Disboutiquers Part 24 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[MissElizabeth]

Hi there and welcome!!! As you've seen there are some great ones out there! HeatheSue started it and I think many of us use her design as inspiration. I've made it a ton (it's requested a lot)!! As teresajoy said, I use the Simply Sweet to make this one. I also like a more fitted look. One way to do this with the simply sweet is to add a tie at the waist: ( I don't have a pic of the back of my cindy dress, but did the same thing on this one):

Or you could shirr the back. Either do this by shirring (follow the tutorial of carla's), or you could slight modify her Halter back simply sweet to add a couple more rows of elastic and use loops to tie the straps through (gives it less of a halter look:

Oh, and HeatherSue has the applique file for the little blue bird if you have an embroidery machine!



All so cute!! I did the same Minnie head applique the other day using the SAME fabrics!!

And congrats on the first order!! Isn't it exciting...I get so happy every time I get one!!

Jess

Thank you so much. Those dresses are beautiful!! I *wish* I could embroider. My machine does embroider but I've never been able to get it to work. Its a refurb so I don't know if the problem is me or the machine.

I found a pink Cindy dress on the Ollie Girl site last night that I may want to CASE (is that bad etiquette? The dresses there are stunning) and it looks like the simply sweet pattern too. I am excited, and daunted, at the same time by this project!

 

[PurpleEars]

a couple little things to share.

I did not make the skirt (I found it at Babies R Us) I embellished this adorable onsie I found to match it

Owl and Eyeore Shirts

and this is my first etsy order shirt

Great find on that skirt. You did a good job on the shirts. Congrats on your first order!

Between the 'politics' of our county (hubby was planning on running for sheriff and changed his mind; now the current sheriff is concerned he is after his job), the low pay, and my nerves...hubby is actually thinking of retiring next year. The only reason he hasn't already is the insurance would be so expensive....and we all know I seem to really need the insurance. (Although I AM NOT planning on another surgery this year!)

I am actually researching cheaper insurance options today. Since he makes more money at his part time business, it is really starting to make total sense. Of course, I might have to go back to Disney only every other year instead of every year...


This week is the 6th anniversary of my mom's accident. Yesterday, one of her good friends at church died of late stages Alzheimer's. This has hit my DD10 especially hard. She really loved Miss Eva, and I think it hurt her more than her family when they had to put her in a nursing home 6 weeks ago. Since my DD still feels that the accident was her fault (she has lots of issues with guilt), she is now upset that she thinks she forgot to tell Miss Eva she loved her last time she saw her.

Serving for a really emotional week around here this week. And...not having an emboridery machine to play with I have no therapy of my own!



Nini

I am sorry to hear about your week. Please feel free to vent to us as your alternate therapy when your embroidery machine isn't available.

Thought I would pop in and say hi "HI" have just spent some time looking at the lovely designs and outfits on here.

My only foray into the sewing world was getting the pip with my sons school at being told where I could buy a Camel costume from so I decided to dust down my sewing machine (received as a wedding present and never used), and make one.

It cost me a fortune in fabric took me all weekend but the satisfaction was emense. And he did make a very cute camel

Sewing machine was put back in the cupboard, BUT I booked the boys in for the Pirates League for our upcoming trip and while they have Pirate outfits, I thought it would be neat if Ariana was also dressed up. I found the cutest outfit on Etsy that I couldn't afford to have shipped to the UK or in time I wouldn't have thought, soooo...... I thought can't be that hard LOL.

So I have ordered a pattern and am going in search of fabric and I am going to give it go. I thought if I said Hi here and I had people expecting me to show them what I did I might actually finish the project - not like the curtain I was going to make for my son's nursery to cover where his clothes hang - he's five now there have been 2 other children in the room since and the material for said curtain has been put somewhere safe.

Anyway here are a couple of pics of my camel costume - not Disney related unless of course I tell you it is from Aladian

Kirsten

I want to say welcome! Good job on the camel costume. Can't wait to see what else you make!

 

[Marianne0310]

TMTQ, but everything is beautiful!


Charlotte ladies.[/COLOR][/SIZE]...I'm heading up there Saturday, stopping in Monroe and then heading to Ikea....where do I need to stop to check out fabric? Any walmarts up there still have fabric??


Thanks so much

Hi...

There is a Walmart in Monroe on Rte. 74 across from the Monroe Mall that still carries fabric. The selection is not the same as it used to be before they renovated the store, but they still had Disney fabric. Last week they had Princesses, Toy Story, Pooh and Cars. I went to Hobby Lobby in Matthews on Rte 51 this morning and their Disney fabrics were 30% off. They had Princesses, Cars, Tigger, Pooh, two Mickey one Minnie and one Toy Story fabric. There is another Walmart on the Matthews/Charlotte line, off of Rte 74 at 1830 Galleria Boulevard, Charlotte in the Galleria. They had Disney fabric when I went a couple of weeks ago.

