By Gurumustuk Singh

Online resources for making BJD clothes and shoes

(Updated 25 June 2020 with my/ Small Wonder romper pattern) 

I’ve been wanting to collate a list of quality resources available free online - primarily sewing patterns, but also tutorials and tips.  These are generally ones I’ve found to be pertinent, accurate and useful in crafting for my own dolls.  

I’ll be updating this list from time to time.  It is directly accessible from the “Resources” link at the top of my main Tumblr page.  Please feel free to comment if you have something to say or any resources to recommend!

Sites with multiple patterns/ tutorials:-

>> Missy’s Imaginings - PDF patterns including clothing & fur wigs, and sew-along/ pattern-making videos on Youtube.  For 70cm male (Resinsoul I think), 65cm male, 58cm female, MiniFee female, Iplehouse JID female, etc.

>> ResinRapture - Patterns including clothing & flat shoes, and tutorials for jeans and a dress.  For Iplehouse nYID/SID/EID female, SID male, JID male and female, KID.  N.B. her terms of use for her patterns.

>> Antique Lilac - Patterns including clothing, hats, flat shoes, accessories, wigs & crochet, and photo tutorials on using them.  For Iplehouse BID, KID, JID and EID male and female, SD female (Elfdoll and Supia), slim MSD (Narae).

>> Neo-Angelregion - Click “A sewing room” graphic on the right.   Clothes and shoe patterns with photo guide (not fully translated in English), for various sizes of iMda dolls.

>> Usako’s sewing studio - She also has human-sized patterns and tutorials, so be sure to download the right ones!   Patterns for Volks SD and SD13-sized skirts and drawers, MSD T-shirt, SD13 boy jinbei.

>> Silkspike Dolls - Detailed tutorials for Grecian dress, skirt, and bag that could be used for any size doll.  Useful tutorial on lining pants.

>> American Doll Outfitters - Patterns and tutorials for SD-sized tie, SD or MSD-sized beret, and a detailed guide to fabrics. 

>> Doll-Candy - Trouser pattern and instructions for MSD, trouser and leggings patterns and instructions for 47cm AkagiDoll boy; bodice with puffed sleeves pattern and instructions for Dollfie Dream II L-bust; slopers for 47cm AkagiDoll boy and 2D Doll ¼ SY girl.

>> Adams-Harris Pattern Company -  Patterns are mostly paid, but the free ones include stockings, hat and dress patterns with directions for Narae, Souldoll Kid, Elfdoll, Iplehouse SD girl, Resinsoul SD girl, Ange Ai, LittleFee.  Shoe pattern for a pointy-toed 1970′s ladies’ shoe. Also see the general sewing tips on the ‘Just Stuff’ page.

>> Undead Threads - Patterns for Volks SD13 boy, SD, MSD and Yo-SD.  I haven’t personally tested the patterns except the Yo-SD PJ shirt, but the sewing directions look helpful in any case.  

>> scargeear on Deviantart - Accessory and clothing patterns for various SD-sized dolls such as Soom Super Gem and iDoll, as well as an interesting tutorial for high-heeled boots. 

>> BJD Collectasy - There are various patterns and tutorials under the “DIY” tab, such as for a cute Heart Apron for MSD made with a handkerchief, winter hood and cape for ¼-scale BJD’s, etc. 

>> Melancholy Wings - Basic pattern pieces such as raglan tees, underwear and stockings, for LittleFee, Petite Ai and MiniFee.  

Individual tutorials (mostly on Tumblr):-

>> Small Wonder’s (my own) resources: Summer romper, overalls, shorts with pockets, booties, slip-on shoes, sandals and girl’s yukata patterns for Volks Yo-SD, all with instructions. Sew-through with link to pattern for Yo-SD ruffled bloomers.  >> inhaletheresin’s tutorial on Tumblr for making wigs with faux feathers >> Shiraya’s Wardrobe tutorial on sewing a T-shirt >> yldenfrei’s no-pattern circle dress tutorial for any size >> gracefaerie designs lists mostly paid patterns, but there’s a free panties pattern for 43cm Planetdoll or Dollstown 7-13Y on the page for the “#47 Rats!” pattern.   >> DeGaray Dolls has a tutorial for making leather boots for any size done.  Search for “Doll Boot Making Tutorial”.   >> Little Amelie PDF pattern for Lati Yellow blouse and pants and pattern/ video tutorial for Lati Yellow romper  >> Raouken has a pattern for her popular MiniFee corset  >> *Randomfish’s pattern for an A-line LittleFee dress with sleeve options 

