Disboutiquers Part 14 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[mom2rtk]

I have both patterns and really only use the easy fits. The ruffle capri/pants patern have 2 pattern pieces for the legs. A front and a back So you have a rise in the pants. KWIM? The easy fits only have 1 pattern piece that works for both legs. You can wear them backwards and not know it I can whip up a pair of easy fits in less than a half hour. The ruffled caprsi take a little longer especially if you add more than 1 row of ruffles.

These are easy fits-------------------------These are the ruffled capris.

Very cute! I love the 3 rows of ruffles on the top. I want to do a skirt like that with 3 rows of ruffles. Has anyone seen a pattern like that???? Not gathered to EACH OTHER, but to something underneath so they each flow freely. Does that make sense????

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

I made Katies Back to school skirt like that but only did 2 layers. I got the idea from Teresas bookmarks. It was pretty easy, except I did a rolled hem on both layers.

 

[SallyfromDE]

I'm so tempted to try one of these. I've looked at the one from Janome, the maker of my machine, but they want $90 for it. Has anyone tried the more expensive one and can tell me the difference?

I'm loving the tiered skirts for my daughter, but still run 2 full rows of gathering stitches on each row. It takes FOREVER! It took me over 3 hours to make her last skirt, which is an ETERNITY in my sewing timeframe!

I bought the snap on ruffler for my Janome at our dealer and it was $40. I love this thing. It's so much better then the One Size fits most model. It's much easier to figure out the gauging.

It is the Emma Swing Top from youcanmakethis.com. I really liked the pattern but I have to tell you it is open in the back and I know that is not for everyone:

I like it because Megan is still little and it is soooo hot here. The fabric is from JoAnn's. I picked up the flowers from the juvenile section. I bought it because it was on sale and it has some polyester in it so I thought, less ironing! The stripe is from the quilting section.


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Your fabric selections on this outfit is great. I really love this set.

 

[mom2rtk]

I made Katies Back to school skirt like that but only did 2 layers. I got the idea from Teresas bookmarks. It was pretty easy, except I did a rolled hem on both layers.

Thank you! I didn't know about the bookmarks (or all the other very valuable information!) at the beginning of the thread. I'll take a look....

Now my next request: I'm looking to do something cute for our first trip to Donald's Safari Breakfast. Anyone have cute things to show for inspiration???

We've only been to AK once before, and my daughter wore a Pocahontas costume. This will be my first fun AK set!

 

[mom2rtk]

I bought the snap on ruffler for my Janome at our dealer and it was $40. I love this thing. It's so much better then the One Size fits most model. It's much easier to figure out the gauging.



Your fabric selections on this outfit is great. I really love this set.

MANY thanks for your feedback. I'm dying to try one and maybe should hunt around for a better deal!

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

You could look in our photobucket album for inspiration. The link is on the first post.

 

[ncmomof2]

I love love love this dress!!! I'd love to be able to try to case it if you'd be willing to share how you did the whole thing!! I was thinking of it for my size 3 neice - I have the disney brother too!!! How did you know how wide to make the panels, how to get the fabric in exactly the right spot:?? Its just amazing!!

The strips are 6 inches wide, basicallt that was the thinnest that the embroidery machine would take it. The length was from her arm pit to where I wanted it to end up. I did the faces first, stitched the panels together and then shirred the top. I added straps so it would stay where I wanted to and then a ruffle. Adding the ruffle earlier would have been easier though but I had not decided to do it eyt. I hope that makes sense!

 

[Adi12982]

Just wanted to say hey to everyone. I miss seeing you ladies! I thought about you a few days ago and thought I would stop by and say hello. Someone said I must have been a disboutiquer because I used the word cased talking about using someones idea about monogramming Gymboree. So I thought I would stop by say hi and give you ladies and gent an update.

We ended up canceling our summer vacation to Disney because of the uncertainty of everything going on here. We currently have 3 foster kiddos two we have had for a while the brothers we got one of back in July and then the other came in Oct. Looks like they will be going to an aunt that wants both the boys and I think it will be a really good fit for everyone involved.

