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

[babynala]

I think we should have our own sewing board. One thread with with all of our awesome pictures of completed things and then individual threads with questions about patterns ? techniques, or whatever else we want to ask. I've seen some things get looked over and never answered.

I think someone mentioned that once but I think everyone thought that it would be too complicated to keep track of so many threads. It is kind of nice to be able to look in one place for all the pictures of all the wonderful customs.

There was a suggestion that if you put your question in a red font (maybe with bigger letters or with the word "Question" in big, bold, red letters) then it would be easier for others to see it and answer it. I have seen most questions posted in red get answered.

Hopefully Teresa will stop by soon and move us to a new thread!

 

[teresajoy]

I think we should have our own sewing board. One thread with with all of our awesome pictures of completed things and then individual threads with questions about patterns ? techniques, or whatever else we want to ask. I've seen some things get looked over and never answered.

We've talked about this in the past too. Many of us have asked for our own board too. I like the thread, but I see where the board would be nice.

We can go up to page 250, so we are good for awhile! I haven't been commenting much lately, but I've been checking in quite a bit.

I think someone mentioned that once but I think everyone thought that it would be too complicated to keep track of so many threads. It is kind of nice to be able to look in one place for all the pictures of all the wonderful customs.

There was a suggestion that if you put your question in a red font (maybe with bigger letters or with the word "Question" in big, bold, red letters) then it would be easier for others to see it and answer it. I have seen most questions posted in red get answered.

and, like I said, we can go up to page 250 before we need a new thread, so we are ok for the time being.

Hopefully Teresa will stop by soon and move us to a new thread!

I am one that prefers one thread. It really does help to put things in nice bold red letters with "Question" next to it. I know I notice that when I see it. Sometimes people just don't answer a question because no one knows the answer.

 

[pequele]

Perfect! I never thought of the post in another color for questions before. Duh. Only problem is it isn't easy to do without using code when posting from the iPhone app (not sure on iPad as I hadn't thought about it!). There isn't a "quick" format button on the iPhone app unfortunately!

 

[pyrxtc]

So, I have been sewing. I am attempting to make Simplicity #2466.....

The pants and bag were so easy. thought i would have lots of fun because I knew exactly which of my fabrics I was going to be using for this. A mix of 4 that matched but didn't match. I got the first part of the shirt done last week and started with the more complicated stuff today. UGH !!!

I finally finished the shirt but I don't think I really like how it looks. It looks strange and way over-sized. I have the entire dress pieces cut out but I don't want to do it anymore after looking at the shirt.

I guess I'll have to move on...... I'll post pics later. It looks like it got some bad reviews on pattern review too. I'm gonna start using that more.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Quick question: Do any of you know of a pattern I can use for a Peter Pan inspired shirt? I basically just want a shirt pattern that is V-neck with a collar, but one piece for the front and one piece for the back, not a button down. I can alter the pattern for the pointy collar and the sleeves and bottom I'm just planning to cut the fabric for a really messy (easy) look.

Any ideas?

Here's a tutorial:

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/10/peter-pan-costume.html

 

[Disney52303]

My cousin is Marjorie not sure what her DisName is though.

Hmmm, she's not on my list for our sailing

I just finished my own princess custom! I thought I'd share some pictures while my next embroidery design is stitching out on something for Gracie.

I combined these 3 sassy princesses from Sweet Pea on white wool felt...and put it together with McCall's 6123.

Love this!!!

 

[Disneymom1218]

I lived in Drums, near Hazleton. Sounds like you have alot planned for you trip. I would love to go to Disney for Halloween, and Christmas, and...

I went to the Job Corps center in Drums way back in 94. Disney at Halloween is so magical. we love going that time of yr. Hoping to maybe be able to fit a trip this yr on our budget but it's looking more like maybe next yr.

 

[Disneymom1218]

So, I have been sewing. I am attempting to make Simplicity #2466.....

The pants and bag were so easy. thought i would have lots of fun because I knew exactly which of my fabrics I was going to be using for this. A mix of 4 that matched but didn't match. I got the first part of the shirt done last week and started with the more complicated stuff today. UGH !!!

I finally finished the shirt but I don't think I really like how it looks. It looks strange and way over-sized. I have the entire dress pieces cut out but I don't want to do it anymore after looking at the shirt.

