I know, I'll make her something new to wear. Well, it's the least I could do after all these years of friendship. I started with some lingerie made from the finest handkerchief lawn (incl knickers, but Sally is a lady and didn't want to show those to the world) and put a bow in her hair ....
Next up, a new dress. I made a special trip to the fabric shop for this pretty cotton. Well, she deserved it....
And I have tied a new piece of ribbon around her dummy. That used to be around her neck with a piece of red wool....
Doesn't she look pretty? I'm working on a lilac coat and bonnet next, but keep it a secret, I don't want her to find out until end of August because I think that's when her birthday is.
Sally is, of course, my 1976(ish) tiny tears. I still have the original dress but lost her bottle years ago. Anyway at 35+ she doesn't want to cry and wet herself anymore. Her hair is very matted after years of Sunday baths but she still closes both eyes when she lays down. I loved her so much and took her everywhere. There is a photo of us up the mountain in the Isle of Man (very exotic childhood holidays in the 1970's). I still love her to this day, but just neglected her for a little while.
Her best friend is Gillian. Gillian lives with my sister and is approx the same age. She is a teeny tiny tears and is wearing a knitted ensemble from my great auntie Phyllis from approx 1978. Maybe it's Gillian's turn next?
I hope you aren't neglecting anyone important in your life?
3 comments:
Sally's ensemble looks amazing! Sometimes it does one good to sew something for a friend.
When I was a child I had two dolls, One was given to me on my first birthday, she was also called Sally. And the other I got later which was also a tiny tears. Sadly when I was a teenager I gave them away. Something I dearly regret. However I do still have my teddy bear Timmy, he's a bit flat now even after countless stuffing and re-sewing. Mind you he is over 40 now. Thank you for sharing your treasured child hood doll.
she's beautiful! the clothing is adorable thank you for sharing.
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