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

[revrob]

Big Give suggestion

I was reading pre-trip reports (thinking of writing one myself) and read this MAW pre-trip. It was so touching and the mom likes to dress her family in matching outfitts! They don't leave till December, so we would have pleny oftime!!!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1880798

I've got it marked in my subscriptions. I do have a few families lined up. I am listing them according to travel date. Thanks for the suggestion!

I remembered my question!

Does anyone know where to buy green grass hula skirts? I want to make the girls outfits something like this-

(not exactly, but something like it) and can't find grass skirts anywhere. I found a brown one at Hobby Lobby, but I would rather use green ones. Thanks!

Renae

Have you tried www.orientaltrading.com ?

 

[HeatherSue]

That was my 1st thought but the shank won't raise and when I try to it makes this awful sound! I am really hoping the dealer can walk me through it over the phone if not I just may have to stop by Hancock fabrics on my way home for some fabric therapy I am regretting not getting this Mickey fabric I have been wanting there. So maybe buying it will make me feel better

Is there a string that's keeping the shank from being raised? My Brother CS6000 gets tangled up sometimes and it makes a HORRIBLE sound until I stick my little scissors in there and cut the string between the presser foot and the bobbin thread. Then, it's usually okay if I rethread both strings. I hope it's something simple like that!!

I remembered my question!

Does anyone know where to buy green grass hula skirts? I want to make the girls outfits something like this-

(not exactly, but something like it) and can't find grass skirts anywhere. I found a brown one at Hobby Lobby, but I would rather use green ones. Thanks!

Renae

I think I saw those at JoAnn, too. But, I don't remember if they were brown or green.

 

[Clutterbug]

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.

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

You have a beautiful home! I've heard about sinking your trampoline into the ground for safety reasons, but I've never see it acutally done. It's awesome!
I have that same green carpet - that I DETEST! and very similar cabinets in the kitchen. I didn't have the mauve painted dining room but I do have lovely mauve counter top I actually like the cabinets and I'm too cheap to replace the dreaded countertops that are still in perfectly good condition.

Big Give sets!!!

Minnie AK set - still needs a bow!!

I love them both Leslie!! I may have to PM you about the skirts. I have something simillar in mind for my outfits for Robin=5's girls and I dont' have the patterns either.

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!!!

Welcome! Woo Ho another convert! I can't wait to see what you make!

WOW! You have been a busy lady! You have done a great job with these outfits and your DD's are cute as can be!

Some yummy stuff here! That baby hat is precious and I love the scoodie! Those MM prints are all very cute.

http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

Of course I had to check my kid's names, too. Tessa was #280 the year she was born and Sawyer was #247 in 2006. Then, I checked Teresa's kids. Lydia was #137 in 2002, Corey was #65 in '92, and Arminda was not in the top 1000 baby names- ever! What fun (for me, at least)! ETA: Wait! The last time Arminda made the charts, it was ranked #637 in 1886! I'd like to see someone top that name in uniqueness, without having completely made the name up, or just changing the spelling!

Heather was #4 in 1974. No wonder there are so many Heathers the same age as me!

That is a cool link Heather! I always knew that Megan was classic and popular. I was surprised to see that it has dropped a lot in the last couple of years. Wyatt is getting more and more popular all the time. It was #430 when we first chose it in 1989 (if Megan had been a boy) then up to 120 in 2002 when Wyatt was born. This year it is all the way up to 69th. My sister is a Heather and we went to school with lots of other Amys and Heathers.

Great job! I can't wait to see your next dress. Your daughters are darling.

 

[kjbrown]

Kyle is ranked 86 the yr he was born it was 40 they highest it every got was 18 back in 1990.

FYI, my son is named Kyle, too! He turns two tomorrow!

 

[Clutterbug]

CUTE! I really like the white with that fabric for your DD's dress.

Here is Claire in her Pooh Criss-Cross dress I made for our dinner at Crystal Palace. This is my first project that was not a pillowcase or pre-shirred

That is so cute! I love the monochromatic pooh print!

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Your boys are so handsome. :lovestruc Great outfits.


[quote="luvinyou, post: 26362783"]I finished my MAW Big Give #3 outfit. Since a lot of you said the skirt would be okay for a 9 year old, I decided to send it and just make myself a purple one :P I also made a tshirt to match.

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I really like that!

We got the most fantastic sets and finally got to get some pics of the kdis in them.. I think I already shared anastasia's .. here is the little ones!

You are right, they are fantastic! So fresh and crisp looking!

You go girl! I think Strawberry Shortcake is my favorite!

 

[kjbrown]

Does anyone else enjoy the buying and planning part more than the constructing part? I just love fabric shopping!!!!!!! I have got to get to work on some of this stuff that I have bought before I buy more and more and more and more...... You get the picture!

