Play Day for Safira

Safira (a Bobobie Espree BJD) models my latest project, gracefaerie's #30 Play Day pattern.  It is a two piece outfit made of cotton.  A dress with ruffled sleeves and a tiered ruffle hem can be worn alone or with the coordinating pinafore.  Boots are from MimiWoo and stockings are from an unknown source.

Stay tuned, I hope to share a couple more projects before I go back to school at the end of September!

Splendor in Yellow

The title of this post actually comes from the name of the pattern I used! Gary Fletcher designed a pattern for the former Tonner Doll Club years ago called "Splendor in Red" for Tonner's Fashion Jane doll. I've always been a big fan of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, ans when I saw this pattern, I thought it would be perfect for a modern day Belle. It took years to get around to making it, but I finally did! I made the gown of yellow dupioni, and Tonner's Winter Romance (Glinda sculpt) models it.

Sold: Peasant Dress for an American Girl

As promised, here is my first project of the summer!

This dress is made from a cotton calico chosen by my 9-year old daughter. Since she picked the fabric, she got a dress like this for her doll; if you like it, you can get the other one! The dress features a neckline gathered with elastic and a gathered bodice attached to an A-line skirt with an empire waistline. The dress closes in the back with snaps.  Doll, socks and shoes are not included.

Hello, loyal readers! I just finished up my first year of nursing school! Now that I am on summer break, I have already begun sewing new outfits for my, and my daughters', dolls. Soon I will post some American Girl doll fashions, then one for my BJDs. I have a long wish list of clothes I would like to make, we'll see how far I get this summer. Stay tuned, I promise pictures soon. :)