Edwardian Promenade Outfit Nearly Completed

 The Edwardian outfit is almost completed. Just snaps and buttons to put on the top. It has turned out very close to how I thought it would look. 

The skirt is a simple skirt with darts in a smooth front.

There are pleats in the back to give it a bit of fullness.

The back has a small train meaning it touches the ground where as the front doesn't. 

The Antheia top was a delight to sew the second time. I did insert the lace into the pleats as it was calling for it. I did a lot of pressing to make sure the pleats were flat and in place. 

 I was going to extend the pleats on the back to 2" but left them at 1.5". The top fits perfectly over the pleats on the skirt. 

I marked where the shoulder seam would be off by 1/4" so the yoke facing fit correctly. I also marked where the fronts folded back just above the lower portion of the skirt. The sleeves went in easily and I'm pleased with the look.

I need to look in the button stash and find flower buttons for the front. I know I have blue and clear ones. I also need to put 4 snaps on the front so it closes correctly. 

Happy Doll Sewing.................................................................

One Fabric Two Outfits

I have been working quietly in the sewing room when I have time. I'm pinning and cutting out items right now. It has been slow as I have had to do other things. 

I have 2 pieces of piping cut out which is an easy sew for me. I send it to our daughter so she can hoard it. Really, I send it to her for her western shirts. 

The Antheia top and Edwardian walking skirt are cut out. I have to cut out the interfacing for the top fronts. It is basically ready to sew. I have the serger threaded with white thread so I can start on the skirt. 

The top is still in the designing stage. I will be sewing the lace on the top and am wondering if I will sew clear beads over the stitching line to give it a more finished look and a bit of bling. I don't do a lot of bling on doll clothes so there will be a trial run to see if my idea works. 

When I did my research on Edwardian walking outfits, this pattern is not really historically correct. Edwardian walking outfits had a wool skirt that was more a-line, a plainer shirtwaist, and a jacket. My doll will wear this outfit for a walk around the park and then will go for tea with her friends. 

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There was enough fabric left to make another dress for the dolls. Tucked in with the Edwardian walking outfit was this Keepers Dolly Duds pattern. 

Keepers Dolly Duds 1914 Frock

I will do the cuffs and collar in white broadcloth and try to trim it with white lace. This will be the second time I've made the pattern as I tested it using a new collar pattern the first time. I still have 1 more version I can sew before I retire this pattern. One day I will make it. 

I am excited to be sewing two historical outfits. I may have enough Victorian/Edwardian outfits to dress all the dolls. Next up will be the Regency era with some modern outfits thrown in for the little girl I sew for. 

Happy Doll Sewing.......................................................................

Antheia Top - Modern Version

 The Antheia top is done and I think it is the cutest top ever. 

I didn't have royal blue buttons and the white ones were to stark. It was suggested I use mother of pears and they are perfect. 

The back of the top is really cute with the pleats sewn down 1.5" It adds a neat and almost old fashioned look to it. 

My advice for this pattern is to read the directions and follow them carefully. 

I love looking at what others make for their dolls. My favorite site is Keepers Dolly Duds. Another site I found is American Doll Outfits. And lastly MHD Doll Outfits. More designers in another post. 

Happy Doll Sewing..........................................