Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[MinnieVanMom]

Whew, off the hook and good news. The family and most difficult member has agreed to just wear red T shirts with the Incredible logo on the front and black shorts to MNSSHP.

I really just can't make costumes. I can barely find time to make the customs, but I am lucky to have a job.

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

HAIRBOW MAKERS


what kind of glue do you guys use? I am so sick of getting glue all over my fingers so I was thinking maybe I was doing it wrong?....lol

 

[MinnieVanMom]

There is a group that feeds on just posting and causing problems on this board. They take joy and pleasure in making rude comments and saying hurtful things. Truly as sad bunch of people that don't have lives or anything better to do. I call them trolls and just ignore them.

 

[emcreative]

Okay a WILD day!

Mom2 is right about things coming in 3's! When you said that I was like, "We only have two! (Draykey being picture of the day at a gaming site- it was FOREVER ago but I just found it today, and then an email from a CNN producer about maybe using an image I posted to an iReport)

Well, then, I have The Husband call out "CNN is on the phone for you!" It was about a VIDEO I sent in! She asked me a bunch of questions, and said someone else may be calling us with more, and then they'd let us know if they would use it.

Well I just went and checked the video and now it has an "on CNN" stamp on it!!!!

I can't see where they are using it other than there on the site, but wow, how fun!!

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-318994

 

[JustcallmeHappy]

There is a group that feeds on just posting and causing problems on this board. They take joy and pleasure in making rude comments and saying hurtful things. Truly as sad bunch of people that don't have lives or anything better to do. I call them trolls and just ignore them.

are you talking about this thread or the dis in general?

 

[2cutekidz]

Ohhh..and hoping you can still post some close-ups of the way you did that skirt casing thingie-majingie...LOL

Here are the close up pictures. I like the idea of using bias tape, it would be quicker and easier.

Uncsrunched...

Rightside

 

[busy mommy]

I was on here a few days go asking for help about possibly appliquing on a princess pillowcase. I decided I needed more practice before tackling such a big applique. I finished the dress. I need a few more posts to be able to post the pictures. I was going to post my daughter in the outfits I've made, but after the previous posts, I guess now you will only get the outfits. I hope to one day be able to share pictures of my kiddos.
I am going back to page one to learn how to share pictures. My husband usually has to upload pictures for me.
Now for three more posts, and then I can share...

 

[aimeeg]

I thought I would share the worlds best sewing secret.

I am not sure what it is called but you find it in the upholstery cording section. There is a tape that is made to gather valances. It is fantastic for princess dresses. The "tape" has two channels with cording inside. You stitch the tape to your dress with a zipper or piping foot. After it is secure pull the cording and you have perfect gathers.

I left it BIG on purpose. I hope you can see.

 

[msumissa]

i thought i would share the worlds best sewing secret.

i am not sure what it is called but you find it in the upholstery cording section. There is a tape that is made to gather valances. It is fantastic for princess dresses. The "tape" has two channels with cording inside. You stitch the tape to your dress with a zipper or piping foot. After it is secure pull the cording and you have perfect gathers.

i left it big on purpose. I hope you can see.

genius!!!!!!!!

 

[Jenjulia]

I understand what you mean.

To make a long story short a friend of mine had her cc stolen at WDW. There was a thread about cc issues on another site. Being that I am staying at the resort I went over to check it out. There was another thread about a TR. They were mercilessly making fun of a boutique Mom and customs in general. I even got pulled into because I had posted on another thread about packing for WDW. I very whimsically said how many outfits and bows we were bringing for our 15 day trip- 2 outfits per day per girl= 60 outfits + 2 bows per outfit= 120 bows. I actually brought a suitcase just for bows and honestly they worse sets over again so it was not 120 bows. They had a field day with what a pushy pageant Mom I am. If you know me you know that is not me!

Now I could have gone over there and said hey listen the girls love dressing up, they love wearing bows and I love sewing for them. I do not make them wear anything they do not want to wear. My youngest asks for her bows first thing in the morning. The suitcase was actually a child's glitter suitcase from the Disney Store. Get a life etc . . .

Then I thought the whole purpose of this site is to make fun of others. How sad is that? At least I have a hobby. LOL It was not worth it to try and defend myself. I have a 1000 better things to do than make fun of strangers.[/QUOTE]

I think this sums it up well. I understand the site is intended to make fun of people. But it is one thing to make fun of my sewing, it is quite another to copy a picture of my child and make rude comments. If I wanted to "go overboard" (which I don't) why in the world should it matter to a stranger? How I dress my child does not affect THEM so what so what is the big deal?

I am so, so sorry. That is horrible. I don't understand why anyone cares how someone else dresses their child? I don't understand why people have to be so negative about others. Making fun of others is bullying, not nice, and never appropriate.

Think about all the people that are impacted positively by the tips and tricks, clothing ideas, etc...that are displayed and discussed on this thread. I know I rarely post but I appreciate everything that I have learned from you ladies and Tom. When I found this thread a year and a half ago, I was so happy that I found a group of ladies that sew for their kids. I know I haven't shared much yet, I should share more often and I get embarrassed. I am just starting to make the clothes for our trip in Dec and have been appreciating everything I have learned from all of you so much. I learned about YCMT.com, about embroidery machines and machine applique (didn't know anything about that before), shirring, etc...I think my fabric stash has quadrupled faster than I get anything sewn.

I am on facebook and I know a couple people from here have "found" me but I really, really am bad at sharing pictures in general, even on my facebook page that is pretty much only close friends and family. I think they have more pictures of my kids on their pages than I do.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

Just back from Hancock's - picked out some halloween fabric for my first Vida

Hoping to get started Monday when school starts back!! FYI - Hancocks will have all of their decorator fabrics 60% off the Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend!

