Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes Part 4

[tarazandra]

How cute are those outfits? And that adorable little girl! Thanks for fixing them up, Revrob

Here's a few pics of my new Minnie set and Jojo Set I just completed. I have to iron the Minnie top because she's a little wrinkly... Hope everyone is doing great!

Those are wonderful! And the bows are so poofy, reminds me of pom-poms

Those are too cute!!! I think that's what I'll do with some of my Minnie dot! I'll make a Tshirt dress for dd2! Thanks for the idea!

Thanks! You're welcome for the idea, it really was very quick and easy. I did use a ruffler foot though to make it even quicker.

That was so sweet of her! she looks beautiful with shorter hair! And great job on the outfits. I love them both!

Thank you so much

She looks beautiful! I love the new cut, it's very sassy looking!

Thanks! I'll tell her you said so, I think she'll like the 'sassy' description.

 

[teresajoy]

Here's a few pics of my new Minnie set and Jojo Set I just completed. I have to iron the Minnie top because she's a little wrinkly... Hope everyone is doing great!

I just loved the look on her face and love those rainbow bows!!

Oh, Linda, she looks adorable!!! Those are some cute outfits!

Hi everyone, as always, I'm in catching up mode. I'm loving all the outfits that I'm seeing, though it seems to be slowing down a bit? Perhaps because everyone is actually going off to WDW this month for free dining!

I need to send out a thank you to the ladies that shared the idea of Locks of Love that their daughters had participated in. Your sharing gave me the idea to ask my 8 year old if she would consider cutting off her hair to donate it. She made me very proud when she said yes! This is the child who told me she was never going to cut her hair and agonized over the 1/2-inch trim I gave her last month. Anyway, here's her before and then her after is the newest outfit I finished for her.

Here's some other views and close-ups:

While I'm at it, heres a t-shirt, twirl dress I completed for the baby. It's amazing how fast and easy this was! I definitely want to do more, maybe with long sleeves. I thought the top of the shirt was too plain so I simply added a sequin patch.

OHH, you are making me cry with these pictures!!! What a sweet heart she is!!! Tell me, did you cry when she got her hair cut? When Arminda did this, I was crying like a baby! She had never had a real haircut before (other than a trim).

I think she looks wonderful with the shorter hair! Such a beauty, inside and out!

And, your baby is absolutely darling! Good job on the dress!

My mom made Megan a mermaid outfit but she can't walk in it:

I don't know, maybe put her in a stroller? Anyway, good luck! ps: I survive on Coke Zero as well!

I love looking at all the new outfits! I am working on something and I am down to the bottom ruffle so naturally I have run out of thread! I really wanted to finish it today. Think I should brave the 5pm traffic to run to JoAnn's with a cranky 5 year old? We'll see...

Oh my gosh Steph, I LOOOOOOOVE it!!!!!!!! She looks so stinkin cute!!! As always!!! Lydia has a mermaid outfit similar to this, but it's walkeable. The back is cut out. (hmm, that sounds kind of odd, doesn't it!)

I do NOT believe that that ADORABLE child could EVER get cranky! Look at THAT face!!!!!

Now that is one accurate Mermaid!!! She must love to roll in it! LOL.

I found two patterns. I am not crazy about them but . . . I think they will work. I may have to make a Frankenpattern. The good thing is DH started grad school this week so he is MIA once the girls go to bed. I think online college is even more work. I hope he takes a Monk break tonight. Well, I guess it will be me, nasty slippery fabric, coke zero and Monk. I would have laughed at that five years ago.

ETA- I found a Mulan pattern if anyone is interested. I am not even go to think about it. Well, maybe just think.

B6697 http://www.butterick.com/item/B6697.htm?tab=costumes&page=10

I was thinking that this must be a new pattern, but then I realized it's a Butterick, and I haven't really looked at those since they NEVER go on sale! Arminda wants a Mulan costume, so I will have to check into this one! Thanks!!!

What mermaid patterns did you find? I can not wait to see what you make! I like the way you post updates on your progress!

There are directions for this mermaid costume on the bookmarks site, http://www.fancycostumes.co.uk/girls_designs.htm

 

[LisaZoe]

My mom made Megan a mermaid outfit but she can't walk in it:

OMG, that is too cute and she's a beautiful mermaid! Besides, mermaids don't walk, do they?

Ok, appliquing on T-shirts. What's the secret? I used a stabilizer, but it is still puckering. Are there different kinds of stabilizers? Do I need to use more than one piece? Is there a secret handshake?

There are many types of stablizer so it can be overwhelming to know which one to get. I got lucky when I bought one on sale I liked after trying just 2 others. I use Sulky's Totally Stable iron-on stabilizer for tshirts and jeans (with Heat n Bond LITE fusible). For me, it just works so much better if the stabilizer is stuck to the fabric. I sometimes have to re-iron the stabilizer after doing some stitching because it will eventually pull away from the fabric. I tried using a different stabilizer that was stiffer but had to be pinned and the tshirt fabric seemed to shift which caused puckering. More than one layer of stabilizer can be used if more stiffness is needed but re-ironing seems to work for me... and I hate to use more stabilizer than necessary since I go through so much as it is.

