Disboutiquers Part 27 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Disney Yooper]

We're going this coming June for our 30th anniversary. As Lisa said, it's a bit early in the Alaska season, but we wanted to do it on our actual anniversary and it's cheaper in June. We chose Princess because they have actual lodges in the parks. We're starting in Vancouver, heading north (7 nights) and then two nights in Denali, one at Mt. McKinley and a night in Anchorage.

I've been looking at cruisecritic.com and reading lots of reviews. It's not a cheap trip (depending upon choices you make ) but at least you won't have to pay airfare from New York!

Hope it works out for you. We're really looking forward to it.

We are also going to Alaska this June for our 30th anniversary but on the Disney Cruise Line. We have been busy planning what excursions we want to take.

 

[PurpleEars]

My mom has been - she said it was AMAZING! Hers wasn't a Disney cruise either. What sort of questions do you have? She used to be a travel agent and loves giving info - I'm happy to pass questions along and get you answers

We went on RCL Serenade of the Seas, out of Vancouver BC in 2008 in early June....was a bit to early in the season to go....only one nice day we could enjoy being out on deck..our last day!
the ship was good, food had great choices, entertainment was okay, we didn't do the late night stuff or casino though.
the scenery was breathtaking, especially the glacier
went to Icy Straight Point - not much there
Hubbard Glacier - beautiful and so peaceful
took the white pass & yukon route bus/train tour was fun out of Skagway up to Carcross
then to Juneau - went to the Mendenhall Glacier and gardens
overall a great trip!

DH and I went on an Alaska cruise/tour a few years ago. We absolutely loved it. We started in Fairbanks and traveled south through Denali to Anchorage and then onto the Kenai Peninsula. Then we boarded our ship. We traveled on a Princess ship and we loved it. We'd cruised several times before but never in Alaska. We left from Seward and just getting there through the one way tunnel was great! We went to Glacier Bay which was amazing and then to Juneau where we went whale watching and saw Mendenhal Glacier. From there we went to Skagway where we took the train and a van into the Yukon. That was a ton of fun! Our last stop was in Ketchikan where we were supposed to go flightseeing but that trip was canceled because it was overcast. Instead we went and saw some of the totem poles. We went on the last trip of the season in September. It was great because all the fall leaves were beautiful colors and there were fewer ships in every port. I planned all our excursions without using the ship excursions. They were usually small groups and more personal attention. It was a great trip and we'd go again if we could!

We're going this coming June for our 30th anniversary. As Lisa said, it's a bit early in the Alaska season, but we wanted to do it on our actual anniversary and it's cheaper in June. We chose Princess because they have actual lodges in the parks. We're starting in Vancouver, heading north (7 nights) and then two nights in Denali, one at Mt. McKinley and a night in Anchorage.

I've been looking at cruisecritic.com and reading lots of reviews. It's not a cheap trip (depending upon choices you make ) but at least you won't have to pay airfare from New York!

Hope it works out for you. We're really looking forward to it.

Never done an alaskan cruise, but have cruised quite a few times. So if you have any questions I would be glad to answer. First place you should start is www.cruisecritic.com it has a wonderful forum on there with all sorts of information, just like the DIS.

have fun Cheryl!....make sure you bring layers and a rain coat or ponco! wish we could of done the stays on land too, but rest of family couldn't take more than the week off and since my mom paid for the trip we had to do the one she picked

Thanks for your feedback on this cruise thing. I spent a couple hours last night looking at the website mentioned. Like I said, it is an unexpected opportunity and all we have to do is to get ourselves to Vancouver and pay for the incidentials like excursions. It will be the first week of July so the weather should be reasonably nice. DH and I enjoy hiking so we'll have to look at options for hikes at/near the ports. We'll probably get a couple of hikes in or near Banff before then to get us into hiking shape. I have read about the rain so our Disney ponchoes are coming with us. We don't know if bugs will be a problem since we want to do hikes. I guess I have to do more I am sure I will have lots of questions so please be patient with me as I learn about the process!

