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From the Archives: A Regency Ballgown for an American Girl Doll
American Girl doll , doll costumes , Regency , total chaos

From the Archives: A Regency Ballgown for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 17 July 20231 May 2025

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.

An Edwardian Lace Dress for an American Girl Doll: Vogue 7350
19th Century , Accessories , American Girl doll , doll costumes , embroidery

An Edwardian Lace Dress for an American Girl Doll: Vogue 7350

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 27 June 20116 February 2024

A roll of vintage lace from an antique shop in New Harmony, Indiana becomes an Edwardian lace dress for an American Girl Doll.

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!

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!

Historical Inspiration Festival – Regency Ballgown for an American Girl Doll
American Girl doll , doll costumes , Regency , Wired Ribbons

Historical Inspiration Festival – Regency Ballgown 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 has kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Lily!

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