Keeping sane? Having fun? Getting stuck into some kiddie crafting?
A number of weeks ago Heidi rediscovered an old doll of mine. This wee doll used to have a box full of handknitted clothes that my Granny knitted for her/me. Of course over time and lots of moves, poor dolly has been reduced to one outfit. And after about 20 years it was definitely showing it's age...
Given how much H was loving and mothering this doll, I decided to expand her wardrobe... A wee dress was first. I found a picture online and kinda winged it from what I could tell from the picture. It fit and became dolly's day outfit.
A hat was next, mainly to hide the mop thanks to a cut she received from her first owner some 15 years ago... ; ) Not to mention winter is approaching...
And most recently a cardi. I used a pattern for this one and it was the first time I attempted "bobbles". Turned out ok I think - well H and her dolly love it so yay. I even steam blocked it - craziness but it looked much nicer for it!
In time I hope to add a few more items to the wardrobe... some booties at least would be good don't you think?
It really appeals to me for some reason that I can do for my kids, what my mum did for me, and her mum did for her too... Maybe my girls will do it for their children one day too?
What about you? What generational skills and ideas have you inherited and hope to pass on?
Looking forward to hearing from you lovelies and seeing what you've been making!
Have a great day!
L xx
This takes me back - home-styled haircuts and all. I felt sure it would grow back like a real person's hair does. You've done a great job, the outfit looks awesome and suits the doll. My maternal grandmother used to knit, my paternal grandmother used to crochet and my mum sewed (not so much these days however). I don't know how to knit, I don't think there is room in my heart to learn.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! It takes me back a bit too except it was always my barbies that kept undergoing 'makeovers'.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful way to make that keepsake even last longer...I have a box of knitted dol clothes that my granny made....knitting is not my thing so there won't be any clever additions like yours....I am sure the girls wil inherit your clever genes. Xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI do love the dolls clothes. I still have a doll like that with crotchet clothes my mother made.
ReplyDeleteWell done, my mum sewed an amazing wardrobe for my barbie doll one year. This is so lovely and I bet she loved watching it come together for her! X
ReplyDeleteShe is the sweetest little doll. I'm very impressed with your crochet skills - great clothes! Happy holidays :-)
ReplyDeleteoh how wonderful! I was so lucky my Mum gave me the gift of sewing. She let me use her machine from a very young age to sew my dolls clothes, then when I was 10, she & Dad bought me my very own sewing machine! I still have that machine, I still use it to piece my quilts. All four of my kids have learnt to sew, my youngest son was the most keen of them all! Embrace motherhood......it's the best job in the world!
ReplyDeleteShe looks quite dashing. My daughter still plays with some doll clothes that were made my my mum and auntie about 50 years ago.
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ReplyDeleteMiss P has a box load of clothes I've either knitted or sewn for her dollies, however, she prefers hers to be naked! GAH
I love that we can do this for our girls and your outfit is super super sweet - you're exceptionally clever . . . and after spending a day at school with 5 & 6 year old girls I'd say its a skill not many are being taught by their mothers who were probably not taught by their mothers -
So sweet, recently I found a cute Waldorfy looking doll on TM for $6 and have been sewing and buying little outfits for her- I bought pjs as my skills are limited to skirts and simple dresses. M has loved seeing her come together, I still have my mum's old sewing machine put away for her ( and her younger brother). I can see us sitting side by side sewing in future. I bet your doll will be treasured.
ReplyDeleteWatching little ones nurture their dolls is a special thing indeed. You are a wonderful mummy. X
ReplyDeleteI love how you have dressed your doll. Mum and Mum's family gave me my love of sewing and crafting. Nana did a wide variety of crafts and I used to love visiting, going through her sewing room while my siblings played outside!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have dressed your doll. Mum and Mum's family gave me my love of sewing and crafting. Nana did a wide variety of crafts and I used to love visiting, going through her sewing room while my siblings played outside!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever... I totally love your dolls clothes!! xox
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