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Dumping some cute sewing patterns, feel free to contribute pics of any of your /toy/s in clothes you made/bought and your favourite patterns/sewing tips.
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http://doku.bimyo.jp/scd2/instructions10.html
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http://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/01/18-inch-doll-skirt-tutorial.html
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Sewing thread on /toy/? Hell yeah
http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/custom-tips-techniques/87822-custom-1-6-shoes.html
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Top Sloper:
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshousedolls/ss/Custom-Fit-A-Basic-Doll-Clothing-Pattern-To-Any-Doll-Basic-Torso-Shell.htm#showall
Pants Sloper:
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshousedolls/ss/Make-A-Basic-Pant-Sloper-Pattern-For-Any-Size-Scale-Or-Shape-Of-Doll.htm#showall
Buttons:
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollhouseneedlework/ss/dollbuttons.htm#showall
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I'm looking for a karate gi in 1/12th scale. Any help?
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>>5716008
Here ya go. This is for a 13" doll so you'll need to shrink it down.
>https://jenwrenne.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/ldij-2-karate1.pdf
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Anyone have dress patterns? I could really use some
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What is that paper used in sewing called?
I'm completely new on this.
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>>5719928
Patterns are printed on tissue paper.
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>>5718912
What kind of dresses are you looking for?
This is the only one I had on hand
>https://jenwrenne.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/steampunk-ensemble.pdf
Obligatory seifuku (human-sized, but I made a doll-sized one)
>http://fattogami.tumblr.com/post/55535810171/how-to-sew-a-sailor-uniform-part-1-sewing-the
>http://fattogami.tumblr.com/post/55535810050/how-to-make-a-sailor-uniform-part-2-sewing-the
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>>5719928
Pattern paper. You can buy transfer and pattern paper at sewing shops in the haberdashery section, or the interfacing section (it's sold in packets or on rolls, with or without grids for transferring and drafting full-size patterns).
For doll patterns, I actually recommend just using regular copy paper, though. The extra stiffness means you can transfer your pattern to the fabric with a bit of tailor's chalk, which is infinitely less fiddly than trying to weigh down or pin tiny sleeves.
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>>5722021
My personal weapon of choice is freezer paper. Print or trace patterns onto the matte side, and iron it shiny side down onto the fabric, makes tracing easy and precise, then the paper pieces peel right off.
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>>5722275
I've never handled freezing paper for anything ever.
What does ironing does to the paper?
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>>5724870
The shiny side has a waxy coating, a quick press from the iron adheres it to the fabric, then you can trace it or even cut out the pieces without dealing with pins or pattern weights, then it peels right off when you're done.
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Great idea, anon. I had a few patterns I didn't want to dump in the normal doll thread since it would be a little spammy. I'm going to post a couple of 1/12 doll designs. These will fit Picco Neemo, Petite Blythe, Little Pullip, and Shinkis. For the Picco Neemos, do consider making the size larger (105% for normal bodies, 110% for the D body since it's a little on the thicker side) for an easier fit.
First, I will upload the image showing what the pattern will make, and then I will upload the pattern.
Little Pullip- 1/2
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>>5725303
Little Pullip- 2/2 (ignore that bottom piece, it's for a different pattern).
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>>5725307
Petite Blythe- 1/2
Side note: Petite Blythes are smaller than the Little Pullip (one I said to increase pattern size by 105%-110%), but these clothes are loose. If you increase the pattern size by 105%-110% for Picco Neemo, you will get a more fitted fit. If you like the loose fit you see in this picture, do add about a centimeter onto the width.
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>>5725314
Petite Blythe- 2/2. Ignore the top two pieces. They are for a different pattern.
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>>5725319
I will now be posting a few of my favorite patterns from this book. The clothes here are designed to be sewn with felt, so they are very easy to make.
Great pattern book resource is Pinterest, surprisingly. Just search "[pattern book series name here] free copy" and every issue ever (except the one you want the most, naturally) will pop up.
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>>5725339
Starting off with my favorite.
