Thank You!

Just a brief post this morning to thank all my loyal followers for their comments and interest in my sewing project for Seraphine. I truly appreciate you all taking the time to do so.

I did manage to cut the bodice & lining out on Sunday and put them together yesterday, but it's no way near finished and I doubt if I will get much done today, as I have another corner to paint in my kitchen. It's taking a while to finish, as we have so much furniture to move and very little space to put it. So it's a case of move it to one side of the room, complete a section, put the furniture back and go on to the next bit!

That's what comes of being a hoarder!! :)

Creating Seraphine (Part 3)

The bodies arrived on Thursday as expected, the floating heads are finally on their chosen bodies and the borrowed bodies are also back at last with their respective owners.

Looking at Seraphine sitting on the table in her new completely naked body, inspired me to begin making her costume and yesterday I managed to finish both the floor length underskirt and knee length top-skirt. I am happy with the way the two layers look together, they are both full enough and the black fabric in the under-skirt has helped create that beautiful shade of crimson that I was looking for . . . it's a perfect match to the tips of her hair and sparkly pupil-less eyes.

I love sewing this style of garment, the separate pieces are interchangeable and by combining them in different ways, it makes several outfits a possibility. The elastic waistband in the underskirt and top-skirt is also advantageous, as they can be worn by various dolls, some larger than the doll I actually made them for.

Hopefully, I will begin sewing her bodice tomorrow, however, I am yet to decide exactly which way I am heading with the design. It's a bit of a toss up whether to do sleeves and if I do what length should they be. Also wondering whether to add a peplum to the top.

I'll sleep on it and see what tomorrow brings forth. :)

Bodies Shipping

I was over the moon today when I received my shipping notice from Luts to say my parcel's on its way. Perhaps I may just be lucky enough to receive them in time for Easter. It's been a long wait (although not as long as I thought it would be) and they would be more welcome than chocolate eggs right now.

Having heads hanging around without bodies and dolls wearing other dolls bodies is all a bit creepy. Besides, I am extremely anxious to see all my MSD's finished and sitting pretty side by side in my room.