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Sewing: dolls/nuns
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dolls/nuns

Barbie's new look

IHM
Little Sisters of the Poor
Fransiscan
St. Faustina
Barbie's new look
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Toy

For: Charity

Style: Religious, Traditional


Materials

a variety of things depending on weight & color.

What was your inspiration?

My daughter grew out of dolls and I thought it was a fun idea.

What are you most proud of?

The Barbie dolls. I did 9 different order of nuns.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Have fun.

 

10 comments

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alfridavt1290512 on craftsy.com
Feb 28, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
can't find these patterns on your webpage?
sewingroom on craftsy.com
Mar 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I just used some Barbie basic patterns for size and then improvised using pictures I found of the various orders.
sewingroom on craftsy.com
Mar 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I used a basic Barbie pattern for sizing and improvised from there using pictures of the various Orders.
sewingroom on craftsy.com
Mar 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
For the other size dolls I just winged it. Sorry I don't have patterns.
nins on craftsy.com
Jun 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely adorable
pattibour316797 on craftsy.com
Feb 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Is the Franciscan pattern for sale? How can I purchase it?
Jean L. on craftsy.com
Oct 28, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love there! I had GREAT nuns in school and enjoy seeing Barbie transformed. Are you selling the patterns? Where did you get your inspiration? Just wonderful!!
katiemouse on craftsy.com
Sep 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I have to admit to missing seeing them around, our nuns wore heart shaped wimples and were sisters of the sacred heart, I had my favorites.
katiemouse on craftsy.com
Sep 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
blimey this brings back some memories, not all happy one either lol
quiltmo on craftsy.com
Sep 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love them. Barbie's best look!