Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes

[tadamom]

Tadamom - are you from Ohio originally? I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls/Akron area. Glad to see your kids were as excited as Dallas about the snow. Wish we would have gotten a bit more, it seemed to fade and start sleeting too quickly.

No. I am from Florence, Alabama originally. While not the snow capitol of the US, we usually got at least some snow every year -- some waaay more than others. But here in Atlanta, being just a little farther south it doesn't happen as much.

 

[calypso726]

Hi everyone,

I promised to send pictures of the puppies as they grow up. Here they are at 3 weeks old. I don't want to get in trouble for going off topic so here is what I do with left over ric rac If anyone ever writes a book titled 100 Uses For Ric Rac, I doubt identifying puppies would be listed...sigh. Honestly prior to joining this thread I had no idea what ric rac could be used for OTHER than identifying puppies

Enjoy!

 

[revrob]

Hi everyone,

I promised to send pictures of the puppies as they grow up. Here they are at 3 weeks old. I don't want to get in trouble for going off topic so here is what I do with left over ric rac If anyone ever writes a book titled 100 Uses For Ric Rac, I doubt identifying puppies would be listed...sigh. Honestly prior to joining this thread I had no idea what ric rac could be used for OTHER than identifying puppies

Enjoy!

WOW! Those are gorgeous pups!

 

[tadamom]

Okay ladies that are gymbofriends, I registered today. I won't say that I am addicted to gymboree but I do like the clothes. We have a quite a few things but my rule is to only buy when it is on sale -- never regular priced! I have been in tears this week b/c I ruined two of Parker's best outfits by accidentally washing a new red sweater with them. Let's just say that her Bon Voyage blue/white striped shirt is now pink/blue stripes and her Glamour Kitty black/cream turtleneck top is black/pink. I have found replacements on Voldemort and am trying to win. Wish me luck!

 

[tadamom]

grrr double post!

 

[k_s_m]

Ok. I have a question for those of you that have a ruffler foot. When you are making a jumper - either stripwork or like the polka dotted one I made - do you ruffle the skirt or just do the basting stitches and gather it? I did the basting stitches on the one I made, but I'm getting ready to put together a stripwork jumper this weekend and I was thinking the ruffler foot may be faster. I just don't know.

Since I teach school (kindergarten) and I'm finishing up my master's this semester and I rep a children's clothing line, the only time I have to sew is in the middle of the night or the weekend. So...here's to a 3 day weekend!!! I hope to get a lot done for our trip that is in 15 days!!!

 

[my*2*angels]

Well, I started this morning with a great long reply and now just getting back to the computer! Everything is so cute that has been posted!

my2angles - LOVE that outfit!

Any ideas for customs? I thought I was done making them for him, but this can be the last hurrah!

Thank you! And I am of no help with things for boys! I don't have any boys!

Hi everyone,

I promised to send pictures of the puppies as they grow up. Here they are at 3 weeks old. I don't want to get in trouble for going off topic so here is what I do with left over ric rac If anyone ever writes a book titled 100 Uses For Ric Rac, I doubt identifying puppies would be listed...sigh. Honestly prior to joining this thread I had no idea what ric rac could be used for OTHER than identifying puppies

Enjoy!

They are just tooo cute!

 

[kstgelais4]

Well, I figured out the stitch for appliqueing on my machine So here is my finished project. It is a little sloppy, but hey... it's my first time

now I have to figure out what kind of top I want to make for it.

i also made these a couple of weeks ago and haven't gotten around to posting them.
The twirl skirt needs a top too, but I need to buy more fabric because I used every last bit...

And this was just a project to cover up some ripped jeans

 

[2cutekidz]

Ok. I have a question for those of you that have a ruffler foot. When you are making a jumper - either stripwork or like the polka dotted one I made - do you ruffle the skirt or just do the basting stitches and gather it? I did the basting stitches on the one I made, but I'm getting ready to put together a stripwork jumper this weekend and I was thinking the ruffler foot may be faster. I just don't know.

Since I teach school (kindergarten) and I'm finishing up my master's this semester and I rep a children's clothing line, the only time I have to sew is in the middle of the night or the weekend. So...here's to a 3 day weekend!!! I hope to get a lot done for our trip that is in 15 days!!!

I baste and gather. I would love to figure out how to do it with a ruffler, but I'd never get the length right. Yay to extra sewing time! DS hasn't been napping well, so I have to sew at night when the kiddos are asleep too.

