post the ones I made for teacher gifts. (yes, I am cheap. with 10 teachers, key fobs is all they got!)

And, I'm hoping the picture is coming out large enough (the real reason I am posting this! LOL) I am attempting to use Teressa's instructions... but then again, I never have been good at doing what I am told!

Nini

 

[jas0202]

Since it was someone on here that got me addicted to these key fobs, I thought I would post the ones I made for teacher gifts. (yes, I am cheap. with 10 teachers, key fobs is all they got!)

And, I'm hoping the picture is coming out large enough (the real reason I am posting this! LOL) I am attempting to use Teressa's instructions... but then again, I never have been good at doing what I am told!

Nini

I know it's been on here before, but can you post where you got the hardware for the fobs? I really like them, and it seems like a quick and easy gift idea.

ps...you did well with following instructions, picture was lovely!