Disboutiquers Part 8 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[t-beri]

Denise At the risk of sounding redundant I'd like to know why someone hasn't relieved this teacher of his classroom. I am so sorry that you have been going through this.

Jeanne Your cape was clever and I'm wondering if Lily's patches are 4" finished ?

LoriI would list the overalls and chalk it up as a lesson learned. I also think I may not have put dumbos mom on the pants. It lended a little extra femininity.

Beth So glad you went to see Peggy. I know it was hard. But like Christopher Robin said "You're stronger than you seem and braver than you think" At least I think that's the quote. Pooh gets it mixed up through most of the movie so I can never be sure

Ok, I have to go do homework now. Looking forward to having some pics for you over the weekend!

...t.

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

Come on over, Kim! I have a bonus room and a basement you all could sleep in. But, the basement isn't finished, so I hope you don't mind sleeping on concrete!

Wow, your FIL moves fast! Quite the Romeo!
I hope it works out for him.

OMG!!! I almost choked on my cookie! That is too funny!!!!!

Thanks for your thoughts and hugs everyone. One of my kids is dealing with a medical issue right now and we don't know yet what is really going on. I'll say more when I know more. Any prayers would be appreciated.

Prayers...

He is having a small birthday party at home tomorrow and if it's warm enough I'll let him wear the Mickey birthday outfit I painted. I will probably put a different shirt with it though just in case. I figure he can't do much damage to the dark blue denim, but the white shirt... His birthday cake is an ice cream cake from ColdStone with a Nemo theme... meaning it's "frosted" all BLUE! (I don't think they use actual frosting - I think they just airbrush the color over the top... but I'm not positive as this is the first time I've purchased an ice cream cake from them.) I can just see a big blob of blue hitting the white shirt that I painted the sleeves of.

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE COLDSTONE CAKE!!!! The icing will stain...EVERYTHING!!!! We had a spider man for Patrick's BD last year and the red stained me and the kids! And those things are hard as rocks...be sure to set out a little before you serve and use a serated (cna't spell...I'm free to admit!) knife.


Oh...THE COOKIES ARE SO GOOD!!! Yep, made them this am. As I was getting ready to mix them, I thought...hey this stuff would fit in a jar! You know, like the cookie mixes in a jar you see around the holidays...but this is much less work! I tried it with a medium size mason jar, don't know the measurement, I'll figure that out later...but the cake mix and the chips fit perfect. So, for those last minute gifts, a basket from the dollar store, a jar with the mix, the can of pumkin, a wooden spoon, maybe a tea towel...I'll be keeping that stuff on hand.

And, because I live in the south and all things need to be more fattening...I tried a glaze with powdered sugar and milk on top...YUMMY!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I hear you I had the same issue last yr then come mid yr and report card they faulted him because he couldn't do letter bends like ou! UGH! I so feel your pain!


thanks I may try bias tape next time.
Good luck with the medical issues. You and your family are in my thoughts!


Ok I need to vent again!
Nikki's principal called me AGAIn and I got scolded because I keep bringing up her lack of communication skills and the principal said I can't bring up her past poor communications skill issues because it doesn't apply. Well I think it does if it keeps happening!!!! She said I will find huge differences between 2nd and 3rd grade but when I mentioned that the other 3rd grade teacher has wonderful communication skills with parents. She didn't want to hear it. So from how she sees it is she won't take a habitual issue into effect?!?!? Then I said I wanted and tried to extend an olive branch to the teacher for my kids sake and I would like to have a conversation with her to do so she told me to drop it! OMG I am so pissed AGAIN!

I was so close to telling her NOT to talk to me like a child I am not her student I am an adult!

then I was told to go to her with issues concerning Nikki not the teacher or the nurse! HUH? Nikki has a medical issue she is not a medical professional! I even explained that I got to the nurse because she IS the medical professional and she told me NO!

How bad is it when you wished your kid hated school so you would have an excuse to homeschool her?!?!? Problem is she LOVES school and her friends there and thankfully the teacher doesn't seem to treat Nik any differently since our issues which is good. Though I wonder if Nik just isn't telling me because she is so moody lately or is it that she is just hitting that moody age...

UGH! I swear all of this stress is going to make my thyroid issue come back!