We have been blessed though and I think this time it is finally for real a blessing for our family as well as the child. We were chosen to adopt a little boy back in Feb and we will be getting placement of him sometime next week. He has been at our home pretty much non stop for the past 2 months. He will be 18m old next week and he is the most precious little boy on the planet. I actually heard about him last July and I knew in my heart he was my son and all I can say is God led him to our home because it was completely his steering because of all the wows that got him to us. We should finalize on his adoption in Nov for National adoption day! We have had his baby sister since March she is 7 months old and to say the least our little princess. We have a final hearing in Oct and she will be free for adoption hopefully by Jan or Feb. Possibly sooner if the judge decides to waive some things which would be magical but I am not expecting it.

Things should significantly slow down here and I will have lots more time on my hands once the boys leave probably in the next 2 months. Then I can get back to sewing and life as we knew it pre foster care! Maybe then I will get to come back and see all you ladies and gent on a daily basis again! I miss seeing all your beautiful creations!

Anyway just wanted to say hi! Hope to get a chance to check back in soon!

Congrats on your (soon to be) little ones!!

It is so nice to hear from you!!

 

[mgmsmommy]

I may not have posted it. It was about this time last summer. I made 4 princess sets using pillowcases and got some of Emily's friends to model them together. I had bling and matching bows made for them all too. (They were all the first appliques I did on my new machine. I tested my new Kenmore on these. )

This is my neice - I love the necklace Kelly made!! It's my all time fav!!​

The bling!

Wow these outfit are beautiful on there own & simply stunning all together. Great job!

 

[mgmsmommy]

Stupid question: is there a pattern that correlates to the build a bear animals? Megan wants a matching outfit for her build a bear dog and I think the american girl size would be too tight. What do you guys use for stuffed animals (please don't say you wing it!)?

I used Carla C's patern for the stripwork jumper I made for DDs BAB bunny. Not sure if the dog is same size or not.

Here is the one I made

 

[floridascgirl]

First of all, let me just say that I have never seen so much talent all in one spot. What lucky kids you all have! Can you imagine how much $$$ one of your outfits would go for in Disney???? Thanks for all of the scarf advice...I didn't realize that fleece doesn't fray (I told you that I didn't sew), so that's good news for me!

A couple more questions:
How do I find the group photobucket account to get the Mickey head pattern?

Where are the bookmarks located so that I can look up how to do a blanket stitch? How embarrasing!

Princesskell, I love the Yoda iron-on on your son's t-shirt...where did you find it?

t-beri, I did do a quick Google search for making a scarf, but really didn't have much luck. I'll do my best with the advice that everyone gave me here.

 

[jham]

Yes she had the vaccine. I was starting to worry when I saw how bad it was and I pulled her shot record out and that was the first shot she got in the US
If this was a "mild" case , I DO NOT want to see a "bad" case. She started with just a few small spots some scabbed over and then we got more. (The scabbing could have been from her scratching) I would say about 90% of her body was covered. Scalp to the bottom of her feet.

Poor poor Morgan! I didn't realize it was that bad!

For those of you who have been or know, what are the characters dressed in during October? We are going Oct1-6 and I am wondering if they are going to be in their normal dress attire. I was thinking they would only be in their Halloween attire at MNSSHP. But are the parks decorated for Halloween? Just trying to get an idea of what it is going to be like! Thanks!

From other people's responses I'm guessing Disneyworld is different from Disneyland in October. At Disneyland the characters are often running around in costumes, not just at Mickey's Trick or Treat or whatever they call it that particular year. You can also find Jack and Sally hanging around.

This was just on main street on a regular day in October:

We've also seen Minnie as a witch, Minnie in her candy corn acres dress,

Chip and Dale as farmers

Chip and Dale as Keystone Cops, and other character costumes I can't remember. I know we've seen Pluto dressed up. Also they tend to have a lot more of the "villians" out and about. I even saw Prince John! But that's Disneyland, so maybe you should go there

 

[aimeeg]

I made the 5/6 and didn't alter it at all. It is plenty long enough and it fits around perfectly. I am not sure how much they grow around (at least it just seems my kids grow up, not out). I am making one for a 5 year old and her chest measurement is exactly the same as Megan's so I am making the same size.

Thank you.

Hannah too just keeps growing up. In June of 2007 her waist, chest and hips were 20 inches. In June of 2009 her waist, chest and hips are 22.5. I know she has grown 6-7 inches in those two years. I swear she is a pole. I would LOVE to have that problem!!!

