1/12th Scale Double Bed Tutorial - Part Two

[@luizagriebeler]

The Bob Ross of miniature! Your voice is so pleasant to hear, and your work perfect!

[@JulieWarren]

That is a huge compliment in my book, he was such a lovely man. :)

[@sarapiburn2523]

Love the bed and the use of sesame seeds. You can shape the pillows more realistically. The bed looks so pretty the way you dressed it💜💜💜 Definitely making this bed!

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much Sara. :) xx

[@aliloucreations1817]

I sew the wadding to the cotton and turn them all inside out, much neater,no messing around, Iv only just found your channel, yet iv been doing this for years, and you’ve only just been recommended 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️,I just love your makes ,and you , I don’t make 1.12 scale, my makes are bigger, I think I may give this size a go ,thank you ever so much for all your hard work,and beautiful videos,I shall be entertained for many many months ❤️❤️❤️ big hello from Liverpool 🇬🇧

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for the wadding tip, too. From Oxfordshire, GB. xx

[@connieyoung4530]

Oh Julie thank you for these tutorials! I'm amazed at your work...I've been an avid miniaturist since I was a small child...I only had the library for reference during my building of the seven that I've done...four from kits and three from scratch...made almost all furniture and accessories myself using a few kits, all in 1:12 scale...I'm 57 and still working on miniatures even though I no longer have my houses...I also work in 1:6 for my great nieces Barbie house furniture and clothing...thank you again for being so inspiring!

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you Connie, you are very welcome. How lovely for your nieces that they have an Aunt like you.

[@betsyphillips2406]

Julie, you are amazing. And how very generous of you to share your techniques with all of us! I recently ordered one of your books from Amazon. It arrives today--yay! This will keep me busy while I'm Covid-sequestering at home.

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much, Betsy. I hope you'll enjoy the book, thank you so much for buying a copy. Stay safe. :)

[@TheVelvetteButterfly]

This is the first time watching your channel and I must say you are such a talented miniature artist. For the past 2-3 years I've been creating 1:6 scale realistic furniture and watch KZbin to get inspired and learn from others. Just by viewing this one tutorial I have learned several tips and I appreciate you sharing your talent so others can benefit as well.

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much, that is lovely to hear. And thank you for watching. :)

[@fayezfaye]

Omg that sesame seed tip has saved my life!! 🤣🤣👏👏👏

[@JulieWarren]

I'm glad I could help! :)

[@jeanbloom7513]

I was confused, I discovered, by the lingo used (I'm American). I eventually figured out that "hem" means "seam allowance" in the US and "undersheet" means either "fitted" or "flat" sheet. :) The bed tutorial is something I've been looking for. It's perfect! I've seen several of your videos and they far out do every other video I've seen. No comparison! I'm planning to buy your books starting with the Step-by-Step one. I didn't think working with wood would be achievable for me, but you've changed my mind. Using wood makes the pieces look top quality. I think I can do that. I'm very excited to start.

[@JulieWarren]

I'm sorry to have confused you. I do sometimes use the American term as well, if I know them, but otherwise, I think as I'm 'showing' as I'm 'doing', it should be pretty easy to work out. :) I totally agree with you on using wood for longer-lasting, better quality pieces.

[@AmandaJane229]

Ah! this is what interests me very much. The bed things are just so sweet.

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you.

[@marlenealexamder3117]

Thankyou juily I love the way you do your pillows

[@JulieWarren]

Thanks Marlene. (That's my Mum's name, too!).

[@sarahfisher6801]

Love your work and desperately want to make this bed. One tip that I would like to give is that when sewing on smaller items that need to be turned out, if you cut the fabric at the corners diagonally after having sewn the pieces together, just a bit above where the corner of the seam is, it makes squaring up the corners much easier and gives the corners less bulk :). Thank you so much for sharing your videos with us. Your pieces are stunning.

[@JulieWarren]

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the tip also, I shall certainly try that next time. :)

[@bryyy63]

Slowly getting into miniatures as a hobby and I'm so inspired by your work... definitely subscribing 😍

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much.

[@lariwyman6273]

You're so talented and you are an amazing teacher! I'm definitely going to try everything ❤

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Absolutely Beautiful! !! Your work is stunning!

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much.

[@spoiled4evaami]

oh hun, You've done a fantastic job! I love how it turned out!💚💜💙💛

[@cindyfinn4845]

You are without a doubt so talented love you're work

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much Cindy.

[@cindyfinn4845]

you're very welcome

[@cecoya]

I think I will use stuffing in the pillows due to mice. lol Don't want them in my doll houses. Thank you for sharing and Happy Easter

[@girliboi]

i'm one of those that's reluctant to glue things down, but i admit it helps for a clean look on this bed.. i haven't tried it, but i'm thinking ball head sewing pins (discretely tucked under the folds) might also do the trick for those who want to reserve the option to change things up (without building a whole new bed).

