Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Rod Got a New Sweater, but Danielle got an Outfit

A couple of months ago I bought socks to make regular sweaters for my men.  Well I was inspired a couple of days ago to finally get on with this project. 

This is the sweater I made for Rod.  It's the first one, so there are always issues.  I made it too short, a little lopsided, and I have to fix the neckline.  BUT, I was happy to get the first one done because I know the rest will go a lot smoother.  This one I sewed completely by hand.  The  rest will be machine sewn.

Rod was such a sweetheart and he said he didn't mind the errors.  He would still wear it.


I can never just work on one project at a time, so before I finished Rod's sweater I had sewn this cute little top for Danielle.  This is just the top part of the sock.  I literally just sewed it on her. 

Then I decided, before finishing Rod's sweater, that I wanted to start on a bigger sweater for Darius.  Somehow, I ended up detouring and making a little hat for Danielle.  This is made from the toe of the sock.  I sewed a couple of stitches in the top to make it smaller, gathered the bottom with a running stitch and voila, a hat.  This was just a sample and something I now plan to expand on.

I was now on a roll and decided to make Danielle a cardigan sweater.  Yes, I am still using the same pair of socks.  I cut it so that the front of the cardigan could be print, while the back was a solid.

I couldn't find the cute little buttons I bought that would be perfect for this, so Danielle is using the belt from the BB 2.0 Male pack, that I finally bought from Big Lots for $6!

Her sweater set goes perfectly with the pants I made about a month ago.

Believe it or not, I still have plenty of sock left to make a few more things.
 

Watch out Halle Berry.  There's a new model on the scene.  Oh yeah.  Danielle said she would be better at this posing thing if she had one of those pivotal bodies like Halle has.  I told her, Halle may have the body, but you have the man.  So who's the lucky lady now?

While I don't do tutorials, I am at least including two tutorials from others that will help you create your own male sweater and a hat.  They are both different than what I made, but I am all about inspiring people to reach for greater creative heights.  The other items I made for Danielle just flowed forth once I got started.   So I encourage you to always go beyond what you see in any tutorial.  Your goal should always be to "create" not "copy".

Here is sort of a "tutorial" that inspired me to finally make my male sweater.  If you have some basic sewing skills, and some creativity, this is fairly easy.  The style is different than the one I made, but it is very cute.  There are no written or spoken instructions in this video.  It is a "see and sew" from one of my YouTube buddies.  I started watching her Stop Motion Animated videos earlier this year.  Then discovered that she also designs Barbie outfits. 


Most of you are familiar with MyFroggyStuff.  She is a master at making creative Barbie accessories.  She recently put out this tutorial for a felt Tam, which is adorable.  I didn't use this for the hat I made, but this is so simple and so cute. 

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22 comments:

  1. Ms. Froggy be doing the damn thing, I love her and the videos!

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  2. Hello from Spain: it enchants to me as you had left the jersey of Rod and the jacket of Daniella. It seems bought. And still sock exceeds to you! I am going to try to do something but it seems difficult to me. I see the works of Ms. Froggy and I like much. We follow in contact of blog blog

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  3. EbonyNicole - Yes she is amazingly creative and artistic.

    Marta - Thanks! I think you should give it a try. You might surpise yourself.

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  4. Oh I am going to have to try this! They look so good Vanessa. I am always putting off making guy clothes, and I end up spending so much money on them. Thank you for sharing your skillfully made fashions. :)

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  5. Cat - Thanks. I'm always putting off making anyone clothes. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  6. Love ,Love , Love the outfits! I too am going to try this! Great job. That hat is fierce!

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  7. Chynadoll - Thanks! We know you are going to create some masterpieces. Can't wait to see them.

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  8. I agree with EbonyNicole! She be doing it! I lusted after that hat when I first saw it on her Esty page! It was the inspiration for my poncho and hat!http://i-luv-dolls.blogspot.com/search/label/Poncho . I’ve gotten so many good ideas for Ms Froggy. I love both outfits. Socks-are-no longer safe!!! Thanks for sharing. Excellent job!

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  9. Ms. Leo - Thanks. Speaking of your poncho and hat set. When are we going to see some more crocheted outfits from you? I'm sure Ms. D would love something new.

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  10. i really love the sock idea..it is brilliant..beautiful work too!

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  11. toledogirl - Thanks so much. Darius is next on the list.

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  12. Cool new knit pieces. I prefer Rod's sweater - I don't notice imperfections in knit stuff unless the error is blatant.

    Oh and Big Lots must be the go-to place for REAL bargains. $6 for that Basics pack. Sigh.

    Thanks for sharing the tutorials.

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  13. Awww! They look so cute in their matching ensemble.

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  14. D7ana - Thanks. Are there no Big Lots where you are? OR are you just sticking to your "clear out doll plann" before you visit.

    Hey It's Muff - Thanks. I don't foresee them wearing these at the same time, but they were willing for the photoshoot.

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  15. I love Rod's sweater and Danielle's complete outfit... very creative (as usual)!

    I had my husband wear one of my doll-book-image T-shirts when he helped me with a book signing. I wore one, too. Before refluctantly wearing it, he said, "Hey, we're not going to be walking around looking like we're in high school."

    dbg

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  16. DBG - ROFL! That is definitely a high school thing. What a good sport he was. These two are not going to be walking around in matching outfits either.

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  17. Thanks for sharing your sweater adventures. Making sweaters is on my to do list for the winter break but I don't know if I will get to it or not.

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  18. limbe dolls - You're welcome. They really do go quickly once you get started. Enjoy your winter break!

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  19. Well, that hat has got me thinking and that never a good thing! I sent a hat and scarf set to someone a present. She may post it when she gets it. I do have another in mind ;).
    BTW, have I mentioned that love has really change Ms. Danielle's fashions! She really stepped it up after meeting Rod! She making guys who thought they knew her take a second look but that does happen when you get engaged....hmmm!

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  20. Ms. Leo - You know love can make you do strange things. Girlfriend let her hair down and got a new wardrobe. She used to be a little stuffy, but she is learning to let go and relax a bit. That's a lot easier to do when you have someone to help with everything. Can't wait to see some new pieces from you.

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  21. Very nice Vanessa! I love that last pic of Danielle. She looks like a model...so yes Halle better watch out. Thanks for the tutorials. Froggy Stuff is awesome. I am always in awe of her creations.

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  22. Georgia Girl - Thanks. Danielle was working it. Yes MsFroggyStuff is incredibly creative. Amazing some of the stuff she comes up with. The only thing I've done so far are the books, but I have a couple of things on my list to do. This Tam is definitely one of them wheneveer I buy some felt.

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