Disboutiquers Part 28 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[PurpleEars]

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

I decided I want some new stuff to wear to work now and I can do trip clothes after I do that.

This is a beautiful dress! Great job!

I took photos and uploaded to photobucket with the ap for the ipad I bought myself for my birthday.

I want to thank everyone for all your inspiration! I feel bad that work has been so insane lately that I don't have time to comment on everyone's wonderful things.

This trip is a trip with just my youngest DD(9) Emma. We're staying 7 nights at ASMovies. DH tolerates an annual family trip but that isn't enough for me so I started taking the kids one at a time. Those family trips are wonderful but these one on one trips are really quite special! The last time Emma and I did a one on one trip was for her 7th birthday. She had had pneumonia the month prior and still wasn't 100%, I was recovering from whooping cough and had just lost my brother in a car accident. Even the day of the trip I wasn't sure I was up for it but had to take her as I had taken her siblings for their 7th birthdays. It turned out the trip was just what I needed but we are both very much looking to this trip with us both healthy and in a better frame of mind. The only other one on one trip for Emma was when she was 5 and that was a lifetime ago to her.

She's my tomboy but will wear a skirt (too old for dresses now) as long as she approves of the fabric.

I think her favorite character is Stitch-she thinks he's so cute in a cuddly sort of way. So this T is just for her. I purchased the T already tie dyed (jiffyshirts) and have to say this was the most difficult to sew on. I do NOT have an embroidery machine. I need to learn how to use cut away stabilizer-I used several layers of tear away. I used a pin as inspiration. I wish I had made him bigger.

All the others I made Ts for me too. I have a friend who lives in FL now who visits us when we go to WDW. She and her DD will stay with us on the weekend and we (along with another friend) are all going to Legoland. Thanks to Karen (ksl5f123) and all who suggested a patchwork Lego skirt for the inspiration for this Lego outfit. I used Kona dimensions fabric for the skirt-it has a woven dot pattern in it. I also ordered a green but it wasn't the right bright color. I was going to make different faces for each of the Lego heads but didn't have the "energy" to try to draft each one to the correct proportions. I got the pattern for this one right off a storage bin Emma has for her Legos.
Emma's skirt:

Emma's outfit:

And all the shirts:

I made both of us Peace sign Mickey heads:

and Epcot Logo T's:

I made Emma a Buzz skirt and wanted to make her a T. I was thinking of Slinky because she loves dogs but we ended up deciding on an Alien. I was going to do just a head on version but Emma found a photo of a pin with the Alien pointing up and decided that would be perfect. I did learn when making these that I need to overlap my pieces more. On the skirt-thanks to whoever posted to the link to the May Day Skirt! I was going to use a polka dot for the hem band but Emma picked out the stripe-she doesn't like polka dots. What's not to like about polka dots???

I knew I wanted to do some sort of 4 parks shirt ever since Emma, her brother & I did an all 4 parks day last summer. We went to DTD a few days later and they had images at the design your own T place for the 4 parks/one world that I thought would have been so cool to have worn on that day-we had our photo taken at each of the parks' icons. I wasn't sure what to do but when searching for images I saw a luggage tag that gave me the inspiration for the design I came up with. I am such a perfectionist. I am not real happy with the socerer hat-wish I had used a darker yellow and maybe added stars & moon or maybe I should have done the Earful tower as I'm not real fond of that hat anyways. I'm sure the perfectionist in me will forget all about these short comings when we are running around from park to park. I stitched the icons before I added the Mickey head to the T's.

Now I just have to pack! Oh and finish up a ton of things at work! Oh and make sure the other 2 kids are set with all their activities when I'm gone! And charge my cameras and all that stuff...and if I have time I might make a couple of shoe bags-I have a couple of pairs but would like a few more. They are easy but not sure I have time for them.

The outfits are wonderful! You did such wonderful jobs with the hand applique. I hope you will have a lovely trip and create lots of treasured memory.

