Blue Merman

Posted on June 23, 2022 by mimik

I’ve been working on all the different stages of mermen. I have a few sewed up and ready to finish. I will post them as I get them done. I also cut out a whole lot of new mermen bodies (and also some other fellows) and I’m in the middle of dyeing them up. Here is the first merman finished-

I am excited about some new African Wax Print fabrics that I bought recently- I think they will make amazing merman tails.

His blue “skin” is a bit mottled but I decided that was fine for a merman. I just love the fish!

Last Doll of the Year

Posted on December 18, 2021 by mimik

This is the last merman and the last doll of 2021. My etsy shop will be closed for shipped items from 12/21 to 1/1/2022.

This hair fabric has always looked like kelp to me so perfect for a merman’s hair.

He has another one of the bone buttons.

Why yes, I am have fun with these beards!

Posted on December 17, 2021 by mimik

He has big fish on his tail.

I’m trying all kinds of experiments with these long bearded or haired fellows.

He has a large-holed bone button. I have a lot of these- they were commonly used on underwear around 1900.

Skeleton pirate tattoos-

A Purple Merman!

Posted on December 14, 2021 by mimik

He has a very fancy beard.

You might not see how I got here but I was very inspired by how Bisa Butler uses color.

I found a blue “jewel” button in my vast collection. Perfect!

Another Merman with Whales

Posted on December 13, 2021 by mimik

This fellow’s hair looks like topiary to me 😆 I’m not sure how that fits with a merman!

Whales and a narwhal, seaweed and a turtle…

Merman with Whales

Posted on December 11, 2021 by mimik

I will be putting these first 2 into my etsy shop today.

Here he is, hanging out with all the books.

Hey look, it’s a Merman!

Posted on December 10, 2021 by mimik

I’ve got several in progress.

Merman (and Mermaid)

Posted on October 6, 2021 by mimik

Phew-so handsome!

Even his arms have awesome tattoos. I love this fabric! He has a Poseidon button too.

Merman and me :-)

Last Merman, Best Hair

Posted on July 7, 2021 by mimik

I am very excited about this hair! I am sure I will be playing with this kind of thing some more. This fellow- all around awesome! Let’s start with his hair. Front-

and back-

And his gorgeous tattoos-

A sea glass button and a crocheted belt of variegated threads.

Merman with Classic Tattoos

Posted on July 6, 2021 by mimik

Last week I went to my favorite fabric store (Gather Here) for the first time since March 2020. It was such a treat to look and touch the fabric again! I found this excellent wave fabric and had to come right home and use some. Perfect!