Hi everyone,
On Friday (April 21st) we'll have a brand new pattern free for one day only. It's brought to us by Karen Wadsworth the designer behind the popular Forever 18 Inches brand. Help us spread the word and be sure to come back to Pixie Faire on Friday and download your free copy (you can also see the details in our Friday Newsletter)!
More About Karen In Her Own Words: I've always loved dolls. My tenth birthday present from my mother was an honest-to-goodness sewing basket filled to the brim with supplies, and a Barbie pattern. I was in heaven! I sewed throughout my high school years, and then began again when my great nieces received American Girl dolls. My teenage sons were horrified that their mother was playing with dolls. During that time I also discovered Liberty Jane patterns. Wow--stylish, detailed patterns for dolls with fantastic instructions and a beautiful fit! Before I realized what was happening I was designing my own patterns. Partnering with PixieFaire as a seller and designer has been such a fun adventure! I'm grateful to those of you who have become customers and friends along the way. This pattern is my thank you to all of you--enjoy!
More Information About The New Pattern: If you love Hawaiian and Tahitian history, the Aloha Hula Accessories are for you! Hula is more than a dance--its roots are part of the foundation of Hawaiian culture and relate history, religion, love, and beauty through symbolic movement and music.
You can make an authentic grass skirt with this pattern, as well as a Lei, Wristlets and Anklets, and even a Hip Hei (Hip Belt) that imitates Ti leaves. All items are made with easily located materials that can be found in your local craft store or through on-line sources.
A sewing machine isn't needed to make these craft items--just a minimal amount of basic hand-sewing is required to gather the "Ti Leaves" for the Hip Hei. The leaves decorating the belt can also be smaller, shorter, or thinner, and simply be glued onto the belt--the choice is up to you. Make an item each night while viewing your favorite chick flick!
The pattern is designed to be paired with the Forever 18 Inches Aloha Vintage Swimsuit Top and Bloomers for an authentic historical ensemble (to be released on 4/20/17). Your doll will be ready for sun, fun, and island breezes!
Take a Look At The Pattern Below:
Be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think of this new pattern - and be sure to thank Karen as well.
Where is the link to download this adorable pattern. I never received the email.
Not sure if this has been resolved, but anyone having trouble finding the link to download: I just clicked on the link inside the introduction (near the beginning) that says “Forever 18 Inches” and the pattern is there that you can click on and then add to your cart.
I can not find the Link for this one???
Adorable Hawaiian pattern. Thank You!!!
My granddaughter will love it!!
I love your patterns they are so easy to make.
I can’t wait to have my little friend, Ahreanna help me make this for her doll. Ginger
I’ve wanted something like this for a long time. Thanks, it’s so cute.
Thank you for the cute outfit.
sew cute
Too cute! Love the detail. Thank you, Karen !
Very cute. Thank you very much.
Thank you for the wonderful share. I love the whole outfit.
this looks like a terrific pattern. makes the doll look like the real Tahition.
thank you for it. ihe pattern looks like it will be fun to make!!
Thank you. It is a cute pattern and looks fun to do.
Thank you, Karen and Pixie Faire, this pattern is cute! No Sewing machine needed? Well, thinking about children… they can do it too!! So good!! Many thanks!!
So cute to have a Hawaiian outfit for the dolls. I can see that grass swaying now, with a little bit of music!
Love this!
Thank You all much. It’s adorable!!!
So adorable. Can’t wait for the swimsuit.
Thank You!!!
très joli, merci
Very cute idea thank you for the free patterns
Thank you Karen for the cute pattern! Look forward to making it!
Thanks so much Karen & Pixie Faire! I hope to make it in the not too distant future for my GD – I appreciate it sincerely, HUGS
Thank you Karen for the lovely pattern.
Thank you Karen for this great pattern. We traveled to Kauai last October and I found 1 Hawaiian outfit for my doll. I am thrilled to get your pattern and make more of these beautiful and traditional accessories. Aloha!
very cute
So cute! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this most delightful pattern !!
Love this my daughter had a hawaiian themed birthday last year and this year we are planning one for my sister’s 50th this summer. Going to make this and have my daughter bring her doll to the party.
This is wonderful and just in time, holidaying in Hawaii shortly and can make these before I go for my granddaughters!
I can"t wait to make this, several of them. Thank you for such a wonderful pattern.
This is so cute. You could use so many colors and would be so pretty. Thank you Karen and Pixie Faire for an adorable pattern.
Lovely pattern Karen, thank you so much.
Lovely pattern Karen, thank you so much. My granddaughter will be thrilled!
Lovely pattern Karen, thank you so much. My granddaughter will be thrilled!
Thank you Karen for allowing us to share in your creativity! My granddaughters will absolutely LOVE this!!!
Very cute and I love the colors!!!
These items are cute as punch. I just love the grass skirt. When I was a girl my aunt gave me one on her return from Hawaii.
