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

[DMGeurts]

I am so sorry to hear about your shoulder problems. I have a similar problem too, except mine is carpal tunnel. I hope your shoulder will heal quickly so you can get back to crafting.



Thank you so much for sharing the story of your bag. The bag is stunning and I am sure well worth the time you put into it.


I am just going to share a picture of one of my recent projects - my Stampede skirt. I took some artistic liberty and used the design for Jessie. I changed the colour of the hat, eyes, and hair so it would look more like me. This was taken at our church parking lot. Our church holds a free Stampede breakfast every year. Mind you, there are tons of free breakfasts around town during Stampede - as long as you don't get tired of pancakes and sausages!

That is super cute!

I made DD a twirl skirt out of this material last year (she wore it to the movie), using a contrast fabric that is a dark blueish green for the bottom band/ruffle and then added really cool Scottish looking embroidered ribbon. It turned out way cute, and she wears it with a Merida tee. I purchased the other fabric and ribbon at Joanns. My mom is currently embroidering the Merida cutie applique from Lynnie Pennie on a long-sleeved tee will probably go with the skirt as well.



Also have to jump on the bandwagon and tell D~ that the "UP" bag is awesome! Nice job once again! Hope you enjoy your trip next month and are surviving the MN heat wave!!!

Thanks so much! Yah - I am staying indoors this week. LOL

I love this skirt and the fabric too...

Here's 3 outfits I made for my granddaughters' trip to see Merida.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68848875@N03/9241295620/

Sheila

OMG>>> Sheila - this is the most adorable picture ever!!! I love it!

Here's what I made this past weekend! I didn't want it to be too obvious, so I used the Mickey fabric for the lining It was fun, but soooo many little parts - luckily the pattern went step by step so that was a big help! It's the Essential Wristlet from Dog Under my Desk! I was inspired by D's wallets, but failed miserably at hand applique!

Love, love, love this! I may have to invest in that pattern for myself for our trip! You did a fantastic job and I LOVE the fabrics you used!

D~

 

[nowellsl]

Love, love, love this! I may have to invest in that pattern for myself for our trip! You did a fantastic job and I LOVE the fabrics you used!

D~

Thanks D, I consider that high praise coming from you I did compare it to my wallet that you made, and the zipper is installed a little differently. Other than that you could totally make one without the pattern. It's larger, and has the zipper pocket on the front (as well as an interior pocket) but same sort of construction I'm sure! The pattern is off a little on measurements as far as how long to cut the zipper... message me if you decide to try it! I figured it out the hard way (hello seam ripper)!

 

[goteamwood]

I am just going to share a picture of one of my recent projects - my Stampede skirt. I took some artistic liberty and used the design for Jessie. I changed the colour of the hat, eyes, and hair so it would look more like me. This was taken at our church parking lot. Our church holds a free Stampede breakfast every year. Mind you, there are tons of free breakfasts around town during Stampede - as long as you don't get tired of pancakes and sausages!

Love it, so cute!

Flickr has changed it's format since I last used it. I can't figure out how to post an actually picture. It only copied the number and if you click on it then you are directed to my photo. Could someone give me some tips...I remember something about sharing and then clicking on copy.....but I can't seem to do that now?

Thanks for any help.

Flickr changed their format but the BBCode embed is the same, just in a different place. Click on the photo and at the lower right is a square w/ an arrow. click that and there should be the link option, under "Grab the HTML/BBCode" you should be able to copy/paste. Make sure the radio button is BBCode not HTML.
I have been reading your (I guess) daughter's blog for years, I have twin boys and it was one that I found somewhere along the way when I was pregnant. Back when I had time to read blogs... sadly I have fallen behind on them, I think the last time I read was last summer when they went to Disney world. The girls are so cute!