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>>5725344
Knowing what you're sewing might be useful. Sorry about that. Sizes in the corner of the pattern, but the stuff here is a loose fit so scaling down/up will work for dolls of a different size.
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>>5725347
Posting the sailor dress here next.
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>>5725362
By the way, let me know what sizes you guys are looking for. I'm trying to keep it 1/12 friendly since I know a lot of /toy/ is into Picco Neemo, Assault Lily, Shinki, etc., but I have a lot of pattern books saved on my computer.
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>>5716032
I forgot which thread I posed this question and I finally found it. Thanks!
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>>5725366
Switching to random patterns now. Back to 1/12 friendly things. First, a cute shirt that you can make out of stretchy fabric. I'm not quite sure what this tutorial is trying to say, but hopefully someone here can make sense of it.
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>>5725366
I'm experiencing a desert of 1/6 and slim-mini patterns, if you have any I'd be eternally grateful.
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>>5725513
I don't have any keyhole patterns, sorry anon. I do have a lot of 1/6 patterns, though.
>>5726067
I have quite a few of those.
First, we're going to start off with this...kind of bizarre dress. Thankfully the appliques are optional. The dress on its own is very cute. It will fit Blythe, Pullip, and Dal easily. It should also fit Pure Neemo, but do consider making the sleeves a little wider to accommodate for the thicker arms.
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>>5726422
3/3, because maybe you like the appliques.
Forgot to mention, this will fit Licca/Jenny/Momoko/basically all of the Japanese 1/6 fashion dolls. Might have to do a bit of lengthening for the taller dolls, though.
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>>5726426
Next up is this cute little ballet outfit for Jenny dolls. Again, it will fit that 1/6 Japanese fashion doll family without much effort.
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>>5726435
I'll be posting random patterns from this image here next.
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>>5726440
1/2. No idea if these instructions will actually be useful, but just in case.
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>>5726441
2/2. I have a lot of pattern books I haven't even looked at until this thread. I guess this one gives you most of an outfit on one page. Convenient!
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>>5726442
Next up is a shirt and skirt outfit. The shirt is at the bottom here.
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Man I'd heard Japanese pattern books were good, I need to learn moonspeak so I can take maximum advantage of this resource.
>>5726420
Yeah, I had a feeling there weren't gonna be any premade patterns for that. You got any turtleneck sweater patterns?
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If you have a pattern for a track jacket please post it.
I've been looking for one for a while.
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Polymer clay buttons tutorial
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollhouseneedlework/ss/dollbuttons.htm#showall
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Does anyone have a a 1/12 lab coat pattern?
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>>5732048
I don't have a pattern but I do have instructions to make your own.
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollclothing/ss/basic-doll-coat-pattern.htm#showall
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollclothing/ss/Make-A-Custom-Fitted-Lab-Coat-For-Any-Shape-Of-Doll.htm#showall
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>>5715943
Sweet shoes!!!!
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>>5725366
please, please, please post more 1/6th patterns for momoko, blythe, licca, etc. Also ken clothing patterns are scarce too.
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>>5733312
I have monster high male and female patterns. does that work?
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>>5734262
I'm dumping the pattern section of this book. I don't know what goes to what, just that the end results in the book are very cute.
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>>5734263
Derp, just kidding. I found my key.
>>5734262
>>5734263
Are part of this pic. It fits both Barbie and Skipper apparently?
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>>5734265
Oh look, I even have instructions.
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>>5734274
Er, apparently THIS is the Skipper page. Sorry about that. Skipper, Licca, Jenny, Blythe, and Dal can exchange clothes.
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>>5734279
Up next.
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>>5734293
2/2, rather.
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>>5734299
Next up.
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>>5734302
Looks like there's just the one page of patterns for this set.
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Have you guys ever made a footie pajama?
Will it affect the figure's stability even if the fabric used for the soles is really thin?
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>>5734523
I have, no pics but you'd want to make a solid base inside the foot.
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>>5734548
Like plastic or something like that?
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>>5734590
plastic, cardboard, anything that will balance the figure. and for the love of god, dont put seams along the bottom of the foot.
