Summer Storms

There’s a lot of flooding up here in New England right now. Thankfully, Gus and his friends are high and dry, but the amount of destruction in the surrounding towns is concerning. Hoping everybody stays safe!
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Happy 4th!

Hurray! We just had the first sunny morning in what feels like a week! ☀️Happy Independence Day to all my friends and followers stateside! 🎆🍰🫐🍓🇺🇸

Mixing prints

Gus is mixing prints, inspired by Pinterest. 😄

 

Bryce in Overalls

Bryce is out running some last minute errands before the weekend, in a comfy pair of khaki overalls, and an oversized graphic T. 😎

I’m happy to report that the Tiny Apparel overalls pattern (0017) fits Ken dolls with the new, more muscular build! Bryce’s shirt, here, was made with pattern 0021 🧵🪡📍

 

Tile Print Resortwear

Gus is ready to check into a glamorous resort, and start lounging around the pool! 😂🏝🧳🌺

I’ve been seeing the new “Extra Fly” resortwear Ken doll popping up on #dollstagram a lot lately, so you know Gus has to try to style a similar travel-ready cabana set look. 😜 I made his shorts with pattern 0004, his shirt is pattern 0003, and his sandals are made with pattern 0022.

Gus saunters off, showing us the back of his majolica tile print cabana set. I used different sections of a multi-print fabric, for each of the sleeve, back, yoke, and collar pieces, to get a kaleidoscopic effect! 🌀The finished look totally exceeded my expectations! I think this is a really fun way to combine prints! 😃
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Happy 1st of June!

Happy First Day of June! 😀 Where I live, it’s also the first scorcher of the season, over 90°F, with humid hazy conditions.😅 To stay comfortable, Gus is wearing a matching cotton resort shirt (pattern 0019) and bucket hat (pattern 0004).
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Lucian Goes Business Casual

I hope you all are having an awesome weekend! ☀️ Today, Lucian’s paired a suit jacket (pattern 0012) with wide-leg pants (pattern 0026) to create a comfy casual slouchy suit. 😎👔

 

Warm or Cold

The long and the short of it: 30mph north winds? 70 degree sunshine? Whatever the weather, Gus is prepared. 😄⛅️

 

The 4th annual Glam Doll Gala!

Welcome to the 4th annual Glam Doll Gala!! 🎉 Gus, his cousin Lucian, their buddy Bryce, and Sinatra the beagle, have arrived! 😃 They can’t wait to start meeting guests, and checking out all the incredible fashion, at the #glamdollgala2023!! 🙌
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Shoutout to my awesome event co-host @adrian.dollslife! And, a friendly reminder to use the hashtag #glamdollgala2023 in your gala posts today, so we can find them! Let’s party!! 😊📸✨

 

Here are some detailed closeups from Gus, Sinatra, Lucian, and Bryce’s looks for the #glamdollgala2023 !!
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Many thanks, to all who are joining in this year’s Glam Doll Gala!! With your impressive creativity, ingenuity, and artistry, you continue to make this annual event one of the highlights of my year!!! I am still perusing through all of your beautiful photography, so it I haven’t commented on your photos yet, I will soon! 😊📸

Also, my warmest thanks to the best event co-host I could ever wish for, and my very dear friend, @adrian.dollslife! You make teamwork seem effortless!
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Getting Ready for the Gala

Gus, Lucian, and Bryce, are deep in sartorial conversation, checking out the materials for their gala ensembles. 😄 I’m so excited for the #glamdollgala2023 this Saturday!! I can’t wait to see everyone’s awesome photos! 😃🎉✨

 

 

Moving Forward in a new Direction

News from the studio: It was not an easy decision, but I am officially closing the bespoke side of Tiny Apparel. I started making bespoke miniature menswear in 2019, but now my life has become much more busy. To minimize stress, I need to streamline the Tiny Apparel business to one main focus instead of juggling two. I look forward to continuing to expand the TA sewing pattern collection with new designs, and I will, of course, continue to share photos of what I create, here on IG. 📸😊

It’s been an amazing 4 years, of taking people’s miniature design ideas from concept to reality. Everything from a full 1:6 scale army dress uniform, to a tweed blazer for plush baby Yoda. A great big Thank You to all my wonderful bespoke clients, for your amazing support, encouragement, and generosity over the years. I am so grateful to have met all of you. 💙

P.S. If you need any assistance finding someone to sew a particular custom item, I am happy to help network within the doll community, to find someone who may be able to complete your order. 😊🔎

Best wishes!

 

 

Merman Bryce

Happy #mermay! Merman Bryce is chilling in the sand dunes, letting the ocean breezes ruffle through his locks. 🌾🌊🧜‍♂️🐚

I’m happy to discover that the Tiny Apparel merman Tail (0011) sewing pattern fits the extra muscular MTM Ken dolls like Bryce!

Relaxing in the Sun

Gus living life to the full, and loving it! 😎🌊🐠

The Tiny Apparel Patterns featured in this look are the Button-Up Shirt (0003) and Retro Style Swim Trunks (0020).