Packed & Moved..Disboutiquers Part 6 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes we sew

[jham]

I have a friend that is taking her DS3 (will be 4 in Dec.) on his first trip to Disney World Jan. 23 and she wants me to make him some clothes for it. I have never been to Disney at this time of year and I'm wondering how he would need to dress? And, I am also looking for some ideas on what to make him, got any?

For my boys I bought them the pants where you can zip off the legs and make them shorts, they wore them both ways. Some days were "hot" and some were quite cool. (we went Jan 18-25 I think?) I also bought a zip up hoodie for each kid at Walmart and did an iron on mickey head with their name on it. For my boys I mostly did some applique mickey head tee shirts, some iron on tee shirts, and one button up mickey fabric shirt. I would say mostly short sleeved stuff with jackets for layering.

I totally do NOT have time to post except WOW princesss-o-rama!!!! That is tooo fabulous!!!

and now... the big news. T-BERI TOG'S HAS LAUNCHED!!!!

you can see my first outfit listed (and a very cute pic of Little may I add) at www.whoababyboutique.com

WOO HOO!!! I DID IT!!!

WOO HOO! SO cute! I love Lily in the beach dress!

Beth, on your painted princesses what did you use to fuse them onto the pants? This is the part that would scare me!

 

[revrob]

OK - for the NEXT ROUND of the BIG GIVE. I know that someone mentioned something about making customs for foster children. I have a question about that. Are foster children allowed to go on vacations (across state lines) with their foster families? I know that probably sounds like a dumb question, but for some reason, I thought they couldn't?

It may have been mentioned - I wonder about setting up some sort of thing for children that are going to Disney with Make A Wish. I wonder if there is a way to set up a thread here where people who are in that situation could "sign in" and make requests? I guess the biggest difficulty would be in the verification that whoever is requesting has actually been granted a trip with Make A Wish.

Anyway, just a few thoughts.

 

[jham]

OK - for the NEXT ROUND of the BIG GIVE. I know that someone mentioned something about making customs for foster children. I have a question about that. Are foster children allowed to go on vacations (across state lines) with their foster families? I know that probably sounds like a dumb question, but for some reason, I thought they couldn't?

It may have been mentioned - I wonder about setting up some sort of thing for children that are going to Disney with Make A Wish. I wonder if there is a way to set up a thread here where people who are in that situation could "sign in" and make requests? I guess the biggest difficulty would be in the verification that whoever is requesting has actually been granted a trip with Make A Wish.

Anyway, just a few thoughts.

I love that idea! I'm sure many Make-A-Wish kids might have some special clothing needs as well such as to acommodate things like a colostomy bag etc. Not a medical expert, but I'm sure there are needs we could help with. Maybe there could be one person to serve as a verifying party and someone could send them some sort of proof???

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

OK - for the NEXT ROUND of the BIG GIVE. I know that someone mentioned something about making customs for foster children. I have a question about that. Are foster children allowed to go on vacations (across state lines) with their foster families? I know that probably sounds like a dumb question, but for some reason, I thought they couldn't?

It may have been mentioned - I wonder about setting up some sort of thing for children that are going to Disney with Make A Wish. I wonder if there is a way to set up a thread here where people who are in that situation could "sign in" and make requests? I guess the biggest difficulty would be in the verification that whoever is requesting has actually been granted a trip with Make A Wish.

Anyway, just a few thoughts.

Foster kids can absolutely go on vacation with their foster families. It just requires a note from their Social Worker (preferably signed off by a judge) saying that they can go on vacation and have permission to be out of state with their foster parents. I have a foster child going to Disney next month.

However, it is very rare that a foster family is able to take children on such a trip. I would say that maybe customs for the Holidays would be more appropriate and get used more.

Heather- you asked about setting this up. It would require a call to a local CPS office to see if they are willing/able to accept donations for a foster child.

I also love the idea for making something for the Make a Wish children....great idea Revrob. Isn't there a Make a Wish thread on here somewhere?

 

[SallyfromDE]

It may have been mentioned - I wonder about setting up some sort of thing for children that are going to Disney with Make A Wish. I wonder if there is a way to set up a thread here where people who are in that situation could "sign in" and make requests? I guess the biggest difficulty would be in the verification that whoever is requesting has actually been granted a trip with Make A Wish.

Anyway, just a few thoughts.

Are you looking for list members? Or just contacting the national MAW?

 

[pugga04]

mousetripper
WOW, DID YOU PAINT FREE-HAND THE PRINCESSES OR FROM A PATTERN?
awsome job

 

[jham]

Found a "wish trippers" thread. I don't have time to check it out right now though.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1606643

 

[twob4him]

I'm so disappointed...does anyone know how to clean a petti...I received one from that was supposed to be in new condition...only to get it with a large nail polish stain on the side...

This is terrible...did you contact the seller yet? Either they have to take it back or perhaps pay for dry cleaning which may take out the stain. I hope you used paypal and then you are pretty much covered either way. The downside is that you don't have a lot of time to get a new one Is this the blue petti you were waiting for to go with that neato Captains top??

 

[CastleCreations]

This is terrible...did you contact the seller yet? Either they have to take it back or perhaps pay for dry cleaning which may take out the stain. I hope you used paypal and then you are pretty much covered either way. The downside is that you don't have a lot of time to get a new one Is this the blue petti you were waiting for to go with that neato Captains top??