Hobby Lobby had Minnie Mouse pink polka dot fabric for 6.99 with 30% off. There is also a 50% off sale on ribbon by the roll. I bought a roll of Pink and white polka dot with Minnie Heads to match the fabric. Surprisingly they had quite a few Disney ribbons to choose from.

I went to Hancock Fabric in Matthews on Rte 74 last week, and they had a bunch of Cars, Handy Manny, Princesses, Tink, Toy Story, Pooh and a couple of different Mickey fabrics and at least one Minnie.

Have fun shopping!!
Marianne

 

[billwendy]

I just wanted to share that I just paid our Sept. '11 trip in full this morning!! I am so excited! Now, I need to get started making some outfits for my DD5. I really want to do something special for our first MNSSHP. I'm not sure I'll be able to get DH into a costume, but I'm gonna try!

Hi Everyone!! We are doing pretty good filling up Trace's Cancer Free Celebration Big Give!!!! I could really use help with Rosetta Bags. Tonya really loves them ( as do her daughters) and I would love it of we could do at least one for her??? Also, any ideas on a scarey shark shirt for Trace??????? Iron on's would be wonderful too!!!!

 

[treehugnmama]

Can someone help me find an easy pattern for a rapunzel costume. I have only made easy items and can't patch patterns together like google suggested any thoughts?

 

[babynala]

Now that I type it all up, it sounds like too much stuff to do!

Thanks for all the ideas. It does sound like lots of stuff, I hope you get a chance to relax a little.

Very cute. I love it with the green. (my DH says I have been on a green kick lately - we were out of town last weekend so hit a couple of different fabric shops and I bought something green at every one)

Your DH sounds like a good sport - hitting all the fabric shops with you. I think the green reminds me of spring.

a couple little things to share.

I did not make the skirt (I found it at Babies R Us) I embellished this adorable onsie I found to match it

Owl and Eyeore Shirts

and this is my first etsy order shirt

Everything looks really nice. I don't think I've ever seen Owl either. Congrats on your first Etsy order.

Between the 'politics' of our county (hubby was planning on running for sheriff and changed his mind; now the current sheriff is concerned he is after his job), the low pay, and my nerves...hubby is actually thinking of retiring next year. The only reason he hasn't already is the insurance would be so expensive....and we all know I seem to really need the insurance. (Although I AM NOT planning on another surgery this year!)

I am actually researching cheaper insurance options today. Since he makes more money at his part time business, it is really starting to make total sense. Of course, I might have to go back to Disney only every other year instead of every year...

This week is the 6th anniversary of my mom's accident. Yesterday, one of her good friends at church died of late stages Alzheimer's. This has hit my DD10 especially hard. She really loved Miss Eva, and I think it hurt her more than her family when they had to put her in a nursing home 6 weeks ago. Since my DD still feels that the accident was her fault (she has lots of issues with guilt), she is now upset that she thinks she forgot to tell Miss Eva she loved her last time she saw her.

Serving for a really emotional week around here this week. And...not having an emboridery machine to play with I have no therapy of my own!

Nini

Urgh! I hope you can find some more inexpensive insurance so your DH can retire early. I'm sure you could keep him busy babysitting your machine.

I hope your DD can find some peace, I can't imagine how hard it is for her to deal with her feelings. Hugs to you and your family.

Thought I would pop in and say hi "HI" have just spent some time looking at the lovely designs and outfits on here.

My only foray into the sewing world was getting the pip with my sons school at being told where I could buy a Camel costume from so I decided to dust down my sewing machine (received as a wedding present and never used), and make one.

It cost me a fortune in fabric took me all weekend but the satisfaction was emense. And he did make a very cute camel

Sewing machine was put back in the cupboard, BUT I booked the boys in for the Pirates League for our upcoming trip and while they have Pirate outfits, I thought it would be neat if Ariana was also dressed up. I found the cutest outfit on Etsy that I couldn't afford to have shipped to the UK or in time I wouldn't have thought, soooo...... I thought can't be that hard LOL.

Anyway here are a couple of pics of my camel costume - not Disney related unless of course I tell you it is from Aladian

Kirsten

Welcome! That is quite an undertaking for a first project. It looks really well done

Thank you! The top to the Bell dress is made from Knit Fabric. I used the Olivia underdress pattern (Farbenmix) and just made it into a top using my daughters measurments and left off the bottom portion of the dress.

