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

[TinkNH]

This was yesterdays project:

I was really happy with how this came out, sewing on a curve for the armholes has been a learning experience!! I shortened the tie in the back after she took it off.

oh and since my kids are total hams they all had to get into the act

 

[WyomingMomof6]

Question!
I need to make a Poodle Skirt for V, Is there a specific pattern anyone would recommend? Maybe even just the skirt part of a dress pattern? I found a Poodle Skirt pattern at Fabric Land by simplicity, I could get that, but wonder if it is necessart to buy one. I'm making it out of pink broadcloth for our lunch at 50's Prime Time.

My Rapunzel Tea Party was cancelled and moved to tomorrow, so I am off to sew my first dress.

This pattern would make a cute poodle skirt. It has three variations but the flouncy skirt can be done in less than an hour and is really cute.

https://youcanmakethis.com/products...s-sizes-6-mo-12-years-doll-sizes-included.htm

 

[visitingapril09]

This was yesterdays project:

I was really happy with how this came out, sewing on a curve for the armholes has been a learning experience!! I shortened the tie in the back after she took it off.

oh and since my kids are total hams they all had to get into the act

I love it. I love the red, white, yellow and black combos. It looks great.

 

[VBAndrea]

You CAN sell used diapers on ebay now (either they've changed their rules or relaxed them because there are always several listings there. But another website that you can try listing things is Spot's Corner on Hyenacart.com (http://hyenacart.com/stores/Spots_corner/) Hyenacart is a lot like Etsy (small shops that use paypal for transactions) but most of them are more eco-friendly in their products. I believe for Spot's Corner listings you just pay a set fee and list as many items as you want for a specific period of time (I think it's 2 weeks, but I'm not sure). If someone buys your item, they pay you and you mail it out to them.

However, it really might be easier to work something out with the midwife as then you wouldn't have to mess with shipping them. As an aside, and forgive me if I'm being nosy, but did you have a homebirth? We did with my last and I LOVED it, so that's why I was curious....please don't feel you have to answer if I you don't want to.

And yes, I do have a pair of snap pliers. I ordered mine online because I bought them before they started selling the Babyville line at JoAnns and Hobby Lobby. But from the other ladies on the cloth diaper sewing board I am on, I know that the actual snap pliers in the Babyville line are the same as the ones I have. The babyville snaps are just OK. They work fine, but they are a little cheaper in quality-they are more apt to break while you are setting them if you don't get them lined up the right way in the pliers, and they are also more expensive than the snaps I get from kamsnaps.com (more colors too!)

Sunshine

Thanks for the diaper info! I bookmarked that site. My goal is to go through all my kids closets and the attic and get stuff out of here. I cleared a lot of with a yard sale last year and I just didn't have time to participate in our community one this year, but I have some things that I want more $$ for than yard sale prices. For clothes there was a consignment shop I used once and did OK at with my first batch of clothes, but they never contacted me about my maternity items and never contacted me to bring in fall items -- I did change my e-mail address but I did inform them and they did have my phone number as well so I'm mixed on wanting to try dealing with them again.

Yep, had a home birth with our second and would never do it any other way. The midwife didn't make it on time so dh caught her. My labor was waaaaaay faster with the second child so we just didn't think we needed the midwife that soon but the minute I got in the birth tub I had to push. We had the Christmas tree in one corner of the living room and the birth tub in the other corner (dd is a Christmas baby).

Finally finished these!!

Best of all, school is OUT!!!!

LOVE the set!!! Just fabulous!

Yay for school being out. I, on the other hand, need to make lunches for another week. DS's class is actually cooking so lunch is not required other than drinks, but I will play it safe and sent him something -- especially on the day they are making cucumber and hummus soup -- I just don't picture him liking that.

Well I have officially sewn my first item since home ec in 8th grade....

I started cutting out the pattern and such around 12 and I finished about 8 or so. including lunch and dinner and breaking the machine lol.

I guess that isn't too bad. I do think it turned out okay!

my seams aren't straight and I had to hand stitch/reinforce one of the shoulder seams, but overall I think it went okay.

It is just a basic A-line dress, The pattern was by Lily Bird on YCMT it has lime green polka dot lining.