I hope this all gets straight somehow!!!

And about the kids getting faulted for silly stuff...when we moved last year a month after school started, Patrick was tested to see where he was at for 1st reports. When asked his phone number and address he gave the exact perfect address, for our old house. Keep in mind, we had only been here for a week. He was marked he did not know it! I told the teacher is was all perfect, she had written down what he said, she said, well that is not what is in his records. He knew it next report time!

 

[Adi12982]

Anyway, I just wanted to thank all of you again for the kind words and prayers. You guys are all so sweet on here!!! Hugs to all of you!!!

Thanks so much for letting us know how it went. I am so overjoyed to hear that you are so happy that you went to see her. I know you will make such a wonderful slide show of pictures. You and your friends will be in my prayers.

I had to skip a lot again. Man, where is all my time going??? I've been feeling pretty awful, so I haven't been online as much. Hopefully I'll feel better soon and come back to my friends!

Hope you feel better soon!

Thanks for your thoughts and hugs everyone. One of my kids is dealing with a medical issue right now and we don't know yet what is really going on. I'll say more when I know more. Any prayers would be appreciated.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Stephres]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that most people won't make the connection at all. But even if they don't, I figured she'd look cute for brunch with Mary Poppins. Actually I'm not sure that my Megan will make the connection either. She likes Mary Poppins, but unlike Mickey Mouse, its not that reconginzable to her. She is only 2-1/2 still.

She will be cute I am sure! I didn't realize she was so young, she should be fine. Can't wait to see your short-sleeved shirt.

Love the cape, I have a feeling a little girl we all know will love her little buddy in it too!

You are the queen of twirl skirts. I can never make the squares that small because I would get frustrated half-way through.

I hope whoever is having medical issues is better soon!

STEPH- I LOVE the snow white dress!! I think it looks great on Megan!!!!!

Thanks Mindy!

Hi My Friends....I wanted to let you all know that I did go see my best friend today who is dying from cancer.

I'm so glad you went. Maybe you can read some of the book to her as she rests?

I lurk here to admire all of the creations that have been made by all of you talented sewers. All the while I have been wishing I could sew something that won't fall apart after the first washing and minus the zigzigs that appeared dispite the fact that the machine was set to a straight stitch. I have been inspired to try to make something for my upcoming trip. I got some Minnie Dot fabric at Joann's. I like the kids dresses but being plus sized and 40 I doubt I can pull off a twirl skirt unless I was going to be clogging(which I never got past beginner)...lol. So, I was thinking that a frilly apron that I can wear over my regular clothes would be an option. This is the pattern I got. http://www.butterick.com/item/B4838.htm?search=apron&page=1
What do you think?

OT side note: I registered on the Big Give Board and got an email that my account was activated but I am not able to log in. Any ideas what is happening?

Welcome! Those aprons are super cute and would look nice in the minnie dot. If you got too hot you could take it off too. Can't wait to see it!

Steph that turned out great! How is it that she gets cuter everyday!!!

Thank you! She was not really a cute baby, so I am quite thankful that she cutened up! Now she is too cute for her own good!

And, because I live in the south and all things need to be more fattening...I tried a glaze with powdered sugar and milk on top...YUMMY!

There is nothing that cannot be improved with a little powdered sugar! Sounds delish!

 

[Clutterbug]

Do you think this is too girly for my son... My husband says yes and now I am sad he will not get to wear it... now what do I do with it.. ok what do you all think!

Lori

Lori, these are adorable and I'm sure you will find a new home for them. Honestly, I think they would be great with a red shirt rather than the green, but I know you can whip up another pair that will be even more fabulous!

Thank you.

What's weird is that the teacher is spending a lot of time teaching them shapes, colors, letters, and things they all probably already know. But, we're supposed to work with them on reading in the evening. I'd really rather she tried to teach them to read in school! Tessa gets very frustrated when I try to help her!

Heather, do not stress about Tessa's reading level!! I don't believe that it is expected they they read at that level, but many, many kids have developed the skill when they enter K. I think it's also one of those things that when it clicks, the teachers want to roll with it and encourage as much progress as they can so every kid ends up working at a different pace. Neither of my kids was reading when they entered K but Megan started 1st grade reading above 2nd grade level and Wyatt was still at level one when he started 1st grade this year. He's gone up 6 levels in one month of school and his teacher told me that his class of 14 children has 6 different reading groups right now. The one thing that has been consistant with all teachers the last 4 years is that they want the children to practice reading every night. Hang in there, Tessa will be flying through books before you know it!

