If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
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 →
This week, I started on the nightgown for my Princess and the Pea diorama. Although I’m getting ideas from historical costumers on how a Renaissance chemise is constructed, I have to develop the miniature pattern myself. Fortunately, I decided to test it with an old bed sheet before cutting into the handkerchiefs I’ve collected, and... Continue Reading →
