Meet my donation dolls!

Hey everyone! I finally took pictures of my dolls for donation project. There are 11 of the Disney My First Princess dolls and 1 jointed Anna doll. I also snagged a Disney Animators Cinderella doll, by she is for me to make clothes to put up for sale on Etsy.

On to the introductions.....

15" Cindy, 13" Cindy, and two 15" Meridas

13" Anna, Jointed Anna, 15" Rapunzel, and 13" Rapunzel

15" Belle, 15" Aurora, 13" Ariel, and 15" Snow

Of course, as with all previously loved dolls, their hair was knotted (especially Rapunzel's) and some had marks on their bodies. With a good bath and a lot of patience, they are good as new. I have thought about trying to remove their "panties" paint and replace it with something more delicate....flowers, hearts, and polka dots, in pastel colors. I will have to do a discreet test to make sure the acetone doesn't melt the plastic body. I am still hoping to get Jasmine, Tiana, Mulan, Pocahontas and maybe Tinkerbell.

I have also gotten a few cases for them.....I have four cases from Mattel Teen Trends dolls, a case for cassette tapes, another storage case (probably for photos) and two new cases from JoAnn's. All but the new cases will get a wallpaper makeover, inside and out.

About a month ago, I purchased the new pattern for 14" dolls from Simplicity #8574,

hoping to make clothes for the Wellie Wishers dolls or the Hearts for Hearts dolls. I got quite a few cut out, sewed a dress, a T shirt, and a pair of leggings up. They were way too big for these intended dolls, BUT, they fit the 15" My First Princess dolls perfectly! Woohoo!!! So now I have a pattern to use, as well as many vintage 14" and 16" clothing patterns. I think my mother (who hasn't sewn in years) is getting interested in making some clothes for these girls. 😲

I have a Pinterest board where I'm collecting clothing ideas and case inspirations for this project. This is going to be so much fun!