 

[princesssfws]

Ok. I have a question for those of you that have a ruffler foot. When you are making a jumper - either stripwork or like the polka dotted one I made - do you ruffle the skirt or just do the basting stitches and gather it? I did the basting stitches on the one I made, but I'm getting ready to put together a stripwork jumper this weekend and I was thinking the ruffler foot may be faster. I just don't know.

:

I use my ruffler foot for both the skirt and ruffle at the bottom. I have "optimized" my ruffler but especially with strip work skirts it doesn't always ruffle perfectly. So I cheat. I ruffle and then will put one basting line above the ruffle line so that if it needs to be adjusted I can pull the basting stitch and gather it more. This only works, of course, if you under ruffle, if you over ruffle I can't help you.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Well, I figured out the stitch for appliqueing on my machine So here is my finished project. It is a little sloppy, but hey... it's my first time

now I have to figure out what kind of top I want to make for it.

i also made these a couple of weeks ago and haven't gotten around to posting them.
The twirl skirt needs a top too, but I need to buy more fabric because I used every last bit...

And this was just a project to cover up some ripped jeans

I love your valentine jeans! The Red, Black and Yellow Patchwork skirt is great! So cute!

Hi everyone,

I promised to send pictures of the puppies as they grow up. Here they are at 3 weeks old. I don't want to get in trouble for going off topic so here is what I do with left over ric rac If anyone ever writes a book titled 100 Uses For Ric Rac, I doubt identifying puppies would be listed...sigh. Honestly prior to joining this thread I had no idea what ric rac could be used for OTHER than identifying puppies

Enjoy!

I love your puppies! SO ADORABLE! THey are growing up fast.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I wanted to share my Metro Atlanta Snow pictures! They are saying we may get more tomorrow! I hope so. I am originally from Illinois so I really like snow. I just hated driving in it. I love to see it here.

This is the first time my DS has ever seen snow. He wore his "safety goggles" because he said the snow was getting in his eyes.

Here is our Dachshund Sophie looking at the snow

Here is DD trying to make a snow fort.

She did make a miniature snow man but he melted when it started raining.

 

[labdogs42]

Are there directions somewhere on how to make the really cute hair bows I see with all the outfits? I would love to make some of these for my goddaughter. I'm no sewer, but I think I might be able to handle hair bows! I have a boy, so I don't get to do all the ruffly girly stuff, so I just love to look at all the cute girl stuff here! Thanks!

 

[HeatherSue]

I made some clippies last night. Tessa was fascinated with the process and practically sat on top of me while I tried to do it. The Little Mermaid one looks a little wonky. I didn't have the right colors of ribbon and I used too wide a ribbon to cover the clippie. Plus, it was my first attempt. I really like how the Cinderella one turned out. Tessa is just thrilled with both of them!

 

[phins_jazy]

There are tons of bow instructions here http://bowdesigns.50webs.com/loopy_surround.html and also you can find free instructions at the hipgirl forum http://www.hipgirlclips.com/forums/

 

[my*2*angels]

Well, I figured out the stitch for appliqueing on my machine So here is my finished project. It is a little sloppy, but hey... it's my first time

now I have to figure out what kind of top I want to make for it.

i also made these a couple of weeks ago and haven't gotten around to posting them.
The twirl skirt needs a top too, but I need to buy more fabric because I used every last bit...

And this was just a project to cover up some ripped jeans

WOW! Your first time! It all looks FANTASTIC!

I wanted to share my Metro Atlanta Snow pictures! They are saying we may get more tomorrow! I hope so. I am originally from Illinois so I really like snow. I just hated driving in it. I love to see it here.

This is the first time my DS has ever seen snow. He wore his "safety goggles" because he said the snow was getting in his eyes.

Here is our Dachshund Sophie looking at the snow

Here is DD trying to make a snow fort.

She did make a miniature snow man but he melted when it started raining.

I am sooo jealous of all of the snow pics! Your kids are just to cute and look like they are having a blast!

 

[phins_jazy]

I made some clippies last night. Tessa was fascinated with the process and practically sat on top of me while I tried to do it. The Little Mermaid one looks a little wonky. I didn't have the right colors of ribbon and I used too wide a ribbon to cover the clippie. Plus, it was my first attempt. I really like how the Cinderella one turned out. Tessa is just thrilled with both of them!

your bows look great!!! I have taken a break from bows. I'm "bowed" out. LOL But I need to make an ariel one for dd. She's obsessed with ariel and nemo.

