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

[cogero]

I have a 4 year old boy and made him stuff for our last 2 trips. Also look in the photo bucket account

 

[PurpleEars]

Hi ladies,

I am coming out of Lurkdom with another question. I made a wet bag for the baby's cloth diapers out of PUL fabric and I figured if I put a name on the bag we would have to decide on a name. ( I know it is not set in stone but at least a little more definite.) Anyways, I have been having problems with puckering and using the medium weight tear away stabilizer so I tried the sample heavy weight that came with the machine. It still puckered the PUL fabric.

I don't understand what I am doing wrong. When I use cotton I figured I was pulling the fabric too tight so I have have tried to loosen it each time. I have used tear away on the bottom and wash away on the top and it always seems to pucker. Every project seems to pucker on me. I am very disappointed with my work and feeling very discouraged.

Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to do some onesies for the baby but at this point I am too discouraged.

I would try using cutaway stabilizer.

I thought I quoted this the last time I visited - but I guess not. I hope the shower was fun, and it looks like you made an awesome gift - I would have loved to have things like that when my girls were babies. Great job!

I don't think I showed you all pictures of the girls with their gifts (I posted them in my PTR though - so sorry for the repeats)...

Allison decided that she is too afraid of scaring the kiddos at Disney - so I am going to try to make her a different bag to carry in the parks most of the time... She really wants a Dug bag from the movie Up!

Then my XL Toy Story Messenger bag...

Victoria modeling the bag for me... After much thought, I've decided to use this bag as a carry-on only. I was going to use it as a park bag, but it's just too big... I plan to make a smaller one to carry in the parks.

Then, I decided to carry a journal with me in the parks, so I can do our TR easier when we get back, so I made a journal cover in TS as well. This is my own pattern, because I was too cheap to go out and buy one - but there are lots out there that are very similar:

Thanks for letting me share.

D~

Thanks for your comments on the bibs and burps. They were very easy to make!

Good job on the bags and the journal cover. I have the same Goofy hat that my aunt brought back from her trip in the late 80's! I don't think your TS bag is too big - mind you, I carry the large Rosetta in the parks!

Glad you had fun at the baby shower. Love the bibs and burp cloths and it seems mom did too.

The shower was a lot of fun. I felt somewhat guilty that she had to do all the cooking for it!

Ok, I think I can add a few now. These are all with my phone so not great, I'll hopefully have some good pics after our trip

I still have to finish the Rapunzel dress for her birthday dinner and also a birthday 4 shirt for the daytime.

and Jessie...

Welcome and good job on those outfits!

May I ask what pattern you used for these? My DD has a friend who is due any day now with a baby boy. I wanted to sew something for her but I am limited since she is having a boy. This may be a perfect idea!

The burpies were based on the free pattern from YMCT. The bibs were based on a pattern modified from the Perfect Bib from Patternplay from YMCT. The original pattern makes a pocket bib for the little guys who are learning to feed themselves, so I just made it smaller and removed the pocket.

Hey all! It's been awhile since I've been on here - lots of junk going on but not much sewing. We did just book our room for our Disney trip this fall, though. We'll be at the Treehouse Villas for 9 nights in September (whoohoo!).

I've got a question for you girls, though. I have some birthday and Christmas money to spend and it's almost enough for a Brother SE400. I know I'm never going to be able to put together enough for a PE 770, but is the SE400 good enough that I'm not going to be frustrated? I know the hoop is kind of small, but I'm not sure that the extra couple of inches is really worth the extra $300 to me. What do you girls think?

Congrats on your trip! I think it will depend on what you plan to do with the embroidery. I have a 270D and I have a major case of hoop envy. Having said that, I make do with what I have. Just remember, 4x4 = 16 and 5x7 = 35, so you are actually getting a little over twice the area with the 770.

