I made a tiny dress for my doll! || Sewing Embroidery for a Ball Jointed Doll

[@hellsingmongrel]

As a BJD collector, this is one of the biggest reasons I'm so into historical sewing, so you can BET I clicked this the INSTANT I saw it on my feed! 😆

[@lorrainemunoa791]

Same!!

[@Siansonea]

I'm a doll collector (mainly Barbie-type dolls) and restorer/artist, and you're making me want to get back into sewing for my dolls. Back in the day I used to do it a lot, but I just haven't been doing it other than to repair and restore vintage garments. I need to start making some new stuff.

[@kristenl2367]

The level of detail you were able to achieve is INSANE. The source material was stunning, but somehow you made me appreciate it even more at 1:5. This isn't what I expected but I'm in love and can't wait to see what you do next!

[@grandmasmagic3858]

about 7-8 years ago I made three period outfits for three Barbies so that they'd look like Claire from the first season of Outlander...they had ALL the layers...slip, corset, bumroll, petticoat ,tartan skirt/dress and bodice, also her knitted accessories...even made highland outfits for Ken/Jamie...a lot of tiny hand sewing and drafting from pictures of the costumes..I was very pleased with myself...back in 2020 I did it all again but this time for 24" crochet dolls..all were 1700 styled costumes...wish I could share the pic's here...

[@tivsterino]

Sounds lovely, if you ever post the pics somewhere please link it here!

[@marshmallowbautista9559]

Maybe post on your community tab?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:38 Your partner and you playing tabletop games is just too cute!

[@fritziepisarski8681]

Hi , I have in my possession a Barbie doll I wish I could show you. Picked up at my church yard sale 10 years ago, she is dressed in a civil war dress. Whoever made the outfit did research and it is beautiful. I’ve never found another hand made like this. As a re-enactor myself, I know what it takes to make a period dress from period patterns.I love this episode, might even try to make another dress for Barbie.🇺🇸

[@uhlexseeuh]

You could post on Pinterest and just drop the link Personally I’d like to see it!

[@k.m.223]

Finds like that are amazing.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

You could upload it into a very short video. You don't have to edit, if you don't want to. But, all of us can upload onto KZbin. It's easy and it's free.

[@johannaholmgren8088]

Like your name, Fritzie. My maiden name is Fritz. Not that that matters lol, I am actually responding to your comment: I started making Barbie clothing again (after a long hiatus) for my 5 year old granddaughter. I have tons of fabric scraps and thought this would be a good way to use them up. The first time I made the clothes (years ago) I didn't love the process, but this time, somehow, I got really hooked on making the clothes and am looking at designing and making period costumes for the Barbie and Ken dolls. Your Civil War Barbie sounds fantastic, that must take a lot of work!!!

[@hanahbondar4103]

i know a lot of doll makers are starting to use 3-d printing for their dolls. moonlight jewel works with a really talented modeler, and the ladies at enchantarium are really great. hextian uses worbla for a lot of his customs, which has its pros and cons. some modelers also use epoxy sculpt or craft foam for their soles? you could also use a pair of existing shoes that fit as a base?

[@Familylawgroup]

How old were you when you started getting into miniatures? Did this interest grow during surgical training since surgeons are trained in a number of stitches in tiny vessels? By the way, just curious, have you ever done a “stitch sampler” of all surgical and medical stitches you know and then compare it to a stitch sampler for clothing and sampler for miniature stitching? I would be fascinated to watch a video in that comparison process while you can discuss the purpose behind a variety of stitch designs.

[@meggert2360]

That's not a tiny dress- it's a tiny masterpiece!!

[@monikamiroslava4074]

Love miniatures, this was such a treat :) Evelina looks fabulous! One of my favourite artists is Maryna from Poppen Atelier; in addition to repainting dolls, she makes them custom outfits, sometimes with the help of her mother. Some two years ago, she made Marie Antoinette and Elizabeth I dolls.

[@jefferybrinagh2092]

oh you have to make her a wardrobe now at least one more holiday gown please for christmas maybe a matching one or one with similar details for you , i collect bjd dolls too and im always looking at movies , series or sewing channels for more inspiration its just so much fun

[@kbowler9266]

Poppen Atelier makes shoes for some of her dolls. She works with monster high and barbie.

[@hah.365]

what a beautiful doll and dress! it was interesting to see how the clothes looked on a hard body doll vs the soft bodies of the historical dolls.

