Tiny Tailor Time

Finally got around to doing doll clothes repairs. The majority of garments just needed split seams repaired and snaps replaced.

Some things were stained. God-knows-how-old these marks were as most of the pieces affected date from before the year 2000. See that white T-shirt with the watches on it? It looked like someone spilled a coke in it. Now it it’s nice and clean. I just sat it in some Oxyclean over night and then threw it and the other soiled costumes in a mesh bag which I then tossed into the machine with my human-sized laundry.

The knight tunic just needed new snaps and a pressing. I haven’t figured out how to iron doll clothes yet.

The closest thing to a challenge was this Southwestern Ken’s jump suit. The belt had frayed beyond repair and the buckle was missing but luckily I came across the same outfit with the belt intact but the rest of the garment in tatters. I also have the fringed jacket but it didn’t need fixing.

Here are some more restored ensembles. These were stained and the trimmings were coming off. Note to self when taking photos: white is see through.

And now a word from our sponsor.
All of the tiny stitches required to repaint these clothes was done with vintage thread. Whenever I go to thrift shops I always stock up on vintage thread. It doesn’t break or get knotted like more modern threads, making it perfect for hand sewing.