Couple things I do. Tissue patterns I cut out and either copy them or press iron on interfacing to the back. Then you can use it and it don't tear up as easy. I also suggest getting binder and clear sheets at the office supplystore. You can store the pattern and the pieces together. You can also put your favorites together for finding easier. Good luck. Try all the fashions. You learn so much making doll clothes!
Hi Trudy, thank you so much for this advice, definitely something i need to do, you sound so much more organised than me 🤣my New Years resolution is to get organised, thankyou for watching 🥰😊
I honestly had to LAUGH when I saw your Patterns on your thumbnail....I am sitting here WORKING on an outfit on an outfit from your Simplicity, Pattern # 4702! HAHAHAHAH Many times I have to have the dolls right there to make sure WHICH Barbie they made these for. ;-) With a small tweak, Blythe dolls. I have done the same thing, use patterns for a bases. That round skirt, I have made those, YOU will be able to make those well and fast. ;-)
Thank you Marna, i look forward to trying them but at the moment my list just keeps getting longer 😊i wouldnt have it any other way though, thank you for watching 🥰
@@octopudding325 I always love it too when you talk about your Cosplay. One day might you show us some of the costumes you have made??? Your work is always SO superior!
I hold the Patterns in the window, with a piece of copy paper over them, trace, add the information from the pattern onto the copy, then cut out the copies. It works well for me. ;-)
Iv'e done the 4702 one, trousers, jacket skirt and top, they were pretty true to size and easy to follow too - i did add a bit for curvy trousers and it worked well, i am trying to improve my sewing too :)
Ooh! You could cut out the pattern pieces, then photocopy them (so the copies will become the originals) and you could store the envelope and patterns in clear plastic page protectors in a binder.... I love commercial patterns - they taught me how to sew!! I'm mad about their illustrated instructions! And Simplicity's are among the best, I find!
Hi you are braver than me , i still havent had a go 🤣, i really should because they do look amazing outfits. Thankyou for stopping by and for making a comment too 🥰
You can not cut them out but copy them by hand or on copy machine. It will be better. I got that advice from Marna. 😁 Good luck! I have one of those from Marna. We don't have them here in stores or at least I have never seen them.
I use to teach beginning sewing. I always tried to start with doll clothes. Barbie is hard as she is small. 18 dolls are nice, but don't have as fancy clothing Barbie. My sewing room would scare you. I try to be organizers patterns. I always have misplaced favorites. Nothing is better than making doll clothes. Good luck and don't give up.
I enjoyed watching. I have no dress-making skills but would like to make something. However, there are only so many hours in a day, right?? I've seen dolly dress patterns being sold as downloads on etsy as pdfs, which are much less expensive. Lots of vintage ones, too (if that's the kind of thing you like!) Looking forward to seeing what you make! :)
Hi Emily, thank you and yes it is all down to having the time but i am determined to make something from them 😊 There are lots of patterns out there and i have used some for smartdoll but you do need to be careful, some really expect you to know what you are doing so not many details on them 🥰
I got this kit n when I opened it I was like wtf so I cut all out put on paper to stiffen it up a bit I made three trousers two dresses n a paramedic uniform 😊
Hi, these type of patterns do scare me but i have to bite the bullet and sort it , someone asked me if i would video it, so that is a possibilty, so then you can watch me have a fight with it 🤣thank you for watching 🥰
I’ve enjoyed using the 4702 pattern and I’ve collected some vintage dolls patterns. I really like the vintage ones as they’ve got the complete look for dolls of different eras. On 4702, the red long dress was really easy to start and I’ve done the dress. The dress with gathered top is a bit fiddly but the instructions are really good I think ( though I sew my own clothes so I’m not a beginner and it’s difficult to tell who will find what difficult). I tend to wing most things, but I do cut them,out. Much easier when cut out, and you can keep them in little individual envelopes. Re the sizing, I would say they’re fine for Barbie and that shape doll. You might want to start on that size, then use that experience to vary the size for Sindy. I love the little suit! I think that’ll be my next make. The fabric is important too. A polyester or good cotton are best to start. Trying the suit in a looser wool woven might be difficult- maybe go for a printed ponte. Good luck with it all.
