tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66396362807545151702023-06-20T23:03:07.719-05:00The Stitching PostCSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy offers artistic creations featuring Historical, Holiday and Dance Costumes for American Girl Dolls and similar 18 inch dolls.. All items are one-of-a-kind and ready to ship. Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-31728688741628997742021-02-07T18:49:00.002-06:002021-02-07T18:49:46.842-06:00Celebrate! Dress Your American Girl Doll for the Holidays.<p><i><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dressing your American Girl Doll for the Holidays can add to the festivities. Here are some holiday outfits in no particular order that fit American Girl Dolls. All are available at this writing at CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy (csbsews.com). Some may have appeared in earlier posts but I wanted to consolidate them all in one posting. </span> </span></span></i></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3vn2XqefQU/YCCHBdRVmfI/AAAAAAAAfJ0/mlpGUNdUmhceIbcpzHcqhxr7i8fjXk06ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Storybook%2BWitch%2B2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3vn2XqefQU/YCCHBdRVmfI/AAAAAAAAfJ0/mlpGUNdUmhceIbcpzHcqhxr7i8fjXk06ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Storybook%2BWitch%2B2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">HALLOWEEN</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l_Mezf6I6Dw/YCCHFWdhaRI/AAAAAAAAfJ4/s76KQWOj6ywsZsQkoIODLBj5bi9C4ewigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/St.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l_Mezf6I6Dw/YCCHFWdhaRI/AAAAAAAAfJ4/s76KQWOj6ywsZsQkoIODLBj5bi9C4ewigCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/St.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">ST. 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I have created some new designs and wanted to share them with you. They are all available as of this writing at http://csbsews.com (CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy). </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In 2020 I acquired an embroidery machine and have explored its abilities with the following ensembles. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M7oN0WaZbC4/YBmxPHVqF-I/AAAAAAAAe_8/Z32ByGQmqDovNCo9mOitlrgeWviMJvZqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1800%2BTulip%2BDress1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M7oN0WaZbC4/YBmxPHVqF-I/AAAAAAAAe_8/Z32ByGQmqDovNCo9mOitlrgeWviMJvZqgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/1800%2BTulip%2BDress1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TULIP DRESS AND HAT<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q1g6nip2SHE/YBmxRolGuZI/AAAAAAAAfAA/qz9n37mEgC0Av-CV2bzz4_ND1UL57iT-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Butterfly%2BDress2.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q1g6nip2SHE/YBmxRolGuZI/AAAAAAAAfAA/qz9n37mEgC0Av-CV2bzz4_ND1UL57iT-ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Butterfly%2BDress2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BUTTERFLY DRESS, COAT, HAT & SHOES<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zKiTJvFm5U8/YBmxW92HrpI/AAAAAAAAfAE/S2IgE-9aYO0Ho-ii5e5s_ncx3GhYi7uWACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/African.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zKiTJvFm5U8/YBmxW92HrpI/AAAAAAAAfAE/S2IgE-9aYO0Ho-ii5e5s_ncx3GhYi7uWACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/African.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TRADITIONAL COSTUME WITH SHOES<br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHmoF2SjM-s/YBmxa96r58I/AAAAAAAAfAI/Dkeq3VmxCjoHGxGANUQBZJO9LNk96bVSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2B2020.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHmoF2SjM-s/YBmxa96r58I/AAAAAAAAfAI/Dkeq3VmxCjoHGxGANUQBZJO9LNk96bVSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2B2020.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PATRIOTIC ENSEMBLE WITH SHOES<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MpU-FNAhjSk/YBmxj1GfqRI/AAAAAAAAfAQ/mE8ljtDEyXEcU6_R6obaGv5ngMLblopqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2020%2BChristmas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MpU-FNAhjSk/YBmxj1GfqRI/AAAAAAAAfAQ/mE8ljtDEyXEcU6_R6obaGv5ngMLblopqwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/2020%2BChristmas.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HAPPY HOLIDAYS<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I also created some ball gowns for your dolls. These are appropriate for prom, a formal dance, sweet sixteen or quinceanera. Again, for more pictures and information visit my store.<br /></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tSsvAfzsvm8/YBmzc9gXJXI/AAAAAAAAfAk/wSjWo8OS4DEom5steu3VApGrog6NIgqBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2021%2BBall%2BGown.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tSsvAfzsvm8/YBmzc9gXJXI/AAAAAAAAfAk/wSjWo8OS4DEom5steu3VApGrog6NIgqBQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/2021%2BBall%2BGown.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TULLE OVER SPARKLING VELVET<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t1zSPcdqkWI/YBmzk1Zz5qI/AAAAAAAAfAw/47jKhdZt_0sSNu_NmSHLkmriBGg9vBMQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Golden%2BDreams%2BGown.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t1zSPcdqkWI/YBmzk1Zz5qI/AAAAAAAAfAw/47jKhdZt_0sSNu_NmSHLkmriBGg9vBMQgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Golden%2BDreams%2BGown.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And last, but not least, here is a lovely Victorian Ensemble. A hat, coat, dress, hose, bloomers and shoes comprise the outfit. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNMa_XjtsBw/YBm2hOuEXwI/AAAAAAAAfB8/B6hXrpV_X-g0EeDnehU-R_MCNJEnXToZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20200516_120602.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNMa_XjtsBw/YBm2hOuEXwI/AAAAAAAAfB8/B6hXrpV_X-g0EeDnehU-R_MCNJEnXToZACLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/20200516_120602.