Book binding was a great deal of fun. The flyleaf on the first couple of books are just drying. These give me a chance to confirm sizing & then I can get some more made. I've been gathering various components whenever I am out & about, to make props, accessories & of course backgrounds. My biggest challenge is to re-organize the house so that I can have a dedicated spot for setting up a room for Yur. Been studying each room to see what can move where - natural light being the best to take photos.
I added a few beads to Yur's new bodice. Thought I would snap a quick picture... The whole outfit looks wonderful on her. Yur's new wig is in progress as well, it is a lovely shade of auburn.
Book binding was a great deal of fun. The flyleaf on the first couple of books are just drying. These give me a chance to confirm sizing & then I can get some more made. I've been gathering various components whenever I am out & about, to make props, accessories & of course backgrounds. My biggest challenge is to re-organize the house so that I can have a dedicated spot for setting up a room for Yur. Been studying each room to see what can move where - natural light being the best to take photos. Spring has arrived in BC! Everything is blooming & it's time for spring clean-up. Brush cutting is a must this year to keep the wilderness at bay. It is a physically demanding job & a few hours each day is about all that my body can handle. The salmon berry & black berry are the worst, my arms are covered in scratches already. Some of the thorns are long have I hope that we can get it all done over the next couple of weeks. Afternoons will be dedicated to doing machine work & then evenings to hand work. The next BJD pattern is coming along & expect to have it completed in the next week or so.
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Bead mixes are wonderful to work with. I was looking at my mix of pink seed beads & there seemed to be quite a variety of shades. On closer inspection, there were actually 6 distinct shades. The shades are quite subtle so had to do the sorting in daylight. These will look lovely worked onto Yur's new bodice & will be incorporated to create different shapes.
I have finished the vector graphics for this new pattern featuring a two piece ensemble. Next step is to take photos as I create the cover outfit. A quick look at the progress so far with Yur's new outfit. It is coming along nicely. Still have a ways to go with beading on the bodice & finishing details but it looks lovely on her so far.
I wonder how she would look as a red head? ...perhaps a new wig... ...Eagerly awaiting the flower blossoms. We had a couple of days of glorious spring weather & thoughts wander to fashion embodying Spring! I feel a desire to create something for Yur that will always remind me of the wonders of Spring...so will incorporate blossoms & beads into her next outfit... I came across these blossoms & just couldn't resist. All the stems have been & the flower petals separated. Still have to take out the centers of the buds . Removing all the plastic components is tedious & my fingers are a bit raw so will work on this a bit at a time. These blossoms are such a beautiful colour, light & airy.
A charming dress design that adapts to give a different "look" based your choice of fabrics & colours: This pattern is easy to sew, a dream to slip-oneasy to wear & makes a perfect "little black dress" ...
I have added a couple of new segments to the Tutorials page to provide information about: What is a PDF pattern & the benefits of a pattern in this format What is included in my patterns How to assemble the full size pattern pieces Click on the image below to access the pages directly: As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions!
The next pattern to be released is the first using new software - Adobe Creative Suite. I have been learning all the different components, so consequently it has taken a bit longer. Now that I have the basics under my belt & some layouts setup, future patterns should go faster.
With the patterns created using the new software, there is a change to the registration marks used to assemble the pattern pieces. It is all still very easy to do but the symbols are different. I am working on putting up a page as reference on how to assemble the pattern sections. As well will be putting together a page about PDF's in general. The first BJD pattern almost ready. It is just in the proofing stage & putting the finishing touches on, so expect to have it available within the next day or so. I am already eagerly planning the next couple of patterns for BJDs. I placed a bulk order for miniature eyelets several weeks ago & hope that they arrive soon...thus the first pattern is designed without a closer but slip-on. It will be easy to sew & put on. For those of you waiting for new Christmas Stocking patterns, they are in the works too. I appreciate all the feedback so far on the designs that you would like to see. I am drafting up a new design for "Him". Also in the works is patterning a previously made stocking - the first being the Candy Cane design. A new page has been added to the Tutorials page for this topic under Tips/Techniques. Sewing Stretch Fabric with a Sewing Machine - included is the last instalment in this mini series. Click on the photo below to access the page directly:
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