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Yay! We’re so glad that you‘re joining us for the 2nd Salon de Monbon Dolly Sewing Crush!
Let’s see what new look Momoko will model.
This Month’s Sewing Motto: Mistakes Are The Path Towards Success
Dolly Sewing Crush: Salon de Monbon Project #2
This week we’re taking a look at a precious One Piece Dress from Doll’s Closet Seasons on page 108.
In 74 steps your doll will have a dress that will make them twirl with delight.
Like the previous Project, Salon de Monbon guides you through the entire process.
Pinning, ironing and clipping notches are included in the steps.
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 darts
- Attach middle piece to right & left bodice pieces
- Sew lace to front of bodice
- Attach shoulder seams of front and back bodice pieces
- Attach lace around collar
- Sew tulle around the armholes
The Skirt
- Fold & sew hem
- Sew 2 long stitch lines to make a gather
- Attach gathered skirt to bodice
The One Piece Dress
- Make 2 bows **
- Attach bows to front of bodice
- Hand sew beads to front bodice
- Sew hook & loop tape to back of dress
- Sew the back close to finish dress
Voilà the One Piece Dress is done!
Final Thoughts:
This dress makes us dream of a tropical paradise!
Momoko is enjoying her outfit.
**Clever Tip on making tiny bows
We watched this great YouTube video showing how to make tiny bows, using a fork.
How awesome is that!
Dolly Insider Skill Level Rating:
Intermediate Friendly: It’s a cute One Piece Dress but the instructors are too long for a beginner.
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Excited to sew Salon de Monbon clothes for your dolly? No need to wait, you can get a copy of the Doll’s Closet Seasons book here.
Please visit next week for the 3rd project!
Kat and Tatyana
The Dolly Insider
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This is so cute and pretty! And I love that shade of orange, so cheerful! Momoko looks super hip in it!
This pattern seems like something you can change a little to make it look cute and frilly or clean and elegant, or anything you want, I like it versatile patterns like that.
Funny thing, I was just watching a tutorial about using a fork to make bows (I’m currently attempting RequiemArt’s Rococo & Hime Lolita pattern for Monster High dolls)!
Lol that’s funny, we’re on the same dolly bow wavelength.
Oh cool, I would love to see your dress when it’s done! 🙂
How cute!! Love how the style is both simple + elegant. Momoko looks great!
Also, I appreciate how you include links to great resources like the tutorial for making tiny bows. It makes these projects so much more accessible and teaches us cool new tricks. Thank you!
Hi River
You’re very welcome. 🙂
I’m glad to hear that you find the links helpful.
I appreciate you leaving comments on the projects, it gives me the encouragement to keep on searching for new projects to share.
~Kat