Milestone Birthday – 3 years old – B03b

Another fun card to put together.  The  Jersey Shore DSP did all the work for me.  I stamped and cut out the balloons but only mounted the top one.  This is what I used inside.

A special person like you deserves the best that each day can bring.  Wishing you sunshine, love and laughter.  Not just today, but all the days after.  Happy 3rd birthday!

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Jersey Shore DSP (2008), white, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie.

Ink: Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie.

Stamp: Party this Way, Memorable Moments.

Accessories: sponge, mount,

Punches: 1” circle, 11/4” scallop circle.

Font: Chalkduster size 22.

Another fun card to put together.  The  Jersey Shore DSP did all the work for me.  I stamped and cut out the balloons but only mounted the top one.  This is what I used inside.

A special person like you deserves the best that each day can bring.  Wishing you sunshine, love and laughter.  Not just today, but all the days after.  Happy 3rd birthday!

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Jersey Shore DSP (2008), white, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie.

Ink: Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie.

Stamp: Party this Way, Memorable Moments.

Accessories: sponge, mount,

Punches: 1” circle, 11/4” scallop circle.

Font: Chalkduster size 22.

Workshop Cards W117, W118

Here are some more cards we made at Joanne’s workshop this month.  Fun times!

Workshop Card W117

Paper: Lost Lagoon, Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Cheerful Treat DSP.

Stamps: Bloom with Hope.

Ink: Early Espresso.

Accessories: Blue Bayou ribbon, Rhinestones, Stripes EF, Sewing machine, Lacy Brocade EF.

Punches: Star.

Workshop Card W118

Paper: Soft Suede, Soft Sky, Newsprint DSP, Very Vanilla.

Stamps: Bliss, Fresh Vintage, Punch Potpourri.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Accessories: Lots of Tags Sizzlits die, Vintage Brad, Sewing machine, Basic Pearls.

Punches: Butterfly, Label.

Thank you for stopping by.  Both Joanne and I are SU! demonstrators so if at any time you would like to purchase SU! products, give her a call or from my Blog, click on the Shop Now button.  Your order will be delivered right to you (you do have to give SU! a street address, not a box #).

Here are some more cards we made at Joanne’s workshop this month.  Fun times!

Workshop Card W117

Paper: Lost Lagoon, Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Cheerful Treat DSP.

Stamps: Bloom with Hope.

Ink: Early Espresso.

Accessories: Blue Bayou ribbon, Rhinestones, Stripes EF, Sewing machine, Lacy Brocade EF.

Punches: Star.

Workshop Card W118

Paper: Soft Suede, Soft Sky, Newsprint DSP, Very Vanilla.

Stamps: Bliss, Fresh Vintage, Punch Potpourri.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Accessories: Lots of Tags Sizzlits die, Vintage Brad, Sewing machine, Basic Pearls.

Punches: Butterfly, Label.

Thank you for stopping by.  Both Joanne and I are SU! demonstrators so if at any time you would like to purchase SU! products, give her a call or from my Blog, click on the Shop Now button.  Your order will be delivered right to you (you do have to give SU! a street address, not a box #).

American Girl Doll Glitter and Satin Dress Tutorial AG019

Newberry is SEARS brand of the 18” doll.  Zoe is one of their Holiday Edition Dolls for 2014 and has come to live with us.  The AG doll clothes fit her just fine.

I had this pretty glitter fabric so went on a hunt for a pattern.  I was excited to see this Simple Ruffle Dress that was free just for signing up to Doll Tag Clothing website.  I had a lot of trouble getting this bodice to fit.  I tried using both cotton and a knit. Neither fit right at all until I added ½” on to the length of the front and back, cut the armholes bigger as they were so tight and added ¼” on to the center back seam, therefore, added ¼” on the center back seam of the skirt also.  I also rounded the neck rather than squaring it as she did – just to make it easier for me.

I cut one bodice front and two bodice backs because I was using a knit.  Hemmed the neck and armholes then sewed the side seams.

Ran a gathering stitch at the skirt waist and hemmed the skirt ½”.

Pinned the bodice to the skirt front with right sides together.

Sew and press seam towards bodice and topstitch.

Attach about 15” of 5/8” wide ribbon to one back seam and insert a ribbon slide.  We will deal with the other end of the ribbon later.

Sew back seam closed about 4.5” from the bottom with ½” seam allowance.  Put the dress on the doll and pin the other end of ribbon fairly tight.

Add Velcro closure.

Put back on the doll and pin the ribbon at the underarms then stitch to hold.

Sew 3 buttons down the front.

A very pretty party dress for the 18” dolls!

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Newberry is SEARS brand of the 18” doll.  Zoe is one of their Holiday Edition Dolls for 2014 and has come to live with us.  The AG doll clothes fit her just fine.

