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

[GrammytoMany]

Question...does anyone know the measurement around an American Doll's waist? The knock-off dolls at Target does anyone know if their size is the same as the real American Dolls? Thanks in advance for any help regarding this question. I have a request for some clothes from some little ones...
Sheila

I have Kirsten and her waist is 11 inches. Good luck.[/QUOTE]

Hi Lynn, I had brought the Simplicity Pattern 4654 for 18" dolls..it said in the cataloge that the clothes fit an AG doll. I was just wonder if it fit a copycat doll from Target. I decided to go with the dress that is loose fitting to make for now. We'll see how them fit after they get the dolls for Christmas and then I can experience some more with the pattern.s I made a dress yesterday using the same Christmas fabric I made the girls their Christmas skirts out of...so they match. THANKS for your help.
Sheila

 

[babynala]

So - I'm sorry I haven't been posting! We only paid for internet one night on our trip and I've been swamped since we got back. My house is a wreck, nevermind decorated for Christmas. I can't find our elf and he brings the advent calendar stuff, so I am 7 days behind on that, I need to make 4 photobooks before midnight on the 7th . . . and the list goes on! Oh! And I bought a Singer 237 machine that I'm going to restore (with lessons from D~ via text & phone) . . . so add that to my list

I have posted all of my pics (and my mom & dad's also) to my facebook page. . . I promise to do a TR as soon as I can!!!

Good luck getting all your stuff done before Christmas. Glad to hear you guys had fun on your trip. Congrats on the new machine.

Andrea - I'm not sure if I every commented on the Beatles costumes you made for your kids. If I did then I don't mind saying it again: They were AMAZING!! At Target yesterday I saw a Beatles Yellow Submarine wall cling and those costumes popped into my head.

OT: While at Target I also found a sewing accessories set for American Girl dolls in their Our Generation Doll section. It came with a pretend sewing machine and a few other things. Here is a link and it was about the same price in the store:

http://www.target.com/p/Our-Generation-Dressmaking-Accessory-Kit/-/A-13408403

 

[dianemom2]

OT: While at Target I also found a sewing accessories set for American Girl dolls in their Our Generation Doll section. It came with a pretend sewing machine and a few other things. Here is a link and it was about the same price in the store:

http://www.target.com/p/Our-Generation-Dressmaking-Accessory-Kit/-/A-13408403

That is so cute! If my girls still played with their AG stuff, I would totally buy that for them!!!!

 

[PurpleEars]

That is just adorable I can't imagine the time it took to do all those appliques.

Thanks. The applique blocks weren't too bad. I just sat and listened to the radio or surfed the internet while my machine was going.

So - I'm sorry I haven't been posting! We only paid for internet one night on our trip and I've been swamped since we got back. My house is a wreck, nevermind decorated for Christmas. I can't find our elf and he brings the advent calendar stuff, so I am 7 days behind on that, I need to make 4 photobooks before midnight on the 7th . . . and the list goes on! Oh! And I bought a Singer 237 machine that I'm going to restore (with lessons from D~ via text & phone) . . . so add that to my list

I have posted all of my pics (and my mom & dad's also) to my facebook page. . . I promise to do a TR as soon as I can!!!

I am glad to hear that you had a good trip. It sounds like you had a busy time - please make sure you take some time for yourself!

I saw your set on the BG site -- fantastic!

Sorry to hear sewing is on the back burner. I'm swamped too right now mainly due to scrambling with things for the holidays. I am having our work party at my house (small, just the girls because we can't tolerate two of the spouses -- one being the boss's spouse!) but I still have gifts to buy for that which I must do today and need to tidy up the house. I have most of my decorating done at least.

We are just icky financially because we have our house in RI for sale as our tenants are moving out this spring. We need to pinch pennies b/c I'm sure the tenants will vacate long before the house sells and that means I will need to find a full time job which in today's economy might not be possible. Good thing I have lots of fabric in my stash and should be able to make a lot of AG doll clothes for dd without spending much at all.

I think I got my pinwheel remnant at Wally's but they had none, nor did Hancock's, nor did Joann's!!!! I knew that was one fabric I should have added to the stash! I found tea pots and tea cups instead, but the color on the tea cup fabric wasn't as vibrant as I would have preferred. DD got oodles of compliments and LOVES the skirt, and her loving it is all that matters. I will try to get pics up but I'm swamped through Saturday.

