HISTORICAL BALL GOWN FOR CURVY BARBIE - Marie Antoinette inspired gowns for Barbie

Have you ever dreamed of wearing a beautiful ball gown, long flowing skirt, lace, beads, and lots of flounce? Imagine all the work and fabric to create such a masterpiece back in the day.... Way before mass production, factories and personal sewing machines.

ORIENTAL FLORAL PATCHWORK DRESS - Curvy Barbie Outfit

This fabric is wonderful! I love the vibrant flowers and the black/gold really POPS! Gold buttons to

RED ROSE TEA PARTY DRESS FOR CURVY BARBIE - Tea time!

Red Rose Gown for Curvy Barbie

Tea time for Curvy!

Curvy Barbie all dressed up! And how would you like your tea? 

PINK ROSE TEA GOWN - Curvy Barbie is ready for a tea party!

Curvy Barbie is ready for a tea party! 

 Inspiration from this miniature pink rose tea set! 

And just the right size for Curvy Barbie! 

STRAWBERRY CUPCAKE BARBIE DRESS - Tonner doll fashions too

Cami Tonner Doll with cupcake 

Nothing more yummy than a cupcake! Make that a cupcake topped with strawberry whipped cream and a fresh strawberry on top! And oh how cute is this Barbie and Tonner doll dress! How rare to find such miniature delights in this design. I'm inspired, and craving strawberry cupcakes, with extra whipped cream please....! (sigh) 

Liv (Barbie) doll, with cupcake 

BARBIE DOLL SHORT DRESS - One Size Fits ALL comparison

COMPARISON of the halter One-Size-Fits-All Classic Short Barbie dress. 

BARBIE DOLL SIZE COMPARISONS - Barbie and friends size chart

Barbie doll sizes 

These Barbie's and Friends are some of my models - showing their differences in height and size. 

CLASSIC SHORT DRESS CHART FOR TONNER FASHON DOLLS - One Size Fits all Design for Tonner and Friends

TONNER DOLL SIZE COMPARISON - Tyler Wentworth, Ellowyne Wilde, Evangeline, Cami

Tonner doll Size Comparison for Evangeline Ghastly, Tyler Wentworth, Cami, Ellowyne Wilde, City Girls

One of the top questions I get asked the most is, "Will this outfit fit my doll?" To better answer that question, I've created a pictorial graph showing some of the Tonner Fashion doll models that I use the most for my designs. 

The Tonner dolls are lined up at the heel. Each square is an inch in diameter, so counting upwards or sideways is an estimate on the height and width of each doll. 

Vintage Dolls 

Fashion Doll Size comparisons

Kitty Collier is from the Tonner family, and Gene is from Ashton Drake

Hope this chart helps a little bit better! 

TROPICAL CRANBERRY BATIK FASHIONS - For Curvy Barbie and Ken Doll

More fabulous Batik Fabric for the Barbie and Ken dolls! Already dreaming up sunshine and aqua beaches in this gorgeous cranberry colored tie dye fabric. Okay, which direction for some Vitamin SEA? Pacific Coast? The Florida Keys.... Is it warm enough yet for the East Coast? 

Ken and Curvy Barbie in matching tropical Batik outfits. 

Ken Doll Shark Shirt and Denim Shorts - Clothes for Ken Barbie

Ken is tossing caution to the wind as he sports his shark shirt and shorts while hanging at the beach.

But you gotta admit, those sharks ARE kinda cute. From a distance! These novelty shirts are a lot of fun to create, and half the fun is finding fabric designs that are doll size.

TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS - Barbie Outfit for Ken

My household is divided over Texas Tech and Texas Longhorns! I'm a huge Longhorn fan, and the rest of the family is Red Raiders all the wayyyy.

But regardless, Ken looks pretty sharp in either team shirt! This outfit was a lot of fun to put together, but a bit tedious in keeping the graphics aligned. I doubt this fabric was ever intended for miniatures! 

Texas Tech Red Raiders doll outfit for Ken Barbie 

TEXAS LONGHORN FOOTBALL DOLL CLOTHES - for Ken and Curvy Barbie

Now Curvy Barbie and Ken can SHARE! What better way to show team spirit than to wear matching sports outfits for game day. University of Texas can now celebrate with Ken and Barbie.

Curvy Barbie has such a wonderful figure that she really looks quite nice in this standard Ken outfit! Elastic waistline pants slips right on. Dress shirt has snap enclosure.

