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

[NiniMorris]

I managed to survive the family Christmas dinner on Saturday AND I managed to get both King Sized quilts finished and wrapped by Friday night!

I now have only two more towels to applique for the Sunday School teachers, and to wrap all the other teacher gifts; I really want to make some more outfits for my DD AG doll; and I have a ton of stuff to wrap. I can see me not sleeping on Christmas Eve...AGAIN! Lately I always seem to wait for the last second to start wrapping. My plans are good, but never work out the way I plan!

It is funny...for the past 2 years (that's right...TWO YEARS) I have been struggling with an electric can opener that doesn't work worth two cents. So, this year...I got THREE for Christmas...only to discover there is probably another one under the tree! At least it is not my husband that bought all of them...a few years ago he bought me TWO for Christmas...he couldn't decide which one to get, so he got them both!

By far the best gift for the kids is the Xbox Kinect! It has worked wonders with Mr D. He loves the action. I am so hoping we can keep up the momentum. His inactivity is really starting to cause a problem on his weight and health. He loves it right now so I am really excited it will help.

I am hoping to get some actual house cleaning done sometime soon...you know Santa won't come to a house that is a disaster...but I'm not seeing that happen anytime soon! Since my house will be the depository of all kids not in school starting next week, I doubt the house will see clean until after the new year!

If I don't get back on in the next 2 weeks, I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holiday!


Nini

 

[GrammytoMany]

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Noticed a lot of cute clothes and projects that have been posted in the pass few days.

Sheila

 

[VBAndrea]

For those of you who haven't seen it, please go check out Barbara's auction. NINI has an outfit on there that I don't recall seeing on here (though I have been somewhat MIA and when I'm not MIA my brain is) and CHERYL has quite the set as well. The link is on the BG forum.

I managed to survive the family Christmas dinner on Saturday AND I managed to get both King Sized quilts finished and wrapped by Friday night!

I now have only two more towels to applique for the Sunday School teachers, and to wrap all the other teacher gifts; I really want to make some more outfits for my DD AG doll; and I have a ton of stuff to wrap. I can see me not sleeping on Christmas Eve...AGAIN! Lately I always seem to wait for the last second to start wrapping. My plans are good, but never work out the way I plan!

It is funny...for the past 2 years (that's right...TWO YEARS) I have been struggling with an electric can opener that doesn't work worth two cents. So, this year...I got THREE for Christmas...only to discover there is probably another one under the tree! At least it is not my husband that bought all of them...a few years ago he bought me TWO for Christmas...he couldn't decide which one to get, so he got them both!

By far the best gift for the kids is the Xbox Kinect! It has worked wonders with Mr D. He loves the action. I am so hoping we can keep up the momentum. His inactivity is really starting to cause a problem on his weight and health. He loves it right now so I am really excited it will help.

I am hoping to get some actual house cleaning done sometime soon...you know Santa won't come to a house that is a disaster...but I'm not seeing that happen anytime soon! Since my house will be the depository of all kids not in school starting next week, I doubt the house will see clean until after the new year!

If I don't get back on in the next 2 weeks, I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holiday!


Nini

My house is only clean b/c of my work party on Saturday!!!! Now is my chance to get things sewn and messed up. I want to make some AG things too, but as I posted somewhere I bought a set off e-bay because I know I won't get everything I want done, and plus with real AG clothes dd will have a better variety of items.

Glad ds has a new toy he likes and glad you can eat canned soup again and again and again

You are so like me -- I always plan for next year to be better and it never is!

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Noticed a lot of cute clothes and projects that have been posted in the pass few days.

Sheila

Oh sweet! I want one!!!!

 

[VBAndrea]

Forgot to post my funny for the day -- awhile back you may remember I lost my CE folder and cleaned the office up and down looking for it. Never found it so I made a new notebook with passcodes I retrieved for the different sites I used and noted the CE I already did that I was able to find proof of on line. So today I decide to finish up my CE for the year and now I can't find the notebook I made!!!!!!!! So while searching for the notebook, guess what I find? Yep, my original folder in a file thing I have that I looked through about FIVE times when originally looking for the blessed folder. It only took about 5 minutes to find -- quit looking for the notebook!