Thanks. I really enjoy doing those patchwork sets!

Well my in-law's furniture arrived yesterday so they are staying at their place now. I got my sewing space back so I just need to decide what to work on next! My grandparents-in-law will be moving to their apartment next week (they are now staying with my in-law's instead of us). I am truly grateful to have them moving here so they would be close to us, though all 6 of us in the same house was a tad too close!

I hope your house on RI will sell soon so you can be a little bit less worried about money. I know how stressful financial things can be!

I look forward to seeing pictures of your DD's skirt!

 

[billwendy]

Andrea- the zipper was super easy - they tell you EXACTLY where to put it!!! I was surprised at how small it is overall though - its cute, but I cant imagine the size of the coin purse being smaller than this - lol!!

Zoey is coming along!! Switching her back over to kibble over the next few days, and her medication is almost all gone!! Tonight she is determined NOT to go outside to potty before bed - but oh she is gonna!!!!!!!!

Just a reminder to everyone that the ship date for Lindsay's Big Give is on Friday!!!!!!!!

 

[DMGeurts]

And here are a couple of items I made for a recent Give:
A Christmas patchwork twirl:

And a pair of Christmas "patchwork" Easy Fits:

These turned out awesome!!!

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to show you my first in the hoop pouch with a zipper!!! It wasnt too bad at all!!! Its pretty small though - but I think its the biggest my 5x7 can do - but still adorable!!!

And here is Zoey! She wanted to say Woof and thank you all for praying for her. If you could continue to pray that things get "regulated" in her GI tract, it would be great!!!! We did leave her for church today, and I was kinda nervous!!! lol!!!

Zoey is so CUTE!!! I am glad she is home and doing better. I love the little zip pouch you made!

Prayers for the past big give child...I feel so bad when I hear about a little one that isn't well.

Although not totally Disney related...I made some bibs and burp cloths for the granddaughter that is due anytime now I'll make some bigger more colorful bibs when she's older, but I thought I try this pattern first to see how they would turn out.

Bibs & Burp Cloths by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Question...does anyone know the measurement around an American Doll's waist? The knock-off dolls at Target does anyone know if their size is the same as the real American Dolls? Thanks in advance for any help regarding this question. I have a request for some clothes from some little ones...
Sheila

Super cute!!! And answering your question... The OG dolls are supposed to be the same size as AG dolls... our AG dolls are 11" around the waist too.

You all have yet again influenced my pattern buying.

I had to make a quick trip to Joann's for thread tonight and happened to have a 50% off coupon, so I picked up Sewing Clothes Kids Love for $12.50. WooHoo! Now I just need dd to get a little bit bigger and start walking so it's worth the time to sew skirts and dresses. (Of course, I don't really want her to grow up faster, but I do look forward to that time! )

Back to my Maid Marian applique...

Regards,
C.

I totally love this book!!! What a great purchase. I really dislike tracing the patterns - not because of the tracing part, but because they didn't put them on thick paper, so they are very flimsy. Don't forget to add your seam allowances though - those aren't included on the tracings.

So - I'm sorry I haven't been posting! We only paid for internet one night on our trip and I've been swamped since we got back. My house is a wreck, nevermind decorated for Christmas. I can't find our elf and he brings the advent calendar stuff, so I am 7 days behind on that, I need to make 4 photobooks before midnight on the 7th . . . and the list goes on! Oh! And I bought a Singer 237 machine that I'm going to restore (with lessons from D~ via text & phone) . . . so add that to my list

I have posted all of my pics (and my mom & dad's also) to my facebook page. . . I promise to do a TR as soon as I can!!!

Welcome home Marianne... Thanks for doing such great updates on FB... My girls actually accused me of FB stalking you. LOL But she's at Disney, I said. LOL I know you've been busy, can't wait for your life to slow down, and super excited for you to get your new machine restored.

D~

 

[ivey_family]

Cheryl, oh, Cher-yyyyyylllllll!

Look what YCMT has available for Ginger:
Winter Wear for Bottles!!!!!



(on the ipod, so no multiquote)

Flora - Your patchwork set is SO cute! I LOVE all the designs, especially the Mickey ornament! Is it a Heather Sue? I really like the patches on the shorts, too! That could be done in so many cute ways. May I CASE the idea?

D - Thanks for the reminder to add seam allowances with the Farbenmix patterns! Cutting out is my least favorite part of sewing and I know I'm gonna mess that up one at least once or twice!

