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Those army pants are so cute! ^^ I'm trying to improve my sewing as well. You've progressed wonderfully. I like the distressed look at the bottom. Very, very cute.

Edit: Did you use any certain pattern for the hoodie? I've been trying to make one, but it's tough to get a nice design. v.v Especially for MSD sized dolls.

 

XD That's great, actually. ^^ You're just like me. I stare at patterns and go, "Uh... no." I just measure my doll basically and sew. Nice to know it's not just my own habit, though. ^^

 

Hmm, you might want to invest in anti-fraying glue. Some fabrics really like to fray, so using the fray-block around the edges helps stop fraying in its tracks. That way, you can use any type of fabric without worrying about it coming unraveled. Of course, it won't fix bad stitching or designs, but at least you'll be able to use knits, silky materials, laces, and such without them falling apart.

 

the last outfit i s very cool.
i like also the punk tee too!
the first one is a little bit rough,but the design itself is not bad!
I think that patterns leave you the space to think more at the details.
I sew for people only at the moment and without patterns(that I make myself) i know that certain results are not possible.
concerning the dolls I'vent tryed yet.But i thik I'll use patterns.
But your job is cool and you're very creative and I'm sure you'll emprove a lot!!

 

These are actually very nicely designed outfits. And there's definitely a visible improvement in sewing skills.

Also, I quite like the distressing/fraying on the hem of the last pair of pants (the camouflage pair)

 

Fray-check is a must. You can get a bottle at Wal-Mart or other stores for around 2-3$. It saves a lot of grief..

Nifty hand-sewing attempts! I'm too lazy to do complete pieces that way, unless I have to. lol.. Something that might help with getting even stitches is to put dots with a water soluable fabric marker along the hem. (To help measure out and place the stitches)

 

I think they're very cute! It seems like your biggest problem is them falling apart. Like everyone else said, the seam glue stuff is great! I've also used a zig-zag stitch to finish seams.

 

Wow~ you progress wonderfully in just a week's time! great job! I really like the army pants, it's COOL...

Your girl must be really happy to have so many new clothing!

 

Congrats on improving your sewing for your beautiful doll! I enjoyed your pictures of the creative outfits. I think your ideas are cool and punky. Punk stuff is one of my favorite styles, right up there with gothy flavored clothing. You are inspiring me! And I love the fabric you used on the pants in your last picture. Totally cool. Keep up the good work!

 

Next time anybody asks 'how do i get better at sewing?' they get pointed straight here.

Great example of practice makes perfect.

Ok, you're not perfect yet. I'm not perfect yet, and I've been sewing doll-stuff for 25 years. You can suffer with me.

Keep it up, and your doll will have a perfectly lovely wardrobe. Already a good start.

Ann in CT

 

Very good job!! I especially like the shirt with safety pins and the pants!! ^^

 

Nice job! I agree; patterns are my worst enemy. I don't even have my doll yet (he's coming....so very slowly...T_T) but I stick with the given measurements and hope desperately that they fit.

 

I'm somewhat envious of people who can sew without a pattern. I have to have to have to use one, even if I end up drafting it myself. And by "drafting it myself" I mean tracing something close and altering from there. I love the camo pants, by the way.

 

This is pretty impressive improvement, like the others have said. It would be so hard for me to keep working like you did if things fell apart. I'd get irritated and have to leave off for a while.

Good luck when you start again. Your girl is going to have a lot of cool clothes.

 

From what I've seen (especially in person) I'd say you're making such huge leaps and bounds in your progress it's not even funny! What's most impressive is that you don't use patterns, that's pretty admirable if I do say so myself. As with Gwenevere I must use patterns, and it gets discouraging when I can't make one I like. You have so much more drive than me, you just keep going even if it doesn't turn out the way you want. Whereas with me I go "Eh... this sucks" and then don't start again for about a week later.

Keep posting your new outfits, they're so adorable!

 

I think you should be proud of your progress, I don't believe these are crappy at all and I've been sewing for a very long time

A job well done and keep at it!

 

You improve so quickly it's no fair! >_< I wish I did that. Lol! I really like her pants, they look like snowboarder pants almost.

 

You're doing a hell of a lot better than I was doing when I first started sewing for my dolls! Oh, the catastrophe X_X.

Since I know you're looking at a new sewing machine, you might consider getting overcast and stretch fabric feet to go with it if it doesn't come with any. The stretch foot since you seem to do a lot of work with stretch fabric and the overcast to help zig-zagging over edges if you choose to do that in the future- you'll still need fray-check though. You can also use overcast feet to help do long, straight lines if you don't have a blind stitch foot.

Also- where did you get that multicolor wig your girl has on in the first shots? It's so pretty!

