I finished another pleated skirt! This time, I used corduroy. I think it looks pretty cute on Jessica. :)
Jessica totally agrees!
She is a beautiful model.
Here’s a close up of the skirt. I tried really hard to make the grain straight, and it paid off!
I was having a little trouble with the needle though. My mom had bought some extra for the machine, but I don’t think they go with it. So the needle would randomly snag the bobbin thread and cause a tangle. Plus it would make strange bumping sounds. And above, you can see that the needle missed a few stitches on the top stitch. So I got out a needle that came with the machine and exchanged it for the other one. It worked great! I sewed up the back seam, and it went seamlessly right through both sides of the elastic. I had trouble with that last time, but this time I didn’t. I have yet to try it out more, but I plan to be sewing with the right needle from now on. I hope the next skirt I make is good enough to sell in Peppermint Pursuits!
Thanks for reading! Have any of you been sewing recently?
— American Girl Doll Artist
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Adorable! I have been sewing a lot. I love to make T-shirts for my dolls. I use the free pattern on Liberty Jane. :)
I have that pattern too! I haven’t used it yet though. :)
– American Girl Doll Artist
Cool!
Great job! I wish I could sew like you. ;) You should make an outfit and sell it on Peppermint Pursuits! :) Jessica looks beautiful and I like your photos.
I plan to with my new needle! :)
Good job. Sewing doll clothes isn’t the easiest thing to sew. I like the fabric too.
Wow! That looks really nice! I like the corduroy fabric. :) Unfortunately, I haven’t been sewing anything lately. I hope to start another sewing project soon!
~Christian Homeschooler
Wow! You did a great job with the skirt! I agree, it does look great on Jessica. :)
I have done some basic sewing by hand but I haven’t really worked with a sewing machine
Wow, those seams are pretty great for a beginner! (Except for when your machine acted up.). Maybe next time you see a skirt,you could do a giveaway with them!
Or sell them on Etsy! :)
Wow AGartist, you are a pretty talented seamstress. I’m glad you’ve found a hobby you enjoy :).
Thank you! I really enjoy it. :)
That is really cute, I love the color! All I did was repair a pair of doll jeans recently, but I’ve been getting that “itch” to make a few things I’ve had on my mind. It doesn’t help that I’ve been so busy lately.
Oh, that is the worst, when I want to make something but don’t have time. :)