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