Sewing For the Dolls


Underwear Pattern 
Braiding Doll's Hair 
Circular Skirt 
 
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Nov. 8, 2019

Not submitted as the designer is having issues on the FB thread. :(

Oct. 20, 2019




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September 21, 2019


First try at McCalls 7227 (OOP) and I'm not happy with the back closure or the bottom of the legs. I will be doing Take 2 to try and fix these issues. 

September 12, 2019





August 29, 2019


August 21, 2019

August 8, 2019




July 29, 2019



July 24, 2019

Muslin - take 1. Lengthen bodice and skirt. 


July 23, 2019






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July 16, 2019


July 15, 2019

Fabric flower cut at 1.25" (2.5" when laid flat). 




July 11, 2019




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May 28, 2019

Greg Jacket/Vest


May 26, 2019




And with the cape.

May 23, 2019

New doll arrived yesterday and I love her. 

May 21, 2019



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April 27, 2019


April 23, 2019

April 13, 2019

Knitted outfit for Easter.


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March 31, 2019





March 28, 2019 (again)



March 28, 2019

Added carpet bag and buttons on Aug 25, 2019










Loiseau Fabrics

March 21, 2019



March 20, 2019





March 18, 2019

The Coatigan before I add buttons and block it. Very cute pattern but I need to make it longer in the sleeves for winter. 

Jacket Pattern

February 18, 2019




February 14, 2019




February 11, 2019 







1914 Dress - Keepers Dolly Duds

February 8, 2019

1914 Dress ideas

February 1, 2019



February 1, 2019

Welcome Emilia








January 30, 2019



January 29, 2019

Completed last night.

January 28, 2019


January 23, 2013



January 9, 2018

I added 1.4" to the neckline and made a neck facing. I sewed the shoulder seams 3/8" as well as the side seams. Fit is pretty good. 


January 5, 2019

I spent the afternoon sewing the doll's t-shirt. I kept in mind about proportion and how this would look best on the doll. As I sewed, the t-shirt wasn't sitting right with me. Had it stretched? Not according to the pattern as I laid it on top of the fabric. I realized a couple of things when I put the almost finished product on the doll. 
With the t-shirt tucked in we have the 1/3 (top) to the 2/3 (bottom). Though both are plain fabrics, it is pleasing to the eye. 
The top fits well through the body as I took the side seams in from 1/4" to 1/2". I am a stickler for a smooth fit of clothing on the dolls. 
But look carefully. I have the shoulder seams pinned up another 1/4" and this means that the sleeve needs to be narrower in the cap. 

The pattern was a free one and it has never fit the Gotz dolls well. I have fiddled and tinkered with it. I did buy a t-shirt pattern for these dolls and I will make it later on and compare the two t-shirts. 

December 16, 2018






Dancing Elves T-shirt with Pattern for elves Have pattern on file.

November 24, 2018

Doll Dress Making Series -- Phoebe and Egg

November 22, 2018



November 15, 2018

Cataddict's Christmas cape is done to go over the dress. It is a nicely designed pattern and I will be making it again. 




November 11, 2018





November 1, 2018 

Lily from London arrived today. 



October 29, 2018




October 15, 2018

I made the pumpkin, collar and hat in September 2016 for the 18" doll I had and it was displayed in the store. Today's rendition using what I had on hand. 



October 5, 2018




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Aug. 4, 2018

July 24, 2018

This pattern has disappeared off the face of the earth. 

July 16, 2018

First pattern I tested that has been released through Pixie Faire. 




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June 23, 2018

The Viipuri Dress


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June 11, 2018

Edwardian Sailor Dress


June 3, 2018

Edwardian Swimsuit








May 31, 2018


Sold and off to its new owner.

May 28, 2018

From JenWren blog
Ramble or Walking Outfit


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April 25, 2018

Boot cuffs are done.  I think they finish the outfit. 