I finally did some sewing! Elizabeth and Tim are going to camp this weekend with their Sunday School Class. So I decided to make them some new jammies and a pillowcase with their name on it. Of course I didn have enough fabric to do Elizabeth's pants the tie dye hearts (curse you size 10!!) so I made a solid leg, and I wanted her to think I made it that way so I did the same for Hannah - lol....

I think the solid/printed legs look cool!

My house is a wreck. I need to wash laundry. Instead I added to the pile, a dress I made dd today. I had to hand paint some of the details since I don't have an embroider machine.

This is beautiful!

i had my 1st paying gig....a friend asked me to sew her the hello kitty pillowcase,i added a border w/ initial appliqué and a sleep mask...she loved it! came to pick it up and said there's a lil thank you in the bag for you ..{ she'd brought me some movies t borrow} and i saw a hello kitty envelope in the bag,thinking it was a valentines thank you i didn't open till later...when we'd been planning our last trip she had brought the dgd's some princess socks and also some princess 3d scrapbook stuff for their autograph book. so i did the pillowcase as a favor. well that lil girl gave me a $20 wallyworld gift card! i told her that was too much and she said no,enjoy it! so generous! so see some sewing supplies in my future! i'm in need of thread,ball point needles!!! wish my wallyworld had fabric...i may hold on to the card till i can go to the one about 30 miles from my house and get some deals on fabric...woohoo...an excuse for a road trip!
on and no my niece on dh side is planning a Disney Tripp with thier family! they have 4 kids 110 and under...Logan,Levi,Lillie and Lucas...they like their l's...

Congrats on your paying gig!

For those of you that don't follow my PTR, I thought I would post a pic of my latest bag... Allison is afraid to use her Haunted Mansion bag in the parks - she is afraid of scaring the children (I was afraid of that). We will still bring it with, but I don't know how much it will get used??? Anyways, I chose to make her another bag, and she chose the movie UP! I've been working on this bag in between projects, and really having fun with it. The applique alone took me 17 hours - it was really insane!

And then, I drafted a pattern for a travel organizer - lots of patterns out there, but nothing with a zipper closure... This one is loosly based on the Vera Bradley travel organizer - but the inside has a different footprint. I will add that trying to put this zipper in and figuring out how to do it was immensely difficult - I would have much preferred to purchase a pattern - but it doesn't exist.

And lastly, my matching zippered wallet and lanyard...

Thanks for looking and sorry about the repeats for those of you that follow my PTR and are my friends on FB.

D~

WOW! Those are really nice bags! Just think, it would take me at least a week to do a similar-sized applique and it wouldn't look half as nice as yours.

Over the weekend I made 3 skirts as you'll see below. They aren't Disney related but Anna picked out the Hello Kittey fabric, Allie loves her Elmo (Lovie) and Emily likes the Fancy Nancy books. Excuse the watermark near their faces (someone took photos from my daughter's blog and posted those as photos of their children!) So I thought I'd put a watermark on them in case someone got into my flickr account.

1 Allie - Elmo by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

2 Anna - Hello Kitty by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

3 Emily - Fancy Nancy by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
One of my son's asked me to make a baby blanket for one of his co-workers. Their son was born around Thanksgiving. My son said that the parents really like the blanket set and that I should start a business. Where does he think I'd find time to do something like that...

Blanket w/matching travel Taggie by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
Sheila

Great job on the outfits and the blankets!

Anyone have any experience with "Peel and Stick" adhesive? It's made by the same company as "Heat and Bond".

I'm trying to Rapunzel - ify my running clothes for the Disney Princess half marathon but can't use any iron on/fusible stuff on the running clothes as they'll melt. Do you think this will this be sticky enough to attach the pink ribbon on Rapunzel's bodice and sleeves and stay sticky once the clothes get really sweaty? Should I use Tacky Glue instead?

