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Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
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Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:17 pm
by CrazyYoungCatLady
Every time I do a craft fair I'm constantly asked if I make clothes for American Girl. I got an Our Generation doll at Target and gave it a try.
Here's my pirate/fantasy outfit. I goofed and the seam for the skirt ended up in the front, but I still like how it turned out.
Without the corset
Here's a retro one.
I'd appreciate feedback because I haven't done anything as involved as the pirate dress. Thanks for looking!
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
Posted:
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:53 pm
by Greyhaunt
I think they turned out really lovely. If you hadn't said so I would never have known this was your first shot at this size
People ask me if I sew human clothes - and I always answer "hell no, dolls don't complain if the crotch rides or the armpits are too tight" LOL.
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
Posted:
Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:23 pm
by Dark Angel
Those are freaking adorable! I love them!
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
Posted:
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:30 am
by CrazyYoungCatLady
Thank you!
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
Posted:
Mon Jul 11, 2016 6:17 pm
by kenaiqueen
They look great to me! It's good to do things that are different from what can be purchased. Be sure you check out local prices so you can price them well.
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
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Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:50 pm
by zirconmermaid
It's not a mistake, it's a feature. And they look great!
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:57 pm
by Eseme
I haven't done craft fairs in years, but those clothes not only look great, but they are not at all similar to what I remember seeing for these dolls from other crafters when I did go to fairs. I love the retro sundress, and ren faire garb is so fun! You can add things like fairy wings, or ribbon hair wreaths, or belt pouches as accessories.
Great job!
Eseme
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
Posted:
Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:03 am
by Shyla
They look great!
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
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Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:11 am
by CrazyYoungCatLady
Thanks everyone! I've also tried a kind of steam punk outfit with bloomers and a "leather" jacket. I'm having a lot of fun making clothes for this size! It's a little more time consuming than the Monster High clothes I usually make but I'm pushing my skill level and everything is turning out so good.
Re: Attempt at sewing for 18" dolls (lots of pictures)
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Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:35 pm
by quidam
I wish my "attempts" at sewing looked even half as good as yours! Great job!