Sindy Doll Magazine ISSUE 10 | June 2022 | £5.95
SEWIST 53 + MISS ELLA FASHION COLLABORATION
CELEBRATE: THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE HAPPY 4OTH MCDONALD'S SINDY!
Hello Dolls!
COVER PHOTO @jollydollyshop
Welcome to the June issue of Mam'selle! A mini magazine for Sindy doll lovers, fans and collectors. Inside you'll find a special feature on the 1982 McDonald's Sindy who is 40 this year, a bumper toys shopping special, some jubilee shopping ideas and, if that isn't enough, Mam'selle subscribers will find a 28-page Caravan Special attached. The question is - which magazine will you read or flick through first? Have a great month and see you in July.
editor x
Mam'selle I S S U E
10 Sindy Doll Magazine: Contents 05 Sindy Social Scene 06 Staycation Collaboration 13 Queen's Jubilee 17 Living with Sindy 34 Dear Sindy... 37 Travel with Sindy 38 #VintageSindy
Please do contact us with any submissions, ad's, or to be featured dresslikeasindy@gmail.com
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SINDY SOCIAL SCENE Top Nine: our favourite Sindy Snaps this month with a patriotic feel...
1. @i.am.blythe.uk | 2. @orlaithsboutique | 3. Linda Butterworth 4. @vintagebarbieclare | 5. @barbie | 6.@sindy.couture 7. @shaz4ponies | 8. @the_woodlanddollies | 9. @action_mans_nan MAM'SELLE MAGAZINE | 5
Sindy Sue: Sue with her 'mini-me Sindy'
MEET SEWIST 53 Sue Scrase is a maker, teacher and Sindy mama. And, affectionally known as 'Sindy Sue'. She lives in Norfolk.
Ella and I have been Instagram friends for years, until we did actually meet in person when we were both selling at Clutter City in Norwich around 2015. I had two Sindys on my stall as a diorama centrepiece set around my fabric dolls and other craft stuff I was selling, we chatted and she told me that she has a pink haired Sindy. Thereafter, whenever I would order from her shop (I REALLY love her whimsical imaginative style) she would always pop in a little ‘gift’ for Sindy… sometimes it would be a little scrap of Japanese fabric that she had left over from a project and I would make things out of it.
I had already started on some designs for a capsule wardrobe to take travelling and the luggage to go with it, so it was just a matter of incorporating her fabric and individual motif designs into the collection. The idea behind my collections is that the pieces all fit together and can be mixed and matched to make your own outfits. 'The Miss Ella Staycation Collection by Sewist 53' 10-piece fashion pieces includes items like a long, linen travelling coat with big pockets, pattern clash skirts & playsuits with peplum frills, gingham lined 'mum' jeans, cropped sweatshirts, and even some pyjamas that can be worn as a day shirt and trousers too.
When her bag and purse kits launched, I had the challenge of making one for Sindy in her size, that was when we started talking about her designing some fabric that I could use for a collection. We chatted about it for a while and I was encouraged by people like my friend Karen @kazzas_world. Earlier this year I suggested Ella and I meet for a coffee as things were beginning to open up post Covid-19. It was FABULOUS!
There will of course be some luggage - a large travel bag, handbags, rucksacks and some retro style vanity cases. Also included in the range is some 3D printed clogs, flasks, lunchboxes, takeaway coffee cups and a very cute travel sewing kit.
Ella told me about the themes she was playing with (travel and craft) - at first it was longing for worldwide travel for her, but with the pandemic and everything that was happening it evolved into staycations.
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Sindy will also have her own OS map too. On here will be the place she is going to for her staycation, 'Bunnyville Biscuit' designed and totally imagined by Ella. In the town of lower Bunnyville Biscuit there is a very famous bakery - run by Sweet Treats Sindy and home of the very famous ‘Bunnyville Biscuit’ (made by Michele @miniaturesbymichele) where you can also buy a tee shirt in the gift shop with the bunny on it and the land's name!
Miss Ella: Ella at work in her studio
MEET MISS ELLA Miss Ella lives and loves in a fairytale world of wonder and kitties and fluffy pink cream puffs! The real Ella Goodwin lives in Norfolk.
