Hi!
Just in time for the first day of fall, we are back with another round of Shop Owner Spotlight! Both Lulu and I are delighted to welcome Lori; she owns the online store Nini Says Sew, a shop that not only sells adorable clothes for dolls, but pieces for young kiddos as well {can you say impressive?!}. We haven’t bought anything from her yet, but Lori’s eye for vintage styles has us excited for future roll-outs. We’ll keep the rest of our introduction short and sweet, because you surely know the drill of the feature by now: we ask Etsy shop owners a series of questions on their behind-the-scenes work {think outfit inspiration and doll models}, they kindly answer with interesting responses, and we give them a shout-out in the latest issue and right here on the DM blog. Here’s Lori full interview!
What inspired you to start your shop?
I have been sewing for many years. I used to make matching outfits for my daughter and her American Girl doll. Now my granddaughter has a doll so I am making clothes for her. I also have a collection of 18″ dolls, and I love all the clothes I can make for them.
How do you come up with the ideas for your outfits?
I love vintage patterns and dresses. I look for vintage style outfits when looking for patterns.
What are your favorite color combinations?
I like to combine bright colors. Lately I have been sewing with a lot of fabric that has teal in it.
What are your favorite pieces to make?
Dresses!
Finally, we would love to know a little bit about your dolls.
In our family we have:
- American Girl of Today circa 1994
- My daughter’s Bitty Baby doll
- Circa 1995 Just Like You doll purchased 2014
- My granddaughter’s doll Molly
- My doll Kit {my favorite of all my dolls}
- Just Like You doll with dark hair and blue eyes {purchased from Ebay}
- Bitty Twins
- Many other dolls from Our Generation, My Life, My Twin, and Madame Alexander!
A HUGE thank you to Lori! I’d imagine vintage sewing patterns are an excellent source of inspiration, and her doll family seems like a tight-knit collection :)
If you’re interested in being featured as an Etsy shop owner, read more and sign up HERE! We have interviews booked throughout the spring, but we’ll fit you in as soon as we can.
Have a lovely evening!