Carousel Boutique Designs (2024)

29/01/2021

The weather today is absolutely frigid!🥶
The windchill is taking us out today!😅
Man we wish we were with this beautiful princess in the warm weather.
We can only dream about hot summers or cool spring days as we continue working on commissions this winter season! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend to relax, cool down, and enjoy some self care time!

Model: Madison Walker

23/01/2021

An oldie but a good one as we always say!

Cinderella’s gown was created some time ago!
And Madison was a trooper in showing it off during this photoshoot.
We couldn’t thank her enough for being one of our stunning models!

23/01/2021

We are always thrilled when a client gives us creative liberty on helping them design their outfits!
Emmy Bodt entrusted us in designing Prince Tuck, from Element Allies.
This was our first time ever making a corset vest and we can say it came out pretty dang good!
These photos are absolute to die for!😍

Tuck: Emmy
Photos: Fairwind Cosplay & Emmy.

23/01/2021

Braving the cold for the fairest of them all.
We are in love with our Snow costume!
Definitely one of our early creations, this gown sparkles in the sun capturing the littlest of details we added to create that bit of magic!

Model: Madison Walker

17/01/2021

Custom face masks for some of our favorite princesses! Our masks are made with 2 layers of cotton and 1 layer of polypropylene! They also have a nose wire for a perfect fit!

Can you guess which four these are for??

21/12/2020

Good morning all ♡

Some of you already know this from being friends with me on Facebook, but last week I seriously injured my back and have been laid up on painkillers and muscle relaxers. I have a handful of commissions in progress which were delayed due to my Spoonflower fabric order being almost a month late.

That fabric finally came in the day I went to the hospital but I havent been able to sit over the sewing machine.

Last night I was able to work a little bit before my back started hurting again. I should be able to work normally again within a few days.

Many of you have been very understanding about the mail delays and the fact that I was swamped with orders. I should be able to finish up my December orders just after the holidays, which is a little later than I had hoped.

After I finish all my currently booked commissions however, I will not be doing anymore. I may still sell occasionally ready-made costumes.

Happy holidays ♡

19/10/2020

Our new Rapunzel gown made using 18th century stays, b***d with spiral steel with lacing for the front and the back. The chemise under this one is bubble chiffon, just sheer enough to be delicate but fully modest!

The skirt is a shorter version of an 18th century skirt, with three layers, cartridge pleated on an adjustable waistband, and best of all?? It has pockets!!

This is perfect for those of you who, like us, want a totally unique dress that is still very recognizably Rapunzel! What do you think?

19/10/2020

Ready for more photos of our beautiful new 18th Century Rapunzel design??

Well, you better get ready! I'll be dropping photos here and on our Instagram throughout the day! Dont forget to follow us over there:

Instagram.com/carouselboutiquedesigns

Model: our own beautiful Sami Foreman

18/10/2020

We just finished a totally new design for one of our favorite princesses, Rapunzel!

We decided to try out a nod to classic 18th century style with stays and a chemise!

What do you think of this fresh look?!

More photos to come!

15/10/2020

Shirts!!

Took a small break from sewing to make myself this shirt!

We at Carousel don't offer shirts for sale, but Katie's sister has a great business for various custom shirts, signs, etc! In fact, she taught me how to use my cricut!

Definitely check out GirlCrushCreations!

11/10/2020

Pleating fabric by an open fire...

We do love our cartridge pleats! This is a new project that we're working on, care to guess what it is?!

24/09/2020

Belle is almost complete! Sleeves and hem lace are all that remains and I'm utterly in love with the way it turned out!

Most of this dress was hand-sewn from the cartridge pleating in the skirt and overskirt, to the ruching in the overskirt, and the rhinestone applique on the front! The lace on the bottom hem will also be hand-sewn on.

The over-skirt is made of a variety of different colored organza layers under a layer of mesh 3d lace picked out by my client! The organza gives the ruching some body and adds some color dimension to the gown.

The bodice is a fully functional and comfortable corset made with spiral steel boning and a layer of coutille for stiffness. It's lined with a thick, matte satin and laces up the back for a perfect, custom fit!

What do you all think of the red-rose embellishments I'm testing out?

24/09/2020

A close up shot of our Rapunzel corset that is actually two pieces. An under shirt and then the actual corset!
Featuring the Rapunzel wig from our friends at

Model:

24/09/2020

A complete look at our Rapunzel gown we finished a few weeks ago. Our Rapunzel is our most highly requested commission! And as much as we absolutely adore her making process? Working on Belle recently has been a nice change of pace!

16/09/2020

Still plugging away at my Belle commission!

Fun fact: this skirt has just a bare hoop skirt under it. You can't see the hoops because I've used a medium weight upholstery fabric! Upholstery fabric is actually one of my favorite types of fabric to use for gowns like this because it has such a great weight to it!

The skirt was almost entirely hand-sewn using a method from the 15th century called cartridge pleating. These pleats are done by hand, and sewn onto the waistband in such a way that it allows for a lot of fabric to be gathered without the bulk!

The bodice is not just a bodice but also a functioning corset with three layers: interfaced upholstery fabric, coutille, and a medium weight matte satin lining. Spiral steel boning sewn into channels on each seam will give my client a snug, smooth, cinched waist and bust support without sacrificing comfort or her full range of motion!

