Dress bodice design
The bodice of the product will look perfect if it is sewn with a lining.
To do this, you need to cut out another top of the product, but only from a thinner fabric. This fabric must be connected to the main one. This can be done by sewing the top line of the dress. The seam must be made inside the dress. In order to sew the top part of the dress and its lining, you need to fold both halves of the product with the front parts facing each other, placing a seam along the upper edge. The seam is located above the doll's chest. The seams should be stitched in the place where the future fastener will be located. The end result will be that all seams on the top of the product are connected and closed. The open edge remains only at the junction of the lower part of the bodice and the upper part of the skirt. To make the doll's dress look unusual and elegant, you can decorate the bodice of the product with beads, rhinestones or lace.
Choosing a skirt for an outfit
Before you start sewing a skirt, you need to decide on the style of the intended dress. There can be several options for making the bottom of the product:
- Lush hem with pleats.
- Frilled skirt.
- Short or long.
- Bell or straight.
- With or without a train.
The bodice of the product is only the basis of the dress, but the final version of the product directly depends on the selection of the skirt. The simplest design for the bottom of a dress is one with a full skirt. To do this, the tailor needs to know just one measurement of the model: the doll's waist circumference. To sew a full skirt, you need to cut a strip of fabric, it should be equal to the length of the skirt. And the width of the piece of fabric will correspond to the expected pomp. The edges of the piece of fabric must be sewn together. You just have to leave room for sewing on the zipper. Then the bottom of the skirt is processed.
You can sew lace or frills to the bottom of the product, which will serve as an interesting and appropriate decoration. The final stage of creating the bottom of the doll will be to assemble the top of the dress in such a way as to achieve the waist measurement that was taken initially.
Lovebirds are a symbol of a strong union
Many are familiar with the tradition of attaching dolls to the hood of the car that will take the newlyweds into married life. This ritual has ancient roots. The Slavs believed that during a wedding, young people are most susceptible to the evil eye and damage, because they are the center of attention. To protect the young, the doll was created, given to people by the goddess Makosh.
Lovebird dolls were created in bright colors (with a predominance of red). They were hung under the arc of the newlyweds' harness; bells were always hung along the edges, dispelling evil spirits with their ringing.
Also, the doll was placed above the table instead of where the bride and groom would sit until their return.
After the wedding, the folk lovebird doll is kept in a visible place (red corner) and protects the family from discord.
The clothes of a folk doll must be made in the same style. The protective symbol embroidered on the doll strengthens the talisman.
The lovebird doll is considered a talisman of love, family well-being, community of interests, fidelity and mutual respect. With the birth of a child, the grace of the amulet extends to all family members. To do this, with the birth of a baby, a small doll symbolizing the child is hung from the amulet. Such a talisman protects all members from the evil eye, damage, envy and the machinations of small evil spirits.
How to make a wedding dress for a doll
Wedding dress is a difficult job. But for those who have mastered simple sewing skills, this will not be a problem.
The fabric should be white or light; it is better to give preference to elegant options: lace, satin, silk. Tulle or tulle is suitable as a top layer.
The accessories should also be festive. White or transparent beads, light beads, rhinestones or stones are suitable for this. Faux pearls look beautiful.
First you need to choose a style. After that, find a ready-made pattern, make it yourself, or sew without a pattern at all. Then the doll's measurements are taken and the details of the dress are cut out.
If you want the hem to be lush, you can use several layers of fabric.
When cutting, it is important to remember the seam allowances
After all the parts are connected, the dress is turned right side out and decorated. You can sew beads on a skirt, embroider a corset with rhinestones, or make a pearl belt.
It all depends on the dress model and imagination. Once all the pieces are cut out, the assembly of the dress begins. Fasten manually with any of the seams suggested above. Since the fabric for a wedding dress is thin, you need to sew it carefully so as not to overtighten and damage the material.
The final stage is ironing the seams. It is better to turn the iron on to the minimum temperature so as not to scorch and damage the product. If there is a lot of tulle or tulle on the dress, it is better to use a steamer and iron the seams with the tip of the iron.
MK: wedding dolls
One of the best wedding gifts is unusual and memorable for a long time. For example, you can sew small, touching dolls that look vaguely like newlyweds, and when you look at them, the couple will always remember this special day for them. Below are detailed step-by-step instructions in photographs for sewing the dolls themselves and their costumes, as well as patterns and MK for making holiday packaging for them. Happy creativity