[@elenpena42564]

I love watching this type of videos cause honestly I'm a sucker for dolls and tiny things in general so I'm very excited to see some more tiny actually accurate clothing Eta: I don't judge people for using shortcuts for dolls, I do it too, is really ok since at that scale is more about the look, it's just fun to see someone do it accurately from time to time

[@ragnkja]

At that scale, for a doll that won’t sweat or otherwise need to protect her clothes from wear, it absolutely makes sense to omit the lining and that sort of thing, especially when it would make the fabric disproportionately thick if you lined it.

[@eshbena]

The number of times I've skipped a layer because it turned the doll into a sausage if I didn't. XD

[@ragnkja]

@@eshbena It’s hard to get fabrics that are 1/5 as thick as usual without it being a completely different type of fabric, so omitting layers, especially linings, is simply necessary.

[@elenpena42564]

@@eshbena my favourite dress I've made for a doll has sleeves that were set with glue and I sew her in cause I didn't had any clasps left and lied to myself I would add those as soon as I got new ones

[@dbseamz]

Most of the sewing I've been doing lately is for 6 1/2" tall mini American Girls (very small, great for a space-saving collector), which means buttons almost always get replaced by a row of seed beads or embroidered French knots and a concealed piece of thin Velcro. I have yet to find any other closures that wouldn't make the opening far too thick, and even if I did find real buttons small enough it would be a huge hassle to get them through the buttonholes.

[@juliemiller9258]

What fun! I used to make clothes for my daughter's American Girl's Dolls. Special request from her were for a Pocahontas outfit made from some old leather and seed beads and Japanese Kimono made from remnants of some silk brocade that my grandmother had bought for my mom. What wonderful memories! Have fun!

[@sans-seraph]

I was meaning to make some period underthings for my dolls before COVID got the better of me. This might just be the perfect prod to get the project restarted. ❤

[@kelleygaston6133]

Ever since I was a little girl, and read the story “Hitty, Her First Hundred Years” I have always wanted to make a fashion doll with a trunk of clothes. Not necessarily to play with but just the challenge. Many years ago I did get a little wooden carved all from Jason Townsend and Company and started making an early 1800s outfit for her. You have inspired me to finish her wardrobe. I am so impressed with the work and the care that you put into the little dolls outfitsI can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@GoddessNeith]

you should read "A is for Annabelle" by Tasha Tudor. that got me started then I read Hitty. I have a Gibson Girl cloth doll I made, I plan on making her stays and a 18th century wardrobe.

[@lady_sir_knight3713]

Oh my gosh, Hitty. Yes, I wanted to see and hold all her tiny clothes.

[@VondaInWonderland]

Wow, the details are impeccable. I absolutely love your blouse as well ♥

[@elizabethwadsworth5167]

I thought you might like to know that your adventures in miniature sewing last year inspired me to do the same thing. I ended up making an entire 18th century outfit for a Popovy Sisters BJD, with everything completely hand sewn except for the boning channels on the stays. I made a robe a la Francaise, and figuring out how the back works was one of the more difficult sewing projects I've ever taken on. Even though I used pre-embroidered fabric (an upholstery remnant, I think) I'm really happy with the way it came out, and have bought more of the dolls to dress in even more historical outfits.

[@midollshouse]

would love to see pics of your outfit for your Popovy BJD!

[@whatadollslife]

yes . do you have an Instagram to show your Popovy please

[@elizabethwadsworth5167]

@@whatadollslife No, sorry, I don't have an Instagram account.

[@ladybirdchance]

My great grandma was a great seamstress but she always said she'd rather make another wedding dress then do any more doll clothes 😹 she had 4 daughters.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Those tiny clothes are too cute for words! Your dedication to detail is truly inspirational.

[@MT-lk7qt]

Making doll clothes is actually my sewist origin story! Since my American Girl Doll didn't have clothes (given that it was off eBay), I'd alter baby clothes to fit her. The details on that tiny redingote make me want to venture into the dollmaking world again, NGL

[@lorilucena9764]

omg i got into sewing bc i made clothes for my dolls!!! i liked bjds but my jam were the pullips, more cartoonish looking but really pretty dolls with interesting outfits. i used to watch so many doll clothing tutorials - this was almost nostalgic for me haha

[@EilonwyG]

This makes me miss sewing for my dolls. I mostly sewed medieval/fantasy outfits, with some modern day thrown in. Nothing of mine had quite such amazing detail or embroidery! I gotta try an embroidery machine someday.

