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

[minnie2]

I'm sorry your dad passed away when you were so young. It sounds like Grandpa had your back, though! LOL!

I MET Henry right outside the jewelry store at the mall!!! How funny is that?! We have an awful lot in common! How old were you guys when you got married?

thank you. I was 18 when I meet George we were a blind date. So I am happy he got to meet my dad and my dad loved him. I was 22 when I got married he was 23. We got engaged in front of Major Jewelers in Garden State Plaza , Paramus NJ!
We do have a lot in common! And George and Henry seem to have a lot in common too and least their personalities. As I have told you in alot of your ad your sisters tr Henry says alot of the same things George has either said or would say! Small world huh???

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

As an aside, we went to the boardwalk and I rode the pirate ship....I got such motion sickness that I was miserable for the rest of the day I am truely concerned now. I knew I couldnt do spinning rides but now this leaves out swinging rides.....if we go to Disney, I think I will be stuck in Fantasy Land....

Non-Drowsy Dramamine works wonders for that. I take it every day at Disney.

Wow, that would be a fun bet...unless you ended up with the name of the first one kicked off. That would stink..hahaahaha. Have you ever won??

Love the Halloween pictures!!! Hey I wanna go trick-or-treating at your Mom's house!!! LOL. Hey this year you should talk your Mom into giving your little cutie DISNEY DOLLARS!!!! (if you have a trip planned anytime soon)!

Nope...I have the worst luck. I never win. I come in second a lot!!! (I had David Archeletta for AI!) But that's ok. It's all in good fun.

Ya, I wish mom gave out the trick or treat dollars to adults!!!! No Disney Dollars though (did you guys hear the rumor that they are phasing them out???). We are going to Disney before Halloween. 3 1/2 weeks

 

[HeatherSue]

The DIS boards have some very wonderful people here - from helping with the smallest wishes and dreams (like my search for that piece of fabric) to helping with things like the Big Give. DISers rock!

I 3rd that!! There are some WONDERFUL people on here!

Princess T is a beagle / greyhound mix - fast like the greyhounds , annoying like a beagle with the brain of a bird

BTW if anyone is interested I am more than willing to mail her (FedEx) to anyone that wants herlaughing: )

Sorry no retuns


PS (JK) still mad at her
Linnette

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
If you act now, you will receive an additional Beagle ABSOLUTELY FREE!!

This offer is subject to me being able to steal my brother's biting, peeing, barking dog and ship him out without anyone noticing.

I'm so glad you're back, Linnette! You need to give your DH a link to this thread so he can update us when you're missing.

Thank you for the picture tutorial on the zipper pocket! You made it look really easy! What a great idea!

I LOVE your "reverse appliques". What a clever idea! All of the outfits look great!!!

As an aside, we went to the boardwalk and I rode the pirate ship....I got such motion sickness that I was miserable for the rest of the day I am truely concerned now. I knew I couldnt do spinning rides but now this leaves out swinging rides.....if we go to Disney, I think I will be stuck in Fantasy Land....

Look at that little sweetie!!! I love her back to school outfit, too!

As I get older, I am finding that more and more rides make me sick. Darn it!! I used to love this ride called the Witches Wheel at Cedar Point. It is basically a ride that you sit in and it spins you really fast and you eventually go upside down in it. I can't imagine riding it now!

I have been lurking and admiring all of your work for some time. I finally decided that I could do it too!!! This is my first attempt at sewing in probably 20+ years. Not bad if I do say so myself!! My DD is thrilled with this skirt.

Thanks to you all for the inspiration.

That skirt is GREAT!! I love the fancy topstitches you did on the different panels. Adorable!!!

I went to the dr Thursday and he put me on an antibiotic for my sinuses and ear so hopefully I'll be better to fly. But now the antibiotic is making me sick and the alergy meds are making me tired. I've got too much sewing to do to be slowed down by the meds.

I hope you feel better before you go!

We love or Rebel SLR! I fought George about buying it when it 1st came out and I gave in and he won and now I LOVE it! Now of course he thinks we need a new one to go to WDW this yr and of course I am fighting him again saying ours is perfectly fine but being the computer gadget guy he is he is sure trying to convince me! So we will see....

I just googled the Rebel SLR. What should I look for in a good SLR camera?

I hate how big they are and that's the main reason I haven't bought one. I love that I can just stick my regular camera into my purse and use it whenever the urge strikes me.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

I just googled the Rebel SLR. What should I look for in a good SLR camera?

I hate how big they are and that's the main reason I haven't bought one. I love that I can just stick my regular camera into my purse and use it whenever the urge strikes me.

