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Emma designed this Barbie doll outfit using an old shirt. I particularly like the cowl-like neckline, the ragged edge on the skirt, and the use of a pipe cleaner to hold it all together. Very catwalk-worthy, I think!
And, much more importantly, a little girl who is pleased with and proud of her creativity!
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Well done Emma!
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Oh my she looks too grown up in that last picture.
Love her outfit!
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maryanne Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
She is growing up WAY too fast!
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Awesome job! I love the cowl, too!
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That’s cute!
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I have such fond memories of designing for my barbies, that is a fabulous look!
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maryanne Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
I loved designing for mine, too – it’s fun to see my daughter do the same!
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This is gorgeous – it reminds me of my child hood. I learnt to knit by knitting my barbies 1980′s style popcorn jumpers to copy pictures I had of British and Australian pop stars!
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maryanne Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Very cool, Cerys!
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Hmm, could she design one in my size? ;) Tell her I think it is beautiful! :)
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maryanne Reply:
May 26th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
That made her very happy! I would totally wear it, too, if it fit!
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she is so proud! look at that sparkle in her eye! such a blessing that she has a mama who lets her express her creativity! do you have a future fashion designer in your house?
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maryanne Reply:
May 26th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Thank you, Andie! I love seeing what she comes up with!
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I’d wear it…in a larger version of course. ;)
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maryanne Reply:
May 26th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
So would I!
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She looks so proud – she will definitely be a great clothes designer one day :)
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She is really growing up!
I love the outfit…she has serious talent!
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maryanne Reply:
May 28th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
She is growing up SUPER fast! How does that happen???
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Nice one! The dress is so funky! Kids love to explore indeed! It’s great to see how they create things like this.. This girl is a future fashion designer!
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Very chic!
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I love the outfit! It’s amazing how she comes up with such ideas. I showed this to my daughter, and she loved the dress too.
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Aww beautiful outfit and I love her proud smile :)
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Gorgeous!! Emma AND her creation! I would love to wear a version in my size.
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maryanne Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 8:55 pm
I would too!
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It’s great that you’ve gotten a picture of her early work. I wish I had some of my designs from when I was six. I was very into dresses made out of Kleenex, I’ve been told. Perhaps her designs now will inspire her creations later.
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maryanne Reply:
June 1st, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Kleenex would work really well, apart from tearing! I remember making somewhat bulky Barbie clothes out of felt – I think I was probably six years old, too.
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so cute. I loved making doll clothes when I was little. such great memories
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I think it was very good on how she created the layered skirt. It was nice that you have kept a picture of her first designs.
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The picture of Emma took me back to my own childhood. My mother was a good seamstress since her teens. She even repurposed uniforms her brothers wore in the Army, Navy and Air Force into beautiful ensembles to fit her gorgeous (18″ waist) figure! When Mom would sew, I’d gather any fabric scraps that fell to the floor for my Barbies. At Emma’s age, I was asked to sew for my sister’s and cousin’s dolls. By the time I was 12, my dolls had upholstered furniture, hats purses, even coats and suits with real mink trim! Yes, this poor little girl was hooked on both Barbie and sewing. I now work in a fabric store, advising, assisting and encouraging all customers in their craft and sewing projects. It is the time of my life each day at work! So, YAY, EMMA !!! I hope she will always love what she does, whatever it is. This grandmother is still a Barbie girl who loves to craft and sew.
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MaryAnne Reply:
April 9th, 2013 at 1:38 pm
What a wonderful childhood, and I love that your passion for sewing has turned into your adult career!
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