Hi Trish, thank you for some really helpful tips, i am really looking forwrd to trying them but its all at the bottom of my list at the moment. I will share when i get something done 🥰🥰
Lovely video as always Octopudding! Was so pleased when I saw you got these patterns and were sharing them as I looked at them in hobbycraft the other day. Was great to see them in better detail, so many cute outfits. You mentioned about size adapting for curvey barbie and such and wondered have you looked into Annabel Benilan's Barbie pattern books? They have each pattern sized for multiple Barbie sizes, I've been using them to make clothes for my pullip dolls and have had a lot of fun with them.
Hi, thank you and yes i do have that book but like many of mine never got round to properly looking at it. Just got it off the shelf so going to have a read. Thank you for reminding me and for watching 🥰
Hi yes , i really do need to sort part 2, i have had so much to do recently that i had actually forgot, so thankyou you for giving me a nudge and thankyou for watching 🥰
I now need to make something 🤣🤣hope fullynot long and i will try 😊😊
Couple things I do. Tissue patterns I cut out and either copy them or press iron on interfacing to the back. Then you can use it and it don't tear up as easy.
I also suggest getting binder and clear sheets at the office supplystore. You can store the pattern and the pieces together. You can also put your favorites together for finding easier. Good luck. Try all the fashions. You learn so much making doll clothes!
Hi Trudy, thank you so much for this advice, definitely something i need to do, you sound so much more organised than me 🤣my New Years resolution is to get organised, thankyou for watching 🥰😊
I honestly had to LAUGH when I saw your Patterns on your thumbnail....I am sitting here WORKING on an outfit on an outfit from your Simplicity, Pattern # 4702! HAHAHAHAH Many times I have to have the dolls right there to make sure WHICH Barbie they made these for. ;-) With a small tweak, Blythe dolls. I have done the same thing, use patterns for a bases. That round skirt, I have made those, YOU will be able to make those well and fast. ;-)
Thank you Marna, i look forward to trying them but at the moment my list just keeps getting longer 😊i wouldnt have it any other way though, thank you for watching 🥰
@@octopudding325 I always love it too when you talk about your Cosplay. One day might you show us some of the costumes you have made??? Your work is always SO superior!
I hold the Patterns in the window, with a piece of copy paper over them, trace, add the information from the pattern onto the copy, then cut out the copies. It works well for me. ;-)
Hi, thank you, lots to try 🥰
@@octopudding325 IF only we had more "play" time, ey? he he he
Iv'e done the 4702 one, trousers, jacket skirt and top, they were pretty true to size and easy to follow too - i did add a bit for curvy trousers and it worked well, i am trying to improve my sewing too :)
I still have to try yet, i just dont seem to get the time but i really want to try. Thank you for watching and the encouragement 🥰
Ooh! You could cut out the pattern pieces, then photocopy them (so the copies will become the originals) and you could store the envelope and patterns in clear plastic page protectors in a binder.... I love commercial patterns - they taught me how to sew!! I'm mad about their illustrated instructions! And Simplicity's are among the best, I find!
Hi, thank you , i definitely need to get organised as i want to keep the patterns in good order. Thank you for watching too 🥰
I just finished my very first doll dress made using a simplicity pattern. I usually make my own patterns or like you said wing it. It was an adventure
Hi you are braver than me , i still havent had a go 🤣, i really should because they do look amazing outfits. Thankyou for stopping by and for making a comment too 🥰
You can not cut them out but copy them by hand or on copy machine. It will be better. I got that advice from Marna. 😁 Good luck! I have one of those from Marna. We don't have them here in stores or at least I have never seen them.
Hi, thank you for letting me know, i havent started yet so i can still do that 🥰
For me not straight forward
Hi I do prefer to make things up than follow patterns. I still haven't had time to try these, though . Thank you for watching 😊
Ya sometimes I don't follow the pattern
I use to teach beginning sewing. I always tried to start with doll clothes. Barbie is hard as she is small. 18 dolls are nice, but don't have as fancy clothing Barbie. My sewing room would scare you. I try to be organizers patterns. I always have misplaced favorites. Nothing is better than making doll clothes. Good luck and don't give up.
