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

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

I think of green for ariel. BUT I think the color combos you have look great and I thought Ariel when I saw it.

Hahaha - so far the consensus has been aqua - but I'm glad that you still immediately thought of Ariel!! So I think either way I'll be ok, nobody is going to mistake her for any other princess!

Fabulous! I think that looks perfect -- like others, it screamed Ariel before I even read your question.

I thought Ariel as soon as I saw it. Perfect to me.

Thanks for the input guys! That makes me feel so much better - I went ahead and CUT!!! It was scary because I changed the colors SO much from the pattern (Simplicity 4043) that I am a little nervous...

Like everyone else said, I think the colors are just fine. AND the Rapunzel dress came out great!

Thank you so much!!!

I immediately thought of Ariel too even before reading your whole post.

Love them all! Great job!


I think they are perfect for Ariel! I personally would not use a "greener" green. Can't wait to see it done!

Hehehe, thanks guys!

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

Adorable!

Thanks everyone for the kind words about my shirts. I couldn't be happier with them. I think that my kids will be the best-dressed in WDW when we go. (Unless you are all there at the same time of course! Then we'll call it a draw.)
Of course I hope they won't end up in therapy someday because "My mom made us all these matching shirts and made us wear them at Disneyworld."


Thanks! I think the cat in the hat pattern could work. I am willing to give it a try. Considering my intended hat-wearer is 2 and not that discerning, I think it will be a hit. Yesterday he wore my camera bag around on his head saying that it was Goofy's hat:


IMG_0199 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Well, that certainly explains why she's been on my mind! I will be praying for them. Hey, wait a minute! If you haven't talked to her yet, then how do you know all this stuff? Does she have a PTR or blog somewhere that I've missed? (don't feel bad if you can't share, as I know some people have privacy concerns and don't want random strangers to know the details of their lives!)


Sunshine

Only chatted with her via e-mails She did send me one pic from when they were at Chef Mickey's. Hopefully things will settle down for her soon and she'll get back to posting.

...but I'm all caught up on reading again! I've been MIA for over a month now. I think the last time I was here I was sewing for my WDW weekend. I'm terrible, I never take pics, but we had fun with all the matching t-shirts. I missed TS Debby at home, but she chased our cruise ship (not DCL) around the Bahamas. We missed a port due to rough seas, but it ended up being a good trip overall.

Lot's of wonderful items posted! I loved hearing all the sewing machine drama, and had to laugh about the sewing "rules"...as I read that I was sitting in my jammies (11:00 am!)barefoot, with laundry piled up and a sink of dirty dishes too. And no lipstick, but DH won't kiss me when I wear it, so whats a girl to do?

Teresa, I've followed the story of your loss on FB a bit, my prayers go out to you and your family.


Amanda update...for those who weren't here for the original story, she is the 18 yo DD of a co-worker who broke her neck in a trampoline accident...She spent a month in rehab and came home last week! She still has some difficulty on the right side, but can walk using a walker! Her right hand still frustrates her but all the medical people say her abilities are nothing short of a miracle. Normally one wouldn't make this much progress so fast, she's at the point most people with similar injuries are after 6 months of extensive therapy. She'll continue with OT & PT, but here at our local hospital.

Looking forward to being around a bit more!

Glad to hear Amanda is progressing so well.

 

[cogero]

Amanda update...for those who weren't here for the original story, she is the 18 yo DD of a co-worker who broke her neck in a trampoline accident...She spent a month in rehab and came home last week! She still has some difficulty on the right side, but can walk using a walker! Her right hand still frustrates her but all the medical people say her abilities are nothing short of a miracle. Normally one wouldn't make this much progress so fast, she's at the point most people with similar injuries are after 6 months of extensive therapy. She'll continue with OT & PT, but here at our local hospital.

Looking forward to being around a bit more!

I am so glad she is doing better. I will keep her in my thoughts.

 

[miprender]

Amanda update...for those who weren't here for the original story, she is the 18 yo DD of a co-worker who broke her neck in a trampoline accident...She spent a month in rehab and came home last week! She still has some difficulty on the right side, but can walk using a walker! Her right hand still frustrates her but all the medical people say her abilities are nothing short of a miracle. Normally one wouldn't make this much progress so fast, she's at the point most people with similar injuries are after 6 months of extensive therapy. She'll continue with OT & PT, but here at our local hospital.

