Moving right along

duct tape 2I have to say right off the bat that there is nothing much original about this piece other than the pattern. I was inspired last year by all the artists who were making dolls with 'something' under their skirts. I can think of Natalie, Sherry, Stephanie, and Karen right off the bat. I have been wanting to do something along that line for a while now. I made a pattern from the duct tape body - not as hard as I thought - then transferred it to freezer paper. Sewed it up and promptly cut half of it off - the torso was too long. She needs some adjustment and I really don't know how to create a bustline just by darting. The boobs look funny, LOL. But that's okay - it's just a first draft. Here's my tip of the day: Use arms or other body parts from your boneyard to get an idea of proportion before you draft new body pieces. I didn't know how long I wanted my arms so I stuck a couple of spares on to see the length. Also stick a head on it - even if the size is wrong - I did that and once the head was on she had no neck left. As you can tell I'm not a scientific designer, LOL. It's kind of trial and error for me!

Posted by judi at January 25, 2008 6:39 PM
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You will get there and she will be beautiful. It doesn't matter which way you get there though.

Posted by: shashi at January 26, 2008 12:35 AM

I had to laugh at describing your designing process. That is exactly what I would do if I were to try and make an origianl. I agree with Sashi, who cares your "unscientific" method if the end result is what you want.

Posted by: cheryl zehner at January 26, 2008 7:30 AM

Well, I say that's really a CLEVER way to create an original pattern! Smart girl! And I like that something-under-the-skirt concept, too!

Posted by: Kai at January 26, 2008 1:27 PM

Looking good. A hint on how the bustline works, look at the seams in a bra. That is how I did my first bustline pattern. Worked like a charm.

Posted by: Sandra Walker at January 26, 2008 1:43 PM

She is looking great, you should name her Jarlene.roflol Sherry had one once a Jarlene that is but not the same..

Posted by: Jacque at January 26, 2008 1:49 PM

She's looking great. I agree that you need to have a head to get a feel for proportions and all. Besides, it isn't a DOLL until it has a head! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Posted by: Liz at January 26, 2008 3:31 PM

There's a reason drafting patterns makes me uneasy. I can still do it alright for doll clothes, which usually come out looking pretty cool, but I have to sit and think for a while before I dare to venture into the project. But yours looks awesome! Excellent work! And once you refine the process, it gets easier every time (or so I'm told...)

Is that a shrunken head in her jar?

Posted by: Cindi at January 26, 2008 3:31 PM

Ok...what is in the Jar?? I had to giggle about the way you decided to make the arms...I just stand up and go where do my fingers touch my legs. Of course, that doesn't solve the problem of how big around they should be. so from now on I go to the bone basket...thanks!!!

Posted by: Auntie Linda at January 27, 2008 8:28 AM

Judi, I love how you got here! Really like the idea of a glass jar to put things in. When I start a pattern, I drag out my Hamm figure book and count heads.

Posted by: Stephanie at January 29, 2008 2:36 PM

Her boobs do look a bit uneven, but heck, whose boobs are symmetrical anyways!

Posted by: at January 29, 2008 4:36 PM

What in the world is in that jar? Knowing you, I have no doubt she will end up being very unique and delightful!

Posted by: Linda Fleming at January 30, 2008 2:00 PM

Hi Judi-Hello from Juneau. I love your doll. I really like the idea of a glass jar.

Posted by: Anji at February 6, 2008 8:00 PM
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