If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
Last week, I actually got back to work on “The Gift of Sensitivity,” my Princess and the Pea diorama. It was yet another reminder that before I make an acceptable miniature, I’m going to make messes and fail. My challenge this week was making a miniature basket by hand. I started on this back in... Continue Reading →
Back in February, I decided to make the Princess and the Pea diorama my big project for 2025. However, since finishing the nightgown in April, I have done absolutely nothing on this project. While I have done plenty of other things (from spinning yarn to attending conferences), the only step I’ve taken towards finishing this... Continue Reading →
The nightgown for my Princess and the Pea diorama is done! But what a journey it has been. For the first time, I truly understand just how much work handmade miniatures take, which is why I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes steps that went into making this miniature garment. Switching from a chemise to a shift put... Continue Reading →
Mock-ups are supposed to help you refine your pattern, whether you are modifying an existing one or designing something from scratch. I thought I knew how to improve my miniature nightgown pattern which is based on a Renaissance chemise but with each change I made, things just got worse. To fix my “happy arms” problem,... Continue Reading →
I’ve made my second mock-up for the chemise for my Princess and the Pea diorama. I adjusted the pattern to see if I could get a less comical result. Fortunately, I’ve been boning up on dress-making skills, including designing clothing. When I pulled my old pattern out, I could see at once what I needed... Continue Reading →