Looking forward to being around a bit more!

Glad that she is doing better.

 

[Sandi S]

I'm sitting here at gymnastics watching DD and realizing that we leave in 24 days...and I still have an INSANE amount of stuff I want to make! I stayed up late last night cutting out 4 different color-blocked tee shirts (all different patterns, of course, because I am nuts like that). All of these shirts will be getting big and/or multiple appliques.

If it was just the sewing, I wouldn't be as concerned, but I have volunteered to paint my mother's great room/kitchen this week, too.

I'm having a ton of fun making stuff for the trip, but I think I bit off a pretty big project!

 

[ceemys]

I'm sitting here at gymnastics watching DD and realizing that we leave in 24 days...and I still have an INSANE amount of stuff I want to make! I stayed up late last night cutting out 4 different color-blocked tee shirts (all different patterns, of course, because I am nuts like that). All of these shirts will be getting big and/or multiple appliques.

If it was just the sewing, I wouldn't be as concerned, but I have volunteered to paint my mother's great room/kitchen this week, too.

I'm having a ton of fun making stuff for the trip, but I think I bit off a pretty big project!

Just wanted to say Hi! We will be arriving on the same day as you. We are in the ASMu.

 

[McDuck]

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

I love it! So ruffly!!!!!!

Can't wait to see the finished thing! I think that's a great idea to sew something up and auction it off for fundraising.

Thanks! I'm trying to decide what size to make first and then what to do with the fabrics I have in mind. And then hope it does well.

T
Thanks! I think the cat in the hat pattern could work. I am willing to give it a try. Considering my intended hat-wearer is 2 and not that discerning, I think it will be a hit. Yesterday he wore my camera bag around on his head saying that it was Goofy's hat:


IMG_0199 by Go Team Wood, on Flickr

Love it!!!!!

 

[McDuck]

We're going back in January for Marathon weekend, and my personal experiences with January at Disney have been miserably cold (obviously I'm praying for more temps around 50s and 60s since I'll be running in the Half). I hate to spend a lot of time on customs that are going to be covered up by layers and coats. I had that experience with frigid temps December 2010 with most of our pics of our coats and DD under blankets to boot. So I'm thinking about only making customs for the restaurants we know we'll be eating at. Or maybe some nice lined pants that are appliqued up?

Suggestions for cold weather customs?

 

[Sandi S]

Just wanted to say Hi! We will be arriving on the same day as you. We are in the ASMu.

Cool! Say hello if you see us!

 

[pumpkinpatchquilter]

I'm sitting here at gymnastics watching DD and realizing that we leave in 24 days...and I still have an INSANE amount of stuff I want to make! I stayed up late last night cutting out 4 different color-blocked tee shirts (all different patterns, of course, because I am nuts like that). All of these shirts will be getting big and/or multiple appliques.

If it was just the sewing, I wouldn't be as concerned, but I have volunteered to paint my mother's great room/kitchen this week, too.

I'm having a ton of fun making stuff for the trip, but I think I bit off a pretty big project!

Hehe, I can relate this is often my problem...I bite off more than I can chew. But you know what? Plan BIG then do as much as you can...you might get more finished than you originally thought you could. I seem to do better under a deadline personally. If I say - "Oh I want to make that someday" I never get around to it...but if I say..."I want to make _____ and ____ and ______ before we go to Disney" then I do much better!

 

[smile5sunshine]

Amanda update...for those who weren't here for the original story, she is the 18 yo DD of a co-worker who broke her neck in a trampoline accident...She spent a month in rehab and came home last week! She still has some difficulty on the right side, but can walk using a walker! Her right hand still frustrates her but all the medical people say her abilities are nothing short of a miracle. Normally one wouldn't make this much progress so fast, she's at the point most people with similar injuries are after 6 months of extensive therapy. She'll continue with OT & PT, but here at our local hospital.

Looking forward to being around a bit more!

