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.

A little Patsy - part 1

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

Patsy Restoration Part 1

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 Restoration - Restoring 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.

Replacing Doll Eyes

Here is the website she found her doll irisies on:

Glass Eyes online

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.

A little Patsy - Part 2

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!