Disboutiquers Part 12 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[phins_jazy]

I finally finished Marenna's Big Give piglet vida and hat! I have to say I really enjoyed all the pinkness and ruffles! And I even have a model the right size! I swear the ruffles aren't as wonky as they look in the pictures. The back ruffles are supposed to remind you of Piglet's shirt

and one more, just to make sure we have too much Lilys!

Oh I love, love, love this!!!!!

Sorry, I'm still reading,quite a few pages back.
but I had something happen this AM,
that I reeeally wanted to get you'all's OPINIONS ON & EXPERIENCES WITH something ...

Without explaining ALL the tiny details of the current situation =

MY QUESTIONS to all you lovely ladies (&Tom) =
From your experiences of sending & receiving things like that ...

WithOUT alot of tape being used to sqwuash it all down
AND without the outer edges of the envelope becoming too distorted
('cuz my post offices will NOT take them that way!

1. HOW MANY 3T OVERALLS CAN YOU GET TO FIT IN A FLAT RATE USPS ENVELOPE?
... at the same time


1. IF You Have Gotten/Received more than ONE 3T Overalls to FIT in a Flat Rate Envelope =
HOW DID YOU/THEY FOLD THEM TO GET THEM TO FIT?
Inquiring Minds Wanna Know! pleeeeeease!

I've really TRIED (many times) to get more than ONE overall into a Flat Rate Envelope & COULD NOT! At least, NOT WITHOUT rumpling the edges of the envelope & having to tape it all down = of which the post offices here = They rejected it & MADE me re-pack in it in a Tyvek or Box and pay for extra shipping, of course! ggrrrrr ...

I was recently told =
"_______ (another seamstress) fits in three pairs of overalls for me all the time."
"I receive three or four packages every week like this the designers just tape it all down"
"I don't understand why you think it is that much, when four pairs of shoes only cost me $5"

I replied = "I was just going by the USPS online Calculator & the weight of the items."

(I didn't SAY these next things, but I sure thought them.)
HOW the h3ck do FOUR PAIRS OF SHOES FIT into a Flat Rate Envelope!! Let alone, 3 overalls!! I gotta SEE THIS!
It's NOT that I disbelieve it can be done = I just don't know/understand H-O-W they can do that OR more importantly = H-O-W I can repeat it!

Maybe a flat rate box? I use those all the time. I can't fit anything into the envelopes but the long skinny boxes I can fit a ton in there!

 

[teresajoy]

Wendy, I'm glad to hear the fundraiser went so well!!

My cousin had her first baby a few days ago. She was released from the Hospital, but she is not doing well at all. They think she may be in conjestive heart failure and she is not 30. She is struggling for breath and very swollen. She has more Dr appt tomorrow-one with a heart specialist.

Oh no Cindee! I pray she will be ok.

OMgosh! Thank you for posting that!
I actually went to New Orleans today on a hot date with my hubby. I decided to go into pottery barn to ask them about the sheets. I was pretty embarassed when she explained that this was the proper way to make a bed. I don't think I'll be making my DD's bed all fancy like everyday. Maybe for pictures though.

No problem! And, just for the record, I never make my beds like that either!

Oh my - I feel so sorry for her!!! Hopefully they can figure things out really really quickly!!!! Prayers being said!!

Jessica - here is my first taggie blankie!! Im also making a tiny rag quilt to match - how big do you think it needs to be??? My taggie is 12x12 - is that okay???

That is so cute Wendy!

Here's the LAST thing I'll probably sew totally by hand:

The dress is just adorable!!! I love it!

And, great job on the cake!

I finally finished Marenna's Big Give piglet vida and hat! I have to say I really enjoyed all the pinkness and ruffles! And I even have a model the right size! I swear the ruffles aren't as wonky as they look in the pictures. The back ruffles are supposed to remind you of Piglet's shirt

Jeanne, that is just DARLING!!! I adore it!!! Marenna is going to go crazy for that!!! I love the little Piglet on the hat too!