 

[NiniMorris]

Forgot to post my funny for the day -- awhile back you may remember I lost my CE folder and cleaned the office up and down looking for it. Never found it so I made a new notebook with passcodes I retrieved for the different sites I used and noted the CE I already did that I was able to find proof of on line. So today I decide to finish up my CE for the year and now I can't find the notebook I made!!!!!!!! So while searching for the notebook, guess what I find? Yep, my original folder in a file thing I have that I looked through about FIVE times when originally looking for the blessed folder. It only took about 5 minutes to find -- quit looking for the notebook!

LOL...that is SOOOOOO me!

Nini

 

[dianemom2]

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr
Sheila

What a pair of cuties!

Forgot to post my funny for the day -- awhile back you may remember I lost my CE folder and cleaned the office up and down looking for it. Never found it so I made a new notebook with passcodes I retrieved for the different sites I used and noted the CE I already did that I was able to find proof of on line. So today I decide to finish up my CE for the year and now I can't find the notebook I made!!!!!!!! So while searching for the notebook, guess what I find? Yep, my original folder in a file thing I have that I looked through about FIVE times when originally looking for the blessed folder. It only took about 5 minutes to find -- quit looking for the notebook!

I am so happy for you that you found your folder! That's awesome. Now you don't have to make up the other credits!

 

[Piper]

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Noticed a lot of cute clothes and projects that have been posted in the pass few days.

Sheila

What a couple of beauties! Love the matching dimples in their chins!

 

[PurpleEars]

DIS -BIG GIVERS:
I just got a pm from Shelby, who is Khelsey's mom. They did their trip last spring and this is the family I delivered my gifts to in person. She has finally posted her trip pics on her ptr -- they are on the last couple of pages currently -- she apologizes for the delay but I know she works and goes to school, so she keeps incredibly busy. Pop on over though to look at the girls in all the wonderful creations:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2610658

Thanks for the update Andrea! It looks like they had a wonderful trip!

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

Next are a pair of Easy Fits and Carla's t pattern (Love it - easy to make). The original jeans were to have more hearts embroidered on them. I was on my last heart on one leg and mucked it up (my fault) -- it would have had 13 hearts on one leg. After the muck up I opted for 7 hearts per leg. And I should have done the 2 inch heart on the t, but it was too late.

Here is a flannel nightgown (and slippers from Michael's) -- sorry there is a little piece of paper on the gown in the pic that I didn't notice

And my least favorite is the t-shirt dress, but dd liked it enough to ask me to make her AG doll one. I want to fashion this pattern with a hoodie -- it's an Olivia in doll size:

And VERY BAD PICS but this is the outfit I made dd

No clue what her spooked, scared expression is all about!

Back:

The skirt is mirrored after the one I made for the project runway and has the same appliques. The under fabrics are tea cups and tea pots. I made dd a mini tote/purse too but it turned out horrible -- I put the watch on one side and it barely fits b/c I clearly mismeasured something, and I have wrinkles in my decor-bond. I made it very quick, last minute. And then I washed the shirt after making it to soften the floriani and when I ironed it I found a small hole in the t that wasn't there to start with I stitched it up but the hole was about 3mm from Alice front and center and if you look you can see my stitches. I was furious! I have a Whirlpook Duet but this is not the first time things have gotten holes in them with washing. I think the water in RI ruined my machine and it never has been the same since. I frequently get holes in any shirts I buy for myself from Target (though I never have issues with the kids t's from Target ).

Great job on the dolly set and on your DD's tea party skirt! I am surprised that your machine eats your clothes! We have super hard water here and the only times I had problem were when I clearly overloaded the machine.