Hi, thank you , i am determinded to to let it beat me, thakyou for watching 🥰😊
I enjoyed watching. I have no dress-making skills but would like to make something. However, there are only so many hours in a day, right?? I've seen dolly dress patterns being sold as downloads on etsy as pdfs, which are much less expensive. Lots of vintage ones, too (if that's the kind of thing you like!) Looking forward to seeing what you make! :)
Hi Emily, thank you and yes it is all down to having the time but i am determined to make something from them 😊 There are lots of patterns out there and i have used some for smartdoll but you do need to be careful, some really expect you to know what you are doing so not many details on them 🥰
I really want to sew something for my Sindy dolls but don't know where to start, so yes please let us see you do some sewing. Thanks
Hi, thank you for watching and yes i hope to share what i get up to 🥰🥰
I use cheap parchment paper to trace and make copies then I place them in envelopes for storage .
That is a really good tip, i really must have a go at making something , i just keep running out of time. Thankyou for watching🥰💖
Their patterns do not have slots for the velcro?
Hi thank you for letting me know, i really havent had any sewing time for ages, i really must get round to it. Thankyou for watching too❤️
Im requesting that you make a video of you cutting the patterns and sewing them .
ooh something to think about it would be from a beginners prospective though. Thank you for the suggestion and for watching 🥰
@@octopudding325 Yes. I don't mind because I'm learning myself. lol
@@denishawatson5 🥰🥰
I got this kit n when I opened it I was like wtf so I cut all out put on paper to stiffen it up a bit I made three trousers two dresses n a paramedic uniform 😊
Hi, these type of patterns do scare me but i have to bite the bullet and sort it , someone asked me if i would video it, so that is a possibilty, so then you can watch me have a fight with it 🤣thank you for watching 🥰
@@octopudding325 lol I don't get most of pattern so I just do my own thing with it
@@octopudding325 I've posted a vid if u wonna see it
I absolutely love your charisma and energy :) That was so super good! :)
Hi, thank you for such a lovely comment and thank you for watching too 🥰
I’ve enjoyed using the 4702 pattern and I’ve collected some vintage dolls patterns. I really like the vintage ones as they’ve got the complete look for dolls of different eras. On 4702, the red long dress was really easy to start and I’ve done the dress. The dress with gathered top is a bit fiddly but the instructions are really good I think ( though I sew my own clothes so I’m not a beginner and it’s difficult to tell who will find what difficult). I tend to wing most things, but I do cut them,out. Much easier when cut out, and you can keep them in little individual envelopes. Re the sizing, I would say they’re fine for Barbie and that shape doll. You might want to start on that size, then use that experience to vary the size for Sindy. I love the little suit! I think that’ll be my next make. The fabric is important too. A polyester or good cotton are best to start. Trying the suit in a looser wool woven might be difficult- maybe go for a printed ponte. Good luck with it all.
Hi Trish, thank you for some really helpful tips, i am really looking forwrd to trying them but its all at the bottom of my list at the moment. I will share when i get something done 🥰🥰
Lovely video as always Octopudding! Was so pleased when I saw you got these patterns and were sharing them as I looked at them in hobbycraft the other day. Was great to see them in better detail, so many cute outfits. You mentioned about size adapting for curvey barbie and such and wondered have you looked into Annabel Benilan's Barbie pattern books? They have each pattern sized for multiple Barbie sizes, I've been using them to make clothes for my pullip dolls and have had a lot of fun with them.
Hi, thank you and yes i do have that book but like many of mine never got round to properly looking at it. Just got it off the shelf so going to have a read. Thank you for reminding me and for watching 🥰
@@octopudding325 I know that feeling well, never enough time for all the doll projects! Your very welcome
I love the patterns you got!
Thank you 🥰
Part 2?
Hi yes , i really do need to sort part 2, i have had so much to do recently that i had actually forgot, so thankyou you for giving me a nudge and thankyou for watching 🥰
@@octopudding325 Awesome. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you!!
@@meganearth 🥰🥰