tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29296358880557268922024-03-15T18:09:12.699-07:00A Doll for all SeasonsDonna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-18005201439801823732012-12-14T11:31:00.001-08:002012-12-14T11:31:11.833-08:00Easy to Make: A Doll-Sized Cookie Sheet with Gingerbread Men! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This project is so easy... it's barely a craft at all!</span></div>
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What Holiday season is complete without baking cookies?</div>
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Made with 3 ingredients, and in 2 easy steps!</div>
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I found these aluminum disposable pans with lids at the Dollar Store. It came with 3 pans and lids. The lids measure about 5 3/4"x8 1/4". After you make this craft, you can use the aluminum pans to store some real cookies!</div>
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Next, I found the foam stickers with 12 (a perfect dozen!) Gingerbread Men. These stickers are about 1 3/8" long.<br />
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<strong>Step 1</strong>- Take two aluminum pan lids. Using a glue stick, cover the nonmetallic side of one lid completely making sure to get the edges well covered. Press together the non metallic sides of the two lids. Wipe off any excess glue. </div>
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<strong>Step 2</strong>- Peal the paper backing from the stickers and press onto the "cookie sheet".</div>
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I bought a fine gauge missy sweater at a church sale for 50 cents. I never had any intention of wearing it (it's not my style and kind of boring- yawn), but I thought it would be great for a doll's dress! This is what I came up with:<br />
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...And this is what I started with (pretty boring-right?):</div>
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It was made in a fine gauge knit. For those of you who are unfamiliar with that term, basically it means the knit stitches are very tiny and perfectly doll sized!<br />
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The width of the front cable panel was perfect for a doll dress- about 5 1/2" wide. I decided that I could also use some of the cables for a fun neck trim. Because I was making the neck trim from a "non-rib", I needed to make the neck lay right on the doll, so I treated it like a casing, and added a 1/8"wide elastic inside. I adjusted the length of the elastic once I put it on the doll and finished sewing up the casing. To keep the elastic in place, I sewed a blind stitch along the upper edge of the cable by hand. The elastic keeps the upper edge for the collar from flaring out and lays nicly on the doll, yet still has enough stretch to fit over the doll's head.<br />
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I sewed the entire dress by hand, using a chain stitch and a 1/4" seam allowance. Sewing by hand gave me more control and the chain stitch has a good stretch to it. (And I could work on this while "relaxing" on my very comfy LR sofa!)</div>
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I apologize, for not making this a detailed tuto, it was a busy summer and fall and I didn't take pictures when I made this! </div>
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I like the way the texture stitch from the original neck trim peeks out at the shoulder.</div>
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I think that the pockets are what really make this style! And there is that texture stitch from the rib neck trim again on the pockets! I added mini "horn" buttons to really finish it off!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And just a sneek peek... my new pdf pattern eBook for making a School Backpack and bonus matching Lunch Bag is now available! </span></div>
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This is a step-by-step guide for making a School Backpack and bonus Lunch Bag, with a printable pdf pattern. It is a revised version of the Back-to-school Backpack from last years post. I have made some adjustments to the pattern so you do not need to find existing bags to cut up and sew like I did for my post (although you can still use this pattern for recycling old bags!) I have encluded a bonus pattern for making a matching Lunch Bag! I also added a couple of new optional but fun finishing touches.</div>
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This pattern, and more soon to come,are now available for purchase at my new Etsy shop: </div>
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A Doll for All Seasonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15745478297365240591noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-64034366728630676652012-09-27T08:41:00.000-07:002012-09-27T08:41:07.130-07:00Some News...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well it has been a busy summer and now a busy first month of back-to-school! But I am back and I have a lot to share with you!</div>
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<strong>First</strong>, I know that this is NOT doll related, so please forgive me for this here on a doll blog, but I am very excited to have opened an Etsy shop to sell my artwork: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DPNStudio" rel="nofollow me" target="_blank">Donna Peterson Neff Studio</a> Here is a sampling of my work that I offer on my Etsy shop:</div>
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The above painting of the Nautilus Shell, has been featured on this Website: <a href="http://moodsandappetites.com/tribal-remix/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://moodsandappetites.com/tribal-remix/</a></div>
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It was used in a collection of images in a "mood and inspiration board" called "Tribal-remix". Check it out! </div>
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I've had my old Barbie dolls from when I was little packed away for so long that I forgot what I had saved. When I say "Barbie dolls", I mean Barbie, Skipper and Francie. Francie was my favorite and she was the one that I did most of my designing for. I think that I thought that some day if I had a daughter she could play with them. Then I began to think that they actually might be worth something, and I've even considered trying to sell some of them someday and so I put off letting my daughter play with them....</div>
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Well, the other day I dragged them out and let her play with them with the idea that she can play with them only when we can do it together. It was a real walk down memory lane!!!! I must have saved everything that I ever had for the dolls. I am amazed at how well the clothes and accessories used to be made. Now, I am risking giving away my my age, and it is a little scary to think that the toys I played with as a kid are now considered "antiques" (yikes!), but these doll clothes were made in the late 60's and early 70's! I even had a Twiggy doll! For those of you too young to know who Twiggy was, she was a famous British model and she was very MOD!</div>
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So, as I looked inside of boxes and boxes of stuff, and I found two shoe boxes <strong>filled </strong>with doll clothes that I made and designed all those years ago! I also found two patterns (that you see below) that got me started. When I looked inside the envelopes, I was in for an even greater surprise... I kept the patterns that I designed and created, complete with my very youthful cursive hand writing! </div>
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Please indulge me as I take this memory trip...<br />
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This is the pattern that I used the most: like I said, Francie was my favorite doll! She was Barbie's younger sister or cousin (I can't remember) so she wasn't as, shall I say, well endowed as Barbie. These patterns also fit Twiggy.</div>
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I made a few things for Skipper, but not as much and I didn't do as much designing for her either.</div>
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Here is the stash of patterns I designed, actually this is only a partial showing. As you can see, I used whatever paper I could get my hands on: lined paper, tracing paper, plain white paper. I had to chuckle at the notes I wrote on the skirt pattern you see at the bottom right. It is for a 5 gored skirt, I have grain lines for plaid (on the diagonal) and straight for solid and print. At the hem, I have a note that says, "hem according to desire". When did I ever talk like that???</div>
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So, thank you in advance for letting me share this with you...<br />
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The navy hat and matching dress are made from a bonded fabric... perfect for those of us who don't like to hem! I avoided hemming then, and I still do! That's why I like working with recycling clothes and using existing hems! I noticed that almost all of the clothes I made back then weren't ever completely finished; they were left unhemmed, had no closures, had unfinished edges and I mostly used straight pins for closures. Basically, I was in too much of a rush to get my ideas out to actually finish anything!</div>
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The strapless eyelet top was my attempt to use the existing scallop edge of one eyelet lace for the bust line with added side darts. I did not, however allow for seam allowance and the back edges are unfinished and it doesn't even actually close in the back! I actually like the idea... hmmm, I just might be inspired by my past self!</div>
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The red gored skirt is made from the pattern I talked about above.</div>
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I remember that this is the first time my mom taught me how to do beading on a garment. She showed me how to draw a pattern on tissue paper, pin it to the garment, and sew the beads on right through the paper. Later the tissue is pulled off. As you can see, I got bored with this project and was on to another idea before I finished. I did, however make a matching purse for this!</div>
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For this outfit I used the rain coat pattern from McCall's which I lined and designed a hat to match, the rest are my own design. There's that 5 gore skirt again! I must have liked that blouse.. I made several versions of it! </div>
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I think this must have been a very early design... it looks rather crude.</div>
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Hat, dress and bag are all my design. I cut out some of the flowers from the dress print and glued them to the hat.</div>
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I think that this was one of my later designs...judging from the amount of detail in this.</div>
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This is a maxi dress, made from the McCall's pattern.</div>
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This is a quilted satin robe, my design. It is lined. I think that I had some trouble working with this fabric; you can see the fraying at the gathers.<br />
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I remember designing the top skirt to match a skirt that my mom made for me! It was really a kind of short made full to look like a skirt and had panels on the front and back to complete the illusion of a skirt.</div>
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The scarf is an early knitting project. The bag is made from bonded fabric and beaded handle. And a shift dress.<br />
