Disboutiquers Part 5 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[karebear1]

Big Give people

Your outfits are adorable! How sweet of all of you to participate in this thing. You're all just a bunch of God's angels down here doing His work. Thanks for being such compassionate people. This world needs more people like you in it.

 

[CampbellScot]

Big Give Outfit

It's hanging a little askew and it could use a little ironing. I used Carla's Simply Sweet halter dress pattern and easy fit pants. Isabelle said she liked this fabric and it was one I knew I could find. I did the adjustable/buttonhole elastic in the waist again and this time I made a buttonhole for it to stick out of on the inside of the waistband. I'm getting better at that!

princessmom29, I would love to make a bracelet to match your cute outfit. Let me know if you don't have one.

that outfit is so flippin CUTE!!!! You are SO incredibly talented!!!!!

I took Lauren for her 3 year portraits last week at Sears. Here is a sample photo, she is wearing the strawberry apron top and matching easy fit pants.

What a cutie patootie she is!!! awwww...really, what a dolly!!

I think I'd choose to hang out with my adorable little one than go to a wedding for a pootsnorkel cousin who is being difficult!

 

[jham]

I have been trying to keep busy lately. I have made Lauren a couple of non-Disney outfits for this summer.
For the fourth of July: YCMT Criss Cross top/dress

For her birthday (we are having a Strawberry Shortcake theme): Reversible Apron top

Princess Petti outfit (she refuses to wear the petti - ):

Casual collection of reversible halter top and skort:

Great job! And I was going to say the same thing word for word that Sugarbees said about the strawberry fabric

I need you opinion on something that happened this weekend.

My cousin is getting married July 5. This has been known since last summer and we were told that our daughter would be invited. The wedding is 2 hour away from our home but my parents and other family all live local to the wedding.

So I get an invitation to the shower and attend that on May 3. I was generous with my gift even though I am NOT close with this cousin. We were informed at the shower that the invitations went in the mail the day before so we should be receiving them that week. Again, I was assured that Lauren would be invited.

I get the invitation and send the positive reply back immediately (so maybe 3 weeks ago now). My mother gets a phone call from my cousin’s mother 2 days ago saying that Lauren is now NOT invited.

Everyone we know local to the wedding will be at the wedding. We have no babysitters that I would trust for Lauren to stay with. My mother already told my aunt that we would not be attending the wedding since Lauren cannot go now. My aunt and her daughter think we are being ridiculous. Lauren is only 3 and I really do not feel comfortable leaving her with someone I do not know well. And the wedding is at 4 pm so in theory we would be out later than bedtime.

It was suggested I go to the wedding alone. However, July 5 is my birthday. I want to spend it with my husband and my daughter not at some wedding where my daughter is not welcome. And so I do not get flamed, I understand a bride not wanting kids at their wedding. What makes me so upset is that we were told she was invited numerous times over that past year and now after we have responded yes we are told she cannot come.

Am I wrong? Any thoughts?

I would not go to the wedding and I would not feel bad about it. A very good friend of mine got married last month and only invited one of my 4 kids so we did not go. We didn't have a babysitter and didn't really want to go without them anyway.

 

[t-beri]

Okay, I barely have time to post a good afternoon, sorry I'm late but I do have to pretend to work sometimes so my mom doesn't catch on

I have to jet, I am way behind on the posts (like 40 pages) but will try to catch up a little later.

I do want to thank JHAM for setting the BIG GIVE bar so high....JEESH, cut the rest of us some slack will ya??? how am I supposed to compete w/ that. I guess I have to learn how to make BOWS now and I really need to get crackin' on mine, I have been so caught up in getting T-Beri Togs launched that I haven't had a spare minute. Of course I told DH this weekend that I am NOT going to be putting my clothes on line and he gave me grief, but I am conflicted about it.
Gotta run,

...t.

