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

[revrob]

I kinda think that planning now for a December 09 trip would make me kind of nuts. I almost want to wait until next year.
I've always thought Disney at Christmas must be great. I've only been as a child, and I can't wait to see Hannah at DW. My mom keeps telling me she is too young, but they took her last year..


I didn't get to start sewing them yet. I forgot that I had to go to town today to visit my sister. Hopefully I can start sewing tomorrow.
I'm going to be looking for your destash. Now that I have a trip to maybe plan I can buy more fabric right?


What are AP's???

There's plenty of time to plan a December trip! We decided before our last trip that we wanted to go 3 weeks before we left. And it was an AMAZING trip! You can do it! I agree, Christmas at Disney would be really magical!

I don't think Hannah is too young at all! We started taking Ethan when he was 18 months old and he has been every year (at least once a year) since then. AbbyGrace went for the first time just two weeks after she got home - she was 3 1/2 and didn't speak English - and she STILL LOVED it!

I hope your visit with your sister goes well! And I hope you enjoy sewing up your new dress (and I hope I have some fabric that will work for your trip!)

 

[msumissa]

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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!)[/QUOTE]

Of course, now I am tearing up reading this... jeez! What a wonderful memory for the family!

 

[2cutekidz]

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!)

OMG! Those pictures are awesome, and such a magical moment!! You have me tearing up too!

 

[princessmom29]

I have a $200 serger from Wal-Mart. The only beef I have with it is the price of replacement blades. It's around $65 to buy them at the local sewing machine shop. I did finally learn to change them myself and buy them on ebay for around $35, but it's still insanely expensive.

I just urge anyone looking at sergers to find out the price of blades before making a purchase!

I cringe every time I hit a pin buried deep in the gathers of some skirt.....

What,....I should be changing those things???? I haven't changed mine in the 2 years I have had it, and it is still cutting just fine. How do I know when they need to be changed????

 

[mom2rtk]

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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!)

LOVE the photos! That Belle is an absolute sweetheart! We saw her this summer:

I love that they captured that moment for you as well!

 

[mom2rtk]

Wat,....I should be changing those things???? I haven't changed mine in the 2 years Iahve had it, and it is still cutting just fine. How do I know when they need to be changed????

It will TELL you when it needs to be changed! OK, so it's not a high-tech thing....

You'll know when it stops cutting properly. Keep in mind I put a very high quantity of stuff through mine, lots of costume fabrics, including velveteen and satins edged in piping. So if it's not cutting properly, it's really obvious.

 

[mom2rtk]

Now you've got me worried about replacing the blade!! How many outfits can you sew before you replace yours?

And, I'm trying to figure out if you could sharpen that little blade!

I asked about sharpening the blades at my local sewing machine shop that sharpens my scissors for me. They don't really have the machinery to hold that tiny blade firmly enough while sharpening. And my upper blade has a funky shape that I doubt could ever be sharpened.

My strongest word of advice is this: Just take the time to double check for pins. It's the pins that do me in. Most of what I sew involves lots of gathers, and that's where I lose them. But since I sew for others, I'm also working for maximum speed so I can get on to the next order. My intentions are always good for double checking the pins, but inevitably miss one somewhere along the way.

They keep trying to talk me into a new "nice" machine, since their extended warranty includes the blades..... But then I look and decide I need the $1000 serger and never pull the trigger......

 

[Clutterbug]

I have a $200 serger from Wal-Mart. The only beef I have with it is the price of replacement blades. It's around $65 to buy them at the local sewing machine shop. I did finally learn to change them myself and buy them on ebay for around $35, but it's still insanely expensive.

I just urge anyone looking at sergers to find out the price of blades before making a purchase!

I cringe every time I hit a pin buried deep in the gathers of some skirt.....

Is it the Brother? I have the 1034D and broke my upper knife on a pin a while back. I went to the Brother website listed in the owner's manual and got both knives for right around $35 with shipping (which was fairly expensive for such small parts).

 

[mom2rtk]

Is it the Brother? I have the 1034D and broke my upper knife on a pin a while back. I went to the Brother website listed in the owner's manual and got both knives for right around $35 with shipping (which was fairly expensive for such small parts).

No, I've had mine for a number of years. It's the 929D. No bells and whistles, no auto threading. But I've threaded it enough times I can do it in my sleep now.......

Like I said, mine were $65 locally, but only $35 on Ebay. So if yours are $35 locally, maybe you can do even better on Ebay??????

 

[minnie2]

Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers. The boys' "Nana" passed away very early this morning. We are sad she is gone, but thankful she is no longer suffering.

So sorry for your loss. I am glad she is at peace now and in no more pain.

I miss you guys. My computer time is still limited. My neck just feels so much better sitting in my recliner!

I have big news. DH SAID WE CAN GO TO DISNEY WORLD!
Now we are trying to figure out when to go. We're pretty open ended with that because my DH works 14 and 14, so we can go pretty much anytime. We're trying to decide if we should go in December of this year or wait until next year sometime. I'm sooo excited! I know he hates the idea, but is doing it for me and Hannah.

I'm about to attempt to start cutting out the Patricia Tunic for myself. Yay!
I hope to love it and make one of those pretty dresses Stephres has made. I love those dresses! Dh likes me to wear dresses, but I have a hard time finding ones that I like. I'm very optimistic about this pattern.

