Sunday, December 30, 2018

CURVY BARBIE AND BFF IN MATCHING DRESS - Blue Dresses for Curvy Barbie dolls


Would you and your best friend wear matching clothes on purpose? This after all, wouldn't be the same as bumping into a stranger wearing the same outfit! 


Of course, they draw a lot of "are you two twins?" jokes, but that's okay. They're as close as sisters!

These two identical gowns were designed specifically for the full sized Curvy Barbie. Soft blue with a hint of purple tie dye and miniature brass buttons. 


Tuesday, October 23, 2018

EVANGELINE GHASTLY AND TYLER WENTWORTH DRESS - Tropical Sunsets

Evangeline Ghastly and Tonner Tyler Wentworth 

More Tie Dye Dresses for the Tonner dolls. These gowns are full of color, just like the tropical sunsets. Modeling this round is Evangeline Ghastly. She's a head taller than Tonner, but this style of gown fits her full figure. 

Monday, October 22, 2018

TONNER TYLER WENTWORTH AND CAMI - Tropical Tie Dye Dresses for Fashion Dolls

Tonner dolls in Tie Dye 



Tonner Tyler Wentworth and Cami are blending in with the tropics! This fabric is nothing short of gorgggeeeeeous and perfect for visiting the Pacific Islands. I can't make up my mind which is my favorite color.   

Monday, October 1, 2018

CURVY BARBIE DRESS - Pink Rose Bud Barbie Gown


Curvy Barbie pink rose bud dress


Today Curvy Barbie is modeling another long dress with ruffled sleeves and a sweeping neckline --- A simple cotton dress of pink rose buds trimmed in plum colored lace and mock pearl belt. 

For that bohemian flair, she's wearing a crocheted pearl necklace that ties loosely, with the option to wear it as a choker.  

So where should Curvy go in this dress? An outdoor wedding? A garden tea party? 

Oh the decisions of where to go and what to wear! 




Barbie doll clothes 


Thursday, September 27, 2018

FASHIONISTA CURVY BARBIE - Runway Red Gown

Curvy Barbie in Red Evening Gown 

Fashionista Curvy Barbie is runway ready in this long evening gown. This slip-on design is one of my favorites - smooth and silky with ruffled length and the ultra stylish neck scarf to give this outfit pizazz!

Fashionista Curvy Barbie doll in red dress

Monday, September 17, 2018

CURVY BARBIE AT TEA PARTY - Fashionista Curvy and Friends

Curvy Barbie and her friends spending an afternoon together


 It was a great idea for Curvy Barbie to dress up and arrange a girls-day-out at her favorite antique mall and tea room downtown. 
And who can resist the house special?! - triple layered chocolate cake made from scratch and topped with strawberries and cream, oh my!  
Curvy Barbie dress with lace and buttons 


Curvy Barbie wearing lavender dress with lace and belt 


Curvy Barbie wearing cotton floral green dress with ruffled sleeves and lace. 


Sunday, September 16, 2018

MEDITERRANEAN TIE DYE - Curvy Barbie at the Dead Sea

Curvy Barbie at the Dead Sea

Curvy Barbie is at the lowest place on earth and there's a reason why people flock in droves to the Dead Sea...  Who can pass up the abundant oxygen and health benefits of no pollen and allergies?  The salt mounds are just as beneficial for her skin too. 

Not sure which inspired first -- the gorgeous Dead Sea, or the aqua blue and gold veins of this tie dye dress. Hints of purple hues in the gown also remind Curvy of the dropping sunsets over the Mediterranean skies. 

Fashionista Curvy Barbie Tie Dye Dress 


LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD - Curvy Barbie in Sherwood Forest

Curvy Barbie as Little Red Riding Hood 



Curvy Barbie has traveled to the Sherwood Forest. Of course, all those scurrying feet in the woods can make the imagination run wild! But fear is not something Curvy focuses on. She is much more interested on the positive and her happiness is over this luxurious red velvet cape! So comforting and warm, and the grey cotton liner adds to the depth and security of this wrap. The hood ties snug at the neck, and protects Curvy from the cold and rain, not to mention, it gives a sense of security from all of the elements and mystery of the woods. 

Curvy is also wearing a forest theme gown of trailing flowers and branches. This is another one of the one-size-fits-all dresses, as it is hard to pass up these outfits so that Curvy and her Fashionista Barbie friends can share, regardless of their size!




Curvy, vintage Barbie, and Fashionista Tall Barbie wearing skirt and top of the Sherwood Forest


The inspiration for the Little Red Riding hood theme was due to this Sherwood Forest fabric of grandma, Red Riding Hood, and the nice wolf. We won't call him the "big bad wolf" as this Fairy Tale has been changed up a bit to include a nice and helpful wolf that trailed Curvy protectively in the woods and was more curious over that beautiful bright red cape than a rumbling belly. 

