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

[mommy2mrb]

Well, I have to make dinner first - then I am moving in to my sewing room. DH has been working like a mad man all day, and he says I can move in whenever I am ready.

I even went to a few antique stores today and found a few vintage goodies for my sewing room...

And of course - I'll share pics - but it probably won't be until tomorrow - since I need the light.

Sorry - I just had to share my excitement!

D~

can't wait to see it all finished!!!!

Congratulations on your new space

 

[Fruto76]

Well, I have to make dinner first - then I am moving in to my sewing room. DH has been working like a mad man all day, and he says I can move in whenever I am ready.

I even went to a few antique stores today and found a few vintage goodies for my sewing room...

And of course - I'll share pics - but it probably won't be until tomorrow - since I need the light.

Sorry - I just had to share my excitement!

D~

How exciting! I cannot wait to see pics!!!! Have fun moving!

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.

I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

 

[cogero]

D - That is awesome can't wait to see pictures.

 

[scbelleatheart]

can't wait to see it all finished!!!!

Congratulations on your new space

Cannot wait to see pics. DH is working on my new sewing room. I think it is huge and at least I'm not delegated to the basement anymore.
So now a question. How are you storing your patterns? I've saved so many but I have not found a good way to look thru them quickly. Custom patterns are hanging but all the master patterns are just not easy to look thru.

 

[RMAMom]

WARNING!!!


DO NOT (repeat NOT) tell anyone why you are smiling! I thought hubby was going to cart me off! He told me he had already started looking at assisted homes for me...now he was going to have to ramp up the search!



(hmm...wonder if I can take my machines with me?)

Men have no sense of humor. I told my 26 yr old DD and she thought Gingy and the gang was hysterical.

I said the other day I was planning on making something. Well I pulled out the Duvet Cover we got from Goodwill and this is what came of it.

My youngest DD almost 7

Look Momma Nemo is looking at me.

We found Dory, Just Keep on Swimming.

My DD8
She was trying so hard not to squint.

Helloooooooooooo Whaaaaaaaaaaallllleee!!!!!! Did you Know Dory Spoke Whale?

Thanks For looking.

What a fun idea! These look great!

Well, I have to make dinner first - then I am moving in to my sewing room. DH has been working like a mad man all day, and he says I can move in whenever I am ready.

I even went to a few antique stores today and found a few vintage goodies for my sewing room...

And of course - I'll share pics - but it probably won't be until tomorrow - since I need the light.

Sorry - I just had to share my excitement!

D~

Sew exciting!!! Can't wait to see pictures.

How exciting! I cannot wait to see pics!!!! Have fun moving!

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.

I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

Cute!

 

[JMD1979]

Well, I have to make dinner first - then I am moving in to my sewing room. DH has been working like a mad man all day, and he says I can move in whenever I am ready.

I even went to a few antique stores today and found a few vintage goodies for my sewing room...

And of course - I'll share pics - but it probably won't be until tomorrow - since I need the light.

Sorry - I just had to share my excitement!

D~

Yay! I can't wait to see it! All of the previews have been such a tease! I bet it's fantastic!

How exciting! I cannot wait to see pics!!!! Have fun moving!

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.

I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

These are adorable! Love the little matching shirts!


Jeana

 

[DMGeurts]

How exciting! I cannot wait to see pics!!!! Have fun moving!

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.

I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

These outfits are adorable! Soooo adorable!

Cannot wait to see pics. DH is working on my new sewing room. I think it is huge and at least I'm not delegated to the basement anymore.
So now a question. How are you storing your patterns? I've saved so many but I have not found a good way to look thru them quickly. Custom patterns are hanging but all the master patterns are just not easy to look thru.

I have not decided yet... I am having the same dillema. After sewing at our diningroom table for 6 months - it was a nightmare trying to organize everything. Even though I know in my head how I want it to look - I just didn't realize I had accumulated so much stuff in such a short time. I've been thinking about some sort of binder system - I just don't know.

In the process of organizing - I found 3 or 4 projects that I'd forgotten that I'd started... including Woody. So, I need to finish those up.

So... Question: How do you store your PDF patterns that you've printed out?

