The first look at Barbie Looks dolls for December 2022/January 2023. I cannot wait for them! I’m very excited for petite light brown skin doll finally! They should really have every body shape in every shade of color. Also the blonde and redhead look like they have really nice face sculpts from this photo although the photo isn’t really detailed.
These outfits look like the cheap knock off outfits you see on like amazon. However the dolls themselves look good.
They actually remind me of cheap knock offs of a previous project that was unavailable to the public…
THIS. Why doesn’t Mattel release THIS????
I would LOVE to own this doll.
outfits look shite but the dolls look nice from what I can see. Im’ getting some wwe vibes from a few of them though, that said, the wwe dolls had some really pretty sculpts too.
As usual the boys look dumb as fuck. Seriously does Mattel just hate ken dolls or something? they always seem to put as little effort into finishing them.
but yeah, why the hell does Mattel make these GORGEOUS dolls and then be all “nah those were just for display/some art thing, fuck you if you wanted decent collector dolls.”
bcause the whole point of this line is for you to redress them🤡 i for once am excited to finally get fashion pieces thst arent black, white or silver
While I’m pretty sure we are all aware of that, Mattel could have put the money for the clothes towards designing something that is at least more functional for collectors.
Like if they wanted to add color, they could have easily given each doll a single color top (eliminating the color-blocking where it exists making the clothes easier to sew) and maybe given them all denim bottoms (jeans, shorts, skirts, etc) or even given them a more muted solid colored bottom. The curvy doll and the standard Ken are the best of the line because at least their pieces could be restyled fairly easily, but the rest look like BMR Knockoffs.
As you said the purpose of this line is for the dolls themselves, but that isn’t how Mattel corporate sees it and it likely never will be or they would just eliminate the clothes and sell nude dolls. The thing is is that if Mattel went with a more subdued approach a la Waves 1 and 2, then the extra clothes would be more likely to be used because some of the more plain clothes are wardrobe staples and that can be restyled infinitely but there are only so many ways you can style a colorblocked dress or shirt and it look okay.
the frequency of needing to food shop because you eat food and therefore deplete what you previously bought and need to restock…………being an adult is a nightmare
Meet the new item from Waffle Patterns Cargo skirt <Anzu> sewing pattern. This is a work/outdoor-wear inspired A-line skirt with functional details and many pockets, like a tool pocket, hammer loop, or holster pocket.
Make it with all the fun options or just keep it simple for daily use as you like. Depending on the design options or fabrics, it will be a hiking skirt, work apron or travel skirt, etc.
This is also a skirt version of my popular pattern <Azuki> cargo pants. If you like work/outdoor items, please try Azuki pants, too.
<Design options>
The front opening has 2 options; double-breasted with button closure or zipper opening. I think the zipper type is suitable for daily use and double breasted will be fun for a work apron. The side pockets are also 2 types. Please choose from the edge type and easy patch type.
For the long-length version, you can add three more patch pockets. They are all workwear-inspired functional designs; zipper pocket, flap pocket, and back tool pocket.
My favorite is the back zipper pocket on the yoke. I think it’s also nice to make with waterproof materials like thin nylon for hiking or travel skirts.
You can sew with or without the details like adjuster belt, hammer loop, inside pocket, back pleats, or lining. Please choose them as your fabric and design intention.
The yellow sample in the photos is intended for daily casual wear, featuring short length + side patch pockets + zipper opening. The salmon pink sample is more like a workwear style. I made it with long length + back pleats + double-breasted front opening and add many fun pockets.
<fabric recommendation>
The pattern is drafted for woven fabrics. Medium weight skirt fabrics will be suitable. For the authentic workwear style, denim, canvas, duck, cotton twill or chino are suitable. For travel/hiking skirts, outdoor fabric like softshell, water-repellent or some quilted fabric will be an interesting option. Just make sure that some specially thick fabrics are not suitable for details like pockets or pleat. Also some fabrics may require size adjustment, I recommend to make muslin for perfect fit.
It includes the lining pattern, too. Of course you can sew without a liner. Please choose suitable lining material depending on the shell and your design intention.
