Disboutiquers Part 30 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[sarah-jane]

Hello,

I am have lurked on the Disboutiquers thread for years but I'm a very novice seamstress, so I don't do a lot of posting. I have been given a challenge and am preparing to meet it, and I just knew you all would have ideas. We are taking my daughter to Disney for her first trip this September and we are booked in to BBB. However the only thing my girl wants is an Aurora dress - but NOT the pink one - the blue one from the movie (which she loves). I have talks to Disney and this is not a possibility anywhere in the parks. So, I'm looking at sewing it. A few years ago I ended up making my eldest daughter a Rapunzel dress because they weren't available in parks yet, and I took an existing flower girl dress and sewed an over skirt and bodice that laced over. I am wondering where to start for Aurora - I have an old Cindy dress I can start with but it isn't quite the right shape. I am worried about sewing it all from scratch, but maybe it wouldn't be too hard? Ideas?

 

[DisneyMom5]

Hello,

I am have lurked on the Disboutiquers thread for years but I'm a very novice seamstress, so I don't do a lot of posting. I have been given a challenge and am preparing to meet it, and I just knew you all would have ideas. We are taking my daughter to Disney for her first trip this September and we are booked in to BBB. However the only thing my girl wants is an Aurora dress - but NOT the pink one - the blue one from the movie (which she loves). I have talks to Disney and this is not a possibility anywhere in the parks. So, I'm looking at sewing it. A few years ago I ended up making my eldest daughter a Rapunzel dress because they weren't available in parks yet, and I took an existing flower girl dress and sewed an over skirt and bodice that laced over. I am wondering where to start for Aurora - I have an old Cindy dress I can start with but it isn't quite the right shape. I am worried about sewing it all from scratch, but maybe it wouldn't be too hard? Ideas?

I hadn't sewed a lot in many, many years, and I found great success in using the pdf patterns from youcanmakethis.com
Very easy to use! And the customizing options are only limited by your imagination. I also get inspiration by seeing what people have listed on etsy. A lot of princess stuff there!

 

[Disneymom1218]

Hello everyone, I haven't checked in for a while. We leave in 6 days for a trip to WDW. we will be a large group this time as my Sister and her 2 kids are coming with us making us a group of 7. I finally got an embroidery machine and I figured I would make tops for my DDs and my niece. Easier said than done. I am a huge procrastinator and now it is nipping me in the butt.

Again, remember I leave in 6 days. I am making Bettyann tops for all 3 girls for their trip to BBB all I have done on those is the appliques. I managed to finish 2 Nemo Bettyanns for my DD's as my niece doesn't like Nemo. My girls are both on the spectrum and typically only like to wear pillow case type tops because they are loose. I have tried other patterns to no avail. we tried the Bettyann and for the first 20 min all was well and now they bother them. I had to open the back and add longer elastic to make it looser. I still have 9-12 tops to make in these last 6 days well 4-5 really as we leave at 6:50 Am. So those last 9-12 tops will be pillow case tops as they go together so easily and quickly and won't cause meltdowns in my children LOL. Also, if I have time I am wanting to make a Vanessa top for myself (the adult version of the Bettyann). Here is what I have done so far:

 

[HeatherSue]

I'm just checking in since I haven't posted in quite a while!! The ladies on this thread (including my dear sister, teresajoy) got me sewing in 2007 and have led me to a wonderful career in digitizing embroidery designs! I'm so thankful to everyone for their encouragement through the years!! I love the Disboutiquers!

and some dancing bananas for good measure (do NOT forget the 3 banana minimum!)

 

[goteamwood]

Welcome! I'm in CO too, in Littleon, not too many Coloradoans on here.

So cute! I need to start thinking of baby stuff to make. I have a friend due in August.

I consider myself a Coloradoan, I haven't lived there in almost 20 years but I am born and raised. My mom and brother and his son still all live there, we are actually going out over the 4th of July, my nephew gets to throw out the first pitch at the Colorado Springs Sky Sox game on July 4, so we are driving out there for it. I definitely do not consider myself anything other than "Ill-anoyed" living here!

The onesies are adorable! And I always cut mine open when I embroider on them. I also cut open small t-shirts. It makes it so much easier.

Hooray for getting a free desk. It will be nice for you to have the sewing room set up in a way that makes you comfortable and it is easy to use.
I was wondering if you had sold the PE770 yet. I saw that you posted it on FB and tried to hook you up with someone who was interested. I only start multi-tasking when my embroidery machine is doing satin stitches on a design that I've stitched out before and know it works well.