Marianne - Welcome back! It sounds like you all had a great time! May I friend you on FB so I can see pics? (I'm Carrie Clinansmith Ivey over there. I'd love to be friends with Any other disbout folks on FB, too!)


I have about 20 files left to download from 8 Claws and I will be done with that project. Tomorrow is the last day to purchase an alphabet membership if anyone is still considering it. 560 alphabets and 30ish frames for $30! I'm so glad I found out about this before it was too late!

Regards,
C.

 

[ellenbenny]

Cheryl, oh, Cher-yyyyyylllllll!

Look what YCMT has available for Ginger:
Winter Wear for Bottles!!!!!

Regards,
C.

I totally thought of Cheryl too when I saw those patterns, lol!

 

[snubie]

I was coming to post about the bottle water too.

 

[NiniMorris]

Cheryl, oh, Cher-yyyyyylllllll!

Look what YCMT has available for Ginger:
Winter Wear for Bottles!!!!!




C.

I thought you were joking! Until I clicked on the link! Too funny!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hi all....

have an update and prayer request for little Kylee...

she has an line infection and is running a high fever 101-103 since last night, they have had to postpone her xray and endoscopy for the time being...her mama Kris is asking for extra prayers the infection will get cleared up quickly!

Thanks,
Lisa

 

[mommyof2princesses]

OMG~ I came here to tell cheryl about the water bottle pattern too! We are too funny!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Cheryl, oh, Cher-yyyyyylllllll!

Look what YCMT has available for Ginger:
Winter Wear for Bottles!!!!!



Too funny I came here to quote this too. I think we were all on the same wave length.

 

[PurpleEars]

Zoey is coming along!! Switching her back over to kibble over the next few days, and her medication is almost all gone!! Tonight she is determined NOT to go outside to potty before bed - but oh she is gonna!!!!!!!!

Glad to hear that Zoey is doing better!

Cheryl, oh, Cher-yyyyyylllllll!

Look what YCMT has available for Ginger:
Winter Wear for Bottles!!!!!



(on the ipod, so no multiquote)

Flora - Your patchwork set is SO cute! I LOVE all the designs, especially the Mickey ornament! Is it a Heather Sue? I really like the patches on the shorts, too! That could be done in so many cute ways. May I CASE the idea?

Regards,
C.

I actually laughed out loud when I saw the water bottle outfit!

Thanks. Of course you may CASE the idea. I really got the idea from others around here anyway. Every applique/embroidery came from HeatherSue. They were so much fun to stitch out! DH liked the Mickey ornament the most as well. I am partial to the snowflake.

Hi all....

have an update and prayer request for little Kylee...

she has an line infection and is running a high fever 101-103 since last night, they have had to postpone her xray and endoscopy for the time being...her mama Kris is asking for extra prayers the infection will get cleared up quickly!

Thanks,
Lisa

I will continue to pray for Kylee and her family.


Ok, I have a non-sewing related QUESTION:
I saw many of you with upcoming trips are doing PTR's. Are they hard to do in terms of time commitment? Are they fun to do? I have been debating about doing one for our August trip (though it won't be started until we actually book the plane tickets). I just don't know if it will be fun or too much work! I have a few sewing ideas for that trip already so it may be fun to share my passion with others. Any tips or suggestions?

 

[mommy2mrb]

I will continue to pray for Kylee and her family.

thank you know they will appreciate all the prayers

Ok, I have a non-sewing related QUESTION:
I saw many of you with upcoming trips are doing PTR's. Are they hard to do in terms of time commitment? Are they fun to do? I have been debating about doing one for our August trip (though it won't be started until we actually book the plane tickets). I just don't know if it will be fun or too much work! I have a few sewing ideas for that trip already so it may be fun to share my passion with others. Any tips or suggestions?

I am doing my second one right now....they are fun to do and get other DISer's input on your plans, etc. you can put in as much work as you want. for me the most time consuming is posting all the photos! have fun with it if you decide to go for it!!!

 

[cogero]

Hi all....

have an update and prayer request for little Kylee...

she has an line infection and is running a high fever 101-103 since last night, they have had to postpone her xray and endoscopy for the time being...her mama Kris is asking for extra prayers the infection will get cleared up quickly!

Thanks,
Lisa

Prayers being sent for Kylee.

Glad to hear that Zoey is doing better!

