Hello everyone,
Today I'm sharing how to make four different quick and easy outfits for spun cotton mice or other small dolls or miniatures. Two of these outfits are no-sew and the other two I use one running stitch - so very minimal sewing and those could be done without the stitching, I just think it's easy to do and looks a little better. As in some other of my make-alongs, a hot-glue gun is invaluable but not strictly necessary :)
The video looks long but it's divided into chapters below so if you only want to watch one section for a particular mouse, you can easily do that.
00:00 - Start
00:29 - Introduction
02:46 - materials needed
05:53 - materials/supply list
05:58 - Mouse one - making the pink gingham "romper" dress
17:22 - mouse two - making the little white pinafore dress
25:26 - mouse three - making the flower print "tea dress" or party dress
34:01 - adding trim and ribbon to the party dress (no talking)
36:07 - mouse four - starting the vest and a thank you
38:10 - making the vest or waistcoat
42:39 - gluing on the vest (no talking)
43:32 - making the bow tie (no talking)
46:42 - conclusion
48:58 - postscript - showing the dress made from plain cotton muslin and painted and revealing my mouse movie set :)
As always, I welcome your well-intentioned comments and constructive criticisms as well as suggestions or questions!
I have had numerous questions about whether I sell my spun cotton figures - I do, occasionally, and there will be a mouse sale coming up in late July or August 2024. The best way to stay updated about that is through instagram or my email newsletter, both of which are linked below.
Thank you so much for your kindness and support and happy making to you -
xo,
Rosanna
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learn to make a spun cotton mouse with this tutorial : https://youtu.be/7Jw60jMA-E0
an easier beginner spun cotton tutorial for spun cotton hens: https://youtu.be/fKPNFu_mb4k
find my spun cotton starter supply kit here: https://sweethavensanctuary.org/shop
cotton punis fiber: https://woolery.com/cotton-punis-from-india.html
organic punis fiber: https://cottonclouds.com/products/organic-cotton-puni-packs?variant=39490555281591
find all the links for the materials I use in the blogpost here: https://sweethavensanctuary.org/rosannas-blog/2024/2/24/make-a-spun-cotton-mouse
chenille pipe cleaners: https://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Zen-Pipe-Cleaners-Count/dp/B015YVS75Y?pd_rd_w=uqO02&content-id=amzn1.sym.80b2efcb-1985-4e3a-b8e5-050c8b58b7cf&pf_rd_p=80b2efcb-1985-4e3a-b8e5-050c8b58b7cf&pf_rd_r=AQ4VAW4PK8PNWEQ9FJVP&pd_rd_wg=FTeUc&pd_rd_r=c4977e91-b7d7-4c7e-bb48-ac79d9f0b499&pd_rd_i=B015YVS75Y&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_3_t
paper covered wire: https://www.amazon.com/Decora-Gauge-Brown-Floral-Package/dp/B010NMXUBA?pd_rd_w=uqO02&content-id=amzn1.sym.80b2efcb-1985-4e3a-b8e5-050c8b58b7cf&pf_rd_p=80b2efcb-1985-4e3a-b8e5-050c8b58b7cf&pf_rd_r=AQ4VAW4PK8PNWEQ9FJVP&pd_rd_wg=FTeUc&pd_rd_r=c4977e91-b7d7-4c7e-bb48-ac79d9f0b499&pd_rd_i=B010NMXUBA&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pd_nav_hcs_rp_4_t
black beads: https://www.amazon.com/1200Pcs-Spacer-Smooth-Bracelet-Jewelry/dp/B09QKRJS7B?pd_rd_w=eaJL6&content-id=amzn1.sym.928be83d-9abb-4025-bc6e-e0aed5aed3c9&pf_rd_p=928be83d-9abb-4025-bc6e-e0aed5aed3c9&pf_rd_r=4A40V4HKTSBBP4K4TGSN&pd_rd_wg=gXQLZ&pd_rd_r=44f4169e-b954-4beb-8732-a8b20a20f452&pd_rd_i=B09QKRJS7B&ref_=pd_basp_d_rpt_ba_s_1_t&th=1
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