Disboutiquers Part 25 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[dianemom2]

DD's list had the same thing when she was in middle school. We got hers at Target for around $25 its a Texas Instrument T something, I think. She's going in 10th grade now, still has it and still uses it. Don't spend the $100 because they do have better priced ones.

I am planning to buy the more expensive calculators since they will need them for the advanced classes later on.

I need to print off my ds school supply list. I did get some uniforms ordered this week with Land's End penny logo and free shipping. Very excited about that deal. He needs a new backpack and wants a navy and red one. I have found one at PBK, but am not sure about the quality. I want one that will last a few years. He does'nt like the LL bean ones, but is okay with one of the Land's End ones. Decisions, Decisions.

Too bad that he doesn't like the LL Bean backpacks. I love the lifetime guarantee. My DH had one that he used in college and then we took on vacations for him to carry stuff during the day. It finally wore out (after over 20 years of use) and LL Bean replaced it for free!! Last year I ordered the ones for my girls from the website but if I had been thinking better, I would have taken them to the LL Bean outlet and paid half as much. Oh well!

Math/physics teacher here. When they get to algebra II/trig they WILL have to have the $100 calculator, more so if they intend to do precal/calculus and physics. We use them every day in physics. It needs to be able to graph functions, determine verticies ect. It is not practical for them to do them by had because it takes so long. They would never be able to get through thier homework donig it by hand. I recommend a certain one for my kids becuase it is the model I know how to use. These things come with maulas that stretch to 100 plus pages and can be complicated to figure out on your own. The $25 TI will work through chemistry, algebra I, and geometry, but they will need the big one for anything beyond that.

I did hear that you can make it throught Algebra 1 with the less expensive calculator but my 7th grader will be taking Algebra 1 next year. I don't want to have to spend $25 on a calculator for next year to then have to spend $100 in another year or two. I might as well bite the bullet and get them what they need to last through HS and maybe into college.

I got a nice surprise at my Walmart yesterday. They had racks and racks of $1 items!!!! Mostly women's t-shirts, sweaters and plus sized leggins, but I picked up two pairs of jeans for the girls too!

I'm thinking of going back and looking through some of the t-shirts. I noticed that some I got were a lycra blend, and I've been looking for cotton/lycra fabric to make leggins and underwear with for Lyddie! They had a lot of plus sizes, so I figured that might work out nicely.

When I was in FL visiting my in-laws one of the Walmarts had racks of stuff for $3. I picked up a Minnie hoodie and a Mickey tee on the sale. If the stuff was only $1 I might have looked to see if there were some things that I could buy to use for material.

I took my girls to the mall in Tysons Corner today. We walked through the new AG store there. It was very nice. Certainly not like the one in NY though. My girls are too old for the dolls now but they still loved walking through the store and my younger one was drooling over the AG cello since she plays cello.

 

[babynala]

Oh Cheryl I love your fabric but we need to know if you have a new addition to your family....

Here is a pic of the Disney fleece I got at Walmart for $1 per yard (actually I got shorted about 1/2 yard on the princesses -- it was only about 6.5 yards for $7). On the bright side, the horse fleece (no pic) was mislabeled as 4 yards and it is $6 yards so that was only 66 cents a yard. DD will get a snuggie and a blanket!

Princess Fleece:

Tink Fleece:

And this is the pincushion I made (not thrilled with it, should have made 6 petals instead of four since I made my center much bigger than what was done for the tut):

Great score on the fleece. Oh, you have a husband that vacuums? That might be better then $1/yard fleece. I took my son last week to do some back to school shopping. We got almost everything we needed. Since we will be away it is one less thing to do when we get back home.

Today is a day I am ready to go back to bed and start over!
My pregnant friend is still pregnant (Woo Hoo) but her husband is stuck somewhere in Michigan with a broken down truck! He is hoping to be home in a few days) Her mom is still in intensive care. She is in and out of consciousness and still is in middle of complete organ shutdown. They still don't know why, but they do know she has contracted E coli and MRSA while in the hospital. My friend is no longer allowed to visit her mom because of the danger to the unborn baby. My Mito friend is scheduled for her surgery (to change out her ports and to remove 4 teeth) next week.

I'm thinking either a nap or a shopping trip is in order. Since I am broke (just paid another payment on Disney) I think I choose a nap!


Keep Smiling!

Nini

Hope you got to take a little nap and start the day anew. My thoughts are with your friend. So many things to worry about in her condition.