The salmon pink sample was made with mid-weight cotton duck. It was very easy to handle and a very fitting material for workwear.
The yellow sample is a mixed cotton twill. It is quite thick, so I avoided unsuitable details like the back pleat, layered pocket, etc.
I’m planning to make one more for the winter season with quilted fabric or water repellent fabric with warm fleece lining.
<Other>
You can make it with or without the back pleat. For outdoor/work use, the pleat version will be more reasonable for more movement ease. The detachable holster pocket shares the same size/design as Azuki cargo pants. If you already made the pants, you can use the same pattern if the size is the same.
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The sewing pattern includes the 19 pages instruction and all the sewing processes are described with detailed illustrations. The pattern files are available for both home printers (A4 or US letter) and copy shop(A0 format).
You can check other photos of this model on my Flickr page.
Special discount price until 15th April(CEST) with other popular patterns. No discount code is needed! The sale page is here.
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*In the sale period, the shipping of the paper pattern starts 16th Apr.
I kind of suck at tagging, so I made this infographic to help make it easier.
Hey, thanks for making this! I’ve never struggled with what to put in tags on my fic, but I’ve never been systematic about it, either–I just kind of put whatever.
The categories seem like a really useful way to think about it–not every fic will necessarily have something for each category, but it’s a good framework for either thinking of things to put, or making sure you don’t skip things that would be good to put.
Image description: Tags are Tricky…a quick and dirty guide
1 Canon How does it relate to canon? Alternative Universe Canon Compliant Canon Divergence Crossover Fix-it-Fic Future Fic Missing Scenes & Codas Pre-canon/Backstory
2 Format Is it something other than a story? 5+1 Things Art Dialogue-Only Epistolary Online & Social Media Podfic Poetry Songfic Texting
3 Tone How does it make you feel? Angst Crack Fluff Humor Hurt/Comfort Smut and PWP Whump
4 Relationship Describe the relationship Platonic Coming Out, Families, Friendship, Siblings Getting Together Amnesia, Body Swap, Childhood Friends, Different First Meeting, Drunken Confessions, Enemies to Lovers, Fake Dating, Flirting, Friends to Lovers, Huddling for Warmth, Meet-Cute, Miscommunication, Road Trips, Roommates, Sharing a Bed, Slow Burn, Strangers to Lovers, Trapped in Elevator PG-13 Cuddling, First Kiss, Kissing and Making out Sexy Times ABO, Dirty Talk, First Time, Kink, Roleplay, Sex Pollen, Sexting and Phone Sex, Voyeurism Commitment Arranged Marriage, Established Relationship, Honeymoons, Infidelity, Jealousy, Kid Fic, Long Distance Relationship, Pregnancy, Weddings & Proposals
5 Theme What is the theme? Activities and Interests Baking and Cooking, Camping, Celebrations, Crafts and Hobbies, Drinking or Getting High, Fashion, Holidays, Pets, Piercings and Tattoos, Religion, Sports, Theater and Dance, Yoga Adaptions Fairy Tales, Historical, Reality Show, TV/Movie/Book/Adaption Character Driven Anxiety and Mental Health, Introspection, Queer Themes Jobs Artist, Celebrities, Crimes and Suspense, Firefighters, Lifeguards, Media and Journalism, Medical, Military, Musiscians, Pilots, Retails, Royality, Teachers Other worldly Apocalypse, Faries, Ghosts, Magic and Fantasy, Parallel Universe, Sci-fi, Shapeshifters, Superheros, Supernatural, Tentacles, Time Travle, Vampires, Witches, Zombies Places Bookstores & Libaries, Coffee Shops & Restaurants, College, Flower Shops, High School, Summer Camp, Wineries
Note: These are examples, not a definitive list, but I hope the categories are useful" end Image description
How do you guys store your doll hair? I have some in a drawer and some in a really thick binder and I’m just looking for something better than the drawer, where things just slide all around.
Reassessment of the Barbie Bunker was in my work today haha
[Video description: A garbageman taking the time to dance in a street wedding with the wedding guests to Kesik Çayır, before rushing into the night to catch the garbage truck that’s leaving. / End ID.]
