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

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Big Give sets!!!

Minnie AK set - still needs a bow!!

SpongeBob set. This is not from me!!!! This is from Emily. It was her idea and it's what she helped me with last night. (I should have let her help with the skirt instead of the tank!!) Poor SpongeBob's nose and cheeks are a little wonky!! I couldn't see what I was doing with her on my lap!! Oh well, just gives it more character!

Both look spectacular!
I have a Spong Bob fanatic here too! Spongie is supposed to look wonky! That's just his nature! Leighanna would flip for that one!

 

[LisaZoe]

For those of you that have dress forms: What is the best size to buy for designing kids clothes? Also does anyone have any tips on where I could find a less expensive one? I can't spend a ton on one at this time but really would like to get one. I am thinking of redoing my scrapbook room into more of a sewing studio with some scrapping supplies. I just don't have the time to scrap the way I used to. I have so much scrapping stuff it is disgusting! I need to purge the stash I think.

I bought 3 sizes and would like to get at least one more. The ones I got are about size 2, 4 & 6. I don't use them for pattern making because they really aren't designed for that. They work for testing general fit and to display the finished garment(s). The cheapest I found was about $65. If you want a real dress form for pattern making, those are around $400. I'd love to have one but just can't justify the expense now since that money would help so much for machine upgrades.

I should be sewing instead of on here. Has any one just gotten bored with an outfit and had a hard time finishing it. I am making our family matching tops. DD13 and I are having the same pattern. DH is getting a collared shirt. I am just tired of looking at the same material! I have like 10 yards of it! I think I just need to finish our tops and go on to something new before doing dd4 outfit. It is driving me bonkers! At least I haven't cute her outfit out yet. It might have to wait until after something new!

I have several things in various stages of completion when I lost interest. One just needs a ruffle at the bottom of the top and then to have the straps sewn in the back to be done. Another, the Snow White dress with ruffles in the back, just needs hemmed and buttons sewn on. Usually this happens when the garment isn't coming out as I'd planned or I see some imperfection that bugs me and I can't fix it without basically redoing the whole thing. I really need to just take a day and finish up as many of these as possible so maybe I can get them out of the house.

Big Give sets!!!

Minnie AK set - still needs a bow!!

SpongeBob set. This is not from me!!!! This is from Emily. It was her idea and it's what she helped me with last night. (I should have let her help with the skirt instead of the tank!!) Poor SpongeBob's nose and cheeks are a little wonky!! I couldn't see what I was doing with her on my lap!! Oh well, just gives it more character!

How cute! I think the appliqué on both looks great.

 

[eeyore3847]

Big Give sets!!!

you did such a fabulous job and you are sooo nice to do that!

 

[CastleCreations]

CLASSIC! I always saw ads for those hotels in papers and always wanted to stay at one but alas, I was never able to. It is comforting , however, to know that you were the priviledged one! I think we need pics of that!













OMGosh! That is so startling and so sad. What happened? I just can't imagine having to face something so horrific! Our prayers are with her.

He was stabbed to death. The first phone call came that he was stabbed and not breathing...the next call came the tragic news.

 

[~*~Michelle~*~]

Big Give sets!!!

Minnie AK set - still needs a bow!!

SpongeBob set. This is not from me!!!! This is from Emily. It was her idea and it's what she helped me with last night. (I should have let her help with the skirt instead of the tank!!) Poor SpongeBob's nose and cheeks are a little wonky!! I couldn't see what I was doing with her on my lap!! Oh well, just gives it more character!

great job on these!

 

[~*~Michelle~*~]

Michelle, your home is gorgeous. I just love your daughters hair. And the top you made is really cute. I like the cut of the yoke.

thanks so much.

 

[98happy]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between the 2 different peasant patterns on YCMT one is by Dainty Designs and the other by Carla C. I want to buy the Carla C one but I want to be able to make just a shirt with ruffles at the very bottom like a Pooh one I saw in the I made this. Also what would be the difference between those and the store bought patterns. I know the YCMT are easier but I am on such a horrible budget. The ones at Joanns goes on sale for so much less just not sure I can afford the YCMT patterns.

Thank you so much,
Valerie

 

[98happy]

Big Give sets!!!

Minnie AK set - still needs a bow!!

SpongeBob set. This is not from me!!!! This is from Emily. It was her idea and it's what she helped me with last night. (I should have let her help with the skirt instead of the tank!!) Poor SpongeBob's nose and cheeks are a little wonky!! I couldn't see what I was doing with her on my lap!! Oh well, just gives it more character!

