Featuring Historical Doll Clothing Designer With a Touch of Class for American Girl Dolls and Ellowyne Wilde Dolls

Today I would like to introduce you to a wonderful online internet friend I met several years ago on a doll sewing Facebook group.  Holly - owner of New York Doll Designs. She sells top quality doll couture clothing - historical and traditional doll fashion clothing. She sews for the 18 inch American Girl Doll, Bitty Baby and the 16 inch Ellowyne Wilde Doll.  You will see in the photo's how she pays extra attention to detail.

Here is one of her historical doll dresses that took my breath away Summer Ball Gown - hurry this
one ends soon.

 Look at the detail on front of this dress.  It is beautiful.

Here are some other Historical Doll clothing she has made

Here are some designs she has made for the 16 inch doll Ellowyne Wilde Doll - absolutely breathing taking too.

Here is a traditional swimsuit for American Girl doll - just look at that fit - perfect.  Shimmering Pink Swimsuit

Look at this traditional sparkling pink dress with sun hat with pink trim Sparkling Pink Sundress and Hat

You can view her doll clothes and purchase doll clothing from one of the following links.  If sold out have her make a custom listing for you.

Here is her Link for listings on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/usr/newyorkdolldesigns

Here is her Facebook Link New York Doll Designs

Here is her Etsy Link https://www.etsy.com/shop/Newyorkdolldesigns1?ref=l2-shopheader-name


As always thanks for stopping by and browsing.  Be sure click "follow" on New York Doll Designs Facbook page, Ebay, and Etsy to continue to see her latest doll couture creations.

GiGi

Historical American Girl Doll Clothing Featured on It's Sew Easy using Brother ScanNcut machine

I had the wonderful experience of sewing three historical doll outfits for the PBS TV show It's Sew Easy  using the Brother ScanNCut machine to cut the fabric that will air second week in April - be sure to check your local PBS listing for air times.  Here is the link to the online tutorial from http://www.itsseweasytv.com/ using the Brother ScanNcut cutting fabric using doll patterns or use this link for viewing https://vimeo.com/ksproductions/review/116977413/9248eaec80 .

Afternoon Tea dress by Lady Lilly-s tea dress by Love U Bunches

Here is Love U Bunches pattern sold exclusively on Pixie Faire

Here is my dress I made using the pattern and using the Brother ScanNCut machine to cut the fabric 

 Caroline - Historical American Girl Doll modeling this dress

Here is the 1930's Sleuth dress pattern from Sleuth 1930s dress from Doll House Designs on Etsy

Here is my dress I made using the pattern and using the Brother ScanNcut machine to cut the fabric.

 Chrissa - American Girl Doll modeling this dress

The next dress is the Sweet 1970's dress Sweet-70's from Keeper Dolly Duds on Estsy

Here is Julie modeling the 1970's dress

Brother ScanNCut makes cutting fabric a lot easier.  

Scan your doll clothes patterns and save onto your USB flash drive, You can also use the feature to mark your seam allowances with the pen that comes with the machine (erases with water).  When cutting out  patterns that are larger that the standard mat, you will need to use the longer mat and use the software Canvas that comes free with the purchase of your Brother ScanNCut machine to edit to cut out the larger pieces of fabric. I have seen on Facebook groups that have tried to cut fabric without using starch and I highly recommend using starch.  You don't have to have the fabric so stiff that you cannot bend it.  Justly lightly spray and iron -  I have used the Faultless brand of starch and I recently purchased Aleene's Stiffen Quick (just sprayed fabric - my first choice now).   Make sure to use your standard mat to cut the fabric.  Once you have uploaded your patterns onto your USB flash drive, cutting the fabric is easy.  As with any new technical machine, takes some time to learn, but once you learn how to use it you will be glad you did.  I have a Pinterest board - dedicated to cutting fabric with Brother ScanNcut https://www.pinterest.com/instgigi/brother-scan-n-cut-fabric/ that has some great tutorials on.

This show is to air this week - be sureto check your own local listing for the 803-3 PBS It's Sew  Easy http://www.itsseweasytv.com/projects/series_800/803/Itsseweasy_803-3.htm or you can watch it online.

As always, thanks for stopping by

GiGi

WW 1 Historical 18 inch Doll Nursing Uniform Pattern Review

I had the pleasure of being a doll pattern tester for Genniewren Etsy link on making the WW 1 Nurse Uniform for 18 inch dolls  Being a Registered Nurse - I was humbled and honored to test this pattern.

This was my first pattern to test.  I learned to make sure you read all instructions and not to sew when you are really tired.  I made a couple of mistakes - but they were my own.  The pattern is well written  with detailed instructions and a lot of photos.  I am a visual learner. Sometimes I have to see what the end results needs to be before I can sew it. I have to have a visual in my head. Sometimes that can be challenging to me. The pattern has two variations - two different collars, two different hats, and two different aprons.  Two arm bands and the option of making the sleeve protectors.

At the end of the pattern, there are several pages well written explaining the history of WW 1 nursing and several historical photos of nurses wearing their uniforms. The photo above and below are from Genniewrens  Pattern. 

Here are my photos:

Thanks for stopping and browsing my blog. 

GiGi