Down the Path of Idea Changes

 Life has been running smoothly the last while. I have had a bit more time in the sewing room which has been nice. It keeps me balanced and able to cope with the bad days of which have been few and far between. 

First up the 1914 Frock

All the top stitching and hand sewing of the roses was worth it in the end. 

Doll's Wardrobe

When I decided to make a doll's wardrobe for the little girl I sew for I realized it would take me down the path of idea changes. It did which makes planning so hard.

1. Backyard Bibs

I got them made and what a delightful pattern to sew. I used fabric from the stash in a navy blue textured looking fabric. 

The back has a bit of a pleat where you overlap the center backs to close. It is barely noticeable and it shows in the instructions. 

Will I figure out fixing it? After some thinking I don't think so. 

2. Peasant Top Ummm T-shirt

The peasant top went sailing off into the sunset. First of all, I didn't have plain fabric for it and secondly, it wasn't working with other clothing items. So, after a bit of thinking, I decided on a t-shirt. It will fit in with the wardrobe much better. 

After a dig in the leggings bin, I found white leggings for the t-shirt. I also dug out my pattern and I'm ready to start this project. I'm going to add some crystals to the front to glam it up a bit.

3. Sweater vs Cape

A sweater crept its way into the wardrobe and it has gotten me back to knitting. I was asked to test a simple pattern which can be picked up and put down as necessary. No pattern rows to remember. I chose a yarn that has the navy blue in it. 

I'm almost done the sweater now and have the hat pattern to test. I will put white buttons on this sweater unless I find navy ones in the button stash. We won't hold our breath on that one.

I'm not sure if the cape will be made or not. It is on the wait and see list as I may make a winter wardrobe also.

The rest of the pieces seem to be following the plan and I seem to be coordinating them so they can be mixed and matched. Once the t-shirt is done, I have to make a Regency dress for my dolls and cut out an easy quilt top. Then back to the last 3 pieces of the wardrobe.

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