[Dusti]

Morning fellow KPers,

I got this idea stuck in my head and need to get it out so I can move on and get to work on making more dolls for my next flea market event, and so I am posting it here to get your take on as to whether I should pursue it or not.

I have over 50 "Vintage" sewing patterns from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60,s etc and am thinking to make and sell them at flea markets and fairs. What do you think? Should I go with it or stick to more modern dolls?

Some of the dolls I want to make are:

Betty Boop and Baby Boop
Popeye, Olive Oyl and Sweet Pea
Dagwood and Blondie
the Pajama Bag Clown doll
Shirley Temple
Little Lulu
Alice in Wonderland
Dance with me Dolly (44" tall)
Sun Bonnet Sue
Kewpie doll
Lil Red Riding Hood
and of course Raggedy Ann and Andy

plus I have lots of patterns on dolls representing countries dressed in vintage costumes: France, Italy, Germany, Scotland, etc.

 

[laurelarts]

I love the vintage, it brings back such wonderful memories. I vote to "go for it".

 

[Nanny Mon]

Yes I also say vintage .... "go for it" excellent idea.

 

[karwal]

I say to go vintage. Many baby boomers will love the vintage dolls, reminding them of their childhood

 

[Dusti]

I am happy to be seeing so many "go for its" because I too love vintage. Of course now I have to learn how to sew, but I have books and can learn from those. I do have a sewing machine that I never used, well nows the time!! I love knitting but I need to find a faster way to make dolls otherwise if I knit them I won't have that many dolls ready for my next show.

I hadn't expected to sell all my dolls at that last flea market event which was my first selling experience, ever - all 18 of my dolls sold; I don't have a one left. So I almost HAVE to go with sewing because it is as I said before, faster. I will still be knitting dolls but those will go to my grand kids. I do well at achieving a likeness so I believe my dolls will look like who they are suppose to be representing. I will post my first sewn doll and see what you think.
Dusty

 

[Viking-knits]

I definately would say...Go for vintage.
Can't wait to see the first one done :thumbup:

 

[29426]

I'd vote yes, too. I love vintage items.

 

[glnwhi]

Betty Boop is very popular around here now I say go vintage

 

[KNITBUDDY]

I say go for it, I have quite a few of those patterns and my just get them out and try a few.

 

[Martha French]

I would say the vintage, I think some of the modern dolls are just not appealilng. I tried to buy a rag doll for my youngest grand daughter's third birthday last year. All the dolls for sale in the toy shops looked more like disformed monkeys or cartoon characters than nice cuddly dolls. I did buy one but was not happy with it. If I had had more time I would have made her one. But I think the grandmas and the nannas would prefer to buy a vintage doll rather than the modern ones.

 

[Lindylou22]

Go for it!...Sewing isn't so hard to do...and you are an ambitious women that has vision to do it... :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[elbev]

looking forward to pictures! good luck

 

[sandj]

I'm also saying Yes!! I just went to a Antique Mall, and everyone loved looking at the old thing, and memories. I think the dolls will be a hit.

 

[LadyBecket]

What's old is new again!

 

[mboothey]

I think vintage is hot right now...go for it.

 

[smontero237]

Vintage all the way!!

 

[Linday]

I would be interested in Betty Boop and Baby Boop. If you make them will you post a picture with the cost. My sister is a Betty Boop fan.

 

[gagesmom]

Absolutely go for it.
That's what the flea market experience is all about.
Finding that treasure that you can't go to the local walmart and buy.
Wish I could come.

 

[Susanrph]

Right, go for vintage! Nothing wrong with the tried and true!

 

[Dusti]

Sounds like a plan! Ok then, I will run with it and see how it goes at flea markets. I will post pictures of each doll I make.

Also Linday, I will get back to you when I get to Betty and Baby Boop. It may be awhiule tho because I still have to figure how to read the patterns. But I will persevere!

Thanks everybody for your kind encouragement!

hugs,
Dusty