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

[Tweevil]

Hi Everyone!!
Is anyone working on their Thanksgiving prep work yet? I baked some brownies to convert into brownie balls for Thanksgiving. Has anyone ever made them and then melted icing to dip them in? Im not totally fond of dipping them in the chocolate and then them having a shell - any ideas?
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Wendy,
You could do a petit four icing.

Petit Four Frosting Ingredients
•2 cups sugar
•1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
•1 cup water
•1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
•Food coloring (optional)

How to Make Petit Four Frosting
1.All ingredients except for the confectioner's sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2.Boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 226 degrees and is the consistency of a thin syrup.
3.Remove from heat and cool to 100 degrees (slightly warmer than lukewarm).
4.Sift confectioner's sugar over the syrup a little at a time, stirring to thoroughly combine after each addition.
5.The icing will have reached the proper consistency when it is just thick enough to coat a spoon.2
6.Tint with food coloring, if desired
7.Use while warm; if it gets too thick, reheat in a double boiler until thin enough to pour.

If you go with chocolate remember to put a tad bit of crisco in it when you melt it. It makes the chocolate softer and more yummy.
And, you asked about the cheesecake/brownie balls - just bake (or buy) a cheesecake, mush it up, wet your hands and form balls. Then do the other directions for the brownies with the icing. Wrap that around the chilled cheesecake balls. They are so good.
PM me if you need more info.

And, I am moving my sewing machines around this weekend, hopefully my stamina is enough to allow me to sew for the big gives

I don't want to push beating the 10% chance I had. lol

Love everyone's creations!!

 

[billwendy]

Nicole!!! AMAZING!!!!!! you girls are going to be rockin it!!!

Where did you find the Minnie head with the Christmas lights? I love that!!!!!!

Getting ready to head for church for our Thanksgiving Celebration!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Nicole!!! AMAZING!!!!!! you girls are going to be rockin it!!!

Where did you find the Minnie head with the Christmas lights? I love that!!!!!!

Getting ready to head for church for our Thanksgiving Celebration!

Thanks so much! The Mickey head with lights is from glitzy stitches- it stitched out really well- I was very pleased! Have a happy thanksgiving!

 

[dianemom2]

Aww thanks! The hermione I got from rubberduckyranch and the spells I did myself- I bet one of the great digitizers could do what you wanted though

Did you use a special font for the spells? DD would prefer the words instead of an applique.

 

[PatchPixie]

Nicole, those outfits are *amazing*! I love the autism T's and the Steamboat dress for DHS <3 kudos!!!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Did you use a special font for the spells? DD would prefer the words instead of an applique.

When I bought my machine some software came with it including a font thing- interestingly, the font is called Harry potter- really creative, huh?

 

[ireland_nicole]

Nicole, those outfits are *amazing*! I love the autism T's and the Steamboat dress for DHS <3 kudos!!!

That's soo sweet, thanks!

 

[GrammytoMany]

Just want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Sheila

 

[Tweevil]

Question not related to sewing....

Do you think American Girl Dolls will have a sale this weekend? I am buying one for my niece and I want to get the best deal possible on Kaya.

Thank you for any wisdom you can provide.

 

[PurpleEars]

Blazer's boxers ,he's hot natured and doesn't wear flannel pants in winter!he'like his Nanna!

Elli's gown,she on the other hand burrows under the covers in winter...she takes after her Pawpaw!

the pattern called for facing w/interfacing but i did that on th eothers { santa gowns coming up } and broke 2 neeldes through the thinkness of the doubled flannel + interfacing...so i just used binding on thi sone and it was so much easier...
here are Gracie,Kensleigh & Chloes gowns...Chloe has some adfabric in the front,i'd cut down a bigger pattern and didn't really know what i was doing,hehe...so the neck was too wide so i put darts on the back and added striped fabric piece with elastic to gather it over her chest...

my next project will be to case a dress i saw on a zulily ad...not sure if i can share it here,it's really pretty cream/red/green with a big flower on the waist,sorta of looks like a peasent pattern so thats what i will use...i have several pieces of brocade { tone on tone print in florals and suc?} i have 3 creams/4 reds/3 greens & 2 silvers...and you know me it is all { except for a remnant of green from joann} came from the thrift store..all beautiful table clothes......the zulily dress ad says something 'frocks' on it,in case you see the ad...
thank you for looking...Brendi goes for another ultrasound tomorrow,hope to have a picture of the Poppy Seed...i think it should be Poppy if it's a girl...it's kinda sticking...!

