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

[Yoshiandi]

YAY!!! Thank you ladies for your help!! She loved it!!!

SUCCESS!!

 

[TinkNH]

Oh, I found you guys! It was not easy to find this thread! But finally I did. I can't wait to learn some new techniques. I tired some this morning just playing around on scrap fabric. Free stitched a flower ect. just to test that out. Then I tried to serge the edge of my fabric. It shows a picture of it on my machine (old one from MIL) but no matter what I tried it never came out looking right.
I picked up some heat N bond lite and stitch N sew stabilizer at the store yesterday so I could try out applique. I need to find something easy to start with as I have no idea what I am doing yet. lol.

Any ideas for a super easy project for a beginner?

Hi!!

the easy fit shorts are a great place to start...as for applique I tried a plain mickey head as my first one

YAY!!! Thank you ladies for your help!! She loved it!!!

SUCCESS!!

YAY!
It looks super cute!!

 

[pyrxtc]

YAY!!! Thank you ladies for your help!! She loved it!!!

SUCCESS!!

Very cute and she looks very happy about it !

 

[VBAndrea]

Oh, I found you guys! It was not easy to find this thread! But finally I did. I can't wait to learn some new techniques. I tired some this morning just playing around on scrap fabric. Free stitched a flower ect. just to test that out. Then I tried to serge the edge of my fabric. It shows a picture of it on my machine (old one from MIL) but no matter what I tried it never came out looking right.
I picked up some heat N bond lite and stitch N sew stabilizer at the store yesterday so I could try out applique. I need to find something easy to start with as I have no idea what I am doing yet. lol.

Any ideas for a super easy project for a beginner?

I'm sorry we were hard to find -- you should have just asked one of us to post a link. For simple sewing you need to do the Easy Fit shorts (especially since they work well for Reed). Hand applique is a bit trickier, but start with simple designs. If you have a cooperative sewing machine you can turn out some cute things with a little practice.

YAY!!! Thank you ladies for your help!! She loved it!!!

SUCCESS!!

The skirt looks so sweet on your dd. She looks beautiful in pastels! And I do like the ric rack dressing it up a bit

 

[zuzu310]

These look AMAZING!!! I can't believe how perfect the embroidery is.

Pictures from our recent trip....

These are adorable!!! So talented!!

I literally spent two hours getting caught up on this thread and there is way too much to quote! I have done a little sewing over the past few months but not as much as I would have liked to do.

Here is an outfit I finally made myself finish for Alexa. I have had this fabric for probably two years!

I did a jacket to match because we both just love Tink!

I also did this Grace dress because we recently went to NYC and had planned on going to Wicked. We ended up not going because I couldn't find tickets for all of us for under $1,000 and I am far too cheap to pay that for a couple of hours of entertainment. We did go to Mary Poppins so I made a custom for that but it's still on my camera.

I also did a Yankees dress for Alexa and shirts for everyone to wear to Yankees Stadium but unfortunately don't have a good picture of them.

These are a few things I did for Mitchell's Big Give a while back.

I made two outfits exactly alike for Mitchell and his baby brother.

This was for his baby sister.

Thanks for looking!

You have inspired me! I bought the bowling shirt pattern today and since JoAnns had all of their licensed fabric 50% off today I bought some to give these shirts a try. I am going to try a Star Wars one. It is sad that they don't have more boy patterns. I only have a son.

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.

My first Disney Shirts creation: I used the bowling shirt pattern, which was the first time I have created a garment since 6th grade home ec, and I think they turned out awesome. I already purchased 3 different character fabric selections to make more batches of shirts for them. I would love to have had the kiddos model them but they are a surprise, and I am afraid if I gave them buzz shirts all these months before our trip they wouldn't take them off until they were wrecked. They are, after all, 2.5 year old boys.

Shhh. It's a surprise.

I have plans for more bowling shirts (unless there are other equally cute patterns for boys' shirts? I mostly saw embroidery, which I don't have capabilities or a budget for right now.) and a few t-shirts for their birthday breakfast with Mickey at Chef Mickey's as well as Mickey Halloween shirts for the kids and grownups for MNSSHP.

Thanks for the inspiration, you are all incredibly talented.

I love circle skirts!

YAY!!! Thank you ladies for your help!! She loved it!!!

SUCCESS!!

So here are some shorts I made my son for our departure day. I thought the material with all of the states on it was adorable.

Okay now we are getting into some Disney fabric!!! YEA!!! Notice the cheezy smile on my 14 month old's face. He is such a ham!

