An Apple for Barry

Good friends come in all shapes and sizes. Here is Gus, spending some quality time with Barry, the hackney pony. Barry's halter can be found at The Sandy Horse: a tack shop for model equines. 

Gus is feeding Barry a real crab apple, from a tree in my neighborhood. 

Blue Jeans

I just finished working on a 1:6 scale slim-fit jeans pattern, in both 'regular' and 'broad' sizes! You can find it now, available to download, in the etsy shop. I found the perfect fabric for my prototypes, at a local quilting store. The fabric is printed with a distressed effect, which fit wonderfully on my pattern pieces. 

 

Meet Lucian!

I got a request to make a coat to fit a 'broad size' Ken doll. I needed a fitting model with the right measurements to complete the project, so I'm welcoming a new model on-board the Tiny Apparel team! Meet Gus' cousin, Lucian!

 

 

 Below are some photos of Lucian's transformation from a 'Camo Comeback' Ken Fashionista, into a one-of-a-kind albino model.

 

The Commuter Bag

 A brand new item for the etsy shop! 

Pick-Your-Own

 It's pick-your-own blueberry season, and Gus is prepared with another MSGM inspired cabana set! 

I made his little crate of blueberries using popsicle sticks and seed beads.  

Preppy Stripes

I tried my hand at another Ralph Lauren inspired outfit.

Perfect for relaxing and enjoying a classic novel. 

I also started another little project, this time involving mini luggage. More on that, coming soon. 

Cherry Season

When I saw this MSGM matching set in their spring/summer 2019 show, I instantly remembered some fruit themed fabric that I had seen at the quilt shop! They didn't have any peaches, but they had a stone fruit print that I think was just right! Now Gus can celebrate cherry season in style.

Heatwave

When it's just too hot to do anything, but sit and read!

Nautical Style

Lobster buoys, ship lap, and a little blue bucket hat: Gus is ready for summer on the waterfront.  

BOSS

 Gus is embracing the chilly spring we've been having, with this BOSS spring\summer 2019 inspired look. To make the shorts, I added a strip of fabric to the top of my usual shorts pattern for a waist band, and sewed beads to the sides for buttons. Gus' zip-up sweater is actually made from a soft, white flannel. 

Derby Day

Watching the Kentucky Derby with an Eagle eye! What an exciting race!

Trying out a Bucket Hat

Gus pairs his new bold red bucket-hat with an over-sized geometric sweater. It's the perfect combo for a chilly spring day with a chance of showers. 

A bold hat can add so much character to the simplest of outfits.

Hats by the Bucket

Bucket hats have been appearing everywhere in menswear runway shows for both the Spring/Summer 2019 and the Fall/Winter 19/20 seasons. I haven't seen many on the street...yet, but if the trend sticks, Gus will be prepared. I've devised a pattern, which I will be posting here soon, and I've cut out enough pieces for five more bucket hats. Gus will have one for every look.