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He has a Hat

11/13/2017

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I finished my Santa's hat this morning, and I love how he looks in it....so "Santa"...
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I chose to add a tassel to the end of the hat, instead of a pompom. I felt it suited the overall look better.  He also has some pants now - made of a soft, stretchy velour-type fabric. I just made them nice and wide at the top, with an elastic waist, and tapering down his legs so they'd fit into the tops of his boots.  I figured he'd be wearing a vest overtop anyways, so there was no point in making a proper waistband - so now there's lots of room for all those cookies and milk.
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Being the 'yo-yo' that I am, never being able to make up my mind, I've decided to make a one-piece top simulating a vest over a long-sleeve shirt. For sure this time (I've already cut it out).

I was starting to think his neck was looking a bit short - or maybe it's his beard just making him look like he has a really short neck - but I want to reduce the amount of fabric on top of his shoulders, keeping it to a minimum.  So combining the shirt and vest into one garment, means reducing a layer on his shoulders.
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Donna
11/13/2017 05:00:18 pm

His hat is great! It's quite elegant and ever so much nicer than a bright red one. Watching his transformation from wizard to Santa is fascinating.

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Martha
11/14/2017 09:21:16 am

Thanks! I didn't want one of those bright red, generic, 'department store' Santa costumes. I much prefer something more elegant and traditional.

He's really starting to look the part, and every day as more gets done, I'm getting more ideas for photos.

Eventually I'd like to make some of the other traditional Santa costumes as well. Each would come with their own unique customs and stories. But I expect it will take more than one year to shoot all the adventures for this first one.

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Jane
11/14/2017 08:55:42 am

This is looking like a wonderful project........I love watching your creative journey's

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Martha
11/14/2017 09:23:34 am

Thanks! I feel the 'need' to post something here daily, and I can't take fun pictures AND work on new stuff at the same time. It's one or the other. So I figure I'd just share my progress with whatever I'm working on.

Plus it might just inspire someone else.

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