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

[keywestbride]

I've been lurking here, oohing and ahhing over the gorgeous stuff you all make. Such a talented group!

I seem to remember someone saying they were looking for apple shaped buttons a few pages back, and I just wanted to let whoever that was know that I saw some tonight at Joanne's. They were made by La Mode, and IIRC, there were 2 or 3 of them per pack.

 

[jessica52877]

Love the big give sea world outfit. I grabbed some of that fabric for big gives when I went to WV. I think it is perfect for seaworld.

Jham, LOVE the stuff you did for the kids. The pictures of your day is up on their pre trippy. That was so sweet. I also am jealous you got to hand deliver it! The doll outfit is so so cute! Like I said the other day, I just love dolls!

Glorib - Jack Jack is so cute!

Lisa, love all the new UFO's. Keep'em coming.

Dreamer and Wisher, I had noticed you were missing, probably because you live around Atlanta.

 

[CampbellScot]

Thanks Bernadette for posting the bucket hat pattern. I just HAD to get it. Leighanna loves to wear hats now. She has sadly outgrown the bows and pigtails.

Anyway, here are a few photos of my finished one. I use all scraps that I had in my scrap bucket. I think I will do a couple of things different the next time I make it. Definitely use the paper piecing technique that is in the pattern. I tried it the other way and it turned out all wopperjawed or cattywhampus! That ended up back in the scrap bucket!

Showing it with the brim rolled up and looking silly with the hat inside out!

Turned right side out:

FABULOUS as usual!!! So cute!!! I remember when hats with the brim rolled up in front were THE thing...very Blossom...oh my gosh does anyone remember that show?! I was sooo little when it was on but I remember Blossom's hats and her overall shorts!

I am finished my Big Give #6 [Nicoledisneyfan] SeaWorld Custom for Victor. At first I tried to wing the pants and made them about 3 sizes to small, so I used the sewsensible Tween boutique pant pattern, since it was the only one I had handy.

I LOVE that fabric!!! Super cute!!

Hey all! Happy Friday! I finally finished up Baby Jack Jack! I don't have a model at the moment - she's asleep!

Here's the front -

and the back -

It's sort of a case of LisaZoe's Snow White dress - thanks Lisa for the inspiration!

Tonight, I'm working on underwear! Yes, underwear! From this website: http://darnkat.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/check-it-out/

It's That*Darn*Kat's (of roundneck top fame) pattern and I just think they look so cute! So, I caved and bought the pattern and am going to try it out tonight!

The ruffles are TO DIE FOR!!! I love ruffles. They are just too adorable. I would wear ruffles every day...but they are not very conducive to social work...

 

[jham]

also i am attempting to make bows and am not having luck finding french barrettes anywhere. i dont have time to order online before we go so any suggestions ladies? i have tried sally beauty supply , two other local beauty supplies, duane reade , cvs, wal mart and target. help pretty please any other stores you can think of ( otherwise my psycho self will start buying bows and taking them apart just to make coordinating ones.

I think I have found them at Michaels, pretty sure actually. I usually find them near the beading/jewelery making stuff.

 

[luvinyou]

also i am attempting to make bows and am not having luck finding french barrettes anywhere. i dont have time to order online before we go so any suggestions ladies? i have tried sally beauty supply , two other local beauty supplies, duane reade , cvs, wal mart and target. help pretty please any other stores you can think of ( otherwise my psycho self will start buying bows and taking them apart just to make coordinating ones.

I couldn't find the french barrettes either, so I got these clips from the dollar store. They worked well because I didn't have to take the sequins off the attach the bow.

 

[jham]

Yay! I got my camera battery charged. Here are some pictures from our big give meet we had today! I just want to let you all know it was so great so see the kids in person and watch their reactions and see them playing with and looking at everything. I wish you all could have the chance to experience it! The kids were so sweet. Karlyn is adorable. She just got that little stuffed black doggie at her last trip to the hospital and she was so cute with it. She was looking at all the pictures I took on my camera and was pointing out her doggie every time she saw him. Bigdisgrandma and Bigdismom and the whole family were great. My kids made themselves right at home Good thing Denise is a grandma, she took it all in stride. Oh, and she has an AMAZING Disney snowglobe collection!!! I'm SO jealous!

