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Latgalian (Latvian) costume for a Barbie doll
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My second project for the competition… this time the freestyle. I made a costume from Latgale, a part of Latvia, even though I took some liberties with it… such as making the skirt solid colour and using the vest from North Latgale, while the rest of it should be from South… This was a troubled project, because originally I wanted to make the whole thing from North Latgale, with light-coloured skirt – but it turned out to be too bland on the doll. And I had trouble with the blouse, too – I wanted to make it in the traditional way, square shapes – but then I had trouble putting it on the doll! So I had to add triangular godets to the sides. It’s still very tight. Because of these problems, I was finishing the skirt and the apron in a hurry and it shows (not on the photos, though). But, again, I tried out things I haven’t tried before, and I’m glad for that.
Material Notes
silk + cotton blend for the vest (originally a worn-out blouse from a friend), a mystery thrifted fabric for the tiara and skirt, cotton batiste? for the blouse and apron, beads for closures, thrifted nylon stocking for the stockings, leatherette from an old bag for the shoes. And some wood and bamboo toothpicks for the instrument - "kokle".
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Yesterday, 09.12 PMby ladykatza
Hey, I recognize this. nice Job!
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Today, 09.15 AMby MarmotaB
Do you have a knowledge of Latvian national costumes? :-) That’s interesting. I know them thanks to my sister, who studies Latvian.
Nov 14, 2009, 04.24 PMby Sabrina
Well done! Is there a master pattern for dolls’ clothes? Also, how does the garment close? My dolls’ clothes used to either have either bulking velro on the backs or else thin velcro that didn’t stick as well.
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Nov 14, 2009, 09.17 PMby MarmotaB
I make the patterns for my dolls myself (measure + trial and error), but if you wanted some pre-made, there are some AWESOME ones here: http://molendrix.com/strihy1.html
I might upload some of mine here on BurdaStyle or on my blog when I have more of them.
These costumes close with beads and loops made of thread. The apron is tied on and at the same time also holds the skirt. On other clothes I used tiny hooks and eyes I made myself (out of wire that used to be the spring in a ball-point pen – it’s thin and yet very firm). I have bad experience with velcro, too, and snaps are usually too bulky, so I resolved to these options recently. They seem to work really well.
Nov 6, 2009, 08.53 AMby EmilyKate
Hon these doll clothes are stunning! I DREAM of being so well-dressed. Your dollies are fortunate to have their very own coutourier at their disposal!
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Nov 6, 2009, 09.05 AMby MarmotaB
Thanks. Well, it would be awesome if I could make myself my own coutourier at my disposal, but sadly, I’m not as good at human clothes yet…
Nov 5, 2009, 08.18 PMby Tiny_Bronco
Oh my gosh! <3 The little girl in me got very exited by this. And what great attention to detail. Adorable! :)
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Nov 6, 2009, 09.04 AMby MarmotaB
Thank you. I’m normally not that attentive, I’m terribly lazy, but this was for a competition, so it pushed me. :-)