Hello were back! We had a great time but it went way to fast and did not get everything done! We did end up joining the Disney vacation club so we will have more chances to get things done. I would not suggest to ever go with a big group! We had 11 people 2 familys that could not get on the same page if you know what I mean. I think I cried due to stress and frustration 3 times! Not my idea of a magical trip but all in all it was great! I Think all the stuff made since we have been gone is really cute I love the villain Cinderella set! Well if you would like to see some of our pictures please feel free....

Welcome back! I'm sorry you didn't have a great time!

Sorry, I'm still reading,quite a few pages back.
but I had something happen this AM,
that I reeeally wanted to get you'all's OPINIONS ON & EXPERIENCES WITH something ...

Without explaining ALL the tiny details of the current situation =

MY QUESTIONS to all you lovely ladies (&Tom) =
From your experiences of sending & receiving things like that ...

WithOUT alot of tape being used to sqwuash it all down
AND without the outer edges of the envelope becoming too distorted
('cuz my post offices will NOT take them that way!

1. HOW MANY 3T OVERALLS CAN YOU GET TO FIT IN A FLAT RATE USPS ENVELOPE?
... at the same time


1. IF You Have Gotten/Received more than ONE 3T Overalls to FIT in a Flat Rate Envelope =
HOW DID YOU/THEY FOLD THEM TO GET THEM TO FIT?
Inquiring Minds Wanna Know! pleeeeeease!

I've really TRIED (many times) to get more than ONE overall into a Flat Rate Envelope & COULD NOT! At least, NOT WITHOUT rumpling the edges of the envelope & having to tape it all down = of which the post offices here = They rejected it & MADE me re-pack in it in a Tyvek or Box and pay for extra shipping, of course! ggrrrrr ...

I was recently told =
"_______ (another seamstress) fits in three pairs of overalls for me all the time."
"I receive three or four packages every week like this the designers just tape it all down"
"I don't understand why you think it is that much, when four pairs of shoes only cost me $5"

I replied = "I was just going by the USPS online Calculator & the weight of the items."

(I didn't SAY these next things, but I sure thought them.)
HOW the h3ck do FOUR PAIRS OF SHOES FIT into a Flat Rate Envelope!! Let alone, 3 overalls!! I gotta SEE THIS!
It's NOT that I disbelieve it can be done = I just don't know/understand H-O-W they can do that OR more importantly = H-O-W I can repeat it!

I seriously don't see how that is possible, but if anyone here knows how to do that, I want to know how!

 

[Flea]

The dress is lovely BUT....... Those boots are rockin I want a pair for me - I love pink


Now I have a dilemma - if you were my ruffler foot where would you be?????? I've pulled everything out of my craft room with no luck. I think I know that it's in a black box with my disney stickers only because that box is missing too and they were last seen in the same vicinity

I have 2 pettiskirts to make for a friend this week (they are for her mums funeral at her mums request - her mum has terminal cancer and only been given a couple of weeks ) I made the last 2 by hand but they took me all week.....I have a friend lending me hers but I only just learned how to drive my one

 

[jessica52877]

Sorry, I'm still reading,quite a few pages back.
but I had something happen this AM,
that I reeeally wanted to get you'all's OPINIONS ON & EXPERIENCES WITH something ...

Without explaining ALL the tiny details of the current situation =

MY QUESTIONS to all you lovely ladies (&Tom) =
From your experiences of sending & receiving things like that ...

WithOUT alot of tape being used to sqwuash it all down
AND without the outer edges of the envelope becoming too distorted
('cuz my post offices will NOT take them that way!

1. HOW MANY 3T OVERALLS CAN YOU GET TO FIT IN A FLAT RATE USPS ENVELOPE?
... at the same time


1. IF You Have Gotten/Received more than ONE 3T Overalls to FIT in a Flat Rate Envelope =
HOW DID YOU/THEY FOLD THEM TO GET THEM TO FIT?
Inquiring Minds Wanna Know! pleeeeeease!