 

[miprender]

Yes it is, it doesnt help when she rattles off all the things that she gets to to when she is 4, turning 4 has been a big deal for her, things like loosing teeth and getting her ears pierced and going to kindergarten. I know not all of those things happen at 4 but she is convinced she gets to do big kid stuff now.

My son is fine with still be a baby and doesn't want to grow up but just knowing he is four just makes me so sad.

Hey all! It's been awhile since I've been on here - lots of junk going on but not much sewing. We did just book our room for our Disney trip this fall, though. We'll be at the Treehouse Villas for 9 nights in September (whoohoo!).

I've got a question for you girls, though. I have some birthday and Christmas money to spend and it's almost enough for a Brother SE400. I know I'm never going to be able to put together enough for a PE 770, but is the SE400 good enough that I'm not going to be frustrated? I know the hoop is kind of small, but I'm not sure that the extra couple of inches is really worth the extra $300 to me. What do you girls think?

I know I had hoop envy very quickly and though you can do everything on a 4x4 it really does look small on adult clothing. If you can swing the extra $300 (maybe ask for an advances on Bday and Christmas gifts) I would try to save for the PE770.

When are you going in July? We will be down there 6/23-7/6.

Hi . . . I've been lurking for quite some time now and I wanted to say hi.
I am a huge Disney Fan and I LOVE looking at all of the amazing things you have created. Reading DMGuerts PTR about how she just up and started sewing one day inspired me to try it out myself. So I asked my DH's grandmother if she had an old sewing machine lying around and she brought me one of her old ones. It's a JC Penney model, I have no instructions booklet, but I played around with it enough and I was able to sew my 5 month old some pants. I would post a photo, but I don't have enough posts yet.
Anywho, we're going for my DS's first birthday and my 30th this July and I now I can't wait to make more for him to wear!! The problem is, most of the stuff you can make is for girls. Does anyone have cute ideas for boys? I'd appreciate any suggestions you throw my way!

I have two boys and I made them shorts using Carla's Easy Fit pants with appliqued Tshirts and others have made the bowling shirts.

 

[mphalens]

Hi . . . I've been lurking for quite some time now and I wanted to say hi.
I am a huge Disney Fan and I LOVE looking at all of the amazing things you have created. Reading DMGuerts PTR about how she just up and started sewing one day inspired me to try it out myself. So I asked my DH's grandmother if she had an old sewing machine lying around and she brought me one of her old ones. It's a JC Penney model, I have no instructions booklet, but I played around with it enough and I was able to sew my 5 month old some pants. I would post a photo, but I don't have enough posts yet.
Anywho, we're going for my DS's first birthday and my 30th this July and I now I can't wait to make more for him to wear!! The problem is, most of the stuff you can make is for girls. Does anyone have cute ideas for boys? I'd appreciate any suggestions you throw my way!

Hi
You can come check out my TR for cute boys clothes We just got back and I have an almost 7 yr old and a 3.5 yr old. I agree, there are so many cute things for girls, but you can do some really cool things for boys that are super easy too Carla C's easy fit pants can be embellished SO many ways and her bowling shirt isn't too difficult. These two together can make for some adorable outfits

 

[PurpleEars]

Hi . . . I've been lurking for quite some time now and I wanted to say hi.
I am a huge Disney Fan and I LOVE looking at all of the amazing things you have created. Reading DMGuerts PTR about how she just up and started sewing one day inspired me to try it out myself. So I asked my DH's grandmother if she had an old sewing machine lying around and she brought me one of her old ones. It's a JC Penney model, I have no instructions booklet, but I played around with it enough and I was able to sew my 5 month old some pants. I would post a photo, but I don't have enough posts yet.
Anywho, we're going for my DS's first birthday and my 30th this July and I now I can't wait to make more for him to wear!! The problem is, most of the stuff you can make is for girls. Does anyone have cute ideas for boys? I'd appreciate any suggestions you throw my way!

