All the little seamstresses threaded their needles and gathered their twist..
The tailor shop was abuzz with activity all week long;
Measuring, cutting, sizing patterns and stitching up a storm!
When it
comes to BEAR, one size does not fit all and Mamsey is a perfect example:
small waist, very large hips and bottom, all befitting a mother grizzly.
She sat patiently for all her fittings, she is a very gracious lady.
Paper towels make great patterns..
And little chippys make tiny stitches.
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The Milliners were busy making bonnets for a bear size head...
Using the Mistress's old straw hats and scraps of fabric.
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Waistcoats are fitted and pinned....to perfection. Mamsey sits for hours and hours
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Our seamstresses add special touches to cuffs and collars.
Last minute care is taken to sew hems just the right length..
one last stitch and a final knot, finished!
And NOW, Fashions fit for a Woodland Bear!
Presenting
Haute Couture of Hopalong Hollow
All well dressed bear have at least 2 pair of striped stockings to wear with their wooden clogs, the footwear of choice for bear-folk in the deep woods of the Hollow.
Mamsey wears her straw bonnet with satin pink ribbon and coordinating floral pink cape adorned with crochet trim. She wears hats with such flair!
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This purple velvet waistcoat is the Color of the night sky and the perfect cut to show off a girlish waist. Add a forest foliage pattern on the green waist-scarf and you have the essence of tre chic!
All traveling bear need a stylish embroidered pocket to carry "the perfect needle" and other necessities and a handmade wicker basket to carry one's thread.
All in all, a most charming outfit for a stroll amid the daffodils, or a visit to the Hopalongs and Whiskerkins. A La Mode!
Yes, this lovely ensemble can be worn for shopping, visiting or wandering in the woods.
Our next outfit is just what a Bear needs for a lovely summer night beneath the stars whilst strumming her harp. In fact, the fabric is filled with summer stars.
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This attire is also appropriate for a day of poking about in the garden.
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A simple but classic little frock with tiny patterned hearts and flowers on cotton fabrics of red and sunny yellow, worn with or without the apron.
Add the ladylike apron with delicate stitching on the collar and bitty buttons on shoulder straps and
a casual floppy mop cap...
And a wool scarf to complete the casual charm for a gentlewoman Bear.
Just as captivating whilst baking a loaf of bread... indeed!
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Last but not least in our "High Fashion in the Hollow", a lovely outfit for Market day.
Blue tweed wool is our fabric of choice for this dapper jacket.
A stylish red and blue tartan for apron and bonnet
blend beautifully with a powder blue skirt with a floral theme.
What a smart little coat, embellished with
shiny black buttons. ( Just like Dimity Doormouse's little black eyes!)
Gossamer grosgrain sky blue ribbon adorns our bonnet and looks FAB tied to the side in a fat bow.
Take a turn Mamsey!
Take a bow, Dimity Doormouse, Head Seamstress.
Thank you for attending our fashion walk, here in the woods of Hopalong Hollow!
PS. The bear and her wardrobe patterns will be available in the future, so that YOUR bear can be in vogue, just like ours. These are easy to sew outfits for anyone with basic sewing skills. I still have quite a few more frocks to sew AND I must make a Mopkin TEDDY Bear along with her wardrobe.
Special thanks to Penny White for creating my Dimity Doormouse in needle felting, she is well loved.
Special thanks to Penny White for creating my Dimity Doormouse in needle felting, she is well loved.
