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

[Tnkrbelle565]

BTW, I said I was doing well w/ this dieting thing and then had a HUGE sugar craving. SO I looked around for the best choice for something just sweet enough to take the edge off and LO and BEHOLD! There it was....a jar of Dark Chocolate Dreams. I ate spoonfull (or 2) and thought I'd share this find w/ ya'll. It is an all natural dark chocolate /PB blend. It's from a company called Peanut Butter & Co. (a sandwich shop in Greenwich Village) I found it in my Grocery (Sweet Bay) but you can get it online or find a store near you online. @

http://www.ilovepeanutbutter.com/items_4.html

Ok, the link takes you to the P/B pantry page, cause I wanted you to see all the yummy flavors they have, but the site is pretty cool. They have recipes and other fun stuff.

The P/B is Gluten Free, Cert. Vegan, No Transfats, No hydrogenated oils, No Cholesterol and NO refined sugar. It is sweetened w/ evaporated cane juice.

I absolutely LOVE this stuff.

...t.

That sounds extremely thrilling.

 

[t-beri]

Yeah, still funny GOOD TIMES, GOOD TIMES.

 

[revrob]

Following are pics of what I sent to eight year-old Shay Lynne of the GoofyDoo family Big Give. My eight year-old picked out the pattern (I confess that I steered her toward one that I'd made for her before so that I wouldn't have to attempt anything new). She also helped with the design of the necklace and the bling barrette. I don't love the necklace, but she does so I hope that Shay Lynne will like it as well. We were going for a "Limited Too meets the princesses" look. The yellow knit pants should hit at her knees. So, anyway, it's not as fantastic as some of the other outfits she'll have received, but it should be nice and cool in the heat.

I love these! Especially the bling barrette! I would LOVE to know how you made it!

You did...I'm a moron.

OH NO, You're not a moron! It wasn't there in the beginning. I modified the post a coupld of days ago to put the address in. I was waiting for the preferred shipping address from the family, so it wasn't there in the beginning.

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

How sad! I'm so, so sorry! The world is such a crazy place these days. I'll be praying for your family.




now I'm off to stalk the peanut butter page!

 

[HeatherSue]

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

I am SO sorry to hear about that. I'll definitely say some prayers for you and the rest of the faimly.

We had a stabbing outside of my house Sunday night. It was nuts (I live in a very quiet upper middle class town where these things don't happen...let alone in front of my house). Remember my backyard pond everyone was admiring? Guess where they think the weapon is???? I've had police and dogs in my backyard for two days. Kid my DH went to school with was stabbed over a GIRL...over a girl...are you kidding me???

Seriously...why are these awful, violent things happening???

That's just awful!

No offense taken. I know that when people talk SMACK about my fanny pack, that they are just JEALOUS of it!

Hey, I didn't talk any smack at all! I just said nothing says fashionista like a fanny pack. There was no sarcasm in my "voice" at all!

Yeah, still funny GOOD TIMES, GOOD TIMES.

Every time I hear "good times, good times." I think of Jham's Jayden saying that in her TR!

 

[twob4him]

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Yep, I think I'd love that girl if I met her! She always makes me smile!!
I love the fair pictures, too!
Thanks for the clown warning, it was much appreciated. I did peek through my fingers, though.

Awww thanks about smiley girl! Guess What... Today on the beach I was explaining to my friend about going in Feb and a lightbulb went off ...."Hey why don't you come with me! We would only miss a day of school" (she teaches across the hall from me). She just is going to ask her DH. That would make the forth person in our room (Did you hear that So Happy Stacy??) And who else wanted to share our Pop room?? I know there was another person thinking about it! In any case, the whole trip is in the works....Can you put me on the "definately probably" group?

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

I am sooo sorry and lots of prayers and hugs for your cousin's family and yours ....how tragic.

OMG. What is happening on this thread lately???? That is awful. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please send my thoughts/prayers to your family.

We had a stabbing outside of my house Sunday night. It was nuts (I live in a very quiet upper middle class town where these things don't happen...let alone in front of my house). Remember my backyard pond everyone was admiring? Guess where they think the weapon is???? I've had police and dogs in my backyard for two days. Kid my DH went to school with was stabbed over a GIRL...over a girl...are you kidding me???

OMGoodness! I don't think I could cope with that....prayers and hugs for you as well!

Seriously...why are these awful, violent things happening???

End times

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I think the outfit is perfectly lovely along with the necklace and hair bling is to die for. Please tell us how you made it.