My parents taught at the local art school and I remember being able to go in and make my Sindy doll's furniture from blocks of wood in the workshop. Growing up as an only child I was self sufficient in entertaining myself. A love of making things started young and, as a teenager, I’d scour the Sally Army for curtains to make into dresses, moving on to take various courses in Fashion and Costume in Sheffield and then in London. For a time after that I made costumes and then learnt how to digitise for embroidery. At that point, I discovered software and fell into the digital world. I went on to do my BA in Graphic Design and Animation at NUA focusing on stop motion and making puppets. Then an MA in Animation, where I focused on animating and coding interactive websites for various sectors including education, exhibitions, e-commerce, artists and musicians. Miss Ella started in 2012 when I uploaded an illustration of a cat on a sewing machine to Etsy, called "Catsuit" - and it sold! Then I made more. Then they sold too. Then I thought, hey I could pull all of my skills together and slowly but surely a business came together that combined making, learning, creating and making your space uplifting and beautiful! I am inspired by travel and I collect all sorts of vintage and reference books, ephemera and love to get lost in stories old and new. I love fabrics, patterns and colour!
I’d been following Sue’s Instagram for a while. I absolutely love the way Sue tells the story of her Sindy clan. It's always so joyful, fresh and creative! We had discussed a collaboration previously, but when Sue pinned me down earlier this year I said 'yes please'. We had some lovely meet ups (all the Sindys were involved in the creative chats and coffees!) and the themes for the two collections evolved from there. I designed and illustrated the fabrics and just had to include something involving sewing as it’s such a passion for both of us. Having been tied to the house for so long, some kind of travel felt like a wonderful escape, so that was the inspiration for the Staycation collection. I have always shied away from any kind of collaboration before as it never quite fitted, but with Sue it couldn’t have been more perfect! Sue has made such beautiful outfits and accessories - and, in fact, the collection inspired more illustrated elements such as the Bunnyville Biscuit Adventure Map. I’ve actually used the fabric designs for more big person things too, such as my purses, kits and stationery sets. I can’t wait to see it all come together! I hope you love it as much as we do! VISIT >> www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShopMissElla
SEE THE STAYCATION COLLECTON Travel to Bunnyville Biscuit in 'The Miss Ella Collection by Sewist 53' mix & match fashions designed by Sewist Sue using illustrations by Miss Ella... launching May 27th at 7pm. > Pattern Clash: Colourful skirts teamed with sleeveless printed peplum tops worn with Sue's classic tights.
> Pleated mini dresses with pockets in the side (yippee!)
> The collection will include various printed travel bags - roomy enough for plenty of Sindy fashions.
> The pale pink beauty/vanity case with Ella’s decoration to the lid and sides and faux leather pink strap. They will contain a surprise toiletry item
> The rucksack: Mustard linen with pink faux leather details has two net pockets on the side and one interior pocket. This rucksack is big enough to carry the lunch box, flask, map, compass and place a re-usable cup in the net pocket.
> Sindy has her own OS map of the place she is going on her staycation, called Bunnyville Biscuit. Where you can pick up a souvenir t-shirt and, of course, the infamous biscuit.
> Ella's distinctive and whimsical illustration style is easy to spot!
> Cream linen cropped baggy trousers with Ella’s motif on the trouser leg, worn with 3D clogs.
> Travel snacks: There will also be a pale pink lunch box with Ella’s decoration to the lid and box, containing a sandwich, a bag of crisps and a matching flask, again with Ella’s decoration, with a separate lid, with an ‘S’ logo inside. > Sleeveless playsuits with a peplum frill.
SHOP HERE: 'THE MISS ELLA COLLECTION BY SEWIST 53' @sewist53 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sewist53 @missellaillustrator www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShopMissElla
> The striking long, linen travelling coat with big pockets and contrasting shoulder bag perfect for those travel essentials
> Spring 2022: Ella & Sue meet to discuss the collection, over coffee of course...
