Doll Costume Alterations at Turn of the Century Antiques

Step inside Turn of the Century Antiques in Denver, Colorado today to see what is happening in the doll department. You can learn more about our shop at www.rare-dolls.com

[@dodrbeckd]

Love the plaid too! The blue trim really brings out her beautiful eyes 💙

[@dakotatwilight]

Triste means sad, solemn in French. I try to save as much early vintage/ antique doll clothes I find or get given. I try sizing them down or combining them if they can't be rescued. Sometimes all it takes is balance rips under "new" seams. I can't wait to learn from Linda's sewing classes. I prefer handsewing or French couture hand sewing my seams. I agree with Linda about seam rippers, embroidery scissors. Dolls are their own world. And I sew my own clothes from Japanese patterns and I can't read Japanese. Most likely that dress is a silk or cotton silk taffetta. Fabric melting makes me always sad.
Now I don't feel so bad about my hankie collection from the thrift stores. And the hankie dress class will be so much fun.
Too bad you are so far away from where I live, I would love to help out...

[@lindasharp3428]

I also know her by th name of long face Cody Jumeau, the story goes, she was not only used as a copy of and also named for Buffalo Bill Cody's daughter.

[@lisalimet5042]

Yes 👍

[@61moss]

This Triste is very beautiful!!

[@kerriemiller5367]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@raggedyann4372]

Just finding this video, your Triste. Dolls are Beautiful. You always make my day! Have you ever thought of making a book?Thank You Rachel

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Maybe one day!

[@annagiusti3095]

Grazie.
SALUTI DALL'ITALIA.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks!