Friday, September 18, 2015

Day 39 of the 40 Day Design Challenge! Jane Austen Costume and Handmade Children's toys


Well, tomorrow the draw closes!  
Here is our design for today, a simple regency costume. 

This costume is an up-cycle.  We upcycle by using a basic dress and then altering it for a different look.  This is the reason many of our costumes are very inexpensive.  For this one, I chose a simple blue flowered dress from the 90's, I pick these up at second hand stores.  Naturally, first, it is washed and reviewed for any marks or damages.  Then I added lace, a ribbon rose, and sewed on a silver and pearl broach.  I then made a lace shawl which I cut from lace curtain. This is our way to help the ecosystem and provide affordable costumes.  Naturally, not all of our creations are upcyclced, these days fewer than some; however, we love it when we can manage it!





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And now introducing The Willi Fustus Store


The Willi Fustus Store makes doll food for American Girl sized dolls! 
Their items are all hand made, and they are one of the first shops on Etsy to make this kind of toy food.  Stop by this Etsy store to see the super cool items they make. 
There are only a few items in stock, however, more are coming sometime this month!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWilliFustusStore



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