American Girl Fashion Show

 We didn't tell Jacqueline anything about this event until the morning of! She was so excited to spend a day with just Mommy and when she found out we were headed to a fashion show she  couldn't stop smiling. 

We picked up our tickets and browsed the marketplace and other exhibits. There was a red carpet dress-up station where Jacqueline posed with her doll.
I was glad that I pre-ordered Jacqueline's keepsakes, as they sold out at the event. Jacqueline got a tote bag she can carry her doll in as well as matching flutter sleeve t-shirts.
 

We saw many of the historical and modern outfits come to life on the runway! These were a few of our favorite looks.



We rounded out the day with a sushi lunch date and spending time browsing the shelves of Barnes & Noble.

Blast from the Past

After a recent scare of thinking I had lost a huge chunk of digital pictures, I "forced" myself to look through all of my digital pictures to see if and where there were any gaps. That is when I came across these pictures from the Renaissance Festival. I made the girls' and my outfits in 2010 with extra material in the waistband and hem, so the girls could grow into them. In 2012 the idea was put to the test and it worked!

2010

2012

American Girl Fashion Show

Only a week left until Jacqueline and I get to go to our first fashion together. I've been busy this weekend creating matching looks for her and her doll, as well as Easter outfits. I used purchased patterns for the childrens' clothing and then "dollified" each for the smaller version.

I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out!



The skirt and headband are for Alicia. The dress and headband are for Jacqueline.

Upping My Game

This was the origianl design that peaked my interest when researching doll clothing. It took me the majority of my New Year's Eve to cut and create, but the result was awesome! This dress features a lined bodice, removable gauntlets and separate petticoat.

Belle's gown