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

[SallyfromDE]

Pinterest ~ If anyone belongs to this and would be willing to send me an invite would you PM me. I just took a peek at the website, lots of inspiration over there! Thank you.

I joined through their website. It took a couple of days for them to get back to me. I've never sent an invite, pm and I can see if I can figure it out.

 

[squirrel]

Sorry, I haven't been checking in much at all the past few months. But I have a question.

I'm working on a Rapunzel Dress for a friend's little girl. I'm trying to improve on the one I made my niece last year. The only way I can think to get it to go together the way I want is to finish the hem before sewing the sides. I've never done that before. I would double stitch the sides. Is this a really bad idea?

 

[Dustykins]

Sorry, I haven't been checking in much at all the past few months. But I have a question.

I'm working on a Rapunzel Dress for a friend's little girl. I'm trying to improve on the one I made my niece last year. The only way I can think to get it to go together the way I want is to finish the hem before sewing the sides. I've never done that before. I would double stitch the sides. Is this a really bad idea?

You can totally do that. That's the way it's done with sleeves sometimes, so I don't see why it would hurt for the dress.

 

[tracipierce]

Hi everyone,

can't believe its been so long since I was last here. We have had a bad time money wise lately and knowing a Disney trip was out of the question, I stayed away from the DIS as it was making me sad
Anyhow we've had a bit of good luck and are heading back to the world in August!!! Having to stay offsite this time, but hey we will still be there.

So now I'm having to plan outfits, but my youngest DD is now 10 and she has outgrown the cute little Feliz dresses, although I think I could still get away with an unruffled Insa skirt, I'm a bit stuck for ideas. She still wants some Disney themed outfits, but wants them to be more grown up. Anyone got suggestions for me?

Have so missed being here lurking on everyone's pics, all the work I've seen so far over the last hour has been great! Glad to be back :hugs: P.s, I've just requested to be added to the facebook group if no one minds.

 

[MrsDrewsky]

I just wanted to say hello , and that I have really been enjoying the opportunity to admire the works created by all of the disboutiquers here. I found out about this thread through DMGuerts PJ, and am now inspired to overcome my fear of my sewing machine. I am going to attempt a basic pillow this weekend, and then move from there to a skirt. I applied to be part of the dis big give, although I cannot contribute by making an item at this time, I would like to see what I can contribute other wise.

Thank you,
Ashley

 

[cogero]

Traci

Welcome back. My DD is 10 and we do a lot of skirts and tank tops or shirts.

Though she did ask for a Grace Dress with no applique and if I could make it yellow since it reminds her of Belle for our cruise.

I will try to post a couple of pictures but if you follow the link to my Christmas PTR there are some of the outfits I did for that trip and if you follow the link to my 2012 PTR there is a Test track Minnie cupcake outfit I made.

I made here shrts and shorts for our trip last August but she said she actually prefers the skirts over the shorts.

 

[dianemom2]

Hi everyone,

can't believe its been so long since I was last here. We have had a bad time money wise lately and knowing a Disney trip was out of the question, I stayed away from the DIS as it was making me sad
Anyhow we've had a bit of good luck and are heading back to the world in August!!! Having to stay offsite this time, but hey we will still be there.

So now I'm having to plan outfits, but my youngest DD is now 10 and she has outgrown the cute little Feliz dresses, although I think I could still get away with an unruffled Insa skirt, I'm a bit stuck for ideas. She still wants some Disney themed outfits, but wants them to be more grown up. Anyone got suggestions for me?

Have so missed being here lurking on everyone's pics, all the work I've seen so far over the last hour has been great! Glad to be back :hugs: P.s, I've just requested to be added to the facebook group if no one minds.

Glad that things have improved for you! For your DD10 maybe you could do some decorated shirts or capris with matching t-shirts. My dd is 11 and she liked appliqued t-shirts but not anything else.

Here is what I made today. It is for my niece's 5th birthday party. It was really hard to do because I used a dress that was already made so sewing in the reverse applique was really difficult. If you look closely you can see that I messed it up a little bit and had to scrunch in some of the purple dress to get it to work. Hopefully it isn't too bad. I can't remember who posted the link to the directions for how to do this but thank you very much!!!!!

 

[miprender]

Hello everyone!! I have been lurking on here forever too. I finally bought my first sewing machine for Christmas and I have been having so much fun with it. I am about to start making a Minnie Mouse dress for DD to wear when we are in Disney in March. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!!

