Disboutiquers Part 7 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[eeyore3847]

We just got this fabulous set in the mail saturday..... We went to the library today and the librarians went crazy for it.....isn't it cute!!

Lori

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

These patterns would work for a tink outfit...

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/clothing-creation/Pixie-T-Shirt-Dress.htm

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/clothing-creation/Princess-Corset-Top-and-Dress.htm


HTH!...t.

Oh those are cute!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

We just got this fabulous set in the mail saturday..... We went to the library today and the librarians went crazy for it.....isn't it cute!!

Lori

GORGEOUS!!!

 

[t-beri]

for the curious....http://www.timburtoncollective.com/2008/08/hundreds-gather-for-big-screen-debut-in.html

This seems to be a pretty good source for sorting out the fact from fiction and contains a wealth of information for Tim Burton Junkies....Not that I am one

...t.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I got some lightweight flannel with Ariel on it today at JoAnn's. It was only $3! Couldnt' pass it up. Now...what to do with it. Any thoughts????

 

[mrsmiller]

Ok, I measure me, then the fabric and did a chalk drawing. I made it big as I can always go in.

A few problems I see so far is the the curves on the bust seem too large as are the sides. However I need room to get over either my head or hips. I took in darts below the bust to bring it in a bit.

Do you think the elastic casing on the top will be enough to bring this in? and hold up?

I also had a thought to make it a very long top then tuck into a separate skirt since it will covered with dark brown waistband. Any thoughts?

Finally does anyone else make things from ideas without patterns?

I do my sewing without patterns just because it is hard for me to figure out the instructions sometimes, too complicated and too many pieces to a pattern sometimes...

For your outfit it all depends ...are you one of the lucky ladies that were blessed with a big chest or flat chested (like me )

i like the idea of a top and skirt separated

you could do the top and shirred the back that will give you a more fitted look
for the side strap with the fringe make it a little wider so it will give more hold to the top

I will do a simple A line skirt , make a fabric belt and like you said tuck it all together to give the same look

i like to trace my pieces in shower curtain lining (the kind you get at the 99c store) because it gives you the look of fabric and you can make adjustment (use tape )as you try the pieces (it also can also reuse them over and over)

Now you got me thinking of making this outfit!!!!

Linnette

 

[Tinka_Belle]

My DH is giving me FITS!! He has been playing along w/ my dress as a family @MNSSHP for 4 years now. Sometimes we are at WDW during halloween and sometimes we are at home and can go trick or treating. He is ready to go back to some "real" halloween costumes, like currently he'd like to be the joker. My suggestion is to pick a costume he can just alter a bit for each different event. Make a little "friendlier" for MNSSHP and scarier for Halloween. Like he could do the joker but lighten up on the creepy make up. No running eyeliner or smudged red smile...ya know more like to old joker but use the same clothes then he could make it all creepy for Halloween. I just got a "fine" and an eyeroll.

We were supposed to be Alice in Wonderland. BUT DH has recently caught wind of a rumored Tim Burton version where the Mad Hatter (the only character DH would ever think of playing) is also rumored to be played by...you guessed it Johnny Depp. Lets just say B has been a fan of being Johnny Depp characters for longer than I've known him. I think it all started w/ Edward scissor hands. Anyway. Our doing Alice this year would preempt our being Alice after the movie comes out and he can be a WAY cooler mad hatter b/c of the association to Johnny Depp.

Do you see what I have to go through JUST TO PICK OUT A COSTUME FOR HALLOWEEN!!!

But I think the joker is too scary for Mickey's NOT SO SCARY halloween party...what do you all think?
...t.

Mine won't wear a costume ever!! I have been begging for the last 3 years and he won't even budge, even when I promise him an Anikin Skywalker costume complete with light saber.

What do you think?? Should I add the white ruffle at the bottom hem?? I can't decide...or should I try one of those Petti's????

Let me know what you think...???

I think it looks good like it is. I would add a petti though. They make all dresses cuter.

NO SUCH LUCK !!! the main cast is still just speculation. I also read that Alan Rickman would play the caterpillar I'll keep you posted.

...t.

I love Alan Rickman.

I got some lightweight flannel with Ariel on it today at JoAnn's. It was only $3! Couldnt' pass it up. Now...what to do with it. Any thoughts????

Make pj's. I use CarlaC's Portrait Peasant top pattern to make Jenna's jammies.

 

[hlrababy]

I have skimmed through this thread looking and I have to say...YOU ARE ALL SO TALENTED!!! I wish I could even do this half as good as y'all do!

 

[eeyore3847]

I got some lightweight flannel with Ariel on it today at JoAnn's. It was only $3! Couldnt' pass it up. Now...what to do with it. Any thoughts????

you should make a winter lounge set with pants and an intial tank or tshirt with the initial being the fabric.
Lori

 

[mrsmiller]

but for anybody that wants to CASE the tink outfit yay: it is so exciting to want to be CASED )

I could mail you the pattern I made for the outfit I made it to fit a size 6/7 but could be adjusted, It did give me a hard time at the beginning trying to get the bottom to match (did lining) after `100 try's I am happy with the outfit...


I AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO SHARE WITH YOU THE PATTERN I MADE!!!


Linnette

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Jammies is a good idea ladies, especially considering that Aisling has been back in winter jammies for about a week now...it's FREEZING here at night now!!!!

Although, that means I have to branch out into pants

 

[t-beri]

I got some lightweight flannel with Ariel on it today at JoAnn's. It was only $3! Couldnt' pass it up. Now...what to do with it. Any thoughts????

Make a Portraitl Peasant NIGHTGOWN..fall is coming, right?

OK. Here are the new ideas for costumes.

1. Let Lily be snow white and Mac, me , MIL, FIL and Dearfriend#1 and DF#2 be the 7 dwarfs. I am still trying to convince my DH this is a good idea. Also MIL's BFF's hubby might protest, making us 6 dwarfs.

2. Back to my ORIGINAL plan to do the various faces of Mary poppins and Bert, the children being...the children-probably dressed in Jolly Holiday costumes as they are probably the most interesting. OR the children being something different all together. The Janet and Sam (DF's #1 & 2) can pick their own costumes and sam can maintain his cool exterior.

3. Scooby doo briefly came to the table but i dunno. Lily says she can't be scrappy b/c she's a girl.

4. 101 Dalmations...whoever is left over after the main characters are cast can be dalmations.

?????
...t.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Mrs. Miller,

THANK YOU for the help! I am not part of this group and thought I was going to get dissed' but you are a blessing.

I am not a big person at all. Not flat but not very much either.

I have sewed up the first bodice and the major problem is the curves on the front. They are just too big but I wonder if I put elastic in the top? I do like the idea of doing it in the back but how do I make the curves stay?

Also, I added darts under the bust but now it is tight to pull over my head and yet the under arms are huge.

What do you think? I was going to

1. Try again with more accurate curves on front.
2. Put elastic in casing and also back and see if it helps.
3. Recut and glue down to a strapless backless bra. Cheating!

So far this is what I have all just in a sheet and in a basted stich for easy removal.

 

[mrsmiller]

Mrs. Miller,

THANK YOU for the help! I am not part of this group and thought I was going to get dissed' but you are a blessing.

I am not a big person at all. Not flat but not very much either.

I have sewed up the first bodice and the major problem is the curves on the front. They are just too big but I wonder if I put elastic in the top? I do like the idea of doing it in the back but how do I make the curves stay?

Also, I added darts under the bust but now it is tight to pull over my head and yet the under arms are huge.

What do you think? I was going to

1. Try again with more accurate curves on front.
2. Put elastic in casing and also back and see if it helps.
3. Recut and glue down to a strapless backless bra. Cheating!

So far this is what I have.

Could you make the picture bigger ? did you lined the top or just did a facing piece to the front? are the under arms big (low fitting ) or just to big (sides)
BTW Welcome!!! to this wonderful club!!!, call me Linnette


Linnette

 

[eeyore3847]

Jammies is a good idea ladies, especially considering that Aisling has been back in winter jammies for about a week now...it's FREEZING here at night now!!!!

Although, that means I have to branch out into pants

oh my MIL is in seattle and she said it was really cold there this week. OR is not that far away

 

[jessica52877]

I do my sewing without patterns just because it is hard for me to figure out the instructions sometimes, too complicated and too many pieces to a pattern sometimes...

For your outfit it all depends ...are you one of the lucky ladies that were blessed with a big chest or flat chested (like me )

i like the idea of a top and skirt separated

you could do the top and shirred the back that will give you a more fitted look
for the side strap with the fringe make it a little wider so it will give more hold to the top

I will do a simple A line skirt , make a fabric belt and like you said tuck it all together to give the same look

i like to trace my pieces in shower curtain lining (the kind you get at the 99c store) because it gives you the look of fabric and you can make adjustment (use tape )as you try the pieces (it also can also reuse them over and over)

Now you got me thinking of making this outfit!!!!

