To showcase my recent patterns released, I created ensembles for this year's summer collection with thoughts of long summer days in the forefront of my mind and visions of the great outdoors, and chose the adventures of an African safari ~ Debonair's Savanna.
For this savanna theme I made use of my patterns; Kimana, a fitted bolero jacket and the coordinating cloche hat, Belle, which works perfectly as a safari hat, working these ensembles in safari type colors, and for a finishing touch to complete the look, worked up a new, fun accessory, a bohemian bag. More details of this bag pattern called BoHoh will be blogged about in my next post when the pattern is ready for release.
New from Debonair Designs 2012 summer collection, designed to fit American Girl Dolls and comparable 18" Gotz dolls like my models from the precious day collection; Jessica, Julia, Elisabeth & Emily
Jessica's ensemble is worked in a summer white with accent khaki tan throughout, creating a fresh, clean look, while Emily's ensemble makes use of the khaki tan with an accent of variegated brown for an adventurous look . . .
Julia's outfit, I made use of a rich gold with accents of brown, and for a final look, created a black and white ensemble worked in a Zebra pattern throughout that Elisabeth is showing
presenting, 'Savanna'
new from 2011 my summer collection.
This new summer inspired design was created from my spring pattern release, Adrift only this time I omitted the sleeves and worked garter stitch on the last 2 stitches creating a flat edge around the armhole.
Variation to neckline: For the neckline, I continued working the single ribbing for a total of seven rows, thus allowing it to fold back onto itself, creating a flattering collar.
Embellishment: For a unique finishing touch I added strung beads along the garter stitch ridge row, and fastened securely.
The safari style hat completes the look, however this hat pattern is not available since it has been worked from a base pattern, where I improvised and added a brim.
Designed to fit: I worked this design to fit 18in Madam Alexander Dolls like my model pictured, this outfit also fits the American Girl Dolls and 18in Gotz Dolls.
Model Info: 'Hayley', is from Madam Alexander Girlz Collection, she stands 18 inches tall, slightly slimmer than the American Girl Dolls and 18in Gotz Dolls.
Thanks for looking, Deb
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