She was just so sweet and she likes the things I make her better!! That makes me want to make it even more. This is really good for my ego.

Definitely enjoy it while it lasts! Zoe's already getting very picky about what she will wear that I make. She told me she wants "normal" clothes for school.

BTW - If you're looking for inspiration on your mermaid costume, check Voldemort searching "boutique style360 custom mermaid costume 6" in the completed listings. The basic dress looks like a simple halter style but it's the "tail" and ornamentation of the dress that makes it so much more than a simple dress-up costume. After seeing your Belle dress, I'm sure you could whip up a mermaid costume in no time.

 

[LisaZoe]

Zoe started school yesterday... finally. Unfortunately, this summer she made it clear that she doesn't want to wear clothes that make her stand out too much so I tried to keep her "First Day" outfit simple. The tshirt was fine but I have a feeling the skirt won't be worn again.

This is as she walked away from me... as if she'd be able to leave me outside.

Here she realizes I'm actually planning to go inside with her!!! :

Oh the embarrassment - I made a major faux pas and actually asked for a "good bye" kiss when there were other kids nearby!

The good news is she loves school and thinks it's FUN. The bad news is I have to revise my plans for new outfits I was going to make for her to wear to school.

 

[2cutekidz]

How did you do the scrunchie straps. I really like that effect.
Carrie

For the straps, I cut elastic the length that I want the strap. I make the fabric for the strap double the length of the elastic. (sewing right sides together and turning the strap right side out) Insert the elastic and secure the ends. I like the straps this way, no need for buttons! There is plenty of "give" for easy dressing! (Hope my directions make sense!)

 

[celerystalker]

lisa - I'm sooo sorry she's too grown up to enjoy the skirt - I think it's adorable! and so is she, even though she's a big girl now.

 

[bsusanmb]

When my youngest turned 6, this was her infamous statement, "I LIKE IT, BUT I WON'T WEAR IT." She is now 24, and we still laugh about it...I would take her shopping, and see these adorable party pants, and I'd say, how about this, do you like it, and she would reply, I like it but I won't wear it...and she didn't!
Susan

 

[eeyore3847]

For the straps, I cut elastic the length that I want the strap. I make the fabric for the strap double the length of the elastic. (sewing right sides together and turning the strap right side out) Insert the elastic and secure the ends. I like the straps this way, no need for buttons! There is plenty of "give" for easy dressing! (Hope my directions make sense!)

super cute idea I am going to use that!!!

Lori

 

[tanyaandallie]

Here's a few pics of my new Minnie set and Jojo Set I just completed. I have to iron the Minnie top because she's a little wrinkly... Hope everyone is doing great!

I just loved the look on her face and love those rainbow bows!!

VERY cute!!! Love them both. I need to work on the patchwork twirl skirt thing. Mine just didn't turn out very well.

 

[tnmom25]

I use a stablizer on the back, pretty thick almost felt like, does not iron on or anything, I just pin it in 4 corners. Then I use heat n bond for my fabric pieces. I have had great luck with this.

the only time it backfires is when you have a HUGE picture on all corners of the shirt, it makes it look too stuck outty, can't think of a better word. I actually did one last month I'll try and take a picture of. I trim around my applique when done to get rid of most of the stablizer.

There are many types of stablizer so it can be overwhelming to know which one to get. I got lucky when I bought one on sale I liked after trying just 2 others. I use Sulky's Totally Stable iron-on stabilizer for tshirts and jeans (with Heat n Bond LITE fusible). For me, it just works so much better if the stabilizer is stuck to the fabric. I sometimes have to re-iron the stabilizer after doing some stitching because it will eventually pull away from the fabric. I tried using a different stabilizer that was stiffer but had to be pinned and the tshirt fabric seemed to shift which caused puckering. More than one layer of stabilizer can be used if more stiffness is needed but re-ironing seems to work for me... and I hate to use more stabilizer than necessary since I go through so much as it is.

Where do you find the good stuff for tshirts? Does Walmart carry it?

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Lisa- Zoe looks so cute for her first day of school! Leighanna says that she loves all the stuff I make her, but doesn't want to wear them to school. She says that they are for Disney World, not school! When did she all of a sudden get a mind of her own!

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Does anyone have the Pattern # for the Alice dress?

I probably have something here that I could "Franken" together though!

Leighanna loves this, and I thought that my wife and I could dress as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum for MNSSHP. DW says that I have to be Tweedle Dum though!

 

[tnmom25]

Does anyone have the Pattern # for the Alice dress?

I probably have something here that I could "Franken" together though!

Leighanna loves this, and I thought that my wife and I could dress as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum for MNSSHP. DW says that I have to be Tweedle Dum though!

