I love the idea of Disneybounding, and I love LOVE the idea of DIY refashion. I want to make all the things I see on Pinterest, but I don't have that much time. So I am going to share my thoughts and ideas here instead.
I'm mostly looking at outfits for the parks, but also for weekend casual wear. Now that it is really starting to heat up here in SoCal, I have started obsessing over cutoff ideas on Pinterest. I have been pinning ideas that I think evoke a Disney vibe. You can see my pin board here:
https://www.pinterest.com/vickiesstuff/dinseybound-cutoffs/
I will highlight some of my favorites here:
Starting with some basic designs where you can choose your own accessorizing:
Getting a Disney themed ribbon for trimming would make these shorts perfect with any park t-shirt. You can pick up ribbon at most craft stores or online.
A different trim method using fabric pieces rather than ribbon. I have found Etsy to be the best place to get character fabric in fat quarters, or check out your local fabric store. I have bought 8 inches of a fabric once, the cutter was annoyed but she got over it. (Pick a pattern that works for a small space, they won't cut you 6 inches from the middle.)
These would be great for bounding as Minnie Mouse. Have fun with a bleach pen, and pair them with a Minnie t-shirt or tank.
If you prefer bows, this is a great way to use some of the bottom parts of the legs that you cut off.
For those that prefer princesses,
There are a few tutorials out there on making a skirt from old jeans (using the waist as a yoke for the skirt). With a princess pattern cotton, or just the proper color theme this would make a cute and comfy bounding skirt.
I can't decide if these tulle covered cutoffs would look cute or too "twee". Maybe for a child? Or using colored tulle over regular blue jeans for a contrast? I think they would work best in yellow for Belle or possibly Cinderella's poofy dress.
There are quite a few fringe ideas, these could be used for either Pocahontas or Moana.
More fringe:
A tassel or ball fringe in purple would make these a great option for the classic winter "Anna" outfit in summer.
This is "ball" or "pom-pom" fringe.
Moving on:
Patchwork applique if you like Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas. Pick up a could of fat quarters from a fabric store when they are on sale for $1 or less or cut up old clothes you plan to throw out to make the patches.
Find a shape to trace with chalk (fabric chalk, test before using to see that it will come off) and cut along that to change up the edges of your shorts. Try a leaf-like shape for Tinkerbell.
I have more pinned on my
Disneybound cutoffs board.
One great thing about making your own cutoffs is that you can make them as long as you want. If you look at all of the ideas on my board you will see some short-shorts, Bermuda length shorts, and even capri length. Pick the length that you are comfortable in, and remember, you can always cut them shorter after trying them on if you want, but you can't cut them longer.
Soon to come: my Disneybound t-shirts board.
I am breastfeeding my second child (Child II) now. She is not as easy to nurse in public as my first, she plays with the cover, pulls it off, yanks it down, covers her face etc etc. So, I don't feel comfortable just pulling up my shirt or pulling down a low neckline like I did for Child I. So, I need some quick and easy nursing tops with a little more coverage.
