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

[t-beri]

I just got to my MIL's to start on Lily's peasant top (for her storybook twir) and a mini minnie patchwork twirl and GUESS what was on the doorstep???

That's right! Her beautiful cloud of fluffy heaven from Momas Touch. I it! Thank you so much Lisa (designingmouse) It is perfect!!!! Lily won't take it off. Unfortunately I left her storybook twirl at the house to get packed so I'm gonna have to sew the other one really fast so I can see it underneath a skirt

It is so soft and fluffy and you know what? It even smells good YAY!

Now. I am at T -16.5 hours and I have to

1. cut out her peasant top, my MIL is going to sew it if I don't have time since she is off tomorrow and she's not wearing it until Sat, when my inlaws are joining us.

2. Sew a 2 tier patchwork skirt. I decided to shorten it b/c I am crunched for time and w/ the casing and 2" ruffle that gives it a finished length of 13" which is just about knee length.

3. Attach Lily's appliques to her tees (x2)

4. Return her crocs and drive a half hour away to get her new ones.

I would like to point out here that I am going to WDW CROCLESS

Go to the store for diapers and supplies ( I can do this last cause walmart is open 24 hrs.- I hate that place but sometimes it is a necessary evil)
wash the laundry we need to take w/ us pack and clean out the car.

So, I guess I'd better go sew. I would post pettis pictures but I'm at my MIL's and I don't know how to upload her camera....when she gets home I'll have her do it and maybe we'll have pics of the skirts by then too.....

...t.

 

[t-beri]

I noticed that the recent Big Gives were children wearing larger sizes than I have patterns for. I would love to be able to make the larger boys shorts, but was wondering what pattern do people use? I am not opposed to buying one when they are on sale. I have 2 boys who will eventually wear the bigger size. Is there a simple way to make them without a pattern?

I think if you look in the bookmarks you might find a link to Mrs.Millers instructions. I think Linette made them for her son and her husband. It shows how to do cargo pockets on them too. And has lots of pics
I don't know for sure it's there but it's worth looking for.

I'm glad you asked. I think it's one reason that we are having a hard time getting people to sign up for the latest give. There is only 2 weeks until it's ship I really hope some more people will consider getting on board!

...t.

 

[eeyore3847]

Does anyone have a Camp Rock outfit they can show me?

Thanks,
Brooke

Love your avitar!! Wish I had a camp rock...... The kids loved the movie but they are dying to see HSM3!!!

lori

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Yay! where did you go for a joanns...do tell! What machine is it? I really would love a new machine...unfortunately mine works okay. I need t figure out the ruffler foot...before the next tier dress! Congrats on your new machine!

We went to Greensboro...I want to move to that Joann's...it is sooo big! Had lots of nice fabric...that I will be going back for later...did not want to push DH over the edge by asking for fabric too. I really want to try something for myself and there was this beautiful Sari fabic there...way too pricey to practice on...but man it was nice!

I ended up getting the Singer 7470. I am so happy with it. I'm makin DD a sundress, I'll post when I'm done.

 

[teresajoy]

I noticed that the recent Big Gives were children wearing larger sizes than I have patterns for. I would love to be able to make the larger boys shorts, but was wondering what pattern do people use? I am not opposed to buying one when they are on sale. I have 2 boys who will eventually wear the bigger size. Is there a simple way to make them without a pattern?

There are a few pants tutorial patterns in the bookmarks. I didn't see Mrs.Millers though, but I do have her cargo pocket tutorial. Here's a pattern that you could print out: http://www.sewnews.com/sewsimple/sewsimple5/ You can try http://www.burdastyle.com as well they have free patterns, and I don't always get them all added to the bookmarks right away.

The larger sizes kind of threw me on this Big Give too, I'm just not use to making anything over a girls size 10, and I just had no idea what to make.

Tifani, have you found any more about what kinds of things they are going to want? I was thinking that when I looked, the only thing it said about the girl is that she will wear tank tops, t-shirts and headbands. Is that all they want? Can you try to get some more ideas out of the Mom so we will know what they like? Maybe have her look through the Photobucket account and let us know what they like.