 

[rie'smom]

Hi! What is the Big Give? I made a toddler outfit for a someday grandchild that I'd love to donate. Since there are no grandchildren(or even marriages,lol) on the horizon, if a child can use this Winnie the Pooh outfit. It's been on a hanger,so it isn't ironed. Also, I never inserted the elastic, so it can be adjusted. It's a size 3. This is my first photo share!! Be gentle,lol. Just give me details on where to send it.

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[aribelle]

I need you opinion on something that happened this weekend.

My cousin is getting married July 5. This has been known since last summer and we were told that our daughter would be invited. The wedding is 2 hour away from our home but my parents and other family all live local to the wedding.

So I get an invitation to the shower and attend that on May 3. I was generous with my gift even though I am NOT close with this cousin. We were informed at the shower that the invitations went in the mail the day before so we should be receiving them that week. Again, I was assured that Lauren would be invited.

I get the invitation and send the positive reply back immediately (so maybe 3 weeks ago now). My mother gets a phone call from my cousin’s mother 2 days ago saying that Lauren is now NOT invited.

Everyone we know local to the wedding will be at the wedding. We have no babysitters that I would trust for Lauren to stay with. My mother already told my aunt that we would not be attending the wedding since Lauren cannot go now. My aunt and her daughter think we are being ridiculous. Lauren is only 3 and I really do not feel comfortable leaving her with someone I do not know well. And the wedding is at 4 pm so in theory we would be out later than bedtime.

It was suggested I go to the wedding alone. However, July 5 is my birthday. I want to spend it with my husband and my daughter not at some wedding where my daughter is not welcome. And so I do not get flamed, I understand a bride not wanting kids at their wedding. What makes me so upset is that we were told she was invited numerous times over that past year and now after we have responded yes we are told she cannot come.

Am I wrong? Any thoughts?

Did you call and talk to the bride? Since she told you that your daughter was invited, perhaps it's a case of ummmm, how to say it nicely.....mom/mother in law, getting involved where she wasn't asked?

If bride says things have changed and she's not invited, then I'd not feel bad at all about bowing out. Sorry...but your acceptance was based on the WHOLE family be invited...that changed, so your acceptance has changed. If they think that's silly, then so be it. (Of course, my wise cracking mouth would probably ask then if it's silly, which one of the relatives is going to stay home from the wedding to babysit?).

You have to do what's right for YOUR family....and THAT family is you, husband and your child(ren). When you married you moved on to your own family and that family became your priority. Just like when your parents married, the priority became them and you kids. And so it will be when Lauren marries and choses not to attend family functions because it interferes with HER family priorities.

You'll never make everyone happy in life, so you have to decide who your priority for happiness is......some people choose everyone else, and are miserable....some people choose themselves and make everyone miserable...and the wise ones choose to make their nearest and dearest happy and at the same time get their own happiness!

It's not easy the first time, but it's easier after that.

 

[snubie]

pootsnorkel

What a GREAT word! Pootsnorkle! I am going to try and work that into conversation at least once a day now.

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That is beautiful!

Thank you for the support re: the wedding. Again I understand not wanting kids at your wedding but to change your mind after the invitations went out is just RUDE!

 

[livndisney]

Ladies,

You are making me look bad!

I have not even cut the fabric for my Big Give outift (I do know what I am making though.... I think)

My "Knot" purse is still not done.

ahemmm

To Oscar's Mommy (sorry I have not mastered the multi quote), I think you should buy Oscar a plane ticket and he can stay with me in Orlando (Morgan said she wanted a dog LOL)

On the wedding Issue (Snubie was that you?). My take is this....... I would not go. I would call and explain that you agreed to go when you daughter was included. I totally agree it is RUDE to change the rules. (I find motherhood liberating, I don't have to go places anymore where my DD is not welcome and I don't have to feel guilty about it )

 

[MouseTriper]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. It gives me some inspiration.

I am amazed that so many have finished or almost finished their BIG GIVE outfits. We have until July, right? I haven't even decided on a pattern. Then I still need to find the fabric. I am waiting to go fabric shopping until the appliqué arrives from eBay so I can match/coordinate colors better.

