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

[miprender]

Hi all! Remember me? Hi to all the new friends we have! I have been gone because to say life has been hectic is an understatement.

I did want to update those who have been around for a while. Last I was on, hospice had been called in for my FIL...DH had traveled to OH to visit and things were at the least, grim. Well...GOOD NEWS! Yesterday he was released from Hospice and it looks like he may be going back on the lung transplant list. He has agreed to allow his wife to call 911 if he has another attack, but he still will not agree to be intubated again. He has to have a few more test done in Cleveland next week and then hopefully he will be back on the list. He is up and walking and all. He says that when we arrive in OH week after next he wants to out to dinner with us to get out for a little. The kids are so excited!

My Grandmother that fell and fractured her pelvis is back home as of Tuesday and doing well. We told her no more standing on chairs! She did however cook my father an entire dinner last night with cake for dessert! She will not be put down....gosh I hope I am that way at 85!

I hope to get a little sewing done this next week before the kids get out of school. Great stuff you all of done...as always!

That is great news.

 

[VBAndrea]

This is a pic from our last vacation right before our breakfast at the castle. Making these dresses is when the whole sewing thing really clicked in my head and became more enjoyable than a headache! I used this tutorial http://makeit-loveit.com/2010/10/cinderella-dress-halloween-costume.html and it was fabulous!

Dresses I made for my cousins girls for their upcoming Disney World Trip

Just some fun non Disney sets

Thanks so much for looking and for being such an inspiration! I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time here!

Jeana

Beautiful work!!! The Minnie dress set is stunning! I adore how you did the fabrics.

I took a break from dolly sewing today, and I made the curtain for my sewing room... I love how it turned out, but I am a little disappointed that the diamonds on the top are lopsided - I was very careful when I was cutting and very careful when I was sewing - I am not sure what happened... but it doesn't look as horrible in real life - I promise.

Close-up:

And a refresher - the walls of my sewing room:

D~

Love the curtains! I am getting very anxious to see your completed space -- I may even be more anxious than you are!!! Get your hubby to work!

I did it! I did it! I made a pair of Easy Fits!!!!

Of course, after I cut them out (using "practice material we dug out of the depths of my mom's sewing closet ... once upon a time this material was bought to make AG Kirsten some clothes ) I realized I hadn't cut them from my pattern piece, but from the taped together pieces you use to MAKE the pattern ... so they're a little short ... but not bad overall.

I used these as my "practice EVERYTHING" pair ... so I tried my hand at "hand applique" as well ... and I "decoupaged" the patches on with zig zag stitches, so the edges should fray nicely!

He's quite proud of his new pants, can you tell?

Fabulous job! I love them and I think you ds likes them too!

Ladies and Gents, for your amusement, the much anticipated photos of my sewing quadrant in the basement. Tomorrow will be two years in this house. When we moved in, the first year was Year of the Furniture, the second year was Year of the Lawn (looks like that will be a multi-year project) and the third year was going to be the Year of the Finished Basement. As we thought more about that, we decided what we really needed was the basement for storage, not living, so I've been gradually "making do" with my quadrant. It's not pretty, but it's mine

Welcome

Base model Cricut and my collection of serger trims (gotta go to Walmart and get one of those big barrels of pretzels to continue my collection )

There it is. My very functional (with the possible exception of electrical issues) sewing quadrant.

I don't know why some of the photos are so big. I tried resizing them, but sometimes photobucket has its own ideas.

I really like your space At least you have SPACE to move around and work. I find with my space being so small it's gets messy very easily so I sometimes feel I spend just as much time cleaning things as I do making things. And I have that very same Cricut model that you have!!!!! I also had some very pretty serger scraps from a stripwork dress I made my dd and was tempted to save the scraps and mail them to you for your collection

 

[babynala]

Hi all, I went away for about a week around Memorial Day to visit with my family and DH's family. I'm finally caught up and there is WTMTQ but I did look at everyone's beautiful creations. Welcome to all the new followers.

DMGeurts - thanks for sharing the pictures from your trip to Amsterdam. I love your SILs dress and her purple shoes. I'm glad all the gifts you made were a big hit (but I'm not surprised).

The Moonk's Mom - glad to hear that your FIL is doing better and it sounds as if your Grandmother is feeling better too.