 

[babynala]

Okay I am trying to post pictures, hopefully this works. The pic of my 2 kids together is my first ever projects. They were both Simplicity patterns. My sons' was done first. The cow boy one I believe was a mccalls pattern. Son needed a cowboy outfit for cub camp and because he had one see wanted on too, but wanted it to be more like Jessie (who she has recently become obsessed with.
Tomorrow I am going to purchase the materials to make her Cinderella costume for halloween (I know it's early, but there is a sale on at our local fabric store)


Let's hope that worked. Enjoy! (after preview I see that it did YEAH! )

Cute! I love the cowboy and cowgirl. Looking forward to your Cinderella.

What have you ladies done for customs for Merida?

And a number of appliques.

I have that fabric too but I haven't used it yet.

I have been lurking lately, checking out what is going on. I am in the middle of my yearly dress making for our DW trip. I have 6 of 18 completed. Here they are:

18 dresses I really love everything you have made and your girls are so cute but they have grown so much.

I just used that fabric in an outfit for my daughter. We have an amazing textile factory that opens to the public and sells fabric by the pound once a month. I scored about a half a yard of that out of the remnant bin ($5 a lb) a while back. I made a rolypoly pinafore. I used that fabric mostly for lining and for one of the back sides. I used a purple corduroy I upcycled from a thrift store dress for the rest of the fabric and appliqued Merida on the front.

The pattern is by Imagine Gnats. I won it in a giveaway but it was a lot of fun to sew. Would have been perfect but the upcycled corduroy stretched in a lot of unexpected ways!

That was a great use of those two fabrics, really creative. Your DD is adorable, love the pose!

Hello all. I always come back when getting ready for the next trip. My family of 5 will be heading to Disneyland for the first and only time ever this October! Taking the boy to CarsLand! Since I was here last, I finally got an embroidery machine! So most of this forum now makes more sense to me now. Have any of you seen the Cozy Cone Sign applique anywhere?

Yeah for going to DL. I have never seen that applique

I'm very frustrated right now. I use sewing as therapy and I have stress at work that I REALLY need to excise. However, said stress has caused a flair up in my arthritis/tendonitis in my left shoulder, meaning I cannot do any crafty stuff. Well, I shouldn't, but I did start cutting out pieces for a bag and now I'm using one hand to type.

How frustrating for you. I hope your shoulder feels better soon and work becomes less stresful.

I am just going to share a picture of one of my recent projects - my Stampede skirt. I took some artistic liberty and used the design for Jessie. I changed the colour of the hat, eyes, and hair so it would look more like me. This was taken at our church parking lot. Our church holds a free Stampede breakfast every year. Mind you, there are tons of free breakfasts around town during Stampede - as long as you don't get tired of pancakes and sausages!

Flora, it is so sad to hear about all that damage to so many homes. I can't imagine the water being so high. It is very generous of you and your friends to to help out others who have flooding damage.

I LOVE your stampede outfit. The "Flora Jessie" is so cute and you totally rock those boots.

Here's what I made this past weekend! I didn't want it to be too obvious, so I used the Mickey fabric for the lining It was fun, but soooo many little parts - luckily the pattern went step by step so that was a big help! It's the Essential Wristlet from Dog Under my Desk! I was inspired by D's wallets, but failed miserably at hand applique!

This came out really cute. Hope you try again with the hand applique but I have never been good at it either.

Jen - I am so sorry to hear that you had such a horrible time dealing with the sewing store. I can't believe they said your children were not welcome there.

D~ I know I commented on your PTR but this bag is awesome. I enjoyed looking at all the detailed pictures again.

Shelia - the girls in their Merida dresses are adorable.

 

[DMGeurts]

Thanks D, I consider that high praise coming from you I did compare it to my wallet that you made, and the zipper is installed a little differently. Other than that you could totally make one without the pattern. It's larger, and has the zipper pocket on the front (as well as an interior pocket) but same sort of construction I'm sure! The pattern is off a little on measurements as far as how long to cut the zipper... message me if you decide to try it! I figured it out the hard way (hello seam ripper)!

