SoonJin, a limited edition Boneka doll, is from Korea and is one of 65 dolls made last year. She is beautifully crafted with human hair and a lovely, authentic outfit. She is about 10 inches (24cm) tall. Although SoonJin has been part of this dolly family for some time, I have been so busy with other projects, that she sat… (more…)
Unless from wealthy families, American girls in the mid 1800s wore the same dress every day except Sunday. To protect their dresses from excess dirt, they wore pinafores, which today are commonly called aprons. On Sunday, they wore their Sunday best. If the girl was not the oldest, her dress was typically a hand-me-down from an older sibling. Dresses and… (more…)
Even though I have an established shop on Etsy, I have decided to begin listing some items on eBay at as much as a 50 percent off the original price. Some items have been taken from my Etsy listings, and others are brand new items that I have been adding. If you’re in search of a new outfit for one… (more…)
Although I’ve been working with a Singer sewing machine made in 1966, the sewing experience has been good. To demonstrate just how good this old machine is, I’ve churned out three little dresses that I have decided to list on eBay. The first is a black on white dress, the second is a blue dress and the third is a… (more…)
After so much sewing, my always reliable Singer sewing machine decided to break down. Although it’s nothing serious for a machine that has served me well in creating so many dresses, outfits and costumes, the machine will be going for service. Meanwhile, I have been taking a huge step back in time as I begin sewing with a Singer machine… (more…)
This one-of-a-kind, two-piece set was designed and sewn to take your doll from the office directly to the night life. Fitted on a Type 3 Pullip doll body, the Lustrous Leopard set includes the sparkling dress and a pair of leggings that also have a bit of shimmer to them. The dress has gathered short sleeves and features a sheer… (more…)
Mio is a tiny Lati doll owned by AiClay, an artisan in her own right who makes fantastically realistic 1/6 and 1/12 scale food from polymer clay. I had featured AiClay on this blog, and recently she asked for someone to make clothing for her little Mio. Mio is only 9.5 cm tall and would wear a dress just over… (more…)