The Return of the Calorie Free Chocolate Rabbit

A no-calorie chocolate bunny.

Sugar free.

Fat free.

Cholesterol free

Yes, I know it's not 

actually made of chocolate.

 And, technically,

it does have a calorific value.

Maybe I should have said

 'Inedible Chocolate Bunny'? 

But that doesn't sound quite the same.

The bunnies are sporting the very popular

French chocolate graphic

from the wonderful Graphics Fairy.

These are made with

an enlarged version

of my free rabbit pattern.

So, you could make some too.

Or buy them on Etsy, which is easier.

I just made two, originally.

and now I have lots!

The rabbit graphic in the background is

to be found here.

Progress on the

Steampunk Rabbit

Sweet little drawers!

I have hoarded this fabric

with the bunny in a top hat.

Apparently it's discontinued

and I bought the last three yards

left in the shop.

I'm delighted to be able 

to use it for 

Steampunk Rabbit's knickers.

They need finishing.

Gathers around her legs

and some lace.

maybe a bow or two,

or a button.

Why embellished knickers?

because everyone,

EVERYONE,

looks up the skirt of a rag doll.

Might as well put something there

worth looking at.

Here she is, posing.

Her paintwork is all sealed

and she's ready for her clothes.

Firstly, a pintucked blouse.

Tiny pintucks, huh?

There's a trick to it.

First, make the pintucks,

as small as you can.

Then, wash the piece,

in hot water if it can take it.

Tumble dry.

The fabric shrinks

making tight and teeny little tucks!

This piece is for the front of the blouse.

It's easier to pintuck the fabric

and then cut out the pattern pieces,

than to cut first and then sew.

That's the most helpful hint 

I have with dollmaking.

As far as possible,

Sew then cut.