Samantha's Party Dress

I have a new listing in my shop:

It's Samantha's classic party dress! I know that with her return this month, Samantha is getting all kinds of pretty new things, but I have always loved her party dress--especially because it is red. For this dress, I used red dupioni silk and sewed it up faithfully following the old Pleasant Company pattern. The whole outfit here reminds me so much of my sister who leafed through the Pleasant Company catalogs each time they arrived in the mail. She was always pining for Samantha.

Maybe it's time she finally got her, because at the end of next week, she can! Welcome back Samantha!

Back to School

There's a new dress in my shop:

It's a back-to-school dress perfect for either Kit or Ruthie. This is Kit's official debut in my shop--it's about time she got to work:)

We are excited for the new BeForever launch and release of Samantha! Samantha is the doll my sister always wanted. Maybe my mom and I will just have to make that dream finally come true . . . Until then, I will be listing a few outfits in Samantha's honor this month. Plus Halloween is on the radar--stay tuned for new costumes!

Blue Silk

I've listed another of my silk ball gowns in my shop. This one is made from blue silk the color of peacock feathers:

I think this is may be the fifth or six silk ball gown I've put in my shop. I love sewing the crispy silk and choosing interesting trims to put at the hem--the ball gowns are definitely some of my favorite things I've ever made for dolls.  And this particular silk is such a pretty shade of blue. The black and silver trim at the bottom is also quite lovely.

So check it out if your doll needs a ball gown. And really, what doll doesn't? Ball gowns are kind of a must if one is a doll!

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:)