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

[jham]

I have the cards from www.polarnotions.com I LOVE them! I roll my fabric on to the cards, and stand them up like books on a bookshelf. I have one 5 shelf bookcase full. I need to purchase a second bookcase - I am fairly sure that I could fill a second at least half way.

OMG I LOVE THESE!! Now I'm inspired to move everything off the bookshelf in my craft room (who needs scrapbooking stuff, right?) and get these.

 

[minnie2]

Sure! I don't think I can get my twirl on quite as well as Heather though!

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I just finished up Joy's Minnie Dress, Minnie is her favorite Disney character, really the only one she recognizes (she's only 15 months!) When we went last time, she got sick and had a pretty rough trip, and we bought her this large, soft, pink, plush Minnie doll and she sleeps with it now and just loves her Minnie. It's one of the few words she can say! So I made her a Minnie dress and cannot wait until we go again in Sept and she sees real life Minnie!

I looked up some pics of Joy with her Minnie when she first got it in Disney World:

And just for the fun of it, here is a picture of myself, my hubby, girls, and parents last time we went!

Renae

That minnie dress is adorable but the little girl wearing it is got to be the cutest thing! I miss those bottle days sometimes! I said SOMETIMES!
Great family picture is that Uncle Goofy in it with you?

Whew! It was a BUSY weekend. We all survived the party even though mother nature was threatening to drowned us in buckets and buckets of rain!! It did finally stop raining after about the first hour of the party and then the sun came out and the kids got to play on the pirate ship. We also went to see Wall- E yesterday. Although I forgot to have lucas wear his wall-e outfit-
Here's the pictures

Sophia enjoyed puddle jumping

The other little boy is my nephew. He stayed with us after the party. the kids were exhausted!
I only got one picture of Lucas in his pirate outfit but it was after he was fully water logged. So I guess He'll be dressing up another day for those pictures.

Seriously can we have Kyle's party at you house it looks like so much fun!??!?!?

kinda boring, but I was going through my photos and I don't think I posted this one. I made this skirt for DD10's friend. I made a similar skirt for this girl's little sister. (oh and this is my pseudo dress form from Hobby Lobby that Sugarbees picked up for me on sale for $25, she has a smaller one that works better for little stuff)

I love that! I was thinking about getting that pattern for dd(8) and now that you said you made it for an older girl I think you just changed my mind! I am headed to add that to my wish list on YCMT!

 

[Jen117]

I finished my outfit for Karlyn! I think...I sorta wish the hem was different on the skirt but not much I can do about that now. Unless I add yellow ricrac around the bottom And the Minnie head is supposed to be a little tilted. It's my first major pieced applique (I think the only other one I did was Cinderella's slipper on the pillow on Lily's zuma pants)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this outfit. The applique is very similar to the one I plan to do. Where did you get the medium sized Minnie Dot. I love that size but have never found it.

 

[mrsklamc]

Mytwotinks- I used to think no high fructose corn syrup was for hippies. But then I realized how much chunkier kids are than they were when I was a kid. And if it so safe, how come it isn't legal in any other country?
Of course, that doesn't mean I've broken my pop addiction either.

 

[GoofyG]

Weith losing ladies:

I don't usually post about stuff like this, cause I don't want people to think I'm a weirdo hippy or something, but have you already or have you considered taking all of the HFCS and Hydrogenated oils out of your diets?

Artificial sweeteners are one of the things that Riley has to avoid and in the process I read up and learned a lot about HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) and it is some nasty stuff. It makes you crave more and more and more.........

We recently got back on track after a week of eating too much junk and I can't even tell you the difference I see in the way my girls eat when they have "detoxed." I can make anything with real sugar and while it sounds good and we like it, it isn't the same as when we have HFCS in our systems and we think we're gonna die if we don't get something sweet! Drew ASKED for salad for dinner last night and lunch today.

We'll never be able to cut it out 100%. I won't make my kids live like hermits, but I can sure tell when I haven't been careful enough. I can sooooo tell the difference in myself too. I made peanut butter cookies (my favorite!!!!) and the batch lasted a week and I think I ate 2. That is not like me! I'm the girl who just can't back away from the cookies!!!