I'm itching to sew but my house is a mess and I have a TON of laundry to do. I guess I should get started thinking about what to make the kids for our October trip. I'm not sure how to approach this trip since my DH decided to tell my DD about the trip one day. My DS still has no idea and I don't know how to tell him. In the past whenever we planned a trip Mickey would put balloons on the mailbox with a note letting us know it was our turn to visit Disney World. If I try to do something similar this time for my DS then I know my DD9 will figure everything out. I really have no idea what my husband was thinking. He was the one who wanted to wait to tell the kids until our trip got closer. Any suggestions?

 

[DMGeurts]

Love the curtains! I am getting very anxious to see your completed space -- I may even be more anxious than you are!!! Get your hubby to work!

And I have that very same Cricut model that you have!!!!!

Thanks Andrea. I am getting anxious to see my space, as well... I am trying to crack the whip on DH - but he says all of his drill batteries are dead and won't take a charge. I am not sure if that's a ploy to get new batteries -or what? So, guess what he's getting as an early father's day present...

So, those of you with that Cricut model (b.c.001)... could we get some reviews on it??? I've had my eye on one, and if the price drops - it's mine!

DMGeurts - thanks for sharing the pictures from your trip to Amsterdam. I love your SILs dress and her purple shoes. I'm glad all the gifts you made were a big hit (but I'm not surprised).

Thank you - that was very nice of you to say. Glad to see you back and I hope you can over-look the mess in your house (that's what I've been doing all week) and work on some cute sewing stuff.

D~

 

[tricia]

D - I checked out all of your pictures the other night on my Ipad (which DS was waiting to use) He kept asking just how many pictures you took, cause the slide show lasted over 15 minutes (I enjoyed it). Nemo looked really fun, my guys would love that, the skirt looked really cute, and everyone looked like they had a great time. Thanks for sharing.

Hi all! Remember me? Hi to all the new friends we have! I have been gone because to say life has been hectic is an understatement.

I did want to update those who have been around for a while. Last I was on, hospice had been called in for my FIL...DH had traveled to OH to visit and things were at the least, grim. Well...GOOD NEWS! Yesterday he was released from Hospice and it looks like he may be going back on the lung transplant list. He has agreed to allow his wife to call 911 if he has another attack, but he still will not agree to be intubated again. He has to have a few more test done in Cleveland next week and then hopefully he will be back on the list. He is up and walking and all. He says that when we arrive in OH week after next he wants to out to dinner with us to get out for a little. The kids are so excited!

My Grandmother that fell and fractured her pelvis is back home as of Tuesday and doing well. We told her no more standing on chairs! She did however cook my father an entire dinner last night with cake for dessert! She will not be put down....gosh I hope I am that way at 85!

I hope to get a little sewing done this next week before the kids get out of school. Great stuff you all of done...as always!

That is Great News. Glad to see you back.

 

[belle41379]

I'm itching to sew but my house is a mess and I have a TON of laundry to do. I guess I should get started thinking about what to make the kids for our October trip. I'm not sure how to approach this trip since my DH decided to tell my DD about the trip one day. My DS still has no idea and I don't know how to tell him. In the past whenever we planned a trip Mickey would put balloons on the mailbox with a note letting us know it was our turn to visit Disney World. If I try to do something similar this time for my DS then I know my DD9 will figure everything out. I really have no idea what my husband was thinking. He was the one who wanted to wait to tell the kids until our trip got closer. Any suggestions?

We are going in Oct. too! how about having a 100 Days party? You could have a postcard sent from WDW and have Disney themed foods. Could Mickey send a note explaining that he asked you and DH to share the good news this time since he is so busy with the new meet/greet at MK?

 

[mkwj]

Question

Have any of you made curtains to go over french doors? My sewing room is off the main hallway and we all know how messy a sewing room can be (or space). I really wanted something different from the typical bar at the top and bottom type. I try to keep it clean, but when I am in the middle of projects it is harder to do.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

I did want to update those who have been around for a while. Last I was on, hospice had been called in for my FIL...DH had traveled to OH to visit and things were at the least, grim. Well...GOOD NEWS! Yesterday he was released from Hospice and it looks like he may be going back on the lung transplant list. He has agreed to allow his wife to call 911 if he has another attack, but he still will not agree to be intubated again. He has to have a few more test done in Cleveland next week and then hopefully he will be back on the list. He is up and walking and all. He says that when we arrive in OH week after next he wants to out to dinner with us to get out for a little. The kids are so excited!

My Grandmother that fell and fractured her pelvis is back home as of Tuesday and doing well. We told her no more standing on chairs! She did however cook my father an entire dinner last night with cake for dessert! She will not be put down....gosh I hope I am that way at 85!

I hope to get a little sewing done this next week before the kids get out of school. Great stuff you all of done...as always!