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">COAT<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slqabrQh2mI/YBm2hl3KxqI/AAAAAAAAfCE/imkyhly76Tg7vRrLLTl_vPR6hgSbgRhMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20200512_130007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dxlBGOjDfY4/YBm3jUjL3TI/AAAAAAAAfCU/YgsCYdvXXYYeBhsufmFBJrZoOt3STU7LgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20200516_115622.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1254" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dxlBGOjDfY4/YBm3jUjL3TI/AAAAAAAAfCU/YgsCYdvXXYYeBhsufmFBJrZoOt3STU7LgCLcBGAsYHQ/w392-h640/20200516_115622.jpg" width="392" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DRESS</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFna6lmYVEs/YBm2SD4izNI/AAAAAAAAfB4/J-3eE4usuGUi55myoe1QlrVWuTIffCkswCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1904%2BDress%2Band%2BCoat-001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aFna6lmYVEs/YBm2SD4izNI/AAAAAAAAfB4/J-3eE4usuGUi55myoe1QlrVWuTIffCkswCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/1904%2BDress%2Band%2BCoat-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">COMPLETE ENSEMBLE</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It has been quite a while since I updated my blog, so there is more to discover at the store. Thanks for visiting The Stitching Post. </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Carolyn </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-4859756870432458602020-03-31T15:22:00.000-05:002020-03-31T15:26:26.039-05:00New Items for 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-50680221195680879772019-02-25T17:17:00.000-06:002019-02-25T17:18:42.967-06:00New Designs from CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are the two outfits I have created since my last posting. These doll clothes were available at the time of this post on <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">First is a whimsical pioneer outfit made from a vintage Daisy Kingdom fabric (Berries and Bears). It includes the dress, pinafore, pantaloons and mop cap.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its that time of year, and planning for Halloween is in full swing. I have created two witch costumes and a woodland fairy costume for American Girl Dolls (and other soft-bodied 18 inch girls) that are sure to please all the ghosties and goblins out there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This costumes features stars and moons on a silver netting over silver satin. Complete with Hat, Broomstick and Tulle Underskirt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This costumes features a sparkling spider web print, with small spiders decorating the ensemble. This outfit also includes a hat, broomstick and tulle petticoat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those of you wanting something more whimsical for the holiday, I have created a Woodland Fairy Costume that captures the spirit of the holiday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn</span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-49998281820267762482018-03-18T21:43:00.001-05:002018-03-18T21:47:09.929-05:00Nursery Rhyme Costumes for American Girl Dolls<span style="font-size: large;">I love nursery rhymes. A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Lewis Stevenson was one of my favorite childhood books. Besides being just plain fun, </span><span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">nursery rhymes are important for young children because they help develop an ear for our language. Both rhyme and rhythm help kids hear the sounds and syllables in words, which helps kids learn to read! I hope nursery rhymes and nursery rhyme games are a part of your child's playtime! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">I have created a category in my Esty store for costumes based on Nursery Rhymes. Here are three ensembles currently available at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy.</a></span></span><br />
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<span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary, Mary quite contrary</span></span></div>
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<span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">How does your garden grow?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">With silver bells</span></span></div>
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<span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">to fetch a pail of water.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">Jack fell down </span></span></div>
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<span class="Y0NH2b CLPzrc g9yevd"><span style="font-size: large;">and broke his crown</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To launch the 2017 season I have created a Fourth of July ensemble in a 1970's style that would look great on Julie. The outfit includes a paneled vest, hip hugging flared jeans, turtleneck tee and a tam hat. The items are fashioned from tie-dyed denim and white cotton printed with red and blue stars. For more pictures and information visit my Etsy shop at http://csbsews.com. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn</span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-68426501248480155172017-05-04T14:40:00.001-05:002017-05-04T14:40:51.774-05:00Up and Running by the end of MayWe arrived in Longview, Washington in mid-February. Since then we have purchased a home, moved in, done the necessary remodeling and unpacking (while not all of that...LOL) and are getting settled in. The people here are wonderful and we feel very much at home. The weather has been good lately and we have been able to enjoy Lake Sacajawea which is just a block from our house.<br />
