Matching Valentine's Dresses

 I'm sure by now you've figured out Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  I've been posting about it for a bit now.  

To wrap up the Valentine's Day blig fun, I am putting together matching dresses for my favorite nieces for their dolls. One has a #welliewishers and the other a #hearts4hearts.  

I've recently resigned the #elliesstyle Lisle dress for the #welliewishers which allows me to pull this off. 

The #welliewishers dress is white with pink hearts accented with a pink fabric with white hearts (you might recognize these descriptions from the recent #Barbie post). The #hearts4hearts dress is in the pink fabric accented with the white fabric. So while the match, its not exact.

I look forward to delivering this #valentines wish to my favorite nieces.  

Watch for Megan and Shola modeling these looks on Sewdolledup.blogspot.com.  

Shola's Christmas Memory

The #Ellie'sStyle Emily dress for #Hearts4HeartsGirls features a halter neck dress with a high/low circle skirt.

Interested in the original inspiration?  Check out the post here.

Ellie's Style Lisle Dress

In designing the Lisle dress,  I was inspired by a dress in my own wardrobe. This dress was based on Simplicity 2886, but when making it I added a contrast band to the skirt.

The dress has an upper bodice with a scoop neck which gathers to the lower bodice.  The lower bodice is in a coordinating fabric. 

The skirt is box pleated with a band of the coordinating fabric near the hem.  The side seams of the skirt have working pockets. 

Currently the Lisle Dress is available for #Hearts4HeartsGirls,  but a Disney Todler size is in the works.

Interested in seeing how it looks on Shola and Zelia? Check out Sewdolledup.blogspot.com.

Meggan's Waikiki Waves Dress

After checking out the Waikiki Waves Dress by Frog Princess Fashions on #PixieFaire, I decided to try out the version with the sleeves.

While the pattern suggests doing complimentary prints for the look, I was not feeling creative enough to pick out two fabrics.  So for the look I picked out a green print fat quarter for the entire project.  The pattern also comes with the option of adding embroidery.  I chose not to as the embroidery does not compliment the print of my fabric.

The dress features godets in the front and the back skirt and over the shoulder ruffles.  Due to the size of the dress capturing the ruffles in the seam was a bit complicated.  However the finished look was worth it.

Interested in seeing this look on Meggan, #WellieWisher Willa?  Check out SewDolledUp.blogspot.com.

Interested in trying this look out for your #WellieWisher or #Hearts4Hearts doll?  Check out #PixieFaire.

Emily's London Mod Coat

While going through some projects that got started, but never finished, I came across the London Mod Coat pattern by #Forever18Inches on #PixieFaire.

The main coat was cut out of a houndstooth fabric and the lining a matching plain fabric.  This coat features a pleated skirt from an angled bodice, cuffed sleeves and a hood.

The coat displays a matching button, but fastens with snaps. 

Interested in seeing how this project turned out? Watch for the pictures on SewDolledUp.Blogspot.com.

Interested in this coat for your #Hearts4HeartsGirl or #WellieWisher?  Check out #PixieFaire. 

WellieWisher Lollipop Garden Party

Emily (#WellieWisher Camille) saw the #Forever18Inches pattern Lollipop Garden Party dress on #PixieFaire, she was determined to wear the dress.

Emily picked out a pink gingham fabric, dark pink ribbons and light pink buttons for the dress.  The dress is a two piece dress with optional bloomers.

The skirt is a faux wrap skirt with a ribbon accent around the hem edges.  The top features buttons at the shoulder and a ribbon/button detail at the waist.

Emily paired it with light pink shoes for the photo shoot.

Want to see the how cute Emily is in the dress?  Check out SewDolledUp.blogspot.com.

Want the pattern for your #WellieWisher or other 14-14.5 inch doll?  Check out #PixieFaire.

Shola's Marsha Christmas Dress

After a long window with little time to get much sewing done, the opportunity to have a sewing spree was a nice change of pace.

Once again I chose a combination of Christmas fabric and red polka dot fabric.  For this dress, I used the Miss Cake's Closet Marsha dress pattern from Pixie Faire.  This pattern was inspired by Marsha Brady.

The Christmas fabric was used for the main dress and the red polka dot fabric for the contrasting fabric.

The dress is sized for #WellieWishers or #Hearts4HeartsGirls, but there is also a version for American Girl.

Want to see how Shola looks in the dress?  Check out SewDolledUp.blogspot.com.

Want to make the dress yourself?  Check out #PixieFaire.