I got the verdict on my sewing machine and rufflers. The machine is in good shape, so they're just going to clean and tune it. I had been having buttonhole issues, but they are telling me it must be operator error since it's working great for them. One of the rufflers is broken, the other is bent, so that explains why I couldn't get it to work as CarlaC describes. I think a new ruffler is in my future. Now I just have to find stuff to keep me busy until next Thursday when my machine will be ready.

Regards,
C.

I guess having a broken ruffler is better then having a broken machine. Do you have any fabric for outfits you can cut out while waiting for your machine?

 

[JMD1979]

Thanks everyone for the compliemnts on our AG outfits and the MI pictures!

Easiest way to change up a boring lamp. Underneath the glitter is dark gold stitching. I needed to change the lamp up to go with a tropical themed room, and this was the easiest way, some glue and glitter, and it's like a new lamp. Plus, the blue beads were rewards from the Boardwalk and Beach Club hotel pool games. It's amazing how easy it is to totally change up a desk area with some glitter, a tablecloth, and some boa style lining.

Wow! I really like these! Great job!

well i got a lil sewing done over the weekend,to tired after the hot workday to do any in the evenings during the week. 1st up is a tee i got at my fave thrift store {most all my stuff comes from there,can't help myself!} didn't make just using to show my inspiration

the plan was to make a skirt to match w/ and appliqued kitty,welli didn't think to make it a drop waist { not done one like that before} so they can't go together,the kitties get covered up either way you wear it...so i did another tee for the skirt!

this dress is made from some curtain panels i got at my fave store-Park Ave.Thrift Store!
thank you fro looking! LOVE all the cute things shared lately!

Awesome job! I just don't have the creative mindset and thrift stores! I try and try but I can never think of ways to up-cycle!

This is my first attempt at posting my pictures here so I hope it works.

My granddaughter has been asking me for a mermaid dress for her and her doll for a few weeks and I finally finished it.

I've been working on outfits for my grandkids for a Sept. Disney trip.
These are for my grandson.

This romper is lined or can be reversible, so while digging in my stash for a lining I came across Charlie Brown with Snoopy and decided to make it reversible.

These are for my granddaughter and I have more in progress for her.

Everything is amazing but I really love those mermaid dresses! WOW!

Drive by post here! Finally finished something to share!

I had been hoarding this material for years and realized if I didn't make Sara Beth an outfit soon, she will be to old for it! This is a freankenpattern. Simply sweet combined with a simplicity pattern, combined with my own ideas. And it is my first had applique other than a mickey head!

Hoping to get one more project done this afternoon! We will see!

So cute! We adore this story!

I think I'm supposed to be posting about something else, but I just got back from gas, PO, Joann's, and grocery store. Time for another nap, I'm 86 after all, but before I do, had to give a quick update.

Don't think I've ever seen this fabric at Joann's before . . . how perfect for a kid named Mark, Michael, Milton, Mohammed, even Michelle, Melanie, or Mitsy.

Let me go check my 'to do' list to see if I made any notes about what I had planned to post about today.

Cute fabric! But.... still waiting!

Jeana

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

I am planning to buy the more expensive calculators since they will need them for the advanced classes later on.






I did hear that you can make it throught Algebra 1 with the less expensive calculator but my 7th grader will be taking Algebra 1 next year. I don't want to have to spend $25 on a calculator for next year to then have to spend $100 in another year or two. I might as well bite the bullet and get them what they need to last through HS and maybe into college.

I had to get that lovely $100 calculator. I used it in 8th to 12th grade and then into college, although by that point I was in need of a "newer model" due to technology changes I've even had friends borrow it to use for their college classes...between the 2 $100 calculators, I got about 10 years use out of them!!



BTW school starts here August 9th

 

[teresajoy]

CHERYL!!!!!! YOU ARE A MEANIE!!!!!!!!!!!!

(ignore this if you have posted doll pictures while I was typing)​

Cool that Walmart had some old fabric hidden. If mine would let me in their warehouse I bet I could find some hidden fabric too! I want a few things they once had but no longer have.

Check Target for leggings. I got my dd a pair for $2 something -- cheaper than making them. All they had in her size was Navy, but at least it's an inexpensive pair.


Hmmm, first you need a rest from walking and then you need a break from typing? Just how old are you ? And I was done mowing three hours ago! You just want me to go vacuum.

I may be headed near a Target this week. I wish we had one in out town! Or that gas was cheaper!