Isn't that funny! I forgot about them saying that. I have software in a box unopened that I can't use without it though. I might just invest in a cheaper embroidery only machine. Does anyone here have the Brother Disney one? (Do they even make it anymore?) Any recommendations on a good embroidery only machine that won't break the bank and that goes up to at least 5x7? My 180 still sews like a dream. I just don't know where I'll put a third machine!

Most of us have the Brother PE770 which does the 5x7. You really don't need to buy the Disney one as you can either get all your brother designs on Ibroidery.com or there are lot sellers on here that digitalize cute Disney designs.

Sorry to those of you who saw these already.

Still adorable and I do rememeber that outfit from last year.

Pinterest ~ If anyone belongs to this and would be willing to send me an invite would you PM me. I just took a peek at the website, lots of inspiration over there! Thank you.

PM your email address and I can send the invite over if you still need it.

Hi everyone,

can't believe its been so long since I was last here. We have had a bad time money wise lately and knowing a Disney trip was out of the question, I stayed away from the DIS as it was making me sad
Anyhow we've had a bit of good luck and are heading back to the world in August!!! Having to stay offsite this time, but hey we will still be there.

So now I'm having to plan outfits, but my youngest DD is now 10 and she has outgrown the cute little Feliz dresses, although I think I could still get away with an unruffled Insa skirt, I'm a bit stuck for ideas. She still wants some Disney themed outfits, but wants them to be more grown up. Anyone got suggestions for me?

My daughter will be 9 in June and isn't into customs too much but she does love the CrissCross dress and said I can make one for her on this next trip.

Here is what I made today. It is for my niece's 5th birthday party. It was really hard to do because I used a dress that was already made so sewing in the reverse applique was really difficult. If you look closely you can see that I messed it up a little bit and had to scrunch in some of the purple dress to get it to work. Hopefully it isn't too bad. I can't remember who posted the link to the directions for how to do this but thank you very much!!!!!

That's so cute!

 

[DISNEYJAZZ]

When you go to the page of the group that says closed group, ask to join, go up to the web address window and that is the link. Just right click it and copy then paste it here
Thanks

ty for the instructions...i had clicked the ask to join button before but did it again...hehe...and you said copy /paste page/link here??? not sure i understood but here goes...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46334585287/

~Beth~

 

[Pocahontis]

ty for the instructions...i had clicked the ask to join button before but did it again...hehe...and you said copy /paste page/link here??? not sure i understood but here goes...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46334585287/

~Beth~

Yay, Thanks!!
They have 3 admins so I'm sure they should accept us soon

 

[SallyfromDE]

Sorry, I haven't been checking in much at all the past few months. But I have a question.

I'm working on a Rapunzel Dress for a friend's little girl. I'm trying to improve on the one I made my niece last year. The only way I can think to get it to go together the way I want is to finish the hem before sewing the sides. I've never done that before. I would double stitch the sides. Is this a really bad idea?

Personally, I don't like the look, but there is no reason why you can't. I've seen it done in rack clothes. When I do feel I have to do it, I always stitch the seam down near the hem. I guess I think it won't be noticeable.

Isn't that funny! I forgot about them saying that. I have software in a box unopened that I can't use without it though. I might just invest in a cheaper embroidery only machine. Does anyone here have the Brother Disney one? (Do they even make it anymore?) Any recommendations on a good embroidery only machine that won't break the bank and that goes up to at least 5x7? My 180 still sews like a dream. I just don't know where I'll put a third machine!

I bought the 780D. I think it's really the 770 with Disney designs. I would have gone to another shop to buy my machine, but my Mother was lending me the $$ for it and she liked to shop at this one store and she didn't have the 770 on hand, but the 780D was brand new. Who can argue with Mom? I used to have the 180 also and loved it, that's also why I stuck with the Disney machine. I had even converted my dear Mother into a fan.

 

[tracipierce]

Glad that things have improved for you! For your DD10 maybe you could do some decorated shirts or capris with matching t-shirts. My dd is 11 and she liked appliqued t-shirts but not anything else.

Here is what I made today. It is for my niece's 5th birthday party. It was really hard to do because I used a dress that was already made so sewing in the reverse applique was really difficult. If you look closely you can see that I messed it up a little bit and had to scrunch in some of the purple dress to get it to work. Hopefully it isn't too bad. I can't remember who posted the link to the directions for how to do this but thank you very much!!!!!

Traci

Welcome back. My DD is 10 and we do a lot of skirts and tank tops or shirts.

Though she did ask for a Grace Dress with no applique and if I could make it yellow since it reminds her of Belle for our cruise.