Welcome! I would suggest Easy Fits and/or the bowling shirts for boys (both of which are available on YMCT). Also, as it is your DS's first birthday, you can always do some bibs too! Oh I would also suggest a bucket hat to help protect him from the sun. There are lots that you can do for a boy.

 

[RMAMom]

I need some advise / opinions I'd like to make a baby changing pad but I don't now what to use to make it. Should I use PUL or Laminated fabric or something else entirely. I want it to be wipeable but not necessarily waterproof.

Thank you for your help.

 

[mphalens]

I need some advise / opinions I'd like to make a baby changing pad but I don't now what to use to make it. Should I use PUL or Laminated fabric or something else entirely. I want it to be wipeable but not necessarily waterproof.

Thank you for your help.

I cloth diapered my younger son so I always had a wet bag with me. It was made out of PUL lined cotton and made a great changing pad

Oilcloth or PUL would be my recommendation - for at least one side of it. . .I picked up an AWESOME tie-dyed oilcloth piece at Joann's a while back. . . I'm saving it until I need some sort of funky baby gift

 

[babynala]

I am still learning to use my digitizing program. I am making progress but it is slow. I bought a set of dvd workbooks to teach me how to use the program. It is a huge help. It has explained most of what is confusing to me. I have only finished the first workbook. I have two more to go. I am doing it slowly and repeating some of the lessons so that I get every detail since the instructor moves very rapidly. I am enjoying it even though I have gotten frustrated a few times.

What program did you get? Sounds like you are figuring it out. I would probably get so frustrated I would never go back to it. To cheer you on:

Ok, I think I can add a few now. These are all with my phone so not great, I'll hopefully have some good pics after our trip

I still have to finish the Rapunzel dress for her birthday dinner and also a birthday 4 shirt for the daytime.

and Jessie...

The little skirt you made is so darling, love those ruffles. Jessie is a favorite of mine and the dress you made is so original. Your little model is really cute too.

Hi . . . I've been lurking for quite some time now and I wanted to say hi.
I am a huge Disney Fan and I LOVE looking at all of the amazing things you have created. Reading DMGuerts PTR about how she just up and started sewing one day inspired me to try it out myself. So I asked my DH's grandmother if she had an old sewing machine lying around and she brought me one of her old ones. It's a JC Penney model, I have no instructions booklet, but I played around with it enough and I was able to sew my 5 month old some pants. I would post a photo, but I don't have enough posts yet.
Anywho, we're going for my DS's first birthday and my 30th this July and I now I can't wait to make more for him to wear!! The problem is, most of the stuff you can make is for girls. Does anyone have cute ideas for boys? I'd appreciate any suggestions you throw my way!

It sounds like you are on your way. As others have said Carla's easy fit pants pattern are very easy and you can make some cute shorts. Maryanne did lots of cute things for her boys that she posted on her trip report. I have never made them but I know others have made the Reversible Romper by CarlaC http://www.youcanmakethis.com/produ...rsiblerompersboysandgirlssizesnewbornto5t.htm (I think others have used the snap tape on the legs to make it easier). I'm not sure it is in the photobucket account but I've seen someone take red shorts and put white buttons in the front of the shorts and pair it with a black t-shrit to make a Mickey inspired outfit. I wish my son was little again so I could make him wear that! The bowling shirt is fairly easy but might be a little hot for a one year old in July.

 

[aboveH20]

Ok, I think I can add a few now. These are all with my phone so not great, I'll hopefully have some good pics after our trip

I still have to finish the Rapunzel dress for her birthday dinner and also a birthday 4 shirt for the daytime.

and Jessie...

Great job. I love the skirt -- how fun to have so many ruffles.

