Disboutiquers Part 13 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[disneymommieof2]

Has anyone see the Fairies(with Fawn the animal fairy) ribbon? I NEEEEED some. I have looked at Walmart and 2 Michaels with no luck.

I have two different ones a blue and a purple. Let me know. I just bought them the other day. The purple us 1" and the blue is 1 1/2" they both have all the fairies on them.

 

[PrincessKell]

hi everyone! Life has been life here lately. We have been sick. I swear I posted this already, but I didn't see it anymore! I love everything that has been posted lately.

Georgia had open house tonight, and it was very cute. She made the sweetest penguin. I made her a pair of capris to wear. they are so simple to make I just love how they whip up so fast. I took pictures but I haven't loaded them to the computer yet.

Im going campin for my birthday this weekend with some of my girlfriends. Georgia is going to her dads. It should be fun. Beach camping is awesome!

 

[minnie2]

Hello Everyone!! I am a long time lurker, like for over a year now. Just haven't taken the time to jump on board with you guys. You all move along so quickly!! After finding this thread I was inspired to start sewing. So, over the last year I have improved some, still no where as awesome as you guys are.

This is my latest creating Carla's Precious Dress

Just because I thought it was cute.

Matching Bow - still working on getting down the bow making process.

I do have a question!!
I haven't ever sewn for anyone else, but a teacher at my children's school asked that I make her girls a pair of easy fit pants and a T-shirt with a applique on it. Where would I begin to figure out how much to charge her for something like that? She is going to provide the t-shirts. Can someone please PM me and give me an idea where to start in figuring out a price. TIA

Lee Ann

The dress came out great!
I may not be the best one to answer your pricing question because i have only sold 2 things and I think I under priced them BUT I would check round the net for something comparable and price it off the average amount you found.

Hi Guys,

Was wondering if anyone remembered the Easy Fit Pants for Adults lmao pattern is that goes into plus sizes? Also -what is your teen's favorite pattern???? Thanks!!

No clue but I think carla should make an easy fit pattern for adults!!!!!!

Nikki isn't a teen yet butt right now I think her favorite pattern I made for her is Carl's new Sophie tunic. She also likes the Simply sweet in a top. As long as it is it is in big girl material. She is tiny so I don't really have to change anything to the pattern to make it larger. Though I have for some of her bff's i have made it for. The round neck is another one.

 

[KristaBelle]

Where is it in Kennett? I live in Essington - is it worth it for me to go??????

That's a tough call, that would be a hike. I got lots of nice fabrics for between $4-6 dollars a yard, many of them 60 inch fabrics. I got the cutest horse battick fabric.

Wow - really? I didn't know that - I buy fabrics from them occasionally (very occasionally, since I work for Calico Corners...) Do you live or work near there? We should have a mini meet!

I live about 10-15 mins from Kennett, in Landenberg. Do you work at the Calico Corners on Kirkwood Highway?

 

[my*2*angels]

HELP! I am working on a big give outfit and want to make a peasant top! I am using Carla's pattern of course, but it only goes to a size 8 which is a chest measurment of 27 and the chest measurement of the recipient is 27 1/2". I am wondering if I could add or where I would add to make the top fit? Can someone help me?!!! I don't have a copier or anthing that I could enlarge it on, but if I just knew how much and where to add extra I could probalby make this work! HELP! anyone?

 

[MouseTriper]

After a busy week with my Mom visiting I am way behind but I made it up to here and I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I am very excited!!!

 

[revrob]

HELP! I am working on a big give outfit and want to make a peasant top! I am using Carla's pattern of course, but it only goes to a size 8 which is a chest measurment of 27 and the chest measurement of the recipient is 27 1/2". I am wondering if I could add or where I would add to make the top fit? Can someone help me?!!! I don't have a copier or anthing that I could enlarge it on, but if I just knew how much and where to add extra I could probalby make this work! HELP! anyone?

I don't know that I can be much help except to say, can you enlarge it on your printer? Like when you go into printer properties - is there a section that will allow you to print at 103% or something?

 

[eeyore3847]

I do have a question!!
I haven't ever sewn for anyone else, but a teacher at my children's school asked that I make her girls a pair of easy fit pants and a T-shirt with a applique on it. Where would I begin to figure out how much to charge her for something like that? She is going to provide the t-shirts. Can someone please PM me and give me an idea where to start in figuring out a price. TIA

Lee Ann

LOVE THE BOW!!!! Such a great personal touch!

 

[minnie2]

HELP! I am working on a big give outfit and want to make a peasant top! I am using Carla's pattern of course, but it only goes to a size 8 which is a chest measurment of 27 and the chest measurement of the recipient is 27 1/2". I am wondering if I could add or where I would add to make the top fit? Can someone help me?!!! I don't have a copier or anthing that I could enlarge it on, but if I just knew how much and where to add extra I could probalby make this work! HELP! anyone?