No worries at all....the goal is to just have them completed by the end of July. So you have plenty of time. Can't wait to see what you come up with! Thanks so much!!!

I have a project, but I want her outfit to be unique so I haven't come up with a pattern yet. I get to do Giselle!!! I love Giselle. I want to do something really pretty for her. I know that Jenna and I both loved all of the compliments that she got this year while wearing the customs that I made her. So I want Isabelle to have the same thing. I think that feeling like a princess is the best gift for a little girl.

Awww Isabelle is definitely going to feel like a princess with all the BIG GIVE outfits!!! I know Giselle is one of her favorites so she is sure to love it!! Thank you so much!!!

Aw, you about made me cry! I was making Isabelle's outfit and Lily thought it was for her and I told her "it is for another little princess" and she yelled "I'M THE PRINCESS!"

Way too cute!!!!! Lily IS a princess!!!!

I finished my BIG GIVE OUTFIT!!!!!
Here it is:

As you can see, the applique is not perfect, but hopefully good enough. Tinka Belle is making another set of bows as my bowmaking skills are NOT great!!!

Oh Angela...that outfit is ADORABLE!!! You did a greta job and Isabelle is going to LOVE IT!!!!!! The bows look wonderful as well!!! You are such a sweetie for doing this!!!! I will PM you with Alicia's address!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Big Give Outfit

It's hanging a little askew and it could use a little ironing. I used Carla's Simply Sweet halter dress pattern and easy fit pants. Isabelle said she liked this fabric and it was one I knew I could find. I did the adjustable/buttonhole elastic in the waist again and this time I made a buttonhole for it to stick out of on the inside of the waistband. I'm getting better at that!

princessmom29, I would love to make a bracelet to match your cute outfit. Let me know if you don't have one.

OMG Jeanne, that is BEAUTIFUL!!! You did a wonderful job and it was totally worth the wait for pictures. Isabelle is going to ADORE this. You did an amazing job. Thank you so very much for being a part of the BIG GIVE!!! You guys are ALL the best!!!!

Big Give people

Your outfits are adorable! How sweet of all of you to participate in this thing. You're all just a bunch of God's angels down here doing His work. Thanks for being such compassionate people. This world needs more people like you in it.

Awww what a sweetheart you are, thank you!!!

Hi! What is the Big Give? I made a toddler outfit for a someday grandchild that I'd love to donate. Since there are no grandchildren(or even marriages,lol) on the horizon, if a child can use this Winnie the Pooh outfit. It's been on a hanger,so it isn't ironed. Also, I never inserted the elastic, so it can be adjusted. It's a size 3. This is my first photo share!! Be gentle,lol. Just give me details on where to send it.

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Top Back:

Pants:

Pant leg detail:

Hi there...I have to run right now or my DD is going to be late for her gymnastics class. I will send you a PM all about the BIG GIVE when I get home. You are a sweetie!

 

[o2bacelt]

I need you opinion on something that happened this weekend.

My cousin is getting married July 5. This has been known since last summer and we were told that our daughter would be invited. The wedding is 2 hour away from our home but my parents and other family all live local to the wedding.

So I get an invitation to the shower and attend that on May 3. I was generous with my gift even though I am NOT close with this cousin. We were informed at the shower that the invitations went in the mail the day before so we should be receiving them that week. Again, I was assured that Lauren would be invited.

I get the invitation and send the positive reply back immediately (so maybe 3 weeks ago now). My mother gets a phone call from my cousin’s mother 2 days ago saying that Lauren is now NOT invited.

Everyone we know local to the wedding will be at the wedding. We have no babysitters that I would trust for Lauren to stay with. My mother already told my aunt that we would not be attending the wedding since Lauren cannot go now. My aunt and her daughter think we are being ridiculous. Lauren is only 3 and I really do not feel comfortable leaving her with someone I do not know well. And the wedding is at 4 pm so in theory we would be out later than bedtime.