Curvy Barbie Texas Longhorn Fan 

PINK FLAMINGO FOR KEN AND BARBIE - Curvy Barbie and Ken dolls are tourists

Pink Flamingo tourist outfits for Ken and Barbie. How could they resist visiting the Florida Keys without matching outfits? Is it corny to wear matching outfits as adults, or is this a reflection of getting older ---  After all, I've read that the older one gets, they either start looking like their pets, or their significant other! :)

 But cheesy or not, Ken and Barbie do look cute in their matching outfits!

KEN DOLL CLOTHES - Matching outfits for Curvy Barbie and Ken Doll

Every year during the holidays, I gift my granddaughters Barbie dolls with homemade clothes. This past Christmas, they knew what to expect and they begged, "boy clothes! We need boy dolls!"   Sure enough, as I looked at their three story Barbie house, they had everything you could imagine for Barbie...  except Ken dolls.

So, they got boy dolls this year for Christmas, and a baby brother to boot.

Over the years as I've designed for Barbie, I must confess, I've been skipping Ken over. Other than a few outfits here and there (Pioneer Ken in coveralls) I have not sewn for boy dolls. I was just having too much fun designing gowns and flashy outfits for Barbie.  I think the reason is that I had the mistaken idea that Ken didn't like fashion. I pictured him in drab colors and nothing really tasteful, as after all, he was a boy and was prone to practical clothes. Barbie was the one who cared about having shoes in every color and enjoyed wearing the latest designs.

But this time, I'm going to revive Ken. He is deserving of attention and fashion! He'll be sporting some really funky cool stuff in the near future.

Right now, I've discovered that Ken and Barbie can share fashions.

Today, they are sporting a colorful marble print. So no more will I be skimping on Ken!

KEN DOLL CLOTHES - Tie Dye Paisley shirt and pants for the Ken Doll

This Ken Doll (the ladies call him Fabio) didn't protest when Curvy Barbie suggested they wear matching clothes. The Tie Dye shirt was too groovy and comfortable to pass up. Curvy Barbie is sporting her Tie Dye Paisley sundress, and I must confess, I think Ken and Barbie are looking marvelous together.  

TONNER DOLL TIE DYE - Tropical Mai Tai dresses for Tyler Wentworth

With the dreary skies of winter upon us, it is time to dream of tropical sunsets --- Mai Tai's and silky warm sand! And what can beat a gorgeous tie dye cotton gown to rustle in the salty breeze? Why three of them, and such vibrant colors to choose from! 

These Tonner gowns are truly my favorite as they fit all the standard 16" to 18" Tonner Tyler Wentworth, Cami's, as well as the Ashton Drake, Gene dolls. 

It's not really the dress itself that inspires me, but these gorgeous colors that keep popping!

CURVY BARBIE FASHION DRESS - Black and Pink Barbie gown

Curvy Barbie has gone retro with the black and pink slip-on gown. Sleek and shiny with bow. She is ready to stand in the limelight!  

An interesting fact about the word, limelight. Years ago before electrical lighting was used, calcium light was used in theatres and music halls --- An intense illumination is created when a flame is directed at a cylinder of quicklime. This type of stage lighting was called, limes.  

Curvy all dressed up. Now where to go?  Prom. Dance. Awards Ceremony? 

CURVY BARBIE DRESS - Tropical Island Tie Dye

Curvy and friends could not resist another tropical vacation! Their stunning tie dye gowns blend perfectly into the luscious islands. These one-size-fits all Curvy Barbie dresses are rich in tropical colors - Mango, Passion Fruit and Coconut. Time to book that trip, she deserves it! 

CURVY BARBIE - Bohemian Tie Dye Jumsuit

Curvy Barbie is chilling Morocco style in her Bohemian Tie Dye Jumpsuit. 

This flowing cotton pant set is perfect for those warm African days. 

This is a one-of-a-kind outfit for the Fashionista Curvy - with beadwork and ruffled pants. Although this ensemble was designed for the full sized Curvy Barbie in mind, it also fit similar sized BJD dolls. I love how the pants flare, and plan to introduce more of these fashions. 

HAPPY NEW YEARS CURVY BARBIE - Tunic and Travel

Curvy Barbie is ushering in the New Year's with a bang! This year promises a life full of adventure and color!  Her goal is to enjoy life to the fullest and to surround herself with the things she loves most - family, friends, and beautiful clothes.

Curvy is wearing a one-of-a-kind tunic - a rich burgundy with paisley and pink roses. This outfit is perfect for comfort and travel.  

Blue capris for added color and style. Be on the look-out for more of these designs, as Curvy loves sporting new fashions!