You can add the extra to the center of the patten So when you lay the pattern piece out move it from the edge say a 1/4 inch since the material is folded in half. I would do it for the front and back bodice pieces since you want her to have a little growing room. I ahve done it this way a few times and it has worked I enlarged it this way up to a size 12 I think it was....
This is a dress for Nikki's BFF but she is modeling it for me it is big o her she has her pj's under it!

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you all so much for your very kind words about being a mom - I actually will treasure those for a long time! I really think Im going to try to talk to DH more about it and see what happens....

Here is a purse I made for my MIL - Im not sure about the button - too big? use something different????

When you guys make these purses, what do you think about the straps - they seem kinda wimpish to me just being made out of fabric - thoughts? Also - it said to fold down the top by a half inch etc - -what does the inside look like at the top of yours - pictures anyone??

Also, I think my iron might be going - I noticed a few spots where the fusable fleece didnt seem to "take" - any tips or advice on a new iron?

Jessica - thanks for your thoughts on that sewing machine - Im not sure what to do!!!

I love the purse you made. I use Fusible Fleece in my straps to give them a little more stiffness. I cut it 1/2 inch more narrow than the fabric strap in order to be able to sew it nicely. I like 1/4 inch of fabric on either side of the strap so I can iron it over and then fold each strap in half. Then stitch right down the side.

I just bought a new iron. I got a Sunbeam from JoAnn's. It was $29.99. It works like a dream!

So I realized I have only posted pictures of Hannah here. I shared this with Melissa and thought I'd share it with all of you. These are my two youngest girls, Hannah and Lizzie:

And now you can probably see my difficulty. They both want to be "equal" but they aren't near the same. And Lizzie likes boy type things but doesn't want to dress like a boy all the time, so finding stuff for this trip that are "different but equal" has been quite a challenge!!

Here's Em...and yes, she's only 12:

I wish I could post up a picture of my soon-to-be legal sons, but I'm not allowed to UNTIL it's all legal! Then I can show them off and announce their new names!

I love the pictures of your girls!! They are beautiful. As far as matching but not being the same I would use coordinating fabrics but different styles. For example you could make a bowling shirt for the girl who likes boyish things. My DD loves her bowling shirts. And Carla C's pattern is super easy. Coordinate with some ribbon shorts which are super easy.

Then try a round neck top with leggings for your other girl. An appliqued tee and a tween skirt from youcanmakethis.com would be a great style for an older girl too.

I hope to see pictures of your boys soon.

Get ready for "Too Much Poodle Skirts!

The colors of the poodles didn't come out very well on the pictures. They are red, yellow, orange, lime, green, turquoise, light pink, light blue and hot pink. The skirt for the teacher who will dance with them is grey with silver ribbon.

Wow those poodle skirts are so cute. A lot of work!!

 

[phins_jazy]

Hi Guys,

Was wondering if anyone remembered the Easy Fit Pants for Adults lmao pattern is that goes into plus sizes? Also -what is your teen's favorite pattern???? Thanks!!

Simplicity It's So Easy pattern 9871

Butterick 5044



I'm about 50 pages behind! This is such a busy time of the year here. Hopefully things will start to settle down and I can get back to sewing in the next few weeks.

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I'm still 25 pages behind but I wanted to post some pictures from our busy weekend.

Abby received her First Communion. I made her dress. I had such a hard time deciding what to make. First I was going to use Batiste and make an heirloom style dress. But Batiste is so thin. I was going to embroider a chalice and bread/wheat on the dress but they stitched out too big.

So the dress ended up a bit simple. It is white satin with a sheer overskirt. The dress is fully lined in white cotton batiste. I embroidered a cross on the ends of the sash.

Here is DD outside the church

Here she is receiving her Communion, I don't think you can see the crosses on the sash though.

Then on Sunday they did Ethan's baptism. I should have had him baptized as a baby but DH and I disagreed on the Godparents. But he is baptized now. I was thinking of making him something but I just couldn't come to a decision. I was going to make him some Linen shorts but I didn't have time. They are cut out but not sewn. I guess he can wear them to the beach if we go. His shirt and pants are from The Gap. I got DH's shirt from the Gap also.

 

[emcreative]

Nancy your kids are so cute. I LOVE the first communion dress!

 

[fussymonkey]

Hi everyone,
I've been a lurky-loo for a long time on this thread, but have only posted once. I have a comment and a question:

Mouse Tripper- I want to wish you very well on your adoption journey and but also I want to thank you. I was an adopted child. My parents have both passed on. Hearing your excitement and joy over your adoption process has been a very positive, affirming thing for me because its like hearing my own parents. Hard to explain... but I don't think I ever realized before what that whole process would have been like for them, but reading your posts has brought that home for me, and made me so aware of the Lord's presence in every aspect of our lives. I think like many adopted children, I have struggled with abandonment issues, but thinking about how my parents must have felt makes me feel so... wanted. Its funny the way other people's joy can touch you some times. Congratulations on your child- adoption is a beautiful, wonderful thing.

