Cinderella Pattern update

Well I finally finished writing up instructions, with LOTS of color pictures of Cinderellas body, about 28 pages. WOOHOO... Now I just have to do the costume and hair/head piece, so I am almost there.

I have also been working on a doll for the Gypsy Challenge again this year. I am working on her costume, that is the FUN part. She will be a one of a kind without a pattern. When she is finished I will post her for you. I started working on making a tambourine for her and as I am making it I will take pictures so I can give you directions on how I made it, if it comes out good:)

Doll Hugss,
Caroline

Cinderella Pattern update

I am almost finished with drafting Cinderellas face for the pattern. There are lots of pictures with easy step by step directions. The face takes the most time to do, then it shouldn't be too long before the pattern is completed! WOOHOO:)I have a couple ideas of how to make a Tambourine for my new Doll. If it comes out nice I will put directions on my Blog for you.
I have been designing and creating my One Of A Kind, Victorian inspired Jewelry pieces. I will be posting some of those for you shortly.

Thank you for visiting!

Doll Hugss,

Caroline

Full Length Cinderella pictures...

Finally finished! This is just a quick post... gotta run!

Take care,

Caroline

Cinderella Doll is Finished!

I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you on Cinderellas update, but my mind kept going blank...LOL!! Now that the doll is finished I can start putting the pattern together. I took so many pictures, its going to drive me crazy... Oh, well! Thats half the fun.


The "Glass shoe" that inspired this doll, didn't work... Anyway, Cinderella wanted Crystal slippers, so this is what I cam up with. The are as close as I could get to, looking like glass slippers. I'm happy with them! So is Cinderella... LOL!


There lots of detail around her face including real Swarovski Crystal earings and Necklace.

Along with her fake eyelashes, she also has clear AB crystal eyeliner! I love sparkle!

I made silk ribbon flowers, faux pearls, fancy trim, feathers and Vintage Millinery flowers in her head piece. I left her hair wild and natural.

I will be taking more pictures of Cinderella tomorrow of the full view, from head to toe!

Hopefully, I will get a chance to post them within a couple of days!

Thank you for visiting!

Hugss,

Caroline

Update on Cinderella Doll Pattern

This is just a sneak peek at Cinderella with hair. The first photo is a picture of the colored mohair I used to make her hair, it is in soft colors and I wanted her hair full, soft, wild yet under control. I added it by felting it from the back of her neck forward. I don't want to show you the full front facial view until it is finised to my liking...

As you can see, I started her head piece using gorgeous Bridal lace with pearls. I hand sewed it onto a wire for stability... Still not completely sure how I am going to embellish it, your going to have to wait and see, like me... LOL!

Thanks so much for stopping by.... Take care!!!

Hugss,

Caroline

Update on Cinderella Doll Pattern

Sorry I haven't been able to post any new updates for a while. Family emergency...
Anyway, as you can see I am working on the bodice. Once I am finished hand sewing the bodice to the doll, I will attach her head, then her hair... CAN'T WAIT! It might be a few days due to unforseen family matters.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a lovely weekend!

Hugsss,

Caroline

Cinderella Doll Pattern Update

I worked most of the day Sunday on Cinderellas costume. So far I am very happy and so is she... LOL!

I just love all the layers for her skirt. I used a Vintage lace, that is in the second picutre. I wanted it to show as an underlayer, peeking out on the bottom of the dress. There is a glitter, sparkle tulle underneath, that is meant to catch the eye with just a hint of a sparkle. Then I added a rounded layer, not sure what it is called... duh LOL. I will do all the additional embellishments when the whole dress is made. Thats my favorite part:)

The sleeves so far, are double layered. The under layer is the glitter tulle and the outer is the same lace as the dress. The sleeves are far from finished!

Ooops... she doesn't have a bodice yet, that is because I have so many ideas that I don't know what to do...

The head isn't attached yet since it is so much easier to attach the costume without it. I have lots of ideas on what to do with her hair. I think I am heading for long free natural hair with lots of jewels and flower... we'll see!

Its so fascinating to me, watching my dolls come to life. I always start with an idea, but some how they never turn out that way... LOL!

Thank you for stopping by!

Hugss,

Caroline

Cinderella Doll Update

The face is not finished yet. I still have to add fake eyelashes and maybe crystal eyeliner. Once her head is attached to the body then I can needle sculpt to move the stuffing where it needs it. I wanted to use colors soft, since she will be Cinderella. This is not the best picture...

I finally made green eyes and I am happy with them... even Cinderella likes them.

I am hoping to get a good start on her gown this weekend.... can't wait!

I bought some dyed mohair, but Cinderella doesn't seem to like it... LOL!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a lovely weekend!

Hugss,

Caroline

Cinderella Doll Update

I finished sculpting my Cinderella Doll face. It still needs some needle sculpting to move the stuffing where I want it. I am hoping to color the face in today.... can't wait to see what she is going to look like. I'm thinking green eyes, since her costume will be in salmon/peachy color and cream... thats the plan so far... LOL My dolls always have a way of changing what I have in mind!

I'll keep you posted!

Have a great day!

Hugss, Caroline

Cinderella update

Cinderellas Head is stuffed and ready to be needle sculpted. Can't wait to see what she will look like!

I will keep you posted.

Take care!

Hugss,

Caroline

Update on Cinderella Doll Pattern

I have been making progress as you can see. I actually made two dolls, this one is a bit smaller, so the "glass slippers " will be too big for this one. Thats okay, it will give me a chance to play!

The body still needs a lot of needle sculpting to smooth it out. I am using Southern Belle cotton fabric.... I just love it and a premium polyester fiber fill. She has an armaturn in one leg, (you can see it in the top picture). Once my husband drills a hole for me in the wooden base I have chosen it will be so much easier to work with. I found some gorgeous lace from Hong Kong. It is very delicate in cream and soft peachy pink colors... I also bought other pieces of lace and other fun stuff... can't wait to start her costume.

Keep checking for more updates!

Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely day!

Hugss,

Caroline

Starting my newest doll pattern- Cinderella

You guessed it! I found these "glass slippers", and Cinderella came to mind! Not just any Cindrella this one will be very fancy a true Bell Of The Ball. These shoes are actually plastic and they were found in the Wedding section for party gifts. So I measured the shoe to figure out the body size. She will be approximately 20" tall. It will be a Cloth Doll Pattern. I will be posting the progress with pictures as I go.... I already ordered some gorgeous lace through eBay, can't wait to receive it!
The Mermaidens Doll Club I belong to will be testing the body part of the pattern and making runway dolls as a challenge for our club. So I will also be making a runway doll using this pattern. I will keep you posted.
Hugss,
Caroline