Dollieh Sanctuary

Here is my Rose Wilder modeling the ChaCha Chow Mein pattern I made up for her.

By kenaiqueen2007 at 2012-06-03
I got a bunch of sample bits of Japanese fabric off etsy, so I did each pattern piece in a different fabric, plus I had to piece the skirt together as I didn't have any fabric long enough to cut it from. I'd probably make the sleeves a little shorter next time, and the skirt a little longer. The designer used plain tulle under her dress, but I used a lace embroidered tulle trim. It was actually too short, but I sewed on a band of lace hem tape to extend it so it showed up properly. I used snaps to hold the wrap front together and on the obi sash. I didn't make the matching purse. It's all hand sewn.

I know I've seen the link to the pattern posted here before, so I won't repeat that, but here is the link to the original designer's gallery pics of it: http://demi-divasbydurelle.50megs.com/c ... hacha.html
She made a corset lace up in the back and I may try that when I finally find out where I stashed my eyelet setter someday. Umm...looks like my sleeves are backwards too. Oh, well, not too bad a try for having no instructions, I think!

That looks great! I love the fabric.
I downloaded all those patterns for Delilah, but so far, the only thing I've made from ChaCha Chow Mein is the little bag, which is darling.

Cute! I love your fabric choices, they work beautifully together.

Such a beautiful dress! I love kimonos on dolls, and I love the fabrics you used. The black lace adds a lovely touch too!

ASDF, dem sleeve fabrics. So much love. I love this pattern so much, I have it too! When I find a fabric I like, I'm going to make it for Rina, and hope it fits. :P

Thank you all! I'm planning on making another for her big sister, Joan in the near future. I love ethnic and costume clothing and hope to expand the girls wardrobes with some interesting outfits.

When you make the one for her big sister, will you incorporate the changes you mentioned?
I hope you photograph them together and post the pictures.

She's beautiful and so is her dress, I loooove that fabric <3

Looks great! :D You managed to make all the hems tiny and neat! That ruffly skirt is faaaabulous~

Wow! Great job. She looks lovely. :D

"Kimono are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial.)"