Woot! Somebody got a new blouse and skirt this weekend! This bakery french maid uniform project is for a dear crafty friend and it has been in my head since this little one arrived home. So...over the holidays, i found time to turn my fabric into a blouse and skirt using simple patterns i created last December 2011. And let me be honest, i had so much trouble. The patterns were not the problem. Nope. The problem was me. It was my first time designing and making tinny wearables.
There was a learning curve and some uncertainty at times. This book and this tutorial were both very helpful when it came time to do the sleeves and collar. There is definitely a bit of wonkiness here and there, but i actually really love those parts. The best part though is seeing the whole look slowly come together.
The next thing to work on will be the apron. I'm thinking ruffles and gathers. :) We will see....
Today is the seventh day of Chinese New Year and it's also Renri (人日, literally Human Day). According to Chinese customs, renri was the day human beings were created.
Once again, Happy Dragon Year. I'm so lucky to be here.
Love to you.
This is very impressive for a first timer! Adorable lovely work indeed!
Posted by: Su | January 29, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Dearest Jacqueline,
I LOVVEE the outfit and I feel Ruki is sooo lucky to be wearing it! Can't wait! Thank you so much, you're so talented!!!
Posted by: Dollhouse Miniatures by Pei Li | January 29, 2012 at 04:55 PM
You did such a wonderful job seeing, dearie!!! Gorgeous!!! :)
Posted by: Evelin | January 29, 2012 at 05:00 PM
EVERYTHING you touch sweet Jacqueline feels magical!
Posted by: Robin Norgren | January 29, 2012 at 07:55 PM
You are awesome! Great job! xoxo
Posted by: Dana Barbieri | January 29, 2012 at 09:40 PM
She looks so cute! You did a wonderful job :)
Posted by: Tricia | January 29, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Super super sweet. Like sprinkles on sugar donut sweet. Very cute Jacqueline.
Posted by: Angie Fraley | January 30, 2012 at 12:26 AM
This is adorable, and even if you had some uncertainty, it looks wonderful! I used to make little doll clothes for my girl's dolls, many many years ago! I remember having to be very patient.
Posted by: Tammy | January 30, 2012 at 07:03 AM
Jacqueline, that is the sweetest little dress! I can't imagine sewing something so small. I think you did a fabulous job!
Posted by: Kelly | January 30, 2012 at 09:54 AM
Oh my, your sewing must be getting better by the day! It's so hard to sew tiny intricate details but you've done it so beautifully! I want that dress for myself. Haha.
Posted by: Cookie Cutter | January 30, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Goodness, how extremely adorable!!! You did a great job!
Speaking of the New Year, I hear it is of the WATER dragon?! So curious what that means...
Love!
Posted by: Kate England | January 30, 2012 at 01:54 PM
ADORABLE, Jacqueline... just too, too cute! Such tiny sewing... wonderful work. Happy Year of the Dragon :o) ((LOVE & HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | January 30, 2012 at 08:45 PM
that is so very precious! Way to go, Jacqueline. I recently finished a custom order for which I had to learn all kinds of new things, too. It was such a challenge, but I learned so much and now have a few new skills. And you do too!
And YES to the apron with ruffles and gathers!
Posted by: AG Ambroult | January 30, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Beautiful! Always love seeing your lovely, lovely work. xoxo sweet girl
Posted by: Laura | January 31, 2012 at 01:46 AM
This is SOOO cute, dear Jacqueline! I just keep staring – darling! Wishing you a wonderful new week! xo – g
Posted by: Georgianna | January 31, 2012 at 05:00 PM
So adorable sweet one....could you send me your mailing address. I think you did already but can't find it. Just send it to my email...I have an old one but not sure if you live there anymore....from a few years ago when I won your little giveaway spoon. Love to you.
Posted by: koralee | January 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Aw, that outfit is so sweet; you did a great job, even if it took you a while to get there. Somehow, the effort makes things like this a little more special, doesn't it?
Happy New Years (Chinese and 2012!) to you :)
Posted by: lisa h. | February 02, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Jacqueline! How super cute, i can’t wait to see the apron! you must have so much patience!
xo sandra
Posted by: sandra | February 02, 2012 at 09:14 AM
Darling, darling Jacqueline! The Year of the Dragon must be bestowing on you great creativity and talent because the dress is just LOVELY! I'm so impressed! Thank you for sharing your marvelous talent! Hope you have a delightful weekend!
Posted by: Emma Wallace | February 02, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Dear Jacqueline,
are you joking? Is this your first time sewing tiny dresses? You're amazing, it turned out so pretty! Your cutie pie is adorable in this new dress :)
And even though I'm late... happy Dragon year!
A big big hug to you, dear friend!
Have a great day,
Mary
Posted by: Merylu | February 02, 2012 at 05:42 PM
Dear Jacqueline, you are so very talented and I loved the outfit you´ve made! Oh, and I can´t wait to see the apron!
Happy Dragon Year!!
Posted by: Mina | February 02, 2012 at 06:15 PM
This doll is as darling as can be!! Hope the year of Dragon is a lovely one so far for you my sweet friend.
Love and more love to YOU Xxxx
Posted by: ~*~saskia~*~ | February 03, 2012 at 04:44 AM
Dearest sweet Kate, here is a link to a little more information on the dragon year predictions by Joey Yap, a very famous Malaysian Feng Shui Master. I hope you enjoy : http://specials.malaysia.msn.com/cny/photoviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=5835673
Love to you.
Posted by: Jacqueline | February 07, 2012 at 04:35 PM