The PJ's look so warm and comfy. I am sure they will be a big hit!

I will try to get some good "action shots" during the trip, I promise...

Everything looked beautiful! I like this set the most, but let me tell you, it was hard to pick just one!

To every one asking, I called the doctor...they do not think it is serious and I could not get an appointment until the middle of December

I am glad that you called the doctor. Please make sure they check it out carefully when you see them in a few weeks.

Off to shower, straighten the house (its technically DH friday...so I know I won't "work" while he's here this weekend), order photo calenders & greeting cards, and start smocking DD Christmas dress. DS shirt is finished I just have to sew on the buttons.

As far as Thanksgiving prep....We are doing potluck with about 50 other people (extended family), my assignment was deviled eggs and relish tray...I'm going to put carrot sticks and cheese cubes in the relish tray for the kids....so the main thing I have to "make" is deviled eggs.

50 other people! Wow! I think my house will burst at the seams with that many people! Have fun at the potluck!


I would like to wish my friends in the US a Happy Thanksgiving. I would like to share my top items from this year's thankful list (in no particular order):
- DH and I are gainfully employed in jobs that we enjoy doing
- We live in a country where the sounds of fireworks means celebration, not pain and suffering
- We are healthy and have the opportunity to maintain our health through nutrition, exercise, and relaxation
- DH and I went to both DL and WDW in the same year
- We live in a country where we can worship freely
- I get to know a group of sewing enthuists through this forum and have the opportunity to share magic by doing BG's
- Our families are there to support us whenever we need help

I hope your Thanksgiving will be as wonderful as mine was! (Our Thanksgiving was a while back)

 

[Forevryoung]

Anyone have a Babylock Elizabeth? Any plusses/minuses over a Janome?

I'm having an impossible time finding a Janome machine to demo but I loved the Babylock (and the dealer).

Four "local" Janome dealers have me pulling my hair out-
1 won't let me demo any machines ("but they are great")
1 will only let me demo a machine before 3pm during the week (I work till 3)
1 works on commission and gave me a very hard sell (made me uncomfortable)
1 is nearly an hour away but I'll drive there Friday morning (the 3pm store is closed Friday of course)

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Question not related to sewing....

Do you think American Girl Dolls will have a sale this weekend? I am buying one for my niece and I want to get the best deal possible on Kaya.

Thank you for any wisdom you can provide.

You *might* want to wait until Cyber Monday...they just did a free shipping code, so other deals may come up soon. Good luck!!

~Jennifer

 

[mphalens]

LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the fabulous things that have been posted!!! I'd attempt to quote, but I have a few seconds to post and then I have to get some more stuff done before heading to bed.

I had a very productive day (even if my two rascals didn't) today! I am happy to say that I only have 6 sewing/crafting items left before I am DONE with my "Disney Outfit List" !!!

Just in case you're curious, I'll tell you what they are:
1. Ruffle bottom added to jean skirt for MBYBBQ (for me)
2. Pirate Roll-up Pants (for me)
3. Mickey Capri Pants (for me)
4. Figment Jean Skirt (for me)
5. Mickey Head Epcot Flags Jeans (for me - but not sewing, just iron-on designs)
6. Mickey Mouse "Toms" (for me - and they're last on the list because I won't cry if I don't get them done)

So - what all did I do today? I'll show you!

From the Left we have:
Finn's embellished overalls for MBYBBQ with the plain yellow shirt to wear under them
Phalen's embellished jeans (I just did the very bottoms with the "ranch" fabric) and shirt for MBYBBQ
My AK Zebra shirt and black knit skirt with small Mickey head
My shirt for MBYBBQ (I haven't finished my skirt yet)
The boys Mad Hatter Tie T's for 1900 Park Faire breakfast (they have Alice in Wonderland print shorts to wear with these)
Back & Front of the boys Christmas shirts (in case we go to MVMCP) - they have a Christmas plaid pants to wear with these
Phalen's AK shirt and shorts (as of 11:30 tonight I chopped the bottoms off of his AK roll-up pants because I didn't want to hear about how he didn't want roll-up pants any more and it's going to be 75 degrees that day)
Finn's Gorilla AK shirt and pants - I MIGHT add the roll-up tabs to these, but if I don't I can still roll them up without the tabs since they have the roll-up "lining"
And, what I think are my FAVORITE of everything I've made so far - my "Classic Mickey Head" shirts and the boys Comic Mickey Easy Fit Pants!!!!

