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    Ruby’s Body & First Garment

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    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!

    Ta-da!

    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!

    My name is…

    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.

    Ah, new clothes

    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!

    2 responses to “Ruby’s Body & First Garment”

    1. perrett85084fecba Avatar
      perrett85084fecba

      She looks so happy- tho stoic as would be so for her time!! Grateful that the stockings and shoes were able to be saved!!

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    2. Quimper Hitty Avatar
      Quimper Hitty

      What a fun project for you! And I love that you kept her gorgeous striped stockings and her shoes!

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