The tip was probably from you but it was SO long ago, I couldn't remember. I haven't sold the 770 yet, a couple people on FB interested but didn't get approval from the husbands. Going to try ebay but haven't had the energy to deal with it.

Hello,

I am have lurked on the Disboutiquers thread for years but I'm a very novice seamstress, so I don't do a lot of posting. I have been given a challenge and am preparing to meet it, and I just knew you all would have ideas. We are taking my daughter to Disney for her first trip this September and we are booked in to BBB. However the only thing my girl wants is an Aurora dress - but NOT the pink one - the blue one from the movie (which she loves). I have talks to Disney and this is not a possibility anywhere in the parks. So, I'm looking at sewing it. A few years ago I ended up making my eldest daughter a Rapunzel dress because they weren't available in parks yet, and I took an existing flower girl dress and sewed an over skirt and bodice that laced over. I am wondering where to start for Aurora - I have an old Cindy dress I can start with but it isn't quite the right shape. I am worried about sewing it all from scratch, but maybe it wouldn't be too hard? Ideas?

The Simply Sweet pattern from youcanmakethis.com is super easy, it was the first dress I made. It is more like a sewing lesson than just a pattern. And here is a tutorial to make it into a princess aurora dress: http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2009/09/princess-pointers.html (which I assume you can make with blue fabric? I haven't seen the movie and google images looked like the pink and blue are similar just pink or blue. Sorry if that isn't right?)

This is one project I got done this weekend, a shirt for my nephew for his 6th birthday next week. I found the fabric at the Sewing Expo and it is perfect cubs colors. I made him a Broncos one for Christmas and so I thought I would do a Cub one too, bought the fabric and 2 days later got a text from my brother that he was requesting a cubs one. Perfect timing!




I wish the logo on the back were higher, and I had some sort of total buttonhole failure so I messed up the top buttonhole, so I made a little felt patch and covered it up. It's for a 6 year old, so I think he won't care. I had my son try it on, he deemed it "too big, we should give it to Aydin." so that worked out perfectly!

 

[snubie]

Teresa, this is for you.

Sept 2007 - the first thing I ever sewed.



And Jan 2013

 

[jessica52877]

I was going to post something from 2007 too but I didn't want to dig for a photo that long. I think I'll see what all I can find. Not like I have any sewing to do or anything! Hope Tom doesn't read this post!

We'll go with JoJo, it is one of the first I saw that is kind of old but one of my favorites!

And one more for good measure, the last things I've made for us!

GRR! I can't find the picture I really want! I don't think I ever uploaded it to facebook yet! This one will have to do for the moment. I had a great large group picture of everyone and where you could see the kids jeans! I'll have to work on that later!

Heathersue gets credit for the LGM dress and Sawyer's shirt!

 

[ceemys]

less than 24 hours and page 4. wow. I am going to do my best and keep up this time. I have to find something to make though. lol

 

[ceemys]

Diane, I know what you mean about the kids wanting the towels you made...last year we gave my daughter (who was turning 12) a beach party for her birthday. As favors, I made plain white towels from Sam's club into 'beach' towels for all the guests...simple beachy applique and the child's name... I think I ended up with around 15... Found out later...some kids were requesting invitations just so they could get a towel!

I have been up all night...waiting for a call from the hospital. My oldest daughter is being induced. She has been in and out of the hospital for the past 3 weeks... they finally decided she was at a critical stage and decided to induce labor. If all goes according to plan, I will be leaving for the hospital in a few hours....and we should have a baby some time tonight.

I am my daughter's back up coach since my wonderful son in law is a bit squeamish and isn't sure he can make it the whole way! (he really is wonderful...we lucked out in the son in law department!) Thought about making something cute for the baby..but I promised myself I would wait to find out if we have an Alexander or an Amelia before I make anything else!

Nini

aww. Good luck today! Hope it doesn't go very long.

 

[jessica52877]

Okay, took me forever to find this. Hopefully you'll can see it!!

Teresajoy gets credit for the Buzz dress!

 

[teresajoy]

LOL so pretty. I saw the pic before reading and was going to yell where'd you get that fabric because I need more of it! Sadly then I saw the date 2007 , that's around when i bought mine originally.

Actually, I have quite a bit left. I'll try to remember to message you about it (if I don't feel free to PM me!)

Here we go again!!!

Love the pony skirt...is that the names of the ponies I see at the hemline? Very cool.

