I’m tickled that I can share with you the new body created for Ruby. I was very happy to save her original stockings and shoes!

I’m tempted to open her up and add some more stuffing to make her body more firm. The more I work with her the softer the cotton stuffing becomes. She has been filled with 100% organic cotton.

Her head was glued with Aileen’s tacky glue. I hope it holds for as long as the original glue did. For that matter I would be thrilled if her new body lasts as long as her original did!

I also created her first piece of clothing. It’s a sweet chemise of the softest 100% cotton voile. The lace is also 100% cotton from my favorite heirloom sewing site Farmhouse Fabrics. The button is a vintage mother of pearl with the 2-hole “eye” look.

I looked at the Bloomingdale’s Illustrated catalog for design inspiration. The placket front was very popular in 1886.

Next I will move on to some drawers and a petticoat. See you again soon!