AMERICAN BOY DOLL?

That's the question my oldest daughter keeps asking. I told her they just don't. Her response was, "then I'll just ask Santa because he makes all the toys anyway". Ugh!
So I decided to attempt to make a doll look like a boy. I've seen people on line take AG dolls and turn them into boys. I am unwilling to spend $100 to rework a doll. So I purchased the Madame Alexander doll that's at Costco right now. $19.00.

This is what she looked like out of the box. Pretty cute and the hair was not to bad. But it had to go. Bonus outfit for one of Violet's dolls.

 

Close up before I shaved her head and repainted her face.

New eyebrows, mouth and freckles. Also cut the eyelashes shorter.

 

AG quality wig. Very Bieber-ish:)

 

And of course he needed a boy outfit. I was boxing up some old baby boy clothes and decided I could recycle these into doll clothes. Pants and shirt were once his. I made the wool coat and scarf.

 

Made another shirt too. This is from a onsie.

18" DOLL TENT AND SLEEPING BAGS

Hot pink with orange polka dots.

It stands 24"and is 24" long and wide.

I put in a window with some left over clear vinyl I had from some other project.

 

Tent opens at both ends for easy access.

Two doll sleeping bags fit perfectly inside.

 

All made of PVC pipes. This allows it to easily come apart and fit into a bag.

BE BACK SOON

Wow it's been a while. I'm continuing my break for a while. New baby and six year old are keeping me busy. Which I love. Gonna devote my time to them right now. I'll be back again. Promise :) Until then enjoy my past posts and projects.

STITCHED @ CLUTTER GALLERY

Up coming plush show at Clutter Gallery April 13 - May 4.

63 Main Street  Beacon, NY



I was invited to send a piece to the Stitched Show at Clutter Gallery.

I've wanted to do something cuckoo clock related for a while. So perfect opportunity because I could submit whatever I wanted. No theme.

Plaque measures 8" x 14".

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES REVIEW

Costumes are all complete. I painted the crows beak last night and I am in the process of working on the staff. I had originally played around with the idea of making a plush crow but decided on a store bought one instead. I also need to do some adjusting to the headpiece. Apparently it's made for someone with a giant head.





Simplicity 9891


Pattern Description: Renaissance Style Costume Dress

Pattern Size: Size 10

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, the instructions were easy to follow. It did take me a minute to wrap my head around the collar construction.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Because I was trying to mimic the look of this characters costume I liked the collar and sleeves of this dress.

Fabric Used:
Black stretch velvet–Joanns  Purple costume satin - Joanns

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I made the sleeves out of the same fabric as the dress and I lined the sleeves. I also added a removable dickie-turtle neck to look like that of the characters collar and neck.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I'd sew it again. I recommend not using stretch velvet. I was on a budget and didn't want to pay the price for velvet.  In fact maybe not use velvet at all. It is unbelievably heavy.







Simplicity 5520


Pattern Description: Kids Princess Costume


Pattern Size: Size 5 in width and 6 in length

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, the instructions were easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

The pattern seemed to run big. Based on my daughter's measurements, the envelope  instructed me to cut out a 5. I had to take it in almost an inch on either side. The first time in a long time I've had to adjust a pattern.

Fabric Used:
Pink costume satin - Hobby Lobby

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Took it in on the sides. I also added small belt loops on the side for the rope belt. Because of the satin material, the belt kept sliding down.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I'd sew it again.