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I'm finding that large-bust EIDs are not easy to costume in 18th century clothing. My Jessica is not even a glamor-bust model, and I've had a time trying to make a pair of stays that fit her. Ordinarily I make a one-piece pattern, but for her figure, it didn't work. I finally went to a five-piece version, and managed to get it. When I first began costuming dolls, I was debating whether corsetry was needed on hard plastic/resin figures. Then I discovered the work of the brilliant Molendrix, and realized that there are advantages. It fills in the figure just a little between breasts and waist, and makesfor a nice smooth fit. It's also a cool a

I haven't written in here in a LONG time.  I had an obligation to do a craft demo in 18th century clothing. This was not easy, since I had to make a complete new period outfit for myself, and then re-learn my craft! Managed that successfully, then had to do a Derby party for a crowd. Now my life is officially my own, I'm back. I have a new BJD girl to work with-- an EID. She's Jessica. Loved her original faceup; beautifully done, did not want to touch it, but she's going to be modeling 18th century clothing, and the look was completely wrong. In fact, it was backwards. Smoky eyeshadow, heavy liner, pale lips, very slight blush-- lovely for t

The red and gold jacket did not work on the second attempt, so I let it go.  I agree with Jamie Hyneman that failure is always an option; this was enough fail, soI went looking for another possibility. On my Pinterest board, I have a picture of a green brocade 1720's mantua. And in my fabric stash, I had a sari piece that looked a lot like it. I'd never tried making a mantua, so it appealed... and I did. I'm not sure this is a salable piece-- the interior finish isn't quite as neat as it should be. But it looks pretty good anyway.