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Sewing NO SEW QUICK NICE DRESS- ANY SIZE! [img heavy]

Jan 22, 2013

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    1. HOKAY! hi all if I've put this in the wrong place and it needed to be in patterns go ahead a move it, I wasn't to sure so yea..

      Its 5am and I cant sleep, so I thought I'd make my 1st ever tutorial ^_^

      OK lets get started today we will be making this:-

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      now you do not need to be able to sew at all to do this (unless you want to add something fancy to it like a lace edge or what ever floats your boat, and it takes only about 10 minutes.

      you will need :

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      doll *AHEM! it's Kora!*, scissors, lace/ribbon or string (or even a long bit of fabric) and pretty much any type of fabric (I'm using an old t-shirt for this one)

      So....

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      take the fabricand measure up how long you want your dress to be, now add on a tiny bit more just in case you get a bit scissor happy later on (remember you can slowly cut more off with ease but its harder to stick things back on)


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      now cut out a square that is twice the desired length of the dress on each side (well obviously or it would be a rectangle lol

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      now fold this in half then half again and then cut a curved line (so when it opens it will be a circle)

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      Unfold so its in half not a quarter and figure out where you neck whole will be (make a mark if you wish... I can never find a pen/cil so I normally just guess) and then cut it out *I am not your biggest fan right now....just wait til you restring me im gonna catch your fingers ¬¬'*


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      now place back on top of your doll and work out where your gonna put the arm holes and how big you want them and then cut them out

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      by now it should look a little something like this (but probably more circular...)

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      ok place it on your doll (will probably have to take the head off) *OH GOD IT LOOKS LIKE A MOOMOO!!!!PUT THE CAMERA AWAY!!!*

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      now cut a piece of lace/ribbon/whatever long enough to tie a bow, wrap it round their waist and tie a bow at the back

      voilà and you are done! *not too shabby I must say...hmm you might be off the hook this time Lunchboxx*


      Some other pictures -sorry for the one with my Hujoo berry in I know shes OT but she is the smallest doll I currently own and wanted to show its possible on any size-

      http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t293/lifeblood110/IMAG0729_zps3ff180b3.jpg

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      So yea, let me know what you think, this is my 1st tutorial, I hope you liked it and i really would like it if you could post your pictures on here so i can see how creative you guys can be with it ^_^....now i have to go restring Kora and hope she isnt still made and pinches my fingers :s
       
      #1 dollfaced-lunchboxx, Jan 22, 2013
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    2. Great job~! :D
       
      #2 neoanimegirl, Jan 22, 2013
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    3. Omg so cute!
       
      #3 Vince_Twilight, Jan 22, 2013
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    4. Not a bad idea at all! I think I'll use this to make something for my smallest dolls - I'm usually to lazy to sew for this fiddly size! ;)
       
      #4 Keladry, Jan 23, 2013
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    5. Ooh good idea! Used this method for a skirt before, but didn't think about using it for a dress!
       
      #5 SuviFay, Jan 23, 2013
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    6. you will have to post a picture here when you are done, i would love to see how they turn out!
       
      #6 dollfaced-lunchboxx, Jan 23, 2013
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    7. This is ADORABLE! I have to try this OwO
       
      #7 emeraldgirl182, Jan 23, 2013
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    8. Awesome cute easy dress! I love it! My girls are so getting one! Thank you for the tutorial!! :D
       
      #8 LoveLily, Jan 23, 2013
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    9. What a useful idea! This helps a lot.
       
      #9 SkyKitty061, Jan 24, 2013
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    10. I've used something similar to this before and I agree, it's so much easier (and lazier) than sewing and it looks really effective!

      Great tutorial! Hope Kora is happy now at least! *Jaden says hi! :P*
       
      #10 Screaming Angel, Jan 25, 2013
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    11. Well... I started out with this tutorial, but then I decided to modify it a bit so have sleeves, and then it wasn't no-sew anymore, just... simple-sew? Here is my dress, with added sleeves:

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      Would you mind if I posted a tutorial thread for my version?
       
