Back To School Outfit Ideas for Your Doll Part 1

     Hey, everyone!  How do you like the new header and background?  I have been so tired of the same design, that I just had to change it.
  

      Of course, dolls should have awesome outfits for the fall, right??  I have put together two outfits for my dolls to show you.

      The first one is on Marisol.  It's more of a cutesy, girly look.  I myself would never be brave enough to wear this, but, hey, on a doll it works!

      For her hair I did a simple crown braid(which I will have a tutorial for soon) and tied it with a red hair tie. 
     Her shirt is from Julie's Dog Walking Outfit.  For this style I think any color shirt would work if your doll has tights as colorful as Marisol.  You don't want the top and botton to be loud.:)

     Marisol is wearing the store exclusive Vacation shorts, Lindsey's(GOTY 2001) tights, and Marisol's shoes.  It's a little loud, but if your doll still loves shorts in the fall this might be a cute idea to try.

     And her backpack is from the School Backpack Set for Dolls from American Girl.
    
     I hope you have enjoyed this outfit idea!  I will have at least one more.  I have so many great posts lined up!  It's hard to know which to do first!:)


*Liddy*

How To Make An American Girl Sized Crochet Hook

     Hello, everyone!  I have recently got back into a crocheting mode, so I decided to make a crochet hook for my doll.  It turned out great!  Here are a two simple steps to make one for your doll!:) 

1.  First take a normal sized bobby pin.                                        

             2.  Do you see the top part of the pin?  The part that's shorter than the bottom?  Good.  

  Now take your pliers and clamp them on the top part.      

 Like this(above). Now snap it off.  It will be hard at first, but clamp down as hard as you can.

      Then, whallah!  You have made your very own doll sized crochet hook.

      Here is the size difference between your doll's and a normal hook.

      Marisol is enjoying her lovely new hook more than any of my other dolls.:)

      It is difficult to get the hook to stay on your doll's hand, but if you put the yarn around the hook and stuff it between your doll's fingers, it should stay just fine.:)  See image below.

Hope you enjoyed!  If you have any questions, comment me or email me at americangirlcentral@gmail.com.  Thanks!:) 


*Liddy*