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>>5734594
>and for the love of god, dont put seams along the bottom of the foot.
I wasn't going to but thanks for the heads up.
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Might as well throw Skelly-Tan's outfit on here. I still need to try my hand at making buttons for it.
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>>5738459
Did you make this? That bow is perfect!
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Do you basically need a sewing machine to make these?
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>>5738876
Thanks! Yeah, unfortunately it only looks okay from certain angles because the snaps I used were too big. Someday I'll replace them with teeny buttons. I still need to make socks that actually go with this outfit. I also want to make shimapan and a keyhole sweater when I find suitable fabrics.
I'm not bothering to share the pattern I made for this because it's tailored for a skeleton. The tutorial I used is probably more useful.
>http://fattogami.tumblr.com/post/55535810171/how-to-sew-a-sailor-uniform-part-1-sewing-the
>http://fattogami.tumblr.com/post/55535810050/how-to-make-a-sailor-uniform-part-2-sewing-the
>>5738905
Nope. For sewing tiny stuff like doll clothes hand sewing can be easier anyway.
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>>5739945
yep, shimapan is the way to go, i can only desire the best of luck to you.
also it looks awesome.
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>>5740097
Thanks bruh I'm not actually sure how well pantsu will stay on, maybe I should make a test pair first.
DESU I'm gettin a little burnt out on making costumes for Skelly-Tan cause its range of motion is a lot shittier than I expected. It really limits the fun pose options. I'd use a revol skelly instead, but 1/12 scale is so much harder to sew for than 1/6. I'm kinda desperately clinging to hopes that a COO 3.0 skel with better articulation will come out in a year or two.
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>>5739945
From what line is Skelly-chan?
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>>5726714
>I need to learn moonspeak
Get the google translate app on your phone. You can take a picture of the directions and it will translate it for you. It gets a little iffy when you try to translate articles, titles of outfits and doll names (mostly due to weird mash-up names and whatnot) but pattern directions are usually really straightfoward and I've never had it translate out to something nonsensical so far.
Other option is that years ago TokyoPop put out a bunch of Gothic and Lolita Bible english editions, and the second or third one had a basic dictionary of sewing terms you can use as a cheat sheet to piece things together in context.
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>>5740074
I actually use a backstitch for most stretchy things for my 1/6 and smaller. Its a royal pain in the ass to do such using my sewing machine on that scale.
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>>5740382
COO 2.0 metal joint skelly. It's 1/6 scale. The spine can bend, which is great, but it can't sit and the hips, knees, elbows, and ankles are pretty limited.
http://www.coomodel.com/info.asp?id=27
>>5740558
Oh man thanks, that's excellent.
>>5740562
They retain their vertical stretch with backstitch?
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>>5740677
For small items I've had no issue. If you look at how a backstitch is formed you can see how it would have some stretch to it while preventing puckering. The larger you go the more cautious I would be with it, though I've made things like those tight keyhole sweaters and underwear for my 1/3 girls using it too.
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Also lets see what i have pattern wise.
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>>5740779
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>>5740781
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>>5740788
Basic shitty homemade pattern for SD, Slim Mini, and Yo sized princess seam bodice. Will require fitting to individual dolls but works pretty good as a base and you can lengthen and flare to make a shift dress, add a skirt and sleeves for a lolita dress, etc.
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>>5740791
Tiny decorative buckles, not very sturdy but work alright for tinies I guess
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>>5740811
This is EXACTLY what I needed, thanks sempai
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I have this book full of patterns for 1/12 dolls, but I have no scanner or camera. Please advise.
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>picasaweb.google.com/112174196208952755265
Cus I don't think anyone reposted this yet.
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>>5743874
Do you have a smartphone? There are lots of scanner apps out there. If not, cellphone photos are always better than nothing. Bad advise, but you can always buy a camera from a place that does returns before x amount of days.
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>>5744127
Most places don't accept returns on electronics that have been opened though regardless of it being within the return period.
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>>5744127
>Do you have a smartphone?
