Meet Istanbul Athena Lewis, a steam punk Free Spirit :-) To make her, I modified her body slightly by giving her a bit of a bosom and more almond shaped eyes (see my flickr photostream for Free Spirit Steam Punk Variations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29184580@N04/sets/72157622509269234/ for some instructions on the modifications)I used the side-to-side basic bodice for her corset dress bodice, and simply crocheted a full skirt to the bottom of the bodice, using a stitch pattern from "The Harmony Guides, 220 More Crochet Stitches." I was curious if hammered-on eyelets would work with crochet, for the lacing of her bodice, and they do!
I purchased inexpensive charms from Michaels for her punky jewely and the charms on her gauntlets. Her earrings and necklace are removable.
Closeup of the bodice; I also did a little bead crochet work here, which gives a neat effect, and you can also get a close look at her earrings and her right gauntlet.If you are interested in finding inspiration for this fashion statement, try this flickr photosite:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/
Enjoy the crochet!
OMG, she is absolutely fabulous!!!!! I am speechless! she is so over the top-You Rock!
ReplyDeleteEllen, you made me laugh out loud :-) I'm delighted you like her!
ReplyDeleteBeth
She's gorgeous! Oh wow, I love her style so much! Very chic :3
ReplyDeleteHer clothes are brilliant! I really like her.
ReplyDeleteThank-you very much, Piston and Abbie :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
I would love to see your take on Japanese Lolita!
ReplyDeleteDesolateDecember, I'm gonna have to look that up :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
Out of all your dollies she is my absolute favorite! I love her hair, I didn't see the pony tail before on flirk, I love it! Her face and markings on the face are amazing!!! truly amazing!~ Love her!
ReplyDeleteKikou, comment avoir les explications en français en pdf, car je trouve toutes les poupées trop mimi, merci de votre réponse par avance, kissss.
ReplyDeleteBabe, I tried to translate your message from French to English, and I'm afraid I do not know what your question is. If you are asking for PDF instructions in French, I'm afraid I don't know how to do this.
ReplyDeleteBeth
I love everything about this doll. She is amazing and i can't wait to try and make my own little girl, the outfit is amazing as is the eye decals and even the bloomers amazing amazing job!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ashlyn!
ReplyDeleteBeth