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

[mkwj]

JO ANN FABRIC!!!
How cool is this, we will finally be getting a Joann's Fabric. I called to confirm the time it opens tomorrow, it's 9am.

I am so excited about this. It will be nice to have a fabric store so close.

 

[Marianne0310]

I am so excited about this. It will be nice to have a fabric store so close.

I was told there will be a Grand Opening sale advertised for next week!

Take care,
Marianne

 

[mkwj]

I was told there will be a Grand Opening sale advertised for next week!

Take care,
Marianne

I think it is next Friday.

 

[cjbear]

Where is everyone today? The board is so quiet.

I signed up to make "stroller fleece blankets" for a big give. Is that a specific size or just big enough to be cozy but small enough so they don't drag on the ground? Just not sure what size to aim for! Thanks.

 

[aboveH20]

"We" are about half way through the film shoot, so I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and think I may survive. I had a number of projects leading up to the film shoot including my often CASEd plunger, tree stump (soon to be often CASEd), dragon puppet (which used up many brain cells that I will never get back), four costumes, meals, gophering, yadda yadda.

I've done a few disboutique drive bys, but haven't really lurked too much, so I'm way behind on "family" news and sewing creations.

Anywho . . . . Here's a brief glimpse into my recent world.

Notice the dolly tracks on the ground. They're 12' long and my son brought them home from NYC the weekend of the snow storm, sticking out the sunroof of my car.

The soundstage -- formerly our family room.

My husband built the sets and my son painted them.

Now . . . on to the sewing

Cast and crew are working for room and board so my son thought gift baskets would be nice. I got popcorn buckets and "grass" at the dollar store.

. . . added some Saratoga brochures, a post card, Saratoga water, Saratoga (the birthplace of potato chips) potato chips, horse pop and pig poop.

. . . some other stuff

. . . put it in the bucket

. . . and put it in a bag I made with the name of the film.

I made 16 of them, and like any good sewing project, it took LONGER than I expected.

Gotta run and put lunch on for them.

I'll be back.

 

[SallyfromDE]

HI! I've been lurking on and off for a while but I think I'd really like to join in on all your fun if you'll have me.

A little background about me:

I am a SAH, homeschooling mom to 4 kiddos DD(8), DD(6), DD(3) and DS(1). My grandmother taught me the basics of sewing and crochet when I was younger, however I didn't really start sewing until after my 1st DD was born, and even then it was just a project or two. I finally really started to take up sewing when my 3rd DD was a baby. She was my 1st baby who was cloth diapered and I learned to sew many of her diapers. But as my kiddos are getting older, I would really like to learn more about garment construction so I can sew clothing for them.

Here's a picture of my partner in crime, Lil'Blue. He's a pretty basic fellow with no bells and whistles, but so far he has gotten the job done for me every time:

Thanks to this group, I found CarlaC's patterns and sewed my very first pair of Easy Fits. They turned out great. I'm making some fleece pjs for my DDs:

Unfortunately, I was also trying to wing-it on making a top using another pj top as my pattern. I've done it before (but it's been over a year) and I sewed the sleeves on BACKWARDS! AAACKKK!

This is what happens when you stay up late sewing when you are sleep deprived! I'll have to wait until tomorrow night to try to fix it. Man and I HATE seam ripping fleece.

Can't wait to see what everyone else has been working on

Welcome! Your pj's look cute! I never would have noticed the sleeves until you pointed them out. It's sad, I don't think anyone here has donething crazy like doing sleeves backwards.

BTW... we like big pictures.

 

[ivey_family]

I am a SAH, homeschooling mom to 4 kiddos DD(8), DD(6), DD(3) and DS(1). My grandmother taught me the basics of sewing and crochet when I was younger, however I didn't really start sewing until after my 1st DD was born, and even then it was just a project or two. I finally really started to take up sewing when my 3rd DD was a baby. She was my 1st baby who was cloth diapered and I learned to sew many of her diapers. But as my kiddos are getting older, I would really like to learn more about garment construction so I can sew clothing for them.

I'm a homeschooling mom, too, though only just beginning with my 4yo. The pjs are cute! We've all done something like that at some point!

"We" are about half way through the film shoot, so I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and think I may survive. I had a number of projects leading up to the film shoot including my often CASEd plunger, tree stump (soon to be often CASEd), dragon puppet (which used up many brain cells that I will never get back), four costumes, meals, gophering, yadda yadda.

. . . and put it in a bag I made with the name of the film.

I made 16 of them, and like any good sewing project, it took LONGER than I expected.

