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

[tricia]

My DD isn't a fan of the Disney Store costumes, she thinks they're too scratchy, but she does LOVE the glitter and bling. I was thinking about doing something with a Simply Sweet, since I'm familiar with the pattern, similar to the lighter blue dress. I think I'm going to piece it with "gold" for a top border and straps, then adjust the skirt so it's not so full with a "gold" stripe on the bottom. That should be enough to make DD happy. I may look for some celtic designs to embroider along the bottom just to dress it up a little.

Are you on Facebook? Cause one of our old Disboutiquers posted one recently. Pretty much what you plan to do. Not sure if I can link for you if you are not on facebook tho.

 

[nowellsl]

Are you on Facebook? Cause one of our old Disboutiquers posted one recently. Pretty much what you plan to do. Not sure if I can link for you if you are not on facebook tho.

There was a Brave dress on the Mainstreet Lauch a couple of weeks ago. I can't look now, but it's probably still on their Facebook page.

 

[tricia]

There was a Brave dress on the Mainstreet Lauch a couple of weeks ago. I can't look now, but it's probably still on their Facebook page.

That's the one I was thinking of. And it is still up on the page.

 

[SallyfromDE]

What is interesting is the Merida dresses (there are two) are so not "blingy" compared to the other costumes in the store. The dark dress has some glitter designs on the bottom of it but not too much...now the accessories...they are bling! (crown, sandals, jewelry...)

Lynn

My Kids Drawers has one on facebook.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hello ladies, I am just posting a little reminder to those who signed up for our "Hugs from Megan" Haiti blanket project that I am able to take the blanket at any time now........we will be out of town August 2 -20 so please do not ship during those days as I'm afraid the PO will lose the boxes...I would love to have everything here no later than Sept 15 so I can start shipping them out!


thank you again for all your kindness in helping make our project a HUGE success

 

[NiniMorris]

Well...evefr since the little issue I had lately with Disboards...I can't seem to quote anymore. I am assuming it will come back in time!


As to the differences between the movie outfits and the way Disney decides to portray them in the parks....Ariel's dress....I missed it completely in the movie. Tiana's green dress...about two seconds. Lately, Disney seems to have a formula for the dresses and the Princesses. Each color can only be used once in the parks! (exception seems to be Alice and Provencal Belle) While the dresses may be similar, there has to be discerning differences.

I think this may have something to do with the differences in Meirida (which I can now say without getting it wrong but still can't spell it). There is already something similar, so they needed the bling to make it more regal!


I like it better when they were truer to the movie...like Snow White; than now...Tiana and Ariel and Rapunzel.

Whatever the reasons...I like the plainer version better....


Nini

 

[Pocahontis]

Wow, its been awhile since I have been on here. Hi again everyone!!!

My family and I enjoyed our 1st ever visit to DW. It was amazing!!!
Not to mention I actually ran into a DisBoutiquer at Downtown Disney. I didn't catch her name actually we didn't say much because I was in 1st timer awe mode. Sorry who ever you are. As soon as I can figure out how to upload pics I will share with all of you the super awesome outfits I made for my kiddos.

Oh, and Thanks to those of you that helped me with sewing tips since I am still a novice.

 

[pyrxtc]

Thanks! I got it at my local quilt store in Kingston, NH - the selvage edge reads: "Tidings of Great Joy - the art of J. Wecker Frisch for Quilting Treasures". Yikes - that's a lot longer name than most fabrics, but I hope you can find it! :

Kingston is an easy place to hit for me. I might have to do that in the next few weeks. Thanks !!!

 

[erinmomof2]

I am really hoping someone here can help me. I have a very basic Brother sewing machine, and up until know it has always worked fine. Well now I'm in the middle of a project and something is wrong with it. The bobbin ran out of thread, so I rewound it and rethread everything. Now whenever I try to stitch (just doing a straight stitch) it makes a weird bumping sound then it sounds normal and seems like it's going okay but it's not sewing anything. The needle is threaded, the bobbin thread is there, but it's not making any stitches. I've taken the bobbin out and threaded the machine about 10 times, I've also tried the machine with a different bobbin that I know worked just fine before. Does anyone have any ideas of how I could fix this? I doubt it's worth taking the machine in to be serviced since the machine was probably about $60 new. Thanks so much!

 

[TinkNH]

Thanks! I got it at my local quilt store in Kingston, NH - the selvage edge reads: "Tidings of Great Joy - the art of J. Wecker Frisch for Quilting Treasures". Yikes - that's a lot longer name than most fabrics, but I hope you can find it! :

Kingston is an easy place to hit for me. I might have to do that in the next few weeks. Thanks !!!

Kingston is right up the road from me too Where are you guys? I am in Atkinson

 

[pyrxtc]

Thanks! I got it at my local quilt store in Kingston, NH - the selvage edge reads: "Tidings of Great Joy - the art of J. Wecker Frisch for Quilting Treasures". Yikes - that's a lot longer name than most fabrics, but I hope you can find it! :

Kingston is right up the road from me too Where are you guys? I am in Atkinson

I am in Newbury, NH but will be spending half my summer between my house, the beaches on the coast (ocean) and my parents house in Georgetown, MA.

