Thursday 25 April 2013

WIP (Work in progress) progress

 I thought it was about time I updated you on my rabbit Work In Progress. It has been a challenge for my sewing skills - both hand sewing and machining and I have taken my time and done some when I felt in the mood to do it. Above, you can see the hat and pantaloons.  This was the second hat I had made and it still didn't seem right.
 Back view of the rather voluminous pantaloons and hat.  I have since decided that I don't like the hat at all so have been searching through various craft books looking for a different pattern.  I think I have found one that might work, but I'll let you know!
 Then came the dress, in plain blue cotton.  I raised the waistline a little from the pattern, as I wanted a sort of Regency feel. 
Then the apron, made from my precious puffed sleeve dress material.  I had toyed with the idea of make a pinafore-type apron, but in the end, I decided just a little apron would be fine.  So, I now have to have a go at the hat and add some hand made lace to either the dress or the apron.  Oh, and then there is her face - a bit of a make or break thing, so it has got to be right!  Once she is finished, I'll post about her again.  Then I would like to make another rabbit, perhaps using a different pattern, so that there are two of them and they won't get lonely!  (Really, I wanted to make the inside of the ears in my puffed sleeved dress material, that is the more prosaic reason for making another rabbit!) 

6 comments:

  1. Its looking lovely, Ellie, looking forward to seeing the finished rabbit, and the next one.
    Joy xx

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    1. Dear Joy
      Thank you - she is a definite labour of love, but I am enjoying the challenge. I'll work on her a bit more over the weekend and then launch into the next one.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. She's coming along beautifully! I always think projects like these can be very fiddly, but you never regret the hours put in when it's complete. x

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    1. Dear Gillian
      Thank you for your very encouraging comment. I am hoping to finish her over the next week. She is very fiddly, but I hope the end result will justify the time spent.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. She is looking beautiful.

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    1. Dear Cookie
      Thank you. I am pleased with her so far and am looking forward to getting her finished.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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