I have the Canon Rebel XT. It's not the fanciest one on the market but if you are taking photos just of your family and not trying to be a pro photog...it will be more than enough for you. It's actually quite lightweight for a DSLR (don't forget that the lenses will add weight though). I can't love it more! I have the kit lens (which i didn't buy with the camera because I already had it from my Canon film SLR), a 50 mm lens (perfect for those low light rides at Disney!) and a zoom lens (for AKL room shots!!!). I did buy an extra battery with it. I got mine on Amazon and got a way better deal than I would have at the camera shops around here.

 

[minnie2]

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I just googled the Rebel SLR. What should I look for in a good SLR camera?

I hate how big they are and that's the main reason I haven't bought one. I love that I can just stick my regular camera into my purse and use it whenever the urge strikes me.

That is one of the main reasons I fought George about buying one! I told him if he wants it he carries it and he did all over WDW last time BUT he didn't take enough pictures for me. So I went a bought a little Nikon point and shoot a few yrs ago and I HATE it HATE it HATE it! So I want a little cannon. I have had a few little point and shoots over the yrs and hated them all. Then we got the Rebel and I fell in love with how great the pics are I figured it was worth it being big. We have the original which is HUGE but they have come down in size and our accessories will still fit it if we get a new one. We had a cannon printer that was great too and it broke so we bought an epson and I hate it! So Personally I think I am just a cannon person so all I could say is buy a cannon you won't regret it!

To add to it George is a tech guy and researches everything ad every time he researched a camera I have loved it and when I pick one I hate it so I now leave it to him and he loves the cannon rebel. He wants the latest and greatest which is $$$! So If you want one of the rebels I would say grab one that is in your price range.

Let me know if you end up getting one!

I have to say I am tempted to let George just get the new one!

 

[HeatherSue]

I have the Canon Rebel XT. It's not the fanciest one on the market but if you are taking photos just of your family and not trying to be a pro photog...it will be more than enough for you. It's actually quite lightweight for a DSLR (don't forget that the lenses will add weight though). I can't love it more! I have the kit lens (which i didn't buy with the camera because I already had it from my Canon film SLR), a 50 mm lens (perfect for those low light rides at Disney!) and a zoom lens (for AKL room shots!!!). I did buy an extra battery with it. I got mine on Amazon and got a way better deal than I would have at the camera shops around here.

That is one of the main reasons I fought George about buying one! I told him if he wants it he carries it and he did all over WDW last time BUT he didn't take enough pictures for me. So I went a bought a little Nikon point and shoot a few yrs ago and I HATE it HATE it HATE it! So I want a little cannon. I have had a few little point and shoots over the yrs and hated them all. Then we got the Rebel and I fell in love with how great the pics are I figured it was worth it being big. We have the original which is HUGE but they have come down in size and our accessories will still fit it if we get a new one. We had a cannon printer that was great too and it broke so we bought an epson and I hate it! So Personally I think I am just a cannon person so all I could say is buy a cannon you won't regret it!

To add to it George is a tech guy and researches everything ad every time he researched a camera I have loved it and when I pick one I hate it so I now leave it to him and he loves the cannon rebel. He wants the latest and greatest which is $$$! So If you want one of the rebels I would say grab one that is in your price range.

Let me know if you end up getting one!

I have to say I am tempted to let George just get the new one!

Thanks for the info ladies!! I probably won't get one anytime soon. I have to save for our Disney trip first and then I'm going to look into it!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Feeling a litttle better today...thanks to all the kind words...I'm so glad I have a place to come and just get it out! What a great group you guys are!

So, I stayed up last night doing some rearranging in the play/craft/sewing room and that was good. I sewed the patches on the kids aprons from the Lowe's kids clinics...we got new ones when we moved becasue the olds ones got lost in the move!

Can i just say...I have more fabic than I thought I did! I need to get some more storage.

But for your reading enjoyment...I updated my Trip Report...finally finished Epcot!

 

[DznyDreamz]

It came out great! Now I want to make one! Did you use a pattern?

I am not very good yet at the multi quotes so forgive me for not commenting on a "grander scale"

I really just winged the pattern. I made a a panel pattern that was 2 in wide at the top and 4 " at the bottom and long enough to go to my DD's knees. Then I measured around her waist and figured out how many panels I needed (I think I could have added one more to make the waistband more stretchy....). I sewed the panels together. I did some decorative stitches between some of the panels on the outside to make it more interesting. I folded over the top the width of the elastic and stitched it down leaving a little opening. I fed the elastic through and figured out how much I needed to make it stretch enough for her, then stitched it down (pulling it through the little opening I left in the band - does that make any sense?) and hand sewed the opening closed. Then I did the hem and added the lace and "ballish" stuff which I have no idea what its called. It was REALLY easy!! I did the cutting one night after work, sewed the panels the next and finished it the 3rd. I had to go on a business trip in between so I couldn't stay up until the wee hours or probably would have done it all in one. It was a lot of fun.