No - I really think you pulled it off fantastically!!! I really truly love it... I analyzed the photos again - and I think I could probably make it with out a pattern - with some modifications, of course, LOL I just really love how you accented the strap with the interior fabric like you did too - so it's totally Disney, but not obvious... I need my little bow down smiley guy to insert here.

D~ I know I commented on your PTR but this bag is awesome. I enjoyed looking at all the detailed pictures again.

Awww... Thanks Liz... I know - I totally put photos of that bag EVERYWHERE.... but I am just so thrilled with it, I couldn't help myself.

D~

 

[PurpleEars]

How are you doing? Were you affected by the flooding? My customer ordered stampeded shirts before the flood. I was worried she might not get to use them but she said they had planned on still going ahead with it.

Yes Stampede is still going on, though there were some cancellations to headline concerts and events. I don't plan to go this year though.

My house was not affected by the flooding since I cannot afford to live near the river. My brother-in-law got about 6 feet of water in his basement. They are back in the house now, but still waiting for their hot water heater and furance to be replaced.

There are still thousands of families in High River who are in need of help. There are lots of basements with flood damage, as well as lots of houses that will need to be torn down. We were there on Friday and will probably head down there again on Wednesday.

Here's what I made this past weekend! I didn't want it to be too obvious, so I used the Mickey fabric for the lining It was fun, but soooo many little parts - luckily the pattern went step by step so that was a big help! It's the Essential Wristlet from Dog Under my Desk! I was inspired by D's wallets, but failed miserably at hand applique!

I really like your wallet. So cute and yet so functional!

Love it, so cute!

Flora, it is so sad to hear about all that damage to so many homes. I can't imagine the water being so high. It is very generous of you and your friends to to help out others who have flooding damage.

I LOVE your stampede outfit. The "Flora Jessie" is so cute and you totally rock those boots.

There is still so much work ahead in High River for the clean up and rebuild. We figured that is the least we can do!

Thanks. Those boots are super comfortable too. I think those will be my "office" footwear for the week since we can wear "western casual" clothes to work this week.

 

[scrap_heaven]

Yes Stampede is still going on, though there were some cancellations to headline concerts and events. I don't plan to go this year though.

My house was not affected by the flooding since I cannot afford to live near the river. My brother-in-law got about 6 feet of water in his basement. They are back in the house now, but still waiting for their hot water heater and furance to be replaced.

There are still thousands of families in High River who are in need of help. There are lots of basements with flood damage, as well as lots of houses that will need to be torn down. We were there on Friday and will probably head down there again on Wednesday.

We just had big flooding in toronto tonight, they had to get the marine unit to rescue people off a go train they were completed stranded and the bottom of the train was flooded

The rain started in the late afternoon on Monday, and by 10 p.m., Pearson Airport had seen 123 mm of rain. The previous record was 121.4 mm, and that was on Oct. 15, 1954, for Hurricane Hazel. The 100-year storm.

More rain fell between 5 and 6 p.m., 75 mm, than usually falls in the entire month of July.

 

[GrammytoMany]

Scrap Heaven, The other colors I used with the Merida fabric...I found them at Joann's. I just walked around trying to find fabric that would go with the fabric. The darker blue actually has a little touch of gold in it. The Rick Rack I used was the Gold Metallic type to give it that old Royal look I don't have any of it left at all...I have 7 granddaughter and I made 5 of the outfits using the fabric.

 

[Iamthequeen]

The rain started in the late afternoon on Monday, and by 10 p.m., Pearson Airport had seen 123 mm of rain. The previous record was 121.4 mm, and that was on Oct. 15, 1954, for Hurricane Hazel. The 100-year storm.More rain fell between 5 and 6 p.m., 75 mm, than usually falls in the entire month of July.

