Sewing and crafting for dolls

Celebrating Lea’s Birthday

by Ariadne September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

There was Lea’s Birthday month ago. I’d finished a new dress for her, and two days before her birthday we visited the sea shore to take Lea’s pictures. Continue reading “Celebrating Lea’s Birthday”

DIY doll clothes hanger

by Ariadne August 12, 2018September 14, 2018

I’ve finished a new collection for my American Girl dolls. During the photo-shoot I faced that I need a doll clothes hanger to show the dresses’ front and back. Sure, I made the first step and ordered wooden hangers from eBay. But estimated delivery is at the end of August.

What to do if I need hangers immediately? Of course, make them myself! Continue reading “DIY doll clothes hanger”

Handmade gladiator shoes for American Girl dolls

by Ariadne July 30, 2018July 29, 2018

I’d sewn a small collection of dresses for my American Girl dolls. And while I prepared for taking pictures I’d faced a problem that I don’t have suitable shoes to present my collection! Sure, ~~girls~~ dolls never have enough shoes!

I’d tried to use cheaters method, because I’m lazy, – to buy shoes on eBay. But I had not found any shoes I liked. So I had to get pads that I made last year for American Girl dolls. Continue reading “Handmade gladiator shoes for American Girl dolls”

Simple Life – small dresses collection for American Girl dolls

by Ariadne July 23, 2018August 16, 2018

How do you choose fabrics for doll clothes?

I know that the right way, probably not in a doll sewing, but in general, to draw sketches after you get an idea of a collection. And then visit fabric stores and buy the fabrics that you need.

But I live in Fabric Paradise! Continue reading “Simple Life – small dresses collection for American Girl dolls”