[@JulieWarren]

That's a great idea if you like to change the bedding. :)

[@carolynsittler4929]

I would also have a hard time gluing them down, but it does give the bed a nice tidy look

[@karenk5917]

Looks great! Thank you.

[@Bunnyhopper1970]

wonderful video and I learned a lot I will get your books also!

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you so much Hennreitta. I'm glad you found it helpful. I hope you will enjoy the books too. :)

[@nancyoleksy]

Just subscribed to your channel. I have always been interested in interior design and my uncle used to make doll houses. When I was younger I wanted one of the doll houses but my aunt said "oh you are to old for that". I wish I had one. I think I may have continued on to interior design or even a craft like this making miniatures. I love your work. Where do you buy the wood pieces for your furniture? Home improvement stores, craft stores? I may just have a new hobby.

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you for subscribing Nancy. You're never too old for doll houses! I really hope you do take up this wonderful hobby, it would be a great outlet for your interior design ideas! I sell the wood and loads of other bits in my Etsy shop, here is a link: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/bitsandpiecesbyjulie

[@lariwyman6273]

Absolutely love it! ❤💙💛💜

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you!!

[@hildaalintria7484]

Great work 👍

[@isabelpires927]

Fantastic video, as always. Could you secure the mattress and bedding not using glue, to allow re-dressing of the bed if needed?

[@JulieWarren]

Thanks Isabel. Yes, of course, if you don't want to glue the bedding down, you can pin it, or, I have known people to use aluminium foil inside the quilt, which makes it easier to shape. Hope that helps.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@JulieWarren does anything living ever try to eat the sesame seeds? Like insects or mice?

[@claudiashotton9721]

You can use double tape if you don't want to glue it

[@arlettevanaartsen7966]

Hi Julie! Another great tutorial :) You show and explain everything so clearly, it's great to watch. I've just started with the pillows but I'm a bit uncertain about the blue ones. Are they the same (size) as the striped ones, because they seem a bit larger :') Best wishes, Arlette

[@JulieWarren]

Thanks Arlette. They are actually the same size, they perhaps look a bit larger as I've angled the striped ones, to show a bit of the blue behind. You can make them larger if you wish, just add a few millimeters to the template.

[@arlettevanaartsen7966]

Thanks, Julie! I think I'll keep them the same then, since my bed is not as width as yours is :)

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I love this video . I couldn’t read the print on the template . What are the measurements ? I like to hand stitch/sew on a sewing machine things rather than glue . It ‘s something I find that it looks more real .

[@loisgilbey1225]

Hi Julie, Thank you for the video, it is great and I am currently making this bed. However, I cannot see the measurements for the pillows clearly on the video, Could you please let me know what they are. Cheers, Lois

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you Lois. The pillows measure: 80 x 45mm allowing for a 5mm border.

[@loisgilbey1225]

Thank you Julie XX

[@dazzledchick]

Love the look off using the sesame seeds as filler - maybe a dumb question but do the sesame seeds not go off/rancid over time?

[@JulieWarren]

As long as they're dry, they won't go off. :)

[@dazzledchick]

Julie Warren fab thank you!

[@keiramorgan5052]

Do the sesame seeds go bad or get oily?

[@JulieWarren]

I've not experienced that.

[@bjosephine4308]

king size 4 poster bed and french style sofa with gold leaf, please !

[@JulieWarren]

I'm not taking requests at the moment.

[@paoladroguett7166]

Me.encantó

[@JulieWarren]

Thank you.

[@tahanyabdelmawla6525]

vary beautiful

[@JulieWarren]

Thanks Tahany.

[@ruthmaier755]

I love everything about this bed except, you can’t clean it since everything is glued.

[@JulieWarren]

@@ruthmaier755 why would I need to clean it?

[@ruthmaier755]

@@JulieWarren I just meant it could be pretty dusty eventually. But, I watched your video where you redid the bed so just ripping the bedding off would certainly work. I should have said the bedding. Anyway, that was not a criticism as I am binge watching everything on your channel. It is beautiful work!

[@JulieWarren]

@@ruthmaier755 I didn’t ‘rip off’ the bedding. If you watched the video, you would see I made an entirely new bed with new bedding and will be reusing the old bed.

[@ruthmaier755]

@@JulieWarren I feel like I have caused offense without meaning to…twice now! I thought you had redressed a bed but, apparently, I was watching someone else. I absolutely love your videos and, especially, your tutorials. Your work is beyond lovely. I have always wanted to have a dollhouse to do up, so to speak, so have been watching a lot of tutorials.