Shirt Work

Finishing up Hrist's new shirt and the final touches, figured I'd take a photo of her before I forget to again.
It is rather difficult to find in shops a nice red gem with gold surroundings. I wound up using the same gem I used for her Egyptian outfit. Little big.... but better then nothing. Shapeways might have been better, but I didn't want to start an epic side project for a project, recasting and all.

So far I'm really liking the UV pattern aid. I just need a more accurate dollfie model.... Only minor editing of patterns. So far... next after finishing up the dress part I still need to adjust some issues, then begin to work on the jacket patterns. Should be fun :S

Started on a new side project as well. Been a while since I've done a new 3D project... >_>;

Skirt Work

 Managed to finally get some free-time  or... better yet force myself away from a series someone at the last dollmeet... got me hooked on most recently... So I spent the past 2 days working on Hrist's new skirt using UV templates for patterns, I thought something looked wonky so I altered the pattern that came out. Sadly... my alteration was wrong, so that was one muslin attempt down. Seems to be pretty accurate, as long as you have the right dimensions for the unfolding process in the model. Kind of handy for testing how much fabric will drape where and how during a run simulation.

Setting up for a double hem is always lots of fun... especially with satin, it loves to curl and do weird things when ironed. 

Sewing in one of the cords

Sewing in the arcs, least favorite part of this project, especially the zig-zag shape at the base that overlaps.

Hrist helping sew in some of the arcs.

Hrist testing out the fit.

All that's left is to sew in the back golden arc and add better fastners for the fore-flap. I will need to model out some golden tassel plates, and have those printed via shapeways, estimating I'll need 20-30 of those.

A New Project Begins...

Working out some ideas, came up with a design I might use for a new sewing project for Hrist. I plan to use a vector using an idea I wanted to test out with unwraping. curious to see how accurate of a pattern I can create.

Hrist will finally have a main outfit for her if I make this project. Still need to finalize a few things on the sketches/plans as well.

June Dollfie Meet

 This months Dollfie meet was a blast! Temperatures outside was in the 120f's making this quite a hot commute. But it was completely worth it! After a good while of cooling down in the nice air-condition house where the meet was at. Hrist jumped onto the platform to meet with the rest of the dollfies.

The whole group posing for a group portrait.

Someone in the group suggested that the sides were split into two, one half, the casual dressed dollfies, and the other half the more fancy elaborate ones. Lots of wild, crazy, fun stuff happened at this event. Hrist was happy to finally meet Agatha, who'd done her hair quite differently then the last time I saw her back in Feburary at Matsuri Festival.

Agatha and Hrist chatting it up and taking a moment to pose for the camera.

If they were all wearing black, this would have been a real scene to remember ;) 

Some really great moments, and a lot of informative conversations!

Even Dollfies need welfare, waiting in a food-stamp line, single mother of 4 children. :P
Probably not quite what was going on in this pose, but it was definitely the first thing that came to my mind when I was it. 

 Ending of such a fun event, as always, looking forward to the next one, as is Hrist!

Haven't had much time to work on any new projects lately, I've been modeling and planning to do a new possible print of something, I'll have more on that in the comming weeks.

Reticule Pattern

Here's the pattern I made for the reticule  Easy to modify, can re-size to suit any size needed. The liner is optional. I made one without a liner, when I used some thick main material, use of a drawstring was kinda... rough. So it worked better without a liner. Thin material how ever + liner = :)

The rest is  up to the imagination on how you want it to look, you can add tons of fringe to it, or hanging tassels or chains, and what ever else you can think of. :D I still need to make a bigger bag so Hrist can tote her tea set around with her to doll meets and stuff.

This is the pattern I used for the project, Reticule Project - "Draw Strings"  I made back in May.

Gown and Cloak Photo-Shoot

At long last! I finally had some time to setup a small photo-shoot for Hrist to display her new Gown, and cloak. Hrist's new boots arrived in the postal mail the other day, and I must say, I don't think I've ever seen Hrist so happy to finally have a pair of shoes to wear!

My lovely battle-maiden! :3

Other projects I plan, I have a few ideas in mind, I started to draft up in my head. Really wish I had an embroidery machine -_- Someday! I still need to improve my sewing skills drastically too. I'd still love to make her armor once I get the $$$ and time for that...

Hrist is looking forward to her next photo-shoot. But dreading anything outdoors, in this 108f weather out where she lives ;)

More photos of her photo-shoot can be found here at Figure.Fm.

Cloak Part II

 It's done! I think :X Did a few alterations on Hrists gown, I might decide to go back and fix some things on her cloak or add, haha

I need to pose her eventually better, she resting against the sewing machine, and it looks like it's a massive cloak, like really big in this picture. I think she's ready to tackle those cold arctic tundras!