 

[cajunfan]

My DD isn't a fan of the Disney Store costumes, she thinks they're too scratchy, but she does LOVE the glitter and bling. I was thinking about doing something with a Simply Sweet, since I'm familiar with the pattern, similar to the lighter blue dress. I think I'm going to piece it with "gold" for a top border and straps, then adjust the skirt so it's not so full with a "gold" stripe on the bottom. That should be enough to make DD happy. I may look for some celtic designs to embroider along the bottom just to dress it up a little.

We hear that a lot at the store! Although the light blue one feels like a totally different kind of material than what they normally use. Neither have tulle if I am remembering correctly (the dark blue may have a little). I was just really surprised by the material in them.

Your version sounds wonderful! Would love to see a picture when you are finished!

Lynn

 

[Disneymom1218]

I am really hoping someone here can help me. I have a very basic Brother sewing machine, and up until know it has always worked fine. Well now I'm in the middle of a project and something is wrong with it. The bobbin ran out of thread, so I rewound it and rethread everything. Now whenever I try to stitch (just doing a straight stitch) it makes a weird bumping sound then it sounds normal and seems like it's going okay but it's not sewing anything. The needle is threaded, the bobbin thread is there, but it's not making any stitches. I've taken the bobbin out and threaded the machine about 10 times, I've also tried the machine with a different bobbin that I know worked just fine before. Does anyone have any ideas of how I could fix this? I doubt it's worth taking the machine in to be serviced since the machine was probably about $60 new. Thanks so much!

Make sure the the bobbin is in the case the right way. Meaning make sure the thread is headed in the right direction and not the opposite direction adding more tension to the machine. Mine will do that and I have the very basic brother sewing machine sold at Walmart. I have learned to check it every time before putting it back in.

 

[VBAndrea]

I am really hoping someone here can help me. I have a very basic Brother sewing machine, and up until know it has always worked fine. Well now I'm in the middle of a project and something is wrong with it. The bobbin ran out of thread, so I rewound it and rethread everything. Now whenever I try to stitch (just doing a straight stitch) it makes a weird bumping sound then it sounds normal and seems like it's going okay but it's not sewing anything. The needle is threaded, the bobbin thread is there, but it's not making any stitches. I've taken the bobbin out and threaded the machine about 10 times, I've also tried the machine with a different bobbin that I know worked just fine before. Does anyone have any ideas of how I could fix this? I doubt it's worth taking the machine in to be serviced since the machine was probably about $60 new. Thanks so much!

Change your needle and also clean out the bobbin area very, very well.

 

[miprender]

Sorry for the drive by post.... everything posted recently is just awesome

Meshelle... congrats on the new car and all the cute dresses you can keep sewing.

V


TWO MORE DAYS!!! TWO MORE DAYS!!!

sunshine

We can't wait!

Hello ladies, I am just posting a little reminder to those who signed up for our "Hugs from Megan" Haiti blanket project that I am able to take the blanket at any time now........we will be out of town August 2 -20 so please do not ship during those days as I'm afraid the PO will lose the boxes...I would love to have everything here no later than Sept 15 so I can start shipping them out!


thank you again for all your kindness in helping make our project a HUGE success

Lisa... I need you to remind everyone again because I know I keep forgetting to get some fleece.

Kingston is right up the road from me too Where are you guys? I am in Atkinson

My favorite fabric store is the Walmart in North Conway. I just love their fabric department and try to hit it everytime we are up there.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Lisa... I need you to remind everyone again because I know I keep forgetting to get some fleece.

I will post reminders every couple of weeks

in case I don't see you around, have a magical trip! hope to see some photos of all your customs in action!!!

 

[pyrxtc]

The Walmart in Tilton, NH has a HUGE fabric department. Can't wait to need fabric and go back there.

 

[smile5sunshine]

I need to come on here and gush about how much I am in love with my serger. I LOVE IT!!!

I just finished making some couch cushion slip covers and from cut to one the couch, was under 2 hrs. I don't want to post pics because I just used an old sheet, so it doesn't match anything, but it worked! And we desperately needed something new on there because dumb us bought a CREAM colored couch (it's like 6 years old, so this was a while ago) and we have FOUR kids. Yeah, not my smartest moment (in my defense, at the time we only had two and they were both little so they didn't make big messes yet). I had washed the original covers so many times (by hand, mind you) that they were literally falling apart at the seams. I removed the old zippers and saved those so I can make a nicer set out of some sturdier fabric later on. But the sheet slip covers should tide us over until then.

Okay, enough of me rambling on and on about my love for my serger.

Sunshine

 

[nowellsl]

I need to come on here and gush about how much I am in love with my serger. I LOVE IT!!!

What kind of serger do you have? I was thinking about getting one but don't know anything about them. I need one that is REALLY easy to use

 

[dianemom2]

I need to come on here and gush about how much I am in love with my serger. I LOVE IT!!!

Sunshine

Glad that you love your serger. I do love mine too. It was intimidating at first but once you start using it, you realize how great it is! Your couch make over sounds great! We always bought leather sofas for the family room because I could wipe them off. LOL!