Sewn Doll Wig [with ear holes] Tutorial How-To

[@Figabee]

So I asked of you can use it for a life size wig, and you can... just get ready to lose all your free time. I'm still working on the wig, and I started about a day after her previous sewn wig tutorial came out... a problem I ran into is that you can't sew the wefts into the cap while it is on your own head... I do have a head mannequin, but her head is smaller than mine, but I fix the problem rather quickly by adding extra fabric around the mannequin head. Overall it is looking good I can't wait t get it done thougb.

[@Chuchishizuy]

I was actually hoping this would work on realsize! I'm totally doing it now! thanks for the info!!

[@Dollightful]

Thanks for commenting about this! I didn't consider needing a head mannequin the same size as your own head. Nice solution with the fabric. Hang in there and good luck!

[@Figabee]

I have put about 15 hours into it already and I am only about 3 spirals in... I am thinking about making another cap and seeing how it would work sewing it in with my machine to see if it would take less time, but I might have to update this later...

[@Chuchishizuy]

Please :) If you can

[@tyokabina2829]

I used a marker on my cap to place the spiral, but I only made a Raggedy Ann wig so it hid pretty well and did not need as many spirals as a regular wig. but I was able to work on it just resting on my lap with that so.. I hope that's of some help to someone

[@ellerynelson8918]

Need a cosplay wig? Short on money? Have a crap-ton of extra yarn in the color of your character's hair? Prepared to loose all of your free time? Try making a wig!

[@tartaglia5543]

Have a crap ton of time? *I DO*

[@elvirawestlin7894]

Yeah, pretty sure just buying a wig is more worth it than like 10 yarn things

[@mr.ohpossum7276]

I like that idea

[@ashley-has-games9811]

I DO. But no patience

[@echobot1098]

Quarantine

[@rjbyard8680]

My niece needed a wig for Halloween and we couldn't find any to fit her so I used your method to make one, it wasn't very good though but she loved it 👌🏻

[@Dollightful]

Hey, great job! I bet she looks fantastic :D

[@nordichope7301]

your videos have help me a bit with my Pediophobia(the fear of doll). Thank you

[@Krimson-do1st]

Nadia Thillerup I'm sorry I read your coment wrong and thought it said pedophilia ya that was intresting

[@nordichope7301]

Krimson 1798 haha XD... No need to apoligize.

[@taylortheghost125]

Krimson 1798 top of the mornin to ya

[@l.d.l.a.7738]

North_Hope same thing here

[@moonlightgameingandart2446]

Taylor Owens yay jacksepieye

[@gocheckoutmynewchannelinde2266]

im gonna try to make a life sizes wig using this method, wish me luck, this may take a while

[@gocheckoutmynewchannelinde2266]

ill be using yarn because i have a lot and im cheap

[@NeulKim15]

Can you show the results when it's done? I'm very interested now! :D

[@Dollightful]

Awesome!! Good luck, and I look forward to hearing about the result!

[@gocheckoutmynewchannelinde2266]

it may take a while but I'll post ipdates on my channel if I can for those interested.

[@alayakow]

I subscribed to you cause I want to see results

[@sonofapurplebiscuit1]

I know this is from 3 years ago, but having just discovered you this is the first time I have seen this video. Thank you for being willing to show step-by-step how you create. Some artists are not as willing to share their knowledge with others and I so appreciate it.

[@lumeythegoat7410]

well now we know how to make underwear for dolls

[@fabstylz9889]

So true!!

[@cupcake-hn7cw]

Jane The Killer what are you talking about

[@cupcake-hn7cw]

Jane The Killer now I now what you mean

[@lumeythegoat7410]

cupcake 2006 lol

[@cristinacalderon5587]

cupcake 2006 yup

[@Attercoptering]

I haven't made a wig completely from scratch, but I've spliced a few human wigs together! A helpful tip for hiding the wefts around the ears would to be sew in a weft on top going the opposite direction! So for this doll if you sewed the hair to this doll the hair ends would be sticking straight up to the sky at that point! Then you just have to boil wash the hair to make it go downward and it covers up the weft! I may not be explaining it correctly, but I know arda wigs here on KZbin has a tutorial on their video that teaches you how to make a part in a wig!