Now I need some help. My DD LOVES purses so I'm trying to make her one in the same black butterfly fabric. I actually bought a pattern this time. I'm totally confused by interfacing. I made a fabric "sandwich" and ironed it for what seemed like forever, but it didn't stick. What gives? Is it supposed to adhere to the fabric? Can someone give me some guidance on the best way to get the interface to do what its supposed to do???

One more question - are those adorable pettis handmade??

 

[DznyDreamz]

Just for kicks, I'll post my coincidental how I met my DH before I knew him story.

DH is about 7 yrs older then I am. When I was 16, a group of my girlfriends all wanted to be sophisticated and go out to a "real" restaurant for dinner. We went to this nice place in town and had a great time and - until the bill came. We had enough for the dinner portion of the bill, but were a little short on the tip. We dug through our purses and ended up leaving this pile of change on the table for the tip and slinked out the door completely embarassed. So much for being grown ups!!

Years later after I met my DH, he was telling me a story of how he was a waiter at the very restaurant we went to, around the same time and had a group of young girls who left him a pile of change for a tip....... Could it be???????

 

[minnie2]

I am not very good yet at the multi quotes so forgive me for not commenting on a "grander scale"

I really just winged the pattern. I made a a panel pattern that was 2 in wide at the top and 4 " at the bottom and long enough to go to my DD's knees. Then I measured around her waist and figured out how many panels I needed (I think I could have added one more to make the waistband more stretchy....). I sewed the panels together. I did some decorative stitches between some of the panels on the outside to make it more interesting. I folded over the top the width of the elastic and stitched it down leaving a little opening. I fed the elastic through and figured out how much I needed to make it stretch enough for her, then stitched it down (pulling it through the little opening I left in the band - does that make any sense?) and hand sewed the opening closed. Then I did the hem and added the lace and "ballish" stuff which I have no idea what its called. It was REALLY easy!! I did the cutting one night after work, sewed the panels the next and finished it the 3rd. I had to go on a business trip in between so I couldn't stay up until the wee hours or probably would have done it all in one. It was a lot of fun.

Now I need some help. My DD LOVES purses so I'm trying to make her one in the same black butterfly fabric. I actually bought a pattern this time. I'm totally confused by interfacing. I made a fabric "sandwich" and ironed it for what seemed like forever, but it didn't stick. What gives? Is it supposed to adhere to the fabric? Can someone give me some guidance on the best way to get the interface to do what its supposed to do???

One more question - are those adorable pettis handmade??

!st I have to say Nice picture of Kenny!

Thanks for the info about the skirt I might have to make one now!
about the change story and how it could have been yor now DH!

 

[AQW]

I'm trying to stay off the computer (so I can actually get some stuff done) but I had to throw in a big HOLLA ATCHA BOY!!! for the Project Runway fans! I saw the first episode of season 2 and haven't missed it since... I *love* Tim Gunn.

My DH likes to come over when I'm sewing, ask me about my garment, then walk away saying "Make it work..."

This one's a little more obscure - whenever we're looking for one of our kids, we always say "Where's Andre?"

I haven't picked my favorite this year yet - too soon to tell for me. But I am definitely ready to pick up that Blayne character and throw him headfirst out a window. My DH suggested relocating him to the surface of the sun, thereby solving two problems at once.

LOVE Project Runway. Looooooooove it...

 

[DznyDreamz]

!st I have to say Nice picture of Kenny!

Thanks for the info about the skirt I might have to make one now!
about the change story and how it could have been yor now DH!

ANY picture of Kenny is a nice picture!!!!

If I made it, you can definately make it!!

 

[DznyDreamz]

I'm trying to stay off the computer (so I can actually get some stuff done) but I had to throw in a big HOLLA ATCHA BOY!!! for the Project Runway fans! I saw the first episode of season 2 and haven't missed it since... I *love* Tim Gunn.

My DH likes to come over when I'm sewing, ask me about my garment, then walk away saying "Make it work..."

This one's a little more obscure - whenever we're looking for one of our kids, we always say "Where's Andre?"

I haven't picked my favorite this year yet - too soon to tell for me. But I am definitely ready to pick up that Blayne character and throw him headfirst out a window. My DH suggested relocating him to the surface of the sun, thereby solving two problems at once.