And I promise pictures in the morning - but please don't expect wonderful things - It's barely decorated at all.

D~

 

[babynala]

Our trip to Chicago was fun but rushed! Our train ended up being delayed and instead of getting 4 hours there we ended up with just 2 1/2 short hours to do what we needed to do. Needless to say we skipped lunch and headed strait to the AG store! The girls were in their glory! Awww who am I kidding I was in my glory! My poor DH? yeah, not so much! But he was a trooper none the less. D, thanks so much for the tip on the personal shopper, it was fantastic and my girls felt like VIP sitting on the couch in there sorting through the things they wanted to buy!

I won't bore you will many pictures but here is one of the girls with their goods just as we were leaving the store.

And when we got home the girls insisted on getting all their dolls dressed in their original clothes for a photo shoot! I'm kind of excited! Look at all these cuties I get to start sewing for....

Sigh, I do have to say though I am still totally jealous over Ginger!
Jeana

Wow, it looks like you and your girls made the best of your shortened trip to the AG store. That personal shopper sounds like fun. This picture of your girls is so cute. They look great in their outfits. It is nice to see girls that like to play with their dolls.

Just popping in to say how incredible all your work is ladies (and man). I'm awestruck. All the fabric too is just beautiful, you have such a great range in the US and I'm very jealous.

I've never sewed more than overnight toilet training sheets, cloth wipes and my patchwork quilts, never real clothes for real people. I love pathwork by machine but I'm on a break since I made the twins their quilts. They went from cot sized to king bed sized and took two years... I'm going to stick to spinning and knitting for a bit - the language is better according to my hubby. Although I did think of making mini-Mickey quilts the size of a pillowcase for the kids to get signed next year on our DCL cruise.

Two king size quilts - yikes! A quilted pillowcase for the cruise sounds like a great idea.

thanks for the laughs this morning....loving Ginger and Mr Pibb AG models...maybe if you added some hair to them:

I didn't know about the personal shopper at AG...will be calling them to set it up for Megan when we are in NYC in a couple of weeks!!!

I bet you guys are looking forward to your trip on NYC.

I said the other day I was planning on making something. Well I pulled out the Duvet Cover we got from Goodwill and this is what came of it.

My youngest DD almost 7

My DD8
She was trying so hard not to squint.

Thanks For looking.

These dresses came out so nice. You did a great job lining up the characters on the dresses.

Got to preface this by saying after reading through from last night I kept saying to myself, you've got to get a hobby, then I remembered, I do have a hobby -- sewing.

My DD2 is just now "cooperating" w/ the hairbow wearing.....she knows as soon as we pull in the driveway when we come home she can take it out.....and she does....and hands it too me and says "all done"

How funny.

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.

I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

These are really cute and I like I how you did the shirts.

I have not decided yet... I am having the same dillema. After sewing at our diningroom table for 6 months - it was a nightmare trying to organize everything. Even though I know in my head how I want it to look - I just didn't realize I had accumulated so much stuff in such a short time. I've been thinking about some sort of binder system - I just don't know.

In the process of organizing - I found 3 or 4 projects that I'd forgotten that I'd started... including Woody. So, I need to finish those up.

So... Question: How do you store your PDF patterns that you've printed out?

And I promise pictures in the morning - but please don't expect wonderful things - It's barely decorated at all.

D~

Can't wait to see your finished sewing room. Your DD gets some praise for getting that done for you (and on his day off). I keep all my patterns in files in a file cabinet. I used to use a file box but quickly outgrew it. At this point all my patterns are stuffed in there so I may need to expand to the bottom drawer (but that is full of other stuff). I put the two of the smaller, store bought patterns, in one folder - I don't know why I bother since I never use them.

 

[mommy2mrb]

I bet you guys are looking forward to your trip on NYC.

we are! going to spend 3 days out on Long Island with Jim's boss and his family and another family who's dad was with Jim in Haiti....so will be hoping to make some happy memories with them..

then to NJ for 3 days visiting friends and then 7 days in NYC baby!! two shows, AG, DIS meet with some friend from the Creative boards (scrapbooking) and maybe Tim, Mel and Ana if they can make it....and the parents of Britney (our Haiti blanket project) family are planning on coming down to see us too!

