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February's Steampunk Romantic

Continuing the themes as depicted in volume one of  Kalendar Kidz I worked the 'City Chic' patterns, featuring 'Bon-Bon' tunic dress paired with the vest, Je t'aime, in a theme I thought suitable for February's Valentine's Day, in a unique Steampunk style with a touch of romance, paired the dress with my petticoat pattern, 'Three Steps'  . . . my slim customized Gotz Happy Kidz model has a newer wig in the form on a long, wavy one with highlights, perfect for this occasion





To the left shows' Bon-Bon' dress paired with the petticoat, with the tunic vest on the dress form



Adornments in the form of a necklace I took apart along with 'Steampunk' charms for a finishing touch


Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

January's Jersey Beacons

What's in store for 2018 from my knitting needles .  . .  I plan on the continuation of a year-long project following each month's themes as set out in my Kidz 'n' Cats Kalendar Book Publications, but showcasing them using my slim Gotz models, a project that started last year in December with the 'Home for the Holidays' theme.


For January I will be following 'Jersey Beacons' as depicted in volume one of Kalendar Kidz featuring 'Whidbey DK" ~ a Guernsey stitch sweater complete with winter warm accessories 


the continuation will be for February's 'City Chic' theme featuring Bon~Bon

Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Home for the Holidays with Braemar

As my knitting quickly switches gears to the holidays ahead,
I have begun with working holiday coats using one of the patterns, Braemar featured in the Kalendar Kidz Publication for what will become a year long endeavor to showcase each month's featured design modeled on my slim Gotz Happy Kidz and Hannah girls, beginning with December's theme:
                    'Home for the Holidays' 
Home for the Holidays as depicted in volume two of  Kalendar Kidz Vol. 2  with minor changes like working a textured white trim, adding a hood and pairing with a dress for a finishing touch








as featured in the book
on my slim Kidz 'n' Cats girls


For an autograph copy of Kalendar Kidz Vol. 2, visit my Etsy Store
Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Fall back in style with Shontae

Shontae a turtle-neck sweater dressAs we transition to a new season, my thoughts quickly turn to my favorite season, Autumn/Fall and of course that means sweater weather, inspiring my newest design: ShontaeFall back in style with this classicturtle-neck Sweater Dress featuring rope cables paired with prettyeyelets
Designed to fit: Slim all vinyl dolls like the GötzHappy Kidz dolls & the GötzHannah type also fits 18” American Girl dolls
Available in my Etsy Store  Shontae pdf knitting pattern

Here are three of my Gotz models to show and tell . . you may notice my models have undergone new looks, all three are Gotz Happy Kidz Katie's Collection, with my first keeping her original hair, but with a new face-up courtesy of my daughter's talented hands
Katie












Kit













Kit received a face-up also, but has new hair in the form of a wig

Libby













and Libby got new hair too, but also new eyes and face-up

Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Steampunk ~ Victorian

Steampunk ~ Victorian

Inspired by the trendy steampunk styles, I took the adventure myself and paired together two of my patterns along with extra modifications to create a timeless ensemble I thoroughly enjoyed, here is my Gotz Happy Kidz Emma model to show and tell
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Steampunk~ Neo-VictorianUsing my newest petticoat pattern paired with my existing, this one used 'Camelot' with mohair accents and added collar







Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Steampunk Adventures

Steampunk ~ Romantic

Inspired by the trendy steampunk styles, I took the adventure myself and paired together two of my patterns along with extra modifications to create a timeless ensemble I thoroughly enjoyed, here is my Gotz Happy Kidz Katie model to show and tell
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Designed to fit:Slim all vinyl Götz Classic/Happy Kidz Dolls & Götz Hannah type





Construction:Worked my newest petticoat design (Three Steps) in a cream with added ribbon along the eyelet and gathered at one side with button adornment, paired with a chevron stitched dress pattern (Katie) worked in dusty pink with cream accents using a mohair blend for the sleeve cuffs, Worked the corset following the chevron pattern of 'Katie', which is totally removable with back button closure and added metal embellishments. A pair of fingerless-mitts, neck choker and her favorite laced boots set the scene for Steampunk~Romantic Style

More Steampunk adventures in my next post with 'Steampunk~Victorian
Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

New Look for Debonair Designs for Dolls

As we transition to a new season, I thought it was time to give my blog a fresh new look with a new header . . . the artwork is based on a rendition of my model Katie, who I adopted almost one year ago, a  Gotz Happy Kidz Collection, courtesy of my daughter's talented hands, check out more of her creativity on deviantart 


KatieThank you for your shared interest, Deb

Polarscape ~ New Pattern for a New Year

Polarscape
A cable stitched unisex Sweaterfeaturing classic ribbed edges and featured lattice twisted rope cablescomplete with matching stitched Ear-Flap hat,sure to keep out those winter winds
Designed to fit slim all vinyl dolls like my Götz Happy Kidz models also fits the Hannah type dolls
pdf Pattern also available via my Etsy store

 Polarscape pattern features:

Lattice Twist Cable on a background of reverse stockinette stitch Twisted Rope Cable & Deep Ribbed Cuffs















Ribbed Neckline with Raglan Sleeves
 Complete with matching stitched Ear-Flap Hat

Polarscape
Text, photosand knitwear design copyright © 2017Debonair DesignsCopyright: Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of this pattern publication will remain with me; it's text, photos copyright Debonair Designs 2017. Pattern must not be duplicated, distributed and/or sold without the author's permission. Feel free to use this pattern for your knitting pleasure, a courtesy acknowledgment/credit would be greatly appreciated and welcomed ~ DebDisclaimer: Debonair Designs is not affiliated with any doll or doll clothing companies
Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Kalendar Kidz for slim Gotz Kidz too!

  The designs featured in both my Kalendar Kidz pattern book publications also fit the slim all vinyl Gotz Happy/Classic Kidz & Hannah type too!Starting with a few fall selections like Drift
photo courtesy of Pam Elliott
as featured for November Skies in the book




















followed with the textured stitch pattern of Lambrusco
modeled by Gotz Happy Kidz Katie


featured for Reap the Harvest in the book





















photo courtesy of Pam Elliott shows the exclusive
mini Kidz version
Exclusive to the pattern book is the popular Windermere Sweater Dress

showcased on my Gotz Happy Kidz Emma for fall-wear


for Back to School wear as featured in the book
























Ending this post with a stylish winter coat Braemar
photo courtesy of Pam Elliott featured in the book as Home for the Holidays,
which includes an exclusive mini Kidz versionFor an autograph copy of Kalendar Kidz Vol. 2, visit my Etsy Store


Thank you for your shared interest, Deb

Color Me Fall

Color Me Fall is now available
           Color Me Fall~ a faux fair isle Sweater Dress by Debonair DesignsPDF knitting pattern for slim all vinyl Gotz dolls 

Pattern does not include the beret (added for additional styling)


Be sure to check out my color palette board for inspiration
Thank you for your shared interest, Deb