I've had my nose in SEU trying to design and merge designs for Caroline, and all these other babies due to arrive in Fall. But, I got a HUGE! surprise in the mail yesterday and I just HAD to share.

All the ladies that I have met through the Dis have just been amazing. I love making things for everyone because they are so appreciative and understand the time it takes to put handmade things together. I made some bows for D~ for her trip and some Pixie Dust and she returned the favor in a HUGE way. I was only expecting a wallet in return and she went above and beyond! Marianne also helped by applique Belle. I am forever grateful for their precious gifts! First and foremost, pictures DO NOT! do these bags justice. I knew the quality and workmanship was amazing just from seeing pictures but my word... I think D~ should just quit her job and sew for a living!

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

Wow! What a wonderful surprise!

WARNING

Do not embroider when you don't feel good. I was embroidering some pockets for Amy that are not cut. Did one design. On the second design I caught a piece of fabric under the hoop and attached design one to design two. Thankfully it was on the tack down stitch so my seam ripper was able to rescue both.

Now I am doing the same pirate ship on an Insa panel that I already cut. This time I satin stitched the material under the hoop. I noticed this once the design was completely finished. It is not salvageable for dd's skirt; however I am hopeful that I can use it for a smaller Insa for a BG or for an eye spy bag or something. So that was an hour wasted in the heat of my laundry room!!!!

Oh no! I am sorry to hear that. I have really learned not to sew when I am tired. At least it wasn't totally wasted when you think you can repurpose that panel.

Amy Sorry I lost your quote but I am happy to hear that Allison is feeling better!

 

[Queen of Cumberland]

popping in with a pic of what I sewed up tonight - Vogue 8789...

I decided I want some new stuff to wear to work now and I can do trip clothes after I do that.

Love the colours and love the shoes!

I think that the pillowcases are wonderful! Do you think that they would be a good first time project? My dd who is 8 is wanting to learn how to sew using my machine - I was thinking that pillowcases would be a good project for her to tackle.

Made my first ones today!!!!

Lovely!

All the patterns are Ottobre - I want to make this skirt again soon - the ruffled back is so cute!

The outfits are so cute!

In between doing a bunch of appliques, I managed to make two things today. The first one is a dress with more of the fabric from the scrap box I bought from the Fabric Fairy. Here is a picture:

Then I had cut this out planning to for it to be a dress but it just looks like a nightie so that is what I will use it for. I needed a new one anyhow.

This pattern is extremely easy and I will probably use it to make more nighties but not as a dress. It is too simple and baggy.

I love the dress! I am thinking that I might have to start doing some work with knits.

I can't believe that you did all of those without an embroidery machine! Simply amazing!

D~'s work is amazing! I love it and it was such a thoughtful gift for a friend.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Stitch looks great!

Thanks!

And everything together: Bag, Wallet, lanyard, sunglass case and Journal Cover.

love your photo of the inside that shows off Ds meticulous fabric placement.

I want to say all your pieces are absolutely fabulous. I am in total awe of your hand applique skills. My daughter is 10 and will only do shirts and skirts.

Thanks! But I didn't post any really close photos of the appliqués. I think I need to sew every day to improve my skills and not forget them. I still struggle with knowing when/where to pivot the needle.

I'm sad that Emma wont let me make her any more Vida dresses. I think this might be the last trip with character skirts.

I love the idea of your one on one trips! What a special way to spend time with your kids! Also, love the Stitch & Epcot (and everything else) and super impressed that you did it all without an embroidery machine. Did you use HeatherSue's applique tutorial? You've given me hope!

I used to do appliqués years (like 20) ago. I had not sewn in a long time when I got inspired by the disboutique to sew for Emma's trip when was 5 to make my tomboy Cars and Buzz outfits. I think I should have reread Heather's tutorial before I began these projects. I might have done a better job overlapping the peices if I had. You should try it! Try on broadcloth before trying a Tshirt.

WARNING

Do not embroider when you don't feel good.

Sorry for your frustrations. The older I get the more difficult it is for me to see well enough to sew too late at night.