How fun!

I'm so exited!!!! I just got APs for Disneyland!

My neice-in-law is from LA but lives near me. She was visiting her family and I called some Costcos around her mom's house and she went and bought them for me! Sadly they told me on the phone they had 35 and when she got there there were only 4 left but 4 is better than none! I'll just have to buy 2 at regular price but there's no turning back now!

So excited for you!

Hi all, I am back! DH came home from the hospital a couple of days ago and is still recovering. I have been hanging out on facebook playing farmtown so I can be available when he rings the intercom. He is getting better finally! So it will take me a few days to read back to page 168 to here! Can't wait to hear how everyone has been and what you have been making!

AmieeG, I just saw your post about the IKEA tables. You don't think they are sturdy enough?? Poo.. I was just going to go buy them. Thanks for the warning and back to the drawing table.

So glad he is home and doing well!

I also had the Brother 1034D which I had trouble with, and then it broke (the tenson adjust dial broke)...and I replace it with the Brother 3034D and I have been really happy with it so far!

Is the 3034d much more pricey? What does it have that the 1034d doesn't?
I am hoping in a month or 2 to be able to get a serger and am so confused by them! I am so tempted to just go to the dealer where I got my machine so they can show me how to use it ut I don't want a really $$ one.....

We just finished our trip to WDW, not home yet, but thought I'd share the pics of my simple outfits:

It was very hot & crowded--I think we'll stick to off-peak seasons. We went during this time for DD's b-day. I had to wait in line for a fast pass to test track for 10 mins--the time on the passes changed 3 times while waiting in line! We did have a great time. BEST MOMENT: seeing DD's huge smile & constant giggle during her first ride on thunder mtn; STRANGEST MOMENT: when a bird landed on my arm while inside pizza planet; WORST MOMENT: when someone's kid threw-up on my stroller on the way back to the hotel one night (and the mom accused us of spilling a drink out of our stroller on her foot!)

Darling outfit!
Man that was a weird moment!

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!)

Such a sweet story!

 

[phins_jazy]

I kinda think that planning now for a December 09 trip would make me kind of nuts. I almost want to wait until next year.
I've always thought Disney at Christmas must be great. I've only been as a child, and I can't wait to see Hannah at DW. My mom keeps telling me she is too young, but they took her last year..

I say go in December! That's when I'm going. I'm waiting to start real planning until the hours come out. Hopefully by the 1st the hours will be posted. Then I'll have to get busy making outfits. Free dining is until the 17th. If you start your trip on the 17th you get it for the remainder of your trip as well. Unfortunately our trip doesn't start until the 22.

 

[princessmom29]

It will TELL you when it needs to be changed! OK, so it's not a high-tech thing....

You'll know when it stops cutting properly. Keep in mind I put a very high quantity of stuff through mine, lots of costume fabrics, including velveteen and satins edged in piping. So if it's not cutting properly, it's really obvious.

OK, that makes me feel better. I do lots of gathers too, but not for anyone other than DD and a few friends at this point. I have always been terrified of what would happen if ai hit a pin on the serger so I try to be very careful.

 

[mom2rtk]

OK, that makes me feel better. I do lots of gathers too, but not for anyone other than DD and a few friends at this point. I have always been terrified of what would happen if ai hit a pin on the serger so I try to be very careful.

Yeah, I always vow to do better after forking over the money for new blades.... then after 20 or 30 dresses, I get in a hurry trying to hit a deadline and BAM..... I find that one pin..... I did switch to a smaller gauge pin, but they still do a number on it......

 

[minnie2]

OK, that makes me feel better. I do lots of gathers too, but not for anyone other than DD and a few friends at this point. I have always been terrified of what would happen if ai hit a pin on the serger so I try to be very careful.

Can a serger gather like a ruffler foot? I know VERY little about sergers other then I need I mean WANT one

 

[princessmom29]

Can a serger gather like a ruffler foot? I know VERY little about sergers other then I need I mean WANT one

I think that some can, but i gather the traditional way, and sew them down with my regular machine, and the use the serger to finish the seam before topstitching. I'm not that good yet!

 

[2cutekidz]

I finished Emily's set for AG Place!! I'll hopefully get pictures up in a bit.

 

[minnie2]

I think that some can, but i gather the traditional way, and sew them down with my regular machine, and the use the serger to finish the seam before topstitching. I'm not that good yet!

I do it the traditional way then overcast together before topstitching.

Hum I wonder which serger can ruffle????

 

[aimeeg]

Aimee you have the fabric I am searching for!!!! I spied it miles away! In the first pic its in with the greens and in the second pic its in the basket all the way over to the right!
Its the disco dot of all sorts of cool colors (sherbert pink, lime, yellow) and minnie and mickey on it.
Sigh

I wish I had more because I would send it to you. I am not sure if I even have a 1/2 yard. I bought it for a doll dress years ago. I will check and see if I have any left though.

 

[mom2rtk]

I do it the traditional way then overcast together before topstitching.

Hum I wonder which serger can ruffle????

As I recall, that $1000 machine did a pretty decent job of ruffling..... Then if the tension is set properly, you can pull one of the threads to make that ruffle adjust to fit your space. Told you I was tempted......

 

[Tink561]

i finished emily's set for ag place!! I'll hopefully get pictures up in a bit.

i can't wait!!!