Yes, I made my own pattern. I can give you measurements if you need. I checked and it works for Lily and for Luke. Then I just used the ultra heat 'n' bond with felt for the superhero logos. The person I CASEd had some cute supergirl ones. The reverse side was a princess crown.

Thanks for your thoughts and hugs everyone. One of my kids is dealing with a medical issue right now and we don't know yet what is really going on. I'll say more when I know more. Any prayers would be appreciated.

More hugs to you!! I hope you get some answers soon!!

 

[eeyore3847]

LoriI would list the overalls and chalk it up as a lesson learned. I also think I may not have put dumbos mom on the pants. It lended a little extra femininity.

...t.

lesson learned and They are ready for a new home now.. .. but now at least I can start over and these will have a little girl wear them hopefully...

Lori

 

[eeyore3847]

Lori, these are adorable and I'm sure you will find a new home for them. Honestly, I think they would be great with a red shirt rather than the green, but I know you can whip up another pair that will be even more fabulous!

working on the new fabulous pair this morning already!
Lori

 

[sahm1000]

Oh I feel you guys! Sorry you feel like that too. I think it is b/c the thread moves so fast (at least I hope). . . though I often feel it's b/c I don't have any kiddos (yet). . . esp after I was gone for w while to take the bar, and I said hi to all, and where I had been, but I didn't any welcome back like I was hoping for. . . but I'll stick with it's size/how fast it moves. . . but it's ok, I'm/we're still here

jham: hope your day is better tomorrow than it has been for the last few days

I just want to give a big round of to everyone that has felt ignored. I KNOW I am not the best at commenting on everyone's things and I don't like the way I come across online (I'm not a very good writer and feel like I come across wrong a lot of the time, I swear I'm a nice person and really not a dork!) so if I miss something or don't comment please don't take offense because none was intended. I love this board and am so glad to know everyone on it. Everyone on the board, whether I know your actual name or just a screen name or what you look like, is in my thoughts and prayers everday.

Hi My Friends....I wanted to let you all know that I did go see my best friend today who is dying from cancer. I am so THANKFUL that I went..so very, very thankful. It was very hard emotionally but Peggy was so glad I was there. They had been limiting people's visits to ten minutes but she didn't want me to go. I was there in her room for almost 2 hours. Yes, I cried and cried and so did she but she held my hand and told me it was okay. She has always been more concerned about how I was doing than with herself. She is older than me and has told me nurmerous times since she has been sick that I am the daughter she never had. She said she would have been honored to be my Mother which of course got me crying again. She cried and told me that she loved my letter that I sent her and that it meant the world to her. That made me feel so good too. She also gave me one of her favorite things and told me that it reminded her of me and that she wanted me to have it. I will cherish it always.

It had only been a few weeks since I had actually seen her, though we had spoke on the phone. However, in those short weeks, her body had changed drastically. It was hard to see her so frail and thin, and of course it is devastating to see how much pain she is in. She looked so tired and worn out and I kept telling her I would let her get some rest but she did not want me to go. So again, I am so THANKFUL that I went and spent this time with her. I love her dearly and will miss her so much!

One of her favorite books was "Marley and Me" (about a dog) and that is because they have always had dogs. They never had children. About a month ago I went to the movies with her and her husband and we talked about seeing "Marley and Me" the movie. It is coming out around Christmas time and so Peggy made me promise I would go see it in her honor and have an icee and popcorn for her. It made me laugh....but you know I will be there!!! Absolutely!!!

Her husband said he wanted to talk to me before I left as he wanted to ask me to do something. Turns out he wants me to help him create a slideshow of pictures and music to show at Peggy's funeral. I hope to create a beautiful one in honor of Peggy. I don't think she has much time left here but as she said to me with tears, "don't worry Bethie...I will see you again"!!!

And I believe her!!!

Anyway, I just wanted to thank all of you again for the kind words and prayers. You guys are all so sweet on here!!! Hugs to all of you!!!

