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

[tadamom]

Maybe I can answer that considering I just made 18 of them!

The fusible interfacing gives it a little body. Also makes sewing the rows of stitching for the pockets easier.

Hope this helps!

Now to find the camera!

Here are a couple of pictures of the crayon rolls that I made.

For the girls:

For the boys:

I was able to squeeze a couple of crayons in one pocket, so no crayons were harmed in the making of this project!

Thanks Tom! I figured that is what it was for but wasn't positive. Your's look great (as usual) and I bet the kids will adore them. I am thinking about making some for Parker's preschool class for their end of the year gifts but I think I will make one and see how it goes. I have to have them by next Thursday.

 

[tadamom]

One more question.....

I am sending the package of the outfit that I posted and I'm wondering what is the best way to send it. It will be mailed to Canada. I still want the outfit to look nice but I also don't want it to cost me an arm and a leg to ship it. *They will be paying for shipping but I would still like for it to be pretty cheap*

 

[lori123]

Lori - Megan has a very similar scar from when she split her lip open on a coffee table when she was 2. The bump seems to get smaller all the time, but she still has that tiny notch where her lip line doesn't quite match up. Emma's looks even better than hers in that area so I bet it Emma's will become less noticable too. I had never noticed either of the scars in other pictures.

Good to know! I don't really notice it much anymore - when she smiles real big the bump is more noticable - but otherwise it is healing nicely!

 

[lori123]

Here are a couple of pictures of the crayon rolls that I made.

For the girls:

For the boys:

I was able to squeeze a couple of crayons in one pocket, so no crayons were harmed in the making of this project!

What an AWESOME dad you are!!! I have such a fun time hearing Emma talk sewing with her friends - she is so cute - "and my mom does this, and she can put a ruffle on it, this is what a ruffle looks like" LOL! She is always asking me to make her friends things "because their mom's don't sew for them".

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

One more question.....

I am sending the package of the outfit that I posted and I'm wondering what is the best way to send it. It will be mailed to Canada. I still want the outfit to look nice but I also don't want it to cost me an arm and a leg to ship it. *They will be paying for shipping but I would still like for it to be pretty cheap*

I have shipped to Canada, and used international Priority Shipping.

You have to fill out a customs form and use a special clear label holder for it, but the post office said that it was the best way to send it.

It still took almost 2 weeks to get there.

 

[Stephres]

My dad has the exact same scar in the same place caused by the same thing when he was the same age! I think it gives him character.

Aren't you the best dad ever? Leighanna probably doesn't know it yet! These would be awesome party favors. I love your crayon disclaimer!

 

[lori123]

My dad has the exact same scar in the same place caused by the same thing when he was the same age! I think it gives him character.

Noah has one on his eyebrow (assalt from a toybox ) and I totally think it adds character to his face - but with Emma - it feels different - LOL - not for me, but I know how I analized every one of my facial features when I was a teen. I am hoping it doesn't bother her.

 

[tkme4ard]

Hi Angela! I forget that Megan and Olivia are so close in age. We are right there too. Megan never wants anything done with her hair and she's very picky about what she wears. She doesn't like anything too girly or ruffly unless it's for a special ocassion. For our trip in December I stuck with appliqued t-shirts and short jumper/pillowcase type tops with ruffled capris. I made a couple for my niece who was 10 and she liked them too. The tops worked good because I could but either long or short sleeved tees under them depending on the weather. I can post pictures if you want to see. Also, check out Jham's trip report. She made some great stuff for her older DD to coordinate with her younger one.

woohoo I found you! oh ok you found me but still LOL

I would LOVE to see what you made!

I'm so glad I do not suffer alone

 

[jham]

I made Lily a ladybug outfit to match the one I made her cousin. At least it is warm enough to take pictures outside! (and I even weeded my garden!) Sorry for the bad photos, my camera was on the wrong setting.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

We met her at MGM... sorry, DHS last December! My girls didn't want to let go of her!



I just have to say that it's a good thing you don't live closer to me or I'd have a houseful of those gorgeous labs!!!!!!

Deanne, our transports go to TN!!!!

He's currently in GA, but our transports go from TX, LA, TN, FL, GA, MS,MD,PA,NY,CT,NH-ME- we have 2 different transport routes we can put dogs on. If you are ever interested......you know Ill be posting more.

