Faux Chain Mail

2/10/2015

I finished knitting the faux chain mail vest. It's for a large-bust JID, so my Isar is modelling.
I also made a collar/cowl to finish off the look.

If it was for me, I'd stain it darker, and add dark brown 'rust'. But it's not, and 99% of people prefer their doll clothes pristine like it's fresh from the tailor (or in this case, the 'black smith')

7 Comments

Donna

2/9/2015 09:09:34 pm

Your faux chain mail vest and collar turned out great! Done in yarn with sleeves, the style would make a very nice sweater,too!

Babel

2/9/2015 10:05:01 pm

Very beautiful :o))

Catherine Lewis

2/9/2015 10:51:56 pm

Did you use 2 strands of #10 cotton thread or size #3 Martha? Its lovely in both color choices you mentioned. Im an Autumn/Winter personality so I too would not like the browns, perhaps that is why your customer likes it plain and 'natural'?

Martha

2/10/2015 12:02:32 am

I used a single strand of #10 crochet thread.

I don't mean use brown thread, but stain the knit garment to make it look more realistic. I only do that for my own doll costumes.

Jane

2/10/2015 03:58:40 am

It worked really well!
And I think staining to age it and give it a lived in look would look good too, but as you say you have to go with what your customer wants!

Charie Wilson

2/10/2015 10:15:55 am

Looks great Martha

Farrah Lily link

2/10/2015 11:21:27 am

That's amazing!

Faux Chain Mail

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