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Made her a pair of shorty pajamas, as we used to call them. Then I thought she needed to show her patriotism so made a reversible swing top and bloomers. I made Nora some like this a few years back and my niece had a little pink one when she was a baby. I loved them, so I tried my hand at making a similar doll pattern. I got the arm hole opening a little big, but they were big on the real people patterns, too. If I make another at a later time, because I have to wrap it up, birthday party is tomorrow, I will try a little smaller armhole. Oh well, I hope you come take a second look. I just showed my daughter and she said,"Wow Mamma, these are awesome!"-lol-made me feel good anyway. I hope Nora's reaction is similar.
*I decided to embellish Betsey's (lol) green dress, the last minute and the PJ's.
109041So sweet each of them. I have done several in the past they take as much work as a persons dress almost.
by toogie
20 Jul 2019
Yokes are lined, seams are finished or serged, so just like a persons only shorter seams-lol Thanks for looking!
27356Toogie, I want a dress like the diagonal stripe, will call with my own measurements - yeah, right. I do love the three dresses and Nora should be well pleased and busy playing while you travel. Have fun.
by toogie
20 Jul 2019
I just wished I could look as good in a dress!-lol-Thanks Betsey, I'm still not packed!!!
66503You are so clever. She will be thrilled with this lovely gift. Love Love the shoes. Hugs
by toogie
18 Jul 2019
No cleverness on my part, I just followed the instructions/pattern. Thanks, tho and I really like the shoes too.
52676These are so cute! You amaze me with your speed.
Have you tried Sue Dewberry's "Engineered in Stitches" dress patterns? She has sizes (depending on the size of your hoop) that fit dolls up to small children. They are machine smocked and SOOO cute! You would be a whiz at making them!
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I got two more pair made, with my little helper in tow. Not too proud of the brown Mary Janes. I was trying to put the sole on and the hot glue was stuck on me, so don't look close. Also this vinyl is thicker and less manageable, but it was given to me so can't complain. The turquoise blue ballet pair were made off the Mary Jane pattern, with a little alteration and no strap. They come high and hug her foot so I'm happy with them. Thank you all for your kind comments. I will try to answer each later. We have a wake to attend after while, a classmate of mine died. -T
109041Toogie, I love you, I love you! You never cease to amaze me. You have to be related to Superwoman. These are fantastic. Makes me want to play dolls with my Greats. Abby came bringing me a doll yesterday she bought for 50 cents at a yard sale.. Wanted me to fix her. Looked like a Cabbage Patch Doll that had been through atornado. Coming apart at every seam. I put her all back together and sewed her up tight. 8 yr old Abby left her happy saying" I knew you could fix her . Oh what we do to make our Grands happy.
by toogie
18 Jul 2019
I'm not surprised Abby brought you her baby to be fixed. After all you are a nurse and also a retired nurse who sews. I grab any chance I can to sew. By the way, the love goes both ways!😍😘
145789You did a great job on the shoes. And the long pants look like bell bottoms to me. Super dooper job on all.
29723You never cease to amaze Toogie! I haven't tried any AG shoes yet. I tried to make some without a pattern for my Mom's large china doll, but bogged down halfway through, so they are currently stashed somewhere and incomplete.
11468wow, these are gorgeous !! and the shoes are so great matching with the outfits !!
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145191Oh, my I am so impressed!! These outfits are wonderful! What a great person you are - You deserve a trip! Happy Birthday, Nora!!
95272Just a question. Is there anything you can NOT do? Those outfits are beautiful and those shoes........well perfect.
by toogie
18 Jul 2019
Angie make yourself an eye examine appointment 😉😂- they are far from perfect, but she won't care.
109762313807Your shoes are great. I have been wanting to make some shoes, but none of the greats have gotten an American Doll. She will be thrilled!
by toogie
18 Jul 2019
She's not a real AG doll but sure looks like them. I ordered her some time ago and have had her put up for when Nora was a little older. You should give the shoe making a try. Just be careful with the hot glue gun!
41781You are a machine Toogie, great work all round. Happy birthday to Nora and I hope you have a great trip. Love Chris
by toogie
18 Jul 2019
Thanks Chris, I need a break but I know with all that is planned, the flight, etc I may be even more tired to come back and finish babysitting Rylan. He has a month more to go and hopefully the neurosurgeon will release him to go to day care. He is so lonesome to play with other children.
234253Oh my goodness! They are all awesome. Can't believe you did all that i one evening. Hugs. Nan
by toogie
18 Jul 2019
Well actually it was 2 evenings, the evening she reminded me and the next evening when I posted. Thanks Nan, I'm not sure if I will get anymore made before Sunday.
11740Wow Nora will be over the moon with these pretty outfits and shoes.
45917Wow, Toogie! You did a fabulous job and in record time!! The shoes are adorable and those are great outfits! Nora's gonna have hours of fun playing with these! Now, get to bed! LOL!
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