Gotta run and put lunch on for them.

I'll be back.

Yay! So nice to see you! You are a saint to put up with having your house in such upheaval for your son! I think I'd go crazy!

May we see pics of the dragon?? Will this be a family friendly film? My boys love dragons!

Regards,
C.

 

[VBAndrea]

"We" are about half way through the film shoot, so I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and think I may survive. I had a number of projects leading up to the film shoot including my often CASEd plunger, tree stump (soon to be often CASEd), dragon puppet (which used up many brain cells that I will never get back), four costumes, meals, gophering, yadda yadda.

I've done a few disboutique drive bys, but haven't really lurked too much, so I'm way behind on "family" news and sewing creations.

Anywho . . . . Here's a brief glimpse into my recent world.

Notice the dolly tracks on the ground. They're 12' long and my son brought them home from NYC the weekend of the snow storm, sticking out the sunroof of my car.

The soundstage -- formerly our family room.

My husband built the sets and my son painted them.

Now . . . on to the sewing

Cast and crew are working for room and board so my son thought gift baskets would be nice. I got popcorn buckets and "grass" at the dollar store.

. . . added some Saratoga brochures, a post card, Saratoga water, Saratoga (the birthplace of potato chips) potato chips, horse pop and pig poop.

. . . some other stuff

. . . put it in the bucket

. . . and put it in a bag I made with the name of the film.

I made 16 of them, and like any good sewing project, it took LONGER than I expected.

Gotta run and put lunch on for them.

I'll be back.

Eeks is all I can say! I would not be happy if that were my family room.

Pig poop? You should have given them some Ginger poop --- er, uh, I mean Ginger Ale. BTW, are Ginger and Dorrrrrrrine safe? I know, a few extra "r's" but forgive me I've been up since 2am.

 

[mphalens]

Hey Marianne,

It's been a long time since I've posted.
I just wanted to say I love the Mickey jeans, and your Princess jeans are beautiful! Love those too.

We leave for Disney next Thursday thru November 26th, as usual I still have a bunch of things I have to finish for the trip. We will be taking our youngest granddaughter to celebrate her first birthday. I just finished my first "Grace" dress for her. I love that pattern, you can never have enough ruffles!

JO ANN FABRIC!!!
How cool is this, we will finally be getting a Joann's Fabric. I called to confirm the time it opens tomorrow, it's 9am.

How are you? You'll be leaving the world as we arrive! I am SO not ready!!!

I did buy a new sewing lamp today though! Costco had one of those Ottlite? Anyway, the natural light lamps, for $17.99!!! My floor lamp that came with our house (7 years ago and it wasn't it great shape then) and has been my sewing lamp died and I haven't been able to sew at night or on these dreary days since (I can't see what I'm doing!).

I am so excited about this. It will be nice to have a fabric store so close.

I think it is next Friday.

So - who wants to meet for breakfast at CFA next Friday and then hit Joann's???

"We" are about half way through the film shoot, so I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and think I may survive. I had a number of projects leading up to the film shoot including my often CASEd plunger, tree stump (soon to be often CASEd), dragon puppet (which used up many brain cells that I will never get back), four costumes, meals, gophering, yadda yadda.

I've done a few disboutique drive bys, but haven't really lurked too much, so I'm way behind on "family" news and sewing creations.

Anywho . . . . Here's a brief glimpse into my recent world.

Notice the dolly tracks on the ground. They're 12' long and my son brought them home from NYC the weekend of the snow storm, sticking out the sunroof of my car.

The soundstage -- formerly our family room.

My husband built the sets and my son painted them.

Now . . . on to the sewing

Cast and crew are working for room and board so my son thought gift baskets would be nice. I got popcorn buckets and "grass" at the dollar store.

. . . added some Saratoga brochures, a post card, Saratoga water, Saratoga (the birthplace of potato chips) potato chips, horse pop and pig poop.

. . . some other stuff

. . . put it in the bucket

. . . and put it in a bag I made with the name of the film.

I made 16 of them, and like any good sewing project, it took LONGER than I expected.

Gotta run and put lunch on for them.

I'll be back.

Um, can I request a gift basket? I LOVE Saratoga Water and Saratoga Chips! My parents went to a "Fest" in Saratoga two summers (I think? They go to one a summer with my Dad's online Builder forum) ago and my Mom brought us back some - SO SO SO good!

So, I forgot to post pictures here - I finished the boys Mickey Decoupage Jeans (I did post about doing so, just not the pic

 

[Marianne0310]

How are you? You'll be leaving the world as we arrive! I am SO not ready!!!