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Both the hat and dress are from the McCall's pattern. I loved that bonded fabric! No need to finish edges!</div>
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I can't say what I was going for here with this top (or was it a jacket or a dress?)... perhaps this was a lesson learned on making sure to allow enough for seam allowance and facings!<br />
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The coat is another version of the rain coat... Coat and boots are McCall's. The rest are my design.<br />
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A beach towel, pillow and beach cover up made from a wash cloth.</div>
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I also made clothes for a 16" doll that I had. Here are two dresses and a scarf that I had made for that doll.<br />
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I even tried to design some shoes for the 16" doll. This is what they looked like. The sole and heel are made from cardboard.<br />
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So I hope I didn't bore you too much with my nostalgia... thanks for humoring me!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This sundress and crochet shawl were SO easy to make...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">each piece was made in only two steps. Both were made from thrift shop finds and cost less than $1.00 each!</span></div>
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This is the Infant top I started with in size 3-6 months. The straps were already adjustable so no need to do anything with them! The body length from top of neck ruffle to bottom of hem ruffle was 7 3/4". Don't be afraid to use a large print for your doll's dress- it can look very modern, but do choose a print in colors that look more grown up!</div>
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STEP #1) Pin a small tuck at each shoulder strap front and back (4 tucks in all) I did about 1/4" deep tucks, but adjust to fit doll.<br />
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STEP#2) Hand sew with matching thread along tucks in just the gathered area and let the tuck open up for the skirt area.</div>
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That's it! No hemming. No sewing side seams. You're done!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And now for the shawl...</span></div>
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This is a crocheted doily that measured 14 1/2" wide and cost 99 cents.</div>
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STEP#1) I first decided on a neck opening width (between 4"- 4 1/2") and noticed I could cut out the center section so that what remained had an opening of 4 3/8". I carefully used a seam ripper and cut only the center section making sure NOT to cut any of the threads of the piece I needed for the shawl! Weave any loose threads back into the shawl.</div>
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STEP#2) To add interest, and to allow adjusting the neckline, I added a matching tie that I wove through the holes, that were already part of the crochet, using a large needle. I used a cotton tape yarn that looks like a ribbon, you can also use a ribbon or yarn, and it can match or be contrast. I started with a piece 40" long and trimmed as needed.</div>
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Done! No sewing! No crocheting! Just a little cutting!</div>
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Hmm... This could make a cute skirt, too, just pull the tie a little tighter!</div>
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<br /></div>Donna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-53390922663050793212012-05-07T14:22:00.000-07:002012-05-08T06:38:59.696-07:00Results of My One Week Challenge!- Five Doll Fashion Pieces from One Junior Top!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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... On my last post, I gave myself a one week challenge to see how many doll clothes I could make from this one 50 cent thrift item... and here are the results (I did finish in one week but it is taking me a while to get this post finished!)...<br />
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This was made from the bottom hem for the body, and for the sleeves I used the original sleeves of the top with their existing elastic cuffs.</div>
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This simple skirt was made from the middle stripe, I cut a 8" wide and 22 1/2" long rectangle and I added an elastic casing and a machine stitched hem. The finished skirt length is 5".<br />
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For this skirt I used the middle stripe pattern cut 8 1/2" wide and 22" long folded in half horizontally. By doing it this way I eliminated a need for a hem! I considered making this a reversible skirt but I didn't care for the pattern on the other side. The waistband is made from a purchased knitted headband 1 1/4" wide that I adjusted to fit the doll's waist and attached to the skirt with a stretch zig zag stitch. The finished skirt length is 4 3/4".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Item#4- Sundress (without sash)</span></td></tr>
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This dress was made from the back of the dress using the patterned yoke already attached to the dress skirt. I used the front V-neck edge details for the shoulder straps and collar. I added 3 little buttons from my stash. For the detachable sash, I simply cut a length 26"long of the original 2" wide tie.<br />
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For the headband I cut a piece of the 2"wide tie 10" long and gathered each end by hand and added a 4" piece of 1/2" wide elastic and sewed in place.<br />
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Here is how the top looks with the green skirt...</div>
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...and with pink Capri pants.</div>
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The green skirt with a cream colored top. I made the cream top from an old knit top of mine: I cut and braided strips of the knit fabric for the neck trim.</div>
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The black striped skirt with the cream top and headband.</div>
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The dress with the sash.</div>
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The dress without the sash.</div>
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The headband.</div>
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And in the end I only had a little of the cream patterned fabric left over! I love the way the multi colored striped patterns enabled me to create so many different looks and how some of them even have a border print look!</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this challenge... I had fun doing it!</div>
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I found this cute junior top today at a church sale for only 50 cents! It has a broken side zipper, but I won't be needing that... I am challenging myself to see how many doll clothes I can make in one week out of this one item! Wish me luck!</div>
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This Easter Basket started with a really cute mini wicker basket that I found in a thrift shop for only 25 cents! I added a sheer pink ribbon wrapped around the handle and held in lace with just a dab of glue on each end. Then I tied a double bow on each end of the handle with the same ribbon. I added some green "Easter Basket grass". Then for the fun part.... some Easter "candy" that looks like the real thing!</div>
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I started with some real foil wrapped chocolate eggs.</div>
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...And some craft styrofoam eggs slightly smaller in size.</div>
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Carefully remove the chocolate egg from the foil wrapper... and enjoy! Go ahead, why not?</div>
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Replace the chocolate one with the styrofoam one, and carefully smooth foil around egg. Add a dab of glue to hold in place... you don't want anyone trying to unwrap this one and eat it!</div>
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I also made Chocolate foil wrapped bunnies... I started with these cute Lindt bunnies. They also sold a larger size of the same bunnies so I thought these mini ones would work great.</div>
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I also made a smaller foil wrapped bunny that came in a bag of assorted colors.</div>
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(See above)</div>
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I used a Model Magic air drying clay in brown to recreate the bunny shapes. You could use any color since it won't be seen any way.</div>
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Here you can see how the bunnies looked after they were done in the clay, next to the wrapped chocolate ones. The shape doesn't need to be exact, just as close as you can and let the foil do the work! I then carefully unwrapped the chocolates from the foil and replaced them with the dried clay ones, add a dab of glue to each. On the golden bunny I added a red 1/8"W ribbon tied at the neck just like the larger one had in the store! Now they are ready to place in the basket... just make sure everyone knows that they are for decoration only!!! </div>
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Sweet!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Donna</span></div>Donna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-15605562879378068122012-04-03T08:49:00.000-07:002012-04-03T08:49:15.375-07:00Easter Bonnet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I decided that the Spring Dress, from my last post, needed an "Easter Bonnet with all the frills upon it"!</div>
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I found this straw hat in the section of my Christmas Tree Shops that has baskets and "silk" flowers. I think that it was meant to be hung (even though it didn't come with a way to hang it). For just $1.99, I thought is was a good buy and I could remove the decoration that was on there and add my own. I took a chance that the size was right, and it worked purfectly! It is 9 3/4" wide at the rim. I bought this a while ago, and I am just now getting around to using it!</div>
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I also bought some "silk" flowers at a dollar store, for...well...only a dollar!</div>
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The pink trim I used was a 3/4" wide stretch trim meant for headbands. I like this because it looks "crocheted" and goes well with look of the dress, and because it is stretchy it bends nicely around the hat (a grossgrain ribbon didn't lay flat). I cut it to length and sewed the two ends together. I then attached it to the hat with a hot glue gun.<br />
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I took the flowers off of the stems, using only the pink ones. I also took a set of three leaves off.</div>
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The finished "Easter Bonnet"!</div>
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I made this dress from an infant's summer top. A few alterations later... it is now a dress for a doll! I used mostly hand sewing for this project, using the sewing machine only for the side seams. Not one piece of fabric was waisted making this project! And since this was a thrift shop find, it only cost $1.00 to make!</div>
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This is the halter top I started with, in size 18 months.</div>
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A back view of the top.<br />