I'm glad that you went. I'm glad that this visit will be a comfort to you and I'm sure your slidshow will be perfect. What a great friend you are to her and her husband to do this last favor for her in her memory.

Thanks for your thoughts and hugs everyone. One of my kids is dealing with a medical issue right now and we don't know yet what is really going on. I'll say more when I know more. Any prayers would be appreciated.

I'll send thought and prayers your way and hope that there is a quick and easy resolution to this. I hate it when kids have medical issues.

I love the capes by the way! They are great!

He is having a small birthday party at home tomorrow and if it's warm enough I'll let him wear the Mickey birthday outfit I painted. I will probably put a different shirt with it though just in case. I figure he can't do much damage to the dark blue denim, but the white shirt... His birthday cake is an ice cream cake from ColdStone with a Nemo theme... meaning it's "frosted" all BLUE! (I don't think they use actual frosting - I think they just airbrush the color over the top... but I'm not positive as this is the first time I've purchased an ice cream cake from them.) I can just see a big blob of blue hitting the white shirt that I painted the sleeves of.

Yummy! Tell us how the Coldstone Cake is! I love their ice cream and think I might be in heaven if I had the cake!

 

[sahm1000]

So I have probably mentioned that I am kind of a chicken and haven't really figured (never even taken it out of the box actually) out how to use my ruffle foot right? Well now I have bought the Singer serger and am scare to use that too ! I swear I will figure them both out this weekend but really, what is my problem? This is ridiculous! I am excited about both of them since it will make my life easier but I have to get over this fear I have!

 

[The Moonk's Mom]

I just want to give a big round of to everyone that has felt ignored. I KNOW I am not the best at commenting on everyone's things and I don't like the way I come across online (I'm not a very good writer and feel like I come across wrong a lot of the time, I swear I'm a nice person and really not a dork!) so if I miss something or don't comment please don't take offense because none was intended. I love this board and am so glad to know everyone on it. Everyone on the board, whether I know your actual name or just a screen name or what you look like, is in my thoughts and prayers everday.

But I alas I am a dork! Just hope somehow I come across nice too!

 

[Tinka_Belle]

So I have probably mentioned that I am kind of a chicken and haven't really figured (never even taken it out of the box actually) out how to use my ruffle foot right? Well now I have bought the Singer serger and am scare to use that too ! I swear I will figure them both out this weekend but really, what is my problem? This is ridiculous! I am excited about both of them since it will make my life easier but I have to get over this fear I have!

I know how you feel. When I got my new machine I was afraid to use all the features on it. I did eventually start using them and it has been fun.

 

[Adi12982]

I just want to give a big round of to everyone that has felt ignored. I KNOW I am not the best at commenting on everyone's things and I don't like the way I come across online (I'm not a very good writer and feel like I come across wrong a lot of the time, I swear I'm a nice person and really not a dork!) so if I miss something or don't comment please don't take offense because none was intended. I love this board and am so glad to know everyone on it. Everyone on the board, whether I know your actual name or just a screen name or what you look like, is in my thoughts and prayers everday.

So I have probably mentioned that I am kind of a chicken and haven't really figured (never even taken it out of the box actually) out how to use my ruffle foot right? Well now I have bought the Singer serger and am scare to use that too ! I swear I will figure them both out this weekend but really, what is my problem? This is ridiculous! I am excited about both of them since it will make my life easier but I have to get over this fear I have!

Hope you pluck up the courage soon!! I am sure you'll enjoy it once you learn how to use it (though I've never used one, so I dunno how to help at all ).

 

[MegaWoman]

Bonjour les filles et un gars (that's "one guy" en français!) hey - I'm just like Fancy Nancy!