I guess I'll have to move on...... I'll post pics later. It looks like it got some bad reviews on pattern review too. I'm gonna start using that more.

I did not make the bag but this was one of my first patterns here is what I made.

I layered the smaller size over the bigger size for their Halloween costumes, They were Rag dolls

 

[weluvdizne]

I am so hopelessly behind. No way I would ever catch up, so I'm just going to start here and say I've missed seeing all the great things everyone makes and promise to keep up better this time!

 

[miprender]

There is a Hobby Lobby in Manchester, NH. Still in New England I believe ! It does a take a while to get there but they have some nice fabric.

Thanks...good to know. When we go up to Maine we never go that way, but maybe I will have to take a detour

I've made these Minnie Mouse Clippies. I bought them a while ago, and I can't remember who had them then, but I know Heather has some too. They're made of felt, and super easy to do. I can do six at a time on my 6x10 hoop, they don't take long at all. I think these are two inch. Ignore the Jessie braid, she was trying on the hat!

And a close up...

I plan on making these for the little girls in my Dream FE group.

Those came out cute!

My machine came in yesterday and we did the big unveiling. Had to run to JoAnne's because it came with nothing. My thread from Threadarts isn't here yet (I didn't order it until Thursday) so I went ahead and got some thread by several different brands to see what I like best. All the stabilizers were 50% off and I had an additional 20% off. We came home and played with the machine. It is pretty fun.

Jennifer

Congrats on your machine!

Not sure, BUT given that we are a family of six and spending ten days at Disney plus a day traveling each direction, the car will be full. Everything pales in comparison, though, to my cross-country adventure in 2009 - 6 people (me, my mom and the 4 kids) plus we had strollers, diapers, 3 weeks worth of stuff...it was insane. Luckily, I drive a Toyota Sienna so we do have plenty of room.

I have a method for packing my crew (and making sure everyone looks nice for pictures b/c I love taking pictures on vacation). I pack a complete set of clothes for every person for one day in a bag (like a plastic bag from a clothing store). I roll everything together with the largest clothes on the outside. On the bag, I place a tape label with what day it is for. I have also been known to pack one bag per stop when we make multiple stops. I pack the car so the things we need first are on top. I have it down to a science. My spreadsheet for making stuff (and figuring out what day it was for, planning the trip) will turn into my packing list.

You're a girl after my own heart. I have to pack in order that we will wear the stuff and also have a spreadsheet of what we are wearing on which day.

Hey guys!

I just wanted to let you all know how amazing and inspirational you are!

I've been on Disboards for a little while, usually hanging out around the UK trip planning forum, but a couple of days ago I stumbled upon this gem and I've spent the last day getting through the 218 pages! You are all so talented!

We're going on our first trip to Walt Disney World next August (2013), and we're taking our three nieces with us. I've been getting more and more frustrated at how little Disney clothing and accessories you can buy in the UK, especially in the ages I need - but you guys have inspired me to actually take the plunge and do it myself!

When I was little I used to watch my mum sew and I wished I could do what she did - sadly, she passed away when I was very young, so I never really had anyone teach me how to sew. But, thanks to you guys I've just signed up for sewing classes!

You are all fab!

Hollie xxx

Can't wait to see what you start creating.

We took our most recent trip to Disneyland earlier this month. I made my Princess a Minnie dress and a Jessie dress.

Thanks for posting. Everything looked amazing.

I have a habit of visiting DISBoards a couple of months before Disney trips to get myself in the the mood, or more accurately, exercise some of the excitment. I remembered seeing this thread when I was on after our last visit (working on my ultimate FAIL TR) so when I offered to make a Disney outfit or two for a coworker's 3 year old's first visit to WDW I knew I needed to revisit.

So, Hello, and you all are a great inspiration and invoke major machine envy (I have a lovely sewing machine, but no embroidery.)

I've been so busy looking at everyone's goodies, that I am now going to go back and check the tutorials and other links on the first page.

A Wild About Disney Dress:

Wow you have been busy with your daughters gone. I had it on this page when I was going through everything and my DH saw the Wild by Design. It was funny because he was Hey I know that.... I have that on my shirt.

