Kit for Bru Ensemble, doll about 82 cm tall, per each
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Kit for Bru Ensemble

Doll height about 82 cm

Silk Duchesse and Silk Dupion!

Including patterns and instructions for dressmaker's dummy with magnetic detachable arms!



The Kit consists of:

 Machine - Embroidered panels:

2 x Front panel

2 x Sleeve flaps

2 x Back sash flaps

8 x Skirt flaps

1 x Bustle pad top embroidered on firm off-white, linen-like cotton

. All duchesse, taffeta and dupion fabrics required to complete the outfit.

. Instructions on CD

, Patterns for the remaining pieces (not for the embroidered pieces)

. Sewing thread

. All panels are finished with the scallops cut out!

. The stabilizer paper is removed (a few tiny bits may remain which is not detrimental to the finished result) and all embroidered panels ironed.

 

Also included:

. Paper patterns and instructions for making the matching Dress Dummy!

The dummy makes a huge positive difference to creating this ensemble!

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The inspiration for this outfit is a girl’s dress shown in the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 1883. It consists of the glossy silk duchesse combined with the matt dupion. The juxtaposition of the textures enhance the outfit and this is quite close to the original, although the embroidery design was created quite independently by me (Karin B.). The ensemble shown here is actually my “trial” version but it was so much work and turned out so well, I did not want to make another one in a different color. The ensemble is a little challenging to make but well worth the effort.

The embroidery is made on the embroidery machine. The design is copyrighted. The model is only available in a kit. The number of kits is quite limited.

I also made the dress maker’s dummy for the Bru since working on the actual doll was a nightmare. The dummy made everything way easier! It is quite easy to create and the  patterns and instructions are included in the  Bru Ensemble kit.

Measurements of Bru Dress

The measurements allow enough for underwear, including chemise and corset. I worked on the dummy throughout but the same measurements apply if you use the doll. Please check your own doll and adjust patterns accordingly.

 

Waist: 37.5 cm

Hip: 49 cm

Neck: 22 cm

Chest: 47 cm

Across bust front: 21.5 cm

Across back: 15 cm

Back neck – waist: 20 cm

Front neck – waist: 19 cm

Shoulder: 5 cm

Upper arm circumference: 14 cm

Wrist: 11 cm

Top of arm to wrist: 25 cm

 

The size can be adjusted at the back and side seams, as well as sleeve seams.

Leather bodies vary slightly, so check first on your doll. Of course, a papermaché body will work as well but again, check measurements and adjust accordingly.


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