If anyone else is around town and wants to come play for the day let me know! would love to meet any of our DIS friends!!

 

[love to stitch]

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.
I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

Those are very cute outfits.

 

[Mickey Fanatic]

Thanks for all the commentson the Pooh dress I previously posted. I LOVE the Nemo outfits and the outfits for the twins, they are sooo precious.

Here is the second outfit the my mom made for my DD

Thanks for welcoming my posts to your board.

 

[weluvdizne]

Thanks for all the commentson the Pooh dress I previously posted. I LOVE the Nemo outfits and the outfits for the twins, they are sooo precious.

Here is the second outfit the my mom made for my DD

Thanks for welcoming my posts to your board.

Both outfits your mom made are really cute, but your dd is absolutely a doll! Does your mom have any other outfits planned.


D - can't wait to see your room!!

Love the Nemo dresses posted! Great find!

 

[VBAndrea]

How exciting! I cannot wait to see pics!!!! Have fun moving!

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.

I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

You may adore the twins, but I adore the outfits! Is that a font with hearts or did you merge a heart with an alphabet? I am still scared to download SEU since someone (???Marianne) lost all their files, but I would love to add a saying to a shirt I did for a BG. Anyhoo, the outfits will be fabulous for summer and the 4th -- though if they're Swedish and living in Switzerland that my not be an option! Love the dot fabric!

So... Question: How do you store your PDF patterns that you've printed out?

And I promise pictures in the morning - but please don't expect wonderful things - It's barely decorated at all.

D~

I can't wait to see your room!!! It's morning and the sun is up -- where are the pics???? (I am not the least bit impatient.)

I store my pdf patterns in binders. I 3 hole puch the instructions and I buy the clear three hole pocket folders and slip the patterns in their -- I have so many sizes printed from doing BG's. I know I have the Easy Fits in sizes 0 thru 9 printed out. It's very easy to find what I want and easy to follw along the instructions as I sew. I have one binder for clothes, one for things like totes, luggage tags, decorative items and now one for embroidery designs! My clothes binder is very large and is full, but I'm at the point where I make up a lot of variations of a basic pattern now so I havent' bought new patterns in a long time.

Thanks for all the commentson the Pooh dress I previously posted. I LOVE the Nemo outfits and the outfits for the twins, they are sooo precious.

Here is the second outfit the my mom made for my DD

Thanks for welcoming my posts to your board.

Adorable! And your dd has way more red in her hair in these pics! I want her hair!!! She is just too cute!

 

[cogero]

I am going to finish DDs AK shorts and shirt before work today and tonite I think I will do another of DS Disney Outfits and 2 pairs of shorts he will need for potty training at school in a couple of weeks

 

[belle41379]

Wow!! WAY TMTQ. everything looks fantastic! Love the up cycled shirts. I'm going to try my hand at upcycling here pretty soon.

I have shirts to make the kids July 4th shirts, but haven't had time to start anything. I have a 4H girl I'm the sewing helper for, so that has been taking my sewing time away. But, we are all done now, so back to sewing for Disney!

I'm going to make DS a pair of practice shorts with a new pattern I have, then I'll make a practice pair of roll up pants.

Does anyone have any tips on sewing w/knit or sewing on t-shirts? I'm a little worried that the shirt will stretch and I'll end up with a misshapen shirt.

 

[love to stitch]

Thanks for all the commentson the Pooh dress I previously posted. I LOVE the Nemo outfits and the outfits for the twins, they are sooo precious.

Here is the second outfit the my mom made for my DD

Thanks for welcoming my posts to your board.

Your daughter looks adorable. I just bought some of that fabric for a romper for my grandson.

 

[DMGeurts]

we are! going to spend 3 days out on Long Island with Jim's boss and his family and another family who's dad was with Jim in Haiti....so will be hoping to make some happy memories with them..

then to NJ for 3 days visiting friends and then 7 days in NYC baby!! two shows, AG, DIS meet with some friend from the Creative boards (scrapbooking) and maybe Tim, Mel and Ana if they can make it....and the parents of Britney (our Haiti blanket project) family are planning on coming down to see us too!