We had a little meltdown when Lily realized she didn't have any presents to open (she knows her birthday is coming up soon, I think she was confused) and Luke got a little upset when he realized that because he left the room HE DIDN'T GET TO HAND KARLYN HER PRESENT!!! Goodness! Okay, on with the pictures:

(Jayden was at a birthday party and Luke was in the other room)

Eating cupcakes (Lily's face may be messy, but she kept her Tink outfit clean!)

Lily and Karlyn:

Lot's more pictures (including twirling) on bigdisgrandma's PTR:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868674&page=9

 

[LisaZoe]

Hey all! Happy Friday! I finally finished up Baby Jack Jack! I don't have a model at the moment - she's asleep!

Here's the front -

That came out really cute! I like how the ruffles go from dark to light.

also i am attempting to make bows and am not having luck finding french barrettes anywhere. i dont have time to order online before we go so any suggestions ladies? i have tried sally beauty supply , two other local beauty supplies, duane reade , cvs, wal mart and target. help pretty please any other stores you can think of ( otherwise my psycho self will start buying bows and taking them apart just to make coordinating ones.

I've bought them from Jo Ann's before. They're with the beading and jewelry supplies. Wal Mart might have them but they'd be in the craft section.

 

[mytwotinks]

There have been so many cool things posted lately!!!!!

I have a few things that are ready for pictures, but it seems that I can either make time to sew or time to post pictures, but never both! I'll try to make time soon.

All of these beautiful applique'd things that have been posted have been making me want to get better at that. I hate that I am too lazy and impatient to sit down for a couple of days and work on it. I seem to have trouble turning tight corners. Any tips from the pros!?!?!?!?!?

Well, I just wanted to let you guys know that I will be gone for a few days. I have been overwhelmed with kindness and concern for Riley, and I didn't want anyone to think that she had gotten sick or anything.

My sister is taking Drew for the week. (It's her turn! I had her dd7 for a week a couple back and she owes me!!!!!) So we are going to meet them at the lake to make the drop off. Riley and I decided to stay for a few days while the cabin is empty and have some peace and quiet time. We are going to read, and float in the lake and maybe take the seadoos out for some rides! We are also going to do some back to school shopping at the outlet mall and maybe go to the waterslides one day. I am really looking forward to it. I haven't been able to let Riley get in the lake water this summer because it is just not a good mix with all of her infections, but she recently went on daily antibiotics that I am hoping will protect her from all of those nasty germs.

We may go by my mom and dad's at their lake on the way home so Riley can go tubing for the first and probably only time this summer. It's been such a bummer not letting her do it, so we are really excited. I know some of you often get to go fancy schmancy places like the beach or Disney or even the mountains, but when you live in the midwest, Hillbilly land is about the fanciest place you can get in just a couple of hours! It is seriously the toothless capitol of the world. But we love it!!!!

 

[karamat]

FABULOUS as usual!!! So cute!!! I remember when hats with the brim rolled up in front were THE thing...very Blossom...oh my gosh does anyone remember that show?! I was sooo little when it was on but I remember Blossom's hats and her overall shorts!

I just read today that the girl who played Blossom now has a PhD in something like neuroscience... nothing like the child star stories you usually hear!!

 

[HeatherSue]

My kids are going through a fighting with each other phase so I'm low on time at the computer latel

I feel your pain! My kids have been doing the same thing lately.

I had a roommate in college that had beta fish. She kept them in these impossibly tiny plastic square things. I think they got depressed b/c their fins fell off...it was ick...then they died. Poor betas...

That is SO sad! I think it's a myth that bettas like itty bitty tanks. I had a betta in a 5 gallon tank once and he was as happy as can be. He swam every inch of that tank! He lived almost 3 years!! They're friendly fish, too. Really, they are!!

Hey, has anyone heard from Linnette lately? I've noticed she hasn't graced us with her presence. I hope everything is okay, and she is just sewing away as usual.

I haven't heard from her. I always worry when she's gone for a while.

Wow Lisa you are being so good lately using up your t-shirt stash and finishing UFO's and all! Very impressive! Don't you feel so happy when you get stuff accomplished??!! I give you sooooo much credit doing everything by yourself....I really do!!!!! You definately deserve three dancing bananas!

