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Doll Easy-Sew Dress

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This is how it comes out--I really need to make a few of these to pad out my dollie wardrobes. Check it out here on Deviant Art: https://ylden.deviantart.com/art/5th-Atelier-Tutorial-No-Pattern-Square-Drape-Dres-451020927

Darren's DIY Steampunk Goggles; Drawing a Cat

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Dollar Store Goggles! They take time to make, but they are so cool, and the directions are detailed. Check it out here: http://www.darrenwashere.com/diy/do-it-yourself-steampunk-goggles-cheap-easy/ Also, here is how to draw a cat (in Japanese):

Shiraya Makes a Tiny T-Shirt on Tumblr

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Shiraya's Wardrobe on Tumbler has a bunch of great tutorials, including one for putting a fly front on tiny doll trousers that I need to study (I am so bad at sewing pants). The post that caught my eye today was one on making little stretchy T shirts ; you have to figure out the size yourself, but there are step by step assembly instructions with photos on how to do the neckline and sleeves. If you are not on Tumbler, the key points were: to make the neck facing out of a bias-cut bit of stretchy fabric with a slight curve "like a smile," and use a stretch stitch when you attach it to the shirt, so it will stretch enough to get over the doll's head. For me the best tip was how to assemble the whole thing, so you are not trying to set in those tiny sleeves into an assembled body piece: Having the shirt spread out like that means you can also top-stitch the sleeve caps, which makes it easier to get hands in the armholes and keeps the sleeves from popping out at ...