I will try to post a couple of pictures but if you follow the link to my Christmas PTR there are some of the outfits I did for that trip and if you follow the link to my 2012 PTR there is a Test track Minnie cupcake outfit I made.

I made here shrts and shorts for our trip last August but she said she actually prefers the skirts over the shorts.

My daughter will be 9 in June and isn't into customs too much but she does love the CrissCross dress and said I can make one for her on this next trip.

That's so cute!

Thanks so much for the ideas guys!!! the heart dress is really cute and I'm sure DD10 would love some appliqued shorts or capris. I'm definitely gonna check out your PTR in a minute

I'm not sure what a grace dress is or a crisscross dress, but they sound interesting, anyone got a pic of these dresses?

Thanks again for your suggestions, I'm starting to get excited now

 

[DMGeurts]

I just wanted to say hello , and that I have really been enjoying the opportunity to admire the works created by all of the disboutiquers here. I found out about this thread through DMGuerts PJ, and am now inspired to overcome my fear of my sewing machine. I am going to attempt a basic pillow this weekend, and then move from there to a skirt. I applied to be part of the dis big give, although I cannot contribute by making an item at this time, I would like to see what I can contribute other wise.

Thank you,
Ashley

Welcome Ashley... I sent you a PM.

Glad that things have improved for you! For your DD10 maybe you could do some decorated shirts or capris with matching t-shirts. My dd is 11 and she liked appliqued t-shirts but not anything else.

Here is what I made today. It is for my niece's 5th birthday party. It was really hard to do because I used a dress that was already made so sewing in the reverse applique was really difficult. If you look closely you can see that I messed it up a little bit and had to scrunch in some of the purple dress to get it to work. Hopefully it isn't too bad. I can't remember who posted the link to the directions for how to do this but thank you very much!!!!!

I love how this turned out! So adorable!!

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

I've used this product (but the sew in version) when making gathered valances. It worked very well but it would get expensive for skirts.

Here are a few things that I worked on last week:
Lady and the Tramp dress. These were the designs that I made and then went back and reworked because I wasn't happy with them. I'm not thrilled with the fabric but I'm trying to use up some of the stuff that I bought on the clearance sale at Walmart last summer. If I was going out to buy fabric, I wouldn't have picked it but I wanted to use up some of what I already have.

Then I did Valentine's Day shirts for my niece and nephew:

Great work! You are doing stellar with your digitizing! And way to go using up the fabric -- I am trying hard to do that as well.

I've had pretty good luck with most of my Walmart fabrics. I have noticed with some fabrics I used with rolled hem ruffles that they really need major ironing after washing though. My fabrics from our nice quilt store iron much nicer. Of course I have mainly made totes with my creative cuts, so the fabrics work well for that.

I've been reading through the threads for the past few days...very cute outfits, indeed.


This weekend I decided to tackle the quilted handbag that I thought I would might use at a future trip to WDW....but now that it is done....I'm thinking it is too big for me because I'm only 5' tall and it seems too big. I wanted it a good size so I could also carry around my larger camera. Here's some pictures of it...I should have had a pic of me with it so you could see what I'm talking about. I was going to try and make a little Mickey Head as the zipper pull but didn't have enough time to figure out how to do it. Maybe later.


Sheila

Beautiful! I really need to try a zippered bag one of these days.

I'm going to try to post a few pics. We put half of the pics on my husband's computer to clear the memory card while we were there, so I had to use a few hanger shots since that's all I have until I move everything over. So, here are the 4 shirts, 1 dress, and passable applique stroller tag

I threw away my first attempt at this. This one is only slightly better. I'm going to practice. A LOT.

I just have to say that I LOVE the bowling shirt pattern. I've made a couple of button-downs for my little guy, and this was just so easy!

Great work! Fantastic bowling shirts! I made my ds a bunch of them for our trip two years ago and I've even been able to successfully upsize the pattern.

Here is today's outfit. I did the Blue and Magenta designs because my friend's 3 year old is obsessed with Blue's Clues. She's been looking for t-shirts with Blue and Magenta for a while but can't find anything. I guess they are not as popular as they used to be.

Once again this wasn't fabric that normally would have picked for this outfit but I am committed to using up some of my fabric stash!

Beautiful!

Is this what you are making? Or similar? I made this for my Niece that I am visiting this weekend.



IMG_8326 by tricialee22, on Flickr

LOVE it! I bookmarked the link so I can make dd an Olivia for next year like that. I've only made her two Olivia tops and must get around to getting a dress done. I love the pattern.