I 2nd those three dancing bananas!

How sad that she's outgrown her pigtails
I love the hat, though!! She looks so cute in it!

How cute is that oufit?! Adorable!

Very nice! He's going to love it!

Tonight, I'm working on underwear! Yes, underwear! From this website: http://darnkat.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/check-it-out/

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the Jack Jack dress!! That is so original!! Where did you get the swirly reddish fabric?? So cute!

The undies are adorable! Let us know how the pattern turns out!

also i am attempting to make bows and am not having luck finding french barrettes anywhere. i dont have time to order online before we go so any suggestions ladies? i have tried sally beauty supply , two other local beauty supplies, duane reade , cvs, wal mart and target. help pretty please any other stores you can think of ( otherwise my psycho self will start buying bows and taking them apart just to make coordinating ones.

I've found them at Michael's, too.

I've been lurking here, oohing and ahhing over the gorgeous stuff you all make. Such a talented group!

I seem to remember someone saying they were looking for apple shaped buttons a few pages back, and I just wanted to let whoever that was know that I saw some tonight at Joanne's. They were made by La Mode, and IIRC, there were 2 or 3 of them per pack.

and thank you!

FABULOUS as usual!!! So cute!!! I remember when hats with the brim rolled up in front were THE thing...very Blossom...oh my gosh does anyone remember that show?! I was sooo little when it was on but I remember Blossom's hats and her overall shorts!

The ruffles are TO DIE FOR!!! I love ruffles. They are just too adorable. I would wear ruffles every day...but they are not very conducive to social work...

Yes, I remember Blossom. I wasn't all that little when it was on though!!

I think you need to bring ruffles back to social work. I can see you now-
"I'm bringin' ruffles baaaaaaaaaaaack..."

 

[jham]

There have been so many cool things posted lately!!!!!

I have a few things that are ready for pictures, but it seems that I can either make time to sew or time to post pictures, but never both! I'll try to make time soon.

All of these beautiful applique'd things that have been posted have been making me want to get better at that. I hate that I am too lazy and impatient to sit down for a couple of days and work on it. I seem to have trouble turning tight corners. Any tips from the pros!?!?!?!?!?

Well, I just wanted to let you guys know that I will be gone for a few days. I have been overwhelmed with kindness and concern for Riley, and I didn't want anyone to think that she had gotten sick or anything.

My sister is taking Drew for the week. (It's her turn! I had her dd7 for a week a couple back and she owes me!!!!!) So we are going to meet them at the lake to make the drop off. Riley and I decided to stay for a few days while the cabin is empty and have some peace and quiet time. We are going to read, and float in the lake and maybe take the seadoos out for some rides! We are also going to do some back to school shopping at the outlet mall and maybe go to the waterslides one day. I am really looking forward to it. I haven't been able to let Riley get in the lake water this summer because it is just not a good mix with all of her infections, but she recently went on daily antibiotics that I am hoping will protect her from all of those nasty germs.

We may go by my mom and dad's at their lake on the way home so Riley can go tubing for the first and probably only time this summer. It's been such a bummer not letting her do it, so we are really excited. I know some of you often get to go fancy schmancy places like the beach or Disney or even the mountains, but when you live in the midwest, Hillbilly land is about the fanciest place you can get in just a couple of hours! It is seriously the toothless capitol of the world. But we love it!!!!

That sounds like a lot of fun! I hope you and Riley have a great mother-daughter trip!

 

[HeatherSue]

They all look so cute together!!! I love the pictures! That is so special that you got to meet the family in person. I love that your kids wanted to look in Denise's fridge. I'm glad my kids aren't the only ones who do things like that every once in a while!! Karlyn looks so happy and cute in the outfit you made her.

There have been so many cool things posted lately!!!!!

I have a few things that are ready for pictures, but it seems that I can either make time to sew or time to post pictures, but never both! I'll try to make time soon.

All of these beautiful applique'd things that have been posted have been making me want to get better at that. I hate that I am too lazy and impatient to sit down for a couple of days and work on it. I seem to have trouble turning tight corners. Any tips from the pros!?!?!?!?!?

Well, I just wanted to let you guys know that I will be gone for a few days. I have been overwhelmed with kindness and concern for Riley, and I didn't want anyone to think that she had gotten sick or anything.

