This 18th Century blue silk mantelet, sewn for my American Girl Felicity doll, is a special piece of clothing – it is made of memories.
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , doll hat , millinery
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From the Archives: A Pink 1860s Summer Dress for an American Girl Doll
Fresh from the archives: Inspired by fashion plates that pair breezy summer dresses with big straw hats, here’s my pink American Girl 1860s summer dress.
American Girl doll , doll costumes , Regency , total chaos
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From the Archives: A Regency Ballgown for an American Girl Doll
Fresh from the archives: inspired by an 1815 fashion plate, this American Girl Doll regency ballgown was sewn as a distraction from reality during my final presentations in grad school. Sewing ALWAYS trumps technical panels.
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , Wired Ribbons
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A Mid-Victorian Winterhalter Dress for an American Girl Doll
When I saw a portrait of Queen Victoria’s family, I knew i had to sew my own mid-Victorian Winterhalter dress for my American Girl Doll.
18th century , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes
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A Black Domino Cloak for an American Girl Doll
Here is Vogue 7923 again, this time as a black domino cloak with a scarlet satin lining for an American Girl Doll!
19th Century , Accessories , American Girl doll , doll costumes , embroidery
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An Edwardian Lace Dress for an American Girl Doll: Vogue 7350
A roll of vintage lace from an antique shop in New Harmony, Indiana becomes an Edwardian lace dress for an American Girl Doll.
American Girl doll
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Hide and Seek (but mostly hide)
Felicity the American Girl doll playing hide-and seek (but mostly hide) in the closet. There’s red dust outside!!!
Accessories , American Girl doll , Cloaks and Mantelets , doll costumes , Regency
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Silk Mitts for an American Girl Doll
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.
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , silk ribbon embroidery , Wired Ribbons
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Historical Inspiration Festival – 1860s Summer Dress for an American Girl Doll
Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival. She’s kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Bella!
American Girl doll , doll costumes , Regency , Wired Ribbons
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Historical Inspiration Festival – Regency Ballgown for an American Girl Doll
Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival. She has kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Lily!