And of course, Curvy Barbie and her Fashionista friends lived happily ever after. 

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

CAFE BARBIE - Fashionista Barbie for Coffee and Donuts

Fashionista Barbie Curvy, Tall Barbie, and Vintage Bubble Cut Barbie enjoying company


It has been a busy week, and nothing more relaxing than shopping, and dropping.... shoes... and lifting feet... and kicking back with a hot cup of java... as for dessert, well these ladies have been working off those extra calories!


Curvy Barbie and friends


Nothing beats time spent with good friends and lots of memories to cherish!


Fashionista Barbie miniature donut and Hello Kitty coffee 



Friday, September 7, 2018

Coffee Break for Barbie - Barbie dress and coffee mug

Barbie break

Barbie has kicked off her shoes! Time to rest, sip, and reflect on life. 

Barbie loves her coffee 


Life IS good! 

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Curvy Barbie Gown - Victorian Fashionista

Pioneer Curvy Barbie

This Curvy Barbie Gown was intended to be a Pioneer dress. A simple two-piece smock top, with a full skirt. 

Curvy Barbie doing laundry

A pair of pantaloons added to her wardrobe, and then make a matching hair bonnet... 

Victorian Curvy Barbie

But enough with laundry and dressing like a workhorse. We decided to spiff it up with lace & pearls and head for the parlor. This Fashionista Curvy is ready for some freshly baked Scones and hot Tea! 

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Curvy Barbie Clothes - Safari Evening Gown

handmade Barbie doll clothes for Curvy and Silkstone dolls 

Time for another Curvy Barbie outfit. Starting this week, I'm focusing more on one-of-a-kind fashions (OOAK) and venturing forth from the one-size-fits all sundresses that I had earlier designed. I'll still be making them (I really love LOVE that dress style) but Curvy and the rest of the gang need to branch out more, and I need to stretch my sewing. 

handmade Curvy Barbie dress

This Zebra gown was a lot of fun to make though, and I centered my design around the micro sized handbag that I lined in pink flannel, gold bead trimming, a heart pendant, and chain strap. This tiny purse snaps closed. 

One-size-fits-all Barbie doll gown
 To add an extra touch, a matching pink bracelet to boot. I'm really loving the brown and pink combo and will explore that color scheme further. This outfit was a lot of fun to make!


Monday, September 3, 2018

Tonner Doll Dress - Bohemian Sundress

Tonner Doll Clothes 


Tonner City Girl modeling her Bohemian sundress. I love how her vibrant red hair blends in so beautifully with the earth toned colors of patchwork and red rickrack. 

Tonner City Girl 

And of course, this Tonner beauty had to stop to smell the Violets. 


Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Handmade Historical Gown - Marie Antoinette

Handmade historical gown 
Monster High handmade doll dress


These doll photos are from my archives and so far, this is the smallest historical gown I have created.  These BJD Monster High dolls are less than half the size of Barbie. Sewing miniature doll clothes can be tricky with a sewing machine, so the bulk of this outfit was mainly sewn by hand.


Monday, August 20, 2018

ALOHA - Curvy Barbie goes to Hawaii

Curvy Barbie goes to Hawaii 

Curvy Barbie finally got to check off "Oahu" from her bucket list. It was a dream come true to visit the gorgeous island, and to spend a relaxing week in Waikiki. Her all time favorite hangout was the Outrigger hotel as the location is perrrrfect - just steps away from the warm sand, the surfs, restaurants, and shoppppping. Oh la la, She's wearing her souvenir, and even brought back a matching gift for her best friend! 


Saturday, August 18, 2018

TOKIDOKI TATTOO BARBIE - Barbie doll Stripes



This TOKIDOKI Barbie is truly stunning. Vibrant pink hair and so many colorful tattoos. She is a work of art! 

TOKIDOKI is celebrating her 10th anniversary



Today, I have the TOKIDDOKI Barbie modeling a new handmade fashion - Soft Black and White Stripes with a beaded crocheted belt and matching bracelet. 



A simple, yet classy look. Where should she go? Shopping? Lunch with friends on the promenade? 

Friday, August 17, 2018

Barbie Fashions - floral and pink polka dots



Barbie Fashions - floral and pink polka dots 

Quite possibly Barbie is over dressed for her nature walk today, but she has wayyy too many pretty clothes to dress frumpy! And besides, didn't she read somewhere that mosquitoes are not attracted to pink? Probably not (and wishful thinking), but she wanted to justify getting extra fancy! 


This one-of-a-kind outfit is a one-size-fits-all design that fits Silkstone, City Shine Barbie, Curvy Barbie, and vintage. Stretchable waistline, snap enclosure, and beadwork. This sundress has a matching polka dot headscarf.