Nope. Have a tablet, so I never cared to get one, but the tablet doesn't have a camera. I might need to get some kind of camera soon for a variety of small reasons, so don't lose hope if you want to see inside that without buying it. I'll dump it in a thread if/when I do.
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>>5743874
Go to fedex office store or office depot or staples or some store like that. They will scan things for you.
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>>5745390
They usually enforce a ban on copyrighted things though.
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Anyone has a pattern for one those black and red cape?
You know the ones, like those vampire capes that are red on the inside and black on the outside.
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>>5744123
I have no idea what to make of this page.
How do I read it?
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>>5745455
Dotted lines indicate where you're supposed to sew, solid lines show where each piece of fabric ends.
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>>5745565
The pattern on the right corresponds to the drawing on the left, right?
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>>5748224
Yes. Jacket is on top, shirt's in the middle, and the pant pieces and pockets to them are on the bottom.
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>>5748369
Correction, I'm pretty sure the bottom right piece is the jacket cuff for the sleeves. Everything else is the same, though.
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>>5745443
Tell them you need a digital copy to be able to scale them up and down. Some minimum wage worker isn't going to care that much.
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>>5748224
The thin outer line is the seam allowance, the thicker line is where you sew, I think the dotted line is where you topstitch. The dashed line is where you fold. The concentric circle looks like its for a snap/fastener I think.
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any good patterns for 1/12?
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>>5748556
No the circle thing is actually the side you fold the pattern to get a full piece since those pieces seem to say " x 1" while the pieces without the circle marking are marked "x 2" implying you need two pieces of it.
Plus the jacket uses a zipper, there's no reason for it to have snaps.
I have no idea which rectangular pieces corresponds with each clothing piece but I know you need one for the collar and one for the waistband...
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>>5748931
Oh thanks, I was wondering why it would have snaps with a zipper. My guess is the lower right rectangle is for the collar, it's got one side wider than the other.
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Have you guys tried to used ziploc zippers for jackets?
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>>5751081
Not a bad idea, but I can't imagine how you'd attach them.
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>>5751397
By sewing them.
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>>5751588
>hot glue?
I mean, I don't personally find ziploc bags attractive, but to each his own.
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>>5751501
>sewing plastic bags
Good luck bro.
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>>5751081
Why would you want to? Those zippers break right away.
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>>5752344
They do? Damn.
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Any patterns for pic related?
I doubt it holds up at 1/10-ish scale but still.
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>>5752874
Shit, I meant the shorts. I figured out posting a pic of someone wearing them would look better since they look weird on their own.
Sorry for posting half-asleep.
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>>5740558
Found this. Comes from a blog called JapaneseSewingBooks, it actually seems super useful so give them a look.
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>>5752874
>>5753481
Actually, not a hard pattern to do. Lots exist for the full-scale, and scaling it down isn't too hard. For the piping use bias tape. Try and get 1/4 inch, cut in half and then fold. cut seam goes on the inside. for the elastic, they make 1/16 inch flat elastic, which should be about right for your needs. If you have to cut it down, cut it down between the groves. Fabric-wise, you can use a thin jersey or tshirt fabric. I wouldn't recommend anything too stretchy, because it will be a bitch to sew. You'll get the same look/feel, but it won't stretch over the rump the same way, so you'll have to account for that in the pattern. You'll be working with small margins for error and seam allowances, but you can do it, anon! Just make sure you have enough material for a few practice pieces.
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Anybody got a pattern for a tiny baseball cap?
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>>5754323
Thanks, anon! Wanted to make my figures fight over sports teams.
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>>5712716
You wouldn't happen to have a pattern for a halter dress like this would you?
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>>5743874
Where can I buy this?
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>>5756017
Its English title is DollyDolly Doll Coordinate Recipe for a Small Doll. I bought my copy at a Kinokuniya here but I'm fairly sure you can also find it on Amazon or maybe a site like HLJ.
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>>5756459
I swear HLJ has like every other doll book every made but I can't find this one on there.
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>>5712716
this thead is ralmen
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>>5756538
I got mine on eBay, and I also saw an Etsy seller with it when I was looking.
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>>5756539
ralmen?
