Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Teamtori]

Ok here are some photos of my latest creations! I plan on living in skirts when we go to Disney in September. I also plan on making a super fun sock monkey shirt to match my son's shorts. We'll see how it turns out. I will try to post some photos with these things on soon. Also I have a QUESTION: For anyone who makes elastic waisted skirts, do you straight stitch down a seam on each side of the elastic after it is all finished to prevent the elastic from turning? I do for my son's shorts but I like to adjust the ruffling of the fabric around my elastic on my skirts. I am afraid it would interfere with that but I guess I don't want to be fishing out turned around elastic either. Thanks!!!

Sorry can't seem to get this pic to turn the right way. Not sure why!

I want the first skirt!! Do you mind sharing the pattern?? All three pieces look great!!

 

[miprender]

Hello all! This is my very first post on Disboutiquers. I have lurked for quite a while and have recently gotten involved in the BG's, love it! We love Disney customs of any variety!

Here's my first pic, a Brave outfit for DD to wear next week (it's a little big so she'll have it for our Magic cruise in August and likely for WDW in '13). I made a matching shirt for DS, which is in the wash. Sorry for the slightly blurry photo, taken with my iPad.

Leslie

Love the skirt...you did an amazing job. When will you be there? I leave Thursday 6/21 to 7/6

Wow! I love all of these! You did such a great job!!!!

So last night I tried to finish the stuff for Reed's big give. I think I got over tired and flustered because I was nervous about sewing for someone else. I totally ruined Aziza's shorts and had to make her new ones this morning. But then it gave me the chance to add some blue to it to match her shirt.

The pants are made out of flannel..here are their PJS! (Thank you HeatherSue for the Mickey/Minnie heads!)

Great job on the BG outfits. I always get nervous too when sewing for others. I am always afraid it won't fit right.

Ok here are some photos of my latest creations! I plan on living in skirts when we go to Disney in September. I also plan on making a super fun sock monkey shirt to match my son's shorts. We'll see how it turns out. I will try to post some photos with these things on soon. Also I have a QUESTION: For anyone who makes elastic waisted skirts, do you straight stitch down a seam on each side of the elastic after it is all finished to prevent the elastic from turning? I do for my son's shorts but I like to adjust the ruffling of the fabric around my elastic on my skirts. I am afraid it would interfere with that but I guess I don't want to be fishing out turned around elastic either. Thanks!!!

Sorry can't seem to get this pic to turn the right way. Not sure why!

Great job on the skirts.

As for your question. I usually by 3/4" non roll and most of the time I don't have a problem But I never thought about sewing it down. Not sure how that would work.

I LOVE the Alice set! Perfect for your 1900 Park Fair meal! The bag and beach cover up are cute too. HURRAY for being DONE!

Sunshine

Thanks. I was great timing when Heather came out with new Alice designs.

 

[zuzu310]

I want the first skirt!! Do you mind sharing the pattern?? All three pieces look great!!

The first skirt kind of reminds me of IASW. Maybe I just always have Disney on the mind. LOL! The tutorial is from this website and is totally free and super easy. I do take her advice and make mine not so full. http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/03/easy-peasy-skirt-with-pockets-sewing-tutorial/

Thanks for the responses. The elastic is pretty tight in the casing so maybe I will leave them as is. I have washed a different one I have and it hasn't turned in there so hopefuly they won't.

 

[VBAndrea]

Thanks.

As for the collage photos it is really easy. I use PicMonkey. It is super easy and you save it to your computer. Then I upload it to photobucket.
http://www.picmonkey.com/#

Ah, thank you -- I was looking all over on photobucket trying to figure out how to make one b/c I thought you made the collages directly from there. I actually have a program on my old computer I can use -- just too lazy to do it all the time.

So last night I tried to finish the stuff for Reed's big give. I think I got over tired and flustered because I was nervous about sewing for someone else. I totally ruined Aziza's shorts and had to make her new ones this morning. But then it gave me the chance to add some blue to it to match her shirt.

The pants are made out of flannel..here are their PJS! (Thank you HeatherSue for the Mickey/Minnie heads!)

They look great! I made my kids flannel pj shorts last summer and they love them. I really need to make myself some!

Hello all! This is my very first post on Disboutiquers. I have lurked for quite a while and have recently gotten involved in the BG's, love it! We love Disney customs of any variety!

Here's my first pic, a Brave outfit for DD to wear next week (it's a little big so she'll have it for our Magic cruise in August and likely for WDW in '13). I made a matching shirt for DS, which is in the wash. Sorry for the slightly blurry photo, taken with my iPad.

