Here is Christina (in
the middle) arriving in her
servant's clothes. Her name
was Servant G.
Meet Christina,
transformed!
I designed a ball gown out of a piece
of vintage brocade fabric from
my mother-in-law's fabric collection.
It was such fun to
create this gown
for Christina, and she is so happy! I used
a vintage Chatty Cathy pattern for the top
and simply lengthened the skirt.
I used the secret
ingredient, Soft Scrub, to
enhance Christina's skin. I added blush to her cheeks,
after styling her hair. She really loves the tiara,
even though it isn't real like Queen Alice's one.
I sewed a strip of
beaded trim to the waist line
of the dress and added a bow of the same, with
small blue flowers glued on top, and then
scattered down the front of the skirt.
I think it matches her eyes perfectly!
A side view of
the dress,
showing the flowers on the sleeve and
the little purse which no
well equipped lady can be without!
The purse also has
beaded trim
with small blue flowers.
View showing the
rumba panties
and the netting to make the skirt full.
Back view of
Christina's head.
I used 2 vintage buttons from my
mother-in-law's collection. They
match the beaded trim perfectly.
I am so pleased with
the result
and I'm happy to have discovered a new
hobby!
Special thanks to Queen Alice, and Princess Annie!
Loretta Houben
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