I've really TRIED (many times) to get more than ONE overall into a Flat Rate Envelope & COULD NOT! At least, NOT WITHOUT rumpling the edges of the envelope & having to tape it all down = of which the post offices here = They rejected it & MADE me re-pack in it in a Tyvek or Box and pay for extra shipping, of course! ggrrrrr ...

I was recently told =
"_______ (another seamstress) fits in three pairs of overalls for me all the time."
"I receive three or four packages every week like this the designers just tape it all down"
"I don't understand why you think it is that much, when four pairs of shoes only cost me $5"

I replied = "I was just going by the USPS online Calculator & the weight of the items."

(I didn't SAY these next things, but I sure thought them.)
HOW the h3ck do FOUR PAIRS OF SHOES FIT into a Flat Rate Envelope!! Let alone, 3 overalls!! I gotta SEE THIS!
It's NOT that I disbelieve it can be done = I just don't know/understand H-O-W they can do that OR more importantly = H-O-W I can repeat it!

My post office will not allow tape on the flat rate envelopes anywhere! I can cheat a little by taping on the label but they aren't fond of that either and they send them back. No way would more then one pair go in. People like that irritate me!

 

[the_seamstress]

Maybe a flat rate box? I use those all the time. I can't fit anything into the envelopes but the long skinny boxes I can fit a ton in there!

nope, I triple checked that ...
She's definitely talking about the Flat Rate Envelope.
She even quoted the price for the envelope.
Unfortunately, the flat rate BOX is closer to the price she didn't want to pay.
Thanks, though, that was a great idea.

I seriously don't see how that is possible, but if anyone here knows how to do that, I want to know how!

See, I just don't get it either.

My post office will not allow tape on the flat rate envelopes anywhere! I can cheat a little by taping on the label but they aren't fond of that either and they send them back. No way would more then one pair go in. People like that irritate me!

I'm more irritated by the fact that she swears another seamstress can do it & I can't figure it out.
I love puzzles, but can't stand it when I can't solve them, ya know.
but, hey, it would be nice, saving money on shipping like that. right?!

 

[DisneyMOM09]

question~ For those of you who have had the fabric dept in your Walmart shut down, did they get rid of the 1.50 and clearance spot first???? I went to my Walmart on Saturday and they had taken down the 1.50 fabric and I was just looking at my reciept and notice that ALL of the fabric I purchased was on sale. Now I am getting nervous and wondering if they are going to gt rid of the fabric dept in my Walmart???

Now I am thinking I need to go scoop up as much fabric from there as possible while it is on sale!!!

 

[the_seamstress]

question~ For those of you who have had the fabric dept in your Walmart shut down, did they get rid of the 1.50 and clearance spot first???? I went to my Walmart on Saturday and they had taken down the 1.50 fabric and I was just looking at my reciept and notice that ALL of the fabric I purchased was on sale. Now I am getting nervous and wondering if they are going to gt rid of the fabric dept in my Walmart???

Now I am thinking I need to go scoop up as much fabric from there as possible while it is on sale!!!

We have 4 walmarts near here, and all 4 had fabric sections.
Then, when one did it's remodeling, their fabric section just POOF! disappeared, no clearance or anything (that I know of) ...
Then, the next one did it's remodeling, their fabric section just got cut down to 1 isle & no walkway bins. ... but they did have a bit of clearance as they were doing that.

I just keep praying the other 2 are left untouched for awhile longer.

 

[livndisney]

I just got a call from Walmart management on the fabric departments. It seems to be true-they are ALL going away.

When a store is remodeled (and most are currently scheduled) the fabric goes Bye bye.

I am not pleased, but did have a very productive conversation with this Manager. He seemed to be on our "side" and will relate that to the higher ups. But I am not holding my breath. Come August my local Walmart will start the remodel. The fabric should start going on sale in May.