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I am starting to unpack the inventory and arrange the sewing room. I hope to be able to start creating new costumes by the end of the month. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are relocating to the West Coast. CSB Sews Doll Clothes will be closed until sometime in Spring 2017. But then I will reopen with my costumes for American Girl Dolls. I was busy this holiday season selling the house and preparing for this long distance move, so I apologize for being out of touch with everyone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn </span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-7074973955143661252016-06-21T14:06:00.000-05:002016-06-21T14:12:26.175-05:00Nursery Rhyme and Halloween Costumes for American Girl Dolls<span style="font-size: large;">In 2016 I will be concentrating on creating original, one-of-a-kind costumes for your American Girl Dolls. In this postings, I will highlight 4 of them, 2 are based on Nursery Rhymes, 2 are variations of my witch costumes for Halloween and 1 is a very colorful gypsy costume. You can see all the designs, with more pictures and information at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was inspired to create a couple of costumes based on some of my favorite childhood nursery rhymes.:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The outfit included a bonnet, gardening apron with pockets, the dress and bloomers. Also included are gardening tools and faux seed pockets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second ensemble was for Little Bo Peep. The ensemble (which has sold) included a shepherd's staff and a her sheep. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Halloween Costumes are always popular so I've started early in order to be ready for the season. So far I've created two witch costumes, the always popular "Candy Corn Witch" and the whimsical "Storybook Witch".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My gypsy costumes are always popular. For the latest version I picked very bright colors. So if you or you doll love neon pinks and yellows, this one is for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have many other new items in my Etsy shop, so come and visit <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First of the outfits is a colorful praire ensemble for American Girl Doll Kirsten (1854). The outfit consists of Apron, Bonnet, Bloomers and Dress:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next is a dress from 1864 for Addy. This dress is reminiscent of the ensembles worn by Little Women. This ensemble features a Black Net Snood and Dress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was inspired by Victorian Fashion and have created two separate looks for this era and Samantha (1904): Both ensembles have matching headbands:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, I had a lot of fun creating this feedsack print dress for American Girl Doll Kit (1934). Life in the 1930s meant hard work and frugal habits. Families were
used to "making do" with what they had. With feed sacks, mothers took
thriftiness to new heights of creativity, transforming the humble bags
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Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-50096523589127029002016-01-03T14:42:00.000-06:002016-01-03T14:43:30.470-06:00New Category for the New Year<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year!! For the new year I have created a new category in my
shop - "Hats and Wardrobe Basics". I've just started filling it, but
here is a collage of the items added so far. These are fun and
relatively inexpensive items that will be great additions to your doll's wardrobe. I will be adding more hats, body suits, aprons of all kinds, and purses, just to name a few of the items planned for this area. Check out each of the items at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn</span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-39993077011004418522015-11-20T11:46:00.000-06:002015-11-20T11:46:16.714-06:00Dance Costumes (Ballet, Tap and Jazz) for American Girl Dolls<span style="font-size: large;">As most of you know, I love to make dance costumes for American Girl and other 18 inch soft-bodied dolls. I think every girl hopes to dance in her own way, and take her doll with her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some costumes still available at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a> as of this writing. All the costumes are complete with the appropriate shoes and head dress and would make wonderful gifts.</span><br />
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<br />Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-84593324177556082572015-11-07T15:45:00.000-06:002015-11-07T15:45:47.763-06:001950's Bubble Skirt Style for American Girl Maryellen Larkin<span style="font-size: large;">In the late 1950's, the bubble skirt became a popular style dresses. A bubble skirt is a full skirt that folds
under at the hem and is gathered into a smaller lining. This forms a
pretty pouf at the hem rather than the knife edge we are used to. They were also called balloon hems or
harem skirts. The outer skirt is cut longer and wider than the
lining. The edge of the outer skirt is gathered and sewn to the
smaller lining, . The skirt layers are then sewn to the waistband or bodice of the dress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the help of patterns from MHD Designs, I have created this look for the new doll from American Girl, Maryellen Larkin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As of this writing this ensemble is available at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn</span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-39395850017638718032015-09-22T14:49:00.000-05:002015-09-22T14:49:01.582-05:00Historical Costumes for American Girl Dolls by CSB Sews Doll Clothes<span style="font-size: large;">I've finished sewing for the 2015 Halloween Season - didn't get to write about some of them as the sold too fast. Now I am sewing period pieces for the dolls - these would make great Holiday gifts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First is a lovely lace covered Regency Era dress and Bonnet for American Girl Doll Caroline Staub. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Secondly, I have created an everyday Victorian Era Dress and Hat for American Girl Doll Samantha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have photographed the "inside" finishing of a couple of my items. One has sold, the other is the Victorian dress for Samantha. I line almost all of the clothing I make and wanted to "advertise" that fact.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of this writing these items are available at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn </span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-47099398033726164252015-08-26T19:33:00.001-05:002015-08-26T19:33:29.078-05:00New American Girl BeForever Doll <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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releasing a brand new doll as part of an ongoing series of historically-themed
