The other day, I came across a link that had a listing of all of the dresses that Pleasant Company (now, American Girl) produced that enabled girls to dress up and match their doll. (Was anyone else out there an avid fan of the historical American Girl dolls?) I am very blessed to still own two of Kirsten's outfits that I'm saving for my own daughter some day; they are the Prairie School Dress and the Scandinavian Outfit. I did own the Summer Striper, but wore that one until it was thread bare. And at some time, I had Felicity and Kirsten's nightgowns, but of course wore them until they could no longer be worn. Oh yes, and I still own Kirsten's petticoat and pantaloons. =) The link made me look back with fond memories of my girlhood of dressing up and playing with dolls.
My love for just that has continued on into my twenties, well minus the dolls, and just recently I was asked if I would like to join some friends in a historical group on an evening "for a presidential dinner in honor of president Teddy Roosevelt." Just the idea got me all excited. =) I think I will be accepting the invitation and then decide how I'm going to manage something to wear from the dates of 1900 to 1909. My two dresses that would be closest to the dates would be from 1912 and 1914. Perhaps I could be a "very fashionable" friend of the Roosevelt family? =)
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I too loved the American Girl Dolls, though I never had any of the matching dresses, I did have the Samantha Doll and my mom made her a few outfits for me for Christmas once.
Oh! I love your the white Edwardian dress! Very pretty!
I had Samantha's nightgown and bloomers... I *adored* them! :)
I was obsessed with American Girl from the ages of 6-12. Mine were handmade, so they didn't look exactly like the marketed versions. But it was a sad day when Samantha's Afternoon Tea Dress and Felicity's Spring Gown and Pinner were too small to enjoy any more. I devoured the books and had a Bitty Baby and Kirsten for the dolls. My mom made me some adorable interpretations of their dresses from the stories. My 8th Christmas and my 9th birthday, Mamma stayed up late many a night to sew me almost all of Kirsten's complete wardrobe that was sold in the catalog. I still treasure them. :-)
yes, my machine did the heart embroidery. I have a babylock crafter's choice and I love it! If I ever get into quilting, I'm all set with this machine.:) I gave your sis, Molly, one the other night in youth group.
My daughter had Kirsten & Molly growing up. I used to make my daughter's dresses, both for everyday, and parties/holidays.
And Kirsten & Molly always had matching dresses. She used to love that. I have about 15 outfits still. She is now 20, and recently found some pictures. She was so delightfully nostalgic about it.
It was such a joyous time, making her joyful in that way.
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