The lives and loves of 18" dolls
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#33
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Thank you for starting this thread. A few years ago, my granddaughter, aged 9, wanted an
Thanks for starting this thread. A few years ago, when my only granddaughter was 9, she wanted an AG doll. My daughter refused, stating that she was too old for such an expensive doll. I asked her if I could get her one if I found a cheaper one. Daughter agreed. I found a nearly new one on Craigslist, then started making clothes. My DGD was thrilled on Christmas. My plan was to make clothes, and eventually teach my granddaughter to sew. The teaching to sew is slow going, because she is more interested in her ipod games, and has such a short attention span. However, word spread, and I have sewn many clothes for her friends, and for awhile, they were the most requested birthday party gift. Saved my daughter lots of money! I have given many away for charity functions. Will try to post some pics of some of the things I have made, when I can figure out what is wrong with my camera.
Thanks for starting this thread. A few years ago, when my only granddaughter was 9, she wanted an AG doll. My daughter refused, stating that she was too old for such an expensive doll. I asked her if I could get her one if I found a cheaper one. Daughter agreed. I found a nearly new one on Craigslist, then started making clothes. My DGD was thrilled on Christmas. My plan was to make clothes, and eventually teach my granddaughter to sew. The teaching to sew is slow going, because she is more interested in her ipod games, and has such a short attention span. However, word spread, and I have sewn many clothes for her friends, and for awhile, they were the most requested birthday party gift. Saved my daughter lots of money! I have given many away for charity functions. Will try to post some pics of some of the things I have made, when I can figure out what is wrong with my camera.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
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Thanks for sharing. I am about to jump into making American Girl doll clothes for my granddaughter and great niece. Patterns and fabric have been purchased and I am ready to proceed! The AG clothes are really expensive to purchase.
#37
sue you make so many beautiful dresses bet you can sew them with your eyes closed lol! I had the exact same fabric top right loved it wish I knew where I got it from(not that they will have it anymore) but used in in so many quilt projects now have itty bits left the fabric to the left is pretty too.
#38
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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I made girl scout knock offs for each one of my grands 18" dolls. They thought that was pretty cute.. now I just make the clothes for the youngest who is 6.
Lovely outfits everyone !! thanks for sharing Nancia
Lovely outfits everyone !! thanks for sharing Nancia
#39
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 15
I just "had" to jump in on this and was thrilled to see there's other "gals" in love with these 18-in sweethearts. I'm moderator of a Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SGOTs_...GirlDollGroup/ We're a group that shares ideas, patterns, wishes and anything and everything about the AGD. We also have monthly sew-alongs to motivate us. Please take a moment and stop by, we'd love to have you come and "play".
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