#pullip handmade

[smallfavorsboutique]

Pullip doll OOAK Care Bear dress set.

[teaandmacaronsblog]

I repaired an Innocent World Pullip bag.

[enivaqueen]

[kitycult]

daydreamer skirt ☁️ 1 of 1 avlb on my depop bubblegumbrat 🪡

[keerakeera]

5 NEW ooak Pullip dolls on my Etsy shop 💕 (link on my bio) #pullip #pullipdoll #custompullip #ooakpullip #ooakadoll #dolloutfit #outfitset #handmade #sewing #customdoll #etsy https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQjeEtDGvL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mythosidhesdollhouse]

Ok friends, at long last I'm finally--finally--getting this post together. Apologies in advance for this one being a bit of a ramble, this poor doll has a lot of backstory, and I'm going to try to keep this as brief as possible but you know how it is when ADHD brain tries to relay a linear narrative XD And when you add brain fog to that...it's a bit of a mess. Anyway. I'm trying. Feel free to skip the text and just look at my crochet pix ;p

(Overly detailed explanation of why I made things plus lots of photos)

So. Over the past several weeks I've done a LOT of work to get my girl Iona (Pullip Nomado) back to a semblance of her former glory. Io is pretty well established as my favorite doll. She was my very first Pullip--I've had her over twenty years now--and for a long time she was basically my mascot in the doll community. People used to send me gifts specifically for her (including but not limited to the necklace she's wearing and the hair currently on her head). But the years have not been especially kind to either of us, and when I brought her out of storage it was clear she's beginning to feel her age. I was dismayed to find her suffering from an advanced case of the neck melt that plagues type 2 Pullips, which required a good bit of repair and modification to ensure she got to keep her original body (for a minute there it looked like she might have to become a Rainbow High hybrid).

Once I managed to salvage that situation, I decided Io was long overdue for a full refresh to return her to a semblance of her former glory. I gave her a brand new scalp plate with her signature hair twists still intact (thanks to a generous friend who sent me extras several years ago); replaced the hooks on her earings with new wires that put less stress on her piercings; dug her original boots out of storage; and most importantly (THE ACTUAL POINT OF THIS POST) I set to work crocheting several new pieces for her wardrobe! So far this includes a maxi skirt, hair scarf, and shawl. These are all garments I wear in my day-to-day life, so if you notice them recurring in my handmade doll clothing, that's why ;p As I get older I find myself more inclined to dress my dolls in pieces more in line with my own personal aesthetic, rather than aspirational styles that I admire, but would never wear.

I am so happy with how these have turned out, the skirt especially. I made it using KnitPicks Curio #10 crochet thread in Comfrey, a shade which beautifully compliments several of the blouses I've collected for Io over the years. The shawl was made with Lion Brand BonBons yarn, and the hair scarf is Lizbeth #10 crochet cotton from Handy Hands (I don't remember which colorway at the moment).

The patterns for the skirt and shawl were adapted from ones for full size garments I've made for myself in the past; I can talk more about the specifics of that and what modifications I made in another post if anyone is interested. The hair scarf is just a granny stitch triangle with a very lazy border and some ties added.

(**Sigh** pining for the days when Mattel still had quality standards...)

And at long last we've reached the end! Apologies again for the length of this one, if you can believe it I *did* edit out a significant amount, but it still ended up novella-length XD I hope you enjoy Io's new looks, as I've had a great deal of fun working on these pieces, and plan to continue making more for her and other dolls in the near future. I also have several Rainbow High dolls with complete or near-complete crochet outfits I want to share, so be on the lookout for that post sometime soon as well.

[linashirou]

First of all, I have to say that it's been a while since I've been to a doll meeting. I was so happy to attend a new one after years!

However, I was able to attend with the entire Emmerich family! It's really a pain to carry three 1/3 adult dolls, because they are heavy! To give you an idea, Hal is 73 cm tall, Lina is 60 cm, Sunny is 58 cm and Dave is 27 cm. Anyway, I bought an isotonic drink and some wet wipes and went to the meeting. It was in a park and I was the first to arrive.

Once everyone was together, the fun began! I got to see a huge amount of different dolls! Pullips, Monster High, Bjds, Dollfies, Smartdolls, even handmade dolls! Really, it was super fun!

