New Blythe Doll Items

I have been perfecting my method for making pants and socks for my Blythe shop. Here are some of the ones I've recently listed.

Blythe work in progress

I mentioned before that I am now freelance sewing for a couple of days a week for some up and coming independent designers.
On the days i'm not freelancing, I have been working on adding some more items in my Etsy shop as well as adding pictures on Flickr.

At the moment, I have been knitting these cute little Blythe hats with hand made pompoms and crochet ties.
All the yarns are 100% Cotton in a double knit yarn. I made them on 2 3/4mm needles.

They are really quick and easy to make and that is really what I find gratifying about making Blythe clothes and accessories.




Completed colours




Red colourway




Pale pink colourway just started




Aoki in blue colourway




Aoki in yellow colourway




Aoki in cream colourway

 Have a great Friday. X

First Treasury Post!!!

I am very happy today as I have just been notified that I have been included in a treasury by Etsy seller Cooljane - http://www.cooljane.etsy.com/.
The item is in the third row from the top, the end picture of my blythe baseball print dress.

Thanks so much Cooljane, it is highly appreciated!

Have a lovely day! X

She's Arrived!!!!

How she came packaged

Out of the box

Cute accessories

The postman delivered a very special package today......yes, my Blythe doll has arrived!!!!

I was soooo excited, I actually woke up early in anticipation, sad but true!

She is absolutely lovely , which is quite fitting as her name is Lounging Lovely. At the moment I am thinking about what her name should be, but I have decided when I have made some clothes for her, I will see what name fits best.

I have taken some quick snaps of her and the additional things which she came with.

My hubby was not impressed by her, something I think I'll have to work on as I am thinking about my next Blythe doll already!!!!

I'm off to some fabrics shops to buy some additional fabrics and trims for my Blythe clothes.

Have a lovely Saturday. X

Entering "Blythe World"

I always have scraps of fabric left over from the various sewing projects I undertake.

Whilst having a conversation with one of my student placements in regards to this, she suggested that I could make doll's clothes if any of the fabrics were suitable - namely clothes for Blythe dolls. I have made doll clothes in the past, but it was a very, very long time ago.

Now, if you have never heard of Blythe, check out http://www.thisisblythe.com/, It explains everything about how Blythe started to present day.

Anyway, I personally have always wanted a Blythe doll or two.... or three and so took up the challenge.

I firstly had a rummage into my fabric archives and to no surprise found so many pieces of fabric that would be ideal for doll clothes. Pictured are some of the fabric and trimmings I found.

I haven't started making anything yet, I have been making patterns and getting my head around sewing in a slightly different way as well as handling smaller notions etc, but I must admit I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge. I will post pictures once I start making things.

On the Blythe doll front, I am waiting for my first doll to be delivered this weekend and again, will post pic's when she arrives - I cannot wait!!!!

Have a lovely evening. X