Making Progress

It's been a crazy week, so I've been neglecting my posts.   The native ensemble is coming along quite nicely. The under-dress is finished. I had to insert a waistband of matching-coloured cotton, since I'd forgotten that the chamois shrinks when it's wet, and I really didn't want to start all over.

​The dress bodice was designed to fit over a protective under-bodice. Whether or not the new owner wants their doll to wear it or not, is up to them, but I thought I should provide it just in case.

The 'jacket' is also finished now. I wet and stained all the surfaces to make everything look a little more 'aged'. The fringe then dries more crinkled, which also helps give a more authentic look.

Now come all the finishing details - like leggings and moccasins, neck;aces and hair ornaments.
​It's very helpful that some of my own dolls have Native-inspired outfits, so I have some of their accessories handy to work from and copy.