Wellie Wishers Prairie Rose

It has been a while since I posted due to a recent move and having to set my sewing room back up.

To try out the new set up, I tested the Thimbles and Acorns pattern Prairie Rose on #PixieFaire.   I used the present dress pattern and a butterfly print cotton.  The pattern also has a past version with an apron and bonnet.

The pattern features a yoke with a gathered bodice. The skirt is also gathered and falls just above the knee.  The sleeves have a placket and the band closes with a button for ease of fitting over her hands.

See this look is modeled by #welliewishers Willa at sewdolledup.blogspot.com. 

Zelia's Snowflake Christmas

#Hearts4HeartsGirls Zelia thought she wanted the #LibertyJaneClothing UK Holiday outfit for her Christmas look, but it wasn't available in her size.  So I shrunk the BFC Inc. version of the pattern to 77%.  The #Hearts4HeartsGirls are closer in proportions to the BFC Inc. dolls than the #AmericanGirlDoll.

The top was cut from the snowflake fabric.  Once the top was put together to the point of the waist elastic, Zelia tried it on. And decided she actually liked the look as a long loose tunic with just the silver ribbon tie at the waist better.  So the final piece of elastic was not put in.

The leggings were made from a red rib knit. 

Want to see the results of her look?  Check out Flickr and SewDolledUp.blogspot.com for the pictures.

Shola's Snowflake Jumper

In keeping with this year's Christmas theme of a red snowflake fabric and silver accents, #Hearts4HeartsGirls Shola decided she'd like a jumper and top.

Shola's picked out the LJC Hearts for Hearts Baseball Tee in a silver knit.  The pattern pieces were laid out on the edges of a sequin knit.  Most of the pieces were in the edges without sequin, but adjusted so that the sequin would appear at the top almost like a yoke.

Then for the jumper, she picked out the Forever 18 Inches Faux Button Jumper in the snowflake fabric.  We found white buttons with red polka dots on them which blend into the print as the top had enough bling and the look didn't need more accents.

Shola also posed in front of the #AmericanGirlDoll Cozy Christmas Scene.

Want to see how the look turned out?  Check out SewDolledUp.blogspot.com and Flickr.

Want to make either look for your doll?  Check out #PixieFaire.

1930s Ruffled Play Dress

I was testing the Eden Eva Couture 1930s Ruffled Play Dress for #WellieWishers the other day.  And when I got done, I concluded that it fit my #Hearts4HeartsGirls better.  This pattern is also available in #AmericanGirlDoll size.

I used a solid hot pink fabric for the collar and a white fabric with a pink and green print for the main dress.  Then accented with hot pink ribbon.

The pattern called for serging the bottom edge of the ruffles in a contrasting color.  Given I misplaced the instruction book for my serger in the move adjusting the settings on it to do the small decorative serged edge was not an easy thing to attempt, so instead I sewed 1/8" hot pink ribbon to the bottom edge of the ruffles.

My belt is a hot pink grosgrain ribbon with the fastener coming off the straps of an old tank top.

All in all, I think it turned out cute, but I would have liked to see the ruffles be a bit fuller.  Not sure if maybe I messed up a step as the pattern picture shows a fuller ruffle as well.

Check out SewDolledUp.blogspot.com and Flickr for pictures of #Hearts4Hearts Zelia in this look.

Timeless Schoolgirl Skirt

The other day I made the new Timeless Schoolgirl Skirt from #Forever18Inches on #PixieFaire.

To go with the skirt I created a peplum top in a blue print (fabric leftovers from the #heartsforheartsgirls Mackenzie dress).

The skirt fits both #welliewishers and #heartsforheartsgirls.  Given the large number of #welliewishers looks I've posted lately #heartsforheartsgirls Shola decided to model this look.

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

Mackenzie Dress with Olaf

Although I had planned to make May a month full of butterflies......butterfly fabric, appliques, etc, the Mackenzie Dress for #Hearts4HeartsGirls by #GenniewrenDesigns has published on #PixieFaire.

I loved this pattern in the #AmericanGirlDoll size (it is also available for Kidz N Cats dolls and A Girl for All Time, neither of which I have at present).  So when I saw the pattern for #Hearts4HeartsGirls, I couldn't resist.  I enjoy sewing for the smaller doll.

I did not even use a whole fat quarter even though I used the full skirt option this time.  Then with my niece in mind, I sewed an #Olaf applique on the bodice.  I ended up using a lace trim instead of the recommended piping.

