bjd_wtf ([info]bjd_wtf) wrote,
@ 2006-11-01 23:59:00
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Chapter Nine: Do-It-Yourself
You can make just about everything you could want for your dolls, from furniture and shoes to eyes, wigs and especially clothes. As much as I'd love to sit down and do a tutorial for everything ever, I'm no expert so for now this will be a link list.

"Sewing Links"


Sewing Techniques

DIY Network
a TON of sewing tutorials and guides
Lily Abello
The most complete sewing resource directory I've seen
About.com
sewing lesson index
Embroiderer's Guild
impressive visual stitch index
The Renaissance Tailor
Demo Section is amazing; 16th/17th century
Dame Helen's 14th century
many stitch examples
WWWearables
Lots of helpful sewing tips
Eras of Elegance
historic pattern listings & tips for working with lace
Marquise
Lots of reference for costuming from different time periods and some tips and patterns
Heritage Shoppe
Needlework/Embroidery reference
Margo Anderson
tips for period costuming
Sarah Howard Stone
buy the book that defines french hand sewing; heirloom sewing techniques

Sewing Patterns

Undead Threads
SD, MSD & Tenshi patterns
Simple Dreams Dolls
SD skirt tutorial
Pink Hazard
SD petticoat pattern
Fenicia
Any Size Petticoat, Hakama & Kimonos
Affordable Designs
Buy patterns for many types of dolls here.
Patchwork Pansy
Buy patterns for many dolls here: 7.5" - 36"
MHD Designs
Basic 60cm patterns for sale here
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111188 - easy 'any size' dress pattern

Sewing Supplies

Tiny Zippers
Tiny zippers, buttons and charms
Goodie Two Shoes
Eyelets & setters. Also features shoe-making supplies
SewFancy
specialty sewing supplies
Tandy
leather: tools, stamps, dyes, buckles & more.
Denver Fabric
all kinds of fabric, notions and decorator quality stuff
Shelly's Buttons
Massive amounts of buttons, trims and all the other little doodads



"Wig Making & Styling Links"



Wig Making
Not in english, but photos are pretty good
Updo Style Wig Making
Not in english, but has photos



"Links for Shoe & Boot Making"



Shoe Making
Not in english, but with photos



"Links for Eye Making"




http://denofdemons.org/showpost.php?p=20451&postcount=1 - eye making
http://denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42478 - eye making
http://denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64899 - Unoa Freak eye making translated




"Links for Making Accessories"



Cat Ears
Not in English, but with photos
Doll Carrier
Not in English, but with photos
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5367 - making a violin case carrier
http://denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7088 - violin case carrier
http://denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1589188 - making a customized padded doll carrier



"Links for Multiples"



Tutorials

Live Mini
DIY dollie stuffs
NoniDolls Workbook
HOMG Lotsa tutorials

Supplies

DollHouse Emporium
Lots of stuff for Tinies, as well as wallpaper, carpeting and lighting for building sets
CR's Craft
extensive supplies for all kinds of dolls and bears
Rynda Originals
for other kinds of dolls but sells Mohair and LaDoll Paperclay & Online Classes


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[info]redsnowpenguin
2007-05-25 05:33 am UTC (link)
all the eyemaking links are 404...

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[info]bjd_wtf
2007-05-25 11:44 am UTC (link)
Maybe you should try them from somewhere else, they are all working for me.

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[info]redsnowpenguin
2007-05-25 06:22 pm UTC (link)
ah, you're right. My DoA account was just created but not activated >_

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[info]cheiri
2007-07-03 03:31 pm UTC (link)
Im reading through your journal and it's really helpful!

Thank you for taking the time to do this. It went into my favorite's list and Ive been reading a little here and there and enjoying it very much!

But the love replica link ... well it doesn't take you to a BJD site.

Other than that this journal is GREAT so far!!! <3

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[info]bjd_wtf
2007-07-04 05:57 pm UTC (link)
Thanks for pointing that out! Their domain must have expired!

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(Anonymous)
2007-09-05 11:40 pm UTC (link)
Ummm~ do you know any links that sell Mr Supre Clear UV cut? :3

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-16 07:33 am UTC (link)
Uh.... the love replica link is a lesbian porn site... XD

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[info]bjd_wtf
2007-12-20 12:01 am UTC (link)
Yikes! I'll try to remove that as soon as I find my password. :(

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[info]bjd_wtf
2008-05-15 05:43 pm UTC (link)
Love Replica link removed.

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