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Much more svelte!
I have sewn another torso and I am much happier with her now. I used a nice batik that had a much higher thread count than the previous fabric so there wasn't as much stretch. I triple-checked to make sure the slight stretch was going lengthwise. I did not use my freezer paper pattern either - I drew around the original pattern template. So, all in all this made a big difference in the shape, as you can see. I had to take her corset in about half an inch at center back - it looks great now.
I loved the cheerful yellow of the first torso, but that purple is simply gorgeous! To use the new "in" word in teen-speak, Delicious!! (Plus, it looks as if you are on your way to rebuilding your stash of extra body parts to boot.) She's looking good.
JudiA
Posted by: JudiA at January 7, 2007 2:47 PMWhat a difference...she was a chunky girl before.
Posted by: Auntie Linda at January 7, 2007 3:23 PMWoohoo Judi those thread counts do make a difference.Like Judi A I love the bold orange but this new body is so clean/shapely..I love the batik....
Posted by: Jacque at January 7, 2007 4:02 PMLooks great, Judi! That new body loos trim and slim- obviously she didn't overeat during the holidays-LOL!
Linda F from FL
Looks great, Judi! That new body looks trim and slim- obviously she didn't overeat during the holidays-LOL!
Linda F from FL
I'm GLAD you showed them side by side 'cause I wouldn't have noticed the difference otherwise. (Hey! I'm a PLUS-SIZED old gal - I NEVER notice a few extra bulges! LOL!) But it's a learning experience to me as a sewing novice to understand the difference stuffing materials or fabric can make. Thanks! Not only are BOTH of them pretty & colorful, I gained some helpful info.
Posted by: Kai at January 8, 2007 1:08 AMI never knew why the batiks seem so much better quality, that is good to know! (does that explain why the creases actually iron out of batiks, and not my cheap JoAnn's fabric?) I love that pattern of the batiks, I have it in like ten colors.
But I *try* to make fat bodies... so maybe I need to use more of my cheaper fabrics!
Posted by: Soren at January 8, 2007 4:36 AMLokkin real good Judi! Love the color of the new torso!
Posted by: nita at January 8, 2007 12:25 PMLookin real good Judi! Love the color of the new torso!
Posted by: nita at January 8, 2007 12:27 PM
Make your own version of Judi's dolls.
Many patterns available!