Via DoA:-

>> trinlayk’s pattern  for Yo-SD/ LittleFee/ Honey Delf circle dress and pantaloons  >> ToyStory’s pattern and photo guide for LittleFee overall dress  >> Mista Isilme’s pattern and instructions  for MiniFee A-line and Withdoll girl jeans >> Jyuviolegrace’s tutorial for any size baseball cap >> T4124′s pattern and instructions for “Arabian” pointy shoes for Chicline male >> DominiqueB’s tips on adjusting trouser patterns for fit around the crotch >> brownie’s tutorial on making Toms-style shoes for any size >> 5th atelier/ yldenfrei’s tutorial for a no-pattern dolman-sleeve top

Other helpful resources:-  

>> HANON (Satomi Fujii)’s Youtube channel - it is fascinating to see the tools and techniques she uses! >> Tiny Wardrobe, the English translation of the very popular HANON sewing book >> Little Amelie’s English-language sewing books

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What Scenes to Cut

If you’re finished with your first draft, you might be wondering how to cut down an overloaded novel. Chances are your novel isn’t exactly where you want it to be and you might need to trim the fat, so take the time to learn what should and should not be included in your story.

Here are a few ways to determine what should be cut from your novel:

First, let’s talk about filler. Filler is unnecessary information added to your novel that does nothing to tell us about your characters or advance the plot. In other words, your book shouldn’t have any filler. Your book’s momentum will be ruined if you add filler.

Does the scene explain your character in some way?

If a scene is necessary to character development, there’s usually no reason to cut it. However, if a scene doesn’t help build a character or doesn’t explain anything additional about your character, you should consider cutting it. There’s no need to repeat the same information over and over again. Consider combining scenes that spread the same message.

Does the scene move the plot forward?

Obviously your story needs to keep pushing forward. We need to see the plot advance and it needs to make logical sense. If the scene doesn’t move the plot forward, nor does it help reveal something about character, it should most likely be cut. Each scene should build on the one before it and should add something significant to your story.

Is your scene necessary for transition to the next scene?

Since you can’t just cut abruptly from one scene to another, you’ll need transitions in your novel. Even though they might not contribute to character development directly, it gets your characters from one place to another. If a scene bridges the gap between one important moment to another, you shouldn’t cut it.

Do all my characters play a part?

Sometimes certain minor characters can either be cut or combined with other minor characters. I’m not saying you shouldn’t have characters that play a small part, but they should at least play some part in your story. It can be hard to cut characters, but sometimes it’s necessary to make your story stronger. Anything that you feel will strengthen your novel and cut down the excess is something you should pay attention to.

Don’t be afraid to cut sub plots that aren’t working.

If there’s a part of your story that just doesn’t feel like it’s working out or doesn’t jive with your story, don’t be afraid to cut it. You can always replace it with something stronger, so don’t feel like anything you cut is a loss. You’ll be able to make your story more powerful.

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AMERICAN MCGEE'S ALICE (2000) BAYONETTA (2009) LITTLE NIGHTMARES (2017) AMNESIA: THE DARK DESCENT (2010) MANHUNT (2003) SILENT HILL 2 (2001) RULE OF ROSE (2006) BIOSHOCK (2007) INSIDE (2016) ALICE: MADNESS RETURNS (2011) LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW (2012) HAUNTING GROUND (2005)

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Artbook collection Master-post

Dorohedoro MUD AND SLUDGE + Dorohedoro Sketch Book 'Day Dream Hour' Artbooks 1-5 by Ryōko Kui (Dungeon Meshi) Delicious in Dungeon Adventurer's Bible world guide

Witch Hat Atelier Special Edition Volume 02 + 06 Artbooks Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou - Book of Paintings + Postcard Book "BLAME! and so on" Artbook

The Art of Ponyo The Art of The Wind Rises The Art of Kiki's Delivery Service

The Art of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Miyazaki Moebius exhibition catalog The Art of Moebius

"Der Mond" Neon Genesis Evangelion Artbook "EYES ONLY" SPY×FAMILY Official Fanbook The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist 1 + 2

Elden Ring Art Book Volume 1 + 2 Dark Souls 1-3 Design Works Bloodborne Official Artworks

SEKIRO - SHADOWS DIE TWICE Official Artworks Grimoire Nier + NieR Art – Kazuma Koda Art Collection

The art of Alice Madness Returns SCORN The art of the Game The FLCL Archives

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I - IV - Gallery Works and Studio Works Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse -The Art of the Movie Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse The Art of the Movie

The Artwork of Berserk Alphonse Mucha's "Figures Decoratives" AKIRA Club

The art of Nimona

Here's a link to the entire collection, in case any of the individual links are broken.

This post will also be edited as more Artbooks are added, check this link for the up-to-date version.