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THE MISS ELLA COLLECTION BY SEWIST 53
@sewist53 | www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sewist53 @missellaillustrator | www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShopMissElla
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A ROYAL OCCASION
Sindy Jubilee
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1.CHOCOLATE BAR, WWW.EBAY.CO.UK 2. ROSES IN VASE, WWW.ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/ROSETOOCCASIONCO 3.VICTORIA SPONGE, WWW.ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/POLLYSPANTRYMINIFOOD 4.STRAWBERRIES, WWW.ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/HOBBYMINI 5.TEABAGS, WWW.EBAY.CO.UK 6.LONDON BOOK, WWW.EBAY.CO.UK 7.SILVER TEASET, WWW.MINIMUMWORLD.COM
8.SCONES WITH CREAM AND JAM WWW.ETSY.COM/UK/SHOP/MICHELESMINIATURES 9.QUEEN PORTRAIT, WWW.EBAY.CO.UK 10.HANDBAG, WWW.MELODYJANE.COM 11. PIMMS BOTTLE, WWW.EBAY.CO.UK 12.CORGI DOGS, WWW.ALIEXPRESS.COM
THE PLATINUM JUBILEE OF ELIZABETH II WILL BE CELEBRATED FROM THE 2ND-5TH JUNE 2022
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MCDONALD'S SINDY• 1982
40 YEARS OF MCDONALD'S SINDY
WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT HER?
SPECIAL FEATURE
McSindy
FAST FOOD: MINI SHOPPING
GOLDEN GIRL... The elusive McDonald's Sindy was launched 40 years ago... and still delights collectors far and wide.
The McDonald's Sindy was
They sold the dolls through an
originally made for a McDonald’s
advertisement in the 1985
executives' convention in the USA in
February/March issue of ‘Doll
1982. Unfortunately, she arrived
Reader’ Magazine for just $15
too late from the manufacturer in
(approx. £30 in 2022) including
England and McDonald's refused to
postage.
accept them. 'Doll Reader' was a collectors' This unboxed basic blonde, 2nd Gen
magazine in the USA published eight
WRITTEN BY DRESS LIKE A SINDY
Sindy in individual sealed plastic
times a year. It included information
PHOTOS BY @DOLLYGOODTIME
bags sat unloved, until she was
on antique dolls, collectable and
discovered in 1985. This rare Sindy
modern dolls and offerings from
was found in mint condition in 'The
manufacturers and contemporary
Doll Factory' warehouse of West
doll artists. 'Doll Reader' merged
Palm Beach, Florida.
with 'DOLLS' magazine in 2012.
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SINDY HISTORY
Happy 40th Birthday McDonald's Sindy! The McDonald's Sindy was made in 1982. She was a blonde basic Sindy and wore an authentic replica of a McDonald’s uniform worn by employees in
Pictures: @dollygoodtime and @sindydolls.etsy
the early 1980s.
Highly collectable today, if you can find one she regularly fetches £200+ on selling and auction sites.
THE 1980S UNIFORM Steam | 18
Sindy wore a dark tan cotton outfit with the famous McDonald’s Golden Arches logo printed on her shirt.
AN ICONIC CAP
HAPPY FEET
She wore a McDonald's peaked cap in which Sindy’s pony tail could be pulled through the back.
On her feet she wore a classic pair of white round-toed court shoes - no sandals are worn in the food service industry!
Picture: @dollsabouttown
Soda machine, £15 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LovelydesiCreations
Set up your own fast food chain with these essentials...
Fast Food Set, £28.50 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BijouDollsHouseShop
FAST FOOD
Coffee cups & bag, from £1.29 www.aliexpress.com
Fast food set, £12.75 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MforMini
Pictures: @dollsabouttown
Ketchup, from selection zuru.com/kids/5surprise/minibrands-na/minibrands-s3
Thick Shake, from £2.95, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreatedbyLeanney ABOVE: Burger, fries & soda on board, £24.99, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/katieannecraftsetsy French fries, from £1.82 and sodas, from £2.77, both www.etsy.com/uk/shop/NattyCollection
MCDONALD'S SINDY 'I'M LOVIN' IT'
PLAYTIME! DOES SINDY NEED HER OWN SET OF TOYS?
