A Show and Tell today
Last time I wrote we
discussed my infatuation with my new (to me) ML doll. I thought I would share
some of the items I collected and received with my doll and trunk. I am thinking of naming her Sarah. Do you name your dolls? Many of the items in her trunk tray I have created
for this doll, or others on a similar scale.
The shoes, and blanket role remained with her as originals.
Before she arrived, I continued to work to pick just the right fabrics and accessories. Her wants and needs grew exponentially. This is going to be one spoiled lady.
When I received her, I was anxious to make sure she had a
set of undergarments. Using the Louise
Hedrick pattern, I was able to complete most of the items in the pattern. Some are
cut out, collars and cuffs, and will be finished later. I
wanted to use up small pieces of fabric and attempted to do it with scraps and
pieces. It was challenging, and
successful this time.
As I was using up scraps of fabrics, laces, and trims, I
made do with what I had. There are no
new laces in this, and I used what I had.
One wonderful thing about the size of the doll, 8”, is that I can use up
scraps and small cuts of fabric. Bits of
laces, tiny amounts of embroidery floss.
Beads, pearls, buttons. Whatever was
in the save bin.
The one voile slip I embroidered and there is a color
variation, but I do not mind. Nothing
was ever perfectly matched, and things did discolor. They did then, they do now.
For now, please enjoy the undergarments I made for this
remarkable small doll.
Stay tuned. I finished
the skirt and will share that process, mistakes, and all with you.
Have fun with your creations, too!
Kathi