I made this dress last summer and gave it to my sister so my niece could have it for their trip they took in October. It is Ariel themed but I was never thrilled with it. I felt it needed something more to make it "pop"

I think its adorable!


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Wow those are alot of bags. They are going to love getting them.

Here is the latest outfit for DGD to wear at HS when we go in Sept.

I couldn't shake it off her so that I could take it home to put in the Disney box Mommy had to hide it while the little gal took her bath that night.

Cute!

Mike W. shirt for DS. I had planned on making shorts to go with this too with some really cute appliques, but I doubt that I'll be able to get to them. Oh well.

Bullseye dress for my littlest DD. Made from the Grace Ruffle Dress Pattern

Back to sewing!
Sunshine

WOW great job on everything. Love that Bullseye.
And you did a great job on a mock Insa.

I saw that on FB this morning.

I thought of Andrea when I saw it

Well this isn't a Disney item, but I can't resist showing it off. I just finished Carla's stripwork dress. I tried the easy fit pants before-really love that pattern! But this is my first dress of hers. My first jumper and first buttonholes! This really went together well, I only ripped one seam Really, it is a nice pattern. If I get to take the young lady I made this dress for to Disney, I will be making a wardrobe of Disney clothes for her.

Mary

Love the fabric that you used.

Cinderella custom...I declare it finished even though I didn't applique on the skirt.

The top is from the summer 2005 Ottobre issue. I've been dying to make this one for awhile. The skirt, of course, is Insa.

It looks great to me! And love those princesses on your outfit

I did not make the bag but this was one of my first patterns here is what I made.

Cute and love the twirl factor.

 

[cogero]

Hmmm, she's not on my list for our sailing

She may not be doing the FE, It is her and her DH and DS.

I am making Pirate Night Shirts for them

 

[campbell95]

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

 

[dianemom2]

Diane - amazing stuff. You have been so busy with the girls away at camp. I really like the monster set. Did you digitize those appliques?

Thanks! I had planned to digitize some monsters myself but when Lynnie Pinnie had the sale last week, she had these on her site. For 50 cents apiece it was much easier to buy them than to digitize them myself!

I live near Scranton, Pa. Or as I put it, almost the boondocks. Not quite of course, no farms in town. But you don't have to go far to one....

Mary

Hi Mary, my husband family was originally from Scranton. He still has an aunt that lives up that way and she works for the university up there. It is a nice town. We used to go up there a couple of times a year to visit DH's grandmother until she passed away. It brought her a ton of happiness when we used to bring our little girls to visit her.

Wow you have been busy with your daughters gone. I had it on this page when I was going through everything and my DH saw the Wild by Design. It was funny because he was Hey I know that.... I have that on my shirt.
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I thought of Andrea when I saw it

That's so funny! This was one of those applique designs that I'd had for years and always planned to use but never got around to it. I was so happy to find the animal print knit fabric and I knew right away what I had to make with it!

And I agree with you that the Beetles fabric is perfect for Andrea. She hasn't been on here much in the last week or so. I wonder why.


Today I went to Potomac Mills Mall with one of my friends. They are going to Disney in November. We wanted to hit the Disney outlet in the mall. We did great! We bought Disney sweatshirt and t-shirts for $3.50 apiece and I got my niece a little Aurora nightgown for $5. I am going to tuck it away for her next birthday! I wasn't going to buy any Disney stuff because we don't have any trips planned but I couldn't resist sweatshirts for that price!!!

 

[dianemom2]

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

Love the skirts and your outfit for your daughter. Where in MD are you located? I am also in MD. I have some bag hardware that I might be able to get to you, if you aren't too far away.

 

[teresajoy]

I'm sorry I am being so selfish and rude for not commenting on all your lovely projects. I am REALLY feeling the heat as we are leaving on Thur and there is still SO much to do (pack, get the house ready for house/pet sitter, finish sewing)

But I did want to share the last few outfits I've made.

Mike W. shirt for DS. I had planned on making shorts to go with this too with some really cute appliques, but I doubt that I'll be able to get to them. Oh well.

Tinkerbell Skirt Set for one of my DDs. Embellished shirt with embroidery and button accents.

Bullseye dress for my littlest DD. Made from the Grace Ruffle Dress Pattern

And here is the work in progress. hope you've all got your imaginations ready to picture these done.