[@Dollightful]

I think I understand; sounds like a great technique! I'll check out Arda Wigs, too.

[@helenakhudyna2360]

if sew the wefts upside down under the ears, that would fix this issue, I believe. the hair should lay down after boiling, and the edges should look nice. what do you think, will it work?

[@Dollightful]

I think that might work well! It's definitely worth trying.

[@helenakhudyna2360]

Dollightful yay! I have a valid idea! need to brace myself and make some wigs for my bald dolls! xD

[@Dollightful]

Helena Khudyna Of course! We're always learning from each other. Aww your poor bald dolls, hehehe

[@helenakhudyna2360]

Dollightful xD ummm, they not completely bald, Moxie Teenz dolls have pixie cut painted on, but I like them in wigs much more! ^_^

[@AiValentine]

Hey! Did you try this and did it work? I'm going to make my freya's wig this week and was thinking of doing the same thing!

[@ayvalaugharn7470]

I think Dollightful is a very creative person and I know all of her fans love and support her. Love you Dollightful!!!!

[@jajhahajhdns5541]

Can you customize a doll and make it a Totoro girl?

[@dorothy_bee.]

Pusheen Cat į agree with you its time she made totoro girl

[@dorothy_bee.]

sorry i meant i agree i have lithuanian keebord up

[@xxsuperkittyxx751]

LaelaDIY yess

[@user-wn5pj3tq8t]

YASS

[@emolytheemoemu]

When you're looking for a video on how to make a wig for Freya, and then you find one...AND it's by Dollightful...! 😱 Tank chu child!

[@Dollightful]

Aw shucks! You're welcome. :D

[@freyawilke6429]

Wait your trying to make a wig for me 🤣🤣

[@phoenyxillustratesx8490]

Katherine: *explains doll wig in perfect simple instructions* Me: Uhhh, I think I might have sewn my hands into a wig...

[@maskedtitan4484]

to all those people who disliked the video your just mad you can't to a great job like her!

[@MYLEE-kn9kn]

dolghtfull: it looks like a pear of under wear me:*giggles* dollightfull:now put the panties on the head me:*laughs soo hard*

[@coffee-ouji]

Miley Clubb relatable

[@DreamStalker2]

I absolutely died laughing at the ‘now put the panties on the doll’s head...’ bit!

[@jaynehaubner]

iitz Wolf *pair

[@a.k.a.justdreamcatcher8750]

iitz Wolf lmao atm

[@anthonydelaney8249]

Can’t get enough of your beautiful dolls as well as that equally beautiful voice....

[@TheKittenXD]

I was wondering could you make male dolls wig?? I think short styles are way more difficult to cut, and I though that you may have few tips :3

[@Dollightful]

I'll keep it in mind! It's not a wig tutorial, but I did do a short hairstyle on my Frodo doll that might interest you for the time being.

[@shansstitchery]

The process doll makers/upcyclers (is there a name?) go through for each tiny stage makes me appreciate the art so much more! Your dolls are all amazing :D

[@Fancylooks]

Very complete and excellent!

[@Dollightful]

I appreciate it :D

[@otter6565]

My friends mom makes wigs for cats, humans, dolls, etc... and she decided to give this way a try and it actually worked pretty well!

[@kaolew4023]

This is awesome! I have been wondering how I am going to make a wig for my cat doll!! Thank you so much for this! :3 It looks so adorable on her!

[@Dollightful]

I'm glad it could help! :D ❤

[@elddonnemar]

Clear, concise, and impeccable craftsmanship. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for taking the time to film and share!

[@Dollightful]

I really appreciate that, thank you so much. :) It's my pleasure!

