About this Product
This is a luxurious handmade doll costume for any 18" doll. It was completely handmade by me, including machine sewing and hand sewing. The hat is very sturdy with a stiff brim and covered in black velvet to match the dress. It stretches a bit, so stays put on the head fairly well. The edge of the hat is wired so it can be shaped. The dress is black velvet with hand sewn lace decorations. The lace spiderweb on the front is supposed to glow in the dark, though I have not tested it. I have embroidered a tiny spider on the web. The dress closes up the back with tiny white buttons, with hand sewn button holes. The dress is neatly finished on the inside seams. Shipping is free.
Blue Flame Leather and Accessories
Meet the Maker
I've been making things since my mother gave me a needle and thread when I was 5 years old. Almost everyone in my family makes something - my mother paints and quilts, one brother paints, the other works in metal and draws, my father worked with metal and made knives and guns (from scratch!). And my eldest spawn got their BFA in Illustration. My son has decided to become a welder, so I guess the metalwork interest is genetic.
Nowadays I have more freedom to try new things, so you will see a wide variety of things in my shop. I've worked with fabric forever (40 years), and leather for about 28 years. I've always loved miniatures, but only recently began working on some fairy themed items and plants. I joined a lapidary club some years back, which fueled my interest in beading and wirework. I'm slowly dipping my toe into making dolls and accessories for them.
I grew up in Ohio, but I live in the Boston area with my spouse and teenager and my mother also lives with us - along with about 45 houseplants and 2 cats! (I'm thinking about making leather cat toys!)
