Board Thread:Fanon Discussion/@comment-15721109-20130908144504/@comment-15721109-20131102130923

I have to say, making clothes for EAH dolls is quite a pain in the butt. It already starts with finding or making patterns. At first, I have printed many patterns for Pullip and Blythe clothes. These were to big, so I had to modify the size. I also tried to make my own patterns, so I tried several methodes, using interfacing, tissue paper, painters tape. Result: I had to throw away a lot of stuff, and one of my dolls was covered in pencil marks.

Today, I was working on Ilonas boots and coat. Well, I did find a great tutorial with a pattern included for Monster High boots, so I used that one. One problem: I wasn't sure about the material for the heel, so I experimented a little with stuff I had laying around the house. I haven't found the right material yet... Why don't those doll just have flat feet?!

I also started to make the coat, but I had to work with very tiny patterns. Ilonas coat does have cuffs and a collar, so I couldn't skip that. The fabric I used whas way too thick and it frayed too much. When I tried to turn the garment right side out, one sleeve ripped out, so I had to sew it again. It didn't look pretty after the second time, but I just had enough of it. Also, the cuffs made the sleeve way too thick at the bottom, so I couldn't turn them right side out... I think I have to start over for this one!