Barbie's Leaving town

[Katchkan]

Oh how I love this time of year. I have a good excuse to play with dolls. I have a Barbie that will be leaving town to go live with my Granddaughter. Decided she needed to have a nice outfit to travel in. Couldn't find any patterns that were what I wanted. Something simple but nice done in thread. So I just grabbed my hook and some thread and went to work. This is just a simple little halter dress, Topped off with a shawl and a bag. Nothing fancy but just right for a young lady to play with. So now she is ready for her trip down south. Hopefully she will get a good reception in her new home.
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[Auntie Kellie]

There's nothing wrong with wanting to travel in style. Your granddaughter is going to love it.

[yarncat]

Cute,Kathy!

[Tampa Doll]

That outfit is so cute. Just perfect for a trip south. I am sure your Granddaughter will love it. Isn't it great to have an excuse to play with dolls?:hook

[judyann999]

You did an amazing job on that outfit. Barbie is ready to go anywhere, now!

Judy

[Phoenix]

Well done! That barbie is well dressed indeed. I'm amazed how polished it looks for you having just "winged it" !

[Mom w/a Motif]

That is so nice. I love crocheting doll clothes. I think it stems back to my childhood and wanting more doll clothes than the one it came in... :hook

Your grand daughter will love it!

Tina

[darski]

That is a great outfit for Barbie. This is why I would love to be able to use thread. Excellent!

[lhasaapsolady]

Kathy you did a wonderful job on the design, of course you always do design great items.

[Shell]

very pretty! i like that she already has matching heels lol

[Auntie Kellie]

That outfit is so cute. Just perfect for a trip south. I am sure your Granddaughter will love it. Isn't it great to have an excuse to play with dolls?:hook

I need an excuse now to keep buying Barbie? Guess I'll tell my hubby I'm collecting them for the kids for their inheritance... Yeah, that's it. :D

[sakurasaku]

They look so lovely! And they come out just right for Barbie in thread. You are a genius.

I'm sure you know this; you could totally sell the patterns, the finished products, etc. These are definitely something people would be interested in, I think. There are lots of Barbie fans out there and you do such lovely work.

[KnicKnac]

Dang! My daughter would LOVE that Kathy! She is a BARBIEHOLIC!

[unicorn37757]

Oh that is so pretty, I'm sure she'll love it:gift :rud

[Katchkan]

Thank you everyone, as always you are way too kind.
They look so lovely! And they come out just right for Barbie in thread. You are a genius.

I'm sure you know this; you could totally sell the patterns, the finished products, etc. These are definitely something people would be interested in, I think. There are lots of Barbie fans out there and you do such lovely work.I don't think I will be getting into the Barbie designing at this stage of the game. I just had fun making this outfit. It was fun just to crochet and not worry about remembering what I just did.That and I did this one out of love for my Granddaughter who loves her Barbies.


Originally posted By Mom w/a Motif: That is so nice. I love crocheting doll clothes. I think it stems back to my childhood and wanting more doll clothes than the one it came in... :hook
I too have fond memories of creating clothes for my Barbie. I really didn't like playing with her per say, But I loved to try making her outfits. Most fell apart but I had fun and learned alot.

Originally posted By Shell: very pretty! i like that she already has matching heels lol
I have a stash of Barbie Accessories that I have picked up at yard sales and the thrift stores just for this sort of thing.

[waponswa]

Now that brings back memories! For a birthday gift, I once received a crocheted Barbie dress. It was mint green and made Barbie look like a southern belle. sigh* You're giving a gift that will last a lifetime.

[angel]

Very stylish frock for lucky Barbie :)

-- Michelle

[Thumpy]

How Beautiful! Your granddaughter will love her, I am sure.

Carol

[crochetbycharlene]

awesome!

[proudmama762003]

very beautiful

do you do any yarn barbie clothes? if so would you be willing to share your patterns?

[Knit Happens]

okay Kathy --- now you've done it.........incredible doilies that I can only conceive of in my dreams....and now gorgeous Barbie clothes too??? not fair, not fair, not fair :devil Lovely, per usual, and now I am officially jealous. Don't ever stop sharing. :hug

[texasredhead]

I love the thread and the color pink!! I never thought of crocheting for Barbie when my daughter was playing with them. I did sew things for her. I love the creativity you showed on this dress!!!

[1bzbee]

great job

[cher49]

nice...