{Edit: There seemed to be some issues with the photos loading, but I think that's straightened out now!}
I fell in love with this little black cat doll the first time I saw it. I knew that it would be fairly easy to make one for myself. So after some pattern sketching and sewing...
Meet Olivia! :)
I'm really pleased with how she turned out. She sure does have a lot of character, with her mustard yellow, polka dot dress and her fancy little red shoes. Not to mention a Peter Pan collar and lace trim on her dress! {I'm sure you'll be seeing her again on the blog because I'm planning on knitting a tiny scarf for her, and sewing an accessory or two...maybe a little cape or something?}
The pattern I made is a really basic one, and I'll probably use the body, arms, and legs for other dolls later and just change the head. But it's really hard for me to make a pattern on paper while trying to visualize how it will turn out in a 3D stuffed toy. For example: I thought her body would be shorter and wider, and her limbs are a bit skinnier than I anticipated. The biggest difference was her head. I didn't mean for her ears to be this pointy, but there you are. I still think she's too cute. :)
A funny little story about this doll: my cat Jack is terrified of her! He lays his ears back and runs away whenever
{I hadn't decided on a name and Mom jokingly called her Olivia because our real black cat is Oliver. It was perfect, so that's her name!}
Until next time,

Kristin, I tried to view this post through Chrome and Firefox, and your pictures aren't showing up! :(
ReplyDeleteAnd the pictures are there! Yay! This doll is SO CUTE! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, how cute! The yellow polka dots are perfect. And the red shoes? Super cute. She's a very classy cat. :D
ReplyDeleteOlivia is even more adorable in real life.I'm glad she likes it outside. Great job on your first cat!!!
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable! I love the picture of her with the real cat. Have you tried using one of those sticky lint rollers for getting the white fibers off of her?
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