[@fuchsfarben]

Another way to hide the stitches at the bottom of the ears could be to sew the weft on upside down. Then just brush them down, secure with a rubber band and boil wash. This should leave you with a nice edge since the hair is folded over :)You may have to make tinier wefts though because the line is diagonal and not straigt. I do this all the time when I make the part on the top of the head and I think it would work here as well >v

[@Dollightful]

Sounds like a great technique! You might could use glue wefts for that part too, to keep the thickness from building up.... thank you! :D ❤

[@watashiwachocho]

While I haven't made a FULL human sized wig with this technique, I did use it to make wefts while repurposing a cheap long wig I got off Amazon into a short wig for a cosplay. I pretty much just chopped about half of the wig off and turned the ponytails I cut off into wefts that I sewed into a few thin areas of the wig. I didn't seal them with glue or anything, so they're a bit prone to shedding, but it worked really well for a last minute cosplay wig!

[@LooksLikeDemon]

I really love your videos, it's just kinda relaxing to watch and really helpful.. If I would customize dolls.. someday.. =x ^^

[@Dollightful]

Glad you think so! :D Hehe, you can start when the time is right ❤

[@camerondodman4151]

Next video make an outfit for her

[@LividLivie]

Oh wow! I recently made a yarn wig for a doll with cat ears. I sort of made a pattern out of napkins and tape and then made the wig cape, cutting out the holes too. You're method is soooo much easier XD

[@Dollightful]

Well, there can be many roads that lead to the same place! :D Your method sounds legit too.

[@drdeathgod]

I'm going to try this on a life size scale for one of my cosplays

[@jessicargruendler]

I made a doll wig with ear holes using this method for a doll I'm working on. I used acrylic yarn as the hair material. It worked rather well, though it is much thicker than synthetic hair options like nylon. That just means you don't need to sew on your wefts nearly as close together as you otherwise would. The wig turned out well; I'm hoping to finish the doll soon and put a video up on my channel.

[@kotohorse]

Dollightful, you should really make a doll collection video! ^^

[@electrocerise]

This is the cutest doll i have ever seen.Good job 😊👌👍

[@koiwi4931]

ANDROID USERS CAN NOW LIKE COMMENTS!!!! AND THE COMMENT SECTION IS DIFFERENT ;-;

[@keknegenkai2700]

i just realised it as well! it's feels so wierd tho😅

[@asmallpastelstar6060]

yeah,it sucks,I can't reply to replys,but I can reply to comments 😂

[@Dollightful]

Oooh cool. I had to go on my phone to check. Yay!

[@meeelo7329]

Android always could? I have an Android and I still could a few months ago

[@thewannabeweeb]

YaBoiJayden..probably along time ago(i.e. 2 years)there was a glitch in the system

[@briannas18473]

For some reason I love watching you do this, I’m probably not going to make any of the stuff you do just because I suck at anything and everything I do

[@TheofficalKagamineLen]

4:06 "I add a *touch* of glue to the wefts" *proceeds to cover pinky in glue*

[@lauraadler6853]

I love how easy and understandable you make your how too! I can't wait to make my first Wig!

[@magicalcheese1772]

If you have fuzzy hair you can't fix with a normal brush, Use a not used dog brush and wet it it takes time (I didn't use boiling water tho so I don't know if this works if it does give this comment a like :D)

[@Anastasai23]

Super adorable. I never thought about the challenge ears would pose in making a wig. Also I highly approve of the cat clips at the ends of videos. It makes me smile :)

[@Dollightful]

Thank you! Yes, Junpyo gets really hyper when it comes to bed sheets. lol!

[@HelenaDeerOld]

For the problem area under the ear could you not sew the weft from the inside of the wig cap and flip the weft over the area? that way all you see is hair and not the end of the weft? I think that could work.

[@Dollightful]

I think that might work well! It's definitely worth trying.

[@HelenaDeerOld]

I hope results are favorable!

[@goosevillenews7932]

Oh wow the wig turned out beautiful! Now I'm extremely excited for the Freya and Freyr dolls!

[@Dollightful]

Hype!! Haha. Freya's faceup is next on my to-do list!