When we originally did this, I lost 10 pounds just because. I didn't change anything else. It has also given me the control to eat better when I need to drop a few here and there. You'll be amazed where you find that nasty stuff when you start looking for it.

I can help you find stuff without it if anyone is interested.

I'm interested in all that you do. I pretty picky on what my kids eat. Also my DD2 is allergic to milk, so i'm sosoososososo use to reading labels. There is alot of food out there that contains milk or a form of it. You could PM me if you like.

 

[minnie2]

Well ladies today my baby boy is 13 years old!!!! Last night he made DH and I cry because it was the first time we had seen him walk as far as he did. About 20 feet which was SUPER cool.

DH got my sewing room finished enough to sew in so now I just have to clean up the mess he made to get it that way. I am hoping to get in there and start sewing by this weekend it would be really cool!

OK and even though I should not get myself in this mode I will. Did you do customs if you had an infant in the park with you? And if you did what would you do for a 5 month old?

HAPPY BDAY to your son! on walking 20 feet that is such a wonderful gift to his parents on his bday

Ok. Here are some pics from the party. My MIL just e-mailed me. I haven't had a chance to upload my dad's or my camera.

It looks like she had so much fun! She is adorable!

Weith losing ladies:

I don't usually post about stuff like this, cause I don't want people to think I'm a weirdo hippy or something, but have you already or have you considered taking all of the HFCS and Hydrogenated oils out of your diets?

Artificial sweeteners are one of the things that Riley has to avoid and in the process I read up and learned a lot about HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) and it is some nasty stuff. It makes you crave more and more and more.........

We recently got back on track after a week of eating too much junk and I can't even tell you the difference I see in the way my girls eat when they have "detoxed." I can make anything with real sugar and while it sounds good and we like it, it isn't the same as when we have HFCS in our systems and we think we're gonna die if we don't get something sweet! Drew ASKED for salad for dinner last night and lunch today.

We'll never be able to cut it out 100%. I won't make my kids live like hermits, but I can sure tell when I haven't been careful enough. I can sooooo tell the difference in myself too. I made peanut butter cookies (my favorite!!!!) and the batch lasted a week and I think I ate 2. That is not like me! I'm the girl who just can't back away from the cookies!!!

When we originally did this, I lost 10 pounds just because. I didn't change anything else. It has also given me the control to eat better when I need to drop a few here and there. You'll be amazed where you find that nasty stuff when you start looking for it.

I can help you find stuff without it if anyone is interested.

While you are looking at all of these food additive stuff check out what gluten can do to ya if you really want to get scared and every one keeps pushing these whole wheat diets With Nik I have to read EVERYTHING! Even lotions and shampoo bottle, toys stuff ie play doh is a HUGE no no for her. The things that go into stuff would make you scream! She has to be strictly gluten free but I try to a point to stay GF. well I try a bit... I need to try harder....

I finished my outfit for Karlyn! I think...I sorta wish the hem was different on the skirt but not much I can do about that now. Unless I add yellow ricrac around the bottom And the Minnie head is supposed to be a little tilted. It's my first major pieced applique (I think the only other one I did was Cinderella's slipper on the pillow on Lily's zuma pants)

Ok that is it I amnot posting my patchwork twirls ay more you all's are too good!

I love this!!!!!!

Well, duh, I posted that picture cause it was a good one.
I took this picture for Teresa and Heather but was waiting until I got the better one off my dad's camera.
BUT here, I need to lose 30 pounds too. For the sake of accountability I'll even let you know that I am 5'5" and just weighed in at 168. (I was 147 and 149 respectively full term w/ the kids) I am a good solid size 12 (women's NOT juniors) but recently bought a juniors 15 When I met my husband Gavin was 6 months old and I wore a size 5. , well 6 but I had a few 5's to be fair.

My plan is to go back on south beach, start doing pilates (to flatten out my tummy, where I gain ALL of my weight) and walking Lily to school in the mornings.

...t.

you look great!

IT's just a lot of label reading. Go to the store by yourself so you can concentrate! I'll think of some of the things we've started doing to make it easier and post them after I get back from the pool!

Once you get used to reading the labels you will know what to look for and it will go much faster!

