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Of Bjd Fashion: Simple Outfit for Our Yosd Boy part 2, The Shorts and Socks

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In our previous post, Anna shared how to make the t-shirt for Makoto's new outfit.

Continuing on, we will see how to make the shorts and socks to complete the look.

Yosd Shorts and Socks Tutorial

Materials:

• Knit fabric for the shorts, old t-shirts work well.
• Matching thread
• Thin elastic
• Old tights for the socks.
• Small safety pin.
• Basic sewing supplies
• (Optional) Sewing Machine
• (Optional) Patience

Here's the pattern. It includes the pattern for the t-shirt. 

First let's start with the shorts. If you are sewing by hand and need a little more help then please check out my tank top video tutorial, it demonstrates some of the techniques needed. Plus, it's fun to watch. 

Cut out two pieces of the shorts pattern from a knit fabric.

Note which direction the fabric stretches before cutting, you want it stretch-ier width-wise.

Double fold and pin to hem the bottom.

If you are sewing by hand, you will need to sew with a backstitch (as shown in the video).

If you are machine sewing, just use a stretch or zig-zag stitch.

After hemming, place the pieces right side together and pin along the "front" (as marked on the pattern) before sewing the front seam.

After sewing, it helps to make little clip or snips along the curve to stop the fabric from bunching after turning it right side out.

It's also handy to open and flatten out you seam.

Because it's so small, you can rub it with your finger to press it out instead of using an iron.

It also helps to trim some of the excess fabric at the top of the seam, this will make it easier when it's time to add the elastic to the waist.

Speaking of waist, it's time to create a casing for the elastic waistband.

Just double fold and pin, making sure there's enough room for your elastic.

Then just sew across.

Now cut a piece of elastic long enough to go around your doll's waist.

Pin the end of your elastic to the edge of your fabric to prevent it from getting lost.

Then use a safety pin to thread the elastic through the casing/waist band.

Pin both ends of the elastic in place and prepare to sew!

Just like with the front seam, pin the fabric right sides together to sew the back seam.

Be extra thorough about sewing the top part of the seam since this will hold the elastic.

Just like with the front seam, it helps to snip/clip along the curve.

The final step is to pin and sew up the inseam (or the crotch area).

And now your short are done!

Now for the socks. These are made the same way as socks from my socks and tight tutorial (Msd and yosd sized!). So if you've already made those, you are all set.

First cut out two pieces from your tights.

Roll and pin the top to hem using a back stitch. The tights material is super easy to roll.

Warning: I do not recommend using a sewing machine for these socks. They are far too tricky to machine sew without things getting stuck. Plus, they are so quick and easy to sew by hand.

Fold the piece in half and pin along the edge.

Sew along the edge with a backstitch, then clip the curved parts.

Turn right side out, and now you have a new pair of doll socks!

And the outfit is finished.

End of Tutorial.

"Can I go play now?"

Not quite yet, Makoto. I still think there's something missing.

"If you mean ruffles, then not uh. My clothes are fine just the way they are!"

Maybe a hat perhaps. Well, I suppose that's an idea for another day.

"Makoto looks sooo cute in his new outfit, right? :) "

You say that about everything Usagi. 

But you're right, he does look darling in his mostly complete ensemble.

And it's wonderful that Anna has finally started sewing for us again. She has neglected our needs for far too long. Not to mention the needs of our dear readers.

"How so?" "How so?"

Well, with so much time passing by without any updates for our readers, I have this dreadful feeling we're forgetting something important. Now what could it be? Hmm.

"I think I know what it is!"

Oh gracious, Mirai! We never informed them of your arrival!

Well, it looks like the cat is out of the bag. Come back later when we finally introduce Mirai, my first Vinyl doll.

Give it a try:

• Loops & Threads Start-to-Sew Kit
• 1/4" Knit Elastic by Loops & Threads
  

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Of Bjd Fashion: Simple T-Shirt Outfit for Our Yosd Boy Part 1

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After far, far too long, Anna has made some clothes for us. Specifically for Makoto, our only yosd boy doll.

His new outfit consists of a t-shirt with longish sleeves, a simple pair of elastic waist shorts, and a sensible pair of socks. They are a touch on the plain side for my taste, but Makoto seems happy with them.

Simple as they are, basic pieces are still necessary for all doll wardrobes, so I have persuaded Anna to produce tutorials for these pieces.

First up, is how to sew a basic yosd sized t-shirt.

Yosd Sized T-Shirt Tutorial

Material needed:

• T-shirt (or jersey knit) material, old t-shirts and other knit clothing works well.
• Matching thread
• Basic Sewing Supplies
• (Optional) Sewing Machine
• Velcro or snaps
• (Optional) Embellishments, like small buttons or ribbons.
• (Optional) Patience

Here's the pattern. It includes the patterns for the t-shirt as well as shorts and socks, but those will come later. The t-shirt is made exactly the same way as my Msd sized t-shirt tutorial. If you've made those before, then this will be a breeze for you. If you haven't then please check out my tank top video tutorial, it demonstrates some of the techniques need to sew these shirts. Plus, it's fun to watch. 

Cut out the pieces from your t-shirt material.

With right sides together, pin the back pieces to the front at the shoulders and sew across.

Now get the sleeves and hem them.  You only need to fold once to hem since t-shirt fabric doesn’t unravel. 

And if you are sewing by hand, be sure to sew using a back stitch (as demonstrated in the video), so the hem will be able to stretch without snapping threads.

Once hemmed, you can carefully pin on the sleeves and sew (using the back stitch again).  I say carefully because if you don’t pin carefully around the curves of the sleeve and shoulders, then the ends won’t match up.

It is a good idea to try the shirt on your doll to make sure it fits well at he shoulders.  Re-sew if necessary.

I find it easier to stick the pins in this way when sewing curved pieces, how about you?

Once sewn, it is helpful to cut little notches in the seam allowance as shown, this keeps the fabric from puckering when you turn it right side out.

Anyway, with the shirt right side out, take the collar and fold it in half long ways.  Then, carefully pin it along the edge of the neckline.  Once pinned, sew on using a back stitch.

After sewing, turn the collar and top stitch (back stitch again) to keep it nice and flat.  You may feel the need to cut off some of the excess fabric.

This is a good time to add any decorations or embellishments to the front of the the t-shirt.

Now‘s the time to do the side seams.  With right sides together, pin along the sleeves and down the sides.  Be sure to try the shirt on your doll before sewing it down.

After turning right side out, fold and hem the edges of the back opening.

Now fold and hem the bottom of your shirt.

Try the shirt on your doll to decide where to add the Velcro or snaps, and attach accordingly.

And now your t-shirt is finished.

Stay tuned for part 2 to learn how to make the rest of this cute outfit. Look forward to it.

Give it a try:

• Loops & Threads Start-to-Sew Kit
• VELCRO Brand Recycled Sew on Tape
• Loops & Threads Sew-On Snaps

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