Fairyland Chic Line clothing, shoe, and wig database - Useable vs. REALLY FITS

Right, I see. Thanks for letting me know about that, you girl looks gorgeous by the way. The gathering does look a tad out of scale but the top looks really nice on her even if it did need pinning

 

It's good that I never get rid of anything (heh, I'm just really bad at it and hate mailing packages), because when I did get my ChicLine, I had a nice stock of a few pairs of Ellowyne shoes/tights that had been sitting around for ages, since I'd bought the outfits for my Unoas/Naraes, but of course the shoes and tights didn't fit anybody!

The Fairyland ChicLine Flickr group is a good place to look for outfit ideas, too, because they have everything from handmade outfits to stuff from fashion dolls, and most of the members are really nice and helpful

http://www.flickr.com/groups/chicline/

I recommend searching for "Paul Zhangby" on eBay, too -- once you figure out which doll types your ChicLine will fit, Paul and Sherry make shoes, clothing, etc. (it's more like a brand than a pair of artists, AFAIK, because I think some of their stuff is factory-produced), and you can get some great outfits from them. Most of my shoes for my ChicLine came from them!

-- A

 

Yeah but for the girls there are TONS of stuff, if you know where to look. The boys? Nearly ZERO. I haven't found much of anything and my sewing skills suck.

 

Can anyone recommend a shop or seamstress to make well-fitted C-Line stretch-pleather pants for girls? I noticed that they have some for sale on Fairyland, but by the time I paid shipping for one item, it would be twice the price. (I'd also like to add a little bit of detail around the waist, like faux studs.)

(I also have the "Bit" outfit for C-Line boys, which I bought in hopes that I could make the vest fit with a little strategic cinching, but it would have to be taken apart and re-pieced to fit properly. I can't sew a stitch, and most people don't have a C-Line to act as a fit mannequin!)

Note: Not soliciting sales/etc., just asking if anyone knows of a shop/person who works in this size and with these types of materials.

Thanks!

-- A

 

LiquidSunshineOnline (Kari) makes great jeans. HazelStreetDesigns used to sew for the Chiclines, but doesn't anymore. Both of them make excellent, well-detalied things for them. I have several from each. They are on etsy. There is definitely a need for someone to make those great-fitting stretch pants. Lycra and stretch fabric takes a skilled hand to deal with (as I know to my chagrin)

 

I can second Hazel Street Designs, she once made some capris for my Lishe that were great. Also KawkanaStyle on Etsy makes stuff for Tonner so it might worth contacting her about a commission /shrug/

 

Thanks so much, guys!!

 

Thanks for sharing the clothing test photos! It's nice to see the actual pieces on the CLine bodies.

 

I have just got a Monique wig in 4-5 for my Ino and it is on the large side and covers most of her ears. Has anyone tried a 4 for the CLines? I have a 4 from another company and that definitely not doing the job, but Monique wigs are pretty stretchy.

Cheers

 

I have a 4 inch Soom Mini Gem wig that fits on my Ineffa. I have a Monique wig for my Dollchateau Ada, but I'm not sure if that's a 3-4 inch wig or a 4-5, but it won't stay on my Ineffa's head. I haven't tried the wig with velcro on the head yet, though.

 

Hm, sounds as though it might be a 3-4, then. I always prefer to go as small as will stay on to avoid the pouf factor, which seems to be a big problem with these tiny heads. Have you tried it with a rubber band? That is what is holding my Ino's wig on atm.

Thanks for that.

 

I have a 4/5 monique, and it will fit on my ineffa, but it would pop off at the slightest touch or move of the head.

I eventually caved and put velcro on her head and its never come off since.

 

Ah. Monique styles vary in their sizes. I have found this before. Some seem to come up big and others small. I have Ellowyne Wilde and I think I must have chosen one of the larger styles. Ah well. I will see how it goes and if I ever get around to making her a proper hard cap wig.

Changing the subject, well made, cheap Tonner-sized stockings and gloves on feeBay from the_daughter_who_sews.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/the_daughter_who_sews/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

If anyone needs a picture, I can oblige, but they do fit very well.

Me again (you can tell I have a day off).

Has anyone tried Glib's 6x2mm eyes? They have 2mm irises, which is a more realistic proportion than traditional eyes. Trouble is, they seem to have a MASSIVE pupil. I am interested to know if that is what they are really like as, if so, no good.

eg http://www.mudoll.com/shop/step1.php?number=574

 

Madam Mau Mau, if you look on eBay, there are a ton of hardcap wigs available for fashion dolls -- I was looking at them for my C-Line Lishe (although her head is in permanent floating status, since the C-Line body was co-opted by Jackal), and at one point, I checked the head measurement and knew which fashion-doll wigs were the right size. Sorry that I'm spacing on which ones were the right dimensions at this point -- it was a couple of years ago.

Facets by Marcia is a good place to look for wigs, and there's a French shop called Fleurdelysdoll whose owner is really helpful!

-- A

 

You know, I had never thought to look on eBay for hard cap wigs. I just did now, and there was only one there so perhaps the moment has gone on that one. The trouble with buying a hard cap wig (apart from the terrifying price) is that, being hard cap, they are tailored to a particular head. Some are even made of resin and really will only fit the head they were made on. I have to have a go at making hard caps wigs at some point, and this is the right incentive, I think.

Yes, I can also recommend Marcia at Facets. I have been buying my Monique wigs from her for years. I also just bought some fashion doll shoes from her for my ChicLine, so a good resource.

I had browsed Fleur de Lys a couple of weeks back and staggered away at the prices. I thought BJD stuff was over-priced. That was before I became aware of fashion doll stuff. Wow. But some lovely bits in there. My ambition to get a pair of Jamieshow shoes. Now those are NICE.

Thanks for all that!

 

The Dollmore FD wigs will definitely fit the Chiclines. I have several of them and have not had a problem with fit. Marcia Facets is great to work with and can answer most any question re: fit, too. She has quite a few bjd's herself.

 

Photo of the stockings and gloves from the_daughter_who_sews (eBay) and the lovely lingerie by the equally lovely moggyuk on here. She doesn't have a CLine so was working from measurements, but I think she did a damned good job.

 

WOW!!!! Your girl looks incredible!!!

Which face sculpt is she? As usual, you've made her so your own that what I see is your character first, the sculpt second!

-- A

 

Thank you. She is an Ino and will deviate away from my default glamour style once I have got her some clothes. I am starting from the underwear and working my way out.

 

Some eye ideas for those who want to go glass. Sorry about the cross-eyed stare. I have only just noticed that. These are by Thomas Eichhorn-Nelson in Germany, who speaks only German, but I got by with Google translate. If you buy standard-sized irises, you don't need the translation. It is a pretty straightforward site. If you want ones that look like this, however, you will have to ask for custom eyes as the irises are generally large. Well, large for mature realistic. Fine for a more fantasy effect. I asked for 2mm irises. These are 2mm but the second set were slightly larger. That is the consequence of going handmade, I guess. The site is here http://www.glasaugen-eichhorn.de/figurenaugen/index.htm