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

Want to make it yourself?  Check it out on #PixieFaire.

Yellow Halter Dress with Belle

Once again trying out my new embroidery machine, I embroidered #Belle on some yellow fabric.

Then it was time once again to figure out what I wanted to make to show her off.  One of these days I'll get it the other way around and figure out what I'm making first and then do the embroidery.

I started to think I might do another #Hearts4HeartsGirls baseball tee and started tracing my pattern around the embroidery.

Then I got to thinking I'd rather do a dress and go sleeveless.  So I adjusted lowered the arm hole opening and left off cutting out the sleeve.  Instead I cut some fabric on the bias to finish the arm seams.  For the skirt, I cut the entire width of my fat quarter two and a quarter inches tall (once it was all put together, I found myself wishing I'd gone with two and a half inches tall).

Once the bodice was together, I centered the front on the neckband. Then I attached the back pieces to each end of the neckband.  The neckband was then folded under to create a banded collar effect.  Then the skirt was attached.

Watch Flickr and SewDolledUp.blogspot.com for pictures of #Hearts4HeartsGirls Shola in the look.  

Girly Baseball Tee

For spring, Zelia wanted to do her own take on a baseball shirt.

She picked out a cream knit and matching lace.  The front and back of the shirt were cut out of the knitting and the lace with the sleeves in just the knit.

For her pattern she used the Liberty Jane Baseball Tee downloaded from Pixie Faire.

The finished  look wasn't  as Girly as she was hoping  so sequins  were added to the lace.

To finish the look, the tee was paired with aqua jeans and tennis shoes.

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

Pink Party Dress

Inspired by the modern trend of sheer clothes, I designed the pattern for a sleeveless dress with a sheer yoke, a dropped waist  and a short skirt with a flounce of tulle underneath.

For this look a sheer pink fabric with a sequin pattern was paired with a brighter pink satin and a sparkle tulle for the skirt.

The bodice and skirt are overlaid with the sheer pink fabric creating a look with a different shade of pink than either the sheer or the satin.

The pattern was created using the Hearts4Hearts Sloper set which was part of the Liberty Jane Pattern Academy.

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

Let it Snow

With winter deciding to make an appearance, #Hearts4HeartsGirls Shola decided it was time for a new coat.

After checking out all the options, she decided that her favorite was the one Caroline modeled for "Warm in Cream" on sewdolledup.blogspot.com.  Seeing as the pattern was designed for 18"dolls, alterations had to be made to the pattern so it would fit her 14" size.

For fabric, Shola chose a pink felt and pink bead buttons.

And the weather decided to cooperate for her photo shoot with a pause in the storm long enough to get pictures with a nice dusting of snow in the background.

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

Want to make this look?  The pattern is Simplicity 3551 View C at 73%.

Dueling Christmas Duos

With everyone thinking alike, the girls decided to take some pictures in matching groups.

#Hearts4HeartsGirls Zelia and Shola posed on the couch for their picture.

Alicia and Laura posed by the doorway for their picture.

Both pictures show off the girls matching dresses.

Check out Flickr and SewDolledUp.blogspot.com to see these pictures.

Like the couch?  Its the #JourneyGirls wooden lounge set recovered in pink flannel.

Shola's Fifties Style Christmas

When #Hearts4HeartsGirls Shola saw Zelia's Christmas dress she just had to have a matching one.

So an identical dress was made.  And Shola also chose the velvet ribbon for her hair so they could be "twins" for Christmas.

Check out Flickr and SewDolledUp.blogspot.com for pictures of Shola's look.

And keep an eye out for the picture Zelia and Shola took of their looks together.  It turned out adorable.

Zelia's Fifties Christmas

#Hearts4HeartsGirls Zelia fell in love with look "C" of Simplicity pattern 1086.  And was disappointed that the pattern was for 18 inch dolls.

This was the look she wanted for her fifties Christmas dress.

So we did some math and then copied the pattern at 73%.  With just minor fit adjustments from the resized pattern, and Shola modeled the trial of this look in a previous post.

Zelia was delighted with the way it turned out using the red for the yoke and sleeves and the gingerbread man Christmas fabric for the skirt.  She decided to accent the yoke seam with a red sparkle ribbon instead of matching fabric as shown on the pattern. 

In the end, Zelia chose to put a red velvet ribbon on her ponytail instead of taking on the alteration for the hat. 

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

And stay tuned -- Shola didn't want to get left out of the fun...