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Wired Ribbon Flower Purse for an American Girl Doll
Accessories , American Girl doll , doll costumes , Wired Ribbons

Wired Ribbon Flower Purse for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 25 April 20116 February 2024

You can justify making anything when you’re sewing for dolls. I made a wired ribbon flower purse for my American Girl doll!

Silk Mitts for an American Girl Doll
Accessories , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes , Regency

Silk Mitts for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 21 April 20116 February 2024

Once I had sewn my American Girl Doll a winter cape and a pair of high-fashion muffs, naturally I now needed a pair of silk mitts to match.

Winter Cloak and Muff for An American Girl Doll
18th century , Accessories , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes

Winter Cloak and Muff for An American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 20 April 20116 February 2024

Clearing out your stash must definitely mean a new green winter cape and winter muffs for your American Girl doll, right?

Vogue 7923: a Grey Silk American Girl doll Cape
American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes , Regency , total chaos

Vogue 7923: a Grey Silk American Girl doll Cape

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 18 April 20116 February 2024

Sewing a silk cape for an American Girl Doll -the cloak in Vogue 7923 was very Jane Bennet goes to the Ball. Sort of.  Close Enough.

From the Archives: A bergere hat for American Girl Doll Felicity
18th century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , doll hat

From the Archives: A bergere hat for American Girl Doll Felicity

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 14 April 201111 November 2024

This bergere hat for American Girl doll Felicity is made from half of a vintage straw purse, steamed to shape and draped with roses!

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.

An 18th Century Kerchief for an American Girl Doll
18th century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , tutorial

An 18th Century Kerchief for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 25 February 20116 February 2024

One antique lace-trimmed handkerchief – cut in half, roll a hem and voila – an 18th Century kerchief for an American Girl doll!

Winterhalter Eugenie Gardums!
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , fabrics

Winterhalter Eugenie Gardums!

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 23 February 20116 February 2024

In Gardams, a Brisbane fabric store, I took inspiration from a Winterhalter portrait of Empress Eugenie for a doll costume!

Short and Sweet Tutorial for a Straw Basket Bonnet
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , doll hat , millinery

Short and Sweet Tutorial for a Straw Basket Bonnet

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 24 November 20106 February 2024

Here is a short tutorial on how to make a straw basket 1860’s doll bonnet from a craft-store straw basket!

Historical Inspiration Festival – 1860s Summer Dress for an American Girl Doll
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , silk ribbon embroidery , Wired Ribbons

Historical Inspiration Festival – 1860s Summer Dress for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 2 October 20106 February 2024

Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival.  She’s kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Bella!

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