A Little Dressmaker

I have got an 8" x 8" card today for any dressmakers out there, gslcuts has a great selection of dress and corset embellishments.

 I began by choosing various papers from the Couture Creations paper pad that I have just bought,

 

 and I decided on 4 different papers, plus some of the paper with measurements on it.  I decided on plain brown card to stick the patterned paper onto, using Creative Expressions foundation card (colour chestnut). These I cut to 1, 8x8" , 1, 7 x 5", 2, 4 x 4" and 1, 8 x 21/2" pieces, cutting the patterned pieces slightly smaller to leave a narrow border around each. I also cut one length of tape measure and scissors and cotton reels from another page.

Next I decided on which shapes to use from the GSLcuts dressforms and corset shapes set and covered these in white gesso.

  I used some patterned paper from my stock to cover some of them then just used memento stamp ink for the others. I even threaded  cotton through the holes on one of the corset shapes to make it look more authentic as you can see on the finished card.

The designing of the card is up to you really, this was my idea and I also added a stackable labels frame in the top corner. 

Gypsy Soul supplies:- dressforms and corset shape set, 

                                         stackable label frames

Other:-                            couture creation paper pad

                                         creative expressions foundation card

Fashion Forward by Barb

I have a secret love of sewing. It's how my hands-on creativity began decades ago. I still sew or quilt now and then, but it has largely fallen by the wayside in lieu of painting and rubber stamping. One day I will have a room just for sewing, where I can leave out my machine and fabric and not worry about anything getting splattered. Until then, I'll splatter stuff that can take it - like these adorable dress forms from Gina's Designs.

The background was easy enough. I began with a thick layer of gesso and while it was still wet, I smooshed lace and punchinella and rick rack. Without waiting for the gesso to thoroughly dry, I used a stencil and slathered on Creative Medium in silver and gold. Finally, I set it aside to dry completely.

For the dress forms, I coated the "body" with black acrylic paint that I stamped with white craft ink once dry. I painted the stands with StazOn Studio Glaze. 

The corset was coated with glittery embossing powder which I then heat set.

The other two forms were finished by simply adding bits of left over lace, ribbon, rhinestones and flowers. The "skirt" below was made from a peacock feather.

Now, if I could just clear some space for my sewing machine...

Gina's Designs Product Used

Dress Forms & Corsets Shape Set

Other Products Used

Canvas board 

Gesso

Imagine Crafts Creative Medium

StazOn Studio Glaze

Tim Holtz Stencil

Acrylic Paint

Craft Ink

Rubber stamp by Stampin' Up!