Limhwa Limho Mono BJD MSD Commission Project

I saw a WTC thread on DoA and jumped on it pretty much immediately. While I do not have this doll myself, I have sewn for him before, so I was really excited to see this. It also happened to be one of my favorite styles. A medieval/fantasy outfit. I guess it is off a character - Game of Thrones maybe? I looked, but I can't remember. (I'm one of the apparently few people who doesn't watch the show.)

I've gotten most of the pattern drafting done. The pants are done. I just perfected the tunic, and all that leaves me if to iron out the couple of nagging details on the robe, and I can get it finished up for her.

I am sewing her tunic today. I got some very fine high quality cream linen, as per her request. It's beautiful, and I know exactly why I bought it. It was just perfect in weave and color for the tunic. It's also one of those fabrics that when it comes time to working with it you'r like "what was I thinking?" Lol. It's okay though. It'll be worth the extra pain in sewing with it. I am fray checking most of the pieces as linen is suspect for very bad fraying normally, and this lovely fabric is pretty mean.

Here's the design:

(Pardon the bent paper. The sketches and the measurements are on the same page and have been through a lot.)

And here is a picture of the fabric:

I can't wait to see how it turns out. I love the test run, but that's out of cheap white muslin! I wil hopefully have it finished up today.

American Girl Cargo shorts for boys in the works!

I have so much I want to put on this blog, finished projects, started projects. If I ever get to it, I'll be happy! Yesterday I finally got to working on some cargo shorts for American Girl doll boys. (I love making boys clothing.) I got this pattern drafted, and got the test run sewn before it was time for dinner. I have to make a few minor adjustments, but over all, I am quite happy with the fit.

They will close in the front with snaps. I am not partial whatsoever for elastic in the waistbands. They will also have working pockets with flaps in the front and the back. I'm making Braden's shorts out of this khaki twill.

When I get these ready for Etsy, I'll be able to give custom color options. I have several different colors of twill, though I believe I am out of black at the present. Cut out and ready to go!

Braden is really excited to have something to wear made specially for him. I plan to make a tank top and a sleeveless button up shirt to wear over it. The tank top pattern has been started. Button up shirt still in the mental oven. (Things seem to get hung up there a lot lately.)