 

[mommyof3princess]

I hope I am helping I have this pattern for Ariel. I know the pics are big but I don't know how to make them smaller.

IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j293/mmimommyof3/IMG_0049.jpg[/IMG]

 

[LisaZoe]

Where do you find the good stuff for tshirts? Does Walmart carry it?

I'm not sure about other WalMarts but I've never seen it at our local store. It has a very small fabric department so I rarely go there for more than thread or fusible. I usually get my stabilizer from JoAnns and it's on the wall with the notions.

Lisa- Zoe looks so cute for her first day of school! Leighanna says that she loves all the stuff I make her, but doesn't want to wear them to school. She says that they are for Disney World, not school! When did she all of a sudden get a mind of her own!

I think Zoe would probably be OK wearing what I make at Disney. I guess she doesn't have to worry about what her friends will think that far from home. LOL I've threatened to sell some of the outfits that she won't wear but she doesn't like THAT of course. I really should, though, since they aren't likely to get worn again before they're too small for her.

DW says that I have to be Tweedle Dum though!

Or you could just let her think that's which one you are.

 

[CastleCreations]

I have been an RN for 36 years and I wonder who will take care of me one day when all of us baby boomer nurses retire. I am so proud of you for furthering your education and wanting to be a nurse. I LOVE my job and my patients. Best wishes to you...and don't get discouraged...you can do it!

Thanks for your kind words, as I begin my last semester, I find myself looking for motivation. Seeing my patients every day, gives that to me. It hasn't been easy...I'm proud of you for sticking it out for 36 years...

 

[revrob]

OMG, that is too cute and she's a beautiful mermaid! Besides, mermaids don't walk, do they?



There are many types of stablizer so it can be overwhelming to know which one to get. I got lucky when I bought one on sale I liked after trying just 2 others. I use Sulky's Totally Stable iron-on stabilizer for tshirts and jeans (with Heat n Bond LITE fusible). For me, it just works so much better if the stabilizer is stuck to the fabric. I sometimes have to re-iron the stabilizer after doing some stitching because it will eventually pull away from the fabric. I tried using a different stabilizer that was stiffer but had to be pinned and the tshirt fabric seemed to shift which caused puckering. More than one layer of stabilizer can be used if more stiffness is needed but re-ironing seems to work for me... and I hate to use more stabilizer than necessary since I go through so much as it is.

Thanks so much for answering! I'll pick up the Sulky's tomorrow. I experienced exactly what you said - everything just sorta shifted. Not good. I'll see if I have better results tomorrow.

 

[revrob]

Zoe started school yesterday... finally. Unfortunately, this summer she made it clear that she doesn't want to wear clothes that make her stand out too much so I tried to keep her "First Day" outfit simple. The tshirt was fine but I have a feeling the skirt won't be worn again.

This is as she walked away from me... as if she'd be able to leave me outside.

Here she realizes I'm actually planning to go inside with her!!! :

Oh the embarrassment - I made a major faux pas and actually asked for a "good bye" kiss when there were other kids nearby!

The good news is she loves school and thinks it's FUN. The bad news is I have to revise my plans for new outfits I was going to make for her to wear to school.

So sorry, Lisa! They grow up overnight, and then all of a sudden we are not cool anymore.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Thanks so much for answering! I'll pick up the Sulky's tomorrow. I experienced exactly what you said - everything just sorta shifted. Not good. I'll see if I have better results tomorrow.

I think I found out about the Sulky stabilizer here too! I tried the pin on basting kind, and it just did not work.

Now the Sulky is amazing! You iron it on, stitch away with no puckering, and then it tears off easily! Makes applique work SO MUCH EASIER!

Also, I found the bobbin thread that Lisa had mentioned too! It really is GREAT! It lasts and lasts, and it doesn't add the extra bulk to your stitching! You NEED to get that too!

I can say that I have learned SO MANY GREAT TIPS ON THIS THREAD!

Everyone keep up the good work and the many inspiring designs!

 

[Stephres]

Oh my gosh Steph, I LOOOOOOOVE it!!!!!!!! She looks so stinkin cute!!! As always!!! Lydia has a mermaid outfit similar to this, but it's walkeable. The back is cut out. (hmm, that sounds kind of odd, doesn't it!)

I do NOT believe that that ADORABLE child could EVER get cranky! Look at THAT face!!!!!

Ok, tonight we were at a restaurant and had to wait an infinite amount of time for a table and it was way past her dinnertime and she took my face in her hands and said an inch away from my nose, "I'm hungry!" like 50 times! I didn't know whether to kill her or kiss her!

Oh, and you should see her hop all around the house in her mermaid outfit: it's quite amusing!

Here she realizes I'm actually planning to go inside with her!!! :

Oh, my 8 year old makes that face all the time: poor mom, it's only going to get worse! I love her back to school outfit, if it makes any difference!