On 1/14/2011 3:57 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote:
Suggestion:
Since Barbie doesn't _need_ the support, make it to-the-eye look good,
and use boning (toothpicks, giggle!) only in front, so the clothing
doesn't collapse in the underboob space she has. And don't use bones
in the sides or back. Just stitch channels and don't fill 'em.
You'll need edge stiffeners, front and back, so you can lace the bodies.
I had thought about leaving "bones" out altogether and perhaps
stiffening the entire garment with an interlining of some type, then
doing false channels. Perhaps buckram? But your suggestion of just doing
the front is also appealing!
On 1/14/2011 3:08 PM, Alexandria Doyle wrote:
You might find the work easier to do with hand rather than machine. I
have found that the smaller the doll and costume the easier it was to
sew by hand. One of the things is that seam widths are easier to keep
to the narrow by hand and that will help with the bulk too.
alex
So much to do and so little attention span to get it done with…
That would be so true, but my hand sewing is absolutely terrible. Some
would argue that to be an excellent opportunity for practicing my skills
but... :) I'm fairly well used to small seam allowances. When I learned
to sew, it was by having the fabric follow the edge of the foot rather
then the seam allowance guild on the sewing machine. I do imagine I'll
end up hand sewing at least part of it though.
Natalie
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