Another day, another meme! Only today I am QUITE late in joining in, I have a good excuse though, really I do... I was busy, well, creating!
And here she is (I do indeed feel like Dr Frankenstein...), Elvira!!
I figured if I was going to do the Wardrobe Refashion thing right, it would be made a whole lot easier by having a dressmakers model of moi. I considered putting my $100 winnings towards an actual, fancy-pants, proper dummy - but a) I'm cheap & b) That's not very crafty.
So I donned a garbage bag & wrapped myself in cloth tape - ah - what a way to spend a Wednesday night! My darling boy was roped in to help eventually & many laughs were had, I was crying with laughter actually...!
I think she turned out great - and making her was so much more fun than clicking "Add To Cart"! She's much more sassy & daring than I, but that's okay, I think we'll get along just fine.
I absolurely LOVE Elvira - she's brilliant. She'll be the perfect replica for doing fittings. Much better than a mass produced dummy!
ReplyDeleteso very cool! what a great idea! and a perfect fit! upcycled too?!
ReplyDeleteHow clever! I think you need to do a tute :)
ReplyDeletewow! Helloooo Elvira!! What a classy dame she is. Love the image of you and the tape. Photo's? Anyway, well done, you have a new and helpful and glamourous friend! xo
ReplyDeleteI love the image of you wrapped in tape killing yourself laughing. Job well done.
ReplyDeleteOooh very sassy indeed, a much better fit for you than a mass produced “dummy”!!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA I am totally loving this..I can just imagine all that laughter!!! GREAT job btw...:)
ReplyDeleteFab! I want one! Is it odd having a shiny black you hangin out in the house? I'm imaging your little girl getting a surprise in the darkness :P
ReplyDeleteWow - Elvira is stunning with a figure to die for! I can imagine what would happen if I asked my hubby to wrap me in tape!
ReplyDeletelove this! I need to make one of these but my shape fluctuates so often...
ReplyDeletedo love the name too!
Oh lordy - what a crack up! Good idea, though!
ReplyDeletelove this idea....sounds like it was much fun!
ReplyDeleteJust you make sure that you whip Elvira into shape if she gives you any attitude. Excellent idea.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you did that yourself, when I need one I will be doing exactly the same thing. Love how you have dressed her as well!
ReplyDeleteElvira rocks! Love the carefully placed stars :)
ReplyDeleteGood on you for making one of these...I've thought about it but wasn't sure exactly what to do (or am just a bit scared) as my Maude is a gift from forever ago, and just not quite my size. She's only useful for hanging finished things over!
Thanks all for your nice comments about Vi (As she had come to be nicknamed already...).
ReplyDeleteI only realised after I had posted the pics that I was esentially putting up pics of myself without layers & layers of protective clothing to hide behind...! I got over that though because I don't really see her as a copy of me - because she is so... well... different looking!
Kat - might draw up a tute later - can't promise any great detail though lol - that would require, well, remembering...
beck - I have ONE photo... if you're good I might share it. ;)
Tracey - since Le Punk saw the whole process she is unfazed by Vi - plus she's kind of in the corner & not on Punk's level so she doesn't even notice it.
Miss Muggins - Sounds... interesting...! ;)
LOVE. Mind sharing the details? I'd love to make one as well!
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