I did buy a new sewing lamp today though! Costco had one of those Ottlite? Anyway, the natural light lamps, for $17.99!!! My floor lamp that came with our house (7 years ago and it wasn't it great shape then) and has been my sewing lamp died and I haven't been able to sew at night or on these dreary days since (I can't see what I'm doing!).

I'm great! I've been busy sewing. I got a new machine, and I love it.

I could really use a good sewing lamp. I'm having a hard time sewing at night, my eyes are getting old! $17.99 that's a good price for an Ottlite.

:So - who wants to meet for breakfast at CFA next Friday and then hit Joann's???

Love CFA, but we'll be at AKV next Friday!! Then we check into BWV the following Sunday.

I just spoke to my husband, looks like we'll be going to JoAnn's tomorrow morning. I'll let you know how that goes.

 

[billwendy]

Where is everyone today? The board is so quiet.

I signed up to make "stroller fleece blankets" for a big give. Is that a specific size or just big enough to be cozy but small enough so they don't drag on the ground? Just not sure what size to aim for! Thanks.

They can be whatever you want!!! But, I was thinking they would keep the kids warm when sitting in their strollers at night! But, some have made them bigger, and the parents just fold them for the stroller - that way they can use them at bed time too!!! Seems like the big give kids have LOVED getting a cozy blanket!!!!!!

 

[cogero]

Ever have one of those days. Thursdays are my insane day with Js therapy and Cs Dance.

thankfully no work tomorrow but I am going out with the kids and my mom. Not sure what we are doing might go to Christmas Tree Shop or the mall LOL

 

[mphalens]

Um - okay - as you all know, I'm currently "banned" from D~'s PTR so I don't see my super awesome park bag before it arrives at my house. That's fine, but I still get email notifications and I just was clicking delete on one when I noticed it said someone spent time in the ER . . .

Can y'all please tell me everyone is ok and I can stop worrying??? I was a "good girl" and didn't read the email notification, but like I said, as I was clicking delete and caught those words . . .

Someone needs to fill me in before I break my promise to make sure everyone is ok!!!! PLEASE!

 

[weluvdizne]

Um - okay - as you all know, I'm currently "banned" from D~'s PTR so I don't see my super awesome park bag before it arrives at my house. That's fine, but I still get email notifications and I just was clicking delete on one when I noticed it said someone spent time in the ER . . .

Can y'all please tell me everyone is ok and I can stop worrying??? I was a "good girl" and didn't read the email notification, but like I said, as I was clicking delete and caught those words . . .

Someone needs to fill me in before I break my promise to make sure everyone is ok!!!! PLEASE!

sending you pm

 

[VBAndrea]

Um - okay - as you all know, I'm currently "banned" from D~'s PTR so I don't see my super awesome park bag before it arrives at my house. That's fine, but I still get email notifications and I just was clicking delete on one when I noticed it said someone spent time in the ER . . .

Can y'all please tell me everyone is ok and I can stop worrying??? I was a "good girl" and didn't read the email notification, but like I said, as I was clicking delete and caught those words . . .

Someone needs to fill me in before I break my promise to make sure everyone is ok!!!! PLEASE!

If you don't get the pm let me know and I will c/p the ER report to you -- she didn't want to go to the ER but her symptoms mimicked those of an MI so her doc's office sent her there. Good news is no MI, but also good she went in as she needs treatment. She was sick enough that she needed to rest instead of sew.

And I need to clean instead of sew

 

[VBAndrea]

Not really anything to do with sewing except that my dd came into my closet and saw the ig bolt of horse fleece I had hiding behind the door (which is going to be made into Christmas presents for her). But now I bought her a huge horse purse -- not a little tiny one, a huge one! So how do you all hide Christmas presents? When they were younger it was easier because they didn't accidentally snoop -- they are not purposely snoopy now, but they do from time to time.

In the past I have wrapped things right away in case they found them and then I would put a sticky note on the package so I would remember what was in it, but that was before they could read. I also have the problem of winter birthdays (dd's on Xmas day and ds in Jan) so I just buy things and then divy them up between Xmas and b-day and dd does NOT get her b-day pressies wrapped in Xmas paper.

I have one box in my closet and one box currently in the downstairs bathtub (I mainly use it for storage b/c we only have out of town guests about once a year -- though if Marianne and D come to use my embroidery machine that storage spot may be out -- don't want stinky girls in my house).

