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CandyB101_2

craftygranny wrote: »

My grandaughter got 6 barbies for her birthday last week lol. Can you get patterns to make clothes for them or is it a case of make it up as you go along.

If you search on 'Barbie Doll Sewing Patterns' you will get loads of links for making Barbie clothes

tootallulah

I have quite a few Barbie patterns AND download stuff on the Web. The real patterns are often expensive even on Ebay but every now and then there is a good deal for patterns on Etsy which is even worth the postage from the USA. I have just cut out a coat, a jacket, two dresses, two ball gowns, two skirts, two blouses and a pair of trousers. Just the small matter of making them now and making Barbie stuff is a real faff so it may take some time......................

alys_fowler

craftygranny wrote: »

My oh just said if people craft to save money why does it cost so much. He doesn't get it lol.

sounds exactly like my hubby lol

craftygranny

Thank you for all your help. I'll trawl the net now.

danemi1

me too - would love to make some little barbie dresses for chrimbo for my little girl - she has really started PLAYING with them - before they used to sit on the side but she didnt really do much but now she chatters away to them its really sweet off to have a browse!

danemi1

tonight I have been attempting to make a lined zipped make up bag - its first time ever I have put a zip in - my word - I hope it gets easier with practise!!! Anyway its done but I need to get the top corners of the bag a bit neater - so am hanging off sewing the lining up - my pals are coming tomorrow night - going to ask them how to rectify that bit - lol!

danemi1

just found this tut and thought I might give it a go
http://modernquiltlove.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/perfect-box-pouch-tutorial/

shirlgirl2004

Look what I won on Ebay for the princely sum of £8.70. It isn't in the best condition but I think the cabinet alone is lovely. I have given it a clean but it needs taking apart and cleaning properly which will hopefully happen next weekend. It's a Singer 15 so needles, belts etc are readily available. I've already ordered a new belt for £8.45 but it shouldn't cost much more to get it looking and working lovely.

natc

wow shirlgirl2004 thats gorgeous!!! Well done!

Tamster150

How mad is this -

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/sockcreatures/product/sock-monkey-craft-kit?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email_October_4

It's a pair of socks, 2 buttons & a real of thread at t' end of t' day!