My motto now with all my sewing projects is "Finished is better than perfect". This is also motivating me to work on dolly outfits ❤ PS: I forget how cute Vahn is 😍
“The spirit is willing, but the brain is easily distracted” should be my motto for doll related crafting. I have a series of projects that are incomplete, are waiting start time, or in my hobby graveyard.
A good option for getting some scale chainmail without having to make it all your self is to purchase and strategically pull apart a Cut Glove. they're gloves that are meant to protect your hands from knives when chopping food so theyre made of tiny chainmail ^^
See, I actually looked at some of those online because it seemed like they'd be a great option... but after I factored in how many gloves I'd need for a 1/3 hauberk, it was so expensive!! I guess because you have to pay for all the time they spent putting the rings together... XD Which I am now doing myself LOL
I know you mentioned already starting the chainmail... but if you are wanting a slightly faster interim option, I have two possibles. One: the purl side of knitted stockinet stitch has been used frequently as "faux chain". Extra bonus - less likely to scratch (depending on the type of yarn used). Two: there are a number of 3D printing styles of chainmail on both Thingiverse and Printables. Most of them are print in place, and a few of them are parametric, so you wouldn't have to finagle scaling as much. Oh! And as a bonus, while I was digging through the two websites, I stumbled onto "EVA foam chainmail". After looking at it... well, I'm still hesitant to using EVA foam in my laser cutter, I am wondering if I could create a wire jig that would have a similar result.
Thanks--I may consider some temporary options! I spent a lot of time trying to find premade fabrics that gave the look I wanted but ultimately nothing had the realism I wanted... aside from actual rings. But he'll be waiting a long time for me to actually finish it LOL
I am so looking forward to this!!! I enjoy your videos so much!!! They relax me. ( I have anxiety) Your videos help calm me down. Especially your music. Some of the videos on RUclips have music that makes me anxious so I have to watch them on mute lol. But your voice and music is wonderfully relaxing!! I think you said your brother made your music. He did a wonderful job. Please don't ever change it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. I can't wait to see the finished doll!!!!
You're not alone in procrastinating projects like this. I have some plans from like 2015 or so I bought the materials for but haven't actually put it together
excited for what Vahn will be getting. Best of luck! My friend is selling a Doll Legend Sisca and she's willing to give him to me for $50 and I can't see anything except Benedict Cumberbatch in him so apparently I'm going to on a huge project myself as I'm planning on turning him into Dr. Strange lol. Oh boy... So yes, any tricks for "leather" or suede or whatever might be good fabric options would be much appreciated to see.
Ohhhh, that's going to be a big project but you're gonna have so much fun with it!! I'll be working with leather and leather-look materials later on in this outfit, so hopefully I'll have some tips to share then.
My motto now with all my sewing projects is "Finished is better than perfect". This is also motivating me to work on dolly outfits ❤ PS: I forget how cute Vahn is 😍
Yes, exactly!! Making him anything at all is a win, so I'll take what I can get.
“The spirit is willing, but the brain is easily distracted” should be my motto for doll related crafting. I have a series of projects that are incomplete, are waiting start time, or in my hobby graveyard.
That's so true and exactly what it's like! I have the best intentions, but then ooh, new idea...
You're better than me. I've not made anything for my poor neglected dolls in ages, but I might start now that you've motivated me!
Same here! 😅 I bought shoes for my dolls but all of them could use new outfits and/or face-ups
They'll always be there when you're ready. Maybe now is the perfect time!
A good option for getting some scale chainmail without having to make it all your self is to purchase and strategically pull apart a Cut Glove. they're gloves that are meant to protect your hands from knives when chopping food so theyre made of tiny chainmail ^^
See, I actually looked at some of those online because it seemed like they'd be a great option... but after I factored in how many gloves I'd need for a 1/3 hauberk, it was so expensive!! I guess because you have to pay for all the time they spent putting the rings together... XD Which I am now doing myself LOL
I know you mentioned already starting the chainmail... but if you are wanting a slightly faster interim option, I have two possibles. One: the purl side of knitted stockinet stitch has been used frequently as "faux chain". Extra bonus - less likely to scratch (depending on the type of yarn used). Two: there are a number of 3D printing styles of chainmail on both Thingiverse and Printables. Most of them are print in place, and a few of them are parametric, so you wouldn't have to finagle scaling as much.
Oh! And as a bonus, while I was digging through the two websites, I stumbled onto "EVA foam chainmail". After looking at it... well, I'm still hesitant to using EVA foam in my laser cutter, I am wondering if I could create a wire jig that would have a similar result.
Thanks--I may consider some temporary options! I spent a lot of time trying to find premade fabrics that gave the look I wanted but ultimately nothing had the realism I wanted... aside from actual rings. But he'll be waiting a long time for me to actually finish it LOL
At least you got started! I procrastinate all of the time so don’t feel bad! 😂
I never meant to put it off so long, it's funny how it just never made it onto the calendar!
I am so looking forward to this!!! I enjoy your videos so much!!! They relax me. ( I have anxiety) Your videos help calm me down. Especially your music. Some of the videos on RUclips have music that makes me anxious so I have to watch them on mute lol. But your voice and music is wonderfully relaxing!! I think you said your brother made your music. He did a wonderful job. Please don't ever change it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. I can't wait to see the finished doll!!!!
I'll be sure to let him know how much you enjoy the music! I know he will appreciate it.
You're not alone in procrastinating projects like this. I have some plans from like 2015 or so I bought the materials for but haven't actually put it together
Oh man, I don't even want to think about all the stuff I have sitting around for projects I'm sure I'll get to...
@@LomisPlayground it's pretty ridiculous the amount of projects that I get distracted
excited for what Vahn will be getting. Best of luck! My friend is selling a Doll Legend Sisca and she's willing to give him to me for $50 and I can't see anything except Benedict Cumberbatch in him so apparently I'm going to on a huge project myself as I'm planning on turning him into Dr. Strange lol. Oh boy... So yes, any tricks for "leather" or suede or whatever might be good fabric options would be much appreciated to see.
Ohhhh, that's going to be a big project but you're gonna have so much fun with it!! I'll be working with leather and leather-look materials later on in this outfit, so hopefully I'll have some tips to share then.