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

[The Moonk's Mom]

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I will try and get some good pics tomorrow before school.

These look so cute...I wish my kids didn't go to a uniform school! No fun for the first day! Will it be the Red, white, or blue polo today? Kinda boring, it's killing me to not sew a cute outfit for the first day!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Here's what I finally got finished up today. I've been working on them on and off for more than a month! These are more of my "use the stash" projects. I think they came out really cute... if I say so myself.

I also got the top done for the quilt I'm making as a gift for my niece and her DH (well, actually for the baby but he's not born yet). I was up way too late last night trying to get it done. I'm not totally sure if I like it but I'm warming up to it. I'm off now to get the layers pin basted so it's ready to quilt (by machine) tomorrow.

WOW!!! Awesome!!! I love them all but really love that Alice one!

I am done with the outfit now I have to decorate some flip flops, I have red tulle, Yellow 1 in. grosgain and black satin ribbon. Now I need some inspiration
Here are a few pics of the back to school outfit.

I will try and get some good pics tomorrow before school.

SO cute!!!!! What a great way to start off the school year!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Here's the Car's hat I made my DD(5) Emma. It is a size XL and is a teeny tiny bit big but I don't mind. It fits my DS(7) perfectly and while my DD(9) can get it on it doesn't provide enough sun cover in my mind so I'll try to enlarge the pattern for her. Emma tried it on when I didn't have the lining in it yet and I asked her if she liked it and she said "kind of". She's not crazy about polka dots. She was asleep when I finished last ngiht so she put it one all finished this morning with HUGE smiles and didn't say anything about the polka dots or the flowers on the inside.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

Here's the Car's hat I made my DD(5) Emma. It is a size XL and is a teeny tiny bit big but I don't mind. It fits my DS(7) perfectly and while my DD(9) can get it on it doesn't provide enough sun cover in my mind so I'll try to enlarge the pattern for her. Emma tried it on when I didn't have the lining in it yet and I asked her if she liked it and she said "kind of". She's not crazy about polka dots. She was asleep when I finished last ngiht so she put it one all finished this morning with HUGE smiles and didn't say anything about the polka dots or the flowers on the inside.

That's cute. I wish Jenna would wear hats. I would love to make her a hat like those. I made her a couple of hats to match some of her outfits and she won't wear them.

 

[LisaZoe]

Here's the Car's hat I made my DD(5) Emma. It is a size XL and is a teeny tiny bit big but I don't mind. It fits my DS(7) perfectly and while my DD(9) can get it on it doesn't provide enough sun cover in my mind so I'll try to enlarge the pattern for her. Emma tried it on when I didn't have the lining in it yet and I asked her if she liked it and she said "kind of". She's not crazy about polka dots. She was asleep when I finished last ngiht so she put it one all finished this morning with HUGE smiles and didn't say anything about the polka dots or the flowers on the inside.

That is really cute. I love the patchwork style. I may need to try that for a hat for Zoe - she loves hats.

 

[LisaZoe]

Lisa - Where do you get your pictures from? They are such nice face shots and I haven't found any that are this clean. I did do a simple Minnie face, but I really want to do a Snow White for DD5 as that is her favorite.

Most of the time I start with clip art and use it to create a black and white line drawing. Often I crop it to just the head and shoulders.

 

[jham]

Here's what I finally got finished up today. I've been working on them on and off for more than a month! These are more of my "use the stash" projects. I think they came out really cute... if I say so myself.

I also got the top done for the quilt I'm making as a gift for my niece and her DH (well, actually for the baby but he's not born yet). I was up way too late last night trying to get it done. I'm not totally sure if I like it but I'm warming up to it. I'm off now to get the layers pin basted so it's ready to quilt (by machine) tomorrow.

I love them all!

I am done with the outfit now I have to decorate some flip flops, I have red tulle, Yellow 1 in. grosgain and black satin ribbon. Now I need some inspiration
Here are a few pics of the back to school outfit.
the back

I will try and get some good pics tomorrow before school.

Those turned out really cute! I love that she asked to be swirled

Jham and Heather.
I will fess up I accidently end up with thread and other sewing supplies in my gorcery cart when I shop at Super Wal Mart too. I am not sure how they get there though. I just wish mine had a fabric department or some cute fabric may have to jump magicly in my cart too

It's amazing how that fabric can jump!

