Nancy Drew is a Demon.

Is it just me, or do collector's dolls usually have a slightly odd look plastered on their faces? Have a look at this Nancy Drew doll from Tonner Doll Company:



I'm not sure what it is exactly, but her face worries me slightly. The outfit is gorgeous though - especially the shoes! This grey pinafore is certainly worth a squiz too...



This style is perfect for autumn and winter. Just a shirt underneath and a pair of sandals in warm weather, and a long-sleeved blouse and thick tights for the cold!

She wore it in the '70s.

A simple chambray pinafore made from a very old Simplicity pattern, which I cannot find anywhere :S

This project has been sitting in my project box for about 4 years (since I was 14, I think). I redid the zipper, because I had done a truly dreadful job all those years ago. It’s really funny, because I remember it was the first zipper I had sewn in all by myself :D Unfortunately, this fabric wasn't too keen on being unpicked and resewn, so the fabric covering the zip doesn't sit properly.

The only other thing I had to do was attach the buttons! The fabric frayed a great deal when I attempted a buttonhole, so I opted for snaps instead. Hey, they pop off randomly throughout the day but it saved me the pain of getting out my buttonhole chisel and crying at the mess it made.

Now... if anyone else has an old sewing machine, you will probably know that changing to a heavy thread isn't much fun. Tensioning it is a nightmare, and it often tangles and snaps in the bobbin. Even though I love the look of the denim thread, I think the next time I use it will be too soon.