When I saw this vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief, the border immediately caught my eye. So I decided to try makIng a dress from just the border and a bit of silk fabric. Dress available now in my Etsy shop.
Olivia for Barbie and friends
Yves Saint Laurent
Periwinkle Prose for Barbie and friends
This vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief features soft shades of periwinkle and aqua, which makes for the perfect romantic dress. I used my Boat Neck Sheath pattern for the bodice and Summer of ’57 pattern for the skirt, with some bows added at the hips. Available now in my Etsy shop.
Celtic Seas and Hot Houndstooth for Barbie and friends
I just posted two new outfits in my Etsy shop. Both fashions are hand sewn from vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchiefs.
Celtic Pine for Barbie and friends
This dress is hand sewn from a vintage YSL handkerchief in rich shades of teal, olive, and navy. Available now in my Etsy shop.
Purple Roses for Barbie and friends
I had about half of a vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief left in my stash, when I received a request for step by step photos of how to make the bodice for my Fabulous Fifties dress pattern. So I figured, why not use up the rest of that hankie? And to make it even more interesting, I made a new skirt pattern to go with it. Dress available now in my Etsy shop.
I haven’t used my flower shop set in a while because I have to lug my photography studio lights from one room to another (since the flower shop is too large to fit in my doll room). So I saved myself some trouble by only moving one light, instead of both, which made for some nice dramatic lighting.
Highland Fling for Barbie and friends
This dress is hand sewn from a vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief. The gorgeous blue plaid is accented with an intricate gold and red border that I did my best to show off in this strapless dress and capelet. Available now in my Etsy shop.
Teal Roses II for Barbie and friends
Here’s dress number 2 from the vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief. Available now in my Etsy shop.
Teal Roses for Barbie and Friends
This skirt and blouse set is inspired by a vintage sewing pattern and hand sewn from a vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief. Available now in my Etsy shop.
YSL Purple Roses for Barbie and friends
Inspired by another vintage sewing pattern, I just finished this lovely dress featuring elbow length bell sleeves and a full skirt. Sewn entirely by hand from a vintage Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief, dress also comes with coordinating magnetic rhinestone brooch. Available now in my Etsy shop.
YSL Paris for Barbie, Poppy Parker, and Victoire Roux
While browsing vintage 1950’s sewing patterns, I ran across an unusual pieced bubble skirt design that I just had to try for myself. I paired it with a different bodice than the original pattern so I could bring in some contrasting green silk. Dress available now in my Etsy shop.
Hankie Chic 