So - I have not sewn a THING since we've been back from Disney. I have a laundry list of things I SHOULD sew, but I'd forgotten how hard it is to decorate my house for Christmas (I haven't had to do it in two years since we went to RI for Thanksgiving - New Years) . . . I have to find places for things we don't have places for in order to make room for the tree, etc. Oh! And add to that the fact that I'm allergic to some evergreen and it's just a fun time of year! I'm pretty much never without at least ONE of my boys either, so getting Christmas shopping done is interesting

Oh - and did I mention I've got some sort of bug? It's weird though - started Saturday morning and every 12 hrs or so I get a different symptom. . . stomach issues, body aches and headaches, and now a horrible sore throat. . . I slept most of the morning (thank goodness the boys are behaving and Phalen knows how to make pb&j's!) . . . I ate a bowl of soup . . . and I want to tackle the rest of the living room so we can maybe decorate the tree tonight, but I just don't know if I have it in me . . .

I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling 100%. Allergies and stress certainly does not help!

I'm in the swamped before Christmas camp, too. So much to do and the days are flying by. Hang in there, everyone!

I DID finish dd's dress, and I think it will fit next year. Yay! I should have left the ruffle off for now, though. It's too long.

OH! Andrea - I used your formula of only tear-away and it worked great!

Regards,
C.

Great job on the dress!

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Noticed a lot of cute clothes and projects that have been posted in the pass few days.

Sheila

Awww, how cute!

Forgot to post my funny for the day -- awhile back you may remember I lost my CE folder and cleaned the office up and down looking for it. Never found it so I made a new notebook with passcodes I retrieved for the different sites I used and noted the CE I already did that I was able to find proof of on line. So today I decide to finish up my CE for the year and now I can't find the notebook I made!!!!!!!! So while searching for the notebook, guess what I find? Yep, my original folder in a file thing I have that I looked through about FIVE times when originally looking for the blessed folder. It only took about 5 minutes to find -- quit looking for the notebook!

I am SO GLAD that you found that folder!

Ok, I am off to make Christmas gift tags since the last set I made keep on disappearing on me. I finally got the Christmas cards in the mail this morning, so at least another thing is checked off my list. Hang in there everyone, even though you may not get all the projects and/or cleaning done before Christmas, I am sure your family will still have a great time!

 

[miprender]

I hear everyone on the Christmas stress. This friday night DH and I need to start wrapping after the kids go to sleep. The funny thing is the kids keep telling Daddy that all these big boxes keep coming to the house full of fabric and that he needs to tell me to stop buying

I just won a lot of AG clothes and accessories on e-bay for dd for a decent price (but it was a big lot so I was sure to dispose of the e-mail as e-bay and paypal are tied to dh's account and he might not be too thrilled) I think there are about 6 outfits in it and this will save me from having to sew so much for her doll for pressies. I am really overwhelmed with all I need to do this week and that eases a bit of work for me. I may just buy our birthday girl a present too instead of making her an art tote (her party is Sunday). I have to make a list and prioritize.


Yes, we had well water. We had it tested when we bought the house on inspection and it was fine. They had a really simple treatment system. Then all of a sudden everything started getting rust on it -- particularly ds's clothes because he sweats alot and then they'd come out of the wash rust stained. So we had a whole new elaborate treatment system installed which I wasn't happy paying for, but what else could we do? And then about two month ago we had to have a new well pump installed. DH raved about no water bills up there but I guarantee you we don't spend $5K + on our water bills here over a 5 year period! That house needs to sell!!! And apparently everyone that looks at it eventually goes to Charlestown for lower taxes

Yeah for winning on EBAY. EBAY is the reason for my Fabric Hoarding so I really need to be banned from there But we did score a Star Wars Turbo Tank for under $200 So DS6 will be super excited when he opens it on Christmas morning.

Sounds like the rust stains are from the manganese in the water. One of our dishwashers turned completely brown from it. We are on Kent County water and they needed to put in a whole infiltration system because of it. People's swimming pools were even turning brown.

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By far the best gift for the kids is the Xbox Kinect! It has worked wonders with Mr D. He loves the action. I am so hoping we can keep up the momentum. His inactivity is really starting to cause a problem on his weight and health. He loves it right now so I am really excited it will help.