Of course I could sew it on but would rather not as any stitching (even tiny) on the inside of the clothes equals chafing.

Thanks for any help!

I do not have any experience with Peel and Stick but I want to wish you best of luck at the Princess Half!

On the other hand, I hope they get to go!!! Tim woke up in the middle of the night last night puking, and by morning his dad and big brother were too. Their dad is an optometrist with his own practice and this is only the 2nd time in like 15 years that he has not come into work because he was sick!!!!!! So, Im not sure if the kids are going to get to go or not - the girls have not been sticken with it yet!!!! lol

Oh no! I hope they will stay healthy!

We are also going to Alaska this June for our 30th anniversary but on the Disney Cruise Line. We have been busy planning what excursions we want to take.

I hope it will be a nice trip for you! Congrats on your upcoming 30th anniversary!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Flora....Yes bugs are an issue in AK during the summer....mosquitos especially!
bring bug repellant!

 

[geishagirl81]

Anyone have any experience with "Peel and Stick" adhesive? It's made by the same company as "Heat and Bond".

I'm trying to Rapunzel - ify my running clothes for the Disney Princess half marathon but can't use any iron on/fusible stuff on the running clothes as they'll melt. Do you think this will this be sticky enough to attach the pink ribbon on Rapunzel's bodice and sleeves and stay sticky once the clothes get really sweaty? Should I use Tacky Glue instead?

Of course I could sew it on but would rather not as any stitching (even tiny) on the inside of the clothes equals chafing.

Thanks for any help!


I use peel and stick often. Well, I don't- but I sew for a woman who runs a college clothing store. She cuts varsity style letters from fabric, put on the adhesive, and I take it home to iron and sew onto the clothing. I personally hate the stuff- she uses it for the nylon bags I sew. It doesn't stick all that great. If you're not sewing it down, I can't see it surviving a marathon.

 

[CluelessDisFan]

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Sorry the pic is so big, first pic I've posted to disboards also it's upside down.
It worked finally though.

DS's autograph quilt. His Granny is making after we spent a wonderful week at WDW collecting signatures for. He's super excited! She still has the batting to add and the quilting left.

Soon she'll start on DD. I can't wait to see how that one turns out.

 

[MindyCramer]

For those of you that don't follow my PTR, I thought I would post a pic of my latest bag... Allison is afraid to use her Haunted Mansion bag in the parks - she is afraid of scaring the children (I was afraid of that). We will still bring it with, but I don't know how much it will get used??? Anyways, I chose to make her another bag, and she chose the movie UP! I've been working on this bag in between projects, and really having fun with it. The applique alone took me 17 hours - it was really insane!

And then, I drafted a pattern for a travel organizer - lots of patterns out there, but nothing with a zipper closure... This one is loosly based on the Vera Bradley travel organizer - but the inside has a different footprint. I will add that trying to put this zipper in and figuring out how to do it was immensely difficult - I would have much preferred to purchase a pattern - but it doesn't exist.

And lastly, my matching zippered wallet and lanyard...

Thanks for looking and sorry about the repeats for those of you that follow my PTR and are my friends on FB.

D~

Please tell me you sell these. LOL, link please!


And I just have one to share today, made this for myself for our disney trip in July! What can I say, i'm a kid at heart ;]

 

[nannye]

I am on the hunt for an old pattern, does anyone have it and might be interested in parting with it?

It is McCalls Easy Stitch n save M5372

here is the link http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m53...age_id=994&search_control=display&list=search


Also wondering if any of you lovely ladies has any recommendations for a pattern for a girls pirate costume? I love the ones from the pirate league for girls, but don't think I can fork out the $ for one since we are doing BBB.

Also (last one I promise) I am planning to use this pattern for an alice dress, I think it looks like the alice dress in the movie? or suggestions would be appreciated.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77520152/simplicity-pattern-7422-girls-dress-and

Thanks!!!!!