How fantastic! We’re taking our granddaughter to Kauai in August, she’ll be thrilled when I surprise her with this for her doll. Mahalo nui loa for you generosity.
Fantastic pattern! My granddaughter will be thrilled. Thank you so much!
Always love the free Friday patterns, my granddaughters are asking me to each new one for them.
How lovely. Many thanks
yeah, I love it, so cute. Thank you Thank you Thank you
It’s adorable thank you so much!!!
Very cute, thank you so much.
Thank you Karen and it would have been hard to choose from one of your wonderful patterns. Great choice you gave us
Oh, Karen! I’m so excited about this little hula skirt! Like others, though, I’m curious as to where I may find the vintage swimsuit. Love your designs, and the instructions are always crystal clear! Thank you so much!
This is so cute…..my granddaughter is going to flip.. thank
you so much!!
How fun this pattern will be….. thanks
Awesome! Thanks so much! I would have wanted these items so much as a little girl who dreamed of visiting Hawaii (I still haven’t, but there’s always someday!). This will be great for everyone who has Molly too.
I wish I could design. These are lovely.
Karen, this is adorable! I love the history and the pattern, great summer fun! Thank you so much.
This is wonderful. Thank you. Can’t wait to get both patterns.
Thanks Karen! Another great pattern!
Thanks, Karen, for the pattern this week and to Cinnamon for providing the site Always wanted something Hawaiian in my collection.
Nice, thanks Karen!!
Oh so cute thank you very much
Thank you Karen
Thank you so much for the free pattern.I’m look forward to making this pattern with my granddaughter.
Hi Karen, It says this pattern should go with the Forever 18 inches Aloha Vintage Swimsuit? Where do we find that pattern? I looked here on Pixie Faire and could not find it. Is it on your website by chance? Thanks
Thank you Karen, God Bless your big heart! How adorable! Even cutier than Molly McIntire’s Halloween costume all those years ago, remember? She had a hula skirt, red sweater, a black mask and a lay around her neck and of course a paper bag with a pumpkin on it for her treats/ and candies. This will be a fun project to do.
My granddaughters will love this it is so cute.
What fun! I can hardly wait ’till friday to down load this cute, cute pattern. Thank you, Thank you Karen for sharing this pattern.
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome pattern!
I can’t wait to make a couple of them.
This is going to be a wonderful addition to my exotic outfit collection. So special!
Thank you so much Karen. I feel so very grateful to be able to make this beautiful outfit!
OMGosh. This is so adorable! Can’t wait for tomorrow. Thank you for your generosity, Karen!
Summer is coming! This is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you, Karen! Like you, I have been sewing since I was very young. Now I will use this pattern to make things with my own family.
I just have to say how much I love Pixiefaire. What wonderful patterns and talented women come together. But I have to admit that Karen is one of my very, very favorites. Such talent and wonderful patterns. I have most of her patterns and am thrilled to be able to enjoy this one. Thanks to all of you!!
Love it. Great Idea. Thanks Karen.
Thank you for this pattern. I looked but didn’t see the pattern for the swimsuit to go with it.
I love this and cannot wait to make for my Granddaughter. Thanks soooo much.
Thank you Karen. Very cute.
Thank you Karen. What a cute pattern. I can’t wait to try it.
Thank you , Karen for this great pattern! I love your designs and always look forward to seeing (and buying) your latest pattern.
Thank you…. my granddaughters will absolutely love this!
Thank you for offering Duce an adorable free pattern
Thank you, Karen. So so cute!
Amazing Karen! Thank you!!!
Thank you Karen.
thank you so much…….. I could not reach any of the links either. not history, basic, top etc
Karen, what a great pattern idea, and so authentic! Thank you so much for offering it on Freebie Friday. I spent part of my childhood in Hawaii and even studied the hula dance. I can honestly say this outfit truly represents the costumes we wore for performances. In my head, I’ve already added flowered gourds and bamboo sticks. Thanks again, and God bless!
OMG- how cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern, Karen!
Thank you very much for sharing your talents with others. The Hawaiian outfit is very cute!
Cute
Thank you for the pattern Karen! And thank you Pixie Faire!!!!
Thank you!
Can’t wait. This will help ma with Moana?
Adorable can’t wait to make this one. Thank you for your talent and sharing.
Thank you Karen. So beautiful!
Thank you so much Karen. This is a super-cute pattern. Love it!
This pattern is absolutly beautiful, thank you Karen. I am going to enjoy making this.
Thank you, Karen!! Love it!
Thank-you so much, Karen! I always love your patterns; your attention to important detail is one of the things I love the most!
I love this and thanks so much.
Thank you so much! What fun!
Thanks so much! I’ve been wanting to make a Hawaiian outfit for my granddaughter’s doll.
Oh, wow, Karen, thank you. It is so gorgeous.
Ebony
April 24, 2017
I didn’t receive the download link but its very pretty