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how can you make panties? should you use stretch fabric or elastic? any tips also on side tie panties
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>>5767813
>http://www.hellokids.com/c_29704/kids-crafts-and-activities/how-to-make-clothing-for-your-fashion-doll/no-sew-doll-swimsuit
Panties are pretty simple, though I'd personally use 2 pieces instead of one big piece like this pattern uses. Stretch fabric will be easier than adding elastic, though sewing on knits is tricky if you're not used to it. Don't use stretchy material for the strings, though.
The no-sew route looks like ass in the end, so just use this pattern as a starting point.
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This artist has some really good stuff for BJDs.
>http://scargeear.deviantart.com/gallery/37674088/BJD-measurements-and-patterns
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>>5722275
I need to make/print some doll clothing patterns.
When I'm making human size clothing and don't want to cut out the store bought patterns(like borrowing one). I use the thin, clear vinyl you use for covering table clothes. Makes an extremely durable pattern.
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>>5770672
Ooh that's a cool idea
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How hard would it be to make a set of clothes for body-kun? I'd like to try and make a civilian clothes version of cap using the evan's head.
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>>5770878
What kind of clothes do you have in mind? Sewing for 1/12 scale is a pain, I've seen some people use fabric glue instead, but I don't have any experience with it.
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>>5772634
just casual clothes like jeans, a tshirt, and a jacket.
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>>5772899
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshousedolls/ss/Sew-Simple-Removable-Jeans-For-Any-Size-Or-Scale-Of-Doll.htm#showall
>http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshousedolls/ss/Make-A-Basic-Dolls-Shirt-With-Long-Sleeves-For-Any-Size-Or-Shape-Of-Doll.htm#showall
While I was digging those up I saw mention of printing scaled-down fabric patterns like stripes and tartans for doll clothes. It'd never occurred to me to do that, cause fabric printer are expensive, so I looked up some info on cheapfag solutions
>http://thegraphicsfairy.com/how-to-print-on-fabric-easy/
I definitely gotta try this out.
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>>5774635
I'm gonna have to make sure the evans head can come off above the neck since the neck is too big to fit on the body kun
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its true that using wax bee on the needle and thread will make sewing easier?
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>>5780936
Yep, run your thread through a lump of beeswax first to make it easier to thread the needle. I've heard it also makes the thread stronger.
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I've been wanting to sew my own stuff for a while now but I don't get how to make sewing by hand work. My stitches end up randomly spaced and rather loose/sloppy looking, when I try to pull on the slack the fabric just gets all bunched which doesn't look any better.
Is there some trick to neat solid stitches?
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>>5782681
Practice and patience is the only way. Fortunately, even stitching only matters when its going to be visible (like for topstitching). If the fabric bunches up, your stitches are probably spaced too far apart. If that's not the case, you just pulled too hard, and can spread the fabric back out with your fingers.
If you post some of the stuff you want to make, we can try giving you some more pointers.
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I cleaned up the pattern from >>5720522 It's not perfecr, but it's a little more symmetrical.
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>>5782681
Get a scrap of fabric with a small repeating pattern like checks or stripes and use it to practice. I find I have more even straight running stitches when sort of weaving the needle several times in the fabric then pulling through rather than one stitch at a time. Though I prefer back stitch for open seams, it makes them lay smoother.
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something to keep in mind, the smaller the scale gets the more "goofy" it starts looking. I think I may try just making another skirt and ditching the "pleated" look. Doing it resulted in a bunched up waist line, but I could have also done it wrong.
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>>5792449
You shouldn't pleat the waist at this scale, you should pin the pleats in the skirt, iron it gently, and then sew on a straight waistband.
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>>5792449
>>5792457
I've never seen a pleated skirt that didn't have a separate waistline. For dolls I find it usually looks best to do a slightly dropped curved one. The band is gently curved, like a ( shape not a full C. It will lay nicely over the hips. Definitely iron your pleats first and then attach.
Speaking of pleats if you can get hold of a scan/copy of Dollybird 23 it has a whole article on pleating for different effects. Needs translation but its fantastic.