 

[MouseTriper]

i finally finished marenna's big give piglet vida and hat! I have to say i really enjoyed all the pinkness and ruffles! And i even have a model the right size! I swear the ruffles aren't as wonky as they look in the pictures. The back ruffles are supposed to remind you of piglet's shirt

and one more, just to make sure we have too much lilys!

oh my gosh....i am in love with this!!! Taylor would flip for one of these...she loves piglet!!! You did an amazing job...a totally amazing, stunning, supercalifragalistic awesome job!!!.......i just love it!!!!!!

 

[MouseTriper]

Hey what happened to those awesome Piglet pics???

 

[froggy33]

My little ol' Walmart in Kansas has a pretty nice fabric section. They have a ton in stock and keep adding. They have put some stuff on Clearance...a lot of it is Disney...but they do keep adding. In fact they just added a little area for fat quarters and strip bundles. I check every time I go though, just in case!!

 

[MouseTriper]

Okay so who has been to Disneyland in the summer???? My twin sister and I may be headed to California this summer with the kids and if so will be hitting Disneyland!! Is it just as crowded in the summer as Disney World? Is there a better summer month to go? If we go my sister also wants to go to Knott's Berry Farm....have any of you ever made a custom outfit for Knott's?

 

[3goofyboys]

I finally finished Marenna's Big Give piglet vida and hat! I have to say I really enjoyed all the pinkness and ruffles! And I even have a model the right size! I swear the ruffles aren't as wonky as they look in the pictures. The back ruffles are supposed to remind you of Piglet's shirt

and one more, just to make sure we have too much Lilys!

That is amazing, I am in love!!! Plus, I love the super sassy boots!

 

[Canyon girl]

I don't know if anyone responded to this but photography companies sell vests like that. So try online at professional camera services and you should be able to find one. HTH!

Thank you so much! I couldn't bear the thought of a fishing vest, so I am glad that there is another alternative. I am off to the camera websites!

 

[DisneyMOM09]

I just got a call from Walmart management on the fabric departments. It seems to be true-they are ALL going away.

When a store is remodeled (and most are currently scheduled) the fabric goes Bye bye.

I am not pleased, but did have a very productive conversation with this Manager. He seemed to be on our "side" and will relate that to the higher ups. But I am not holding my breath. Come August my local Walmart will start the remodel. The fabric should start going on sale in May.

Ohhh noo! That is really upsetting to me. The closest store I have other than Walmart is Hancock Fabrics and Hobby Lobby (they are right beside each other) and they are 30-45 minutes away ffor my house. So, I am guessing since my fabric is going on sale then I should start picking up extra here and there since it will probably be gone soon! I wonder what they are going to put in it's place?

 

[Twins+2more]

Okay guys, it my turn to request the "power of prayer".

After school today Chianna, my oldest (9 yrs old) was showing me her Developing breast and teasing her i lightly squeezed it and noticed it was VERY HARD. So I took her to her room and had her take off her shirt and I did a breast exam on her. She has a walnut size AND a small grape size lump in her right breast.

Of course I called my mom then the doctor....hey, we all know that mom knows best. We have the first avaiable appointment in the morning. Of course husband is woking, so he won't even be in town. But im so scared after just telling her that we are not gooing to stress out or think about it I am! ! !

I would just appreciate any prayers you may say this evening for strength and the well being of my "baby". Thanks

 

[phins_jazy]

Thank you so much! I couldn't bear the thought of a fishing vest, so I am glad that there is another alternative. I am off to the camera websites!

I did a quick search at my favorite photo site and found a whole page of em!
http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=vest

Okay guys, it my turn to request the "power of prayer".

After school today Chianna, my oldest (9 yrs old) was showing me her Developing breast and teasing her i lightly squeezed it and noticed it was VERY HARD. So I took her to her room and had her take off her shirt and I did a breast exam on her. She has a walnut size AND a small grape size lump in her right breast.

