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

[dis4harley]

Question

I found a picture of a dress that i would love to make for DD13. Can anyone tell me where I could find a pattern like this:

 

[tricia]

I have made the manhattan. Lots of pieces and a little fussy to put together, but beautiful. Here are pics of just the dress. I will try to find the pics of it on the girl I made it for ifnyou would like.


IMG_6692 by tricialee22, on Flickr


IMG_6694 by tricialee22, on Flickr

 

[tricia]

Question

I found a picture of a dress that i would love to make for DD13. Can anyone tell me where I could find a pattern like this:

http://sewlikemymom.com/little-red-infinity-dress-tutorial/


Looks lik you could do this with the infinity dress, in knit of course.

I am making one this weekend. I will tell you how it goes.

 

[PurpleEars]

Thanks for the comments. I have been reading on my phone in the park but typing on that thing was a bit difficult! So, I now know that the free tethering app I bought from Amazon works! Frewe internet at Disney!

I should be able to check in most mornings before we head to the park.

Yesterday...we forgot all about lunch! It took us an HOUR to check in at POFQ. Yes, I am one of those who is going to complain about the preferred room... We have a ground floor corner room with a perfect unobstructed view of the river and the pool! But it is a major hike to the car each night carrying a 105 pound sleeping child! It took us over 90 minutes to get the luggage from the car to the room (and a fortune for the bell hop!!) I can't wait to see what my DIL thinks when she sees her room...she is PAYING for the preferred room!!1 And is very upset that we got one without paying for it...

The weather is pretty nice a few showers here and there...a bit of lightning, but nothing more than an inconvenience.

On a great note...Mr D was the Rebel spy on our very first ride of the day...Star Tours...he was over the MOOM!



Nini

I hope the rest of the trip goes smoothly. Please share the view from your room and continue with your live updates if possible.

QUESTION
I bought some fabric recently to make patchwork skirts -- it's all from the same collection but one of the fabrics is very thick/stiff and this is the fabric I bought loads of to make ruffles so I really need it soft. Do you think I could try washing it with fabric softener? Any other tricks anyone has to soften something up? I wanted to do a solid ruffle (well, not solid but a uniform print) this time instead of a patchwork ruffle. I worry fabric softener will fade it, but I'm not sure what else to do.

ETA: I did a vinegar wash and it was a little better so now I am doing a vinegar soak -- any other ideas in case the vinegar doesn't work well enough? It's definitely better after the first wash though, so I'm hoping the soak really helps.

I don't have any suggestions for you as I haven't had that problem. I hope the vinegar helps.

This week's Project Runway entries are amazing. Everyone who entered is expected to be at my house today at 1 PM to help me finish the #*@& costumes for my son's film.

No exceptions. Everyone must attend.


Have you ever been to Banff? After seeing it in the O Canada film at Epcot I was intrigued. Maybe someday for me.

Ok it is now 1pm Eastern Time, I guess I missed the memo!

We don't go into the town of Banff often but we go to the mountains every week or every second week to hike in the summer. Banff is only an hour's drive from our place (I believe only 2 or 3 stop lights along the way?) so we tend to do day trips. Please come and visit us if/when(?) you plan your Banff trip. Oh by the way, you *could* see where I used to work on the Martin Short version of the O Canada film, if you know where to look during the Calgary downtown shot.

Question

I found a picture of a dress that i would love to make for DD13. Can anyone tell me where I could find a pattern like this:

You could use the Jamie (or the child's verison) for the sash and the skirt part. I am trying to think what pattern can be frankenpatterned for the bodice. I am sure it won't be too difficult to do though.

 

[ivey_family]

The weather is pretty nice a few showers here and there...a bit of lightning, but nothing more than an inconvenience.

On a great note...Mr D was the Rebel spy on our very first ride of the day...Star Tours...he was over the MOOM!

Nini

I'm so glad to hear the weather isn't too bad! We've been looking at the 10 day forecast and feeling a bit bummed.

And, yay for Star Tours and your son enjoying it!

Regards,
C.

 

[mphalens]

So, where's the pic???



