Keepsake Dolls
Handmade to Order
Bride?
Do you want a special reminder of your wedding day?
A memory that isn’t shut away in an album?
This bride now owns a doll who wears a replica of her wedding dress. Some of the fabrics used are leftovers from the original.
The lace jacket around the shoulders, has been made from a smaller piece of lace.
The original embroidered lace that was used wasn’t suitable for such a small garment although pieces of it have been added to the dress as was the case with the original.
Bridesmaid?
This is a replica of the outfit worn by a bridesmaid. The mixed race bride wanted to acknowledge her oriental roots so chose a red cheongsam for her only attendant.
Some of the original duchesse satin was available to make this dress although its thickness made the task quite difficult on a small scale as satin tends to fray quite easily. To keep it tidy the doll’s dress was fully lined.
The doll has the word “Bridesmaid” and the date embroidered on her knickers. She has an Ooak Gifts charm on a garter around her thigh.
I created a slightly different eye shape for this doll and can offer this to customers who prefer a more oriental look for their dolls.
Graduation?
Are you the proud parent or grandparent of a young woman who has just graduated after much hard work?
Do you want to give her, or yourself, a special gift?
Most graduates hire their gowns for the occasion and have only a photo to remind them how they looked.
A proud mother commissioned the making of this doll to bear testament to the culmination of many years of study and travel in order for her daughter to achieve her goal of a doctorate in her chosen profession.
The cap and gown were only hired for the award ceremony but the doll will be wearing hers as a reminder of that special day for many years to come.
Prom?
Has there been an occasion either recently or maybe in the past for which someone, wore a memorable outfit? Maybe a prom…?
Many young women would love a constant reminder of that special prom dress. Or perhaps the occasion was a special birthday, a never-to-be-repeated celebration, retirement party, Palace garden party… A keepsake memory doll in replica clothes will provide a lasting souvenir.
The owner of this dress wore it to a school leavers’ dance very many years ago. This was all long before mobile phones existed and there are no photos of the dress being worn. Nevertheless she was unable to part with it. Her memories of the night in question are now revived in her keepsake doll.
The skirt of the doll’s dress is made from some leftover scraps of the original fabric. On her feet she wears golden shoes. Around her neck is a necklace of matching multicoloured crystal beads and an Ooak Gifts charm.
Theatrical Performance?
Is there someone close who has been on the stage – perhaps an especially memorable performance?
A performance as a ballerina for a national ballet company was the trigger for the creation of this doll.
The embroidered waistcoat has been copied as accurately as is possible on the much smaller scale, as has the headdress.
The front of the doll’s knickers are embroidered with the name of the ballet and the date of this special performance. She has an Ooak Gifts charm on a garter around her thigh.
