I drafted the whole thing on graph paper, which is really great to use, made all of the calculations making sure there was space for the lining, etc, and then after I checked and rechecked, I cut out some test fabric and test felt to fill in for the lining which I plan to use. It went pretty well. I had to make a couple of small adjustments which was no surprise considering I was having trouble getting an accurate measurement with my measuring tape going around my curved pencil lines. I fear I might have one small issue, but I won't know for sure until I can get to town and pick up a zipper and run another test.
Since there was nothing more I could do on it today, I set that project aside and worked on a MH project I started last night. I made a pair of denim pants, and today I made simple tee shirt to go with them. That took only a few minutes since I found (yay!) the tee shirt pattern I had made a couple of years ago. To complete the outfit - I am going for a modern hippie look - it needs a suede jacket, so I started that pattern. I got as far as the front, back and sleeves before taking a break on it. I need to figure out the back collar, pockets and lining to complete it.
After a snack break I sat down and wrote down the measurements for the 16 inch Disney animator doll comparing them to AG. I had done a commission some time ago for one of these dolls and measurement adjustments were a breeze. I just don't know where I had written them down! I will be making a Nell outfit from The House on Haunted Hill tv show.After getting all the measurements down on paper, I was able to figure out how much fabric I will need for each piece. So barring any wretched stormy weather that we just might be having tomorrow, I will go into the fabric store and get total for the supplies we this project can finally start. I am only now standing the thought of working on yet another chiffon project as I have been chiffoned out this last year. (I can't believe how much chiffon I have worked on.) I also decided on a line or not to line solution to the robe that I have been debating over since volunteering for this outfit.
To end my sewing day, I got out my Gene doll and began drafting a pattern for her. It's a drop waisted 50's design, and one I have already made for AG. It's not possible to resize the AG pattern (for me at least - resizing is confusing, starting from scratch is easier), but it is going quickly being that I know the way the pieces are meant to go together. I made really good headway on it - I just need to do the sleeves, cuffs, collar, sash and lining. It's wonderful seeing my doll in a dress I am making just for her!
Tomorrow is going to be a fun project day!
