Barbie Clothes?

I had figured that Agnes would not be able to "fit" into any of the fashions that were "off the shelf"  -- occasionally I've tried to find fashions that fit Agnes.  Agnes' bust area is smaller than Barbie (possibly closer to Poppy Parker) -- However, her hips are larger than a traditional Barbie's so very fitted dresses, just don't work for her. Well, haven't you...

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Jason Wu sweater

So, the sweater that Jason Wu designed for the Fashion's night out doll came up and I snapped it up immediately.  I remember someone had posted the actual (human sized sweater), so it was fun to see the doll version.  The sweater arrived and I'll admit, I was worried.  I really didn't want to cram Agnes' delicate hands/fingers into the sweater. I decided to...

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Antique whites

A term I'm all too familiar with.  I have an obsession for these super thin, pin tucked cotton marvels. This was the tail of an old petticoat.  It had been ravished over time.  The interior flounce was still in good shape.  Here is a traditional slip (using draw string for the waist).  The lace at the hem is the original. How I did it:  I...

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Belts, belts, belts.

Went to a flea market.  Couldn't help myself.   These were $1.29 each.  Perfect for belts for Agnes.  I bought 8 (somehow only 7 made it into the bag!)  -- Lots of shady people in Florida ;) (nothing surprises me here.  It's like a third world country only its not.) Still a good deal.  Really wanted the Barbie pink one that is missing though...

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Wig stand

Ok, now I'm just adding to an even longer list of unfinished projects.  I can't remember where I may have seen something to cause a spark to make this.  I'm pretty sure it's not a direct copy of any one thing, just a compilation in my mind of several things. I brainstormed a few different things but this is what I came up with. I need a wig stand.  Something...

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Things I love (about Agnes)

I sat down the other day and I thought about all the things that I just love about Agnes! 1.  Her size.  At 12" she is just perfect.  She's a great 1/6 scale. 2.  The way her joints are lined.  Although leather lines her joints, it is not readily visible without very careful inspection. 3. The color and the quality of her porcelain.  For all the careful inspection I have made of her, I can't see any flaws of any kind....

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Fun Fun Fun!

Usually I love shopping.  But lately it has seemed like a chore to me.  Mostly because I need to shop for specific items and looking for stuff can be a drag.  But during the last couple days I have had a real blast!  It started with a trip to Home Depot.  Yes, Home Depot.  I don't think I've set foot in there in about a year.  I had some...

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Things I'm thinking about...

About 3 years ago, I collected items to make a cinderella coach.  (yeah, it was a dream of mine for quite a while).  Now that Halloween is on the horizon, I saw a super large pumpkin yesterday and thought about the one in my closet.  As I don't have a dead line, I'm going to take my time and make this the best carriage I can.  Thought I'd share some photos...

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Nightie Night -- this week's Ad Hoc

I wanted to make a "quick" nightie for Agnes,  I wanted a classic nightie -- sort off.  I also wanted it to be something fun and young. This is more in the classic peignoir vein.  This is in case she has company. The photos don't really capture the sheerness of this garment.  It is light as a breeze.  Lovely really. This is if she's alone (and...

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Bag it!

As I've mentioned before, I'm writing a back story for Agnes.  I found this piece of leather in my stash a couple days back and I remembered a little about her back story and how this might just fit in.  I made a bag.  It is a book bag from her native Ukraine. Here's Agnes to show it off...

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Agnes' espadrilles (shoes)

I made Agnes some espadrilles. And from the side: Here's Agnes. I'm particularly proud, as I thought these might end up a write off.  I started off with the shoes I got from Volks.  (the Dollfie people).  They couldn't fit Agnes at all. How I did it: I did the simple thing.  Put them in boiling water (figuring they would stretch, melt,...

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Where I am on the crystal crown!

Though, not finished, I am proud of my progress.  I found out it is quite expensive to fill the crown with crystals.  I waited for a bead sale, and I'm happy with my progress thus far. I started with seed beading a major portion of the front/center.  I ended up hating it.  So, I removed all the beads.  Unfortunately, they were stitched on one by one...

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Fun with Agnes!

So, Agnes needed some beach towels.  Simple fix.  Wash cloths.  If I could find some that looked beach towel like, I'd cut them down and sew the edges. Here are two looks: If Agnes is traveling to Palm Beach or Jupiter perhaps, something subdued would be appropriate. If Agnes is going to head to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami or perhaps the Keys, she'll need something...

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Skin wigs -- as promised

So, after getting over the sqeamishness of the last round.  I did go on to some other wigs. Initially, I thought: it screams "mad hatter" -- perhaps its the color.  At first, I didn't like the color on Agnes, but now it has grown on me.  Maybe like Aphrodite. So, I thought, I would never shrink another wig.  But, never say never.  The first one...

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Shorts! This Week's Ad Hoc

So, this is a "quick and dirty" little number.  I wanted to make denim cut offs for Agnes.  I used (yes, you guessed it -- Ragdoll's DOA tutorial) and here's another lovely result.  Agnes has (how could we say -- a lot of Ballast).  Junk in the trunk.... you get my meaning (a lovely voluptuous rump). I made these from the legs of my daughter's cut offs! What's...

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Shirt Dress!

Although this isn't a shirt dress in the true sense of the term.  It is dress and it was made from a man's shirt, so I call it Agnes' shirt dress. Just a "low fashion" comfy dress (we all need those in our closets). Despite belting it, the gathers are a little too poofy and I'm not loving the lines of this dres...

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Beaded slides -- take 2

Here are some beaded slides I've been working on.  Photos don't do justice to these beads.  They remind me of vaseline glass. Here are the leather bottoms: (The light blue are the fabric marker markings -- which will fade over time) Here are the "bags" to store them in. I hope I can find some more of these tiny shoe appliques.  I really like these for...

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