Fabulous!!!! Glad the machine was an easy fix. I love the fabrics you used and I like the way that A line appears more straight -- I like it better than my pattern. I think my dd would still wear something like that, though I do better with skirts and t's for her.

Love these shorts! Did you happen to make these using the easy fit pattern? I am getting ready to do some shorts with the cuff (not ruffles obviously) on them for my son and I am trying to figure out if the cuff needs to be less wide. I made him a normal pair of shorts and had to adjust the pattern b/c they were way to long when using a 2.5" hem.

On the pair I made for the last BG I made the cuffs longer and rolled them up twice for a different look. So that's always an option too. It's a very versatile pattern.

This was yesterdays project:

I was really happy with how this came out, sewing on a curve for the armholes has been a learning experience!! I shortened the tie in the back after she took it off.

oh and since my kids are total hams they all had to get into the act

Love the large ruffle! It's adorable (and I see your dd at least has shorts on under the dress

 

[dianemom2]

I was in Walmart today and they had a lot of sewing supplies in the clearance isle. I got some stabalizer (brand is Stitch n Sew) 1 yard packages. The cut-away was $1.00 and the tear-away was $2.00. I've been wanting to experiment with applique, but don't want to invest a lot into it (in case I can't do it ). Got some machine needles, interfacing, zippers and marking pens at what I think were great prices. This Walmart still has a fairly large fabric section still, so I don't think it was because they're phasing it out or anything. Might be worth checking for those of you that have a Walmart nearby!

Lalalalala, I can't hear this! I will NOT go and check out my Walmart!!!!

This was yesterdays project:

Very cute! That turned out great! I have only done a few pillowcase dresses. People say that they are easy but I don't agree. I think they are much harder than they look.

Yay for school being out. I, on the other hand, need to make lunches for another week. DS's class is actually cooking so lunch is not required other than drinks, but I will play it safe and sent him something -- especially on the day they are making cucumber and hummus soup -- I just don't picture him liking that.

I like cucumber and I like hummus but I don't think that I'd like cucumber and hummus soup either! That sounds terrible!

I have a few things that I can share now. These are the outfits that I made for Reed's Big Give. The family is going to a zoo in the Bahamas while they are on their Disney cruise. The zoo is famous for its marching flamingos. So I made flamingo outfits for the kids to wear:

Then I made this outfit for the Main Street Boutiques launch last week. Sorry if you already saw it on FB.

I haven't been able to get much sewing done for the last few days. The end of school is always so darn busy. I am hoping to sew today. It will be my last chance for another week because school ends tomorrow and then we're having company for a week.

 

[Piper]

This pattern would make a cute poodle skirt. It has three variations but the flouncy skirt can be done in less than an hour and is really cute.

https://youcanmakethis.com/products...s-sizes-6-mo-12-years-doll-sizes-included.htm

I used it for a poodle skirt for 10 people for a school program. It was so easy!

kids

The white paper near the top is the name of who it is for. The teacher's is gray with silver ribbon and the kid's poodles are each different colors.

 

[TinkNH]

Very cute! That turned out great! I have only done a few pillowcase dresses. People say that they are easy but I don't agree. I think they are much harder than they look.

I made a pattern from one she had and just followed that..this one turned out a zillion times better than the first one I did!

 

[zuzu310]

I did use the easy fits pattern, but I had to do some adjusting too..going with the measurements for her outseam I would have had to cut them off above the crotch

the ruffle is doubled so you dont hem it and there was no 2.5 hem..but I still had to ignore the outseam directions and just ended the pattern an inch down from the crotch..if that makes sense it does in my head

I use a smaller hem on the ones for my son too..with a 2.5 inch seam allowance they go up above the crotch so I just use 1 inch...it worked

You should have seen me last night trying to adjust my pattern to compensate for the "cuff." I guess I keep calling it a cuff but what I really want is a stripe of contrasting material at the bottom. LOL! Anyways, math was not my strong point. I was talking out loud to myself and my husband was looking at me like I had gone crazy. The 2.5" hem makes no sense on the basic shorts either. I reduced mine to a 1" hem too. We'll see how well I did. I am making sock monkey shorts for him. P.S. love the Minnie inspired dress too!!

