I am excited to create this doll...I will be teaching it as a class in several locations over the next year(s)...
Looking over my fabrics, I decided to use the the burn-out velvet for the torso and upper arms or sleeves for this doll. I loved the vintage feel of this fabric and the subtle depths of the color- blue.
In designing this doll, I chose to "joint" the arms- as in the antique Santos. For the skin tones, I used this beautiful pima knit that I have (plenty in stock for my classes). Because both fabrics were sheer and somewhat delicate, I lined all pieces using a cotton batiste.
Here are the body are sewn and turned.So, I stuffed and armatured all the pieces and jointed together the arms at the elbows and wrists.
Next, I overlayed the head with the pima and sewed little ears.
Next, I overlayed the head with the pima and sewed little ears.
Doll in position-checking for anatomy and fit onto the cage.
One of my favorite parts, was next, painting and coloring the face. I used craft paints and various chalks and pima colored pencils.
It always amazes me how a little color can create such a distinct personality!
Do you wish to be great?
Then begin by being.
Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric?
Think first about the foundations of humility.
The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.
S Augustine
Next week costuming!
It always amazes me how a little color can create such a distinct personality!
Do you wish to be great?
Then begin by being.
Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric?
Think first about the foundations of humility.
The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.
S Augustine
Next week costuming!
