I thought since there is a bit of talk about dolls over in the real photo thread.
I have gotten into American Girl dolls due to a daughter and 2 granddaughters. Lots of adults are collectors.
What is fun, is that I mostly sew for them and like them now that I've learned of customization.
I have not done the actual customization work, but I do a lot of sewing for them.
I did buy an American Girl body with no eyes and hair. Bought a wig I thought would look good, and then some non-American Girl eyes. I sent all that in a box to friend to put together for me. She did that, and added a bit of color to cheeks and lips.
Here is before:
And here are all the parts put together and a dress I made for her:
And here is where I went to my favorite "get off the world" place yesterday.
A good excuse to take photos and send to grandkids, etc.
Now, tell me about your older dolls, new dolls, grandma's dolls, etc.
And if you make or have made doll clothes or dolls of any types.
I have gotten into American Girl dolls due to a daughter and 2 granddaughters. Lots of adults are collectors.
What is fun, is that I mostly sew for them and like them now that I've learned of customization.
I have not done the actual customization work, but I do a lot of sewing for them.
I did buy an American Girl body with no eyes and hair. Bought a wig I thought would look good, and then some non-American Girl eyes. I sent all that in a box to friend to put together for me. She did that, and added a bit of color to cheeks and lips.
Here is before:
And here are all the parts put together and a dress I made for her:
And here is where I went to my favorite "get off the world" place yesterday.
A good excuse to take photos and send to grandkids, etc.
Now, tell me about your older dolls, new dolls, grandma's dolls, etc.
And if you make or have made doll clothes or dolls of any types.