Finally! Venezia's New Dress

Hello all! So, after a while, I *finally* sew a nice, large dress! It took me a bit of studying the fabric, because I wasn't sure whether I had enough, but at the end, it did! Also, I'll be putting up the pattern up on my Etsy Store, so stay tuned if you are interested.

In any case, here is a (brief) story of me running out of nice spots nearby (having to take a train to a nearby town is not my definition of "near"). So, I basically opened Google Maps and started picking on every tiny green spot that fit my own definition of "near"--and came to this place here. It was located between buildings, sinuous and quiet, with two different "parks" (gardens, would be more appropriate) connected.

Fashionable Hope!

Hello everyone!! Well, I have a new outfit to share, and this time I also took some close-up photos, because I really like this outfit. The coat is actually done in Liberty Fabric, and I think it's lovely, and very fashionable. The tood (of course) isn't proportional to her head so it can't be worn, but I found it was quite useful to hide the strings of her eye mechanisms, and it looked very neat.

I actually did two photo sessions with this, but I'm just picking the best photos and putting them here in a single one. I'll share some details below.

Witches are Cute

Well, it turns out that Kanon does everything but cute--so now that halloween is here, she's a cute witch! I know that I did Hope's photos in a purple-ish colour last, but this time I used my Jupiter lens (the 1963 lens I own), and that strange haze it has gives the photos a very ethereal look. For those interested: I checked and it's not haze per se, it's some sort of feel derived from the lens construction, but it's lovely.

Anyways, here is cute Kanon, the Witch:

Spring Hope!

And in an unsurprising turns of event, I suck at naming blog posts. Nevertheless, I am so happy about the photos in this collection! In this city the government tends to plant these seasonal blossoms in different areas, and I had been scouting a few for photography purposes--the problem was that it was still winter and all the flowers sections had this little net on top to protect them so they could actually bloogm... which was not ideal for photos.

Anyways, I eventually found this one (I wanted uprple/pink flowers to get the effect you see here) and snapped about ~500 shots in ~30-40 minutes. They looked great! I don't have any before and after, I was too lazy for that, but I honestly love these.

Embroidered Details!

Hello all! So I decided to "try" something new, and did this set for Kanon--I'll name it the "reattempted set". I had to sew 4 (four!!!) sets of pants because the first two were shit, the third one didn't fit her hips (but kept it for Hope, my Blythe), and the fourth one is the one she's wearing. Then, I messed up sewing the shirt to the bodice, and had to take it apart and resew it, which led me to throw the bodice and have to embroider it again. Thankfully, I had learned on the first attempt, and the second one ended up pretty!

Anyways, there are a few photos where I tried to move around the same rocky decoration/monument to get some nice angles. More under the cut!

Pretty (French?) Hope

I went to a new park, but it turns out it didn't have that many nice places for photos. I was meadering aimlessly through it, and found this metal chair, a bit shaded, which actually had a nice setting. I know it has nothing to do with the pretty, lacy dress, but it looks nice! The photos came up with a very blue-ish balance, but thankfully I shoot RAW and was able to play with the edits to get some very interesting photos!

Here is one, and more below. I shot these with a Pentax 135mm f2.8 with Pentax mount adapted to Sony E-mount. More under the cut!

Gutermann Dragons!

In case you don't know, there is this store called Aldi in Australia that often sells incredibly good stuff at outrageously cheap prices. Like this boxset of 80 Gutermann Threads at AUD 79. Picture me realoding the website at 8:30am on a Saturday and getting the threads straight away--that was slightly less than AUD1 per roll! WHAT EVEN?? And it came in this beutiful aluminum box with an vintage-style drawing.

I'm going to have threads for several years though... scratch that, probably, the next thing I want to sew will need a shade that is not available in that box. I'm sure of it! Nevermind me, the dragons wanted to play, and I thought it was a great opportunity for macro, close up photos...

Hope's Period Dress!

Hello all! I finally made a new period dress! After years! I can't believe it honestly. I had so much fun sewing this dress and it was very, very challenging! Sadly, when I went to take photos the wind was at like 25km/h, my ears were ringing, and Hope couldn't remain standing. So, sadly, I'm applying the rule of "the prettier the dress the crappier the photos".

Sleepy Kanon is a Bunny

So this is another set that I made for my Blythe and for the store (there is availability if anyone is interested). I even made the mask and the slippers! All handmade. I think Kanon looks adorable in thie outfit honestly, so I took a bunch of photos that I wanted to share:

Hoodies and Gardeners!

Hello! Another silly post, but oh well. I share little of Hope (my modified Takara Blythe) here, and I think I should post more. These are are the "outtakes" of an outfit I did for sale in February. There is a lot available and in-stock in my Blythe store, and many things ready to ship. I really wish that this could spark and start to sell more, but for now I'll keep trying.

In another tone, I think the setup for these photos was lovely, so I wanted to share the outfit and the photos:

Pretty Hope with Earrings

Well, I don't post much of my adventures with Hope (my modded Takara Blythe), and I think it's time I do! Also, quick chime in, but feel free to check my Blythes' clothes store (there is an intenational free shipping event going on!). Anyways, now into the photos!! Yes, my grey wall--I love it, and I regret nothing! Besides that, I have three styles of photos I want to share, so... let's go!

