I haven't done any sewing for a month now, and have been a bit stuck for ideas. I want to make some more 'authentic' style clothing for my Schoenhuts but don't have the patterns and will need to adapt those I have to see if I can come up for something.
The old thinking cap wasn't working especially well today, so I tried the one pattern I did have that was supposed to be for Schoenhut dolls. I used some fabric I had plenty of. Not convinced by it at all, but Peggy Sue was pretty gracious about the dress and didn't mind wearing it.
I think the sleeves were a bit too wide and the lace around the neckline not really large enough, but it was all I had on hand. Things to note if I choose to make this pattern again.
Here she is walking in the garden. I have done two sets of photos, one in colour and one in sepia for each shot.
Waving hello
Swinging on her swing chair.
Very lovely dress. It looks quite period-authentic in the sepia photos. I really like that old-fashioned swing - it suits PS perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauri, I think the pattern just needs a bit of 'tweaking' :-) The swing is great! I used to bring it inside each day and now just leave it out there, so it has more of a 'weathered' look to it now...
DeleteDo you have the Dolls Dressmaker by Venus Dodge? It is filled with patterns which would suit the Schoenhut dolls. I've got a copy, you're welcome to look through it when you visit us. Bring Peggy Sue, she will be very welcome.
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