February 22, 2025
I started a new project, and I thought it might be fun to
share how it is going with you and possibly some of my insights and
mistakes. I make plenty.
I have become quite enamored of an 8” Bru doll created by
Cathy Hansen for UFDC Convention in 2001.
And in honor of Mary Lewis, an avid doll collector and Founder of UFDC,
the diminutive it was named Marie Louisette.
I have two friends that are doll makers and costumers, and
we are all so far apart in locations that we play through our internet
connections. Through their grace and
friendship, I was able to buy a second hand and now third hand owned doll as I
did not have an original. They can be
found on the secondary market and through auctions. I do not have a complete set, however, I do
believe I have as complete as I can get, as I have the accessories and the
trunk they came in, plus others have shared the original documentation that
also came with the doll.
Fun, fun, fun!
On of my internet friends mentioned she wanted to do an 1860s era fashion and in plaid. I love plaids I have to say, and so it piqued my interest and ran with it.
Here are some inspirational pictures and honestly, I want to
make them all. I have collected them all
from Pinterest. To that end I have a
list, the skirt with a bit of a train from 1868 or so, and the coat, a blouse,
an evening bodice, and a bolero style coat, (Spanish Coat, Zouave) and of
course she will need a Paletot for Spring and Autumn. Well, the list goes on and on. I got so excited I did not think how long it
would take me. Letting you in on a
secret, I am the WORST time estimator ever!
Come on this sewing adventure and I hope you enjoy the ride. along for the ride.
(Disclaimer: I tried to trace back on Pinterest to the original
picture to give credit, but was unable to do so.)
As always,
Have Fun!
Kathi