 

[princessmom29]

I am going patternless for the latest big give (michelle+5) So wish me luck. I am thinking a simple halter ans skirt shouldn't be too hard, i hope??? On the up side I got some relly cute cheetah girls fabric that is pink and black cheetah print for it. I am going to trim in black. Wish me luck! I got extra frabric in case it is a disaster.

 

[t-beri]

Thanks Teresa, I will check on it.

I think the Cheetah girls will be GREAT!!

 

[DesigningMouse]

ms_mckenna congrats on the new baby. Y'all are some kind of special for opening your hearts and home the way you do.

That sounds so much like our Katie. We picked her up at two days old and her bio mom is bi-racial and her bio dad AA. She is such a blessing to us. I can not imagine my life without her.

That being said you are really making me want to foster again We signed up for the classes and then canceled. We have been wavering on if we have it in us again. However Katie and I really want a baby in the house. Katie wants a baby sister soooo bad. And Katie always gets what she wants...LOL!

I can see why, she's adorable.

I just got to my MIL's to start on Lily's peasant top (for her storybook twir) and a mini minnie patchwork twirl and GUESS what was on the doorstep???

That's right! Her beautiful cloud of fluffy heaven from Momas Touch. I it! Thank you so much Lisa (designingmouse) It is perfect!!!! Lily won't take it off. Unfortunately I left her storybook twirl at the house to get packed so I'm gonna have to sew the other one really fast so I can see it underneath a skirt

It is so soft and fluffy and you know what? It even smells good YAY!

Now. I am at T -16.5 hours and I have to

1. cut out her peasant top, my MIL is going to sew it if I don't have time since she is off tomorrow and she's not wearing it until Sat, when my inlaws are joining us.

2. Sew a 2 tier patchwork skirt. I decided to shorten it b/c I am crunched for time and w/ the casing and 2" ruffle that gives it a finished length of 13" which is just about knee length.

3. Attach Lily's appliques to her tees (x2)

4. Return her crocs and drive a half hour away to get her new ones.

I would like to point out here that I am going to WDW CROCLESS

Go to the store for diapers and supplies ( I can do this last cause walmart is open 24 hrs.- I hate that place but sometimes it is a necessary evil)
wash the laundry we need to take w/ us pack and clean out the car.

So, I guess I'd better go sew. I would post pettis pictures but I'm at my MIL's and I don't know how to upload her camera....when she gets home I'll have her do it and maybe we'll have pics of the skirts by then too.....

...t.

Awww, I'm so glad y'all got it, perfect timing huh?!! Can't wait to see pics especially w/the skirts you make because I know they'll be adorable. I know how you feel about Walmart, it's one of my least fav places too. I did go last night, however, to see if I could find any cool Disney fabric. I was wrong. They only had a few and all of them looked like the dye had already run. So I'm going to have suck it up and go to Joann this weekend.

I am going patternless for the latest big give (michelle+5) So wish me luck. I am thinking a simple halter ans skirt shouldn't be too hard, i hope??? On the up side I got some relly cute cheetah girls fabric that is pink and black cheetah print for it. I am going to trim in black. Wish me luck! I got extra frabric in case it is a disaster.

Fun!! I love going patternless, it really gets the creative juices going. I bought some pink/brown knit cheetah print to make the girls some jammies hopefully this weekend.

 

[HeatherSue]

Tifani, have you found any more about what kinds of things they are going to want? I was thinking that when I looked, the only thing it said about the girl is that she will wear tank tops, t-shirts and headbands. Is that all they want? Can you try to get some more ideas out of the Mom so we will know what they like? Maybe have her look through the Photobucket account and let us know what they like.

BIG GIVE ROBIN+5

I pmed the mom and asked what kind of things Morgan (11) would like to wear. She said that she likes shorts, skorts, and twirly skirts with tank tops or t-shirts.

Karen: We need more house pictures!

 

[teresajoy]

BIG GIVE ROBIN+5

I pmed the mom and asked what kind of things Morgan (11) would like to wear. She said that she likes shorts, skorts, and twirly skirts with tank tops or t-shirts.

Karen: We need more house pictures!

Thanks Heather!

And, I agree, Karen, where are those pictures!!!!

