Project Runway Chat Thread

I plan on entering; I just cannot decide on which doll I want to use. I have the outfits sketched up, but I can't pick.

 

I am not sure if I should enter or not. I think I might enter my little Bygg just for fun. I just don't know if I can come up with an outfit out of paper LOL

 

Do I understand well: the challenge is to make an unsewn outfit made of paper (all kind of papers?)
Can one use glitters, sequins, feathers, or whatever to adorn said paper?
And what about shoes?
Thank you for answering my silly questions!

 

Thank you for the precisions, Elfmoon!

 

My opinion - I like the idea of opening this up to crafters, since I've seen some pretty amazing clothing creations with no sewing involved. However, I don't like the idea of the challenges being entirely "no sewing". I would prefer to see them as sewing optional. You may end up including the crafters but excluding the sewers.

Personally, I enter these challenges largely to improve my sewing skills so I'm not very excited about working with glue, staples, etc. With each challenge, I hope to end up with something that can be reused in the future and I'm not sure I'll be able to do that when not only working with unusual materials, but also constructing in a method outside my comfort zone. That said, I'm willing to give it a try.

I think the use of alternative materials is very much in keeping with the Project Runway concept, thinking back to the TV show and when they've made clothing out of food, flowers, trash bags, coffee filters, etc., but eliminating sewing as a construction option is not.

 

I had a quick question; the accessory for the outfit, does it need to be entirely constructed from doilies, or would it be permitted to have other elements incorporated in it? For example a metal charm to act as a frame for the accessory.

 

is it ok to post sketches before the 1st? cause... here's mine. heh...

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thinking about a mini-top hat or parasol for the accessory... ? excited to start!

 

:hangs head in shame: heheh...

 

Yay! Thank you!

 

Aw, sorry for the lack of entries
I was going to join in, but I'm getting extremely busy and kind of feel not inspired at the moment
Plus the doll I wanted to enter (my Soom Bygg) got a bit damaged by my face-up removal so I got extra blues...
I can't wait to see the finals for this challenge though - to see what great ideas people have come up with

 

I have questions about Game 8...the picture size..is that in pixels ???

 

boho concept is to make a knee length layered maxi dress :changed my mind after the drawing: head scarf with coins, chains beads, beaded fringey bag, lots of bracelets and anklets, dangle earrings, necklaces... probably in yellow and greens.

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Really gorgeous concept, blue oracle! I plan to do the Boho thing too, but I'm still deciding which lucky doll of mine gets to be the model for this fun challenge.

 

This challenge looks to be loads of fun!

 

yay for another challenge, deciding now who I want to enter. Maybe Thistle again since I had to drop out of #7. But thinking maybe a challenge and do either my DDdy or one of my SD girls.

 

I wish I had time

 

Thank you for clarifying, as my ideas were then way off track! All i had pictured when i entered were the olson twins who often dressed this way, but it was more of the hippie style so i need to get up this morning and get some research done!! thanks for the info and also to the person who originally asked this question!

 

thank you PoeticSoul!

and sorry for posting my sketch here, get confused about where to put what.

 

elfmoon, is it a small scale print in proper scale OR a tie die fabric... or do i need both?

 

Hello! I just joined the game ( I swear I'm not dropping out this time!!!) , and I have a question... will you count batik as tie dye, or not?

 

ukelala, it's so awesome that you entered your day of the dead doll in this challenge as well! I love that faceup and can't wait to see the Boho outfit you come up with! Ah yes...a death match...too funny!

 

XD thanks, PoeticSoul. Ko says that Milagro is way prettier, though. I can't wait to see what clothing you come up with.

As we speak, I'm tying the string resist for my tie dye accessory... I just hope the black dye will come off my hands for work. D: My roommate did some shibori for her thesis art gallery, so I'm helping myself to her leftover fabric scraps and dye. Yay for free stuff!

 

I hope to see lots of creativity and thinking outside of the box concepts!!!

 

So I've been doing a lot of googling and collecting pretty inspiration pictures on pinterest. 'Floaty' really seems to be pretty key! Does anyone have any thoughts on fabrics that will still pull off floaty at doll-scale? Shrinking things down always throws off the drape, and all fabrics feel 'heavier' on a doll than a person.

Maybe super light silks? Like for scarves. I'm not sure if I can find that in town though, unless I get lucky at the thrift store. Super thin knits might work too, they seem to still cling and sag pretty well on a doll.

 

It can be difficult to find fabrics that give you an appropriate drape in doll scale when you're looking for a floaty style. You pretty much just have to run your hands through a lot of fabric at a fabric store. But I've also found great stuff at thrift stores too. Especially check out the blouses section where they often have super-thin polyester knits or gauzy cottons. Just remember to sew knits with a ball-pointed needle on machine or by hand.

 

Argh, I might need some help figuring out what 'scale' pattern means LOL I mean, how small does it have to be?!? (yes, I'm not good with math at all)

cowpewtr, I find 'elasticy' fabrics to be nice and 'floaty'... How about using drapes/sheers?? Might work

 

If you buy new fabrics, washing them a few times with fabric softener helps. Usually there's some sizing starchy stuff on fabric off-the-bolt to keep it nice and manageable for the ladies who cut it for you. ^^
Also, I learned in the 2009 Triathalon that nylons make great doll-scale floaty/thin fabrics.

I'm going through my own closet of 'stuff I haven't worn in a year+' for fabric selection. I'm trying to save most of my budget to go raid the hippie store down the road for carved beads.

And I just dyed my scarf! Lighter than I thought it would be, but I actually like the blue-gray color more than the black I was going for.

 

Thanks elfmoon!

 

I have few ideas I basically gathered all the materials I've got (and bought few new ones) and will come up with something over the weekend (I hope). Still not sure if I will go with brighter tones or more earthy/muted ones.
I'm really excited about this challenge, almost as much as the MardiGras one

 

Yeah, I think so far the Mardi Gras was my favorite, there is something about costumes and New Orleans Venice have always been my favorite 'fantasy' cities and both are famous for their masked celebrations.

I liked the last one too, but I had a hard time coming up with a costume for a kid that is not really a typical kid of this world (or at least that's what I wanted to do). I also loved the elemental one, the outfit was perfect for my doll and he is still wearing it LOL
The planets one was really, really cool, I just tanked on it big time hahaha but that's ok, at least now I can say I know how to use a sewing machine! I couldn't have said that beginning of last year

 

I really hope everyone can finish in time and create challenging garments.

 

Me too!! I love seeing different interpretations and ideas.

 

I kinda started today, then on an unrelated trip to the local thrift store with kittywolf, i found some interesting vintage items, and might need to revamp, but i am really enjoying the challenge thus far.

 

that is what I try to do when I can...I have tons of old clothes that I have been making into doll clothes...now I just need to get started on this challenge. Have a doll meet coming up this weekend and a holdiay photostory to work on sooo...yep time is getting short.

 

So glad I started "early" (Sunday) because I had to re-do one piece twice already and it still doesn't look the way I want it... Lucky, this could have happened on the 30th LOL