Thanks a bunch. I am planning on sewing a bunch tonight. I am going to take a break for the Jersey girls but I am hoping to finish up some things. I can't wait to make this shirt.

 

[princessmom29]

Thank you.

Hannah too just keeps growing up. In June of 2007 her waist, chest and hips were 20 inches. In June of 2009 her waist, chest and hips are 22.5. I know she has grown 6-7 inches in those two years. I swear she is a pole. I would LOVE to have that problem!!!

Thanks a bunch. I am planning on sewing a bunch tonight. I am going to take a break for the Jersey girls but I am hoping to finish up some things. I can't wait to make this shirt.

Mine is like this too. She has grow 4 1/2 inches in the last year and went from 21 inches chest and hips to 22 inch chest and hips. She just gets taller!!

 

[*Toadstool*]

YES! It is! And a funny story - the first day we were there, I was in the Marth Pullen booth looking for the book "Sewing with Whimsy". I knew I wanted to pick it up. So, I'm standing there looking at the books, I find it and turn around to tell Kira that I found it, and about this time, a woman that is sitting to the left of me at a table talking to people says, "honey, can I sign your book for you?" I said, "Sure!" And Kira says, "That's MARTHA! MARTHA PULLEN!" So she signed my book. She didn't write the book, but she published it. Since I don't get her show in my area, I've only seen a few pictures of her in Sew Beautiful. I didn't have a clue that it was her until Kira told me!

Haha.. such a cute story.

finished a cute princess set today.. really stuck to the machine today for this one!

lori

Really beautiful. I love how you did Cinderella on her own panel in the front.

I guess I am finished with Cinderella's workdress.... I was going to put Jaq on the other side of the apron, but Taylor told me not to this morning, she said she doesn't want any boys on it. Taylor is going to wear this into BBB for some "before" pictures. Do you think this looks like cinderella's workdress?

So cute! I think it is perfect.

How darling! I don't think I have ever seen the baseball pocket before.. so cute!

WOW! Thank you for sharing. I love the 4th of July Vida and the villains boys set. Why is it that the villains always look so good on stuff?? I can't say that I get why everyone likes them on outfits, but for some reason they look awesome on clothing.

Everyones a critic!!

So, I'm finishing a Minnie/Mickey set and trying it on it on DD6 to check for length etc. She gets the pants on which have Minnie and Mickey on them, then puts on the dress. She then says; "Pfft, this dress has nothing to do with Minnie!"
I had to laugh. I guess she's so used to having an applique on the bodice that the "bare" dress threw her off. Anyway...I'm making a few finishing pieces and hope to share the "Nothing to do with Minnie" set soon.

Hehe.. how cute. Hannah gets upset when I put just 1 character from a show. This is why I haven't made a strawberry shortcake dress yet. She said she needs all of the characters on it. I think we have 20 on the list so far...

Aww that is so adorable!! My mom just bought Marie for my DD from the Disney store. She has renamed her Custard... hehe
Now she wants an outfit just like this one. I love the fabric you used.

OMG the talent!! I love that dress. its so freakin awesome!

Georgia is in summer school, and one of her little best friends is in her class she is on the heavier side and not the most well liked little girl by her new classmates. This is something that Georgia has never said anything about and just likes her little friend because they get along so well. I love that about my girl. However... one of the new classmates from another school in the valley called Georgia's friend Fat. (its horrible!) but the mom says right in front of both girls ,hers and mine. "well she is ugly so if she calls you fat just tell her she is ugly and needs to go back to the other side of town" I was blown away. I had to explain to Georgia how this was not ok. That we do need to use our words but not mean words. I dont know sometimes how to deal with the parents. I haven't talked to the mom yet. What do I say?

Wow.. sad that poor girl gets picked on, but her mom seems to be encouraging that behavior. If I were in your shoes I don't think I could say anything.. sounds like she'd probably just come right back at you.
Ty for the compliment on the dress. You are so sweet.

Hello all! I am enjoying reading and looking at at all the wonderful pictures. Love the Friends Around the World outfit; it looks like a winner to me!

I was working on an elastic back option for kid pants and finished the tutorial HERE. Hope this help someone!