Here's the Car's hat I made my DD(5) Emma. It is a size XL and is a teeny tiny bit big but I don't mind. It fits my DS(7) perfectly and while my DD(9) can get it on it doesn't provide enough sun cover in my mind so I'll try to enlarge the pattern for her. Emma tried it on when I didn't have the lining in it yet and I asked her if she liked it and she said "kind of". She's not crazy about polka dots. She was asleep when I finished last ngiht so she put it one all finished this morning with HUGE smiles and didn't say anything about the polka dots or the flowers on the inside.

I think I need that pattern! That is so cute!

 

[lovesdumbo]

That's cute. I wish Jenna would wear hats. I would love to make her a hat like those. I made her a couple of hats to match some of her outfits and she won't wear them.

Thanks! Sorry Jenna won't wear hats.

That is really cute. I love the patchwork style. I may need to try that for a hat for Zoe - she loves hats.

Thanks! You really should try it-great use of scraps!

I think I need that pattern! That is so cute!

Thanks! Lilly would look so cute! You could even fold up the side and add a button or flower or something.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

This is my first and last patchwork twirl skirt. I had a lot of problems making this skirt.

I like the way it looks. I just did not like making it.

 

[LisaZoe]

I remember not long ago several people were discussing unfinished projects. We talked about having things we'd started and then lost "steam" when it came to getting them finished. Well, I'm trying to get my unfinished objects (aka UFOs) finished finally! Here's one that was all but done back in February!!! All I had left to do was add the ruffle on the top and secure the straps in the back. I just never got to it I think because the top didn't come out like I'd planned so I lost interest.

I know it's kind of late for a set like this but at least it's done. I also finally did some of the finishing for the Snow White dress - I closed the lining and finished the hem on the bottom ruffle. I still don't know what buttons to use so I'd love to get suggestions. I though about getting apple shaped buttons but haven't found any so I might just go with my standby option - fabric covered buttons.

 

[HeatherSue]

CUUUUUTE!!

Very nice bows!!

Geez, it's just like the families in my neighborhood - I remember all the kids names, but not the parent's names.

I'm the same way! I remember kid's names, but not their parents!

Sawyer usually couldn't care less about the clothing on here. But, when he saw that dress, he pointed and said "That Pooh!." He doesn't talk much, so that's quite a compliment!

Thanks to Heather, I finally got this done for one of the MAW families. She helped with the design and insisted that I model it when I was finished (but no twirling).

I LOVE it Steph!!! That turned out SO cute!! Morgan is going to look so cute in it! I think you should have done some "signature" poses for us!

Okay guys. I just found out some exciting news. I am going to try and not share it with my DH until Disney ... but I am going to being sewing for another baby in April!!! We were pregnant in March but I miscarried. We were planning on trying again in Oct after the Disney trip - but I guess things happen when you aren't expecting it! I am wanting to tell my DH in Disney, does anyone have any good ideas??

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How exciting!! I don't remember how I told Henry I was pregnant with my first pregnancy.

For Tessa, I left the positive pregnancy test out in the garage- on the step where he sits to take off his shoes. He didn't get it!

For Sawyer, I just told him. But, I told Teresa and Mom in a special way. They were coming to pick me & Tessa up that night. So, I made Tessa a sweatshirt with an iron-on transfer that said "I'm going to be a big sister!" Teresa got it right away and started crying and hugging us. Mom didn't get it at first and just couldn't figure out why Tessa was wearing a big sweatshirt (I couldn't find the right size at the last minute).

I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage in March.

Thanks! Heather said I couldn't out-twirl her, so she is lucky I made shorts!

My sinus crap has finally seemed to subside, just in time for me to catch a cold! Tom offered to take me out back and shoot me, sweet husband that he is.

No my dear, I think YOU are the lucky one. I would hate to see you go down in a twirl-off!

Tom cracks me up!!!!

Cute bows! I really like the corcker ponytail holder. Tessa would love that!

Those are all beautiful!!! This one is my favorite!

You should be proud! Those are fantastic!!! Great job on the shirring! Sometimes it looks like it's not doing anything until you're 3 rows down or so. Then, you hit it with some steam from your iron and it shrinks right up!

