Getting Ready...

[mom24]

We still haven't purchased the first AG doll (plan on this month with free shipping for Christmas) but my mom purchased a bed for her this weekend at a local fall festival. It's a handmade wooden bed with a handmade quilt and pillow. I think Kirsten will feel very comfortable in it. I also moved a dresser into my DD's closet to begin storing clothing and accessories as we come across them. My mom has agreed to make some clothes for Kirsten to give to DD for Christmas. I'm trying to figure out now what the best pattern to purchase is and where to purchase. She may also make some for other DD who will be getting a bitty baby. We are all anxiously awaiting her arrival!

[bgeurtz]

Sounds like you are haveing fun, post some pics of the bed, we'd love to see it. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Polly Marie]

Oh! I like this!! Getting organized for future AG purchases! [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
I wished I had done this. I am still trying to figure out homes for all my AG items. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Kenshinchan]

If you have a JoAnn's nearby, Simplicity patterns should be on sale for $1.99 on Monday. 5420 can make an adequate pioneer dress (use the long-sleeved sailor dress, and omit the sailor collar, or the blue flowered short-sleeved dress with a smaller collar). It also has pantalettes (although I think longer than Kirsten's--if your mother is good at sewing she can fix that) and a sunbonnet (for Kirsten's, definitely avoid the lace). It's not a perfect pattern, but it's the only one I have that's very obviously Kirsten, and it is mix-and-match, so it should be easy to remove pieces as needed.

Simplicity 5421 could be used for a nightgown (not one like Kirsten's, but a cute one nonetheless).

If you don't think your daughter will care much about accuracy, I'd probably try 5705; it will make Disney Princess dresses which are very cute. Obviously if Kirsten is supposed to be "historical" that won't work at all.

I have only heard BAD things about the Simplicity Sewing for Dummies pattern for dolls.

That bed sounds lovely! Good luck with the whole project; it sounds like things are quickly getting ready for Kirsten! (Who happens to be my favorite AG, by the way. [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img] )