Monster High dolls have become a favorite toy for girls of different ages. Big eyes and bright lips make them look like fairy-tale characters. Expressive makeup, original hairstyles and charming outfits do not allow you to remain indifferent.
As you know, girls really like to dress up their favorites. But this can be very costly; doll clothes are expensive. So how to make clothes for Monster High dolls yourself?
Necessary materials
Even a novice craftswoman can sew new outfits for a doll. It does not take much time and effort. But if you are interested in exclusive clothes for Monster High, you have to work hard.
So you will need:
- The cloth. Collect all the scraps of fabric, lace that you have. You can use clothes that you are no longer going to wear.
- Threads for stitching parts.
- Clasps. You can use small buttons or hooks, but the so-called “Velcro” is the best option.
- Jewelry. For decoration, you can use beads, stones, rhinestones, beads, sequins. All kinds of ribbons and bows are also suitable.
Where to get the idea
Of course, now you can find a lot of ready-made ideas on how to make clothes for Monster High dolls. But you can come up with a model yourself. Lay out the available fabrics and jewelry, think what you would like to sew - a ball gown, casual outfit or business suit. Having decided on the model, select the appropriate fabric.
You can get to work. It is not necessary to sew a pattern outfit. In the manufacture of some models, this is not at all necessary. For example, it’s easy to sew a ball gown on a doll, having only a fabric, a needle with a thread, a centimeter tape and a pencil on hand.
How to make clothes for dolls "Monster High": we sew a ball gown
It is accepted that such a model should have a corset. Sewing it is very simple, it is enough to have a knit or any other fabric that stretches well, you can take a wide elastic band. Measure the doll’s chest circumference and cut off such a flap. Sew the part along the cut line. You do not need fasteners. This corset is easy to put on and take off due to its elasticity.
Choose fabric for the skirt. It can be satin or silk, yes, however, any material that you like. To make the skirt luxuriant, it is better to perform it in the form of a "sun flare". To do this, lay out the fabric, draw a small circle in the center. It should be of such a diameter that it can be easily put on a doll. The second circle is drawn with a larger diameter, depending on the desired length of the dress.
Sew the upper part to the corset. The foundation is ready. But how to make clothes for dolls "Monster High" with your own hands, so that it becomes unique? This will require jewelry.
We decorate the ball gown for the doll
It looks very nice lace sewn to the hem, it will not only decorate the skirt, but also give it a shape. You can sew sequins or beads, when moving the dress will overflow. A bodice decorated with rhinestones looks beautiful.
If you know how to embroider, apply your art, the product will become not just beautiful, but in a special individual way. Embroidery looks better on plain fabric.
Various decorations can be made using ribbons. Pick up contrasting shades, and the dress will sparkle with new colors.
If you want the dress to turn out magnificent, sew a petticoat. To do this, you need tulle or fabric that holds its shape well. It unfolds in the same way as a skirt, only 1-2 cm shorter.
Now you know how to make clothes for Monster High dolls. Fantasy will help to sew the most incredible outfits. The manufacturing process itself can be a fascinating leisure for girls of any age, because this is such an opportunity to realize their creative abilities.