 

[miprender]

MICHELLE your quote disappeared -- I would be pretty bummed if my automatic threader broke! Have you ever had your machine in for service? I need to look at my stitch count but I'm not sure I remember how. I'll have to see if I can figure it out.

No I haven't ever had it service but I might have to drop it off to fix the threader. But I still have a few shirts left not sure if I can drop it off before we leave.

Finally finished these!!

Best of all, school is OUT!!!!

Adorable

Yeah for school being out. My kids last day is Monday and DH doesn't get out until next Tues..... all because of the darn TS Irene

Well I have officially sewn my first item since home ec in 8th grade....

I started cutting out the pattern and such around 12 and I finished about 8 or so. including lunch and dinner and breaking the machine lol.

I guess that isn't too bad. I do think it turned out okay!

my seams aren't straight and I had to hand stitch/reinforce one of the shoulder seams, but overall I think it went okay.

It is just a basic A-line dress, The pattern was by Lily Bird on YCMT it has lime green polka dot lining.

Yeah for your first project.

Lordy!!! I come over here after being away and find myself looking for the "like" button!!!

I do that all the time too

This was yesterdays project:

I was really happy with how this came out, sewing on a curve for the armholes has been a learning experience!! I shortened the tie in the back after she took it off.

oh and since my kids are total hams they all had to get into the act

Love the colors.

I have a few things that I can share now. These are the outfits that I made for Reed's Big Give. The family is going to a zoo in the Bahamas while they are on their Disney cruise. The zoo is famous for its marching flamingos. So I made flamingo outfits for the kids to wear:

Then I made this outfit for the Main Street Boutiques launch last week. Sorry if you already saw it on FB.

I haven't been able to get much sewing done for the last few days. The end of school is always so darn busy. I am hoping to sew today. It will be my last chance for another week because school ends tomorrow and then we're having company for a week.

OMG....love the flamingos. And your launch dress was so beautiful.

I used it for a poodle skirt for 10 people for a school program. It was so easy!

kids

The white paper near the top is the name of who it is for. The teacher's is gray with silver ribbon and the kid's poodles are each different colors.

Love the poodle skirts!

 

[Yoshiandi]

I made this for my daughter for her birthday today:

Abby wearing Abby Cadabby!!

Now to practice embroidery on my machine to put an Abby Cadabby on the shirt portion.

 

[dianemom2]

I ended up getting a little more sewing done today. Tomorrow is the last day of school and we have company coming so I doubt I will get to much else this week. The design is new and I wanted to try it out today. The pink heart fabric is some of clearance fabric from the sale at Joanns. It is french terry.

Both of my daughter have informed me that they'd like some pajamas with this piglet design on the top. That's amazing since they haven't wanted me to make them anything in a couple of years!

I also sewed out a shirt for a friend's daughter. They are leaving for Orlando on Thursday morning. I already made her a couple of dresses for the trip. They hadn't thought they were going to Universal but decided to at the last minute. She also has 3 boys but they are all teens and we didn't think they'd wear these shirts.

 

[nannye]

Okay 2 questions!!!!

1. Recommendations for a starter embroidery machine only. I don't need the combo machine and I'd like to look into the possibility of getting a machine, I love the look of appliques and would like to be able to do them, so definitely need a computerized embroidery machine. I know I can appliquees without them, I just feel like it would be easier to do with....

2. Looking for fabric seller recommendations on etsy or wherever. I am looking for fabric for a certain dress and I am just not finding something I like.


Thanks
Erin

 

[TinkNH]

I made this for my daughter for her birthday today:

Abby wearing Abby Cadabby!!

Now to practice embroidery on my machine to put an Abby Cadabby on the shirt portion.

aww..so cute! My oldest is an Abbey and she loved abby cadabby too

I ended up getting a little more sewing done today. Tomorrow is the last day of school and we have company coming so I doubt I will get to much else this week. The design is new and I wanted to try it out today. The pink heart fabric is some of clearance fabric from the sale at Joanns. It is french terry.

Both of my daughter have informed me that they'd like some pajamas with this piglet design on the top. That's amazing since they haven't wanted me to make them anything in a couple of years!

