Whether you're looking for toys for a toddler, something for a teen or something suitable for family games night, you'll certainly find something fun with our latest range. Sometimes Joanna uses her overlock machine but this is not suitable for all clothes, as it may stiffen the edge of the material too much. She offers designs ​available for all sizes of Barbies, plus other fashion dolls—most come with free video tutorials. A good blog always comes up with new and exciting information and while reading this article, I do get a vibe that this blog really have all those qualities. There is a book she uses, a Costume Guide with a lot of drawings and a good explanation on the costumes during time.

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This tutorial doesn't include a pattern, but that's because it shows you how to make your own for any size doll.And once you try these patterns, you'll also find more tutorials through the different sites for making other clothing pieces and accessories. It mainly consists of Barbie dolls, but she also has some Tonner dolls, Evangeline Ghastly and two BJD (ball jointed dolls). These free patterns are the perfect place to start as you make dresses, tops, pants, and even a fully-detailed trench coat.

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By adding trim to the edge of this half-circle apron, you get a unique look and one that you can change up with different materials. I asked them about their stories, how they got into making doll clothes and how they manage to make such beautiful, tiny works of art. While Joanna was looking for some tips about restoration of dolls, she found out that there are many doll collectors in Poland. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests.Sewing these small items can take a bit of patience, but it's a great way to turn fabric scraps into something special. The only clothes she made earlier were some simple things she had sewed as a kid for her Barbie dolls. For Barbie’s clothes Joanna uses about 3 mm seam allowance, for bigger dolls and with very fraying fabrics she sometimes makes it wider. She’s fascinated by how the styles were always moving and changing, sometimes slow like in the middle ages, or fast like in the 19 th century. Mollie also designs and sells stitching projects, co-hosts a crafting podcast, and has taught online embroidery courses.

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From time to time I do hand sewing especially to finish small things, for the rest I use my sewing machine. And if you want to make something that lasts a little longer, use these as a springboard to sew similar swimwear for your dolls. Bring them hours of fun with our wide range of toys for kids, where there's something for all ages and interests. Pixie Faire designs and sells patterns for doll clothes of almost any size, including Barbie and Monster High. Joanna likes to sew almost everything but her favorites are outfits with thread and bead embroidery.But the trigger to start making historical clothes was a TV series about Henry VIII that Mieke was watching around 2007-2008. Sometimes it just ended with a crooked stitch, fabric destruction and a lot of nerves, and work had to be started from the beginning. From dolls and dinosaurs to cars and craft kits, you’ll find the perfect toys to surprise the little ones, no matter the occasion.