[@batterysandwich5348]

omg i was already loving your historical fashion, but making it tinyyyyyyyyyyyy YESSS i love miniatures and this is so good you can hardly tell its on such a tiny scale

[@StrangeHooves]

I’m a bjd collector and this is the exact type of content I’ve been wanting! I love historical fashion on dolls.

[@sms4077]

it's the tiny embroidery for me. i really enjoy watching people sew tiny clothes. i regularly watch 릴리랑 한땀한땀 Stitch by Stitch with Lily who hand stitches each tiny stitch. i cannot personally recommend any doll cobblers (though there is one called the doll cobbler), but maybe one would be willing to take on your custom project even if they don't specialize in this period.

[@chalkncheeseneeds723]

Have you watched Nigel chia's work it's insane ! The embroidery on this gown is so beautiful a looks amazing as an entire piece

[@jennybartolo4360]

My daughter collects American Girl dolls so I make loads of clothes for them. This is so beautiful. Your doll is absolutely lovely! The dress is absolutely amazing!! I hope you find the shoes soon!

[@lauraleecreations3217]

Also, on Deviant Art there is a lady who does BJD historical like clothing, and she has posted patterns for 1/3 scale dolls. I've printed out (trial and error) some things online for my dolls.

[@P0nyl0ve]

This turned out so good! I actually started sewing with sewing for dolls and only later moved on to 'human' projects, funny to see the opposite!

[@scrabblerabble2827]

same!

[@sarahmwalsh]

This is absolutely exquisite!! The tiny scale of the embroidery and the perfection of the gown and petticoat shapes are just mind-boggling. When you held up her pocket toward the end I briefly wondered whether her cell phone could fit in it!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@victoriaelizabeth9726]

I really loved the Tempest Blue and white porcelain doll. And the DeMuse dolls are classic and they have really nice videos of them making the clothing and such. I think my favorites are the Popovy sisters, their dolls are all very different and unique.

[@ThimblewolfArt]

twigling is probably my favorite bjd maker. I need finish customizing my doll from her.

[@pengdubit]

she is great

[@pocoyo9820]

For her shoes maybe you could use a 3D printer, like how @Dollightful and other youtubers make for their dolls. Or, I would LOVE to see you doing a collaboration with @Nicole_Rudolph and she could help you with the shoes for your doll!

[@k.m.223]

I am totally here for any and all doll content.

[@agoblin6265]

i actually cannot believe how beautiful this is 🥺

[@Sewstine]

Thank you so much!

[@armfart890]

Omg this is amazing! Could you please post more doll and miniature content? As a treat.

[@coreygilles847]

Evelina looks stunning in her outfit! You did an incredible job! Thank you for sharing

[@figurativelydancing]

Okay, you're the niche costuming QUEEN & I bow to you x

[@starwarssyl1177]

Fabulous! I'm so excited for any doll content you make! There's something so magical about things that are tiny. The little tiny embroidery is just precious and this vid made my day better!

[@sarahwatts7152]

I was able to see some period examples of these dolls at a local exhibition, and it's so incredible to see up close how much detail they had.

[@Decanta]

I LOVE seeing historic dolls! I make doll clothes too and it's really a unique challenge, so finding out that it goes back so far as a craft is really thrilling!

[@pagodrink]

Evelina's outfit came out so good! All that tiny embroidery work looks amazing

[@kyraandreatta4522]

My favorite doll company is Maskcat. I admit to not knowing much about history but their dolls give such a historic/fantasy vibe to them…. Maybe Jane Eyre esque is the best way I know how to describe them. either way, tiny brain wrap up conclusion: doll pretty hehe

[@gabriellerussell8484]

She looks so regal! 😍

[@Paesguud]

This is some of the most accurate BJD sewing I've seen in a while! It's really hard to make things work at that scale. I sew for 1/6th so it's even worse. My favorite BJD maker in larger scales is Supia. Very similar style to Bimong.

[@lightheidi9009]

This was so much fun to watch. Please do more. Your content, especially today, was needed. I am in the health field as well, and today was rough. I needed to escape and I get absolute joy from watching you create.

[@catherinerw1]

That is such a cool trick using your embroidery machine to do the grunt work of the quilting!

[@Myster1029]

I have a couple of Robert Tonner dolls that I enjoy sewing for. Two Tyler dolls that are 16" and one American Model doll which s 22 inches. Having grown up sewing for my Barbies and an 18" Tiffany Taylor doll, I still enjoy the challenge of sewing for something small

[@TwinklesBrightly]

I love Mystic Kids! I have four of their dolls, three in the 1/4 size and one in the 1/3 size.

