Categotry Archives: Make It Sew

Pink Pajama Party and More!

One size fits all when it comes to these coordinated pajama sets made of pink and white cotton fabric. From Blythe and Momoko to Pullip, Dal and Byul, these pajama sets will be the hit of any pajama party or sleep over. Each set features draw string pants or shorts. Each top closes at the back with hook and loop… (more…)

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Make Your Own Doll Mittens

Now you can sew a pair of mittens for your doll! I have just completed making an eight-step tutorial with about 20 photos to guide you through the process of sewing a pair of mittens for your doll. Enjoy!     Don’t Forget to Enter the FREE Raffle! The free raffle for the Blue Bohemian Dress Set is still in… (more…)

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Vincent Gets a New Jacket!

Many of you may have been watching the progress of the outfits I’ve been creating for Catherine and Vincent from the video game called “Catherine.” I had demonstrated in a previous post how I used paper towels to test a pattern for Vincent’s jacket, and it is time for the great reveal! The only thing left to complete Vincent’s outfit… (more…)

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Creating a Pattern

There are times when I have an idea for something, but I’m not sure how well the pattern is going to work. Rather than use fabric to test the pattern to see how well it fits the doll, I use paper towels as though it were fabric. Here is a photo of Vincent from the video game “Catherine,” a commissioned… (more…)

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Sparkling Peach 1920s Dress

I’m still sewing sequins to this dazzling 1920s style peach dress, a commissioned project I took on. I have lost count of the 2mm sequins, but it is well over 100 so far. On the right below is a photo of the human sized dress that I am replicating. Once this project is finished, I will be working on two… (more…)

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1920s Style Peach Dress – A Work in Progress

This is a 1920s style peach dress I was asked to sew based on a photograph (see below) that was provided to me. The bottom part of the dress will be sequins and beads. So far I have hand sewn more than 100 sequins to the top portion of the dress. The sequins are 2mm in size…very tiny! I used… (more…)

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And Soon She Shall Fly…

Woodland Fairy This is the Woodland Fairy costume I have been working on. The dress is two pieces and is based on the tutorial I provided for the Decorate the Dress Contest. The bodice is exactly the same, but has been embellished with a coordinating fabric, ribbon and a faux corset. Soon the Woodland Fairy will be able to fly.… (more…)

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Tips, Tricks and a New Tutorial

With the Decorate the Dress contest under way, I thought I would post a few tips and tricks as well as a brand new tutorial for slippers or fairy shoes. TIP: To make a bow on a dress look full and round rather than flat and creased, use small screw drivers or crochet hooks to hold the loops open. Apply… (more…)

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FREE Pullip & Momoko Dress Pattern & Tutorial

I have created a very detailed dress making tutorial, including pattern, that is for Pullip and Momoko doll lovers world wide. Please, feel free to follow along with the instructions and more than 50 detailed photos so that your dolls look absolutely beautiful!

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Pullip Pixie Shoes

I am already working on the next outfit for the Pullip doll, and here is a glimpse of what I have accomplished so far. These are adorable pointed pixie shoes made from olive green microsuede and embellished with gold thread, feathers, faux leather laces, a feather-type trim and tiny specks of gold glitter. Stop by later to see what is… (more…)

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