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Would you prefer to... Buy clothes or make them?

Mar 12, 2013

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    1. I do both. I love when i create it myself, but i also love what other people do!
       
      #221 Miyashi, Oct 15, 2013
    2. I would much rather buy.

      I'm terrible at sewing, and even if I wasn't, my self esteem issues would prevent me from showing anyone my work. So I would be working so hard making an outfit and wouldn't be able to display it in the end or be proud of it. ;A;
       
      #222 Deer, Oct 16, 2013
    3. For me, it really depends on the size of the doll and the complexity of the clothing. I don't like using my machine for anything on a small scale, so when I choose to sew for my Pukifee, it takes forever because I do everything by hand. If it's something that needs frequent adjustments throughout the sewing process, or has to be modeled on the doll frequently as I sew, I usually forgo the machine as well. I'm low on money a lot, so I like recycling my old clothes to make unique pieces for my dolls :lol:
       
      #223 mickeystar12, Oct 16, 2013
    4. Lately, I make most of my clothes because right now, I can't afford to buy them. Plus, I need something to keep my hands busy, so why not hand-sew while I'm watching anime or TV? :)

      But I DO still buy clothes as well, just not as much as I used to. More often than not, I see something on a website and say "I can make that, do I have the materials?" And then I make something that I like better! :lol:

      Ryu
       
      #224 Ryuichi Sakuma 13, Nov 5, 2013
    5. Bit of both depending what I want them to wear :) But I cant make complex things so I find close matches for those... My friend likes to practice making them clothes too XD
       
      #225 LinkInMyHead, Nov 10, 2013
    6. I'm a buyer, 100%.

      I'm not crafty, creative, and I can't draw to design my own stuff, so I'm doomed to just spending money on the beautiful creations of others.

      Mmm, shopping...
       
      #226 - Max -, Nov 14, 2013
    7. I currently buy my dolls clothes as I cant sew and don't own a sewing machine. But I really would like to learn how to sew so that I can make clothes for my dolls in future. I think its a really nice thing being able to make your dolls clothes its more personal and unique. :)
       
      #227 Ultraviolet707, Nov 15, 2013
    8. It depends. I love making clothes for my little group simply for the challenge of it but I'm not against buying outfits either. I usually reserve outfit buying to doll shows or conventions. Let's me see the size better and haggle a bit.
       
      #228 StacheRabbit, Nov 16, 2013
    9. I plan on making my doll her clothing, mostly because I work at a fabric store and I always see awesome styles all the time! :) I would buy clothes only if it seems cheaper than the fabric and time it would take to make it but 9/10 it's always seems cheaper to buy the fabric and make it myself :D
       
      #229 Nekov, Nov 16, 2013
    10. ~ha~ For the most part I PREFER to make my own doll clothes - cheaper & exactly what I want. However, I'm the laziest person. Really. So I see something cool for not so much $$ I will buy it. Especially everyday wear rather than cosplay. Kinda the same for myself LOL
      There are things out there I buy for the trappings/hardware - for stuff like tiny studs that I can't find anywhere. & some stuff is just sooooo labor intensive that I'll buy it even tho I can make it (I plan on making a few tailored suits - maybe 3 - but I've bought one Freedom Teller pricey tailored suit, just because...)
      I'm much pickier about cosplay outfits - THOSE I pretty much want to make myself.
       
      #230 Teleri, Nov 16, 2013
    11. I can't sew doll clothes but I will certainly knit for them!
       
      #231 senbonzakura1000, Nov 18, 2013
    12. Man, I *wish* I could make my doll clothes! I'm not very handy with sewing. Everything I have was either bought or given to me by far craftier friends.
       
      #232 BlitheFool, Nov 18, 2013
    13. I only make simple stuff for my dolls. Shirts and pants. If I wanted something fancier. I'd buy them clothes.
       
      #233 JeeNoo, Nov 18, 2013
    14. I wish I could make them!!! So I buy for now....one day I'll attempt to make my own lol
       
      #234 Sarahep85, Nov 23, 2013
    15. I recently acquired a sewing machine so I hope I'll be able to get proficient enough to make decent-looking clothes. Have no idea how I'd even begin making shoes though :s
       
      #235 Chamalam, Nov 23, 2013
    16. I would make them. It gives me an excuse to use my sewing machine, it's good practice for bigger sewing projects, and I can decide exactly what I want them to wear. For me, making the doll clothes is definitely the way to go. X3
       
      #236 PaintedLillies, Nov 30, 2013
    17. I usually buy them because, well, I don't have the time or the skills required to sew. I'm a bit of a perfectionist so chances are I would never be content with the stuff I sew myself. What's the point of stressing myself out? xP
       
      #237 purplepaws, Nov 30, 2013
    18. I would love to make more clothes, but I am not the best seamstress. I think my sewing machine hates me. Every time I try to use my machine it often doesn't turn out well, so until I take a sewing class I think I will be buying my clothes.
       
      #238 riceballs, Dec 1, 2013
    19. If I could sew like the talented people at Volks or Dollmore.. I would so make my own.. but I'm at the mercy of what I can keep in my shopping care while checking out ;)

      The only problem with buying clothes other than their price.. is that you have to keep your personal taste out of it.. bc your girls or boys might turn their nose up at something and it will be a costly lesson. :...(

      I just wish there were more long dresses for MSD sized girls.
       
      #239 Chococatkiss, Dec 1, 2013
    20. ^^ I prefer to make clothes..It's a little cheaper and I can recycle my old clothes to make new duds for my dolls.
       
      #240 Arashi Uchiha, Dec 1, 2013
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