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2) I started by cutting a small snip, about 3/8" long, at the point in the center front tip of the v-neck. I then turned back each side of the neck edge based on the first pinning I did on the doll. I hand sewed this in place along the neck edge and most of the way the way down the straps (I knew that I wanted to use the ends of the straps for a bow later so I left a portion unsewn for now.<br />
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When I did both sides it looked like this.<br />
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3) Next I pinned the overlap that created the "mock wrap" look. I hand sewed this in place on both the inside(as shown) and on the front along the lace trim edge only.</div>
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4) Next, I put the dress on the doll inside out and pinned the sides as shown.</div>
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5) I tapered the side seams so that at the bottom I used the original ruffle and side seam (see above).<br />
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6) I turned the dress right side out and tried it on the doll. At this point I decided to keep the dress as a halter style and tied the straps at the neck to see how long the straps needed to be, and marked the length with a pin. Allowing for a seam allowance, I cut the ends of the straps off and set aside the extra pieces for the bow. 7) Next I finished sewing the straps; turning back the raw edges of the ends and folding the straps in half the rest of the way and sewing in place.</div>
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8) Sometimes the design process changes direction several times along the way, I try to keep this in mind as I am working. At this point I thought I might like to keep the bow with rounded on the ends and use the rounded end of the original tie for one side and sew a rounded finish for the other side.<br />
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9) The above photo shows the two pieces I used for the bow. On top is the main part of the bow and on the bottom is the piece I used for the center of the bow. I folded the bottom piece in half lengthwise and wrapped around the center of the bow and sewed in place on the back side of the bow.</div>
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To help me decide whether to keep the bow rounded or to make the bow have straight ends, I took a photo both ways so that I could compare. I decided that I liked the straight sides better. </div>
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10) I sewed the bow into place all around.</div>
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So here she is... ready for Spring and Easter egg hunts!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made this really cute denim skirt from a skirt that my daughter outgrew but still loved. Actually, it started out as a hand-me-down, so it was well loved! I love working with used denim because it gives you a wonderful worn and faded look that you can't get working with new denim fabric! This skirt has it all... ruffles, tucking, iron-on studs and an embroidered hem! And it only required sewing one seam! </span></div>
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This is the original skirt I started with. I think that I will be able to get several projects out of this one skirt!</div>
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This skirt already has a great side zipper that I used for the finished doll skirt. I also used the original waistband that just happens to have a great little tuck on it!</div>
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1) First, I put the skirt on the doll, and with the zipper on one side, I pinned where the new side seam will be. I also pinned 3/8" away from the first pin for the seam allowance. Most doll patterns use a 1/4" seam allowance, I like to use 3/8", because it allows me to make adjustments if needed, and it can always be trimmed back to 1/4" later if I want to.<br />
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2) Next, I cut straight down from the waistband at the outside pin. I cut the front and back pieces separately. Because I new that I wanted to save the bottom of the skirt for future projects, I cut down only 6 1/2". The skirt had an adjustable waistband, so when I cut the waistband I removed the adjustable elastic.</div>
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4) I cut the bottom of the skirt off along the pinned line, and this is how it looked so far.</div>
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5) I added a decorative machine embroidery stitch to the bottom edge. I did this because I like to avoid hemming whenever possible, and the stitching will keep the fraying to a minimum.<br />
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A detailed view of the hem.</div>
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6) Pin the side seam.</div>
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7) I sewed the side seam with a 3/8" seam allowance. I tested the fit on the doll. And since it fit well, I trimmed the seam allowance to 1/4" and finished the seam with a stretch zig zag stitch.</div>
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8) The skirt could be finished at this point, but I decided to add a row of iron-on silver studs (which you can see in the first photo and below) along the ruffle edge. Other iron-on or sew-on details could be added for a fun look!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope I have given you lots of ideas for making your own doll's denim skirt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is a</span> <span style="font-size: large;">great project for non-knitters (but knitters can have fun with this, too!). It requires only 3 basic hand sewing stitches. I chose this baby sweater to work with because of its bold colors that don't say "Baby Sweater", and the stripes are perfectly scaled for dolls. The yarn mixes and accent stitches are a plus!</span></div>
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I started with this thrift shop sweater that cost me $1.99. It was a size 3-6 months. You could work with other sizes but keep in mind<strong> scale</strong>- the younger sizes will have easier scales to work with, smaller buttons, smaller patterns, smaller trims, etc.</div>
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This photo shows you some of the details.<br />
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The first thing I did was take apart the sweater. I cut the sleeves off at the armhole seams. I cut the sides at the side seams. Then I <strong>very carefully cut the neck trim</strong> away from the body with a seam ripper, <strong>cutting only the threads that attach</strong> <strong>the trim to the sweater</strong> <strong>and not the trim</strong> <strong>itself</strong>!. It is very important to take your time with this detail. The neck trim will look best if done carefully! </div>
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After I cut up the sweater into pieces, I played with the front, putting it up to the doll to see how long I wanted it to be and were I thought the neck should fall. (In the above photo, I show only 3 buttons. At this point I wasn't sure of the neck placement yet).</div>
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I decided to make the sweater a little longer than I showed in the previous photo. I pinned the front to the back to get the desired body width (with pieces right sides together). And I marked the shoulder with a pin.</div>
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Here you can see my pins for marking body width and shoulder placement. I measured the width from pin to pin at the bottom edge. This gave me the finished body width measurement. I adjusted my pattern so that the pattern front was 1/2 this measurement plus 3/8" seam allowance. I also measured the body length from the bottom edge to the shoulder pin and added 3/8" seam allowance for the shoulder seam. I adjusted my pattern to this measurement.<br />
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I placed the center front edge of my pattern onto the center front of the placket, and the bottom edge of the pattern onto the bottom edge of the sweater front, as shown above. I cut each side of the front one at a time, flipping the pattern for the other side. Because I was still on the fence about the neck placement, I decided to cut the neck higher than I made the pattern, so that I could adjust it later.</div>
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Next, I placed the cut out front on top of the back piece. I did this so that I could make sure that the stripes match up at the side seams and shoulder seams. I pinned the front piece in place and cut out the back using the front as a pattern. I cut straight across for the back neck, because I wanted to be able to adjust the neck after I finished the rest of the sweater, (you will see in later steps how I did this).</div>
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Cutting out the back piece.</div>
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This is how it looks after both front and back pieces were cut out (right sides together).</div>
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Then I turned the the sleeve piece inside out and placed it up to the front and back pieces. The stripe placement worked out well and I was able to match the stripes at the armhole seams. </div>
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I then placed the sleeve pattern on each sleeve sleeve and cut out each sleeve one at a time.<br />
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The above photo shows all of the pieces cut out.</div>
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I sewed the side seams, the shoulder seams, and the underarm seams by hand with a fingering weight yarn and a 3/8" seam allowance. I used a <strong>"back stitch"</strong>for the seams, which has more stretch than a running stitch. I then finished the seams with a <strong>"blanket stitch"</strong>. See above photo and below for stitch chart. </div>
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For your reference, I made an embroidery stitch chart that you see above. </div>
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All seams are done in<strong> Back stitch</strong>.</div>
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Finish all seams in<strong> Blanket stitch</strong>.</div>
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Attach neck trim in <strong>Chain stitch</strong>.</div>
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Then, I sewed the sleeves to the body with a <strong>"back stitch"</strong> and finished the seams with a "<strong>blanket stitch"</strong>, same as the other seams. I turned the sweater inside out and put on the doll. I adjusted the neck until I liked the placement and pinned it in place. I made sure to use the existing buttonhole from the neck trim. The other end of the neck trim will be cut and folded back once the trim is sewn in place. I sewed the trim to the body with a <strong>"chain stitch"</strong>, carefully catching each knit stitch of the trim. I used a regular sewing thread for the neck trim. The neck trim was the most tedious part of the whole project, but if you take your time you will have great results!</div>
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The finished sweater! No knitting required!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So now, I hope I have inspired you to recycle a sweater for your own doll! The possibilities are endless!</span></div>
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<br /></div>Donna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-88933971213800288632012-03-07T08:02:00.002-08:002012-03-07T08:02:13.866-08:00How to make matching girl and doll tee shirts <br />