OK Miss Marianne... I am not even going to dignify this with an answer... after all - you do own the machine of all machines, the best of the best, the Queen... and you're telling me that you are afraid of this material??? HMPF... You should just be able to sit down in front of that machine (who knows exactly what to do) and it should just whirr away and create exactly what you are thinking. If you close your eyes and dream it, it will come true. Dontcha know???

And if that doesn't work out for you, I think it's time you get a new machine... You can send your old one to my house - don't bother throwing it away - I can take care of that.

That's my advice... I do take Paypal.

D~ <---- who is incredibly jealous of Marianne's perfect satin stitch that Patience can't do.

I'll upload the pics later . . . and thank you for reminding me that I just need to have confidence in myself (and the machine) and it will all work out!

Michelle, I hope the stroke was mild and that your MIL has a full recovery. I hope it was caught early -- I've heard that can make a big difference. Please update us with her condition when you have a chance.

QUESTION
I bought some fabric recently to make patchwork skirts -- it's all from the same collection but one of the fabrics is very thick/stiff and this is the fabric I bought loads of to make ruffles so I really need it soft. Do you think I could try washing it with fabric softener? Any other tricks anyone has to soften something up? I wanted to do a solid ruffle (well, not solid but a uniform print) this time instead of a patchwork ruffle. I worry fabric softener will fade it, but I'm not sure what else to do.

ETA: I did a vinegar wash and it was a little better so now I am doing a vinegar soak -- any other ideas in case the vinegar doesn't work well enough? It's definitely better after the first wash though, so I'm hoping the soak really helps.

I'd definitely try the vinegar . . . that's all I use for fabric softener . . . that and those anti-static dryer ball things . . .

This week's Project Runway entries are amazing. Everyone who entered is expected to be at my house today at 1 PM to help me finish the #*@& costumes for my son's film.

No exceptions. Everyone must attend.




Have you ever been to Banff? After seeing it in the O Canada film at Epcot I was intrigued. Maybe someday for me.



I went to Best Buy last night. Need I say more?

The stump isn't painted yet. Maybe I'll take a before and after picture, but wait until it's painted to share.



Wow! I don't think I've seen it before. Beautifully done.





(You forgot lunch )

Well - I hope the Best Buy trip was successful . . . did you buy the Olympus camera that is close to indestructible????

Question

I found a picture of a dress that i would love to make for DD13. Can anyone tell me where I could find a pattern like this:

Um, no suggestions, but I want to know what you use when you do, because that is an awesome dress!!!

 

[hivemama]

Here's the one I made my daughter:

Mary meet Mary! by mom2rtk, on Flickr

hivemama, if you want some suggestions, PM me.

Thanks! That is exactly what I was talking about. Pm'd you

Now for question #2 - Any suggestions for a Tink dress? (Not Tink themed, but a dress that looks like hers) I am thinking something with the simply sweet or portrait peasant? I'm stuck on how to make the skirt look jagged/petally? I have two different green cottons, and some green tulle to work with. I looked through all 95 pages of the photobucket acct and didn't see a single Tink dress Apparently my dd4 is the only girl out there with a Tink obsession

Janna

 

[VBAndrea]

This week's Project Runway entries are amazing. Everyone who entered is expected to be at my house today at 1 PM to help me finish the #*@& costumes for my son's film.

No exceptions. Everyone must attend.

I didn't even know PR got posted! I am worried though b/c there is a #9 but no photos and people have already started to vote. I hope #9 was just a mistake and doesn't really exist. I did pm Joni though b/c I wouldn't want someone to be left out. But I agree -- some very fabulous creations. Can I get five votes this week?

Somehow I did not get my invitation on time. And I have the directions memorized -- go south at the "A" and look for the BMW, to Ginger and Rod as the drive by on the

Question
We are going to Disney the week after Thanksgiving. We have a BBB and CRT reservation for our DD. I want to make her a dress for the event. Now my questions: Has anyone made a Manhattan? I love the drawn design, but not the sewn pictures. I think the design looks very regal. Just wondering if anyone had any exprience with this design. Next question, our BBB and CRT are on the same night as MVMCP. I am wondering if there is something I can encorporate into dd dress to make it Christmasy but not over done and something that she might still be able to wear other than Christmas.