The Mock Insa skirt Finding Nemo Set (I don't have the pattern, so I self drafted this one to mimic that look). The Skirt still needs the satin stitching around the appliques. The top is also self drafted. It will have a shirred back, halter ties, and an orange ruffle all along the bottom.

Back to sewing!
Sunshine

Cuteness!! I love the Insa and the Bullseye outfit!

I just finished my own princess custom! I thought I'd share some pictures while my next embroidery design is stitching out on something for Gracie.

I know I commented on FB too, but this is just so cute! I love that you are making so many things for yourself!

Cinderella custom...I declare it finished even though I didn't applique on the skirt.

The top is from the summer 2005 Ottobre issue. I've been dying to make this one for awhile. The skirt, of course, is Insa.

Adorable!!!!

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

Love it!!!!

and check out my new ticker. Brian and I decided that after the summer we've had, we really need a vacation.

 

[campbell95]

I am way, way, way, way WAY down in Southern Maryland. I would be really surprised if you were nearby! Thank you for your kind offer, though

It's not Disney themed, just something smaller than my old diaper bag yet bigger than my other purses. We're going again very soon, so if it's not done for this trip, I'll be able to use it then! It would just be nice to have it done since it took so darn long to put together. I'm trying to hold myself back with the sewing this trip, but it is hard. I keep telling myself there will be another trip, and they have enough to wear already!!

 

[Sandi S]

Does the skirt make the shirt look short in the front or is it me ?

The blouse is designed to be that length - it looks distorted here because I took the picture from a low angle and she was sticking her tummy out!

I think we should have our own sewing board. One thread with with all of our awesome pictures of completed things and then individual threads with questions about patterns ? techniques, or whatever else we want to ask. I've seen some things get looked over and never answered.

If you have a technical question that doesn't get answered, I would strongly recommend Pattern Review - lots of sewing message board and lots of helpful people.

So, I have been sewing. I am attempting to make Simplicity #2466.....

The pants and bag were so easy. thought i would have lots of fun because I knew exactly which of my fabrics I was going to be using for this. A mix of 4 that matched but didn't match. I got the first part of the shirt done last week and started with the more complicated stuff today. UGH !!!

I finally finished the shirt but I don't think I really like how it looks. It looks strange and way over-sized. I have the entire dress pieces cut out but I don't want to do it anymore after looking at the shirt.

I guess I'll have to move on...... I'll post pics later. It looks like it got some bad reviews on pattern review too. I'm gonna start using that more.

Yep - here's my review: http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/74397

I've had great luck with some of the other Daisy Kingdom patterns, but NOT this one!

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

Woo-hoo! So that makes 3 of us leaving on Saturday! It would be fun to say hello if you see clothing you recognize!

I stayed up really late tie-dyeing t-shirts. I'll have to post a pic later. I'm not really excited about how they turned out, but we'll wear them half a day...

I sewed up this skort I cut on Sunday (there are built in green knit shorts):

It's Kwik Sew 3341 - good pattern.

I also had DH (the Eagle Scout) help me finish off these drawstring bags - and check out the cute rope I got at Lowes - cheap and perfect for this!

I have 4 more of these bags in production - already cut and I am monogramming them for the kids as I type:

 

[pyrxtc]

Going to bed finally. Not done my dress yet but it will have to wait until tomorrow. Night !

 

[syrumani]

Hello, all! I hope you don't mind I join your group . . . I was recently told I need more sewing friends, and was pointed in this direction!

I just got my embroidery machine today, so my pictures may not be that impressive . . . but it is a start! (hope this works!)

 

[BabyRapunzel]

Popping in for a minute to say hi and see what everyone has been working on. Far too many wonderful things to quote! I love it all!!!

We leave saturday, and I'm scrambling. This is our 3rd trip since I started sewing, and I finally made myself a few things! 2 simple skirts:

I'm working on a bag, but the hardware (rectangle and slider set) haven't arrived yet so it's not finished. I'm worried they won't be here in time!

And 1 more outfit for my daughter:

I have a few things for my son and husband, but their pics are on the camera and the upload cable is in my Big Pile Of Things To Pack right now.

That Minnie skirt is so cute!