Said is NOT a bad word. ~75% of the time, it’s all you need. But here’s some alternative when you really need to spice up that dialogue! 

Use sparingly for more impact - especially the more dramatic verbs.  Emotion and intent are complex! I tried to reduce redundancy as much as I could, but some words are simply going to be in multiple categories. i.e. “anger” and “loud” share a lot of words

This is a living document and will be updated whenever I think of new words.

Step1 So if it for a complicated jacket or something I draw the pattern on paper so I can sketch out the shape I want  or where all the seems are.

Step2 I fold it in half and cut it out

Step 3 then I cut out all the extra parts I need like the caller

Step 4 sew the side together

Then sew on to the doll

When you sewing it you can cut the extra felt you add for seem allowances to help it fit the doll

Step 5 then you can sew on the caller

Step 6 when sewing on the caller make sure you have extra felt at the ends so you can cut it to the style of caller you want

It’s been many moons since I’ve shared tutorial stuff, so we’re gonna try easing in to this slowly by sharing my handy dandy measurement chart. I use this every time I do a commission, I even have a copy of my ball joint doll’s measurements. Lol Having a complete and accurate list available for yourself can be incredibly useful, especially for those tricky measurements that you might not be able to get yourself each time.

Need to make something sleeveless but don’t feel like cutting out facings for the armholes? You can use bias tape instead. It’ll give you a nice clean look, and it’s quick and easy to do.

Chart for quickly converting fractions into decimals and back.

Numerators along the top, denominators along the left side.

Common sewing measurements are in 8ths and 16ths, so those columns are particularly useful.

This is handy if you are making lots of tubular shapes, or needing to convert circumference calculations into fractional measurements for pattern drafting.

So since everyone wants their own mask by now, here is a step-by-step tutorial with pictures of how to sew those on your own

You start with a patch of fabric (preferably Cotton or Linen), measurements as seen above. If you don’t have spare fabric, use an old shirt or something the likes. Cut your square out on we can move on to the next step.

Fold the edges twice and fixate them. You can either use needles or clips (clothes pins will do just fine).

Now it’s time to get to sewing. Choose the programm that I marked here or a similar one.

For those who never used a sewing machine before, sewing foward then back and then forth again will secure your seams.

Once you’re done doing top and bottom it should look like this.

Rinse and repeat with the sides. Now you have a neat square to work with.

Turn to the front and fold upwards three times. Don’t forget to fixate again.

Now this is the tricky part: turn around again and sew over the folds to fixate them.

It should look like this once you’re done.

Okay, time to break out the bands. As you can see here, they will be attached to the ends of your mask.

Change the programm to what I’ve marked here (again similiar is fine) and attach the bands with several stitches. (I’ve gone back and forth two times to make sure they hold propperly)

As promised. It is finally here, the HOH ruff tutorial.

This is the first tutorial I’ve ever made so it was a weird process puting this one together, but I think it came out really nice.

No need to credit me if you use this but please tag me, I would love to see everyone’s ruffs.

Now a couple of notes:

Yes it is a sewing tutorial, I dont know if you could make it without sewing.

If you dont understand some of the terms there are multiple resources online explaining those.

This is technically an adult size, for someone younger you might want to change the 30 cm/12" measurement to 20 cm/8" so it isnt too wide.

Personally I used a satin fabric and it works but it is also super slippery and I would reccomend using something different.

You guys all know these dresses right? Both of these are made from thrifted linen skirts, so you can make one! Make sure the skirt can fit your chest, and you're ready to go!

Materials + tools : thrifted flared skirt, misc fabric scraps or lining fabric, embroidery threads or lace, scissors, scalpel/seam ripper, sewing machine, chalk, iron.

Step 1 - Lay out your chosen flared skirt. Material is important, go for something sturdy eg linen or needle cord. Find a scalpel/boxcutter/ seam ripper.

Step 2 - Remove waistband lining, waistband, and zip to use later. Use your seam ripper or scalpel etc to cut the stitches so we dont waste any material.

Step 3 - Lay skirt with zip gap at the back. Chalk/ mark round a sewing pattern or your favourite sundress to map out the neckline and arm holes should be.

Step 4 - Cut arm holes. Take waistband and cut in half for shoulder straps. Get your fabric lining/scraps ready. Mark round the straps and the top of the skirt onto your lining fabric and cut out. These pieces will help make your dress neat and strong! Make sure theres a space for the zip.

Step 5 - Sew your straps ; place fabric and lining right sides together and seam the long edges to make a tube with a gap at each end. Turn the tube inside out et voila. Iron both straps flat.

Step 6 - Sew your neckline ; sew sides of lining together. Place lining right side down on outside of skirt. Take your straps and tuck in between lining and skirt. Sew all around the top edge, including the straps. Flip the lining round to the inside and iron.

Step 7 - Add the zip, by any means necessary. It's hard, please do your best/ check out your preferred YouTube zip sewing tutorials.

Step 8 - try it on! This will help you figure out where to attach your straps to the back of your dress. Getting a friend to help is a good idea. When you have them where you like them, pin and sew your straps. You can also make your dress more fitted by taking in the sides or adding a waist tie.

Step 9 - Decorate! Lace? Embroidery? Collar? Doilies? Pockets??? Go wild!!!