Having understood how the toy itself is sewn, it is not difficult to create a wardrobe full of them using the pattern of clothes for tilde hares. After all, practically any thing will suit such cute creatures, and if you have imagination, then this will not be a difficult job for you.
You can make clothes from any fabric you like best. But it is recommended to do this from natural fabrics. Speaking about color, it should not be very bright; it is best to use pastel colors. If the fabric has a pattern, then it is best to choose one with a small pattern than a large one. So, let's look at how to make clothes for tilde hares using patterns.
Let's start simple
We present to you a visual master class on creating a summer dress for a tilde hare. First you need to make a pattern. We offer you one of the options that you see in the photo.
This pattern can be redrawn or printed and cut out.
After you have completed the pattern, you need to make sure that this product is suitable for your hare.
Place the pattern on the finished fabric and trace it. On the pattern itself there is a line drawn with a pencil, it indicates that this is where the machine seam will go. The back piece is easy to get; fold the pattern in half. Don’t forget to leave allowances of one centimeter in each piece. So, from this pattern we should get the following details:
- The front part is one piece;
- Back part - two pieces.
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Finished parts need to be cut out.
Nothing should stick out anywhere in the finished dress. To do this, cut off the angle of the allowance on the side seams. We set the zig-zag stitch on the machine and sew the edges. We do the same with the back part.
It is too early to sew the seam on the back, as it may look sloppy. In order for the hares’ clothes to be perfect, we bend the fabric half a centimeter and stitch it with temporary threads (if you don’t want to fuss with thread and needle, you can use textile glue for this purpose).
We fix the parts using sewing pins in the following way - with the front parts facing each other.
We start stitching the parts with machine stitching. It is best to start from the back at the end of the facing.
We make notches on the wrong side.
This is necessary so that in the future the dress fits tightly and neatly to the toy’s body.
Then turn it inside out and iron it.
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Next, you need to pin together the details of the dress so that on the wrong side you get the following: one line runs from the end of the armpit, and the second from the armpit to the bottom of the dress itself. This is how it should have turned out:
Iron all the seams of the resulting dress.
Fold the dress as shown in the photo and iron it again.
Now you need to add a little decor to the finished dress. We use a lace ribbon for this. We attach the ribbons along the bottom of the dress with temporary seams. And only then we sew it with machine stitching.
Once again we machine stitch along all the edges of the dress.
As an option, you can decorate the shoulders of the dress in the form of small buttons or sew on a lace ribbon. This dress for the tilde bunnies is ready.
Sewing clothes for toys
A simple and easy method of sewing clothes is to sew the parts directly with sewing the doll, that is, the necessary elements are sewn to the body. Over time, it is impossible to remove or change the dress. In addition, the fabric may warp or lose its beautiful appearance. Therefore, experienced craftswomen recommend sewing clothes separately from the doll. It will be more pleasant for the child to independently select costumes for the toy.
To sew a beautiful dress you will need:
Fabric with print or plain. When combining materials, you need to remember color balance and not combine bright colors with each other. In clothing, adhere to the principle of no more than one contrast.- Select threads for sewing in the same tone as the fabric so that the seams do not peek out from the hem.
- Ribbons made of satin or lace to decorate the product.
- Chiffon or nylon for a full skirt.
- Scissors.
- Patterns.
Beginning craftswomen can use patterns from the Internet. This will save time and effort on developing unique sketches.
Experienced needlewomen can create an outfit for a doll based on their taste preferences. The dress pattern for the tilde is created according to the dimensions of the finished doll. For a girl to be light, elegant and with charm, the outfit should be made with a corset and a loose cut, like a circle skirt.
First, we transfer the parameters to the fabric and cut it out, then we sew the elements. The corset is done first, because it determines the size of the toy. The measurements taper towards the waist, but not much. The top of the corset is decorated with a satin ribbon to match the material.
Sew the skirt with elastic so that you can put it on and take it off the doll. Make it a centimeter longer in size, since the upper part will go under the corset. Hem chiffon or nylon under the main fabric to create a feeling of pomp. Decorate the bottom with a ribbon in the same way as the corset.