MINI TOY SHOPPING SPECIAL
DUCKS, www.aliexpress.com
BABY & TODDLER
BARBIE BABY GYM, www.amazon.co.uk
FISHER PRICE CHATTER PHONE, www.superimpulse.com PLUSH CARE BEAR, www.superimpulse.com
MINI MIFFY TOYS, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BethsTinyThings
WOODEN TOY TRAIN, www.minimumworld.com
TEETHER KEYS, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MiniaturaliaArts
FISHER PRICE ROCKER STACK, ww.superimpulse.com
PLAYMATS, www.aliexpress.com
RABBIT FIGURE, www.lego.com MINI WOODEN TOYS, www.ebay.co.uk
TOY SOLIDERS, www.hobbies.co.uk
MICRO TOY BOX MY LITTLE PONY, www.superimpulse.com
INDOOR PLAY BARBIE DREAM CAMPER, www.hotwheels.fandom.com
MINI DINOSAURS, www.amazon.co.uk
POUND PUPPIES, www.superimpulse.com MINI CASTLE, www.minimumworld.com
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR, www.superimpulse.com
PLAY MAT, www.minimumworld.com
DOLLS PRAM, www.minimumworld.com
CARS, www.hotwheels.fandom.com
BRICKS (MAGNETS), www.lego.com
GLOW WORM, www.superimpulse.com
LITTLE TIKES COZY COUPE CAR, www.adventuretoys.co.uk
BARBIE FOOSBALL TABLE, www.amazon.co.uk
OUTDOOR PLAY
DESKTOP PING PONG, www.amazon.co.uk
PALADONE SPACE HOPPER (STRESS TOY), www.amazon.co.uk
TOP DECK FINGER BOARD, www.skatehut.co.uk DESKTOP SKITTLES, www.flyingtiger.com
LITTLE TIKES TURTLE SANDPIT, www.adventuretoys.co.uk
MINI RADIO FLYER, www.ebay.co.uk
SPORTS BALL ERASERS, www.amazon.co.uk
DESKTOP GOLF, www.thegreatgiftshop.co.uk
BEACH BUCKET SET, www.maileg.co.uk
DOLLS & DOLLHOUSES
SYLVANIAN FAMILIES HOUSES (TOY SHOP SPARES), www.ebay.com
BARBIE DREAM HOUSE, www.amazon.co.uk PIPPA BOX, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MiniaturesEmporium
IKEA STYLE HOUSE, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PrettyminiaturesShop
KEWPIE DOLLS, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BethsTinyThings
ACTION MAN, www.superimpulse.com
COTTAGE DOLLHOUSE, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheArtyStudios
RAG DOLL, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MoppetDolls
BARBIE HALLMARK KEEPSAKE, (decoration) find on eBay
BARBIE DOLLS, www.superimpulse.com WOODEN DOLLSHOUSES, www.aliexpress.com
BY GERRY BORG
DEAR SINDY...
after before Sindy collector Gerry Borg talks us through how he created the perfect complexion for a previously Rit dyed Sindy Prepare your doll by dying her head and body with Rit DyeMore (see the April issue of Mam'selle for a full step-by-step). Prepare the face by spraying a thin layer of Montana professional spray paint. Allow to dry. Then spray with Mr Super Clear. This helps the face retain the colour and stops it changing as it can sometimes do when just Rit dyed. You only get one chance to this. No mistakes! Finish with face painting, blush and lips with acrylic paints. I use fake eyelashes as it is easy to destroy the spray paint when you are rerooting eyelashes. Reroot and style as desired.
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... how do I get the perfect complexion?
YOU WILL NEED:
Rit DyeMore in chocolate brown Montana NC-Acrylic Professional Spray Paint in Montana Gold Mr. Hobby Mr. Super Clear Fake Eyelashes MAM'SELLE MAGAZINE | 35
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T R A V E L w i t h
S i n d y
CANTERBURY, KENT, UK
@DRESSLIKEASINDY Canterbury, a cathedral city in southeast England, was a pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. Ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. Canterbury Cathedral, founded 597 A.D., is the headquarters of the Church of England and Anglican Communion, incorporating Gothic and Romanesque elements in its stone carvings and stainedglass windows.
SLEEP: The Falstaff Hotel at 8-10 St. Dunstans Street EAT: Eleto Chocolate Cafe at 1 Guildhall Street DRINK: The Pound at One Pound Lane on 1 Pound Lane VISIT: Canterbury Cathedral at 11 The Precincts
SHOP: The Crooked House on 28 Palace Street BOOK: The Marlowe Theatre at The Friars MAM'SELLE MAGAZINE | 37
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#VINTAGESINDY
Sindy's garden swimming pool with 'jet stream' and underwater light
SWIMMING POOL 1980
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Sindy really did have the best of everything. Case in point her kidney shaped Swimming Pool (44388) from 1980. This big blue pool came with a vinyl playmat and a garden backdrop for all those summer scenes. With an elegant tile surround, easy access steps, diving board, underwater light and 'foaming jet stream' this really was the only pool to be bathing or sunbathing around in the early 80s.
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