Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes Part 5

[my*2*angels]

I'm looking for advice on these pirate overalls for DS 3. This is what I've done so far. But, they look like they are missing something? I know the boutique overalls for boys are a little less busy than the girls, but are these too plain?

I think they look fantastic!

We got back this weekend from a few days at Disney for my Birthday-

Castle,
I think we just missed you!

We went to MK Friday (I think) and Morgan got to ride with Alice on the teacups and she REALLY enjoyed making Mommy sick (I don't like spinny rides )

And the little "angel" at MGM after watching HSM 2.

Cindee

Morgan is sooo cute and looks like she had a blast! Love the uniform!

 

[HeatherSue]

I'm thinking it's stabilizer and tension. I had this problem when I made Tessa's Cinderella outfit. I didn't use stabilizer under the appliques on the skirt and it puckered a bit until I reduced the tension. I should have used stabilizer, but I didn't want it to be too stiff.

As you all know I am gonna be a grandma for the first time in January! We are all really excited about it here, but yesterday DD called to tell me she was in the hospital. She had been sick all day long and was not able to keep anything down and was dehydrated and just plain run down from this thing! Anyway.... they gave her an IV and hooked her up to a monitor- after which they saw that she was experiencing contractions all the while she was in the hospital! NOT GOOD!!! Well, they gave her shot to stop the contractions, and it seems to have worked (although she did continue to have them last night). BUT, I'm just wondering if you all would just remember Alissa in your prayers today? Every little prayer helps.... and we just want to make sure this little guy has every bit of help he can get!

Oh Karen, how scary for you guys. I'll be praying for all of you. Have they picked out a name for the little guy yet? One of my friends had a very similar situation. She was severely dehydrated from not being able to keep anything down. She was hospitalized with an IV and started contracting. They stopped the contractions, etc... She went on to have a healthy, full term little girl.

Well it looks like my pocket book will be a little bit safer. We had our ultrasound today and we are expecting a baby BOY . And most importantly he is healthy . Everything look perfect. dd was very upset that she's not getting a sister, but she will come around. I am so excited to find out the gender, and now we get to figure out a name

YAY!!! My husband always wanted to name our son Edwin. So, there's a thought. If anyone loves that name, I meant no offense!

I can honestly say that I'm now breathing much easier today. I finally accomplished this horrible McCall's creation, a Prince's costume for Ds(3)!! There were 21 buttons for this thing, corded trim, satin lining, & I used panne velour for the outside. Which I thought was cost effective material compared to real velvet, but man o live-what a pain to work with!!!! Satin & velour right sides together, makes a slippery mess to work with and the edges kept curling on me!!!

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What a fierce King/dragon slayer!! You did a WONDERFUL job on this!! I feel for you with the satin/penne velvet combo. Tessa's costume has a satin lining and is penne velvet on the outside. Talk about SLIPPERY!! I had all the same problems as you with the right sides together. I thought about trashing it and buying her a costume several times!

Congratulations: I am so happy that everything is going well for you! I hear that Jacob is an excellent name for a boy!

LOL! It is a nice name- just very popular! I was at the dentist yesterday and a guy in there was saying that he has 2 grandkids- Jacob and Emily. I had to chuckle, #1 in popularity for boys and #1 in popularity for girls! They're both very nice names, I guess that's why they're so popular!

 

[HeatherSue]

Had to split this reply into 2 posts because I had 31 pictures...

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These are both great! I think one long ruffle would look fine on the jeans!

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From the looks of the hand pieced master pieces 'round these parts I had it all wrong-what a silly girl!

Hey, that's adorable! It's definitely considered appliqueing, too! If your buttonhole stitch is neat, you have one up on me!

She was at the air zoo. Getting motion sickness on a hot air balloon ride! (no toilet mishaps though!)

I don't think any of us were reall impressed with the castle, although it was fun last time we ate there. I really liked Aker.....whatever Norway better. Although, it's open for discussion of course! Renting houses is a great way to go with a group. We are paying $550 for the week.

I may have had a toilet mishap, but I would never share it with you.
As for the castle, I'd like to clarify that I was absolutely THRILLED to actually be inside the castle!! But, I wasn't very impressed with the meal and the princesses just kind of skimmed by us- they were too busy.

Hmmm, not sure. It must've been last night sometime, but then again, I haven't been looking for one... But now that you've mentioned it...
WooooooooHooooooooooo, Thank you tag fairy!