Also, does anyone have any opinions good or bad about the Janome 8077? Hancock's has it on sale for $249.00 right now (down from $349)

Loving all of the new creations!

I love the witchy fabric, she looks like Miss Madi. If only we had a Hancocks around here.

Your daughters look ADORABLE!!

Okay I think we saw the same Belle and we really really loved her!

Here she is "twirling" with Hannah:

But when we really fell in love with THIS Belle is when my middle girl and tomboy, Lizzie, saw her.

You see, two years ago on our way out of Animal Kingdom, Lizzie broke down into TEARS because her "secret wish" (so secret she didn't tell us even) was to meet Belle, and she hadn't done it. She was so genuinely brokenhearted that her sisters got their wishes (Hannah had dinner with Cinderella and Emmy got to beat the drum at Pocahontas' show) and she didn't that a CM who was sweeping actually called EVERYWHERE to try to find Belle for us. (He approached us when he saw Lizzie crying. His words were "NO ONE cries at Disney World!" He actually ended up giving her a few pins and she left in smiles. It was a wonderful moment!)

But anyway, of course this trip seeing Belle was a moment we could NOT miss.

I am not sure what all they talked about, but my "growing up way too fast" tomboy was enthralled with Belle! Then they turn to hug and take the picture, and I see my Lizzie has tears of joy in her eyes!

Okay at this point I lose it (will also chuck in that it had been a very tiring and stressful day) to see her so happy, so I go up to tell "Belle" thank you for what she has done for my daughter...and we BOTH lose it. And Belle hugs me like I'm five and you know what, I was fine with it in the moment! (I also think Belle was trying not to bawl so this helped her too!)

Of course as we left Lizzie and I are BOTH sobbing happy tears, and then we started laughing at each other, and the magic got us through some pretty tough moments later that evening and the rest of the week.

LOL SUCH an unflattering picture, and a tad embarrassing, but a wonderful memory. Thanks for posting that picture and reminding me to share it (since it was one of the few good memories we took from this trip, especially!)

I think that is the same Belle we saw 2 years ago.

 

[Tykatmadismomma]

So Miss K's birthday was Sunday I made her this skirt to go with her new Punk look she is going for. She wore it to school today.

Sorry the pic was so blurry they were dancing.
She is so excited she is getting riding lessons this weekend. She had hopes to get a horse for her birthday but we decided to try lessons first the a horse when she understands the responsability.

 

[revrob]

I thought I would share the worlds best sewing secret.

I am not sure what it is called but you find it in the upholstery cording section. There is a tape that is made to gather valances. It is fantastic for princess dresses. The "tape" has two channels with cording inside. You stitch the tape to your dress with a zipper or piping foot. After it is secure pull the cording and you have perfect gathers.

I left it BIG on purpose. I hope you can see.

SMART! Can you show a pic of what it looks like before it's stitched in? And maybe what it looks like underneath the skirt? I'm trying to figure out what it looks like so I know what to look for when I go to purchase.

 

[msumissa]

Okay, here are the dresses I have been working on... Nothing yet for Disney, but I will be starting that stuff soon.

Here is the twirl dresses I made for Cheeseburger in Caseville. Please excuse the bad hair, it was REALLY hot and they had been playing hard with their cousins! DD2's is a littl log on the straps, but it should be good for next year too




Here is a twirl action shot that DD1 insisted I include!




And finally, here is my first vida, the bottom ruffle is a pink and brown stripe, but the pink is not showing up well. Also, DD2 is wearing the Molly Peasant Dress that I made for both of them for Cheeseburger as well



I think I put the buttons a little too low, but I will be pairing this with a shirt for school. I tried tying a knot in it and that worked well too.

Thank you so much for all of your inspiration. Especially for the 2 Vida sew alongs, they were really helpful for strap placement, etc.

Next are 2 more Vida's with appliqued Spartan S's for States home openner! Hopefully my new machine gets here fast! At least I have time to cut the fabric!

 

[msumissa]

While I am in my photobucket account, I thought I would show you some of my cakes...

Here is DD1's 4th birthday

And DD2's 1st birthday

DD1's 2nd birthday



Here is 'bad Stitch' for a friend at work




And lastly, a Baby Einstein caterpillar for a first birthday for a friend at work

 

[aimeeg]

SMART! Can you show a pic of what it looks like before it's stitched in? And maybe what it looks like underneath the skirt? I'm trying to figure out what it looks like so I know what to look for when I go to purchase.

I am charging the camera and then I can take some pics.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

are you talking about this thread or the dis in general?

The disboard in general.

 

[tadamom]

Hey Leslie........have you shared the math that you used to make the American Girl skirt? I was going to ask you what size you made your first tier? And the pink ribbon attached inbetween the tiers...did you just sew that over your gathers?

I really liked what you did with the skirt...I'm thinking about incorporating the same style into a dress for Chef Mickey's with the Minnie Dot and black ribbon.

Thanks!

 

[busy mommy]

I figured out how to get my pictures from my camera to my photobucket account. My husband will be so proud. I always make him do anything technical. Now I have to post a few more times and then I can share the outfits I have made so far for our December trip. I'm getting there.

 

[Tink561]

While I am in my photobucket account, I thought I would show you some of my cakes...

Here is DD1's 4th birthday

And DD2's 1st birthday

DD1's 2nd birthday



Here is 'bad Stitch' for a friend at work




And lastly, a Baby Einstein caterpillar for a first birthday for a friend at work

Those are super cute!