Dance Dresses for Julie and Ivy

There are two new listings in my shop:

Perfect little dance dresses for either Julie or Ivy. Or any doll who needs a new dress to wear to the school dance. I made these dresses in honor of Ivy, who is soon to be retired from American Girl. Sad. What's a world without Ivy? My daughter says she's mad at American Girl--just think of all the girls out there who won't get to have an Ivy. Well, she loves her Ivy doll. Her Ivy and Julie dolls are the original sweethearts around here. I'm glad they get to model the latest listings in my shop:)

Stripes for Marie-Grace

There is a new dress in my shop:

It's a lavender and white striped dress trimmed with lace and black ribbon perfect for any doll who prefers mid-nineteenth century style clothes. When I finished it and put it on Marie-Grace, it reminded me of an old-fashioned circus or ice cream parlor. I guess because of the stripes. Maybe it needs an apron. Or a top hat and overcoat? Maybe not. But it turned out pretty cute and looks great with Marie-Grace's black and white two-toned boots.

Caroline's New Summer Dress

I have a new listing in my shop:

It's a white dress perfect for Caroline. I wish I had a better camera (or was a better photographer) because the photo doesn't really show all the great details on the dress. It actually has a white-on-white print of small flowers, white satin trim on the sleeves and skirt, and two growth tucks at the hem. My favorite part about the dress though is the vintage ribbon at the waist. I've had it forever and always thought it would bring out the green in Caroline's eyes--and it does!

The dress is perfect for any doll's summer plans. My summer plans do include some sewing (mostly because my sewing room is in the dark, cool basement), so please watch for more listings soon!