Yes it's the blue one...and it's gorgeous otherwise. I did contact the seller and she said that most likely it was nail polish that she found her dd playing with...egads! She did offer a refund, but I want this petti...LOL. So I'm taking it to a bridal shop tomorrow to see what they recommend. I think the nail polish remover will eat through the nylon, so we will see. The seller was very nice, but I really want to keep it. It's really pretty with the top and fits her perfectly. So we'll see. After I get it cleaned I will post a picture..anywho, I'm off to work...ick.

 

[Twinkler]

Prince Charming....

I'm looking for a pattern for Prince Charming. Has anyone made one or knows of a place I can find a pattern??

Of if you have made one, I'm looking for one that is reasonably priced.

HELP!

 

[revrob]

CASTLE - can you try goo gone? I wonder if that would work and be less harsh than nail polish remover? Just a thought.


SO, do we want to try to work on the Make A Wish Big Give idea? I wouldn't mind helping out with this (though I certainly don't want to take over something that someone else is already working on). If it's something that we want to do, I wonder if it wouldn't be wise to set up a few guidelines before we jump in. A couple of things that come to mind for me:
1. Verification of involvement with Make A Wish (already discussed this - we could have the parent email a copy of their acceptance letter or something)
2. Set up a number of outfits that we feel that we can provide for each child. Depending on how many kiddos we're talking about, we may want to provide just a couple per child, or maybe no more than one per day - again depending upon how many children we're talking about helping.

Any other suggestions?

 

[Tinka_Belle]

For the BIG GIVE for Foster children. Why not just make them clothes. What I'm trying to say is that these children have been through alot in their short lives and I'm sure any sort of kindness would be appreciated. I'm sure that any size clothes would be appreciated by these children. I think just receiving a random gift from someone might help to restore their faith in adults. Just a thought.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

For the BIG GIVE for Foster children. Why not just make them clothes. What I'm trying to say is that these children have been through alot in their short lives and I'm sure any sort of kindness would be appreciated. I'm sure that any size clothes would be appreciated by these children. I think just receiving a random gift from someone might help to restore their faith in adults. Just a thought.

Absolutely

I know for certain that holiday clothes or halloween outfits would be really appreciated by most. I can't tell you how many children I have on my caseload who go without something as simple as a halloween costume.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

CASTLE - can you try goo gone? I wonder if that would work and be less harsh than nail polish remover? Just a thought.


SO, do we want to try to work on the Make A Wish Big Give idea? I wouldn't mind helping out with this (though I certainly don't want to take over something that someone else is already working on). If it's something that we want to do, I wonder if it wouldn't be wise to set up a few guidelines before we jump in. A couple of things that come to mind for me:
1. Verification of involvement with Make A Wish (already discussed this - we could have the parent email a copy of their acceptance letter or something)
2. Set up a number of outfits that we feel that we can provide for each child. Depending on how many kiddos we're talking about, we may want to provide just a couple per child, or maybe no more than one per day - again depending upon how many children we're talking about helping.

Any other suggestions?

I'm in...although my skills are no match for most of the Disboutiquers

 

[mom2prettyprincess]

I am definitely in on the big give. What if we tried to do a different "charity" monthly or every other month. I was thinking children's Miracle network they always love things like pillowcases and blankets and such for the patients. I know it isn't clothes but it maybe something we can do that would be an "in between" Big Give, and less time consuming for some. I know the U of I hospitals CMN is always accepting those donations. Just a thought, as it will reach out to many at a time.Let me know what you think.

 

[princessmom29]

I am in for whatever is decided to continue the big give. Just let me know what is needed and when. I am out of the loop so to speak this week between dance and bible school we haven't been home much so I have been scanning. Sorry I am missing commenting on all the great outfits!!

 

[princessmom29]

I am in for whatever is decided to continue the big give. Just let me know what is needed and when. I am out of the loop so to speak this week between dance and bible school we haven't been home much so I have been scanning. Sorry I am missing commenting on all the great outfits!!

 

[tadamom]

I read about this last week on the internet but totally forgot to put it here for everyone to see (if you haven't seen or heard about it yet). It is about dry drowning. A 10 yr. old boy in SC died a week or so ago after he had been out of the pool for over an hour and they said he had drown. There is an article and a video as well. It is something that everyone should be aware of -- I had never heard of it before!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24982210/

 

[~*~Michelle~*~]

I read about this last week on the internet but totally forgot to put it here for everyone to see (if you haven't seen or heard about it yet). It is about dry drowning. A 10 yr. old boy in SC died a week or so ago after he had been out of the pool for over an hour and they said he had drown. There is an article and a video as well. It is something that everyone should be aware of -- I had never heard of it before!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24982210/

I know, I read about it a couple of weeks ago, right after we got home from the pool. Scary!

For the big give, does it have to be clothes? I can do clothes, but right now I'm mainly doing hair pretties. LOL BTW hope you guys don't mind my "butting" in.

Here's my latest hair pretty. It's my first try at it, so it's no perfect, but when I do my next one, I'm going to put a minnie mouse resin in the middle.

 

[Tinka_Belle]

I read about this last week on the internet but totally forgot to put it here for everyone to see (if you haven't seen or heard about it yet). It is about dry drowning. A 10 yr. old boy in SC died a week or so ago after he had been out of the pool for over an hour and they said he had drown. There is an article and a video as well. It is something that everyone should be aware of -- I had never heard of it before!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24982210/

Wow that is scarey. I am going to be so afraid for Jenna to go swimming.