Denise.
Sugar is a huge problem for me. I am a total addict. We struggle constantly between the way I'd like to eat and the way my husband LIKES to eat. The sugar is one reason I've started back on SB- I have to cut it out. WW works for some people b/c it is flexible. BUT not me, if I know that I can eat it I will and I will probably eat more than I should. There are some things that are never allowed in my house, like OREOS. I can't eat 2 of them, I have to eat like, an entire sleeve of them I know better, I leave them alone.

I really struggle w/ cutting out the sugar. I HATE using chemically altered stuff BUT by the same token I don't want all of the calories from the real stuff either. And I am a sugar JUNKIE so cutting it out flat is UNTHINKABLE. I like some "raw" type sugars or cane juice but I really don't know where to stand on using them. Diet systems and books never mention them and health food guides never want to consider a middle ground...which is why you're afraid you'll sound like a nut. I feel the same way. We cut out chemical cleaners and are trying to limit processed foods too, but we're busy and you can't always cook the way you'd like due to time or financial restraints and in that naturalistic world very few people will help guide you to a middle ground. I know Clared can probably shed a little light on that....I noticed she uses organic fabrics (another thing I'd like to look into....I found some great biodegradable screen printing inks and would like to do some organic kids stuff) so she probably eats more organically too (just an assumption) so if you have something to offer us Clare, speak up!!


Alright. a journey for us. Because Heather said we aren't posting enough random pictures.

Nov. 2003. This is ME. 5 years after Mac and pre Lily SQUEEZING into my size 8 wedding dress.

Easter 2006- Here I am post Lily (not quite a year) This was the last bathing suit I've bought. My legs have not seen the sun since the summer of 06. They are SCARY WHITE!!!! My family has naturally olive skin, my dad said it's hard to believe these white legs belong to me. Probably about a 10 here, but a good solid 10. I'd take a 10, maybe a little more toned 10 than I was here.

I have some good pics of me when B and I first started dating. I'll dig them up and scan them this week sometime. Just to torture myself.

...t.

You looked great in every picture! I get the whole no matter what your weight is you never feel good about your self. 3 yrs ago I was a size 16 and I said to myself if I could only be a size 12 I would be happy well I am a 10/12 and I still think I am a fat pig! I swear it is society these days.

I am also a sweet lovers and a carb lover...

 

[CastleCreations]

OMG I LOVE THESE!! Now I'm inspired to move everything off the bookshelf in my craft room (who needs scrapbooking stuff, right?) and get these.

I love these...hmmm I know what I will be doing this weekend...making these out of something. I use all of my fabrics so often that acid free isn't a worry for me..

 

[livndisney]

Ok, I can't post pictures anymore. And I can't comment on any pictures......

because I can't make the pictures smaller. My computer just won't do it.

So I am here, I am sewing, I think everything everyone has posted is awesome.


Crawling back under my rock

 

[cerberus]

I finished my outfit for Karlyn! I think...I sorta wish the hem was different on the skirt but not much I can do about that now. Unless I add yellow ricrac around the bottom And the Minnie head is supposed to be a little tilted. It's my first major pieced applique (I think the only other one I did was Cinderella's slipper on the pillow on Lily's zuma pants)

I LOVE IT!Boy I am either going to have to learn to sew or bug my mom more often to make my daughter some outfits!

 

[revrob]

OMG I LOVE THESE!! Now I'm inspired to move everything off the bookshelf in my craft room (who needs scrapbooking stuff, right?) and get these.

I love these...hmmm I know what I will be doing this weekend...making these out of something. I use all of my fabrics so often that acid free isn't a worry for me..

I basically did the same thing, Jeanne! Scrapbook stuff out - sewing stuff in!

I LOVE these card things. I thought at first that I would make them from something else, and I couldn't find anything that would work the way I needed it to. I tried cardboard, but it kind collapsed under the weight of the fabric. I know these are kinda pricy, but I thought it was worth the investment.

 

[Piper]

Hey there, I got back from visiting my parents in the country this weekend and I'm amazed at just how many STUNNING outfits have been posted! I'll try to do a multi quote later. Today was doctor appointment day for the kids. DD (Niamh) saw an Orthoptist. She already sees an Opthlamologist, and wears glasses, but today they recommended an eye patch as well. She starts Junior Kindergarten this fall, and now I'm thinking of waiting to send her to school until the following year. And she asked if I can sew her some patches - I had to tell her no, they need to be the sticky ones. Man, I feel like merde. I wore a patch, but I no longer needed it by the time I started Kindergarten. Kids can be really nasty, so I'm not sure what I'll do.