Good news about your fil and your grandmother!

Just some fun non Disney sets

Great job!

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D~

Those curtains are such fun colors, can't wait to see your competely finished space!

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Those are great! You make the best coordinating outfits for your kids!

Here's what I did this week- outfit #2 for our Nov. trip- this one's for DHS

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Beautiful job! Your ruffles are so perfect!

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I'm jealous of all the space!

 

[WyomingMomof6]

I finally have something to post. This is what I did yesterday for a first birthday party.

I signed Alexa up for a "Sewing without Stitches" class at our community college. They made no-sew fleece blankets. She was really proud of it. I tried to get her to hold it up for a pic but she wanted to wrap up in it.

I don't know why that posted upside down, I rotated it in photobucket!

 

[belle41379]

Okay, I need your honest opinions. I coundnt find the Snow White fabric I wanted for the Give blanket I'm making, so I thought I'd try my first appliqué. I decided to do a simple silhouette and to practice it first. So, here it is. It's scrap fabric, so bear with the red bleeding through the super thin white.

Does it look okay? Can you tell who it is? My plan is to do the silhouette in yellow on blue fabric, and put a red ribbon bow on her head. Does that sound okay? Please be honest. Im not sure how to make her hands look less pointy. Lol I'm so uneasy since it's my very first appliqué... Here is a close up of some of it. I'm just using a regular ol machine.

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. I don't want to make her something that looks bad.

 

[belle41379]

I finally have something to post. This is what I did yesterday for a first birthday party.

I signed Alexa up for a "Sewing without Stitches" class at our community college. They made no-sew fleece blankets. She was really proud of it. I tried to get her to hold it up for a pic but she wanted to wrap up in it.

I don't know why that posted upside down, I rotated it in photobucket!

Looks fantastic! Did you cut out the strips on Tigger, or embroider them?

She did a great job on her blanket.

 

[VBAndrea]

I e-mailed GKTW a couple of weeks ago to inquire about the possibility of using the tie-dye/marbelized flannel instead of a solid flannel and I finally received a reply today. Good news as this is the reply for those who are interested (I also posted this on the BG site):

Andrea,



Yeah, we are always looking for additional pillow angels!



As long as everything matches, marble/tie-dyed is great! As for the prints, as long as a child will enjoy them and everything matches, it will work J.



We prefer that you do not pre-wash first as some of our children might be allergic to a certain type of laundry detergent. However, if you have some material that is already pre-washed, just place them in a separate bag and mark as such.


Thanks so much and have a wonderful weekend!



Philip E. Torres

Support Services Manager

Give Kids The World

210 S Bass Road

Kissimmee, FL 34746

407.396.1114 ext.4280

philipt@gktw.org

 

[billwendy]

Hi Guys!!

We are doing great with Bridgies quick Big Give. Could still use princess dresses for CRT for Bridget and Nora (ages 10 and 4). And then just TODAY I found out they are going to be able to go to the Wonderland Tea Party!!!!!! Bridget, Jack and Nora will be doing this event, and it would be SUPER fun to dress them up for it - any good ideas????? Also - we could use Wish shirts for the family!! ( :

Please click on the link in my siggie and come on over!!! Lots of fun things left to send to Bridgie to help celebrate!!!!!!!

 

[billwendy]

So I finally have pictures of my models in their outfits!!!! The girls looked so cute, and they wore their skirts to church at the beach and got lots of questions and comments about them!

 

[revrob]

Thanks everyone for the compliments on my Jamie dress!

Someone (Teresa maybe?) asked about the shrug that I was wearing in the pic. I got it from QVC. The label name is "Effortless Style". It came in black, white and khaki? maybe? I had looked several places for a shrug like this and hadn't completely found one that I thought would work until I saw this one. It works for me and I'm glad I bought it.

I got to put the dress to use today! I met... wait for it... JENNIFER PAGANELLI today! At a book signing event in Atlanta. I happen to be here for a conference, so I was able to get to the store for her event. She is a SWEETHEART! I absolutely loved meeting her!

 

[dianemom2]

I have my in-laws here visiting so I can't comment on everybody's posts today. Everything looks terrific! Just wanted to tell everybody what we did today. We went to the Offray Ribbon Outlet!!!!! It is the big twice a year sale. This is the first time I ever went. I bought so much ribbon!!!! They had huge rolls (between 25 and 50 yards) of grosgrain ribbon for $2. They also had some spools of ribbon 3/$1. Then they had gift wrap ribbon where you could take a bag and stuff it as full as possible. The whole bag, stuffed full was 99 cents! I stuffed that bag until I thought it would burst. I have a plan to make the centerpieces for my girl's bat mitzvahs with the ribbon I bought today. That should save us a HUGE amount of money. Now I just have to store the ribbon for about a year until I actually start working on the centerpieces What fun!!!!

