The history of Barbie


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Barbara is the name inspired by the Barbie doll was the name of that. The woman who invented the Barbie doll name of this handler daughter Barbara in 1959. The World purchased this invention hot when Ruth Handler, offered in an exhibition in New York City. Originally, the doll so Ruth, this girl a statement of tendency for adolescents and this is where it all started. Ruth, who was invented, the woman, who co-founded the Mattel toy dollCompanies, and those early years, the Barbie doll has become famous all over the world make the inventor best known toy manufacturer in the world Kids.

The woman who invented Barbie, however, may have acquired large contrary, their life was not all roses. She suffered from breast cancer and then had a breast removed. His story is that of creation and invention, it is also inspired the creation of nearly Me prosthetic breasts. He could not findThe replacement should be. Since the creation of Barbie, women and girls will have many like it, and many have had their exciting youth doll made from them. Mattel, the company saw realized the dream of Barbie.

Ruth, who died in 2002, Barbara was known for purchasing, the inspiration for the name of their daughter, but the design for the doll that has been the inspiration elsewhere. It is said that the image Lilli, a doll was the Germantrue inspiration behind the figure of Barbie. With their toy company that had the ability to challenge the idea and accordingly provide the Americans at the time, a good idea, which was bought as a whole. Barbie is not without controversy, and There are numerous claims, the question that led the way of people, many of approach to the life of this doll.

The woman behind Barbie was really inspired by the object of her adult rolesDaughter, children's toys. In other words, the daughter was more fascinated by these dolls that were older or had an adult body and why, Ruth cites the creation of this doll trend. Her husband was not the idea at first, and how co-owner of the toy company Mattel, which was not very convincing to him and to administrators. Nevertheless, inspired by the German Lilli doll adult image, this idea is articulated beliefs that the doll for adults presented. InBarbie was the beginning of adults are sold, but there was still time popular children and went on.

Ruth, along with their company Mattel stopped production of the German doll Lilli image acquiring the rights to the doll. This monopoly has tried, the stage was set Barbie and the children thrived as a unique product that sets new trend for the dolls young e. Young people have to dress the doll with the clothes I would come apart. The exclusiveBarbie in a swimsuit was Zebra A, as it was in black and white stripes. She was dark and options for the blonde doll. According to Mattel, Barbie dolls are sold in 3 seconds.

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Barbie and Ken: Santa Suits and Mrs.Claus Made Easy


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Would you like to have Santa and Mrs. Claus suits for your Barbie and Ken dolls this year? How about a toy sack to go along with the ensemble? You can sew these outfits for your dolls in just a short time. The following are some suggestions to consider as you create your holiday doll costumes.

1. Use doll patterns that you already have. You don't have to go out and buy a special pattern made just for Santa and Mrs. Claus suits. With a few modifications, you can create your own unique designs. For Santa, you will need a long sleeve jacket, a pair of pants, a belt, and a hat. For Mrs. Claus, you will want a long dress.

2. Find fabrics you are comfortable with. Suitable materials include red polyester, fleece, or panne velvet. All of these choices sew up very nicely with a low shred factor. White fur or fleece works well for the trim. Black vinyl with a faux leather appearance makes a nice belt. Use a small square of yellow or gold vinyl for the belt buckle. The same red and white materials can be used for the Mrs. Claus costume, too.

3. Design a beard for Santa and attach it to the hat. I like to use white fleece for my trims and beard just because it's easier to control. Fur has a more realistic look, but can shred when you cut it. White fleece has a soft texture, and a warm, finished appearance. If you choose white fleece for Santa's beard, use a double layer and add a few vertical seam lines to create a realistic look. Then, sew it to the hat so that "it fits just right" when you slip the hat onto your Ken doll's head.

4. Sew up some black boots to complete Santa's suit. I used black polyester with white fleece trim because I like working with those fabrics. But, you can use other ones, such as polyester, panne velvet, fleece, felt, or velour. Secure two 3-inch strips of 1/4-inch elastic in each boot. Sew one along the ankle line, and the other along the top of the boot. These elastic strips will help to keep the boots of Father Christmas in his place.

5. For Mrs. Claus dress, add a little 'white fabric sleeves and bottom hem of her dress. Gold trim around the neckline and bottom give it a costume, the style of holiday. For the hat, with a circle of red fabric and start adding white lace trim around the outer edge. Then add 4 1 / 2 inch 1/4-inch elastic to keep his hat on. I sewed the elastic about 1 / 2 inches in only the outer edge.

6. Remember to sewa drawstring bag to the toy Santa. The bag can be made of a fabric with the reindeer, bells, elves or a scene of celebration are on vacation. Follow the basic steps to make a cord. For presentation purposes, fill the bag with filling, or whatever you want about him for a complete look.

Note that these are only suggestions to help you understand how to design your own dolls and Mrs. Santa Claus suits for your Barbie and Ken. There are no right or wrong use of materials. VotesHave fun creating your own style!

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