You ladies have such awesome ideas. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!
TIA

I knew Tricia had made it b/c she has made everything! There was also someone on part 26 that posted a pic of their child wearing it. I know theirs was a pink dress and I can't remember who posted it b/c I don't think it was someone that posted often or regularly on our thread.

I have made the manhattan. Lots of pieces and a little fussy to put together, but beautiful. Here are pics of just the dress. I will try to find the pics of it on the girl I made it for ifnyou would like.


IMG_6692 by tricialee22, on Flickr


IMG_6694 by tricialee22, on Flickr

It's beautiful! I would love to see a pic of it modeled if you can get one. I keep looking at the dress in my book and contemplate making it. I bought the Laguna skirt but just looking at the pattern it scares me! Is that one difficult to make?

http://sewlikemymom.com/little-red-infinity-dress-tutorial/


Looks lik you could do this with the infinity dress, in knit of course.

I am making one this weekend. I will tell you how it goes.

I LOVE that dress!!!! I must make myself one for next summer! I think I'll make a longer skirt though. Funny thing is I was just on that site today looking at the t-shirt skirts and I didn't even notice that dress!

 

[VBAndrea]

Contrary to popular belief, HeatherSue does NOT have an applique design of Mickey standing on his head.

Me <----------- who just ripped out 135 inches of stitches.

 

[aboveH20]

Ok it is now 1pm Eastern Time, I guess I missed the memo!

We don't go into the town of Banff often but we go to the mountains every week or every second week to hike in the summer. Banff is only an hour's drive from our place (I believe only 2 or 3 stop lights along the way?) so we tend to do day trips. Please come and visit us if/when(?) you plan your Banff trip. Oh by the way, you *could* see where I used to work on the Martin Short version of the O Canada film, if you know where to look during the Calgary downtown shot.

Amazingly, I'm just about finished with the vest, which was my goal for today -- with or withOUT any help. If you missed the memo, you're excused.

I've been to Montreal (200+ miles from me), Niagara Falls CA (300+ miles) and Toronto (300++) but haven't made it to the western part of Canada.

The Banff hotel looks grand.

Well - I hope the Best Buy trip was successful . . . did you buy the Olympus camera that is close to indestructible????

Darn. I didn't know that -- got another Canon.

Somehow I did not get my invitation on time. And I have the directions memorized -- go south at the "A" and look for the BMW, to Ginger and Rod as the drive by on the

I'll also be needing help trying to figure out how to put this dragon puppet together, so stay turned. The head is paper mache and it currently looks like a cross between a camel and an alligator, so I have some tweeking to do. (See my comment following your next post.)

I just ordered a green "slankie" for the body. (Slankie seems like it should be a cross between a slipper and a blanket. It should be called a rankie, a cross betwen a robe and a blanket.)

Contrary to popular belief, HeatherSue does NOT have an applique design of Mickey standing on his head.

Me <----------- who just ripped out 135 inches of stitches.

And apparently it's not politically correct to have one of Mickey pointing his finger at his head and pretending to shoot himself.

Me <---------- who ripped out 135,000,000 stitches -- not that I want to compare.

 

[InkspressYourself]

I have so much catching up to do. We were at WDW from Sept 10th through the 17th. We stayed at All Star Movies and I loved it there. I'd like to stay at every hotel at least once!

I didn't see very many customs and whenever I did and wanted to approach the mom, it always looked like a bad time (either their child or mine seemed unhappy at the time.)

My dd wore her animal kingdom pettiskirt twice because she like it the best and flat our refused to wear her rapunzel. It wasn't a big deal to me, but I think it made my dh mad. She told me what she didn't like about her rapunzel so I told her I'd change it when we got home. She turned 6 on the 16th and we went to the Halloween party. She wore her Belle dress that entire day and really liked it. The cast members and Belle liked it too.

Here are a few pictures

I have to repair the Belle dress a little. She stepped on the hem several times and ripped out part of the gathering.

