Sometimes it takes awhile….

to complete a design and the sewing  etc after you do the pattern. My antique Gibson Girl said she needed a new gown to go shopping in. Oh and don't forget the hat……!
So here she is in the finished dress and hat.

French Fashion by Alice Leverett

This is one of Alice's dress kits for her dolls. I always enjoy making these up because I learn something new every time. It also takes me at least 4 days and sometimes longer, working on it every day. They are not for the faint at heart, and they are always beautiful.
  Yes I did the sewing, and added a touch to the fan, and created different jewelry. My little lady is the best dressed doll in my house. These pictures were taken before I finished the gloves and jewelry. That said please take a look.

Red & White Queens

The red queen, and the white queen from Alice in Wonderland as I envisioned them.

Both Queens have their own elaborate styles made from my creative fantasies as to what they would have worn. Two dolls {one from Volks and the other a Dollmore ? doll} share the spotlight in their ball gowns. While the red dress is covered in sequins and beading {and a lot of sparkling glitz} the white gown has pearls,  ruffles and lace, with a attention getting train topped with satin ribbon bows. I think the designs display each in their own nature.
  The red queen is attired in a long skirt & sleeveless bodice that is covered by a long sleeved, flared overdress.
  The white queen wears a full skirt and puffed sleeved bodice, with a removable long train overskirt.
Each has two options to wear their gowns, and that's with or whiteout crowns.
I like the way they look next to each other. One isn't better then the other, just different. And I'm sure you will have your favorite.

Another one I forgot….

to post. I get so busy I forget and then don't get the pictures taken. Anyway, a FF gown
that turn out pretty nice, and it sat in the bag, cut out for 7 or 8 months before I got to it. lol.

And one more

With real mink trim.

Tudor style for Ellowyne

These pictures are not all that great, but I just don't have a place set up to take pictures right now. So ignore the background and I hope you enjoy the gowns.

French Fashion's bright coloring

I have finished an outfit {kit from Alice} for my doll made by her also. I just love her gowns. Very involved sewing, and very detailed. Isn't that hat to die for?