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.