 

[karebear1]

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

I'm glad you had someone to share this with and that we could be there for you. This is so sad. I'm so sorry for you and your family. My prayers are with you.

 

[karebear1]

Where do I even start, Karen? Everything you say absolutely crackys me up (still funny t?)!!!

I'm so proud of you that you learned to th_!!! Would you also like a cookie (with no dyes, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweetener, hydrogenated oil, or gluten)?
It only works on photobucket pictures, so if someone uses shutterly or something, we'll just see an x where the picture should be.

OF COURSE I want a cookie! Do you really need to ask??

TERESA TOLD ME SHE HAS BRIGHT GREEN POOH fabric!

Teresa has Green POOH?!?!? Maybe she should see a Dr. for that?

Oh... I kill myself!!!!

 

[minnie2]

Following are pics of what I sent to eight year-old Shay Lynne of the GoofyDoo family Big Give. My eight year-old picked out the pattern (I confess that I steered her toward one that I'd made for her before so that I wouldn't have to attempt anything new). She also helped with the design of the necklace and the bling barrette. I don't love the necklace, but she does so I hope that Shay Lynne will like it as well. We were going for a "Limited Too meets the princesses" look. The yellow knit pants should hit at her knees. So, anyway, it's not as fantastic as some of the other outfits she'll have received, but it should be nice and cool in the heat.

It is VERY limited TOO and Justice. my 8 yr olds fav! She got annoyed at me the other day because she wanted to look there and I just walked around saying ' I could make this for you!' She loves the clothes I make her BUt she still needs her Justice closes to be cool and a Fanny pack( that was for you Karen!

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

I am so sorry! that is so sad!

OMG. What is happening on this thread lately???? That is awful. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please send my thoughts/prayers to your family.

We had a stabbing outside of my house Sunday night. It was nuts (I live in a very quiet upper middle class town where these things don't happen...let alone in front of my house). Remember my backyard pond everyone was admiring? Guess where they think the weapon is???? I've had police and dogs in my backyard for two days. Kid my DH went to school with was stabbed over a GIRL...over a girl...are you kidding me???

Seriously...why are these awful, violent things happening???

OMG! seriously?!?!? You are right what the heck is this world coming too it is really sad and scary!

No offense taken. I know that when people talk SMACK about my fanny pack, that they are just JEALOUS of it!

Ok the truth is out i am jealous and want one only if mine can have Mickey and Minnie on it and be pink and green! Oh and I want a Boa to wear with it!!!!!!!

BTW, I said I was doing well w/ this dieting thing and then had a HUGE sugar craving. SO I looked around for the best choice for something just sweet enough to take the edge off and LO and BEHOLD! There it was....a jar of Dark Chocolate Dreams. I ate spoonfull (or 2) and thought I'd share this find w/ ya'll. It is an all natural dark chocolate /PB blend. It's from a company called Peanut Butter & Co. (a sandwich shop in Greenwich Village) I found it in my Grocery (Sweet Bay) but you can get it online or find a store near you online. @

http://www.ilovepeanutbutter.com/items_4.html

Ok, the link takes you to the P/B pantry page, cause I wanted you to see all the yummy flavors they have, but the site is pretty cool. They have recipes and other fun stuff.

The P/B is Gluten Free, Cert. Vegan, No Transfats, No hydrogenated oils, No Cholesterol and NO refined sugar. It is sweetened w/ evaporated cane juice.

I absolutely LOVE this stuff.

...t.

Love me some PB!!!!!!!!!!! I keep telling my son he is going to turn into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

 

[twob4him]

Here's my pic of the day...well pictures actually:

A wave destroying their sandcastle

A wave practically knocking over DD10 (My friend who might come to the Dismeet is there in the brown suit running to catch her son!)

Vote on one:
A. A whale
B. A shark
C. A dolphin
D. A lochness monster

Stay cool...hopefully we won't top out at 100 today

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Vote on one:
A. A whale
B. A shark
C. A dolphin
D. A lochness monster

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I vote D!!! I spent 12 hours one day hiking around Inverness looking for the Lochness monster and didn't see a thing. Who knew...he's in Jersey!!!

 

[princessmom29]

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Hey ladies! I have been lurking on this thread for a while. All of you make such wonderful clothes! You have inspired me and I bought a bunch of fabric this week and I WILL make some stuff!!!! Tonight I made a tutu bottom for my DD's birthday outfit and it came out great! I am on my way! Hopefully when I have questions (and I am sure I will!) you ladies would be so kind as to help me. You really have some talent on this thread!

