I “dyed” the neck lace- actually this is what I did- I mixed up the color I wanted with acrylics and then diluted it with water. After doing a test swatch, I wet the lace and dipped it in, swished it around and then wrung it out. I flattened out the lace so it would dry in shape and let it air dry over night. When it was dry, I thought the color was too light- it looked like tea dyeing instead of a more golden yellow color… so I rewet it and dipped it into the paint mixture again. At this point I didn’t feel like waiting another day for it to air dry. I flattened out and shaped the lace and then ironed it dry and got on with the project. I gathered up the lace at the bottom edge and sewed it onto the neck edge of the shirt. The shirt has snaps to close it in the back.
I have finished the tunic, I think. I used hidden hooks and eyes to close the front instead of buttons. I might go back later when everything else is done.
I am working on the cape. I am having a hard time with the velour fabric. I am not used to working with this kind of material. It has a great drape but so wiggly when I try to sew it. I have finished off the edges with bias tape- I am hoping the tape will give some body and shape to the cape … I think the velour would collapse when I start adding the bird beads. Also the feather trim is turning out to be a challenge to use. It seems to be meant for a gluing project, not sewing. I’ll figure it out… lots of hand-sewing on this doll’s clothes.