      #11 Keladry, Jan 28, 2013
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    12. ahh so cute XD.....yea sure go ahead but if you could put a link back to this thread that would be brilliant thankyou
       
      #12 dollfaced-lunchboxx, Jan 28, 2013
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    13. cute so helpful thanks!
       
      #13 zombieinkorea, Jan 28, 2013
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    14. Thanks for the great idea! I also try to make a dress. Only need to carefully handle the edges of the fabric :)
       
      #14 SVETA1312, Jan 29, 2013
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    15. Perfect for me ! I have no time to take care of my dolls at the moment !!!!

      Thank you so much for the idea !!!!
       
      #15 Bone, Jan 29, 2013
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    16. awesome tutorial, thank you for posting!!
       
      #16 Chibi_Rat, Jan 29, 2013
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    17. This idea actually inspired me for the style of a piece of clothing I'm making for a trade. :)
       
      #17 Mew Universe, Jan 29, 2013
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    18. This is great! Thank you for the tutorial. :)
       
      #18 amalie, Jan 30, 2013
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    19. This is really cute! Thank you for the tutorial! Can't wait to try it out. :)
       
      #19 cy00tx, Jan 30, 2013
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    20. I tried this out really quickly while waiting for a dollie friend to come over. I think it turned out pretty good especially considering my sewing skills are pretty nil. Thank you for the tutorial!

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      #20 AlhanaTsuki, Apr 3, 2013
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    21. So cute! I have to remember this idea for when I get my first girl!
       
      #21 Sinamonster, Apr 20, 2013
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    22. I just love this tutorial^^
       
      #22 Narihde, Apr 21, 2013
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    23. How cute! I am going to try it because I can't sew at all!
       
      #23 Molliebean, Apr 21, 2013
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    24. That's pretty cute! Great job!
       
      #24 Roselea, Apr 21, 2013
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    25. Okay yeah good this is probably what I better use for first timing this. Blc Lord I need to learn to sew.
       
      #25 CrusherVic, Apr 22, 2013
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    26. The dress is adorable! She looks ready to go out dancing. I would want to make this even if it weren't no-sew.
       
      #26 Shirayasha, Apr 23, 2013
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    27. I have so much difficulties to sew clothes for my Resinsoul Yu, this is just a miracle !!! Thanks you so much !!!

      Sorry, I double-post, but I did it !!!

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      Thank you so much for this awsome technic ! I'm gonna make so many more for her ! And I think that if I made te circle smaller, I can just do t-shirt :D
       
      #27 Jayden, Apr 24, 2013
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    28. +fight awesome!!! muwahahaha everyone in my house will get a no sew dress. :D
       
      #28 7777777luck, Apr 25, 2013
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    29. I slapped one of these together since I'm taking Kanbiet to a Japan festival tomorrow and I had some some spare fabric from a Upcycle-a-thon I volunteered at
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      I think it turned out ok
       
      #29 joaniedark, May 9, 2013
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    30. Great tutorial, thanks for sharing! My girl needs a new wardrobe badly, so I'll be making one or two of these. :)
       
      #30 kraftykitty09, May 14, 2013
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    31. Very cute and simple... LOVE IT!!! Than you for sharing.
       
      #31 Reslie, May 15, 2013
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    32. The finished product is extremely cute given the absolute simplicity of the design, and no sewing! Absolutely fantastic for people (like myself) suffering from a low dolly budget and a lack of sewing skills/equipment. Thank you for inspiring me to make a simple day dress for my little lovely!
       
      #32 Dreya, May 15, 2013
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    33. this is cute! ill have to try this :)
       
      #33 sour-patch-addict, May 16, 2013
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    34. this is such a cute and easy idea~
       
      #34 Yumari, May 26, 2013
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    35. realy nice Idea, i think i will try it on some of my Girls :)
       
      #35 Mirari, May 27, 2013
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    36. I love this and I will definitely be trying it soon! It's so simple and cute!
       
      #36 chanarivka, Jun 14, 2013
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    37. Simple yet cute :) Gonna try it out <3 Thanks!
       
