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

[TinkNH]

If you're appliqueing on knit use a ballpoint needle -- if you are appliqueing on cotton use a sharp point. Once in a while a crappy fabric will cause problems to -- for me softer cottons work the best. Using something stiffer seems to cause a little pull away.

thanks andrea...it was only one fabric that really did it, so maybe it is a quality issue. of course it has to be the red, which i already cut out for mickey as well ...looks like a trip to the fabric store for me dont tell DH

 

[GrammytoMany]

I have finally caught up reading through the last 30 pages! Too many beautiful projects to quote...everything is so cute!!!! New sewer...just practice, practice and practice and have fun at the same time.

 

[GlassSlippers]

So, I went to Jo Ann yesterday before work and while I was having my tear-away stabilizer cut I asked the Nice Lady what they did with empty bolts. She said they toss them in the recycling bin and asked if I wanted some! She said if I need more in the future I should come back in the afternoons, the later the better, because they take the empty bolts out at the end of the day. First thing in the morning they won't have any built up yet. I plan on cutting them in half so they'll fit on my shelves. Rather a neat and economical solution to my problem, is it not?

Better go. Our new doggy, Oliver is looking longingly at me. I think he wants a walk.

Type atcha later!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[dianemom2]

Hi Everybody, Well our vacation didn't go anything like we expected and it seemed like we had a dark cloud over us the entire time we were away. We reached Florida only to have Tropical Storm Debby get there at the same time. The first 4 days it rained 24 hours a day and everything was flooded. Then we left for the Keys only to have a flat tire on the way down there. We missed our first day in the Keys. Then DH broke his foot and spent the rest of the time in the Keys in the hotel and didn't get do anything with us. I cancelled the snorkeling and fishing trips we had planned because I wasn't comfortable taking the kids out alone. Finally we went back to Sarasota to stay with my in-laws for a few more days but my dad got extremely sick and I had to fly home early. We weren't sure my dad was going to pull through but he looks like he is on the mend now. They are still trying to decide if he will need some surgery. If he does, he will be transferred to another hospital for that. My husband drove home with the kids and they just arrived this afternoon. I am glad to be home and l hope to get a little sewing done this week but we'll have to see how my Dad is doing.

I love everything that everybody posted but it is too much to comment on individually! You all have been making some awesome stuff!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

So, I went to Jo Ann yesterday before work and while I was having my tear-away stabilizer cut I asked the Nice Lady what they did with empty bolts. She said they toss them in the recycling bin and asked if I wanted some! She said if I need more in the future I should come back in the afternoons, the later the better, because they take the empty bolts out at the end of the day. First thing in the morning they won't have any built up yet. I plan on cutting them in half so they'll fit on my shelves. Rather a neat and economical solution to my problem, is it not?

Better go. Our new doggy, Oliver is looking longingly at me. I think he wants a walk.

Type atcha later!

Lori in East Podunk

I do this too! If ever I buy the end of a bolt I am sure to ask to keep the cardboard bolt and sometimes if it's not busy I'll ask for what they have in the back. They know me and my kids by name there - hahaha shop too much? I know most of the ladies who work there, though they've gotten some new grumpies in the last few months so I usually ask the ladies who've been there a long time and don't mind my pestering.

 

[nowellsl]

Hi Everybody, Well our vacation didn't go anything like we expected and it seemed like we had a dark cloud over us the entire time we were away. We reached Florida only to have Tropical Storm Debby get there at the same time. The first 4 days it rained 24 hours a day and everything was flooded. Then we left for the Keys only to have a flat tire on the way down there. We missed our first day in the Keys. Then DH broke his foot and spent the rest of the time in the Keys in the hotel and didn't get do anything with us. I cancelled the snorkeling and fishing trips we had planned because I wasn't comfortable taking the kids out alone. Finally we went back to Sarasota to stay with my in-laws for a few more days but my dad got extremely sick and I had to fly home early. We weren't sure my dad was going to pull through but he looks like he is on the mend now. They are still trying to decide if he will need some surgery. If he does, he will be transferred to another hospital for that. My husband drove home with the kids and they just arrived this afternoon. I am glad to be home and l hope to get a little sewing done this week but we'll have to see how my Dad is doing.

I love everything that everybody posted but it is too much to comment on individually! You all have been making some awesome stuff!

