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by toogie 30 Jan 2020 ( edited Feb 08'20 23:04 )
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UPDATE BELOW-Hi Cuties! You may want to ignore my post, if you don't like dolls, but here goes. The fabric for their ballet shoes sat on my cutting table since I made their leotard and tutu last week. I cut and made other clothing ignoring the fabric. I knew I would have to make them soon, because any day now, Nora will come to pick up her babies.

I had the larger doll's shoe top made but put off finishing the bottom and straps because I knew I'd have to tackle the little Frozen doll's shoes. I wasn't sure if I could make and get the top to look right, without a pattern. They are not perfect by any means, but I got them made, and you can see here. The little ones were hard to hold to line and sew.
I also made an A-Line skirt and took all of about 15 minutes from cutting to finish. I need to make more tops now, as most of the ones I've made, are scrub tops. Have a good night or day-Toogie

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Comments (15)
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by rescuer 30 Jan 2020
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Well done!
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
Thank you very much!
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by mops 30 Jan 2020
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I love to see your creations. Those shoes are looking fabulous. Don't know how you manage those tiny items, are you sure you have only two hands, like the rest of us?
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
lol-I wouldn't have had room for another finger, nor another hand, they are so small. Glad you like them. Thanks...I am still looking to see your daughter doll's clothing you make. I'm sure you will digitize something small for it too, because that's how good you are! If she were here she would be freezing in just a top-lol
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by anitapatch 30 Jan 2020
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Stunning, what patyence you have
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
Oh Anita it's fun-lol-thank you
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by mariagiannina 30 Jan 2020
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I used to make doll dresses for my daughter's Barbie dolls, but I'm afraid I wouldn't have the patience now! The outfits are gorgeous, you have done very well, love the tutu and shoes!
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
Thank you so much. They are not hard. It's the mess I make dragging out fabrics...
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by pennifold 30 Jan 2020
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Brilliant work Toogie, Nora is one lucky little girl. Love Chris
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
Thanks Chris, how are your little ones?
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by asterixsew 30 Jan 2020
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Toogie I am really enjoying your creations they are brilliant. Nora is one lucky little girl to have a nanna who makes her super dolly clothes.
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
Thanks C, she will be surprised to have so many when she does come. My daughter is busy today. She is in charge of food planning for any church member's wake, so I won't see them for a few days I'm sure.
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by lidiad 30 Jan 2020
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LOL....... Oh my, I love the tutu but the shoes are fantastic! You have done a GREAT job, Toogie!
Hugs, Lidia
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
I thought of you when I got the shoes made because you like the blue ones earlier. I was hoping you would see these.Thanks again for looking and commenting.
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by lilylady 30 Jan 2020
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I wish you were closer. I have several American doll patterns. I have 6 GGD's and not one got an American Doll. I made clothes and gave to my G nieces I am doing Barbie clothes. Your work is stunning and she will love you dearly.
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
I wish we were closer too, could have a play day-lol-Do you have any shoe patterns? I have one for the AG I use as a base and I made up two shoe patterns for the Frozen doll. Thanks for looking
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by dragonflyer 30 Jan 2020
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Well, Toogie, you have done another fantastic job with all! I especially love the ballet shoes though...your talent and creativity are amazing!
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
The shoes were just plain slip on and I just sewed the ribbon directly onto the back seam. Thanks
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by graceandham 30 Jan 2020
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Line????
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
The she’s are lined, have a lining
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by airyfairy 30 Jan 2020
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You have done an amazing job. I have also made clothes for thes 18” dolls. They are such fun to do.
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by toogie 30 Jan 2020
They are Sarah and I remembered how well yours came out. Thanks
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by shirley124 30 Jan 2020
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Toogie you are so clever. Nora is going to be so thrilled with all these clothes you have made. She is one lucky little girl. Hugs
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by toogie 31 Jan 2020
Her mom told her that tonight. When Nora asked her why her mom told her that all grandmothers don’t sew. Thanks and you can see above that she really was excited to have so many changes of clothes.
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by sewtired 31 Jan 2020
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They are all quite lovely. You always do such good work. I haven't made doll clothes for such a long time. I used to make clothes for my Barbie doll and then clothes for my daughter's AG doll. The clothes that dolls come with these days is so disappointing. All the details are just stickers or painted on the clothes. My Barbie came with jeans that had an actual working zipper.
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by toogie 31 Jan 2020
Wow! That must have been the smallest zipper ever! Even children’s clothing is disappointing, so I understand what you mean. Thanks she was happy.
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by toogie 31 Jan 2020
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Nora picked up one of her dolls and all the clothes. Can you tell that she liked them? Made the striped cardigan and white tee shirt today.
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by lbrow 08 Feb 2020
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Fantastic Toogie. Grrrrrrreat job!!!!
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by toogie 08 Feb 2020
Thank you Mrs.Lillian!