How about this guy? Blakely-

His owner died and no one in the family wants him, so they took him to the Leland MS shelter, then we got him, hes being fostered by a disabled person currently, but they are going to have to give him up soon, so he will go into boarding.

 

[CampbellScot]

I'm getting sooooooooo frustrated with my 8 1/2 yo dd. will someone please tell me this too shall pass? She tells me she hates me doing her hair, all she wants is to do it herself and put it in a pony tail. That's it. So I went and bought pretty doodads for the 6 yo dd's hair because SHE still loves everything I do and then the 8 yo got pissy because I spent 5 min doing her sisters hair and not hers. She sat on the sofa and pouted for a good 5 min. This goes with clothes too. I feel like all i ever do is butt heads with her and I do what she wants and then she hates it too. Waaaaahhhh!

This really does tie in to disboutique and i'm getting to that LOL I know darn good and well that if I make customs for the 1 yo and the 6 yo to take to wdw she'll be mad at me, but if i make her some she'll say they are too babyish and she won't wear them because someone will make fun of her. I hate this age! She's only flipping 8, why can't she understand that she's not a teenager and that she's still a kid. I can't ask her for her help either because it's a surprise trip! We aren't going till jan but I like to plan. What are 9 yo's wearing to disney?

I think I need to find a Saint for helping raise girls or something and say a few Hail Mary's, because coffee just isn't cutting it this a.m.

St. Jude...the patron saint of LOST CAUSES is my go-to saint! Not that raising little girls is a lost cause...but sometimes it FEELS that way!!

My step daughter just turned 9 in April...where once she would wear whatever I put out and submit to having her done however I wanted to do it...she's gone and gotten OPINIONS.

This is not good for my controlling nature!

But this is what I resigned myself to...

As long as Sally is following the house rules (being kind, respectful, responsible and using your manners) then I won't fuss too much about how she chooses to do her hair. Sometimes I don't give her a choice...but usually I don't bother with her hair as long as it's brushed. (which is being responsible for herself!) I don't even mention her hair and how it would look cuter THIS way but FINE if she wants it to just be boring...which a lot of people do thinking they are backing off but really are just adding to the power struggle!

When Sally realized that I wasn't going to say a word about her hair AT ALL as long as she brushed it, she started ASKING me to do things with her hair. Once they realize you are not going to enter into a power struggle with them, they don't feel the need to RESIST so hard. Those power struggles are hard to avoid and they are usually the heart of the issue. They want control of things and rebelling makes them feel like their voice is being heard. It's sad when they are no longer little girls. *sigh*

If your DD is fussing and pouting b/c you are doing her sisters hair, I would remind her that she made it quite clear that she wanted you to keep your hands out of her hair and if you are going to respect her wishes on that end, she needs to be respectful on hers and nix the pouting! If she wants something done with her hair, all she needs to do is ask! That puts her in the position of taking responsibility for her choice and makes it clear that you will not be entering into a power struggle with her. That should put an end to it...if it doesn't, then you start talking about consequences for disrespectful behavior. (that's the sequence in our house anyway!)

Same with clothes...I have final veto power, but usually I let Sally pick out her clothing...unless we are at Disney...or going somewhere fancy. I'd ask your DD if she wants some customs...High School Musical, Hannah Montana...those are my step daughters favorites at the moment...if she says no, which she may out of reflex, then I'd just say okay and totally drop it. She'll most likely stew on it for a bit...and maybe surprise you when she comes back and asks for something.

I do behavioral stuff for a living...so sorry if this was long and rambling.

Seriously...St. Jude...he's a good one!!!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

One more question.....

I am sending the package of the outfit that I posted and I'm wondering what is the best way to send it. It will be mailed to Canada. I still want the outfit to look nice but I also don't want it to cost me an arm and a leg to ship it. *They will be paying for shipping but I would still like for it to be pretty cheap*

My Grandmother always swore to lining clothes in tissue paper that you dont want wrinkled and I find it works quite well when packing for trips. So rather than just wrapping it around, lay it along one side, then fold. with tissue being on the inside. KWIM? Then wrap in bubblewrap and voila! no wrinkles. You could go to a macy's and get free tissue there. just tell them you forgot to get it lol. I suppose thats technically stealing, but they give it out for free- so maybe not!