Thanks so much for the update! I'm so glad that she's doing much better and will continue to pray for a full recovery! Welcome back!

Only chatted with her via e-mails She did send me one pic from when they were at Chef Mickey's. Hopefully things will settle down for her soon and she'll get back to posting.

ROFL, see now I consider chatting via email "talking" so that counts!

I'm sitting here at gymnastics watching DD and realizing that we leave in 24 days...and I still have an INSANE amount of stuff I want to make! I stayed up late last night cutting out 4 different color-blocked tee shirts (all different patterns, of course, because I am nuts like that). All of these shirts will be getting big and/or multiple appliques.

If it was just the sewing, I wouldn't be as concerned, but I have volunteered to paint my mother's great room/kitchen this week, too.

I'm having a ton of fun making stuff for the trip, but I think I bit off a pretty big project!

I am feeling the exact same way. I still have SO many outfits that I want to do and that clock is TICKING! FX we are both able to get a lot of things finished up in time.

Hopefully the painting will go quickly. Maybe you could take some applique projects over to your mom's house (and maybe your machine too) and have TWO appliques going at the same time while you paint? I don't have an embroidery machine so maybe this is not possible at all since I don't know if you need to babysit the machine while it's stitching.

Just wanted to say Hi! We will be arriving on the same day as you. We are in the ASMu.

Hurray! My family will be there at the same time! So excited for us all!

We're going back in January for Marathon weekend, and my personal experiences with January at Disney have been miserably cold (obviously I'm praying for more temps around 50s and 60s since I'll be running in the Half). I hate to spend a lot of time on customs that are going to be covered up by layers and coats. I had that experience with frigid temps December 2010 with most of our pics of our coats and DD under blankets to boot. So I'm thinking about only making customs for the restaurants we know we'll be eating at. Or maybe some nice lined pants that are appliqued up?

Suggestions for cold weather customs?

I think the lined pants would be nice. Also dresses with long sleeve shirts and leggings underneath would work well too (I think the A line dress/shirt and the simply sweet both are good patterns for layering). And I think if you get some good base layers (like thermal stuff, but they make nicer ones now) to go under everything, you might not have to use the heavy duty coats. You could also always embellish jeans like Marianne did. OH and cute themed winter hats and scarves! D~ made that fabulous appliqued Donald sweatshirt to wear for her last trip. Those are all the things I could think of off the top of my head.

Finished two outfits up last night! Also tried out the new open toed foot and BOY am I glad that you all talked me into ordering it! It made it MUCH easier on my eyes, so I could go a bit faster.

Finished Donald Fab 5 set (to go along with Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy I've already posted):

And finished Jessie Inspired Set. I had already posted the skirt. The shirt was made from McCall's M6022 view C. You can't really tell from the picture, but the white part is actually some eyelet fabric.

So much more to do!
Sunshine

 

[Sandi S]

Thanks so much for the update! I'm so glad that she's doing much better and will continue to pray for a full recovery! Welcome back!



ROFL, see now I consider chatting via email "talking" so that counts!



I am feeling the exact same way. I still have SO many outfits that I want to do and that clock is TICKING! FX we are both able to get a lot of things finished up in time.

Hopefully the painting will go quickly. Maybe you could take some applique projects over to your mom's house (and maybe your machine too) and have TWO appliques going at the same time while you paint? I don't have an embroidery machine so maybe this is not possible at all since I don't know if you need to babysit the machine while it's stitching.



Hurray! My family will be there at the same time! So excited for us all!



I think the lined pants would be nice. Also dresses with long sleeve shirts and leggings underneath would work well too (I think the A line dress/shirt and the simply sweet both are good patterns for layering). And I think if you get some good base layers (like thermal stuff, but they make nicer ones now) to go under everything, you might not have to use the heavy duty coats. You could also always embellish jeans like Marianne did. OH and cute themed winter hats and scarves! D~ made that fabulous appliqued Donald sweatshirt to wear for her last trip. Those are all the things I could think of off the top of my head.

Finished two outfits up last night! Also tried out the new open toed foot and BOY am I glad that you all talked me into ordering it! It made it MUCH easier on my eyes, so I could go a bit faster.