Ty about the dress.
Love this set.
Hopefully I can stay away from your tutorial for a few more years.
I keep forgetting to post about this pattern you are using. I find it kinda similar to a popular Children's Corner pattern named "Callie".

It is not opened in the back, so I think it might be a good option to those of you who don't want an open back. I have the pattern and haven't made it yet. I am wondering if the directions for putting the contrast fabric on might be better as well. I need to make this pattern now!

Wow! Cute kids/outfits! I love the Evil Queen set. DId you purchase the top or did you make it all yourself? I was just asking because it looks like a knit on top.. is it? I need to make more outfits with knits. Hannah loves them because they are comfy.

I'm loving all the Sleeping Beauty sets!! Here's mine using a pillowcase for the top. It doesn't have the collar, but the skirt has the pepulum.

WOW! That is gorgeous! I knew I should have gotten the raspberry petti!

Opinions please!!!

I made a skirt last year and loved how it came out. Not long after I tried a second with different fabric and it still sits unfinished because I wasn't happy with how it was looking. Since then I haven't tried again so I decided to try to see if I could. I'm just not sure about it. In some ways, I like it but it's just not quite what I was hoping for. Here's the first one I made:

Here's the newest (shown over a pettiskirt):

The first skirt was a smaller size than the latest so I'm thinking the difference in length is what I'm reacting too. I also think maybe the pinks of the fabrics I used are too much the same tone so there's not enough contrast for visual interest.

I'd love your honest critique of this skirt and any ideas for what I might do to improve on it.

THANKS!

Wow! That tink set is gorgeous. Those colors just look so good together. I have never seen a skirt done like that. Such a cute way to use lots of fabrics. I am not sure about the last one. I love it. Pink is always perfect to me.

Holy ruffles, Batman! That is sooooo adorable.

Haha.. I had to quote you just for that.
I will use this phrase irl.

Beautiful! I definitely need to make an Ariel set now. Too many temptations posted lately. Your fabric matching skills astound me.

You need a Baby Lock!

I think you missed when we were in that serger class with the Bernina lady(the one who couldn't get her power point to work). The teacher says "I know most of you probably don't use your rolled hem alot because you have to change the color for each outfit you make.. I tend to use white on everything possible." Virgina then says rather loudly, "She needs a Babylock!" I thought we might get thrown out of that class.

We needed a rally shirt. Everyone in the house had a LSU shirt for the big game except for my DD. I whipped this one up in 45min before our company came over.

Geaux Tigers!! Really cute little top.
Where in Lousiana do you live? I live in Lafourche parish.

I may not have posted it. It was about this time last summer. I made 4 princess sets using pillowcases and got some of Emily's friends to model them together. I had bling and matching bows made for them all too. (They were all the first appliques I did on my new machine. I tested my new Kenmore on these. )

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Oh wow! I do not remember seeing those pictures. Did you take them yourself? They are beautiful!! How precious!

Oh don't I know it! Unfortuntately, this dress:

just cost me nearly $800. Yes, our kitty decided to eat the leftover 6 inches of gold bias tape (bottom of dress). It nearly cost me $4000 as he was heading into surgery but after 3 days of not eating finally scarfed down a whole bowl of food. Thankfully!!! Anyway, there went my Baby Lock.

Oh my goodness.. I didn't laugh until you said there went your Babylock. I was shocked that you spent 800 dollars on fabric for one dress...
Glad your kitty is okay. I have heard thread can be very dangerous for kitties and small dogs.


And on that note I give you Cosette the 2 lb maid of honor!

My mom made her dress. The cutest part was on her back. I guess I don't have a picture of it
.

I'm too lazy to get the bigger pictures.. hehe

 

[2cutekidz]

Oh wow! I do not remember seeing those pictures. Did you take them yourself? They are beautiful!! How precious!

Thanks everyone on all the comments on the princess sets! It was so much fun getting all of the girls together for the pictures.

Yep, I took the pictures myself. I edited the faded/colored one in photobucket.

 

[LisaZoe]

WOW! Thank you for sharing. I love the 4th of July Vida and the villains boys set. Why is it that the villains always look so good on stuff?? I can't say that I get why everyone likes them on outfits, but for some reason they look awesome on clothing.