Leslie

That turned out fantastic! I love the Brave colors too.

Ok here are some photos of my latest creations! I plan on living in skirts when we go to Disney in September. I also plan on making a super fun sock monkey shirt to match my son's shorts. We'll see how it turns out. I will try to post some photos with these things on soon. Also I have a QUESTION: For anyone who makes elastic waisted skirts, do you straight stitch down a seam on each side of the elastic after it is all finished to prevent the elastic from turning? I do for my son's shorts but I like to adjust the ruffling of the fabric around my elastic on my skirts. I am afraid it would interfere with that but I guess I don't want to be fishing out turned around elastic either. Thanks!!!

Sorry can't seem to get this pic to turn the right way. Not sure why!

Fabulous work! I spy Walmart fabric. I sew my elastic down in the front, back and on each side. My non-roll elastic rolls. If I make the channel tight it rolls. If I make the channel loose it rolls I just can't win! I just distribute the fabric around the elastic evenly and then tack it down -- it's the last step I do in anything I make with an elastic waist.

I want the first skirt!! Do you mind sharing the pattern?? All three pieces look great!!

Even if she used a pattern you can very, very easily make a skirt like that without a pattern. Measure your waist and double the fabric for the width (depending on how full you want it). Cut that width by whatever length you want. I make a separate waistband 1.5 times the size of the waist so the waist isn't too bulky. There are tons of tuts on line. I'm trying to pull some up that I have bookmarked on pinterest and pinterset is being very slow lately. OK here are some ideas and measurement info to get you started:

http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/06/20-minute-simple-skirt-tutorial-and.html

http://punkinpattern.blogspot.com/2012/05/easy-peasy-skirt-with-pockets.html

Grrr!!! That's all I can pull up right now b/c pinterest decided to get stuck again.

Here's a couple more from a google search:
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/how-tuesday-sew-a-skirt-in-one-hour/

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2009/04/spring-sewing-skirt-tutorials/

http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/04/a-simple-skirt-a-simple-tutorial.html

http://www.finecraftguild.com/free-...=Feed:+FineCraftGuild+(Fine+Craft+Guild+.com)

HTH!

 

[PrincessMickey]

Sorry can't seem to get this pic to turn the right way. Not sure why!

Love the skirts. I have recently started wearing skirts alot more than I used to. I have made a few maxi skirts but want to make some shorter ones now. I usually tack down the elastic even if it is no roll because I have having to try to unroll it if it does roll.

Outfit for DD:

Pillows for GKTW:

The near demise of my embroidery machine:

DH supposedly fishing for cat fish:

Love the horse outfit! Also love the pillowcases. I have a few made up, just need to get to the post office sometime.

dress of the day

Looks great and looks like she loves it!!

Here is yet another Question

What kind of sewing machine do you have?

I have a Kenmore I bought a few years ago on Black Friday. It seems to get the job done. Someday I will follow along in D's footsteps and look for a vintage to fix up, I just don't have the money right now.

Both you and Tori desreved the fun day getting pedis. Glad you guys had a fun time! The baby items look great! Sorry to here about your tooth. I have a fear of dentists and only go when I have to. Yuck about the cost too.

Love the Alice set! You are going to be the best dressed family there! Have a great trip!!!

You did a great job! I get nervous sewing for others as well. Will they like it, will they where it, will it fit, will they appreciate it? I think Reed and Aziza will love them, the shorts looks so comfy!

Looks great , love the skirt!!!

I'm almost finished with my sewing before I leave tomorrow Talk about cutting it close. As soon as I finish I will post pics. Off to do a little yard work before it gets too hot then I can finish up my bag. Oh wait, I ran out of thread last night and have to run out to get more. Aack. I still have to pack too but I can do that in the morning, I have an afternoon flight.

 

[miprender]

Ah, thank you -- I was looking all over on photobucket trying to figure out how to make one b/c I thought you made the collages directly from there. I actually have a program on my old computer I can use -- just too lazy to do it all the time.

http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/06/20-minute-simple-skirt-tutorial-and.html

http://punkinpattern.blogspot.com/2012/05/easy-peasy-skirt-with-pockets.html

Grrr!!! That's all I can pull up right now b/c pinterest decided to get stuck again.

