Thursday, August 15, 2013

Fashion Update

I made a few quicky pictures of my fashion. She is evolving steadily. I have her arms ready as well as Henry's arms, but haven't  sewed them on yet. There is always some little something to hold you off a little bit longer before getting everything in place. Look at her hair, isn't it just beautiful. I don't take any credit for that. I bought her hair. It's human and jet black, long and silky. I never had hair as pretty as this. My husband likes it down, but I still am hoping for a fancier hair do. she has delicate hands with stitched fingers, but they are not like an Izannah doll. I can't describe them, but you will see them soon enough. they are very dainty, but not tiny. She has an hour glass figure, big heavy upper legs, and fat shorter feet. She will need  hefty shoes for them.  I have decided on cream colored gauzy fabric for the underslip  and vintage cream to yellowish dotted swiss lace fabric. this particular fabric is hard to find, but I lucked up on a bunch of it awhile back. It was in huge curtain panels. I could never have bought enough fabric or found this on a bolt anywhere. Anyway, this is the plan. I have been looking for patterns, but nothing is anywhere near as big or fat in the chest and shoulderplate as she is. I'll keep looking though. I'm not sure I could, without tons of trouble, change the pattern to fit her from what it is originally. Henry is telling me that he is in the picture too. He also is coming along very well. His arms will be finished soon, and on to making him some clothes too. He is a sweet boy, but a little more grown up than I planned. Isn't that the way of doll making, or is it not enough planning or experience on my part to know how and what I need to do to get just the right look. I don't think I will ever have that kind of experience, and maybe it's better. My mistakes brings good things sometimes too. Have a happy doll making weekend and we will be posting some pictures of the lake and  some pictures of ourselves ( ouch ) on my next post.


6 comments:

  1. Wonderful work Martha, they make a charming couple. He has a little boy look to me and I love the hair on both of them.

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  2. You're killin' me here, Martha. I LOVE these dolls--not sure which I love better! I do know what you mean about happy accidents leading to interesting creative discoveries. Half of what I do is by accident. (Shhhh) The look on your fashion lady is so patrician...she's sort of haughty and gracious at the same time.

    As to her pattern, one thing I have discovered is that you can change a pattern by cutting it and adding pcs in the middle to make up for the extra. I'll send you a sketch via email to see if that helps make it more clear. I had a book on how to change/fit patterns in people clothes and it translates just as well for dolls. Basically it's all about measurements--if you have one of those tiny spring loaded sewer's measuring tapes, they're perfect for this kind of thing--small and flexible and convenient. I have them everywhere in my house, and carry one in my purse! :~)

    I'll shut up now...except to say that the fabric for her sounds perfect!

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  3. What a charming couple! I love them both, but really must confess to falling for Henry! I want to remember your quote, "My mistakes bring good things sometimes too." My mother, who was a talented seamstress, once said something like that about her sewing.

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  4. Martha, they are a stunning pair. I look forward to seeing the finished results. I love the hair on both of them.

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  5. WOW Martha, I think you've outdone yourself with this set! Very lovely dolls and hair. Can't wait to see your clothing.

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  6. Martha your dolls are always sweet souls!

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