 

[kjbrown]

Hello all,

Quick question...I have the Disney SE270 sewing machine with embroidery. Do you all just use the Brother memory cards, not use any cards at all, pay $$$ to have that software so you can create your own stuff, pay less $$ to have the software that lets you write stuff to a card and buy/get downloads from the internet?

Of course, this question is for those of you with a sewing machine that does embroidery!

Okay, so that may not have been a quick question.

TIA!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Lookky, Looky what I did today with my new machine! I didn't buy fabric yesterday and I have been wanting to do one of those shirts to dresses. So, while I was out picking up dinner, I went into Fred's and found a shirt and made this today. Not perfect, but Moonk likes it!

Don't pay attention to the pocket that is still kinda there...I can't find my seam ripper...so I have to go buy a new one to finish taking the pocket off.

 

[karebear1]

Now the storm you get... Are you crazy...get in the house. I am terrified of storms! When Fran came thru NC several years ago, we had a tornado go thru our back yard and knock down 12 trees. Somehow, by the grace of God, none hit the house. But I did end up with a tree on my car, that had just been repaird from a wreck!

So...up to date...hmmm...did anything exciting happen for me yesterday...

Why, thanks for asking!

Yes it did...DH took me to pick out my new sewing machine!!! He was afraid to do it himself and didn't want the sale to end at Joann's. So I got my birthday present a little early.

Can I just say....i NEEDED to upgrade. That thing is soooo quite! You can barely hear it compared to the 50's Singer!

We played with it some last night...trying out some of the stitches...that are soooo cool!

So...I'm off to sew...talk to you guys later! Have a great day! I will!

Happy Early B-day and Congrats on the new sewing machine!! How exciting! What are your 1st projects on that new machine gonna be??

If I had experienced what you did with Fran- I KNOW I'd be afraid of those storms too! How terrifying!

Now they are saying that overuse of antibiotics is linked to breast cancer. The doctor actually made some ugly comment like "but if you want me to keep pumping her full of antibiotics anyway, we can do that" as if I don't care whether or not she gets breast cancer in the future. Yeah, he caught me! What an #^$&@)! I'd love another option, but he isn't giving me one, so what am I supposed to do. He has decided that I am just a mom who is going to constantly beg for antibiotics (he said this a couple of weeks ago ) so when I am saying she is sick he is treating it like I am just looking for a reason to beg for the meds.

Is there any way to get her a new Dr.? Surely your insurance must cover other Dr.'s that specialize other then the one you have now. It really is time! This is just so sad.

Karen: We need more house pictures!

And, I agree, Karen, where are those pictures!!!!

GOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHH!!! You guys are so pushy! But...... If you insist!!

Great room: Still needs stuff up on the walls. I plan on framing all my cross stitch samplers and putting them up on the wall behind the tv and I need new lamps and stuff for the coffee table. Otherwise- it's done.

Here's oneside of the kitchen: We plan on taking the counters off and replacing them with granite.

Kitchen view from the morning room:

Morning/Breakfast room: This is where we eat- I love this room- it's so beautiful in the morning with the sun coming through!

That's it for the most part. You've already seen my craft room right??

Now.............. I wanna see your houses! Turn about is fair play!! So come on everyone! Let's see where you live to! PLEASE!

 

[karebear1]

Lookky, Looky what I did today with my new machine! I didn't buy fabric yesterday and I have been wanting to do one of those shirts to dresses. So, while I was out picking up dinner, I went into Fred's and found a shirt and made this today. Not perfect, but Moonk likes it!

Don't pay attention to the pocket that is still kinda there...I can't find my seam ripper...so I have to go buy a new one to finish taking the pocket off.

SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!! Great job!

 

[ms_mckenna]

Ladies I was going to multi quote but Mr D will not let me lol. He is not liking having a baby sister, yesterday he was just looking at me like why mommy why lol. Shelby is holding Miss D because she is not tired at all. Anyone have twins and advice lmao. I am going to be exhausted before they start sleeping through the night I think!

sahm1000 I did not know you were in Dallas! Yes we are on the same schedule lol I had Little D on one and Miss D has that fresh from God attitude so I am hoping in the next few days I can get her on his schedule! We are always in Dallas though! Like I have to be there at least once a week for the next month! We will have to have lunch or something one time ... when things calm down and we get a handle on having babies again lol.

