Many of you have commented previously about my apparent productivity and how I seem to sew a lot of things, well sit back and be prepared to be astounded…. this week I sewed…
…. pair of jeans, a skirt with cross over straps, two pair of leggings, a bag, a coat and coordinating wrap skirt, a red dress, a tunic (or two), lacy tights, two pair of knickers, a posh frock for the opera, a t-shirt with sequins, a tulle skirt and maybe a few other things…
I would never, ever have considered myself I person to sew for dolls – honestly – it’s the very last thing I would do with my time….. except this time was different and very, very fulfilling and this is something I would never, ever admit to publicly (except I am). It’s also a very good use of teeny tiny scraps of fabric.
Oh yes, her auntie has the exact same coat/skirt outfit made in Linton tweed too…
Here’s Leigh – my one and only niece – nine years old and as a Christmas present, this was a little risky; I mean how many pre-pubescent girls play with dolls any more?
But this is her… Hair, face and glasses. Just imagine receiving a Christmas present that was You!
We had to manhandle the doll from her mother last night, who is now asking for one who looks like herself. The poor doll had every outfit on and off within 20 minutes. At least it was a real test of my sewing.
The pattern is the Kimberly Doll by Caroline, of Hand made by Caroline.
Priceless……
Wishing every one of you the best for the coming year.
Ruth
x
December 26, 2018 at 9:02 pm
A gift that trumps age. What a wonderful gift, and all of those fabulous clothes. What a dream. I still have the clothes that my grandmother made for my Barbies. True treasures π
December 26, 2018 at 9:19 pm
Lucky niece. What a great gift!
December 26, 2018 at 10:04 pm
Truly inspired! π₯°
December 27, 2018 at 6:31 am
I must admit I was a bit concerned that you had turned into a sewing recluse! πππ So good of you to make such a wonderful gift. I still remember the doll clothes my older sister made me (from Santa). My sister even sewed them on to coloured card board like store bought clothes. I in turn made doll clothes for my younger sisterβs dolls. It was a fun way to spend time together! Good for you! Happy New Year to you!
December 27, 2018 at 8:33 am
She’s lovely! I’m tempted to start one with a wardrobe for my friend’s daughter now!
December 27, 2018 at 11:26 am
Love your doll and her wardrobe. Are there any scraps of tweed left? Enough for your own doll? Fabulous idea making her resemble the person she is for. Loved the dolls that Caroline made but managed to resist the pattern as I don’t know any little girls only big ones. Having seen Leigh maybe the older girls wouldn’t be averse to getting a version of themselves, especially if I could make clothes similar to theirs as well – recreate a ball gown or two.
December 27, 2018 at 1:45 pm
What a lovely gift. Taking notes for my own nieces π I particularly like her lace tights!
December 27, 2018 at 2:43 pm
I don’t have nieces or granddaughters. Taking note, though. Fabulous
December 27, 2018 at 2:58 pm
Lovely gift! I remember the clothes a neighbor made for my Barbie doll – in fact the memory of some of those have inspired my own sewing.
December 27, 2018 at 8:11 pm
Leigh is quite wonderful. Kudos to you for making such a lovely present. I recognized Carolyn’s pattern at the first photo. I haven’t succumbed yet, but I’m sure it will happen.
December 27, 2018 at 8:51 pm
Love this! What lovely creativity! Your post makes me smile… and wish for the younger days of my now age 21 and newly engaged daughter. Grandchildren in due time. π
December 28, 2018 at 10:15 am
Awesome Ruth!
December 28, 2018 at 2:09 pm
Oh my goodness, this is brilliant!! I’m so glad your niece loved it, and why wouldn’t she??!!
December 31, 2018 at 1:39 pm
Gorgeous! Lucky niece! I bet she loved it, everything is so pretty. I used to do doll’s clothes for the girls’ teddy bears and absolutely loved it.
December 31, 2018 at 3:04 pm
So nice to see some whimsy sneaking into your projects!!!! Wishing you more fun and blessings for 2019, Ruth!
January 1, 2019 at 3:03 pm
Wonderfufl! I’ve been so tempted to make this doll!