I had this pretty glitter fabric so went on a hunt for a pattern.  I was excited to see this Simple Ruffle Dress that was free just for signing up to Doll Tag Clothing website.  I had a lot of trouble getting this bodice to fit.  I tried using both cotton and a knit. Neither fit right at all until I added ½” on to the length of the front and back, cut the armholes bigger as they were so tight and added ¼” on to the center back seam, therefore, added ¼” on the center back seam of the skirt also.  I also rounded the neck rather than squaring it as she did – just to make it easier for me.

I cut one bodice front and two bodice backs because I was using a knit.  Hemmed the neck and armholes then sewed the side seams.

Ran a gathering stitch at the skirt waist and hemmed the skirt ½”.

Pinned the bodice to the skirt front with right sides together.

Sew and press seam towards bodice and topstitch.

Attach about 15” of 5/8” wide ribbon to one back seam and insert a ribbon slide.  We will deal with the other end of the ribbon later.

Sew back seam closed about 4.5” from the bottom with ½” seam allowance.  Put the dress on the doll and pin the other end of ribbon fairly tight.

Add Velcro closure.

Put back on the doll and pin the ribbon at the underarms then stitch to hold.

Sew 3 buttons down the front.

A very pretty party dress for the 18” dolls!

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MDS 164 AG Doll Scrapbook Page – AG Doll Hair Salon

This is page 8 of 11 that I scrapped for Olivia’s American Girl shopping adventure.  Page 1 is HERE.

Background - Designer Series Paper\Soft Flower\Regal Rose Soft Flower.
Embellishments - Designer Kits\Nursery - borders\Nursery Quick Accents - pattern 2, scallop design 3, words on yellow, Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones - rhinestone large.
Stamps - Vintage Overlays, For All You Do – butterfly color SO SAFFRON, Seriously Awesome - rectangle frame.
Punches -  Curly Label Punch Color SO SAFFRON.

This is page 8 of 11 that I scrapped for Olivia’s American Girl shopping adventure.  Page 1 is HERE.

Background - Designer Series Paper\Soft Flower\Regal Rose Soft Flower.
Embellishments - Designer Kits\Nursery - borders\Nursery Quick Accents - pattern 2, scallop design 3, words on yellow, Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones - rhinestone large.
Stamps - Vintage Overlays, For All You Do – butterfly color SO SAFFRON, Seriously Awesome - rectangle frame.
Punches -  Curly Label Punch Color SO SAFFRON.

American Girl Doll Ice Skating Outfit Tutorial AG018

Although it doesn’t show, this 4 way stretch fabric is all glitter and sparkles!  Perfect for this outfit.  I used myagdollcraft pattern for the leotard.  I cut the back neck size 2” lower than her ‘suggested cutout’ line on the pattern.  I also added ¼” on to the shoulder seams.  I’m always afraid the clothing will be too tight for a child although, with this fabric, I didn’t need to add the extra.

Leotard

 

 

 

With right sides together, pin FRONT to BACK at shoulder seams. Stitch using a straight stitch.  Press open.  Pin mark into quarters and set aside.

Cut FOE 12.5” for neckline.  Decide whether you want the matte side or the shiny side of the FOE as the right side.  With right sides together, fold the neckline elastic horizontally. Pin the free ends together and stitch with 1/4" seam allowance.  Press open.  Pin mark into quarters.

With the right side of the fabric facing you, lay the wrong side of the elastic underneath so the fabric just reaches the center (fold) line of the elastic.   Match the quarter marks.

Sew the elastic to the fabric edge using a basting zigzag. Stretch the elastic as you go so it evenly matches the quarter marks.

When you have finished, reset your machine to a shorter, narrower zigzag.  Turn the free edge of the elastic to the front, encasing the fabric. Stitch again, on the right side, toward the bottom edge of the elastic.

Baste 2” of 1/8” elastic to the back leg openings only.

I decided not to add the sleeves mainly because I didn’t have quite enough fabric.  Instead, I cut two pieces of FOE 5" long for the arm openings.  Pin mark the center.  Pin the ends of the armhole opening elastics to the side edges of the armhole and the center pin mark at shoulder seam. Attach the armhole elastics in the same manner as the neckline elastic, being sure to stretch as you go to match the length of the elastic to the length of the armhole.

With right sides together, pin and sew the side seams.  These seams need to be able to STRETCH so use a serger or small zigzag stitch.

I wanted to use my serger on the leg openings for a decorative finish but I could not get my tensions set properly for such stretchy fabric so I turned the fabric and zigzagged.  You could cut two pieces of FOE 5-3/4" long for the leg openings - pin and attach the leg opening elastics in the same manner as the armhole and neckline elastics, being sure to stretch as you go to match the length of the elastic to the length of the leg opening.