Ok, I have a non-sewing related QUESTION:
I saw many of you with upcoming trips are doing PTR's. Are they hard to do in terms of time commitment? Are they fun to do? I have been debating about doing one for our August trip (though it won't be started until we actually book the plane tickets). I just don't know if it will be fun or too much work! I have a few sewing ideas for that trip already so it may be fun to share my passion with others. Any tips or suggestions?

Not very hard. I update when I feel the need. this is my first PTR on the Dis.

 

[billwendy]

Just a reminder that today is the ship date for Lindsay's Big Give!!!!!! Please contact me with any issues ( :

thanks for all you all do!!!

 

[NiniMorris]

Update...

(for those of you who are interested)
I went to the doctor today. They are going to schedule me for a mammogram in the spring. She said she was pretty sure the itching was due to an underlying condition I have...nothing serious. But they are going to schedule the mammogram a little early just to make sure...


And.....she refilled my Lunesta...I get to go to sleep tonight First time in two weeks...I am SOOOOOOO excited! LOL!


Nini

 

[DMGeurts]

Cheryl, oh, Cher-yyyyyylllllll!

Look what YCMT has available for Ginger:
Winter Wear for Bottles!!!!!

ROFL... I was here to post the same thing... GMTA! Cheryl, you need to come out n' play - we miss you!

D - Thanks for the reminder to add seam allowances with the Farbenmix patterns! Cutting out is my least favorite part of sewing and I know I'm gonna mess that up one at least once or twice!

Not a problem... Happy to help... BTW - I sent you a friend request on FB.

Hi all....

have an update and prayer request for little Kylee...

she has an line infection and is running a high fever 101-103 since last night, they have had to postpone her xray and endoscopy for the time being...her mama Kris is asking for extra prayers the infection will get cleared up quickly!

Thanks,
Lisa

Thanks Lisa for keeping us updated. I will keep her in my prayers.

Ok, I have a non-sewing related QUESTION:
I saw many of you with upcoming trips are doing PTR's. Are they hard to do in terms of time commitment? Are they fun to do? I have been debating about doing one for our August trip (though it won't be started until we actually book the plane tickets). I just don't know if it will be fun or too much work! I have a few sewing ideas for that trip already so it may be fun to share my passion with others. Any tips or suggestions?

I have become a PTR addict... I love doing mine and updating it. I love reading other's PTRs and updating them. It's super fun being able to meet people that are doing PTRs for trips that occur at the same time as yours does... I have several mini meets planned for this trip - and I am super excited to meet lots of Disers! I highly recommend doing a PTR... Then I'll have another to follow.

Update...

(for those of you who are interested)
I went to the doctor today. They are going to schedule me for a mammogram in the spring. She said she was pretty sure the itching was due to an underlying condition I have...nothing serious. But they are going to schedule the mammogram a little early just to make sure...


And.....she refilled my Lunesta...I get to go to sleep tonight First time in two weeks...I am SOOOOOOO excited! LOL!


Nini

I am so glad that you were able to get a Lunesta refill - I will be sending sweet dreams your way tonight. I am also glad that they are scheduling a mammogram a bit early for you - if only to give you peace of mind.

D~

 

[miprender]

Well DD climbed into bed with me last night and I woke up with a sore neck Luckily I was able to start on some Christmas PJs but if I have to turn my head it hurts so much

Lisa: Poor Kylee I see on FB that she has been sick. DD was out of school for almost a week due to having walking pneumonia luckily the antibiotics seem to be doing their job.

OT: While at Target I also found a sewing accessories set for American Girl dolls in their Our Generation Doll section. It came with a pretend sewing machine and a few other things. Here is a link and it was about the same price in the store:

http://www.target.com/p/Our-Generation-Dressmaking-Accessory-Kit/-/A-13408403

That is so cute.

Cheryl, oh, Cher-yyyyyylllllll!

Look what YCMT has available for Ginger:
Winter Wear for Bottles!!!!!


C.

Update...

(for those of you who are interested)
I went to the doctor today. They are going to schedule me for a mammogram in the spring. She said she was pretty sure the itching was due to an underlying condition I have...nothing serious. But they are going to schedule the mammogram a little early just to make sure...


And.....she refilled my Lunesta...I get to go to sleep tonight First time in two weeks...I am SOOOOOOO excited! LOL!


Nini

Glad you went to the Dr and YEAH for some sleep.