I love everything! I can't believe you do all of it by hand!!!!! I adore the Lego skirt and shirts. Very creative and very cute. Great fabric on the skirt too! And my other fav is the 4 parks shirt. I wish Heather had a design like that b/c there is no way I would do that by hand! FABULOUS job! Have a great trip with your dd. My next trip is going to be a mother/daughter trip (if I ever have $$$).

Thank you. Isn't machine embroidery time consuming too? The 4 parks image is pretty big. I guess with machine embroidery you could do smaller details. Could you do something similar using the park icon images Heather does have? Hope you get to do your mother/daughter trip soon!

I LOVE the Stitch shirt! So cute! I also love the peace Mickey heads! What a unique idea! I was glad to see your take on doing a lego themed outfit! We are hoping to go to a Legoland Discovery Place this summer and I have been trying to think of an outfit to make for my daughter!

Thanks! The Mickey peace I had seen here so I wasn't that clever. I'm hoping legoland is better than I've been reading. I'm sure we'll have a great time. I bought DD sunglasses at the dollar store that match the shape on the Ts. Can't wait to take a photo of her at the entrance.

Those turned out so cute! I think the Stitch shirt is my fave for sure!

Thanks! Emma loves him too. I've seen a lot of Stitch appliqués without teeth but never would been acceptable to Emma.

Thanks for the prayers for Allison. She is starting to feel a little bit better. She even got dressed and went outside today when Andrea and her 2 cuties stopped by!!

Hope she continues to feel better!

The outfits are wonderful! You did such wonderful jobs with the hand applique. I hope you will have a lovely trip and create lots of treasured memory.

Thank you. I'm sure we will have a magical trip.

I can't believe that you did all of those without an embroidery machine! Simply amazing!

thanks! I did them assembly line to minimize the thread changes. Loved that the Lego heads were all one color. Those went much quicker than I thought they would.

 

[DMGeurts]

Thanks everyone for the compliments on my Beauty and the Beast bag set for Beth... She really did do a great many things for me - and never would let me pay her a dime, so I fully feel like she earned that set... I only added a little bit of Pixie Dust.

I took photos and uploaded to photobucket with the ap for the ipad I bought myself for my birthday.

I want to thank everyone for all your inspiration! I feel bad that work has been so insane lately that I don't have time to comment on everyone's wonderful things.

I love all of the outfits! I especially love the lego outfits! Those are adorable! And I think your Stitch is perfect! Great job - I hope you have an amazing trip!

I have one more bag to share with you today... It's the Sally UPB from the Nightmare Before Christmas...

D~ <---- My apologies to those of you that follow my TR, and have to see these again.

 

[cajunfan]

I just posted this on Judy's thread (blessedmom4) but thought I would post here too...


Judy,

I hope you do not mind that I am hijacking your thread for a moment!

Ahem....{{clearing throat}}

Judy would never ask this, but I am going to ask for her (sorry Judy!)...It seems that the hospital gowns that Lisa has to wear for the surgery (and her entire stay) are "problematic" (my word not hers)...I had asked Judy about this recently and offered to make some fun comfortable hospital gowns for Lisa (fun prints and soft material)...when the schedule for surgery turned out to be Mother's Day, I am just not sure if I will be able to get more than one made by then. So, if any of you wonderful seamstresses would be interested in making a hospital gown for Miss Lisa by then, please send me a pm...I can forward you all the details that I have!

Thank You!!!

Again, Judy I am sorry for hijacking this thread, but I know folks here love your family as much as I do and would want to help in this manner if they can.

Lynn

 

[miprender]

Cheryl ---> Hope you have a speedy recovery.

D----> I just love all those bags

Sandi ----> Beautiful dress you made. I love that fabric

In between doing a bunch of appliques, I managed to make two things today. The first one is a dress with more of the fabric from the scrap box I bought from the Fabric Fairy. Here is a picture:

Then I had cut this out planning to for it to be a dress but it just looks like a nightie so that is what I will use it for. I needed a new one anyhow.