[@Katmossheart]

YOU CAN MAKE YARN WIGS LIFE SIZED LIKE THIS BECAUSE I SAW SOMEONE ELSE DO IT ON KZbin. I THINK HER NAME WAS KIND OF DERP. AND IM SOOOOOO HAPPY ( I'm making a lapis lazuli wig for cosplay and it's taking forever but I'm okay with that)

[@jellygoaway1219]

Kat Nicholson Hello! I am wondering how it went because i would like to do somthing simmilar

[@sleepykoi4617]

I don't even own dolls but I'm still addicted to watching your videos

[@jbingbong]

Are you going to customize your Freya/Freyr?

[@Dollightful]

That's what the wig is for! Hehe.

[@jbingbong]

+Dollightful Gah! I meant to add "in a video" after that DX

[@Dollightful]

Lol! I definitely plan on filming the face ups for both of them, yes! :D

[@jbingbong]

+Dollightful Oh sweet! I'm so excited!

[@princessskyandbffwelcometo7542]

they did

[@Pancakes4Tohka]

My cousin made a wig like this on a life size scale. Her friend had lost her hair from kimo, so she made her a purple wig; Her friend always wanted purple hair. She made many prototypes and the final wig was a short curly wig. It was beautiful and she uses it as a short-haired Yuri cosplay! (DDLC, she used for a cosplay in ComiCon New York 2016.)

[@emicat717]

Yay! More kitties :3

[@Dollightful]

:D meow

[@tilda6642]

Thanks a lot! My new hujoo bjd finally arrived and she didn't come with a wig and that wouldn't be a problem if she didn't have ears! And there not magnets so I can't take them off so this helped a lot thank you! 😊

[@idunablack2592]

And can you make mohawk wig tutorial?

[@Dollightful]

Whoah, a mohawk! I haven't thought about that one.

[@SlimePanda]

Bought from CeladonGirl from this batch fav.me/da4383t Don't have a name for her yet, and I don't have her character figured out yet either. Suggestions? All I know is that she's an Monster High OC, she's undead, loves pastel goth and fairy kei fashion, and is kawaii/kowaii asf. She Is basically Marrow's constant companion. She follows Marrow everywhere and does whatever she says. She's is sorta Marrow's minion, but Marrrow gave her some free will so she'd actually be interesting to talk to and not some mindless zombie. She doesn't have a family of her own, and she stay with Marrows family.

[@kieralambert1579]

@@Dollightful when are you making a DIY bjd it's been a long time 🤔😫

[@madmyth3985]

What a cute hairstyle for that doll!

[@Dollightful]

Thank you! :D It was mostly to hid the problem area! haha

[@madmyth3985]

still, it suits her

[@furiousknockoutshadowbolt4594]

anyone else remember when they were a kid they used to run around with under ware on their heads ? ((I've never done that but know people who have))

[@TurtleHypnosis]

your videos are so well put together and fun to watch and i'm always excited when i see them in my subscription feed!!

[@Dollightful]

Gaww~ that's so nice to hear! Thank you very much!

[@truthfinder10490]

Hahaha I died when you said " underwear" and "take the pantys" XD

[@raedar3570]

You have a black cat! My heart! They are THE BEST kitties!

[@hfjdjshdhsji8375]

3:42 " take the panties " gor me laughing😂😂

[@junkenoshima833]

You are so good at this! Although I personally don't customize often your videos are fun to watch!🐱🐼

[@mmaclin165]

How long do making a doll wig take to make?

[@rebelcraftbunny4912]

KitKat Directioner upwards of a few weeks if you dont have premade hair a few days if you do though!

[@kieralambert1579]

@@rebelcraftbunny4912 nah it takes like 60 minutes but if the doll heads bigger it can take a thew days

[@suzanneo7556]

My mom is a really good sewer and I asked her if this technique on a real wig would work and she said yes! But when we tried it it was too loose and it cept falling off!😕Fail! I love u so much and u inspired me to make my own custums!

[@YouTube푸로닝]

구독해요♥ 안녕~할때 목소리 좋네요♥-♥

[@arekszmit687]

lol

[@YouTube푸로닝]

Arek Szmit ??

[@aQuayQuay]

I really get FF vibes from the music in this video. Also, very cute customization as always, Dollightful!

