Evalina Rose and her little sister Posy Anna are the main characters of a series of children's stories that I am writing. In this blog I will share the final stages of crafting their half scale house--Honeysuckle Cottage--and the miniature stuff that will make up the settings of their stories.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Violet's wardrobe

I have been working on Violet's wardrobe for her new mother.
Here is a list of what she wants:
A navy sailor's dress with a matching coat and a hat.
A peach dress like Liliyas.
 (If anyone knows how to spell Liliya, please tell me.  I think it is a Russian name.)
A Red dress like popy's dress as well as her hat and bag.
A lacy wedding gown with an empire waist line.
I have done all the knitting and have finished sewing up the seams.  I am now going to add all of the little details to the dresses and make a couple hats and a carpet bag.  I am having such a great time!


I have to re-block a dress  onto the doll , so that it will hang correctly.  I lightly  dampen the garment and then tie it in place.  It looks like I am not a very nice person, but it has to be done.  

Violet's mother wanted the coat to match the dress, and chose to reverse the color scheme   I  made three button holes and am going to make  little blue buttons out of Fmo.  

I am not going to make a collar for the coat, because it will be too bulky, so I am using the dress collar .  After I block the coat,  it will drape better.  It is very hard to dress a little doll like Violet.  I had to use needles to pull her coat sleeves over her dress.  I was afraid that I might pull her sweet little arms off.


Violet's mother wanted her to have an outfit like Poppy's.  Violets dress is done and I let her borrow Poppy's carpet bag and hat for the picture.

This dress is like Liliya's dress.  I am thinking of adding a ruffled collar...I will ask her mother.

This is the first wedding gown that I have made.  The dress is knit of Medeira #80 cotton. This is my favorite cotton to knit with.  Unfortunately it only comes in white and pastels   I love the way it drapes, and after I block this dress, I will show you and you will see what I mean. 

I knit a  train...making it a wedding gown..

A plate full of work.


Have a wonderful week,
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11 comments:

  1. Angelsdoor * PennyFebruary 4, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    You simply amaze me! What beautiful workmanship Lucy... I love all the outfits. It is very clear how much time went into all of these beauties!
    blessings,
    Penny

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  2. GiacFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Hell oLucy,
    Wonderful work. You really do a great job of making the miniature clothes look and hang right.
    Lovely work.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  3. afairytalecometruewyrnaFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    It's so nice when you're doing something you enjoy. As always, very beautiful. So many fine outfit. So thin thread you are working in. Well done.

    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  4. Angelsdoor * PennyFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Thank you Lucy!

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  5. DawnFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    All I can think of to say is, wow! You have left me speechless.

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  6. KarolynFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    PERFECTION!

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  7. Lovejoy BearsFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Hi Lucy,
    Violet's wardrobe is amazing. I adore the little sailors dress!! I can't believe how perfect your tiny sticthes are and the plate full of work looks wonderful :) Hugs ♥ Vicky ♥

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  8. FabiolaFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    I like these dresses. They're perfect.
    Bye Faby

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  9. Maria IrelandFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Wow her wardrobe of clothes are gorgeous. I love the sailor outfit. When you see them on the plate you can see how small they are and perfect.
    Hugs Maria

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  10. jacquelineFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    WOW so amazing and precious!! I am so glad i came by today to visit you. :) Your work is really gorgeous! Have a lovely merry happy Monday and love to you!

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  11. The Creative BohemianFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I love the antique feel of your work. Your doll are just precious.

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