[@natashaelina]

I’m such a fan of BJD’s and historical fashion this is like my dream content!!

[@debcarroll8192]

Her redingote is so exquisite! It looks like it was made by the mice in Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester. It made me so happy to see that you made Evelina a pocket, too!

[@67ilsalund]

You are so talented. I'm sure that you can do the shoes as well. Amazing job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@amaeve1950]

So stunning. Really stepping up the miniature game! I have been so looking forward to this, as doll clothes are some of my favourites to make.

[@dee-annegordon5959]

If it hadn't been for your hands to give scale in some of those shots it would have looked like a human sized gown. The level of detail was amazing!

[@threadsandpurrs]

She is lovely! I am so impressed by all the details in the garments and the tiny accessories

[@lauraleecreations3217]

You have put two interesting subject in one video! I am a collector of BJDs and Vinyl dolls! 1/3 sized dolls would be grand in this outfit too❤️❤️❤️🪡🧵🪡🧵🪡you inspire me to make some gowns

[@hawksliravenwood460]

Sooo pretty♥️ Also I may or may not have squealed when you brought out the little Hauswife, so small.

[@adoptedbythe1king]

I've been wondering when we might get more doll content! I loved your first video about her so much!

[@vickinoeske1154]

Nothing small about how beautifully exquisite the dress.

[@daedubois9428]

That was so much fun to watch that I watched it twice! 😀

[@iconicphotos]

Such a beautiful and highly detailed costume-you are so incredibly talented! I have a soft body doll I haven’t finished, and you’ve inspired me. As for doll makers I enjoy watching here on KZbin, I recommend the Popovy sisters. They design BJD dolls, their costumes, intricate hairstyles, and all of the doll’s accessories. Thank you again for a fabulous episode!

[@nancyrath1927]

She absolutely gorgeous

[@joecoloff4247]

Welcome to the world of sewing for dolls, my favorite is Robert Tonner for Vinyl fashion dolls.

[@sarahtaylor4264]

The original outfit is simply gorgeous. You did such a great job translating the overall shapes and details to doll size. That was the most breathtaking embroidery I have ever seen. Please do more doll clothes videos.

[@Pamela-gm5sx]

I was thrilled to see you making clothes for Evalina!! I am a doll lover have been since childhood, thank you for this vlog it truly made me happy!! Can't wait to see more!

[@jennischimmels7442]

This is absolutely INCREDIBLE (and makes me want to get back into customizing my own dolls, both resin and vinyl!) The level of detail is amazing. I definitely don't blame you for leaving out a few layers or taking shortcuts; one of the challenges of miniatures is how you convey the look and feel you want while still making it realistic for yourself. Which of course makes pulling off that magic trick all the more satisfying! As an aside, I LOVE the little triceratops purse that's lurking on the shelf in the background!

[@robinsiciliano8923]

Wow!! So lovely. Always enjoy your videos. You just knock it out of the park every single time.

[@finecallmejane]

She's so fancy and her outfit is so detailed and gorgeous!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Mattel really needs to get into the Historically Accurate Dolls Domain.

[@patriciayoung3267]

I love this video. Your doll is so lovely. I used to sew historic garments for myself and others in the past, but now I sew mostly for my dolls. I don't have a BJD but I do have a number of vintage and antique ladies that I have sewn historically accurate clothing for. I like to hand sew, I find it relaxing and the smaller size is perfect for that. I also love everything miniature and am always on the hunt for accessories for them. You are such an inspiration in any scale.

[@Annartygirl]

This is just fabulous! My daughters and I are definitelytely going to go make more doll clothes now!

[@EagleVision1999]

Omg, I have been waiting for this! :D The dress is absolutely amazing! Western historical clothing is really not common in BJD sizes, I mostly see chinese clothing. I'm trying to sew more for my BJD but it's difficult ^^; I have a Doll Chateau Medusa that needs custom clothing and I only made one dress so far.

