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Beaded Bodice

3/27/2013

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I added a few beads to Yur's new bodice.  Thought I would snap a quick picture...  
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Bodice Beadwork
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Bodice Beadwork
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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Shades of Pink

3/22/2013

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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.
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Shades of pink seed beads
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.
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Blossoming along...

3/18/2013

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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... 
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Thoughts of Spring...

3/12/2013

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...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...
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Blossoms & Beads
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.
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Opening the buds & removing the plastic centers
These blossoms are such a beautiful colour, light & airy.  
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Introducing Free Spirit - new BJD Pattern

3/8/2013

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A charming dress design that adapts to give a different "look" based your choice of fabrics & colours:
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This pattern is easy to sew, a dream to slip-oneasy to wear & makes a perfect "little black dress" ...
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What is a PDF Pattern? ...

3/8/2013

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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: 
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As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions!
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Update on new Patterns

3/6/2013

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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.
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Sewing stretch fabric with a sewing machine - final segment

3/6/2013

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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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sewing Stretch Fabric with a Sewing Machine
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