Monthly Archives: July 2016

From Liberty of London’s Alice in Wonderland inspired collection, Wonderment represents Alice’s emotions and confusion upon her meeting with the Mad Hatter: with unanswerable riddles and nonsensical poetry. The design was specially chosen by Mark Richards, Chairman of the Lewis Carroll Society. Student Tingh Zi Lui designed this print and it features symbols and characters inspired by Alice’s dreams.

The ensemble consists of a classic swing coat in iridescent blue jade silk dupioni, fully lined in the Wonderment print.  Dark jade pearls act as buttons and a looking glass brooch on the collar is a nod to Through the Looking Glass.  The accompanying party dress is made from the print.  A narrow belt in acid green with a crystal buckle defines the waist.  Layers of lime green tulle gives fullness to the skirt.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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This vibrant floral from Liberty dates back to the 1930s and was printed from a wood block.  It comes in a number of colorways, and this one is perfect for a hot summer day in shades of yellow, peach, and bright orange with green leaves and stems.  The off the shoulder, dropped waist bodice has a ruched bust highlighted with orange and yellow beads and a center pearl.  A yellow silk bow belt defines the waist.  The voluminous bubble skirt is as light as air.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (classic and articulated), Victoire Roux, FR2

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Today I was inspired by this vintage gown to make my own version. 

When I am inspired by real fashions, I rarely make an exact copy. It usually isn’t feasible to make exact copies in miniature, so I try to get the overall impression of the fashion.  I chose this gorgeous tone on tone Indian silk brocade woven with flowers in cherry pink silk.  Unlike most brocades, this one is as light as air with a beautiful hand.  The bodice has one shoulder and then a strap on the other side.  A dressmaker’s bow marks the point where the strap meets the bodice.  The skirt is extra full, with layers of fuchsia tulle.  A wide cummerbund draws attention to the tiny waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie.  It may fit other dolls, but please inquire as there is no guarantee.

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As refreshing as the drink for which it is named, this pale pink sheath pops with color.  The print of whole and cut lemons is so perfect for a hot summer day.  A beaded collar of alternating bright and pale pink bugle beads interspersed with yellow seed beads is a touch of sparkle that makes this sheath so special.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Slices of oranges, lemons, and limes create a mouthwatering palette for this form fitting wiggle dress.  A beaded collar of lime green bugle beads alternating with pale yellow seed beads gives some sparkle to this perfect summer sheath.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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A form fitting sheath in a charming nautical print of sailboats on a pale blue ground.  Pops of red are picked up by the jaunty red and white checked silk band at the waist.  A gold circle brooch sparkles on the shoulder and a navy blue straw bucket bag with a red and white checked bow holds any essentials while at sea.  The bucket bag is the work of Maryann Roy.  I simply added the matching bow.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Simple line drawings capture the essence of cats in this charming fabric.  The colors are simple; white cats touched with dark grey, against a rosy coral pink.  The sweetheart bodice has a pleated band that stretches under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  The full skirt shows off the felines to maximum advantage.

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This dense floral pattern comes in a variety of charming colorways, including this one of dark French blue with flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and light blue.  The boat necked bodice is highlighted by a pale pink silk bow at the neckline.  The skirt is extra full with layers of French blue tulle for added volume.

This fashion fits Vintage Barbie, Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, and other 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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A romantic and feminine ensemble consisting of swing coat, lace party dress, and extravagant hat.  The fabric of the coat is palest pink with a tracery of roses in rose gold metallic.  The coat is fully lined in white silk and sports pearls as buttons.  A gold and crystal “Love” brooch sparkles on the collar.  The accompanying party dress is a delightful confection in shades of cream and pale pink.  The full skirt is made from an embroidered cream tulle with layers and layers of blush tulle.  The boat necked bodice is made from cream silk eyelet lined with pale pink silk that shows through the holes of the eyelet.  A dramatic cream flower hat on a narrow pink band makes this outfit a real showstopper. 

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, FR2

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Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and Port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes.  Some of the most ubiquitous and distinctive decorative mediums in Portugal are the Azulejo tiles that can be found in both the grandest churches and the humblest houses.  Most common colors are blue, white, and yellow.  This print from Cotton & Steel is a depiction of Azulejo tiles representing the friendly and contented cats that doze along the shore, hoping for fish.  The back ground is navy blue, while the cats are in white decorated with large blooms in sea blue and navy.  The sweetheart bodice has a pleated band that stretches under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  The full skirt is cool and airy, perfect for an evening stroll along the river.

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