Kanon is Cute + New Lens

Hello everybody! Well, I ahve been chasing a particular lens for a while, and it turns out I expressed my interest for such lens long enough that it appeared under my tree during Xmas 2021! How convenient! I'm very much grateful, anyways.

So, today's post is to show you the cutest outfit I did for Kanon, and to share a bit about the lens in particular. So, first you'll get a nice photo dump, but before you look a it, there are also some before-and-after photos. I feel this lens sort of has a... "character" to it. Like it imprints something in the photo without edition that makes it look quite unique, to be honest. You'll see what I mean in the before and after!

Merry Xmas 2021!!

Hello everybody! Today is just a simple post, but I wanted to wish you a merry xmas, or whatever you are celebrating! I wish you the best, and here is to hoping for an awesome 2022!

Venezia is Back!

This is definitely the outfit that took the longest to take photos of. I did it quite quickly, as I only needed to sew the pants (croptop and coat were old, and the socks are purchased).

The problem was that when I was changing her heeled feet for the flat ones, the string bounced, cut my finger, and cracked Venezia's calf. I almost died that day. I had been having an awful month, a terrible week, and then V was broken. I tried writing to Iplehouse, and turns out they not only stopped producing Glow Light Brown, they were only offering EMS Premium, and I honestly couldn't afford $50 of shipping just for a $15 parts. Gratefully, I was saved by AirimirOfGondor (read here interview here), who fixed the leg. The matching is not that good, mostly because of the MSC, but for now I can live with it.

After that, a relocation happened, and Venezia was boxed for a while. There isn't much in this post sans this rant and a bunch of photos--I was trying odd angles, and most of them ended up badly focused (I'll blame the chilly wind that forced me to rush, and you cannot rush a manual lens). Anyways, more under the cut.

Pretty Halloween!

Hello everyone!!! Happy Halloween! I had this idea for the outfit, and I really like how it turned out. Truth to be told, Kanon is a very cute doll, and she'll look adorably cute in anything I put her own. In any case, given that we are again in lockdown, my photography and interest has been dwindling. Too much work, and it is difficult to keep up. Please excuse me if in the future I skip some weeks from posting.

Anyways, here is a pic, and more under the cut. Therer won't be much text, just some rants.

Purple Kanon!

Hello everybody! I'm still doing @OrchidDolls new photography challenge, and this time is with the purple colour. This time I used the only automatic lens, but settled everything like a flat-lay. A flat-lay is a photo in which you put everything in the ground (or a surface parallel to it), and then angel your camera so that the lens is also parallel to the objects. And when you take the photo, there is basically no perspective.

These are not quite a flat-lay, because I wasn't 100% parallel to the ground, but oh shoot me. I like it anyways and if I stood I project a shadow over it that I didn't like! The whole point of it is to not have shadows! This one was for the topic of colour purple, and I really like how it turned out. I painted the jean by hand, you know!

Blythe Outfit Giveaway!

Hello everyone! I'm quite happy to share this! I'm doing an outfit giveaway on my Blythe account, gifting this entire set, made by me (on my sewing machine!). It has a t-shirt (or tee), panties, the overalls (with bunny pockets!) and the bunny slippers with cork sole that you see on the photos. Participating is easy:

• Follow me on the @musumesatelier account (private or giveaway accounts don't participate).
• Like the giveaway post.
• Leave a comment on the giveaway post @tagging two friends!

Only ten days to participate! It ends on the 21st midnight (AEST time)! Here you have the outfit, and there are some pretty photos under the cut:

Hope is a French Girl

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to share this outfit of Hope, my Takara Blythe, with you. This one is a bit special because it was my partner's idea actually! I was a blank void with no ideas going on and a mighty need to sew something, and he suggested me this set. I honestly am so happy with this outfit. Also, these are the last photos outside I took before Lockdown #5 nd #6 D:

Anyways, here are some photos, and more below. I do think I got some spectacular ones here. Also, go follow my Instagram Blythe account! I'm hoping to sell some clothes because I find myself in need of money.

Venezia's Poses + Sewing Patterns

Hello everybody! Today I have more sewing patterns and pretty photos! For once, I actually managed to get some weird poses out of Venezia, and I think she looks great, honestly. So, I have both patterns in my Etsy store:

• Crop Sweater ~ Iplehouse JID/FID, Raccoon Doll (beginner-intermediate).
• Wide Pants ~ Iplehouse JID (intermediate-advanced).

And here are some of the photos:

Sewing for Blythe ~ Regency Set!

Hello everyone! Well, you know me--I've been sewing for dolls since I started in this hobby. Getting the Blythe reignited the passion, and I think it is mostly for the side. And well, since I also love period fashion and sewing, I decided to open an "atelier" or shop and sew for Blythes. But instead of commissions, I'll be doing pre-orders. I promise not to spam much here on this blog, but I wanted to share this one, since it is the first!

This is a regency set and I made the pattern myself. It is based on historical patterns (I have some books), and it is made in "Liberty of London" fabric. It also comes with props! The pre-order is open on the BigCartel, and there are only 6 unit tops. Here is one photo, and there are more details below: