Doll Hair Magic!!!!

Troublesome doll hair??? looks like a rats nest??? frizzes whenever you try and brush it????  

We've all been there.  I have tried soooo many tips on Pinterest from boil water, to conditioning treatments.  They're messy, and troublesome, and didn't work that great.  BUT!!!! I tried this Proclaim Spray on Gloss.  And wow!  I sprayed liberally on the hair and just kept brushing.  Started with the wig brush, then on to a regular one.  I was even able to braid it....which was impossible before even after other treatments.  This dolls hair was originally curly (NEVER buy a doll with curly hair).  Anyway I brushed out all of her dolls hair today and fixed them up in braids....

School Supplies for the Dolls

Desk for the dolls.  Computer, pencils, calculator, folder, notebook, post it notes.   

I would like to send a shout out too My Froggy Stuff!!!
Thanks you for your wonderful You Tube videos and printouts.  What a great resource. 

 I think she likes it.

 File folders, clip board, and note pad.  With wee tiny pencil 

 Set of Pencil Crayons, and coloring book.  Thanks to Jessica for her tutorial on making pencils.  We used some big toothpicks we got at the dollar store.  Check out it over at Zakka Life.

 We cut out some book covers from the Scholastic magazines.  I used a piece of cork from the dollar store, and clued the paper on top.  It makes cute and fast little books

For this style of book we followed the book directions over on  http://www.myfroggyprincess.blogspot.ca.  
We used card stock to make the cover, then hot-glued some pages inside. 

 Jessica is happy with her new school supplies.

We also found some ready made supplies that were a great size.
Dollarama had these mini crayola markers and mini tapes. 

Hello Kitty binder with duct tape and mini

Doll Capri's and tanks

This week's project.....Capri's and tanks for the 18" dolls.  

 Patch pockets!!!!

 Matching Purse

 back pocket

 I used the doll size of the Jocole Ruffle pants pattern. I used a cuffed bottom instead of ruffles. 

 Elastic across the back for easy changes.

 

Ready for a day on the town

Ready for a swim!!!!

 Sticking with the doll theme.....Today's project.  Swimsuits!!!!!

  This adorable suit, is a free pattern from Liberty Jane Swimsuit--free pattern.

 

 This Is also a free bikini pattern, from Free Biknini pattern 

This is my own top design, just a super easy triangle top. 

Mommy and Me sewing!!!

So much fun to pass on a skill like sewing to your daughter.  She's only 6 and while she's played around with things on and off over the years, this was her first 'REAL' project.  I printed out the pattern posted below, at a reduced size for her, she cut it out, traced the pattern on to her felt, and then cut that out.

All that's needed is a bit of embellishment,
some felt flowers, or embroidery. 

We added a braided yarn handle to the grey purses, attached through a grommet.

They turned out so sweet. 

 Katie can't decide which one is her favorite!!!!!

Window Shopper Tote-- February's Bag of the Month Club

 I really loved how different this pattern was.  I don't have a bag that looks anything like this.  One of my favorite features is the recessed zipper.  So many totes don't have zippers, so this makes it a perfect bag to travel with. 

This bag has a lot of other great features as well.  There is an adjustable strap, that can used as a cross body strap, purse length, or just grab those adorable handles.  There are two large pockets on the outside.  The back on is the full width of the bag, while the front one is a patch pocket, both of them have magnetic snaps to keep them secure.

The inside of the bag also has a lot of places to keep things organized.  A full size pocket on one side, and a zipper pocket, and patch pocket on the other.  

While this bag may look fairly simple, there are a LOT of separate pieces that go into making this bag. 

The outer shell as seen here is comprised of 2 sides, 1 gusset, 4 pieces for the pockets, all of these have either interfacing or batting ironed on as well.  I used outdoor fabric for the main bag, with Ultrasuede for the gusset. 

The inside of the bag is made up for 4 lining pieces, 5 pocket pieces, 2 zippers, 4 zipper pieces, 1 gusset, 1 piece of ribbon.  All of the pieces of fabric also have interfacing which has been cut and ironed on.











The strap assemble consists of 2 Triangle rings and small straps attached to the main body gusset.  The Strap itself has 2 swivel snap clips, and a slider.  I have attached them with rivets.

This bag will be very durable, and I can't wait to go on a lot of shopping trips with it!!!

If you're interested in this or any other pattern from the Bag of the Month Club, just click on the badge at the top right of my page, and it'll link you directly to the website.  Happy sewing!!!!

Bag of The Month Club.

As you'll see in the badge on the right, I signed up for the Bag of the Month club 2016.  I had such blast last year, I couldn't wait to try it again.  Here are the 3 bags I made out of the 6 patterns last year.  It was a very busy time for me, so didn't get them all done.  This year I hope to do better.

January's bag  The Companion Carpet Bag by Mrs H

April's Bag was the - The Manhattan Bag by Emmaline Bags

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May was the  The Seneca Creek Bag by Betz White

 

For a full List of the previous years patterns check out their website Bag of the Month Club 2015, 2014