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

[VBAndrea]

Question: Where might I find the yellow and red fabric for Woody's shirt in cotton? I'm trying to gather my supplies for my son's costume. TIA!

I have never heard of anyone that has found it. You can take yellow fabric and draw your own lines on with a red fabric marker.

What is a good pattern for a preschooler-sized park bag? My girls will be 3 and 5 when we go in December. I'd like them to have something to carry their autograph books (5x7), Epcot passports, and some pressed penny tubes. I figure something that zips, and maybe has an adjustable shoulder strap so they can wear it across their bodies. (Oh, and something easy, because I'm not all that good at sewing lol!) Thanks!

I would just try looking on pinterest or googling -- there are s many free bag patterns and tuts out there. You can adjust any pattern to the size you want and strap length you want.

Here's a few things I have made lately (not the best picture quality):

Three peasant length pirate skirts for a family on our upcoming cruise:

My first attempt at making an FE, this is for us and I'm in the process of one for another family! I did our pocket first, hence my mess up on the spacing of the letters, should have been slightly higher!

Embroidered shirts. My dad (who is NOT a big Disney fan ) and his GF are cruising with us. DD and I decided they needed at least one Disney thing and he does like Donald so I made these. And the Disney logo one is for DH because I LOVE this design

And finally, our Alice/Mad Hatter shirts which we should be able to wear twice, two different events. I made a headband to match my shirt. This was my first attempt at a men's button down, I had a tough time with the pattern and sort of fudged it around the collar. Next time I may try and modify Carla's pattern for an adult (using my pattern templates) and follow her instructions as they are SO much easier!

I really like how you varied the fabrics on the skirts. The FE looks great! And I love the Alice set and other shirts as well. Fabulous job on all!

After finishing my 10 bowling shirts for my kiddos, I have received a request from others in our travel party (Husband, friend and her husband.) to make ADULT sized bowling shirts. So, does anyone have any advice in where I can find a similar pattern for grown ups. I am using CarlaC pattern.

And the bonus question, the requested: Monsters Inc or UP, which I cannot find fabric for either. I don't have an embroidery machine and don't really have a budget for such right now. I looked for balloons fabric, figuring I could use that, and even that is slim pickings.

This seemed like such an innocent thing, make a couple shirts for my kids for Disney. I am now more than 20 shirts into it and now I guess I am making adult shirts too. Perhaps an embroidery machine is inevitable. Sigh.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

I would just take an adult pattern and use Carla's instructions for assembly -- particularly the collar and sleeves.

 

[Tami0220]

Hi Gang, I have a 3 month old granddaughter that I am making some things for. She received so many little clothes that I want to make some bigger clothes. I bought some Simplicity patterns, sizes 1/2-4. It's been so long since I've had a little one. Do the sizes run true to age. I.E. size 2 a 2 yr old, 3 a 3yr old, etc. She was 6.7 lbs at birth, but mommy and daddy and larger than average. Help?? And thank you in advance

 

[miprender]

Michelle I hope it all works out with the machine.

Jessica has a full body Mushu so I am happy I love how her stuff stitches out.

I am in a frenzy finishing for our cruise. I have a bunch of things still to do.

And sending PD that you will get it all done.

And the bonus question, the requested: Monsters Inc or UP, which I cannot find fabric for either. I don't have an embroidery machine and don't really have a budget for such right now. I looked for balloons fabric, figuring I could use that, and even that is slim pickings.

This seemed like such an innocent thing, make a couple shirts for my kids for Disney. I am now more than 20 shirts into it and now I guess I am making adult shirts too. Perhaps an embroidery machine is inevitable. Sigh.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Monsters Inc fabric is pricey if you can find some. Try looking on Ebay or Etsy. As for UP fabric I have never seen any so I am not sure if they ever made any.

 

[Amyhoff]

Where does everyone purchase little boy's plain white tee-shirts? I have looked everywhere without luck.

I'm also looking for a plain white button down shirt without pockets for a base for prince charming. Is there hope???

 

[pyrxtc]

Well, finally sewing again after a month of nothing. Tried out my new machine and quickly realized that the free arm is too big for my small sleeves. So, I now have two machines out, Mom's and mine... haha.

