One of my strongest childhood memories is my doll called Jemima. Made lovingly by my mum from a Clothkits kit I have no idea what happened to her in the end, but things like the detail on her dress still seem crystal clear in my memory. I was a child born in the 70s. I think all of us had something from Clothkits at the time. It was just the way things were back then.
I was therefore completely thrilled when I passed by the relaunched Clothkits stand at the Knitting and Stitching a week or so back and spotted Jemima smiling out at me.
Jemima’s now called Kitty. Or maybe she was called Kitty all along, I can’t remember. Clothkits have reprinted the original Clothkits Kitty rag doll kit, complete with her pretty dress. I can’t wait to get the sewing machine out and recreate her – I feel like I’m regressing to childhood already!
I had a rag doll as well, with woolly hair. My Mum made her out of old bed sheets.
I’ve never heard of Clothkits! Glad you found your friend, though, and looking forward to seeing the finished doll.
Hi MrsC – can you contact me re your prize on the Unbought Delicacies giveaway – thanks!
MrsL
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Forgot to say – funnily enough I picked up a vintage Clothkits kit in the charity shop last week; it’s for a girl’s dress, quite small, but I loved the retro fabric, so it will be turned into something else!
MrsL
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