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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:

12 comments:

Susan Jehle said...

What a fun post to read through (more than once 😉, in fact). Daisy turned out beautifully, and she looks so sweet! I was very flattered to have my opinion sought, but I don't think you need anyone else's judgment to do just the right thing! I love that you know her original owner's story - she'd be so happy that her doll is still loved. 🥰

Savagebd said...

HI Susan.
I am so pleased you think I did a good job. I am very happy that I could save this little doll and give her a second life. I think we both think the same in that regard. You were SO helpful in getting me over some bumps along the way. I'm very grateful!
Hugs
Brenda and Daisy

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible step by step process. My Mom's doll looks fantastic! So glad I kept her in a shoebox for all these many years until she could find the best doll doctor to give her a new life! I will share this with my daughter, Jessie's granddaughter. Mom would be amazed!
Ruth Hines

Anonymous said...

Love the photos, instructions, & sweet story about Daisy’s origin. Saw the photo of the wood filler product you use. Could you please share pictures of the products used: paint, primer(?), exact paint brushes used, sandpaper grit, product for soaking delicate clothing, etc. Also, in before photos, her left eye was very cloudy. How did you restore eye? Thanks so much for sharing🩷
Jan Stover, SE TX

Savagebd said...

Hi Ruth,
Thank you! I am so pleased you like what I have done. I too am so grateful you kept her in that shoe box all these years. I am quite smitten with her.
Hugs
Brenda

Savagebd said...

Hi Jan,
Thank you for stopping in for a visit. I love that I have Daisy's origins. Fortunately, the lady who sold me the doll was the daughter of her original owner. The paint I used was a Sherwin Williams Trim enamel - their most expensive trim paint. I took my doll in and they matched her original skin tone. I used fine grit sandpaper (220 - 120) on her body and for her face I used a sponge block emory board from the beauty supply shop. Brushes I use a soft water color brush with natural hair bristles. This is myh post about restoring vintage doll clothes: https://thesavagepea.blogspot.com/2019/06/fixing-and-refreshing-vintage-doll.html
Hope this helps!
Hugs
Brenda

Anna said...

Hi Brenda,
Daisy is just beautiful. She really is the sweetest little doll. I am so glad she has been saved all these years. Ruth must be so happy you found her. I love all her outfits as well. I can't wait to see how the hanky dress was made.
Anna

Brenda Savage said...

Hi Anna,
Thank you! I am quite smitten with Daisy. Can you imagine, I was very close to walking away without her?!? All my tools are packed away and I told myself I did not want to do any more Composition doll restores. What was I thinking? I am so grateful I took her with me. I feel like I have saved a small adorable bit of history! I will get to work on the hanky tutorial, hopefully, next week.
Hugs
Brenda

Karen said...

Thanks so much for the info Brenda! Daisy is absolutely gorgeous!

Brenda Savage said...

Hi Karen,
Thank you and you are SO welcome!
Hugs
Brenda

Anonymous said...

I think you did a very nice job painting her eye, as far as I can tell. I commend you for wanting to go the extra effort to replace it. Good luck as you pursue that effort. I am still amazed at the transformation and so glad she has the original dress. Love the coordinating sweater and hat you made.
Ruth

Brenda Savage said...

Hi Ruth,
Thank you! I am so, SO happy I found Daisy. I admit to have using my photo editor to improve her eye appearrance for her final photos. I will be seeking a new iris to replace her left eye in the near futire, but first I have to get up the guts to do the replacement!
I love her little original dress! So hard to find after all these years! I knew she would want a sweater and hat for the cooler days ahead.
Hugs
Brenda