I also sewed out a shirt for a friend's daughter. They are leaving for Orlando on Thursday morning. I already made her a couple of dresses for the trip. They hadn't thought they were going to Universal but decided to at the last minute. She also has 3 boys but they are all teens and we didn't think they'd wear these shirts.

that is adorable! I love the piglet

 

[ItsyBitsy]

2. Looking for fabric seller recommendations on etsy or wherever. I am looking for fabric for a certain dress and I am just not finding something I like.


Thanks
Erin

I love Spoonflower.com. When ever I am making an everyday dress for myself I go there. The fabric is a little more on the pricey side but I can get any of the patterns in pretty much any type I'd need (chiffon, cotton, satin, upholstery, etc) They have some super goofy ones on there but if you search in stripes, dots, or floral you can usually find something normal. Most of the dress patterns in my size usually use about 2 yards. So a cotton dress for me buying fabric from there is about $36. BUT it's one of a kind and I hate most store bought dresses as they are always too short for me - I'm a pretty modest gal so It's worth it.

 

[VBAndrea]

I have a few things that I can share now. These are the outfits that I made for Reed's Big Give. The family is going to a zoo in the Bahamas while they are on their Disney cruise. The zoo is famous for its marching flamingos. So I made flamingo outfits for the kids to wear:

Then I made this outfit for the Main Street Boutiques launch last week. Sorry if you already saw it on FB.

I haven't been able to get much sewing done for the last few days. The end of school is always so darn busy. I am hoping to sew today. It will be my last chance for another week because school ends tomorrow and then we're having company for a week.

The flamingo outfits awe outstanding -- and they look sooooooo good on the kids. I think the bright colors in the fabrics go great with their complexions. I have a feeling that when they go to the gardens those outfits will get more compliments than any other outfits they received. Where did you find that fabric? It's just perfect?

Your launch outfit is superb as well -- it looks like a lot of time went into it. I hope it sold for oodles of $$$.

I used it for a poodle skirt for 10 people for a school program. It was so easy!

kids

The white paper near the top is the name of who it is for. The teacher's is gray with silver ribbon and the kid's poodles are each different colors.

I don't recall seeing those before -- they are just darling! I think I need to make my dd a poodle skirt.

I made this for my daughter for her birthday today:

Abby wearing Abby Cadabby!!

Now to practice embroidery on my machine to put an Abby Cadabby on the shirt portion.

Adorable! I can't wait to see what you do for the shirt. Happy Birthday to your dd!

I ended up getting a little more sewing done today. Tomorrow is the last day of school and we have company coming so I doubt I will get to much else this week. The design is new and I wanted to try it out today. The pink heart fabric is some of clearance fabric from the sale at Joanns. It is french terry.

Both of my daughter have informed me that they'd like some pajamas with this piglet design on the top. That's amazing since they haven't wanted me to make them anything in a couple of years!

I also sewed out a shirt for a friend's daughter. They are leaving for Orlando on Thursday morning. I already made her a couple of dresses for the trip. They hadn't thought they were going to Universal but decided to at the last minute. She also has 3 boys but they are all teens and we didn't think they'd wear these shirts.

Piglet is so sweet! I love him with the heart fabric! Is that another outfit for your nieces wardrobe? As soon as I am done with helping Amy (which will be the end of this week since she's leaving soon) I plan on working on some sets for Alexa. She is really into matching skirts and t's right now and has loved everything I've made her. She loves anything Olivia too but I need more knits! I also have jeans I bought last year at target's clearance and they need some embellishing. So all that should keep me busy over the summer.

Hmm, that HP design looks very familiar I don't know if Amy even has her shirts for that one yet! I may have to help her with those too. I did two shirts yesterday for her and have only two more to go. I also want to get my GKTW pillow cases done for her to take down -- I have half done but would like to do more since she'll transport them. they go together pretty quickly so I think I'll manage.

How old were your girls when they wanted you to stop sewing for them? Will they let you make purses or anything of that nature for them? PJ's are good!!! See, they still love their momma and her sewing skills

Have a fun week with your friend

Okay 2 questions!!!!

1. Recommendations for a starter embroidery machine only. I don't need the combo machine and I'd like to look into the possibility of getting a machine, I love the look of appliques and would like to be able to do them, so definitely need a computerized embroidery machine. I know I can appliquees without them, I just feel like it would be easier to do with....