 

[CampbellScot]

I made Lily a ladybug outfit to match the one I made her cousin. At least it is warm enough to take pictures outside! (and I even weeded my garden!) Sorry for the bad photos, my camera was on the wrong setting.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Seriously...Lily gets me every time! She is just too precious for words!!! AND she's wearing Ladybugs! My FAVORITE bug!!!

darling outfit!! Darling daughter!!!

Deanne, our transports go to TN!!!!

He's currently in GA, but our transports go from TX, LA, TN, FL, GA, MS,MD,PA,NY,CT,NH-ME- we have 2 different transport routes we can put dogs on. If you are ever interested......you know Ill be posting more.

How about this guy? Blakely-

His owner died and no one in the family wants him, so they took him to the Leland MS shelter, then we got him, hes being fostered by a disabled person currently, but they are going to have to give him up soon, so he will go into boarding.

awwwww what a cutie!!! How come New Jersey isn't on your list?! You've got NY and PA...Jersey isn't that far of a stretch! It's the GARDEN state! come on!!!



I think it is so wonderful that you work so hard on behalf of these dogs! Good Karma girlfriend!!!

I hope Blakely finds a home!!! I can't believe nobody in his "family" wanted him!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

St. Jude...the patron saint of LOST CAUSES is my go-to saint! Not that raising little girls is a lost cause...but sometimes it FEELS that way!!

My step daughter just turned 9 in April...where once she would wear whatever I put out and submit to having her done however I wanted to do it...she's gone and gotten OPINIONS.

This is not good for my controlling nature!

But this is what I resigned myself to...

As long as Sally is following the house rules (being kind, respectful, responsible and using your manners) then I won't fuss too much about how she chooses to do her hair. Sometimes I don't give her a choice...but usually I don't bother with her hair as long as it's brushed. (which is being responsible for herself!) I don't even mention her hair and how it would look cuter THIS way but FINE if she wants it to just be boring...which a lot of people do thinking they are backing off but really are just adding to the power struggle!

When Sally realized that I wasn't going to say a word about her hair AT ALL as long as she brushed it, she started ASKING me to do things with her hair. Once they realize you are not going to enter into a power struggle with them, they don't feel the need to RESIST so hard. Those power struggles are hard to avoid and they are usually the heart of the issue. They want control of things and rebelling makes them feel like their voice is being heard. It's sad when they are no longer little girls. *sigh*

If your DD is fussing and pouting b/c you are doing her sisters hair, I would remind her that she made it quite clear that she wanted you to keep your hands out of her hair and if you are going to respect her wishes on that end, she needs to be respectful on hers and nix the pouting! If she wants something done with her hair, all she needs to do is ask! That puts her in the position of taking responsibility for her choice and makes it clear that you will not be entering into a power struggle with her. That should put an end to it...if it doesn't, then you start talking about consequences for disrespectful behavior. (that's the sequence in our house anyway!)

Same with clothes...I have final veto power, but usually I let Sally pick out her clothing...unless we are at Disney...or going somewhere fancy. I'd ask your DD if she wants some customs...High School Musical, Hannah Montana...those are my step daughters favorites at the moment...if she says no, which she may out of reflex, then I'd just say okay and totally drop it. She'll most likely stew on it for a bit...and maybe surprise you when she comes back and asks for something.

I do behavioral stuff for a living...so sorry if this was long and rambling.

Seriously...St. Jude...he's a good one!!!

Okay, can you come to my house? Not for Megan, but for my husband...he's really bad about cleaning stuff....

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I worry about Emma too - she was bit by a dog when she was 5 - but as time goes on it gets less visable. The biggest thing left is the bump of scar tissue left. We chose not to have it fixed more - it doesn't bother us of course - but will leave that option open for her to choose when she is older. She mentions the bump from time to time and asks when it will go away. We were really good about putting Mederma on it the first year and also make sure to use sunscreen on it all the time - I think that helped a lot. Here are pics of the day she was bit, and the second was taken at Animal Kingdom in Sept. We took that pic after she lost a tooth while watching the Nemo show - she is showing us the "hole" LOL!

Oh that poor poor baby. Her scar isn't that noticeable and if you hadn't pointed it out I wouldn't have noticed.

Here are a couple of pictures of the crayon rolls that I made.

