Let's Try that Again

1/20/2019

I'm working on a robe for Bianca to wear over her 'Christine' bodice. I drew up a pattern, and made the mistake of not sewing a test bodice first, so even though I put in several hours of basting and sewing, with some very flimsy fabric, I was not happy with the result. So I decided to start over, and picked off all the lace along the ruffles. No point in throwing that away....

I remembered that I had a JID jacket I could try, to see how that would fit over the bodice...

So dug out the jacket pattern and modified it, and made a test bodice this time....

That's much better! It still needs some minor adjustments, but then I can cut the fabric out again. I'm also thinking of switching to a white tricot instead of a thin cotton. It wouldn't unravel as badly, and it would also drape better.

Donna

1/20/2019 03:16:20 pm

Based on the first version, the second is going to be beautiful. The ruffles are already lovely even before the lace they'll eventually have.

(P.S. I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this!)

Martha

1/20/2019 03:23:42 pm

With her costume being so perfect, the robe needed to be as well. And I thought I'd take pictures to show that changing one's mind, or things not turning out the first time, is something that happens to everyone - even me - since I expect most people just assume I always do it right the first time. Which I don't.

Devon

1/21/2019 03:25:38 am

I just love your dolls! I initially found your site when viewing your Christine Daae dolls. I noticed you released one for 2019 and think it's beyond beautiful- keep up the wonderful work!

Martha

1/21/2019 08:07:53 am

Thank you! But I do not make the dolls. Only their costumes. The two 'Christine' costumes in 2012 were made for sale - and sold - whereas the one I just made is for one of my own dolls to keep.

Devon

1/21/2019 08:18:10 am

Oh! Oops...well the Think of Me/Elissa costume is so detailed and gorgeous! 😊 you do very lovely work.

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