I have a feeling the GA "doll" saw the AG doll and there was a huge fight resulting in injuries. I bet Cheryl had to take the AG doll to the ER and I have have a feeling Ginger is in custody right now. If Cheryl has to bail Ginger out of jail she will never be able to afford to buy D's address from me.

LOL!!!! Too funny Andrea!

I think I'm supposed to be posting about something else, but I just got back from gas, PO, Joann's, and grocery store. Time for another nap, I'm 86 after all, but before I do, had to give a quick update.

Don't think I've ever seen this fabric at Joann's before . . . how perfect for a kid named Mark, Michael, Milton, Mohammed, even Michelle, Melanie, or Mitsy.

Let me go check my 'to do' list to see if I made any notes about what I had planned to post about today.

See first statement above.

I think I found the doll Cheryl got!!!!

Oh, she is adorable! What a cute little squirt!

I am planning to buy the more expensive calculators since they will need them for the advanced classes later on.


Too bad that he doesn't like the LL Bean backpacks. I love the lifetime guarantee. My DH had one that he used in college and then we took on vacations for him to carry stuff during the day. It finally wore out (after over 20 years of use) and LL Bean replaced it for free!! Last year I ordered the ones for my girls from the website but if I had been thinking better, I would have taken them to the LL Bean outlet and paid half as much. Oh well!



I did hear that you can make it throught Algebra 1 with the less expensive calculator but my 7th grader will be taking Algebra 1 next year. I don't want to have to spend $25 on a calculator for next year to then have to spend $100 in another year or two. I might as well bite the bullet and get them what they need to last through HS and maybe into college.



When I was in FL visiting my in-laws one of the Walmarts had racks of stuff for $3. I picked up a Minnie hoodie and a Mickey tee on the sale. If the stuff was only $1 I might have looked to see if there were some things that I could buy to use for material.

I took my girls to the mall in Tysons Corner today. We walked through the new AG store there. It was very nice. Certainly not like the one in NY though. My girls are too old for the dolls now but they still loved walking through the store and my younger one was drooling over the AG cello since she plays cello.

Did you try Lands End for backpacks? They have a guarantee on their stuff too. Sometimes they have cuter things.

I was so excited when I saw the $1 racks!!!!!

Today I hit a GREAT garage sale!!! Apparently the lady had watched Hoarders over the weekend and was inspired!! (she told me this). She had tons and tons of cute skirts for only .50!!!!! AND she told me she was just trying to get rid of it all, so she was willing to bargain. I got a bunch of new skirts (10-12) a pair of shoes for Arminda, a pair of moccasins for Lyddie, a cookie press (I've been wanting one of these FOREVER!!!! They remind me of my Mommy!), a gadget thing from Pampered chef that I should know the name of, but can't think of it, that cuts the flour and butter together and a pearly necklace for Lydia for $5. I need to clear my closet out to put all my new stuff in!

I hate back to school time. I find it so depressing!

 

[snubie]

I think I'm supposed to be posting about something else, but I just got back from gas, PO, Joann's, and grocery store. Time for another nap, I'm 86 after all, but before I do, had to give a quick update.

Don't think I've ever seen this fabric at Joann's before . . . how perfect for a kid named Mark, Michael, Milton, Mohammed, even Michelle, Melanie, or Mitsy.

Let me go check my 'to do' list to see if I made any notes about what I had planned to post about today.

I LOVE that fabric - perfect for my Megan!

Now go check that to-do list and get back here with more of your NYC trip report.

I find back to school kind of exciting. I always loved school. Summer was boring in my mind.
Lauren has an LL Bean backpack - they last a good long time. Her lunchbox on the other hand is a skip*hop that she got as a gift. We will be looking for a new lunchbox soon.

She also has a bento box for lunch but she doesn't really like it too much.

 

[cogero]

I
I find back to school kind of exciting. I always loved school. Summer was boring in my mind.

My DD is ready to go back and she has only been out since 6/28

 

[VBAndrea]

Cheryl: I have to take ds to gymnastics. Please wait until about 7:30pm or so to post pictures. Keep sewing clothes for Squirt in the mean time.

And no, I don't have one of those fancy phones where I can log on while not at home. I instead spend my money on fabric.

 

[teresajoy]

Looks like I'll be starting a new thread later on tonight. I bet that's what Cheryl is waiting for!!!

I'm out of here for a few hours, don't get too chatty!

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Looks like I'll be starting a new thread later on tonight. I bet that's what Cheryl is waiting for!!!

I'm out of here for a few hours, don't get too chatty!