2. Looking for fabric seller recommendations on etsy or wherever. I am looking for fabric for a certain dress and I am just not finding something I like.


Thanks
Erin

1. Brother PE 770 -- available with free shipping from places like overstock, Amazon, HSN, etc. Just make sure it doesn't say Refurbished! Teresa got hers from Overstock and had to exchange and they were great about getting her a new one. Amy got hers from Amazon and had to exchange two and they were quick with returns as well. I got mine from Amazon and mine worked perfect from the start. Michelle got hers from Walmart but she got ripped off -- she had to pay 97¢ for shipping Nini orders hers on payment plans possibly from HSN -- one of those tv home shopping sites.

2. Can't help here -- I just look on etsy and if the person has good reviews I buy from them. I don't buy a lot on line b/c I really like looking at my fabric first. Fabric.com may have something.

I love Spoonflower.com. When ever I am making an everyday dress for myself I go there. The fabric is a little more on the pricey side but I can get any of the patterns in pretty much any type I'd need (chiffon, cotton, satin, upholstery, etc) They have some super goofy ones on there but if you search in stripes, dots, or floral you can usually find something normal. Most of the dress patterns in my size usually use about 2 yards. So a cotton dress for me buying fabric from there is about $36. BUT it's one of a kind and I hate most store bought dresses as they are always too short for me - I'm a pretty modest gal so It's worth it.

Beautiful fabrics but the prices !

 

[dianemom2]

Okay 2 questions!!!!

1. Recommendations for a starter embroidery machine only.
2. Looking for fabric seller recommendations on etsy or wherever. I am looking for fabric for a certain dress and I am just not finding something I like.


Thanks
Erin

1. A lot of people get the Brother PE770. Make sure that whatever you get, it has at least the 5x7 hoop. Don't buy one that only has the 4x4 hoop. That's what I did when I first started out and almost immediately I replaced it with the Ellageo I have now because the hoop was just too small! You can also check on Craigslist around where you live. Sometimes you can find a slightly older, lightly used machine for a great deal.

2. I don't have a favorite seller on Etsy. I just look around for the fabric that I like.

that is adorable! I love the piglet

Thanks! I was happy with how it turned out!

The flamingo outfits awe outstanding -- and they look sooooooo good on the kids. I think the bright colors in the fabrics go great with their complexions. I have a feeling that when they go to the gardens those outfits will get more compliments than any other outfits they received. Where did you find that fabric? It's just perfect?


Piglet is so sweet! Is that another outfit for your nieces wardrobe? As soon as I am done with helping Amy (which will be the end of this week since she's leaving soon) I plan on working on some sets for Alexa. She is really into matching skirts and t's right now and has loved everything I've made her. She loves anything Olivia too but I need more knits! I also have jeans I bought last year at target's clearance and they need some embellishing. So all that should keep me busy over the summer.


How old were your girls when they wanted you to stop sewing for them? Will they let you make purses or anything of that nature for them? PJ's are good!!! See, they still love their momma and her sewing skills

I found the flamingo fabric on Etsy. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to find something to go with the flamingo theme that wasn't too girly looking. I was happy to find that fabric. It was just the right size too. I was able to squeeze out the pair of shorts and the strips that I needed for the skirt. The skirt was fun to make. I tried two new methods for the gathers. One on the tiers, I tried using clear elastic to do the gathering and on the other tier I used the tension method on the sewing machine. I thought both methods worked well but I absolutely LOVE the clear elastic method. It works like a dream and no pulling bobbin threads anymore!!!! I was able to order like 20 yards of clear elastic on Etsy for about $3.

It sounds like you are going to be keeping busy with your sewing this summer. What plans do you have for the jeans you are going to embellish? More horses? Or is there another theme this time? I did a cute set of horse themed jeans and tops for my girls a few years ago. However, those were some of the last things that I made them before they decided they didn't like my sewing anymore.

My girls liked everything that I made until they were almost 9 and 10. Then they suddenly hated my sewing. They are just starting to say that they want me to make them pajamas and a few other things. I recently found a really cute tank dress pattern that you make with old t-shirts. I am thinking of trying that with some of their old shirts but my girls have not committed to it yet. I also bought some fabric to make them each a dress at the Joanns sale on Memorial Day. I am not sure what pattern I am going to use. Did you ever make the Lucy dress pattern? I looked at that one but I thought it was cut too low in both the front and the back for my girls. I like that style though.

