When I was going through some boxes of old stuff recently, I came across a book of paper dolls that I had forgotten I ever had. How it has stayed with me this long, I'm not really sure! But it was a delight to take a look through it. They even had accessories like a picnic table & croquet set 😄
It was a gift when I was quite young; I really loved Holly Hobbie, Strawberry Shortcake and similar things when I was young -- this set of paper dolls falls into the same general area. I guess my style preferences were quite clear!
There were four dolls, each slightly different, with colour themed outfits for each. I hadn't even punched out some of the outfits!
But the most delightful thing about finding this old book was that when I opened it, homemade outfits fell out. I had not remembered doing this at all, but I think my interest in clothing started early! Looking at these, I do recall that my Mom would have us tape a doll to the window, and then we could trace outfits around the shape, and spend a lot of time colouring them in and adding decorative details. I'm sure she was happy that we had something we were focused on for so long ;)
Do you remember paper dolls? Or did you have another way you showed an early interest in clothing and design?
I loved paper dolls! And I did make outfits for them...so much fun.
ReplyDeleteIt was almost the best part! Designing your own outfits was so satisfying!
DeletePaper dolls were my best toy. I saw a sweater with paper doll images and always wanted to knit it.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that would be a very cool sweater!!
DeleteYes it was really sweet. I think it was a Vogue hand Knit magazine and I’ve tried to search but to no avail it was a long time ago. By the way this is Tillysews from PR my name is Nancy. I love following your blog.
DeleteIt's lovely to see you here!!
DeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteI loved paper dolls too. Used to cut clothes from Sears and Eatons catalogues to fit them and also made and coloured clothing of my own designs. Have been sewing now for 50+ years for myself and others. Passed on some of the paper dolls to a little girl who likes to design clothes for them. Love your blog posts. Another Canuck.
ReplyDeleteI remember cutting things out of the Sears catalogue as well -- always had an eye out for sizes that would work! How fun that you could pass them on to another little girl, too. Thanks for sharing!
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