Doll Clothes Sewing Tutorial / How To Make Tights for Dolls in Minutes / Free Doll Tights Pattern

This doll clothes sewing tutorial takes you through the steps to sew fashion doll tights in minutes using a free pattern available from Designs by Jude. The pattern is available at www.fletcherpa.... Type free in the search box to access the tights pattern template.
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[@traceyanderson3942]

That clear elastic is something I will buy.

[@shavala2589]

Thank you for all your great patterns. I been watching your site for a while love your step by step patterns. Thank you for giving us free patterns with my budget it really helps to have someone share patterns.:)

[@DesignsbyJude]

Thank you for watching. It's a great community.

[@msdebra213]

Oh, wow, i have to try that clear elastic. Thanks!

[@DesignsbyJude]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lillychevalierfox]

thank you love. I love to use those little children tight from the & store. they are cheap ;) they are colorful and fun and the scale is quite perfect for our dolls. Events design, like Christmas, Halloween etc.. are always fun too. big hug

[@DesignsbyJude]

I agree. We have a sock store in town that carries a huge assortment of colors and styles for tights. It's a big help.

[@Eruyt]

😁Loving your videos! I am a begginer so its helping me a lot! Thx

[@DesignsbyJude]

I'm so glad!

[@danatmonst3594]

I've used that swimwear elastic (the clear one) for years, making nappies. A tip I have for you: its to not cut the elastic to length but rather mark a dot instead. This way you have more than enough elastic to hold on to as you near the end of the seam and wont either run over your fingers, you cant run short on elastic and you wont mess up the last few stitches for fear of running over your fingers. You also dont waste any, since I used to always cut around an inch extra so that I had something to hold on to past the end of the seam. I happen to have some rainbow lycra that I might try out doll stockings or thigh highs with, since I just watched your thigh highs video too. Thank you!

[@DesignsbyJude]

Thank you for the tip about the elastic.

[@johannaholmgren8088]

Gosh, clever you!! The best thing about comments sections on YT is all the incredibly brilliant ideas people have. (Sadly, there are also trolls, but one must take the rough with the smooth as they say.)

[@vivilev8031]

A new subscriber here! That is really good and straightforward. Definitely one of the best one out there. Hope you continue posting tutorials on making clothes for dolls. ❤️

[@DesignsbyJude]

Welcome. Thank you for subscribing and watching.

[@lauraleecreations3217]

I am so happy to find this video!!! I have been avoiding tights

[@dianes_view]

Thank you so much for this easy pattern!♥♥

[@DesignsbyJude]

You’re welcome 😊

[@romarijao7845]

I am glad I found your channel. This tutorial is very helpful. Thank you for sharing this video. Looking forward to see more.

[@DesignsbyJude]

Thank you for watching.

[@rikkib7636]

My mind is blown, why have I not considered clear elastic in doll clothes? 😮 Awesome tutorial!!

[@DesignsbyJude]

Glad it was helpful!

[@berthaday3473]

❤Love to recycle♻️

[@DesignsbyJude]

Me too.

[@Gipsymom]

I have that same exact Singer machine and table that it sits in, even down to the water marks! It was left to me by my grandmother.

[@DesignsbyJude]

My machine is the same as my grandmother's was. Some things last forever. Thanks for watching.

[@johannaholmgren8088]

Amazing. I've always just thrown out those clear elastic straps that come on store bought clothing, never even occurred to me that it could be useful (although I hated throwing it out because I've inherited this "save everything, you never know when you'll need it" hoarding gene from my German ancestors. Apparently.) Now that I know there is a use, I've been happily snipping it off of everything. Just hope my adult daughter doesn't notice that there aren't any in her new sweaters anymore...😂😂😂

[@DesignsbyJude]

That is funny. :) Thanks for sharing.

[@tamishayarbrough7926]

Thank you for the pattern and instructions. I hope to download and make. I will definitely make it known (where I got it)

[@emikoworkstudio]

good work well explain keep up good work👍👍👍

[@DesignsbyJude]

Thank you for watching.

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😀

[@DesignsbyJude]

Thank you.

[@teresasedore9508]

Awesome video I was wondering Would you be able to make a pattern that would fit a 17 inch doll

[@DesignsbyJude]

The tights pattern will fit a 16" doll. If you add a little length it should work for a 17" doll as well.

