Martha Bishop Primitive Rag Doll & Bed Update

I had hoped to work on the bedding for Aletha's bed
 this past week, but the hubby took it to his workshop.
I did peek in on Wed. to see the progress and it was
partially dismantled.  It's been re glued & has a nice
 "old" looking slat to replace an earlier replacement.
It's definitely sturdy now & even has a nice coat
 of Briwax.  The hubs does such nice work.   

In the mean time, I started some clothing for a hand

painted primitive rag doll by Martha Bishop that I have
yet to name.  Just a peek for now. 

Such cute curls.

I've finished a red flannel petticoat &

some muslin drawers.

I edged them with some vintage cluny ivory 

wool lace.

It's very prim looking.

I did button loops with heavy thread for the

 antique men's china underware buttons.

 This muslin had an open weave, much like gauze &

it raveled easily so I used french seams.

Something completely unexpected........
a white petticoat of eyelet fabric with a wide eyelet
ruffle.  Even a primitive dolly wants a fancy petticoat.
Don't you feel special when you have your good
underware on?  

I attached the tightly gathered ruffle before I
finished the side seams with a zillion pins.....

To finish the seam, I trimmed the ruffled fabric to
 about 1/4 inch.

Folded the other fabric down twice & pinned.

Stitched it with a small whip stitch.

It makes a nice finished seam.

A pretty button & a visit to the ironing board will
finish the undergarments. While I ponder the dress
for this dolly, I'll work on the bedding.
Happy Sewing!
Martha Bishop Dolls