It was suggested I go to the wedding alone. However, July 5 is my birthday. I want to spend it with my husband and my daughter not at some wedding where my daughter is not welcome. And so I do not get flamed, I understand a bride not wanting kids at their wedding. What makes me so upset is that we were told she was invited numerous times over that past year and now after we have responded yes we are told she cannot come.

Am I wrong? Any thoughts?

Nope, I don't think you're wrong at all. I would tell the bride and her mother that you would have declined the invitation initially if you had known that your daughter wasn't invited, instead since you were told that she was invited that you responded accordingly. Tell them that just as the bride can choose to have children attend or not that you also have the choice to accept or decline the invitation.

I had a no kids wedding and understood that meant that there were people who would not attend because their children could not, that was something I was willing to deal with and I certainly didn't give anyone a hard time if they couldn't come.

 

[t-beri]

Here is a picture of a Wendy costume I made for me... Just used a 2 inch (or so?) ribbon for the waistband and the pattern was a bridesmaid pattern or something (zipper up the back). You could easily use a peasant dress for the same effect...

The other costumes are store bought Disney... this was in my "pre-sewing" sewing days. I only made mine because I HAD to!

These are great costumes.

Here are our peter pan costumes. I found this nightgown that was a super huge -moo moo style. but the fabric was just right so we transformed it!

Here is a better view of Pan and Hook, though I wish the lighting in the hotel was better. Notice, I made DH cork his hook since we were going to be in WDW and I didn't want anyone to conceive it as a weapon I took a generic pirates hook and painted it up a bit cause DH likes "authentic" (rolling eyes here!)

and here is Tink though you really can't see her outfit very well and she had the most adorable wings my mom made for her. Notice the pom poms on her booties You can't tell, but this outfit looked JUST like Tinks and her wings were sheer blue w/ rinestones around the edges.

But she spent most of MNSSHP like this...

You can kinda see her wings in that picture.

And I would like to point out that I think there are walmart bags in my sleeves and to puff up the bow in the back of my dress

 

[SallyfromDE]

I need you opinion on something that happened this weekend.

My cousin is getting married July 5. This has been known since last summer and we were told that our daughter would be invited. The wedding is 2 hour away from our home but my parents and other family all live local to the wedding.

So I get an invitation to the shower and attend that on May 3. I was generous with my gift even though I am NOT close with this cousin. We were informed at the shower that the invitations went in the mail the day before so we should be receiving them that week. Again, I was assured that Lauren would be invited.

I get the invitation and send the positive reply back immediately (so maybe 3 weeks ago now). My mother gets a phone call from my cousin’s mother 2 days ago saying that Lauren is now NOT invited.

Everyone we know local to the wedding will be at the wedding. We have no babysitters that I would trust for Lauren to stay with. My mother already told my aunt that we would not be attending the wedding since Lauren cannot go now. My aunt and her daughter think we are being ridiculous. Lauren is only 3 and I really do not feel comfortable leaving her with someone I do not know well. And the wedding is at 4 pm so in theory we would be out later than bedtime.

It was suggested I go to the wedding alone. However, July 5 is my birthday. I want to spend it with my husband and my daughter not at some wedding where my daughter is not welcome. And so I do not get flamed, I understand a bride not wanting kids at their wedding. What makes me so upset is that we were told she was invited numerous times over that past year and now after we have responded yes we are told she cannot come.

Am I wrong? Any thoughts?

I'd call and talk to the Bride myself, first. Make sure that they did have a change of heart. You know how stories can get changed around. Most people don't want small children at a wedding because of the expense. My sister wanted children because she loves the commotion. Anyway, if she says it's not possible, then regretfully bow out. I'd probably send a gift as if they say "no hard feelings".

