Halloween Fun

This Halloween outfit is just for fun, pure and simple. From the moment in the store I thought, "I can cut down that tutu for my dolls!" to the minute I finished trying the whole thing on Nellie, I've had fun. So - for those of you who like to play around with sewing - I bought tights and a tutu and cut them up to make this set. You can make at least 3 dolly tutus from one child's tutu, and at least 2 pair of doll tights from one pair of adult tights. Cut one foot 12" from the toe, slice it from the toe 8" up the middle, seam up & around your slice, and then put elastic at the waist. Poof! doll tights. Look darn cute, don't they? (If you have fray check - thanks to Linda for the help there - you can check all the edges to keep them from running.) I cut the tutu 4" from the ruffle and divided it into three pieces and used one of them. Put elastic at the waist and make a seam at the back. What you see here is one third of the tutu. Obviously, if you want a longer skirt for your doll - cut it longer than 4".

The blouse has a velcro opening in the back, the witchy hat has a band of iridescent ghosts on tulle, and I already told you about the tutu and tights. the adorable black patent shoes are by Sophia's ®

I hope no one buys it, but for $25.00, but if you insist, I'll send you the hat, mask, blouse, tutu, tights, shoes and pumpkin.

Falling Leaves

Ruthie is out in her new capri outfit enjoying our lovely North Carolina Fall days. The autumn inspired print is 100% cotton and the capris are a poly-cotton blend. The 3 piece outfit includes a puff sleeved high-waist top with velcro back closure, elastic waistband capris with cuffs to match the top and a hairband with sunflower and velcro closure. The cost of this ensemble is $14.99