All that Glitters.....

I can't believe I started this dress last August!  I'm still chipping away (and I haven't worked on it all this time -- but I must have at least 20-30 hours invested).  It certainly doesn't look it, but I'll press on and try to finish either this week or next.  I think I have enough momentum to do it. Agnes did a quick fitting for me.  She does look lovely...

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WIth Couture week over and Fashion week about to start....

I can't wait to see all the "people fashions" that translate into doll fashions.  There are a few doll designers that use people fashions and I'm always interested to see the doll version. (and the people version of course).  I love the Elie Saab couture collection...  To me it is the white wedding look.  One of the gowns reminds me that I have the Kate...

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Spent a little down time on the beach!

Here are my treasures.  One day to be a crown and a throne for a sea princess.... Bits of coral and shells found on the bea...

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I have doll envy....

Been looking at all the dolls out there and I'll admit it.  I'm loving some of them.  Now, I'm not (really) in the position to get one of these darlings (but will I ever be?) -- I feel like I should take the plunge and look back later ;) To be continued..... Back to Agnes and her clothes.  So, yesterday I was hoping to work on her sweater, but I forgot my...

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Stitch, stitch, stitch

I'm working on three things (at the moment) The Zuhair dress, crocheting a sweater, and the dress from the mannequin. Those mannequins work by draping fabric around them (that gets stuffed into a slot in the back) -- making them appear to be wearing a dress. I thought, hmmm, how about if I actually make the dress. First, I cut the fabric, then a basted a top hem, ..... Next...

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So I found this and had a laugh

I bought this a few years back. It's a tote bag.  I thought it was cute.  I was cleaning through some stuff and came across ...

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Agnes finds this funny

When seeing the mannequins next, she realizes that the dresses are some that the designer had her fitting.... Agnes thinks she looked better in the dress...

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The dress on the Mannequin???

Agnes and Greta are shopping and come across a storefront with dresses they like... When they enter and inquire, they are told that those are just samples...  All the dresses are custom made to order. Poor Agnes, she was too afraid to ask how much such a dress would cost.  She and Greta left the store. These are Harumika mannequins.  Their proportions are...

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back to my knitting...

I don't mean literally... but as an aside, I did get a book about crochet for Barbies.  (I had it somewhere in my stash and I just dusted it off).  That's another story. When I say back to my knitting, I'm referring to the original intention of this blog -- to outfit Agnes -- my trials and tribulations along the way.  I'm still working on that darn dress......

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I had something the other day...

That I don't usually have these days!!! FREE TIME.... Oh, it was so glorious.  I worked on the Zuhair dress (most labor intensive thing I've done in a long time -- not counting the cinderella carriage.  -- I'm covered in glitter. I dug out some of the old dresses I had worked on (and sort of abandoned) -- I should have made sketches because I really don't remember...

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When it rains....

So, I bought a pack of shoes.... then I ordered a "pack" from the internet. They arrived yesterday.  I had to sort them.  They all had matches, I was excited about this.  They all fit... 2 for 2. Some, I like more than others, but all I really needed were a few pairs to prevent barefoot day! I separated them into little ziplok bags.  There are 14 pairs...

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Oh, I have some arrivals

Today, I received 2 FR coats!  Here are some of the ladies -- all in W (Jason Wu).  I found these on the boards. The shoes are from the Barbie Basics pack...

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Finally, a little progress!

Life has been on supercharge.  I'm trying to eke out an hour or two of free time and I find it difficult to do. Agnes was exhausted.  The designer kept her up til wee hours of the night. Finishing touches need to be put on, but we are close to completion. I'll compare to original sketch.  I just need to add some stones or beads to the belting. Definitely,...

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My newer dolls wear Barbie sized shoes.....

I love shoes, so I bought a shoe pack.  Barbie Basics. Too much glare today.  Yesterday, not enough sun.  I just can't w...

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So, I had a short (unwanted) hiatus...

Life is some times complicated.  I have so many family commitments...  my mom, my kids.... I had some "free" time.  That means I was in a quiet space (a public library actually) -- Oh, the looks I got when I pulled out a naked Agnes.  She travels in her "arrival" box.  I think everyone thought it was a bottle of wine... Nope, just my doll. I started...

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Where I am on the carriage....

Slow going, but I'm happy with it so far.  I've added the crystal knob for the door.  Still working on the seating.  I've got a lot of decorating of the outside yet to go. Here are the photos thus far: It's a half/ dutch door so you are seeing inside the carriage the upholstered walls. Here a quick close up of the knob.   As you can see the door is not...

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Greta's mom bought her a piece of furniture!

Here's her mom showing it off! There are 2 hanging sections with doors and drawers in the midd...

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Latest edition to the doll family....

I've been slacking (err busy) --- yesterday I was at the mall.  I saw this at a card store.  It was so cute, I had to get one for my doll family.  I'm not sure who will end up with the little charmer, but one doll seems to have taken a liking to him! He's a pug/mix (as he's bigger than a pug would be to scale).   The story is that the ladies are "fostering"...

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My posts are somewhat spotty lately. For this I apologize

I needed to iron this fabric to see "what I'm working with".  I think I'll try one dress in the style I sketched out and then have similar/coordinating dresses -- kind of like bridesmaids....  Same color, but different style????? I guess it is more like a prom store.  We have 10 dress styles 20 fabrics to choose from.... I missed my opportunity to photograph...

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So, I found some fabric yesterday!

This is from my kids were little! I'm excited.  I have a gown in mind that I'd like to attempt to make.  (I need to get to using patterns -- still haven't) It is some kind of cheap taffeta, but I really like it!  I used to make dress up gowns for my girls when they were little 3-5. I was thinking I want the top to be pleated -- not sure how it will turn out...

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Another year over... and a new one's just begun

Can't believe how quickly the years seem to fly by.  It's been a very good dolly year!  Now that things will quiet down, I'm hoping to have time to sew for Agnes.  These are my new dolls from this year....  Agnes started it all! Agnes, pictured third from the left (in sunglasses) is a 12" porcelain ball jointed doll by Terri Abel, Greta, in purple just...

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