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Beaded chiffon and purple velveteen!
fabrics , total chaos

Beaded chiffon and purple velveteen!

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 23 March 20116 February 2024

Yesterday I sat down and beaded the edges of the orange chiffon doll scarf that I had hemmed while I was up in Brisbane.

Another Stuffed Pig Softee: Rain Beat Hats
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Another Stuffed Pig Softee: Rain Beat Hats

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 20 March 20116 February 2024

it is raining too hard to sew today. I can’t hear the sewing machine. Instead – here’s a picture of another stuffed pig softee.

The Butterick Bonnet – that ALMOST was (for an American Girl doll).
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll hat , millinery

The Butterick Bonnet – that ALMOST was (for an American Girl doll).

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 10 March 201122 January 2024

  Last year I used Butterick Pattern #4210 to make an American Girl scale 1860s bonnet.  Mr Tabubil scanned the pattern pieces at work, and I imported them into autocad and traced and scaled them down to AG doll size. I wish to go on record as saying that I […]

Mantelet, Hat and Purse: The Upon Discussion, Ultimately Late Victorian Accessory Set
19th Century , Accessories , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes , doll hat , total chaos

Mantelet, Hat and Purse: The Upon Discussion, Ultimately Late Victorian Accessory Set

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 7 March 20116 February 2024

Meet the Upon Discussion, Ultimately Late Victorian Doll Accessory Set. It was meant to be 18th Century. I made a few mistakes.

Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Gold on Gold
silk ribbon embroidery

Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Gold on Gold

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 3 March 20116 February 2024

Meet the Upon Discussion, Ultimately Late Victorian Doll Accessory Set. It was meant to be 18th Century. I made a few mistakes.

An 1860s Drawn Bonnet for an American Girl Doll
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll hat , millinery , Wired Ribbons

An 1860s Drawn Bonnet for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 1 March 20116 February 2024

Short tutorial for using a straw basket and Christmas ribbon to make an 1860s drawn bonnet for an American Girl doll

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