I had these pieces cut out forever and finally got them together today. It took almost 4 yards of the Snow White fabric since it was not wide enough to cut any of the 4 pieces on the fold. It went side to side for the full fabric and just fit it's full width. Then having a 1-way design made it worse. I don't know if I want to put something on the waist either. I am undecided. I wish it didn't have the seam down the front but I couldn't help that.

I know the lighting could be much better, sorry.

Also, I am loving everyone's projects, way to many to capture but WOW !! It inspired me to just dive in and get the dress done. if I keep doing a dress every two days then i'll be through my fabric in no time..... I won't get anything else done in the meantime but it's all good !

 

[goteamwood]

Where does everyone purchase little boy's plain white tee-shirts? I have looked everywhere without luck.

I'm also looking for a plain white button down shirt without pockets for a base for prince charming. Is there hope???

I ordered from Jiffyshirts.com and they were cheap and came quickly. I also found plain long sleeve in lots of colors last fall from Old Navy. They were tough to find LS.

Also, in the past I found shirts with pockets and used a seam ripper to take the pocket off, once it was washed, you couldn't tell where the pocket was.

Hope that helps.

 

[DiznyDi]

Michelle I hope it all works out with the machine.

Jessica has a full body Mushu so I am happy I love how her stuff stitches out.

I am in a frenzy finishing for our cruise. I have a bunch of things still to do.

Can you identify Jessica? Is there a web site?

Loving all the creativity of everyone. I'm particularly fond of the totes being made and have several on my 'to do' list.

 

[VBAndrea]

Hi Gang, I have a 3 month old granddaughter that I am making some things for. She received so many little clothes that I want to make some bigger clothes. I bought some Simplicity patterns, sizes 1/2-4. It's been so long since I've had a little one. Do the sizes run true to age. I.E. size 2 a 2 yr old, 3 a 3yr old, etc. She was 6.7 lbs at birth, but mommy and daddy and larger than average. Help?? And thank you in advance

From what I've heard commercial patterns really vary quite a bit in sizing. You may try looking at a pattern review website to see if the patterns you bought have any reviews as to how they run. If not, I would err on the side of going larger. Patterns from YCMT generally run true to the measurements specified.

Where does everyone purchase little boy's plain white tee-shirts? I have looked everywhere without luck.

I'm also looking for a plain white button down shirt without pockets for a base for prince charming. Is there hope???

I see them everywhere. I got some at Walmart about one month ago and our Michaels and ACMoore always have white. For the other shirt I would recommend trying JCPenny's. Dilliards usually has them too, but they are pricey.

Well, finally sewing again after a month of nothing. Tried out my new machine and quickly realized that the free arm is too big for my small sleeves. So, I now have two machines out, Mom's and mine... haha.

I had these pieces cut out forever and finally got them together today. It took almost 4 yards of the Snow White fabric since it was not wide enough to cut any of the 4 pieces on the fold. It went side to side for the full fabric and just fit it's full width. Then having a 1-way design made it worse. I don't know if I want to put something on the waist either. I am undecided. I wish it didn't have the seam down the front but I couldn't help that.

I know the lighting could be much better, sorry.

Also, I am loving everyone's projects, way to many to capture but WOW !! It inspired me to just dive in and get the dress done. if I keep doing a dress every two days then i'll be through my fabric in no time..... I won't get anything else done in the meantime but it's all good !

That turned out really nice and with the pattern and fullness you can't even see any seams at all.

 

[Piper]

Okay--all the purses and bags inspired me to make my diabetic equipment bag a little brighter and less boring! I just hand sewed the fabric on top of the original (like an applique of sorts.) I wanted fabric with a black background because of the construction of the pouch, so I went with one of my favorites from Mary Engelbreit.

Here is the front

And here is the back:

There is a pocket and a velcroed (is that a word?) belt loop on the back. I didn't want to take the whole thing apart because of all the plastic and elastic inside, so I just left the inside of the pocket black.

This is the scrap I am using to cover the second one:

I keep one in my purse for when I am out and one at my desk for all the time.

 

[pyrxtc]

Okay--all the purses and bags inspired me to make my diabetic equipment bag a little brighter and less boring! I just hand sewed the fabric on top of the original (like an applique of sorts.) I wanted fabric with a black background because of the construction of the pouch, so I went with one of my favorites from Mary Engelbreit.
Here is the front

And here is the back:

Makes me think I should make a small pouch for my friend's son for his allergy shot. got to be able to hide it better than a fanny pack.