YESSSS!!!!!!!!! That is why I have 6 drawers and 3 big bins of fabric. Hi. My name is Kathy and I am a fabric-holic.

 

[mytwotinks]

Have you tried www.orientaltrading.com ?

That's what I was going to suggest too. We also have a store that is the same thing called U.S. Toys and teaching supplies.

 

[HeatherSue]

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

I thought I should definitely do "The Megan"!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

I used the tween flare skirt pattern from ycmt as a base shape for the panels in the skirt. But, I made them flare out a lot more and I added 2 extra panels to make it big enough.

 

[Clutterbug]

Ugh! Sorry to hear about your machine. I hope it can be easily fixed. I love the skirt! I may have to try one of those for my DD!

 

[mommyof2princesses]

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

It came out really pretty! I was hesitant to make outfits for the girls because all my patterns are for a little one...or me...and I am not little. Love your modeling of the dress!

I just found the video for the ruffler! Didn't know there was a video! WOW! I may be able to figure it out!

 

[karebear1]

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

I thought I should definitely do "The Megan"!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

Such a cute outfit!

And the new model.... HOT, HOT, HOT!!! She is particularly flaming in the "Megan" pose! But truly...... how can you NOT post a twirl factor pic? It is essential to the new model handbook- and leaving it out my destroy the possibility of you getting any more modeling jobs. If you desire to ever work in this field again- you will DEFINITELY need to post a twirl factor pic. Just ask Tessa- she'll tell you.

Tessa- you really need to work on convincing mom that she has to post that twirl factor photo- you'd be a really good manager if you could do that!

 

[Clutterbug]

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

I used the tween flare skirt pattern from ycmt as a base shape for the panels in the skirt. But, I made them flare out a lot more and I added 2 extra panels to make it big enough.

I love it Heather! The mix of fabrics is adorable. I think she'll love it!

I have been debating what to make for Morgan. I was going to do the babydoll style top that I made for DD's friend who wears larger sizes, but then I saw you post that the girls prefer skirst and t's. I can't make up my mind.

 

[mytwotinks]

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

I thought I should definitely do "The Megan"!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

I used the tween flare skirt pattern from ycmt as a base shape for the panels in the skirt. But, I made them flare out a lot more and I added 2 extra panels to make it big enough.

I think that is perfect for a 9 year old. I am sure that she doesn't get a lot of "little girl" stuff" and I bet she'll love it!

And just for you Heather, I took the time to learn how to shrink the reply pics!

 

[mytwotinks]

How is Riley today?

UGH my brand spanking new sewing machine got a huge error message! It said ' safety device activated!' UGH When I look it up it says something about the shuttle and the needle being bent and touching it. So I need to call the place where I bought it.

At least I got to finish the project I was doing!
A skirt for Nikki's best friend's bday. I am also making Nikki one except hers is a bit different. I ran out of material for her friends so I had to adjust the waist band and hem band. Also her friend is a lot taler then she is.
Please forgive the kids in their pj's they are OLD pj's and Nik wouldn't change for the pictures ad f course Kyle couldn't be left out!

Some one else on the board had made this skirt and was debating on keeping it for themselves because they didn't think the twirl factor was good enough for the little girl. well here is the twirl factor on and 8 yr old.

Oh and please excuse the messy playroom!

Did you get your machine fixed? That is so frustrating when you are feeling motivated and your machine gets you stuck!

I love the skirt. Pink and green together are some of my favorites! I should post pics of Riley's room if she ever cleans it. I painted polka-dots all over!

I have given up on our playroom. The girls are just grounded from it a lot because I get so frustrated. I sold a ton of stuff at our garage sale last spring and I really thought that would help, but still it's a disaster.

Riley is having less bladder pain today. She is laying on the couch with a headache. She has been saying that every once in a while lately. I think maybe her medicine dehydrates her. I need to be forcing more water down that girl!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

You girls are so stinking cute! Love the poses of you older girl! First thing that came to mind was 'Supermodel WORK!' LOL Ok am I the only one that remembers that song???

I am with every one else she just learned 'so big!' Cute cute cute!


How is Riley today?

UGH my brand spanking new sewing machine got a huge error message! It said ' safety device activated!' UGH When I look it up it says something about the shuttle and the needle being bent and touching it. So I need to call the place where I bought it.

At least I got to finish the project I was doing!
A skirt for Nikki's best friend's bday. I am also making Nikki one except hers is a bit different. I ran out of material for her friends so I had to adjust the waist band and hem band. Also her friend is a lot taler then she is.
Please forgive the kids in their pj's they are OLD pj's and Nik wouldn't change for the pictures ad f course Kyle couldn't be left out!

Some one else on the board had made this skirt and was debating on keeping it for themselves because they didn't think the twirl factor was good enough for the little girl. well here is the twirl factor on and 8 yr old.

