Third attempt...

This one is minus the lace on the straps and pants. Works ok.....

Still can't get that hat right! Tried a modified small size, but it's not quite fitting right...... Back to the drawing room..... At least the dress fits!!

Another Baby Face trial...

Not liking this style on Dee Dee too much. It's too full at the hem, and the fabric was far too soft.

Baby Face have a slightly bigger head than the BSB's, so I used the next pattern size up. But it turns out the smaller one works HEAPS better, perhaps with a wider brim? Will need to try this one again, with a few minor adjustments....

Same style, different doll...

A few mods and now it fits Baby Face, too!!

Second draft...

Made the pants puffy-er, added the frill To the top (a bit too full but still cute...) and increased the brim of the hat and SUCCESS!!!

There is actually a bow at the front in self fabric, which is hard to see, but it's definitely there! More to come....

Finally!! Some inspiration!!

One of my favorite dolls, my Baby So Beautiful by Playmates, has been looking at me, longing for some new threads. Oh, alright already! Stop with the puppy dog eyes!!!! I'll do something new!!!!

After looking online for some pics of original outfits I found one I liked - a cute little A-line summer top, pantaloons and floppy hat. There is a distinct theme amongst these dolls - they are always very girly! Floral prints, gathered waists, puffy sleeves, always cute and age appropriate - all points that I have trouble with! But here is my first draft, anyway. Need to make a make a few adjustments to the design and construction method and have another go at it......