The dolls now seem to have quite a bit of casual clothing so I decided they needed some posh frocks............
The black one uses up the last of the fabric I made Ruby's dress from and I am so glad to see the back of that.
The cream lacy dress is almost identical to a dress Ruby has and is made from a top I got from the charity shop so has cost me less than 10p to make that and the little raw edge crop top on the end.
The little skater dress was made from a remnant I found in my stash.
The bodice is a shortened version of my t shirt pattern and the skirt is just a circle skirt sewn onto the bottom.
Very chuffed with how they turned out.
I have one more dress cut out which I will make today and then I think I will be moving on to some sewing for Marlowe for a while. There is lots of fabric to choose from for her and any leftovers can be used for more doll clothes later.
The curtains in the sewing room are staying closed as the heat is back today and it does make it more comfortable in there.
We are taking a small break from salad today as I have found that my eggs need using up. Omelette it is then with a few baked beans.....I don't like hot omelette with salad.
Isn't it absolutely wonderful news that the young boys in the cave in Thailand are being rescued? I have been so scared for them and I really hope they can get the last boys and their coach out.
Well that's about it for today. Andy has just been fed and he will be off to work in an hour. I just have to wash up, fold the towels that have been laundered and put them away and then the afternoon is mine until DD gets home.
I hope you have a lovely day.
Sheila-x-
The heat in the sewing room is simmering nicely at 22C with the curtains closed so it is quite pleasant this morning and I feel a bit more like doing things.
I had a good night's sleep after a lovely cool bath so all in all I think today is going to be pretty darn good 😁
Plumber number five is booked so we just have to wait now until July 23rd to see if he actually arrives. I am putting it right out of my mind until then.
By doing some very heavy starching I have managed to make a few things with jersey for the dolls.........
I designed the pattern for the green t shirt and was thrilled when it worked out so well.
The skirt is a short circle skirt made from one of my old tops.
The dress is made from a pair of Ruby's pj's that no longer fit her. I used the t shirt pattern and just elongated it.
The white top is my own pattern from the original t shirt pattern. I just made it into an all in one pattern to add seamless sleeves.
Grey t shirt is a McCall's pattern slightly altered for a better fit.
From one fat quarter of stretch denim I made the leggings and the skirt with enough left over for a pair of shorts.
A ballet style tutu skirt made from some angel hair fabric I have had lying about for years. Cut into strips and knotted around a length of ribbon. This will eventually be a fairy outfit with wings and a headdress.
I have also been making underwear as not all of the dolls come with knickers. They have been made from socks believe it or not...new ones I hasten to add. Very little sewing but they look really good.
I seem to have developed a real addiction for making these tiny clothes. Every time I finish something I tell myself to get cracking on something else but still I keep making them.
Ruby is delighted and I love doing it for her.
My little miss will be here for tea today and has requested the same tea as we had last week.....chicken fajita wraps.....from now on known as chicken fidgets....lol. I don't mind as it has become a firm family favourite and I could quite happily eat it every day.
....and on that note I had better go and put the chicken in to marinate for a while.
Have a lovely day..........oh and Happy 4th of July to my USA readers.
Sheila-x-
Well for saying I didn't feel on top form yesterday I managed to get quite a bit done and also snuck in some shoemaking time.
The dolls now have happy feet..........
Hairbands, ribbon and funky foam and they are quite quick to make when I am organised enough to have the bases cut out ready.
Ruby will be here shortly so we'll see what she thinks of them. I know I definitely want a pair of the red ones....lol.
I've been quite mad and had the oven on baking quiches...one for our tea and one for The Doodle House. I reckon I could have baked them in the heat outside today....it has been very hot and I feel slightly melted around the edges.
Tomorrow I have to get the sewing machine out as Ruby's black dress I made for her needs mending. She caught it on something and one of the seams has come adrift. I would much rather make than mend but it's for my little angel so I don't mind.
Hope you are all having a fabulous day.
Sheila-x-