Finished Donald Fab 5 set (to go along with Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy I've already posted):

And finished Jessie Inspired Set. I had already posted the skirt. The shirt was made from McCall's M6022 view C. You can't really tell from the picture, but the white part is actually some eyelet fabric.

So much more to do!
Sunshine

The painting is moving along pretty well - got all of the rose pink done in the kitchen area so taking a quick break before picking up DS1 @ camp. The weather looks iffy for swimming so I think I will go ahead and teach my older two how to mask off for painting.

With embroidery machines, you do have to do a certain amount of babysitting, but if this were a bigger project, the idea would be tempting!

 

[TinkNH]

Finished Donald Fab 5 set (to go along with Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy I've already posted):

And finished Jessie Inspired Set. I had already posted the skirt. The shirt was made from McCall's M6022 view C. You can't really tell from the picture, but the white part is actually some eyelet fabric.

So much more to do!
Sunshine

Those are fantastic!!!


QUESTION I made DD a simply sweet today, and I made a size 4 because when I measured her she was just over the measurement for a 3. She LOVES it when shes standing up but when she sits the bodice rises up making the straps up to her ears and she is not happy with how it feels..she is swimming in the thing. Is there any way I can make it a bit smaller (straps and bodice) or should I just pack it away till next year... it was for our breakfast with Pooh and friends, and I am so sad it is too big and i was so happy with how it came out. This was snapped moments before she sat down..freaked out and tore it off

 

[erinmomof2]

This weekend I found an amazing deal on a Singer Futura embroidery machine. It's not their newest model, but I think I got a bargain on it. It came with everything except the embroidery software. Are there any places online where you can download it? I googled it and couldn't find anything. If I can't find it I found the software on ebay for a lot less than Singer wants for it. I would love to find somewhere to download it so I can start using it right away. Thanks!

 

[erinmomof2]

I absolutely love this!!

 

[cogero]

Finished Donald Fab 5 set (to go along with Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy I've already posted):

And finished Jessie Inspired Set. I had already posted the skirt. The shirt was made from McCall's M6022 view C. You can't really tell from the picture, but the white part is actually some eyelet fabric.

So much more to do!
Sunshine

I absolutely adore these.

 

[dianemom2]

Hi all

I very seldom get in here and chat anymore, but wanted to share a shirt and skirt that I just finished for my grandaughter to wear on our Sept/Oct trip back to WDW. She loves it because it's so twirly. She just turned around and around when she was wearing it.

That is really cute! Great job!

I'm sitting here at gymnastics watching DD and realizing that we leave in 24 days...and I still have an INSANE amount of stuff I want to make! I stayed up late last night cutting out 4 different color-blocked tee shirts (all different patterns, of course, because I am nuts like that). All of these shirts will be getting big and/or multiple appliques.

If it was just the sewing, I wouldn't be as concerned, but I have volunteered to paint my mother's great room/kitchen this week, too.

I'm having a ton of fun making stuff for the trip, but I think I bit off a pretty big project!

It sounds like you have a lot to do! But you are such a fast sewer that I am sure you will get it done in plenty of time. If you start running out of time, I am sure you can do the color blocked shirts with appliques on only some of the blocks. Even if it isn't what you pictured, I am sure they will still look great.

So much more to do!
Sunshine

These both turned out super well. I especially love the Jessie inspired outfit!

QUESTION I made DD a simply sweet today, and I made a size 4 because when I measured her she was just over the measurement for a 3. She LOVES it when shes standing up but when she sits the bodice rises up making the straps up to her ears and she is not happy with how it feels..she is swimming in the thing. Is there any way I can make it a bit smaller (straps and bodice) or should I just pack it away till next year... it was for our breakfast with Pooh and friends, and I am so sad it is too big and i was so happy with how it came out. This was snapped moments before she sat down..freaked out and tore it off

You could probably take in the sides of the bodice pretty easily but making the straps shorter would be harder. If she didn't have sensitivity issues, I just suggest making a little tuck on the back of the straps but that would probably bother her. Removing the straps would mean a lot of changes to the bodice and you might as well make a new dress.