 

[GlassSlippers]

Okay--all the purses and bags inspired me to make my diabetic equipment bag a little brighter and less boring! I just hand sewed the fabric on top of the original (like an applique of sorts.) I wanted fabric with a black background because of the construction of the pouch, so I went with one of my favorites from Mary Engelbreit.

Here is the front

And here is the back:

There is a pocket and a velcroed (is that a word?) belt loop on the back. I didn't want to take the whole thing apart because of all the plastic and elastic inside, so I just left the inside of the pocket black.

This is the scrap I am using to cover the second one:

I keep one in my purse for when I am out and one at my desk for all the time.

Those came out so well! They're really cute.

Lori in East Podunk

 

[kbarrett]

Y'all are AWESOME!

 

[dianemom2]

Where does everyone purchase little boy's plain white tee-shirts? I have looked everywhere without luck.

I'm also looking for a plain white button down shirt without pockets for a base for prince charming. Is there hope???

I've good luck at Walmart and at Walmart.com. I have also bought them at Michaels. If you can't find them in those places, then you can order from Jiffy shirts. They always arrive very quickly but shipping is expensive if you aren't making a large order.

Well, finally sewing again after a month of nothing. Tried out my new machine and quickly realized that the free arm is too big for my small sleeves. So, I now have two machines out, Mom's and mine... haha.

That turned out really nicely. I agree with Andrea that because of the fullness of the skirt, you don't really see the seam in the front.

Okay--all the purses and bags inspired me to make my diabetic equipment bag a little brighter and less boring! I just hand sewed the fabric on top of the original (like an applique of sorts.) I wanted fabric with a black background because of the construction of the pouch, so I went with one of my favorites from Mary Engelbreit.

Here is the front

And here is the back:

That looks great! What a good idea.

I have a new outfit to share. I've gotten very little sewing done over the last couple of weeks but the other night I finally found some time.

The skirt is my first Insa and I made it using some of the bargain baby wale corduroy that I bought on Memorial Day weekend.

 

[Piper]

I have a new outfit to share. I've gotten very little sewing done over the last couple of weeks but the other night I finally found some time.

The skirt is my first Insa and I made it using some of the bargain baby wale corduroy that I bought on Memorial Day weekend.

Love the bird and birdhouse idea--perfect!

 

[cogero]

Well, finally sewing again after a month of nothing. Tried out my new machine and quickly realized that the free arm is too big for my small sleeves. So, I now have two machines out, Mom's and mine... haha.

I had these pieces cut out forever and finally got them together today. It took almost 4 yards of the Snow White fabric since it was not wide enough to cut any of the 4 pieces on the fold. It went side to side for the full fabric and just fit it's full width. Then having a 1-way design made it worse. I don't know if I want to put something on the waist either. I am undecided. I wish it didn't have the seam down the front but I couldn't help that.

I know the lighting could be much better, sorry.

Also, I am loving everyone's projects, way to many to capture but WOW !! It inspired me to just dive in and get the dress done. if I keep doing a dress every two days then i'll be through my fabric in no time..... I won't get anything else done in the meantime but it's all good !

Beautiful.

Can you identify Jessica? Is there a web site?

Loving all the creativity of everyone. I'm particularly fond of the totes being made and have several on my 'to do' list.

Oh sorry I forget at times not everyone knows everyone else. her web site is Misskenziemac.com Her stuff stitches out beautifully.

I've good luck at Walmart and at Walmart.com. I have also bought them at Michaels. If you can't find them in those places, then you can order from Jiffy shirts. They always arrive very quickly but shipping is expensive if you aren't making a large order.


That turned out really nicely. I agree with Andrea that because of the fullness of the skirt, you don't really see the seam in the front.


That looks great! What a good idea.

I have a new outfit to share. I've gotten very little sewing done over the last couple of weeks but the other night I finally found some time.

The skirt is my first Insa and I made it using some of the bargain baby wale corduroy that I bought on Memorial Day weekend.

Gorgeous skirt. I love the applique

 

[pyrxtc]

That turned out really nicely. I agree with Andrea that because of the fullness of the skirt, you don't really see the seam in the front.