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My daughter has been begging for a matching outfit for her and her doll. So after finishing the <strong>Heart Tee Shirt</strong> for her doll (see my post dated 2/15/12), I had a heart shaped piece left over of the original sequined heart. My daughter had a solid color pink long sleeve tee that I thought would work perfectly for this matching girl and doll idea. It is not an exact match but it is still cute and cost me nothing!!!<br />
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This is the solid color pink long sleeve tee that I will put the sequined heart on.</div>
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This above photo shows the smaller sequined heart, shown on top, that I used for the doll tee, and was cut from the center of the larger heart, shown underneath.</div>
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I folded the tee in half lengthwise to find the center front and pinned the heart in place.</div>
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I turned back the extra fabric on the outside edge of the heart and sewed the heart to the tee shirt. I also sewed the heart down along the inside edge.</div>
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I originally planned to leave the heart as is and not add anything else to it. But my daughter saw it at this point and commented that it looked "empty inside". Of course, she was right!!! So I added a row of mixed pink beads along the inside. Done!<br />
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Matching outfits for my daughter and her doll at last!!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want to share with you some of the great things that I found today! It was a great thrift shopping day!</span><br />
It was the day after a snow day...and I wanted to get out of the house.. and I had a few things I needed to donate anyway...do I really need excuses to go thrifting?</div>
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I found this perfectly proportioned wicker chair for $3.00 at one of my favorite thrift shops! I have a rule of not spending more that $2.00 on any one doll item ... but I couldn't resist this chair and decided that rules are sometimes meant to be broken. Yes, it is hard to tell from the photo, but it is doll sized at 8"wide and 9"tall. You will be seeing this chair again in future posts I'm sure.<br />
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I also found this very cute jewelry case that looks like a little purse. Just the right size! And only $2.00.</div>
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This is what it looks like on the inside. I think that I will keep it this way and not try to change it because my daughter may want to use it for herself some day and not just for her doll.</div>
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So cute with the Holiday outfit! I wish that I had it for when I did my Holiday post!</div>
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I also found two scarves that I think I will make sweaters out of. Or hats. Or vests. Or...I guess you will have to wait and see! They were $1.99 each.<br />
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This scarf may not make it into doll's clothing... I think my daughter wants to keep it as a scarf for herself! Oh well, I can't blame her! It <strong>is</strong> rainbow colored, which, I think she would say, is her favorite color. Maybe if she gets tired of it someday it will find new life as a doll sweater!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This</span> <span style="font-size: large;">cute long sleeve tee started out as a larger version of what you see and was one of my daughter's favorite tee shirts. It is fun to check the marks on the wall to see how much they grow, but my daughter also feels a little sad to outgrow her favorite clothes. So one way for her to still enjoy her top, is to have a version of it made for her doll. (Who will, by the way, never have to worry about out growing anything!</span><span style="font-size: large;">)</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVvi3Ushjw9m_7FIQIzoKycjnDAwvdWarwI1iW4PVWZrWxIOSZXYlrNnCZb3rarddqZMVw6cIg6PxtRFKINtSNXOYGf6jhPVDajc5NWov8rha1cg6PSsuwcq3gceCZO5lngSXEpBsngg/s1600/IMG_3093b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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This is the tee shirt that I started with.<br />
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This is a closeup of the sequined heart.<br />
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I cut out two sleeves using original sleeves and their existing hems<br />
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I then carefully cut out a smaller heart, cutting between the rows of sequins.<br />
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I also cut off the neck trim close to the neck seam. I placed the heart and the trim onto the front piece to see where I wanted to place the Heart applique'.</div>
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Here you can see the smaller heart shape with the original piece it was cut from. I think that I might use what is left of the original heart shape and put it on a plain pink long sleeve tee that my daughter already has. Then she will have(almost) matching tee shirts!<br />
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I attached the heart with an iron-on fusible hem tape cut to size. Next I sewed the shoulder seams with a 3/8" seam allowance. I finished the seams with a stretch zig zag stitch.</div>
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Then I pinned a piece of the neck trim to the neck and cut to size. I sewed along the center existing stitch line. I then pressed the excess fabric back and sewed the trim again along the second stitch line, which tacked down the turned back fabric.</div>
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This view shows the finished neck trim. I then sewed the sleeves to the body along the shoulder seam only, as shown above.<br />
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This photo shows what the top looks like so far from the inside.<br />
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Ahh...Hearts- the universal symbol of LOVE. We can actually substitute the word or the symbol for heart for the word "love" as in "I heart you".<br />
My daughter loves hearts, she draws hearts, wears hearts, paints hearts. She painted the two heart paintings that you see above. The "heart" long sleeved tee that the doll is wearing is a redesign of one of my daughter's favorite tops. She really didn't want to give it up even after it was clearly too small for her! So the next best thing was to make a top for her doll out of it! <br />
I decided to make the theme for Valentine's Day an "Artist Theme". When I think of Valentine's Day, I think of hearts, but I also think of homemade Valentines. And I also think of all of the beautiful rainbow colored hearts of all sizes that adorn our home (thanks to my daughter- the lover of all hearts).<br />
The cute little mug that holds the paint brushes was from a thrift shop and cost $0.50. I love the message, and it goes with the theme beautifully. I think that it was originally meant to be a "collectible mini", but the size is perfect. The paint brushes are old worn out brushes that I no longer used. I just cut the handle shorter, trimmed the bristles shorter and and sanded the cut end of the handle.<br />
This week I will show you how to make the heart top, the striped sweater, and denim skirt. On my previous post, I showed you how to make the artist's easel.<br />
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<br /> How cute is this? (those are two different shades of pink sequins on the heart). My daughter flipped when she saw this! Still sad about the top that she can no longer wear, but thrilled with seeing her doll wearing a smaller version of her old one! I just might be able to do something with the left over sequins from the original top to make her something new..<br />
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This cute sweater started out as a 3 month old size sweater from a thrift shop that I picked up for $2.00! Working with the original placket and trims, it only took some hand sewing to make a doll size version.</div>
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I made this easel "doll-sized" but I also thought it could be used for a tabletop size easel, too!</div>
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4 pieces of craft wood- 1/4"x 1/2" x 24"L - you may want to purchase extra wood if you are unsure of your measuring and cutting skills!</div>
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1 metal hinge- 5/8"W x 1/2"L- I used brass finish</div>
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1/2"L flat Head screws</div>
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3/8"L flat head screws</div>
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3/8"W grosgrain ribbon- </div>
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wood glue</div>
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screwdriver</div>
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drill with 1/16" drill bit</div>
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pencil</div>
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clamps or large binder clips</div>
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ruler</div>
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scissors</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4 pieces of 1/4"x1/2"x24" craft wood</td></tr>
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You will need to cut the wood into the following lengths:</div>
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A= 18"( 2 pieces)</div>
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B= 15" (1 piece)</div>
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C= 1" (1 piece)</div>
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D= 2 1/2" ( 2 pieces)</div>
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E= 8" (4 pieces)</div>
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F= 1 3/4" (2 pieces)</div>
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I have labeled each piece with a letter for easy reference. You will see the photos labeled with these letters so that they are easier to understand.</div>
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Sand each cut edge.</div>
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Drill a pilot hole in <strong>C</strong>, centered lengthwise and 1/8" from one edge. place one 1/2" screw in the hole and screw in part way.</div>
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Drill a pilot hole in one end of<strong> B</strong> at the center, add a small amount of glue then line up the screw in <strong>C </strong>and tighten screw all the way. One edge of <strong>C</strong> should be flush with<strong> B</strong>.</div>
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Next line up the hinge on <strong>C</strong> so that the part of the hinge that bends is centered lengthwise and is flush with the same edge that is flush with <strong>B</strong>. Mark holes with a pencil.</div>
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Drill pilot holes where you marked with the pencil and attach hinge with two 3/8" screws to <strong>C</strong>.</div>
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Mark the placement for the remaining half of the hinge on<strong> D</strong>, placed centered lengthwise and flush with one edge as shown above.</div>
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Take three of <strong>E</strong> and glue as shown in the above two photos.Set aside to dry.<br />
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Next, mark with a pencil, 1/4" from each end of piece D centered and drill pilot holes.<br />
Then mark 3" from one edge of both pieces of A, and drill pilot holes. Attach with two 1/2" screws. (see also below photo)<br />
