It is a fact universally acknowledged that tiny regency dresses areadorable.

Last week, I saw this adorable teal rose print in the store and fell in love with it. I didn't have a pattern that would suit the fabric, but I had been itching to try a regency era dress and I thought the fabric would be perfect for that style. The roses in the diamond pattern just looked so elegant. So I went ahead and just bought the fabric. My fabric stock continually grows because I am constantly spotting prints "for later." I am glad I found a use for at least one right away.

I found a beautiful pattern shop on Etsy and bought this lovely regency doll dress pattern. Heritage Doll Clothing has very well fitted, beautifully illustrated and explained patterns for historical dolls. I picked this specific pattern (there are a lot of great ones to choose from) because there were plenty of variations included-- different necklines, sleeve lengths, and hems. Also, it included a pattern for a "camisette" to wear under the gown, which I absolutely love because I personally don't like when you can see the American Girl Doll's "skin." So the camisette solves that problem, and looks absolutely adorable and is suited to the time period at the same time. 

I'm extremely pleased with how the dress turned out and how cute the fabric looks in this style. I already sold two of these dresses on my Etsy shop and I'm excited to find some other fabrics to try. :) 

This is a back view of the dress. 

This is the camisette. There are draw strings on the sides to pull it snug to the doll's body. 

Tackling the Tiniest Patterns Ever

For a long time, I was afraid to attempt sewing doll clothes because they are so darn microscopic. I've had these Kirsten American Girl patterns for years and years that my mom (excuse me, I mean Santa) had given me for Christmas one year. I was always nervous to put them to use. Doll patterns just seem to have so many pieces and a lot of very minuscule detail work. It wasn't until about a year ago when I opened my shop on Etsy that I decided to brave the doll clothes world, but I am sure glad that I did.

I started with making copies of the actual retired American Girl doll clothes, and I've made at least a dozen other different dresses since.

I didn't realize how much fun making doll clothes would be. It's basically like making the poofiest princess dresses you've ever seen, but in miniature. EVERYTHING in miniature is cuter than the original.

The best sellers on Pumpkin Coach Boutique seem to be the retired Kirsten "School Dress" in burgundy and the Dorothy Wizard of Oz outfit. I've also recently added a princess line that features Cinderella, Snow White, and Belle.

Working on adding Tink and possibly her fairy friends next!

You can find my store at www.etsy.com/shop/pumpkincoachboutique

Thanks for reading! :)