Yep, those are the names. I didn't have an embroidery machine back then, but my sewing machine had letters on it.

Ok, here is a picture of some of the towels. We've already given some away.
http://s879.photobucket.com/user/dianemom2/media/th_P4300176_zpse693b35a.jpg.html

Those really turned out neat!

Viola in her Cinderelly dress last week at Magic Kingdom!


The most compliments I received from our visit was about the two costumes I made!! It just feeds my addiction for more Disney!!!

She looks like one of the toddler princess dolls!!! WHAT A CUTIE!!!!!!!!

Checking in, it has been probably a year since I checked in. How is it possible that this is thread 30?!? I "met" you Teresa in 2007, 6 years now.

Corey was sending your decals out today and I said "I KNOW HER!!!!! That's my good friend. Someday I will actually meet her!"

Alright TeresaJoy I make one crack about Mi and you try to ditch me?


As if you could get rid of me that easy


LOL

Sorry C!!! I will see you soon though!!!
Southern Michigan, it's a thing, it really is....

I have been up all night...waiting for a call from the hospital. My oldest daughter is being induced. She has been in and out of the hospital for the past 3 weeks... they finally decided she was at a critical stage and decided to induce labor. If all goes according to plan, I will be leaving for the hospital in a few hours....and we should have a baby some time tonight.

I am my daughter's back up coach since my wonderful son in law is a bit squeamish and isn't sure he can make it the whole way! (he really is wonderful...we lucked out in the son in law department!) Thought about making something cute for the baby..but I promised myself I would wait to find out if we have an Alexander or an Amelia before I make anything else!

Nini

I'm hoping for an Amealia!

Hello,

I am have lurked on the Disboutiquers thread for years but I'm a very novice seamstress, so I don't do a lot of posting. I have been given a challenge and am preparing to meet it, and I just knew you all would have ideas. We are taking my daughter to Disney for her first trip this September and we are booked in to BBB. However the only thing my girl wants is an Aurora dress - but NOT the pink one - the blue one from the movie (which she loves). I have talks to Disney and this is not a possibility anywhere in the parks. So, I'm looking at sewing it. A few years ago I ended up making my eldest daughter a Rapunzel dress because they weren't available in parks yet, and I took an existing flower girl dress and sewed an over skirt and bodice that laced over. I am wondering where to start for Aurora - I have an old Cindy dress I can start with but it isn't quite the right shape. I am worried about sewing it all from scratch, but maybe it wouldn't be too hard? Ideas?

You need to check out Carla's blog. She has ideas for turning her wonderful patterns (which are gorgeous and simple to make) into princess dresses.
I'll find you the link....

Here is the one for Sleeping Beauty http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2009/09/princess-pointers.html

She has Belle and Cinderella too

And, here is a tutorial by Nanci on how she made the Portrait Peasant into a Sleeping Beauty dress (it turned out fantastic!)

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38776588&postcount=3394

Hello everyone, I haven't checked in for a while. We leave in 6 days for a trip to WDW. we will be a large group this time as my Sister and her 2 kids are coming with us making us a group of 7. I finally got an embroidery machine and I figured I would make tops for my DDs and my niece. Easier said than done. I am a huge procrastinator and now it is nipping me in the butt.

Again, remember I leave in 6 days. I am making Bettyann tops for all 3 girls for their trip to BBB all I have done on those is the appliques. I managed to finish 2 Nemo Bettyanns for my DD's as my niece doesn't like Nemo. My girls are both on the spectrum and typically only like to wear pillow case type tops because they are loose. I have tried other patterns to no avail. we tried the Bettyann and for the first 20 min all was well and now they bother them. I had to open the back and add longer elastic to make it looser. I still have 9-12 tops to make in these last 6 days well 4-5 really as we leave at 6:50 Am. So those last 9-12 tops will be pillow case tops as they go together so easily and quickly and won't cause meltdowns in my children LOL. Also, if I have time I am wanting to make a Vanessa top for myself (the adult version of the Bettyann). Here is what I have done so far:

You are busy!!! I love the Nemo top!!! I need to get busy myself. Lydia has requested a Duffy dress and now she also wants a Lego outfit, because we are going to Legoland. We leave in 8 days!

I'm just checking in since I haven't posted in quite a while!! The ladies on this thread (including my dear sister, teresajoy) got me sewing in 2007 and have led me to a wonderful career in digitizing embroidery designs! I'm so thankful to everyone for their encouragement through the years!! I love the Disboutiquers!

and some dancing bananas for good measure (do NOT forget the 3 banana minimum!)

