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.L.C. 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.
Taeko Sekiguchi has published several doll sewing and 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
The Faux Collar
Beginner-Intermediate Friendly: The collar is tiny, making it a challenge to turn right side out.
Keep Exploring
- Starting Today Doll Clothes Lesson
- Dolly Sewing Crush: F.L.C. Project #2
- Explore all Dolly Sewing Crush projects
How do we get the pattern for that adorable dress? I’m confused. Thanks!
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
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!
Thank you, that makes me happy to hear Neon 🙂
I can’t wait to share next week’s outfit either.
~Kat
What a nice + classic style! Looks flattering and fun, perfect combo!
Hi River,
This is my new favorite dress now.
Thanks for the comment, it brightened our day. 🙂
~Kat