If I don't get back on in the next 2 weeks, I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holiday!


Nini

That is alot of can openers. We don't even have an electric one. We just use a manual one but the older I get the harder it is getting on my wrist.

I bought the Kinect too for the kids. I can't wait to try the new Disneyland game.

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Noticed a lot of cute clothes and projects that have been posted in the pass few days.

Sheila

Congrats on the new grandbaby. How many do you have now?

Forgot to post my funny for the day -- awhile back you may remember I lost my CE folder and cleaned the office up and down looking for it. Never found it so I made a new notebook with passcodes I retrieved for the different sites I used and noted the CE I already did that I was able to find proof of on line. So today I decide to finish up my CE for the year and now I can't find the notebook I made!!!!!!!! So while searching for the notebook, guess what I find? Yep, my original folder in a file thing I have that I looked through about FIVE times when originally looking for the blessed folder. It only took about 5 minutes to find -- quit looking for the notebook!

I think your files are playing tricks on you.

 

[cogero]

Thankfully..I did all the wrapping on Sunday and only hae 3 gift cards left to buy.

I do want to make a couple of things so I need to get started on that and I am still sewing for our trip. I have realized I am not happy unless I have 20 different things on my plate LOL.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[DMGeurts]

The dress is great! And I'm glad the tear away worked good for you too -- for cottons I've had the best luck with that. I normally don't like applique on prints, but I am rethinking that because yours looks terrific -- I guess it's because the prints are small / subtle. I love it!



FYI we now have two sicks kids in the house -- ds and dh. DS threw up last night all over the place -- each side of the bed and foot of the bed. I think he threw up and fell back to sleep and then woke me later. DH hasn't vomited, but feels crappy. I feel a wee bit crappy, but always get a little queezy after cleaning vomit. I hope you aren't coming down with what ds has. And this ruins some of my errands for the day unless dh decides to stay home all day.

DD is fine and running her mouth as usual.



I have to get gift cards for the teachers and wanted to do that today b/c the Christmas concert is tomorrow and thought that would be a good time to give gifts -- also hoping ds's teacher comes for it (she is on maternity leave -- thows a kink in amounts to get for her and the sub!). I have a little on line shopping left for dd and a couple of things for my mom and sis. And then a few things for dh -- gee, I guess I'm not as done as I thought I was.

I Hope everyone is feeling better in the house.

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr

Noticed a lot of cute clothes and projects that have been posted in the pass few days.

Sheila

Absolutely precious!!!!! Congratulations again.

Forgot to post my funny for the day -- awhile back you may remember I lost my CE folder and cleaned the office up and down looking for it. Never found it so I made a new notebook with passcodes I retrieved for the different sites I used and noted the CE I already did that I was able to find proof of on line. So today I decide to finish up my CE for the year and now I can't find the notebook I made!!!!!!!! So while searching for the notebook, guess what I find? Yep, my original folder in a file thing I have that I looked through about FIVE times when originally looking for the blessed folder. It only took about 5 minutes to find -- quit looking for the notebook!

ROFL... I have a feeling I will be able to relate with you shortly (again)... Need to find all the Christmas gifts I've been hiding in various places, so I can get them wrapped.

D~

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Drive by posting. I was looking at some other stuff this morning and ran accross this website. They have Alice in wonderland prints on clearance. They also have Beatles fabric on clearance. I attached the link below. I have never ordered from them but I know some others were looking for Beatles fabric and I am sure some one NEEDS the Alice prints. There were multiple Alice prints on clearance but only one Beatles. Good luck.

http://www.keepsakequilting.com/barbin.aspx?searchtype=Fabric

 

[GrammytoMany]

Hi Michelle (Miprender) from RI,
You asked 'how many grandchildren' I have....
7 granddaughters (ages 4 days olds to 6 1/2 years old)
1 grandson (he'll be a year old the day after Christmas)
1 Angel Granddaughter
Sheila

 

[aboveH20]

I know that I am hopelessly behind. It's one of those cyclical things that the further behind you get the harder it is to get caught up. I finally gave up about a month ago.