If anyone else is around town and wants to come play for the day let me know! would love to meet any of our DIS friends!!

It sounds like you have a very rewarding and special trip planned... lots of friends old and new and many memories to make. I hope that you and Megan have a wonderful time (And oodles of fun at the AG store!)... I hope you'll share a few photos when you get back.

Thanks for welcoming my posts to your board.

This is so cute! And your dd is adorable! I love these two fabrics together and the shoulder straps are so cute too.

I can't wait to see your room!!! It's morning and the sun is up -- where are the pics???? (I am not the least bit impatient.)

I store my pdf patterns in binders. I 3 hole puch the instructions and I buy the clear three hole pocket folders and slip the patterns in their -- I have so many sizes printed from doing BG's. I know I have the Easy Fits in sizes 0 thru 9 printed out. It's very easy to find what I want and easy to follw along the instructions as I sew. I have one binder for clothes, one for things like totes, luggage tags, decorative items and now one for embroidery designs! My clothes binder is very large and is full, but I'm at the point where I make up a lot of variations of a basic pattern now so I havent' bought new patterns in a long time.

I am so sorry - I overslept this morning - and I never do that. LOL The last time I remember looking at the clock - it was 4:30 and I was just considering crawling out of bed. Then I looked at the clock again and it was 7:38... OOPS!

Andrea - thanks for sharing your binder organization - that's exactly what I was envisioning, but I am still not sure how to divide them up. I am thinking of having 4 or 5 binders? AG outfits, Baby outfits, bags & purses... hmm... I guess that's it for now. LOL

Also, do you put one sized pattern in each clear folder? Do you have problems with the clear folders ripping?

Off to do the final organization of the sewing room - then I'll take some pics. I really wanted to have all my machine covers done and everything hung on the walls (Ummm... I have nothing to hang on the walls yet) and my chair covers done, my machine mats done. So, lets just say that my sewing room construction is finished and it's totally inhabitable - but not decorated yet.

Then, I will have to make something in it. LOL

D~

 

[Fruto76]

You may adore the twins, but I adore the outfits! Is that a font with hearts or did you merge a heart with an alphabet? I am still scared to download SEU since someone (???Marianne) lost all their files, but I would love to add a saying to a shirt I did for a BG. Anyhoo, the outfits will be fabulous for summer and the 4th -- though if they're Swedish and living in Switzerland that my not be an option! Love the dot fabric!

Thanks for the kind words on the outfits everyone! The twins have dual citizenship and celebrate the 4th.
Andrea, it is a font and a heart cut from cricut. My embroidery arm is still not working, I just haven't wanted to be without my machine to take it in. But, I downloaded SEU and I actually save all my files first to an external hard drive (on my mac) and then copy them onto the PC with SEU. (SEU is not Mac compatible thats why I flip flop between the 2). So if I loose the files on SEU I will still have them on the HD.

D- I use hanging files in file folder boxes from Target to store my printed patterns. Like Andrea, I was hoping to see some pictures this morning! You're killing me!

 

[mphalens]

I've been reading along, but a short person has been very "needy" the last couple of days, so quoting and posting has not been in the cards ... I hope I've cut this down appropriately ...

I finished my kids July 4th outfits....DS4 looked at his shirt and asked me why it wasn't striped like DD dress

I made DD a backpack for preschool.....but after seeing how it looks full it may be more for play and car trips (for toys)....its so light I don't think it will hold up to daily use....I may make another with a heavier fabric. The face is hand applique...secured first with heatnbond lite. She is going through a Dora phase...funny since we don't even have cable!

LOVE the 4th of July outfits!!! Phalen would SO ask the same thing if I did something one way for Finn and another for him ...
And Finn yelled "Backpack!" when he saw the Dora pack ... and he rarely watches Dora (I can handle Diego, but Dora drives me NUTS!) ...

I have two things to share.

First are the wish shirts I made for Madison and her family who are going on the Disney Dream. Madison wore the shirt to school on Friday -- that made my day. By the looks of it, I don't have to worry that she'll outgrow the shirt by the time of their trip.