And finally...a skirt for me! I couldn't help myself this Bambi fabric was just so cute!

 

[Yoshiandi]

And finally...a skirt for me! I couldn't help myself this Bambi fabric was just so cute!

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I bought that material to make a dress for my daughter for Disney!! I LOVE how yours turned out!!

 

[goteamwood]

Thanks everyone for the great feedback and the warm welcome. I am glad I started working on these now, 4 months before our trip, so I have time to (hopefully) finish all the things I have brainstormed in the past week or so. I am well on my way to my second set of bowling shirts, and just ordered fabric for another set beyond what I had planned. (total of 5 sets of 2 shirts... In my overwhelming glut of free time. Ha!)

Luckily I am making them on the large side so *hopefully* my kids can wear them to Disney in 4 months, then we can pack them away for the cold, hard winter, and they'll be new again, and still fit, months later come spring.

 

[miprender]

Hello everyone.... It has been pouring so hard that we only spent a few hours at Epcot. I think I might have seen Amy. The shirts that I saw through the ponchos looked familiar but it was Tropical Storm conditions out so I couldn't stop.

 

[iluvwdw4ever]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I wish that I could take the credit for these gorgeous dresses but I did not make them. Lisa from Funktional Threads made them and she is sooooooooo unbelievably talented!!

 

[smile5sunshine]

So my sister in law told me yesterday she had found an ad for a free yard sale that mentioned they had "sewing stuff." So this morning I got up really early and we waited for about an hour for them to start. We were first in line, but by the time 8 am rolled around there was about 40 people there..people were cutting in line and yelling at each other.

Anyway, I made a beeline for the sewing stuff and grabbed six shoeboxes full of treasures.

Starting with this collection of thread!

Some of the packages have not been opened. There are quite a few on wooden spools (About 25 or so) and there is an entire shoebox full of the large spools..I'm not sure how to use them, but I hope I can fit them on my machine somehow!


I love all of it, and I think it is so neat to have this collection that this woman obviously had collected over the years.

What an awesome find! you certainly picked up some nice stuff for FREE! And yes, i think it's really neat too that you inherited her collection. hope you figure out cool things to do with it. As an idea for the wooden spools of thread, I've seen lots of pictures where people will just stick them into a decorative jar and that looks nice. OH and for those mega rolls of thread, I know that there is some little accessory that you can buy at Joann's that will hold that large spool off to the side so that you can use it on your regular machine.

I just got paid for a little job I did and promptly spent it all on patterns on YCMT and ETSY since they are PDF files I am hoping the hubs doesn't notice

He will however notice when I go to get supplies to start making things with the patterns

FX you are able to keep your secret

Oh, I found you guys! It was not easy to find this thread! But finally I did. I can't wait to learn some new techniques. I tired some this morning just playing around on scrap fabric. Free stitched a flower ect. just to test that out. Then I tried to serge the edge of my fabric. It shows a picture of it on my machine (old one from MIL) but no matter what I tried it never came out looking right.
I picked up some heat N bond lite and stitch N sew stabilizer at the store yesterday so I could try out applique. I need to find something easy to start with as I have no idea what I am doing yet. lol.

Any ideas for a super easy project for a beginner?

Hello hello! i can't wait to see what you make. you will get a lot of suggestions for the easy fit pants, but I think starting off with a simple skirt (just google "simple skirt tutorial" and that will yield TONS of results) would be nice. they are pretty easy to sew up and most do not take up too much fabric.

YAY!!! Thank you ladies for your help!! She loved it!!!

SUCCESS!!

YAY she looks so happy in it!

So here are some shorts I made my son for our departure day. I thought the material with all of the states on it was adorable.

Okay now we are getting into some Disney fabric!!! YEA!!! Notice the cheezy smile on my 14 month old's face. He is such a ham!

And finally...a skirt for me! I couldn't help myself this Bambi fabric was just so cute!

Oh those shorts are super cute! I love the way the mickey fabric one looks with that shirt. And HURRAY for sewing for yourself!

Thanks everyone for the great feedback and the warm welcome. I am glad I started working on these now, 4 months before our trip, so I have time to (hopefully) finish all the things I have brainstormed in the past week or so. I am well on my way to my second set of bowling shirts, and just ordered fabric for another set beyond what I had planned. (total of 5 sets of 2 shirts... In my overwhelming glut of free time. Ha!)

Luckily I am making them on the large side so *hopefully* my kids can wear them to Disney in 4 months, then we can pack them away for the cold, hard winter, and they'll be new again, and still fit, months later come spring.