My son's film shoot was more involved that we originally realized. They were here three weekends and then for a 10-day span. The hardest part was when they were shooting in the basement, we couldn't move because the floors creak. And dinner the first night wasn't until three past midnight. And the next morning my son asked me to pick up bagels and cream cheese. I did that, zoomed to the grocery store to get orange juice, spread everything out on the dining room table for the cast and crew and then found out the bagels and cream cheese were props. And . . .and . . . and. . .

And, the day after they finished filming my Navy son returned home with his gear (including two cars and a motorcycle), furniture, and six year's worth of stuff. It's strange to think of him as a veteran. My father was a veteran, and my husband is a veteran, but it's wierd to think of a 24 year old "kid" as a veteran. We "lost" one of our garages (the other was already full of film stuff" and I "lost" my computer room. Am I the only one left using a desktop?

I made four costumes for my son's film (in addition to the two which I didn't like so completely redid) and didn't think I'd ever want to sew again. About a week ago I finally returned to my sewing quadrant in the basement. I had to de-Disneyfy it before the film shoot and it's still pretty stark, but I did some sewing. Yesterday I started some elf stockings. They boys have stockings from when they are young but my older son's girlfriend will be here for Christmas so I thought I'd make them each new stockings.

Anywhoo . . . . I haven't stayed up to date on health concerns, prayer requests, etc. or clothes. I know amazing things have been posted and I'll probably go back and skim photos because I really appreciate the creativity. PLEASE understand that I can't go back and quote everything but maybe I can try to stay up to date.

That being said, I did go back a few pages.

These are the clothes I made for my dd's friend's birthday -- she wanted clothes for her bitty baby.

First up is a Simply Sweet that I did as strip work and a portrait peasant blouse for under (because I think it looks funny when the fabric on the doll shows):

Next are a pair of Easy Fits and Carla's t pattern (Love it - easy to make). The original jeans were to have more hearts embroidered on them. I was on my last heart on one leg and mucked it up (my fault) -- it would have had 13 hearts on one leg. After the muck up I opted for 7 hearts per leg. And I should have done the 2 inch heart on the t, but it was too late.

Here is a flannel nightgown (and slippers from Michael's) -- sorry there is a little piece of paper on the gown in the pic that I didn't notice

And my least favorite is the t-shirt dress, but dd liked it enough to ask me to make her AG doll one. I want to fashion this pattern with a hoodie -- it's an Olivia in doll size:

And VERY BAD PICS but this is the outfit I made dd

No clue what her spooked, scared expression is all about!

Back:

Alice up close (with a spot b/c she obviously got something on it while eating):

The skirt is mirrored after the one I made for the project runway and has the same appliques. The under fabrics are tea cups and tea pots. I made dd a mini tote/purse too but it turned out horrible -- I put the watch on one side and it barely fits b/c I clearly mismeasured something, and I have wrinkles in my decor-bond. I made it very quick, last minute. And then I washed the shirt after making it to soften the floriani and when I ironed it I found a small hole in the t that wasn't there to start with I stitched it up but the hole was about 3mm from Alice front and center and if you look you can see my stitches. I was furious! I have a Whirlpook Duet but this is not the first time things have gotten holes in them with washing. I think the water in RI ruined my machine and it never has been the same since. I frequently get holes in any shirts I buy for myself from Target (though I never have issues with the kids t's from Target ).

WOW. I especially like the orangey outfit. It's that time of year when some bright colors really pop.

Your daughter's outfit is amazing. Any idea how many hours that took?

I DID finish dd's dress, and I think it will fit next year. Yay! I should have left the ruffle off for now, though. It's too long.

Front:

Back:

Regards,
C.

Nothing wrong with getting two years out of it. I love the way you did the appliques at the bottom of each of the panels. I've got to try that on something.

