Notes from the Melody Maker

    Archives

    Sewing Goals

    Published by

    Mrs Marvel

    on

    Do you make goals for your sewing projects? I shared at one point that I have been using a project book to keep track of the different dolls I have and what needs to be done for them. The current book is a 8.5×5.5 inch Moleskin type book and it’s getting filled with notes!

    Some pages have pictures glued in, while others have my janky sketches of ideas. I say janky because I am NOT an artist but I took one life drawing class so I can at least draw a body or dress – don’t ask for realism or details, and definitely no hands haha.

    My idea of drawing

    On the front page of the project book I have jotted down some ideas for 2023 sewing projects.

    Caroline: drawers, petti, hoop, corset

    Dora: practice making new body, make corset as part of torso

    Screen shot of a doll on eBay with a corset body

    Ruby: make new body, repair what I can, full wardrobe, research Harpers Bazar images 1888

    Doll Quilt

    Hummingbirds – Mom and A Ruth

    We shall see if I stay on task this year. This is a very ambitious project list! Rest assured, I will share my progress with you here and on Instagram. Stay tuned!

    One response to “Sewing Goals”

    1. Quimper Hitty Avatar
      Quimper Hitty

      That’s a really good idea to keep track like that. I have never seen a “corset body like that – how interesting! Good luck with the projects!

      Reply

    Leave a comment

    Hello,

    I’m Martha

    Welcome to Notes From the Melody Maker – a site I am using to share my doll work, craft work, and various tutorials for like minded people. I make and restore china head dolls and many accessories for them, based on antique Victorian patterns and sewing techniques. I’m no professional, I just love to do it! Every once in a while I’ll do some other crafty things and share those too!

    Let’s connect

    Join the fun!

    Stay updated with our latest tutorials and ideas by joining my mailing list.

    Categories