Entry #57

Second Outfit Entry

Goldilocks Dress by Sock Monkey’s Business

www.facebook.com/sockmonkeysbusiness

www.sockmonkeysbusiness.wordpress.com

Outfit design

A lot of thought and planning went into this outfit. I started with a

picture from a quilt show that I attended earlier in the year – I love

the sun dress and went to Pinterest for more ideas – I found a pattern

idea that looked very easy to make in only 4 ½ hours and a yellow

jacket to go with the sundress – and then I found blue print fabric

that came from my Grandma’s stash and a yellow shirt that needed

re-imagined. I decided to add a purse, purchase sunglasses and use my

favorite white doll espadrilles.

I made three skirts for the dress for this challenge, the first one

was too big, the second one was too small and the third one was just

right! I spent some time re-figuring the pattern and using higher math

– but it didn’t work as I had expected. I have learned that pattern

making is not as easy as I thought – or I just need more practice!

Outfit in progress – the too small skirt turned out to fit my Monkey!

So I made two versions of the sundress!

Time to model and a little sock monkey business never hurts!

web links:

www.facebook.com/sockmonkeysbusiness

www.sockmonkeysbusiness.wordpress.com

It all started with a sock monkey who needed a Halloween costume.

After making him a costume, I branched out to create custom outfits

for American Girl dolls. I use my sewing, quilting and designing

background to create one-of-a-kind creations for any sized doll - or

monkey.

Thank you for your entry!

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Voting for Second Outfits ends September 25th, 2013.

Information about this contest:

http://thedollwardrobe.blogspot.com/2013/06/dw-2013-fashion-design-challenge-starts.html

First Outfit Tasks Due July 14th, 2013.

Second Outfit Tasks Due August 25th, 2013.