My sister is taking Drew for the week. (It's her turn! I had her dd7 for a week a couple back and she owes me!!!!!) So we are going to meet them at the lake to make the drop off. Riley and I decided to stay for a few days while the cabin is empty and have some peace and quiet time. We are going to read, and float in the lake and maybe take the seadoos out for some rides! We are also going to do some back to school shopping at the outlet mall and maybe go to the waterslides one day. I am really looking forward to it. I haven't been able to let Riley get in the lake water this summer because it is just not a good mix with all of her infections, but she recently went on daily antibiotics that I am hoping will protect her from all of those nasty germs.

We may go by my mom and dad's at their lake on the way home so Riley can go tubing for the first and probably only time this summer. It's been such a bummer not letting her do it, so we are really excited. I know some of you often get to go fancy schmancy places like the beach or Disney or even the mountains, but when you live in the midwest, Hillbilly land is about the fanciest place you can get in just a couple of hours! It is seriously the toothless capitol of the world. But we love it!!!!

Thanks for checking in with us! We would have been worried if you disappeared!! Have a great time!!!

 

[LisaZoe]

Lisa, love all the new UFO's. Keep'em coming.

Thanks I think my next UFO that will be finished (finally) is the Giselle dress. It's still just the applique on the base fabric cut to shape. I redid the hands so the fabric of her hair doesn't show through as much. I took out all the stitching and cut a second set of "hands" to layer over the original pieces then restitched. It helped quite a bit so I'm feeling more inclined to complete it now.

All of these beautiful appliquéd things that have been posted have been making me want to get better at that. I hate that I am too lazy and impatient to sit down for a couple of days and work on it. I seem to have trouble turning tight corners. Any tips from the pros!?!?!?!?!?

First, I don't claim to be a pro but I'll still try to help. For me the best way to hand tight corners/curves is to stop stitching with the needle down on the outside of the curve, raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric just a little. I sometimes have to do that many times to be follow the edge well. I'm getting to the point where I can keep stitching around fairly tight curves but still need to stop and pivot at some point in all appliqués.

My sister is taking Drew for the week. (It's her turn! I had her dd7 for a week a couple back and she owes me!!!!!) So we are going to meet them at the lake to make the drop off. Riley and I decided to stay for a few days while the cabin is empty and have some peace and quiet time. We are going to read, and float in the lake and maybe take the seadoos out for some rides! We are also going to do some back to school shopping at the outlet mall and maybe go to the waterslides one day. I am really looking forward to it. I haven't been able to let Riley get in the lake water this summer because it is just not a good mix with all of her infections, but she recently went on daily antibiotics that I am hoping will protect her from all of those nasty germs.

We may go by my mom and dad's at their lake on the way home so Riley can go tubing for the first and probably only time this summer. It's been such a bummer not letting her do it, so we are really excited. I know some of you often get to go fancy schmancy places like the beach or Disney or even the mountains, but when you live in the midwest, Hillbilly land is about the fanciest place you can get in just a couple of hours! It is seriously the toothless capitol of the world. But we love it!!!!

I hope the antibiotics do their thing for Riley. I bet she'll enjoy having time to spend with just you. I think the time at the lake sounds like a great way to spend some time together. As much as I love Disney, I enjoy quieter trips too.

 

[LisaZoe]

Wow Lisa you are being so good lately using up your t-shirt stash and finishing UFO's and all! Very impressive! Don't you feel so happy when you get stuff accomplished??!! I give you sooooo much credit doing everything by yourself....I really do!!!!! You definately deserve three dancing bananas!

Thank you. I do feel good about getting things finished but often mentally kick myself once I realize how quickly I could have had them done long ago. What I love about using up the tee and fabric stash is that not only do I get a little more room back but the work on them is done so I don't have to do it again if I don't want to. I find it so much easier to do one of something but too often have trouble getting motivated to do the same design a second or third time.

OK, I'm off to put the binding on the crib quilt. I got a new presser foot, a "walking" foot, that made machine quilting so much easier than I expected. In the past I always had some puckering one I had the first few lines of stitching done but this time I don't think there was any. Once the binding is done, I'll get a photo of it to share. I just hope my niece and nephew (in law) like it. They asked for a patchwork of bright colors and that's what they're getting.

