I wanted to try to make a knitted dress that actually looked like two separate pieces . . . a pinafore with a sweater underneath, creating a similar look to this, without the pockets.
I thought I had enough scraps of pale pink wool to make the sweater part and enough hot pink for the pinafore, but when I finished knitting with the hot pink I realised it was going to be too short. So I had to finish the bottom of the skirt with the pale pink, I guess it doesn't look too bad, but it's not what I wanted.
I also finished a hat, but I thought a coat was now required to complete her outfit.
I didn't have a complete pattern for any of these, but I did have patterns for parts of each of them, which I mixed together to knit them. They actually fit my Fashion Friends a little better, but I already have outfits for them.
If and when I repeat this outfit for my Paola Reina dolls, I will make the straps on the dress a fraction wider and the sleeves on the coat a little shorter.
Haha, this is so funny that you chose to make a pinafore as well. And for a moment I thought the first picture showed a doll and I was thinking WOW how lifelike... Lovely dresses!
ReplyDeleteYes, great minds and all that, haha. I didn't even think about that when I commented on your post Mia, probably because your were sewn. She would make a great model for doll though. 😉
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Te ha quedado genial, me encanta, de verdad parece que son dos piezas, y el abrigo también es muy bonito y al ser largo va a estar muy abrigada.
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Gracias Maribel. El abrigo probablemente esté demasiado abrigado para nuestro verano, pero al menos ella está bien preparada para nuestro próximo invierno. :) Estoy tan contenta de que te guste el vestido.
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Wow! This is great. I love how you just decide to make something and you do it. Then you think, "Oh, it needs a hat and coat." BOOM! It is done, and beautifully done at that! You are SO talented! I love seeing your creations.
ReplyDeleteHi Sam! So long since we heard anything from you. :) Thank you, you are always so kind with your comments.
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The whole set is beautiful! I absolutely love it, especially the coat :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chiriann. :)
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What a cute outfit, Xanadu! I've been doing quite a bit of knitting this winter, but not much doll stuff. I have a Barbie size sweater on the needles, though. It's giving me good experience in the m1 stitch!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb. That's great, just keep at it, those dolls of your all love new fashions to wear. I look forward to seeing it finished on your blog.
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I love playing with patterns to create something a little bit different and this one's not bad for the prototype, but I shall give it another go. This time I shall make sure I have enough of the colour I need. 🤣
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Great outfit, and I like the coat the most. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you, the coat was easier to knit than the dress. 😉
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How cute outfit Xanadu! Coat looks so cosy, now she has outfit for any weather with the hat too. ^-^
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Thank you Xaya. Yes the outfit is quite versatile and suitable for all seasons, with or without the hat and coat. :)
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Hello! Such a cute outfit, love the coat! Hugs!
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