 

[100AcrePrincess]

What a bunch of fantastic stuff! I absolutely adore that coat!! The Ariel robe is beautiful, the canopy is terrific, the sock monkey is a little scary, but don't take it personally (I have a sock monkey phobia ).

We had a set with a doll, stroller, bed, high chair, car seat, baby swing, and a bunch of other accessories that was recalled for lead. It was one of the kid's favorite toys and I wasn't happy! It was impossible to replace it all for the $40 we got back.



Yup, still scary even with a Cinderella dress on!

It sounds like you may have had the set we had. We ended up getting a new playpen/bed & highchair with the $$. We had another stroller & she's learning to live without the car seat.

DH slept with a sock monkey as a kid so they're pretty popular around here. DD4 told me this morning that her Cinderella sock monkey needed Cinderella's nightgown & wedding dress & pink dress. Oh boy, yeah for me. Like I didn't already have too many projects to count.

Just so you don't think I'm totally slacking off, here's what I've done with my new machine so far! It's an applique on Tessa's Cinderella dress:

I haven't had much time to sew with Sawyer getting into EVERYTHING, but I did this yesterday during his nap. I LOVE my new machine!! It's so much easier to applique on it, plus it beeps!

Love it!! I want a beeping sewing machine!

OH. MY. GOSH. !!!!
Seriously the cutest thing EVER!!! Did you just create your own Cinderella (& Ariel) dress? SOOOO cute! I am definitely going to snag your idea! LOVE IT!
I became obsessed w/toile myself a few years ago, when you couldn't find anything unless it was in a boutique AND way over $10 a yard! I LOVE IT! And it's timeless...always good for jusifying a large purchase....and you know it will always look good! SO FUN!
OH! Now, one question, if you re do the monkey w/fabric, how would you do it?

I've never tried to make one just from fabric. Just find a cheap pair of socks (knee sock make a bigger monkey) & go for it. I found the pattern on-line.

Well, I figured out the stitch for appliqueing on my machine So here is my finished project. It is a little sloppy, but hey... it's my first time

now I have to figure out what kind of top I want to make for it.

i also made these a couple of weeks ago and haven't gotten around to posting them.
The twirl skirt needs a top too, but I need to buy more fabric because I used every last bit...

And this was just a project to cover up some ripped jeans

I like those jeans & the skirt is too cute.

I made some clippies last night. Tessa was fascinated with the process and practically sat on top of me while I tried to do it. The Little Mermaid one looks a little wonky. I didn't have the right colors of ribbon and I used too wide a ribbon to cover the clippie. Plus, it was my first attempt. I really like how the Cinderella one turned out. Tessa is just thrilled with both of them!

LOVE THEM!!!! Ok, now I have to get me some ribbon & try making them.

 

[CastleCreations]

I made some clippies last night. Tessa was fascinated with the process and practically sat on top of me while I tried to do it. The Little Mermaid one looks a little wonky. I didn't have the right colors of ribbon and I used too wide a ribbon to cover the clippie. Plus, it was my first attempt. I really like how the Cinderella one turned out. Tessa is just thrilled with both of them!

They look great! What kind of glue did you use?

 

[HeatherSue]

I LOVE that I wish I could applique that well! What new machine did you get? Did I miss it or did you get the Brother too?

AMAZING! I hope to get to this level....someday....

Thank you so much!!! I got the Brother CS=6000i!! Teresa sold it to me for $50!!

Heather, your little blue jay bird is absolutely perfect!!!! Great job with your new beeping machinery...do you have a pet name for it yet???

Oh and one final thing......My littlest turned 3 on Jan 6th. On the 7th she insisted on wearing "big girl underwear" to school. And that was the end of that. She's been dry ever since........yaaaa for little Brookie!!

Finally ...ro really.... I made my first peasant top (its so cool) but have no room on the camera to take pics yet. My DH is taking it to get the pics taken off and put on disk...so pics will be forthcoming! OK that's really all for now! [/COLOR][/SIZE]

No nickname for my machine yet, but I'll think about it! LOL!

How cute are those girls in the bunk bed!! What a cute little tent on top! That looks like such a nice big room with all the furniture you assembled in it! You did a great job with that!

