Undies!

Does it sound weird that Meg and I are fascinated with dolly underwear? We are clearly not the only ones, though. It seems that every few weeks there is a discussion thread bemoaning the dearth of historically accurate underthings for dolls. This led to the creation of our Foundations line: creations in muslin, batiste, and handkerchief linen, featuring sumptuous details like featherstitched hems, vintage Cluny lace, and corset boning. And we have plans to add to this line in the future! Here are the five items currently for sale in the Foundations line:

Kindred Thread Foundations

Colonial Shifts of Muslin and Linen

by Joni Lynn

for Kindred Thread Foundations


Under every gown a sensible shift.

Colonial Mob Cap

by Joni Lynn

for Kindred Thread Foundations

Finish a Colonial girl's dress with a white cotton cap.

Hooped Petticoat

by Nora's Room

for Kindred Thread Foundations

Hoopskirts have been worn in various periods to hold the skirt extended into a fashionable shape. Not even the youngest child escaped the wearing of a crinoline supported skirt!

Cotton Batiste Ruffled Slip

by Nora's Room

for Kindred Thread Foundations

No mid-century girl would be completely decent without a full length slip under her dresses!

Cotton Batiste Panties

by Nora's Room

for Kindred Thread Foundations

Quite simply the best fitting doll panties ever.

Who's ready for some Modiste?

When Meg and I were brainstorming this whole Kindred Thread concept, we both kind of admitted that we fantasize of sewing really amazing, over-the-top dolly ensembles. (This is what makes us kindred spirits, by the way.) Lacking an outlet to sell such things, we've mostly kept within the realm of cotton print Thirties and Forties dresses, but once you've gotten the vision for something wonderful, and found the fabric to match that vision, well, it's kind of hard to sleep at night.

Yes. We get that excited about doll sewing.

The result of this obsession with fancy things (which Meg says is not crazy at all) is our Modiste line, Modiste being a fancy way of saying 'fancy.' [Editor's Note. Modiste: one who makes and sells fashionable dresses and hats for women.] These will be auctioned off via eBay, although we will provide links on our site so that you don't have to hunt through 245973467 eBay listings to find them. You can bid with confidence knowing we both have excellent eBay feedback ratings - here is Meg's and mine. And these are truly one-of-a-kind items - we swear on our firstborns, Dorian and Betsy, that they will not be duplicated. Each will be gorgeously packaged and - did I mention - priority shipping within the U.S. is absolutely free?


Now here they are, for you to ooh and ahh over...

Kindred Thread March 2011 Modiste Releases

Scarlett's Twelve Oaks Barbecue Dress

by Nora's Room

for Kindred Thread Modiste

"Oh, fiddle-dee-dee!" Scarlett O'Hara is off to the Twelve Oaks barbecue
in her green sprigged muslin afternoon dress. The premiere release for Kindred Thread Modiste! Auction begins Friday, March 4 at 8 PM EST.

Votes For Women! Edwardian Suffragette Dress with Sash and Hat

by Joni Lynn

for Kindred Thread Modiste

"Suffrage is the pivotal right." - Susan B. Anthony. Auction begins Friday, March 11 at 8 PM EST.

Official Launch Party!

We're passing around the virtual chips and dip as we speak! Maybe something a little stronger for some of you. ;-) Hooray, it's March 1st! The deadline which has been looming large over both of us has finally arrived (and we've been exchanging emails, PMs, and phone calls with increasing frequency in the last few days). And we are so incredibly flattered that so many of you are excited with us and have signed up for our newsletter and liked us on Facebook.

Speaking of which... if you haven't signed up for our newsletter or liked us on Facebook... you can do so right from this blog! See all those nifty buttons on the right hand side of the page? As the Director of Social Media and Emergency Preparedness, I added all those (probably during the combination blizzard/ice storm that kept us inside for three crazymaking days). And Meg, as the Director of Google Research, has been busy figuring out all the kinks in our website, not to mention looking up the instruction manual for MY camera that I have had for five years and still barely know how to use...

We are so excited to be sharing with you: it's the brainchild of our collective obsessions with American Girl dolls and fabric and rickrack, and it's been all that either one of us have thought or talked about since the end of January when Meg hatched her nefarious plan. And both of us, by the way, have very helpful and supportive spouses: Meg's husband Rob has been invaluable with regards to website design, and my husband Matt has contributed a lot of valuable feedback regarding marketing! I don't think either one of them realized when they married us how many hours they would spend talking Kindred Thread, or that they would live in homes with a dolly or two in every room!

So without further ado, Meg and I are very pleased to bring you...

Kindred Thread March 2011 Limited Edition Releases!

Colonial Striped Work Gown with Apron and Mob Cap

by Joni Lynn for Kindred Thread Limited Edition

Even a fancy Colonial lass has to churn butter sometimes. Limited edition: only two available in each colorway.

 

French Quarter Opera Gown

by Nora's Room for Kindred Thread Limited Edition
The French Quarter, or Vieux Carre, was once the residential center for free people of color in New Orleans. This limited edition gown might have been worn to the French Opera House, itself the most fashionable establishment in New Orleans. Limited edition: only three
available!

Promise of Spring Thirties Feedsack Dress with Hair Tie

by Joni Lynn for Kindred Thread Limited Edition
As verdant and breezy as a spring day. Limited edition: only two available!

 

Cheery Cherry Dress

by Nora's Room for Kindred Thread Limited Edition

"Can she bake a cherry pie, Billy Boy, Billy Boy?" The authentic Depression-era detailing in this cheerful vintage-style dress made it a Nora's Room bestseller. Now it's back for an encore performance--and only four available!

Sassy Girl Forties Dress

by Joni Lynn for Kindred Thread Limited Edition
Molly can roller-skate, organize a paper drive with Linda and Susan, or stick out her tongue at bratty Ricky in this fabulous dress. Limited edition: only three available!