Once upon a time...

I actually tried to sew for Barbie! I haven't for many years because I prefer to work with larger models. While cleaning out my sewing area to make room for a new worktable, I found a dress I made years ago. It had Velcro on it (shudder!), so I removed that, replaced it with snaps, and put it on a doll. Barbie Basics Model No. 11 on a Fashionista body models it today.

Let me know what you think: should I stick with the larger models or give Barbie another try?

Just finished, a new dress for my MSD girls! This one should fit all the mature dolls, and with Amy (Soul Kid Yewon) being the most "mature," got to try it on first. I used a gracefaerie pattern, #37 Simply Summer. I added ribbon trim around the empire waistline, and some lace at the hem. Wig from Monique Gold and shoes by Goodreau.

Look for a similar dress with the fabrics flip-flopped soon!

Happy New Year! I'd been busy over the last month and a half making gifts for my daughter and a good friend of the family. Of course, the gifts are doll clothes! The outfits are for American Girl and Our Generation dolls. For my daughter's "Just Like You" doll, I made a peasant blouse and tiered skirt from Simplicity pattern 3936. It was the first time I made these styles, so I used fabrics I had on hand, which happen to be my daughter's favorite colors. For my friend, I made a simple dress with puffed sleeves and non-gathered skirt. The girl the outfit is for loves bird, so I found some fabric that has little birds on it. I added a grosgrain ribbon at the waist. My model is holding a matching bag; I will be making another with red grosgrain ribbon to match the dress, but since I have to take pictures with the time presents itself, the prototype is shown. ;-) The dress is made from a combination of McCall's patterns, numbers 3900 and 9618, and the bag is from Simplicity 3936.