 

This is a knit/stretch material foot:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brother-Sewing-...hZ005QQcategoryZ41245QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Quothe the seller:

Said seller is reliable, but a little slow getting stuff shipped.

I've also seen them marked as "fine material feet", but that was in a discount bin and it's possible this was an error. I still got mine for a dollar. Mwahahaha.

They work quite well, but they do make an awful racket X_X.

And thank you! I will have to keep an eye out wig-wise then.

 

Wow, you're making really fast progress! You should check out local thrift stores and used book stores. I picked up a Better Homes and Gardens sewing book from the 70's that's full of neat info and tidbits for like a dollar.

 

Fist comment.. the hat? SO CUTE.
Secondly? I love the fact you're showing progression in your sewing! That is SO neat. (:

 

how do you do those pants ._. they're so well done..

and i fail at anything that goes around the waist. XD

you've come a long way!

 

Those are great pants. They're just cute 'oversized', not ridiculous.

I think your proposed 45cm doll is going to have to ask Really nicely to get them.


Nice finishing on them, too.

Ann in CT

 

wow... you're coming along so quickly! I hope I can make as much progress with my own sewing when my girl gets here. I love the new jeans, your hems are so much neater than they were at the beginning of the thread.

 

Wow. How do you make those pants? they are so cute! All of them are!

Like everybody else said, your progress is amazing. Its really very inspiring.

What kind of machine do you use? Im looking at some but have no experience in sewing at all >_<

 

Your progress is... quite enthralling to watch. XD

And I ordered an AoD Ming too! =3

Can't wait till we both get him, ne? ^^

 

hello kayke, I just started sewing myself so I cant really comment much on the technical area.. but I think I like the clothes that you made ... I sorta like the very first one that you made best...

Im pretty sure viv is a lot happier wearing the clothes that you make ... she must be very lucky to have someone sew her clothes...

good luck on your sewing

Ive been thinking of making a thread like this one... maybe to get some help on my own sewing since I need a lot in my opinion...

 

Waaaah!! Where'd you find the fur to make that wig? D: I can't find any anywhere. ;| Great job on all these clothes, btw. Very cute! I've been sewing clothes for my Cherry (who should arrive tomorrow)... maybe I'll post a sewing progession thread. Hmm.. *rubs chin*

 

So punk! X3 That hair. She looks like somebody out of Tank Girl. *squeezes her* Man, I so cannot wait for my Cherry to get here so I can finally see if all the stuff I made for her fits. (Including a yarn wig. O_o;..)

 

The pants look really great kayke... the vest looks nicely done too

from what i remember you dont use patterns... so you simply cut them up on the fabric and then sew them together... I guess it really is possible but its really great that you can make them fit nicely

good luck on your future works... happy sewing...

 

If the items are falling apart, perhaps you are sewing too close to the edge of the pieces. Also, if your material is ravelling and you don't have a serger, perhaps you can zigzag over the edges before you sew the pieces together. This may help. Don't get discouraged; I love your outfits!

 

I was using the same little tiny sewing machine you are( if you haven't gotten a new one yet ) and it wasn't the best for sewing but you are much better for making clothes for dolls from that machine then I was.

But your clothes for her are very cute and punkish. And you're improving greatly. [;

 

Those outfits are sooo cute they make me want to throw sparkles every where. I love them!

 

I love the clothes you've made~ They're all so awsome and adorable. xD I especially love all the pants.

 

Wow, you make really nice clothes! Can't figure out which I like the most *Q*

 

cute outfits!! i love the torn shirt and camo pants!!! the outfit with the rainbow spotted top and jeans is too cute as well!!!

 

XD I got my fur samples in the mail today and i'm gonna try to make my Cherry a wig out of them. But it looks like you were able to just use one swatch! :O I was figuring I'd have to use two and just make her a multicolored one. Could you show a picture of her without the hat so we can see the wig? =D

 

D'oh! X| That sucks. But hey, she looks super cute in that hat, anyway. :3 And the wig looks good in it too, so who'll be the wiser?

 

the necklace matches her style ...

the looks nice too as is the bag.... argh im so envious... i wish i can sew again... ive never thought of making a bag before..bu... wekll... i dont think ill try anytime soon...

good luck on your future works kayke ... hope you wont stop getting better

 

The blue wig is so cute~ I love the colour. If you wrap a rubber band around her head the wig'll stay on better.
The messanger bag is so cute too~ I love the fabric you used.

 

Ohmygosh!

I love all of the clothes...

I was pretty much drooling over the adorable ripped shirt and blue leg warmers and sweater! :]]]

 

your works are relly cute!

 

I think your stuff looks good. As you increase the learning process you will begin to understand clothing construction for your doll. Like everyone have suggested get the Fraycheck (that's what it's called). You will be extremely happy!