Easy Masking Tape Patterns for Doll Clothes - OOAK Dolls DIY Quick Fashion with Tape and Cling Film

In this video I show how I create easy patterns for dolls' clothes using masking tape (I prefer because it's easy to use, cheap and recyclable, but you can use any tape) and cling film. This technique works for any doll and for practically all types of clothing. It's simple, fast, and the patterns can be reused to infinity :) I also added an example of a dress made with such a pattern -- please keep in mind I put something together really fast just to show how you can build clothing, I swear I can sew better xD
You can use the tape and cling film patterns to create tops, dresses, skirts, trousers, jumpsuits and many other pieces of clothing for OOAK dolls and action figures. If you plan on reusing them a lot, I recommend you transfer them to card or cardboard so you don't damage the originals.
Quick jump to:
- Materials: 0:09
- Wrapping with Cling Film: 0:16
- Covering with Masking Tape: 0:36
- Marking the Seams: 1:17
- Cutting the Patterns: 1:55
- Using the Patterns: 3:08
- Sewing a Simple Dress: 4:15
- Results: 6:38
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Materials and tools used in the video:
- Westcott Titanium Bonded Hobby Knife: amzn.to/3sowfev
- X-Acto blades (Z-11): amzn.to/3smrO3T
- Masking tape: amzn.to/2YZeFQM
- Cling film (you can use regular food wrap): amzn.to/3jFBnHz
- Cotton fabric (quilt squares work great): amzn.to/36TlcRA
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
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[@nubs9895]

This video is exactly what I've been looking for

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm so glad to ready this!! 😊😊

[@mweatherby2968]

you really made that look so easy. Ol' fumble thumbs may give this a try. Great tutorial.

[@kattriella1331]

Kitchen roll/paper towels also work great for this. (It's what I usually use since plastic wrap and I don't get along.) I got a pair of thread shears to cut it off with, though. I accidentally damaged a very expensive doll using a knife.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I didn't know this, thank you for the tip! I'm always scared of damagikg the doll, these taking the patterns off is my least favourite part 😊

[@superkoszatniczki3098]

This is such a cool idea! I'm 100% using it, especially as I had no idea how to make doll clothes that fit XD. It's so simple and you can make much more complicated things for sure with this as a base.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm so glad you found it useful! It's a great technique because you can use it for any doll or toy (I'm now making cloaks for ponies :P). I didn't have huge hopes for Monster High because they have these tiiiiiiny torsos, but I was pleasantly surprised :D

[@bashekis]

i was just sent here by a very kind seller on etsy, it blew my mind!! i can't believe i've been trying to make doll clothes without this strategy, thank you so much for making this!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Oh!! That's so great to hear! I'm glad you found the video useful 😊😊

[@andtipidee]

A tip to avoid cutting onto the doll directly (to avoid damage), is to attach a cardboard piece (underneath the clear wrap) to the doll's back as you tape the doll. Then when you are done, you can use a knife and cut along the cardboard piece. This would avoid the blade being in direct contact with the doll.

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Ahh!! Great tip, thank you so much! 😊😊

[@marialuisatrentini532]

Cuanta habilidad! Quedo precioso!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Muchísimas gracias :)

[@michelledalton8063]

Amazing tutorial! ❤Thank You Sooo Much! 6/8/24

[@aleyxain1312]

No puedo creer lo facil que es hacerlo, muchas gracias, me has salvado la vida para hacer ropa jaja, te ganas un seguidor mas ✨❤

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Muchas garcias por tu mensaje!! 😊😊 Me alegro haber podido ayudar!

[@wondercreates]

Oh cool! I’m totally gonna try this! I have vintage Steffi Love dolls that are in need of clothes 😅
Wow! This is incredible!!! 🤯😱😃😁💛

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

I'm so glad you found it useful! It changed the way I do clothes completely. And it even works for cosplay :D

[@wondercreates]

@@RetroGeekCrafts that’s so cool! I always wanted to get into cosplay too! 😅 such a clever little trick this is! Really can’t wait to try it! Thank you so much for making this video! I love it!

[@kirateufel]

Thank you so much, this is a livesaver! ¡Gracias!

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

You're welcome! De nada! :) :)

[@NIDIAV61]

EXCELENTE, MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Ojalá sirva! Muchas gracias por ver el video 😊😊

[@yaoistSecret]

tenés muy pocas vistas para un video tan bello. gracias por compartir

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

Gracias :) Es un canal muy nuevo y no se bien donde mostrar el video. Espero le sirva a los que puedan encontrarlo! :)

[@rodrigo12367]

TYSM I want to make a EAH inspired dress for my barbie

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

No problem 😊 I wish you all the est with your dress!!

[@jennglow4647]

😃

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

😊😊

[@leahrowden3939]

Say, what does OOAK actually stand for?

[@RetroGeekCrafts]

It stands for "One of a Kind Doll". They're usually hand-crafted dolls that are unique, made once only. They can be based on existing characters or be just original creations.