I managed to survive the family Christmas dinner on Saturday AND I managed to get both King Sized quilts finished and wrapped by Friday night!

You finished them!!! I remember when you first posted that you had requests for them. I can't imagine making king size quilts.

It is funny...for the past 2 years (that's right...TWO YEARS) I have been struggling with an electric can opener that doesn't work worth two cents. So, this year...I got THREE for Christmas...only to discover there is probably another one under the tree! At least it is not my husband that bought all of them...a few years ago he bought me TWO for Christmas...he couldn't decide which one to get, so he got them both!

I am hoping to get some actual house cleaning done sometime soon...you know Santa won't come to a house that is a disaster...
Nini

Here's a photo I took yesterday of Granddaughters - Big Sister Maggie with 2 day old Evelyn Ruth.

Maggie & Evelyn by Sheila Grammy, on Flickr


Sheila

So sweet.

 

[cogero]

So Cheryl are you back with us. I have missed you.

 

[miprender]

Cheryl back. Loved seeing that Dorrrine is still doing great and the awesome AG outfits for Barbara's Action.

Drive by posting. I was looking at some other stuff this morning and ran accross this website. They have Alice in wonderland prints on clearance. They also have Beatles fabric on clearance. I attached the link below. I have never ordered from them but I know some others were looking for Beatles fabric and I am sure some one NEEDS the Alice prints. There were multiple Alice prints on clearance but only one Beatles. Good luck.

http://www.keepsakequilting.com/barbin.aspx?searchtype=Fabric

Must resist buying anything else

Hi Michelle (Miprender) from RI,
You asked 'how many grandchildren' I have....
7 granddaughters (ages 4 days olds to 6 1/2 years old)
1 grandson (he'll be a year old the day after Christmas)
1 Angel Granddaughter
Sheila

Your grandson must be getting alot of loving from all his cousins
So sad about your angel granddaughter

 

[Colleen27]

Drive by posting. I was looking at some other stuff this morning and ran accross this website. They have Alice in wonderland prints on clearance. They also have Beatles fabric on clearance. I attached the link below. I have never ordered from them but I know some others were looking for Beatles fabric and I am sure some one NEEDS the Alice prints. There were multiple Alice prints on clearance but only one Beatles. Good luck.

http://www.keepsakequilting.com/barbin.aspx?searchtype=Fabric

Drive by response, since I'm not even trying to keep up with the holidays coming but had to say thank you for the link! They have a fairy fabric (from the Cicely Mary Barker books, not Disney) that I've been searching high & low for... I only know of one brick-and-mortar that carries it and it has been out of stock for a while.

 

[Meshell2002]

Cheryl- Glad to see you r still alive!

Marianne--hope your house in RI sells soon!

Sheila--congrats on the adorable gbaby

Love the outfits posted lately, I have been reading the thread (though I missed a few days and got behind so stopped multi quoting a while back)

DH has painted the new sewing closet, and I will be moving my stuff in the extra room where the closet is located, just going to have to share with the kids playroom....sometime after jan 1. decided the closet is too small to sit and sew in, so the kids will have to give up some space for my machines.

I finished smocking DD dress but have not assembled the side seams or placket/ neck binding and my family is here having early Christmas cause my Dad has to work (he is not yet retired) so I havn't had time to do that hopefully this weekend it will be finished.

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Drive by response, since I'm not even trying to keep up with the holidays coming but had to say thank you for the link! They have a fairy fabric (from the Cicely Mary Barker books, not Disney) that I've been searching high & low for... I only know of one brick-and-mortar that carries it and it has been out of stock for a while.

Glad I could help. I want to buy sooooo badly but I have a sewing table over flowing right now that has no hope of seeing daylight by Christmas. Most of it was suppose to be Christmas presents but yet again I have NOOOO time.

 

[NiniMorris]

For anyone wanting to get a new embroidery machine for themselves for Christmas....

HSN is having a 20% off coupon sale today and tomorrow only. Like HSN on facebook to get the code!



Nini