For the girls:

For the boys:

I was able to squeeze a couple of crayons in one pocket, so no crayons were harmed in the making of this project!

Way cute!!! I finished my one for Jenna and she loved it. I need to her a little doodle pad to go in it. I left a pocket for that as well.

 

[gillenkl]

Love the Tink outfit. So how did you do your seat covers? We got a pop up trailer 3 years ago and I keep saying I need to get some covers on those benches before the kids ruin them! I even took a cushion out and it spent the winter in my craft room just waiting to be covered. I just have no idea where to start--nevermind the 800 episodes of Trading Spaces I've watched! Are yours removable? Thanks for the idea of using Disney fabric! Now to find some that won't clash with sage green curtains...I'd love any advice you have, I've been very askeered of this project!

Very easy to make - I just made them like giant pillowcases so that I can take them off after each trip and wash them. I don't put them in the dryer.

 

[tadamom]

Way cute!!! I finished my one for Jenna and she loved it. I need to her a little doodle pad to go in it. I left a pocket for that as well.

That's a great idea!!!

 

[twob4him]

I'm getting sooooooooo frustrated with my 8 1/2 yo dd. will someone please tell me this too shall pass? She tells me she hates me doing her hair, all she wants is to do it herself and put it in a pony tail. That's it. So I went and bought pretty doodads for the 6 yo dd's hair because SHE still loves everything I do and then the 8 yo got pissy because I spent 5 min doing her sisters hair and not hers. She sat on the sofa and pouted for a good 5 min. This goes with clothes too. I feel like all i ever do is butt heads with her and I do what she wants and then she hates it too. Waaaaahhhh!

This really does tie in to disboutique and i'm getting to that LOL I know darn good and well that if I make customs for the 1 yo and the 6 yo to take to wdw she'll be mad at me, but if i make her some she'll say they are too babyish and she won't wear them because someone will make fun of her. I hate this age! She's only flipping 8, why can't she understand that she's not a teenager and that she's still a kid. I can't ask her for her help either because it's a surprise trip! We aren't going till jan but I like to plan. What are 9 yo's wearing to disney?

I think I need to find a Saint for helping raise girls or something and say a few Hail Mary's, because coffee just isn't cutting it this a.m.

See Miss Cammie and Tinka Bell advice below...they beat me to it!!!

As for the butting of heads that happens in this home too. I just stop her and give her options and tell her the consequences for both options and I let her know that it is her choice. I also tell her that whatever options she chooses she is also agreeing to accept the consequences. I have also stopped listening to her when she whines or tries to be the boss. I just tell her that she is using a voice that is hurting my ears and until she can talk regular than I can't listen. These two things are really making an impact on her. Last night I told her to clean her room (normally this takes her 2-3 hours to do (she plays alot)). Well last night I told her she had a choice to make clean her room and get a WDW surprise after her shower or don't clean her room and she won't get to watch tv before bed. Her room was actually cleaned (like momma cleaned it) in record time. I think she was happy with herself that she chose correctly.

Yaaa don't you love it when they do the right thing!

St. Jude...the patron saint of LOST CAUSES is my go-to saint! Not that raising little girls is a lost cause...but sometimes it FEELS that way!!

My step daughter just turned 9 in April...where once she would wear whatever I put out and submit to having her done however I wanted to do it...she's gone and gotten OPINIONS.

This is not good for my controlling nature!

But this is what I resigned myself to...

As long as Sally is following the house rules (being kind, respectful, responsible and using your manners) then I won't fuss too much about how she chooses to do her hair. Sometimes I don't give her a choice...but usually I don't bother with her hair as long as it's brushed. (which is being responsible for herself!) I don't even mention her hair and how it would look cuter THIS way but FINE if she wants it to just be boring...which a lot of people do thinking they are backing off but really are just adding to the power struggle!

When Sally realized that I wasn't going to say a word about her hair AT ALL as long as she brushed it, she started ASKING me to do things with her hair. Once they realize you are not going to enter into a power struggle with them, they don't feel the need to RESIST so hard. Those power struggles are hard to avoid and they are usually the heart of the issue. They want control of things and rebelling makes them feel like their voice is being heard. It's sad when they are no longer little girls. *sigh*

If your DD is fussing and pouting b/c you are doing her sisters hair, I would remind her that she made it quite clear that she wanted you to keep your hands out of her hair and if you are going to respect her wishes on that end, she needs to be respectful on hers and nix the pouting! If she wants something done with her hair, all she needs to do is ask! That puts her in the position of taking responsibility for her choice and makes it clear that you will not be entering into a power struggle with her. That should put an end to it...if it doesn't, then you start talking about consequences for disrespectful behavior. (that's the sequence in our house anyway!)