Make sure you post pictures of the peasant top when you get room on the camera!

I'm glad I'm not the only one! I am so jealous of Teresa and Heather, who seem to remember not only the posters but the names of all the kids, too. Everyone should be required to repeat their name and their kids's name when they post (if they want to). That would help me a lot!

Thanks to everyone who complimented me on the dress and hat. It's the first thing I CASEd (from Jham) that turned out exactly like I pictured it! I sent an e-mail to my friend asking if I could make one for her and she told me her daughter was sick of her hair falling out so they just shaved it off. So now I get to make another one, hopefully it won't take as many mess-ups!

I'll catch up reading tomorrow (yawn). Have a good night everyone and get packing Jham! Heather, your birdie looks beautiful!

I honestly don't remember all the names! Just those who post more often. I wish everyone would have their name in their siggy so we know their real names! Plus, refer to their kids by name instead of DD or DS!

How sad that they had to shave her head. I'm sure she's going to love the hat!

Thanks about the birdie!

AWESOME job on the birdie! Don't you just love the machine!

YES!!! Now I just need more time to use it!

Do you guys have dresses for your girls for everyday? Or do you make shirts and shorts?

Tessa prefers dresses to pants, so I'll probably make mostly dresses. She usually wears some sort of shorts under them because she's not exactly lady-like! It all depends on what your girls feel most comfortable in.

Thank you and she is feeling "all better". And DO NOT tease us with that fantastic applique! I want to see the entire thing!

And yeah for going to the potty! My DD was 2 1/2 when she decided she wanted to wear panties. She got up one morning and said she wanted big girl panties and she never wore another diaper! And show us some pics of the new top!!!!!!

The whole thing is currently in pieces! Every time I try to sew, all sorts of chaos breaks out. Sawyer hasn't been taking very good naps, so I haven't gotten much done lately.

Tessa did the same thing with the potty training. One day she made the decision to use the potty and she never turned back.

I made dresses and skirts only because my DD4 REFUSES to wear pants! She hates them! I did get her to wear one pair of pants that I made but everything else was skirts or dresses. She walked around all day in them and was very comfortable! She never complained!

Tessa was the same way when she was about 3. She absolutely refused to wear pants or shorts! She now wears pants quite often, but there was quite a stretch where she wouldn't.

Heather what machine did you get? Did I miss it? Can't wait to see Cindy finished!

On a happy note we are going to Disneyland in May! I have never been there and everyone is quite excited. Dallas is more excited about legoland and upset because he heard us talking about going to DW this week for a couple of days, but no one felt good (and we would have missed the snow) so didn't go. But he is insisting we hit DW first!

Any ideas for customs? I thought I was done making them for him, but this can be the last hurrah!

I got the Brother CS-6000i from Teresa for $50!!!!

YAY on going to Disneyland. But, don't you think you should go to DisneyWORLD in May? There might just be some people that want to meet you!

If we got in trouble for being off topic, I'd be in heaps! Those are the cutest puppies!!! Thanks for sharing these pictures!

Ok. I have a question for those of you that have a ruffler foot. When you are making a jumper - either stripwork or like the polka dotted one I made - do you ruffle the skirt or just do the basting stitches and gather it? I did the basting stitches on the one I made, but I'm getting ready to put together a stripwork jumper this weekend and I was thinking the ruffler foot may be faster. I just don't know.

I optimized my ruffler, but not well enough to get it exact, so I haven't been successful in using it to attach a skirt to a bodice. But, you could try what the other poster said about under-ruffling and pulling the bobbin thread to get the measurement right.

I think you're putting us on! That can't be your FIRST applique!! It looks terrific!! Wow! I love the twirl skirt and the "ripped jeans mask" too! Your DD is adorable!!

I love the safety goggles! I thought these were pictures from Steph when I saw the Scrappy look-alike! But, that would be really weird to have snow pictures from her! Sophie looks like a little sweetie and your kids look so cute having fun in the snow!

Are there directions somewhere on how to make the really cute hair bows I see with all the outfits? I would love to make some of these for my goddaughter. I'm no sewer, but I think I might be able to handle hair bows! I have a boy, so I don't get to do all the ruffly girly stuff, so I just love to look at all the cute girl stuff here! Thanks!

There are all sorts of links to bows and hair clips in the sewing links in my siggy. Just look under "hair things"