dolls. The new addition to the American Girl collection is Maryellen Larkin,
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">According to <i>People</i>, the
BeForever line of dolls <a href="http://www.people.com/article/new-american-girl-doll-1950s-maryellen-larkin" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"></span></a> includes
characters from some of America’s most trying times, including the Civil War,
World War II, and the Great Depression. But the newest American Girl doll is
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She’s a strawberry blonde 9-year-old from Florida with a passion for drawing.
The doll comes with an array of outfits appropriate for 1954, as well as three
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“At first glance, Maryellen’s
circumstances appear determinedly normal,” the author said. “I did this
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Decades later, they’ve finally delivered with the adorable Maryellen Larkin. </span></span></div>
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Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-89160297618393462932015-07-01T19:35:00.002-05:002015-07-01T19:35:47.344-05:00First Costumes for Halloween 2015<span style="font-size: large;">I started on Halloween Costumes early this year in order to meet demand. Here are the first costumes for American Girl Dolls for Halloween 2015 from <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a>. Visit the store for more pictures and information. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been recovering from a broken ankle (klutz that I am) but should be good to go very soon and will continue to create more costumes for this Halloween Season.</span></div>
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Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-24852780615911711082015-05-06T13:26:00.000-05:002015-05-06T13:26:17.637-05:00New Dance Costumes for American Girl Dolls<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is dance recital season. Here are two new costumes, one tap and one ballet, for that special occasion. Both costumes include shoes. Visit <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a> for more pictures and information</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Black and white sequined retro-style tap costume (the box hat features a large sequined bow). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker Ballet. Beautiful embellishment on this costume.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will soon be starting on my Halloween Costumes so I can meet demand this year. Follow CSB Sews Doll Clothes on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSBSEWSAmericanGirldollclothes" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/csbsews" target="_blank">Twitter</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">for immediate notification of what's new at CSB Sews.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn </span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-11059270236991259592015-04-08T13:47:00.000-05:002015-04-08T13:47:24.754-05:0018th Century Formal Dress for American Girl Dolls Felicity or Elizabeth<span style="font-size: large;">Eighteenth Century formal dress for American Girl Dolls Felicity or Elizabeth inspired by the ideas and designs of Magalie H. Dawson (MHD Designs). <br />
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By the 1770s the sack-back gown was second only to court dress in its formality. This style of gown had fabric at the back arranged in box pleats which fell loose from the shoulder. In front, the gown was open, showing off a decorative stomacher and petticoat. It would have been worn with a wide square hoop or panniers under the petticoat. Scalloped ruffles often trimmed elbow-length sleeves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is much more information about this ensemble at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/229199264/american-girl-doll-felicity-or-elizabeth?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy - Formal Dress for Felicity or Elizabeth</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did promise a Victorian Ensemble, but the one I created sold before it appeared in the Stitching Post. But here it is along with a few other new items (mostly sold) at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn </span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-41840646594177821772015-01-31T18:30:00.001-06:002015-01-31T18:32:27.683-06:00Does Your Doll Need a New Dress?<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've created a trio of cotton dresses for your American Girl Doll. Update her wardrobe with these are fun, versatile, easy going dresses,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This ensemble was created with Kit, Ruthie and the 1930's in mind: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This jumper, lace trimmed blouse and headband were designed with the 1940's and Molly in mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And finally, an 1800's Civil War Dress that would be perfect for Addy, Marie Grace or Cecile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">As always you can visit <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a> for more pictures and information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">See you soon with a new Victorian Era Dress and Hat for your doll.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Carolyn </span></span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-26956396177524922442015-01-15T13:17:00.000-06:002015-01-17T18:27:53.485-06:00New for 2015 from CSB Sews Doll Clothes<span style="font-size: large;">I am so happy to present these three ensembles for your doll for the New Year!! As always get more pictures and information at <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, just in time for Mardi Gras is a complete Jester Costume (with hat and shoes). Celebrate!!! Jesters have been popular figures for centuries, but have you ever
wondered where they originated? Also called a joker or fool, jesters
were hired to tell jokes and provide entertainment to royalty. Their
distinctive hats were floppy with jingle bells on each of three points.