Thanks for looking.

 

[InkspressYourself]

I am here too....

Since I was one of the last to post last night and I had just posted a picture of my new grandson, I am going to repost it so you can all see....

Wow. I love that picture. I've never seen a pic like that before. Absolutely adorable.

WOW! Those are all so adorable! I love the Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty ones! May I CASE your Peter Pan shirt?? Love, love, love, it!




Those are SO cute! I want that pattern!




Love those Vader pjs! I have a bunch of that fabric and the other SW one that I've been using for a while now.


Ok, here are a couple pics of stuff for our trip.

The Animal Kingdom collection:

A close up of the outfit for dd. Butt ruffles!

The Peter Pan collection (to match my skirt):
I actually didn't end up liking the tan shirt for the boys so they have, plain green polos instead. We'll be wearing these on Saturday, Oct. 1st at Magic Kingdom for the 40th Anniversary celebration and our ADR at Chef Mickey's.

Close up of dress front on DD. This is the Precious Dress pattern:

Back of Dress:

That's all I've got pictures of so far. More to come later this week.
Regards,
C.

Such cute kids. The precious dress is my favorite pattern. It looks even sweeter with the Peter Pan fabric, or maybe it's the model.


I can't imagine how much cute stuff I missed out on while we were gone. I'm only on page 5 of this thread and missed who knows how many of the last one.

 

[dianemom2]

This is my second jellyroll skirt. I have another idea for a third jellyroll skirt with the leftover pieces from this skirt. I only had to use half of the jellyroll for this skirt because it didn't have much gathering so it didn't use that much fabric.

When I was sewing the skirt my younger daughter said that it looked like a box of crayons with all the colors. Then I remembered that I had the crayon alphabet from Planet Applique and here is the results.

 

[jessica52877]

Contrary to popular belief, HeatherSue does NOT have an applique design of Mickey standing on his head.

Me <----------- who just ripped out 135 inches of stitches.

Sorry, but this gave me the laugh I needed. I think I would chuck the shirt/dress before I would rip out that many stitches. I assume there was a good reason for actually ripping them out.

You know, the kids would be able to see Mickey better when they looked down. Doesn't Sawyer have some upside down Mickey pants? I know someone does. Dallas has some penguins he wanted to see really well!

 

[ivey_family]

Contrary to popular belief, HeatherSue does NOT have an applique design of Mickey standing on his head.

Me <----------- who just ripped out 135 inches of stitches.

Ugh! Maybe we all missed the memo that we should not be sewing this weekend at all!

Yesterday, I stitched out three shirts, none of which will ever be worn because they are just awful for various reasons. And today, I did three usable shirts, only one of which I actually like. The other two are just a little off in terms of color or size of design - both my fault.

To top it off, my mom's embroidery machine will not let me calibrate the touch screen. You have to push about an inch higher than the actual button to get it to work. And the buttons at the top won't work at all so I can't do any kind of edit. The only "good" news is that this has been a re-occurring issue, so it's not something I caused.

At least I'm basically done with our clothes for the trip. There are 2-3 shirts I'd like to make, but I won't be too sad if I can't get to them. I've got two days to get us packed, straighten the house and catch up on sleep from sewing late every night for three months.

Ok, vent over. I'll have a few more pictures before we leave on Tuesday.

Regards,
C.

 

[mphalens]

Thanks! That is exactly what I was talking about. Pm'd you

Now for question #2 - Any suggestions for a Tink dress? (Not Tink themed, but a dress that looks like hers) I am thinking something with the simply sweet or portrait peasant? I'm stuck on how to make the skirt look jagged/petally? I have two different green cottons, and some green tulle to work with. I looked through all 95 pages of the photobucket acct and didn't see a single Tink dress Apparently my dd4 is the only girl out there with a Tink obsession

Janna

http://www.thetraintocrazy.com/2011/09/handmade-dress-up-diy-tinkerbell-costume-tutorial.html

http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/10/diy-tinkerbell-fairy-costume.html

I think the second one could easily be done with a simply sweet . . . but I hope those two help!!! Gotta love Pinterest!!!

