Doll Clothes

I was organizing my sewing space a couple days ago, and found this doll's blouse that needed snaps and buttons. The skirt had been made eons ago, as well as the blouse. So, here is Katrina modeling her newest outfit:

The pattern is Simplicity 8654, one size, view D. The skirt was very simple to make. I did have some trouble with the blouse, although I don't remember exactly with what. I would advise reading the directions for the collar carefully, since I managed to mess it up pretty grandly.

I wanted to share another outfit, but your browsers would probably never load. I've created a photo album at Flickr, with some of my notes about the patterns in the descriptions. Just click 'show info' on the sildeshow page.
Sarah

Happy Mother's Day

Today I want to thank all the Moms out there for making the choice to become a mother. I also want to thank all the moms who take the time to make handcrafted items for their children, and teach them various skills. Most of all, I want to thank my Mom for being a SAHM, full-time homemaker, and teacher, among other things. The pictures today are of an outfit Mom made for my 18" doll. The pattern is Simplicity 8654, one size, view A.
Happy Mother's Day Mom!
Sarah

Sophie Cloth Doll

I made this doll for my cousin in NC for her first birthday. The pattern is McCalls 4186 and is part of a set of six patterns. I would not recommend these for beginner sewers - they looked like good 'teaching' patterns, and very simple. I had a lot of trouble with what I've done so far, and I'm very glad I have some experience in making dolls and doll clothes. The middle picture is a nightgown, and the far right is a collar that goes over the nightgown. These were Christmas presents I couldn't blog about until now. The heart on the collar was done with my Mom's embroidery sewing machine; I didn't have time to embroider it by hand.
~Sarah