The 100 year storm is a misnomer. It doesn't mean that a storm happens only once every 100 years, it means there is 1 in 100 (1%) chance of it happening in any given year. I'm sorry to see the flooding happening in your area. I hope you stay safe.

 

[scrap_heaven]

The 100 year storm is a misnomer. It doesn't mean that a storm happens only once every 100 years, it means there is 1 in 100 (1%) chance of it happening in any given year. I'm sorry to see the flooding happening in your area. I hope you stay safe.

I was just quoting a news article. We really don't get horrible weather here for the most part, so it was a BIG SURPRISE!

I was worried about my sewing machine last night so I didn't get anything done, but I am managed to buy some new appliques and new fabric

 

[ColonelHathi]

Here's what I made this past weekend! I didn't want it to be too obvious, so I used the Mickey fabric for the lining It was fun, but soooo many little parts - luckily the pattern went step by step so that was a big help! It's the Essential Wristlet from Dog Under my Desk! I was inspired by D's wallets, but failed miserably at hand applique!

So cute! I have some of the same Mickey Fabric waiting for me to sew up a hipster bag... I love the idea of a wristlet, and really like the idea of using the coordinating fabric for it (I am using some black with swirls, I think, for the insides of pockets and lining, maybe a ruffle on the outer pocket, TBD) so I will have to check this out. Gah, need to get some of my projects done!!!

Doof (added) It's Erin Erikson's [A.K.A "Dog Under My Desk"] Hipster pattern that I am using too BTW. I agree her patterns are easy to follow!

scrap_heaven
So crazy about the flooding in the Toronto area. My sister lived downtown Toronto for a few years, and I've been there many times to visit her. That's just crazy!!!

 

[sewmess]

Once again, I must say that I cannot complain about our 3.5 days of rain here (part of the stress at work) when various parts of Canada seem to be floating away. Blessings on you all!

My shoulder is better and I went to see the Dr yesterday. She prescribed physical Therapy, so now I have to find a physical therapist. My Chiropractor is back in the office this week too, so hopefully I'll be able to run up there on some lunch-hour or other.

More pieces cut out for the bag, but I seem to have misplaced the pattern I did for the applique I was going to do. I think DH may have done something with it, if the dog didn't decide it was his to play with. Not a terrible thing, really, as I am having second thoughts about the applique anyway.

Flora you make a smashing cowgirl!

nowellsl - that is one super sneaky Hidden Mickey wristlet. I Love it! Great job too (and what would we do with out our seam rippers?

 

[nowellsl]

Doof (added) It's Erin Erikson's [A.K.A "Dog Under My Desk"] Hipster pattern that I am using too BTW. I agree her patterns are easy to follow!

Oh, I hope you will post pictures! I actually just cut out the pieces for the 2 zip hipster - I just haven't decided what fabric to use. You make it first and let me know how it goes

 

[scrap_heaven]

So this is as far as I have gotten with my sewing my my Monster U themed outfits for the kids.

Lily will be 6 this summer and I want to do a dress or top and skirt for her

Nathaniel I am going to do easy fit shorts and a t-shirt with some kind of applique

Decisions decisions

 

[goteamwood]

So this is as far as I have gotten with my sewing my my Monster U themed outfits for the kids.

Lily will be 6 this summer and I want to do a dress or top and skirt for her

Nathaniel I am going to do easy fit shorts and a t-shirt with some kind of applique

Decisions decisions

Love those fabrics together.

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[PurpleEars]

We just had big flooding in toronto tonight, they had to get the marine unit to rescue people off a go train they were completed stranded and the bottom of the train was flooded

The rain started in the late afternoon on Monday, and by 10 p.m., Pearson Airport had seen 123 mm of rain. The previous record was 121.4 mm, and that was on Oct. 15, 1954, for Hurricane Hazel. The 100-year storm.

More rain fell between 5 and 6 p.m., 75 mm, than usually falls in the entire month of July.