Oh and please excuse the messy playroom!

That skirt is just too cute. I might have to make one for Jenna. She loves twirling around.

I remembered my question!

Does anyone know where to buy green grass hula skirts? I want to make the girls outfits something like this-

(not exactly, but something like it) and can't find grass skirts anywhere. I found a brown one at Hobby Lobby, but I would rather use green ones. Thanks!

Renae

I was going to say Oriental Trading, but someone beat me too it. It's the only place I have ever seen where you can get summer decorations all year round.

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

I thought I should definitely do "The Megan"!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

I used the tween flare skirt pattern from ycmt as a base shape for the panels in the skirt. But, I made them flare out a lot more and I added 2 extra panels to make it big enough.

That outfit is just too cute. You must show us the twirl picture.

 

[DesigningMouse]

I knew if I asked I would get great answers and I am glad I did so thank you all so much for helping out with the peasant top pattern. I think I am going to wait til DH gets paid and go for the gold and get the bundle pack that way I feel like I am getting WAY more for the $$$. It really isn't that expensive when you think about how much better the pattern will be but MAN...I just struggle. I have the faith top from YCMT and LOVE it. It was sooooo easy I just couldn't believe it!!! I wanted the insa pattern by Farbenmix but too much $$$ so I am trying to make one by eye...I will let you know how that goes...

And a while back I had asked about that mini serger..... everyone said don't do it!!! Well I didn't but guess what I got on sale last night at Hancock????? A SERGER

I don't know anything about it yet and it probably isn't a great brand. (I think I figured that out when I realized the video to help was VHS not DVD!!!) Forgive me but I just assumed in this day when you can not even buy VHS movies that this tut would be DVD. Am I crazy?

It is a White Speedylock I think, I don't have the box in front of me. But I got so nervous purchasing it because I have wanted one for soooooo long. I only paid $160 as it was a sale item. We will see how it goes.

Michelle your little girl had more hair at 5 days than Lillian did at over a year!!!

2cutekids I will so be pming you. I got a little crazy trying to get my hands on that toy yesterday. I had to drive almost an hour to get it.

There are so many cute things just since I posted you guys are fast.

I think my back up machine is a Speedylock. I say think because I never fell in love w/it and when it got knocked out of alignment thanks to a chenille coat I was making I put it in the garage and it's still there. I guess I should get it fixed and sell it. I use a Brother and my backup is it's twin. I love that machine. Anyway, my Speedylock came w/a video as well and it really wasn't hard to figure out. More than anything it's just getting used to setting your tensions. You'll be fine!

I remembered my question!

Does anyone know where to buy green grass hula skirts? I want to make the girls outfits something like this-

(not exactly, but something like it) and can't find grass skirts anywhere. I found a brown one at Hobby Lobby, but I would rather use green ones. Thanks!

Renae

The best selections of grass skirts that I've found is Oriental Trading Company. They have several colors to choose from.

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

I thought I should definitely do "The Megan"!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

I used the tween flare skirt pattern from ycmt as a base shape for the panels in the skirt. But, I made them flare out a lot more and I added 2 extra panels to make it big enough.

How cute are you in that outfit?!! I think she's going to love it, cute fabric selection.

 

[mrsklamc]

When I was a kid the neighbor's trampoline was in the ground and it was SO fun.

For the grass skirts you might also try a paper warehouse/ card and factory outlet/ party city type store. I have lived in several parts of the country and can't remember all the store names so I may be scrambling them....

Does Hancock's email coupons? I got some in the mail once but only that one time.

 

[teresajoy]

2. I find it VERY cool that 2 of your kid's great grandma's are named Gladys!
3. I added the the link. I've added all sorts of them, but you'll never know unless you happen upon them.

I LOVE to see pictures big the first time, though!

2.) Thank you! Mom was less than impressed!
3.)thanks!!! I was afraid I was going crazy! It's amazing how much free information is out there!!!

And I wanted to re-emphasize the fact that we like big pictures the first time something is posted! I like to see all the details!

Did everyone get those great Jo-Ann's coupons in their emails? I got 4 40% of coupons this morning. I got so excited, printed them, and realized they wwere for Jo-Ann's not hancocks! I wonder if DH would like to drive to Greensboro this week? I doubt it.....

Add me to the
"I Never Get Joanns Emails" club too! I don't know how many times I've tried signing up. It never works! It's so frustrating! I do keep a link to the current coupons in the bookmaks though. (because another lady keeps one on her blog, and I bookmarked her blog!)

Oh and please excuse the messy playroom!

That is SO cute!!! I didn't notice that Nikki was in her pajamas, it just looks like a top.

And, I was just thinking how neat your toyroom was and you said it was messy!