April 24, 2018



April 20, 2018

Waiting for Laura to arrive. 

April 18, 2018

April items are sewn. Anna's is done as far as I will go with this wardrobe. 




April 3, 2018

Shorts are done after a disaster on the first pair. 
When doing the drafting from one pattern to another, I forgot to measure the inner leg seam. The back one was about 1/2" longer than the front one. I fixed the pattern and the shorts were done in one day. 

We chose to not to hem them so they will fray. The length is a bit long but when they fray 1/4" we will decide if I need to make them shorter. 

March 28, 2018

The red short sleeve cardigan is ready for blocking and buttons but Anna had to try it on.

March 28, 2018

Billy Baby Sweater is compete. I discovered I knit tighter on double pointed needles than I do on a circular needle. 



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March 24, 2018

The second Easter outfit is done for Kate. She loves her new outfit. 



March 22, 2018

A person on a Facebook group so kindly shared this doll measurement chart with us. 
It certainly is a great help for those of us who are sewing clothes for specific dolls.

March 19, 2018

I am knitting the short sleeved sweater to go with a sweater set designed by Peggy Stuart. The pattern isn't available yet. My take on the pattern was to add beads to the front. 

Now to decide if I stop or do more. 

March 17, 2018

Easter dresses are done to one button I need to buy. 
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Anna even got a new necklace to wear with her dress. 

March 13, 2018

March 12, 2018



Easter dress #1 is ready to be hemmed and have one or two buttons put on the bodice. I would love to find black flower flat buttons for this dress. 

March 11, 2018

This mood board has sparked ideas for another wardrobe idea. 
Denim is a favorite of mine and I find this inspiring. As I looked through my Pinterest board on Doll Clothes Ideas, a wardrobe evolved. 

  • Jeans - dark, pin stripe, faded using our old jeans
  • Leggings - denim I have in the stash
  • Sweaters - denim, taupe, white
  • Sagittaria crochet cowl in oatmeal with a denim fleck
  • Messy Bun hat in oatmeal with a denim fleck
  • Top in left over knit with navaho print
  • Chambray tops
  • White t-shirts (taupe or denim if it can be found)
  • Brown cowboy boots
  • Taupe Uggs
  • Ski Jacket
As you can see, the list is extensive and could go on with a lot more ideas. I will be having fun with this one. 


February Thoughts

Knitting Ideas for Dolls

Spring Wardrobe - Think Pastel


With the thoughts of a third doll moving into our household, I have to think about making wardrobes for three dolls plus some to sell. Themes are starting to roll in my head. Spring is coming and I would love to do a Spring wardrobe for the dolls. 
The idea of planning a wardrobe came from this mood board. 
 My colors are different but still pastel. 
On the radar is:
  • 2 pair of jeans -- peach and aqua
  • peach leggings
  • top/dress (top for one doll, dress for the other)
  • hand knit sweater (peach, aqua, cream/pale yellow) Kelby or Astra would be my choice. (Patterns on hand)
I need to find another print cotton to go with these fabric so each doll will have a different dress and top. I may load up the fabric and go to the fabric store and look for a piece. I will start with what I have and work from there. 

Easter Outfits

These are the fabrics for the Easter Outfits. The outfits will be different types of patterns and use different prints. The third outfit will be like Anna's but in a different print. Kate's and the one for sale will use three different fabrics. I'm looking forward to making these outfits. 

Sweaters

The first of the Wonder Turtle sweaters are done and the girls decided to model them. 

Theme Ideas

  • Winter vacation in the mountains
  • Spring time in the desert
  • Summer on the road
  • Fall in Nova Scotia


http://www.primroselane.com/store/c3/18%22_Doll_Clothing_Patterns.html


Study in color
https://debonairdesignsblogspot.blogspot.ca/2016/01/color-palettes-for-sweet-valentines-day.html#.Wf3T0K2ZNE4


Farm House Doll Bed


Floating Bead Necklace