atelierniSHASHA 10th Anniversary Giveaway - 10-hour Coaching on Doll Clothes Making
Hello again, my dollings...
As I have mentioned in my previous post here, I will be hosting some fun giveaways for you guys to celebrate my 10 years of crafting here at atelierniSHASHA.
So far, I have three in mind - the Weekend Coupon Codes for the whole month of September (already ongoing), the Year-round Access to all my PDF Sewing Patterns (Three winners), and the 10-hour Coaching Session on Doll Clothes Making (One winner).
Today, I will try to detail what the Coaching Giveaway will be about. As mentioned, one lucky winner gets to win a 10-hour coaching program from yours truly. Anybody whose goal is to design and sew an outfit (can be made of two to five pieces) for their chosen doll can join.
To join, one just needs to create a written entry describing the outfit they want to design and sew and, specify which doll type they want to design for. An entry could be like, "I want Shasha to help me design and sew for a BMR1959 Ken doll's coffee date ensemble. I want him to be comfortable but dashing in a casual blazer, a pullover, chino pants, and a pair of slip-ons".
Where to place your entries? Here - in this very post!
The lucky winner will then work with me in fleshing out their dream doll outfit throughout the 10-hour program. My part is more on helping the winner decide on what garment pieces look best on the doll type they chose, the colors and fabrics to use, and of course to design and produce the patterns for the winner as well as give instructions on how to sew them. Once a piece is done, we will review it together and assess if we need to redo for improvements or move on to the next.
We will do this online so we will be using video conferencing apps like perhaps Google Hangouts (Chat/Meet), Skype, Zoom, or anything that is free and great for the purpose. We will just choose which is best for the winner and me.
The lucky winner and I will discuss what will be the appropriate time and duration for each session, which I recommend will be between 30minutes to an hour. But of course, that depends on what the current situation requires and the time zones. The key here is to work closely together to achieve the goal.
I will be taking in entries via this blog, and from my other social media homes as I announce the details there, starting today September 9 to September 18. I will announce who the lucky winner is on September 19, Sunday (that's my birthday) here at my blog and also on my social media channels. One can join as many times as they want as long as each entry is unique. You got 10 days to decide on that dream doll outfit, my friend!
I sincerely invite you to join because I know that all my readers here in this blog are creative, crafty people who love to style their dolls. Please join the fun by placing your entry below.
I just have a few circumstances for you guys to consider:
1. I can only coach, design, and create patterns for a limited number of doll types. The following are the doll types I currently have in my workshop:- Barbie Made to Move Original, Curvy, and Tall
- Barbie Silkstone (original and non-poseable)
- Barbie The Barbie Look (similar measurements with Barbie Model Muse/ Barbie Basics)
- Articulated Ken
- BMR1959 Ken
- Fashion Royalty (FR2)
- NU.Face 2.0
- Poppy Parker
- Sekiguchi Momoko
- Lammily
- Blythe
I know this was something I suggested, but I was hesitant to join because I don't think my sewing skills are good enough to make the most of this. However, I've been thinking about this for a while and I've decided to join.
ReplyDeleteI would like to sew a bikini for a BMR curvy doll (or any MTM curvy doll). For the top of the bikini, I've been thinking about making two triangles that join in the middle and are sewn together with a stripe that goes under the chest. I could draw this piece for further explanation. I would like the bottom part not to be too big . As a third piece, I would like to make a cover up/ lightweight jacket with some fabric that's very light weight or even see through.
I hope this fits the entry requirements. Since a bikini is quite small, I think I could pull it with my limited sewing skills. Plus, Mattel doesn't seem to be willing to sell any swimwear for curvy dolls, so I'll have to make my own!
Yay, thank you for taking a chance, dear MC! Your entry is perfect for your beginner sewing skills and I love that you already have ideas on the types of fabrics to use. Best of luck to you, dear!
DeleteI'm not sure if this would be enough for me to be considered in this giveaway but I Would love to try.
ReplyDeleteShasha, my 8 year old daughter is into barbie made to move (original and curvy). She always asks me to get her some barbie clothes from the mall which we find very costly so I tried to sew some doll clothes by hand out of free patterns from Pinterest and scrap of fabrics from old clothes but the output are not the best fit and quality.
I want to improve my sewing skills to spark more joy for my barbie lover. I hope you can help me. Thanks and happy anniversary!
Hey Coree, thank you so much for joining! Of course, this is a perfect entry and I wish you and your little Barbie lover the best of luck, dear. In the meantime, you may check out my sewing videos just for some basic sewing techniques ;)
DeleteThanks Shasha!
DeleteOf course, Coree ❤️ Good luck to you 😘
DeleteHi Sasha, Lisa here I’m lylasdollgallery on IG. I would love to have an opportunity to make my own cocktail/ weeding dress evening gown. A diamond outlined bustier top that has a mini train in the back. With roses that start from the middle of the back where the zipper or closure would be and swoops to the right or left hip. Good luck everyone and thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteHey hey Lisa... Thanks so much for joining, doll. Your project looks exciting, I'm sure you've already played up the details in your imagination <3 Good luck to you girl and to everyone!
DeleteHi Shasha. I'm talary_mars from Instagram. I don't have a sewing machine or free time, but this is an amazing giveaway and I always wanted to sew for my dolls. And I love your works, you are very talented 💖
ReplyDeleteMy favorite styles for my dolls are boho or casual. For this entry I want hip-flared jeans and boho blouse with long sleeves for NuFace girls. And oversized hoodie to quick change the style with the same jeans.
It could be the first thing that I would sew for my integrity dolls😸 Thank you for opportunity and happy anniversary🎉
Hello, love ❤️ So glad to see you here in my blog! It's been years seeing each other's works on Instagram and finally, I see you here - so awesome!
DeleteYaaas, your NuFace girl should be so lucky if you guys get to win this contest so I wish you the best luck, my dear! Will be closing the entries soon so I'm super happy to see you catch the deadline 😘
Thank you, Shasha 💞
DeleteAlways the pleasure is mine, dear 😘
DeleteThank you so so much for joining the contest, you four of my dollings! I will draw out the lucky winner later.. Best of luck 😘😘😘
ReplyDeleteHi Shasa I am divas by designs and I own all your patterns but whst I would love for you to help me make is a one piece bathing suit with a low cut back covered up with a long flow kimonos a large floppy hat and a beach bag for my made to move barbie trip to paris
ReplyDeleteHi there, Verne... I'm so sorry to miss your message, dear... I will look into my list of to-dos and see when I can add these pieces for your dolly sewing, okay? Thanks so much for dropping by and sharing your fashion vision for a Paris trip!
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