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

[princessmom29]

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.

Hang in there I really feel your pain today. I have spent the last two days running around doing everything for my 23 year old little sister trying to help her secure a job with our school system. She callss me panixking saying she can't handle it and who gets stuck fixing it all? ME!!!!! I love her to death but it seems like she can never get it together and I am always picking up the peices!

 

[teresajoy]

Here's a pic of my house too. lol

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

Your house is beautiful, but your daughter is just STUNNING!!!!

The Pooh top looks great too!

1.)I have a secret, my appliances aren't actually stainless steel! They're painted the same color as stainless steel, so we don't have the fingerprint issue to deal with! They're Frigidaire appliances and I think they might be the only ones to sell this look.

2.)I have another secret, my dishwasher is white. When we were building the house, I had to pick out the dishwasher first and I thought we were going with white appliances. But, then I realized we could afford these stainless steel-look appliances, so we got them. So, now our appliances don't match. It doesn't bother me too much, but it really irks Henry, the perfectionist.

3.)I would post pictures. But, alas, my scanner doesn't work with my new computer. So, you, my friend, are just outta luck! I can say that that champagne bathtub doesn't need very much bubble bath. We had bubbles cascading out of the tub, down into the living area. It was actually kind of pretty! !

1.)I know you told me that when you first got them, but I had totally forgotten! They certainly look SS!
2.)Hey, I have a FANTABULOUS idea!!!!! I will take that old white dishwasher off your hands so that you guys can get one that matches your kitchen!!!! Aren't I the NICEST sister EVER!?!
3.)My scanner isn't working with my computer either, and it's about to drive me crazy! So, that's why I can't post pictures of the champagne glass from our honeymoon either...

Okay, here's my house when I bought it 4 years ago. Lookout, photobucket is being really fast and cooperative today so lots of pictures! My apologies in advance if you like some of the stuff I may criticize or make fun of. I'm just saying it was NOT decorated in my tastes.

We bought this house for a few reasons but we really liked the open feel of it and all the windows!
Front of house: (the garden looks better now!) It has a sort of porch but I would love to knock down the brick wall and replace it with a wrought iron railing.

What a pretty house!!! I just love seeing everyone's homes!! And, I love teh little Lukes and Jaydens scattered around too!!!

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!

These are great Leslie!!! To think you have only been sewing a year, it's just incredible!!! Your talent just amazes me!

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

CarlaCs fits, the otherone doesn't!

I hate the way the Daintyones fits, it just isnt' right, the armholes are too small, and it just doesn't go together very nicely the way the CarlaC pattern does.

The advantage of this over a commercial pattern, besides the great directions and pictures is that you can print out as many as you want, in different sizes. You are buying the pattern once, and don't need to buy it again when you need another size or the one you have wears out.

You will not regret buying it, there are SO many things you can do with it!!! I use it as my base pattern for almost everything! If you look at the Photobucket site under the Portrait Peasant top tag, you will see what other people have done with it.

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

UGGH! I HATE when that happens!! I hope things are better in the morning!

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]]

I think it looks really cute, it isn't very twirly, like you said, but I think it will be fine for a 9 year old. Unless of course, you REALLY like it, and want to keep it! It does look good on you!

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.

Crystal, I'm sorry things are so rough right now. I hope your hubby comes around!

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!!!

I'm so excited to see what you've made!!!

AND, IF ANYONE NEEDS A LITTLE SOMETHING TO DO,


I UPDATED MY TRIP REPORT!!! IT'S THE DAY I MEET STEPHRES!!!!

 

[longaberger_lara]

I love that! There was one on Disneyshopping a while back that I so wanted and got busy and forgot about it. BEfore I remembered I wanted to change out my dining room light it was gone. Where did you get yours?

That's where I got it!

 

[HeatherSue]

We've been gone all day today so I haven't caught up on the last few pages yet. But, I have a QUESTION:

What font is Minnie's name usually done in?

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!!!

YAY!! We've got you now!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

[teresajoy]

We've been gone all day today so I haven't caught up on the last few pages yet. But, I have a QUESTION:

What font is Minnie's name usually done in?



YAY!! We've got you now!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

There is a font called Minnie here: http://i-love-disney.com/font.php

It looks an awful lot like the font called Mickey though!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

There is a font called Minnie here: http://i-love-disney.com/font.php

It looks an awful lot like the font called Mickey though!

Teresa those are cool!! What do you do with them once you have downloaded them?

 

[HeatherSue]

Okay, here's my house when I bought it 4 years ago. Lookout, photobucket is being really fast and cooperative today so lots of pictures! My apologies in advance if you like some of the stuff I may criticize or make fun of. I'm just saying it was NOT decorated in my tastes.

We bought this house for a few reasons but we really liked the open feel of it and all the windows!
Front of house: (the garden looks better now!) It has a sort of porch but I would love to knock down the brick wall and replace it with a wrought iron railing.

Back:

Backyard: (the kids agreed to move because it had a trampoline)

We have since added a patio and a playground behind the basketball hoop.

entryway (with Mike's office on the right which is where I do most of my DISing:

stairs that I LOVE to decorate for Christmas (I spy a baby Luke!):

the view from the stairs of the forest green carpet I HATED (and replaced, but we still need to paint) and the windows I LOVE (you can see the mountains):

The dining room that had the weirdest mauve sponge painting on the walls, wallpaper on the ceiling and an ugly brass chandelier (all changed now, but I wish I had the hidden mickey chandelier!!):

The kitchen and breakfast nook with the most goshawful navy blue wallpaper that I peeled off pretty quickly after moving in (I don't like my kitchen at all, I had an awesome kitchen at my old house) I do have new countertops/sink, cabinet hardware and paint, but need new lighting. (I painted the breakfast nook chandelier and now I really like it!) I have to keep the cabinets which I don't love at all. (I spy baby Luke again):

and the family room off the kitchen. I don't like the fireplace. The brick matches the brick on the front of the house which I don't like either--too fancy schmancy once puppy is potty trained, this room is my next project (I spy a little Jayden):

Whew! That's a lot of pictures! We have since finished the basement also so I'll eventually have to post pics of the upstairs (bedrooms and laundry room) and the basement (toy room, craft room, storage, and big kid (DH) play room w/mini kitchen).

