A JUMPER is generally referred to as a “collarless, sleeveless dress, typically worn over a blouse.” I’ve made a few jumpers in my lifetime… quite a few in fact. I used to make jumpers for myself and had this one favorite made from a brown quilted fabric. I wore a bright yellow blouse underneath it. […]
Just Jumpers… Part 1 Read More »
Here is a 2009 dress (from the archives) that I made featuring American Girl Molly. It was called “Cheerful Checkmate” in the 1946 Sears and Roebuck catalog I had, so I called mine the same thing. My pictures aren’t the greatest… I was still learning (and still am!!) Just look at the dress, not my
American Girl Molly in “Cheerful Checkmate” Read More »
I told you I wouldn’t show Molly’s dress to you again until it was completely finished… Well, no pressure there! But I am happy to tell you I did get it finished and it’s listed on Ebay and it’s even gotten a bid already! I decided to go with a black and white polka dotted
Molly’s “First Day of School” Dress Revealed & more… Read More »
I’ve sewn on Molly’s dress every second I could squeeze in and I’m happy to announce I have her green jumper and blouse finished…but I’m still not totally finished with the set. I’m thinking she needs some new socks, some kind of hat or hair ribbon and surely I can come up with another book
A green dress for Molly & lace for your dollies! Read More »