I made patterns for everything you see here so that I could use them if they were successful. I am happy to say they were!
Ashima is named for a character from Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake. She was intended to BE Jhumpa Lahiri, but she asserted her own personality while being made ;0)
Her hair has an under layer of wool felt, with cotton yarn attached to the perimeter. It was trimmed and styled in a french twist (which is hard to photograph). I hand stitched her little undies from a cotton blend jersey, the leg openings are blanket stitched with white sewing thread. Her dress is made out of the same material. It’s a variation of the T shaped shirts I make for myself, except REALLY TINY. The overskirt is actually from a black skirt of mine that I previously used to make this hat. I didn’t get much use out of it as a skirt but I’ve used it plenty now. Her little obi is made from some poly jersey and strip of denim. The jacket is also from the T shaped pattern, but altered. The boots were a happy accident. I only cut one leg and had to do some improvising. I thought the little leather embellishment was a nice touch. I completely winged the knitwear, but obviously used the Felicity hat pattern as a model ;o)
I am SO happy with her!! I have another cut out. She will be a princess. I am having fun planning her outfit!
She even has a necklace! Her whole outfit is so cool…I think you need an obi belt like that, too. And the boots! Every detail is just perfect.
What pretty clothes! She’s better dressed than Barbie. š
Are you going to sell your own dolls?
Those dolls are sooooo cute! I just love them!
Lovely!! I am so into it. I would definitely enjoy making the same dress as I wear if I had one. The great part of it is all handmade.
You have a great holiday and please keep inspiring us in the coming new year!!
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