Big Give Outfit

It's hanging a little askew and it could use a little ironing. I used Carla's Simply Sweet halter dress pattern and easy fit pants. Isabelle said she liked this fabric and it was one I knew I could find. I did the adjustable/buttonhole elastic in the waist again and this time I made a buttonhole for it to stick out of on the inside of the waistband. I'm getting better at that!

princessmom29, I would love to make a bracelet to match your cute outfit. Let me know if you don't have one.

I love this outfit!!

I took Lauren for her 3 year portraits last week at Sears. Here is a sample photo, she is wearing the strawberry apron top and matching easy fit pants.

How cute!!

Okay, I barely have time to post a good afternoon, sorry I'm late but I do have to pretend to work sometimes so my mom doesn't catch on

I have to jet, I am way behind on the posts (like 40 pages) but will try to catch up a little later.

I do want to thank JHAM for setting the BIG GIVE bar so high....JEESH, cut the rest of us some slack will ya??? how am I supposed to compete w/ that. I guess I have to learn how to make BOWS now and I really need to get crackin' on mine, I have been so caught up in getting T-Beri Togs launched that I haven't had a spare minute. Of course I told DH this weekend that I am NOT going to be putting my clothes on line and he gave me grief, but I am conflicted about it.
Gotta run,

...t.

Tberi, you don't want to catch up. Just start from where you are at!!

 

[snubie]

it is interesting. I posted on another msg board about my wedding conundrum and I am getting very mixed responses. Some are saying I am absolutely wrong and others are saying I am absolutey right. And these women mostly have kids of varying ages - from a few months to 8 or 9 years old.

 

[glorib]

Big Give Outfit

It's hanging a little askew and it could use a little ironing. I used Carla's Simply Sweet halter dress pattern and easy fit pants. Isabelle said she liked this fabric and it was one I knew I could find. I did the adjustable/buttonhole elastic in the waist again and this time I made a buttonhole for it to stick out of on the inside of the waistband. I'm getting better at that!

princessmom29, I would love to make a bracelet to match your cute outfit. Let me know if you don't have one.

OH MY GOODNESS! Adorable! I love how the bows have the matching crown emblem! Awesome job.

Man, you guys posting your outfits has me really itching to start mine! I'm shopping for fabric tonight after DH gets home, but won't be able to start on it just yet. Ella's birthday party is this weekend, and I must make her an outfit. We decided against the pink pirate party when we found this adorable Fancy Nancy doll at Target. Ella loves the Fancy Nancy books but we usually check them out at the library. So we bought the doll and a book and I talked Ella into a Fancy Nancy party. So I need to make a Fancy Nancy dress. The doll we got her is wearing this outfit:

So I'm going to make Ella a matching one! I think she'll be really excited. She can be kind of a fancy nancy sometimes, so I think she'll have fun!

 

[ameraumi]

it is interesting. I posted on another msg board about my wedding conundrum and I am getting very mixed responses. Some are saying I am absolutely wrong and others are saying I am absolutey right. And these women mostly have kids of varying ages - from a few months to 8 or 9 years old.

I have mixed feelings on it. Yes, it is the Bride's/Groom's day and they get to decide who is invited. However, I also think it is bad that they changed their minds and did not contact you directly. I would call the Bride and ask nicely what is going on and if your DD is invited or not. If not, you can then decide on if you want to go or not. Being so far away I can totally understand not wanting to go if the whole family is not invited.

Mom got another top done this weekend! We are slowly marking items off the list. Here is a tank with Mickey balloons on it:

 

[Adi12982]

Did you call and talk to the bride? Since she told you that your daughter was invited, perhaps it's a case of ummmm, how to say it nicely.....mom/mother in law, getting involved where she wasn't asked?

If bride says things have changed and she's not invited, then I'd not feel bad at all about bowing out. Sorry...but your acceptance was based on the WHOLE family be invited...that changed, so your acceptance has changed. If they think that's silly, then so be it. (Of course, my wise cracking mouth would probably ask then if it's silly, which one of the relatives is going to stay home from the wedding to babysit?).

