Our “Sewing for Disney” sure was fun!!! For us, anyway :).  We truly hope you enjoyed the change from our “normal, day-to-day” sewing, and were inspired by some of the “looks” of our trip.

 

As “slow sewists”, we knew we had a daunting task to sew each girl 7 Disney inspired garments leading up to our trip! We also knew that these 14 garments needed to serve a double purpose – giving the girls a summer “wardrobe”.

We loved the challenge . . . and look forward to more “Sewing for Disney” creations – although a return trip isn’t in the near future!  Starting with the classics, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck both made an appearance. Wouldn’t it be fun to do a Goofy inspired look?

Mickey Mouse

Mingo and Grace, Charlie Dress

 

Donald Duck

Simplicity 5853 and Oliver + S, Puppet Show Shorts

 

Then, since all Disney movies begin with Tinkerbell . . . why not create a “Sewing for Disney” garment for this spunky fairy??  And, don’t forget Alice!! Still, some other characters from Alice in Wonderland would have been interesting to give a nod to, don’t you think?

Tinkerbell

Oliver + S, Pinwheel Slip Dress

 

Alice

Oliver + S, Birthday Party Dress

 

Of course, the Magic Kingdom is ALL ABOUT those princesses anyway. Sooooo . . . .the princesses were the group most strongly represented!! CL represented Ariel, Snow White, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Anna while EA showcased Belle, Merida, and Mulan.

Ariel

Oliver + S, Badminton Dress

 

Snow White

Oliver + S, Swingset Tunic and Skirt

 

Rapunzel

Oliver + S, Popover Tunic and Class Picnic Shorts

 

Cinderella

LouBee Clothing, Shandiin

 

Anna

Oliver + S, Ice Cream Dress

 

Our favorite princess creation?? The Belle dress. The overlooked one? Aurora. Actually, she wasn’t overlooked . . . she just didn’t make the “cut”. CL has already requested an “Aurora dress”, so Disney brainstorming may have to commence once more!  And, then there is Elsa who might need her own “nod” . . . eventually!

Merida

Oliver + S, Hopscotch Dress

 

Belle

Oliver + S, Ice Cream Dress

 

Mulan

Rock the Stitch, Fawn Lily

 

Going to Animal Kingdom posed a bit of a problem in our “Sewing for Disney” series. First, we’ve never sewn anything using animal prints. Secondly, the girls don’t wear “matching attire”  . . .  EVER.

Safari Blouse and Skirt for Animal Kingdom

Oliver and S, Music Class Blouse and Skirt

 

CL’s “SHAFARI” dress is a favorite of the series too . . . .we felt that both outfits remained true to our style, although they were matching and safari-esque.

Safari Dress for Animal Kingdom

Oliver and S, Jump Rope Dress

 

For those of you planning a Disney vacation of your own, swing by on Thursday for some helpful hints / information that might help a bit as you prepare for your trip. Selfishly, this list is for us as much as it is for you! There are just some things we don’t want to forget . . .

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