Here's a couple more from a google search:
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/how-tuesday-sew-a-skirt-in-one-hour/

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2009/04/spring-sewing-skirt-tutorials/

http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/04/a-simple-skirt-a-simple-tutorial.html

http://www.finecraftguild.com/free-...=Feed:+FineCraftGuild+(Fine+Craft+Guild+.com)

HTH!

Love the links.
As for Photobucket they use to have an easy collage feature but decided to upgrade it and now it is almost impossible to use.

Love the Alice set! You are going to be the best dressed family there! Have a great trip!!!

I'm almost finished with my sewing before I leave tomorrow Talk about cutting it close. As soon as I finish I will post pics. Off to do a little yard work before it gets too hot then I can finish up my bag. Oh wait, I ran out of thread last night and have to run out to get more. Aack. I still have to pack too but I can do that in the morning, I have an afternoon flight.

Thanks.... and safe travels to you. I still have to pack but atleast I still have a few days to do so.

 

[Disney52303]

ARGH, I was reading back a few pages on those who have had troubles with their embroidery machines, thanking my lucky stars I have never had a major issues (lol to me). Ugh, I need to take it in. I was using it today with no issues and suddenly the actual hoop started to jiggle and move up and down and I heard a loud crunch... the actual needle got pulled somehow and literally pierced the plastic bobbin case. There is something majorly bent I think because it won't work at all now, I keep getting a safety check error and I can tell it's all out of whack I took it totally apart and am not sure what, but I know it's messed up.

There is a repair shop near my work that opens on Tuesday (bummed they are closed on Mondays). Cross your fingers it's fixable. It's slightly older (brother ES350) but I am not looking to replace or upgrade right now, I do not want to shell out $$$ for a new machine. Aaaaahhhhhh!!!

I can't even go downstairs to sew right now I am so sad!!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

ARGH, I was reading back a few pages on those who have had troubles with their embroidery machines, thanking my lucky stars I have never had a major issues (lol to me). Ugh, I need to take it in. I was using it today with no issues and suddenly the actual hoop started to jiggle and move up and down and I heard a loud crunch... the actual needle got pulled somehow and literally pierced the plastic bobbin case. There is something majorly bent I think because it won't work at all now, I keep getting a safety check error and I can tell it's all out of whack I took it totally apart and am not sure what, but I know it's messed up.

There is a repair shop near my work that opens on Tuesday (bummed they are closed on Mondays). Cross your fingers it's fixable. It's slightly older (brother ES350) but I am not looking to replace or upgrade right now, I do not want to shell out $$$ for a new machine. Aaaaahhhhhh!!!

I can't even go downstairs to sew right now I am so sad!!!

Check your bobbin case and see if there might be a burr or something on the end of it.

 

[Yoshiandi]

Tried my hand at the permanent marker/rubbing alcohol tie-dye and this is how my daughter's shirt came out. She helped!!

It was so easy, I am going to make more for our upcoming trip!!

 

[Costumesaremylife]

This may get buried, but MaeB where did you get/what is the name of the floral fabric that you used to cover the chair cushions?

 

[TinkNH]

Tried my hand at the permanent marker/rubbing alcohol tie-dye and this is how my daughter's shirt came out. She helped!!

It was so easy, I am going to make more for our upcoming trip!!

thats really cute, and so is the sweetie wearing it!

 

[smile5sunshine]

This may get buried, but MaeB where did you get/what is the name of the floral fabric that you used to cover the chair cushions?

I'm not MaeB but I do know that fabric can be found at Hobby Lobby. The selvedge to the piece I have says "Brother Sister Design Studio- B24-R-P07" For the argyle print, it says "Brother Sister Design Studio B24-R-P14". I don't have the polka dot fabric though, so I don't know what that one would be called. Hope this helps.

Sunshine

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone!! Just wanted to make sure everyone remembered that its time to ship your gifts for Reeds Big Give!!!!!!!!!

And, there are still a few things needed for Gabby's Big Give!!!!

We are getting ready to leave for Camp Promise on Saturday morning!!!! I am so excited to see all the campers and introduce them to Tigger - I know that some are going to think that he is Zoey, and will call him Zoey and am trying to prepare myself for that....... I have very fond memories of bringing Zoey to camp!!

 

[PrincessMickey]

Thanks.... and safe travels to you. I still have to pack but atleast I still have a few days to do so.

Thank you and safe travels to you too. Have a great trip!!

Tried my hand at the permanent marker/rubbing alcohol tie-dye and this is how my daughter's shirt came out. She helped!!

It was so easy, I am going to make more for our upcoming trip!!

I love it!! It's always nice when the kiddos can help too!!