Hi . . . I've been lurking for quite some time now and I wanted to say hi.
I am a huge Disney Fan and I LOVE looking at all of the amazing things you have created. Reading DMGuerts PTR about how she just up and started sewing one day inspired me to try it out myself. So I asked my DH's grandmother if she had an old sewing machine lying around and she brought me one of her old ones. It's a JC Penney model, I have no instructions booklet, but I played around with it enough and I was able to sew my 5 month old some pants. I would post a photo, but I don't have enough posts yet.
Anywho, we're going for my DS's first birthday and my 30th this July and I now I can't wait to make more for him to wear!! The problem is, most of the stuff you can make is for girls. Does anyone have cute ideas for boys? I'd appreciate any suggestions you throw my way!

Welcome.

I'm looking for cute ideas for boys, too, but my boys are 24 and 26 so it may be harder for me.

PS I'm not old, just my kids are.

 

[tricia]

Hi . . . I've been lurking for quite some time now and I wanted to say hi.
I am a huge Disney Fan and I LOVE looking at all of the amazing things you have created. Reading DMGuerts PTR about how she just up and started sewing one day inspired me to try it out myself. So I asked my DH's grandmother if she had an old sewing machine lying around and she brought me one of her old ones. It's a JC Penney model, I have no instructions booklet, but I played around with it enough and I was able to sew my 5 month old some pants. I would post a photo, but I don't have enough posts yet.
Anywho, we're going for my DS's first birthday and my 30th this July and I now I can't wait to make more for him to wear!! The problem is, most of the stuff you can make is for girls. Does anyone have cute ideas for boys? I'd appreciate any suggestions you throw my way!

Seems like you got lots of good advice already. The best of which is to check out Marianne's trip report, cause she made some awesome stuff for her little guys.

It sounds like you are on your way. As others have said Carla's easy fit pants pattern are very easy and you can make some cute shorts. Maryanne did lots of cute things for her boys that she posted on her trip report. I have never made them but I know others have made the Reversible Romper by CarlaC http://www.youcanmakethis.com/produ...rsiblerompersboysandgirlssizesnewbornto5t.htm (I think others have used the snap tape on the legs to make it easier). I'm not sure it is in the photobucket account but I've seen someone take red shorts and put white buttons in the front of the shorts and pair it with a black t-shrit to make a Mickey inspired outfit. I wish my son was little again so I could make him wear that! The bowling shirt is fairly easy but might be a little hot for a one year old in July.

I don't line my bowling shirts and my DS finds them lighter than t-shirts if I make them that way. They are fairly stiff if you line them and he likes his clothes to drape a bit better.

 

[mandyb]

Hi all! Haven't been around here in awhile but I've been keeping up with everyone on FB quick question: I've managed to get my hands on a bit of the super cute "friends around the world" fabric everyone likes to use for epcot customs and I have someone asking me to split it with them. Is this stuff really hard to find? As in, if I let her have this am I never going to find it again? Tried looking for it on etsy and can't find a thing! And I'm worried if I don't have enough when I am ready to use it that I wont be able to get anymore! Thought you ladies would know!

 

[Disneymom1218]

Hi all! Haven't been around here in awhile but I've been keeping up with everyone on FB quick question: I've managed to get my hands on a bit of the super cute "friends around the world" fabric everyone likes to use for epcot customs and I have someone asking me to split it with them. Is this stuff really hard to find? As in, if I let her have this am I never going to find it again? Tried looking for it on etsy and can't find a thing! And I'm worried if I don't have enough when I am ready to use it that I wont be able to get anymore! Thought you ladies would know!

I , personally, have had a rough time trying to find it at all. If it were me I would keep it and not share it. Maybe pass on what is left when you are done? Just my $0.02
Can't wait to see what you make with it.

 

[VBAndrea]

Oh, and I have an addition to my earlier statement.... Andrea (for sure)... Who else did I miss??? Because I would hate to leave anyone out.

D~

Very behind so I just skimmed the last few pages but I surely didn't miss this!!!

Everyone's items are fabulous and I adore the 4 y/o with the ruffle backed skirt and Mickey head zebra t- I would like one of her please! Eeks on losing teeth at 4 -- my dd lost her first at age 7.

