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Dolly Sewing Crush: F.L.C. Project #1

Published on 05/06/2020 by Kat 6 Comments

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Welcome to the Dolly Sewing Crush!

We’re filling the month of May with cute designs by F.L.C.

I’m looking forward to showcasing this artist.

Are you excited to see what F.LC. has designed for your doll?

Wonderful, let’s get to it!

Who is Taeko Sekiguchi:

Taeko Sekiguchi is a doll clothing designer whose brand is F.L.C., founded in 2001.

She often works with PetWORKs, Sekiguchi, and Azone International.

To date Taeko Sekiguchi has published 12 doll sewing/pattern books making her the designer with the most doll sewing books.

This Month’s Sewing Motto: There’s only one way to learn. It’s through action.

The Alchemist

Dolly Sewing Crush: F.L.C. Project #1

The 1st May Dolly Sewing Crush Project is a mod style color-block One Piece Dress from Starting Today Doll Clothes Lesson book on page 32.

The pattern was designed for hand sewing but you can use a sewing machine to complete the outfit.

It takes 35 steps to create this charming dress.

And 8 steps to make the optional Faux Collar.

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

Your Layout For Sewing Success

Here is your blueprint for making the One Piece Dress:

The Bodice

  • Sew armhole and neckline to attach the tulle to the bodice
  • Turn bodice right side out
  • Sew bodice side seams

The Skirt

  • Hem skirt
  • Fold skirt to make box pleat
  • Sew skirt to bodice

The One Piece Dress

  • Sew back close
  • Attach closures

Woohoo, the One Piece Dress is done!

Optional Faux Collar pg 37

Here is your blueprint for making the Faux Collar:

The Faux Collar

  • Sew tulle to collar
  • Cut excess fabric
  • Make notches around curves
  • Flip right side out
  • Attach closures

Double woohoo, the Faux Collar is done!

Final Thoughts:

This was a fast and easy project.

I loved it so much I made another one!

We used a sewing machine, instead of hand sewing.

Dolly Insider Skill Level Rating:

One Piece Dress

Beginner Friendly: Clear photos made this outfit come together like a dream

Skill Level: 1 Sewing Pins

The Faux Collar

Beginner-Intermediate Friendly: The collar is tiny, making it a challenge to turn right side out.

Skill Level: 2 Sewing Pins

It’s Time For A Giveaway

To spark your love for sewing tiny, we are giving 1 lucky winner: 1 Easy Doll Coordinate Recipe Book.

Giveaway runs from May 6, 2020 until May 28, 2020 11:59 P.M.

All you have to do is answer the following question:

How Long Have You Been Sewing For Dolls? (if it’s 0 that’s okay)

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

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  • Last day to enter the giveaway: May 28, 2020 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time
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Excited to sew F.L.C. clothes for your dolly? No need to wait, you can get a copy of the Easy Doll Coordinate Recipe Book here.

We can’t wait to see you for the 2nd project!
Kat and Tatyana 
The Dolly Insider

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

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Comments

  1. Jane Miller says

    05/10/2020 at 8:35 pm

    How do we get the pattern for that adorable dress? I’m confused. Thanks!

    Reply
    • dollface says

      05/16/2020 at 3:34 am

      Hi Jane Miller,

      I apologize for the confusion.

      The pattern is found in the book “Starting Today Doll Clothes Lesson”

      It’s an older book and is hard to find.

      You can sometimes spot this book on Mandarake.

      Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and if you have additional questions, please feel to let me know 🙂

      ~Kat

      Reply
  2. Neon says

    05/07/2020 at 4:24 am

    This dress is so cute! I especially love it with the faux collar! I also love the bright summer colors you chose for both dresses.

    Can’t wait for the next project!

    Reply
    • dollface says

      05/09/2020 at 2:12 am

      Thank you, that makes me happy to hear Neon 🙂

      I can’t wait to share next week’s outfit either.

      ~Kat

      Reply
  3. River says

    05/06/2020 at 5:15 pm

    What a nice + classic style! Looks flattering and fun, perfect combo!

    Reply
    • dollface says

      05/09/2020 at 2:11 am

      Hi River,

      This is my new favorite dress now.

      Thanks for the comment, it brightened our day. 🙂

      ~Kat

      Reply

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