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I have been experimenting with different styles for this summer’s Barbie Convention, whose theme is the 1920s. This lovely style is in silk cut on the bias as was customary in dresses of the period. A wide band in Liberty of London “Mitsi” sits low on the hips and is highlighted with beads. The skirt lies in pleats in the front and hangs in a handkerchief hem.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls

SOLD

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

Five years ago, after losing my mother, I created a series of flower gowns in her memory. They’ve been popping up in my memories lately, so I thought I would bring them back for a brief encore.

The gowns are based on dresses by the Romanian design duo Chotronette and consist of a lavish tulle skirt encasing flowers, leaves, and Swarovski crystals.

This particular gown features pansies, violets, hydrangeas, lilies, and leaves, encased in dark purple tulle. The bodice is an iridescent plum colored silk. A hand dyed silk ribbon is tied at the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, NuFace, and FR2.

$150

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

A lovely dress suit for Spring in pale yellow bouclé and buttercup silk. The suit jacket is decorated with handmade fringed trim and a decorative brooch. The dress sports a silk belt and decorative Chanel buckle. The look is crowned with a bouclé pillbox hat.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, NuFace, and FR2

SOLD

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

To celebrate the birthday of our favorite girl, a party dress in a custom Barbie print on pure cotton lawn in shades of pink and yellow on black. Black tulle gives fullness to the skirt and bright pink silk bows decorate the shoulders.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls

SOLD

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

Fourth and Final Fashion to Benefit the Ukraine 🇺🇦

A beautiful print of sunflowers, the national flower of the Ukraine, and roses on silky cotton lawn, this dress has an off the shoulder silhouette and ruched bust. The full skirt is given added volume from layers of white tulle.

15% of the proceeds from the sale of the fashion will be given to a charity to benefit the Ukraine.

This fashion will fit most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

$115

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

The classic vintage Barbie fashion Garden Party in a reproduction of a 1930s Japanese floral in shades of blue, pink, and green, sprinkled with tiny red strawberries. The bodice has a decorative neckline. The full skirt splits at the front to reveal layers of snowy eyelet ruffles. A pink silk bow decorates the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, NuFace, and FR2.

SOLD

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

Third fashion to benefit the Ukraine 🇺🇦

Playful grey kittens cavort in a garden of sunflowers, the national flower of the Ukraine, radishes, strawberries, and other flowers and produce. Bows in bright yellow silk decorate the hips. White tulle gives volume to the skirt. 15% of the proceeds from this fashion will be donated to a charity to benefit the Ukraine.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, NuFace, and FR2.

$110

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else.

The second fashion to benefit the Ukraine

Another beautiful fabric from Rifle Paper Company depicting a grove of lemon trees with bluebirds in the branches. The classic swing coat is fully lined in blue silk and sports white faceted glass buttons. The coordinating party dress is made from the same blue silk as the lining and has a white tulle underskirt.

15% of this purchase will be donated to a charity to benefit the Ukraine.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, NuFace, and FR2

SOLD

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

Like so many of us, I have been deeply shaken by the events unfolding in the Ukraine in the last week. Feeling helpless to do much, I nevertheless find myself inspired by the people, their symbolic colors, their national symbols. Creating doll fashions is how I express myself, so over the next few days I will be creating fashions inspired by the Ukraine. 15% of the proceeds from these special fashions will be donated to a support agency that benefits the relief efforts in the Ukraine.

This ensemble is created from a beautiful new print from Rifle Paper Company in shades of blue with pops of yellow, paired with lemon zinger silk dupioni. The coat is fully lined in yellow silk and sports yellow buttons. The matching party dress is made of the same yellow silk, with layers of white tulle to give volume to the skirt.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Poppy Parker, Nu Face, and FR2

SOLD

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else

We just got a foot of snow here in Maine, so I’m ready for Spring, which has me reaching for the fresh, colorful fabrics in my collection. This fabric is like a painting that has gotten wet; the colors are hazy and soft like a spring meadow in the rain. The bodice has an off the shoulder silhouette and ruched bust. The full skirt is given additional volume from layers of spring green tulle. A sunny yellow silk bow decorates the bust. Included is a beautifully detailed pot of delicate daffodils.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls

SOLD

If you would like to purchase this fashion, please email me at hildaewestervelt@gmail.com

USA shipping: $9

International shipping: $14 to Canada; $18 everywhere else.