 

[ncmomof2]

and the back -

wow! That is awesome!

 

[mytwotinks]

Thank you. I do feel good about getting things finished but often mentally kick myself once I realize how quickly I could have had them done long ago. What I love about using up the tee and fabric stash is that not only do I get a little more room back but the work on them is done so I don't have to do it again if I don't want to. I find it so much easier to do one of something but too often have trouble getting motivated to do the same design a second or third time.

OK, I'm off to put the binding on the crib quilt. I got a new presser foot, a "walking" foot, that made machine quilting so much easier than I expected. In the past I always had some puckering one I had the first few lines of stitching done but this time I don't think there was any. Once the binding is done, I'll get a photo of it to share. I just hope my niece and nephew (in law) like it. They asked for a patchwork of bright colors and that's what they're getting.

The walking foot is awesome! I don't use it as often as I should out of laziness, but it is so great for stretch knits.

 

[disneymommieof2]

And my very very first applique (thanks Heather!!!! )

I love Kasey Kane especially those commercials with the ladies in the car. So funny!! She looks great!! We love Nascar too!!

Happy Belated Birthday!! Have a good day with your Mom!

 

[disneymommieof2]

Eating cupcakes (Lily's face may be messy, but she kept her Tink outfit clean!)

Lily and Karlyn:

Lot's more pictures (including twirling) on bigdisgrandma's PTR:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868674&page=9

How fun getting to meet the Big Give recipents!! And what a great learning experience for the kids!! Lily is looking very adorable in her tink outfit!

 

[disneymommieof2]

I've done some letters with my cricut. I just put the fusible on the back of the fabric before I cut and then just ironed right onto the t-shirt!

I'm totally gonna try this!! Thanks for the idea Denise. I never thought of cutting appliques!

 

[glorib]

Yay!

Eating cupcakes (Lily's face may be messy, but she kept her Tink outfit clean!)

Lily and Karlyn:

Lot's more pictures (including twirling) on bigdisgrandma's PTR:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868674&page=9

How fun that you got to meet them in person! So cool! And Karlyn looks beautiful in the outfit you made!

There have been so many cool things posted lately!!!!!

I have a few things that are ready for pictures, but it seems that I can either make time to sew or time to post pictures, but never both! I'll try to make time soon.

All of these beautiful applique'd things that have been posted have been making me want to get better at that. I hate that I am too lazy and impatient to sit down for a couple of days and work on it. I seem to have trouble turning tight corners. Any tips from the pros!?!?!?!?!?

Well, I just wanted to let you guys know that I will be gone for a few days. I have been overwhelmed with kindness and concern for Riley, and I didn't want anyone to think that she had gotten sick or anything.

My sister is taking Drew for the week. (It's her turn! I had her dd7 for a week a couple back and she owes me!!!!!) So we are going to meet them at the lake to make the drop off. Riley and I decided to stay for a few days while the cabin is empty and have some peace and quiet time. We are going to read, and float in the lake and maybe take the seadoos out for some rides! We are also going to do some back to school shopping at the outlet mall and maybe go to the waterslides one day. I am really looking forward to it. I haven't been able to let Riley get in the lake water this summer because it is just not a good mix with all of her infections, but she recently went on daily antibiotics that I am hoping will protect her from all of those nasty germs.

We may go by my mom and dad's at their lake on the way home so Riley can go tubing for the first and probably only time this summer. It's been such a bummer not letting her do it, so we are really excited. I know some of you often get to go fancy schmancy places like the beach or Disney or even the mountains, but when you live in the midwest, Hillbilly land is about the fanciest place you can get in just a couple of hours! It is seriously the toothless capitol of the world. But we love it!!!!

Have fun! And you're right - there's not too much excitement here in the midwest, but that just means that we midwestern gals can make ANYTHING fun!


OK, one pair of undies down! They were super easy and came out pretty well, I think! I didn't have the cotton/lycra knit that I needed for the waist and leg bands, so I improvised and they still came out ok, but probably not as stretchy as if I had the right fabric. So, I think I'll run to Jo-Ann tomorrow and pick up some.

Oh, and Heather, I got that swirly red fabric at Jo-Ann.