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Unfortunately Originally, Louise thought that if she could make doll sized clothing, then she
should be able to make full size clothes. “Unfortunately dolls don’t need to move
dolls don’t or breathe” so she had to learn different fitting techniques. She subscribes to
need to two sewing magazines which she has found very helpful, as well as the training
move or she has undertaken.
breathe”
Whilst Louise started working in 1/12th scale, before she progressed to
costuming larger dolls and then to the full sized techniques, a reverse of the path
that the majority of miniaturists seem to have trodden. But, for all that Louise
still works in miniature, even though she uses completely different techniques
from her full size costuming work. She prefers to work in 1/12th scale, although
she also enjoys making ballet and historical costumes for 16‐23” dolls.
Louise was asked what her favourite creation has been, and why? It is a
lovely story and it has been quoted as Louise told us; “My absolute
favourite has to be the costume I made for my wedding vow renewal
ceremony in 2008. When I married in 1989, I didn’t have a proper wedding
gown (I was only engaged for nine days so there wasn’t time!). I wanted to
wear a real fantasy gown, a cross between an historical costume and fairy
princess outfit, complete with wings. As it turned out, the dress was very
similar to the way I dress my medieval/fairy princess miniature dolls, so
for me it was the ultimate fantasy
costume.”
This time around Louise had a year notice of her vow date, and found
the perfect fabric and planned her design. However, it was not all plain
sailing for her, as she had to cope with the constraints of not being able
to stand for more than a couple of minutes at a time, because of health
issues, and it took her four weekends to complete the pattern cutting
for the lining, main fabric and overlays. By comparison the sewing
process was easier as she did not need to stand!
Louise recommends that if anyone wants to learn dressmaking skills
they consider classes at their local Adult Education Centre, or see if
local fabric shops can provide information on local courses. There are
some good magazines available on the subject, a good source of
“how‐to” information, as well as some distance learning courses
available via the internet.
If you would like to see more of Louise’s miniature world a
visit to her websites is well worth it.
www.angeliqueminiatures.co.uk
Blog: http://angeliqueminiatures.wordpress.com/
Text & Images © Louise Goldsborough
Edited by Helen Woods Formatted By Bea Broadwood
should be able to make full size clothes. “Unfortunately dolls don’t need to move
dolls don’t or breathe” so she had to learn different fitting techniques. She subscribes to
need to two sewing magazines which she has found very helpful, as well as the training
move or she has undertaken.
breathe”
Whilst Louise started working in 1/12th scale, before she progressed to
costuming larger dolls and then to the full sized techniques, a reverse of the path
that the majority of miniaturists seem to have trodden. But, for all that Louise
still works in miniature, even though she uses completely different techniques
from her full size costuming work. She prefers to work in 1/12th scale, although
she also enjoys making ballet and historical costumes for 16‐23” dolls.
Louise was asked what her favourite creation has been, and why? It is a
lovely story and it has been quoted as Louise told us; “My absolute
favourite has to be the costume I made for my wedding vow renewal
ceremony in 2008. When I married in 1989, I didn’t have a proper wedding
gown (I was only engaged for nine days so there wasn’t time!). I wanted to
wear a real fantasy gown, a cross between an historical costume and fairy
princess outfit, complete with wings. As it turned out, the dress was very
similar to the way I dress my medieval/fairy princess miniature dolls, so
for me it was the ultimate fantasy
costume.”
This time around Louise had a year notice of her vow date, and found
the perfect fabric and planned her design. However, it was not all plain
sailing for her, as she had to cope with the constraints of not being able
to stand for more than a couple of minutes at a time, because of health
issues, and it took her four weekends to complete the pattern cutting
for the lining, main fabric and overlays. By comparison the sewing
process was easier as she did not need to stand!
Louise recommends that if anyone wants to learn dressmaking skills
they consider classes at their local Adult Education Centre, or see if
local fabric shops can provide information on local courses. There are
some good magazines available on the subject, a good source of
“how‐to” information, as well as some distance learning courses
available via the internet.
If you would like to see more of Louise’s miniature world a
visit to her websites is well worth it.
www.angeliqueminiatures.co.uk
Blog: http://angeliqueminiatures.wordpress.com/
Text & Images © Louise Goldsborough
Edited by Helen Woods Formatted By Bea Broadwood