Welcome! Can't wait to see photos of your creations!

I thought I would add some pictures from the 4H Fair that DD10 was in. She got to show a friend's pony who was pretty tiny but they managed!

Wonderful photos! Congrats to your DD!

OK- how about a small vacation right about now? Yes??? OK...........Let's go to southern Washington state. How about Mount St. Helen's How does that sound??

Thanks for the virtual vacation!

We are off to Disney in about 4 weeks, since my mom does not have time to sew right now, I found a cute dress on ebay for my DD to wear to Chef Mickey’s for her 3rd birthday. DD is still a little messy when she eats, anyone have any great ideas for a fancy bib to protect her dress while she eats? Thanks!

I have a bib that is meant for an adult to wear when feeding a baby that would provide lots of extra coverage. It is just plain white so it wouldn't be too cute but would protect her. I bought a bib pattern from youcanmakethis.com and the neckline is pretty big-I got it on my DD(9) just to see how small it was and it was very tight on her but I did get it on. Maybe you just make a longer version of something like that. Maybe if you post a photo of her dress we'll get better ideas for you.

It looks like we'll be at WDW the same time. We'll be there 8/14 to 8/28. We are having breakfast at CM on the 22nd.

Thanks for all of the prayers and support. When DH came home from work last night we discussed the issue about the girls and have decided that if Heather asks us to do this we would, but we will not be offering. Over the last couple of days when the girls have been here they have made a couple of comments that I didn't quite understand, but finding out last night that they have nowhere to go to made them all make sense. I hope that whatever happens in this situation the children are going to be safe.

Prayers for the girls and you and your family.

Here are my first attemps at sewing clothes (Istarted a week ago after finding this thread). My daughter is not the best model as you will see, she is pretty grumpy about it!


This is a simple pre-shirred that was a good confidence booster.

Here is an attemp at a skirt, but ended up a dress since it was too long.

This one is a little big but I am happy with it.

My first shirred top! I am pretty excited to learn how to do this. It took a few attempts.

This is my first attempt with a pattern. I used a shorts pattern and a loosly followed a pillowcase pattern for the top. (I got this idea from a previous post, I hope that is OK).

I hope this works! Let me know what you think.

Welcome! Great job and your DD is adorable. My DD(5) would LOVE your Car's outfit!!!

Awesome job everyone!! ncmomof2, congrats on an amazing job!! You did great for yoru first time at those! I have been delayed at starting my projects, life has sure gotten in the way!! But we did get a new car yesterday, so I am really happy for that!! We had an 03 PT cruiser that was deciding to fall apart, so we traded it in! We owed a lot more than it was worth, but the dealership bought out our loan,and we got an 08 Caliber! Same payments and the insurance is $10 more than the PT was!! So I think we got a pretty good deal on that!! I am really hoping to get going on the dress this week, so keep your fingers crossed for me!!

Congrats on the new car. Good luck with your dress.

Following are pics of what I sent to eight year-old Shay Lynne of the GoofyDoo family Big Give. My eight year-old picked out the pattern (I confess that I steered her toward one that I'd made for her before so that I wouldn't have to attempt anything new). She also helped with the design of the necklace and the bling barrette. I don't love the necklace, but she does so I hope that Shay Lynne will like it as well. We were going for a "Limited Too meets the princesses" look. The yellow knit pants should hit at her knees. So, anyway, it's not as fantastic as some of the other outfits she'll have received, but it should be nice and cool in the heat.

That is great! I'm sure Shay Lynne will love the outfit and the bling!!!!

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

How tragic. Prayers for your entire family.

 

[karebear1]

Ok the truth is out i am jealous and want one only if mine can have Mickey and Minnie on it and be pink and green! Oh and I want a Boa to wear with it!!!!!!!

FINALLY!!! Someone with good taste and common sense replies!

Here's my pic of the day...well pictures actually:

A wave destroying their sandcastle

A wave practically knocking over DD10 (My friend who might come to the Dismeet is there in the brown suit running to catch her son!)

Vote on one:
A. A whale
B. A shark
C. A dolphin
D. A lochness monster

Stay cool...hopefully we won't top out at 100 today

LOVE these pics- it makes me wnat to be at the beach with you! And I vote A. NOTHING beats a shark at the beach!

 

[t-beri]

Hi everyone...you know this is the place we all share, good, bad, ugly...I want to ask for prayers for my family...I just got news that my cousin was shot and killed last night in Pittsburgh. Even though he is 31, he is still that little boy to me with a great big smile. We will need lots of prayers for his Mom, Dad and sister.