[@SasheeML]

I wonder; do you dye your doll hair? I've been trying to dye some nylon hair and have had no success whatsoever :T

[@eternal8song]

It's basically impossible to reliably dye seran and nylon fibers. even with alcohol dying, like people do on cosplay wigs, the color just kinda rubs off. you gotta buy them in the color you want, or blend a few colors together.

[@SasheeML]

eternal8song oh rats. Thank you for your help, dear.

[@Dollightful]

Yes, you can permanently dye NYLON hair! You just have to make sure you purchase synthetic polymer dyes. You can get them at Michaels, I think--- the iDye Poly brand works great. You boil it in a pot and dip in the hair, and the color sticks instantly. Naturally, white nylon hair makes the best recipient. I'd love to make a video on it eventually, but for now I hope that helps. Good luck!

[@Dollightful]

Try the iDye Poly brand for nylon hair! It works great and will look store-bought :D

[@SasheeML]

Thank you! I'll give it a shot!

[@lisawintler-cox1641]

1:52 The lace shape over the face would make really cool bangs or hat veil

[@rb29579]

do you know if this works for human wigs?

[@Beruderu]

I love seeing your videos even if I don't customize dolls xD Keep up the amazing work!

[@Dollightful]

Hehe thank you! ❤

[@alinereder]

Where do you get that doll from and what's it called I want it

[@juniperlynn]

Aline Reder check her recent video

[@rfabregas]

Aline Reder www.junkystuff.com

[@kimitsukouseki9872]

One idea for the ear issue area you could try is to sew "wefs?" on the edge from the inside of the wig cap and pull the hair out to the right side from the ear hole. I theorise the hair would fold over the edge seam once boil washed making for a cleaner edge and easier to style hair. What do you think?

[@razali1098]

2019? No just me ok -3-

[@sarahtimmons7636]

2019 yeah me too -w-

[@unlikely.charlieyt4132]

2020 babyyy

[@BabyBlueBear98]

Such a cute hairstyle! Suits Freya perfectly

[@Dollightful]

Thank you! :D

[@applesapplesapples5773]

Cool

[@binnoraina633]

Lovee u dollightful 😃

[@shhhhhhhinealight6328]

Some real human wigs are actually made with this method! Not handstitched though haha. I would know as I have one! Your last video with sewn wigs actually taught me a lot about parting these wigs, thank you! ♥️

[@hanna-lachaineduneplangono6170]

I've already thought about making wigs for my dolls with my own hair... AM I WEIRD

[@silverl95]

Hanna - La chaîne d'une Plangonophile I think wigs started with ether horse or human hair but I may be wrong so don't take my word for fact.

[@corvidwyrm4113]

Hanna - La chaîne d'une Plangonophile no. That's actually a pretty good and cool idea!

[@yukithepuggo2918]

I made a wig for myself!Just don't use glue.You need longer synthetic hair\yarn\(other) and don't boil wash with wig on!More,longer,stronger lace!! #Bootiful

[@GigiS18]

are you korean????????

[@garden2571]

Ella S I believe so

[@MsDeathNyan]

Ella S no, she's American living in Korea

[@Quilly-Sammy]

Freya looks beautiful with both long and short hair.☺😉

[@FluffyNuggetCyanNinja]

I made a life size wig and I worked! Thanks so much Katherine!

[@tylerparrish-lewis8956]

I am repainting my hujoo freya today so I am rewatching this for inspiration 😂😂💜

[@SaltEDawg]

I've made a wig this way for a human and it may look bad but for my first wig it's full and does work!

[@luna8577]

i get so excited when i see that you posted a new video

[@Dollightful]

Aw! Thank you. :D ❤

[@PeskyFrowny]

Yet again, Another amazing video, I really love how simple you make this seem!

[@Dollightful]

Thank you very much Frowny!

[@NoArtisticLimitation_NAL]

Thank you for this. I’ve been wondering how to make a wig with those gosh darned huge ears I already added to my doll XD If it wasn’t for your (and others, but mostly your) videos, I may have never started customising (because it’s still kinda daunting before you start, like that first empty page of a sketchbook), thank you for your tutorials. :)

[@studiobouggi-bouggi916]

I'm such a fan of you! I love your work and everything I wish some days I will be like you!