I really do need a live model....

I have a new outfit to share. I've gotten very little sewing done over the last couple of weeks but the other night I finally found some time.

The skirt is my first Insa and I made it using some of the bargain baby wale corduroy that I bought on Memorial Day weekend.

Looks great. i love how the fabrics go so well together and I love that you put a bird in there for all the birdhouses. I looked at that fabric a million times at Joann's but didn't know how I would use it. Good job !

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi everybody!

I've been making some progress on my sewing room. I need a table that I can put the embroidery machine on and then I can actually get some sewing done. I'll still need to cut fabric on the island in the kitchen, but that's ok. It's close. I need to paint in there too, but I'm debating on colors a bit. The room needs to double as a guest room on occasion and we have a really nice set of eggplant purple bedding so part of me wants to use that color scheme. The other part says to go find some super cute fabric with a sewing theme and use those colors. Decisions, decisions!

I'm going to go along with what seems to be becoming a tradition here and name my machines, but I'd like some opinions. I think I've settled on Molly for my Grandma's Elna Supermatic. Once I re-learn how to use it, I intend for it to be my primary machine. I'm naming her after Molly Weasley since I fervently hope to work magic with fabric and thread with her. My inner Potter-nerd is showing, I guess.

The PE 770 is a bit harder so this is where I need opinions because I just can't decide. Shall I call her Minerva since I'll be transfiguring plain fabric into embroidered and appliqued art <snerk!> or Perla after the little girl mouse in Cinderella who helped make the pink ball gown? Suzy is out as a name since I have a friend by that name whom I'm teaching to sew. Well, more like refreshing her memory since she hasn't sewn since high school. Anyway, whadda ya think, Minerva or Perla?

I also need a name for the Brother CE 4000. It has an automatic button holer, so that puppy is *not* being retired! Molly can do them, but it's a 4 step process. I'm open to suggestions!

TIA!

Lori in East Podunk

 

[pyrxtc]

That turned out really nicely. I agree with Andrea that because of the fullness of the skirt, you don't really see the seam in the front.

I really do need a live model....

I have a new outfit to share. I've gotten very little sewing done over the last couple of weeks but the other night I finally found some time.

The skirt is my first Insa and I made it using some of the bargain baby wale corduroy that I bought on Memorial Day weekend.

Looks great. i love how the fabrics go so well together and I love that you put a bird in there for all the birdhouses. I looked at that fabric a million times at Joann's but didn't know how I would use it. Good job !

 

[Teamtori]

HI EVERYONE!!

We are leaving on Saturday morning for Tori's wish trip! I have so much left to sew because I got pink eye and was contagious for over a week. It was awful. I'm hoping to get it done and I'm a little disappointed that my outfits aren't "fancier" but I guess it is better than nothing! I'm trying to sew for three kiddos and I didn't have much time!

I've tried several times to quote everything I missed while I was gone, but it was too many images and the boards don't like it, so I just have to say that I am constantly amazed by everyone's talent. You inspire me!!

 

[TinkNH]

Okay--all the purses and bags inspired me to make my diabetic equipment bag a little brighter and less boring! I just hand sewed the fabric on top of the original (like an applique of sorts.) I wanted fabric with a black background because of the construction of the pouch, so I went with one of my favorites from Mary Engelbreit.

Here is the front

And here is the back:

There is a pocket and a velcroed (is that a word?) belt loop on the back. I didn't want to take the whole thing apart because of all the plastic and elastic inside, so I just left the inside of the pocket black.

This is the scrap I am using to cover the second one:

I keep one in my purse for when I am out and one at my desk for all the time.

that came out super cute!!

I've good luck at Walmart and at Walmart.com. I have also bought them at Michaels. If you can't find them in those places, then you can order from Jiffy shirts. They always arrive very quickly but shipping is expensive if you aren't making a large order.


That turned out really nicely. I agree with Andrea that because of the fullness of the skirt, you don't really see the seam in the front.


That looks great! What a good idea.

I have a new outfit to share. I've gotten very little sewing done over the last couple of weeks but the other night I finally found some time.

The skirt is my first Insa and I made it using some of the bargain baby wale corduroy that I bought on Memorial Day weekend.

really adorable, I love the bird and birdhouses!