Linnette

Linnette,
You are so talented! i sat here trying to figure out how I would make a Pocahontas outfit without a pattern and your ideas are just fabulous! Don't think I'll be dressing up this year though.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

I do my sewing without patterns just because it is hard for me to figure out the instructions sometimes, too complicated and too many pieces to a pattern sometimes...

For your outfit it all depends ...are you one of the lucky ladies that were blessed with a big chest or flat chested (like me )

i like the idea of a top and skirt separated

you could do the top and shirred the back that will give you a more fitted look
for the side strap with the fringe make it a little wider so it will give more hold to the top

I will do a simple A line skirt , make a fabric belt and like you said tuck it all together to give the same look

i like to trace my pieces in shower curtain lining (the kind you get at the 99c store) because it gives you the look of fabric and you can make adjustment (use tape )as you try the pieces (it also can also reuse them over and over)

Now you got me thinking of making this outfit!!!!

Linnette

I am having such a time with the top that I think I will cut out the skirt and sew it up for a boost of confidence. I haven't sewn in decades and just thought I would throw this costume together. I know I can but perhaps the easy part first!

I have to go to the local hardware store in the morning. They have a big fabric department and I will look for some premade fringe to sew onto the bottom of the skirt.

I will then keep trying on the top. The problem is that it has to go either up over the hips or down over the head and shoulder. Yet I want a finished look like the pictures I found of Pocahontas at Disney on google. Please keep up the suggestions. I will try again with the elastic back and bigger strap going up the side. I am also off on the curve from the strap into the bust.

Urg!

 

[karebear1]

I'm not even making this smaller cause I LOVE these girls....are they cute or what?!?!?!

Karen, did I miss the Halloween mood? If so, too BAD so SAD....


This one was taken by the old cars in front of the GF

are you totally over your halloween thing now karen?!?!?!?!

Good heavens NO!! It's never too late for Halloween- and the more pics, the happier I am!

Thanks to everyone that has posted their Halloween pics for me. It has most definetly hewlped me become more Halloweenie-er!

oh, is everyone watching the Olympics!! We are olympics crazy around here!!
here is Josephine late at night watching the opening Ceremonies cheering for usa!!

Lori

SO cute! Love the Dr. Suess one too.

I FINALLY FINISHED WITH MY BIG GIVE OUTFITS!!!!

This is the last one
I wanted to make a top for the capri pants that I made , this top is reversible

On that note anybody here( maybe a nurse? ) have heard of a CODMAN SHUNT
my neuro surgeon wants me to go for it this time, it has a computer chip or something like ; I believe it does not clog like regular shunts do...any idea where to get more info?

Thanks

Linnette

Mrs. Miller- that outfit is adorable! I can't believe you desing those and make the patterns yourself! That is such a talent!!! How kind of you to offer to send your patterns to people- that is so impressive.

What do you think?? Should I add the white ruffle at the bottom hem?? I can't decide...or should I try one of those Petti's????

Let me know what you think...???

I think petti's would really add to this great little dress you made. What a cutie you have!

 

[t-beri]

OH...I typed that before I realized everyone else said the same thing, so just ignore mine

 

[princessmom29]

I am having such a time with the top that I think I will cut out the skirt and sew it up for a boost of confidence. I haven't sewn in decades and just thought I would throw this costume together. I know I can but perhaps the easy part first!

I have to go to the local hardware store in the morning. They have a big fabric department and I will look for some premade fringe to sew onto the bottom of the skirt.

I will then keep trying on the top. The problem is that it has to go either up over the hips or down over the head and shoulder. Yet I want a finished look like the pictures I found of Pocahontas at Disney on google. Please keep up the suggestions. I will try again with the elastic back and bigger strap going up the side. I am also off on the curve from the strap into the bust.

Urg!

I think that linette's idea of shirring the back maybe just what you need. it will allow you to get it over your head and still have the bodice fit right. I would just do the front of the bodice to fit and make the back big enough to get up or down and the add son shirring to pull it in. between that and tucking it into a skirt atthe waist mabye you could make it work?? I am not use to sewing for anyone with curves, but I have used this trick to make patterns fit my DD4 better. She is a little narrower trough the top than patterns for her height so I have to alter to get them to fit. (except for carla C. hers actually fit her pretty well with just a little taken out of the sides)