Entry #24

2013 Fashion Design Challenge

Entry #24

From Sock Monkey

web links:

www.facebook.com/sockmonkeysbusiness

www.sockmonkeysbusiness.wordpress.com

It all started with a sock monkey who needed a Halloween costume. After making him a costume, I branched out to create custom outfits for American Girl dolls. I use my sewing, quilting and designing background to create one-of-a-kind creations for any sized doll - or monkey.

Task #1 - Outfit Design

Plaid & Pleats

I am currently fascinated by the variety of pleated skirts. I just finished a custom order doll sized kilt in royal steward plaid and decided to create outfit #1for the fashion design challenge around a plaid pleated skirt. I made a rough sketch and started looking into the materials that I had on hand. I use the motto - to reduce, reuse and recycle - utilizing materials that are given a second chance to be useful as custom doll creations. I found an old pair of plaid pants and a knit top that are color coordinated.

My original sketch was for a crop sleeved top, but changed that to short sleeved when I decided to add a long wrap around scarf and a beret type hat with a decorative flower.

Once I had the design in mind, I started with the skirt. . .

Task #2 

In-Progress Pics

Task #3

Completed Outfit Pics

Sock Monkey's web links:

www.facebook.com/sockmonkeysbusiness

www.sockmonkeysbusiness.wordpress.com

Thank you for your entry!

Vote for this outfit via comment on this post or by emailing us 

at nora.demington@gmail.com.

One vote per person.

You can vote for yourself.

You can vote for more than one outfit.

Hence, you can vote for multiple outfits. :-)

Information about this contest:

http://thedollwardrobe.blogspot.com/2013/06/dw-2013-fashion-design-challenge-starts.html

First Outfit Tasks Due July 14th, 2013.

Second Outfit Tasks Due August 25th, 2013.