The designs are Heathersue's. I love all the detail.

And I made Ginger a party dress. She seems to go out a lot because she's such a good mixer. Still not perfect -- I "interpreted" left and right differently this time -- don't know why -- but all the more reason to go on to the next one.

Dorine, I have a question for you. You mentioned that you belong to an online AG group. A friend of mine wanted me to ask you if they would think it was strange if a woman had tea at the AG store with a ginger ale bottle.

PS She probably wouldn't talk to the bottle or order it food.

PPS She probably wouldn't dress it and herself in matching outfits.

PPS She's not at all odd. Just a sweet white haired little old lady.

LOVE those shirts!!!!
And as much as I loved the first stripwork jumper for Ginger, the black & white version is STUNNING!!!!

Y'all's talk of Ginger and friends ... well, I was laughing hysterically reading all of it and my Dad (who will laugh 'til he cries while watching TV and YouTube videos at the same time) kept asking what was so funny ... lol

F

Third.... ROFLMAO!!!!!! OMG I love Ginger!

Well, I will try to answer your questions... Yes, they probably would think it was strange... but only if you were pushing her in a stroller - if you carry her, I think you'd be fine.

I would seriously go with you and act normal... I would even talk to Ginger and ask her which outfit is her favorite.

I would also call ahead and order Ginger a special menu... And please ask the waiter to avoid serving any sort of ginger ale beverage - it makes Ginger a bit uneasy.

I would be happy to send you matching outfits - with LOTS of ruffles.

And I would not think you were odd...

Oh and I measured Mr. Pibb and he is needing to lose a bit of weight to fit into Kanani's dress... so, all kidding aside, the 2 liter bottles are slightly too big.

D~

Y'all make me laugh!!!!!

Opinions needed: Would you all think I was strange if I just brought an AG dress with me to the grocery store and tried it on various bottles, in an attempt to find the perfect fit? <----Insert Cinderella music here.

D~

I so want to be a fly on the wall when you do this!!!!

OK... I often say LOL, but rarely do I actually laugh out loud when reading something on here...


HOWEVER.... the thought of you two going to the grocery store to try dresses on soda bottles was just too much for me! My husband actually came running into the living room to see what was going on!

Thanks for making my day! (now, back to sewing for me!)


Nini

Nini - my Dad was probably thinking the same thing ... "Can I have her committed?" Because I was laughing hysterically while we were watching Law & Order: SVU ...

Our trip to Chicago was fun but rushed! Our train ended up being delayed and instead of getting 4 hours there we ended up with just 2 1/2 short hours to do what we needed to do. Needless to say we skipped lunch and headed strait to the AG store! The girls were in their glory! Awww who am I kidding I was in my glory! My poor DH? yeah, not so much! But he was a trooper none the less. D, thanks so much for the tip on the personal shopper, it was fantastic and my girls felt like VIP sitting on the couch in there sorting through the things they wanted to buy!

I won't bore you will many pictures but here is one of the girls with their goods just as we were leaving the store.

And when we got home the girls insisted on getting all their dolls dressed in their original clothes for a photo shoot! I'm kind of excited! Look at all these cuties I get to start sewing for....

Sigh, I do have to say though I am still totally jealous over Ginger!

Jeana

SO SO SO cute!!!! Great picture, FABULOUS outfits and models
And I cannot get over how GOOD their dolls look ... how long have they had each of them? They look like you just bought them all that day!!!!

I said the other day I was planning on making something. Well I pulled out the Duvet Cover we got from Goodwill and this is what came of it.

My youngest DD almost 7

Look Momma Nemo is looking at me.

We found Dory, Just Keep on Swimming.

My DD8
She was trying so hard not to squint.

Helloooooooooooo Whaaaaaaaaaaallllleee!!!!!! Did you Know Dory Spoke Whale?

Thanks For looking.

OMG!!! Love the placement of Dory, etc!!! These are just wonderful!!!! And I love that you repurposed a duvet cover from goodwill!!!!

These are just adorable.

