So on Saturday afternoon, I went down to the local craft store and got myself some craft fur. I had two ideas in mind — one, to create fluffy pom pom earrings; and, two, to sew a wig for my BJDs.
I own two BJDs — a Luna Pukifee, and a Bisou Littlefee. My Bisou is supposed to be a boy, but over the years, EVERYONE including my mom insisted on dressing the doll as a girl. So, I guess Pip is a girl (with a boy part) now… >.<
So anyway, I got started on sewing a wig, based on a simple tutorial I found online. One thing about myself is that I can’t quite follow patterns very well, so it was a blessing when someone posted up a tutorial on making BJD wigs on DoA (Den of Angels, a forum for fellow BJD lovers). The tutorial was very easy to follow; just a couple of measurements here and there, and you basically ended up with 3 pieces of fur in the right shape, and supposedly right size. I had decided to get a piece of white craft fur because I was thinking that I could probably dye the wig after I was done. I still have a lot of Special Effects dye left over from my wild hair days, so why not?
Anyway, after 30 minutes of mad sewing, this was the result. Bear in mind, this was before I hemmed the wig and made minor adjustments to fit my doll’s head.
It was a nope.
First, the wig was a little too big — maybe about half a centimetre, or less. But more appallingly, the craft fur was shedding while I was sewing. I had been quite careful while cutting, so I don’t think it’s an error in cutting. Also, the wig was ridiculously thin.
I was quite disappointed. Then again, there was also this sense of pride that I actually managed to sew something for my doll, albeit fail. Somewhat.
So, I guess it’s back to sewing from scratch again — I’m probably going to get a new piece of craft fur, this time from another place. And then, I’m going to attempt wig #2.
What am I going to do with the remaining craft fur from this piece? I’ll use it for practise, I guess. No good wasting stuff!
;; pocketetch ;; 