Along with my recent interest in sewing life-size clothes came an interest in historical dress. So when I watched this video about making a ‘pirate’ shirt, I immediately wondered how it would work in miniature. It’s a modified version, because collars and cuffs at this scale are hard, but it still has a similar look!…… Continue reading Maximum Poof
Dye Experiments
Tiffany’s been experimenting with fabric dye recently…. ….and some of her first experiments yielded this design: The hints of green look quite nice with purple, I think! This photoshoot was incredibly windy – after this we tried shooting with her cardigan on…. ….but then she nearly blew over, so we had to call it short!…… Continue reading Dye Experiments
Happy Easter!
Remember last year, when Sarah painted eggs for her friends? Well, they were so popular, that this year, she’s organised an egg-painting party! T: “Oh, the table looks so good!” P: “It really does,” S: “Thanks!” S: “Ok, here are the eggs, where should I put them so everyone can reach?” P: “Maybe in the…… Continue reading Happy Easter!
Project Roundup
I have a few different things on the go at the moment; first is the cash register for The Palace Library, which is long overdue! Remember this jumper I made for Petra? Well, it’s now in six skeins and bundles of yarn, because I want to knit it instead – and adjust the jumper pattern…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Details, Details
Work continues at The Palace Library, with the third-last box of books from the storeroom being opened. “Ooh, this one looks interesting….” Additionally, upstairs there is now a calendar and a small noticeboard in the staffroom! I covered a piece of cardboard with a scrap of dusky pink fabric for the noticeboard, and glued tiny…… Continue reading Details, Details
Sustainable Beanbags
Some of my older readers may recognise this pouf; I must have made it a few years ago now. It wasn’t getting a whole lot of use, so I re-stuffed it with scraps from my (overflowing!) scraps bin…. ….and now it’s a beanbag for The Palace Library’s staff/break room! Sarah assures me it’s very comfy.…… Continue reading Sustainable Beanbags
Coat Renovation
A year or two ago, I tried to make Sarah a nice black knee-length coat. However, the sleeves turned out too tight for her hands, so this year, I wanted to re-make it. Above is the original, and below is the re-made one! I’m so happy with this one – as you can see, her…… Continue reading Coat Renovation
Winter Sewing Begins
The weather’s slowly getting colder here, which means new wardrobe pieces! I’ve started with a simple long-sleeved top for Petra. It’s made from the same fabric I made my first pair of pants with – I love it in both life-size and miniature clothes! You can really see the detail of the smaller flowers in…… Continue reading Winter Sewing Begins
Framed
After finally finding a good frame…. ….the sunflower cross-stitch is done! I think the wooden frame adds to the rustic-ness of the stitching. In The Palace Library, we have one box…. ….and two boxes opened. “Oooh, I haven’t read this one yet!” There might be some borrowing happening before the store opens. Someone’s got to…… Continue reading Framed
Project Roundup
I have a few old/didn’t-work-out-right doll clothes that I was trying to recycle this week, but they’re not agreeing with me, so I may have to do some more thinking. As always, there are books-in-progress on my desk…. ….and I impulsively started crocheting myself a rainbow beanie for winter. I have no idea how I…… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 