Adoptionmama just remember all about CPS Not just the pretty part and I know you know what I am talking about I am sure . Babies are the sweetest ever though. That I cannot deny lol. We are lucky I think we have a placement person excited about us. She called and placed both our kiddos with us. I was not aware how hard it is to place infants! And then AA and other race infants it is even harder ... how sad is that? Anyway so even if these two do not stay long or forever I am sure there will be more just around the bend.

OK DH is home I am gonig to take a nap while I still can! I am resolved though that I am not getting my nursery done anytime soon.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Kitchen view from the morning room:

Oh! You have my door! I so want that Pantry door but can't talk DH into it!

The house is beautiful and CLEAN! Jealous!

 

[twob4him]

Hello All!
I am back from our vacation to Lancaster PA and Hershey Park! However...now I am in the midst of DD10's 4H Fair! It's day and night for 3 days so I won't probably be on until Saturday. Then I need to catch up!!!! I missed you all and can't wait read everything and see about catching up on my trip reports too....please be patient.....I don't want anyone to think I am not following along.


A big thank you to all the kind comments about the playroom/sewing room. Its not quite that neat in the midst of a project but I do clean it up after each one and the girls have to clean it up every week so I can vacuum!


I did get to stop at a few quilt shops in Lancaster...specifically in Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand Gotta love the names... It was absolutely heaven to be in a shop with so much gorgeous fabric

My DH got in a big conversation with an Amish Quilt Shop owner and so I started buying up fabric for a someone special! Its a surprise! (Twins and 2 more ) In any case, I am working on uploading and labeling pics and getting organized.

I will see you all soonerish....Love and Hugs

 

[HeatherSue]

That's it for the most part. You've already seen my craft room right??

Now.............. I wanna see your houses! Turn about is fair play!! So come on everyone! Let's see where you live to! PLEASE!

WOW KAREN!!!! It's absolutely gorgeous!! We have the same color walls in our kitchen/breakfast area!! We also have the same color of wood furniture in our living rooms and the same color of leather chair! If you'd like to see some pics of my house right after we finished it, here's a link to my photobucket album. There are some pictures in there of houses we've rehabbed, too. If you see a REALLY GROSS toilet, that's a "before" picture! Most of the finished pictures of our house are the ones titled 4-24.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v...all&special_track=album_paginate_top_view_all

I got a lot of the stuff for my house (sinks, light fixtures, mantel, stained glass transoms) off of the internet, ebay in particular!!

 

[Clutterbug]

Lookky, Looky what I did today with my new machine! I didn't buy fabric yesterday and I have been wanting to do one of those shirts to dresses. So, while I was out picking up dinner, I went into Fred's and found a shirt and made this today. Not perfect, but Moonk likes it!

Hurray for a new machine!
The dress looks great and your DD is a cutie!

Morning/Breakfast room: This is where we eat- I love this room- it's so beautiful in the morning with the sun coming through!

That's it for the most part. You've already seen my craft room right??

Now.............. I wanna see your houses! Turn about is fair play!! So come on everyone! Let's see where you live to! PLEASE!

You have a beautiful home! I'm so glad you posted your pictures because I've been contemplating that green color for my entry/kitchen/dining room and I have such a hard time visualizing it. My trim and cabinets are the color of your trim and I love how that looks!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[t-beri]

Thanks Heather, I was getting on that when I had to leave to pick up my FIL- his starter went and he was stuck at the grocery store.

I haven't even cut fabric yet. I have had to run around and run around. I have to go get Lily from my Grands and THEN sewing. I still have to go to sports authority for Lily's crocs. It wouldn't be a big deal if my mom hadn't bought them for her (and the boys) just for the trip. SO I am off to get the croc replacements and THEN I'll come back and sew, it's better if I sew later anyway. I can pack and do Walmart in the middle of the night- I never sleep the night before we leave for WDW...but we usually aren't going straight to the park, so I'd probably be better off to try.

DH made me buy tickets to the AMC in DTD to see DARK KNIGHT tomorrow night. WE ARE LEAVENG MK TO GO TO A BATMAN MOVIE ......shall he NEVER doubt my devotion to him.
On the bright side...I Heath Ledger. I am making an RIP Heath shirt to wear.

Gotta go do work.
...t.