Sewing for the 16" Fashion Doll

I thought it might be fun to have a topic where those of us who play mostly with the 16" size doll could talk about outfits/patterns we like. 

I made an outfit for Chinese New Year (tomorrow in the US -- already there in China!).  It is being modeled by  Asia who is an Urban Vita Expressions doll wearing one of her face plates that was painted by Stacy Leigh.  The pattern is made by Tamara Casey for her "Designs By Jude" line of patterns.  It is very much like an outfit that was originally produced by Madam Alexander for the Alex doll ( I don't remember the name right now ... something about Paris!).   I love this fabric because the scale is so perfect for the 16" size!  I really need to make more outfits as I bought it in ever color!   

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Groups AdminPermalink Reply by Lilly, Chevalier-Fox on April 6, 2012 at 17:44

Oh my Doll Have you done this Emme's coat?? just amazing perfect fitting!!

I didn't had much time to sew recentely but hopefuly will go back soon near my sewing machine

I am between cement/ garden/and preparing my house for guests who arrive in the midle of april ! hopefuly i will be more attentive to my doll after they 'll leave

Dolly cheers

Kate Collet said:

I love the 16" line as  well. Tamara's patterns are great and so easy to work with. I just got over a Model Muse craze and am now again back to Tyler. I do love Emme and have just finished a pattern from Designs by Jude. I look forward to seeing more of your dolls and share mine.

Permalink Reply by Marilyn Allen on April 6, 2012 at 23:08

Kate I'm looking forward to seeing your Emme coat.  I have a couple of patterns for her, but have yet to sew them.  I liked her, but was sorry she was never articulated as the other dolls were.  I find I don't play with her much because of that.

Permalink Reply by Marilyn Allen on August 26, 2012 at 13:52

I finally completed a dress that was originally from a pattern by Randall Craig for Gene.  I had made it for Gene a liked it so much that I altered the pattern a bit to make it fit ( I HOPED) Vita.  It worked out well.  Now I thinking of trying another fabric and possibly making a long skirt.

Permalink Reply by Deborah Steinmetz on August 26, 2012 at 19:58

Gorgeous!

Permalink Reply by Marilyn Allen on August 26, 2012 at 20:50

Thanks, Deborah!

Permalink Reply by Nilsa M. Donelan on August 27, 2012 at 14:21

your dress is lovely!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Marilyn Allen on August 27, 2012 at 23:48

*blush* ... Thanks, Nilsa!


Groups AdminPermalink Reply by Lilly, Chevalier-Fox on August 28, 2012 at 6:58

you did an exquisite job! and I so love your choice of colors! 

Permalink Reply by Marilyn Allen on August 28, 2012 at 14:14

Thanks, Lilly!  I had the fabric laying around for ages (in my GIANT fabric stash ) and finally found a use for it.  The hat is borrowed from a Brenda Starr outfit, and the chunky bracelet is one I made from tiny pony-tail holders that I found.  When you pull out the rubber gripper teeth that were inside the plastic, it is just the right size for a fashion doll wrist!  


Groups AdminPermalink Reply by Lilly, Chevalier-Fox on August 28, 2012 at 17:11

I always love the recycling treasure hee hee ,very resourceful
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Marilyn Allen said:

Thanks, Lilly!  I had the fabric laying around for ages (in my GIANT fabric stash ) and finally found a use for it.  The hat is borrowed from a Brenda Starr outfit, and the chunky bracelet is one I made from tiny pony-tail holders that I found.  When you pull out the rubber gripper teeth that were inside the plastic, it is just the right size for a fashion doll wrist!  

Permalink Reply by Rebecca Pettigrew on March 8, 2013 at 14:11
That dress is beautiful!

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