Gio Compario

I get a lot of custom orders, but this has definitely been the most fun so far. Meet Gio Compario, the opera singing star of the Go Compare adverts. A customer requested him as a present for her neighbour, who apparently bears more than a passing resemblance to Gio.

As with all my dolls, the materials used to make him are repurposed wherever possible. His trousers, tail coat and shoes are made from one of my hubby's old shirts. His shirt, waistcoat and bow-tie are made from one of my daughter's old school shirts, embellished with fabric pen and seed beads. I'm really pleased with how he turned out. Hopefully his recipient likes him too.