Those are sooooo great. I have been looking for an AK idea for my Lil and that gives me such great inspiration! I have never seen SB look so cute

 

[98happy]

Here's a pic of my house too. lol

Here's a top I finished last night for breakfast at CP:

Oh my goodness I LOVE your house. That is exactly what I would build if I ever hit the lotto. Your daughter has the most beautiful hair. My Lil is 3 and still has no hair at the base of her head. It is still like it was when she was a year old. It is so fuzzy!!!

 

[98happy]

Big Give sets!!!

Minnie AK set - still needs a bow!!

SpongeBob set. This is not from me!!!! This is from Emily. It was her idea and it's what she helped me with last night. (I should have let her help with the skirt instead of the tank!!) Poor SpongeBob's nose and cheeks are a little wonky!! I couldn't see what I was doing with her on my lap!! Oh well, just gives it more character!

I so forgot to ask you what pattern you used? I don't have a skirt one yet. I wanted to get the Farbenmix Insa pattern but just can't afford the $15 for it.

 

[Clared]

I love everyone's pictures of their homes. Here in the UK we are big on boxes that all look the same and none of the wonderful uniqueness you guys have.

I've been in a bit a sewing lull so I decided to attack my pile of ideas with full gusto.....only to be defeated. My machine keeps pulling the fabric into the dog feed and jamming up. I'm sewing the final hem which is quite narrow but I'm stumped. I've tried a new needle and have now taken the cover off and will give it a good vacuum in the morning. Im off to bed and will try again in the morning (its almost 10:00 here before you think I'm taking my afternoon naps a bit too seriously )

 

[2cutekidz]

I so forgot to ask you what pattern you used? I don't have a skirt one yet. I wanted to get the Farbenmix Insa pattern but just can't afford the $15 for it.

I don't use a pattern for my skirts. But YCMT has a few good skirt patterns - I'm guessing the stripwork twirl would be the closest to my AK skirt and the double ruffle pattern would be similar to SpongeBob. I can PM you how I did the skirts if you want.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between the 2 different peasant patterns on YCMT one is by Dainty Designs and the other by Carla C. I want to buy the Carla C one but I want to be able to make just a shirt with ruffles at the very bottom like a Pooh one I saw in the I made this. Also what would be the difference between those and the store bought patterns. I know the YCMT are easier but I am on such a horrible budget. The ones at Joanns goes on sale for so much less just not sure I can afford the YCMT patterns.

Thank you so much,
Valerie

The CarlaC pattern is better by far. I bought the Dainty Designs pattern first, and was never really happy with the pattern. You can modify the CarlaC pattern and make a top instead of a dress. Here's a few things I've made using that pattern...

This was obviously around Christmas!!

If you are going to be using the pattern more than a few times, I'd go with YCMT. I prefer them to the commerical patterns. They come with more detailed instructions and PICTURES!!

 

[luvinyou]

Ok, I made my Big Give #3 skirt today using this tutorial but i feel like its not twirly or young enough for a 9year old. What do you think? Should I just make a new one and keep this one for myself?

[[sorry i look like a mess]]

 

[teresajoy]

I usually don't do this, but if you are a praying type person, my friend needs prayers for strength. At work last night, my coworker...my friend, got a call that her 17 year old son has been murdered. I have never seen such pain...of a mother losing a child. She lost a daughter years ago, and this is just a total shock...please hug your little ones, and those not so little, today.

Oh Elisa, I am so very sorry. I can't stop crying just thinking about it. She will certainly be in our prayers.

 

[revrob]

BIG GIVE FINALLY DONE (ALMOST)

All I have left is final assembly of bodice to skirt portion and then I am done. the facial features are drying so that will have to wait until the morning. i am also making bows to go with it. Do you think I should add pom pom trim around the top part of the ruffle on the skirt part? I am thinking it might look good but am not sure. I was thinking yellow. What do you ladies and Tom think? I will have Roseanna model it tommorrow afternoon before I ship it. I want to finish the bows first.

Alice on the halter bodice:

Doorknob and cheshire cat

mad hatter

caterpillar

tweedles and white rabbit

pants (have posted before) queen of hearts and painting the roses red

Just AMAZING! Really just awesome, awesome work! I'm sure the family is going to be thrilled!