IMO, the villains, male and female, have wonderfully expressive faces that show off well on clothes. Most of the princesses and heroes, on the other hand, don't have nearly the range of expressions. The newer princesses (and Tink) have more options but still not what you get from the villains. The villains often have more colors in their clothing as well which can make them more visually interesting. If you look at the princesses, they have a fairly limited range of colors in their hair, clothes, etc.

I keep forgetting to post about this pattern you are using. I find it kinda similar to a popular Children's Corner pattern named "Callie".

That is really cute. Ottobre has something similar for bigger girls that I want to try for Zoe. First I'll have to show it to her to see if she'd actually wear it. I recently made her a simple shirred summer dress and thought it would be cute to add ruffles on the straps. She still hasn't worn the dress so I may have to replace the straps and see if that makes it more 'her style'.

Wow! That tink set is gorgeous. Those colors just look so good together. I have never seen a skirt done like that. Such a cute way to use lots of fabrics. I am not sure about the last one. I love it. Pink is always perfect to me.

Well I've now taken the pink skirt apart completely. I worked out some dimensions based on the Tink skirt to test. I'll be trying the pink version again using those dimensions to make one that is longer. I also decided to replace the pink w/roses for more of the striped fabric. I think that will add a nice contrast that was lacking before. Lastly I'll be redoing the rolled edge of some of the pieces with a dark pink. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be more what I envision.

 

[teresajoy]

Just wanted to say hey to everyone. I miss seeing you ladies! I thought about you a few days ago and thought I would stop by and say hello. Someone said I must have been a disboutiquer because I used the word cased talking about using someones idea about monogramming Gymboree. So I thought I would stop by say hi and give you ladies and gent an update.

We ended up canceling our summer vacation to Disney because of the uncertainty of everything going on here. We currently have 3 foster kiddos two we have had for a while the brothers we got one of back in July and then the other came in Oct. Looks like they will be going to an aunt that wants both the boys and I think it will be a really good fit for everyone involved.

We have been blessed though and I think this time it is finally for real a blessing for our family as well as the child. We were chosen to adopt a little boy back in Feb and we will be getting placement of him sometime next week. He has been at our home pretty much non stop for the past 2 months. He will be 18m old next week and he is the most precious little boy on the planet. I actually heard about him last July and I knew in my heart he was my son and all I can say is God led him to our home because it was completely his steering because of all the wows that got him to us. We should finalize on his adoption in Nov for National adoption day! We have had his baby sister since March she is 7 months old and to say the least our little princess. We have a final hearing in Oct and she will be free for adoption hopefully by Jan or Feb. Possibly sooner if the judge decides to waive some things which would be magical but I am not expecting it.

Things should significantly slow down here and I will have lots more time on my hands once the boys leave probably in the next 2 months. Then I can get back to sewing and life as we knew it pre foster care! Maybe then I will get to come back and see all you ladies and gent on a daily basis again! I miss seeing all your beautiful creations!

Anyway just wanted to say hi! Hope to get a chance to check back in soon!

It's so wonderful to hear from you again!!!! I've been wondering what you were up to! I'm so happy to hear about your adoptions! I hope everything goes smoothly and quickly!

I made Katies Back to school skirt like that but only did 2 layers. I got the idea from Teresas bookmarks. It was pretty easy, except I did a rolled hem on both layers.

That is so cute!!

A couple more questions:
How do I find the group photobucket account to get the Mickey head pattern?

Where are the bookmarks located so that I can look up how to do a blanket stitch? How embarrasing!

Oh dear, oh dear dear.... you didn't read the first post, did you?

 

[sahm1000]

Hey everyone! I haven't had a chance to comment on everyone's beautiful creations but I have loved them! I've been running the girls around to their various activities in the crazy heat we've been having (it's 102 today ). But I'm getting ready to sew Lilly's one year outfit for next week. I'm not sure where they year has gone! And then on to the Fourth of July outfits for all three girls. As much as I love having all of my girls look cute and coordinated, making outfits for three of them is a bit of a chore some days!

Just curious, are we moving tonight Teresa? I missed the last one but I'm determined to be around for this one!

 

[eeyore3847]

ok we are heading off to the movies here in a bit... made these this am for them... love these style pants... anastasia wants more this style...
And thought I would add a few pics of the kids and anastasia looking "sassy" - as she said! lol

Lori