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Restoration part three

So, time to clean up the peg. This one was tough going but after alot of sanding, repainting and varnishing she looks as good as new again:

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The lace from the original was unusuable so I wrapped a new piece around the body of the peg and sewed it together up the back

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I always sew where I can. It’s the only way to ensure she doesn’t all fall apart again! All that is left to do now is assemble her back together again….

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Pink brocade peggie restoration, part two

Ok, you can see from the last post that she is in pretty bad condition!

Pink brocade

I gave the pink brocade a wash in something pretty strong, but that glue isn’t shifting. So, only thing to be done with it is to cut off as much as possible and hide the rest in seams and under embellishments! I have attached a fairly white band of lace to the bottom:

Cut brocade

 

The sequins were past being used also, so I found some nice iridescent white ones and sewed these over the ribbon:

New brocade

 

The skirt will be sewn together down the end and gathered at the top ready for re-fitting. Next thing to sort is the wooden peg!

 

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Some more restoration…

When not sure what doll to make next, a take one out of the box that has had a hard life! I felt like an exra challenge this time…

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She’s been glued together…everywhere! As you can see the glue has soaked through the lace bodice and all over the skirt fabric even though the skirt has all come unstuck. Time to take her apart and see how she can be revived….

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Some amazing little dolls….

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do.
She gave them some broth without any bread;
And whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.

old women who lived in a shoe

 

If you really like this, you can buy it on E-bay for $2800!!! Or you could make your own 🙂

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Welcome to The Dolls House Magazine readers!

Just wanted to say hello to anyone coming here from ‘The Dolls House Magazine’, welcome to Dolly Peg Doll!

Peg dolls are a throw back to my youth I guess, what little girl didn’t have one at some point? My collection is steadily growing and you will find some of it here on these pages as well as step by step projects to make your own and lots of ideas. Use the categories and tags to help you find something specific, or just enjoy a browse!

The smallest peg doll ever? Made from the head of a matchstick, this little sailor peg has been hand sculpted and painted by my husband and stands just 8mm high….yes, 8mm!!

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The ultimate peg doll face!

The waterslide transfer faces are great for making little peggies, but check this peg doll face out!

She has been covered in fabric, sculpted and painted and is just beautiful. Take a closer look:

The detail continues throughout the whole doll right down to the beads on the front of her dress, the tiny little gold necklace and the ringlets in her hair. Someone has had alot of fun making her!