 

[miprender]

I'm sitting here at gymnastics watching DD and realizing that we leave in 24 days...and I still have an INSANE amount of stuff I want to make! I stayed up late last night cutting out 4 different color-blocked tee shirts (all different patterns, of course, because I am nuts like that). All of these shirts will be getting big and/or multiple appliques.

If it was just the sewing, I wouldn't be as concerned, but I have volunteered to paint my mother's great room/kitchen this week, too.

I'm having a ton of fun making stuff for the trip, but I think I bit off a pretty big project!

Sending Pixie dust that you get everything done.

We're going back in January for Marathon weekend, and my personal experiences with January at Disney have been miserably cold (obviously I'm praying for more temps around 50s and 60s since I'll be running in the Half). I hate to spend a lot of time on customs that are going to be covered up by layers and coats. I had that experience with frigid temps December 2010 with most of our pics of our coats and DD under blankets to boot. So I'm thinking about only making customs for the restaurants we know we'll be eating at. Or maybe some nice lined pants that are appliqued up?

Suggestions for cold weather customs?

We were there that December for a short weekend trip and it was I remember walking around Epcot and it was only 14°

Finished two outfits up last night! Also tried out the new open toed foot and BOY am I glad that you all talked me into ordering it! It made it MUCH easier on my eyes, so I could go a bit faster.

Finished Donald Fab 5 set (to go along with Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy I've already posted):

And finished Jessie Inspired Set. I had already posted the skirt. The shirt was made from McCall's M6022 view C. You can't really tell from the picture, but the white part is actually some eyelet fabric.

So much more to do!
Sunshine

These are too cute. Sending PD that you get everything done too

Those are fantastic!!!


QUESTION I made DD a simply sweet today, and I made a size 4 because when I measured her she was just over the measurement for a 3. She LOVES it when shes standing up but when she sits the bodice rises up making the straps up to her ears and she is not happy with how it feels..she is swimming in the thing. Is there any way I can make it a bit smaller (straps and bodice) or should I just pack it away till next year... it was for our breakfast with Pooh and friends, and I am so sad it is too big and i was so happy with how it came out. This was snapped moments before she sat down..freaked out and tore it off

That is too bad because the dress is so adorable. The only thing I can think of can you add a tshirt underneath to help it?

 

[hey_jude]

Is there any way I can make it a bit smaller (straps and bodice) or should I just pack it away till next year... it was for our breakfast with Pooh and friends, and I am so sad it is too big and i was so happy with how it came out. This was snapped moments before she sat down..freaked out and tore it off

This might be more than you want to do but... I would take the skirt off and take the bodice in and then cut new straps in a smaller size (I guess based on the elastic length they give in the instructions). I was also wondering if just taking the bodice in would be enough to stop the straps from going up to her ears - I can't say I blame her for not liking that!

The smaller bodice won't be a problem for the width of skirt. It will just be better for twirling! If you have time, I think it would be worth a try. It is awfully cute on her!

Judy

 

[TinkNH]

You could probably take in the sides of the bodice pretty easily but making the straps shorter would be harder. If she didn't have sensitivity issues, I just suggest making a little tuck on the back of the straps but that would probably bother her. Removing the straps would mean a lot of changes to the bodice and you might as well make a new dress.

That is too bad because the dress is so adorable. The only thing I can think of can you add a tshirt underneath to help it?

This might be more than you want to do but... I would take the skirt off and take the bodice in and then cut new straps in a smaller size (I guess based on the elastic length they give in the instructions). I was also wondering if just taking the bodice in would be enough to stop the straps from going up to her ears - I can't say I blame her for not liking that!

The smaller bodice won't be a problem for the width of skirt. It will just be better for twirling! If you have time, I think it would be worth a try. It is awfully cute on her!

Judy

Thanks for the ideas...I think if I took it in it would become too snug to get on and off easily, and Judy those are great ideas but above my skill level I think we will just put a tank or tee underneath and bring a spare dress that day. I am hoping she will be so involved with everything going on at the park that she will forget about the clothing issues...I can hope right?? Next time I will make the straps a bit shorter and the bodice somewhere between the 3 and 4....so it wont be so huge on her.

anyone ever make one of these in a knit??? wondering if it would work at all to make in a knit for her....