How to Make Clothes for Your Doll

Locate a sock that is the width of your doll., Cut off the toe and heel part of the sock., Mark the bottom of the shirt or dress., Remove the sock from the doll., Add any decorative elements as wished., Place the shirt or dress back on the doll.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Locate a sock that is the width of your doll.

    If it stretches to the doll's width, that's great. , Slip the remaining sock over the doll to test for fit. , Use a fabric marker or similar to do this.

    For a shirt, this will be around the waist; longer for the dress. , Cut along the marked line.

    If you are concerned that the sock may unravel, you can hem it.

    But then it won't be no-sew! You could paint invisible nail polish along the edges to stop fraying. , Glue on fabric patches, sequins, buttons, a fake pocket, etc.; anything really that will jazz up the outfit.

    Fabric glitter or fabric paints can produce great effects. , She's now ready for play again.
  2. Step 2: Cut off the toe and heel part of the sock.

  3. Step 3: Mark the bottom of the shirt or dress.

  4. Step 4: Remove the sock from the doll.

  5. Step 5: Add any decorative elements as wished.

  6. Step 6: Place the shirt or dress back on the doll.

Detailed Guide

If it stretches to the doll's width, that's great. , Slip the remaining sock over the doll to test for fit. , Use a fabric marker or similar to do this.

For a shirt, this will be around the waist; longer for the dress. , Cut along the marked line.

If you are concerned that the sock may unravel, you can hem it.

But then it won't be no-sew! You could paint invisible nail polish along the edges to stop fraying. , Glue on fabric patches, sequins, buttons, a fake pocket, etc.; anything really that will jazz up the outfit.

Fabric glitter or fabric paints can produce great effects. , She's now ready for play again.

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