This pattern is extremely easy and I will probably use it to make more nighties but not as a dress. It is too simple and baggy.

Great job! Actually the nightie looks like it will be really comfortable.

I ended up not liking the feature b/c it takes me to page one of the thread where as my history bar takes me to not only the page I was on, but to the last post I typed out. I will use the feature though for people who are slow with their TR's -- like MARIANNE -- not that I'd ever mention any names After all, my history bar only stores five pages of data and I get sick of checking her thread every day to find nada.

I know.... what is up with that!

She's my tomboy but will wear a skirt (too old for dresses now) as long as she approves of the fabric.

I think her favorite character is Stitch-she thinks he's so cute in a cuddly sort of way. So this T is just for her. I purchased the T already tie dyed (jiffyshirts) and have to say this was the most difficult to sew on. I do NOT have an embroidery machine. I need to learn how to use cut away stabilizer-I used several layers of tear away. I used a pin as inspiration. I wish I had made him bigger.

Love all the outfits you made.
When I am embroidering/appliqueing on Tshirts I always use CutAway. It is a little more sturdier than TearAway.

WARNING

Do not embroider when you don't feel good. I was embroidering some pockets for Amy that are not cut. Did one design. On the second design I caught a piece of fabric under the hoop and attached design one to design two. Thankfully it was on the tack down stitch so my seam ripper was able to rescue both.

Now I am doing the same pirate ship on an Insa panel that I already cut. This time I satin stitched the material under the hoop. I noticed this once the design was completely finished. It is not salvageable for dd's skirt; however I am hopeful that I can use it for a smaller Insa for a BG or for an eye spy bag or something. So that was an hour wasted in the heat of my laundry room!!!!

I hate days like that.

 

[VBAndrea]

Here is what I've been up to lately:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44779792#post44779792

I forgot to take pics so you have to see the pics that Amy took on her ptr.

The Mickey shirts were purchased by Amy's mom and I just appliqued them. Loree made the names for Amy.

I surprised Alli with the Tink -- she has not been feeling well at all lately so I wanted to bring her a little get well cheer (though I think I may have placed Tink a little too high on the shirt )

 

[Disneymom1218]

Thanks everyone for the compliments on my Beauty and the Beast bag set for Beth... She really did do a great many things for me - and never would let me pay her a dime, so I fully feel like she earned that set... I only added a little bit of Pixie Dust.



I love all of the outfits! I especially love the lego outfits! Those are adorable! And I think your Stitch is perfect! Great job - I hope you have an amazing trip!

I have one more bag to share with you today... It's the Sally UPB from the Nightmare Before Christmas...

D~ <---- My apologies to those of you that follow my TR, and have to see these again.

D Your talents are truly amazing. The Nightmare Before Christmas is my all time favorite. I ♥ this bag. Thank you for sharing with us.

 

[miprender]

Here is what I've been up to lately:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44779792#post44779792

I forgot to take pics so you have to see the pics that Amy took on her ptr.

The Mickey shirts were purchased by Amy's mom and I just appliqued them. Loree made the names for Amy.

I surprised Alli with the Tink -- she has not been feeling well at all lately so I wanted to bring her a little get well cheer (though I think I may have placed Tink a little too high on the shirt )

Great job on the shirts.

I just posted this on Judy's thread (blessedmom4) but thought I would post here too...


Judy,

I hope you do not mind that I am hijacking your thread for a moment!

Ahem....{{clearing throat}}

Judy would never ask this, but I am going to ask for her (sorry Judy!)...It seems that the hospital gowns that Lisa has to wear for the surgery (and her entire stay) are "problematic" (my word not hers)...I had asked Judy about this recently and offered to make some fun comfortable hospital gowns for Lisa (fun prints and soft material)...when the schedule for surgery turned out to be Mother's Day, I am just not sure if I will be able to get more than one made by then. So, if any of you wonderful seamstresses would be interested in making a hospital gown for Miss Lisa by then, please send me a pm...I can forward you all the details that I have!