 

[woodkins]

I have my in-laws here visiting so I can't comment on everybody's posts today. Everything looks terrific! Just wanted to tell everybody what we did today. We went to the Offray Ribbon Outlet!!!!! It is the big twice a year sale. This is the first time I ever went. I bought so much ribbon!!!! They had huge rolls (between 25 and 50 yards) of grosgrain ribbon for $2. They also had some spools of ribbon 3/$1. Then they had gift wrap ribbon where you could take a bag and stuff it as full as possible. The whole bag, stuffed full was 99 cents! I stuffed that bag until I thought it would burst. I have a plan to make the centerpieces for my girl's bat mitzvahs with the ribbon I bought today. That should save us a HUGE amount of money. Now I just have to store the ribbon for about a year until I actually start working on the centerpieces What fun!!!!

Color me JEALOUS!!! I was online window shopping for ribbon all afternoon!! Where is the Offray outlet? I sell all star cheer bows through a cheer shop for many high school and all star teams and I buy ribbon 100 yrd spools by the dozens...that would have been amazing.

What kind of centerpieces are you planning on doing with the ribbon. The bat mitzvah's around here have amazing decor, can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

[dianemom2]

And I forgot who got the great deal on fabrics at Hancock's, but ours had no cotton's on sale -- just the regular ones at 40% off. I did get some soccer print flannel at Wally's for $1 yd though (future easy fit pj bottoms for ds).

It was me who got the great deal on fabric at Hancocks. I guess this is just my week for bargains. But now that my in-laws are here. Everything is on hold until they go home. I am planning to make Patricia tunics for me and the girls to wear to the beach when we go to Florida this summer.

Color me JEALOUS!!! I was online window shopping for ribbon all afternoon!! Where is the Offray outlet? I sell all star cheer bows through a cheer shop for many high school and all star teams and I buy ribbon 100 yrd spools by the dozens...that would have been amazing.

What kind of centerpieces are you planning on doing with the ribbon. The bat mitzvah's around here have amazing decor, can't wait to see what you come up with!

The ribbon outlet is in Hagerstown, MD. If you buy that much ribbon, it might be worth a trip down here for their sale. I ran into two ladies who came to buy ribbon for their stationary store. They said that they tie the stationary with it.

I am planning to make foam balls covered in ribbon loops. I think I am going to put them on those very tall vases. Here is the tutorial for how to make the ribbons balls:
http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/ribbon-pomanders

 

[OhStuffandFluff]

Okay, I need your honest opinions. I coundnt find the Snow White fabric I wanted for the Give blanket I'm making, so I thought I'd try my first appliqué. I decided to do a simple silhouette and to practice it first. So, here it is. It's scrap fabric, so bear with the red bleeding through the super thin white.

Does it look okay? Can you tell who it is? My plan is to do the silhouette in yellow on blue fabric, and put a red ribbon bow on her head. Does that sound okay? Please be honest. Im not sure how to make her hands look less pointy. Lol I'm so uneasy since it's my very first appliqué... Here is a close up of some of it. I'm just using a regular ol machine.

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. I don't want to make her something that looks bad.

I think this is a very cute and creative idea!! I could tell what princess it was right away!! Plus the added red ribbon on her head will totally give it away!! Great job!! Can't wait to see how it turns out!!

 

[RMAMom]

As most of you know my son is in the USAF and stationed in OK with my DIL and my 2 grandchildren.My grandson will be 1 yr on Sunday. DH and I are saving every penny to host all 8 of us in Disney for 10 days in Sept so we couldn't spend the $1000 it would cost the 2 of us to fly out for the weekend. My oldest Dd decided she was going so we bought a ticket for our youngest (just turned 18) DD and the two of them went out today and will be back on Monday. basically they are there for the weekend. My Grandaughter will be 3 the first week of July so the plan was to celebrate both birthdays this weekend.

Here are a few outfits I sent for the kids.
I posted this before but the picture was small and a few of you asked for a larger pic.
Carla's reversible romper

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The other side...

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Carla's newest pattern...

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Edward's first birthday, a T-shirt with denim easy fit shorts

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Emily's birthday outfit.

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And the last one is my youngest with my granddaughter when they arrived. Emily was so happy to see them. 89 days untill I can hold her like this1

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