a88_angel Posted January 25, 2013 I am working on several items for a DDII M-Bust body. I am trading clothes made by me for a resin girl. But the clothes that I am making are for a DD. A friend of mine was gracious enough to loan me her DDII body so I could ensure proper fit. So far I have made a prototype bodysuit and prototype pair of pants. I need to use different material for both projects the second time around, but at least they fit. Lol I will add photos to this thread as I complete the other items. I welcome comments, thoughts and suggestions. ***Sorry for the crummy cell pics*** Latest sewing projects by a88_angel, on Flickr Latest sewing projects by a88_angel, on Flickr Latest sewing projects by a88_angel, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lala Lolita Posted January 26, 2013 The pants look like they fit really well along the legs. And the body stocking looks good too. Great job! @blushingbjd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milk Posted January 26, 2013 The trousers look like a good fit. What items to you plan to sew next? At home: Victoria {DD Beatrice}, DD 2B, DD 9S Waiting for: TinyFox Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted January 27, 2013 The pants look like they fit really well along the legs. And the body stocking looks good too.Great job! Thank you! I appreciate it. The trousers look like a good fit. What items to you plan to sew next? Thank you! Earlier today I did another round of the bodysuit with a better fabric. Now I need to make 3 more for friends I will be making a second version of the pants with another fabric because the previous one was to much of a stain risk. After that I need to make some over the knee socks, a cardigan (using JadePixel's pattern), an underbust corset, a turtleneck, dress and pair of brown tights. I will update with pics as I finish items. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted January 29, 2013 Updates. Remade the pants and made the socks and cardigan. Dollfie Dream II Pants by a88_angel, on Flickr Dollfie Dream II Pants by a88_angel, on Flickr Untitled by a88_angel, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milk Posted January 29, 2013 Thank you! Earlier today I did another round of the bodysuit with a better fabric. Now I need to make 3 more for friends I will be making a second version of the pants with another fabric because the previous one was to much of a stain risk. After that I need to make some over the knee socks, a cardigan (using JadePixel's pattern), an underbust corset, a turtleneck, dress and pair of brown tights. I will update with pics as I finish items. That's a lot of things you got on your plan. Good luck with that! I hope you'll show them off when you're done. At home: Victoria {DD Beatrice}, DD 2B, DD 9S Waiting for: TinyFox Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted January 30, 2013 That's a lot of things you got on your plan. Good luck with that! I hope you'll show them off when you're done. Thanks Yami! I am happy to share. Posted pics of the pants and socks already. Here is the Cardigan made from JadePixel's pattern and the underbust corset prototype I made tonight. It needs a couple of tweaks but I think it turned out pretty good. What do you think? DDII Under Bust Corset by a88_angel, on Flickr DDII Cardigan by a88_angel, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jadepixel Posted January 30, 2013 Wow, you seem to have a lot of experience sewing, you're coming up with all sorts of cool stuff! For the underbust piece, I found that separating the front into 3 panels kept the fabric from bunching around the waist in an unflattering way. You can use darts and get almost as good results, it's a little easier than cutting out a lot of small pieces. Here's the pattern (I'm still working on it a bit, so your mileage may vary) jadepixel doll lab jadepixel eye shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted January 30, 2013 Wow, you seem to have a lot of experience sewing, you're coming up with all sorts of cool stuff! For the underbust piece, I found that separating the front into 3 panels kept the fabric from bunching around the waist in an unflattering way. You can use darts and get almost as good results, it's a little easier than cutting out a lot of small pieces. Here's the pattern (I'm still working on it a bit, so your mileage may vary) I have been sewing for Resin BJDs (BJD Fashions Made by me) for about two years now. Before that I made clothes for my daughter's AG type dolls and when they were babies I made clothes for them. And before they were born I made clothes for the porcelain dolls that I was making at my Grandma's doll shop. So on and off I have been sewing for over 20 years Great minds think alike My pattern looks very similar to the one you shared minus the curves on the sides and the darts. This was my first test of the pattern and I did plan on tweaking it. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. Now I can see that what I was thinking with adding darts is a good idea but also that I need to add a curve for the waistline on the sides. So thank you again! I should have mentioned previously the socks were made from your sock pattern also, I just shortened them so they were what the person I am trading with wanted. I am enjoying sewing for the DDII M-bust. I really hope to get one of my own sometime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jadepixel Posted February 1, 2013 Fantastic, you really do have a lot of sewing mileage! Lots of cute stuff in your gallery I've just been sewing a couple years and only for dolls, so there's a lot I'm learning by trial and error. I'm happy to share my patterns with the bjd sewing community, everyone's so friendly and supportive. Really glad you found them useful. And I hope you get your own DD girl soon, they are too much fun :3 jadepixel doll lab jadepixel eye shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milk Posted February 1, 2013 Man, you really have the skills and know-hows to do these kind of things. I'd horribly fail at even drafting clothing pieces. I like the underbust corset so far, but that might be cause I'm digging vertical stripes. You should do a whole outfit with a corset...! At home: Victoria {DD Beatrice}, DD 2B, DD 9S Waiting for: TinyFox Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JChiibs Posted February 1, 2013 Drafting patterns is not easy, and I'm boggled by the people who think it is. Maybe I'm just too much of a perfectionist. I'm liking that underbust bodice quite a bit and could easily see Naiomi making something like that for a pirate lass costume. ~Sister Kyoya Forum Blog: Badger Pocket Tales (Family story from the beginning) | { Old Family story reboot: Start Here! } Follow me on Twitter, Flickr & Instagram Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted February 4, 2013 Thank you all for the kind words. I really appreciate it. I really love sewing for my dolls and other people's dolls. Lately, I'm finding I especially love the challenge of someone sending me reference pics and saying can you make this.... I revised my under bust corset pattern over the weekend and I am quite pleased with it now. I also started working on the dress that the person wanted. Took me 4 revisions but finally got the bodice part right just need to add the skirt/ruffles to it. Then make the shirt and tights to go with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milk Posted February 6, 2013 Even though I'm only seeing bits and pieces of your work, I gotta say I'm already a fan of yours, thehe. The underbust really looks better more, as it's more snug to the body. I like the fabric of the yellow top. Though it's a bit sad that you can only see the upper ribbon shape if you look from above. At home: Victoria {DD Beatrice}, DD 2B, DD 9S Waiting for: TinyFox Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted February 6, 2013 Even though I'm only seeing bits and pieces of your work, I gotta say I'm already a fan of yours, thehe. The underbust really looks better more, as it's more snug to the body. I like the fabric of the yellow top. Though it's a bit sad that you can only see the upper ribbon shape if you look from above. Awww, Thank you so much It does look better now that the skirt is on and it is sitting properly. The in progress pics it was just pinned at the back and not properly fitting. Here is an update photo (a little bright) but it gives a better idea of what the dress looks like and the ribbon shape is seen from the front not just above DDII m-bust dress by a88_angel, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milk Posted February 7, 2013 I didn't know it was only tucked before. Good job in finishing this piece. At home: Victoria {DD Beatrice}, DD 2B, DD 9S Waiting for: TinyFox Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted February 8, 2013 Thank you Yami! Here is the shirt and the complete outfit all done DDII Shirt by a88_angel, on Flickr DDII Outfit by a88_angel, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellatrix Posted February 8, 2013 This kind of reminds me of the Sakuno's optional outfit... I like it! ✩ 𝓥𝓲𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓶 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪𝓭𝓸𝔁 ✩ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted February 8, 2013 This kind of reminds me of the Sakuno's optional outfit... I like it! You would be correct! The person that I am making all these items for asked that I make something similar to Sakuno's Everyday Wear Set, so this is what I made. Glad you like it! thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted February 11, 2013 So I was able to do some more sewing this weekend. I made 5 bodysuits, 4 for friends and one extra to test a different material. I also was able to salvage the trial runs of the dress above that failed to work the way I wanted them to for that dress. I turned them into usable dresses though, just not like the one above. So anyway....Pics...what do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DominiqueB Posted February 11, 2013 Nice bodysuit, I'm going to suppose they are pull-ons, or do they have some kind of closure in the back? I'm going to attempt to make one for my girl when she arrives in a few days. I've dusted off my patternmaking bible since bodysuits are definitely not my area of expertise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milk Posted February 11, 2013 I like the fullbody stocking, but the one with the short legs looks like it's not snug enough around the waist. I do like the white/brown dress. The small flower at the bottom is a nice touch. At home: Victoria {DD Beatrice}, DD 2B, DD 9S Waiting for: TinyFox Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a88_angel Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks guys! The bodysuits are pull ons, made from a spandex type fabric so no closures are necessary. Yami, I agree the shorts one wasn't snug enough around the waist. I altered it right after taking this quick pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