I LOVE using knots but sadly I do not use them as much anymore. The main thing to remember is to use a knit needle in your machine, a zigzag stitch (OR if you are using a serger set it to the knit setting if it has one. Mine does but my old one didnt) and not to pull the fabric because it will pucker. To get the finish on the end I do use a rolled hem and pull to give it the ruffled look but that is the only time I ever pull knit.

Thank you again!

Thanks for the tips on sewing with Knits.

I just wanted to share that I just paid our Sept. '11 trip in full this morning!! I am so excited! Now, I need to get started making some outfits for my DD5. I really want to do something special for our first MNSSHP. I'm not sure I'll be able to get DH into a costume, but I'm gonna try!

How exciting, let the sewing begin....

 

[Jodygirl]

Good evening everyone. I have been enjoying everyone's awesome creations for a while but this is my first post. We are heading to Disney World on April 30 and I am going to try to sew a couple things for DD (5) before we go. Not sure if it will happen though as we are getting down the wire on this.

I had seen some tops online somewhere that were like a tank top and the "sleeve" was pulled through and knotted in front. I am not having any luck finding directions or a tutorial on it. Does anyone know where I could find one?

Thanks for any help!!

Jody in KS

 

[VBAndrea]

Good evening everyone. I have been enjoying everyone's awesome creations for a while but this is my first post. We are heading to Disney World on April 30 and I am going to try to sew a couple things for DD (5) before we go. Not sure if it will happen though as we are getting down the wire on this.

I had seen some tops online somewhere that were like a tank top and the "sleeve" was pulled through and knotted in front. I am not having any luck finding directions or a tutorial on it. Does anyone know where I could find one?

Thanks for any help!!

Jody in KS

Are you interested in the straps that come through a button hole and knot to hold them in place?

Here is a dress tut that shows the straps as such -- hoping this is what you are looking for:
http://bridgetbaxter.blogspot.com/2008/04/happy-anniversary-to-you.html

What I do is make the straps in whatever width I want then do a couple of practice button holes on scrap fabric to get the size of the button hole correct.




And sorry -- didn't go back to quote everyone but cute things -- particularly the ADORABLE CAMEL!!!

 

[chellewashere]

a couple little things to share.

I did not make the skirt (I found it at Babies R Us) I embellished this adorable onsie I found to match it

Owl and Eyeore Shirts

and this is my first etsy order shirt

How exciting!! First ETSY order. First of many Im sure. Good luck with your store!!

Between the 'politics' of our county (hubby was planning on running for sheriff and changed his mind; now the current sheriff is concerned he is after his job), the low pay, and my nerves...hubby is actually thinking of retiring next year. The only reason he hasn't already is the insurance would be so expensive....and we all know I seem to really need the insurance. (Although I AM NOT planning on another surgery this year!)

I am actually researching cheaper insurance options today. Since he makes more money at his part time business, it is really starting to make total sense. Of course, I might have to go back to Disney only every other year instead of every year...


This week is the 6th anniversary of my mom's accident. Yesterday, one of her good friends at church died of late stages Alzheimer's. This has hit my DD10 especially hard. She really loved Miss Eva, and I think it hurt her more than her family when they had to put her in a nursing home 6 weeks ago. Since my DD still feels that the accident was her fault (she has lots of issues with guilt), she is now upset that she thinks she forgot to tell Miss Eva she loved her last time she saw her.

Serving for a really emotional week around here this week. And...not having an emboridery machine to play with I have no therapy of my own!



Nini

I hope things get so much better for you. I feel so bad for your daughter how awful it must be to feel that way. Hopefully she realizes that she can always say goodbye to Miss Eva in her prayers. Good luck with finding the insurance we had to switch and went with one we found on the internet...realized it really doesnt cover much but knock on wood we have only needed it for checkups.

 

[Granna4679]

Ok...catching up again. I was about 25 pages behind when I signed on yesterday so needless to say, I haven't caught up. All of the things posted lately are just great. WAYYYYY TMTQ!

Wendy - not sure if anyone answered yet about the wrap dresses. I just made them a couple weeks ago. IMO they run a little big on the top. I made the size the girls normally wear but the tops gape open just a bit and had to be pinned. Also, you may want to shorten length depending on where you want it to hit. The pattern calls for it to be about mid-shin. Also, make sure you tie the ribbons (inside and out) in a knot before tying the bow. They tend to slip open which makes them a little immodest. Otherwise it is a precious pattern and goes together really easily. I actually LOVE the pattern.

HuskerFanIL - Welcome and I love the Handy Manny outfit. You nailed it making it girly. My DGDs love Handy Manny too.

Wyomingmomof6 - Love, love, love the Belle dress. I have done most of those appliques. That is a ton of work and a true "work of love". Thanks for making such beautiful outfits for the BGs.

 

[mphalens]

Hi...