I hope you are feeling better! It is no fun when you feel awful.

Oh and I have said it before and will say it again I LOVE the book marks!!!!!!!!!! I do have to ask though recently I have found a few that say page cannot be found. When I see that should I pm one of you? I know you work so hard on them I feel awful just leaving them and ignoring them....

I'm feeling a lot better today. Thanks for asking

I think that usually happens when someone changes the page we had linked or something. Go ahead and pm Teresa if you find one that's not working. Oh, all right, you can pm me, too! Thanks for mentioning you like the bookmarks. We always appreciate it!

Jham and Heather.
I will fess up I accidently end up with thread and other sewing supplies in my gorcery cart when I shop at Super Wal Mart too. I am not sure how they get there though. I just wish mine had a fabric department or some cute fabric may have to jump magicly in my cart too

Yes, some of those bolts just won't get out of my cart- until I hand them to the lady and have her cut off a big 'ol chunk for me!

I feel so bad for second or third (or later) kids. Seriously, there were like a BAZILLION pics of my daughter and maybe 10 of my son the first few months of his life. Poor kid.

Uh-oh, I hope Teresa doesn't read this! She'll start in on how there are NO baby pictures of her! I don't blame her, really! There are all sorts of baby pictures of our brother, ONE baby picture of Teresa, quite a few of me.

Isn't that outfit already a case? Can you case a case?

If you are worried about busy, you should see the shirt and skirt I made the kids! For the shirt, I pretty much made my own fabric. I patched squares of scraps together to come up with patchwork.

Yep, it can be done (a case of a case)!!

Steph did the same thing with those patchwork shorts! She has been cutting out little squares of fabric and sewing them together all week!!

Very cute hat!! Hey, did you take those pictures in your car?

That turned out REALLY cute! The more I see these skirts, the more I think I should just break down and make one!

More fabulousness!!!! I like your fabric covered buttons. Could you find a fabric with the appropriate sized picture of an apple on it and use it to cover the buttons?

 

[kjbrown]

Sawyer usually couldn't care less about the clothing on here. But, when he saw that dress, he pointed and said "That Pooh!." He doesn't talk much, so that's quite a compliment!

Aw, thanks!

 

[kpgriffin]

How do you cover a button with fabric????

 

[jham]

Steph, I can't remember quoting you, but I LOVE your patchwork shorts set! I would totally wear that!

I remember not long ago several people were discussing unfinished projects. We talked about having things we'd started and then lost "steam" when it came to getting them finished. Well, I'm trying to get my unfinished objects (aka UFOs) finished finally! Here's one that was all but done back in February!!! All I had left to do was add the ruffle on the top and secure the straps in the back. I just never got to it I think because the top didn't come out like I'd planned so I lost interest.

I know it's kind of late for a set like this but at least it's done. I also finally did some of the finishing for the Snow White dress - I closed the lining and finished the hem on the bottom ruffle. I still don't know what buttons to use so I'd love to get suggestions. I though about getting apple shaped buttons but haven't found any so I might just go with my standby option - fabric covered buttons.

I don't have any suggestions for buttons, but *ahem* what size is that snow white outfit?

 

[Clutterbug]

Here are a few more...

Those are all really cute! I love all the fur.

Excellent job on your applique! The shirt is great and your DD looks so proud.

You are fast! Great job!

Those are really cute.

It's a NEW LOOK pattern, I think that's Walmart, right? #6693 - an "easy" "kids!" pattern.

So four new dresses for my daughter this week. It's like I exploded! She got to wear a new dress every day this week. Now, on to the bowling shirt for my son, and a quilt for my son. I made a quilt for my daughter before she was born. My son just turned two ... Guess I better get crackin'!

Wow! 4 dresses! You are on fire! I love that Pooh fabric and the pattern is very classic and cute.

That is awesome Stephanie! She is going to love it!

 

[LisaZoe]

How do you cover a button with fabric????

You can get the buttons to cover at most stores that carry fabric. They usually seem to be with the notions rather than with the buttons. They are very easy to do, basically you cute a circle of fabric the right size, put it over the button top so it wraps to the back and snap the back section of the button in place.