Anyway - lots of laundry to do after a great weekend at my parents. The drive home was awful. Cottage country traffic, rain and tired people. We didn't get home until 11pm - I really wish that my parents had moved closer to us. We're still a 4 hour drive away (towing a tent-trailer, no stops.)

(Is the disMeet really gonna happen in February? I've gotta convince DH?)

Stephanie

When my daughter had to be "patched" in kindergarten, I took a box of patches in and gave one to each of the kids to "try out." I explained that she needed to wear them to help her eyes get stronger and that was why she needed to sit near the teacher when she read to the class. It was money well invested. She never was teased and her teacher said there were no problems.

I teach Pre-K and I find that if you are open and honest with the kids, they are more accepting than adults! I had a child with albinism in my class a few years ago. He needed to wear a hat and prescription sunglasses outside. I sent home a note telling parents that their children could bring sunglasses and hats to wear outside (with the child's parent's permission.)

Also his parents were worried that he would feel bad because he looked "different"--instead, his self-confidence soared because I had several girls tell him how "beautiful" he was (his eyes were a very, very light lavender with pure white eyelashes, brows and hair!)

 

[Tinka_Belle]

When my daughter had to be "patched" in kindergarten, I took a box of patches in and gave one to each of the kids to "try out." I explained that she needed to wear them to help her eyes get stronger and that was why she needed to sit near the teacher when she read to the class. It was money well invested. She never was teased and her teacher said there were no problems.

I teach Pre-K and I find that if you are open and honest with the kids, they are more accepting than adults! I had a child with albinism in my class a few years ago. He needed to wear a hat and prescription sunglasses outside. I sent home a note telling parents that their children could bring sunglasses and hats to wear outside (with the child's parent's permission.)

Also his parents were worried that he would feel bad because he looked "different"--instead, his self-confidence soared because I had several girls tell him how "beautiful" he was (his eyes were a very, very light lavender with pure white eyelashes, brows and hair!)

That is so clever of you to do those things. That was a wonderful life lesson that you gave each of these children. I hope that my DD incounters teachers like you.

 

[twob4him]

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! :rotfl: :lmao: Tessa was my photographer today and she was very excited that the tables were turned!

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/hkite/Sewing/th_DSC00217_291x480.jpg

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 you absolutely made my whole day!!!! I love the outfit and your modeling skills are just priceless...I love you guys!

2.)


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!)

I think to continue getting their mailings and coupons, you have to use each one you get or something. If you skip they drop you I think!

I
5. THERE WAS NO CAKE. Okay, maybe you didn't hear me...THERE WAS NO CAKE!!!!! ...t.

After all of that? You have got to be kidding me

In any case, your DD looks just beautiful and I love the pic of her and Cindy talking!

You are too cute!

I started back on WW a week ago JUST BECAUSE OF THE FEBRUARY DISMEET!! And thanks to you all I lost 5.4 lbs! I am telling you this so I will have to be accountable to you and I MUST STICK WITH IT THIS TIME!!! :

Congrats Jhammy but you didn't look overweight at all in your pics...where exactly are you finding this "extra weight"??? I hope I can go to the Dismeet too! However I will probably be bringing all of me

kinda boring, but I was going through my photos and I don't think I posted this one. I made this skirt for DD10's friend. I made a similar skirt for this girl's little sister. (oh and this is my pseudo dress form from Hobby Lobby that Sugarbees picked up for me on sale for $25, she has a smaller one that works better for little stuff)

Hey I just bought that same fabric last month on sale at Joanne's so I can make my DD's something this fall with it. I love the skirt you made!

I finished my outfit for Karlyn! I think...I sorta wish the hem was different on the skirt but not much I can do about that now. Unless I add yellow ricrac around the bottom And the Minnie head is supposed to be a little tilted. It's my first major pieced applique (I think the only other one I did was Cinderella's slipper on the pillow on Lily's zuma pants)

Wow I love the whole thing....the applique and all the details on the skirt...just fabulous. Do you mind if I kinda case the design of the top and skirt? I am making an Ariel and I thought that type of top is so cute with a big twirl patchwork skirt! I bought 7 different fabrics, and rick rack and these cool decorations! Wish me luck!