Can anyone PM some good designers/sellers from , (or any place else you can recommend)for machine appliques and embroidery designs?

Did you get a respone? I've been away, and didn't want to bombard you if you've already found what you need.

Did you notice my hidden mickey light fixture? You guys will appreciate it, but when I point it out to people, I get the feeling they are rolling their eyes at me ! Here it is again:

LOVE it! I wish I had one like it.

I usually don't do this, but if you are a praying type person, my friend needs prayers for strength. At work last night, my coworker...my friend, got a call that her 17 year old son has been murdered. I have never seen such pain...of a mother losing a child. She lost a daughter years ago, and this is just a total shock...please hug your little ones, and those not so little, today.

PRAYING! Such a sad, sad thing!

Big Give sets!!!

Minnie AK set - still needs a bow!!

SpongeBob set. This is not from me!!!! This is from Emily. It was her idea and it's what she helped me with last night. (I should have let her help with the skirt instead of the tank!!) Poor SpongeBob's nose and cheeks are a little wonky!! I couldn't see what I was doing with her on my lap!! Oh well, just gives it more character!

They are both great! I think it is so sweet that your DD wanted Shay Lynne to have a sponge bob set. Great job!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

My errands have for the day have been run. At the end of the day I am so worn out. All I want to do right now is sleep. I have come to the conclusion that I need to eliminate some of the things that I am currently obligated to. I have decided that even though the extra money is nice to have the extra stress is not. I am going to quit my job at Dairy Queen decorating cakes. My grandparents have come to rely on me for things that they need help with and I would rather be around to help them. Nobody else will help them with what they need and that's just not fair to them. DH has promised too many times that he is going to find a second job and he just won't do it which puts the financial burden on me. It's just not fair to me. Maybe with me quitting this job he will realize that he needs to find a second one. At the end of the week I end up with no time off. He gets two days off a week and he does absolutely nothing. I may have to eliminate the stress of him before too long. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[jham]

My errands have for the day have been run. At the end of the day I am so worn out. All I want to do right now is sleep. I have come to the conclusion that I need to eliminate some of the things that I am currently obligated to. I have decided that even though the extra money is nice to have the extra stress is not. I am going to quit my job at Dairy Queen decorating cakes. My grandparents have come to rely on me for things that they need help with and I would rather be around to help them. Nobody else will help them with what they need and that's just not fair to them. DH has promised too many times that he is going to find a second job and he just won't do it which puts the financial burden on me. It's just not fair to me. Maybe with me quitting this job he will realize that he needs to find a second one. At the end of the week I end up with no time off. He gets two days off a week and he does absolutely nothing. I may have to eliminate the stress of him before too long. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[SallyfromDE]

Ok, I made my Big Give #3 skirt today using this tutorial but i feel like its not twirly or young enough for a 9year old. What do you think? Should I just make a new one and keep this one for myself?

[[sorry i look like a mess]]

On one hand, it looks like it would draw up more for a 9yo. But on the other, you sound like you wouldn't mind keeping it.

 

[Disney Brat]

Well I just wanted to let you guys know that I have been inspried by you guys! You are all so absolutly amazing, and I can only dream of being half as talented as you all are!! I have decided to take up sewing!! I have bought a very easy pattern and some cheap fabric to use. The fabric is really nice actually so if it all turns out, DD will have a cute dress!!

I really hope to be able to make DD a couple of Disney themed outfits by the time our vacay rolls around...not too sure about that though!! So far I have sewed on an applique of Wall E to a bucket hat and we have the tie dyed Mickey Head t shirts sitting with the dye on them as I type.

So once again a huge THANK YOU to everyone for being such an ispiration to me!!!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

My errands have for the day have been run. At the end of the day I am so worn out. All I want to do right now is sleep. I have come to the conclusion that I need to eliminate some of the things that I am currently obligated to. I have decided that even though the extra money is nice to have the extra stress is not. I am going to quit my job at Dairy Queen decorating cakes. My grandparents have come to rely on me for things that they need help with and I would rather be around to help them. Nobody else will help them with what they need and that's just not fair to them. DH has promised too many times that he is going to find a second job and he just won't do it which puts the financial burden on me. It's just not fair to me. Maybe with me quitting this job he will realize that he needs to find a second one. At the end of the week I end up with no time off. He gets two days off a week and he does absolutely nothing. I may have to eliminate the stress of him before too long. Thanks for letting me vent.