Deann got a tag!!!!!!! IMO you say all sorts of funny things yourself! Maybe they're not intentional....

Very cute! I always wondered how time consuming it would be to applique a lot of writing. I haven't tried it yet.

Is there a trick to turning fabric tubes? I sewed some long straps and I turned one of them right-side out last night and it took me forever and was very frustrating!

I don't know, but I thought I should ask the last time I was trying to do this! I used a pencil with an eraser on the end to try and draw the fabric through the tube, if that makes any sense. It still took a while.

I see some prime prospects for a avatar in these pictures...

These are adorable! I would keep them as they are! I think you added just enough to them to make them cute, without going over the "girly" line!

AWWWW...they look so cute!!

 

[my*2*angels]

Ok I did something really stupid! I made a Donald Duck outfit for my DD4 and on the shirt I was putting two pieces of fabric, just square pieces and a Donald Duck fabric applique! I was going to stitch around the squares but not the Donald applique. My problem is I accidentally used Ultra Bond on the fabric and now I can't stitch around it and it is so stiff! Is there any way to salvage this mess? I really hate to trash it! Someone please help me!

 

[lori123]

And so the paranoia sets in.....

I could use a favor from my boutique friends if it's ok to ask??

As you all know I am gonna be a grandma for the first time in January! We are all really excited about it here, but yesterday DD called to tell me she was in the hospital. She had been sick all day long and was not able to keep anything down and was dehydrated and just plain run down from this thing! Anyway.... they gave her an IV and hooked her up to a monitor- after which they saw that she was experiencing contractions all the while she was in the hospital! NOT GOOD!!! Well, they gave her shot to stop the contractions, and it seems to have worked (although she did continue to have them last night). BUT, I'm just wondering if you all would just remember Alissa in your prayers today? Every little prayer helps.... and we just want to make sure this little guy has every bit of help he can get!

Thanks all!!

Wow - that is scary. I would like to offer some of my personal experience with early contractions - maybe it will help ease your mind a little. I started having regular contractions at about 30 weeks. I was hospitalized twice to stop them and the second time they kept me on the meds to be safe. They must have just been Braxton Hixs (sp) contractions because when they took me off the meds to start things I didn't go into labor on my own - we waited two weeks then I had to be induced - and then a C-section. I know that dehydration causes contractions so I am praying that it is all fixed now that they hydrated her.

 

[LisaZoe]

Ok I did something really stupid! I made a Donald Duck outfit for my DD4 and on the shirt I was putting two pieces of fabric, just square pieces and a Donald Duck fabric applique! I was going to stitch around the squares but not the Donald applique. My problem is I accidentally used Ultra Bond on the fabric and now I can't stitch around it and it is so stiff! Is there any way to salvage this mess? I really hate to trash it! Someone please help me!

I used Ultra once not realizing how much it gums up the sewing needle. I ended up peeling off the applique pieces and making new ones. The garment I was working on was still usable because I made sure the new appliques covered where the old ones were (some fusible was still on the garment).

If you want to leave it "as is" you can outline the appliques with puffy fabric paint or something else non-sew. That way when it's washed, the edges won't fray or lift.

 

[my*2*angels]

I used Ultra once not realizing how much it gums up the sewing needle. I ended up peeling off the applique pieces and making new ones. The garment I was working on was still usable because I made sure the new appliques covered where the old ones were (some fusible was still on the garment).

If you want to leave it "as is" you can outline the appliques with puffy fabric paint or something else non-sew. That way when it's washed, the edges won't fray or lift.

THANK YOU! I didn't know what would happen if I were to take it off. I think I will try that! Thank you!

 

[disneymommieof2]

Here is the finished AK outfit for dd-

And some Pirate princess pants for me-

I have a bunch more pictures on my PTR Lots of Iron-on projects for this trip- I guess I found this thread a little to late But Next time.....

We leave in the morning!!!

 

[my*2*angels]

Here is the finished AK outfit for dd-

And some Pirate princess pants for me-

I have a bunch more pictures on my PTR Lots of Iron-on projects for this trip- I guess I found this thread a little to late But Next time.....

We leave in the morning!!!

Love the Ak outfit and your pants! How cool that you did something for your self! Have a great and safe trip!

 

[HeatherSue]

We leave in the morning!!!

Very cute AK outfit and pants for yourself!!! GREAT job! I love that Mickey flannel in the background! I made Sawyer some pajama pants out of that. He looks so cute in them! However, the top went terribly wrong...