More fabulousness!!!! I like your fabric covered buttons. Could you find a fabric with the appropriate sized picture of an apple on it and use it to cover the buttons?

I hadn't thought of finding apple fabric! Thanks for the suggestion. I did, though, consider trying to applique small apples on fabric to use for the buttons. I think I might try it since apples are fairly simple shapes so shouldn't be too hard to do small. (I think.)

I don't have any suggestions for buttons, but *ahem* what size is that snow white outfit?

I think it would fit sizes 4/5/6. I've tried it on my size 4 & 6 dress forms. It's got quite of flexibility in size - which seems to be the case with jumpers. I made the straps kind of long, too, so they can be adjusted if needed.

 

[lovesdumbo]

This is my first and last patchwork twirl skirt. I had a lot of problems making this skirt.

I like the way it looks. I just did not like making it.

That is so cute!!!! Love the colors! I remember saying that after I made my first one in May. I think I might be ready to try again.

I remember not long ago several people were discussing unfinished projects. We talked about having things we'd started and then lost "steam" when it came to getting them finished. Well, I'm trying to get my unfinished objects (aka UFOs) finished finally! Here's one that was all but done back in February!!! All I had left to do was add the ruffle on the top and secure the straps in the back. I just never got to it I think because the top didn't come out like I'd planned so I lost interest.

I know it's kind of late for a set like this but at least it's done. I also finally did some of the finishing for the Snow White dress - I closed the lining and finished the hem on the bottom ruffle. I still don't know what buttons to use so I'd love to get suggestions. I though about getting apple shaped buttons but haven't found any so I might just go with my standby option - fabric covered buttons.

I don't know what you had invisioned for that top but it is perfect!!!!! Love Snow White. I would think the only apple buttons you could find (if you could find any) would be sort of cheap looking. I think covered buttons would be great.

Very cute hat!! Hey, did you take those pictures in your car?

Yup! Fits with the theme right? Actually....I need to do something about my Mac at home. I've got over 20,000 photos loaded on it so it takes FOREVER to open up iPhoto and then I still haven't erased my memory sticks from my May trip as I need to make my backups first.....(need to hurry up and do that)......so anyways it is easier to take a photo on my phone and just email it to myself but my phone does better in sunlight. I tried to dress up the photos with borders.

I don't know if my DS wants a hat or not. He's not a big hat wearer. I was thinking maybe black & red with an applique (store bought) Mickey on it. Lizzy (my 9yo) definately wants a hat. I'm thinking hot pink Pooh for her.

How do you cover a button with fabric????

You can buy a kit:
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat3675&PRODID=xprd357300

 

[billwendy]

Thanks to Heather, I finally got this done for one of the MAW families. She helped with the design and insisted that I model it when I was finished (but no twirling). Now, the burning question is, should I try to do the bucket hat on ycmt before I have to send it out tomorrow? I'm not sure I have time, but would it be too busy? I have squares left over so I am leaning towards yes, but not sure about the time thing.

I hope this is cool enough for an 11 year old.

Steph - These are AWESOME!!!!! I want a pair of patchwork shorts!!! How did you do it? Also, are those hats hard to make -did you end up making one???????

LisaZoe - LOVE the outfits!!!


Great Job, Wendy

 

[Cherlynn25]

I took out my bobbin and tightened up the elastic and tried again and presto it worked now I am finishing the flutter sleeves and I will post a pic when it's all done!

I think I was also stressed since I have to have it done tonight. I origionally made another top to go with the skirt but didnt like it so I drew out another design and here we are.

i have the same machine and couldnt get it to work. do you remember what your tension was set at?

 

[Clutterbug]

Here's what I finally got finished up today. I've been working on them on and off for more than a month! These are more of my "use the stash" projects. I think they came out really cute... if I say so myself.

These are my favorites of the girly ones. I also really like all of the boyish Mickey and Friends that you have in the Photobucket account.

Those came out very cute! Glad you figured out the shirring.

This is my first and last patchwork twirl skirt. I had a lot of problems making this skirt.

I like the way it looks. I just did not like making it.

I love the colors and the fabrics. I've only made one patchwork twirl and one pr of patchwork shorts and I do get tired of all the sewing. One thing I do to make it a little less tedious is cut strips and sew them together. Then I cut across the sewn strip to get a row of squares.