Ok, my question for everyone: I just got my new sewing machine last night (a Brother SE350) and I had a sun dress for my daughter all cut out and ready to go. Its a halter style sundress with a bais cut skirt in the front. The back of the dress has elastic and then three ruffles to form the back of the skirt. I used Tutti Frutti fabric, white with cherries and the middle ruffle is contrasting green.

I did sew it, and the outside of the dress looks great. The machine sews like a dream ! The inside, however, is such a mess. I just know the first time I wash it its going to fray and look just nasty. What do all of you who don't have sergers do to keep the inside of your clothes from unravelling? Keep in mind I am just starting to sew so I don't know anything.

 

[livndisney]

Please keep us in your thoughts. The "short" story is, we NEED to move. Today would be good. I have had about 3 hours of sleep as Shell and I spent most of last night filling out police reports and helping to arrest 5 bad guys. (2seperate events if you can believe it). Morgan woke up to find two undercover officers in her living room (which she thought was REALLLLLLLY cool). So I am now in panic mode searching for a new house.


TeresaJoy, I tried to send you and Pm but your mailbox is full. I called but not sure I got you.

 

[my*2*angels]

I don't know that I can be much help except to say, can you enlarge it on your printer? Like when you go into printer properties - is there a section that will allow you to print at 103% or something?

You can add the extra to the center of the patten So when you lay the pattern piece out move it from the edge say a 1/4 inch since the material is folded in half. I would do it for the front and back bodice pieces since you want her to have a little growing room. I ahve done it this way a few times and it has worked I enlarged it this way up to a size 12 I think it was....
This is a dress for Nikki's BFF but she is modeling it for me it is big o her she has her pj's under it!

Thanks for the advice! I am going to try this! I feel like because it is only 1/2" it will not take to much! Thanks again!

 

[Karenj2]

Ooohh, okay - is it right past the entrance kind of? If I hit Walmart am I too far?? Thanks so much!!

You'd actually take the exit right after the Walmart, and drive in towards historic Kennett Square, then take a left on Walnut Street. at the light, take another left (forget the name of that street) right by the Country Butcher, and Fabrications is the building just past the Country Butcher...

I live about 10-15 mins from Kennett, in Landenberg. Do you work at the Calico Corners on Kirkwood Highway?

Nope, Calico's HQ is in Kennett - and I live on the edge of Kennett/Avondale. It IS a small world after all.

 

[emcreative]

Please keep us in your thoughts. The "short" story is, we NEED to move. Today would be good. I have had about 3 hours of sleep as Shell and I spent most of last night filling out police reports and helping to arrest 5 bad guys. (2seperate events if you can believe it). Morgan woke up to find two undercover officers in her living room (which she thought was REALLLLLLLY cool). So I am now in panic mode searching for a new house.


TeresaJoy, I tried to send you and Pm but your mailbox is full. I called but not sure I got you.

You have my prayers!!

 

[Twins+2more]

dreamer wisher...did u get your package? Did u start yet? How is it going? Feel free to pm me.

Linnette...How did it go the other day? Did you get my email? Ive been thinking about you.

Facebook friends if you want a sneek peek of our disney vacation photos look on my facebook profile (michelle ball carter)

 

[jessica52877]

Please keep us in your thoughts. The "short" story is, we NEED to move. Today would be good. I have had about 3 hours of sleep as Shell and I spent most of last night filling out police reports and helping to arrest 5 bad guys. (2seperate events if you can believe it). Morgan woke up to find two undercover officers in her living room (which she thought was REALLLLLLLY cool). So I am now in panic mode searching for a new house.


TeresaJoy, I tried to send you and Pm but your mailbox is full. I called but not sure I got you.

I'll be praying! This sounds like a horrible situation and I hope that something is able to be done FAST! As in move I guess since that is what you need!

Hi everyone,
I've been a lurky-loo for a long time on this thread, but have only posted once. I have a comment and a question:

Ok, my question for everyone: I just got my new sewing machine last night (a Brother SE350) and I had a sun dress for my daughter all cut out and ready to go. Its a halter style sundress with a bais cut skirt in the front. The back of the dress has elastic and then three ruffles to form the back of the skirt. I used Tutti Frutti fabric, white with cherries and the middle ruffle is contrasting green.

I did sew it, and the outside of the dress looks great. The machine sews like a dream ! The inside, however, is such a mess. I just know the first time I wash it its going to fray and look just nasty. What do all of you who don't have sergers do to keep the inside of your clothes from unravelling? Keep in mind I am just starting to sew so I don't know anything.

You can use a zig zag stitch to stitch the seam and that should do the trick to keep it from unraveling. I don't know how I ever did without a serger now that I have one. Of course I didn't sew too many garments either!