That's probably exactly what Cheryl is waiting for

 

[aboveH20]

I finished up at the restroom and had clean hands, so I thought, why not eat? I went up to the third floor to see about having a meal even though no reservations were available over the internet. It was about 11:05 and the hostess asked if I was interested in the 11 AM seating. I said, 'Sure'. As she took me to my seat she motioned to the "escort" dolls and asked if I wanted one. I declined.

It was fairly full, but there were three or four tables available. I had a great table facing the room. I'd only sat down for about a minute when a woman and girl from the next table asked if I wanted to join them. How sweet was that? I thought briefly about it, but declined. At the end of the meal they took a birthday cake to that table so I kicked myself for missing out on birthday cake, but all the more glad I had declined the girl's birthday lunch.

It's a prix fixe menu for $24. First came cinnamon rolls, then a plate with cheese, veggies, grapes and a couple rolls, then my meal. I had a half turkey wrap with carrot Ginger soup. Can't say that I loved the soup, but when I saw it on the menu I knew I had to have it. They also have Ginger Ale on the menu for $2.75. I'd have to collect and return a lot of soda cans to afford that, so I had one of the included beverages -- iced tea. For dessert they brought a plate with a star shaped cookie, little cake, and mousse in a flower pot. I also had coffee to keep me awake for Mary Poppins.

Hairs bows were the napkin rings and we got to keep the flower in the dessert mousse. People who had dolls at the table with them were given a tiny plastic tea cup and saucer. If I'd known that I would have had a couple dolls sit with me.

So after lunch I looked at dolls. First were the historial dolls and doll of the year. I saw Rebecca that Teresa mentioned. To be continued after dinner . . .

 

[mphalens]

I'm checking in from the salon while they fix my hair... Can't quote but I did have to chime in... Cheryl, you are killing me!

And, not nearly as good a deal as $5 for all that stuff at the garage sale, but I spent $50 at Kohls today and saved $165!!! I found my favorite jeans on clearance for $8 a pair! I bought two pairs, plus a different style for $7! Two pairs of shorts, a tank and a couple of clearance items for Finn. I also tried on a drop waist tiered skirt and it looked great - anyone have a good pattern or tutorial for an adult one? $40 was way to much to spend on a cotton skirt!

 

[mkwj]

It looks like we're going to WDW around the same time. We'll be there Sep. 27-Oct. 5. I think Nini's dates are around then, too, from her ticker. Anyone else have a late Sep./early Oct. trip planned?

We will arrive on Sept. 24th and leave Oct. 1st Would love to arrange a meetup with all of you that will be there.

LOVE this fabric. So cute.

I think I found the doll Cheryl got!!!!

And, not nearly as good a deal as $5 for all that stuff at the garage sale, but I spent $50 at Kohls today and saved $165!!! I found my favorite jeans on clearance for $8 a pair! I bought two pairs, plus a different style for $7! Two pairs of shorts, a tank and a couple of clearance items for Finn. I also tried on a drop waist tiered skirt and it looked great - anyone have a good pattern or tutorial for an adult one? $40 was way to much to spend on a cotton skirt!

Great finds. It is funny that you posted this. I have been trying to find a free skirt tutorial to use the pink mickey with.

 

[DMGeurts]

It's a prix fixe menu for $24. First came cinnamon rolls, then a plate with cheese, veggies, grapes and a couple rolls, then my meal. I had a half turkey wrap with carrot Ginger soup. Can't say that I loved the soup, but when I saw it on the menu I knew I had to have it. They also have Ginger Ale on the menu for $2.75. I'd have to collect and return a lot of soda cans to afford that, so I had one of the included beverages -- iced tea. For dessert they brought a plate with a star shaped cookie, little cake, and mousse in a flower pot. I also had coffee to keep me awake for Mary Poppins.

So after lunch I looked at dolls. First were the historial dolls and doll of the year. I saw Rebecca that Teresa mentioned. To be continued after dinner . . .

C H E R Y L !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C'mon - you're leaving us in suspense!!!! Who'd you bring home with you????????????????????????

D~

 

[VBAndrea]

I finished up at the restroom and had clean hands, so I thought, why not eat? I went up to the third floor to see about having a meal even though no reservations were available over the internet. It was about 11:05 and the hostess asked if I was interested in the 11 AM seating. I said, 'Sure'. As she took me to my seat she motioned to the "escort" dolls and asked if I wanted one. I declined.

