Working on new patterns for Curvy Barbie and a few tips

I am currently working on some more patterns for the Curvy Barbie. Yes, they will be posted here for free! I just love free stuff!
This time I will have pull-on pants and skirts, shorts and three tops.... a peasant blouse, a raglan sleeved T shirt and a V-neck T shirt.
I drew up my trial patterns tonight and will be testing them and tweaking them until I am happy with the fit. Then it is just a matter of drawing them on the computer and posting them. 😆

I do have a tip for you all.....look to your thrift store for clothes that have great prints for doll clothing. I have found some great fabrics that you cannot get in the conventional fabric store. They are also a gold mine for lightweight silk fabrics (at least my local stores are). Look in the ladies blouses....there is plenty enough fabric for Barbie clothes and the range of colors are staggering! I just throw my finds in the washer, yes, I said washer, the dryer too. Silk is a pretty hearty fabric, but if you nervous, you could hand wash them. Happy hunting! Stacy

Tennis shoes for 17 inch Barbie dolls

Just a quick post with the pictures of the tennis shoes for the 17 inch Barbie doll.

I was thinking about putting a little nail decoration on the outside ankle...just a thought!

TTFN, Stacy

Been busy making clothes for the 17 inch Dreamtopia Barbie doll

I am really loving these 17 inch Dreamtopia Barbie dolls! Especially since Mattel is offering her for 12.99 each right now!

I had one, a Caucasian one, but bought two more, another Caucasian one and an African-american one (plus two Curvy Barbies), all for only 40 bucks! Woohoo!

I've made some patterns for her and am perfecting them before offering them for free here on my blog. I have these outfits currently up for sale on Etsy.com right now....just click on the picture if you are interested in  purchasing them.

White eyelet sundress

Tropical print sundress and crocheted sun hat

White Henley T shirt and Jeggings

Peasant print sundress and crocheted sun hat

Retro print sundress and
crocheted shawl

Striped T shirt and
purple leggings

White T shirt and pink leggings

White Princess gown ensemble

I made some shoes for them, but they got scattered. I did manage to put away the ones that go with the white princess gown, so they are included in the sale.

I just finished two pairs of tennis shoes for them, they are so cute, I need to get pics! (My next post!)

I want to make some boots, pumps, espadrilles, sandals....lots of ideas. I used to make shoes for Gene, Tyler, Tiny Kitty, Diana, Kate, Crissy, Velvet and Cinnamon just to name a few, but sort of exhausted the market for these dolls.

Well, that's all I have for now....see you soon!

Stacy

Free patterns for Curvy Barbie

Wow....it only took me 4 years to get my stuff together... LOL!

I am currently in LOVE with the Curvy Barbie doll. I have had my beautiful blonde since they came out, but didn't have the time to concentrate on her. But now I do, as well as her big sister, 17 inch Dreamtopia Endless Hair Barbie, and her even bigger sister, 28 inch Best Fashion Friend doll.

Free patterns are coming for all of them, just be patient with me. I have to draft them up, test them, redraw them (if necessary) and re-test them, until they are perfect! I will offer patterns of various difficulties, from beginner to advanced, but unfortunately, they will not have assembly instructions.

Having made clothes for myself (a plus sized lady), I can relate to Curvy Barbie's beautiful shape.

Here are the patterns....

And here are what they look all stitched up....

      

this is the strapless bodice sewn to the fitted skirt

      

this is the basic bodice and the fitted capris

       

      

the undies!

Look out Vic's Secret!

Yes.....the clothes are pinned on (I'm so lazy!).

I would love to see your results using my patterns. I'm a newbie to blogging, so I'm not sure how to do that. I would also like to know what you all would like in patterns. I guess you can let me know in the comments section :)

I hope you enjoy sewing for Curvy Barbie!

Stacy