Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Wednesday

The Hybrid (Part 2)


Had a little break from sewing and ordered a pretty lavender wig for Amy from Leeke World and a black one for my new Lati Yellow which should arrive tomorrow, with any luck.

The LY is to be a little Goth girl and I am looking forward to dressing her, but more on her later.

Back to Amy and her bodice come corset.


It's not perfect, it could probably have done with a little more shaping to fit neatly, however, it still looks pretty and fairy like to me.

The silk ruffle wasn't a problem and I was fairly happy with the the way the eyelets went in. They lined up beautifully and I used silk ribbon to lace it up. Now, if I add a hook and eye at the top, I think it will look and sit much better.


I have a lovely gold tiara for her, which will look quite stunning against the lavender hair and I will make a matching pair of bloomers for her out of the yellow batiste. After that I guess I will need to decide on shoes . . . . will I buy them or make them I wonder? 
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4 comments:

  1. Giac13 February

    Hello Sandi,
    I really like the bodice. I think it looks comfortable and has a kind of relaxed quality I would think a fairy has. Excellent work and I like the wigs you ordered...hope they get there soon.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. Xanadu13 February

      HI Giac,
      I sewed the hook & eye on last night and the back looks and sits so much better now. My little Lati girl arrived this morning so now I have to control my impatience until both the wigs arrive. :) I love being able to order things on line, but I really hate the wait! :)
      Hugs,
      X

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  2. Tiggy17 February

    Love the hybrid, it really worked out perfectly! I really like the relaxed look of that corset too, its lovely and Very Fairylike!

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    1. Xanadu18 February

      Thanks Tiggy, it's always lovely to receive positive feedback from someone other than a family member.
      Cheers,
      X

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