Your name sounds familiar......

Teresa, this is for you.

Sept 2007 - the first thing I ever sewed.
[URL=http://s136.photobucket.com/user/snubile/media/Magical%20vacation%20wear/Customskirts002.jpg.html]

And Jan 2013

AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! Look how tiny she was!!!! I still love that skirt! And, those Figment outfits are fantastic!

Okay, took me forever to find this. Hopefully you'll can see it!!

Teresajoy gets credit for the Buzz dress!

I was going to get all whiney that you posted a picture with Heather in it and not me, but I see you rectified that!

 

[cogero]

Teresa, this is for you.

Sept 2007 - the first thing I ever sewed.



And Jan 2013

I love those Figment Dresses everytime I see them.

Okay, took me forever to find this. Hopefully you'll can see it!!

Teresajoy gets credit for the Buzz dress!

I love this picture.

It is because of this thread that I started sewing in 2010 before that I just lurked.

Also I love seeing everyone check in here.

 

[jessica52877]

I was going to get all whiney that you posted a picture with Heather in it and not me, but I see you rectified that!

For the record it took me 12 minutes to find that picture after I had already probably spent 20 looking for it. I did want the big group one though.

It is because of this thread that I started sewing in 2010 before that I just lurked.

Also I love seeing everyone check in here.

Me too! It is fun seeing everyone here!

 

[lynnanddbyz]

re-test

 

[lynnanddbyz]

Please forgive my other post. It took me a while to figure out how to update my signature. My baby will be 12 on Friday. It is hard to believe. We also had another addition for my signature. We booked a trip for Nov/Dec. We are soooooo excited. It has been 4 years since we have been. We are hoping they will post free dining later in the year for that time. But we are happy with what we have for now.

Just need to plan goodies now. I see bowling shirts, a park bag, water bottle holders and anything else we might "NEED". Tshirts are a given. I hope the boys will still put up with their mom wanting customs. Last trip I made matching test track shirts. We rode late at night near close and they said since we were such big fans we could ride again. It is one of our best magic memories. "Remember when we got to ride test track over and over again." This will be our last family trip before my oldest heads to college. Wow I feel old. But not too old for Disney.

 

[livndisney]

Okay, took me forever to find this. Hopefully you'll can see it!!

Teresajoy gets credit for the Buzz dress!

TOTALLY bragging here- I know everyone in this picture!

 

[teresajoy]

For the record it took me 12 minutes to find that picture after I had already probably spent 20 looking for it. I did want the big group one though.
!

I knew you loved me.

Because, making shirts for everyone in my family (because I'm sure you would have made Corey one if he went) didn't prove that but you finding this picture did.

Please forgive my other post. It took me a while to figure out how to update my signature. My baby will be 12 on Friday. It is hard to believe. We also had another addition for my signature. We booked a trip for Nov/Dec. We are soooooo excited. It has been 4 years since we have been. We are hoping they will post free dining later in the year for that time. But we are happy with what we have for now.

Just need to plan goodies now. I see bowling shirts, a park bag, water bottle holders and anything else we might "NEED". Tshirts are a given. I hope the boys will still put up with their mom wanting customs. Last trip I made matching test track shirts. We rode late at night near close and they said since we were such big fans we could ride again. It is one of our best magic memories. "Remember when we got to ride test track over and over again." This will be our last family trip before my oldest heads to college. Wow I feel old. But not too old for Disney.

How exciting!!!! And, what a wonderful memory!!

TOTALLY bragging here- I know everyone in this picture!

Me too!!!

 

[MagicalPinkApple]

I love these pictures!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

It's been a Long Time since i posted here, Checking in to see all the great projects. I am working on Rompers for my youngest. This June we are going to Take him on his first trip. He loves Mickey already.

If I have time I will embroider a shirt or two for the rest of us. But I don't have a lot of time or money. We have to get the air conditioner fixed in our minivan.

 

[sewdisney]

I haven't checked in for a few weeks, come back to find a new thread and only on page 3. Not too shabby. I'll post some of my recent projects in the next few days.



Welcome! I'm in CO too, in Littleon, not too many Coloradoans on here.



Love the towels. What a great idea! Love that shirt, I need to get that design sometime.





Great job, she's such a cutie in those dresses!



So cute! I need to start thinking of baby stuff to make. I have a friend due in August.

I'm in Littleton, Colorado too!