Flora -- beautiful items, especially the skirt for the auction -- it's awesome!

Cheryl -- love the quilt and the snowman dresses are fab -- for not liking ric-rac it's funny that that's how you differentiated the dresses. I would have sent you some cookies had I known you'd make my dd a dress! The AG clothes I gave her are all tight and she has a hard time putting them on. I think Samantha must have gained weight over the holidays. The clothes I make her fit her just fine.

The reason I haven't been posting is that I haven't taken pics of what I've made. I still have to finish my waist band on an AG skirt and hopefully early next week I'll get some pics posted. Don't hold your breath though.

 

[cburnett27]

Thanks DH and I were both late in losing our baby teeth so i'm sure she's got a ways to go. That comes from a few of her friends having older sisters... I tried explaining they just dont fall out at 4 but she doesnt believe me, lol

Very behind so I just skimmed the last few pages but I surely didn't miss this!!!

Everyone's items are fabulous and I adore the 4 y/o with the ruffle backed skirt and Mickey head zebra t- I would like one of her please! Eeks on losing teeth at 4 -- my dd lost her first at age 7.
.

 

[dianemom2]

Eeks on losing teeth at 4 -- my dd lost her first at age 7.

My older dd knocked her front teeth loose when she fell at age 4. They didn't fall out until she was 5. Of course they didn't grow back in until she was 7 1/2 so I have lots of cute toothless pictures of her. Younger dd lost her front teeth at 5 and they grew in pretty quickly.

I have a couple of outfits almost finished for my niece. I will post pictures of them when they are done.

Had a terrible thing happen here last night. One of our neighbors, who is also a teacher where my girls went to elementary school, was hit by a van while walking her dog. She was hit 2 doors down from our house and while I did not see her get hit, I saw her just moments before the accident when I was leaving on an errand. I nearly stopped to congratulate her on her new grandson but I was in a rush. Her son (the father of the new grandson) is a teacher at my girls' middle school so the family is extremely connected to the community. Anyhow, they had to fly her to the shock trauma unit and she had surgery on her head last night. We are all hoping and praying she is ok.

 

[Meshell2002]

I cloth diapered my younger son so I always had a wet bag with me. It was made out of PUL lined cotton and made a great changing pad

Oilcloth or PUL would be my recommendation - for at least one side of it. . .I picked up an AWESOME tie-dyed oilcloth piece at Joann's a while back. . . I'm saving it until I need some sort of funky baby gift

Mariann....I did that too! DD3 was cloth diapered from birth, DS from about 10 mos...the wet bag as changing pad was wonderful! I give new moms wet bags even if they don't cloth diaper.....we use the old ones to hold extra clothes in the car now in case of accidents, remove clean clothes...place soiled ones in...no bad car smell if someone gets tummy sick.

@ RMAmom PUL is actually easier to find than it used to be....my Joann's has it now. I wish they had had it when I was diapering! course then I wouldn't have found so many fun online fabric stores you could put PUL on one side and flannel or cotton interlock on the side touching baby. If you use PUL use a walking foot and a ballpoint needle. Also if you have any polar fleece....it will also keep things from leaking through....DD had several bed pads that were flannel/ fleece....fleece side down flannel to child....kept bed dry for potty accidents...that would work as a changing pad too.

 

[RMAMom]

The burpies were based on the free pattern from YMCT. The bibs were based on a pattern modified from the Perfect Bib from Patternplay from YMCT. The original pattern makes a pocket bib for the little guys who are learning to feed themselves, so I just made it smaller and removed the pocket.

Thank you!