Decided I needed to be creative at work so I brought some fabric to cut out at work. Hoping to cut out 3 pairs of easy fits for the boy and one for the girl.

Love that I can get them done in about 20 minutes after they are cut.

I think that's one of the best motivators - the fact that the easy fits can be DONE in 20 minutes!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE that!!! Although, because I know how fast I can put them together, it has meant that I'm NOT sewing them for our trip yet ... because I don't want the boys to outgrow them beforehand and then I'd have to make MORE ... so I'm telling myself those can be the last minute things ...

Well, I have to make dinner first - then I am moving in to my sewing room. DH has been working like a mad man all day, and he says I can move in whenever I am ready.

I even went to a few antique stores today and found a few vintage goodies for my sewing room...

And of course - I'll share pics - but it probably won't be until tomorrow - since I need the light.

Sorry - I just had to share my excitement!

D~

Cannot WAIT to see your space all put together ... Of course, I'll be insanely jealous after you post pictures, but only because I'll wish I had such a terrific space for my projects!!!!

How exciting! I cannot wait to see pics!!!! Have fun moving!

I just finished up outfits for a set of Swedish twins that I adore. They turn 2 July 1st.

I made my DD9 the same skirt for the 4th but have to finish her top.

Very nice outfits!!!! They will love them!

If anyone else is around town and wants to come play for the day let me know! would love to meet any of our DIS friends!!

What are the dates you'll be in NYC???

Thanks for all the comments on the Pooh dress I previously posted. I LOVE the Nemo outfits and the outfits for the twins, they are sooo precious.

Here is the second outfit the my mom made for my DD

Thanks for welcoming my posts to your board.

Your mom did a great job! I love both of the outfits and I agree, your daughter is just precious!!!!

I store my pdf patterns in binders. I 3 hole puch the instructions and I buy the clear three hole pocket folders and slip the patterns in their -- I have so many sizes printed from doing BG's. I know I have the Easy Fits in sizes 0 thru 9 printed out. It's very easy to find what I want and easy to follw along the instructions as I sew. I have one binder for clothes, one for things like totes, luggage tags, decorative items and now one for embroidery designs! My clothes binder is very large and is full, but I'm at the point where I make up a lot of variations of a basic pattern now so I havent' bought new patterns in a long time.

I love your way of storing the patterns!!! Now I want to go to the office supply store and get myself a pattern binder with all the "fixins"

I'm going to make DS a pair of practice shorts with a new pattern I have, then I'll make a practice pair of roll up pants.

What pattern are you using for the roll up pants??? I really want to make the boys some of these but so far haven't found what I'm looking for in a pattern ... please, PLEASE, will you share your source???

I am so sorry - I overslept this morning - and I never do that. LOL The last time I remember looking at the clock - it was 4:30 and I was just considering crawling out of bed. Then I looked at the clock again and it was 7:38... OOPS!


Off to do the final organization of the sewing room - then I'll take some pics. I really wanted to have all my machine covers done and everything hung on the walls (Ummm... I have nothing to hang on the walls yet) and my chair covers done, my machine mats done. So, lets just say that my sewing room construction is finished and it's totally inhabitable - but not decorated yet.

Then, I will have to make something in it. LOL

D~

I cannot BELIEVE you overslept on such an important day!!!! We've all been up since the wee hours, waiting patiently for pictures, hitting refresh ... it's like ADR day


Okay ... QUESTION: How do you make the pictures smaller when you quote???? I can't figure out how to do that!!!!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

It sounds like you have a very rewarding and special trip planned... lots of friends old and new and many memories to make. I hope that you and Megan have a wonderful time (And oodles of fun at the AG store!)... I hope you'll share a few photos when you get back.

D~

it will be....the main reason we are going is for Jim's boss! he refuses to forgive himself for sending Jim in his place....we need to make some happy memories with him and spend time healing his pain.

I will definately share some photos when we get back! looking forward to our AG visit, have a surprise for Megan....are going on a harbor tour after dinner at AG, it's a special package they are running that day! and boat full of giggly girls and their special friends!!

enjoy finishing up your sewing room, can't wait to see the photos!