Sakura

Was Head of Willow Doll and CED Manequin body

Dolls Name:  Sakura   ...

Doll repaint yes

Doll info: Head of Willow Doll and CED Manequin body

LIST  of Items Used - per picture: Picture one (KitChallenge3.jpg) shows body and head prior to start.  Picture two (KitChallenge4.jpg) shows full length of doll in gown, kimono of printed fabric, obi sashes of purple fabric and gold twinkle fabric (felt was used as a foundation band under gown and is not visible) with accessories in hands described in detail below, and a stand which used one of the (two supplied) of the wooden objects supplied.  Picture three (KItChallenge5.jpg) shows her holding mobile which utilizes star garland, four (of the five supplied) plastic rings, two of the gold rings (four supplied),  two silver barrel beads, four buttons, and heart charm.  Picture four (KitChallenge6.jpg) shows a closer view of upper torso and hair.  Picture five (KitChalleng7.jpg) shows hair adornments front view, chop sticks from wooden stick, branch with red decoration, hair comb using four blue beads, circle comb using other plastic ring, six pink beads, pearlized beads (2), flower beads (2), flowers made from purple lace.  Picture six (KitChallenge8.jpg) shows another angle of hair adornments.  Picture seven (KitChallenge9.jpg)  shows back view of gown.  Picture eight (KitChallenge9a.jpg) shows fan made from small pieces of one wooden stick, black lace, two silver barrel beads, two blue beads. two gold rings.  Picture nine (KitChallenge9b.jpg) shows one more pose of upper torso

LIST of all Total Items Used: I did not use the pink lace, chenil wires, one wooden object, (This list is shorter to write)

Doll(s): 1

Ensemble removable:  no

Your experiences: My very first impression when touching the objects was that of a Geisha.   I had recently watched the dvd of  "Memoirs of a Geisha" and I have to admit that it was an inspiration.   I had bounced a few other ideas around and almost changed my mind but the flow of ideas did not come freely so I returned to my first impression.   figuring out how to create a pattern that would allow the length and size of pieces I needed and to if possible match the design at seams.  This was the hardest part, because the fabric was shear in the stripes I had to line it with a white silk fabric and also made an under kimono of the same white silk which is also lined.    I had to take license in creating a fan out of the black lace using two of the gold rings for support of the spines and allow her to hold it.   I had a lot of fun making her I hope everyone enjoys her also.

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