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Dolly Sewing Crush: Araki Sawako Project #4

Published on 11/25/2020 by Kat 2 Comments

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UPDATED: Winner Announced Below (near entry box)

The week has finally arrived!

It’s time for Hina-chan’s performance.

For 3 weeks she’s been practicing, prancing, and posing.

We’re so proud of her, let’s go cheer her on!

Oh, before we see Hina-chan perform.

Dolly pals don’t let dolly pals forget to enter a giveaway:

If you haven’t already, there is still time to enter the giveaway. 

Be sure to enter by November 26, 2020, 11:59 P.M. CST for a chance to win the Obitsu 11 Pattern Textbook: 11cm Size Girl Clothes.

We will randomly choose a winner shortly after. 😉

This Month’s Sewing Motto:
A skill is hard before it becomes easy.

It’s okay to make mistakes in the beginning

– Giovanni Dienstmann

Dolly Sewing Crush: Araki Sawako Project #4

A ballerina’s look isn’t complete without some Ballerina Shoes (Flats).

Thankfully on page 91 in Obitsu 11 Pattern Textbook: 11cm Size Girl Clothes, a lovely pair of Ballerina Shoes was waiting.

Walk 10 steps . . . I mean complete 10 steps and you can have a brand new pair of Ballerina Shoes for your doll.

The directions for the Ballerina Shoes are written in Japanese and include images so you can visually see the step by step instructions.

Ballerina Shoes from Obitsu 11 Pattern Textbook: 11cm Size Girl Clothes page 91

Your Layout For Sewing Success

Here is your blueprint for making the Ballerina Shoes:

The Ballerina Shoes

  • Attach pattern on fabric
    • Add 0.3cm around the pattern
  • Clip notches & glue down
  • With right side together, fold shoes in half
  • Sew back heels
  • Turn right side out
  • Cut sole & insole of shoes
  • Place insole in shoes
  • Fold & glue fabric to insoles
  • Glue sole to bottom of shoes

Hurrah, the Ballerina Shoes are complete!

Finally, it’s time for my performance!
I’m leaping & soaring into the air, catch me!

Final Thoughts:

Her ballerina look is all complete!

I did it! Thank you for coming.

Dolly Insider Skill Level Rating:

 Beginner-Intermediate Friendly

Skill Level: 2 Sewing Pins

The Ballerina Shoes are easy to make but it was challenging due to the small size!

If you mange to complete it, it’s a wonderful sense of accomplishment.

And That’s A Wrap!

It looks like another Dolly Sewing Crush is in the books!

Hina-chan and I had a blast showcasing her ballerina inspired look and we hope you did too.

Outfits that graced your screen were:

  • a dazzling Leotard
  • a pair of comfortable Tights
  • a delicate Tutu and
  • a lovely pair of Ballerina Shoes

See you soon in December for our final Dolly Sewing Crush!

Kat and Tatyana 
The Dolly Insider

Stay Up To Date With Araki Sawako:

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Missed a Araki Sawako Project? No worries, click a link below to get caught up!

  • Dolly Sewing Crush: Araki Sawako Project #1
  • Dolly Sewing Crush: Araki Sawako Project #2
  • Dolly Sewing Crush: Araki Sawako Project #3

Want to sew tiny for your doll? No need to wait, you can grab your copy of the Obitsu 11 Pattern Textbook: 11cm Size Girl Clothes book here.

It’s Time For A Giveaway

To get you fired up for tiny sewing, we’re giving 1 lucky winner: Obitsu 11 Pattern Textbook: 11cm Size Girl Clothes.

Giveaway runs from November 4, 2020 until November 26, 2020 11:59 P.M. CST.

The Winner Is: Cassandra D!

All you have to do is answer the following question:

What Is Your Dream Sewing Machine?

Enter your response in the entry form below for a chance to win.

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  • Last day to enter the giveaway: November 26, 2020 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time
  • Winner’s name will be shared on our site and social media platforms
  • Winner will be notified via email within 48 hours after the contest has closed. If the winner does not respond to our email within 5 days, another winner will be selected
  • If you’re a minor please get your parent’s or guardian’s permission before entering

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Filed Under: Dolly Insider Originals Tags: Dolly Sewing Crush, Sewing

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  1. Neon says

    11/25/2020 at 4:21 am

    Brain.exe stopped working after trying to process how you made such tiny shoes. Bravo! And Hina-chan is the cutest little ballerina ever!

    Reply
    • dollface says

      11/27/2020 at 2:30 am

      Hina-chan couldn’t have asked for a better audience in the crowd than you!

      Thanks so much for your kind comment!

      ~Kat

      Reply

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