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Measure 10 1/2" down on both pieces of <strong>A</strong> and mark with a pencil, then drill pilot holes. Next, take the remaining <strong>E</strong> piece and mark 1 1/2" from each end centered and drill pilot holes. Attach <strong>E</strong> to both <strong>A</strong> pieces, as shown above, with two 1/2" screws. Your easel should so far look like the above photo from the back.<br />
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I attached, with glue only, <strong>D</strong> to the front, as shown, to cover up the screws that came through to the front. This will add support and give it a more finished look.</div>
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This is another view of the top part of the easel from the back side.</div>
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This is a side view of the top. Here you can see the hinge placement clearly.</div>
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Next, I marked and drilled pilot holes in both pieces of <strong>F</strong>, centered lengthwise and 1/8" from one edge and 3/8" from the other end. See above photo.</div>
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Attach both <strong>F</strong> pieces with the edges that have the screw placement 1/8" from edge to piece <strong>E</strong>, as shown above, with glue and screw into place.</div>
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Here you can see a view from above how the placement of <strong>F</strong> pieces will look.</div>
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Next, I attached the 3 pieces of <strong>E</strong>'s that were glued together to the two F pieces with glue and screw into place. I used binder clips to clamp them into place until they dry.</div>
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Then take the other end of the ribbon and fold back and attach screw like the other end. Mark and drill a pilot hole on piece<strong> B</strong> directly across from the other end of the ribbon. Add glue and screw into place the same way as the other end of the ribbon.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you are ready to get painting! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Even if only make believe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong></strong>Well, the Holidays are past us now and so we have Valentine's Day to look forward to!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is a painting that my daughter painted when I asked her to paint a "heart painting" for this blog.</span></div>
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My Daughter loves to color... especially hearts. We have beautifully rainbow-colored hearts hanging in our house. But she prefers crayons over paint, since painting is "messy" and she is not a big fan of "messy". I never pushed the painting idea on her even though I have always thought she would be a natural at painting and she has a wonderful sense of color. So, I thought I would suggest having her paint a heart painting for me anyway. I bought a "real" 6"x6" stretched canvas, and she got to use my "grownup" acrylic paints. I gave her some guidance on placement and technique, and color mixing. So this is her very first "grownup" painting! She was so thrilled with the results that she wanted to do another!<br />
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This is her second painting. I asked her to do a very colorful heart like her many colorful "rainbow hearts" she loves to make. So, this is what she came up with! This one is on a 4"x5" canvas.<br />
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I am working on making a doll size easel for the paintings, and I can't wait to show it to you. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Donna</span><br />
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Please post a comment... I would love to hear what you think!</div>Donna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-13137158762028281102011-12-16T19:01:00.000-08:002011-12-26T12:48:07.862-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">A Gifted Box</span></strong></div>
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I made this and two other boxes so that they can be played with over and over again.</div>
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The secret is wrapping the bottom and the top of each box separately.</div>
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They can be gifted and regifted many times.</div>
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These could also make cute ornaments that have a surprise inside.</div>
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1) I first started with these jewelry boxes. They are small but sturdy and will hold up to repeated play.</div>
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20 I used leftover scraps of foil wrap in small textured patterns. Any small printed patterns will work as well, just make sure you use a paper that is not too thin, since you will want these to last.</div>
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3) I cut a piece of paper that wide and long enough to wrap around the bottom and sides of the bottom of the box.<br />
4) Next, I put glue on the center of the piece of paper, and on the bottom of the box.<br />
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6) Then I trimmed away excess paper at each corner as shown above. On two opposing sides I cut up to the corner the same width as that side. On the remaining two sides I cut about 1/8" wider at each corner (this will make a neater corner).</div>
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7) Next, I applied glue to the sides of the box and on the rest of the paper.</div>
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8) Working with the sides that have the wider paper first, press the paper up the sides and make a small snip at the corners.</div>
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9) Next finish pressing the rest of the paper onto the inside of the box.<br />
10) Then press the 1/8" extra width around onto the other sides as shown above.</div>
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Add a few small gifts, and the boxes can be played with over and over again.<br />
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These boxes could also be used for Christmas ornaments by just adding a loop of string or a hook!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Holidays!</span></strong></div>
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From A Doll For All Seasons. <br />
I wish you peace and love and a joyous New Year!</div>
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This is the finished outfit, showing the elegant skirt and velour top together, both shown on previous posts. I added a beaded necklace and bracelets, which were old elastic bracelets of mine that were just beads on elastic cords. I used one for a necklace and several wrapped around three times for a layered bracelet.</div>
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Here is the Holiday top that I made to go the the Holiday Skirt from my last post! It actually was faster to make than I thought it would be.I started with a pair of outgrown velour pants of my daughter's. I try to avoid hemming whenever possible, so I used the existing hem from the velour pants for the top's bottom hem and the sleeve cuffs! Total cost to make- FREE!</div>
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The finished top.</div>
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4) I then carefully cut open these pieces along one side seam and laid the pieces out flat. 5) I did the same for both pant leg pieces. 6) I then carefully cut along the remaining seams so that I had four pieces total.</div>
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7) I next folded the two larger pieces in half, using the wider piece for the back pieces. I cut along the fold for the back, this gave me two pieces. For the front I pinned the piece along the fold for the center front. 8) I pinned my pattern pieces so that I used the existing hems for the front, back and sleeves. I made my own patterns, but you can use a purchased pattern the same way. Just make sure that the top measures 6" long and the finished sleeve measures 2 1/4". </div>
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<br />14) I turned back the neck 1/4" and hand sewed this down. 15) I used matching black hook-and-loop for the closure. I attached a 1/4' wide strip of the loop portion along the <strong>right side</strong> edge of the right half of the back, and a 1/4" strip of the hook portion along the <strong>inside</strong> of the left half of the back. I use an iron-on type of hook-and-loop, I find it easier to work with on small projects.</div>
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The above photo shows the finished top.</div>
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<br />This is how it looks in the back.<br />
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I hope to eventually include patterns that you can download and print. For now, you can modify purchased patterns like I have shown here.<br />
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Well, I am mostly done with my Christmas shopping. So now I will begin with the wrapping! I might even do a few doll sized gift boxes too!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the Holiday season!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Creatively Yours,</span><br />
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Today I will show you how I made this pretty skirt...</div>
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I found this great Holiday skirt (see photo below) at a secondhand children's clothing shop for only $1.00. At first I thought I would change it so that it would be a short skirt for the doll. But when I put it up to the doll I realized I could use the hems as they were (I like to avoid hemming whenever possible!) and sew only side seams if I made it as a long skirt. And what little girl doesn't love a long elegant dress or skirt? Very princess-like!</div>
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This is the skirt that I started with. It is a size 18M bias cut taffeta outer skirt with a great flirty ruffle slip that shows a little at the hem. This skirt was about 10 1/2" from top of the waistband to the bottom of the slip ruffle. Just the kind of skirt that would make a great swishing sound when you walk!<br />
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1) First,I turned the skirt inside out.<br />
2) Next, I pinned the skirt to the doll. I placed one side seam on one side of the doll and pinned at the waistband only for the new side seam I was going to sew. Since the skirt has an elastic in the back waistband, I did not need to make a side closure.<br />
3) I took the skirt off of the doll while it was still pinned.<br />
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4) Then I marked the waistband seam for 1/2" seam allowance.</div>
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5) Using a straight edge, I marked a cutting line for the inside slip. I marked for each seam separately.</div>
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6) I cut along the line I drew.<br />
7) I then marked with a straight edge my cutting line for the outer skirt. I cut along this line and repeated for all seams; marking and cutting separately.<br />
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8) This is the skirt with the excess fabric cut away.<br />
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9) I sewed the waistband seam first.<br />
10) Next, I pinned and sewed the outer skirt seam with right sides together. <br />
11) Then I pinned and sewed the ruffled slip side seam with right sides together. (I first needed to pin the waistband seam out of the way)<br />
12) I then finished all raw edge seams and trimmed to 1/4" seam allowance.<br />
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The finished Skirt!</div>
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This pretty skirt needs a pretty top to go with it. I think I will use my daughter's outgrown and worn at the knees black velour pants for the top (see photo at left). I might also use the unused fabric from the skirt in some way, too! And, there is a big enough piece of the underskirt left over to make short slip or underskirt for another project! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Donna</span></div>Donna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-88267475240714568722011-10-27T17:57:00.000-07:002012-11-26T07:49:45.200-08:00<div align="center">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">How to make Backpack and Pencil case</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: large;">:</span></strong></div>
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When I was thinking about what I should put in the backpack for supplies, I had a few ideas of my own, many based on the regular Back-to-School supply list I get every year from my kids' new teachers. But I also asked my daughter what she wanted to include and she really came through! So by adding her ideas it made it more personal.</div>
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The other day my daughter asked me to play "school" with her and her doll, using all the things I made for the backpack and have shown you on my blog. And when I did, I learned more about her school day, and what she does, and her friends, and how she feels about things, etc, than any other time I have asked her how her day was and what she did in school! It was awesome - an unexpected bonus!</div>
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So now I will (finally!) show you how I made the backpack and pencil case!</div>
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1<strong>1/26/12- I just want to announce the opening of my new etsy shop! I am offering an easy to follow pdf pattern for a School Backpack and bonus Lunch Bag. It is especially great for those who are interested in making the backpack from store bought fabric rather than recycled items. I also have for sale a few upcycled doll items. Please check it out at: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/114323172/school-backpack-pdf-pattern-for-ag-doll" target="_blank">A Doll For All Seasons- etsy shop</a></strong><br /></div>
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<u><strong>HINT</strong></u>: I used my daughter's own backpack as a guide to make the doll's backpack. Basically I measured my daughter's backpack, carefully measuring each part.Then I took all of the measurements and divided by three. That is, if something measured 9" on my daughter's backpack, I made the pattern measure 3" (finished measurement) for the doll's backpack.<br />
<strong><u>NOTE:</u></strong> <strong>The backpack was a challenging</strong> <strong>project</strong>, but worth it. I prefer to show you easy projects but this one is so cute! My daughter screamed when she saw it for the first time! And she tells me often how much she loves it!</div>
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When I decided to make a backpack, I looked for material that I thought would be just like the nylon fabric used in my daughter's own backpack. I didn't have any luck. So then I went on the search for something already made out of the right kind of fabric and I found this nylon canvas bag in the perfect shade and fabric (see above). I also knew I could use the zipper and the existing straps! I also realized that I could use the inside zippered pocket for a pencil case. I found this at Ocean State Job Lot for<strong> $1.25.</strong></div>
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Next, I found this pink waterproof "Bikini Bag" used for wet bathing suits (see above). It was lined with plastic but the outer fabric was perfect and I thought that the pink and red would be great together! This also had a zipper that I could use and a thinner strap. I got this at Christmas Tree Shops for <strong>$1.99.</strong></div>
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Now that I had the red and pink bags, I went looking for something else I could use with them that would be colorful and playful and I found this eyeglass case made from cotton quilted fabric (see above). It actually looks like it was made from a potholder! So a potholder would work just as well! I bought 2 of these at Christmas Tree Shops for only <strong>69 cents</strong> each!<br />
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First, I took the pink bag and measured 1 3/8" from the center of the zipper, along both sides of the bag. I used this zipper for the sides and top of bag.</div>
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Then I cut along the side seams and opened up the fabric and zipper and laid it out flat.<br />
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Next, I turned the red bag inside out. here you can see the inside zippered pocket.<br />
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Since I wanted to use the inside zipper for the pencil case, I worked on both the backpack and pencil case at the same time, so that I cut the pieces I needed wisely. Before cutting the zippered piece for the pencil case, I taped the zipper pull open, so that I wouldn't loose the zipper pull when I cut. If you loose the pull, it would be impossible to get it back once it is gone! I then cut out the piece I needed for the pencil case before proceeding with the backpack. (See below to see how I finished the pencil case.)</div>
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After I cut what I needed for the pencil case, I cut open the canvas bag so it would lay flat and cut out my front and back pieces; one of each. The pattern I made for the front and back is 7" high and 5" wide near the top and 5 1/2" wide at the bottom. I rounded the corners of the pattern. These measurements include a 3/8" seam allowance all around.</div>
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I used the 1/2" wide strap from the "Bikini Bag" and cut a piece 3 1/4"" long to use for a handle on top of the bag. I measured to find the center of the piece I would use for the top zippered panel. I pinned it down and sewed it in place as shown. Since this fabric doesn't fray easily, I did not allow for turning under.</div>
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I cut out the front pocket and pocket flap from one of the eyeglass cases. The pocket pattern piece measured 3 1/2" high and 4" wide at the top, and 4 1/2" wide at the bottom with rounded edges.When I pined the pattern to the eyeglass case, I used the finished edge as the top of the pocket edge. The top flap pattern piece measured 1 3/4" high and 4" wide at the top edge.I rounded the bottom edge. Like the pocket piece, I used the finished edge of the eyeglass case for the top of the flap piece.</div>
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To make the pocket I first sewed a dart in each bottom corner 1 1/2" long and 1/4" wide at the outer edge. Next, I pinned back 1/2" along sides and bottom edge, and edge stitched.</div>
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To make the pocket flap, I pinned the pocket flap pieces along the sides and bottom edges with right sides together and turning under the top of the lining to match the quilted piece. I sewed the sides and bottom edges with a 1/2" seam allowance. I turned it right side out and edge stitched along sides and bottom edges. I hand sewed the top edges together.</div>
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I then cut "hook-and-loop" one of each piece, 1" by 3/8". I sewed one piece to the top of the pocket and one piece to the underside of the pocket flap.</div>
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Next, I pinned the pocket and pocket flap pieces to the center front piece of the backpack. I sewed along the top edge of the flap piece and along the sides and bottom edges of the pocket piece only.</div>
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Next, I cut two pieces fro the pink bag 3 1/8"wide and 6" long. This is longer than I needed but I wanted to have extra (room for error!). I cut off what I didn't need later.</div>
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I sewed one piece on each end of the backpack zipper with 1/2" seams, pressed the seams towards the outer edges and edge stitched along the seams. These pieces that I added will become the bottom of the bag.</div>
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Next, I cut two pieces from the second eyeglass case to use for the side pockets ( such as used for the water bottle). The pieces measured 3 1/8" wide and 2 3/4" high (including the finished edges of the eyeglass case for the top of the pockets). I turned under the bottom edges 1/2" and sewed each pocket to the zipper as shown, with the top of the pockets facing toward the center loop handle, leaving the pocket top edge free.</div>
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Once I determined the placement of the bottom seam I sewed this seam and trimmed it to have a 1/2" seam allowance. Next, I sewed the edges all around with a 1/2" seam allowance. I will tell you that working with this fabric is very challenging! So don't expect a perfect seam! The final result is so cute that I didn't mind that it was more pucked than I would have liked.</div>
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I next used the existing 1 1/4" wide straps from the red bag for the backpack straps. I cut 2 pieces 11 1/2" long, which was longer than I needed. I then pinned them onto the unfinished backpack, pinning the top of the straps first at slight angles as shown in the photo at right. I then put the backpack on the doll to get a good fit and to check the angles of the straps. Then I pinned the straps at the bottom of the backpack and trimmed excess fabric.</div>
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Then, I basted the straps in place to the back seam as shown in the photo at left.<br />
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Here it is all finished! I also added a pink cord to the zipper pull for fun. You can see how I "made" the water bottle on a previous post. and I put the mini calculator in the front pocket with the chain hanging out for an extra detail.<br />
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So, there it is, all of the Back-to-School clothes and accessories! I think that all of the details that make them more realistic, also make them more fun to play with. And listening to my daughter's ideas for the things she wished to include in the backpack, made her part of the process and I knew I was making for her things that she would never be able to buy in any store or catalog!</div>
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Even though these are Back-to-School items, This would be really fun to make and give as a gift for Christmas or any time of year!</div>
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Donna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-1043074768490578152011-10-19T14:03:00.000-07:002012-11-26T07:45:16.906-08:00Back-to-School Supplies<div align="center">
<u><strong><span style="font-size: large;">September is:</span></strong></u></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Back-to-School</span></strong><br />
Today I will show you how to make everything you will need for back to school!<br />
(I had planned to have all of September actually posted <u>in</u> the month of September, but well... my life keeps getting in the way!- Anyway, I hope you enjoy my ideas!)<br />
My daughter was a great inspiration for many of the items you see below! She wanted a "homework folder", and a "water bottle" so I had to get really creative to figure out how I was going to make a "water bottle"! Check out below to see how I did it. My son even got into the act and suggested "chocolate chip cookies", which we all made together. Actually, many of the items can be fun crafts that you can do together.</div>
1<strong>1/26/12- I just want to announce the opening of my new etsy shop! I am offering an easy to follow pdf pattern for a School Backpack and bonus Lunch Bag. It is especially great for those who are interested in making the backpack from store bought fabric rather than recycled items. I also have for sale a few upcycled doll items. Please check it out at:</strong> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/114323172/school-backpack-pdf-pattern-for-ag-doll" target="_blank">A Doll For All Seasons- etsy shop</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Backpack includes everything on her "Back-to-School" Supply List:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Backpack, Lunch box, Sandwich, Apple, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Water Bottle, Pencil Case, Yellow Pencils, Box of Crayons, Pencil Sharpener, Calculator, Spiral Notebook, Spelling Sight Word List, Homework Folder with Homework, Library Book, Composition Notebook, and Legal Pad.</span></td></tr>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Before we start, I want to mention that many things that I show here for the backpack are tiny and may not be suitable for small children! Please, keep this in mind. </span></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this mini tin at a thrift shop for 75 cents! <br />
It was the perfect size for a lunch box- 2 3/4" x 4 1/4".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And for lunch she has a <strong>bologna sandwich</strong>..</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the bread, I used a sheet of 1/8" thick craft foam in Tan color for "whole wheat" bread.<br />
You can also use white craft foam for "white" bread.<br />
I made a pattern out of cardboard, 1 5/8" high by 1 1/2" wide in the shape of a slice of bread.<br />
Using a brown waterproof marker I traced around the pattern. Do not use a washable marker as this will rub off! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the <strong>"cheese slice</strong>" I used 1/16" thick craft foam in a yellow orange color and cut a 1 1/4" square.<br />
For the <strong>"bologna </strong>s<strong>lice</strong>" I cut a 1 3/8" circle out of a 1/16" thick craft foam in a brown color.<br />
To make the <strong>"lettuce"</strong> I used 1/16" thick green craft foam and drew freehand two leaf shapes about 1 3/8" around in a waterproof dark green marker. I also added veins and some squiggly lines along the edges of the lettuce for a little added realism.<br />
I used a white craft glue to glue it all together- the more the better because the glue dries to look a bit like mayo!<br />
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To finish the look I used a <strong>mini zip lock bag</strong>, the kind you get when you buy beads or jewelry at craft fairs.<br />
I used one that was 3"x 3 3/4".<br />
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<strong>"Chocolate Cookies"</strong> anyone?<br />
These were my son's idea and we all made them together.<br />
We started with 1/16" craft foam in a tan color and cut out 3/4" circles.<br />
Next we used a dark brown waterproof marker for the "chips". Make random dots of Brown on both sides of the "cookies".<br />
I added a mini zip lock bag and you have the perfect afternoon snack!<br />
See notes for sandwich for the zip lock bag.<br />
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So, when my daughter wanted her doll to have a <strong>"water bottle" </strong>for her backpack, I thought "HOW AM I GOING TO MAKE THAT?"<br />
As it turns out, I didn't have to! <br />
I searched the house for something the right size(3 3/4" tall by 1 1/8" wide) and I hit the jackpot!<br />
I had some travel shampoos and this one was the perfect size and (a bonus) the top works like many water bottles with a snap shut top!<br />
So I used up the shampoo, rinsed it out, soaked off the label and let it dry out.<br />
Then for fun, I added an over sized sticker from my daughter's collection to the front and Ta Da! A water bottle!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <strong>"Yellow Pencil"</strong> is actually made from a 1/8" thick bamboo skewer.<br />
I measured 2 1/2" from the pointed end and cut with a sharp knife using a rolling action on a cutting board.<br />
Then I sanded the cut end slightly to make it smooth.<br />
Next, I painted the yellow in craft acrylic paint leaving the pointed end as bare wood. Then I painted the cut end with a red craft acrylic paint to create an "eraser". <br />
To make the metal piece that attaches the "eraser" to the pencil, I used a small sweep of metallic silver paint about 1/8" in width.<br />
To make the "lead" I used a black permanent marker and just dabbed the very tip of the pointed end all around about 1/8" up.<br />
The <strong>"Pencil Sharpener"</strong> is actually a novelty button I found that was the perfect size- about 5/8' long.<br />
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I will show you how to make the <strong>"Pencil Case"</strong> as well as the <strong>"Backpack"</strong> in my next post.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every Elementary school "School Supply List" includes <strong>a box of CRAYONS!</strong><br />
I took an actual box of crayons and carefully opened it up, took it apart at the side seam, and laid it out flat.<br />
I scanned it on my computer @ 100res and printed it @300res so that it was 1/3 of the original size.<br />
You can also color copy it @33%.<br />
Then I cut it out along the edge.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next I used a glue stick to glue it to a lightweight piece of cardboard.<br />
Next I cut it out along the edge. This now looks like a mini version of the original box laid out flat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used a straight edge to help fold along all the places that were folded on the original.<br />
I used the original as a guide.</td></tr>
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Glue along the side seam same as the original box</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a very cute, very sparkly, little <strong>notebook</strong> that I found for $1.00.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To make this even smaller and perfect for a doll's backpack, I needed to cut it down to size.<br />
First, I opened the notebook and I measured down from the top of the notebook 3 1/2" and drew a line straight across on the inside front cover.<br />
I cut along this line using an X-acto knife.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I closed the cover on the top only and clamped it together. <br />
Then using the knife again, I cut through all of the layers of paper and the back cover using the cut edge as a guide.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After I finished cutting through all of the layers of paper and back cover, I needed to cut the spiral wire. <br />
I used wire cutters but you probably could cut it with and old pair of scissors.<br />
You can save the cut away notebook piece as a fun extra notebook!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I opened the notebook again and measured from the spine edge 2 3/4" and marked along outer edge of the front inside cover.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Same as before , I clamped the notebook shut and cut with my knife along the cut edge through all sheets of paper and the back cover.<br />
I saved the cut paper and used it as paper for a "<strong>spelling List". </strong><br />
It could also be used for <strong>"mom's notes from home</strong>" to put in the lunch box.<br />
The extra front cover piece makes a great sparkly <strong>book mark!</strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My daughter wanted a <strong>"Homework Folder</strong>" So I got to work.<br />
Here you can see a full size notebook with the mini version!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First I started with an actual folder.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whenever possible, I like to make things easier for myself and use what is already done for me. <br />
In this case, I used the existing fold lines. This is not necessary, you can cut from any part of the folder and fold later.<br />
Above, you can see how I measured 3 1/2" from the center fold line and 4" up from the bottom edge.<br />
I then cut out this rectangle shape.<br />
(If you are not working from the existing fold lines, you will cut out a 7"Wide by 5 3/4"High rectangle.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I measured 1 3/4" up from bottom edge of mini folder and cut along inside portion only to create the pocket.<br />
If you are working with a piece that is not already folded, you will need to first fold 1 3/4" up from the bottom, then fold the whole folder in half vertically.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then I trimmed away 1/8" along outside edges of the pocket portion on both sides as shown.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I folded the outer edges in by 1/4" on both sides. I used a straight edge to insure a straight even crease.<br />
Next, I used a hole punch and made half circle cuts just above the top of pocket as shown above.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using a glue stick, glue the folded back portions down and clamp with clips until completely dry as shown above</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now the <strong>folder</strong> is finished!<br />
For fun, I copied and printed out a page of my <strong>daughter's homework</strong> and a <strong>spelling test </strong>and added that to the folder. <br />
I also added a few sheets of notebook paper cut to 2 3/4" by 3 3/4".<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made a mini version of my daughter's <strong>Composition Notebook.</strong><br />
I started by making a copy of the original notebook opened flat and printed at 33%. <br />
(I scanned it on my computer at 100 res and printed it at 300 res. You can also color copy it at 33%)<br />
Next, I took several sheets of loose leaf paper and laid it next to my copy.<br />
I cut from the top of the sheets, a width slightly larger than the notebook copy width.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I also cut a piece of card stock paper in solid white the same size as the lined paper. <br />
I placed the card stock on the bottom of the stack.<br />
Next I used a stapler and stapled in two places as far in as the stapler would allow as shown above.<br />
Fold along the stapled line so that the card stock is on the outside. <br />
Add glue onto the back side of the cut out photo copied cover with glue stick.<br />
Put the glued side of cover down onto the card stock carefully matching the center spine edge of the cover with the stapled fold line of the stack of papers.<br />
Rub down the cover so there is no bubbles and press along fold line.<br />
Carefully cut away excess notebook paper to match the cover size with an X-acto knife.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Finished notebook</strong>! Super cute!<br />
I used the same technique to make a reading book only I used blank white paper instead of lined paper.</td></tr>
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The <strong>Calculator</strong> was purchased at Staples for 99 cents and it has doll sized buttons! </div>
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It is meant to be used as a key ring, so the chain and ring part look real cute when I put the calculator in the front pocket of the backpack! Plus- It really works!</div>
