Thursday, August 2, 2012

The finished lala

So it took me two days with many breaks to get all the other stuff done but Reece's first handmade lala is complete. I've already received several request to make a doll for friends/family kids! Lol the pattern itself is super easy. Although I used the wrong fabric. My faux suede had a light sherpa backing making it harder to turn out but still turned out great! The hardest part? The yarn hair! I should have gone out and bought chunky wool like the pattern asked for but figured I could get away with what I had left her. It still turned out great but just took longer as I needed more rows.  I think next time I may try the fabric hair and see how that goes. The fabric hair pattern was a separate purchase but you can turn them into wigs with lining so the child can play hairdresser. I know Matt like to pay with them and asks for boy dolls. I love that I can make the boy versions for him. The versatility of these are just super!


New pattern...

So I was exiting the local fabric store when I noticed a poster on the wall with rip off etsy address. It's patterns for lalaloopsy doll and accessories!  my daughter loves those dolls and now I can make her ones that no one else has. What's even better is that they are made by a local gal in my hometown! For the low price of 4$ I figured why not! My daughter is going to be so excited when she sees it!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91433003/pattern-big-sister-rag-doll?ref=cat_gallery_19


Mommy and me

I finally got around to making my daughter and I matching shirts. She's been asking me for a while to "make us match" so tonight I finally got to it. Not to mention it's time to start making a dent in my fabric stash. Lol I needed a new tank top anyways and had a pattern similar to my style for Reece. If I had more of the fabric I could have tweaked her pattern to be a crossover shirt also but I'm sure she won't care that they aren't exactly the same ;)