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American Doll
Boutique
by
Sandie Lohiser
Western Wear--many styles to choose from
Native American--watch for expanding line
Undergarments--not-so unmentionables
Amanda's favorites--a variety of seasonal styles
Baby clothes--15" baby doll clothes
Quality from memories--a peek at doll clothing workmanship
Order Form--phone number and e-mail address--to complete your order
~As you shop, simply check the items that you would like to purchase.
~Submit each page separately using the button on the bottom.
~Fill out and send the short personal order form.
~ I will send you a itemized bill which you may accept or decline
All dresses have buttonhole closures. Generally, you can expect to find three buttons on most dresses, two on blouses, and one on the top of a simple cut shift such as the one-piece undergarment. I prefer to use an elastic loop and shank button for t-shirts, some casual tops, bathing suits and when offered, my athletic wear such as ballerina, gymnastic and popular soccer sets. This type of closure can be seen in the picture below
I have a machine tuned to perform a special rolled stitch that not only double stitches as you might see in a serged seam, but it also slightly rolls the fabric's edges to create a tighter finished look. This adds extra strength to help ensure that your doll garment will remain a treasure that may be passed on to other young doll lovers to enjoy.
Memories
Perhaps the reason why I enjoy making my doll clothes is the delight I gain in helping recreate an experience that I treasured as a child.....
I can vividly remember as a child opening up the big glass door to the local 5 & 10. (For you younger shoppers, that is a small store that sold a little of many things.) I would walk down what seemed to be a very long isle. Now you should know that this store was first built in the late 1800s so with each step I took the highly polished worn floorboardswould squeak under my feet. I can still hear that delightful sound, because it meant that I was getting close to this most wonderful moment...the moment of finding out if the rack that held an assortment of about forty doll dresses was refilled! I spent many trips going to this display before I would spend my hard-earned allowance on a selected style. The last dress I ever bought was bright blue with with poka-dots
trimmed very patriotically. I still have this treasure which was passed on to my daughter and I am sure will someday be passed on to another generation of doll lovers. I now hope to help create moments for my shoppers and their daughters. At my home and craft shows, I try to have my display set up in a way that will create a lasting visual experience. I have tried to exude this "small-town days-gone-by" image to this more modern form of communication that sometimes feels all too impersonal. I hope that the design of my site makes you feel welcomed and cared about. It is for all of these reasons that I take pride in my workmanship and hope to create a mutual bond with my new acquaintances through the appreciation of fine-quality doll clothes. Thank you for shopping with me.
Yours in the love of dolls,
Sandie
No matter how many years may pass, the
memories of playing with dolls never fades!
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1963
Me on the left
1960
You are on: Quality from memories
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