There is a Walmart in Monroe on Rte. 74 across from the Monroe Mall that still carries fabric. The selection is not the same as it used to be before they renovated the store, but they still had Disney fabric. Last week they had Princesses, Toy Story, Pooh and Cars. I went to Hobby Lobby in Matthews on Rte 51 this morning and their Disney fabrics were 30% off. They had Princesses, Cars, Tigger, Pooh, two Mickey one Minnie and one Toy Story fabric. There is another Walmart on the Matthews/Charlotte line, off of Rte 74 at 1830 Galleria Boulevard, Charlotte in the Galleria. They had Disney fabric when I went a couple of weeks ago.

Hobby Lobby had Minnie Mouse pink polka dot fabric for 6.99 with 30% off. There is also a 50% off sale on ribbon by the roll. I bought a roll of Pink and white polka dot with Minnie Heads to match the fabric. Surprisingly they had quite a few Disney ribbons to choose from.

I went to Hancock Fabric in Matthews on Rte 74 last week, and they had a bunch of Cars, Handy Manny, Princesses, Tink, Toy Story, Pooh and a couple of different Mickey fabrics and at least one Minnie.

Have fun shopping!!
Marianne

I knew you'd know!!!! I'm heading to Hobby Lobby in Matthews late this morning ... taking my kids to play with a friend over that way So I figure it's a good excuse

 

[Marianne0310]

I knew you'd know!!!! I'm heading to Hobby Lobby in Matthews late this morning ... taking my kids to play with a friend over that way So I figure it's a good excuse

Hi Marianne,

There's a red Mickey Head fabric I thought you might like for your little ones, and the Tigger is really cute (boyish cute). Dark blue with Tigger bouncing and swinging on a tire swing. The ladies there are very helpful. Cathy was working in the Fabric Department yesterday, I told her about the Disboards and that she may see a few new customers.

They also have a nice selection of cowboy type fabrics that would look really cute if you were making plans to go to The Hoop Dee Doo Revue.

Whenever they have a 40% off coupon I usually print a couple and take a ride to the store a couple of times a week.

Have fun shopping!!

Take care,
Marianne

 

[GoofItUp]

I am finally getting around to purchasing my first patterns (bowling shirt & easy fit pants) from ycmt.com. I know some pages back there was discussion of a coupon. Does anyone know if it's still valid or how often these come out? Should I wait a few days to see if I can find one?

 

[T-rox]

for any build a bear junkies- build a bear just released the first disney villians costumes!
ursula and captn hook

 

[chellewashere]

I am finally getting around to purchasing my first patterns (bowling shirt & easy fit pants) from ycmt.com. I know some pages back there was discussion of a coupon. Does anyone know if it's still valid or how often these come out? Should I wait a few days to see if I can find one?

It ended last week. Not sure how often they release them. I had heard its not very often.

 

[Fruto76]

for any build a bear junkies- build a bear just released the first disney villians costumes!
ursula and captn hook

I saw that too! and my kiddos have gc's to use at build a bear! I can't wait to get in there and see them... Yippee!

 

[ellenbenny]

I am finally getting around to purchasing my first patterns (bowling shirt & easy fit pants) from ycmt.com. I know some pages back there was discussion of a coupon. Does anyone know if it's still valid or how often these come out? Should I wait a few days to see if I can find one?

The last coupon expired, don't think there are any coupons right now. Your best bet would be to buy them in a bundle pack if there is one that appeals to you. Also, over on Etsy Carla C's shop (scientificseamstress) sells make your own bundle packs of her patterns which brings the price per pattern down a little, but I think the smallest bundle starts at 3 patterns.

Hope that helps.

 

[T-rox]

I saw that too! and my kiddos have gc's to use at build a bear! I can't wait to get in there and see them... Yippee!

available online only or in only 4 stores nationwide ( at this point)
im headed to orlando next week so i will look there first, otherwise I am ordering online

 

[cogero]

Enabler alert.

I was in JC Penney this week (why I never shop there I don't know) I bought DD some cute sleeveless shirts for 5.99 each that I will use to applique tops for outfits for our August trip.

I may run back and get a few more since they had an adorable top ruffle.

Also Cherokee Ultimate Short Sleeve Tees are 4.99 at Target. (I needed to pick up 2 for a give this morning)

I like that both these brands are a softer cotton.

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Thanks for all the compliments on the Belle outfit. The Big Gives are so rewarding. I am so behind on this thread and there have been way too many amazing things to quote!

I have a couple of things to share.

These are Easter outfits I did for my kids to wear to their parties today.

We went to a Rockies game this weekend. My middle son was singing the National anthem with his college. I made Alexa this outfit to wear to the game. All of my kids were able to go to the game so it was a great time!

And here is a pic of all three of my girls just because!