e_phemerart (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
e_phemerart) wrote2014-12-06 12:21 pm
e_phemerart) wrote2014-12-06 12:21 pm
Entry tags:
Patterns (sphynx doll post #3)
I've been doing lots of Internet searching for "cat doll" and "plush patterns". Deviantart.com is a wonderful place. :) I'm thinking this one is a possibility, as the cat can then be posed either sitting or lying down. Will probably start doing mock ups from this.
http://isismasshiro.deviantart.com/art/Cat-patterns-and-tutorial-263864292
Or there is this pattern and tutorial for a (rigid pose) seated cat: http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/cat/ragdoll.html
I like the look, but some problems--the front legs would be fine, bu tI'm not sure how the hind legs on this one would work with the vinyl lower sections? And the body would need to be lengthened, too squat for a sphynx.
This pattern is similar to the first cat one (even if it is a canine), but I think the legs may "hinge" better for posing. I may end up tweaking a pattern somewhat between the two.
Some considerations: will need to alter patterns for "hairless cat", consider differences between using thicker faux fur and woven materials. Will need to alter for sphynx characteristics: a longer, leaner look, and the wrinkled skin. Regardless of what patttern I use, I'm going to have to play around to get the body size a good match to the vinyl pieces. Will also have to figure out dimensions/lengths for the cloth portions of the legs vs molded lower legs
My accomplishment for the day is having printed off enlarged copies of three of the patterns here. I had to just guess what size to make them, and I doubt I guessed perectly on any of them! Still it gives me a starting point. I also put up a Pinterest board of some references for this project: http://www.pinterest.com/heatherawhitesi/sphynx-cat-doll/
I wonder how many scrap fabric mockups this is going to take me? Guess we'll find out.
http://isismasshiro.deviantart.com/art/Cat-patterns-and-tutorial-263864292
Or there is this pattern and tutorial for a (rigid pose) seated cat: http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/cat/ragdoll.html
I like the look, but some problems--the front legs would be fine, bu tI'm not sure how the hind legs on this one would work with the vinyl lower sections? And the body would need to be lengthened, too squat for a sphynx.
This pattern is similar to the first cat one (even if it is a canine), but I think the legs may "hinge" better for posing. I may end up tweaking a pattern somewhat between the two.
Some considerations: will need to alter patterns for "hairless cat", consider differences between using thicker faux fur and woven materials. Will need to alter for sphynx characteristics: a longer, leaner look, and the wrinkled skin. Regardless of what patttern I use, I'm going to have to play around to get the body size a good match to the vinyl pieces. Will also have to figure out dimensions/lengths for the cloth portions of the legs vs molded lower legs
My accomplishment for the day is having printed off enlarged copies of three of the patterns here. I had to just guess what size to make them, and I doubt I guessed perectly on any of them! Still it gives me a starting point. I also put up a Pinterest board of some references for this project: http://www.pinterest.com/heatherawhitesi/sphynx-cat-doll/
I wonder how many scrap fabric mockups this is going to take me? Guess we'll find out.