My goodness! I heard about the flood in Toronto when my sister called last night. My cousin's place was without power for a few hours, but the power was restored after dinner. I hope everyone manages to stay safe.

Once again, I must say that I cannot complain about our 3.5 days of rain here (part of the stress at work) when various parts of Canada seem to be floating away. Blessings on you all!

My shoulder is better and I went to see the Dr yesterday. She prescribed physical Therapy, so now I have to find a physical therapist. My Chiropractor is back in the office this week too, so hopefully I'll be able to run up there on some lunch-hour or other.

More pieces cut out for the bag, but I seem to have misplaced the pattern I did for the applique I was going to do. I think DH may have done something with it, if the dog didn't decide it was his to play with. Not a terrible thing, really, as I am having second thoughts about the applique anyway.

Flora you make a smashing cowgirl!

nowellsl - that is one super sneaky Hidden Mickey wristlet. I Love it! Great job too (and what would we do with out our seam rippers?

I am glad to hear that your shoulder is better. I hope you will be able to get some treatment so it will recover quickly! Thank you for your nice comment on my outfit.

So this is as far as I have gotten with my sewing my my Monster U themed outfits for the kids.

Lily will be 6 this summer and I want to do a dress or top and skirt for her

Nathaniel I am going to do easy fit shorts and a t-shirt with some kind of applique

Decisions decisions

I really like the materials you have for the outfits! I can't wait to see what you make! I am sure they will be lovely!

 

[babynala]

We just had big flooding in toronto tonight, they had to get the marine unit to rescue people off a go train they were completed stranded and the bottom of the train was flooded

The rain started in the late afternoon on Monday, and by 10 p.m., Pearson Airport had seen 123 mm of rain. The previous record was 121.4 mm, and that was on Oct. 15, 1954, for Hurricane Hazel. The 100-year storm.

More rain fell between 5 and 6 p.m., 75 mm, than usually falls in the entire month of July.

Oh my, this is terrible. I can not believe how flooded that street is, with the cars totally submerged like that. How scary. I hope everyone is OK and mother nature will keep the rain away.

I was worried about my sewing machine last night so I didn't get anything done, but I am managed to buy some new appliques and new fabric

My shoulder is better and I went to see the Dr yesterday. She prescribed physical Therapy, so now I have to find a physical therapist. My Chiropractor is back in the office this week too, so hopefully I'll be able to run up there on some lunch-hour or other.

Glad your shoulder is better and hope the PT makes you 100%.

So this is as far as I have gotten with my sewing my my Monster U themed outfits for the kids.

Lily will be 6 this summer and I want to do a dress or top and skirt for her

Nathaniel I am going to do easy fit shorts and a t-shirt with some kind of applique

Decisions decisions

Cute, love the dots and the chevron. those will look great with the Monsters Inc fabric. I think we are going to go to the movies tomorrow to see Monsters University since we have not seen it yet.

 

[squirrel]

So here are my super long overdue photos.

This one is for the oldest niece. They both informed me after I made this one that they don't like the ruffled strap. So the younger one got the same without ruffle, just scrunchy. At least they will be able to tell them apart.



This one is for the oldest niece.



This one is for the youngest niece.


This one is for the oldest.


And I'm working on a fireworks one for the oldest right now. Not quite done. Need to topstitch and hem. You can't tell from the photo but there are stars falling from the fireworks.


I can't seem to get that first photo to rotate. It's correct on Photobucket but it won't post right side up here. Fireworks one is causing trouble also.

 

[RMAMom]

I just don't even know where to begin telling you all about this bag - it was a labor of love for me, and it couldn't have turned out any better than it did. It is truly an epic bag, and one of my very best.

This bag was inspired by 3 different photos...

When the fabric started rolling in... I could hardly contain myself - I just knew then that this bag was going to be exactly how my mind wanted it to be...

All in all - I know I've said this before - there are 26 HOURS of stitching time in this bag! That does NOT include the time it took to draw, cut or piece the appliques, nor does it include the time it took to quilt or assemble the bag iteself.