Ya wanna know something else that's funny. I look at that beach pic and think "WOW, that wasn't so bad, I thought I was fat, but I looked pretty darn good" But when we got back from that trip and I saw those photos I swore I was gonna start working out. I HATED them I thought I was so fat and ugly. If I had buckled down and started eating right and exercising then I would probably be way hot now.
...t.

T...I love your random pics but your words match my sentiments exactly! I have spent my whole life being all different sizes from 6 to 14 and "beat" myself up no matter what my weight. I finally have decided to stop the crazyness and accept myself. I try to eat well but I probably eat way too much. I congratulate you on trying something and sticking to it!

 

[SILLYANDI]

I just found your thread today and I am in love with all of you! I don't sew much, but I'm totally inspired!
I LOVE your rules in the top post (no apologies, etc), I think I found a new favorite thread!

 

[revrob]

I just found your thread today and I am in love with all of you! I don't sew much, but I'm totally inspired!
I LOVE your rules in the top post (no apologies, etc), I think I found a new favorite thread!

WELCOME! So glad you found the thread!

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

American's Next Top Model...watch out for Heather!!! (great job on the outfit btw)

 

[t-beri]

Well then, welcome
Feel free to hang around. You might even start to sew. We tend to be contagious!
Make yourself at home.

...t.

 

[mrsklamc]

Elisa, I'm thinking maybe binder clips would work for making those cards?

Also- proud of you for learning to snorkel! I did it at Discovery Cove but I kept getting excited and wanting to go down closer to see something-- and then getting a mouthful of salt water.

 

[minnie2]

When my daughter had to be "patched" in kindergarten, I took a box of patches in and gave one to each of the kids to "try out." I explained that she needed to wear them to help her eyes get stronger and that was why she needed to sit near the teacher when she read to the class. It was money well invested. She never was teased and her teacher said there were no problems.

I teach Pre-K and I find that if you are open and honest with the kids, they are more accepting than adults! I had a child with albinism in my class a few years ago. He needed to wear a hat and prescription sunglasses outside. I sent home a note telling parents that their children could bring sunglasses and hats to wear outside (with the child's parent's permission.)

Also his parents were worried that he would feel bad because he looked "different"--instead, his self-confidence soared because I had several girls tell him how "beautiful" he was (his eyes were a very, very light lavender with pure white eyelashes, brows and hair!)

and MEGAwoman
OMg I am having flash backs to my childhood!
I was the kid that was patched. I started going to the ophthalmologist at 9 months old. I had lots of eye therapy to straighten and strengthen my eyes. I started wearing my granny bifocals at 18 months, I call them granny glasses because that is the only kind they made back in 1973 that would fit me! I had to take drops for what reason I have no clue but my mom I am sure does. I was legally blind as a kid. Needless to say it was a lot of work my mom had to do to help me see better. At 3 I had one of my lazy eyes corrected in hopes that since I was so young my other eye would fallow. It didn't but the good news is as aI aged my eye site got better! I had the same eye dr from 9 months until I was in my mid 20's ad moved ti GA. Any way my point is I can understand the worry you have about your little girl and other kids. Frankly imo all kids are cruel and you know something your little girl will be just fine! So what if she has a patch she can tel other kids she is a pirate!
To be honest when I see little kids with these adorable glasses now adays I love it! I actually get jealous you should have seen how awful mine were! If I can get my scanner working I will scan some pics for you!

Because of all of this I can do a cool trick I can switch my lazy eyes! It drives my eye drs crazy! Gotta amuse myself some how right

 

[t-beri]

HEY GUYS GUESS WHAT??? The Robin+5 give is almost full!!!

We just need someone to fill the 3 Autograph book spaces. The ship date for this give(aug. 1) is creeping up on us so if you can take on just 1 or all 3 of them please stop by the Disboutique board and sign up. IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE TO FIND it just click the half of a Tink in my siggy or any of the boutiquers pink or green tink tags.

WOOHOO, I'm so excited to have another BIG GIVEalmost complete

...t.