Friday, April 09, 2010

Maggie Bessie Doll Contd...

My friends often ask me how long it takes me to make one of my dolls. I decided that this would be a great one to time myself. After 3 hours and 50 minutes, here is where I am. I am still not happy with the results and might have to change the torso again but for now this is where I am.
I made two left sides for the back of the torso and had to start making the torso again with a new fabric. I ran out of the original fabric and used muslin in stead. Since the stretch is different for this muslin, the head turned out too long. I plan to use it as a practice head. But if the face painting comes out good, I might even use it for this doll :-). Now I am off to gesso the head/face and then on to face painting. I can do it! I can!

3 comments:

Shashi Nayagam said...

Heera she is looking great and yes you can do it. When she is finished she will be gorgeous.

Meera Rao said...

Can't wait to see it finished :)

Tami @ Lemon Tree Tales said...

I've never heard of a Maggie Bessie doll. I'll have to go an look them up.

Isn't it always a surprise to see how much different cottons will stretch and stuff for doll parts?