Beading.....

9/5/2018

I spent much of my time up north working on the beading for two upcoming doll costumes. They are inspired by Bianca's pink gown, but will have just one jewelled skirt layer, because the designs were way too big, and so they will be for the larger dolls.

I managed to come up with some kind of complimentary embroidery and beading design for the bodices, and finished one. The second one is almost done as well....

3 Comments

Donna

9/5/2018 03:16:49 pm

The gowns will be stunning. I love how beautifully your bodice embroidery and beading match the skirt fabric.

Martha

9/5/2018 03:35:51 pm

Thanks! I hope so. I was aiming for something the right colours and feel to it. Bianca's bodice was a lot easier, since most of the design around that sari was embroidered. But this one has almost everything outlined in super tiny glass beads.

I did pick the sequins and beads off of all the leftover scraps, so I had quite a bit to work with, but ended up supplementing with lots of my own supplies.

The dresses will have long, hanging sleeves, out of that blue, purple & turquoise sheer, and those are embellished across the tops and down the front edges as well.

I would have liked to have them done this week, but I doubt that's possible. There's still one sleeve and four skirt front opening edges to bead. And then the dresses still have to be sewn together, and slips made.

Martha

9/5/2018 03:37:15 pm

I'm looking forward to having two of my ladies modelling them, and taking them to the Ruins Garden for pictures. Hopefully, on a much cooler day.

Beading.....

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