Sewing update
When making a movie, the producer will give the movie a "working title" until a permanent one is decided. So whilst sewing on the face of my doll I decided she needed a "working title", it wasn't fair to just call her "doll" now that she has a face. So I decided on Tabitha which means "good works and a kindly woman". Of course once she has her own little owner, a new name can be given to her.
These are Tabitha's body parts ready to put together. I am just stuffing her tummy and will then sew all the bits together. I will then need to buy some hair for her head, not sure whether to got with blonde or brunette.
The dress was coming along nicely until I made a mistake and had to unpick. As she will have 2 dresses, this first one is a bit of a test at my sewing skills.
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Thank you for the lovely comments about the new design of the blog. I am glad you like it. I have used one of my favourite colours.
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Tabitha is coming along nicely!! :) Her face is lovely - I really love it! :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the unpicking... my mother always used to say that if you didn't unpick at least SOMETHING for each project - then you must have done a "less than best" job, leaving the mistakes unpicked! So your unpicking must be a sign of a project being well done! :)
oh, aren't you clever! I couldn't do that!
ReplyDeleteJo, you are so talented! I don't have the patience or inclination to sew anything, but I admire your work :)
ReplyDeleteps. My mum was a professional seamstress/dress-maker, and whilst she had 4 daughters, not one of them picked up her talent or passion lol. I think she was too good at it, so we always just went to her for anything requiring needle and thread ;)
When I was little she would make me little dolls, or make dresses to go on the various ones that were bought for me. I have such fond memories of her at the sewing machine.
Well, the knee bone's connected to the thigh bone....
ReplyDeleteThat's about my contribution in the sewing department!
I love the new blog design as well. Very pretty.
Very nice! I have to admit that while I have to problem sewing clothing, the thought of piecing a doll is a bit daunting! Good for you for taking on the project, and making such a cute little face. By the way, weren't you making a skirt too? Can't wait to see pictures.
ReplyDeleteJo - How fun to be able to see sweet Tabatha come to life! I love her name also! Can't wait to see her when she is finished!
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Val -yes I am making a skirt, just that it isn't as exciting as making a doll!!!
ReplyDeletecute!
ReplyDeletewill be good to see more pics as tabitha progresses.