Day Dress in Flutter-by

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A lovely print of butterflies in blue, purple, and pink on a navy blue ground makes up this day dress.  The bodice has a V neck and is slightly off the shoulder.  An iridescent magenta silk sash and off center bow draws attention to the waist.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Klee

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When I was a child, one of my favorite books was about the art of Swiss-German Expressionist artist Paul Klee. Klee used a great variety of color palettes from nearly monochromatic to highly polychromatic. His works often have a fragile, childlike quality to them which, combined with bright colors and interesting shapes, made his work very appealing to me as a young child.  It was the colorful, abstract works that I liked best, such as this work called Flora on Sand from 1927.

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When I saw this fabric, I was immediately reminded of Paul Klee, and so created this sheath dress in his honor.  Squares and rectangles in a variety of colors and sizes create a vibrant palette for this form fitting sheath.  The wide neckline is richly beaded with lime green bugle beads alternating with tiny magenta seed beads.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Rose Checked Party Dress

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Inspired by this beautiful vintage bubblecut Barbie, I made this charming party dress from rose pink and white checked silk.  The crisp, full skirt is given extra fullness with layers of pale pink tulle.  The neckline is embellished with vintage flocked flowers in pink and white. 

This dress fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Vintage Barbie, and similar 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Papillon

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A slim fitting wiggle dress in a glorious print of butterfly wings in shades of blue, green, and purple touched with gold.  The wide neckline is richly beaded with teal bugle beads alternating with blue seed beads.  Lots of sparkle and rich color!

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls

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Cherry Season Party Dress

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It is cherry season here in the Pacific Northwest, which always makes me want to work with this stunning embroidered silk.  The fabric is a black and white checked silk embroidered with bright red cherries and leaves.  The voluminous skirt has layers of red tulle to give it fullness.  A dark red silk sash and bow define the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux, FR2 and Nu Face

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Candy Pink Sweetheart

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A slim fitting wiggle dress in a vibrant pink fabric from Japan.  The main color is candy pink with a tracery of gold leaves and tiny rose pink flowers.  The broad neckline is beaded with gold bugle beads alternating with pink seed beads.

This fashion fits Silkstone (Classic and Articulated), and other 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Jewel Tone Plaid Silk Taffeta Party Dress

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A gorgeous, lighter than air, plaid silk taffeta makes up this stunning party dress.  The colors are turquoise, olive green, and plum on an ecru ground.  A turquoise silk sash and bow decorate the waist.  The voluminous skirt is made fuller with layers of turquoise tulle.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls

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Classic Wiggle Dress in Remembrance Day Poppies

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The poppy has been used since 1921 to commemorate military personnel who have died in war, and represents a common or field poppy, Papaver rhoeas. Use of the poppy for remembrance was inspired by the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae.

This classic wiggle dress is in a striking, impressionistic print of poppies in reddish orange and coral pink with black centers.  The black is picked up in the beaded neckline where black bugle beads alternate with tiny beads made from coral.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux, Vintage Barbie and other 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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Hostess Gown in Liberty of London Hera

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Named after the Greek goddess whose sacred animal was the peacock, Hera was designed in 1887 and features a peacock feather pattern. It is now part of the Classic Tana Lawn collection and has become one of Liberty’s most iconic prints.  This colorway is all in shades of pink, ranging from rose to raspberry.  The boat necked bodice is richly beaded with seed beads in shades of pink.  The floor length skirt is split in front, revealing raspberry silk capri pants.  A hand fringed sash in raspberry pink silk is double wrapped and knotted in front.  A raspberry pink headband keeps every hair in place.  A very elegant ensemble for entertaining at home.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux.  For other sized dolls, please inquire.

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Rockabilly Dress in Summer Fun

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A classic Rockabilly dress in an adorable retro print of vibrant hibiscus flowers, colorful beach umbrellas, and bathing beauties.  The sweetheart bodice has a pleated band that stretches under the bust and over the shoulders as straps.  The full skirt invites twirling.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie (Classic and Articulated), Victoire Roux.

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