I also got the boys park bags ready with all of there little $1 store goodies - you know, all that junk they want to spend lots of money on at the park but you can get at the Dollar Tree? Glow sticks, bracelets, candy, small notebooks and colored pencils and crayons, tic tac toe, stamps & stickers, stuff like that

Phew!

Oh! One last thing! Can you all PLEASE tell me which Mickey Head you like the best for my Mickey Shoes???

A-

B-

C-

D-

I bought black TOMS knock offs at Payless and I have all the paints I need to do these, just can't decide which one looks best!!! Thanks!!!!

 

[NaeNae]

Oh! One last thing! Can you all PLEASE tell me which Mickey Head you like the best for my Mickey Shoes???

A-

B-

C-

D-

I bought black TOMS knock offs at Payless and I have all the paints I need to do these, just can't decide which one looks best!!! Thanks!!!!

I like the first one!

 

[VBAndrea]

Question not related to sewing....

Do you think American Girl Dolls will have a sale this weekend? I am buying one for my niece and I want to get the best deal possible on Kaya.

Thank you for any wisdom you can provide.

I have been heavily researching this b/c my dd wants the Palomino horse. Last year dolls were not on sale at all. Only one foal was on sale (1/2 price) and no horses were on sale. Many outftis were on sale for approx half off and many accessories were on sale. These were all cyber Monday deals. Also, they had serious internet problems last year so have the phone number handy as you may have to call. My dd only wants the horse and accessories, so I am hoping for lots of accessories to be on sale again. She doesn't want clothes -- she wants me to make her doll clothes to match the outfits I've made her.

LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the fabulous things that have been posted!!! I'd attempt to quote, but I have a few seconds to post and then I have to get some more stuff done before heading to bed.

I had a very productive day (even if my two rascals didn't) today! I am happy to say that I only have 6 sewing/crafting items left before I am DONE with my "Disney Outfit List" !!!

Just in case you're curious, I'll tell you what they are:
1. Ruffle bottom added to jean skirt for MBYBBQ (for me)
2. Pirate Roll-up Pants (for me)
3. Mickey Capri Pants (for me)
4. Figment Jean Skirt (for me)
5. Mickey Head Epcot Flags Jeans (for me - but not sewing, just iron-on designs)
6. Mickey Mouse "Toms" (for me - and they're last on the list because I won't cry if I don't get them done)

So - what all did I do today? I'll show you!

From the Left we have:
Finn's embellished overalls for MBYBBQ with the plain yellow shirt to wear under them
Phalen's embellished jeans (I just did the very bottoms with the "ranch" fabric) and shirt for MBYBBQ
My AK Zebra shirt and black knit skirt with small Mickey head
My shirt for MBYBBQ (I haven't finished my skirt yet)
The boys Mad Hatter Tie T's for 1900 Park Faire breakfast (they have Alice in Wonderland print shorts to wear with these)
Back & Front of the boys Christmas shirts (in case we go to MVMCP) - they have a Christmas plaid pants to wear with these
Phalen's AK shirt and shorts (as of 11:30 tonight I chopped the bottoms off of his AK roll-up pants because I didn't want to hear about how he didn't want roll-up pants any more and it's going to be 75 degrees that day)
Finn's Gorilla AK shirt and pants - I MIGHT add the roll-up tabs to these, but if I don't I can still roll them up without the tabs since they have the roll-up "lining"
And, what I think are my FAVORITE of everything I've made so far - my "Classic Mickey Head" shirts and the boys Comic Mickey Easy Fit Pants!!!!

I also got the boys park bags ready with all of there little $1 store goodies - you know, all that junk they want to spend lots of money on at the park but you can get at the Dollar Tree? Glow sticks, bracelets, candy, small notebooks and colored pencils and crayons, tic tac toe, stamps & stickers, stuff like that

Phew!

Oh! One last thing! Can you all PLEASE tell me which Mickey Head you like the best for my Mickey Shoes???

A-

I bought black TOMS knock offs at Payless and I have all the paints I need to do these, just can't decide which one looks best!!! Thanks!!!!

Marianne!!!! Amazing!!!! You must have sewn non-stop! I can't wait to see everything in action.

A definitely gets my vote as it has the most character to it.

