I was unaware of the series of Historical Costumes for Barbie. I have
tried to google every thing I could think of during my search for Barbie
in historical dress, but my searches did not find much, with exceptions
made for a very few one-of-a-kind garments. Lots for 15"-16" dolls.
Could you give me some links? I'd be interested in seeing the books too,
just so I know what is out there. I'd love to see your pictures of your
collection, if you have them somewhere to share?
My intention, to answer Kathleen and Denise's question, is to create
historically accurate clothing for Barbie, within the time and effort
constraints that I currently have. Meaning, I want them to look good, be
reasonably accurate, and have all appropriate layers, but I'm not going
to hand stitch everything nor agonize over fabric choices (too much!)
and will make concessions. I also have to take into consideration that I
have much of my time taken up by 2 boys under 3, so I have limited
sewing time... to make any progress at all, some concessions have to be
made :)
Thank you so much for all of your input so far. It has been so great!
Natalie
On 1/16/2011 9:39 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
Since my retirement about three years ago, I have been continuing my interest in historical
costume by making Costume in miniature; the series is captured in a collection I have named
"Cut Down to Size."? To date I have recreated style and splender for about 120
characters which are modeled for the most part on dolls. About the only 'model I have not used
is Barbie precisely because the form is so ridged. "Oz's suggestion would work well if
the model is only to wear Costume for this period.? The body would of course have to be
rewrapped for other periods.
? You are aware?I assume of the series of Historical Costumes for barbie that are
"out there", including wigs. There are also at least two books of costume for
contemporary popular dolls that?I know of for this sort of project.? I do not use them
myself because the patterns are not historically sound.
Kathleen, who is having a ball every day!
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