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

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Sorry the pic is so big, first pic I've posted to disboards also it's upside down.
It worked finally though.

DS's autograph quilt. His Granny is making after we spent a wonderful week at WDW collecting signatures for. He's super excited! She still has the batting to add and the quilting left.

Soon she'll start on DD. I can't wait to see how that one turns out.

Love it!!! I want one!!!

 

[babynala]

I am on the hunt for an old pattern, does anyone have it and might be interested in parting with it?

It is McCalls Easy Stitch n save M5372

here is the link http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m53...age_id=994&search_control=display&list=search


Also wondering if any of you lovely ladies has any recommendations for a pattern for a girls pirate costume? I love the ones from the pirate league for girls, but don't think I can fork out the $ for one since we are doing BBB.

Also (last one I promise) I am planning to use this pattern for an alice dress, I think it looks like the alice dress in the movie? or suggestions would be appreciated.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77520152/simplicity-pattern-7422-girls-dress-and

Thanks!!!!!

Sorry, don't have any of those patterns.

I think others have used CarlaC's portrait peasant shirt/dress pattern to make an Alice dress but I have never made one.

There have been lots of pirate inspired outfits - some people use pirate fabric to make a twirl skirt.

 

[katiekoester]

I found the YCMT site thanks to this thread, but now I have an important question. Most of the patterns are for size 8 or smaller, but I really want to make matching things for my DDs 6 and 9 so an 8 pattern wont be big enough. Is it easy to go 1 size bigger on most of those patterns/e-books? I would hate to purchase all these patterns and then not be able to use them. TIA!

Katie

 

[ellenbenny]

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Sorry the pic is so big, first pic I've posted to disboards also it's upside down.
It worked finally though.

DS's autograph quilt. His Granny is making after we spent a wonderful week at WDW collecting signatures for. He's super excited! She still has the batting to add and the quilting left.

Soon she'll start on DD. I can't wait to see how that one turns out.

Absolutely amazing, I love it!

 

[cogero]

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This is absolutely amazing.

Great job. I love it.

 

[ellenbenny]

I found the YCMT site thanks to this thread, but now I have an important question. Most of the patterns are for size 8 or smaller, but I really want to make matching things for my DDs 6 and 9 so an 8 pattern wont be big enough. Is it easy to go 1 size bigger on most of those patterns/e-books? I would hate to purchase all these patterns and then not be able to use them. TIA!

Katie

There is a link in the bookmarks (found on the first post of this thread) that gives the % to increase the pattern for upsizing. You may also find that when you go by measurements, you may not need to upsize, or may only need to add to the length to go from an 8 to a 9, so you will probably be fine with most patterns.

 

[hedge333]

I have been using this thread for tips and inspiration and also gotten help from disboutiquers in separate posts, so I thought I would post my first completed kids outfit/disney themed outfit. My 5yo dd wanted something to wear to Disney Live! that wouldn't be itchy (she is super anti-itchy). I found the tutorial and she came up with making it look like Snow White's dress (I was going to use princess fabric). We're really proud of it. I'm making another Snow White and a Cinderella this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration and help!

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[NiniMorris]

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Sorry the pic is so big, first pic I've posted to disboards also it's upside down.
It worked finally though.

DS's autograph quilt. His Granny is making after we spent a wonderful week at WDW collecting signatures for. He's super excited! She still has the batting to add and the quilting left.

Soon she'll start on DD. I can't wait to see how that one turns out.

LOVE IT!

By the time I get to the piecing part of an autograph quilt I just want to get it over with (and can never make up my mind what pattern I want) ...so I end up just plain old squares! Beautiful!


Nini

 

[cogero]

I have been using this thread for tips and inspiration and also gotten help from disboutiquers in separate posts, so I thought I would post my first completed kids outfit/disney themed outfit. My 5yo dd wanted something to wear to Disney Live! that wouldn't be itchy (she is super anti-itchy). I found the tutorial and she came up with making it look like Snow White's dress (I was going to use princess fabric). We're really proud of it. I'm making another Snow White and a Cinderella this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration and help!