You have to do what's right for YOUR family....and THAT family is you, husband and your child(ren). When you married you moved on to your own family and that family became your priority. Just like when your parents married, the priority became them and you kids. And so it will be when Lauren marries and choses not to attend family functions because it interferes with HER family priorities.

You'll never make everyone happy in life, so you have to decide who your priority for happiness is......some people choose everyone else, and are miserable....some people choose themselves and make everyone miserable...and the wise ones choose to make their nearest and dearest happy and at the same time get their own happiness!

It's not easy the first time, but it's easier after that.

Snubie - I was going to ask the same thing. Have you talked to the bride?? I would talk to her, maybe it is still ok with her for you to bring you DD?? If not I would tell her flat out - you said (since last year) I could bring her, and I don't have anyone to leave her with that I trust. Sorry.

I understand it is a peronaly choice - but I enjoyed all the kids at my wedding - we made sure they got up and danced with us, too

 

[bclydia]

I finished my BIG GIVE OUTFIT!!!!!
Here it is:

I love it!! Very nice!!

Big Give Outfit

This is beautiful!
Okay ladies, you are all putting me to shame! I haven't even chosen what to make yet, let alone bought fabric, cut, sewn and finished the outfit and accessories to match!! I've decided to not think about it until the baby comes but now I'm second guessing myself.

These are great! I can't even make many pj's for my DS because he won't wear them (pj's, that is, says they make him too hot) Where did you find the Transformer's fabric? I bet he would wear shorts from that material.

I made those transformer shorts for Matt too. I found the fabric at JoAnn's.

Hi! What is the Big Give? I made a toddler outfit for a someday grandchild that I'd love to donate.
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This is lovely. How generous of you to be willing to share it! And how organized to be making outfits for grandchildren not even on the way!! Ugh! I'm 36 wks pregnant and haven't made anything for this munchkin!!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Way back in the dark ages, when I was a teen. We used to have pocketbooks where you buttoned on/off different covers. That is a great idea to match the customs.

Hey! Not too far back!!! Please I am trying to remind myself everyday that I AM NOT old! I had the same purses and that's what I was thinking. She has a small messanger bag and the strap is white, so should be okay with every thing, but the bag itself is pink. So I could not have it clash with the red minnie dot or the red and blue that is in the Little Einstiens skirt! Must match at all times! I mean, I'm going to the trouble of the boys matching her! Now, her Dad is another story...he refuses any matchy stuff

 

[livndisney]

OH MY GOODNESS! Adorable! I love how the bows have the matching crown emblem! Awesome job.

Man, you guys posting your outfits has me really itching to start mine! I'm shopping for fabric tonight after DH gets home, but won't be able to start on it just yet. Ella's birthday party is this weekend, and I must make her an outfit. We decided against the pink pirate party when we found this adorable Fancy Nancy doll at Target. Ella loves the Fancy Nancy books but we usually check them out at the library. So we bought the doll and a book and I talked Ella into a Fancy Nancy party. So I need to make a Fancy Nancy dress. The doll we got her is wearing this outfit:

So I'm going to make Ella a matching one! I think she'll be really excited. She can be kind of a fancy nancy sometimes, so I think she'll have fun!

Help? What is Fancy Nancy?

 

[Steve's Girl]

it is interesting. I posted on another msg board about my wedding conundrum and I am getting very mixed responses. Some are saying I am absolutely wrong and others are saying I am absolutey right. And these women mostly have kids of varying ages - from a few months to 8 or 9 years old.

I have to agree with what most others have said. The original offer that was made to you, in writing no less, has been rescinded. Therefore, you regrettfully have to rescind your RSVP. I think it is riduculous and rude to uninvite a guest after the invitations have been sent out. I can only assume that after the RSVPs came back, they decided they needed to cut back for some reason. Who knows. Guess they should have planned a little better before sending invitations. Enjoy your birthday with your family!