Tunics and panties
For this sewing we will need the following materials:
- A piece of velvet fabric;
- A piece of cotton fabric in two colors;
- Various decorative elements to suit your taste.
Sewing process:
- First we will sew the pants. To do this, fold a piece of velvet fabric in half with the right side inward. And we begin to outline the pattern. Cut out the resulting parts;
- Then we cut out the lapel from the fabric. Fold it in half and sew it to the pant leg. Only then do we stitch the side seam. We do the same with the second leg. Both leg pieces are ready. Now we sew them together. Then you need to process the top seam and cut off all the excess threads. Turn the finished product inside out and iron it. Now all the pants are completely ready;
- For a tunic, you need to cut out a rectangle of one of the colors from the fabric. Fold it in half and attach a lace ribbon on top;
- Cut out a rectangle from a different color of fabric and place it on the first piece. Machine stitching. We also process the hems themselves at the sleeves;
- We fold the finished main part of the tunic in half and machine stitch it on one side;
- Before putting the tunic on the toy, reduce the width of the neck to the size of the toy’s neck;
- The sleeves also need to be machine stitched, only then we turn the finished product inside out. Iron;
- We decorate according to your wishes and taste.
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In the photos below you can see how everything should turn out.
Master class on creating a tilda doll
The preparation stage for work is important; the appearance of the toy depends on the choice of materials. For the process you will need:
- Cotton fabric for sewing the body and parts.
- Acrylic paints for creating facial elements.
- Beads for eyes if you have no drawing experience.
- A little sheep wool for hair, you can use cotton threads.
- Fabric for clothing (preferably thinner than the material for the body), you can find it printed or choose colors depending on your wishes.
- Accessories for work: scissors, needle, thread.
- Pattern of a life-size Tilde doll.
- Filler.
First, the pattern elements are transferred to the fabric and cut along the contour. It is necessary to sew the parts , but do it carefully and with an even seam so that the fabric does not puff up and folds do not form. If you have no experience in hand sewing, then it is advisable to sew the workpiece on a machine. Leave a little unstitched space on each element so that you can turn the fabric inside out and fill the insides.
Sew the threads on a machine into tresses, that is, sew them under the tape, this makes it easier to attach to the toy. Then sew on starting from the top of the head. Choose the length of the tress and the type of thread carefully; the type of doll depends on this. But many craftswomen offer beginning needlewomen to buy ready-made wigs for toys or already sewn hairpieces.
You don’t have to do your hair, but instead sew a beautiful cap or cap onto your head.
After this, we fill the middle of the parts with holofiber; it must be stuffed tightly so that the limbs do not sag, but put a little filler closer to the joining elements so that the arms and legs can rotate after stitching.
Beautiful DIY shoes
To make shoes for a doll, craftswomen usually use a variety of materials, from genuine leather, wood, cork to felt and thick fabrics coated with varnish or paint.
Large selection and models. These can be interesting high-heeled shoes to make the toy slim and expressive, or a sporty style with flat soles. You can make sandals or slips, or you can make this element in the doll’s native style.
Beginning needlewomen make models at low speed in order to develop accuracy when working with details and hone the skill of determining the dimensions of shoes.
If the doll is medium or large in size, then you can sew her interesting booties from felt. To do this, outline the sides of the foot and the length and sew the parts from felt. If in clothes the seam was hidden so that everything looked neat, then in shoes a seam would not be superfluous, because it indicates the level of skill.
Tilde-style shoes are a standard option. To make it, you will need material several shades darker than the color of the toy. We take measurements of the leg, draw the contours and cut out the workpiece. A whole piece of fabric is used in accordance with the size of the foot, and the shoes are sewn parallel to the heel with one seam.
You can cut the sole separately from leather or felt and make it harder than the main workpiece. Sew by machine.
Shoes can be decorated with painting or a beautiful ornament, add a little beads, but in the same shade as the doll’s dress, to create a beautiful duet.
On the Internet you can find detailed video tutorials on the topic of creating shoes for a doll.
