I found a china doll in a thrift store which I later found out was an antique from the 1850's. She still had her original body which was one of the ways I knew she was old. I had a little trunk that I lined to keep her and her clothes in. One thing that helped make lining easier was that I cut out the bottom, sides, top and side tops from matte board, then covered that with the paper. I could work outside of the trunk for all the fiddly bits, then just glued these pieces inside the trunk. I wish I could share a photo with you. Thanks for showing this. I so enjoy a trunk and a miniature one is all the more fun!
Neat trunk! Perfect for all your doll clothes. If you ever do another one, I would suggest cutting templates of the interior of the trunk for a less frustrating experience. 😊
I have the same Jenny Lind type doll from Anabelle's World. Had her for about 5 yrs now and she only has her under pinnings done. LOL! The cage was a challenge! Definitely need a buddy to make it. I like Elizabeth! I named mine Lucy Louisiana after an ancestor born in the 1860s. I want to get a few more to have different styles to display at presentations. We need to compare doll clothes notes....
I have 2 antique doll doll trunks and 1 modern reproduction one. I am on the fence as to redo one of the old ones. My doll is named Chloe Maude after my grandmothers, both of whom I was named after. She has one outfit but could always have more.
I love what you have done Can you tell me what size your trunk is, as I would like to make one for a 12 inch doll, But I may buy a new unpainted trunk to do up.
I would love to get you exact measurements but I'm in the process of moving and I think the trunk is buried in the bottom of a storage unit right now. My doll is 18" long and I'm pretty sure the trunk is as well because I have to set her at a diagonal angle to get her to fit. Trunk may be about 10" wide and perhaps 10-12" tall but it's been a few months since I've seen it. Hope this helps!
This is going to be a fun project! How tall is Elizabeth? I have a repro china head doll and have made her a dress but she needs all the underpinnings.
I found a china doll in a thrift store which I later found out was an antique from the 1850's. She still had her original body which was one of the ways I knew she was old. I had a little trunk that I lined to keep her and her clothes in. One thing that helped make lining easier was that I cut out the bottom, sides, top and side tops from matte board, then covered that with the paper. I could work outside of the trunk for all the fiddly bits, then just glued these pieces inside the trunk. I wish I could share a photo with you. Thanks for showing this. I so enjoy a trunk and a miniature one is all the more fun!
Thank you for sharing! That sounds like a great idea.
The trunk is absolutely charming! Looking forward to this project, I have always enjoyed sewing doll clothes so I do hope you will release patterns…
I plan to! I have the underpinnings sewn up and the patterns are mostly put together for next month.
Neat trunk! Perfect for all your doll clothes. If you ever do another one, I would suggest cutting templates of the interior of the trunk for a less frustrating experience. 😊
Thank you! I considered that but figured this would be just as easy. It was not.
I have the same Jenny Lind type doll from Anabelle's World. Had her for about 5 yrs now and she only has her under pinnings done. LOL! The cage was a challenge! Definitely need a buddy to make it.
I like Elizabeth! I named mine Lucy Louisiana after an ancestor born in the 1860s. I want to get a few more to have different styles to display at presentations.
We need to compare doll clothes notes....
Yes, we do! I've had mine a bit longer, I think... and she's still naked lol!
I have 2 antique doll doll trunks and 1 modern reproduction one. I am on the fence as to redo one of the old ones. My doll is named Chloe Maude after my grandmothers, both of whom I was named after. She has one outfit but could always have more.
Well, the plan is still to publish the patterns I make for free. I'd love for people to follow along and use them!
I am currently working on a doll and want to a trunk, so I'm looking forward to patterns and videos.
I just finished stitching her underpinnings so I'm working on digitizing the patterns now :)!
I love what you have done Can you tell me what size your trunk is, as I would like to make one for a 12 inch doll, But I may buy a new unpainted trunk to do up.
I would love to get you exact measurements but I'm in the process of moving and I think the trunk is buried in the bottom of a storage unit right now. My doll is 18" long and I'm pretty sure the trunk is as well because I have to set her at a diagonal angle to get her to fit. Trunk may be about 10" wide and perhaps 10-12" tall but it's been a few months since I've seen it. Hope this helps!
This is going to be a fun project! How tall is Elizabeth? I have a repro china head doll and have made her a dress but she needs all the underpinnings.
Elizabeth is 18" from the top of her head to the tip of her feet.