Hi Everyone!! Just wanted to make sure everyone remembered that its time to ship your gifts for Reeds Big Give!!!!!!!!!

And, there are still a few things needed for Gabby's Big Give!!!!

We are getting ready to leave for Camp Promise on Saturday morning!!!! I am so excited to see all the campers and introduce them to Tigger - I know that some are going to think that he is Zoey, and will call him Zoey and am trying to prepare myself for that....... I have very fond memories of bringing Zoey to camp!!

Hope you and Tigger have a great week at camp!

So here's my latest projects. Maxi skirt #1 gave me so many problems. The fabric was horrible to work with and there a sparkly things in the stripes that shedded everywhere including in the machine. I din't think it looks right in the hips but I was so frustrated I really don't care anymore and didn't want to fix it so I will just wear a longer shirt to cover it up.

Maxi skirt #2 was much easier to work with!

Next up I wasn't sure if I would fit it in but I barely finished this evening. A camera bag for me. My inspiration was the one hockeymomNH posted a few weeks ago. The pattern I used was for a small bag so I scaled it up but I think I made it a tad too big but it will work. It might even fit my laptop in it, I'll have to try when I get off the computer. If in does I will have to improvise a pocket but I'm sure I could do it. If not the laptop the Ipad will fit. Here's the front.

Back

Front with the flap open

Inside

I forgot to take pics of all the sashes I made for the bridesmaid dresses before I packed them up but will take pics at the wedding to show them off. If I don't have a chance to get on tomorrow have a great week and happy sewing!!

 

[VBAndrea]

ARGH, I was reading back a few pages on those who have had troubles with their embroidery machines, thanking my lucky stars I have never had a major issues (lol to me). Ugh, I need to take it in. I was using it today with no issues and suddenly the actual hoop started to jiggle and move up and down and I heard a loud crunch... the actual needle got pulled somehow and literally pierced the plastic bobbin case. There is something majorly bent I think because it won't work at all now, I keep getting a safety check error and I can tell it's all out of whack I took it totally apart and am not sure what, but I know it's messed up.

There is a repair shop near my work that opens on Tuesday (bummed they are closed on Mondays). Cross your fingers it's fixable. It's slightly older (brother ES350) but I am not looking to replace or upgrade right now, I do not want to shell out $$$ for a new machine. Aaaaahhhhhh!!!

I can't even go downstairs to sew right now I am so sad!!!

I think there is someway to reset the machine to get rid of an error message but I'm not sure how -- did you try unplugging it? I hope it's something very minor. Mine worked great on a fill design I just did the other day so I'm hopeful I can it to linger on without a visit to the spa. I don't have the $$ for that! Good luck and keep us posted.

Tried my hand at the permanent marker/rubbing alcohol tie-dye and this is how my daughter's shirt came out. She helped!!

It was so easy, I am going to make more for our upcoming trip!!

Cute! If it was easy I may have to try those with my kids this summer.

Hi Everyone!! Just wanted to make sure everyone remembered that its time to ship your gifts for Reeds Big Give!!!!!!!!!

And, there are still a few things needed for Gabby's Big Give!!!!

We are getting ready to leave for Camp Promise on Saturday morning!!!! I am so excited to see all the campers and introduce them to Tigger - I know that some are going to think that he is Zoey, and will call him Zoey and am trying to prepare myself for that....... I have very fond memories of bringing Zoey to camp!!

Happy Camping! I hope Tigger has a wonderful time

So here's my latest projects. Maxi skirt #1 gave me so many problems. The fabric was horrible to work with and there a sparkly things in the stripes that shedded everywhere including in the machine. I din't think it looks right in the hips but I was so frustrated I really don't care anymore and didn't want to fix it so I will just wear a longer shirt to cover it up.

Maxi skirt #2 was much easier to work with!

Next up I wasn't sure if I would fit it in but I barely finished this evening. A camera bag for me. My inspiration was the one hockeymomNH posted a few weeks ago. The pattern I used was for a small bag so I scaled it up but I think I made it a tad too big but it will work. It might even fit my laptop in it, I'll have to try when I get off the computer. If in does I will have to improvise a pocket but I'm sure I could do it. If not the laptop the Ipad will fit. Here's the front.

I forgot to take pics of all the sashes I made for the bridesmaid dresses before I packed them up but will take pics at the wedding to show them off. If I don't have a chance to get on tomorrow have a great week and happy sewing!!

Both skirts look really nice. I made one that style for Judy for Lisa's BG. I really like the green fabric -- figures such a pretty fabric gave you fits! It looks kind of big though -- I remember you being on the thin side. Perhaps it's just the way it is on the hanger. If it's too big for you you can send it my way -- I don't think I'm as thin as you so it might fit me perfectly

The camera bag is great! Someday I hope to be able to make one for myself, but I figure I should have a camera for it first.

 

[Darragh]

I've seen Snow White veresions of the simply sweet. yellow skirt, navy top, and the staps are the one with the ruffle, used in blue and red stripe.

Look in my Pre-Tr. I've got a portrait peasant that I made into a Snow White dress.

 

[TinkNH]

I posted a while ago about a dress causing me frustration....it was this tee shirt dress

I finally got it finished...I had to do the skirt part 3 times before it worked right...and i removed a watermelon applique off the tee that left a hole...so I had to figure out the applique idea to cover it up without making me crazy

She was happy for 3 seconds..but is now crying because the elastic ont eh sleeves is touching her..so gotta run

 

[Sandi S]

Well, I've started on my next project: Tie Dye Mickey shirts! My dye shipped yesterday, I have the white shirts in the wash and I will start working on basting the Mickey head after they are done (I have 15 shirts to do so it's going to take a while!)

Sunshine

I'm also getting ready to do some tie-dye shirts. I plan to do all the tie dye and then applique one of the fab six on each shirt.

Hello all! This is my very first post on Disboutiquers. I have lurked for quite a while and have recently gotten involved in the BG's, love it! We love Disney customs of any variety!

Here's my first pic, a Brave outfit for DD to wear next week (it's a little big so she'll have it for our Magic cruise in August and likely for WDW in '13). I made a matching shirt for DS, which is in the wash. Sorry for the slightly blurry photo, taken with my iPad.

Leslie

Welcome! The outfit turned out cute! I have the brave fabric and plan to work something up for the movie as well.

Ok here are some photos of my latest creations! I plan on living in skirts when we go to Disney in September. I also plan on making a super fun sock monkey shirt to match my son's shorts. We'll see how it turns out. I will try to post some photos with these things on soon. Also I have a QUESTION: For anyone who makes elastic waisted skirts, do you straight stitch down a seam on each side of the elastic after it is all finished to prevent the elastic from turning? I do for my son's shorts but I like to adjust the ruffling of the fabric around my elastic on my skirts. I am afraid it would interfere with that but I guess I don't want to be fishing out turned around elastic either. Thanks!!!

Sorry can't seem to get this pic to turn the right way. Not sure why!

I like your fabrics - very pretty!

I posted a while ago about a dress causing me frustration....it was this tee shirt dress

I finally got it finished...I had to do the skirt part 3 times before it worked right...and i removed a watermelon applique off the tee that left a hole...so I had to figure out the applique idea to cover it up without making me crazy

She was happy for 3 seconds..but is now crying because the elastic ont eh sleeves is touching her..so gotta run

The dress is cute. What about covering the elastic with FOE (fold-over elastic). That stuff is really soft and you could essentially make a casing.

I'm almost done with a Minnie Mouse cheerleader outfit for DD to wear on our trip. She is really excited about this one because it combines two of her favorite things. LOL I hope to have pics to post later this afternoon.

 

[Meshell2002]

Hi everyone! I"ve been MIA for a couple of weeks....and there's WTMTQ now...I only read the last 6 pages or so...just saying hi! I've been offline a lot to get stuff done.

We are having another little girl in October!

My embroidery machine had to have the computer board replaced....which we did since I'm so bonded to my Bernina and couldn't replace it for the cost of the repair...plus all the software and embroidery cards that went with it.

And for Mother's Day/ Bday DH got me a new Honda Odysey....since we will have 3 in car seats, we traded in our Ford freesyle (crossover) that had major stalling issues.

A few things I've been sewing for the new baby...though they are not disney related.

I finished another smocked short set for DD3 but it's dirty and I havn't taken a pic yet :giggle:

Oh and I'm teaching myself to knit too! This is a baby sack.

 

[Sandi S]

Oh and I'm teaching myself to knit too! This is a baby sack.

Congrats on the pink news! I'm sure she will love a snuggly soft baby sack. The diapers are turning out nice, too.

I just put the finishing touches on Cheer Minnie!

I used a McCall's pattern for the skirt and a Simplicity for the top - had to use a 5/6 for length and then take it in a TON for skinny butt. Gymnastics is removing what little baby fat she had.