Front:

Front applique close-up:

Under the flap - which by the way, this entire applique was an after thought, it didn't even come to me until I had started to assemble the bag - the words were done with my borrowed embroidery machine - which was 3 hoopings and an additional 4 hours trying to get each hooping lined up perfectly. Also, the flap of this bag is lined in laminated cotton to help with a little waterproofing:

Side:

Back:

Interior:

And the lucky girl who gets to carry this bag in - ahem - 44 days...

D~ <---- One bag down... 5 more to go (+4 custom orders, +2 auctions... but who's counting? )

Holy Moly thats a lot of hours of sewing!!! The bag is phenomenal!

I am just going to share a picture of one of my recent projects - my Stampede skirt. I took some artistic liberty and used the design for Jessie. I changed the colour of the hat, eyes, and hair so it would look more like me. This was taken at our church parking lot. Our church holds a free Stampede breakfast every year. Mind you, there are tons of free breakfasts around town during Stampede - as long as you don't get tired of pancakes and sausages!

Sew cute!!

Here's what I made this past weekend! I didn't want it to be too obvious, so I used the Mickey fabric for the lining It was fun, but soooo many little parts - luckily the pattern went step by step so that was a big help! It's the Essential Wristlet from Dog Under my Desk! I was inspired by D's wallets, but failed miserably at hand applique!

I love this wristlet and really like the fabrics! I may have to look into that pattern!

We just had big flooding in toronto tonight, they had to get the marine unit to rescue people off a go train they were completed stranded and the bottom of the train was flooded

The rain started in the late afternoon on Monday, and by 10 p.m., Pearson Airport had seen 123 mm of rain. The previous record was 121.4 mm, and that was on Oct. 15, 1954, for Hurricane Hazel. The 100-year storm.

More rain fell between 5 and 6 p.m., 75 mm, than usually falls in the entire month of July.

So scary! I'm glad you are OK, prayers for those in harms way.

So this is as far as I have gotten with my sewing my my Monster U themed outfits for the kids.

Lily will be 6 this summer and I want to do a dress or top and skirt for her

Nathaniel I am going to do easy fit shorts and a t-shirt with some kind of applique

Decisions decisions

Love the fabrics, I have some of that dot print and am hoarding some fabric from Monsters Inc for the day that all the grandkids go to Disney with us but at the rate we're going they will be adults before we all get there together again.

So here are my super long overdue photos.

This one is for the oldest niece. They both informed me after I made this one that they don't like the ruffled strap. So the younger one got the same without ruffle, just scrunchy. At least they will be able to tell them apart.



This one is for the oldest niece.



This one is for the youngest niece.


This one is for the oldest.


And I'm working on a fireworks one for the oldest right now. Not quite done. Need to topstitch and hem. You can't tell from the photo but there are stars falling from the fireworks.


I can't seem to get that first photo to rotate. It's correct on Photobucket but it won't post right side up here. Fireworks one is causing trouble also.

It all looks great. I have seen that fireworks fabric and never thought about making anything with it but I think it's one of my favorites here!

 

[Maggie at the Fort]

We are planning on taking a sit and stand stroller on our next trip (October so I really need to get sewing!) I was worried that the cargo space is small for carrying park necessities. This "saddlebag" was my solution.

It has three straps that velcro on. The velcro where the little one will sit is hidden under his seat so he can't unhook it as we ride. Only one strap will have to be unhooked to fold the stroller.
I added one zippered pocket to the inside.

The fabric is a home decor weight fabric I found at a textile factory near me. They sell a lot of fabric by the $ at the once a month sale. It is odd with this 22" Toy Story panel. I bought it a while back with no clue how to use it. It was too big for a tote bag and too heavy for clothing. Anyway, this turned out to be perfect! Now I just need to make one more so the stroller doesn't roll in circles.