[@elainehamrick7845]

I've watched alot of wig tutorials I like yours the best way to go

[@PhantomCarnivalArt]

I get so excited when you post new videos- You're so happy sounding and such a nice voice! Now just to get a doll with animal ears! :D

[@Dollightful]

Aw I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you very much. Time for your next project~ haha

[@Princess_Shanie]

I'm so excited! That looks so cute:3! Can't wait till you do her Faceup!!! Her little braids are precious!!!!!! Kitty:3!!! I love your little kitty videos at the end ^.^!!!!!! You're so talented!!!

[@mermaidbella6640]

I made a life sized one for my friend with cancer I made it like your other one she loved it especially when she found out that she can curl it it was really long I'll post a pic soon

[@cutescout2608]

This vid gave me a really bright spark of inspiration thank you so much

[@HolyBBs]

Another way you can hide the weft in front of the ear would be to sew it inside the wig cap and flip the hair through the hole and style it downwards. You'll cover the weft in front perfectly.

[@Dollightful]

That would totally work!

[@HolyBBs]

It's similar to how you would make a ponytail wig. You sew the bottom weft inside the wig cap so it looks more natural.

[@livFantacy]

i love the way u talk especially when u said u don't own a hair dryer XD

[@julietdelgado6488]

Aww, how cute! She looks even cuter now with her wig on. Great job! P.S. Your cat is the cutest!

[@Dollightful]

Thank you! :D ❤❤❤

[@elisejournal-girl551]

This is the way you make wigs for people, I did it when I studied costume and theatrical makeup

[@mas69teredward]

Thank you for this. I could never figure out what people on DOA or other doll forums meant when they just typed out their wig instructions.

[@Dollightful]

You're welcome! I find it easiest to see things demonstrated as well. :D

[@number5279]

THIS KS SO CUTTTEEEEE! This is also very helpful just like the last one! I'm saving up my money to buy one of the kitty dolls so cute!

[@Dollightful]

I'm so glad to hear that :D Yay!! Yes, the Hujoo kitties aren't very pricey which is nice (compared to BJD's, I mean!).

[@Froggywitchmama]

i cant stop watching tgese videos :o i kind of want to get a doll from a charity shop and try this out but it seems like an expensive hobby if you want to do it right.

[@NostaIgiaJunkie]

I always thought your voice sounded familiar, now I got it! You sound like Lelani Joy! Thanks for such a great tutorial, keep it up!

[@Yababaneta]

You know, I was looking at your other wig tutorial yesterday and thought to ask you if you were planning on making a tutorial for dolls with ears like this! ^_^ Another lovely tutorial, Dollightful! I can't wait to see Freya finished!

[@Dollightful]

Good timing, then! Hehe. Thank you very much!

[@MagzTravels2234]

I have made a life size one and it went really well

[@shaylawade8499]

im so excited. my doll is in the mail. i can't wait to get it. yip

[@Dollightful]

Yay!

[@DaddyStaruwu]

GAH these are so cool to watch!! I love the bits at the end with your kitty too :D

[@Dollightful]

It's become a tradition now!! Haha

[@DaddyStaruwu]

Dollightful It's a tradition I love!! Such cute kitties!! :D

[@shaz_ns3496]

i did make a full size wig using this method n it work it just take more time to make bcoz its larger n it turn out pretty well

[@mrsdsease]

another option for the bald spot in the ears could be sewing a chunk of hair from the inside , passing it through the earhole and using the hot water straightening method so it looks neat

[@nobodyanymore4387]

thank you so very much for your help on how to make a wig sense I don't have actual hair so I will use the yarn method my step dad is going to fix my sewing machine and​ other than that I have all the materials

[@daryaspace]

You have such a nice voice )

[@Dollightful]

That's so sweet! Thank you. :3

[@aleerajewel1637]

Thank you doll lightful this is so helpful, you are so fun

[@nevernadeshiko164]

Omg, so many thank you 🍓 I'll be employing this in making wig for my epoch hamtaro and sylvanians.. And some vintage furred Hello Kitty Plushies. Since those wigged hello kittys are deym expensive