Of course I called my mom then the doctor....hey, we all know that mom knows best. We have the first avaiable appointment in the morning. Of course husband is woking, so he won't even be in town. But im so scared after just telling her that we are not gooing to stress out or think about it I am! ! !

I would just appreciate any prayers you may say this evening for strength and the well being of my "baby". Thanks

Prayers going out! I hope it's nothing. Please keep us updated.

 

[bclydia]

Really cute!!

This is fabulous!!

My cousin had her first baby a few days ago. She was released from the Hospital, but she is not doing well at all. They think she may be in conjestive heart failure and she is not 30. She is struggling for breath and very swollen. She has more Dr appt tomorrow-one with a heart specialist.

Praying for her and her baby...

This may be my favourite vida yet. Can't wait until my copy of that pattern gets here.

Okay guys, it my turn to request the "power of prayer".

After school today Chianna, my oldest (9 yrs old) was showing me her Developing breast and teasing her i lightly squeezed it and noticed it was VERY HARD. So I took her to her room and had her take off her shirt and I did a breast exam on her. She has a walnut size AND a small grape size lump in her right breast.

Of course I called my mom then the doctor....hey, we all know that mom knows best. We have the first available appointment in the morning. Of course husband is working, so he won't even be in town. But i'm so scared after just telling her that we are not going to stress out or think about it I am! ! !

I would just appreciate any prayers you may say this evening for strength and the well being of my "baby". Thanks

Oh, I don't blame you for being worried, I would be stressing too. I'll be praying for you both!!

 

[SallyfromDE]

Oh, BTW, does anyone have any ideas for something Peter Pan or Captain Hook for my son to wear? I went to the Disney store and they don't have one shirt with Peter Pan on it and I have not been successful in finding and fabric with them either. My girls are doing a tink/faries day and I don't have anything for my son to wear. I appliqued once (the hat from cat in the hat last month) and that was the only thing I have done (so it can't be too complicated). Maybe just a hook? Any suggestions or easy clip art links?....maybe if they are very easy ......Thanks!

I've been able to get some off of But it is hard to find. The captain hook is a flannel, which I think works okay for shorts.

I finally finished Marenna's Big Give piglet vida and hat! I have to say I really enjoyed all the pinkness and ruffles! And I even have a model the right size! I swear the ruffles aren't as wonky as they look in the pictures. The back ruffles are supposed to remind you of Piglet's shirt

and one more, just to make sure we have too much Lilys!

Okay guys, it my turn to request the "power of prayer".

After school today Chianna, my oldest (9 yrs old) was showing me her Developing breast and teasing her i lightly squeezed it and noticed it was VERY HARD. So I took her to her room and had her take off her shirt and I did a breast exam on her. She has a walnut size AND a small grape size lump in her right breast.

Of course I called my mom then the doctor....hey, we all know that mom knows best. We have the first avaiable appointment in the morning. Of course husband is woking, so he won't even be in town. But im so scared after just telling her that we are not gooing to stress out or think about it I am! ! !

I would just appreciate any prayers you may say this evening for strength and the well being of my "baby". Thanks

I want to know how you make out at the Dr. It's probably something simple, like a cyst due to developing hormones. But it's good to get it taken care of early!

 

[livndisney]

Okay guys, it my turn to request the "power of prayer".

After school today Chianna, my oldest (9 yrs old) was showing me her Developing breast and teasing her i lightly squeezed it and noticed it was VERY HARD. So I took her to her room and had her take off her shirt and I did a breast exam on her. She has a walnut size AND a small grape size lump in her right breast.

Of course I called my mom then the doctor....hey, we all know that mom knows best. We have the first avaiable appointment in the morning. Of course husband is woking, so he won't even be in town. But im so scared after just telling her that we are not gooing to stress out or think about it I am! ! !

I would just appreciate any prayers you may say this evening for strength and the well being of my "baby". Thanks

Prayers being said!