With right sides together, pin and sew the crotch seam.   If you used a serger for the side and crotch seams, finish off any trailing threads with Fray Check or by hand stitching the finished seam allowances over them.

Skirt

I used myagdollcraft pattern for the skirt with a couple changes.  Take the piece of paper and fold in half to get a center point.  Draw 2 half circles using the same center - first circle with a radius of 4-1/2" for the length; second circle with a radius of 1-1/4" for the waist opening.

Mark the two ends as going on the fold. Mark the quarter points on the paper.

Cut fabric. You should now have a ring as above.

Cut FOE (fold over elastic) 9.5” long.  Sew the short ends together to form a circle.  Mark the quarter points on the FOE circle and line up with marks on the skirt.

Attach the waistband elastic in the same manner as the neckline elastic on the bodysuit, being sure to stretch as you go to match the length of the elastic to the length of the waist.  Add a little ‘back’ tag.

Again, I wanted to just serge the bottom of skirt but couldn’t get the tensions to cooperate so I just zigzagged instead.

Ordering info for this outfit is on my American Girl Doll Creations by Carole Facebook page if you are interested.

Click "Like" on American Girl Doll Creations by Carole Facebook page to receive updates when new items are introduced AND sign up to my Blog so you won’t miss any of my doll clothing tutorials!

Although it doesn’t show, this 4 way stretch fabric is all glitter and sparkles!  Perfect for this outfit.  I used myagdollcraft pattern for the leotard.  I cut the back neck size 2” lower than her ‘suggested cutout’ line on the pattern.  I also added ¼” on to the shoulder seams.  I’m always afraid the clothing will be too tight for a child although, with this fabric, I didn’t need to add the extra.

Leotard

 

 

 

With right sides together, pin FRONT to BACK at shoulder seams. Stitch using a straight stitch.  Press open.  Pin mark into quarters and set aside.

Cut FOE 12.5” for neckline.  Decide whether you want the matte side or the shiny side of the FOE as the right side.  With right sides together, fold the neckline elastic horizontally. Pin the free ends together and stitch with 1/4" seam allowance.  Press open.  Pin mark into quarters.

With the right side of the fabric facing you, lay the wrong side of the elastic underneath so the fabric just reaches the center (fold) line of the elastic.   Match the quarter marks.

Sew the elastic to the fabric edge using a basting zigzag. Stretch the elastic as you go so it evenly matches the quarter marks.

When you have finished, reset your machine to a shorter, narrower zigzag.  Turn the free edge of the elastic to the front, encasing the fabric. Stitch again, on the right side, toward the bottom edge of the elastic.

Baste 2” of 1/8” elastic to the back leg openings only.

I decided not to add the sleeves mainly because I didn’t have quite enough fabric.  Instead, I cut two pieces of FOE 5" long for the arm openings.  Pin mark the center.  Pin the ends of the armhole opening elastics to the side edges of the armhole and the center pin mark at shoulder seam. Attach the armhole elastics in the same manner as the neckline elastic, being sure to stretch as you go to match the length of the elastic to the length of the armhole.

With right sides together, pin and sew the side seams.  These seams need to be able to STRETCH so use a serger or small zigzag stitch.

I wanted to use my serger on the leg openings for a decorative finish but I could not get my tensions set properly for such stretchy fabric so I turned the fabric and zigzagged.  You could cut two pieces of FOE 5-3/4" long for the leg openings - pin and attach the leg opening elastics in the same manner as the armhole and neckline elastics, being sure to stretch as you go to match the length of the elastic to the length of the leg opening.

With right sides together, pin and sew the crotch seam.   If you used a serger for the side and crotch seams, finish off any trailing threads with Fray Check or by hand stitching the finished seam allowances over them.

Skirt

I used myagdollcraft pattern for the skirt with a couple changes.  Take the piece of paper and fold in half to get a center point.  Draw 2 half circles using the same center - first circle with a radius of 4-1/2" for the length; second circle with a radius of 1-1/4" for the waist opening.

Mark the two ends as going on the fold. Mark the quarter points on the paper.

Cut fabric. You should now have a ring as above.

Cut FOE (fold over elastic) 9.5” long.  Sew the short ends together to form a circle.  Mark the quarter points on the FOE circle and line up with marks on the skirt.

Attach the waistband elastic in the same manner as the neckline elastic on the bodysuit, being sure to stretch as you go to match the length of the elastic to the length of the waist.  Add a little ‘back’ tag.

Again, I wanted to just serge the bottom of skirt but couldn’t get the tensions to cooperate so I just zigzagged instead.

Ordering info for this outfit is on my American Girl Doll Creations by Carole Facebook page if you are interested.

Click "Like" on American Girl Doll Creations by Carole Facebook page to receive updates when new items are introduced AND sign up to my Blog so you won’t miss any of my doll clothing tutorials!