1920s Style Doll Dress

It's costume design time again for the school musical! This year is set in the roaring 20s. I've been researching patterns and modified one to fit an 18" doll. Now to adjust the pattern to fit middle school girls. It's been a fun and productive afternoon.

Baby Diaper Wreath

I recently tried my hand at making a diaper wreath as a baby shower gift for a lovely young lady at church.

I began with a cross-stitch hoop for my form. I wrapped the diapers around the hoop and tied them with tulle. 

I then added a selection of small items. I used a travel bathing set. 

I secured these items with rubber bands all around the wreath. 

Finally, I added some "lollipops" made from baby wash rags and spoons. 

I think the final product turned out well and was well received. 

Layered T-shirt maxi skirt

So I've noticed that these maxi skirts are kind of popular... I tried my hand at my own version. I found three old t-shirts to cut up and this is my final product.

New shoes!

The girls enjoyed making shoes for their dolls tonight. Thanks to You Tube and Pinterest for inspiration. 

Father's Day

This is my version of a Pinterest gift I found last year that I wanted to make for my Dad.  I finally got it done and gave it to him for Father's day.  If I could do it again, I would have been more careful about the kids all wearing a light colored shirt.  (I'm no photographer, obviously.)

Sewing day...

Today I finally finished a sewing project that's been sitting in my project drawer for over a year and a half! It was a quick and easy project for jumpers and a blouse for my girls' American Girl dolls. I just hadn't taken the time to do it. Today, I did! Last week I had cut out one set of patterns and used them to make my own version of the pattern for future use. This morning when I began to sew, my oldest daughter asked what I was working on. I showed her what I was doing and then offered to let her cut out the pattern pieces for her doll. She cut every piece out on her own and didn't stop or complain. She is such a hard worker. It didn't take long to sew it all together and by the mid-afternoon we had 4 jumpers, 2 blouses, and 2 stuffed scotties. Aren't they cute!

Fun at the mountain

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