Well I guess it's time to introduce myself and join in. I've been lurking on this thread for a very long time. I'm April. I have 5 year old twin girls who are in love with princesses. We don't have any trips planned, but I love to sew for them Disney related and otherwise. You all do such fabulous work!

Welcome

Hello!?!?! Is the sewing for Disney and trying to not go crazy support group?

I'm Heather, I've lurked here for years, but am finally planning a trip with my family, and I'm in the process of making an outfit for my DD for every day of the trip.

My embroidery module is not working at the moment, and I don't have a computer old enough to use the software for my 2001ish sewing machine (Bernina 180), soooo I'm probably going to order some customs for the boys to match her from Etsy.

I just thought I'd say hi, tell you all that you have inspired me many many times, and stick around for the fun and friendship you all seem to share.

I'm finishing my first outfit this next week or so, and I can't wait to share it with you and see if you have any suggestions to better or to help me with future pieces. The first outfit to be finished is her Mickey outfit, and the next one in the works is her dress to wear to Ariels for her second birthday lunch. (We're going to Disneyland!)

OK, enough about me. Talk with you all soon!

Welcome! Can't wait to see your outfit!

Hello everyone!! I have been lurking on here forever too. I finally bought my first sewing machine for Christmas and I have been having so much fun with it. I am about to start making a Minnie Mouse dress for DD to wear when we are in Disney in March. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!!

Welcome as well!

Hi everyone,

can't believe its been so long since I was last here. We have had a bad time money wise lately and knowing a Disney trip was out of the question, I stayed away from the DIS as it was making me sad
Anyhow we've had a bit of good luck and are heading back to the world in August!!! Having to stay offsite this time, but hey we will still be there.

So now I'm having to plan outfits, but my youngest DD is now 10 and she has outgrown the cute little Feliz dresses, although I think I could still get away with an unruffled Insa skirt, I'm a bit stuck for ideas. She still wants some Disney themed outfits, but wants them to be more grown up. Anyone got suggestions for me?

Have so missed being here lurking on everyone's pics, all the work I've seen so far over the last hour has been great! Glad to be back :hugs: P.s, I've just requested to be added to the facebook group if no one minds.

I would go with deco denim skirts and jeans. My dd still likes skirts such as stripwork and the like that she wears with leggings underneath. Tried to get her to wear an old Pooh Vida to school the other day and she refused

Glad that things have improved for you! For your DD10 maybe you could do some decorated shirts or capris with matching t-shirts. My dd is 11 and she liked appliqued t-shirts but not anything else.

Here is what I made today. It is for my niece's 5th birthday party. It was really hard to do because I used a dress that was already made so sewing in the reverse applique was really difficult. If you look closely you can see that I messed it up a little bit and had to scrunch in some of the purple dress to get it to work. Hopefully it isn't too bad. I can't remember who posted the link to the directions for how to do this but thank you very much!!!!!

Great idea with the number! I think I've seen that done on Pinterest.

 

[SallyfromDE]

My niece Courtney is leaving for Disney Sunday morning and I wanted to do a Belle bag for her as a surprise. I can see not, there is a smudge right in the middle of my lens when I took the picture. Oh well, back is at Courts getting ready for vacation. I could have used D to help me with the fabrics, because I couldn't find thing in the yellow gold family and was totally stumped for the lining. She does such a great job at that.

I added 2 padded pockets to the inside, my Fossil bag has this, and I love it. Works great, camera one side, cell the other. All I had to do was reach inside. Nice deep pocket in the front for park maps.

I know D will find it hard not thinking I stole her idea, but I had been thinking of this for awhile. It was this style, or the one with the flap. I came across both patterns and was trying to decide when D posted her fabulous handbags. Which pushed me even more to want to work on a bag for Courtney.

I did change the pattern up some. I didn't like that the embroidered peice goes under the bag, so I added a band at the bottom. And I wanted to use stapping for a handle. Don't ask why, I just like that. I wanted to make a small loop in the back part of the bag, so it could be hung or picked up. Something I like. But I didn't get enough strapping. You can see on Kirsta it's kind of long. But Court is a pretty tall girl and it works great for her.

It wasn't complicated. I can usually just look at a pattern and put it together. But I had to follow the steps as I went for this one. Kirsta wants one, and I think I need a Tinkerbelle for myself. But I bet D's wasn't this involved.