[@xoraixa2474]

It's gorgeous! I love the detail and the outfit was scaled down beautifully. BJDs are what pushed me into sewing for real and I still use them to test out my more hare-brained ideas. It's just so much less scary when 1/9th or less of the fabric is on the line; and it makes hand sewing a bit more tolerable since it's just over so much faster. Proper shoes are really hard to find! Looking through tao bao with an agent usually yields the best selection of options. There are people out there that take commissions, too. However shoes are one of those things where there are definitely a lot of short cuts at that scale--the inflexibility of doll feet and the thickness of most leather just makes it hard to work. Soles are easy to sculpt or print with various materials, but the uppers can really do your head in! If you don't mind cheating a little, getting a very basic form fitting shoe and sculpting/sewing over top of it can yield decent results. As for companies: if you're looking for more SK makers, iplehouse and supia doll are good to look at! Iplehouse has many sizes and lot of lovely and mature sculpts, but the bodies are heavy and generally not as poseable. Supia is more stylized but has some really neat body engineering for the posing! Outside that region, Loong soul is just *chef's kiss* on their body engineering. Gem of doll is also a guilty pleasure of mine because their sculpts can capture that antique doll style really well.

[@newcreature222]

Wow this is incredible I admire your skill set to make your imagination come to life it really is commendable 👏😊🙌😊👏

[@haliku9705]

I’ve been waiting for this continuation!!! I’ve wanted a BJD for years and years now to make little outfits for, and it looks like so much fun! The dress turned out gorgeous

[@KenZchameleon]

This is so beautiful! Well done!

[@CountessCulhame]

This combined with the Manohanbok channel makes me want to buy a doll to make clothes for

[@KellyAK]

This is too lovely, so much beautiful detail!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

As someone who had a collection of dolls and whose mother has made dresses for them, this is an exciting prospect.

[@Bookwormscififan]

This was so amazing to watch!! Those clothes are adorably tiny!!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The final outfit looks spectacular! Well done!

[@aperfecttouch]

Beautiful creation!! Looking forward to future BJD costumes!

[@Pammus_]

Such a lovely dress and doll! I'm personally a fan of vinyl BJDs, and I'm working on fantasy historical outfits for them. Nothing as fancy as this, but I'm still learning

[@nikolagostojic1000]

I love to watch Hextian he is so amazing

[@robbiecrafter]

My favorite BJD maker is Iplehouse. I have 3 of their EIDs (25"-27").

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

yes more doll sewing please!

[@Chibihugs]

Sewstine is really out here trying to give the bjd a community heart attack with this gown. To put that much detail in doll scale...I am weak in the knees.

[@Sewstine]

THANK YOU! :D Omg I'm so hooked though!

[@Chibihugs]

@@Sewstine They are so much fun! I have 5 of them (4 MSD and 1 mini) My favorite companies are Iplehouse and Twigling. Sewing for my dolls is how I got into sewing historical clothes.

[@samiasaul8120]

Aline Ogura's dolls look like little pearls.

[@jenhaynes9721]

If you haven't already, try Nigel Chia's DeMuse dolls... Beautiful work on your doll!

[@mgam9501]

When I look at the finished lady (doll) I cannot believe how exquisite it is, the detail is incredible even though I've just watched you make it, twice i might add.

[@julieroyce4497]

You like dolls and history - so you might enjoy “Hitty - Her First Hundred Years” the life of a doll from the time from her creation in the 1800’s and her travels and adventures as she moves between owners.

[@jeanetterule5420]

Mind blown 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 super fabulous! 💞🌸💞🌸💞🌸💞🌸💞💞🌸💞🌸

[@slothbearsrule1564]

She turned out so beautiful Christine! If you remake the dress for you, would you do the purple version so you can match? It's such a pretty colour.

[@Lunareon]

Evelina looks gorgeous in her new clothes! The bits of doll history you included were fascinating. As for BJD companies, Blue Fairy is one of my favorites.

[@shannonm4273]

whisperinggrass has made period doll shoes and made some patterns before i believe. depending on the dolls size you could just scale them down. a blog called antique lilac has some really good patterns as well for period clothing under her tutorials section. i have learned that with doll stuff you can generally just scale the pattern up/ down if needed and it works well enough.

[@p0etrygh0st]

this was so cute

[@PhoenyxAshe]

I've seen some very intricately made shoes by a couple of BJD costumers (one has a couple of incredible Victorian sets), and I _think_ she had shoes she made for some of them as well. I have to dash out the door right now, but when I get back I'll see if I can remember the name of that one. There's also a KZbinr that has made shoes... I think her channel is MissyHandmade... but I'll check on that one as well. Oh, and Lomi's Playground. Really have to run now.

[@hyp3rbole]

Lovely work! I think Maskcat Doll could be of interest to you, their dolls have very soft and delicate faces and are wonderfully suited to historical costumes. I also recall some people in Den of Angels doing western historical costume commissions, although I haven't checked in a while, so the marketplace there could be a good place to look!