Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Candyland Girl and Kiera Barbie Popstar custom outfits


 I recently had the opportunity to work with a really talented custom doll artist who takes American Girl dolls and makes them over with new wigs and makeup.

It was so much fun coming up with a costume design that worked for the character she was re-creating with the doll.
Pictured are "Candyland Girl" modeled after a Katy Perry outfit and Kiera from "Barbie:  Princess and the Rockstar".

To create these outfits I first did a lot of web research and made a few prototypes from scrap fabrics.  Shopping for some of the fabrics was a challenge especially trying to get the right purple/blue combination for Kiera.

Always wanting to try something new, I have been learning how to make doll shoes.  Both outfits include a few of my first attempts.  Still a learning process but they are a lot of fun to make!

I think my next venture will be maybe some outfits from Downton Abby.  They have such gorgeous costumes, and I love period pieces.