 

[disney*mom*82]

My niece Courtney is leaving for Disney Sunday morning and I wanted to do a Belle bag for her as a surprise. I can see not, there is a smudge right in the middle of my lens when I took the picture. Oh well, back is at Courts getting ready for vacation. I could have used D to help me with the fabrics, because I couldn't find thing in the yellow gold family and was totally stumped for the lining. She does such a great job at that.

I added 2 padded pockets to the inside, my Fossil bag has this, and I love it. Works great, camera one side, cell the other. All I had to do was reach inside. Nice deep pocket in the front for park maps.

I know D will find it hard not thinking I stole her idea, but I had been thinking of this for awhile. It was this style, or the one with the flap. I came across both patterns and was trying to decide when D posted her fabulous handbags. Which pushed me even more to want to work on a bag for Courtney.

I did change the pattern up some. I didn't like that the embroidered peice goes under the bag, so I added a band at the bottom. And I wanted to use stapping for a handle. Don't ask why, I just like that. I wanted to make a small loop in the back part of the bag, so it could be hung or picked up. Something I like. But I didn't get enough strapping. You can see on Kirsta it's kind of long. But Court is a pretty tall girl and it works great for her.

It wasn't complicated. I can usually just look at a pattern and put it together. But I had to follow the steps as I went for this one. Kirsta wants one, and I think I need a Tinkerbelle for myself. But I bet D's wasn't this involved.

I LOVE this bag, it would be so perfect for my DD4 to put her heart monitor in while we are there (and while at home). Im not 1/10 that talented, so I think Im going VERY basic, but just out of curiosity, where could I find a patern? Ive never done a button, zipper, etc, so I doubt I can handle this, but maybe I can find someone to make it for her. I just bought her a custom made Belle dress for WDW, she loves Belle!

 

[dianemom2]

I added 2 padded pockets to the inside, my Fossil bag has this, and I love it. Works great, camera one side, cell the other. All I had to do was reach inside. Nice deep pocket in the front for park maps.


It wasn't complicated. I can usually just look at a pattern and put it together. But I had to follow the steps as I went for this one. Kirsta wants one, and I think I need a Tinkerbelle for myself. But I bet D's wasn't this involved.

Super job on the bag! I love the colors and the rose fabric is perfect for a Belle bag! The pockets inside are great. I love a bag with lots of pockets. Was the pattern from Dog Under My Desk? I bought that pattern and I made two bags so far. I donated them to the silent auction at our synagogue. Hopefully they will do well. I just ordered more hardware off of Etsy and when it comes I am hoping to do a bag for myself. I can't wait to see your Tinkerbell bag! I did not find the pattern very hard. I don't love doing zippers but it was very easy on this bag.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone - been a rough couple of days this week - surely missing my Zoey girl more than I could imagine. Thank you for all the kind messages that you have emailed me and sent on Facebook - thank you for understanding that she was more than just my doggie, but my baby, my friend, my companion. We also will say goodbye to Bill's uncle on Monday - he and Zoey died within a few hours of each other on Thursday am - kinda crazy. Uncle Herb was Tim, Eliz and Hannah's grandfather. Thanks for all the prayers.

On another note - there are still some things up for grabs for Jayden's Big Give - I really hope we can make these twins feel extra special - so if you could come over and sign up, it'd be so great. I know they would appreciate it for sure
http://disbiggive.proboards.com/index.cgi

Wendy

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hi Everyone - been a rough couple of days this week - surely missing my Zoey girl more than I could imagine. Thank you for all the kind messages that you have emailed me and sent on Facebook - thank you for understanding that she was more than just my doggie, but my baby, my friend, my companion. We also will say goodbye to Bill's uncle on Monday - he and Zoey died within a few hours of each other on Thursday am - kinda crazy. Uncle Herb was Tim, Eliz and Hannah's grandfather. Thanks for all the prayers.

On another note - there are still some things up for grabs for Jayden's Big Give - I really hope we can make these twins feel extra special - so if you could come over and sign up, it'd be so great. I know they would appreciate it for sure
http://disbiggive.proboards.com/index.cgi

Wendy

Wendy, we are keeping you, Bill and family in our thoughts and prayers! hope knowing Uncle Herb and Zoey are together will bring you some comfort! take good care of yourself and make sure to get some rest too!

 

[billwendy]

Wendy, we are keeping you, Bill and family in our thoughts and prayers! hope knowing Uncle Herb and Zoey are together will bring you some comfort! take good care of yourself and make sure to get some rest too!

Nyquil has been putting me to sleep - lol - I wanted to make sure I didnt wake up in the middle of the night

Prayers for you and Meg's today especially Lisa