EZ Sasha Doll Pattern Series -- The Bonnet

Well as promised I am working my way through Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sasha Doll patterns :D

First up... The Bonnet.

I used a sweet little icy blue sequined yarn for this one. The bonnet is a nice little knit and the shaping at the back is brilliant. It occurs of course that the hat could be worn the other way 'round (in fact it says so in the instructions) so I gave it a try.

I actually think I like it better this way :) If you are interested in trying the Elizabeth Zimmermann Sasha patterns yourself, they can be found HERE

Next up: the tights! :D

My AG Girl

I decided that two Madam Alexander dolls weren't necessary and I decided to let one of them go in favor of getting and American Girl doll. I know, I said they weren't really my thing, but in the course of making clothing for 18" dolls and researching the various types out there, I'm afraid I got rather attached. I started looking for a AG girl, and while up late one night I found her...

The seller said in the listing that she'd been washed in a washing machine and suggested that the buyer could have the head replaced. The price was good and I was hopeful that the doll was as good as she looked in the pictures. My biggest concern was that there might be damage to the eyes. I'd read that AG eyes that had gotten wet could turn black or go crystal looking if the iris color separated from the lens. I looked up lots of videos on how to repair the eyes if that was the case, but when she arrived I found that her pretty brown eyes were perfect (thank goodness, I'd seen so many vids of dolls getting their eyes popped out, I wasn't looking forward to having to do the same).

So after a new wig and a modest bit of painting, meet Natalie...

I can't wait to come up for some new clothes for her :D

Anna and Elsa

Just a quick little check in, couldn't resist. I found this cute little remnant of Frozen fabric and it was just big enough to make two little summer dresses :D Here's Cami in one...

...and Tiffany in the other. It doesn't show here but I added even more freckles. I love freckles, especially on redheads.

And I used the twist method to give her hair a bit of wave...

I really like the results. :D

A Little Tank for Summer

Maybe I should have titled this 'tank you very much'? Nah, too cheesy.

Well with the glorious summer weather finally reaching us here in Austin (tho it's still a bit chilly at night) I felt the need to increase the 18" girls summer wardrobe. :D

It's a little textured tank top I've come up with, I figured the decorative ribbing would hug the doll nicely. I love the turquoise I used here... so vibrant! I figure I can do several of these in different colors and start a nice summer wardrobe for the girls. Here's Cami again...

And Chloe... I think the tank actually looks the cutest on her, it matches her little button berets...

And Tiffany....

I designed the straps so they would nicely hide the join where the doll's arm meets the torso, I think it gives them a less artificial look. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. If anyone wants to make one (or two, or three) the pattern is available on my Etsy and at Craftsy.