In the Interim

My first semester at college has been absolutely amazing; however, I haven't had enough time to post anything regarding what I've made since last summer! The first photo is Aphra, a 17th century rag doll I made over my winter break. She's OOAK, hand-stitched and stuffed with natural wool roving. The second photo is Emeline, an 18th century rag doll who is OOAK and stuffed with natural wool roving. The next four photos are of my Queen Anne doll, Charity, for whom I made my first genuine attempt at an 18th century Polonaise gown. I hand-stitched this OOAK, original gown. The last photo is a pig stuffed with natural wool roving and sewn from a Gail Wilson pattern. I also made a Gail Wilson Raggedy Andy, and haven't gotten around to making Raggedy Ann yet. I'll post photos of them once they're finished!

A Springtime Gown for Charity

In light of the new warm weather, I thought that my reproduction Queen Anne doll, Charity, could use a new gown. She was a gift for a past birthday -- she's from the 1995 UFDC convention! She came with clothes of her own, but I wanted so badly to dress her myself in 18th century garb! She wears a shift, pannier hoops, a petticoat, and a pocket as underthings. I have yet to figure out how to construct a pair of 18th century stays. She also wears a mobcap.

The new gown is a pink print with a modesty piece, ruffled sleeves, and gathers in the back to simulate the tapes of a robe anglaise.

Brown ribbon laces down the front of her bodice.

And here's some sleeve details!

I think Charity finds true solace in the gardens.