I had already put black sleeves on this store-bought hoodie for E's Dawn Wings Necrozma costume. She wore it a lot after Halloween and it got stained. So I appliqued a bunch of "doodles" on it to cover the stain and add extra interest! I like how it came out: very random but (I think) pleasing. It was like doing collage. I had fun with it and she liked wearing it, too!
I made this dress for E! She loves to read and had outgrown her old books dress. This time, I gave the top/bodice a "dropped waist" (the top is very long) because it had worked well on a previous dress. I created an open "book" and appliqued it on to the top part . . . .
. . . and used a fun bookshelf print for the twirly circle skirt.
Ultimately I ended up chopping the dress into a shirt and a skirt (with yoga waistband), since the long top part bothered her. I guess this idea worked out better as a set! :)
Hi, everybody! I've been super busy making a NEW children's book (sneak peek in the print shown in the photo below), drawing, sewing, and updating my shop! I have lots more to share here, but it will take a little while to get up to date. ;)
Just wanted to pop by and tell you to check out my freshly updated website, which is, as always, Dorybird.com!
I'll be using this space right here as my project blog, linking off Dorybird. Personal sewing, works-in-progress, some how-to's . . . it's going to be fun!
So at the updated Dorybird, you'll find both my handmade sewn goodies, and my drawings/illustration. This means a lot more ART PRINTS!
I've found a wonderful print-on-demand partner in Texas and they do outstanding work! Heavyweight, textured Hahnemuehle paper (for you art nerds out there... yes, it is top of the line!) and archival inks. My prints look just as good as the originals! And get this . . . you can order your prints FRAMED! I thought I'd offer that for convenience and super easy gift-giving. :D The frame in the photo is exactly what you get.
Anyway, thanks for stopping by! I'll be updating more often, promise. ;)
xoxo,
Dory