Sailor Mercury/Barbie Cosplay

[DollyKim]

Because doll friends don't let doll friends struggle and I was there 30 years ago when I named a doll Svetlana-

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The leotard is on the left hand side, the neck line is the V shape. Have the stretch go horizontally. If it were me I'd use that crushed velvet stuff because it's more forgiving.

[Kirahfaye]

You know you are your own worst critic! I bet we all love how she turns out!

[kenaiqueen]

Because doll friends don't let doll friends struggle and I was there 30 years ago when I named a doll Svetlana-

https://64.media.tumblr.com/1e7ad121edf ... ee2eeb.jpg

The leotard is on the left hand side, the neck line is the V shape. Have the stretch go horizontally. If it were me I'd use that crushed velvet stuff because it's more forgiving.

Thanks! I have one pattern to try already, but I'll try this one too and see what works best.

[kenaiqueen]

Made a little progress today. I cut more of the hair off and made a test of the pattern I found. It looks like it will work with a few adjustments. I need to rewet her hair and trim a bit more, but I may re-perm it first to get more of it going forward instead of sideways.
SailTest1 by Kenai Queen, on Flickr
I also found a bunch of artwork of her and am going to print some off for easier reference.

[Kattriella]

Ooh, she's looking good so far!

[kenaiqueen]

More progress but no pictures yet. I redid her perm so I can cut some more and while her head was soft, I swapped out her body for the Extra doll I got on sale. So now she can pose better, and she's got heels I can make into boots. I've got her pattern and fabric for her base leotard in the sewing room too.