You can justify making anything when you’re sewing for dolls. I made a wired ribbon flower purse for my American Girl doll!
Silk Mitts for an American Girl Doll
Once I had sewn my American Girl Doll a winter cape and a pair of high-fashion muffs, naturally I now needed a pair of silk mitts to match.
Winter Cloak and Muff for An American Girl Doll
Clearing out your stash must definitely mean a new green winter cape and winter muffs for your American Girl doll, right?
Vogue 7923: a Grey Silk American Girl doll Cape
Sewing a silk cape for an American Girl Doll -the cloak in Vogue 7923 was very Jane Bennet goes to the Ball. Sort of. Close Enough.
From the Archives: A bergere hat for American Girl Doll Felicity
This bergere hat for American Girl doll Felicity is made from half of a vintage straw purse, steamed to shape and draped with roses!
Mantelet, Hat and Purse: The Upon Discussion, Ultimately Late Victorian Accessory Set
Meet the Upon Discussion, Ultimately Late Victorian Doll Accessory Set. It was meant to be 18th Century. I made a few mistakes.
An 18th Century Kerchief for an American Girl Doll
One antique lace-trimmed handkerchief – cut in half, roll a hem and voila – an 18th Century kerchief for an American Girl doll!
Winterhalter Eugenie Gardums!
In Gardams, a Brisbane fabric store, I took inspiration from a Winterhalter portrait of Empress Eugenie for a doll costume!
Short and Sweet Tutorial for a Straw Basket Bonnet
Here is a short tutorial on how to make a straw basket 1860’s doll bonnet from a craft-store straw basket!
Historical Inspiration Festival – 1860s Summer Dress for an American Girl Doll
Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival. She’s kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Bella!