We were so delighted when Nancy Ziemman invited us to join her 30-Minute Doll Clothes blog tour!! She generously sent us a copy of her new book - 30-Minute Doll Clothes - and we had lots of fun pouring over all of her adorable designs. We have admired Nancy's talent for many years, so we were excited to get started on our own interpretation of her "Speedy Sundress"... especially since Darison received a new American Girl doll for her birthday. We loved getting to make them coordinating outfits! The Speedy Sundress goes beautifully with our rosa lea dress.
Abigail is our biggest doll lover, so she had the honor of sewing up the sundress. It couldn't have been simpler to whip up! But it looks absolutely precious. Achaia added hand embroidered blanket stitches around the tiny flower appliques on both dresses for an extra-special finish! Seeing Darison's excitement over their matching dresses was the best thing of all. We all LOVE 30-Minute Doll Clothes!!
Be sure to finish the blog tour with...
July 19 Ingrid Pinto (freddiesfriendsblog.blogspot.com)
July 20 Page Hill (rileyblakedesigns.com/blog)
July 21 Joan Hinds & Nancy Zieman (nancyzieman.com/blog)
But of course, you really should start at the beginning! We have been amazed at the lovely creations these gals have come up with! Also be sure to enter the 30-Minute Doll Clothes giveaway. Prizes include...
- $25 Nancy’s Notions Gift Certificate from Nancy’s Notions
- 30-Minute Doll Clothes book by Nancy Zieman with Joan Hinds from Nancy’s Notions
- Dress Up Days Fat Quarter Fabric Pack and Panel from Riley Blake Designs
- Dress Up Days Fat Quarter Fabric Pack from Riley Blake Designs
Run over here to sign up.
Enjoy!
Love this blog! What a great bunch of creative women. Until now, I haven't made doll clothes for my granddaughter because she just didn't seem interested. But, now she's 5, and dolls are her new "thing". Her birthday is next month, so I'd better get busy. Thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win.
Posted by: Dcgunderson4265 | July 18, 2012 at 06:20 AM
really cute ideas to use both for doll dress and girls dresses, thanks
Posted by: Scarlette Hobbs | July 18, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Such cute ideas and I want to make some of these for my nieces and their dolls! thanks!
Posted by: Lee | July 19, 2012 at 07:11 AM
Love this post seeing the little girl with the doll in the print. I'd just like to get pj's made for my two grandaughters and their dolls. Hopefully by Christmas!
Posted by: Judy Blinkenberg | July 19, 2012 at 08:44 PM
How cute!! Thanks for sharing your ideas. Just beautiful! I own an American Girl doll (although I am a grammy), and have made many things from the original patterns for my own girls' dolls. These patterns look so much easier. Now I am motivated to sew up some doll clothes!
Posted by: Mrs.T | July 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM
The outfits are just darling.
Posted by: Diann Cornell | July 20, 2012 at 04:12 PM
Makes me want to make doll clothes! And I love Riley Blake fabrics.
Posted by: Carol in E TN | July 20, 2012 at 07:14 PM
The dresses sure look cool. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Snyder | July 21, 2012 at 06:42 AM
The dresses are really cute and the colors are great.
Posted by: Marsha | July 22, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Darling! How special for a little girl to have such cute doll cloths to match.
Posted by: Mary | July 22, 2012 at 04:11 PM
Very cute. My nine year old is a big doll lover too.
Posted by: Stephanie O | July 23, 2012 at 08:04 AM
If one is a collector of antique dolls, chances are she's also looking for antique doll clothes. One must have a keen eye to know the authenticity of the dolls' clothing. These must be in accordance with the period they were manufactured in.
Posted by: fashion design course | December 3, 2012 at 02:38 AM
It's so nice to see Darison with a big smile like this. Not only that her doll has a new dress, the mere fact that she learned how to sew one is a big accomplishment already. She could even start to sew dresses for other dolls and make money out of it. But I think that would be best when she grows a little older. Heheh.
Posted by: Chris Jeffery | December 7, 2012 at 09:58 AM