It was fairly full, but there were three or four tables available. I had a great table facing the room. I'd only sat down for about a minute when a woman and girl from the next table asked if I wanted to join them. How sweet was that? I thought briefly about it, but declined. At the end of the meal they took a birthday cake to that table so I kicked myself for missing out on birthday cake, but all the more glad I had declined the girl's birthday lunch.

It's a prix fixe menu for $24. First came cinnamon rolls, then a plate with cheese, veggies, grapes and a couple rolls, then my meal. I had a half turkey wrap with carrot Ginger soup. Can't say that I loved the soup, but when I saw it on the menu I knew I had to have it. They also have Ginger Ale on the menu for $2.75. I'd have to collect and return a lot of soda cans to afford that, so I had one of the included beverages -- iced tea. For dessert they brought a plate with a star shaped cookie, little cake, and mousse in a flower pot. I also had coffee to keep me awake for Mary Poppins.

Hairs bows were the napkin rings and we got to keep the flower in the dessert mousse. People who had dolls at the table with them were given a tiny plastic tea cup and saucer. If I'd known that I would have had a couple dolls sit with me.

So after lunch I looked at dolls. First were the historial dolls and doll of the year. I saw Rebecca that Teresa mentioned. To be continued after dinner . . .

Does Ginger at least get the flower to keep? She can stick it out of her neck -- sort of a replacement for her absentee head. I am going to have to look up some AG dolls on the internet. I have no idea where our latest catalogue is and Alexa just isn't into AG dolls. She prefers GA dolls.

I'm glad you got ot have lunch!

I'm checking in from the salon while they fix my hair... Can't quote but I did have to chime in... Cheryl, you are killing me!

And, not nearly as good a deal as $5 for all that stuff at the garage sale, but I spent $50 at Kohls today and saved $165!!! I found my favorite jeans on clearance for $8 a pair! I bought two pairs, plus a different style for $7! Two pairs of shorts, a tank and a couple of clearance items for Finn. I also tried on a drop waist tiered skirt and it looked great - anyone have a good pattern or tutorial for an adult one? $40 was way to much to spend on a cotton skirt!

Great deals! I may need to head to Kohls but my latest coupon is only 15% off -- pathetic! I like the 30% ones the best but I would settle for 20%.

Glad you are getting hair fixed since you weren't happy with it.

Here is a tut I have marked -- looks simple though I have not tried it. I really should -- I like wearing skirts in summer:
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PSKIRT&Store_Code=JC

By the way, did they serve you a Ginger Ale while you were getting your hair redone?

 

[Fruto76]

I'm checking in from the salon while they fix my hair... Can't quote but I did have to chime in... Cheryl, you are killing me!

And, not nearly as good a deal as $5 for all that stuff at the garage sale, but I spent $50 at Kohls today and saved $165!!! I found my favorite jeans on clearance for $8 a pair! I bought two pairs, plus a different style for $7! Two pairs of shorts, a tank and a couple of clearance items for Finn. I also tried on a drop waist tiered skirt and it looked great - anyone have a good pattern or tutorial for an adult one? $40 was way to much to spend on a cotton skirt!

We will arrive on Sept. 24th and leave Oct. 1st Would love to arrange a meetup with all of you that will be there.



LOVE this fabric. So cute.







Great finds. It is funny that you posted this. I have been trying to find a free skirt tutorial to use the pink mickey with.

Here is a tutorial I bookmarked the other day. I think it might have been posted on this thread I'm not sure. I am hoping to make myself one soon.

http://www.noodle-head.com/2011/07/vintage-inspired-skirt-tutorial.html

patiently waiting to see if Ginger has a new half sister. (or would it be a step sister?? )

 

[VBAndrea]

All-righty everyone!!! Let's get this thread moving. EVERYONE needs to post something now b/c I think Cheryl is waiting to be on page one with her big announcement and I need to go sew -- my computer is downstairs and laundry/sewing room is upstairs. Wish I could set a alarm for Cheryl's post.

 

[VBAndrea]

Let's play guess the doll!

I have it narrowed down to Kit, Emily or Molly. I think Kit is adorable, but I think Cheryl would want longer hair to compensate for Ginger's lack of hair. I think I am leaning toward Molly.

I don't think Cheryl would get a look alike doll b/c there aren't any with white hair!

 

[DisneyTeacher01]

Maybe she got more than one??!!!


Trying to help push the thread along!

 

[VBAndrea]

Maybe she got more than one??!!!


Trying to help push the thread along!

Well then she had better have picked up Squirt so Ginger doesn't feel like the odd one in the family.

I think she's just sewing her new doll 20 outfits before she posts.