It came out great! What patter did you use for that white jacket or is that part of the dress?!

It looks like it's white sleeves on a peasant dress. It's really cute, isn't it!

When I 1st read Corey's name the 1st thing I thought of was actually Corey Heart! ' I wear my sunglasses at night so I can so I can..." Love that song! I will say he was a cutie! Though I will say I was more a rocker chick I loved and still Love my Def Leppard! Their guitarist is still mighty HOT! thankfully George humors me and takes me to their shows and gets me with in the 1st few rows! Let's face it it is in his best interests

I love that song too!! I have a Corey Hart poster up in my basement. The kids thought it was pretty funny when I hung it up! Now, I need to find my Outsiders poster and recreate my teenage bedroom!

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

I thought I should definitely do "The Megan"!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

I used the tween flare skirt pattern from ycmt as a base shape for the panels in the skirt. But, I made them flare out a lot more and I added 2 extra panels to make it big enough.

Heather!!! It looks great!! Very creative! I was at a loss for this Big Give, so I didn't sign up for anything, but you really did a great job!!!! I'm mighty impressed!!! And, you look really cute!!!!

Lydia is also very excited about it!!! She said it looks like her and Tessa's outfit (although I'm not sure wich one she means, the Minnie t-shirt dresses maybe?) And, she LOVES all the hidden Minnie's you put all over it! She looked so disapointed when I told her you had made it for someone else! She thinks you should make another one for you!

And, I like the bling you put on it too!!! I think she is going to love it!

Such a cute outfit!

And the new model.... HOT, HOT, HOT!!! She is particularly flaming in the "Megan" pose! But truly...... how can you NOT post a twirl factor pic? It is essential to the new model handbook- and leaving it out my destroy the possibility of you getting any more modeling jobs. If you desire to ever work in this field again- you will DEFINITELY need to post a twirl factor pic. Just ask Tessa- she'll tell you.

Tessa- you really need to work on convincing mom that she has to post that twirl factor photo- you'd be a really good manager if you could do that!

Karen, you never cease to make me laugh!!!!

 

[t-beri]

I just lost my entire reply

Heather, I think your outfit for morgan is very thoughtful. And CUTE I agree, if you intend on getting any serious modeling gigs you're gonna have to get a twirl pose.

We are back. I am tired.

A short list from my trip.
1. I did NOT go to bed Thursday. OR Friday for that matter. We didn't get back to the room until 2:00 Friday which means I was up for 41 hours straight. I was more than tired and my body HURT. I never hurt so much from one day at the park, I know it was just b/c I was running on E.

2. NO minnie skirt. She wore jean shorts and that was fine w/ me.

3. She wouldn't wear her birthday shirt, she found a stupid light up Cinderella shirt at Walmart at like 12:00 the night before. FINE, she wore that.
She also did NOT want to wear her twirl skirt. She wanted to wear her new pettiskirt by itself. B tried to fight with her and threaten her w/ not wearing her crown or that she couldn't wear the pettiskirt at all w/out another skirt b/c you could see her diaper. I put her crown on and told him that I would take the skirt and see if we could coax her into wearing it later. I did and we did. and she got a lot of compliments.

4. JEANNE: Your husband must've been giving my husband notes, b/c we came out of the GF gift shop w/ a pair of glass slippers. She is wearing them today at daycare (with socks b/c I said so!) They are about a half size too big but he didn't want her to outgrow them soon. He said she wanted them, it was her birthday and he wasn't gonna fight w/ her over it. So, you didn't even TRY to say NO? FINE.

5. THERE WAS NO CAKE. Okay, maybe you didn't hear me...THERE WAS NO CAKE!!!!! Somehow the cake order was NOT made and there was no cake. The manager gave us 2 of their pre-made cakes free but they were still cold from being in the freezer and noone was impressed. Which made me sad. But what could I do, they couldn't pull a cake out of thin air and they didn't charge me for the other cakes so why not...

I'll try to get some pics up for you guys later.
...t.

 

[revrob]

I finished my Robin+5 BIG GIVE outfit today!! This is for her 11 year old daughter, Morgan. She's big for her age, so I wanted to make her something that looks like a kid outfit because she has to buy grown-up sizes. I'm hoping she doesn't think it looks too "little kid-ish".

And since I thought you'd all appreciate the humor in it, I'm going to post pictures of my very first customs modeling gig! Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

I thought I should definitely do "The Megan"!

There is a "twirl factor" photo, but you don't need to see me from the back!

I used the tween flare skirt pattern from ycmt as a base shape for the panels in the skirt. But, I made them flare out a lot more and I added 2 extra panels to make it big enough.

THIS is VERY CUTE! CONGRATS on your first modeling gig!

I agree with Karen, though! There HAS to be a twirl factor pic!