by ysabel | Feb 18, 2008 | BJD, Commissions
I’m nearing the end of my commission for TheBeautifulDoll. This weekend, I did some tiny machine scallops along the hem, which required stabilizer. It’s supposed to rinse away in water, but that wasn’t terribly successful. Besides, the wash away pen...
by ysabel | Feb 9, 2008 | BJD, Commissions
Gown for TheBeautifulDoll is coming along nicely. After some fighting with the embroidery software, I called a truce and made the lace for the bodice using freemotion and decorative stitches instead. I’m much happier with the results–I think it’s way...
by ysabel | Jan 26, 2008 | BJD
So, I’ve begun taking BJD commissions in earnest, and my first real commissions are in progress. An update for my clients (and anyone who loves to see the process from the beginning to the end): Dress for TheBeautifulDoll: My sketch: Modifications by...
by ysabel | Dec 30, 2007 | BJD
One last Rainyverse evening wear picture that didn’t make the cut Originally uploaded by norselordspanishlady I finished Nel’s evening gown just in the nick of time (for early-entry prizes, that is). Inspired by late 19th century bustled gowns, and also by...
by ysabel | Dec 18, 2007 | BJD
jdfaceupped 005 Originally uploaded by norselordspanishlady Yeah, that’s about all–just figured I’d introduce the newest doll in the collection. He’s a minimee “JD,” who I was hoping to make look a little less like the celeb in...
by ysabel | Dec 2, 2007 | BJD
So I’m completely overwhelmed this week with deadlines. I’m two dozen buttons from completion on S–‘s dress, which I’d planned on having done last week, but the buttons haven’t come. Plus I had a snafu with my other commission (no...