Well, I've been lurking lots, not sewing so much. It looks like everyone needs a GIANT group hug! There's so much going on. And sadly, I'm in need of a hug too. We were looking to buy a house, found one we liked (that we could afford) and put in an offer, had my Dad do a home inspection, hired an arborist to check out a large tree in the yard, AND put in an offer. Then we waited while the sellers were ON VACATION, and couldn't be reached to present the offer to! Anyhoo, long story short, we lost the house, the sale was almost complete too! Now we have to be out of our present house in 27 days, and we're not able to secure a mortgage in time (thanks to a data entry error at the credit verification company, and that market crash from earlier this week ). Sooooo, we have to rent a place for a while until this whole mess is sorted out. This just rots! So DH and I surprised the kids by picking them up from school at lunch and driving to the USA, took them to Target and bought them their Hallowe'en costumes, bought some junk food that we can't buy in Canada and ate at the Olive Garden (we don't have those here either). Yum! Love the Bellini iced tea there. A little cross-border retail therapy was all we needed to lift our spirits, but we just didn't have time to go to Joann's

I had a question for those of you who sell your creations, feel free to PM me! Do you feel that you make enough money to justify the time spent? Are you able to make a profit - or you do find yourself spending more on fabric for your own kids? Any tips would be great. Here in Canada I NEVER see kids with customs of any kind, so I thought I would look into this!

So here's a GIANT for everyone (even if you think you don't need it!)

Stephanie

 

[eeyore3847]

I had a question for those of you who sell your creations, feel free to PM me! Do you feel that you make enough money to justify the time spent? Are you able to make a profit - or you do find yourself spending more on fabric for your own kids? Any tips would be great. Here in Canada I NEVER see kids with customs of any kind, so I thought I would look into this!
Stephanie

I pm'd ya and I hope I was helpful!
Lori

 

[Jen117]

I pm'd ya and I hope I was helpful!
Lori

I am interested in this also, if you don't mind. I have sold a couple things already, but really wondering.

 

[Adi12982]

I am interested in this also, if you don't mind. I have sold a couple things already, but really wondering.

Same here. . . I've been debating it. Also, don't know if eBay or etsy would be best??

 

[eeyore3847]

I am interested in this also, if you don't mind. I have sold a couple things already, but really wondering.

pm'd ya too!

Lori

 

[jessica52877]

I'll be quite honest about the selling of items. I more or less feel I work for free when I sell stuff. I love to sew though and it gives me a reason to sew.

After buying the supplies and ebay fees (by supplies I am just counting shirts or jeans, not the fabrics, threads, stablizers, heat n bond, pattern, etc) I usually get $10-15, on some not even $10, so if I added in all the little things I probably make about nothing. Some take only about 2-3 hours and some I spend days on, but i still enjoy it at this point. Since I wouldn't be doing something else with my time it is okay with me.

I do feel I could raise my prices on some things, but the whole reason I started making customs was because of the outrageous prices that they go for. I want a normal person to be able to enjoy them. By "normal" I just mean I would never in a million years pay much for my son's clothes!

Bonjour les filles et un gars (that's "one guy" en français!) hey - I'm just like Fancy Nancy!

Well, I've been lurking lots, not sewing so much. It looks like everyone needs a GIANT group hug! There's so much going on. And sadly, I'm in need of a hug too. We were looking to buy a house, found one we liked (that we could afford) and put in an offer, had my Dad do a home inspection, hired an arborist to check out a large tree in the yard, AND put in an offer. Then we waited while the sellers were ON VACATION, and couldn't be reached to present the offer to! Anyhoo, long story short, we lost the house, the sale was almost complete too! Now we have to be out of our present house in 27 days, and we're not able to secure a mortgage in time (thanks to a data entry error at the credit verification company, and that market crash from earlier this week ). Sooooo, we have to rent a place for a while until this whole mess is sorted out. This just rots! So DH and I surprised the kids by picking them up from school at lunch and driving to the USA, took them to Target and bought them their Hallowe'en costumes, bought some junk food that we can't buy in Canada and ate at the Olive Garden (we don't have those here either). Yum! Love the Bellini iced tea there. A little cross-border retail therapy was all we needed to lift our spirits, but we just didn't have time to go to Joann's

I had a question for those of you who sell your creations, feel free to PM me! Do you feel that you make enough money to justify the time spent? Are you able to make a profit - or you do find yourself spending more on fabric for your own kids? Any tips would be great. Here in Canada I NEVER see kids with customs of any kind, so I thought I would look into this!

So here's a GIANT for everyone (even if you think you don't need it!)

Stephanie

 

[eeyore3847]

Same here. . . I've been debating it. Also, don't know if eBay or etsy would be best??

pm'd ya!