Commission: Rose Corset for LuWen boy

Rose Corset - custom commission

This weekend I finished a special custom commission; a ten-panel corset for a Luts Type 2 boy - a LuWen. From drafting the pattern to fixing the last eyelet, it took about 7 hours' work in total, including hand-embroidering every singe rose.

The corset is sewn from pale pink satin overlaid with pink crystal organza and lined in taffeta. It is embroidered in silk thread with a design of roses, embellished with diamante trim and French knots worked in silver thread, adorned with  pink satin ribbon rose. Pink satin pleating forms the bust, and it laces up the back with a white satin ribbon through five pairs of metallic pink eyelets.

This was a custom one-off commission, but a similar custom embroidered corset - for either male or female doll - would be about £45 depending on fabrics used & the complexity of the design. I can also make matching shoes and other garments and am happy to discuss commissions.

Latest handicrafts - new stock

Latest stock for my Etsy shop:

Autumn Flame wig for BJDs, size 8-9




Pink and Silver Warwick Brocade court shoes for SD-13 girls:



I'm currently working on another 8-9 wig - in purple and white.

Acrylic Eyes

All eyes are acrylic half-rounds. Price is £5.00 per pair.
Shipping: Within UK - £1.00 for first pair plus 35p for each additional pair.
Within EU - £2.00 for first pair plus 35p for each additional pair.
Worldwide - £4.50 for first pair plus 50p for each additional pair.

Click on the link below each picture to go to the Etsy listing.

16mm eyes:

Ice Pearl


Ice Pearl pupilless


Water Pearl


Water Pearl pupilless


Lilac Pearl


Lilac Pearl pupilless


Crimson Glitter


Crimson Glitter pupilless


18mm:

Lilac Pearl pupilless


Purple Rain


Purple Rain with lilac pupils
Reduced price due to slight defects - only £3.75


Aqua Glitter pupilless


Crimson Glitter

Two latest sewing projects completed

17th century style gentleman's suit for 60cm BJD. Lace-trimmed white chiffon shirt, metallic cobalt blue crepe breeches, white cotton jersey stockings, blue silk brocade waistcoat lined in periwinkle blue crepe-backed satin and blue silk brocade frock coat lined in cream silk with black velvet trim.

Entirely handsewn in about 40 hours. Modelled here on Satin, my Elf Chiwoo.



Inspired by the gowns of Marie Antoinette, this gown is made of blue silk brocade. The bodice is lined in pale blue cotton and adorned with three crystal organza bows. The sleeves are white cotton lace. The underskirt is beaded bridal lace.

The gown was handsewn from my own pattern and took about 20 hours to complete.

Modelled here on Gabrielle, my 45cm tall Fairyland Minifee Shiwoo girl.

Christine's Dress

Christine's dress by *ArkadyRose on deviantART

This is the dress I completed this evening for Christine, my incoming Cerberus Project Lishe. Sewn pretty much freeform; the only patterned part is the bodice.

Lined skirt with layers of cotton, satin and crystal organza lace with integral net petticoat, cream satin corset with cotton front panel trimmed with diamante floral detail, and a gold crystal organza top with fairytale puff sleeves. About 20 hours' work in total, every single stitch worked by hand.

A Gentleman's Hands

I just finished sewing this pair of gloves this morning. They are handsewn in leather-look 4-way stretch "wet look" lycra for 70cm dolls such as Dollshe Hound and Bermann; Marius is modelling them. I've never attempted to sew even human-sized gloves before, let alone 1:3 scale gloves as small as this!






To give you an idea of the scale of the gloves.

They are prototypes, made to help me figure out how to make them as much as anything else. I have a better idea now of how I'm likely to go about future pairs. I've never sewn even a human-sized pair of gloves before, so this has been something of an experiment! I'm quite pleased with how they came out.

Arkadian Dreams at Etsy

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade ArkadianDreams.etsy.com

Satin reshelled: CP Elf Chiwoo

And here he is: Satin reshelled, this time as an Elf Chiwoo. :-)

3 new rompers

Currently up for sale on eBay and Etsy, all are for 27cm BJDs such as Bambicrony, Rosen Lied Tuesday's Child, Volks YoSD and Fairyland LittleFee. All are handsewn by me and have the Arkadian Dreams label inside.

Pink & Black rompersuit:
This little romper suit will look very smart on your tinies! The body is 4-way stretch cotton jersey, and the sleeves are black and pink striped cotton jersey. It closes with four plastic snap fasteners up the front, which is adorned with ten tiny (non-functioning) little pink buttons.
Ebay listing






Lemon & Lime rompersuit:
This adorable little romper in yellow, green and white will suit both little boys and little girls! Made of soft plush with white stretch cotton jersey sleeves, this little hand-sewn garment slips on easily, fastening up at the back with stainless steel hooks and eyes.
Ebay listing
Etsy listing





Jolly Roger rompersuit:
This adorable little romper in black with little skull-and-crossbones motifs will suit both little boys and little girls! Made of stretch cotton jersey trimmed with five (non-functional) red buttons, this little hand-sewn garment slips on easily, fastening up at the back with snap fasteners.
Ebay listing
Etsy listing

Arkadian Dreams BJD rings for sale

Jewellery for BJDs

Contact: Please email me if interested or comment, thank you.

Please note: All items come from a smoke-free home with 2 well-behaved shorthaired cats.

Shipping Info: I ship worldwide.
For UK: I ship all items by Royal Mail First Class Recorded ($2.50) . Additional items can be shipped at no added cost.
Worldwide: I ship all items via Royal Mail International Signed For($5.00); again, additional items can be shipped at no added cost.

Payment Method: I accept Paypal (no fees); CC is fine, but NO e-checks, please.

Feedback: DoA feedback thread Ebay feedback


ITEMS FOR SALE:

Pink Sapphire ring

Shown here on CP girl hand.
Fine (99.9%) silver ring sculpted from PMC and set with a single 2mm brilliant-cut pink sapphire in a bezel setting in the shape of an inverse 6. Ring shank is adjustable for perfect fit. For SD girls. $20.00 plus shipping.


Amethyst Ring

Shown here on CP girl hand.
Fine (99.9%) silver ring sculpted from PMC and set with a single 2mm brilliant-cut African amethyst. Ring shank is adjustable for perfect fit. For SD girls. $20.00 plus shipping.


Ruby ring

Fine (99.9%) silver ring sculpted from PMC and set with a single 2mm brilliant-cut ruby. For 70cm BJDs (shown here on Dollshe Hound). $20.00 plus shipping.

Custom work can also be undertaken upon request; please PM me with details. Note that all rings are hand-sculpted from PMC (precious metal clay) and thus no two rings will be exactly alike.

These rings are also available to buy via my Etsy Shop.

4 doll rings, completed

Matresca (Cerberus Project Vampire Dark Elf Soo, 60cm tall BJD) modelling three of the finished rings, polished and set with 2mm brilliant-cut stones. From r to l: artificial tanzanite, amethyst, pink sapphire.


Marius (Dollshe Hound, 70cm tall BJD) modelling the ruby ring - fine (99.9%) silver, set with a 2mm round brilliant-cut ruby.


The four silver doll rings, now completed. From left to right: Dollshe size ring set with 2mm ruby, CP girl size ring set with 2mm pink sapphire in a bezel mount, SD girl ring set with 2mm African amethyst, SD girl ring set with 2mm artificial (cz) tanzanite.

Just Because.

A new cobweb mesh top, a new silver Capricorn pendant, and a manicure. Click pics for larger versions.











Couldn't decide whether to paint his nails red or black - so went with both. :-)