Stuff!
Thanks to aimeekitty, I have discovered the joy and wonder that is Spoonflower. They print fabric from your designs, and I FINALLY did something I've been wanting to do for 9 million years. I designed the cartoon version of Outta My Way.
I got a sample yard, and am working out a pattern and adjusting it specifically for the new Integrity Jem dolls bodies.
I still have some issues with figuring out a) what gets sewn first (i.e. hems and seams and which pieces in which order) and b) how to make the neckline work so that it's more of a V-shape, but not so wide that the new dolls boobs are showing through the fishnet. But I'm getting there! Pink socks are next. I've found some pink tricot that will probably work, but I'll probably have to do the yellow polka dots with fabric paint because it's been IMPOSSIBLE to find tricot with the right pattern. I've also figured out how to do the hair ornament using silk flowers, belt buckle using ribbon sliders, and a friend at work does modelling and has offered to cast shoes for me. I may even be able to make the green and yellow earrings. OMG I AM SO EXCITED. So, probably by August, I will have complete fashions to sell in my etsy shop.
Also on the horizon are bedding sets. I had sewn some prototype duvets, pillows, duvet covers, and quilts in summer 2011 by hand, and then decided that since it was all straight seams, it would make sense to wait until I got the sewing machine. But then another co-worker offered to loan me one. So I may actually be able to get those up in July. I love the idea of selling white duvets and pillows, and then separate pillow slips, accent pillows, and reverseable duvet covers, so people can change up the looks whenever they make a new diorama. Also, I think ti would fill a niche as NO-ONE is doing that for 1:6 scale doll collectors near as I can tell.
I got a sample yard, and am working out a pattern and adjusting it specifically for the new Integrity Jem dolls bodies.
I still have some issues with figuring out a) what gets sewn first (i.e. hems and seams and which pieces in which order) and b) how to make the neckline work so that it's more of a V-shape, but not so wide that the new dolls boobs are showing through the fishnet. But I'm getting there! Pink socks are next. I've found some pink tricot that will probably work, but I'll probably have to do the yellow polka dots with fabric paint because it's been IMPOSSIBLE to find tricot with the right pattern. I've also figured out how to do the hair ornament using silk flowers, belt buckle using ribbon sliders, and a friend at work does modelling and has offered to cast shoes for me. I may even be able to make the green and yellow earrings. OMG I AM SO EXCITED. So, probably by August, I will have complete fashions to sell in my etsy shop.
Also on the horizon are bedding sets. I had sewn some prototype duvets, pillows, duvet covers, and quilts in summer 2011 by hand, and then decided that since it was all straight seams, it would make sense to wait until I got the sewing machine. But then another co-worker offered to loan me one. So I may actually be able to get those up in July. I love the idea of selling white duvets and pillows, and then separate pillow slips, accent pillows, and reverseable duvet covers, so people can change up the looks whenever they make a new diorama. Also, I think ti would fill a niche as NO-ONE is doing that for 1:6 scale doll collectors near as I can tell.