Thank You!!!

Again, Judy I am sorry for hijacking this thread, but I know folks here love your family as much as I do and would want to help in this manner if they can.

Lynn

I so wish I had time to make Lisa something.

 

[miprender]

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

MK Day

My son wanted Mickey on the side like I did DH's shirt

 

[Colleen27]

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

That is too cute! Where did you find the pink Mickey fabric?

 

[Yoshiandi]

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

MK Day

My son wanted Mickey on the side like I did DH's shirt

These are adorable!! Fantastic job

 

[Blyssfull]

I just posted this on Judy's thread (blessedmom4) but thought I would post here too...


Judy,

I hope you do not mind that I am hijacking your thread for a moment!

Ahem....{{clearing throat}}

Judy would never ask this, but I am going to ask for her (sorry Judy!)...It seems that the hospital gowns that Lisa has to wear for the surgery (and her entire stay) are "problematic" (my word not hers)...I had asked Judy about this recently and offered to make some fun comfortable hospital gowns for Lisa (fun prints and soft material)...when the schedule for surgery turned out to be Mother's Day, I am just not sure if I will be able to get more than one made by then. So, if any of you wonderful seamstresses would be interested in making a hospital gown for Miss Lisa by then, please send me a pm...I can forward you all the details that I have!

Thank You!!!

Again, Judy I am sorry for hijacking this thread, but I know folks here love your family as much as I do and would want to help in this manner if they can.

Lynn

Aww, I wish I could sew well enough to make some. She'd be better off with the hospital gowns, at least those have a straight seam. haha!Tho, if she can wear regular pajamas or nightgowns, I'll be more than willing to pick some up and send them her way.

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

MK Day

My son wanted Mickey on the side like I did DH's shirt

These are great! Love the lil Mickey heads you added to the Wild design... That's awesome Mickey head fabric.. I've never seen those colors before.


I'm headed out of town tonight to get my hands on that sweet Caroline! Hope you ladies have a good weekend and I'm looking forward to catching up on what I will missed!

 

[pyrxtc]

I've tried multi-quoting some of the great things I've seen lately but my screen keeps freezing and I lose them. Everyone on here does such a great job, I only wish I was visiting the parks sometime soon and had a little girl to dress up. Maybe someday....

I have not been sewing because I broke my mother's machine. The thread got snarled underneath and as I tried to free it the bobbin casing came flying out at my face since a piece had snapped off.

My wonderful DH let me buy a new machine the very next day. That was awful !! I bought it at target, a Singer Brilliance. It made god-awful noises, shook like crazy and broke 5 needles in the span of two days, 4 in the span of 1 hour. I really tried to work with it and figure out what was wrong but it went back 2 days later. I, instead, ordered the part for Mom's machine and figured out how to put it back together myself today. I can sew again tomorrow!!

DH promised me a new machine still but I think I'll stick with this one while I'm learning and then when I get a new one, I can get one that's really nice and I'll know what I'm doing on it.

 

[billwendy]

Wow!! I am so WILD about Disney too - those are adorable!!

I would LOVE a tie dye Stitch shirt - that is just amazing looking!!

I have not been on so much as I still get logged out of the DIS only a moment after I log on, and it frustrates me!!!!!

But I came on tonight to see if there are any peoples who would like to help finish up Justins Star Wars Big give. We would really like to send the 3 adults a Star Wars Tshirt and then one scrapbook for the family ( : Does anyone think they'd be able to do either project for Justin???

Thanks for considering, Wendy ( :

 

[Sandi S]

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

MK Day

Those all turned out great!

I finally finished up (and got modeled) a couple of outfits:

I'm going to post some more pics on my sewing blog. I have a funny one of her flopping on the couch with her neon green shorts exposed (so glad I made them!).

 

[Celidh]

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

My son wanted Mickey on the side like I did DH's shirt

I absolutely love everything you made!!! I want them for me. I wish I knew how to do things like that. Of course, I probably need a fancier machine than I have to do the fancy stitching for the appliques. Maybe when I'm old, don't have to work anymore and my kids are gone I will have saved enough $ for a high tech machine (not that i could ever figure it out) and will have time to do the things I want to.