All right, must go finish packing. Everyone have a fabulous Thanksgiving. So far our meal is a disaster. DH forgot to stuff the turkey so now I need to go make stuffing out of the turkey and I bought baking potatoes instead of boiling potatoes to make D's casserole so now I'm doing twice baked pots instead. Good thing it's only family! Need to go cook now though b/c we just want to heat everything up this evening when we get to our cabin.

But I did get the dogs bathed so that's off the list -- my sister is house and dog sitting for us and I didn't want her to have to deal with stinky feet doggies.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

 

[cogero]

MArianne I like Mickey A.

Andrea have a fantastic time away at the cabin.

I am off to start my turkey and I want to finish Cs Grinch Skirt because she wants to wear it. I am sure I will be checking in before the inlaws get here.

 

[ireland_nicole]

Mphalens- love everything!!! Def like the first one the best- so animated

 

[miprender]

Andrea.... Have a fantastic time in the Mtns

Marianne .... love all that you made.

To every one asking, I called the doctor...they do not think it is serious and I could not get an appointment until the middle of December

Missed this post earlier but glad you called.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

 

[dianemom2]

When I bought my machine some software came with it including a font thing- interestingly, the font is called Harry potter- really creative, huh?

That's great! We ended up buying some designs off of Ebay last night. Usually I avoid the designs on there so I am worried about how these will sew out. They are the house crests and the Hogwarts crest. DD wants the Hogwarts crest on a polo shirt. She may get it on a t-shirt because I already have a t-shirt in her size. LOL!

Question not related to sewing....

Do you think American Girl Dolls will have a sale this weekend? I am buying one for my niece and I want to get the best deal possible on Kaya.

Thank you for any wisdom you can provide.

Cyber Monday is the day to shop the AG on-line sale. However, in the past they have not had any dolls on sale. Just clothing, books and accessories. If you want to shop the Cyber Monday sale, you need to get on the computer in the extremely early morning hours or you can't get through. They have had some amazing deals in the past. You never know, maybe they will have some of the dolls on sale this year.

I had a very productive day (even if my two rascals didn't) today! I am happy to say that I only have 6 sewing/crafting items left before I am DONE with my "Disney Outfit List" !!!

Just in case you're curious, I'll tell you what they are:
1. Ruffle bottom added to jean skirt for MBYBBQ (for me)
2. Pirate Roll-up Pants (for me)
3. Mickey Capri Pants (for me)
4. Figment Jean Skirt (for me)
5. Mickey Head Epcot Flags Jeans (for me - but not sewing, just iron-on designs)
6. Mickey Mouse "Toms" (for me - and they're last on the list because I won't cry if I don't get them done)

So - what all did I do today? I'll show you!

From the Left we have:
Finn's embellished overalls for MBYBBQ with the plain yellow shirt to wear under them
Phalen's embellished jeans (I just did the very bottoms with the "ranch" fabric) and shirt for MBYBBQ
My AK Zebra shirt and black knit skirt with small Mickey head
My shirt for MBYBBQ (I haven't finished my skirt yet)
The boys Mad Hatter Tie T's for 1900 Park Faire breakfast (they have Alice in Wonderland print shorts to wear with these)
Back & Front of the boys Christmas shirts (in case we go to MVMCP) - they have a Christmas plaid pants to wear with these
Phalen's AK shirt and shorts (as of 11:30 tonight I chopped the bottoms off of his AK roll-up pants because I didn't want to hear about how he didn't want roll-up pants any more and it's going to be 75 degrees that day)
Finn's Gorilla AK shirt and pants - I MIGHT add the roll-up tabs to these, but if I don't I can still roll them up without the tabs since they have the roll-up "lining"
And, what I think are my FAVORITE of everything I've made so far - my "Classic Mickey Head" shirts and the boys Comic Mickey Easy Fit Pants!!!!


Oh! One last thing! Can you all PLEASE tell me which Mickey Head you like the best for my Mickey Shoes???


D-

I bought black TOMS knock offs at Payless and I have all the paints I need to do these, just can't decide which one looks best!!! Thanks!!!!

You sure have been busy! Everything looks super! Everybody else seemed to like Mickey head A. But I like Mickey head D the best. I am sure whichever one you pick, they will turn out great!

Andrea- Have fun at your cabin!

I hope everybody has a wonderful and yummy Thanksgiving!

 

[Meshell2002]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!