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>>5792449
she looks cute
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>>5792449
Have you tried microfiber? The stuff that they use to make glass cleaning clothes that look a little silky. Not the kind that looks like a cotton towel.
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bumping with content
Settled on a simpler pattern for the skirt.
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>>5806387
bonus points that the seam nearly lined up perfectly
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>>5806396
aaaand the pattern itself. Fold your cloth in half when attempting. also, be sure to measure out a waistband. It's not necessary but iit looks better
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>>5806387
I like that tartan you used, but next time you should hem the edge.
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>page 10
In tokyo. does anyone have suggestions for where to go for doll clothing pattern books?
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>>5813822
can you read moon? otherwise it would be pointless
Just saying...
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>>5815489
Not really, anon. You underestimate how in-depth the tutorials in almost all of the big doll pattern book series (DollyBird, Doll Dolly, etc.) are. There are photo tutorials that even an illiterate person could figure out. Pic related (from Dolly Coordinate Felt Edition).
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>>5817328
Ohh, I see your point
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>>5815489
I've taken a year of Japanese classes at my university but I'm still a beginner. So it'll take a while but I can decipher things.
And yeah things are pretty detailed and there's been some translation guides online for key phrases for sewing.
I'm looking for any other doll-related stores here, really. I've been to the Nakano and Akihabara Mandarake stores and the closet child doll location, and the volks store in Harajuku.
Does anyone have some other suggestions for doll stores in the Tokyo area?
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>>5815489
>>5817328
Not to mention that as someone else pointed out, since they're pretty cut and dry instructions there's usually no issues using a photo translate app like Google Translate for those times you just really need to know what it says. I know I've used it a few times when I just can't quite figure out what's been done between two photos or what fabrics or glues are being used.
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Someone have a pattern for this? or where one can find it?
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So.. In this thread are we sewfags?
Jokes aside, trying to make some1/18 clothes.
Need a skirt to start with, doing some mods to vitruvian hacks. Suggestions?
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>>5834200
You can use the patterns from this book here >>5743874 but maybe scaled down slightly. Though depending on what kind of skirt youre looking for, you probably wont need a pattern. Give us an example?
>>5833210
Not sure if one that specific exists, but I vaguely remember seeing a motorcycle jacket that you could tailor and lengthen, or you could use a pattern for a princess seam dress and add the extra seams and extend the facing on the front to make it fold over.
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>>5833210
is she nekkid underneath that? if so, pics
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>>5834461
just a simple skirt. the goal is to cut off the plastic one , split the armored sections, and replace the plastic with a leather-like cloth, or soft thin fabric.
In the example image, the red skirt on the center spartan. for those unfamiliar, these are 1/18 scale.
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If one had no experience with sewing but wanted to try after seeing this thread, any advice? Beginner fabric, techniques, equipment and such?
Thanks
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>>5834594
I think the easiest and best looking option would be something like pic related. Probably the simplest way to do it would be to have two pieces of fabric, both a sort of curved shape like a (. One red, one white, white one slightly shorter. Cut fringe or notches into white so it will split, leave a bit at top so it stays in one piece though. Fit and glue/sew that on your guy. It might take a few tries to get it exactly right, you could use a paper towel to draft a pattern first. If you pick a fabric that frays, you can either use a tiny bit of matte sealer to brush over the cut edges or get FrayCheck when you buy the fabric, its a type of clear runny fabric glue and its only like $3 for a long lasting bottle.
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>>5836656
not worried about the fringe/ armor plates. that part is easy. the armor already has it. I plan to cut the fabricy part off, and then split the existing fringe into individual sections.
the fabric backing is the part i'm working on.
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>>5836709
Then do what I said minus the fringe part. Just the curved part.
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A G+ account with a bunch of dollybird, doll coordinate and my favorite doll scans https://plus.google.com/112174196208952755265/posts
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>>5837730
>unpainted FAG
>those seams
MY EYES!
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I'm working on converting some Barbie patterns to fit the new Curvy girl. I don't have any tall or petites yet but will eventually. I'll share once I have some done, possibly tonight, might need help testing them?
