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Saturday, October 26, 2024

A Little Patsy Part 2

 Well, Patsy is slowly getting restored.
I have asked my friend Susan J for advice.
She is an amazing Doll Doctor and
SO helpful answering some questions I had.

The Attic Couturier

You saw previously that Daisy had
been taken apart in preparation
for repainting.

The back of her head was badly cracked.
This needed to be stabilized.

I filled the gaps with woodfiller.
As the woodfiller dries I add more 
until the gaps are completly filled
Then sanded down smooth.

I personally use wood filler because
it is designed to adhere to wood,
which these dolls are made from.
It is strong and sandable.

Sanded and paint filled in.

After her dress was dry, I did a
little repair work.

I stitched the arm and used fray check
on the hole here and...
I have ordered this toddler style wig.

Here she is after arms, legs and torso
have been sanded. I was careful not to 
sand the Effanbee mark on her back.

Here is the rebuilt left thumb and
the right forearm filled in and sanded.

Ready for PAINT!

My airbrush did not work, so I used
a soft artist brush and hand painted.

Time for restringing!!

When restringing, you loop the middle
 of your elastic through
the head, then the arms then the legs.

I pull the elastic tight through
a leg hole, knot and trim. 
Tuck elastic ends inside the body.

Here is a reminder of how she looked 
when I found her vs. now.

Want to see her now!?!


HERE



SHE 



IS!!


Wearing her original dress.

I made her a little sweater and hat to match
her dress, since it is fall and getting
chilly!

I think she likes it.

I also made her this simple hanky dress.
Tutorial coming soon!

And of course, every girl needs PJs.

BUT, 
who was Daisy's first mommy?

Her name was Jessie Macon Sapp.
She was born in Charlotte, NC in 1929.
When she was six weeks old, her family
moved to Greensboro, NC.

 Jessie rode in the car inside a laundry basket.
This was the home that Jessie grew up in.
Jessie stayed in Greensboro the rest of her life.
Jessie's daughter Ruth has wonderful
memories of this home.

Jessie went by her first and middle name 
growing up. Her friends all called her 
Jessie Macon.

Thank you Jessie Macon for
saving this little girl!

Before and After photos:


Welcome!
Daisy Jessie
to the Savage Pea doll family


ADDENDUM
One of my readers was asking for some more 
detailed information about the products I used in this restoration.  

Sandpaper - 120 to 220 grit for the body. For her face
 I used a sponge block emory board for manicures.

Paint - Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. 
I took my doll to the paint store and they matched
her original skin color. This is a water base paint.
I sanded down to the original base coat and then
hand  painted with a soft watercolor brush.  
Nothing special, just something I had in my art box.

Be aware that these dolls were ORIGINALLY painted 
with oil-base paint. All that original paint must
be removed.  Some people pick off all the old paint, 
I chose to sand down to the original primer, 
which is usually a brighter pink.

Clothes RestorationRestoring Vintage Doll Clothes

Doll Eyes - Her left eye is still waiting for a new iris.
I hand painted her eye, but am not
satisfied with how it looks up close.

I am still hunting for a replacement iris.
This video shows how it's done. I'm
bracing myself to try this.

Here is the website she found her doll irisies on:

Sunday, October 13, 2024

A Little Patsy

 This past Saturday I went to a flea market with my Mother-in-law.
Just LOOK who I found there!

She is an original 14" Patsy wearing her 
original dress. She has a mohair wig. 

She was sold to me by Ruth.
This little girl belonged to Ruth's mother.
I almost walked away, but I think I heard
a tiny whisper to save her.

I think her name is Daisy.

Daisy has her original dress.
She has a mohair wig which I 
cannot save.  It has lost too much hair.

Here she is with her dress and panties.

Dress and panties are set in a gentle soak.

After soaking all night I rinsed and 
soaked again for a couple hours.
when the soak water no longer gets 
dirty I rinse and lay flat to dry.

Next morning I took her apart 
and removed her wig.
You can see her paint is flaking off.

You can see her swirls of hair
under the wig.

The back of her neck is pulling away.

Paint is completely gone from her toes...

and her forearm...

And sadly her thumb is missing!

BUT

None of this causes me anxiety,
All will be well!

Here are some examples for how
I hope Daisy turns out.
In particular I am looking at these 
wigs as examples of what Id like 
to order for daisy.

1930s Patsy

1930s Patsy Joan
These are examples of what her
hairstayle should look like.

Here are some doll wigs I am considering.
Tell me which ones you  like best.

Wig 1 - auburn

Wig 2 - blonde

Wig 3 - blonde

Wig 4 - Auburn

Let me know which wig you like best!
Stay tuned for more about Daisy's restoration.

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

I found her! Tomy Kimberly!

When I recieved my blonde Kimberly from Mary N,
I saw this photo of an AA Kimberly and I fell in love!

I started a search on eBay and for months,
Nothing!

Then one day she came up!
And here she is! 
She was a bit messy, but overall in great condition.
Kimberly was SO excited about her new sister.
She told us her name is
Bethany.

Bethany had a lovely spa day.

She looks so happy and refreshed.
Such a pretty face!

Her hair is in great shape.

While her hair was drying I ordered this cheer outfit.

While we waited for this to arrive
Bethany tried on some outfits

She looks lovely in this pink
skating outfit.

And another skating outfit.

Pink is definitely her color!


Looking good!

So pretty!

And finally the cheer outfit is here!

Rah, rah, rah!

Welcome Bethany!

The girls couldn't wait to go roller skating together!

Go Bethany!

Go Kimberly!

What did we do in the 1980s besides rollerskate?

WE WALKED AROUND THE MALL!!

This way Bethany, I know where I'm going.

I love just walking around the mall!
Me too!

Over here Kimberly.

Whoa!  So cool!

Look Kimberly, our favorite!
Ms. Pac Man!

(woka, woka, woka...)
While the girls play games here are
some more photos of Bethany.





Welcome Bethany to the Savage Pea!