I see many on here with Disney fabric. Where do you get it, does it come from online? I live in a small place and our one fabric store has nothing like that.

 

[PurpleEars]

Thanks everyone for the compliments on my Beauty and the Beast bag set for Beth... She really did do a great many things for me - and never would let me pay her a dime, so I fully feel like she earned that set... I only added a little bit of Pixie Dust.



I love all of the outfits! I especially love the lego outfits! Those are adorable! And I think your Stitch is perfect! Great job - I hope you have an amazing trip!

I have one more bag to share with you today... It's the Sally UPB from the Nightmare Before Christmas...

D~ <---- My apologies to those of you that follow my TR, and have to see these again.

That's another great bag! You work is truly amazing!

Here is what I've been up to lately:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44779792#post44779792

I forgot to take pics so you have to see the pics that Amy took on her ptr.

The Mickey shirts were purchased by Amy's mom and I just appliqued them. Loree made the names for Amy.

I surprised Alli with the Tink -- she has not been feeling well at all lately so I wanted to bring her a little get well cheer (though I think I may have placed Tink a little too high on the shirt )

Looks like you had been busy. How nice of you to include a surprise for Alli!

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

MK Day

My son wanted Mickey on the side like I did DH's shirt

The Wild shirts are cool! I really enjoyed seeing the outfits! I am sure your family will be so well coordinated!

I've tried multi-quoting some of the great things I've seen lately but my screen keeps freezing and I lose them. Everyone on here does such a great job, I only wish I was visiting the parks sometime soon and had a little girl to dress up. Maybe someday....

I have not been sewing because I broke my mother's machine. The thread got snarled underneath and as I tried to free it the bobbin casing came flying out at my face since a piece had snapped off.

My wonderful DH let me buy a new machine the very next day. That was awful !! I bought it at target, a Singer Brilliance. It made god-awful noises, shook like crazy and broke 5 needles in the span of two days, 4 in the span of 1 hour. I really tried to work with it and figure out what was wrong but it went back 2 days later. I, instead, ordered the part for Mom's machine and figured out how to put it back together myself today. I can sew again tomorrow!!

DH promised me a new machine still but I think I'll stick with this one while I'm learning and then when I get a new one, I can get one that's really nice and I'll know what I'm doing on it.

So sorry to hear about your sewing machine troubles. I hope you can fix up the old machine without problems!

Those all turned out great!

I finally finished up (and got modeled) a couple of outfits:

I'm going to post some more pics on my sewing blog. I have a funny one of her flopping on the couch with her neon green shorts exposed (so glad I made them!).

Both of them look great (though a bigger picture will show them off even better *hint*)!

 

[Sandi S]

Both of them look great (though a bigger picture will show them off even better *hint*)!

How's that?

 

[VBAndrea]

I have one more bag to share with you today... It's the Sally UPB from the Nightmare Before Christmas...

D~ <---- My apologies to those of you that follow my TR, and have to see these again.

And my apologies to you as well b/c I commented on your ptr so you have to go there to see what I think of your latest creation!

So here are a couple of days finished

AK Day

MK Day

Beautiful work! I love the fabrics in your dd's ak skirt and I love the Wild appliques! I also I am highly fond of the Minnie fabric for your dd's skirt -- I have some of it and am saving it for my dd hoping she won't be too pld for it by the time we ever get back. If she is I'll use it for myself -- I'm way too old for it but also too old to care. Great job on everything Michelle!

Those all turned out great!

I finally finished up (and got modeled) a couple of outfits:

I'm going to post some more pics on my sewing blog. I have a funny one of her flopping on the couch with her neon green shorts exposed (so glad I made them!).

I am going to have to head to your blog to actually see the outfits (though I see larger pics ahead!).

How's that?

Ahh, much nicer! The outfits are fabulous!