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>>5834594
Check out this customizer on thefighting118th:
http://www.fighting118th.com/forum/all-other-toys/7058-boss-fight-studios-100.html
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This is a great thread.
Related question, but what kind of fabrics do people use for 1/12? And are there any recommended sellers? I've searched in scrap bins at local places but none of it seems thin enough for smaller scales. I'm also conscious of not having to buy in 1m runs.
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>>5846602
I use all sorts of fabric for my Figmas, even thin felt works fine. I only use scraps though.
I've found that using stretchy fabric, as long as it's not mega stretchy, is easier to work with, since it doesn't fray as much. Velcro is a lifesaver too, just cut the strip into thin pieces so it's not super bulky and glue it on so you don't ruin the fabric and you can easily dress even the figures that don't have the best range of movement.
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>>5743874
Could you in the end, scan this book?
I'm interested
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>>5843520
I'd love some patterns.
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Questions from newbie.
Are doll clothes easier than full sized clothes for learning? Obviously it would cost less, but I thought it might actually be more difficult, especially since I heard people saying it's easier in most cases to do hand-sewing rather than use a machine for this. I noticed my fine motor skills are very rusty and being almost 40 years old.
... Does it matter what doll I get to practice on? I guess larger is better. I heard someone mention Figma, and I do have some of those. I think I also have a CyGirl doll I never opened. I'd like to one day get a fancy BJD but I haven't looked carefully enough to pick one, and I'm really picky. I guess the CyGirl is probably the easiest solution.
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>>5850971
>it helps to know about sewing people clothes.
So it would be easier to learn in normal scale instead of doll scale?
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>>5851076
Not the anon you're talking about, but not I think they're referring to learning the basic techniques and then applying them to doll clothes. You don't have to go out and make yourself a dress, but it's much easier to practice stitching at a 1:1 scale than it is at a 1:12 scale. Try out something simple like a pillow. You'll get to practice making straight stitches, turning your corners properly, and cutting corners (prevents a weird bulgy look). You'll also learn that it's much smarter to apply your decorations on before you sew the pieces together, and you'll either learn that the easy way (me telling you) or the hard way (someone telling you and you ignoring them...don't be the me from the 8th grade).
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>>5846602
Most fabric places will let you get way smaller amounts. I find 1/8 of a yard (not sure equivalent in meters) is more than enough for a few outfits. Also I tend to buy used clothing at thrift stores for making doll things with. I don't know how it is in other countries, but in the US its currently a pain in the ass to find a fabric store that has good garment clothing (as opposed to decorative and quilting cotton), so often its way easier and more cost effective. A genera rule of thumb is to hold the fabric out and drape it over your finger so a few inches hang down. If it falls straight or nearly straight down, its usually gonna look ok in scale. If it sticks straight out or at more than a 45 degree angle its gonna be way too stiff to look right.
As a starting point I usually work in very light weight stretch knit, light summer weight cotton, batiste, summer weight rayon, and glove leather. Don't be afraid to look at the higher end fabrics, they're usually way finer and softer and given how little you need, they'll only be a few dollars for several outfits worth. You can also sometimes get samples from places online. They'll tend to be about the size of an index card but sometimes thats enough for a single shirt or skirt.
>>5850971
>>not using iron-on velcro
Not same anon but motherfucker have you ever tried to iron on something that tiny? Half the time I end up finger pressing my seams instead of using a proper iron. Even my Clover multihead has issues with certain spots.
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>>5850920
Honestly if you want something easy and with bountiful free patterns to use, dig up an older style Barbie. Doesn't have to be vintage but just any of the pre-2000 dolls with the classic girdle waist and you'll find a shitload of patterns in various styles.
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>>5851977
I have. I use my big ass iron on 1/8" to 1/4" pieces.
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>>5839500
>Muh plamo standards
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>>5744123
Thanks for the link
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Mercilessly sacrificing a GI Joe thread.
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>>5712716
Does anyone here know what kind of material i should use if i wanted to make a medical eyepatch for a 1/12th scale doll?
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