Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Hello Lissy

Hello Lissy, welcome to your new home.
I am Cissy, I am the big sister around here.
But, I think you should meet 
someone closer to your age.

BETSY?
Coming Cissy!...

What if she doesn't like to play with me?

Hello Lissy, I'm Betsy.  Would you like 
to have a tea party?
Yes, please!

Would you like some more sugar Ma'am?
Oh, yes please and some more cake!
Hehehee!

Bedtime girls!
OK!

Let's read Miss Suzy, it's my favorite.

"Every morning Miss Suzy made 
herself a bowl of acorn pudding..."

"...They chased her out of her little house. 
They broke her broom and threw out her acorn cups."

Those bad squirrels are SO mean!
Just wait, the little toy soldiers save the day.
reading, reading, reading...

Miss Suzy was overjoyed when she heard 
she could move back into the tall oak tree.
YAWNNN.....

Next morning....

Good morning girls, did you fall asleep
reading Miss Suzy?

Yes, I think we did!
Hehe!

Lissy and Betsy slept well, but I was hoping 
Molly would sew a couple 
simple things for Lissy, but she is at her 
friend's this week.

You know I can sew too Cissy!

Oh would you?

Whir, whir, whir whir...

Look at me Cissy!

You look lovely Lissy!
Marylou you are a wonder!

I made the same A-line knit in red as well.

I love it Marylou, just prefect.

This will be perfect for Spring.

I love my new dresses!
Thank you Marylou!


 The Savage Pea has a new addition to our family.

She is a Madame Alexander Amy doll from 
the "Little Women" series.
She is a 12" Lissy doll.

She comes from my friend Janet P who also sent
along a little wardrobe as well.

Want to see her outfits?

Here They Are!

We'll start with the dresses you've already seen.
This little yellow polka dot I actually
made for my 9" Patsyette dolls
but it looked SO cute on Lissy, 
I added a ruffle so Lissy could wear it.

This pink knit A-line is made from
an upcycled tee shirt.

I crocheted this sweater so she could
wear her dress for cooler weather.

This red A-line knit dress was also made from
an upcycled tee-shirt.

I crocheted this sweater for Betsy, but
Betsy was happy to share with Lissy.

NEXT 

These are the outfits Janet 
sent along with Lissy.

First is this MOST adorable
play suit sewn by Janet.

Janet made the bib removable and also
sent this handknit and embroidered sweater!!
How adorable is that?

I paired the play suit with a blouse and stockings
so Lissy can use this outfit in cooler weather too.

Janet also sent along this little swingy dress.
SO ADORABLE!!
I found these little slippers
in a drawer that didn't fit any of my dolls
 before Lissy. Aren't they perfect?

And, of course Lissy's  "Amy" outfit 
from the "Little Women" series.

Welcome to the Savage Pea Lissy!

Friday, November 12, 2021

Boy doll Wardrobe Additions

I have three guy dolls in my 10" 
fashion doll collection.
Twin brothers, Chris and John are both 
Uneeda Bob dolls.

And Thomas is a Vogue Jeff doll.

With the Holiday season approaching
all three of my guys needed 
formal attire.

Last year the twins both looked quite dapper
for the Christmas Ball.

BUT, with the  advent of our lovely Lauren,
Thomas will need a formal suit as well.

SO,  I started an online search....

I found these clothes labeled as Vogue Jeff.
The jacket and PJs fit, but the 
slacks were from a Ken doll.

Then...

I found these two Uneeda Bob dolls.
AS you can see, they both have shoes and the
Bob on the left has a full outfit!

Then...

I found this listing of vintage Ken doll clothes.
I have found that with a little adjustment
the vintage Ken clothes work for the
Uneeda Bob dolls.

The two Bob dolls arrived first, so I 
started trimming off long strings...

And using FRAY CHECK on the rough edges.
Then everything got a good ironing.

Next were the Ken doll clothes. 
Ken slacks are too long!


So I cut and hemmed the pants.
I also did the pair of black tuxedo pants.

This little flannel jacket needed the
 buttons moved.  Oddly two or three
items needed the buttons moved.
Hmmm?

As you can see these 1970s slacks

AND...
This navy sport coat were much too large.
But, you know how I like a challenge.

I removed the sleeve buttons so I could 
shorten the sleeves.

I removed the pockets so I could slim the sides.

The slacks were hemmed and...

I brought in the inseam.

This sweater and jacket were fine, so they just got 
a wash along with everything else.

Want to see the new wardrobe additions?


HERE



THEY 



ARE!


This blue lounge suit is one of my favorites.
The white shoes make me think of Pat Boone!

This 1970s suit is SO Groovy!

Here is the navy jacket mixed 
with the grey flannel slacks and
an ascot, of course.

This is the white wool jacket paired with
 the hemmed Ken tuxedo pants.

Here is the flannel jacket and slacks.
A nice casual look.

This sweater is paired with some 
corduroy pants the guys already had.

With the addition of an extra shirt, 
jacket and slacks, all three of my 
guys now have a formal suit to wear.

Not to mention several 
additional casual looks!