Well finalized all the research and ended up with 31 pages of awesome. Granted 12 pages is the research and bibliography, the rest is process photos. Although that is how the cookie crumbles, when you are on a physical project based research and not some analytical theoretical thesis of various topics. Although the analytical theoretical type of research might be 31 pages of text, I digress that detailed pictures are also awesome research. Especially if a picture is worth a 1,000 words, should be covered.Printed the entirety and found a reasonable professional printer to replace the juggernaut that was Staples. Which did suit my needs, when I lived in a different physical location. Its all in a 1/2" binder and sleeves, very nice. I hope this will be a start with the information from my History of Dolls class, to make a History of Dolls end all be all research document. Its going to be a mild book for certain.
I have been able to re-purpose some failed sewing projects to 1/2 scale supplies for Dorothy. Additionally some unused items like fresh water pearl jewelry in the correct scale for her use. Loads of pearls as you can expect. So far I have a lined blackwork coif with mild goldwork, blackwork chatelaine with glass beads and pearls, a lined wool pocket w/ blackwork glass beads and pearls, black linen apron w/ blackwork gladd beads, red silk belt pouches w/ pewter findings, suite of linen ruffs, suite of lace ruffs, and lastly in-progess blackwork embroidery for a 1/2 scale blackwork waiscoat. I will need material for a skirt or simple black kirtle but have some in mind in my stash. Sourcing the materials to make the green velvet kirtle and white cloth of silver loose gown. So on the hunt for 3 yard piece for each. Since this is for specifically Dorothy, I don't need to buy a large amount of yardage.
This whole project has been so much more fun for me than I had planned. I feel Dorothy will be a good tool for me to work on my sewing and produce detailed pieces. I have a silent teammate in my corner to inspire better technique. Then have the confidence to scale it up and fit myself better for garb projects in the future. The 1/2 scale has such better showing the true behavior of the fabrics and their relationships between the lining and fashion fabric. 1/2 scale is representative of the nature of the fibers of the fabric. The truth in the behavior that small scraps can't communicate as effectively when small. I can see how a 1/4 or less doll would be more for texture and possible decoration, although that is the limit of its use when small.
Great to find sources, even if 2ndry sources that show 1/2 and full scale were used. Will find some primary sources eventually, more a matter of time.
Having fun in little,
Marrin
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