These points were to represent a donkey’s tail and ears, which were worn
by the earliest jesters. Jesters provide entertainment for the King and Queen of Carnival during Mardi Gras.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next I have created a costume inspired by Stravinsky's Firebird ballet. The costume includes tights and "hard toe" ballet shoes. The Firebird ballet is a story full of magic and love. It tells
the story of Prince Ivan's journey to win the heart of his princess but
first, he has to get past the evil magician, Kostcheï. He captures
the Firebird and in order to secure her release, the Firebird gives the
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last, but not least, I am offering a First Communion dress with veil and necklace. <span class="_Tgc">First Communion is the first reception of the sacrament of the Holy
Eucharist, and in the Roman Catholic churches occurs typically at age seven
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<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;">All these items are available now in the store</span> <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy.</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season, and I'll see you in 2015. </span></span></div>
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Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-83244877163163464252014-09-20T19:14:00.001-05:002014-10-14T18:35:05.403-05:00End of Summer<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My neighbor has a new baby girl and I offered to make a Halloween costume for her as a "welcome home" gift. Her mom wanted Raggedy Ann, so I thought I better make one for American Girl as practice. The costume was very successful (and, I'm sorry to say, has sold), but I wanted to "show it off". I will publish a picture of the little one in her costume in late October.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my final Halloween Costume for this year, a Midnight Magic Princess. This would also make a wonderful Holiday gift for any girl who loves princesses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I still have available my final witch costume for this year. It is a colorful, purple and green striped fairy tail witch. Polka dots, a little bling, and many colors - it is a really fun outfit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">School is starting, so I have created two "back to school" dresses for the Kit and Ruthie. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Finally, I created a more "everyday" Regency dress and Bonnet for American Doll Caroline. Someday I hope to have a real Caroline Doll to photograph in these dresses. This is a very pretty dress, and reasonably priced.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To see more pictures and get more information about these designs, visit <a href="http://csbsews.com/" target="_blank">CSB Sews Doll Clothes on Etsy</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks you for visiting my blog.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn</span></span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-26889872458848790512014-08-17T17:13:00.000-05:002014-09-21T12:19:23.701-05:00Summertime - Gardens and Butterflies<span style="font-size: large;">I've been busy in the gardens this year. We are busy now harvesting the last of the tomatos, watermelons, cantaloupes, zucchinis, and peppers. My spice garden attracted the swallowtail butterfly and I watched as 5 little eggs grew into larva. They vanished when it was time to pupate, but I hope all of them became beautiful swallowtails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was busy in the sewing room, and in the "shipping" department. It was a good month for sales at CSB Sews Doll Clothes. Some of the newly created outfits sold immediately, before I had a chance to post them (I have marked them sold). Just a reminder that to get immediate notification of new items from CSB Sews, follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CSBSEWSAmericanGirldollclothes" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/csbsews" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/CarolynBenn/american-girl-doll-clothes-by-csbsews/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's whats new from CSB Sews this July:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Victorian Walking Suit with Hat: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 1970's Ensemble for Julie:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gothic Witch - (Sold)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gypsy Costume for Halloween (sold).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn</span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639636280754515170.post-75465381934329986422014-06-10T12:19:00.000-05:002014-09-18T14:34:30.418-05:00June is Bustin' Out All Over<span style="font-size: large;">I have four new outfits to offer in June, well three actually (The Ballet Costume sold the minute it was listed). Two of the available new outfits are specifically for the summer season. And the final one is a witch costume for Halloween 2014. I'm starting early this year so that I can meet the demand. This is a good time to remind you that I only make one of each of my witches for the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the only Party Rockin' Witch I will make for 2014:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Giselle" Ballet Costume with Shoes (Sold)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in a couple of weeks with more costumes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for looking,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carolyn</span>Carolyn Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15156189530478496510noreply@blogger.com0