Oh my gosh, how awful! I can't imagine having all that happen! I hope your husband and your dad are on the mend now. So sorry all that happened during your vacation, it must have been so disappointing

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Everybody, Well our vacation didn't go anything like we expected and it seemed like we had a dark cloud over us the entire time we were away. We reached Florida only to have Tropical Storm Debby get there at the same time. The first 4 days it rained 24 hours a day and everything was flooded. Then we left for the Keys only to have a flat tire on the way down there. We missed our first day in the Keys. Then DH broke his foot and spent the rest of the time in the Keys in the hotel and didn't get do anything with us. I cancelled the snorkeling and fishing trips we had planned because I wasn't comfortable taking the kids out alone. Finally we went back to Sarasota to stay with my in-laws for a few more days but my dad got extremely sick and I had to fly home early. We weren't sure my dad was going to pull through but he looks like he is on the mend now. They are still trying to decide if he will need some surgery. If he does, he will be transferred to another hospital for that. My husband drove home with the kids and they just arrived this afternoon. I am glad to be home and l hope to get a little sewing done this week but we'll have to see how my Dad is doing.

I love everything that everybody posted but it is too much to comment on individually! You all have been making some awesome stuff!

I'm so sorry for all the unforeseen events that plagued your vacation. I hope your dh's foot heals rapidly and likewise wish nothing but the best for your Dad.

 

[goteamwood]

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0231 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0225 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0222 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0057 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0007 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0219 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0196 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0231 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0225 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0222 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0057 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0007 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0219 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0196 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

Those are tooooooo cute!!!! I the pirate shirts!

~Jennifer

 

[pyrxtc]

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!

Those shirts all came out great. I can't wait for my new machine so I can finish the two I made.

 

[TinkNH]

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/goteamwood/7530971016/

Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

Those all came out great!!! I especially love the way you did the cars ones!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

That's a great tutorial Itsy Bitsy! I'm afraid I need to start at the basics though. I don't have any sewing materials and need to learn how to sew. I know there are plenty of sites and videos out there but I was hoping there would be some information people would know here to help.

I was at Half Priced Books this evening and just picked up a book called The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing put out by Singer. I paid about $12 for it. For an inexpensive book that gives you TONS of information...it's totally worth it. It starts with the basics from thread, needles, what scissors to use all the way to how to fit a pattern, sew darts, put in zippers - everything. I have been sewing my whole life, but I do FAR more quilting than garment sewing. Anyone who quilts can tell you that quilting is just a totally different world of sewing than garment sewing...it's like football and baseball...they both use a ball but that's about all they have in common! This book was REALLY helpful to me. It's a revised book that was published under another name so some of the garments shown aren't really in fashion...but it doesn't matter because it's not a project book but an extremely thorough reference book. Just thought I'd share!!!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

 

[TinkNH]

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

As soon as I saw the pic I thought Ariel before reading. I would go with the aqua/teal color tail...her tail is not plain green. I just got some fat quarters with appliqué in mind and picked up a color similar to yours for Ariel's tail. As well as a purple and reddish orange I think your fabric choices will be spot on!

 

[queenvickitoria]

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I would totally go for the aqua. That's the color of her tail in the movie! (plus you already have that fabric )

 

[Sandi S]

I took a break from making bowling shirts (I am in the midst of making more, 6 at a time, 3 of each for each kid for my boys' birthday trip.) to try out something different. Last year I made them 2nd Birthday shirts for the circus, which were much more simple than this. (a circle of circus fabric, a number 2, a simple zigzag around the whole thing.)

I think these turned out well, considering it really was a first stab at it, just don't look to closely around some of the curves. Might have been worthwhile to start with a project that wasn't so curvy! I used felt for the ears which I think makes the whole thing.

We are going to WDW the last week of October for their birthday which is the 1st weekend of November. Among the MANY birthday celebration activities, we have breakfast with Mickey and friends at Chef Mickey the morning before we leave. That will be their biggest birthday celebration with the biggest cheese. (And cake. For breakfast. What 3 year olds wouldn't love that???) I think these will be perfect for the occasion.

Now back to the sweatshop (literally, when will this heat break???) to finish the last of the bowling shirts. 12 sleeves is all that is left. Then onto Halloween MNSSHP shirts for the 8 of us in our party. This has quickly spiraled out of control, this little "I'll make my kids shirts for their trip." idea. So, um, thanks everyone? For all the inspiration to take on dozens of pre-trip projects.

Those turned out wonderful! Your little guys will be a big hit!

The Rapunzel dress is complete! I'm so happy with it!!!

This is Simplicity pattern number 2065 for anyone who didn't catch the last time I posted this in progress. I made it in size 7 for my six year old who is usually pretty true to size for her age...and it is a teensy bit snug...let's hope and pray she doesn't grow much in the next two months! The only changes I made to the pattern is that I omitted the underskirt and ruffle. Other than that I pretty much followed the pattern to a T.

I made this dress for DD's Halloween costume last year - pain to make, but isn't it adorable when done? Yours turned out pretty.

I've watched these threads off an on for a while and always admired how awesome the clothes are and how hard everyone works. My wife and I (yes, I'm a guy), are interested in learning how to sew/knit/crochet. I'd like to be able to sew simple things and maybe some dresses for my 15mo DD. My wife has shown interest in crocheting.