I was really surprised how light the Smartdolls are! And there was a chubby one! I was super happy to be able to look at them up close and hold them in my hands! Everyone was super nice and willing to share! Here is a picture of all of them! (Sorry for the crappy quality, it was my #pocox3pro)

And I was so happy to see lil Dave with friends! I used to visit @miinnacchi account (https://www.instagram.com/miinnacchi) and wanted to have a little one like her, so now Dave has some friends!

Sunny was also super excited about her little brother! The people at the meeting loved the fact that he has a redder brown, so it feels like a mixed color between Hal and Lina's hair.

About Lina, they liked the fact that she's a "mini me" and liked her birthmark. And Hal was called "handsome" many times!

They were surprised by Sunny's expression and she was able to get new clothes!

So yeah! It was an amazing experience, I loved seeing dolls I hadn't seen before and being able to hold them in my hands. And now I have more confidence to share my pictures with the community.

[starsbegantofall]

Got a few arts/crafts projects to work on for 2023 but ever since I turned “old as balls” I’ve been super low energy after work and can’t motivate myself to do anything else other than cleaning. At least cleaning is important!

In order of importance/urgency

1. at least one new cosplay for summer - very unsure I want to subject my aching bones to conventions and people and people’s germs, but I want to be ready anyway for old time’s sake because of the pride of accomplishment lol. I’m 90% done with one and 40% done with another and only bought fabric for a third, this is possible, I just have to push through and finish the hardest pieces.

2. a handmade lolita dress - I have a blouse and a corset/bodice in progress but not feeling hopeful about them because the fabric is kinda meh, so I want to make a dress that I am almost 100% positive will turn out sort of okay

3. embroidery - for a birthday present

4. crochet - a small animal for... another birthday present lol

5. graphic design - it used to be my passion, really want to get that website functional this year. brainstorming logos/overlays for my brother’s twitch, and a little mascot and pattern and new business card for me, but that would mean I have to know how to use illustrator or some other vector program, very unlikely

6. more doll clothes for my nendo and pullip - I just might buy them actually, but I bought a pattern book so I want to make at least one more little outfit and then I will feel like I spent my money wisely

[fishylife]

Was checking out Harmonia Bloom dolls. They do seem on the pricier side. On the Good Smile website, the dolls that have face up and clothes generally go for around 50,000 Yen or more.

Of the big head dolls, Pullip is generally the least expensive, most under $200 USD (based on Pullipstyle prices). Blythe (based on CC-Toys prices) is generally more expensive than Pullip. Most I've seen are over $200 USD. But Blythe also has a really wide range of dolls, so I've seen Blythes retail over $500 USD and some even over $1000 USD (though rare). The majority of Blythes I've seen are under $400 USD though.

Based on the blurb on their website, it looks like Harmonia Bloom boasts more handmade craftsmanship. And I must say Harmonia Bloom clothes do look very detailed and high quality. It feels like the dolls were kind of made with the bjd mindset and expectations, though I don't think the body is a bjd body.

[sunnypinksky]

[teaandmacaronsblog]

Repaired an Angelic Pretty Pullip bag

[bakusdollsanctuary]

Junipers Christmas dress! Pattern is by dollightful

[keerakeera]

5 NEW ooak Pullip dolls on my Etsy shop 💕 (link on my bio) #pullip #pullipdoll #custompullip #ooakpullip #ooakadoll #dolloutfit #outfitset #handmade #sewing #customdoll #etsy https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVz6Mgj5YU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bunnykftwr]

Les nouveaux Eyechips sont dispos en ligne ^^ #followthewhiterabbit #ftwr #bunnykawaii #pullip #kawaiidoll #cutedolloutfit #tenuepullip #pullipdoll #cutedoll #pastel colours #dollphotography #groovedoll #instadoll #pullipeyechips #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/B9JaIvpi9Ax/?igshid=15xlftpd28y4c

[willowandfox]

I little before and after of the doll I customized yesterday. I’ve had this dolls for almost 10 years, she was my 3rd Pullip doll. I am getting more and more confident in my abilities as a faceup artist. I really love the result. 

Find her outfit HERE