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Creativity => Arts & Crafts Corral => Topic started by: faespirit on July 14, 2023, 09:45:33 PM

Title: Making pony dresses!
Post by: faespirit on July 14, 2023, 09:45:33 PM: recently as I’ve had more free time, I’ve been getting into sewing since that’s always been one of my special interests. I thought it’d be a great idea to try making dresses for my g4 ponies since hasbro never really released any clothing for the g4 ponies as opposed to other gens. after I made two I thought they turned out so cute ^.^

First dress:
https://imgur.com/gallery/UOtab3M

Mermaid style dress:
https://imgur.com/gallery/r22TG3h

Wip dress:
https://imgur.com/gallery/XiPudN7

Looking for any constructive criticism especially from anyone who’s made clothing for their ponies before, next time I’d like to make actual full dresses with not only skirts but also a top bodice part that can fit around the pony’s hind legs which sounds challenging so tips are appreciated from anyone with sewing knowledge!
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Post by: Goanna on July 15, 2023, 12:27:51 AM: Those look so beautiful and delicate!
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Post by: Ponybookworm on July 16, 2023, 01:29:33 AM: G4s are HARD to make clothes for on account of being so small & thin!!!
Those little dresses look lovely!!!
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Post by: Griffin on July 16, 2023, 03:35:09 AM: Beautiful! I don't do much sewing so can't offer any critique, they look lovely to me. And PBW is right, those ponies are TINY. Great work!
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on July 16, 2023, 07:20:37 AM: how fun! :)
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Post by: BlackCurtains on July 16, 2023, 02:03:16 PM: Ooh, they're beautiful!
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Post by: DazzleBright on July 17, 2023, 09:08:44 AM: Wow, I love these!!!!! Great job!!!!
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Post by: Shaiyeh on July 18, 2023, 02:37:32 AM: Ohhh! pretty :D I really like the ruffles on the mermaid style dress :3
And Minty's dress is the perfect shade of pink :lovey: beautiful work!

for concrit: I would have another look at the waistband. The elastic on the inside is good, but I would make the folds on the top of the dress smaller, with smaller stitches, and stitch it all down to the elastic. alternatively, stitch the fabric (as it is) to a piece of stretched elastic. this will also create a ruffle effect when the elastic springs back together :)
I recommend using backstitch with short stitches.

For a bodice, I would do one that opens, either with a tiny snap button or a small square of velcro for the closure. :) That should be the easiest way of getting it on and off the pony.

But again, beautiful work!
Title: Re: Making pony dresses!
Post by: faespirit on July 19, 2023, 09:49:12 AM: Thanks for the lovely comments everyone! I plan on making more and sharing so stay tuned :D

shaiyeh, thanks for the critique I really appreciate it :) I never thought of using elastic to create a ruffled effect, so clever! Also I agree, I think I should be making smaller gathers in the future since these are small pony toys ^^; wish me luck on making a bodice because I know it’ll be challenging but I’m excited to create haha
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Post by: shockponie on July 19, 2023, 10:04:27 AM: I love how sweet that Minty? WIP looks with her hair done up and everything. ^.^ Cute as a button. Lovely work. :heart:
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Post by: bluedragonswing on August 19, 2023, 12:56:42 PM: They look so cute, must have a go, I have some (lots) of fabric scraps from learning to make dresses for myself
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Post by: bluedragonswing on August 26, 2023, 01:42:13 PM: Hi, not sure if I am posting this correctly, work in progress on a pony skirt
https://i.imgur.com/146YUo7.jpg