Anyhoo, any hiding ideas would be appreciated.

 

[NiniMorris]

Not really anything to do with sewing except that my dd came into my closet and saw the ig bolt of horse fleece I had hiding behind the door (which is going to be made into Christmas presents for her). But now I bought her a huge horse purse -- not a little tiny one, a huge one! So how do you all hide Christmas presents? When they were younger it was easier because they didn't accidentally snoop -- they are not purposely snoopy now, but they do from time to time.

In the past I have wrapped things right away in case they found them and then I would put a sticky note on the package so I would remember what was in it, but that was before they could read. I also have the problem of winter birthdays (dd's on Xmas day and ds in Jan) so I just buy things and then divy them up between Xmas and b-day and dd does NOT get her b-day pressies wrapped in Xmas paper.

I have one box in my closet and one box currently in the downstairs bathtub (I mainly use it for storage b/c we only have out of town guests about once a year -- though if Marianne and D come to use my embroidery machine that storage spot may be out -- don't want stinky girls in my house).

Anyhoo, any hiding ideas would be appreciated.

OK...here are some things that have worked for me over the years..

My closet is huge, so it is always the storage spot for things until they find a home...we have been in our current home for 8 years next week...and a lot of things are still waiting for their 'home'. As they got older, I learned it was necessary to wrap things and throw an old blanket or clothes that don't fit over them (so that it looks like a pile of old clothes). I, too, put sticky notes on them, but then put only a number on the sticky notes, and then keep a list in my purse with what the numbers mean.

I also have a ginormous closet in my studio (it started life as a third bedroom, but my mom decided she had rather have it as a large closet instead. A lot of my mom's stuff is still stored int hat closet, so I can hide all kinds of stuff there as well. My daughter says there are spiders in there so she stays out.

As my DD is getting older, we have found it is sometimes easier to hide things at her older brother or sister's house. There is much less time for snooping when she goes there. (that list I told you about ...it also tells me where the package is hidden...I try and make sure I have arrangements to get all things retrieved before Christmas Eve! )

When my first set of kids were young, we were in the military. I traded present hiding with other military moms that lived close to us. (kinda like when we lived in DC in a high rise building, I hid my key under a neighbors mat and she hid hers under another neighbors mat ...etc. Everyone knew the key under your mat fit someone's door, but it would take too long to figure out who's door! And those stupid doors would lock upon closing!)

However, the best thing I ever did was institute a rule...if you found out what you got before the present was given...you did not get the present and it would be donated to charity...it turned my kids into great actors! Because if you didn't act EXTREMELY surprised, you could loose your gift!


Good Luck!


Nini

 

[dianemom2]

Not really anything to do with sewing except that my dd came into my closet and saw the ig bolt of horse fleece I had hiding behind the door (which is going to be made into Christmas presents for her). But now I bought her a huge horse purse -- not a little tiny one, a huge one! So how do you all hide Christmas presents? When they were younger it was easier because they didn't accidentally snoop -- they are not purposely snoopy now, but they do from time to time.

In the past I have wrapped things right away in case they found them and then I would put a sticky note on the package so I would remember what was in it, but that was before they could read. I also have the problem of winter birthdays (dd's on Xmas day and ds in Jan) so I just buy things and then divy them up between Xmas and b-day and dd does NOT get her b-day pressies wrapped in Xmas paper.

I have one box in my closet and one box currently in the downstairs bathtub (I mainly use it for storage b/c we only have out of town guests about once a year -- though if Marianne and D come to use my embroidery machine that storage spot may be out -- don't want stinky girls in my house).

Anyhoo, any hiding ideas would be appreciated.

I hide stuff in my walk in closet. I have a regular brown box on the floor in the corner. I put stuff in there. Then I hang longer clothes in front of the box and kind of drape it over it. It has been there for 6 years and so far the kids haven't found it. They know that I hide their presents in my closet but they don't usually go looking for them. I think they like the surprise.

 

[NiniMorris]

When am I ever going to learn to keep a cash stash the same way I have a fabric stash!?!

We are redecorating the living areas of my house (after 8 years)...I want to redo the drapes in the living room and dining room...and I have my heart set on some dupioni silk. I got an email from Fabric.com. Dupioni silk is on sale!

I can imagine how perfect it would look for Thanksgiving....of course I have no idea when it would get done! LOL!

I'm going to have to start deleting those sale emails as soon as I get them!

Nini

 

[cogero]

love all the ideas for hiding presents. I usually tell DD that the presents are for one of her cousins. OR if you snoop you loose it.