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Erika said she wanted me to make her a Valentine dress for her birthday. Last summer I made her a sundress that only involved one stitch from top to bottom, maybe simple straps added at the shoulders. This project was more effort.At Barnes and Noble I found All Dolled Up, a book about sewing clothes and accessories for girls and their 18-inch dolls. The patterns seemed simple enough and Joe insisted I get the book. I worked steadily to finish the two fleece vest, hats, and scarfs in a couple of days. Fleece was easy to sew with a new needle (Universal, 12/80). To get the right separating zipper color, I had to purchase two zippers that were too long, cut them at the top, pull the teeth at the end with pliers and sew stoppers.
Lucky Erika ! So cute --- such a good grandmother you are !
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable! Erika is going to be over the moon about them. Congratulations on a job well done--and fast, too!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute - and Erica is too! Love that summer dress! Can't believe you got it all done so quickly. Can't wait to see a picture of Erica and the doll all dressed up in their new duds.
ReplyDeleteYou make my fingers itch to make something for my lovely granddaughter. If you were just closer, I'd beg you to help me relearn (really learn). As always, thanks for the inspiration--not only in creation but in grandmothering and, especially, blogging!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the picture 0f Erika with her doll. SO ADORABLE. I ECHO WHAT TRILLA SAID. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you added this picture of Erika in the fleece duds, along with her doll! Adorable models always "make" an outfit--and what a great model Erika is!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all. Erika is adorable. So proud!
ReplyDeleteThe valentine garments,the vests, the scarves, look professionally done. Congratulations, Linda.
These are so cute! I really like the flower embellishments. I've heard other good things about this book. I may have to pick it up.
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