Same with clothes...I have final veto power, but usually I let Sally pick out her clothing...unless we are at Disney...or going somewhere fancy. I'd ask your DD if she wants some customs...High School Musical, Hannah Montana...those are my step daughters favorites at the moment...if she says no, which she may out of reflex, then I'd just say okay and totally drop it. She'll most likely stew on it for a bit...and maybe surprise you when she comes back and asks for something.

I do behavioral stuff for a living...so sorry if this was long and rambling.

Seriously...St. Jude...he's a good one!!!

Yes you took the words right out of my mouth Miss Cammie!!!

My husband and I just finished a marriage seminar but one of the segments was about parenting. We talked/learned about "Kid CEO's" and how to remove the kids from the corner office. They tend to sit down in the big leather chair and try to direct us around as if we, the adults, are they're servants! While we don't need to "fire" them, we do need to demote them and take back our God-given power. This way we can "train" them up, modeling adult behavior, help them with choices and in the end, send them on their way. Remember, ultimately, they are only on loan and they should grow up and LEAVE!

 

[EnchantedPrincess]

Question on how to store fabric....I bought some fabric at Joann's on Sunday and want to store it until next year when we go to disney October 09. Any suggestions on the best way to store it? I know to keep it out of direct light because of fading but is there anything else I should think about?

I am not sure if it is the right way to do it, but I have mine in those big rubbermaid containers.

Here are some pictures of the girls at Magic Kingdom

Love the tops, and your girls are just so adorable!! Is that a Dole Whip??? I read about the Dole Whip on the disboards a lot and how delicious it is so I must have one (or two or three) during our trip in June!

I have been a busy bee! lol, here are a few of my recent creations :
Polka dot Hippo

Those are just soooo cute! I must get me some of those Farbenmix patterns. Your girls are adorable.

I love it! I know my dh would say that it look ridiculous too! Once I put ruffles on a pair of dd's old jeans, he told me that it was too big - so I had to take them off and re do them.

Lori

Oh, so cute! My dd just saw it on the screen and told me I have to make her a cherry outfit too!

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THat looks great, and she looks so happy!

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Marie was really cute and sweet! I am SOOO happy we got to see her!

That is so great that she got to meet Marie!!! I hope we will be able to find Marie when we are there next month.

I have a few dollars left in my account and want to buy a ycmt pattern. Which one? These are the ones I am debating:

Carlac stripwork jummper
"" easy fit pants
" ruffled capris and pants
erin's designs ruffled halter tops
star bright desings adorbale cris cross top

which one???? I love them all!

yOu probably have already gotten lots of great advice on this since I am trying to catch up here....it's not on your list, but I would suggest the Simply Sweet Dress and Tops by CarlaC. You can make so many different dresses/tops out of that pattern. I also like the Easy fit pants as well for both dd and ds.

Jenny

 

[SallyfromDE]

I think I am going to break down and buy a machine this weekend! But I need suggestions for a very basic, beginner friendly machine. I was thinking of one of the Brother models from Wal-Mart to get me started. Any thoughts?

I love the one I got from Walmart!!

ITA!!!

BTW, I will soon be coming out of lurk mode as well. I just started sewing, but I figure y'all will be fairly nice. I am very proud that none of my dresses for my 2 dd's have yet disolved or fallen off of my 2 girls...

Welcome!!

I finally have another outfit to post. I don't know if some of you remember but a month or so ago I asked the question about pricing an outfit. A lady that is part of another message board with me was really wanting me to make an outfit for her little girl too (she's 3 too). I finally said "yes" and here is the finished product.

I am really pleased at how it turned out and I hope they will be too! I will have another skirt to share tomorrow. Parker's preschool class is having a teddy bear picnic and I made her a skirt to match a Gymboree top. I even made the bear a matching skirt!

Your outfit looks great! She had better be pleased!
Good Luck