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Do you make clothes for your doll?

Sep 17, 2010

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    1. Part of the reason I got into BJDs was to learn how to sew, so yes, I do. But he was only completed very recently so I haven't sewn much for him yet. I hand-sewed boxers for him while waiting on his body, and used my mom's sewing machine to make pajama pants for him yesterday. Both turned out all right, though I'm having some issues making a matching top...
       
      #141 musicalcakes, Dec 28, 2010
    2. I do. It's fun to make stuff for them. I hope to work up to doing something fancy, so far it's mainly pants and jackets.
       
      #142 zekarmisama, Dec 28, 2010
    3. Yes, I make clothes for my dolls because BJD clothes are so expensive but most of the time I'm too lazy to sew and my dolls have to wear the same clothes. XD
       
      #143 Tiphereth, Dec 28, 2010
    4. Yes, I do.
      Not that I'm any good at it, let's be realistic. But it's a really fun part of the hobby and I'm trying to improve.
       
      #144 Hatsya, Dec 28, 2010
    5. I don't since I don't own a BJD yet... but if I did I would! I cosplay and sew my own outfits, so I'm familiar with hand-sewing and using sewing machines. It'll be tough at first to make doll sized clothing, but I hope after some trial and error I can eventually get the hang of it. Plus there are so many great tutorials on here!
       
      #145 bunnyboo, Dec 28, 2010
    6. I try to but sewing doesn't like me. T-T I can do repairs though. :3
       
      #146 okudatakiko, Dec 28, 2010
    7. Jolly well! I'm waiting for my first doll, so i'm trying to sew something for him)
       
      #147 Hint-Mint, Dec 31, 2010
    8. Lol I try to but they suck most of the time . I mostly buy clothes.
       
      #148 The Count, Jan 1, 2011
    9. Definitely: yes!!!! I love sewing!
      I do it for my daughters (and sometimes for myself, but it's not as easy), and I've always loved sewing for dolls, also in my youth. I sew for my daughter's dolls and now for mine!
      and it's so nice to sew something, and then taking pics, etc...
       
      #149 Blablette, Jan 1, 2011
    10. Ooohh yes, I love sewing for my dolls. I buy socks and shoes but usually make everything else. I've been sewing since junior high school and I guess I can modestly call myself an "expert" by now. The only thing I struggle with is clothes for tinies -- I had a doll the size of a Lati white for a while and finally sold her because making things this small was just too much!! I favor the larger sizes, but my 33cm Sleetwealth Briar has quite an extensive wardrobe too.
       
      #150 claywimmin, Jan 1, 2011
    11. My current project is a lined tunic type shirt, Thorsberg trousers, and some boots. I've been tinkering with the patterns I have to make my own thing...and once I am satisfied with what I have, I will probably share. I like changing up patterns, I am no seamstress, but as long as I've got my measurements and a "base" to work from, I'm good to go.

      I am not going for period attire, so I have free reign with my ideas. X3

      I do admit though, I am having one heck of a time with a coat I want to do, and the thorsberg trousers. XD (I like how they [trousers] look...but they're a bit confusing)
       
      #151 XpHoBiaX, Jan 1, 2011
    12. no i don't know how to sewer, i prefer to buy it!
       
      #152 domination, Jan 1, 2011
    13. Nah, I don't, but I would like to learn one day. My hands aren't in good physical condition, but for me it dosen't really matter - I'll be trying to make some dresses for my doll.

      Anyway. I do not know where to start! Maybe I will visit my grandmother on holiday - she's so talented (but she hasn't seen my little girl yet). But right now I can't even think about it, snow's falling all the time and I'm not able to go to Denmark (where she lives).

      :sigh
       
      #153 Lialnifri, Jan 1, 2011
    14. Yes, I love sewing clothes for my dolls!! Just another creative outlet that these dolls bring about. Sometimes it can be frustrating, but other times its super fun. Just depends what I'm making. I love how you can make OOAK stuff depending on the style you want your doll to have. But even though I sew (it saves money!!) I still find myself tempted to purchase other dollie clothing out there - it's just nice to have a variety for my dolls!! :)
       
      #154 shamrockie, Jan 6, 2011
    15. The only reason I own dolls is to put them in pretty, pretty clothes. And, not having infinite money, this means that I certainly do.
       
      #155 DeadLegato, Jan 6, 2011
    16. I love sewing for my dolls. I do not have a particular style that I focus on but rather alternate. Sometimes I create something modern, sometimes something historic. It makes the hobby of BJDs so much fun for me!
       
      #156 BJDmagazine, Jan 6, 2011
    17. Sewing and taking pictures are my favorite part of the hobby. I buy shoes, faceups, props, whatever, but I love to sew the dresses (I like the female dolls for this reason, love dresses).
       
      #157 bdwvr, Jan 6, 2011
    18. No but my mum was a seamstress and she's made lots of clothing for my dolls. I don't really like to ask though. :?
       
      #158 jacobean, Jan 6, 2011
    19. ...nope, but I make chainmail for them!
       
      #159 thedevilchicken, Jan 7, 2011
    20. I make most of my dolls clothes, as well as take commissions for outfits.

      I've done this from the beginning and in fact, when I first got my Hound and almost no one had him yet, I took commissions like crazy for that size, which the income from doing that, in turn, paid for most of my other dolls.

      I do buy the occasional item though, as well as work trades with other sewer/designers. Different people have different costuming strengths and it's alot of fun to work trades for things that I don't make as well as others do.

      The only doll I have that I don't really sew for is my EID. I just don't enjoy sewing for him, so have bought, or traded for almost his whole wardrobe. I did make him a very detailed costume from the movie Dune though.
       
      #160 gayle, Jan 7, 2011
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