 

[champagne27]

Thanks so much - that is just what I was looking for!!!

here's the two used around these parts

 

[revrob]

I was inspired by Lisa (lisazoe) to try making a pettiskirt. I'm skeered! Very, very skeered! I ordered the nylon chiffon (suggested in the YCMT pattern). I was hoping it would take a very, very long time to come in so that I would have an excuse. NO, it's here today! SO, I guess I'm gonna have to give it a try. I've got two sets to finish for customers (very little to do to finish). Then I'm going in! Head first! If you guys don't hear from me in a few days, send someone in after me!

 

[LisaZoe]

Well, I finally got Zoe's costume finished last night. The leotard is a bit snugger than I wanted but at least it fits. I don't think the velour I used has as much stretch as others.

Here she's having fun with the pile of leaves she and two friends "imported" from the neighbor's yard.

 

[LisaZoe]

I was inspired by Lisa (lisazoe) to try making a pettiskirt. I'm skeered! Very, very skeered! I ordered the nylon chiffon (suggested in the YCMT pattern). I was hoping it would take a very, very long time to come in so that I would have an excuse. NO, it's here today! SO, I guess I'm gonna have to give it a try. I've got two sets to finish for customers (very little to do to finish). Then I'm going in! Head first! If you guys don't hear from me in a few days, send someone in after me!

Can you share the source? I've found one that has solid chiffon but I'd really like to find some prints.

 

[revrob]

I'm not sure if this place has prints or not. I purchased from
www.murielleroy.com
I did get a slip of paper in my order that says that they're having a sale November 14-16 (15% off) and then again December 3-5 (15% off)
I paid $2.75 a yard, which I don't guess is bad, but with the yardage required for a pettiskirt, I'd love to find a source that may be less.

 

[eeyore3847]

has anyone started trick or treating yet?

 

[Cindy B Good]

Well, I finally got Zoe's costume finished last night. The leotard is a bit snugger than I wanted but at least it fits. I don't think the velour I used has as much stretch as others.

Here she's having fun with the pile of leaves she and two friends "imported" from the neighbor's yard.

GORGEOUS!!!! Love it!

 

[my*2*angels]

Well, I finally got Zoe's costume finished last night. The leotard is a bit snugger than I wanted but at least it fits. I don't think the velour I used has as much stretch as others.

Here she's having fun with the pile of leaves she and two friends "imported" from the neighbor's yard.

This is FANTASTIC! She looks gorgeous!

 

[SallyfromDE]

ETA: I did a search for "Kid's sewing machine" on amazon.com and they have ALL sorts of kid's sewing machines. I guess I never knew these existed anymore!

Hey, look what I saw in the Lillian Vernon catalog yesterday!! It's also on lillianvernon.com These would make the cutest gifts for our kids (ages 8 and up). Too bad Tessa's a little young for these!

It's $39.98 and here's what it says about it:
The perfect "first" real sewing machine by White handles grown-up chores, too! Made to last with tough plastic exterior, 7 all-metal gears. Large space for guiding fabrics. Locking straight stitch for sewing projects, repairs. Threaded and ready to use, has built-in bobbin winder, foot pedal, 4 metal bobbins (3 with white thread, 1 with black), removable spool holder, how-to's. 4 "AA" batteries are not included, but AC adapter is. Lightweight mini, 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 8 3/4" high. Ages 8 and up, adult supervision suggested.

After I saw that, I looked at target.com and they have this:

This one is pricier at $59.99.
• Great first sewing machine for budding dressmakers
• Features drop-in bobbin, easy lay-in threading and 3 stitch types: straight, zigzag and reverse
• 4-point feed system keeps fabric straight and flat as you sew
• Made of high-impact ABS for extra durability
• 9Hx5Wx11.25L"

I think you just helped me solve Kirsta's Xmas or Bday present. She is constantly asking me if she can help, or what she can work on. I have one from when I was kid, it's in the attic somewhere. But it's a nightmare. It's a Singer and did a chain stitch, which always came unraveled.

 

[TSNCS]

has anyone started trick or treating yet?

We did last night. We didn't have many kids this year though. While my DH took the girls, I made a twirl skirt for Caitlyn. Not disney themed, but it turned out cute. I also finished two strip skirts for the girls. I will post pics later.

Oh, and the tink outfit is beautiful, Love it!