Saturday, June 4, 2011

Tiny Stitches



I have never sewn doll clothes.  
Always fearing that the intricate cuts and tiny turns might make it far too difficult.
Anything is worth a try, right? 
 Needless to say this little sewing task has been quite the adventure. 
With my Simplicity pattern in hand I set off for lots and lots of stitches.

 



Apron with ruffles.


Aprons with rick rack.


Over the head aprons.


Ruffled aprons.


A plethora of aprons fit for a clothes line. 
 Fully dressed and pressed.
 With enough tiny stitches for a lifetime of hanging...

This sweet set is headed off to Sandy at 521 Lake Street.   
Sandy made a special request and sent all this lovely fabric.
 Sandy, I do hope you like them.
They are headed your way next week.

17 comments:

donna said...

The dolls cloths turned out really cute. You did a great job using a great deal of patience.
Hugs
donna

Musings from Kim K. said...

Oh my goodness. They couldn't be cuter. they are all so darling. I hope you make some for yourself too.

Mrs. Nancy G said...

Such great fabrics for your projects! I LOVE THEM ALL!
:-)

E said...

They are just precious, esp. all the trim you added I know Sandy will love them ! I still have sweet little doll clothes my Aunt made for me E in TN

Pam said...

Those are too cute! Love it! Thanks for sharing! :-)

Nan said...

I've never seen a pattern like this. I can't believe how darn cute these are and the fabric and trim choices just perfect. For someone who hasn't ever sewn doll clothes I'd say you did a bang up job there. Sandy will adore them I'm sure.

Unknown said...

Oh Renee,
When I started reading this post and saw the pattern I SO hoped they were mine!!!I LOVE THESE!!!!! So perfect! I have a cute spot for them in my laundry room! Thank you, thank you! They are just perfect!!!!! :):) Sandy

Free Pretty Things For You said...

Is there anything You cant make??? I think NOT!! :) These are just too Special!

Scrap for Joy said...

This is an amazing set of doll sized aprons Renee! They will look so cute in Sandy's laundry room...hung on a clothesline I hope. When I was little, my Mom made all of my doll clothes for my 8" and 10" dolls. Slips, dresses, coats...so many details. Once, I traded a bunch of them for "store bought" doll clothes...you can bet my Mama made me march them right back and get the homemade ones back.
xoxo
Joyce

Jane said...

Your tiny aprons are absolutely adorable!!!
Jane - Jacksonville

★Carol★ said...

You have to have lots of patience to make all of those sweet little dresses, Renee! And they're going to such a nice home too. My Mom made clothes for my Barbies when I was little, and I still have some of them. She even knitted a wedding dress for Barbie, which she never used, because she is just too busy to settle down with Ken!

Kathryn D. Duke said...

what a wonderful job...these will be cherished for years to come.
I still have all of my Barbie clothes that my mama made for me and they are still in the Barbie case...
Blessings

Connie said...

FANTASTIC!!!!!!! You did a fabulous job! They are just so precious. I love making doll clothes-18" and larger, NOT Barbie. Go go girl!

kluless said...

These are so SWEET! I can't imagine the patience it must have taken to make everything in perfect minature. Seriously, can.not.image. having the patience. Well done!

Ric Rac and Polka Dots said...

I just realized I have this pattern. It is so darling. I think now, after seeing your work, that I should make a garland to hang in my kitchen. If I do I'll send you a picture since you are my inspiration!! Very cute!
Julie

GardenOfDaisies said...

Your tiny aprons are so sweet! (Little clothes are so hard to make! I would much rather make big pieces, than small.)

Cindy said...

Renee what level of sewing should you be on to tackle this project without wanting to chunk it in the trash...just saying...lol

I love it and would so do this in a heartbeat..but I don't know about the littleness of it...lol

Hugs Cindy