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| Lucy on Christmas 2010 |
Lucy would call me "Great-Grandma" if she could talk, but I don't expect that ever to happen because she is a doll. She belongs to my granddaughter Maggie, and once before her picture showed up here, modeling clothes that I made.
This year I made some more outfits for Christmas presents. When the family flew across the continent to California Maggie couldn't fit Lucy into her carry-on, so her Aunt Kate's doll Felicity who still lives with us modeled the new togs the night before Christmas.
I only got two outfits done in 2011: black silk pants with a corduroy jacket (McCalls 6137); and a cowgirl skirt, blouse, vest and boots (McCalls 6257). I guess the boots are really moccasins, because I didn't want to put foam board on the bottoms as the pattern called for.
Everything was made out of used clothes, either my own or things I found at the thrift store, such as a leather skirt that worked nicely for the vest and boots instead of the faux suede that had been suggested on the pattern envelope.
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| Felicity |
But as soon as Maggie returned home, it was time for Lucy's 4th birthday party, so she wrapped the new clothes in pretty paper and ribbons, and a tag attached, "From Great-Grandma." They were presented to Lucy along with chocolate cake for the occasion.
Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday, Lucy!
After the holiday I got word that a new (18-inch) "great-granddaughter" has arrived in Annie's house, and her name is Elizabeth. I don't think I'll stop sewing doll clothes anytime soon!
7 comments:
A grandmother who sews doll clothes is a treasure indeed! Beautiful!
You are amazing! My girls would LOVE you. I bought some clothes from a lady at a Christmas bazaar last month to fit my daughter's 18" doll and she loves them!!! I should be inspired by you to sew some. I have been sewing a LOT lately. I'm just intimidated by the small size.
Aren't you glad you've still got those little treasures?! I did the same thing, but somehow DD's handmade doll clothes got lost over the years ;(.
Blessings,
GG
You are an Adorable Darling Grandmother! What lovely doll clothes. Your grands are blessed. Love the cowgirl outfit and boots, to boot!
Jody
I also love to sew dolls clothes. Alas, my granddaughters have outgrown the love of dressing up their dolls, though they do change the clothes maybe monthly. I miss making them now, but have moved to a new area in my life...that of endeavoring to use watercolor and paint!
I just today purchased a new Simplicity pattern to make Charlotte some doll clothes. I also like to use old clothes as the fabric when possible.
There is nothing like a grandmother sewing doll clothes for her grandchildren. By the way, I also shop at thrift stores for clothing that I can recycle. It's amazing what you can find!
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