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Blue-EyedLady
12-18-2010, 08:18 AM
I made a rag doll for my 1.5 yo neice for Christmas. Considering I'd never done something like that before in my life, I think it came out pretty decent. :)

I had a pattern for the doll itself, but the rest I'm making up as I go along.

My question is for what to do about clothing. I made an uber-simple sundress because I've never sewn clothes before. I couldn't figure out how to do sleeves, so it's sleeveless. :lol Now I'm crocheting a sweater to go over it.

The question is this: Should the sweater have short or long sleeves? Since it's a sundress, it seems like short sleeves are more appropriate. And the little girl lives in Phoenix, so even now, sweaters are optional. ;) However, the part of me that grew up in a cold and snowy state feels like long sleeves are more appropriate for a Christmas gift, and that it would look funny to give a doll wearing short sleeves in the winter.

WWYD?

Quiteria
12-18-2010, 09:43 AM
The goal is for her to play with it year-round, right? And she has no frame of reference for cold and snowy. I vote short-sleeved. ;)

Mother of Sons
12-18-2010, 09:45 AM
I vote long because short sleeve sweaters make no sense to mr. Really though I think either one would be fine.

Maggirayne
12-18-2010, 10:28 AM
Subbing for pics. I'd say either.

Blue-EyedLady
12-18-2010, 05:21 PM
Mom came over and said go with short sleeves b/c it will be easier for her to dress and undress the doll's sweater. So short sleeves it is. :yes

I'm pretty flipping proud of this project. :D

Finished doll:
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Blue-EyedLady/craft%20projects/th_DSCN2099.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Blue-EyedLady/craft%20projects/?action=view&current=DSCN2099.jpg)

Close up of clothes:
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Blue-EyedLady/craft%20projects/th_DSCN2105.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Blue-EyedLady/craft%20projects/?action=view&current=DSCN2105.jpg)

Dolly needs a blanket, right?
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Blue-EyedLady/craft%20projects/th_DSCN2102.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk210/Blue-EyedLady/craft%20projects/?action=view&current=DSCN2102.jpg)

Lady TS
12-18-2010, 05:38 PM
:heart

sprout
12-18-2010, 06:10 PM
love it!

ncsweetpea
12-18-2010, 06:12 PM
Very cute! Looks like a great gift...hope she loves it to bits!

Llee
12-18-2010, 06:31 PM
That is pretty swell.

backtobasicsmum
12-18-2010, 06:32 PM
So cute! You did a really great job. :heart

rosesnsnails
12-18-2010, 06:36 PM
:heart:heart:heart

Maggirayne
12-18-2010, 06:54 PM
She is so pretty! :heart :ty2 for showing us.

amyjoy
12-23-2010, 08:06 PM
That is adorable!

Rabbit
12-23-2010, 08:31 PM
You rock!

Sweet Life
12-23-2010, 08:56 PM
cute!

Singingmom
12-23-2010, 08:56 PM
What a treasure! :heart

newday
12-23-2010, 09:00 PM
very sweet :)

Blue-EyedLady
12-23-2010, 09:21 PM
Gave her the dolly tonight, and she hugged it. :) :melting

I'd post a pic, but I don't have mama's permission. Sorry! Just know that her hair is about as wild as the dolls. ;)

Maggie
12-23-2010, 11:13 PM
:heart Cute!

Autumn
12-23-2010, 11:15 PM
So cute! :heart
I'm glad she liked it!