Hi everyone,
My day was busy helping my hubby with some things, and trying to figure out printer issues again. My FAVORITE news of the day: I also got “permission” from Miroslava (aka My Meadow) to post the pictures of my Tinker Bell doll in her new dress set ON the Doll Forum that she has. She lives in Sweden and I was a bit nervous to ask her about my Disney Animator doll being shown in clothes that are ALWAYS shown on the My Meadow dolls. She was very nice and said since the Disney Animators have an almost identical measurements as the Moppets, I could…. as long as I told them they could wear the same clothes. Then she said she hoped they sold well! I was thrilled! Actually MORE than thrilled!
When I was at the computer looking through the list of doll forums I belong to, I saw a post that looked interesting. It was one on the Ruby Red Fashion Friends dolls and it caught my eye because it was about how the outfits were made for the various dolls. I copied the link to the Video where the husband (I think) of the lady who started the Ruby Red doll company, is narrating of the video. It’s only 13 minutes and VERY interesting… at least to me it was. I think I’ll watch it again. I would SURE like to have some of their machines that do the pleats and pressing! The end results are very impressive! The clothing on these dolls is so nicely done!
So this is the link to that video. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Even if you don’t care for the Ruby Red Fashion Friends, I think you’ll find this interesting.
I will see you tomorrow,
Blessings, Jeanne
That was a very interesting video, Jeanne! While I don’t have a RRFF doll, still and all, it was interesting to see how they do things there! Oh my, using tweezers to guide the fabric though the sewing machine needle! I see how that helps with making those tiny clothes so perfectly! I think after making just one outfit, if I could ever manage that, would be it for me! I have no patience whatsoever to do that over and over!! Very interesting to see those custom “made for them” pleaters! No wonder their clothes cost so much!
Congratulations are in order, Jeanne–both for the permission from Miroslava to post on her doll forum, and for your first bid on that darling outfit!!
Thanks for sharing the link to the video. I think that’s Ruby’s son, Fred (also referred to on their web site and FB page as Derf). I enjoyed seeing how they did Sassy’Sage’s pleated skirt, as well as some of the other details. As I mentioned the other day, the thing that tipped the balance for me ordering Sandy recently was her outfit. RRFF does their outfits so very well! As a seamstress, I really appreciate that.
Joy, what sew-along are you participating in? I’m curious!
Our chapter of the American Sewing Guild is dressing 18″ dolls for our Christmas charitable works this year, and I have started on a couple of simple dresses, both of knit fabrics I had in ye stash, both leftovers from previous projects. At this rate, I might use up my “leftovers” by about 2085!! Hahaha…..
The Sew Along is by Jen Wren. Usually, every year. This year, posting is on MeWe. Wren*Feathers | https://jenwrenne.etsy.com
First one is for her Etsy store, sorry. I think this one works. https://jenwrenne.wordpress.com/
Thank you, Joy. I subscribed to her blog; I will pass on the sew-along at the moment, as I don’t think I have any of the dolls she mentioned (plus have my hands full with other projects), but it will be fun to follow along!
wow, interesting video, they do a lot of work on the clothes, more than I do on my own blouses haha haha. The iron they used looked funny, I wonder if it is some special kind for knits or just incredible and meticulous. I believe you certainly put a lot of meticulous work in your creations as well. I used to make “tiny clothing” manyyears ago and it was delightful fun.
Dear Jeanne, congratulations! I am so happy for you.
Derf’s video was amazing to see. All of the RR outfits are so detailed. The tiny hook and loop closures are so small on some of the outfits they make. Maybe I need to use a miniature button hook to close them? My fingers have trouble getting some of the outfits closed.
Glad Meadow allowed Jeanne to post Tink’s outfit. So many have Mae, dolls now, that I’m sure her outfit will be in big demand. Perfect for a warm summer day.
In fact, it’s going to be rather warm here today as well. Must get out early to water my seeds. 🙂
Yes, Fred (Derf, Fred backwards, on the website) is Ruby’s son. The pleater is an amazing invention. I wonder whether the workers in China have any available. I suggested they might want to apply for a patent for that bit of genius. That was the seamstress in the design room using it. I always think of the workers in the shops when looking at the clothes. They are little works of art.
Congratulations on getting permission to participate in the My Meadow website, doing it the right way.
Wow that video was fantastic! I love that pleated skirt and so detailed. I’ve made a few pleated skirts for my dolls using my perfect pleater, but their way of doing pleats was absolutely amazing. After so much dolly sewing over the past few months I’ve stepped away for a while to do some other projects. But seeing this video makes me want to finish them quickly so I can get back to dolly sewing. I have at times used tweezers to place things where they needed to be when my hands were too big to do it otherwise. I never thought that it might be “the” way to do some things. I haven’t bought a RRFF in a while so I did not order Sage even though she is a beautiful doll, but I think I like Sassy Sage even better.
L’il Dreamer Kayci arrived safe and sound yesterday. I thought Jovi was cuter than cute, but Kayci is a strong competitor. I think it’s the sculpt. They are already bffs.
Congrats on Kayci. So cute. I just got Alice, or I probably would have ordered her too. 🙂
Are you going to do Jen’s Sew Along?
I was going to do the sew along and got the pattern. But realized I wasn’t going to have time this week. I have plans for the weekend and my grandson was here today. And I read the instructions and feel I need more time to understand exactly how it all works.
Yes Derf’s (Fred’s) video was amazing. He’s Ruby Ho’s son and that was shared on FB Fan Club yesterday. I really enjoyed watching how the pleated skirt was made.
The clothing and the accessories on the Rubies is so impressive. Much like what drew me to the historical PC items in the first place and what AG doesn’t have for me anymore. All the Ruby outfits have hooks and eyes, snaps, buttons, or buckles.
How nice you were able to post Tinker Bell’s outfit on the My Meadow page, Jeanne.
Hi everyone! I’m writing for Sissy. She is unable to get on this site and others at the moment on her computer. She wanted to let everyone know that she hasn’t been able to comment because of the computer issue. Hope she will be back soon. Joy for Sissy
Thanks for letting us all know, Joy. I was wondering….
Computer issues can be a pain sometimes!!