Ms. Elsa
got a whole new outfit, instead of just a shirt, today ! Her blouse was a kid’s
Danskin Dri-More racer-back tank. It’s now backless with a neck closure, and I
shortened the longer-in-the-back hemline to a straight one that’ll be good to
wear over shirts. The new neckline gapped a bit, so I took in two small darts.
I call it fashion !
It didn’t
take long, and I knew the resulting shirt would be too short to wear alone,
even with Ms. Elsa’s painted bodysuit. However, it’s been so long since I had a
My Size doll, I didn’t have any patterns printed out – and I ditched the ones I
had years ago. I had some saved as files on the computer, but our printer’s on
strike for more toner. It probably wouldn’t even scan if it had its druthers,
but I got it to anyway. I could go to the library for printouts, but I didn’t
want to wait. Ya’ll know how impatient I am !
So I did
something silly. I pulled the files for MSB fitted pants up in PaintShopPro,
and adjusted the size ‘til the “one inch” check matched the ruler in my hand.
Then I temporary taped sheets of already used paper to the screen and traced
the parts I needed. Yaay, shorts pattern !
Then I had
my usual wrestle with what fabric to use. Ended up using a pair of Beloved
Hubby’s old jeans he’d committed to the trash a few weeks ago. I’d already
washed them, so they were ready to go. I was even able to save the frayed hems,
for a touch of verisimilitude. Jeans are probably hard to come by in Arendelle.
Three
broken needles later, I had a greater respect for denim. Saving the hems and
using an elastic casing waist made for some thick sewing ! I took it slow and
walked the needle, but still had some breaks, but it all worked out. It took a
lot longer than doing the same version in thin cotton, but I really did want
Ms. E. to have some broken-down jeans, for some reason. Worth it !
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