HA HA on all that free extra time! I think it's great that you are starting out so early. It will give you some down time for days when either you don't feel like sewing or you just can't make it to your machine. I started about 6 months out (and have one month left) and I felt that I am able to pace myself pretty well. Can't wait to see what else is in that head of yours.

Hello everyone.... It has been pouring so hard that we only spent a few hours at Epcot. I think I might have seen Amy. The shirts that I saw through the ponchos looked familiar but it was Tropical Storm conditions out so I couldn't stop.

OH NO! Sorry that the weather isn't cooperating and it's raining on your parade. I hope that this tropical storm breaks up quickly and that the remainder of your trip is nice.


Okay, so as promised here are some (not so good) pics of the tie dye shirts. They all came out wearable, but there are several that I just don't like as much as some of the others because of the way the color patterns came out.

I started working on the applique parts to the fab 5 sets (already made the skirts, just need to do the shirts to go with them and DS's shorts) and while I was cutting out the applique pieces I realized that I don't have ANY scraps of my DD's blue Donald skirt fabric so I am going to have to go to the store to get some. I am so frustrated because I HATE having to buy fabric when I only need a little piece! Oh well, I'll get over it.

Sunshine

 

[TinkNH]

There has been a miracle here at my house! I bought a pattern on YCMT for underpants that have no elastic...just use a cotton / spandex blend for leg and waist.... I tore apart an old tee shirt and tank and made maddie underpants that she LOVES because they do not hurt at all

They are not perfect because I don't have a surger to make the seams as pretty as the examples...but they cover everything that needs covering...I am so happy and plan to make more!

 

[McDuck]

YAY!!! Thank you ladies for your help!! She loved it!!!

SUCCESS!!

She looks beautiful in the lovely skirt! I'm glad you went with the rickrack!

Also wanted to give praise to the bowling shirts that were posted earlier! Awesome! The shorts and Bambi skirt are great!

I also love the tie-dye shirts. Base housing sponsored a tie-dye pool party Friday and I prepped my shirts for Mickey head....I have to rinse them tonight and see how they came out. I'm kinda skeered.....

 

[PatchPixie]

Okay, so as promised here are some (not so good) pics of the tie dye shirts. They all came out wearable, but there are several that I just don't like as much as some of the others because of the way the color patterns came out.

I started working on the applique parts to the fab 5 sets (already made the skirts, just need to do the shirts to go with them and DS's shorts) and while I was cutting out the applique pieces I realized that I don't have ANY scraps of my DD's blue Donald skirt fabric so I am going to have to go to the store to get some. I am so frustrated because I HATE having to buy fabric when I only need a little piece! Oh well, I'll get over it.

Sunshine

Your tie-dyes came out fantastic!! i love them!!! i hate buying little bits of fabric, too

 

[nannye]

Ok Ladies, slightly off topic but I need some help. Looking for advice from those who have made autograph books before from the Disigners thread.

I am wanting to make V an autograph book and I am just a little overwhelmed right now and don't have the time to search through the whole thread. I am looking for some autograph cards that have the characters name, picture, and some sort of a background other than plain white. If this sounds like a book you made, who was the disigner pretty please?


Thanks
Erin

 

[VBAndrea]

So here are some shorts I made my son for our departure day. I thought the material with all of the states on it was adorable.

Okay now we are getting into some Disney fabric!!! YEA!!! Notice the cheezy smile on my 14 month old's face. He is such a ham!

And finally...a skirt for me! I couldn't help myself this Bambi fabric was just so cute!

Your son looks so cute in his new shorts! Great job! And I love the skirt you made for yourself as well

Hello everyone.... It has been pouring so hard that we only spent a few hours at Epcot. I think I might have seen Amy. The shirts that I saw through the ponchos looked familiar but it was Tropical Storm conditions out so I couldn't stop.

Amy said it's been raining a lot -- she sent me one pic from Chef Mickey's. I have no clue what she decided to do for Epcot outfits. I hope the weather improves.

Okay, so as promised here are some (not so good) pics of the tie dye shirts. They all came out wearable, but there are several that I just don't like as much as some of the others because of the way the color patterns came out.

I started working on the applique parts to the fab 5 sets (already made the skirts, just need to do the shirts to go with them and DS's shorts) and while I was cutting out the applique pieces I realized that I don't have ANY scraps of my DD's blue Donald skirt fabric so I am going to have to go to the store to get some. I am so frustrated because I HATE having to buy fabric when I only need a little piece! Oh well, I'll get over it.