LOVE Project Runway. Looooooooove it...

Too funny about your DH saying that. I could see mine doing that.

I bought the Project Runway LE Brother sewing machine so I think it makes me a professional right off the bat!!

Whose the guy that talks in the 3rd person? I can't remember his name. He's annoying, but I really like some of the things he has done. Like that dress with the "woven" red strips of fabric.

I don't have a fave yet either.

 

[keywestbride]

I finished up a non-Disney project yesterday. It's for a friend's daughter who had to have heart surgery- both of our kids have heart congitions.

I'm still a beginner, so it's definitely not perfect, but I'm learning a little at a time!

 

[twob4him]

Look what Michelle (twins&2more) made Its a beautiful High School Musical cheerleading outfit. It also has a cute bag with pom poms and a long sleeve shirt to go underneath for when its chilly out (which is not now! )

As you can see she is really enjoying her gift....thanks so much Michelle!!!

 

[twob4him]

Feeling a litttle better today...thanks to all the kind words...I'm so glad I have a place to come and just get it out! What a great group you guys are!

So, I stayed up last night doing some rearranging in the play/craft/sewing room and that was good. I sewed the patches on the kids aprons from the Lowe's kids clinics...we got new ones when we moved becasue the olds ones got lost in the move!

Can i just say...I have more fabic than I thought I did! I need to get some more storage.

But for your reading enjoyment...I updated my Trip Report...finally finished Epcot!

Glad you are feeling better today! Ohhhh we want to see pics of your newly arranged sewing area!!! Meanwhile I am going to catch up on your trippie!


Keywestbride - I love the shirt you made....how did you do the cute letters???

 

[mrsklamc]

I think later today I am going to try to make a blanket out of some cars fabric and a cars panel I have. Can someone yell if this sounds like it won't work for some reason, or if you know a better way? I plan on...

1.Putting the two fabrics face to face with the batting on top and sewing 3 sides.

2. Turning the whole thing right side out and hand sewing the fourth side.

3. Tying it throughout the blanket with embroider floss so the batting doesn't shift.

What do you think?
Thanks!
Micayla

 

[TravelinGal]

I finished up a non-Disney project yesterday. It's for a friend's daughter who had to have heart surgery- both of our kids have heart congitions.

I'm still a beginner, so it's definitely not perfect, but I'm learning a little at a time!

You're off to a SUPER start!! I never got my appliqué stitches to look that good. You're on your way to being an awesome appliqué-er (is there such a word?)

Best wishes to both your DD (or is it DS?) and your friends DD. I'm sure that's a tough road to travel for everyone involved.


We're staying in all weekend. DS has a stomach virus that he, ever so kindly, shared with us. We're on the mend, but still not feeling too great.

 

[Clared]

Hi all!! Just popping in really quick, as I WILL SEW SOMETHING THIS WEEKEND!!

I have a question for all you fabric painters. I've got an idea boiling and have started the T-shirt already, but want to paint some jeans. How do you transfer your design onto the darker fabric? PLEEEEASE don't tell me you wing it, as my artistic skill is very limited!!!

 

[CampbellScot]

I'm trying to stay off the computer (so I can actually get some stuff done) but I had to throw in a big HOLLA ATCHA BOY!!! for the Project Runway fans! I saw the first episode of season 2 and haven't missed it since... I *love* Tim Gunn.

My DH likes to come over when I'm sewing, ask me about my garment, then walk away saying "Make it work..."

This one's a little more obscure - whenever we're looking for one of our kids, we always say "Where's Andre?"

I haven't picked my favorite this year yet - too soon to tell for me. But I am definitely ready to pick up that Blayne character and throw him headfirst out a window. My DH suggested relocating him to the surface of the sun, thereby solving two problems at once.

LOVE Project Runway. Looooooooove it...

What happened to ANDRE?! Andre...you can't yell at me like this when we are at Red Lobster and run off into the bathroom every time we get into a little tiff...



My all time FAVORITE moment...I think Tim was secretly rather pleased that he and Andre were starring in a fantasy together!

I heart Tim Gunn!!!

I too want to grab Blayne and smack him around a little bit...mostly b/c he is stupid enough to talk about tanning...and wanting to tan...is he not aware that his likelihood of developing melanoma increases with every bake session?! I think it's incredibly irresponsible of him to talk about it on television. He needs a good cussing...

I finished up a non-Disney project yesterday. It's for a friend's daughter who had to have heart surgery- both of our kids have heart congitions.

I'm still a beginner, so it's definitely not perfect, but I'm learning a little at a time!

It's really beautiful!