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the Queen's Cloak

2/16/2014

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I've finished Asa's cloak, so now her gown is almost done!  Yay! I did most of the cloak last night when lighting wasn't good for photos, so didn't take any. It was very fiddly work. I sewed small black snaps under the front edge of the cloak and on the bodice front under the purple ruffle. I chose black snaps so they would blend into the dress, and chose two sets of snaps that fit really tightly together. After all they were going to have to hold the whole cloak in place. I like that it's separate, so the outfit can be worn with or without it. I had to take some studio shots....
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The cloak is made of a soft black tulle covered with stars and moons. They are gold on one side, and silver on the other, but when the fabric lies gathered in folds, both the gold and silver show.
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Now I need to make the wig. I had originally thought it should be silver-gray, like the original, but I like the dark brown of the wig she's been wearing. I find it has a softer look than a gray, white or black formal wig would have, and the brown compliments the maroon and gold embellishments on the dress. I've gone through my bags of brown mohair and there's lots the same colour as the wig she currently has on. I've crocheted a wig cap, but don't want to tackle the mohair today, as it's always a huge mess, and we are getting overnight company, and don't want to have to stop halfway through.  I'll just work on the hair embellishments, and maybe tackle the wig tomorrow.
8 Comments
Jane
2/16/2014 05:53:29 am

Oh my goodness!!! I am *gobsmacked* Martha this is amazing!

I am so enjoying this creative journey....wow!

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Charie Wilson
2/16/2014 07:10:21 am

no words just stunning
Hugs Charie

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sidney bolsta
2/16/2014 07:39:04 am

I always admire your work. This one takes my breath away! sid

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Jenny
2/16/2014 08:26:06 am

You are simply amazing. This gown is just... gorgeous.. fantastic!

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Lee link
2/16/2014 01:08:52 pm

I am loving watching every stitch on this gown its is truly fabulous

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Inma
2/16/2014 02:38:54 pm

Oh my ! She is amazing ! It is a lot of work but what a joy to see her shining in the dark, she is really a queen !

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Barbie
2/16/2014 09:59:00 pm

Beautiful! I've been having so much fun following along on this. Every little detail is so amazing.

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Muriel
2/16/2014 11:21:52 pm

Elle est magnifique !

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    Martha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes.
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