      #37 Regularity, Jun 18, 2013
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    38. Gonna have to try this. I think I have some random fabric lying about.
       
      #38 ReijinBeauty, Jun 18, 2013
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    39. Cute and simple! Thanks for sharing!
       
      #39 ShyMangaka, Jun 20, 2013
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    40. Thanks a bunch for the tutorial, I think I might try it for a Halloween dress for my girl in the future.
       
      #40 Yukitothewhiterabbit, Jun 21, 2013
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    41. I finally did this and made a dress for my SD girl, Lily! Here's a picture! Tomorrow, Tessie is getting a pale blue one! [​IMG] I really enjoyed doing it and the tutorial was pretty easy to follow. I can't wait to do it again!
       
      #41 chanarivka, Jun 23, 2013
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    42. That's so cute~! That's a great idea for a quick dress >w< I love it~!
       
      #42 DemyxDWD, Jun 24, 2013
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    43. Love the Idea. I was just wondering what fabric would be good to use on the dress. I was going to make one for my new girl. Would I just need to cut the fabric longer to make it ankle length?
       
      #43 kklily, Jun 26, 2013
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    44. Thanks for sharing this great tutorial! Made a really quick dress for my girl. :) I'm thinking of adding some lace at the hems later.

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      #44 Karei, Jul 1, 2013
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    45. What doll is she? She is so cute.
       
      #45 chrystal, Jul 1, 2013
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    46. That actually looks very nice never thought of doing it that way I will try this thank you:)
       
      #46 HallowHawlk, Jul 7, 2013
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    47. Thanks to you my girl no longer has to be naked while I learn to sew! ;)
       
      #47 Vinoue, Jul 25, 2013
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    48. Nice tutorial!!!

      This is a really cool idea especially with new dolls that you don't have clothes for right away.
       
      #48 BrathingSoul, Jul 26, 2013
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    49. Cool! Will definitely try this out soon!
       
      #49 Blodros, Jul 31, 2013
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    50. I used fabric I had leftover from a dress I made for myself. I had to pull the hole back so her wings could fit through it, which resulted in this longer part on the back:
      (Flash makes this type of fabric COMPLETELY see through)
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      So I cut that off and this is about what I came up with:
      (no flash so you can see what it actually looks like)
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      I will be doing some stitching anyway just to get the folds to lay right but that's basic stuff you can do by hand. I'll post an updated picture when I finish that.
       
      #50 Missing, Aug 26, 2013
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    51. Here it is with the pleat stitches. With and without the flash again:

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      #51 Missing, Aug 26, 2013
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    52. Nice tutorial!
       
      #52 richila, Aug 28, 2013
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    53. WOW! all of your dresses look so awesome ^_^

      Glad I could be of help :P

      Keep the pictures coming guys!!!!!!
       
      #53 dollfaced-lunchboxx, Aug 29, 2013
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    54. I'm so excited! I found this before I had my doll and I thought I should try this but I didn't save this thread, and now I have my doll and I so can't wait to try this out!~
       
      #54 hellsingroxx, Sep 2, 2013
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    55. I LOVE THis Idea! I Made A Blouse Using This Same Idea Once! For My BJD Idrial! Its Rather Fun And Simple!
      Thank You For Posting THis!
       
      #55 Faith In Beauty, Sep 5, 2013
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    56. I can't wait for my girl to get here so I can try this for her. I'm not sure if my boy will like it if I try to make him a dress but he is so small and I can't sew for him yet.
       
      #56 megansparks, Oct 6, 2013
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    57. very cute--going to show my granddaughter how to do this one!!
       
      #57 tsarina11, Oct 16, 2013
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    58. I loved this tutorial! I know how to sew a button back on a coat, but that is about it. And the yellow captions are... well, they make me happy. ;)
       
      #58 gumtree, Oct 16, 2013
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    59. Very nice. I bet this would work well with no fray fabric. Looking forward to trying it out.
       
      #59 StacheRabbit, Nov 19, 2013
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    60. nice tutorial! :) The yellow captions cracked me up. Entertainment while learning I like!
       
      #60 Ultraviolet707, Nov 20, 2013
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