Sew Inspired, LLC - Sleepless Crafter

I’ve had people wondering how to fasten the back of a Barbie nightgown or outfit, so if you’ve been wondering, this post is for you. There’s basically two ways to fasten the back of an outfit. You can either use velcro (hook and loop) or snaps. First I’ll list the pros and cons of using either.

I was tired of my Baby Beans not having his hat, so I made him a replica. If you are “sew” inclined, you can make one, too!

First let me start out with my story for how I came to purchase something like this. I was making Barbie Skipper shoes out of craft foam. If you’ve ever cut small pieces of foam, you know it’s difficult to cut it just right without leaving jagged edges. So I had an idea to purchase a cutting machine. I have a small budget, so I came across the CRICUT MINI  It is advertised to cut through craft foam. It was also advertised to be able to go online and use their Craft Room and use ANY design that they have for FREE, AND to use images that you own.{ Let me reassure you that it does NOT do these things—later explained}

Well, I’m at it again. Just finished the newest line of clothing for Skipper from The Fabulous Collection. Teen Skipper Ensemble I was going to call it Horse Lovin’ Ensemble, but the outfit fits all sizes of Skippers, although they do fit a little differently. See my auction here!

I’m so excited to announce my very first fashion collection for Skipper and Barbie— The Fabulous Collection My first ensemble, featuring Vintage Skipper, will launch on eBay tomorrow night (February 5, 2012). Other ensembles will include outfits to fit a variety of sizes of Skipper and Barbie dolls—even Silkstones! The 6-piece set includes the dress, scarf, tote bag, shoes, panties, and even a wire hanger! Perfect for any collector or anyone who wants nice clothing for their Skipper dolls. The low starting bid of $9.99 does not reflect the value at all. With careful detail to every piece, this outfit was made to perfection. Click here for eBay auctions listed by me, or visit my ecrater store at sewinspired.ecrater.com The collection features the VIP’s The Fabulous Life of Barbie fabric—black and white shoes, poodles, and icons. I purchased this fabric from an awesome online fabric store, Dutchlandquilts.com . Disclaimer: Barbie and friends are registered trademarks