Jan S. wanted to showcase one of her very favorite outfits for the Ruby Red Fashion Friends

Hi everyone,
It is the same around here, just as it has been since my hubby came home from surgery. It takes a lot of time to get things done, but I am making it work… but just no time right now to sew. Actually, my heart isn’t there yet, but hopefully soon. I did get some new pictures from Cindy and also from Karen, so they will be coming up soon.

Today’s post is brought to you by Jan S. and she had this to say…

Jeanne- I’m celebrating you this month with my RRFF doll in one of your outfits! It’s the perfect transition ensemble from summer to autumn. In September I’ll put on the matching skirt with some loafers and she will carry the basket of harvest vegetables you also created. Everyone: Jeanne created the romper, blouse, hat and shoes (plus a skirt and basket not seen)! Truly one of the best outfits from one of the best seamstresses in the whole world!

Thank you Jan… I think you let me know every year how much you love this outfit and each time I read your words, I get sentimental about it. It was one of my favorites to make and I’m SO glad you have been enjoying it. I’ll show your pictures and then maybe a few more that I have in my archived pictures. Is your doll, Evelyn? I really liked her and almost wish I had gotten her. She reminds me so much of my 8″ Betsy McCall doll I got when we were in Italy.

Without further ado, here is Jan’s sweet doll…

Here are some of my pictures of the set…

I added a waistband onto a gathered skirt and made a tab at the end of the band, so it reduced the bulk of the gathers. There is one snap to hold it in place. The waistband just meets the other end and the buttons are only sewn on for decorations… I didn’t want the shiny silver snaps showing when Stella was wearing it, so I left them off.