More

 

[snubie]

Awww thanks about smiley girl! Guess What... Today on the beach I was explaining to my friend about going in Feb and a lightbulb went off ...."Hey why don't you come with me! We would only miss a day of school" (she teaches across the hall from me). She just is going to ask her DH. That would make the forth person in our room (Did you hear that So Happy Stacy??) And who else wanted to share our Pop room?? I know there was another person thinking about it! In any case, the whole trip is in the works....Can you put me on the "definately probably" group?

I was thinking about going but I think DH has put the kabosh on that dream. If I am able to convince him by some miracle I will probably end up bringing DD with me so we would get out own room. I hope your friend can go.

I was away for a few days and have many pages to catch up on.

 

[t-beri]

We'll keep our fingers crossed for ya!!

 

[sahm1000]

You could still drink soda, just soda with real sugar. We really like it! Plus once you get over the shakes, it won't even sound good anymore! I can't really talk though because I am a Dr. Pepper addict. You know how it goes, do what I say, not what I do!

I am gonna try to give it up though. It's just what I do when I'm upset though and I've been upset a lot lately so it's been hard.

Here in Texas they have a special Dr. Pepper that has sugar in it, not the HFCS. It costs an arm and a leg (like $5.99 for 6 small glass bottles - I don't think it comes in a can) and I've had it once but can't tell the difference in the taste. I don't normally drink regular soda but I am a Diet Coke addict (when I'm not pregnant or nursing that is - right now I don't even consider chancing the caffeine!). I know that The Jones Soda's have sugar in them, no HFCS.

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! Glad to have you! Jump right in!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

to all of the people currently experiencing hard times. We will overcome these things and end up stronger because of them.

My vote on the thing in the water is Dolphin, hopefully!!!!

DH is totally against me and Jenna going to WDW without him (Disney hater my Aunt Sally). He does want us to take a little trip to Fayetteville, AR. We went a couple of years ago just for a weekend and we really enjoyed it. We just lazed around for a weekend. It was nice. I think it would be nice to go there around Christmas shopping time. That way we can see some Christmas lights and do some shopping.

 

[Clared]

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!!
...t.

The organic fabric I've used was from and a company I found selling at the Festival of Quilts over here (but I can't remember their name!!). In all honesty, I don't use it very often as its $$$$ compared to 'normal' fabric.

When I was younger my mum did alot of creative textile qualifications and courses before she became a teacher and it was quite normal for us to spend our hols dying fabric and making paper but these days I don't have enough hours to do the laundry letting alone anything more exciting!!

As for food, I try to eat 'seasonally' - ie if it needs to be grown in a greenhouse or imported from somewhere hot, I don't have it (like stawberries in the winter). I also tend to pay more attention to the distance the food has travelled than I used to. Organic stuff is getting cheaper, but at the end of the day, I can only buy what we can afford.

And don't get me started to farmers markets!!!! Ours vanished and the next nearest ones are all on weekdays when I'm working.

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

It took me a while to figure it out (I'm not exactly technically minded!) Is it because you see the pictures in your reply rather than the description? If so I know, I know.................

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!

I found this thead a week ago and you all are amazing! I have been inspired to make clothes for my little girl. I have in the past made curtains, bedskirts, wallhanging, etc but never clothes. This week I have made several things! Not all turned out great but they are wearable. I want to make her an outfit for each day of our trip to DW in Sept. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!

I'm afraid my stash has outgrown my current organization/space. Here's a photo of about half of what I have - this is what I consider my working stash. The other fabric is older stuff that I need to purge soon. It's so hard to let go of any fabric - even when I'm unlikely to use it in my lifetime. You never know, with the prices vintage fabric gets, my stash could be Zoe's nest egg for when I'm gone.

My sister and I constantly wind my mum up about this - forget the house, we'll be arguing over her stash and sewing machine!!!

She is 'legitmately' building her stash up at the minute as she figures she won't have as much money to spend when she retires!

You know, you guys are the best. I've just sat in the bath having a little cry because I feel rubbish, fat and a mess (OK so wrong time of the month probably accounts for a majority of this). I'm Diabetic and have Coeliacs so following a diet 'plan' is a complete waste of time. However, I'm sure there is loads I could do in terms of eating better (less!) and excercising more. Reading your posts (esp. Tifani's) I feel so much better and am determined to give this a decent try ready for December.