OH JEANNE!!! That is a FANTABULOUS house!!! Wow! LOVE the entryway and the chandelier there! I also love the baby Lukes and little Jaydens. Feel free to e-mail me more pictures! I love seeing where Tessa's future husband is growing up! I also want you to know that I'm not ignoring you. I can't check my yahoo e-mail for the last few days for some reason.

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!

HELLO! Those are wonderful sets! Your stuff always looks so cheery! Which family are these for? Tell Emily I LOVE the Spongebob outfit! Tessa will love it when I show her in the morning, too.

There is a font called Minnie here: http://i-love-disney.com/font.php

It looks an awful lot like the font called Mickey though!

Thank you, Teresa!! That is an awesome site. Is it in the bookmarks?

 

[Disney Brat]

YAY!! We've got you now!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I'm so excited to see what you've made!!!

Thanks so much ladies!! I will be sure to take some pics along the way!! Just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying your TR`s!! When I see they have been updated it makes my day!!

 

[HeatherSue]

Thanks so much ladies!! I will be sure to take some pics along the way!! Just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying your TR`s!! When I see they have been updated it makes my day!!

When I hear things like that it really makes my day!

Teresa those are cool!! What do you do with them once you have downloaded them?

I downloaded them onto my desktop and then I clicked on "My Computer", "Local Disk C:", "Windows", "Fonts". I dragged and dropped the fonts into my Fonts folder and then they were available to use!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I downloaded them onto my desktop and then I clicked on "My Computer", "Local Disk C:", "Windows", "Fonts". I dragged and dropped the fonts into my Fonts folder and then they were available to use!

Thanks!!!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I made something tonight!!!! I made two bowls, but one of them is really awfull so I won't show ya'll that one.
This is Amber holding my bead bowl.

I'm gonna make some more for Jenna's birthday next month. I'm going to make them in other sizes to hold chips and dip and stuff. I'm even going to try to make a few plates for hotdogs and stuff like that.

 

[sohappy]

I made something tonight!!!! I made two bowls, but one of them is really awfull so I won't show ya'll that one.
This is Amber holding my bead bowl.

I'm gonna make some more for Jenna's birthday next month. I'm going to make them in other sizes to hold chips and dip and stuff. I'm even going to try to make a few plates for hotdogs and stuff like that.

That looks so cool! How did you do it? I am glad you clarified about the model. I was thinking Wow! Jenna looks different! Great job!!!

 

[2cutekidz]

HELLO! Those are wonderful sets! Your stuff always looks so cheery! Which family are these for? Tell Emily I LOVE the Spongebob outfit! Tessa will love it when I show her in the morning, too.

LOL! The sets are for GoofyDoo - for Shay Lynne. I loved your Peter Pan tee and it's so sweet that the kids want to wear their new customs already!!

 

[Disney Brat]

I made something tonight!!!! I made two bowls, but one of them is really awfull so I won't show ya'll that one.
This is Amber holding my bead bowl.

I'm gonna make some more for Jenna's birthday next month. I'm going to make them in other sizes to hold chips and dip and stuff. I'm even going to try to make a few plates for hotdogs and stuff like that.

That is really neat!!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

That looks so cool! How did you do it? I am glad you clarified about the model. I was thinking Wow! Jenna looks different! Great job!!!

Amber is one of the girls that I babysit. She is the oldest.

I would love to tell you how I did it, however I purchased a tutorial from YCMT.com and I don't think it would be fair to the author to divulge the secrets. I hope that you understand where I am coming from. I'm not trying to be mean or anything. On the plus side the pattern was only $5 and the author is very happy to assist with any problems that may occur during the process.

 

[Disney 4 Me]

We've been gone all day today so I haven't caught up on the last few pages yet. But, I have a QUESTION:

What font is Minnie's name usually done in?

I have this one bookmarked:

http://www.dafont.com/minnie.font

 

[Leleluvsdis]

SO I've seen where alot of people do stuff for the big give. I would love to become involoved in this project, and I was wondering how do I go about it? Thanks for any help!!!

 

[sahm1000]

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!

Wow, these are fantastic! I love the AK one! You did a fantastic job on the Spongebob one too, but I cannot stand SpongeBob! I know that is kind of sacreligious to say, but that show drives me crazy and of course both of my girls love it! I am definitely not showing them that outfit!

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.

We are all here to listen (read really) so vent away.

 

[2cutekidz]

SO I've seen where alot of people do stuff for the big give. I would love to become involoved in this project, and I was wondering how do I go about it? Thanks for any help!!!

You can click on any of the Big give boxes in alot of the siggies!! There are a few projects started right now, and I'm sure new ones will be added when the current ones are full - check them out.

 

[2cutekidz]

Wow, these are fantastic! I love the AK one! You did a fantastic job on the Spongebob one too, but I cannot stand SpongeBob! I know that is kind of sacreligious to say, but that show drives me crazy and of course both of my girls love it! I am definitely not showing them that outfit.

Thanks! I had alot of fun making these sets.

I am not a spongeBob fan either, but I do like how the set turned out. When the kids get to watch tv, it's rearely on anything besides Disney, so my DD hasn't really ever watched it!! Thank goodness, because I couldn't take it!!