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Friday, February 6, 2015

Emerald Rose Gets Outfits

 I really lucked out.  Dresses that I made using my Prettie Girl patterns can fit the Mixi girls, too.  Pants and skirts can fit, but the Mixis can't sit in them comfortably.  The material on the first dress again felt Asian inspired.  It has mini butterflies on it.  The second dress you have seen on Lena.  It now belongs to Emerald Rose.  Looks like Lena just got her first client.

This dress may get some embellishments down the line and she will hem those sleeves.

Lena will probably finish the neckline on this sample dress, now that someone wants to actually wear it.  


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  1. BuffyFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    The Asian inspired dress is so pretty and very flattering on Emerald Rose.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:01 AM

      Roville - Thanks. I'm challenging myself to make pieces in about 20 mins as a way to improve my sewing confidence. We'll have more elaborate, detailed outfits down the road. Stay tuned.

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  2. Georgia GirlFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Both dresses are nice! I love design of the second one.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:02 AM

      Georgia Girl - Thanks. Emerald Rose needed some simple outfits to wear to college. Now I can do a new story with her.

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  3. PILAR6373February 7, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    Preciosos vestidos!!! el estilo oriental le sienta muy bien.
    Besos.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:10 AM

      PILAR - Muchas gracias. En este momento estoy tratando de coser sencilla trajes para estas chicas con los diferentes tipos de cuerpo, para que puedan estar en más historias.

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  4. billa's dolls and fashionsFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    They are both beautiful simplified cheongsam, absolutely lovey! Emerald Rose is a lucky girl, and Lena is doing a great job.
    Just a suggestion, just to give them the complete oriental feel maybe you could use ton sur ton ribbon. I've found this nice Qipao pattern: http://www.asia-fashion.de/qipao/schnitt01.gif, I think I'll try one too!
    Kisses Billa

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      billa's dolls - Thanks and thanks for the pattern! I have actually made real Asian dresses in the past for 16" dolls. I'm anxious to make more, but right now my focus for Emerald Rose is to get her some outfits she feels comfortable wearing to college. She's one of my college girls, who is dating one of the local hotties. I can't do anymore stories with them until she gets some clothes that fit. I'm sure she will get a real Asian dress soon, because i just ran across some beautiful Asian fabric in my stash. Maybe that will be on the agenda in March. I can't wait to see your Asian dress! Will that be soon?

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    2. billa's dolls and fashionsFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:43 AM

      It won't be soon, because now I'm really busy with the dresses for Odette for the next Oman instalments and the Tartan collection for both girls and boys. Maybe in april. Now that I think about it, it could be the theme for the dresses for the redhead connection visit to Venice!
      Kisses Billa

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    3. VanessaFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:01 AM

      billa - Sounds like a great plan. I will stay tuned.

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  5. Lisa NeaultFebruary 7, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    both are lovely but the 2nd one really is so lovely on her. The design on the dress really tones perfectly with the colors of the dress.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:24 AM

      Lisa - Thanks. The colors in that second dress work well with her skin tone, too. Now to find her some shoes.....

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  6. jSarieFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Very nice! I love the prints on both fabrics.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:21 PM

      jSarie - Thanks. I just love when I can find the right scale print fabric for the 12" dolls.

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  7. D7anaFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Great job, Lena! I especially LOVE the dark print dress for the contrast in color-doll complexion. The second dress looks sexier though ;-)

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM

      D7ana - Thanks. It's always fun to see what people prefer. She will probably wear the second dress on her date with her boyfriend.

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  8. JewellFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Both dresses are lovely. I love how the second one shows off her shapely legs.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM

      Jewell - Thanks. She's blushing at your comment about her legs.

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  9. Jaye's Doll SpaceFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    These are both nice dresses.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:24 PM

      Janainah Frye - Thanks. We are both happy that she has something new to wear for her next story.

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  10. PhyllisFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    I love both dresses, especially the material for the first. I need to get downstairs and start doing some sewing too! Are you planning on selling any of your designs on your Etsy?

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:25 PM

      Phyllis - Thanks. Yes, get downstairs and start sewing. That was Lena talking. As for selling....if I get to a point where I feel they are good enough to sell, I will.

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  11. LadyteeFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    I really love the 1st dress! Whoop for Emily Rose!

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:26 PM

      Sonya - Thanks. Whoop is right. Girlfriend can now strut her stuff around town.

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  12. pattidollsFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    Lovely dresses!

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:27 PM

      pattidolls - Thanks! I'm just dusting off the old sewing fingers.

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  13. april_n_parisFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Love the prints you used for both dresses!

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    1. VanessaFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:29 PM

      april - Thanks! I'm sure you get just as excited when you can find prints in the perfect scale for the dollies.

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  14. CarricktersFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    It's so hard to get prints in the right scale for our girls. I really like the butterfly print although I love both dresses on your Mixi. Looks like Lena will have lots of clients if Emerald Rose wears her dresses out on dates.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:59 AM

      Carrickters - Thanks. Yes the right print size is always an issue. I have another Mixi and four Prettie Girls, so she has to keep sewing. After that she will move on to the two FR girls in town.

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  15. MuffFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Love the cut on the last dress. Modest but still a hint of boobage.

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    1. VanessaFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:07 AM

      Muff - Thanks. Sometimes you need to show a hint of boobage. Lol.

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