'Mori' is a Japanese word and the fashion style apparently emerged in 2007. It literally means "forest" in Japanese and the style concept is "a girl who looks like she is living in the forest" The look is natural & earthy. Mori girl has developed not only as a style, but as a lifestyle as well! Quirky girls who love vintage clothing, pocket watches, tea, moss or going snooping in the grandma's attic will feel right at home in this fashion style. (WikiHow)
Most Mori outfits have layering to them and this one is no exception. The whole design was drawn up by my friend, who then sent me the designs and the fabric. I just made it. So all credit goes to her!
The skirt actually consists of 4 skirts! The first two are almost floor length, the innermost being buttermilk coloured knit and then the next one is of cream lace. The third skirt is flared from the hips, having a 'yoke' instead of a waistband. The final, outermost skirt, has an elastic waist and the bottom is made up of 'points'....I have left the hem unfinished, with just a row of straight stitches because I didn't want to 'lose' those points with a proper hem. The edge of the fabric is fraychecked and actually reminds me a bit of 'leaves' which fits in quite nicely with the theme.
The short sleeved top is a leotard/body which cuts down on bulk around the waist, there is already enough of that with the skirts, so a leotard works much better. Then the 'waistcoat' style top opens down the back with a false front opening. It's fully lined and a little more loose than I'd have liked but I needed it to be this way so that it sat better over the waistbands.
Here are the photos. The computer generated 'drawing' was designed and sent to me by my friend, I hope you'll agree that I got pretty close to what she wanted!!
(Model: Fairyland Mini Fee Rheia, 41cm, default faceup, normal skin, wig size 7/8, eye size 14mm, slim MSD)
Great outfit, looks like something Hattie would wear but in much brighter clashing colours....maybe I'll turn my sewing machine on...then I will need to have a lie down..from the stress!!Lol
ReplyDeleteLOL, I had to laugh at the lying down bit!!!
DeleteFunny you should mention Hattie because I was wondering the same thing about Ellory, if something like this would suit them? I always think of the Mori girls as being long and willowy, whereas our little Sashas are a different shape, but it's worth thinking about. I'm not going to put my sewing machine on today, I'm thinking that I might sit in the garden and crochet something.....like a bunch of loose holes or something!!! :)
Love it Sharon - this is a look I was thinking of making next for one of my Sasha girls, but never knew what it was called - just seen the odd picture here and there. Thanks for explaining - couldn't have been better timing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lorraine, glad you like it. Yes, Mori girl, it's such a nice style that I'm thinking of making some for my own bjds, because I think it really seems to suit my model, and she's been a struggle to find the right style for.
DeletePerhaps I should pull my finger out and try it for Ellory too, she is a bit more grown up than my other Sasha girls so she might appreciate something like this!
I think it's just want I wanted. It's perfect and I love it. Thank you SO much Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad that you like it Lene and hope your girl will enjoy wearing it! ((((hugs))))
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