Unlike popular zip tie boning, spiral steel will not warp with body heat, and it is galvanized to prevent rust.

14/09/2020

Oh Elsa❄️ The gal that started it all. Our Elsa is covered in between 800-1,000 crystals. ALL hand placed. Each crystal is placed individually to customize the shape of the shirts for our clients to accommodate all body sizes!
One shirt takes a few weeks to complete due to the extensive labor and the amount of love poured into one shirt! Perfect for warm hugs!

09/09/2020

A fun little teaser for my newest project! Any guesses on what is??

08/09/2020

A few months back, there was a huge trending movement where businesses shared their support or, notably, stayed silent on the issue of the Black Lives Matter movement. As our page has only recently become active again, we missed that trend.

However, at Carousel Boutique, we don’t believe the Black Lives Matter movement is a trend. We have been screaming “Black Lives Matter” since the tragic death of Trayvon Martin. We have been standing up with our BIPOC brothers and sisters our whole lives.

We hope this post serves as a reminder that even though Black Lives Matter may no longer be trending on your feeds, Black Lives STILL Matter. Black Opportunities STILL Matter. Black People STILL MATTER.

Carousel Boutique Designs and it’s founders stand firm with the Black Lives Matter movement. No Justice, No Peace.

08/09/2020

It’s no secret that we at Carousel love glitz and glitter! In this gorgeous photo of our very own Sami, you can see that the Sea Shell top we created for Ariel is literally dripping in pearls and crystals! The base of this top is in fact a bra that we hand-dyed, and embellished to perfection. The walking tail skirt is made of color-switch sequined fabric in mermaid green/purple with a matching larger sequin for the godets, to create a dramatic kick-out when she walks.

What mermaid doesn’t love to sparkle?

Model and wig: Sami Foreman of Carousel

Photo by: Lovely Lorenia (Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lovelylorenia/)

08/09/2020

It’s no secret that we at Carousel love glitz and glitter! In this gorgeous photo of our very own Sami, you can see that the Sea Shell top we created for Ariel is literally dripping in pearls and crystals! The base of this top is in fact a bra that we hand-dyed, and embellished to perfection. The walking tail skirt is made of color-switch sequined fabric in mermaid green/purple with a matching larger sequin for the godets, to create a dramatic kick-out when she walks.

What mermaid doesn’t love to sparkle?

Model and wig:

Photo by:

07/09/2020

In the past, I have done a poor job of maintaining this page. I uploaded casual snaps of costumes with messy backgrounds instead of professional quality photos and unpublished it for 4 years while I moved (twice!).

On the tail end of 2020, I am determined to re-brand and offer my followers and clients nothing but high quality content and professionalism. Expect to see great changes coming—including a new logo, professional photo sets, and videos.

You can now find Carousel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carouselboutiquedesigns/) and follow my personal TikTok account (http://tiktok.com/) for more casual videos and photo slides, including progress photos and teasers!

I look forward to growing with you and offering you all content on this page that matches the quality of my work. For now, enjoy this dramatic sneak peek into the Rapunzel photoshoot from this past weekend!

- Katie from Carousel

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Model/Client: Kristina of Once Upon A Party
(insta: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponapartymass/)

Wig and flowers by: Ashton of Wigs Everlasting
(https://www.wigseverlasting.com/)
(Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wigseverlasting/)

Photographer: Emmy Bodt of Cosfam Productions (https://www.cosfamproductions.com/)
(Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cosfamproductions/)

02/09/2020

Sneak peak!

Ordered these rhinestones to use on a few commissions!

02/09/2020

I made a TikTok!

Follow me on there to see new videos and sneak peaks of costumes I'm working on!

24/08/2020

Here’s a sneak peak of an Elsa Undershirt we’re currently working on! Each undershirt leotard is dyed with a gradient sleeve. We can even dye your shirt to compliment your existing Elsa bodice! The rhinestones are high shine glass crystals which are individually placed by hand! Each design is unique! No two shirts are exactly alike, just like real snowflakes! There are anywhere from 800 to 900 crystals on each shirt ✨✨✨

21/08/2020

We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming messages we got in response to our latest Rapunzel costume!

We are now fully booked on costume commissions through the end of 2020, but have plenty of time to make undershirts for Elsa. Each shirt is hand-dyed to match your existing costume. It's available in sheer power mesh, or solid to keep you warm or hide tattoos!

Sami only accepts commissions one at a time, so book soon if you want one of your own.

Hidden fact: Our undershirt for Elsa has about 800 crystals--individually placed! So no undershirt is the same!

21/08/2020

At Last I See The Light

21/08/2020

Last teaser photo!

Tomorrow I'll post full costume photos.

20/08/2020

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20/08/2020

Another tiny sneak peak at the Rapunzel costume for Kristina!

20/08/2020

A tiny sneak peak at the Rapunzel bodice. No full photos yet, as I want to surprise Kristina with it tomorrow!

I can't wait to share photos with you all!

16/07/2020

Our custom made Snow Queen undershirts are personally hand dyed with each stone also placed by hand. They are also available in Power Mesh and for those with tattoos we offer a Lycra one as well for a full coverage! Message us for a quote today!
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16/07/2020

Oldie but goodie!

One of my favorite dresses I have made.

16/07/2020

We’ve been very busy making a magic on this gorgeous custom Rapunzel. Custom detailing and embellishing is our speciality, message us for a quote today!

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