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This is just fabulous. Great job.

 

[CluelessDisFan]

LOVE IT!

By the time I get to the piecing part of an autograph quilt I just want to get it over with (and can never make up my mind what pattern I want) ...so I end up just plain old squares! Beautiful!


Nini

Thank you Nini, and everyone else! Nini you've been so informative for this process, it wouldn't have come to light without you! My MIL does great patterns usually, but I almost don't care what she does it's so great already, and she's put so much work into it!

 

[tinkerbell3747]

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Sorry the pic is so big, first pic I've posted to disboards also it's upside down.
It worked finally though.

DS's autograph quilt. His Granny is making after we spent a wonderful week at WDW collecting signatures for. He's super excited! She still has the batting to add and the quilting left.

Soon she'll start on DD. I can't wait to see how that one turns out.

This is amazing, I can't wait to see your DD's either.....WOW!

I found the YCMT site thanks to this thread, but now I have an important question. Most of the patterns are for size 8 or smaller, but I really want to make matching things for my DDs 6 and 9 so an 8 pattern wont be big enough. Is it easy to go 1 size bigger on most of those patterns/e-books? I would hate to purchase all these patterns and then not be able to use them. TIA!

Katie

Katie, I know how you feel my DD is 7 and loves all the girly stuff alot of which the origianl pattern sizes won't fit her. She has my body type which is kind of wide in the shoulders and hip and she has a bit of a tummy (sorry baby that's mommas fault). So I am constantly having to upsize patterns. It's not difficult but it takes a little time. Their are lots of ways to do this....go to the 1st page and look for the link to the Disboutiqers blog...in there you'll find CarlaC's instructions on how to upsize some of her patterns.

Here is a link I found very helpful as well....

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/make-a-pattern-larger-or-smaller

Lastly what I do when I want to be sure I have the right fit for DD is make a muslin - After making adjustments to the pattern I bast together the main parts of the garment to see the fit before I actually cut it out and make it.

I hope this was helpful. There are other links that I have found helpful in resizing and I will see if I can find them and post them here.

 

[tinkerbell3747]

Good Morning Everyone!

Love the PJs and matching Pillow Case...I might have to try that for a couple upcoming birthdays (if you don't mind me using your idea) Geishagirl - I know all of my granddaughters would love the Rapunzel dress. I just scrolled down and saw some super cute little bags. Did you use a certain pattern to start with and add your own design? I was looking at bag patterns at Joann's on Saturday and didn't see any similar to ours.

I've always wanted to go on a cruise but my husband said he's had his share of ship from his Navy days

Over the weekend I made 3 skirts as you'll see below. They aren't Disney related but Anna picked out the Hello Kittey fabric, Allie loves her Elmo (Lovie) and Emily likes the Fancy Nancy books. Excuse the watermark near their faces (someone took photos from my daughter's blog and posted those as photos of their children!) So I thought I'd put a watermark on them in case someone got into my flickr account.



1 Allie - Elmo by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

2 Anna - Hello Kitty by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

3 Emily - Fancy Nancy by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
One of my son's asked me to make a baby blanket for one of his co-workers. Their son was born around Thanksgiving. My son said that the parents really like the blanket set and that I should start a business. Where does he think I'd find time to do something like that...

3 Emily - Fancy Nancy by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
Well, now I need to think about organizing a baby blanket that I've crochetted...it's granny squares with a flower in the middle of each square (I think the pattern was called rose garden). I have one more square to finish and then I need to sew all the squares together.... Oh why did I pick that pattern...I don't like that part of the project.
Sheila

Your DGD's are SOOO cute...and I love your skirts.....

 

[GrammytoMany]

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What a cute quilt for a boy!!! Can't wait to see what their Grandmother makes for your daughter
Sheila