OMG Overalls

Its been a busy week in the test group as everyone is all excited about their new #WellieWishers.

The OMG Overalls by #QT∏on #PixieFaire have also been resized to fit the #WellieWishers.  These are a great design particularly for #WellieWishers Kendall as they have all the pockets of a pair of carpenter overalls.

I was able to cut the entire pattern out using one fat quarter of lavender fabric with small polka dots.  I decided to take on the challenge of all the pockets (one on the bib, one on each side in the front, two back pockets, the rectangular pocket in the back) and the hammer loop.  There is a simplified version without them.

Given the doll's size, the pocket did make the project more challenging.  

For the picture, Emily ended up pairing it with her blue t-shirt as we have yet to get another one made for her.

Check out Flickr and SewDolledUp.blogspot.com for pictures of this look.

What to make it for your #WellieWisher? Get the pattern at #PixieFaire.

Emily's Mackenzie Dress

The Mackenzie Dress by #GenniewrenDesigns has made its way onto this blog a number of times now.  And once again here it is.

I love how easy it goes together, from cutting out the pattern to done in a couple hours.  The last two times I've done some machine embroidery on the bodice.  This time I let the print and the trim do all the decorative work as it was squeezed into a busy schedule to test it.

The fabric was a white fat quarter with pink and teal butterflies.   And instead of piping, I used a teal lace.  This time I chose the a-line skirt view.

Watch BecomingSewDolledUp.blogspot.com and Flickr for pictures of this look.

Want to make the look yourself? Get the pattern on #PixieFaire.

Megan's Sandals

#WrenFeathers summer sew along week 4 had a pair of "fourth of July " sandals as one of the projects.  Megan and Emily have been eyeing the pattern thinking sandals would be so much cooler for the summer than wellies.

Instead of using red,white and blue fabric we chose sparkly white and silver fabric thinking it would go with more outfits.

To avoid glue issues,we got sticky back foam sheets for the sole and sole lining. While this method doesn't require waiting for the glue to dry, it is very unforgiving.  If you don't have it correct the first time, then you have to start over. Once the sticky side of the sole touches the sticky side of the sole lining there is no going back.

Watch SewDolledUp.blogspot.com and Flickr for pictures of the sandals.

This was a "no sew" project.

Megan's 50s Polka Dots

One of my all time favorite patterns is the #keepersdollyduds 50s pattern for #AmericanGirlDoll.

In the past I altered it to fit the #heartsforheartsgirls.  So I found myself wondering how much I'd need to adjust it to fit the #welliewishers.

It turns out that just shrinking it from the #AmericanGirlDoll pattern with no further alterations made a perfect fit.

So Megan and I  decided to use a pink polka-dot combo of fabrics.  The bodice is pink with pin prick sized polka-dots and the skirt has slightly larger polka-dots.  A piece of white lace was sewn between the bodice and skirt as they were sewn together.

The results were darling.   Megan could easily pass for #AmericanGirlDoll Mary Ellen's little sister.

To see the look, check Flickr and SewDolledUp.blogspot.com.

Emily's Jumper

With new dolls come new patterns to test and the #WellieWishers are no exception.

#Forever18Inches brought out the Faux Button Jumper in a #WellieWishers size (this jumper is also available in the #AmericanGirlDoll and the #Hearts4HeartsGirls sizes as well as several others).  Emily picked out a blue and gray star pattern fabric for the jumper with white star buttons.

The jumper features a placket with buttons down the front and the straps are attached with buttons at the front.  Then the straps snap in the back.  This look does not open with the buttons, but rather pulls up over the hips.

Then she picked out a blue knit for her t-shirt to wear underneath.  The T-shirt was made from the Trendy T-Shirt pattern by Liberty Jane available free on #PixieFaire.

While not featured yet, Emily is eyeing the 4th of July sandals from this week's #Wrenfeathers Summer Sew Along.  Watch future posts to see if she gets them.

To see pictures of this look, check out Flickr and SewDolledUp.blogspot.com.

Meet Emily

As mentioned in my last post,  #welliewishers Camille also joined our doll family.

My girls decided to rename her to Emily.

For her social media debut, I made Emily a blue polka dot dress to match Megan's.

To see Emily's picture check out SewDolledUp.blogspot.com. 

See Megan and Emily together in their matching dresses on Flickr.