Description: Create removable doll costuming without copious amounts of sewing, using modern adhesive and bonding techniques. Learn to print unique fabrics with a home ink jet printer, then put your newly acquired skills to work creating the class project Alice themed dress. For absolute beginners to those wanting to build on existing skills with step-by-step videos + downloadable PDF of the fabric print and clothing patterns included in class (sized to fit a 9 inch doll)
Media Category: Other (see description)
Course Type: Self-directed (refer to the FAQ page for full descriptions of each course type)
Course Format: Full project
Course Begins: September 15, 2022 - Ongoing
Course Duration: No time limit
What will Students learn? Costuming techniques using modern adhesives, bonding fabrics to creating removable doll clothing without the need for copious amounts of sewing. The finer points of preparing and printing fabrics using a home office ink jet printer. Completing a dress with Alice themed apron, back fastening bodice, gathered skirt, puffed sleeves and pockets.
Instructor/Students interaction: Answer questions via emails
Class Size: No Limit
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Required skill(s): No special skills required
Supplies and tools:
Downloads: Sewing patterns, printed images for ink jet printing PDFs
Welcome
Printing Dress Pattern
Cutting Out The Dress
Skirt Hem
Skirt Ribbon Detail
Skirt Back Seams
Petticoat
Gathering Skirts
Fusing & Cutting Bodice
Bodice Seam Turnings
Preparing the Sleeves
Gathering Sleeves
Setting the Sleeves
Sleeve Seams
Sleeve Drawstring
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