For years I've been collecting doll sized pocket books. I spent the morning looking through them. Someday I want to build a diorama of a sales floor. (I have Chanel, Valentino, LV, Prada, Hermes -- I also have fun ones: Juicy Couture, Anne Klein and Ugg.) and more. Many talented artists out there!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Doing some sketching (I can't draw -- but I can interpret my doodles) -- of what would be in a basic wardrobe for a doll of our era or should the wardrobe be something else? I guess what can be made versus what should be made. I had an idea to "copy" some of the more outrageous "fashions" of today. Or perhaps to build a basic wardrobe and expand on that.
I don't want to jinx myself but I think I'm very close to acquiring my "special doll" and I'm very excited about it. I would like to build a mannequin from which to sew from. Lots of anticipation there.
I don't want to jinx myself but I think I'm very close to acquiring my "special doll" and I'm very excited about it. I would like to build a mannequin from which to sew from. Lots of anticipation there.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
I've decided not to rush into sewing (really dragging my feet). I'm going to assess the "things" I've collected so far (I have a ton of stuff). I think I'm going to try my hand at beading. I was in New York a couple weeks ago. I went to my favorite bead store. Bead World (it's over by Macy's Herald Square). I got some really tiny sequins and some glass seed beads. I'm going to try beading on some super thin fabric (just for practice).
Friday, June 10, 2011
I'm wanting to start making some fashions, but I am still unsure about the size! There are so many dolls out there. I was leaning towards a typical fashion doll, then my search took me in another direction. As I am still not sure if that will be a dead end, I'm in limbo until I find the suitable candidate (doll).
That said, I'm toying with a combination of commercial, custom and homemade fashions. I'm by no means a seamstress, so this will be very challenging for me. I've heard that scale is very difficult with most dolls, but there are people out there with amazing skills. I thought I should take a look at some of the fashions. Today, I found a Canadian company that seems to sell fashion doll clothes. I'm very intrigued by the styles. I decided to inquire about ordering a few. If it works out, I'll post the fashions and the information.
As it is summer, and I have some free time, I bought some fabric and a pattern. I thought I've always wanted to try sewing with a doll pattern. I've collected patterns and fabrics over the years, but never found the doll I wanted to sew for. I have Barbie patterns, Tyler patterns, and Gene patterns. I also have those dolls, but was never inspired enough to even cut one. :( Most of those dolls are still in their boxes in a spare closet. Thinking back, this is a misstatement, I actually have sewn for antique bisque dolls that I've collected over the years using silks and antique laces. These were childlike fashions. I am interested in developing a full wardrobe for an "older" doll. I hope I can modify my patterns to fit a doll and that I will be inspired to sew.
That said, I'm toying with a combination of commercial, custom and homemade fashions. I'm by no means a seamstress, so this will be very challenging for me. I've heard that scale is very difficult with most dolls, but there are people out there with amazing skills. I thought I should take a look at some of the fashions. Today, I found a Canadian company that seems to sell fashion doll clothes. I'm very intrigued by the styles. I decided to inquire about ordering a few. If it works out, I'll post the fashions and the information.
As it is summer, and I have some free time, I bought some fabric and a pattern. I thought I've always wanted to try sewing with a doll pattern. I've collected patterns and fabrics over the years, but never found the doll I wanted to sew for. I have Barbie patterns, Tyler patterns, and Gene patterns. I also have those dolls, but was never inspired enough to even cut one. :( Most of those dolls are still in their boxes in a spare closet. Thinking back, this is a misstatement, I actually have sewn for antique bisque dolls that I've collected over the years using silks and antique laces. These were childlike fashions. I am interested in developing a full wardrobe for an "older" doll. I hope I can modify my patterns to fit a doll and that I will be inspired to sew.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
A few years ago I stumbled into the world of Ball Jointed Dolls (bjds). These were not entirely foreign to me as I had collected antique German dolls and many of them had composition bodies with ball joints. The thing about this resin world was (similar to antique fashion dolls) the availability of clothing, and accessories to rival those available in european cities years ago. I am now in search of the "perfect doll" to shower my attentions and begin to design a wardrobe.
I've done a bit of traveling, but now I long to travel to gather textiles, laces, beads, and accessories.
I've done a bit of traveling, but now I long to travel to gather textiles, laces, beads, and accessories.
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