Contrary to popular belief, HeatherSue does NOT have an applique design of Mickey standing on his head.

Me <----------- who just ripped out 135 inches of stitches.

I have so much catching up to do. We were at WDW from Sept 10th through the 17th. We stayed at All Star Movies and I loved it there. I'd like to stay at every hotel at least once!

I didn't see very many customs and whenever I did and wanted to approach the mom, it always looked like a bad time (either their child or mine seemed unhappy at the time.)

My dd wore her animal kingdom pettiskirt twice because she like it the best and flat our refused to wear her rapunzel. It wasn't a big deal to me, but I think it made my dh mad. She told me what she didn't like about her rapunzel so I told her I'd change it when we got home. She turned 6 on the 16th and we went to the Halloween party. She wore her Belle dress that entire day and really liked it. The cast members and Belle liked it too.

Here are a few pictures

I have to repair the Belle dress a little. She stepped on the hem several times and ripped out part of the gathering.

Thanks for looking.

WHERE DID YOU SEE THUMPER??? OMG! Finn would DIE if he got to see Thumper!!!!! And where were Chip and Dale????
I really need a "how to find ____ character" tutorial - anyone want to tell me the secrets?

This is my second jellyroll skirt. I have another idea for a third jellyroll skirt with the leftover pieces from this skirt. I only had to use half of the jellyroll for this skirt because it didn't have much gathering so it didn't use that much fabric.

When I was sewing the skirt my younger daughter said that it looked like a box of crayons with all the colors. Then I remembered that I had the crayon alphabet from Planet Applique and here is the results.

So cute! I agree - it does look like crayons!!!



Marianne - who needs to go work on her PTR before D~ starts asking where my update is . . .

 

[PurpleEars]

Now for question #2 - Any suggestions for a Tink dress? (Not Tink themed, but a dress that looks like hers) I am thinking something with the simply sweet or portrait peasant? I'm stuck on how to make the skirt look jagged/petally? I have two different green cottons, and some green tulle to work with. I looked through all 95 pages of the photobucket acct and didn't see a single Tink dress Apparently my dd4 is the only girl out there with a Tink obsession

Janna

Could you frankenpattern a Simply Sweet bodice with a Scallopini Twirl? If not, I think Simplicity has a Tink/fairies pattern that you could use.

Contrary to popular belief, HeatherSue does NOT have an applique design of Mickey standing on his head.

Me <----------- who just ripped out 135 inches of stitches.

You should have just left it and called it the "artististic" rendition or something like that.

Amazingly, I'm just about finished with the vest, which was my goal for today -- with or withOUT any help. If you missed the memo, you're excused.

I've been to Montreal (200+ miles from me), Niagara Falls CA (300+ miles) and Toronto (300++) but haven't made it to the western part of Canada.

The Banff hotel looks grand.

Well now you have an excuse to go to Western Canada! I am sure it will be a very nice break after this sewing madness (just saying...)

I have so much catching up to do. We were at WDW from Sept 10th through the 17th. We stayed at All Star Movies and I loved it there. I'd like to stay at every hotel at least once!

I didn't see very many customs and whenever I did and wanted to approach the mom, it always looked like a bad time (either their child or mine seemed unhappy at the time.)

My dd wore her animal kingdom pettiskirt twice because she like it the best and flat our refused to wear her rapunzel. It wasn't a big deal to me, but I think it made my dh mad. She told me what she didn't like about her rapunzel so I told her I'd change it when we got home. She turned 6 on the 16th and we went to the Halloween party. She wore her Belle dress that entire day and really liked it. The cast members and Belle liked it too.

Here are a few pictures

I have to repair the Belle dress a little. She stepped on the hem several times and ripped out part of the gathering.

Thanks for looking.

Great job on the outfits. They look great in action. Thank you for sharing!

This is my second jellyroll skirt. I have another idea for a third jellyroll skirt with the leftover pieces from this skirt. I only had to use half of the jellyroll for this skirt because it didn't have much gathering so it didn't use that much fabric.

When I was sewing the skirt my younger daughter said that it looked like a box of crayons with all the colors. Then I remembered that I had the crayon alphabet from Planet Applique and here is the results.