[@bernardaconaayala4143]

Me encantó, gracias, gracias

[@DesignsbyJude]

Gracias por ver

[@freshrain7694]

Love your tutorials and have subscribed! You are so to the point and offer great tips. It is so helpful to see you actually sewing the pieces on the machine! I'd love to see how people sew those tiny bra-cup styled bustier crop tops. I love the one that comes on the Gene dolls. BTW, I tried to search for the stretch knit you mentioned, but I have never been able to find it with the tiny dots or designs like the knit you used in this video. I can only find the plain mesh. Do you have any suggestions, please?

[@DesignsbyJude]

Searching online is my best recommendation. The stretch with dots was sent to me by a friend, but she doesn't recall where she originally bought it. Thank you for subscribing.

[@freshrain7694]

@@DesignsbyJude Thank you for the fast response. I have searched all over on line, but will keep looking. Again, thank you so much for sharing your actual sewing!

[@shirleyalbert8800]

Free

[@DesignsbyJude]

The template is a free PDF download from our website.

[@abrahamachoba]

Nice work, I like it, please ma how can I take the measurement and sew for children not a doll, zero to ten years, with net fabric, please help ma, thank you in advance.

[@DesignsbyJude]

Thank you. I'm sure you can find a tutorial for children's tights here in KZbin.

[@foreversingle1975]

Is it possible to get tights the same as full size women like sheer type

[@DesignsbyJude]

I'm not sure. It's easy to use human tights to make doll tights, but I am not aware of where to get a similar material to make human tights.

[@anidaralopez5676]

Hi Jude....you've sewn for so many dolls. Is it easier to sew for the larger 16"+ dolls rather than the 11.5 or 12 inch?

[@DesignsbyJude]

It is a little easier to sew for the 16" and larger dolls, but I enjoy sewing for all sizes.

[@MaryERichard1]

Do you think fine fishnet material would also work?

[@DesignsbyJude]

I do think it could work. I would find material that has a smaller fishnet weave if possible. Let me know how it works out.

[@lindabluebird3624]

Thanks so much for this video! I just liked it and subscribed to your channel. Do you have a source for the mesh fabric that you are using for the tights in the video? I'm not sure of what it's called and would like to use the same fabric. Best regards 🙂

[@DesignsbyJude]

Hi Linda, I found the fabric on eBay. It is listed as White power Mesh Spandex Soft 4 Ways Stretch Fabric 58”-60” Swim, Dancewear. I hope this info is helpful. Thank you for subscribing.

[@lindabluebird3624]

@@DesignsbyJude Thanks so much for getting back to me. I will go check it out 🙂

[@HunterMassett]

Can this pattern be made to fit 90's and silkstone Barbies? or do you have a pattern for Barbies?

[@DesignsbyJude]

The pattern could be reduced for smaller dolls.

[@jotaroslegs2345]

Thanks for the pattern Tamera, but do you have to mail it out? I thought it was a PDF and would just download it to the printer.

[@DesignsbyJude]

The pattern is a free PDF. You complete the order through checkout and it will be sent to your email. Thanks, Tamara

[@jotaroslegs2345]

@@DesignsbyJude I thought I completed my order and but I guess I didn't. I will try again. Thanks Tamara!

[@jozanasilva2979]

Qual o estilo desta boneca

[@irenehough4441]

I have been trying to download these patterns and it is not letting me. It saying my email is being used I know it is me Help

[@DesignsbyJude]

Hi Irene, I sent you a new password to your email address. Thanks for watching.

[@sharespotsy]

My sewing machine would “eat” this fabric up at the beginning.

[@DesignsbyJude]

I struggle with the same issue. It can help if you place a piece of tissue paper under the project to get it started.

[@johannaholmgren8088]

Try stabiliser or tissue paper. I've used tissue with surprisingly good results. Sure does prevent your machine from gorging itself on your fragile and sometimes expensive fabric

[@danatmonst3594]

You can fold a piece of the same fabric you're sewing with or scrap fabric under the back of the presser foot. This way your foot has something to grab on to and be level when you first start the seam, rather than the foot having to move up hill.

[@moaningminnie7863]

Hold onto the thread whilst you start off it’s much easier.