I continued writing the story without photos . . . however, as I was writing, I found myself picturing it in my mind. It was this little story which inspired me to make the Tailor Shop diorama which I am still currently working on.
As it is taking me longer than I anticipated and with Christmas looming, I thought rather than make you wait, I would share the story with you today, and hopefully it will tide you over until I complete my little diorama.
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When the the tiny travellers arrived at the local tailors shop, they asked Mr.Tailor to make a new suit of clothes for Ferny to wear. Unfortunately he wasn't feeling too well, as he had hurt his back while bending over his cutting table. So rather than take a series of measurements, which was normally the case, Mr. Tailor asked Ferny to try on some prêt-à-porter clothes.
The first set he tried on made him look a little effeminate, what with the funny little skirt around it. The second felt a little too bulky, as if the cloth was more suitable for winter than spring.
Ferny was frustrated by having to continually try things on and take them off again, that he was beginning to wish he hadn't bothered to come to the tailor at all. If he was to have new clothes, he wanted them to fit perfectly and feel comfortable to wear. It was also important to Ferny that his outerwear should all be of the same fabric and in a colour that would blend with his forest surrounds.
It was then he spotted, hanging on a peg at the back of the shop, the most attractive pair of breeches that Ferny had seen all day, and with a matching pixie hat to boot! "That's what I want!" he exclaimed, pointing his finger in the direction of the clothes.
His three little companions and Mr. Tailor turned to look at what Ferny was pointing at. "Oh those old things" Mr. Tailor replied, "I made them long ago when I was only trainee tailor". Ferny didn't care when they were made, these looked perfect as far as he was concerned.
Misty was becoming impatient and said, "If that's what he wants, then let him try them on for size." Mr. Tailor nodded, took them of the hook and handed them to Ferny, who went into the changing room once more. This time he was really happy when he came out, dressed in a smartly striped outfit that fitted like a glove, so extraordinarily happy in fact, he couldn't stop smiling. "It's like these clothes were made for me" he beamed.
"Well looks like we have a winner, don't worry Mr. Tailor, it doesn't matter how long they have been made, will pay for them just the same" said Mossy from his chair by the window. So Mossy put his hand deep into his pocket and took out five gold coins which he handed Mr. Tailor. Then the four tiny elves thanked Mr.Tailor and left the store.
As the four walked hand in hand up the cobbled street towards Beechwood Hall, Missy sighed "Well I'm glad that's all over, now we can concentrate on celebrating Hollow's birthday", which was the reason for Ferny's visit in the first place.
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Perhaps in the new year, I shall post photos of the final construction stages of the Tailor Shop, as well as some to match this story, which may also include Hallow's birthday bash. :)