That's a neat way to do a jellyroll skirt. I would not have thought to put them sideways like that. The crayons look great with the skirt. I guess you have a fashion designer in training in your home!

 

[teresajoy]

This is a BG I sent to Katelyn and family. Mom loves Mulan and Katelyn had Mulan on her favorites list as well. I made the Mulan t's for mom and Katleyn and dad got Mushu. I just did a dec skirt (Katelyn is 10 y/o) and a coordinating tote.

I don't why my fabrics look all wrinkled on the appliques -- they really look normal in person. The obi on the kimono is a blue as in the movie though it kind of looks purple in the photos, and the purple fabric for the deco is sparkly which doesn't show in the photo.

And a huge thanks to HEATHERSUE for sending me the designs -- I requested Mulan and Mushu and she sent Little Dog as well (which I didn't even know she had the design for). She's the greatest!!!!!!

They look great Andrea!!! I love Mulan!

Sometime early this morning punks broke into our car while we were packing it. Two DVD players, 2 GPS and who knows what eles were stolen. Not a great start to the trip.

Hubby had just dropped off his police car for some maintenance to be done while we were gone. We figure they weren't from our neighborhood or else they would have thought better of it! Bad thing is...he Saw them walking around the neighborhood.

We are in Florida now, just crossed the border. Disney for lunch!

Thanks for the good thoughts and wishes concerning my son.

Nini

I'm so sorry.

Kirsta and I leave for Disney on Saturday. It sort of crept up on me. Family matters has kept me super stressed and I've sewing to keep from thinking about it. I just looked at the forecast and it looks like 60% storms all week, except for Friday. Which we planned on a water park and then MNSSHP. Just my luck. I didn't think I'd ever make it back, and due to the generosity of a realative, we planned our trip. Well, at least we won't be at home and work.

I know you guys are going to have a great time!!!!

Just popping in. I was just wondering if everyone could say a prayer for my mother in law. She had a stroke yesterday and not sure how much damage has been done.

Oh no! I'm so very sorry.

Hi guys! Did we move yet?????

Sorry I missed this!

Here's the one I made my daughter:


Mary meet Mary! by mom2rtk, on Flickr

hivemama, if you want some suggestions, PM me.

I hope everyone's doing well. I pop in and out between sewing projects and love seeing what everyone's up to. I hope Nini has a great trip. It certainly sounds like you deserve it.

Janet, this is wonderful!

Contrary to popular belief, HeatherSue does NOT have an applique design of Mickey standing on his head.

Me <----------- who just ripped out 135 inches of stitches.

oh dear!

I have so much catching up to do. We were at WDW from Sept 10th through the 17th. We stayed at All Star Movies and I loved it there. I'd like to stay at every hotel at least once!

I didn't see very many customs and whenever I did and wanted to approach the mom, it always looked like a bad time (either their child or mine seemed unhappy at the time.)

My dd wore her animal kingdom pettiskirt twice because she like it the best and flat our refused to wear her rapunzel. It wasn't a big deal to me, but I think it made my dh mad. She told me what she didn't like about her rapunzel so I told her I'd change it when we got home. She turned 6 on the 16th and we went to the Halloween party. She wore her Belle dress that entire day and really liked it. The cast members and Belle liked it too.

Here are a few pictures

I have to repair the Belle dress a little. She stepped on the hem several times and ripped out part of the gathering.

Thanks for looking.

Such pretty pictures!!!!

This is my second jellyroll skirt. I have another idea for a third jellyroll skirt with the leftover pieces from this skirt. I only had to use half of the jellyroll for this skirt because it didn't have much gathering so it didn't use that much fabric.

love the skirt!!

 

[teresajoy]

Here's the Tink I made a few years ago. It was a comercial pattern:

 

[mommy2mrb]

just want to share a special something D~ made for Megan....I had asked for a simple t-shirt with a mickey head on it and D~ added her special pixie dust of course and sent this.....

an adorable shirt, skirt and hair bow!

thanks D~ Megan LOVES IT!!!