They do like when I make them bags. I made each of them a Patricia tunic and matching Rosetta tote bag for Chanukah. They loved them. I also made them a zippered pouch with one of those in the hoop designs. I would like to get around to making each of them one of those two zip hipsters because they really liked the ones that I made and donated to the synagogue for their silent auction.

Oh my, this was a long post. Sorry! I didn't realize that I had so much to say this morning!!!! Today is the last day of school for my kids. We were supposed to go to the pool this afternoon but it is a yucky, rainy day. I guess I'll be finding something else to entertain them.

 

[teresajoy]

Lordy!!! I come over here after being away and find myself looking for the "like" button!!!

Ok, as soon as I read this, I went to "like" it!!!

This was yesterdays project:

I was really happy with how this came out, sewing on a curve for the armholes has been a learning experience!! I shortened the tie in the back after she took it off.

oh and since my kids are total hams they all had to get into the act

This is cute!!! And your kids are adorable!

Then I made this outfit for the Main Street Boutiques launch last week. Sorry if you already saw it on FB.

I haven't been able to get much sewing done for the last few days. The end of school is always so darn busy. I am hoping to sew today. It will be my last chance for another week because school ends tomorrow and then we're having company for a week.

I love those flamingo outfits!!! And your launch outfit was gorgeous!

I used it for a poodle skirt for 10 people for a school program. It was so easy!

kids

The white paper near the top is the name of who it is for. The teacher's is gray with silver ribbon and the kid's poodles are each different colors.

Piper, those are so cute!

I made this for my daughter for her birthday today:

Abby wearing Abby Cadabby!!

Now to practice embroidery on my machine to put an Abby Cadabby on the shirt portion.

I love Abby!!! She is so cute! Love the outfit!

Okay 2 questions!!!!

1. Recommendations for a starter embroidery machine only. I don't need the combo machine and I'd like to look into the possibility of getting a machine, I love the look of appliques and would like to be able to do them, so definitely need a computerized embroidery machine. I know I can appliquees without them, I just feel like it would be easier to do with....

2. Looking for fabric seller recommendations on etsy or wherever. I am looking for fabric for a certain dress and I am just not finding something I like.


Thanks
Erin

I also recommend the Brother 770, but I wouldn't have a problem buying a refurbished machine from a place like Overstock. Mine wasn't refurbished, but I have had excellent customer service from them!

What fabric are you looking for?


Just wanted to add that my 9 year old still loves customs and my 14 year old just asked me to make her a skirt for every day of the year! (love my girls!)

 

[dianemom2]

Just wanted to add that my 9 year old still loves customs and my 14 year old just asked me to make her a skirt for every day of the year! (love my girls!)

That's great! My girls have definitely been in a long period where they need to look like everybody else and wear what everybody else is wearing. I can't wait for this to end!

 

[NiniMorris]

It has been so long since I have been here I almost feel like I should introduce myself all over again! LOL!!

I am seriously hoping for things to slow down a tiny bit so I can get back to sewing and still have time to get on the DIS... especially now that both my computer and the DIS seem to have their bugs worked out at the SAME time!


Later today I might try and go back to read...but seeing as it is now over 100 pages that I am behind I am not so sure I will have the time...

We now have confirmed free dining dates for the week after Thanksgiving. So I have to get my rear in gear to make 80+ shirts for the trip. My grand Princess has put in a custom order for one dress, and her mommy is thinking of a completely different dress.

...of course the beach trip in only 10 days has got me a little behind since I have almost zero planning done for that!

I think I need a life secretary. Someone to follow around behind me taking notes and writing down some seemingly random thoughts that I come up with for my blog (but keep forgetting them before I actually type them out!); doing the paperwork for the launches; keeping my schedule straight... and reminding me when I am supposed to be somewhere!


See ya'll later!

Nini

 

[livndisney]

Just wanted to add that my 9 year old still loves customs and my 14 year old just asked me to make her a skirt for every day of the year! (love my girls!)

I just know you will make her the skirts.