Sunshine

The shirts turned out fantastic! And my did you make a lot of them!!!! I'm really impressed with how well the Mickey head came out.

There has been a miracle here at my house! I bought a pattern on YCMT for underpants that have no elastic...just use a cotton / spandex blend for leg and waist.... I tore apart an old tee shirt and tank and made maddie underpants that she LOVES because they do not hurt at all

They are not perfect because I don't have a surger to make the seams as pretty as the examples...but they cover everything that needs covering...I am so happy and plan to make more!

That is FANTASTIC!!!!! I didn't know such a pattern existed.

 

[H2OMama]

There has been a miracle here at my house! I bought a pattern on YCMT for underpants that have no elastic...just use a cotton / spandex blend for leg and waist.... I tore apart an old tee shirt and tank and made maddie underpants that she LOVES because they do not hurt at all

They are not perfect because I don't have a surger to make the seams as pretty as the examples...but they cover everything that needs covering...I am so happy and plan to make more!

Oh, that is awesome news!!! so glad it worked!

 

[TinkNH]

Ok Ladies, slightly off topic but I need some help. Looking for advice from those who have made autograph books before from the Disigners thread.

I am wanting to make V an autograph book and I am just a little overwhelmed right now and don't have the time to search through the whole thread. I am looking for some autograph cards that have the characters name, picture, and some sort of a background other than plain white. If this sounds like a book you made, who was the disigner pretty please?


Thanks
Erin

I made my oldest one when we went 6 yrs ago but I didn't do a printed design like that...

I cut some scrapbook paper into 6x6 inch squares and she used those for characters to sign. when we got home, I decorated the pages with stickers to match the character (easier than trying to find the right page and we met some characters I didn't expect) and then mounted the pic of her and the character on a same colored 6x6 square. I then put them in a 6x6 album (just slid them into the pocket protectors) and it was a finished book. She LOVES the thing and still flips through it now 6 yrs later.

I plan to do the same for all three this trip, and make them a small bag to tote their pages and pens...and a small clipboard I got to hold the pages when the character signs them )


Thanks about the undies..I am still so excited The pattern was for both boys and girls and by "That Darn Cat" I have to go post a review...I am ecstatic we solved the undies issue

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Ok, I finally have time to go back and comment on some things!

Outfit for DD:

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I love that outfit! I'm going to have to case it for my Alexa because she is a little horse lover too!

dress of the day

Very cute! My favorite go-to pattern is the Simply Sweet on ycmt.com. It's very versatile and beginner friendly!

Drum Roll please..here are the last of my pictures

Beach Cover up for DD:

Love them all! Where did you find the design for the Mad Hatter pouring the tea? I've looked for it but haven't found it anywhere.

Great job!

I just put the finishing touches on Cheer Minnie!

Love Cheer Minnie! Super cute!

Those are truly amazing! Lisa is incredible! Your daughter looks beautiful!

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Love it! A Brave dress is on my to-do list for this next week!

I am new here (both to the board and this thread) I found this thread last week and literally scrolled through every page until I could barely focus. I am awed by all the amazing talent and creativity. It inspired me to make shirts for my twin boys for our Disney World trip in October/November for their 3rd birthday.



Shhh. It's a surprise.

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Those turned out great!

They look great! I love the state fabric! The skirt looks great too. I am going to have to find some Bambi fabric now!

 

[MaryPoppins1964]

Good Morning! I have been lurking around trying to read all the posts, have not been successful at reading them all. However, you all have been successful in getting me once again motivated to spend time in my sewing room! Thanks for all the great tips and ideas - looking forward to getting to know you all!!

Oh, I found you guys! It was not easy to find this thread! But finally I did. I can't wait to learn some new techniques. I tired some this morning just playing around on scrap fabric. Free stitched a flower ect. just to test that out. Then I tried to serge the edge of my fabric. It shows a picture of it on my machine (old one from MIL) but no matter what I tried it never came out looking right.
I picked up some heat N bond lite and stitch N sew stabilizer at the store yesterday so I could try out applique. I need to find something easy to start with as I have no idea what I am doing yet. lol.

Any ideas for a super easy project for a beginner?

Here are two skirts I just recently made. Super easy tutorial from Punkin Patterns, especially love it since my DD10 is a beautiful plus size young lady and it is not easy finding patterns for her. Greatest reward "really mommy that's for me? I love it" which sent me back in to make another!!

 

[TinkNH]

QUESTION: The pattern for the undies calls for 100% cotton. I have some old t-shirts in a cotton/rayon blend..is there any reason i cant use them instead?

TIA!