As before, lay your mohair on the base (gauze) and place a piece of scotch tap on the line of stitching, it makes to mohair feed through the machine.
Since the part had one side of long hair sewn on, I split the amount of that hair and pinned it to the other side, this provides a concealed area to the ends of the mohair while making a hair part for the wig. I then placed my wide part of the wig at the back end of the part (making a "T" with the gauze), be sure you are pinning at the center of the wide piece. That way it will curl around the sides of the head. Pin the strands of the mohair for the part to the second, wider piece, this way you will have a cup formed shape that will fit the doll perfectly, if not you can tighten up on the lower piece, pulling the hair farther back. Hand stitch using the back stitch. I used crochet thread also, it seem a lot of the older wigs were made with this kind of thread.
And your done! Except for cutting and styling.....
And your done! Except for cutting and styling.....
Platinum blondes are all the rage now. Too cool how you make the wig.
ReplyDeleteI simply cannot wait to see this doll's hair, and see how she looks when you are finsihed. I love glam dolls, high fashion, and I am in hot anticipation to see this particular doll all done. You are pretty good with wigs, Dawn....maybe you could do something with my hair? :) Hugs, Kathleen
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, I wish I had the talent you good crafters have.
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn, it's so cold here, the only thing that entered my mind was how warm that looks. Of course the doll doesn't care, but I'm thinking a mohair wig for me;)
ReplyDeleteMarnie