Friday, July 04, 2008

Deco Dolly

Wow, where ever did this week go(?) - I can't believe its Friday again.....Hope you all had a wonderful week.
I was happy to discover this original flapper dolls head the other day, which I thought would look perfect converted into a hat stand to display with my collection.
I wanted her to look as authentic as possible, so decided to use a tiny scrap of 1920's velvet that I had been saving and try to fashion a cloche hat fit for a well turned-out flapper girl!
I started by winding the velvet around her head and held it in place with a couple of stitches.
I then pleated the top into shape, stitching as I went.
The excess fabric was then wound around her neck to create a cowl neckline.
I then added a tiny antique ribbon flower to the side and a diamante button to her shoulder.
Luckily I had an old wooden hat stand base in my workroom, with chippy paint, so it was just a case of sitting her on the top. I finished off the base with a few velvet millinery flowers glued in place.
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I spent yesterday attending a vintage textile fair, but I have to say that there was very little that I found to tempt me to buy. I came away with two sweet vintage muslin baby bonnets......
and some antique lace pieces which I shall enjoy incorporating into my handmade items.

These two small pieces are my favourites with the pale blue embroidered rose buds adding an unusual detail.
Have a great weekend,
Niki x

15 comments:

  1. What a fabulous transformation! Love the lace, too!

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  2. What you have done to that flapper doll head is exquisite, Niki! Your laces and trims will look stunning on your creations! =)

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  3. Oh Niki! The flapper doll head is beautiful!!! You made it twice as beautiful with your touch as well...I love your taste! xxoo, Dawn

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  4. wow..such a simple idea yet so clever..lovely!

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  5. You're so clever! Love the lace too. I finally found the bits I had tucked away for you so I will email you about them soon :-)

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  6. Oh, the doll turned out absolutely beautiful!! You are so talented!
    Isabel

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  7. oooh I love it Niki! You always create such beautiful things. SOrry I haven't been to visit in awhile... I am enjoying catching up on your blog posts.

    Have a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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  8. Isn't sure just so pretty!!?? Great job, Nikki!! You always have such wonderful ideas and pull them off so beautifully. Totally wonderful!! Brilliant!!!!!!!

    xo
    Becky

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  9. Hello Niki,
    Wow, it looks incredible...just like
    it came that way. I love all your beautiful lace finds too. Have a wonderful weekend. Pinkie

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  10. I love the deco doll transformation, I wouldn;t mind a hat like that!!!
    Kimx

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  11. Jeepers...i'm in awe of your transformation--she looks fabulous. thanks for sharing what you did.

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  12. She is gorgeous! You make it look so easy...I love her face.
    Sue

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  13. Well, she is just gorgeous in her lovely handmade vintage velvet hat and cowl neck!

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  14. Oh how lovely, my english lass! Just lovely.....
    Smoochies,
    Connie

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  15. I just love the dollhead you fixed up ....you are very clever & I wish I had your imagination . Sue

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Niki xx