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The <strong>apple</strong> was a little wooden one that I already had from... well, who knows where?! It just happen to be the perfect size.( About 1")</div>
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The mini <strong>legal note pad</strong> was purchased at Staples. They came in a set of 3 for $1.00. </div>
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The size was close enough to what I needed (5 1/4" by 3 1/2").</div>
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One pad for the doll and two handy note pads for me!</div>
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Donna Peterson Neffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02053127360934132510noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929635888055726892.post-82838987507550638292011-09-29T17:45:00.000-07:002011-10-11T11:56:50.590-07:00A "Back-to-School" Outfit.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Back to School!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Back to School</u></strong>- <br />
It's that time of year again!<br />
Why not go back in style? <br />
A <strong>fun outfit</strong>, a colorful <strong>back pack</strong>, and everything on your <strong>school supply list</strong>!<br />
(For your doll of course!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Her Back to School Outfit</u></strong>:<br />
<strong><u>Long sleeve tee</u></strong>-made from a long sleeve onesie size 18 months from thrift shop- cost to make- $1.00.<br />
<strong><u>Corduroy Skirt-</u></strong> made from one pant leg of a worn out and outgrown pant of my daughter's size 6x- cost to make- FREE.<br />
<strong><u>Quilted Ruffle Vest</u></strong>- made from my daughter's outgrown favorite vest, size 6- cost to make- FREE.<br />
<strong><u>Leggings</u></strong>- made from a discount store-bought ladies cables socks- cost to make- $1.00.<br />
(purchased boots)</td></tr>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Long Sleeve Tunic Top:</span></u></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I started with this Onesie in size 18 months. I liked this one because it had a small pattern, a nice neck detail and colors that looked like fall and were suitable for a young girl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First, I cut along the seams to make it easier to work with.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Top of photo</strong>- Next, I took the front panel and folded it in half lengthwise and pinned my pattern( I made my own, but you can use a store bought pattern as well, mine finishes to a 7 1/2" total length) so that I could use the front neck trim from the onesie for the doll's top.Then, I cut it out leaving the center fold intact.<br />
<strong>Bottom of photo- </strong>I also, folded the sleeve in half lengthwise and pinned my sleeve pattern so that I did not need to allow for a hem because I made use of the hem that was already there. I did this for both sleeves and cut them out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To get the top easily over the doll's head you will need to add a hook-and-loop closure to the back. To do this, you will need to add a center back seam. This did not allow enough room for me to use the back neck trim. So I decided to add that later, and cut for a neck seam allowance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I added the hook-and-loop closure to the center back seam edges at the top. I cut the hook-and-loop pieces to 1/4" wide and 4" long.<br />
Then, I cut the neck trim from the back of the Onesie into a long strip and cut in half. I used the front piece as a guide, and pinned the neck trim to the back pieces so that it would match with the front. I hand sewed the neck trim to the back pieces.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I sewed the center back seam with a 1/4" seam and turned back the left side and tacked in place. Then I left the right side flat and tacked back the trim that hung over the edge so that it was flush with the edge of the right side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This shows how the closure looks on the inside.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I sewed the back pieces to front piece at the shoulder seams.<br />
I hand sewed rather than machine sewed, the sleeves to the armhole seams so that I had more control.<br />
Then, I sewed the underarm and side seams. I hand sewed the hem at 1/2".Total body length is 7 1/2".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, I added a piece of fun velvet flower-shaped trim that I had left over, and tacked this by hand.</td></tr>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Super Easy Corduroy Skirt:</span></u></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I started with a pair of worn-at-the-knees and outgrown pants of my daughter's.<br />
Make sure that the pant cuff opening is at least 7 1/4" wide.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I measured and marked 5 1/4" up from bottom edge of pant leg, and cut. <br />
Make sure that front and back match along edge!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then, as shown in photo, I turned back 3/4" and pressed it toward the inside of skirt and edge stitched it all around.<br />
Next, I finished the top edge of the skirt, I used a stretch zig zag stitch, but you can finish the edge any way that works well for you.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I made the casing, sewing a straight stitch 1/2" from edge. <br />
Leave about 1/2" not sewn to insert elastic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I have added the 1/4"wide and 13 1/2"long piece of elastic through the casing and pinned the ends together with about a 3/4" overlap.<br />
Try on the doll for fit and adjust if needed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once the elastic is the right fit sew the overlap together and finish sewing the casing.<br />
Now you may be finished, or you can add some fun detail like I did...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used the same flower-shaped trim from the top but cut so that I had 2 flower pieces. I sewed the flowers down with a mini button that I had. So cute, and now it really matches with the top!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: small;">All finished!</span></u></strong><br />
Think about how cute this could be if you used a pant that had great embroidery on the leg. <br />
So now, when your daughter wears out the knees in her pants she can have cut-off shorts AND her doll can have a skirt, too!</td></tr>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Quilted Ruffle Vest:</span></u></strong></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the vest I started with. It was a favorite of my daughter's and it had some really cute details that I thought would work well for a smaller version.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the back it had a cute ruffle yoke detail that I thought would be great to work with.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I cut out the front pieces separately using my own pattern.<br />
You can also use a purchased pattern and adjust following my directions.<br />
Lay down pattern so that it <strong>does not</strong> include hem allowance.<br />
Place center of front pattern over the center of the zipper teeth.<br />
Also, since I used the existing zipper, <strong>I taped the zipper pull to the bottom of the front.</strong><br />
<strong>This is very important! </strong><br />
<strong>If you cut the zipper and the pull is up too high you will lose it and won't be able to get it back!!</strong></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check your placement carefully, and then cut out carefully through all layers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut out the other front side carefully through all layers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then I zipped the two front pieces together and taped the top of the zipper to keep the zipper pull in place.<br />
Since I wanted to use the ruffle detail on the back like the original vest, I folded the back lengthwise at center back, and placed the front piece up to it, so I could decide where I wanted the ruffle to fall on the back. I also lined up the quilt stitching lines with the front.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Since I am not working with the existing hem on the back like I did with the front, I will have to allow for a hem. Pin pattern in place and cut carefully through all layers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I unzipped the zipper again an re taped the pull in place.<br />
I then sewed the shoulder seams right sides together and through only the outer layer. <br />
Next, I sewed the side seams also only through the outer layer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then I pinned the back hem to match the front hem and hand sewed the lining layer at the shoulder seams, side seams , armholes, and hem at back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The zipper facing seemed too wide for the doll sized vest so I folded it in half and hand sewed it back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next I cut out two collar pieces cutting through all layers.<br />
I kept the batting on one piece and removed the lining.<br />
On the other piece, I used only the outer layer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I attached the collar at neck seam using the piece with only the outer layer and the poly filling.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next I sewed with right sides together, the second collar piece and sewed along the outer edge only.<br />
The zipper teeth must be sewn inside of the collar!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next I turned the collar right side out and pinned into place.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I hand sewed the collar on the inside.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished front of vest!<br />
Looks like a mini version of my daughter's vest!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is how the back looks!<br />
Same back ruffle as the original!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So cute!</td></tr>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Cable Knit Leggings:</span></u></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I started with a pair of ladies socks that I bought at a discount store for $1.00. The socks had a 6 1/2" cuff height.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First I measured 9 3/8" from edge of cuff and cut off the toe along this line.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I cut along the edge of the sock that has the heel.<br />
The heel will become the crotch for the leggings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is how the piece looks opened up.<br />
Do this for both socks.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I pinned one piece to the doll with the right side facing the doll.<br />
Then I did the same for the other leg.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, I pinned along the heel of the sock to create a crotch.<br />
I sewed the inside leg seams, and the crotch seam, and trimmed away excess fabric to 1/4" seam.<br />
Finish seams with a stretch stitch.<br />
Turn right side out. <br />
Fold top of legging to inside waist by 1/2" and sew a 3/8" casing, leaving a 1/2" opening for the elastic.<br />
Insert a 1/4" wide and 13 1/4" long braided elastic through the casing.<br />
Try leggings on the doll and adjust the elastic length as needed.<br />
Sew elastic ends together and finish sewing the casing seam.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished leggings!<br />
I think that patterned, striped and novelty socks could be really fun, too!<br />
Just remember that the sock will be used <strong>upside down!</strong><br />
I'm sure that I will be making more of these!</td></tr>
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