For a guy who can't sew a button, can someone point me to the steps where I could sew a pillowcase dress for my little girl? I know that's a ton to ask but they seem somewhat simple and I need about the simplest goal to work towards. Any and all help is extremely appreciated.

I think I'm breaking a DIS Dads rule for being here, time to scoot off.

Welcome! I have been teaching my two older sons to sew. Simplicity has some Learn to Sew patterns that have very specific directions including how to read the pattern itself. Pattern Review (sewing.patternreview.com) is a good wensite with lots of information and forums including one for beginners and another for men who sew. Good luck!

Hi Everybody, Well our vacation didn't go anything like we expected and it seemed like we had a dark cloud over us the entire time we were away. We reached Florida only to have Tropical Storm Debby get there at the same time. The first 4 days it rained 24 hours a day and everything was flooded. Then we left for the Keys only to have a flat tire on the way down there. We missed our first day in the Keys. Then DH broke his foot and spent the rest of the time in the Keys in the hotel and didn't get do anything with us. I cancelled the snorkeling and fishing trips we had planned because I wasn't comfortable taking the kids out alone. Finally we went back to Sarasota to stay with my in-laws for a few more days but my dad got extremely sick and I had to fly home early. We weren't sure my dad was going to pull through but he looks like he is on the mend now. They are still trying to decide if he will need some surgery. If he does, he will be transferred to another hospital for that. My husband drove home with the kids and they just arrived this afternoon. I am glad to be home and l hope to get a little sewing done this week but we'll have to see how my Dad is doing.

I love everything that everybody posted but it is too much to comment on individually! You all have been making some awesome stuff!

Oh man, that stinks! I hope your dad and DH are both doing better.

I just finished a huge batch of bowling shirts (6 at a time, maybe not my best idea ever.) Here are photos of the finished products. I even let my boys try one set on, which they loved. They're a tad big, but we don't leave until the last week in October, so there is room to grow. I joked with my husband we might need to add days to our trip so the kids can wear all their shirts!


IMG_0203 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0231 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0225 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0222 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0057 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0007 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0219 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

IMG_0196 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Here is a whole bunch of photos of my shirts on my blog.

really cute!

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I like the fabric you have here!

I just got back from a trip to PA, and my travel documents for Disney arrived - yay! 25 days til we leave and my ideas about sewing a few things for the trip have gone berserk, but at least I will have plenty to pass the time over the next few weeks.

 

[goteamwood]

Sorry to post a second time this evening - I think everyone else must be sleeping! LOL* My daughter has a friend sleeping over and they are still giggling in the other room...lol*

I am wondering if I could get some advice and help! I purchased some fabric to make my daughter's Ariel costume...sort of a bluish aqua for the tail and purple for the top...but then I looked up Ariel costumes online and saw a lot of really GREEN tails! What would you do if you were making an ariel costume...would you use a really GREEN green for the tail? Or would you go aqua like this? Or a combination?

What colors come to mind when you think of Ariel?

I echo everyone else. I think these are PERFECT Ariel colors.

 

[goteamwood]

Quick question: Does anyone know where I could find a pattern or tutorial to make Goofy's hat? One of my boys is obsessed with making everything green in our house into Goofy's hat. I thought I'd try to make him a real goofy hat.

 

[MaryPoppins1964]

Quick question: Does anyone know where I could find a pattern or tutorial to make Goofy's hat? One of my boys is obsessed with making everything green in our house into Goofy's hat. I thought I'd try to make him a real goofy hat.

Disney Family Magazine has a pattern for a party hat, you might be able to use this as a guide to make your own pattern! Good Luck

family.go.com/crafts/article-852412-goofy-party-hat-t/

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

As soon as I saw the pic I thought Ariel before reading. I would go with the aqua/teal color tail...her tail is not plain green. I just got some fat quarters with appliqué in mind and picked up a color similar to yours for Ariel's tail. As well as a purple and reddish orange I think your fabric choices will be spot on!

I would totally go for the aqua. That's the color of her tail in the movie! (plus you already have that fabric )

Thank you both! That makes me feel better. I am surprised I couldn't find more Ariel costumes online...

I made this dress for DD's Halloween costume last year - pain to make, but isn't it adorable when done? Yours turned out pretty.



I like the fabric you have here!

Thank you!! I think I'm gonig to stick with the colors I have then...do you have a picture or link to the dress you made from this pattern??? I would love to see! I kind of regret not using a darker purple organza...all the costumes I see in the store have dark purple. But I did go online and look up Rapunzel at Disney World and she has a light purple dress like this one. I think I'm going to add more flowers to the head piece too...