I have really been in the mood to sew lately, but I just have not had time! Between getting all three of my kids to their afterschool sports (yes, I have three kids – my oldest is a 15 year old boy, then my 13 & 9 year old girls), working on Doll Diaries and my other websites, and doing all the other things we Moms have to do, sewing just had to wait. I declared today Pajama day in our house and decided that everyone could sleep in as long as they wanted and we were not going anywhere – it was all part of my plot to make sure I could find time to sew today.
This afternoon I flipped through the patterns I had received from Liberty Jane Patterns and narrowed it down to two patterns – the Bubble Skirt and the Square Chair. I wanted to make the Bubble Skirt, but I need some stretchy fabric for the waistband and I didn’t feel like hunting down one of the girl’s camis that has seen better days to cut up, so I figured the Square Chair would be a fun alternative.
I picked out two coordinating fabrics from a set of “fat quarters” we had on hand and cut out the patterns. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and it wasn’t long before the doll’s new chair started to take shape! My daughter helped out by stuffing the chair’s base while I worked on the arm rest and then stuffed the arm rest while I hand stitched the base opening closed and tufted the cushion.
The chair turned out so cute! What do you think?
Nicki was the first one of the dolls who got to test it out and she approves.
Here is another view but without the doll. I used two wooden buttons I found in my sewing box from years ago to create the tufted pillow look. I think the buttons were from my Grandmother’s sewing notions that I inherited somewhere along the way.
And here is the chair from one more angle. I really love how it turned out and would recommend this pattern to anyone who wants a quick project that is not too complicated.
FIRSTIE!
OMG this is soooo cute! I love how talented you are Karen! I wish I could sew! I love making your
no-sew crafts though!
Thanks so much!
FIRSTIE! : ) That’s so cool! I really want a bean bag chair for my dolls. How fun would that be? 0.0
Karen, this is amazing!! this is better than american girls!!!! (don’t tell them i said that) It is soooooooooooooo adorable. luv it!
Thanks but Karen didn’t make the chair – I did (Char) – I’m not as crafty as she is, but every now and then I can unleash my inner craftster
I have however made 5 of these chairs for my nieces for Christmas, I like how Char’s turned out. Great colors. It is such a great pattern and a great beginning sewing pattern! Great job Char!
Think I’ll buy those Liberty Jane patterns and declare a “pajama day”
It’s so neat that your daughter gave a helping hand and that the buttons came from your grandmother’s sewing notions.
The chair is BEAUTIFUL!!!
This is so cute I have everything I need to make it a sewing machine a jo anns gift card now if could only learn how to sew I’ve been wanting to. Great job char
Your fabric and colors are fabulous! It really turned out great!
Liese – thank you! Your pattern is so easy to follow – I will definitely make more chairs as gifts.
Wow that’s awesome!! I wish I could make doll clothes and furniture and accessories, but I don’t have a sewing machine.
Dear Char,
I love the chair! It’s so cool! I also need to say something to all doll diary fans. I recently went to girloftheyearstudios YouTube to watch Search and Destroy episode 5 when I found out that Allie has officially left YouTube (not permanently) because of the cyberbullies on her channel! I know what it’s liked to be bullied and it’s terrible! I also hope everyone knows cyberbulling is illegal that’s right illegal. So if you posted a rude mean comment multiple times on her channel you are a criminal. I want to stand up for Allie because she has a good=GREAT heart and cares for her fans and now most of them have betrayed her over one OPPINION about we all know who. I myself have lost respect for stephenwooddancer as she has left twice and everysix monyhs comes back and makes up lies about why she is gone. My Grandmother died recently as you all know but I still love all the people hear and still post. All I am saying is this if you have a YouTube account please find the bullies YouTube names and report them to YouTube that way the bullies will learn that you should definitely think before commenting. I am just standing up for someone that cares about her fans and appreciates them. ALL OF THESE OPPINIONS ARE MY OWN DO NOT CHANGE YOURS BECAUSE OF MINE!!!!!!
Funny that you would declair a “pajama day” Char because today at school were having pajama day. LOL I’m in my pj’s right now waiting till its time to go. The chair is ADORABLE!!!!! <3
Samantha- I know what you mean poor Ali. : ( I hope this blows over soon so she comes back. She said on her blog she would be back in about two weeks when this all blows over (her words not mine)
Bullying and cyberbullying is just wrong. Ali, along with so many others who are sharing their love for a hobby via YouTube, have amazing talents and I hope she will be back and can separate herself from the drama. No one deserves that!
Nice job.
I agree ,
there is to much drama these days. even thought im homeschooled.
Samantha we have no proof she was making things up or not but I do think people should not be bullying or being mean.
Meg & Samantha – I appreciate your input, but Doll Diaries is not the place to continue this particular discussion. For that reason, I will be deleting all future comments on the topic.
Sarah at walmart in the doll section they have doll beanbags for 5 dollars. im getting a purple one
this chair is too cute! <3
Well as I said before we had pajama day at school and I brrought Felicity in Lanie’s nightgown (last year I brought Emily in her pj’s and robe) and Felicity was a big hit! Everyone loved her (well all the girls anyway) and my friends Kennedy and Kassie asked me to bring another one tomorrow. I think I just might do that. I’m also gonna bring a catalog because Kassie said she wants to get an AG doll for Christmas. : D
Char,
That’s fine with me I just wanted everyone to know that she will be gone for a short while. Has anyone heard any 2012 news I am so hyped for next year! And I really really love the chair and it’s prints! I think that will be my little sisters Christmas present from me!!!
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it looks like product from american girl. It is so advances. It is so cool.:)
You should raffle a few of these of for christmas…
Kat I think my mom and I could totally try to sew a few and do a drawing for them!
Kat- that is a good idea! i think they should too.
who else thinks that they should?!
Paige- That would be a good idea. : )
Beautiful! I’ve sewn some doll clothes but I haven’t gotten to making furniture yet–that’s my next step!