Follow Along: petticoat
The third installment of Caroline’s undergarments is this ruffled petticoat. You will see it mirrors the three tucks seen on the drawers and also the insertion lace. The lower edge of the petticoat is...
View ArticleA pretty side project
The next bird in the Squishy Cute line that I made recently is this beautiful hummingbird. My mother really liked it and it was pretty simple to make, so double win. If you decide to try some of the...
View ArticleFollow Along: Doll Corsetry
Hello again, doll loving friends! A variety of side projects and real life stuff has kept me from this particular project, but I’m so thrilled to have completed it! This little project felt...
View ArticleFollow Along: Empire Hoop
This is another piece of Caroline’s wardrobe that came together fairly quickly. Unfortunately this is the first piece I don’t completely love. I made this piece from lightweight linen and the three...
View ArticleFollow along: math
That’s a lot of math. As I prepare for the next steps in Caroline’s wardrobe, I had to work out the new measurements for the patterns. She is slightly larger than the actual patterns. 18.18% larger, in...
View ArticleFollow along: A Finished Skirt
We are in the home stretch now! I’m quite excited and already working on the next piece of Caroline’s wardrobe, but thought I’d take a moment to pause and share the finished skirt. The skirt is a...
View ArticleFollow along: Caroline’s Reveal
My friends, this has been quite a journey, but I am so proud to say that Caroline is now fully clothed and ready to visit the shops or take a stroll with a friend. It has been a year of work off &...
View ArticleBlue Jay
I made this pretty blue jay for my mom. She now has a cardinal, a hummingbird and the blue jay. Hopefully soon I will find the time to make a nuthatch. My mom is in a care home and these and other...
View ArticleDora’s Rebirth
You may (or may not) remember I mentioned last year some time that I have a doll who I specifically acquired to make a new body for – in anticipation of repairing my cousin’s doll Ruby. This sweet Dora...
View ArticleWell, that was easy!
Making the doll body is the easy part. Dressing them might take time but I think Edna is going to stay basic. I feel that the torso is a bit more narrow that I would like and substantially more than...
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