I cloth diapered my younger son so I always had a wet bag with me. It was made out of PUL lined cotton and made a great changing pad

Oilcloth or PUL would be my recommendation - for at least one side of it. . .I picked up an AWESOME tie-dyed oilcloth piece at Joann's a while back. . . I'm saving it until I need some sort of funky baby gift

Thank you

Had a terrible thing happen here last night. One of our neighbors, who is also a teacher where my girls went to elementary school, was hit by a van while walking her dog. She was hit 2 doors down from our house and while I did not see her get hit, I saw her just moments before the accident when I was leaving on an errand. I nearly stopped to congratulate her on her new grandson but I was in a rush. Her son (the father of the new grandson) is a teacher at my girls' middle school so the family is extremely connected to the community. Anyhow, they had to fly her to the shock trauma unit and she had surgery on her head last night. We are all hoping and praying she is ok.

How horrifying! I will be praying for her speedy recovery.

RMAmom PUL is actually easier to find than it used to be....my Joann's has it now. I wish they had had it when I was diapering! course then I wouldn't have found so many fun online fabric stores you could put PUL on one side and flannel or cotton interlock on the side touching baby. If you use PUL use a walking foot and a ballpoint needle. Also if you have any polar fleece....it will also keep things from leaking through....DD had several bed pads that were flannel/ fleece....fleece side down flannel to child....kept bed dry for potty accidents...that would work as a changing pad too.

Thank you!

Thanks for the hints and tips on the changing pad. I thought it would make a great baby gift and will post a pic when I finish. PUL is a new fabric for me so I am sure I will have a learning curve.

 

[miprender]

Hi all! Haven't been around here in awhile but I've been keeping up with everyone on FB quick question: I've managed to get my hands on a bit of the super cute "friends around the world" fabric everyone likes to use for epcot customs and I have someone asking me to split it with them. Is this stuff really hard to find? As in, if I let her have this am I never going to find it again? Tried looking for it on etsy and can't find a thing! And I'm worried if I don't have enough when I am ready to use it that I wont be able to get anymore! Thought you ladies would know!

From what I have seen posted you might just want to hoard all the fabric

The reason I haven't been posting is that I haven't taken pics of what I've made. I still have to finish my waist band on an AG skirt and hopefully early next week I'll get some pics posted. Don't hold your breath though.

I read to that your doggies were sick too. Hope they are feeling better.

My older dd knocked her front teeth loose when she fell at age 4. They didn't fall out until she was 5. Of course they didn't grow back in until she was 7 1/2 so I have lots of cute toothless pictures of her. Younger dd lost her front teeth at 5 and they grew in pretty quickly.

My DD8 still hasn't had her 6 year old molars come in yet The dentist can feel them but they just don't want to come out yet

Had a terrible thing happen here last night. One of our neighbors, who is also a teacher where my girls went to elementary school, was hit by a van while walking her dog. She was hit 2 doors down from our house and while I did not see her get hit, I saw her just moments before the accident when I was leaving on an errand. I nearly stopped to congratulate her on her new grandson but I was in a rush. Her son (the father of the new grandson) is a teacher at my girls' middle school so the family is extremely connected to the community. Anyhow, they had to fly her to the shock trauma unit and she had surgery on her head last night. We are all hoping and praying she is ok.

Hopefully she will be alright. Did they catch the person yet?

 

[RMAMom]

Sorry, double post.

 

[mphalens]

I have to say "Thanks!" for all the nice comments on the stuff I made for my boys You don't know how much it means to me to have y'all recommend looking at my TR for cute boy ideas

Mariann....I did that too! DD3 was cloth diapered from birth, DS from about 10 mos...the wet bag as changing pad was wonderful! I give new moms wet bags even if they don't cloth diaper.....we use the old ones to hold extra clothes in the car now in case of accidents, remove clean clothes...place soiled ones in...no bad car smell if someone gets tummy sick.

I still use my wet bags too!!! They are awesome, aren't they? Our Joann's sells PUL now too - I remember when I was starting out cloth diapering and thought I'd make my own and only being able to find WHITE PUL at the Joann's near my mom's house . . . None of the colors and fun stuff like they have now!