The People Who Lift Me Up

Jan 18, 2010

Oh please do come take a peek, I am sew excited!


I made a dress!...a SMALL one!
*Oh poo, I just noticed after posting this picture that I did not have one of the sleeves folded out all the way. I promise you, both sleeves are even LOL*


While I have done some smaller dolls on and off in the past this is the first time I have seriously sat down and decided to shrink some of my patterns to make a couple smaller lines. Most of my current dolls are fairly large so in the past I have always been able to use store bought baby clothes patterns for them when wanting to make their clothes or I just simply bought store made baby clothes.


Needless to say, after being encourage by a friend to try some smaller dolls, hmmm wonder who that could be, this put me in a challenging spot as I needed to make clothes to fit my smaller dolls as well.


Well, after weeks of trial and error (I am a doll maker not a seamstress lol) I did finally manage to come up with one dress pattern but I cannot show you that right now, no no, because that little dress is on a little darling that will be on her way home to a very special new momma this Friday. I will not post her pictures until I know she has made it to her new home.


Okay so to get on with my point, Madame Samm is the wonderful and encouraging friend behind this new venture for me. She is also the wonderful doll maker who sent me the tutorial to make the dress I am showing today. I cannot believe how fast I was able to make this dress and I am telling you, I am a serious slow poke sewer! Her tutorial consisted of over FORTY photos and there was just no going wrong with it! I am thrilled with the results and as always I cannot thank Madame Samm enough! Please take a nice long look at her blog, it's posted on the side here. You will fall in love with her dolls and on top of that she shares how to make other things too!


Is this dress going to be perfect for a gothic Alice in Wonderland rag doll or what???? Once I make a little apron for it oh yes yes yes I do believe it will be! *big smiles* I am so tickled!


Ahh and I just had to show off the adorable little wardrobe that I found at the thrift store. I plan on painting white polka dots (of course) on the two doors...isn't it sweet?!

20 comments:

  1. What a beautiful dress Ree and the little shoe are the perfect finish. Cannot wait to see the little lady who will be wearing it :o) I sure she will be adorable.

    Trish

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  2. Ree - that dress is awesome! I too am a slow sewer...and a slow learner...I always have fun with Samm's patterns! She makes life easier huh? I can't wait to see the new girls!

    xoxo Jess

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  3. OMG! I am so excited to see the doll. FOR SURE> My daughter is so excited for the new alice and wonderland. If she sees it you may be making two dresses like that ;)

    Get to stitichin...I'm dying to see it :)

    Talk to ya soon
    XOXO
    Stephanie

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  4. OMG Ree you did it, you really did it...it looks fabulous, see I told you, anybody can make a dress if they know all the wee tricks...
    Gosh you are a * pupil...( that is supposed to be a star...lol...
    I like the other ladies cannot wait to see what doll will fill this dress...we are going to have you with a new doll line, before you know it...so proud of you.
    blessings...me

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  5. Ps....love that cupboard...love it...gotta find me one of those..lol

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  6. Ree, that beautiful vestidito and the so small shoes, very pretty!
    Besos.Aida.

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  7. You go girl. I'm just getting to know you and I can already see the light at the end of the tunnel. You are talented...you make the doll clothes and I'll put tea on for us in the doll house! Cheers to you for all your efforts of cuteness! Darling for sure!

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  8. Sew cute Ree and I am delighted that something positive has come out of poor Samm's injured finger ... she may not be able to type very well at the moment but at least she can INSPIRE!!! Keep up the good work, we'll make a seamstress of you yet!!
    Warmest hugs,
    Sandi @ Bearly Sane

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  9. well done its great, yep I make the really wee ones its fun ....love shrinking them down really small

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  10. That dress is so cute Ree. I need to make some smaller dolls I have done some for my dolls to hold but nothing as small as that. I am toooo clumpsy to something so small. Looking forward to seeing the new doll
    Peace and Blessings
    Cheryl..Snatch JOY~!

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  11. Thanks so much ladies!!! A special someone sent me today a pattern to try out to go into that dress. I have never done a "Raggedy Ann" styled type doll before so I am so excited and will post as soon as I am done =:o)

    Oh I say Raggedy Ann styled but I am not sure if that is the correct term? My whole doll making life has been soft sculpture up until this point so please bare with me as I am not to familiar with any other terms LOL

    Xoxoxxx Ree

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  12. COOL!! some one else enjoying the trials and tribulations of tiny tailoring!!
    I never ever would have dreamed I would be doing what I'm doing now. I love working on 4 to 7 inch scale dolls and my dresses are getting slightly more detailed but I don't think I'll ever get to the stage of elaborate costumes that I see some doll designers do.
    Just before Xmas I made some larger dolls, 25inches !!!! Now I need to buy extra meters of fabric!!
    I found some great vintage apron patterns in a magazine and they are just perfect size for my dolls, I'll put some up on my blog for you to take a peek at!!
    Cheers!!

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  13. Thank you so much!!!

    Ooooooooooooo so you are having fun too hey? LOL

    I would love to see!!! Ofcourse I always love visiting your blog!

    Xoxoxxx Ree

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  14. HOLA REE! HE VENIDO A VISITARTE Y A SEGUIRTE DESDE VENEZUELA. TU BLOG ES PRECIOSO Y TUS TRABAJOS MUCHO MÁS. TE CUENTO QUE HE PASADO UN RATO MU AMENO LEYENDO TUS POST Y VIENDO TODO. EL VESTIDO TE QUEDÓ HERMOSO Y EL ARMARIO ES UN TESORITO. SEGURO QUEDARÁ BELLISIMO CUANDO LO PINTES. GRACIAS POR TU VISITA A MI BLOG Y POR SEGUIRME. YO ESTARÉ VINIENDO A VER TUS CREACIONES. AH!! TE INVITO A QUE ME DEJES ESCRITA UNA RECETA DE COCINA EN MI BLOG. ESTAMOS ARMANDO UN RECETARIO ENTRE TODAS LAS AMIGAS. TE ESPERO CON TU RECETA PUEDE SER DE DULCES, TORTAS, ENSALADAS, EN FIN, ALGUNA ESPECIAL CON LA QUE DESEES PARTIUCIPAR. TE ESTARÉ ESPERANDO. BESITOS. MARISELA:)

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  15. Hi Ree, I studied the photo long and hard, and do you know, you didn't actually forget to fold one of the sleeves out.....it's just sitting off centre on the hanger! lol Trust me to be so picky hey? Sorry, but had to tell you it had nothing to do with uneven sleeves...just an unruly coat hanger. What a great little wardrobe....can't wait to see it polka dotted! Great work all round....also can't wait to see the doll you're going to make to put inside the dress. Hugs Naomi

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  16. OH Yaa Ree!!!! Adorable little dress!!!! But I like the others am Totally ready to see the little girl who is going to wear it!!!! I would love to see you dolls in a tiny version!!!! Yaa!!!!

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  17. Well done with the ickle dress :) I thought gothic as soon as I looked at it. I'm just the same, I sew my bears and rabbits, but I'm no dressmaker!

    The wardrobe is so cute!

    Hugs, Sarah x

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  18. Hi Ree, love the dress and love the idea of littler dolls, I can't wait to see. That dress would be sooo pretty on a BJD too. Oh do hurry up with the dollies : ) Hugs, Kim

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  19. I love the little dress. I´m hope sew the little doll soon.

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