BLUEBIRD TEXTILES
Artist directory :: BLUEBIRD TEXTILESYour own sweet little Schoenhut Miss will appear quite the picture of youthful propriety in this crisp ensemble for everyday wear.
The jumper, fashioned from a plaid cotton shirting , features demure grays on a cream background. A v-necked bodice that meets a low-waisted, full gathered skirt—perfectly suited for light play or lessons. Tiny details include a slate blue Oxford cloth in the sleeve bias binding, a full sash , as well as the bodice detail of fabric bands and tiny glass buttons. The back closes with two snaps and a hook and eye.
Beneath, a sturdy under blouse of fine cotton shirting provides a modest yet dainty finish, boasting a touch of cotton Val lace at the collar and cuffs. The back closes with three tiny glass buttons, handworked buttonholes and a drawstring waist.
And to complete this picture of girlish,...
For Schoenhut Dolls
Costumes for dressing Schoenhut 14" toddler, 16" and 19" dolls
About
My skills at dressing Bleuette are a culmination of textile endeavors that began at the tender age of five years old when my mother taught me how to embroider. I continued to explore fiber art through sewing, dyeing, weaving and felting until I was reintroduced to dolls and the amazing possibilities of dressing them.
Few dolls have captured my interest so thoroughly. Like so many other Bleuette devotees, she has shown me a way to express my interest in history, fine craftsmanship, haute couture and the wonderful frou-frou of little girls.
Galleries
 | | Costumes to dress Bleuette |
 | | Fashions for Bleuette from her earliest La Semaine de Suzette patterns |
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 | | Folk costumes from around the world fancy dress-up for play, festivals and masquerade parties. |
